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Alumni Sandstorm Archive ~ June, 2018
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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/01/18
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary RAY ('61)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ellen FOLEY ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don LLEWELLYN ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolyn ROE ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John GILE ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jon LINDBERG ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roberta LAWRENCE ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kerry STEICHEN ('74)
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>>From: Mary RAY Henslee ('61)
To: Steve CARSON ('58)
Re: My book titled "The Path to Moral Values"
Thank you so much for the encouraging words and interesting
suggestions that you posted in the 5/28 Sandstorm regarding my
book.
When my retirement started hitting the skids due to the company
that I had once worked for hitting the skids, it was like what
do I do now? Being a Greeter at Walmart didn't appeal to me too
much, so I plunged into writing. I knew that I didn't have what
it takes to be a novelist, so it was a matter of zeroing in on
nonfiction subjects that I could feel passionate about wrapping
myself around and possibly bring something to. For better or
for worse, I decided approach was going to be the key to
setting my books apart from the rest. You have made me feel
more confident about the approach I chose for my book on moral
values. Hopefully it will make kids stop and think about their
behavior as it relates to their happiness, success, and social
acceptance. I see books as a great source of support for
parents struggling to be heard above all of the unprincipled
noise surrounding their kids every day.
Thanks again for your support!
-Mary RAY Henslee ('61)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: ahhh fresh air
Well about the time the Bomber B-day babe reads this I'll be
pullin' into the Roth estate in Manti, Utah, South of the
Temple at the end of N 300 E and just a few blocks from Big
Daddy's resting place... weather report looks good but there is
a chance of rain... now it can go from 90 degrees to flat cold
in two seconds up there when it rains... always good to keep
the Levis inna car instead of the room as I did one year... it
rained for 20 minutes, my teeth was chattering and it was all
I could do to get the few blocks to the Motel to change... 20
minutes later as we were visiting Ed's grave it was over 90
again and I was removing layers as fast as I could... The
Babe's big kahuna keeps saying they will show up at the Rat
Fink Reunion some time and I'll keep looking for them... I will
see them in June if the Columbia don't rise and it ain't too
wet to plow... I cherish their friendship more than I can
express and can only say that I am sure glad we're all
Bombers... won't be able to post this on Face Book cuz I still
can't figure out how ta work that note pad thing I got... I
think my fingers are too big... takes me about 30 minutes to
log on and then I don't really know how to do anything else...
but my heart's inna right place... so HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Carolyn
ROE ('63) on your special day, June 1, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/02/18
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill SCOTT ('64)
Terry DAVIS ('65)
Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick REED ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Neil McCARTNEY ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy GUINN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry FELDER ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gloria MINARD ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori SIMPSON ('70)
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>>From: Bill SCOTT ('64)
My wife Sherrie TEMPERO Scott ('64), wants to give deep thanks
to all who sent healing thoughts and prayers regarding her
second breast biopsy. We're happy to say it was negative and
a-okay.
-Bill SCOTT ('64)
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
About five years ago, at a summer barbeque in a Richland
backyard, I watched my old friend Danny WARNER ('65) tell
a joke. Not just any joke, but one of those Ola and Ollie
Norwegian jokes that, in order to work, requires the teller to
put forth a Norwegian accent. Two Norwegian accents, actually,
because Ola and Ollie have to talk back and forth. Kind of
thing.
Well anyway... Danny WARNER, retired dentist and Bomber former
second baseman, told this joke involving two different
characters with two completely different voices, and he knocked
all of us there at the barbeque OUT when he told it.
At the time, watching quietly from my dark corner of the yard,
I said to myself: "In the chest of this man beats the heart of
a performer."
And I was right.
Tonight 6/2/18), in Vancouver, Washington, Dr. Danny WARNER
makes his stage debut in a very fine production of MUSIC MAN.
And I've just got a feeling that this will be the first of
many. He was always quick on his feet, our Danny, but now he
can sing.
Congratulations, dear friend, and good luck!
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Sent from my Samsung SmartPhone
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Writing as a next career
I have been following with interest Mary RAY Henslee's ('61)
thread about her book, "The Path to Moral Values". After her
entry of June 1st, I felt compelled to add my thoughts.
Due to a series of unfortunate events with massive financial
impact, similar to Mary I now find my long term options to be
working until I die, or finding another income stream beginning
within the next 3-5 years. (Although I am blessed to practice
psychiatry, I am not sure that I will want to continue to show
up at the office when I am 85!)
I have always loved to write, and have been an inveterate
reader since I was 3. I began a novel when I was 10. However, I
have been continually discouraged from writing fiction by an
aspiring (but never published) writer who saw that as his/her
genre. We shall call him/her "Jo".
Jo is not a good speller or grammarian, both of which are semi-
obsessions of mine. Jo has translated those observations about
me to mean that I am better suited to "technical writing". And,
indeed, my post graduate dissertation (for example) was honed
and crafted obsessively, compulsively.
But the thing is, I have written "technical", non-fiction stuff
for decades. It started with training and promotional pieces in
my 20s, morphing into educational documents in my 30s and
continuing to this day. These have been valuable in my careers
in banking, R&D administration, and medicine. But I don't WANT
to write technical pieces in my career as an author.
Now, I have no desire or aspiration to write "the great
American novel". I'm much more drawn toward intelligently
engaging characters like Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, and
tales of daily life, rather than epic tomes a la Ken Follett.
(I would love to write mysteries, but am not sure if I have
the specific skill set required).
So here I go. Having no solid experience as a fiction writer,
and despite all discouraging words from Jo, I am now making
notes for my first novel. The working title is "Write or Die".
Mary RAY Henslee ('61), I thank you for the encouragement that
your foray into writing, and your reasons for becoming a writer
have brought to me - in such a timely way! I look forward to
reading your book, and sharing it with my son and daughter-in-
law who have two very young children. (How/where do I buy it?)
Click to buy it on Amazon.com
If any other Bombers have thoughts, suggestions, etc, that
might prove helpful to me, please feel free to share.
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ Newly "back home" - West
Richland - still working on the house rehab here,
unpacking, & getting ready to open my new medical
practice in Kennewick in July
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/03/18
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Ron HOLEMAN ('56), Mary ROSE ('60)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66), Gary TURNER ('71)
06/03 It was the 3rd of June, another sleepy, dusty, Delta day.
Ode to Billy Joe
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mick MIKULECKY ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan VANDENBERG ('65)
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>>From: Ron HOLEMAN ('56)
Re: Col High Alumni Organization - Club 40
The Col High alumni organization Town Hall Meeting - not so
much! Even the offer of free Spudnuts was not enough to get you
there (even General MATTIS ('68)comes back to Richland for
Spudnuts). So I still need to hear the views of those of you
who graduated in the 1960s and 1970s. Is the alumni group Club
40 important to you? Are the academic scholarships (and next
year to include a vocational career scholarship) important
to you? Share your thoughts by sending me an email. If you
don't tell me your thoughts and ideas, then I will never
know! Thanks for listening.
-Ron HOLEMAN ('56) ~ Richland
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>>From: Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
To: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Author Mary RAY Henslee ('61)
Lynn-Marie,
I bought Mary's book "American Trivia You Can Use? for my ten
year old Grandson. My daughter said he carried it around for
days enjoying learning new facts about our country. I was so
happy to hear this.
Congratulations Mary!!!
-Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
Sent from my iPhone
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Spudnut Shop ~ 6/2/18 Tri-City Herald
By Cameron Probert
FORGET SEATTLE. TRAVELOCITY SAYS SPUDNUT SHOP IS
THE BEST IN WASHINGTON.
Richland, WA - The Tri-Cities knows Richland's
Spudnut Shop is one of the best doughnut spots in
the state.
From Secretary of Defense Jim MATTIS ('68) to
piles and piles of reviews on travel sites, it's a
well-known fact.
But a top 50 listing of the best doughnut shops in
the U.S. finally gives the Uptown fixture official
credit:
Beating Seattle.
The list by travel site Travelocity, in honor of
National Doughnut Day, noted their top doughnut
shop in each state.
Travelocity denied Seattle shops like Top Pot,
Mighty-O, Frost and Daily Dozen to give
Washington's top spot to for the 70-year-old
"doughtnut" deity.
"If you find yourself headed to Walla2 wine
country in the southeastern part of the state,
stop by this tasty gem that stands out for its
potato flour-based dough," Travelocity said. "Tip:
If you want one of the coveted maple bar or
cinnamon roll Spudnuts, get there early."
The shop started with a $50 check for a franchise
and 100 sacks of Spudnut flour, and has been a
staple of the Uptown shopping plaza since 1950.
The shop made headlines last November when MATTIS
('68) stopped by for a holiday order. He had
stopped by a few times before, said owner and
operator Val GHIRARDO Driver ('72).
The celebration of one of America's favorite
source of carbs dates back to 1938 as a way to
honor the Salvation Army "Doughnut Lassies" who
served baked goods to soldiers during World War I.
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Gary TURNER ('71)
Re: Joe Everson Sings/Paints the National Anthem
This is very cool... be sure and watch to the end
[same song - different picture]
-Gary TURNER ('71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/04/18
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Mary RAY ('61)
Terry DAVIS ('65), Betti AVANT ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Helen CROSS ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sally REES ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joanne BLOODWORTH ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathleen MILLER ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Heather RYANNE ('92)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
It is very nice that Travelocity acknowledged what we Bombers
have know for years. Spudnuts are the greatest; Mohamed Ali
not withstanding.
Too bad they did not get an historical fact correct. Yes,
there were "Donut Dollies" in World War I. Not that I was
there, but to the best of my recollection, that fracas started
in August of 1914, not 1938 as quoted in the article.
Come to think of it; November 11th, this year, will
commemorate the signing of the Armistice that ended that
set-to.
In these parts, apple cider donuts are sort of the rage, with
two farm stores offering them. A local grocery chain also
makes them during October and November. However, last Friday
(National Donut Day), they made a special batch of the apple
cider donuts offered as plain, sugar coated and glazed.
If you do happen to wander into the Spudnut Shop, you might
want to consider what I would call the "Breakfast of
Champeens": Two glazed, a maple bar and coffee. Good way to
start the day. If that's not enough, Denny's is just across
the parking lot.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
weather guessers are predicting rain for the Grand
Floral Parade this coming Saturday. Well, what do you
expect, Rose Festival is in full bloom and tradition
calls for rain during that period. After that it is not
supposed to rain until Labor Day.
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>>From: Mary RAY Henslee ('61)
To: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Your 6/2 Sandstorm Entry
Sorry to hear your "Golden Years" haven't quite turned out as
you planned either. Considering the uncertainty of our times,
we probably have a lot of company.
No book---no matter how good---will do well unless people are
drawn to it through word-of-mouth or because an author has
notoriety or a professional title. Your professional title
will definitely be a draw. I'm sure a Ph.D. attached to my
name would get more people into my book on moral values for
kids.
As far as grammar goes, the book that I reach for first and
one that I highly recommend is titled "Writing Style and
Grammar" by James D. Lester, Sr. and James D. Lester, Jr. The
book uses larger than normal print and explains things in
simple terms, which helps.
I hope you keep us posted on your progress if you should
decide to go forward with writing a book.
To: Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
Re: Your 6/3 Sandstorm Entry
It does my heart good to know that a young reader took to my
"American Trivia You Can Use" book. There are so many things
in the book that kids won't learn in school. I thoroughly
enjoyed doing the book. Whenever I would think of something
worth including, I couldn't wait to start researching it. I
decided that even if the book doesn't make enough to warrant
the time spent working on it, it will still have been worth
doing simply because I learned a lot of things about our
country that I never knew before and relearned a lot of things
that I had forgotten.
Re: My Two Books on Amazon
People can access the product page for each of my books
through my author page on Amazon. The product pages provide
book details and sample chapters.
https://www.amazon.com/author/mary-henslee
Thanks for your interest!
-Mary RAY Henslee ('61)
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re Danny WARNER ('65), MUSIC MAN:
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Sent from my Samsung SmartPhone
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: All Bomber Lunch
Everyone is welcome to the All Bomber Lunch on Saturday,
9June2018.
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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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/05/18
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Diane AVEDOVECH ('56), Steve CARSON ('58)
Jim HAMILTON ('63), Pat DORISS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb GORE ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard RUSHWORTH ('70)
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>>From: Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
Re: Spudnuts
To Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
The Spudnut shop has fond memories for me. In the day as kids
we would sneak a small sack of Spudnuts in under our jacket
into to the Uptown Theater for a Saturday matinee. Those were
the days! Now, I love the idea of making special trips to
Richland and engorging myself with those wonderful Spudnuts,
but alas, gallons of sugar are now off the table for me - such
woe! Those days are no longer an option.
-Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
Carol CARSON Renaud ('60) and I will be attending the Club 40
Friday dinner.Sure hope others from '58 will attend.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Hey all your Boys and Girls out there in 99352 and adjoining
zip codes, Jimbeaux has his hand out and is looking for a
favor.
We've trying to help out a gal who has just completed her
Freshman year at Gonzaga and is looking for an "economic
opportunity in the Tri-Cities for the summer.
If anyone has a lead on a possibility, we would greatly
appreciate any help. She's a quality kid and would be a
great employee.
And we thank you for your support.
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Pat DORISS Trimble ('65)
Re: Entry for Ladies of '65 Lunch on June 8th 2018
Here's the information for the Col-Hi '65 Ladies June Lunch:
WHEN: Friday, June 8th, 2017
TIME: 11:00 AM--1:00 PM
WHERE: Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar
1321 Columbia Center Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336
As Nat King Cole Sang back in the 1960s, "Here come the Lazy,
Hazy Crazy Days of Summer!"
If you'd like to join us, please contact me via EMail or phone
and let me know so I can add your name to our guest list!
-Pat DORISS Trimble ('65) ~ West Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/06/18 ~ D Day, 1944
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ME --- so we don't have a "NOT" issue
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Candi LLOYD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Thomas FRASER ('78)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARIES Today:
Dave TAFF ('56) and Sharon PANTHER ('57)
Mike MURRAY and Betsy COFFMAN ('66)
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>>From: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Well, let's see... not much happening with the Iditarod this
time of year... though starting at 9:30am last Saturday in
June Volunteer Picnic & sign up for the 2019 race.
2019 Iditarod Champion Norwegian Joar (pronounced your)
Leifseth Ulsom was at SAFECO field and threw out the first
pitch recently.
It's hurricane "season" again... that's from June 1st to
November 30th. Seems like we just get finished with one year
and too soon it's time to start watching again. Actually "peak
season" is the latter part of August/first part of September.
Keep an eye out, folks!!
.
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA ~ 72° at 2am
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/07/18
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ME --- so we don't have a "NOT" issue
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda SEATON ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Keva VAUGHN ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike MANLEY ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laurie HUTTON ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doug STRAND ('74)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY today:
Roy BALLARD ('63) & Nancy ERLANDSON ('67)
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Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
This is unheard of! TWO DAYS IN A ROW
Re: FREE NoteTab LIGHT - 100% freeware
https://www.notetab.com/notetab-light
EVERYBODY should use this tiny program. It is a REPLACEMENT
for Microsoft's (useless) NotePad. I'm gonna chat a little bit
about some of the features of NoteTab Light... I wish
everybody would at least trust me enough to give it a try.
I couldn't do the Sandstorm without it! This is gonna be my
new topic for those days when I have to do it all myself...
==== NoteTab Light icon: Invert Case
sOMETIMES i GET THE capslock ON ACCIDENTLY AND DON'T REALIZE
IT TILL i LOOK UP AND SEE i'VE ALREADY GOT TWO PARAGRAPHS
TYPED LIKE THAT!!
Highlight the mess click the InvertCase icon and TA DA!!
==== NoteTab Light icon: Upper Case
This is obvious.. hilight Smyth click Upper Case and ya get
SMYTH. Pretty cool, huh?
Sometimes all you need to know is that something CAN be done
if ya just figure out now to do that.
Maybe this will be your first -- and last -- NoteTab Light
lesson.
Bomber cheers,
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA ~ 80°F at 4am
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/08/18
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Ken HEMINGER ('56)
Steve CARSON ('58), Helen CROSS ('62)
Marie RUPPERT ('63), Susie DILL ('64)
David RIVERS ('65), John ALLEN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darvis BERGAM ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jane SIMMONS ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duncan SINCLAIR ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandy JANCOVIC ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill WINGFIELD ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dyanna COOK ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gaylinn WRIGHT ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lorie THOMPSON ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia EHINGER ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rita LANE ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robert ANS ('89)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Just so as not to have Maren think she is all alone, thought
I might drop in some obscure information regarding weather
patterns in the north Willamette Valley.
At some time following the real (as opposed to the observed)
Memorial Day until the last week of Portland's Rose Festival
there will be rain. This year the rain is predicted to fall
on the Grand Floral Parade, Saturday, the 9th. Rainfall is
predicted to exceed the record of .57 inches set back in 1924.
From the end of Rose Festival until the beginning of the State
Fair in Salem (last week of August) it is not supposed to
rain. That would be summer, wouldn't it?
During the State Fair, which ends on Labor Day, and through
the remainder of the year is normally monsoon season.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
not only is it supposed to rain Saturday but there are
also thunder storms in the afternoon. Talk about raining
on one's parade... ...
(Note: I did not use an excess of !s).
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>>From: Ken HEMINGER ('56)
Re: Note app
Maren.. Appreciate the heads up about the app you mentioned..
For me my two fingers don't type fast enough to get caught up
in the caps lock problem, I notice it in the first couple
words. (grin)
What I do if I have a lengthy message to convey is use word
perfect. It also has the case change option amongst other
useful options..
{Yes, BUT... The uppercase in WordPerfect
takes 3 key strokes after highlighting...
NoteTab click ONCE... -Maren]
I'll check it out on my phone though as I need a good note
taker on that...
[I just checked and there's no app for NoteTab. -Maren]
Bomber accolades
-Ken HEMINGER ('56) ~ Still enjoying fall weather, 0900hrs
and 58° Great Falls, MT
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
Re: Club 40 / Class of 58
Attending Friday evening dinner. They will have a table(s) for
the class. Sure hope we are well attended. If not he dinner
perhaps a 58 Happy Hour.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
We are frantically trying to get ready for our van trip to the
west coast with 2 babies (1 month and 15 months), 2 teens (12
and 15), and 4 adults... the only sane thing in the combo.
We want to visit our oldest son and his family in
Gardnerville, Nevada and see Tahoe and Lake Topaze, then head
up north via the Oregon coast, via Seattle heading to
Brewster, WA.
Why aren't we flying? Because my youngest son doesn't like
flying??
We hope to meet up with my brother Roy CROSS ('65) and his
daughter and his new grandson in Brewster, and see a few other
non-Bomber friends All in this 2 week trip.
Youngest son had to get back to work the 25th.
More about surviving this adventure later.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN still sane in the
house by the little lake where we have had lovely barely
80° weather for a few nights and wonderful nights where
we can open the windows and sleep
Sent from my iPhone
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>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
I can't believe Maren had to make an entry so there wasn't a
non-issue 2 days in a row!
I'll do my part by correcting the date of the class of '63's
lunch. Not the 7th, but the 6th - always the first Wednesday
of the month. However, next month (July) we will not have a
lunch since the first Wednesday is Independence Day (July
4th). We meet at Bob's Burgers & Brew on Duportail in the
Queensgate area of Richland. Hope to see even more classmates
on August 1st.
-Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63) ~ in spring/summer Richland
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>>From: Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
To: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Re: NoteTab Light
Thanks for the tip about NoteTab Light. I have been using
Notepad for a long time; but am very happy to have a more
robust text editor. Many times I need to use something from a
web page. Using copy/paste into Word isn't ideal because it
also inserts all the formatting. Notepad is such a "bare
bones" text editor that it can be frustrating to use. I am
anxious to explore NoteTab Light and all its features.
[I replaced NotePad with NoteTabLIGHT many years
ago and never looked back. Except for the fact
that NoteTab doesn't do attributes like BOLD and
ITALICS -- it behaves very much like a Word
Processing program. I use it every day... and can
have multiple windows (tabs) opened at once, too!
I can easily jump between documents at the drop of
a hat. AND you can make your own tool bar with
JUST the functions that YOU use the most. -Maren]
-Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Suuuuuuuuuuuummertime
And it's HOT! yeah I know... not livin' is easy... spent the
morning pruning the underside of a Texas Ranger where the
younger cats like to hide when it is time to come in for the
night... I can tell you... the prunin' was not easy... and the
youngest cried and cried when I was doin' it... she always
cries when I ruin' her fun... she has virtually no attributes
of a house cat and alla attributes of the leopard side a her
family... a truly amazing animal... long sleek and pretty
ferocious when she wishes to be... so it's beginning to be
that kinda weather where guys like "Stump" ('66) and the
Warfords ('61;'65) lived on the docks and the Columbia... I
recall when Charles was skiing barefoot and hit a piece of
drift wood... dang dang dang... Today I have the pleasure of
celebrating the b-days of a guy I managed to put together with
his old college roommate ('63) a few months back and a Bomber-
babe I have known and loved for what seems for ever... HAPPY
BIRTHDAY, Duncan SINCLAIR ('65) and Sandy JANCOVIC ('66) on
your special day... June 8, 2018 (Hmmmmm can I reach 500?)!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: John ALLEN ('66)
Time for the Sandbox again so people can write in about
actual interesting stuff.
[OK, but YOU have to edit it and put it together
cuz I everyone knows I "hate" politics. -Maren]
-John ALLEN ('66)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Marie RUPPERT ('63), Jim ARMSTRONG ('63)
David RIVERS ('65), Betti AVANT ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol BISHOP ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pat MURPHY ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David NIELSEN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rex CASILLAS ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sally BENNETT ('71)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Dennis HASKINS & Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
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>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
I just received the site info to order shirts proclaiming the
2018 Bomber baseball championship. I have placed my order, but
thought maybe other Bombers might like to purchase a shirt.
The site is only open for a short time ?
https://rhsbaseballchamps2018.itemorder.com.
Unlike the football shirts, I didn't see any airplane printed
on them.
Bomber cheers!
-Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63) ~ Richland
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>>From: Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
Re: Heart attack when alone
1. Let's say it's 7.25pm and you're going home (alone of
course) after an unusually hard day on the job.
2. You're really tired, upset and frustrated.
3. Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest
that starts to drag out into your arm and up in to your jaw.
You are only about five km from the hospital nearest your
home.
4. Unfortunately you don't know if you'll be able to make it
that far.
5. You have been trained in CPR, but the guy who taught the
course did not tell you how to perform it on yourself.
6. HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE? Since many people
are alone when they suffer a heart attack without help, the
person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to
feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing
consciousness.
7. However, these victims can help themselves by coughing
repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken
before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged,
as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath
and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without
let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be
beating normally again.
8. Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing
movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating.
The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain
normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a
hospital.
9. Tell as many other people as possible about this. It could
save their lives!!
10. A cardiologist says If everyone who gets this mail kindly
sends it to 10 people, you can bet that we'll save at least
one life.
11. Rather than sending jokes, please... contribute by
forwarding this mail which can save a person's life.
12. If this message comes around you... more than once... please
don't get irritated... You should instead, be happy that you
have many friends who care about you & keeps reminding you how
to deal with a Heart attack.
-Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: What is interesting?
Now there's a question... what is interesting to you? I have
many interests and there are many places I can pursue them...
for my hot rod interests, I can hang out with my buddies and
compare notes... work on cars or just hang out... for my
political interests, I can follow the events of the day, week
moment in all kinds of places and forums... If I wanna get
insulted, I can go on FaceBook and read about opinions
others hold of my opinions, sometimes civilly and more often
not... I think I have many places to search out most of the
information I wish to seek... but there is only one place I
know of that I can read what other Bombers are doing and have
done and seek to do with their lives... Only one place I can
recall the things and times we shared... when we laughed when
we cried and we just were together in a much simpler time and
place. In that place, there is only one place I can still get
the straight skinny... In our unique and wonderful Sandstorm.
Half the people I know have never been to a high school
reunion (I don't know many young people); half the people I
know barely remember their 3rd grade best friend let alone
their first grade teacher... .Nobody I know (other than
Bombers) get to hang out with a guy like Rex DAVIS ('49)...
I get to do that often! Not as often as I'd like, but often.
Very few people I know correspond with old friends... I do
alla time! Thanks Maren ('63&'64) for making my life a little
richer and thanks to every one who contributes... and for
today, most of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Patti JONES ('60-RIP) on
your special day, June 9, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: Relay for Life hair
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Ava/180609-Relay_hair.jpg
-Betti AVANT ('69) ~ Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/10/18
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Gene BARFUSS ('53)
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Keith HUNTER ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Lee LESTER ('58)
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>>From: Gene BARFUSS ('53)
Re: Another Bomber passing
It is with sadness that I have to report that my brother,
David BARFUSS ('56) passed away yesterday, June 8, 2018, in
South Carolina. He had suffered from dementia for about 1 1/2
years. He had been a Dentist in Yuba City, CA for 30 plus
years.
-Gene BARFUSS ('53) ~ in sunny Concord, CA close to the home
of the champion Golden State Warriors.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
An update of sorts.
