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Alumni Sandstorm Archive ~ June, 2019
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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/01/19
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Curt DONAHUE ('53)
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Nancy ERLANDSON ('67)
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)
Richland Bombers on Facebook
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Bombers_On_Facebook.htm
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>>From: Curt DONAHUE ('53)
Re: Lost
Those who matter most lost in May: Officer Andrew Kimbrel -
police; K9 Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon - police; Officer
Robert McKeithen - police; Trooper Kucas P. Dowell - police;
Spc. Miguel L. Holmes - military; 1st Lt. Hugh C. McDowell -
military; Sgt, Kelvin Ansari - police; Mitchell Longaard -
fire fighter; Staff Sgt. Jacob Hess - military; Officer
William Bueschner - police; and Maj. Agustin Gonzalez -
military.
May you all rest in peace, and thank you for protecting us.
-Curt DONAHUE ('53) ~ Kennewick where we are loving the
sunshine and warm weather.
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
How cool would it be to share a birthday with Marilyn Monroe?
Almost as cool as if Kitty had held on for another day so the
birthday girl could have blown out the candles with Jerry
Mathers, but still pretty dang neat.
Happy Birthday to our Carolyn ROE DeJong ('63), one of our all
time favorites. Get "our" room ready for CDN, we're resting up
and taking our vitamins, 'cause you do know how to show us a
good time.
-The forever young and always lovely Miss Nancy and
her Boy Toy Jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Nancy ERLANDSON Ballard ('67)
Re: Tri-City Herald
Just an update on the yearly subscription charge. My neighbor
and I went over to the office this morning to try and get our
yearly fee lowered. Our statement had $369.50 and my neighbor
had $234.00. The lady at the front desk said she was not
allowed to lower these to $189.60 as it was last year and she
had gotten in trouble for doing that previously. So we both
ended paying 234.00. To just have on-line access is now 130.00
we were told.
So much for the annoying Tri-City Herald.
-Nancy ERLANDSON Ballard ('67)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/02/19
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Paula BEARDSLEY ('62)
Julie SMYTH ('69wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick REED ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Neil McCARTNEY ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Glenna PRATT ('67)
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: Paula BEARDSLEY Glenn ('62)
Re: Tri-cycle Herald
This discussion about rates has been interesting. About a
month ago I got a call from someone about restarting my
subscription to TCH. I explained I wasn't paying $300+ for a
5 page paper. They offered a deal I couldn't turn down! Full
weekly subscription including online for $11.60 guaranteed for
6 months and can't be raised unless they talk to me. Hubby is
happy to have the morning blat with his coffee and toast again
and I'm happy to have the ads!
Loved reading in this mornings TCH Peoples Choice magazine
that my employer and best friend Barronelle METCALF Stutzman's
('62) business, Arlene's Flowers was the Peoples choice for
best florist in the Tri-Cities. Well deserved, Barronelle!!
-Paula BEARDSLEY Glenn ('62) ~ Richland
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>>From: Julie SMYTH Moss ('69wb)
To: Curt DONAHUE ('53)
Re: Lost
Thank you for noting the death of Andrew Kimbrell (RIP).
I graduated with his Mother {from Slidell, LA High School]..
-Julie SMYTH Moss ('69wb)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/03/19
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilynn WORKING ('54), Jay JACKY ('64)
Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68), Betti AVANT ('69)
Steve HUNTINGTON ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mick MIKULECKY ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan VANDENBERG ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris BOULANGE ('66)
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>>From: Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
Re: Graduate of 1954 Marilynn Working
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Wor/190603-Marilynn_1954.jpg
June 3, 1954, our class of 300+ seniors marched at Col-Hi in
Richland to that famous music, Pomp and Circumstance, excited!
Now we are celebrating 65 years!! Classmates join us for lunch
on September 7th. We'll be announcing where and when in near
future!!
-Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54) ~ Enjoying this 80s heat
in Tri Cities!!
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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>>From: Jay JACKY ('64)
Re: CPR vs Compression Only
This link was sent to me by my brother "Dr. Pete"
-Jay JACKY ('64)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Interview
Hi, Bombers -
This is a request for prayers (