Justify won the triple crown of horse racing. If you had money
on the horse to win the Belmont, it wouldn't have paid too
well; but money to win the triple crown might have paid a
little better. I'll leave it to the "Tooter" ('65) to fill us
in on figuring the odds.
The LaBron's got swept in the best of four series against the
Curry/Durant's. Ho hum.
And it is highly likely that both participants and spectators
got fained on sometime during Portland's Grand Floral Parade.
However, I do not think any rainfall amounts broke any records
for the period. Nothing like a half-inch of rain during a 2
hour period. Almost a gully washer.
Haven't heard if the Husky men's baseball team got their
ticket punched to get to the College World Series: but Beaver
men's team is going.
The local (John F. Kennedy) high school girl's softball team
won the state championship in their division pulling away from
the opposition.
It will be a while before the next Iditarod race, so stay
tuned (as they say).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
strawberry season is winding down and the weather
prognosticators think that "normal" summer like weather
will be returning on Monday.
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>>From: Keith HUNTER ('63)
I have been sponsoring a handicapped girl for the last two
months. A few weeks ago The Local Paper had a front page story
about Brandi Mutters. How a Girl with Downs Syndrome from
Rutherford County North Carolina went on to be the
Representative of Handicap capped People By winning the Miss
Amazing Contest in the state.
In august she moves on to the United States finals in Chicago
with 160 other handicap capped girls . Brandi has had two open
heart surgery's and wasn't expected to live past 9 years old.
She is now in her 30s and works a part time job to help
support herself.
We need to help her raise 3000 dollars to cover airfare, and
hotel stays for her self, caretaker and mother. Are there any
people or other organizations that would like to help her?
Any one can donate as I have done. She gets all of the money
donated. So go to. Take a look at the pictures and her story
HTTPS://www.gofundme.com/miss-amazing-nationalbrandi
Thank you. Or call
-Keith HUNTER (class of '63 Born and Raised In Richland)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/11/18
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKEOWN ('53), John CAMPBELL ('63)
Bill SCOTT ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jay BUTLER ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darlene MINARD ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry AESCHLIMAN ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay SITTIG ('63)
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>>From: Jim McKEOWN ('53)
Re: Happy Birthday... and condolences
Happy Birthday to fellow classmate and all time jokester, Gene
BARFUSS... I'm sure that Treasure ELDER Barfuss ('53) lauded
you with gifts and attention... at the same time, I am sorry
to hear of your loss of your Brother, David ('56-RIP)... .
knew he was a dentist in Yuba City, but did not know he was
ill... it's always difficult when you lose a close family
member and our prayers go out to you and the family... stay in
touch.
-Jim McKEOWN ('53) ~ in beautiful Sacramento where the sun
and the temp are great for this time of year
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>>From: John CAMPBELL ('63)
Re: In Chehalis this weekend
chat with friend and classmate Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
over lunch. Jim plans on attending our 55 year reunion, too.
'63 om '18 ~ 55 years
While downtown, I noticed a poster at the old theater for
Bomber alum, Brad UPTON ('74), for April 21st.
-John CAMPBELL ('63)
Sent from my iPhone
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>>From: Bill SCOTT ('64)
I wouldn't normally burden fellow Bombers with this, but
my wife, Sherrie TEMPERO Scott ('64), feeling the need for
support from her classmates, wanted me to share a cruel
twist of fate. It turns out that her doctor's office made
an unfortunate mistake recently in relaying to her that her
biopsy showed her clear of breast cancer. We're still not
completely sure how it happened, other than that someone read
an old report instead of the new one. She does have breast
cancer, and her surgeon being not satisfied with the results
of the first biopsy, she will go in Tuesday for another and
larger excision. With her mother's very long history of
multiple cancers, this shadow has been hanging over her for a
long time. We hope this second procedure will put her in the
clear for good, and we solicit healing thoughts winging our
way. Thanks for them in advance.
-Bill SCOTT ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: the old neighborhoods
Sooooooooo it was a few weeks ago when Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
called and we were talking about kids we hadn't seen in a
while... he began to speak of some girls who lived at the
end of his block. He described them and mentioned one in
particular... I said sure I remembered, in fact one was in our
class and one was class of '63 (hope she shows in September to
the '63's 55 year reunion)... I haven't seen her inna while
and not sure she's still in Vegas... always fun to remember
kids we grew up with even those we didn't get to know as well
as we'd like. By the way, kids... it's almost time for me to
hit Richland again for the '65er gathering... same time same
place to watch the cars... bring whatcha wanna drink and maybe
some good snacks as we have always relied on the Bomber-babe
hostess with the mostest, Cecilia BENNETT ('65) to supplies us
with more than just a place to hang... these days there are
fewer '65ers than other classes but that's just fine... Though
it was started by Ricky WARFORD ('65) he hasn't made it inna
while... I'll make sure to get the Kentucky fried chicken for
Ellen WEIHERMILLER ('65)... I won't get there till Friday so
I'll miss the ADAIRS and everyone at the DQ, but flights is
what flights is... Terry Davis has a play at CBC I'll be going
to on Saturday, but he needs to tell you more about that
(6/23)... but for now it's HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Kay SITTIG ('63) on
your special day, June 11, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Helen CROSS ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave SHEELEY ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike FOWLER ('67)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Lamont DeJONG & Carolyn ROE ('63)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
To: Cherrie TEMPERO Scott ('64)
Prayers this next biopsy will be clear it's indications.
Having lived with my mother's history of 2 breast cancers,
and having survived my first in 2004, I know the knowledge
of what my mother went through is always in my mind.
I am currently in a car (actually a 15 passenger van with 2
teens (12-3/4 and 15), my 2 baby grandchildren (15 months and
almost 1 month), my son and his girlfriend (mother to all 4
kids), Warren, and me. We are currently ending our 3rd day of
our road trip out west to see my other son and other grands.
And surprisingly we are having a good time!!
Re: Our trip to Gardnerville, NV
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Cro/180612-Nevada_Trip_00.htm
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ Almost out of Colorado...
Gardnerville, NV tomorrow or bust .
Sent from my iPhone
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/13/18
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Steve CARSON ('58)
Marie RUPPERT ('63)
Susie DILL ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Verne HUSKE ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris MARSHALL ('69)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
Truly saddened by the loss of Reuben LINN ('58-RIP). He
attended our Seattle lunches and was a Bomber thru and thru.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Car/180613-Reuben_LINN.jpg
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
Maren, I hope your road trip is going well.
I finally have given up on the Tri-City Herald and cancelled
my subscription due to cost, content and customer service
(sorely lacking). I don't think the paper will survive much
longer and I'm really sorry for that. I'm old school and
enjoyed spreading out the paper and reading about local
happenings, but when they mostly stopped reporting local
sports (just doing a feature once in a while on a high school
team) I decided that I was done.
My daughter has clippings from the paper when it would report
on the Little League games, summer teams, and in depth high
school and college games and my grandchildren and their
friends had their names in the stats. That no longer appears?
it's just stuff from the AP service and usually a day old.
On another note, my grandson, Cameron JENKINS ('16) is
pitching tonight against the Walla2 Sweets in Walla2. He's
playing summer baseball with the Highline Bears out of
Seattle. This will be the only time he'll play over here this
summer. We will be doing a lot of travelling to watch his team
on the west side.
Due to the weather in Jamestown this spring his team didn't
get to play their baseball schedule. He attends the University
of Jamestown in North Dakota and was to play junior varsity,
but the fields were covered in snow and ice. The varsity
team had to go further south to play some of their schedule.
Cameron hasn't played in a game since last summer when he
stayed in Jamestown and played for a summer team there.
-Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63) ~ in sunny Richlandw
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>>From: Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
To: Cherrie TEMPERO Scott ('64)
Sending prayers for a better report from this next biopsy. The
waiting is the worst part - I know from experience. Hoping
that all will be well with you soon.
-Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/14/18 ~ FLAG DAY
You're a Grand Old Flag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFZj9p-EyYM
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3 Bombers & 1 Lion sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), David RIVERS ('65)
husband of Marsha GOSLIN ('65), Pam EHINGER ('67)
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Flag Day: Robin Williams (1951-2014) as the American Flag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_L1vLv84vs
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gus KEENEY ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave SOWDEN ('62 & '63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: James PEDERSEN ('72)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
I'm beginning to think the downfall of printed material,
newspapers in particular, came with the advent of USA Today
(AKA McNewspaper). When those first came out, their week end
editions were pathetic. The only new news was on the front
page. All sports scores and stands were from the previous
Friday. Their Gannet controlled newspapers are in the act of
consolidating printing of several papers from one location.
They would have us believe that the rationale for this is the
increase of internet social media. It ain't so. The basic
reason is profit; the fewer reporters, the more profit.
However, the fewer readers translates to lost revenue from
both subscriptions and advertisements.
Within the last 5 years or so, these papers have not even been
fit to line bird cages or wrap fish because the paper itself
has been changed.
As an added note to the Gals of '54: please don't forget the
Friday lunch gathering at the Richland Applebee's, Start time
is around 11 AM.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
the weather keeps changing but promises to be warm for
the Father's Day Strawberry Festival at Silverton,
Oregon's Coolidge/Mclean Park.
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: cross yer fingers
Hoping that Maren ('63 & '64) has good WiFi luck while onna
correct coast... so today I think of friendship... real loving
friendship... I got two guys, one who grageated from Col-Hi
and one who didn't. Now I'm relying on a poor memory at best,
but as I recall, the guy who didn't was kept from doing so
from serious illness... If I'm incorrect on this I'm sorry...
judging from the lasting friendships this guy has with guys
like Woody WODEHOUSE ('62/'63), Ed QUIGLEY ('62) and others,
I can tell you this guy was a super Bomber and a Super bud...
now the other guy is the "older" bro of one of my earliest
childhood "friends" ('65)... meaning I met him then didn't see
him again till we wuz old enuff fer school... we now speak as
often as we can and I do the same with the b-day Bomber...
I've been friends with the elder of this twosome for years and
became friends with the younger a few years ago and feel as
tho I ran with him when he ran with Woody and Q... but the
point is that whenever I met these two Bombers, I developed a
lifelong friendship that I cherish and will enjoy from that
day forward... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Gus KEENEY ('57) and David
SOWDEN ('62) on your special day, June 14, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Marsha GOSLIN Brehm's ('65), husband Gary ('64Lion)
Re: Tri City Herald
In response to Marie RUPPERT Hartman's ('63) letter in the
6/13/18 Sandstorm, I too agree the Herald's days are numbered.
One would think a company the size of McClatchy Newspapers
would let one of their papers sink so low they are on the edge
of folding!
As far as local sports coverage goes, you can't cover much
with one sports reporter. You don't get up to date news when
the paper is "put to bed" in the early evening and then
printed in Yakima and shipped back to the Tri-Cities in the
morning. I don't know how many reporters are on staff anymore,
but it couldn't be more than three or four. Also, you have one
full time photog on staff and rely on pictures sent by the
public (credit given, of course!). This is no way to run a
newspaper in a community of 300,000 people.
I too decided to cancel our subscription we have had for many
years because in the morning the paper and coffee were a
ritual at our house. The price had gone up to where it just
wasn't worth it to renew. After I canceled, I began thinking
how the coffee just probably wouldn't taste the same in the
mornings without our local rag to read! So, I called them
back a few days later and offered the amount I had paid the
previous year to renew. They told me they couldn't do that,
but they did respond by coming down in their price by a
substantial amount that I could live with.
So, to all of you who have or are thinking of canceling the
paper, give it a try and offer them a fair price and see what
happens. My guess is they will jump on a reduced amount as
they have to be losing customers faster than you would
believe.
-Gary Brehm ('64 Lion), husband of Marsha GOSLIN Brehm ('65)
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>>From: Pam EHINGER (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Sent at 2:47am
Dear Bombers,
I need your prayers. My Momma had a stroke today she is in
Wenatchee Central Washington Hospital. I am asking prayers for
her. Her name is Patty Ehinger, she is 91 but a very strong
willed woman!! Her & Daddy (91) will have been married 71 year
on December 27th!! God Bless you All.
Sent at 7:46pm
Dear Bombers,
Wanted to thank you for your prayers!! Momma did not have a
stroke! She has a bladder infection which can cause older
people to become confused!
So again Thank You all for your prayers!
Bombers Rule
-Pam EHINGER Kindl (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Using my Samsung Galaxy SmartPhone
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Rex HUNT ('53), Marilynn WORKING ('54)
David RIVERS ('65), Jim HEIDLEBAUGH ('65)
Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy MOUTON ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paulette KRAJCIK (?67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debbie LIEN ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eileen O'NEIL ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jo HEIDLEBAUGH ('74)
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>>From: Rex HUNT ('53)
Re: Newspapers
I too got fed up with a no news or at best 3 day old news
local paper. I gave it up some 15 years ago. I now read all my
news on line. I have a choice of the L.A. Times, the New York
Times or the San Francisco Chronical. I had to give up doing
the cross word puzzle due to the letters being too small for
me to read anyway. The advantage is I can (and do) make
rebuttals, snide comments out and out disagreements with
various articles at the moment I read them. Of course it does
no good, but at least I can vent. Try that with a printed
news.
-Rex HUNT ('53wb) ~ from Balmy 103°F downtown Hanford, CA
(heifer dust capital)
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>>From: Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
Re: Class of 1954 Lunch
Looking forward to seeing several of our ladies at lunch today
at Applebee's restaurant in Richland at 11am!! Some will be
busy and some will have moved. We know Norma MYRICK Nunamaker
will be busy at the Richland Farmer's Market for her Military
friends as it opened this month and Gloria ADAMS Fulcher has
moved to Connecticut with her son, Jeff.
We will miss Gloria and I have been given permission to
include her forwarding address so she can receive mail and
at this time she could use a "Get Well" card!! Or, just a
"Thinking of You" card!! Gloria took another fall and broke
some ribs and damaged her right arm that she had broken here.
Fortunately, Jeff says she won't need surgery on her arm. Keep
her in your thoughts and let's send her some mail!! Email me
or Maren for her snail mail address
Re: Gas prices
Just returned from California for a great grandson's high
school graduation and boy what a variety of gas prices!! All
the way from $3.04 to $3.89 and some $4.05!! Our prices here
in Tri-Cities have risen to $3.23 and a little higher in
Richland. Good thing we get good gas mileage on our car!!
-Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54) ~ Pasco where weather is
nice and comfortable around 80°. Can't wait for our
baseball farm team for the San Diego Padres to get
started next Wednesday!! Go Dust Devils!!!
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Bomber "lady" and Bomber-babe
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ha... today begins the month long party
for the Bomber lady and Diane MURPHY ('65)... Bomber lady?
Yes, the last time I saw this lady she complained about the
term "babe"... as such I have dropped it from usage when
speaking of this particular female Bomber... Now the other
b-day babe is a very long time friend and my early encounters
with her can be summed up in her older brother's ('65) words:
"I can't come out and play, I gotta baby sit Jo"... I cannot
tell you how many times I heard those words... often enough
to burn the deeply into my memory... so HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Cathy
MOUTON ('65) and Jo HEIDLEBAUGH ('74) on your special day,
June 15, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Jim HEIDLEBAUGH ('65)
Re: Birthday wishes
Sending Birthday Wishes to my sister, Jo HEIDLEBAUGH ('74).
Happy Birthday Weezer.
-Jim HEIDLEBAUGH ('65)
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>>From: Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
Re: TCHerald
I do still subscribe to the paper edition. Yes, I prefer
to sit comfortably with a cuppa and enjoy reading. This
electronic stuff is not good for my eyes. But I agree with the
complaints about lack of local coverage which is what a local
paper should do. I certainly get real news from other sources.
BUT, recently, when the TCHerald sent me a bill for the next
6 months, they had increased my prices by $70 since just
December. Percentage-wise, that was too great an increase.
So I did phone to protest. I spoke to an Asian man (I wonder
where he was), who agreed to lower the price by $13. It's
not so much the cost (I like my paper newspaper), it's the
principle. I think we are all paying different subscription
prices. But, they do cover local theater and cultural events -
maybe not as well as our Sandstorm contributors!
-Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Terry DAVIS ('65)
Nancy ERLANDSON ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia MILLER ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon LOVINGER ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan BELL ('64)
BOMBER/NAB ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jim McKEOWN ('53) & Edna ('54-NAB) '56
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Hanford clean-up
A pyro friend of mine sent me note saying the Zamboni ice
machine for the Stanley Cup finals carried a sign regarding
site clean up at Hanford. It was actually painted right on the
machine. The more publicity the better.
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re: THEATER PRODUCTION AT CBC
Hey there!
If you're in and around town for the cars and festivities next
weekend, maybe you'll consider checking out our play at CBC
on, say, Saturday night or the Sunday matinee. Or even the
following weekend.
It's called BECKY'S NEW CAR, and it's tricky and it's fun.
Great theater space too.
Ginny QUINLEY ('73) directs. Michael THOMAS ('87) and I are
among the cast. Come check us out. RIVERS ('65) will be there
Saturday, and even Maren ('63 & '64) is threatening to maybe
show up. Teresa DeVINE Knirck ('64) and Tere SMYTH ('65) have
seats down front opening night. John FOSTER ('65) and the good
Dara will be at the Sunday matinee.
But that's all the name-dropping I'm gonna do right now.
Live theater lives.
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
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>>From: Nancy ERLANDSON Ballard ('67)
Re: Tri-City Herald
We have also been sent a statement to pay even more for this
poor excuse of a newspaper. Our statement is $351.00 for SIX
months and $701.00 for ONE YEAR. I have talked to at least
six people who are paying $351.00 for the YEAR price. But
when I called to complain the man told me that we were already
getting a discount of $65.00. And that the other people I
mentioned must have signed up under a different time and
offer????? It sure seems like they are trying to run this
paper in the ground and force people to read news online.
-Nancy ERLANDSON Ballard ('67) ~ Richland
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Duane LEE ('63)
David RIVERS ('65)
Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John EHLERS ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gail GHIRARDO ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike SAMS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda BOHRINGER ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jackie MARSHALL ('75)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Dick BOEHNING & Linda BELLISTON ('63)
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>>From: Duane LEE ('63)
Re: the Tri-Cycle Herald
I enjoy reading the actual newspaper also. Last year they
tried to bill me almost $400 to renew. I told them I would
not renew. They called back and I negotiated the annual
subscription down to $150. Let your subscription lapse then
you can get it for $120 online plus a gift card. They also
have this same offer occasionally outside of Wal*Mart and at
the Home and Garden show every year. Do not pay more than $150
for this rag. Mine is coming up next month and I am going for
the $120 and the $25 gift card offer. NO HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
COVERAGE. Maybe they will fold and someone else will take over
with a better newspaper.
-Duane LEE ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Spuddies and old Richland
Today we have a Bomber-babe from the Spudnut clan and a good
buddy car guy celebrating... Next weekend I'll be running with
some old pals for two whole days... well maybe for a day and a
half... stupid airlines! One of those guys went with me to get
married in Ideeho on the 4th of July (don't try it... nobody's
home) and the other and his girlfriend and the same babe I
went to Ideeho with went to Sr. Prom together... fun stuff...
but thinking of that made me think of "Tolo"... can't remember
who our king was... some kid I ran with I'm pretty sure but
the name escapes me... but my question is... what does tolo
mean? Other places call it Sadie Hawkins and we are the only
ones I know of who call(ed) it tolo... anybody know? Well,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Gail GHIRARDO ('65) and Mike SAMS ('65) on
your special day, June 17, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: The Dying Herald
I want to chime in the on this, because I had my first Tri-
City Herald experience in almost three years on Sunday, June
10, 2018.
The organization I am joining in a few weeks to establish a
psychiatric line of care ran a photo ad welcoming me and
introducing my medical practice to the community at large. A
Bomber friend, Betty AVANT ('69), alerted me that she had seen
my picture (not a good one!) in the paper, so I ran out to
grab a copy.
Unfortunately there were some errors in the verbiage, plus the
Herald truncated a sentence - so that it misrepresented my
special focuses of practice. So a second release is planned.
(Not sure when - maybe this Sunday, 17th... be on the lookout,
please, fellow Bombers).
Anyway, I still thought it might be fun to leaf through the
familiar old paper. Wow! What a series of shocks, despite
repeated "pre-warnings" here in the Sandstorm.
1. The paper on which it is printed - nearly tissue thin.
No doubt a money saving measure, but hardly sufficient for
wrapping up treasured items to store away in boxes! (One of
the lasting values of the old paper).
2. The news - so generic for the most part. I could have been
reading a paper from just about anywhere in the country,
except for photos from local graduations.
3. The price - $3.00 for the Sunday edition. Really??!!? I
went on line to check their subscription prices. 7-day
delivery is listed at $165.99 for one year; Sunday only =
$87.99 for one year; Friday-Sunday = $129.59 for one year.
(I don't know if these prices are only for new customers, but
to those of you who are paying higher rates - e.g. Nancy
ERLANDSON Ballard ('67) - I would certainly suggest calling in
to negotiate for these lower rates... which are high enough!)
Unlimited digital access is $49.99 for one year, with TWO
months of unlimited digital access for $1.00. I am going to
sign up for that 2 month digital plan, to see what I think
about the day-in-day-out value. Access to local news is
something I need in my work life, but I have neither time nor
inclination to get my news from TV.
My last most recent prior experience with The Herald was in
August, 2015, when I was working with them to run Thomas's
obituary (Thomas PEASHKA - '(68) - RIP). I have had the sad
honor to write and publish over a dozen loved ones' obituaries
through the years, most of them in the Tri-City Herald. The
obituary ordeal with them in August, 2015 was far and away
the worst I have ever gone through. My gosh, you would have
thought they were doing me a favor to take several hundred
dollars from me to publish what I had written, along with a
digital photo prepared to their specifications. Customer
service was wretched at best. It practically took an act of
Congress to get them to send me a hard copy.
So... those are my thoughts on the TCH. I'll let you know how
the digital subscription thing goes.
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ Thankful that the temps
have remained mostly pretty mild for June in West
Richland during my moving in and getting-partly-settled
period... so far!
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Helen CROSS ('62)
Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Terry DAVIS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ed GRAGERT ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia DONAHUE ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ron CAMPBELL ('70)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
First: Happy Birthday to my husband's cousin, Linda BOHRINGER
('67)
We have a perfect day to be driving the Oregon Coast. These
babies have been terrific. And their mom deserves a medal;
taking care of the little ones constantly (6 weeks and 15
months), The little cousins had so much fun together at my
son's in Gardnerville!!
And I finally got my photo with Our whole family!! I couldn't
get this tribe to a professional, but at least I got a photo
of us all together!!
It's been a great trip, our goal is Seattle tonight?? But with
I-5 traffic, I doubt it.
Love being on the West Coast,.. feel Like I'm home.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ on the road in a 15 passenger van
with 2 babies, 2 teenagers, and 2 Kirks (my husband and
Ry), and The kids' mom and me.
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>>From: Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Re: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) & The Dying Herald
Mark Twain may have said it best, "If you don't read the news
you'll be uninformed, but if you do read the news you'll be
misinformed."
I lost my enthusiasm for reading the news, or believing the
news, many years ago. After being interviewed a few times for
newspaper and magazine articles, and then being shocked by the
SPIN that was put on what I said, I finally decided to never
do interviews again. Instead, I told reporters, "I'll write
the article for you. Just give me your list of questions and
I'll write it with the agreement that you'll print it exactly
as it's written - no spin." I'm not surprised that no reporter
ever agreed to that deal.
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re: BECKY'S NEW CAR
WHERE: CBC Mainstage
WHEN: June 22, 23, 24th matinee,
29,30.
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-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
Nancy ERLANDSON ('67)
Gary TURNER ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shawn STEICHEN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom BROWN ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kevin WINKELMAN ('84)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David ANGUIANO ('97)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Dr. Erick ISAACSON'S ('70) retirement
"HE WAS BORN AT KADLEC. NOW THIS POPULAR TRI-CITY
DOCTOR IS READY TO RETIRE."
By Sara Schilling
Richland, WA
"Erick ISAACSON ('70) wasn't planning to return to
the Tri-Cities.
The Richland native was wrapping up his residency
training in Colorado, trying to decide where to
put down roots and start practicing family
medicine. He and his wife, Sharon, were looking at
the Pacific Northwest, but not their hometown.
Then Isaacson got a call from Dr. Norman Erie, a
longtime Tri-City family physician who'd cared for
ISAACSON growing up, and who still cared for his
parents.
Erie said he was in the market for a partner.
So the young Dr. ISAACSON came back - and
generations of Tri-Citians, plus a new generation
of physicians who were trained by him, are
healthier and better for it.
'He's a servant leader,' said Amy Sweetwood,
Kadlec's director of graduate medical education.
'If there is concern, or a fire to put out,
everyone feels they can go talk to Dr. ISAACSON as
the voice of reason, as the person who'll guide
you to the right decision.'
ISAACSON, 66, is retiring this month.
He spent more than three decades as a family
doctor in the Tri-Cities - doing everything from
delivering babies to caring for the elderly.
And in recent years, he helped start Kadlec's
family medicine residency program, which trains
new doctors fresh out of medical school. He's the
program's director.
Dr. Erick ISAACSON speaks with Zubair Rehman, a
third-year resident, about patient care during
clinic hours at Kadlec Family Medicine Residency
Clinic in Richland. ISAACSON helped start Kadlec's
family medicine residency program.
Noelle Haro-Gomez Tri-City Herald
For him, retiring is bittersweet. It's been a
fulfilling and gratifying career, he said, but
it's time to step away and take time for his
family and himself.
ISAACSON has a long and deep connection to Kadlec
- he was born there.
His father, the late Ray Isaacson, worked at the
Hanford site before joining the state legislature
and then serving as a Benton County commissioner.
The younger ISAACSON was drawn to science, but he
also considered a career as a pastor. Ultimately,
his interest in medicine won out.
After graduating from Columbia High School in
1970, he went onto Whitman College and then
medical school at the University of Washington.
He and Sharon, his high school sweetheart, then
headed to Pueblo, Colo., for residency.
And then Dr. Erie called.
ISAACSON practiced with Erie for several years and
before starting Three Rivers Family Medicine in
Richland. In the last decade or so, he became
involved in the effort to start a family medicine
residency program at Kadlec.
It got off the ground in 2015, welcoming its first
class of residents.
'He is a phenomenal mentor, and at the same time
allowed us a good amount of autonomy with our
patients,' said Dr. Zubair Rehman, one of those
first residents.
Dr. Tayyab Tahir, another inaugural resident,
agreed.
'He's been a great mentor to us. I'm sure (the
others) would say this, too - if we had to choose
a role model for practicing medicine, he'd
definitely be it,' Tahir said.
ISAACSON transitioned out of seeing patients last
month, and he'll wrap up his duties as residency
program director by the end of June.
Sweetwood choked up talking about his
contributions.
'His genuine desire to do the quality thing, do
the right thing for the right reason has made the
(residency) program successful,' she said. 'As I
told his patients, who were lamenting him leaving:
We wanted him to be the program director so he'd
be the model for all the residents coming through
here.'
He set the example for the doctors following in
his footsteps, she said.
ISAACSON is looking forward to retirement. He
plans to spend time with Sharon, their three
children and six grandchildren.
He's thankful for a long and fulfilling career.
'To get to do this has been an unbelievable,
pinch-yourself-is-it-real kind of thing,' he said.
'It's a privilege. It's quite a gift.'"
Congratulations on your retirement, Dr. ISAACSON!
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Nancy ERLANDSON Ballard ('67)
Re: Tri-City Herald
Update: I took my statement to the Kennewick office this
morning and as soon as the lady at the front desk saw it she
said she had not seen one that high before. I told about
calling a number on the statement with little help and she
said that was the Philippine office. She lowered the YEARLY
fee from $701.00 to $189.50, so I paid for the year. Also she
informed me that in the near future deliveries would only be
left on drive ways not porches. This has already started in
some areas.
-Nancy ERLANDSON Ballard ('67)
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>>From: Gary TURNER ('71)
Re: Newspapers
When I moved to Portland in 1975 right after graduating from
college, the Oregonian was one of several west coast papers
considered to be among the nation's best. Seattle, Portland,
San Francisco, and Los Angeles all had at least two daily
papers... usually one AM and one PM... and the competition
was fierce, keeping all the papers at their best. While the
other three cities still have papers that are still good
(although nowhere near what they were in their prime) the
Oregoniam is an embarrassing shell of what it once was. It is
now a smaller tabloid size and usually has no more than 20
pages of content and is only delivered four days per week.
Why do I still subscribe? Because it is still the best source
of in-depth articles about local and regional issues. Despite
the reduced reporting staff, they still do a fine job of
keeping local issues and events in the forefront with
reasonably balanced and well researched articles.
In an age of 24 hour news and near instant reporting via the
internet, there is no point in a local paper reporting
national news... it is usually a rehash of AP reporting that
I already read or heard the prior day when it was still news.
The TCH is clearly in this same boat and needs to focus on
local news. I also get the economics... it is tough to
attract advertisers when more eyes will see your ads on the
internet and lack of revenue makes it tough to pay top notch
reportsers. I do read the Herald nearly every day to keep up
on the news in my old home town and, for an ex-pat, it works
well. It is not what it once was but I'm not sure it ever was
what we think it once was! My main complaint about the TCH is
the early press cutoff... in this day and age there is no
excuse for no having the prior day's local scores in the next
day's paper.
I have become a big fan of on-line newspapers... a major step
forward for someone who takes a lot of pride in my old fuddy
duddyness! My trusty iPad can give me a replica version of
any number of papers, something that is truly appreciated in
a crowded coffee shop. Besides no longer having blackened
fingers and elbows, I also have the highly appreciated
ability to enlarge the print, something I seem to need to do
more often than I care to admit. The on-line versions are
also considerably cheaper, making it easier to read more
papers... an addiction I have had since I was a Marcus
Whitman student.
-Gary TURNER ('71)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty BELL ('51), Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66), Brad WEAR ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dorothy KEYS ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan BARNARD ('71)
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
The Richland Seniors Association (RSA) is holding a large
yard sale:
SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
ADDRESS: 2220 S. Arthur Loop, Kennewick - Near Southridge HS
Heading South on 395 turn right onto 27th Avenue
Turn right onto S. Union Street
Then turn left onto 24th Avenue
Take your first right onto S. Arthur Loop.
Proceeds and donations will be used for activities and events
benefiting the senior community.
For more info:
Barbara at (509)491-3327, or
Lupe at (509)627-2522.
-Betty BELL Norton ('51) ~ Richland
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Progress at the NYSE
Since I broached the Stock Market a few weeks ago I thought
an update might be worthwhile. Since that date several
alumnus have contacted me. Some for advice which I am not at
all qualified to give. And some were saying keep us posted,
and a couple chided me for talking openly about personal
financial matters. I do not consider the discussion of my
venture into the NYSE any kind of discussion of personal
finances. It is common knowledge that Jackie and I have a
house in Anchorage and one in Tacoma. And you all know Jackie
has a Display Fireworks company in Alaska and I am the
founder of one that operates in the 5 NW states. And that I
travel and do teaching and forensic investigations and assist
Lawyers in evidence preparation in pyrotechnic matters. What
else we might have is proprietary.
OK off to the subject at hand, investing in stocks. I found
out quick that there are an endless number of "experts" in
the market with investment programs and advice at all levels.
I have personally spoken with Dr. Moors (over the internet)
who is considered to be the top person in the world on
energy. He spends a lot of his time in his multi-million $
jet traveling the world and meeting with all world leaders.
I have also spoken with Paul Mampilly who is considered the
biggest all time success in wining funds in the Market. He is
a multi billionaire many times over. I did subscribe to one
of his learning programs just to learn from the best. He is
the finest and best of the bunch and a great plain speaker,
now devoted to helping others be successful in the market.
His programs are even reasonably priced.
Beware of the traders with learning programs! They know all
the tricks and the costs can be horrendous. I am not saying
they are dishonest... Just tread lightly.
I started trading as a project as something I have always
thought of doing. Many years ago my Father and I and his
best friend Bill Burke and his two sons Kevin ('55-RIP) and
Bill ('55-RIP) went to Beaver Lake in Canada for 10 days of
trout fishing. I was about 13 I think and of course knew
nothing about stocks and bonds. But I remember Kevin and Bill
talking about it while we reeled in a ton of large trout. I
learned a little about the subject and it nested somewhere in
the deep recesses of my mind.
So, I had funds in my Ameritrade TD 401K account and in my
beginning of retirement I had time. While I was thinking
about it along came the news about the expected growth of the
Pot/Marijuana consumption and the expected billions of $ to
be made in the stock market. Estimates are running way over
$50 Billion. It went up fast to $80 and on to $90 and over
$100 billion.
The mechanics of investing turned out to be easy. My trading
account was already open and I had funds available... But...
as I said earlier the tricky part was to learn which one of
the hundreds gets the point?
I now have about 160 hours of reading and investigating
companies. Profiles, records of successes and failures.
Research reports by some of the Brokerages. Books by all
sorts of people. There is plenty of info available. You just
have to sort through it and make some kind of judgement of
what to put your money on.
As they say that is where the rubber meets the road. Buy it?
or not? So you go back and try to read between the lines.
So I have 19 stocks and am about to drop three losers. I
cannot find anything wrong with them or the info I read. They
are just not producing and in fact are slipping backwards.
You have to remember when you drop one that is a trade and
you have to pay for it. You pay anywhere from 7 to $9 per
trade. Once when you buy and once when you sell.
And I have several I am looking at to add to my portfolio.
So... all the above being said... where am I?
At close today I am up over $1800. And have lost 9 pounds in
the last 5 weeks. I am happier about the pounds than the
money. Actual capitol invested? Approx. $1900 of the original
$2500 I set aside for the project. I did spend probably $100
on books and various study materials.
Sorry about the long posting but I thought it might be of
interest.
So like a million or two just like me... I wait to see the
effects of the BOOM.
Love being a Bomber!
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Riverview Apartments at Richland Pit ~ 6/19/18 Herald
"THESE HIGH-END, RIVERVIEW APARTMENTS WILL REPLACE
THE RICHLAND PIT.
By Wendy Culverwell
"Construction should begin this fall on a $20
million apartment-and-retail project Richland
officials hope will help spark a revival of the
downtown core.
New details and a new time line were released on
the project to cover the unsightly pit at the
city's south entrance, next to one of the city's
hallmark parks.
The units won't come cheap. The smallest studio
apartment will start at about $1,080 a month, not
including parking and utilities.
Park Place will be a four-story complex bordering
Howard Amon Park at 650 George Washington Way.
It will feature 106 apartments and about 3,000
square feet of retail space. The complex also will
offer 27 underground parking spots, carports and
storage units.
A pair of retail buildings with nearly 6,600 more
square feet will front George Washington Way, with
a courtyard between them and the apartments.
Park Place will be a four-story retail and
apartment complex bordering Howard Amon Park in
Richland. A pair of retail buildings will front
George Washington Way, with a courtyard between
them and the apartment building.
Rendering by TVA Architects
The Crown Group and its Richland partner, Boost
Builds, expects to break ground Oct. 20, according
to the new information submitted to the city.
The Richland City Council is set to consider a
seventh amendment to its agreement to sell the
site to Crown when it meets Tuesday.
The oft-delayed project has been hung up on
financing, but Crown, based in Hoffman Estates,
Ill., indicated it hopes to close a loan with HUD,
the federal housing and urban development agency,
Oct. 19.
Grading and other construction-related activity
could start as early as the following day.
When finished the average monthly rent for Park
Place apartments will be $1,243 per month. The
largest two bedroom, two-bath units are expected
to rent for $1,500.
Parking will cost $125 a month in the garage or
$35 a month for a carport. Utility costs will be
passed onto renters as well.
The average Tri-City apartment rented for $834 a
month, according to the Spring Apartment Market
Report by the University of Washington's Runstad
Department of Real Estate.
The local vacancy rate was 1.1 percent, a sign of
a very tight market for renters.
Fowler General Construction submitted project
plans to the city in February.
The current start date represents a delay from the
mid-June plans laid out when the agreement was
amended for the sixth time, in 2017.
The extension is routine, but it does offer a view
to the behind-the-scenes work that has gone into
developing the site since Richland first selected
Crown to develop a gateway project in March 2015.
Crown has contemplated several variations,
including one anchored by a public market. In the
end, it and the city opted for a combination of
apartments and retail space.
Crown Group and its local partner, Boost Builds,
expect to begin construction of an upscale
apartment and retail complex in late October at
650 George Washington Way in Richland.
Tri-City Herald File
While the site itself is untouched, Crown has
invested more than $600,000 on planning and design
work to get the project to this point.
Richland views residential development as a key to
its vision of a revived central district with
restaurants, entertainment, work place and more.
Park Place and its sister project, the conversion
of a Jadwin Way office building into apartments,
aim to provide upscale rentals to the
professionals who work at the federal building,
Richland city hall and the Kadlec Regional Medical
Center complex.
Park Place is expected to generate about $2
million in annual rental and fee income.
Once the financing agreement is complete, Crown
and its partners will close on the purchase of the
2.63-acre site with the city.
The deal is worth roughly $600,000, which includes
$75,000 for upgrades to the greenbelt trail that
runs along the property.
The Richland City Council meets at 7 p.m. for a
pre-meeting session at 955 George Washington Way,
and at 7:30 p.m. next door at the city hall
council chambers, 505 Swift Blvd."
NOTE: The Richland Pit is where the old Community Center
was located.
Re: Ms. Helen Skogen (Retired Teacher - RIP)
"Ms. Skogen was head of the Math Department
beginning in 1948 at Columbia High School, now
Richland High School, until her retirement in
1982.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on
Wednesday, August 27, 2018 at the Richland
Lutheran Church, 901 Van Giesen, Richland.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the
Benton Franklin School of Retirees Association
BFSRA in c/o Donald Parks, President at 412 Rd 37,
Pasco, WA 99301, the Wesleyan Service Guild
Treasurer at 1124 Stevens Drive, Richland, WA
99352 or the Good News Media, Richland Lutheran
Church, 901 Van Giesen, Richland, WA 99352."
Rest in Peace, Ms. Skogen.
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Brad WEAR ('71)
Happy Birthday to Susan BARNARD ('71)!!!! You're a special
woman from our class. Hope you have a good one.
-Brad WEAR ('71) ~ in hot, humid Plano, TX
Sent from my iPhone
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/21/18 - SUMMER SOLSTICE - LONGEST DAY
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
David RIVERS ('65)
Brad WEAR ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan RUSHWORTH ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rob HILLS ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill HAMES ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike MURRAY ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jess DANIEL ('67)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY:
Denny SMITH ('63) & Lucy FOSTER ('65)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Who'd a thunk it could and would happen?
Congratulations to Rob HILLS ('63), he with the eight or so
middle names on his 73rd Birthday.
You've outlived Telly Savales, Herman Melville, John Wayne
and Art Bell, all of who've joined the Choir Eternal and came
up one candle short of your count for this year.
That's 26,663 days which coincidently is equal to or probably
more than the number of Eastern Oregon Sage Rats who can
attest to your prowess as a sniper.
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: That time a year
Well, I'm almost on my way. One more day when this comes
out... then off to Richland... hopefully I don't have to run
to wally world for tooth paste, underwear etc., etc., etc.,
as I did my last trip... Friday we'll be "watching cars" from
Cecilia BENNETT's ('65) front yard. Saturday I hope to see
tons a kids for Spuddies, then "looking at cars"... hoping
Jack GARDINER ('61) will be having Spuddies with me...
Saturday evening I hope several of us will head over to CBC
to see Terry DAVIS Knox ('65) in a play "Becky's New Car"
and then Sunday... well heck I ain't even got to Friday yet
so Sunday will take care of itself... in the meantime...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Rob HILLS ('63) (any hints on finishing the
restoration of the '63 Falcon Sprint like the one you had
will be appreciated) Actually I'm finishing the carpet, will
have the seats done, then paint so almost there!) and Bill
HAMES ('65) on your special day, June 21, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Brad WEAR ('71)
Re: Newspapers
In 1977 I picked up a collateral duty as a CMS (Classified
Materials and Subjects) Officer. I handled all the classified
documents, codes, and encryption devices for my battalion.
It started as a collateral duty, but it was so much
interesting I began to focus on it as my primary job. The
validity of the information varied by who witnessed the event
or saw the source documents. US and Brits carried the most
reliable ratings. Russia had a purge of over 50 senior
officers that all met a timely demise. All the officers were
listed in our classified brief. Several days later I read in
the L.A. Times that several officers had been killed in a
training accident, then several more died in helo crashes,
or auto wrecks. That was my awakening that the news in
newspapers wasn't gospel. I knew the real story, but I
couldn't tell anyone. I called the paper and spoke with the
writer who adamantly stated it was fact. Disinformation?
Maybe, but I lost all trust in printed news.
-Brad WEAR ('71) ~ in hot, hot Plano, TX
Sent from my iPhone
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/22/18
3 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Wes HAYWARD ('57)
Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John ZIMMER ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul DUNIGAN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Martha RESCH ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Stu OSBORN ('71)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Gordie McMASTER('69) & Chris MARSHALL ('72)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Well, daylight saving time not withstanding, has anyone
noticed a diminution of the amount of daylight yet? And you
folks in the far northern climes, has the sun dropped to or
below the horizon yet?
On a cheerier note, there is a young Bomber of my
acquaintance celebrating a birthday today. He, in the recent
past, succumbed to a degree of foolishness by agreeing to
become president of Club 40. Fortunately for him, he has
acquitted himself of that position and can now relax during
the Annual Meeting (which is coming up soon).
A tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy Birthday!" to
John ZIMMER ('66). Trust it does not rain on his parade.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
we have returned to seasonal weather.
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>>From: Wes HAYWARD ('57)
Re: Bomber Death
I saw this in the Portland Oregonian. Ed GROMAN ('49-RIP).
Enjoy your road trip!
-Wes HAYWARD ('57)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Marijuana now legal in all of Canada
Surprise Wednesday the 19th AM. News was all over the
internet and TV and Radio.
A couple of days ahead of the previous forecast time, the
Canadian Parliament voted late Monday to make all of Canada
legal for personal use of Marijuana.
Yes all the brokerage houses went crazy with phones ringing
off the hook.
Interesting side story on the internet today. There is a
strong prediction that the parent company of Budweiser beer
will now purchase the largest grower/supplier of pot in
Canada. Beer sales are way down, some say because of the use
of marijuana instead of beer. And of course some internet
wag popped up and predicted a Budweiser brand of marijuana.
Actually it may make sense as "Bud" has one of the largest
distribution networks in all of N America.
Yes I know this is not "Bomber News" but many are predicting
it may be life changing as we know it.
As a last note, some of my stocks are climbing as of noon
today.
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/23/18 and 6/24/18
[My WiFi was out]
1 Bomber sent stuff for 6/23/18 Sandstorm:
David RIVERS ('65)
================
3 Bombers sent stuff for 6/24/18 Sandstorm:
Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Ed WOOD ('62)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/23/18: Steve CARSON ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/23/18: Peg SHEERAN ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/23/18: Diane MURPHY ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/23/18: Jan MOULTHROP ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/23/18: Petra ILLIG ('71)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/24/18: Craig KING ('71)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
[FOR 6/23/18 Sandstorm]
Re: and Awaaaaaaaay we go!
Well, I mentioned one of these Bomber-babes the other day
when I celebrated the birth of a "female Bomber" ('65), that
it is a tradition for the younger Bomber-babe and the female
lady person, to celebrate all over the place for a good month
at least... and rightly so... if ya got it flaunt it and
these girls got it... the current youngster has changed only
slightly since we were in Jr Hi, at least in appearance...
now she will deny that but every guy I know can attest to the
fact... now the slightly elder B-day babe comes from a fambly
of girls with just one boy ('66)... I've always wondered what
that may be like... Kinda like Johnnie COLE ('66)... I assume
it was either heaven or hell... but the guys never tell me
the honest truth... so as you read this I will be in Richland
"lookin' at cars"... then off to see "Cindy's new car" at
CBC. I've been bumbed that I couldn't be at the DQ Thursday..
then it struck me... I could just have easily flown out
Thursday... just because Aligiant doesn't make the
Thursday/Sunday non stop doesn't mean I can't still fly out
on Thursday... duh and double duh!... So I'll check my
September reservation for the '63 55 year celebration and
see if I made my Desert Inn reservation starting Thursday...
prolly did since I made it when ML ('63) TOLD me to two years
ago when Aligient still had the direct flights... hey, I may
see the slightly elder Bomber-babe and the younger's sis
then... woooo hooo... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Peg SHEERAN ('63) and
Diane MURPHY ('65) on June 23, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Additional earth shaking news
Last night the US Congress voted Bill #C-45
200 for and only 76 against...
Marijuana is NOW totally legal in the United States!
Predictions are that over $15 Billion will be spent in the
next 8-10 months.
Everyone will have to face the HUGE news of this all over
Print and TV.
Some of my stocks have near doubled already.
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
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>>From: Ed WOOD ('62)
Re: Pot
Since our editor is permitting Larry MATTINGLY ('60) to
publish his marijuana cheer leading, non-Bomber news entries,
perhaps some balance is in order?
Not noted by Larry was that the Canadians passed not only
Bill C-45 which legalizes marijuana in that country, but also
its companion Bill C-46 which deals with impaired driving.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau knew that legalizing marijuana
would cause problems including an increase in drug-impaired
driving, so the government crafted a bill to make people
think they were being protected from marijuana-impaired
drivers. Hence Bill C-46.
In passing C-46, Parliament ignored warnings that a core
feature of the bill, a "legal limit" for marijuana's
impairing THC compound in drivers, as Washington and Colorado
have done, is based on bogus science. They ignored warnings
that the legal limit would ensure more guilty parties are
protected from prosecution than would be convicted.
Parliament requested the Canadian Society of Forensic
Medicine provide guidance to crafting Bill C-46, then
proceeded to not only disagree with its conclusions, but to
fabricate a false claim that drivers testing below the "legal
limit" are not impaired.
As Larry pointed out, legalization of marijuana may be life
changing. For some of its victims in Colorado and Washington,
it has certainly been that. It has ended their lives.
No surprise here, we're seeing the glitter of money
overcoming common sense in both Canadian politicians as well
as pot investors. At least the pot investors are honest in
their delusion.
-Ed WOOD ('62)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: High School Football
THESE MID-COLUMBIA FOOTBALL PLAYERS WILL SUIT UP
ONE LAST TIME
By Annie Fowler
Cade JENSEN ('18) will throw his last pass as a
high school football player June 29.
The Richland quarterback, who helped lead the
Bombers to the 4A state title, will lead the East
team in the 54th Annual 4A/3A East-West All-State
Game at Gonzaga Prep High School in Spokane. Game
time is 6 p.m.
'I have a few good memories from there,' JENSEN of
Gonzaga Prep, which the Bombers beat 28-21 in the
4A state quarterfinals in November. 'I think the
game will be a celebration of my accomplishments
and that of the team. When I go there, people will
know who I am because of what we did as a team.'
JENSEN, the Mid-Columbia Conference offensive
player of the year, is the lone Mid-Columbia
player on the East roster. His teammate Adam
WEISSENFELS ('18) was invited to play, but he must
report June 26 to the United States Naval Academy
in Annapolis, MD.
That leaves JENSEN, the 4A first-team all-state
quarterback, on his own, but he said there are
some good players on the East roster.
'There's one or two from G-Prep and Central
Valley,' JENSEN said. 'I've heard of the names
before. I've played against a majority of them.
There is talent there. I heard it's a bunch of
fun.'
JENSEN, who plans to major in pre-dentistry at
Eastern Oregon University, threw for 3,400 yards
and 48 touchdowns during his senior season,
completing 63 percent of his passes. He also had
four rushing touchdowns.
JENSEN reports to EOU in August and will have
nearly two months of football before school is in
session."
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/23/18 and 6/24/18
[My WiFi was out]
1 Bomber sent stuff for 6/23/18 Sandstorm:
David RIVERS ('65)
================
3 Bombers sent stuff for 6/24/18 Sandstorm:
Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Ed WOOD ('62)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/23/18: Steve CARSON ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/23/18: Peg SHEERAN ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/23/18: Diane MURPHY ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/23/18: Jan MOULTHROP ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/23/18: Petra ILLIG ('71)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY 6/24/18: Craig KING ('71)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
[FOR 6/23/18 Sandstorm]
Re: and Awaaaaaaaay we go!
Well, I mentioned one of these Bomber-babes the other day
when I celebrated the birth of a "female Bomber" ('65), that
it is a tradition for the younger Bomber-babe and the female
lady person, to celebrate all over the place for a good month
at least... and rightly so... if ya got it flaunt it and
these girls got it... the current youngster has changed only
slightly since we were in Jr Hi, at least in appearance...
now she will deny that but every guy I know can attest to the
fact... now the slightly elder B-day babe comes from a fambly
of girls with just one boy ('66)... I've always wondered what
that may be like... Kinda like Johnnie COLE ('66)... I assume
it was either heaven or hell... but the guys never tell me
the honest truth... so as you read this I will be in Richland
"lookin' at cars"... then off to see "Cindy's new car" at
CBC. I've been bumbed that I couldn't be at the DQ Thursday..
then it struck me... I could just have easily flown out
Thursday... just because Aligiant doesn't make the
Thursday/Sunday non stop doesn't mean I can't still fly out
on Thursday... duh and double duh!... So I'll check my
September reservation for the '63 55 year celebration and
see if I made my Desert Inn reservation starting Thursday...
prolly did since I made it when ML ('63) TOLD me to two years
ago when Aligient still had the direct flights... hey, I may
see the slightly elder Bomber-babe and the younger's sis
then... woooo hooo... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Peg SHEERAN ('63) and
Diane MURPHY ('65) on June 23, 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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=============== 6/24/18 SANDSTORM:
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Additional earth shaking news
Last night the US Congress voted Bill #C-45
200 for and only 76 against...
Marijuana is NOW totally legal in the United States!
Predictions are that over $15 Billion will be spent in the
next 8-10 months.
Everyone will have to face the HUGE news of this all over
Print and TV.
Some of my stocks have near doubled already.
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
*************************************************************
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>>From: Ed WOOD ('62)
Re: Pot
Since our editor is permitting Larry MATTINGLY ('60) to
publish his marijuana cheer leading, non-Bomber news entries,
perhaps some balance is in order?
Not noted by Larry was that the Canadians passed not only
Bill C-45 which legalizes marijuana in that country, but also
its companion Bill C-46 which deals with impaired driving.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau knew that legalizing marijuana
would cause problems including an increase in drug-impaired
driving, so the government crafted a bill to make people
think they were being protected from marijuana-impaired
drivers. Hence Bill C-46.
In passing C-46, Parliament ignored warnings that a core
feature of the bill, a "legal limit" for marijuana's
impairing THC compound in drivers, as Washington and Colorado
have done, is based on bogus science. They ignored warnings
that the legal limit would ensure more guilty parties are
protected from prosecution than would be convicted.
Parliament requested the Canadian Society of Forensic
Medicine provide guidance to crafting Bill C-46, then
proceeded to not only disagree with its conclusions, but to
fabricate a false claim that drivers testing below the "legal
limit" are not impaired.
As Larry pointed out, legalization of marijuana may be life
changing. For some of its victims in Colorado and Washington,
it has certainly been that. It has ended their lives.
No surprise here, we're seeing the glitter of money
overcoming common sense in both Canadian politicians as well
as pot investors. At least the pot investors are honest in
their delusion.
-Ed WOOD ('62)
*************************************************************
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: High School Football
THESE MID-COLUMBIA FOOTBALL PLAYERS WILL SUIT UP
ONE LAST TIME
By Annie Fowler
Cade JENSEN ('18) will throw his last pass as a
high school football player June 29.
The Richland quarterback, who helped lead the
Bombers to the 4A state title, will lead the East
team in the 54th Annual 4A/3A East-West All-State
Game at Gonzaga Prep High School in Spokane. Game
time is 6 p.m.
'I have a few good memories from there,' JENSEN of
Gonzaga Prep, which the Bombers beat 28-21 in the
4A state quarterfinals in November. 'I think the
game will be a celebration of my accomplishments
and that of the team. When I go there, people will
know who I am because of what we did as a team.'
JENSEN, the Mid-Columbia Conference offensive
player of the year, is the lone Mid-Columbia
player on the East roster. His teammate Adam
WEISSENFELS ('18) was invited to play, but he must
report June 26 to the United States Naval Academy
in Annapolis, MD.
That leaves JENSEN, the 4A first-team all-state
quarterback, on his own, but he said there are
some good players on the East roster.
'There's one or two from G-Prep and Central
Valley,' JENSEN said. 'I've heard of the names
before. I've played against a majority of them.
There is talent there. I heard it's a bunch of
fun.'
JENSEN, who plans to major in pre-dentistry at
Eastern Oregon University, threw for 3,400 yards
and 48 touchdowns during his senior season,
completing 63 percent of his passes. He also had
four rushing touchdowns.
JENSEN reports to EOU in August and will have
nearly two months of football before school is in
session."
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Bob JOHNSON ('54), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Larry MATTINGLY ('60), David DOUGLAS ('62)
Helen CROSS ('62), David RIVERS ('65)
Ken STALEY ('68)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARIES TODAY:
Harold GIBSON ('53) & Baret Ann McINTYRE ('53)
Randy DYKEMAN ('69) & Kim RICHEY ('74)
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>>From: Bob JOHNSON ('54)
Re: Pot
Today's NY Times carries an anecdotal account of the smell of
skunk permeating the neighborhood in Brooklyn due to open pot
use. That's an awful smell, worse than skunks because it is
not native to our species and is inescapable for the non-
users. For skunks it is a defensive weapon.
Worse is the statistical evidence of increased death on the
highways.
Its use is terrible for people who know the importance of
concentrating at maximum capacity. Those engaged in tasks
requiring superb skill and concentration - performing
Beethoven is one - find that a reliable 9% reduction in focus
capability is ruinous. Beethoven loses as do his former
listeners (fans one might go so far as to assert) as well as
the culture. What is the basis of the 9% figure? Being an
impresario for four decades. No one who smoked pot was
allowed anywhere near our productions' stage.
Same for alcohol. Great jazz musicians of my acquaintance -
same thing. They had friends/roommates - soulmates - who'd
died years ago through drug and alcohol abuse. These folks
knew better than to indulge. BTW - none of my children or
grandchildren have the slightest interest in that stuff
accept for sipping a cocktail or glass of wine with
colleagues at an appropriate social occasion. Fortunate,
given that my generation knew the three-martini lunch (in
music the whiskey flask was passed around among 'friends').
B'way pit orchestras were infamous for years for that trait,
but no longer suffer it. Competition for the few jobs left
took care of the issue.
For what societal gain? Reduce the jail population of people
for the infraction of buying and selling pot? You can do that
without legalizing the drug, if you want to.
Do you think oceanographers or astronauts imbibe mind
altering substances?
BTW, I've had a lot of laughs and I've gotten loaded too. I
hadn't grown up yet, as for the "loaded" part. I got the
laughs being around sober people more than the the others.
The sober folks got laughs because they had their wits about
them.
Alcohol consumption is recognized for its danger to everyone
when a user of it gets behind the wheel of a vehicle. In most
European countries they will be reliably prohibited from it,
or if caught doing it anyway will not drive again. Jail for a
prolonged period awaits them. All outings have a "designated
driver" to avoid that fate.
I've taken wonderfully adventurous trips with an auto or
plane or train with my bike along for great stretches. No
longer. It is simply asking for getting bumped off before
your time. But I'm an old person now and have the memories of
those great adventures to savor. Too bad for the generations
afflicted by the embrace of pot. Their experiences will
necessarily be vicarious. They won't know what they've left
out of their life's experience. A dull road lies ahead for
them. You won't get a satisfactory response on the subject
from any pot head. The stuff lingers. They are imprisoned
behind a wall of self-justification.
-Bob JOHNSON ('54)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Thankfully, Maren's electronic problems is sorta solved and
we can once more enjoy the e-mail version of the Alumni
Sandstorm. One can feel sorta lost without it.
On an historic note "Long John" and Baret Ann got hitched on
this day sometime ago. There were some who doubted that it
would last as long as it has. Oh, ye of little faith! They
are Bombers, what did you expect? Not like either one had
anything to do with Bulldogs.
And, how about them Oregon State Beavers! Playing in the
College World Series again. Go Beavs!!!!!! Well, once upon a
time, back in McCoy's ('44, '45 & '02) we wuz Beavers (unless
some history revisionist can claim otherwise).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
preparations are underway for a nice 4th of July
celebration
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Approval of Maryjuana
I am working with my wife at her isolated magazine site out
in the woods near 60 miles from Anchorage. We are staying in
a friend's 25 foot trailer. We have electricity but no TV,
radio, or internet. I lost my cell phone or left it on my
desk at home so I have no way to make calls. Cell service out
here is poor at best.
I am helping Jackie prep for her 4th of July display at the
City of Wasilla, AK. On the 28th I will meet Chuck LOLLIS ('64),
my worthy assistant, at the Pennaire terminal and we fly out
to Dutch Harbor, AK to do their 4th of July display.
To send this message I drive near 20 miles to a McDonalds to
get internet for a few minutes.
I got an email the other day that the US Senate had voted to
make it legal. Now I am not sure one way other. I do see that
several of my stocks are well up and climbing. Something
happened obviously.
I may have to eat some humble pie as I cannot confirm it one
way or the other. In the few minutes I have internet I have
sent some inquiries. But it will be tomorrow (Monday) before
I am back here to get messages.
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
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>>From: David DOUGLAS ('62)
I was delighted to read Ed WOOD's ('62) comment on pot
legalization. Nothing good can come from it.
I'm always dismayed when I read about Bombers who are younger
than I am dying. Guys, take better care of yourselves.
-David DOUGLAS ('62) ~ Mesa, AZ where I can leave the cover
off the swimming pool at night because the pool
doesn't get too cool
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
We are almost home from a long 2 week road trip of almost
6,000 miles in one 15 passenger van with 2 babies (age almost
2 months, and 16 months), 2 teen agers (age 13 and 15), our
son, father to the 2 babies, Tasha, mother of all the kids,
WArren and me.
It's been quite a trip; I'd say the kids have been excellent
travelers, we Kirk adults have done the most complaining. I'm
posting my favorite photo of the whole trip. We all have our
eyes open, and more than one of us doesn't like to get our
picture taken!
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Cro/180625-Fav_Trip_Pic.jpg
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN
Sent from my iPhone
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Life's Lessons
Ahhhhhhhh, cars, Bombers, benches, plays and just flat fun!
That's what this weekend was. Not only that, but I took away
two of life's lessons and Jimbeaux ('63) made sure I didn't
miss either one!
1. No one cares about your troubles at the airport!; 2. Life
isn't just about exclamation points! Now they tell me... but
what a weekend... and they only get better... When I finally
made my way to Richland, the cars were already parading up
and down GWWay... I took the "long" way and sneaked in along
VanGeisen and Haines... As I passed Lamont's ('63) old house,
I found it odd that it appears that they have built a new
minimum security prison across the street where my first Alma
Mater, Jefferson used to be. I snaked around Haines, past
Kenny PETERSON's ('64) and parked in front of my old digs,
1309 Haines. I recalled alla famblies who used to occupy all
those houses up to GWWay... wow memories flooded in... I was
quickly brought back the the present day by two visions of
loveliness Loretta and Annie (both '65ers) along with two
escorts ('64 and NAB) whose names escape memory at the moment
(hey Bomber-babes Rule) with one on each arm, I triumphantly
made my way to the huge gang of Bombers sitting in front of
Cecilia BENNETT's ('65) doing quite well watching cars
without me... I knew at that moment, our lives really are
like that bucket of water... stick your hand it and you are
there... take it out and it's as though you never were...
What a crew... while the former "Sorry 7" gathering seems to
have gone the way of the Doe Doe Bird, the gathering which
has taken its place is not limited by age or class... what
a nwonderful feeling to be in the presence of such a fun
bunch... As I had been up since 3 am trying to get there, I
turned in early for a Richland Trip... Ellen ('63) had said
we should be up for Spuddies by 8 am. As she hadda fetch her
own KFC, I felt obligated to obey "the queen". There I was,
Saturday morning, right on time and the only one from the
night's gathering... eventually others filtered in and we
took the damned place over... I wore my new hat Steve HAGGARD
('65) had left for me the night before and you might say I
was a "Bomber-head"... The ADAIR's ('67/'69) were headed for
Yakima so I only hadda moment with them... Even Laura PARKER
('65) made an appearance... Eventually most of us drifted
away to now "look" at cars... Jack GARDINER ('61) and I
headed out to find the famous Roger GRESS ('61)... Jack had
asked earlier if I would try and round up some communication
info for Doug LUKENS ('62) other than face book and I said I
would... a bunch of us had got lost in "the old Spalding
neighborhood" memories... after locating Roger, Jack and I
headed off vowing to see each other soon... I spent the
afternoon at John FOSTER's ('65) with Eric PETERSEN ('65),
Tere SMYTH ('65), Terry DAVIS ('65), Jackson KEENEY ('65)
Pierre REMMILLARD ('65) and Carl "Beav" BEYER ('65) drooling
over the digs and the cars... dang! I tried for a nap but
there was too much running thru my head and benches hadda
be visited ('63, '63 and '65)... a quick dinner with Ellen,
Cecilia, Cecilia's sis and Doug HAWKINS ('62) and off we went
to CBC... Doug managed to confuse the crap outa the manager
when we all entered the theater before he thought we
should... oh the chaos ... what fun! Then, half of Col-Hi
entered the theater and the play began... Now I dunno how the
rest of you felt but for me it was the best yet... Poor Becky
did get her new car but at what a price... but even more
shocking was that FOSTER got a free cold beer to drink for
the rest of the play... hmm sounds like the fix was in...
rest of us hadda bring our own water... It was late and I
headed for beddy-bye but wow... how do ya sleep when the
best Bomber weekend to date runs through your mind all night
long... this morning I filled up at "McCoy's ('63-RIP) Park
Pumps" and headed to the Airport for a replay of my trip
earlier... but no one cares about cher troubles at the
airport!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Ken STALEY ('68)
To: Ed WOOD ('62)
I'd love to see some empirical data on driving while high.
I'd especially be interested in a comparison between those
driving high and those driving drunk.
-Ken STALEY ('68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/26/18
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick WIGHT ('52)
Paul WEBSTER ('56)
Ed WOOD ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty HISER ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill BRANDT ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cyndy BROOKS ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roxanne SOUTHARD ('71)
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>>From: Dick WIGHT ('52)
Re: Mary Jane - Pot - Weed et al
Am reading lots of commentary on the subject. Gotta
say, the fellow who instigated it apparently posted some
misinformation. U.S. Congress has been, I think, silent on
the matter. The "pro-pot" leaning members of our esteemed
federal lawmaking branches likely know that subject is one
they'd like to avoid.
Here is an example personal experience: Years ago I was
Commanding Officer (C.O.) of a USCG ship, and we apprehended
a young crewman with a good-sized stash of "whacky tabbaccy",
At the time, I held a somewhat tolerant view toward marijuana
use... never ever tried it myself, but was willing to "look
askance" if my shipmates kept it off my ship and were sober
in the work place, and particularly at sea. Alcohol usage
included. This young fellow fit neither condition. But the
military at the time had a fairly new drug and alcohol drug
rehab program, so rather than convene a courts martial and
try this kid for a felony-level offense, I offerred him entry
into a USCG inpatient rehab program, located in the San
Francisco Bay region. Maybe "save the kid from degenerating
and debilitating life," I'm thinking... He accepted it.
Maybe 2 months later, he returned to the ship and I debriefed
him. How'd it go, I asked. Just great, sez the young sailor.
He went on to tell me he'd never touch a drink of alcohol
again. And the marijuana, I asked? He hesitated, not wanting
to talk further, but I was persistent. He finally opened up.
Well, he sez. That's another story. I NEED it, he sez. He
related he had been given some liberty halfway through the
rehab program, easily scored some weed in Oakland, was using
it regularly. Gonna keep on using, I asked? I HAVE to, he
sez. Psychological addiction I don't know. I promptly had him
processed for discharge from the service. From then on my
attitude was "zero tolerance" toward illegal drug use.
On the other hand, I have had experience and familiarity with
quite a few heavy drinkers and alcoholics, and was/am an
alcohol user. Not much good can be said about using alcohol
either - but we sometimes rehabilitated some bad cases, and
some alcohol abusers manage to stay pretty functional in
spite of it. But my dealings with more than one zoned-out,
drifty pot head have been pretty frustrating.
The problem with recreational marijuana use - and alcohol use
- is that usage often has serious consequences to others. And
quite a few (most?) pot users drink as well.
That's my two cents worth.....
-Dick WIGHT ('52) ~ in Legal Weed Land (Washington State)
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>>From: Paul WEBSTER ('56)
Re: James C Badger ('56-RIP)
Again Jimmy I'll celebrate your birthday and passing, on the
27th of June, with a wee dram or two of my best Single Malt
Scotch and think of the good and even the bad times we had.
RIP.....
-Paul WEBSTER ('56)
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>>From: Ed WOOD ('62)
To: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Re: Road trips
A 6,000 mile road trip with an extended family of eight
sounds more like an endurance challenge than the long and
enjoyable road trips that Janice and I take frequently.
Congratulations for completing the challenge, Helen.
To: Ken STALEY ('68)
Re: impaired driving
Thanks for your question on driving high versus driving
drunk, Ken. I'll answer your question, but first you need
to realize that the problem isn't simply alcohol versus
marijuana. More people are killed by drivers on multiple
drugs (polydrug users) than those on either alcohol alone or
marijuana alone. This was made quite clear in last month's
report from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission - [pdf file]
The commission reported that DUI is not just about alcohol -
Polydrug cases (880) exceeded those impaired by alcohol alone
(759). It's clear that drugged driving is not just about
marijuana - Other drugs (246) exceeded marijuana alone (118).
Drivers using marijuana or other non-alcohol drugs were
highly likely to be polydrug users (>70%) whereas <40% of
alcohol users were also polydrug users. It's complicated.
But back to your specific question on simply marijuana versus
alcohol, scientists rely upon two types of evidence to
understand the impact of marijuana use on safe driving -
experimental evidence and epidemiological evidence.
Experimental evidence comes from carefully-controlled
experiments, typically on fewer than a couple dozen test
subjects and control subjects. Nearly all published
experimental evidence proves that marijuana impairment is
real. Even educated members of the marijuana lobby admit this
is true. But the marijuana lobby frequently denies that the
level of impairment makes drivers unsafe. That's where
epidemiological evidence comes in.
Epidemiological evidence comes from observations of large
populations, and therefore cannot be as carefully controlled
as experimental evidence. There are literally thousands of
epidemiological reports of the impairing effects of marijuana
on driving safety, the vast majority of which conclude that
marijuana-impaired drivers kill more people than ordinary
drivers. Results vary widely from one study to another, so
several meta-analyses have been performed to "average? the
results. Here's a popular report on one such analysis
concluding that marijuana use within three hours of driving
doubles the risk of a fatal crash:
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-16961112
Alcohol is much riskier and its crash risk varies depending
on the amount of alcohol found in the blood, the driver age,
gender, and other factors. But for example, someone at the
"legal limit? of a .08 Blood Alcohol Content may have a five
times increased risk of a fatal crash.
And someone on both alcohol and marijuana, that the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission says is extremely
common, will have a ten-fold increase in risk (two times for
marijuana multiplied by five times for alcohol).
You can learn a great deal more in the new book, Weakest in
the Nation, available on Amazon.com, or drop me a note and
I'll send you an electronic version.
-Ed WOOD ('62) ~ Morrison, CO
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick WIGHT ('52)
Steve CARSON ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ruthann HUTCHINS ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brian THOMPSON ('69)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
John PERKINS ('63) & Marilyn HERIFORD ('66)
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>>From: Dick WIGHT ('52)
My letter to the Herald
Re: Subscription Rates
Your parent company is driving you out of business. My latest
bill calls for a rate of $92.30 per quarter or $369.20 per
year. Last quarter I paid $65.00. You are asking for an
increase of over 40%. The rate shown in today's paper is
$25/week or $1300/year.
Your out-of-town subscription/billing service offered me
$87.20 per quarter by phone. I told them to cancel my
subscription. I told them I have no interest in an online
version of the paper which was quoted at "no additional
cost".
So long - been nice to know you! I'll buy a copy or two a
week at the store for grocery ads etc. for whatever time you
remain in business - which probably won't be long! I'm sure
not going to risk paying for a quarter or a year at this
point!
-Dick WIGHT ('52)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
To: Ken STALEY ('68)
Interesting, what specifics would you want to see?
To: Bob JOHNSON ('54)
Good summary and a little disappointing that that ship has
sailed. Cultural values continue to change and are now very
different than in "our time."
To: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
My wife Jeannie and I decided to take 5 of our Grandchildren
on one of my business trips to Orlando. We had an RV Chevy
van with. TV and tape/DVD player that helped a lot. Combined
with DQ "attacks" (remember the Mac Attacks McDonald
advertising) all but the final day coming back were fun.
Still one of our best memories and these days the kids are
sharing some of the things they did that were kept from us.
Good times
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Terry DAVIS ('65)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanette DUNCAN ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom DAILEY ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dee BRILEY ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mark HINKLE ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janice RIESE ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vickie BIGELOW ('76)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Now, all of you who claim to have smoked some weed but
didn't inhale, go stand over there in the corner and sing a
chorus or two of the Canadian National Anthem from memory.
All beside the point. Today we commemorate the birth of a
Bomber Babe whom I knew from way back then. I think she sat
in the row behind me during graduation which may explain all
the spit-wads on my gown. I sincerely hope that her current
husband treats her with all the dignity and respect she
deserves. However, I would rule out taking her to either
Denny's or Taco Bell/Time.
A tip of the ol' propeller beanie (with deep flourish) and a
"Happy Birthday!" to Bobbie Jeanette DUNCAN ('54). "Here's
looking at you, kid."
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
we are enjoying pleasant summer time weather for the
moment
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re: Last Weekend For Funny Play
I'll just mention this a couple more times, tomorrow and
Friday, then I promise not to bug you anymore. Honest.
But this play, which is over at CBC, is a funny and thought-
provoking piece of work, and the thrill for me personally has
been seeing the smiling faces of classmates in the lobby
afterwards, knowing the fun they've just had.
Live theater, if done right, is truly a unique form of
entertainment, and I think we're doing it right with this
show.
And this is final weekend. BECKY'S NEW CAR
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Dav/180628-Beckys_New_Car.jpg
7:30
Friday and Saturday
CBC
Just saying,
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Sent from my Samsung SmartPhone
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/29/18
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick WIGHT ('52), Ray HALL ('57)
Larry MATTINGLY ('60), Tedd CADD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ralph MYRICK ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dorothy McDONALD ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary HUNT ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan WALKER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pam BARKER ('66)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARIES Today:
Fred PHILLIPS & Lora HOMME ('60)
John WILSON & Mary MULROY ('66) 50 in '18
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>>From: Dick WIGHT ('52)
Re: Tri-City Herald Saga update
Yesterday I received a call from someone at the Tri-City
Herald. She referred to the email I sent cancelling my
subscription, offered to lower my rate from $92 or so per
quarter to $53.00 per quarter. I accepted for one quarter,
but declined to commit to a longer period.
I suspect the paper is struggling to stay alive.
-Dick WIGHT ('52) ~ in pleasant weather in Richland
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>>From: Ray HALL ('57)
Re: Plays
Saw "Becky's New Car"... enjoyed it.
Going to "Sister Act" in July.
-Ray HALL ('57)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: OOOPSS
From Anchorage house,
I would have done this sooner but I have been in a pyro work
area 70 miles from Anchorage and no internet connections. In
about 12 hr I will meet Check Lollis at the Pennaire Terminal
and we will fly out to Dutch Harbor to assemble and fire
their 4th of July display.
At least when it is time to admit a mistake I will admit it.
I was misinformed by a friend in the mid west saying it was
the US congress that voted to legalize marijuana. Nada.
I should have checked it out but I had just arrived in
Anchorage and we were loading the work truck to go assemble
parts of my wife's 4th of July display for the City of
Wasilla, AK. So I cranked out a note to the Alumni 'Storm,
jumped in the truck and off we went. Meanwhile to make
matters worse I had lost my cell phone. This was a disaster
as I was without communications with several on going pyro
projects. So I put in some serious worry time over them. Some
were large and some were small, but they all have a value.
We just got back into Anchorage HouselLate Wednesday night
and as soon we had the truck unloaded I started typing this
apology. So many alumni had sent me notes saying they were
following my NYSE adventure and that it was interesting. So
I jumped the gun... I will be diligent to be sure it does
not happen again.
Fortunately a UPS red package was on the doorstep. My really
nice lady neighbor found my phone behind a planter on the
front porch at Tacoma house and sent it Red Label. Tomorrow
she will find a vase of flowers delivered to her Door.
3:30 AM and it is starting to go from the summer twilight to
dawn. I can get about 5 hours sleep if I hurry to bed. 2-3
times a day there are 6-8 747s taking off for the "Great
Circle Route" to the orient. They all pass almost directly
over Anchorage House. Mid-morning, late afternoon and between
3 and 4 AM. Add to that Fed Ex ANC terminal is the second
largest in the world. The 12-20 per day DC-10s don't linger
long. They unload and reload re-crew and are gone quick.
There are a large number of Fed Ex pilots based in Anchorage.
Our next door neighbor is the Terminal Manager for Fed Ex.
We have had numerous Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners with
them.
Now that the planes are in the air I will sleep quick..
Everybody have a fun and safe 4th of July.
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
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>>From: Tedd CADD ('66)
Re: Stage production of "Mama Mia"
Bomber Grad, Amy CADD Milne ('90), is directing the FIRST!
community theater production of "Mama Mia" in Washington
State!
Competition held in each state and the Valley Theater Company
in Prosser, WA won for the state of Washington!
September 14, 15, 16, 21, & 22, 2018
Proud Father,
-Tedd CADD ('66)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/30/18
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Curt DONAHUE ('53)
Nancy ERLANDSON('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol WILEY ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan KINNEY ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherri RAY ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy FULLMER ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Glenna HAMMER ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori KILLAND ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris ECKERT ('80)
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>>From: Curt DONAHUE ('53)
Re: College World Series (CWS)
Congratulations to Oregon State! I thought going into the CWS
that Arkansas was the team to beat and Oregon State did that
twice. Special congratulations to their pitcher, Kevin Abel
for a complete game shutout.
-Curt DONAHUE ('53) ~ Pasco
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>>From: Nancy ERLANDSON Ballard ('67)
Re: Tri-City Herald
More signs of the "newspaper" going downhill. Our carrier
left us a note that we need to save the rubber bands and any
bags used for the paper so they can pick them up each week.
We are to leave them in bags where they usually leave our
paper. They are supposedly to be recycled.
-Nancy ERLANDSON Ballard ('67)*******************************************
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May, 2018 ~ July, 2018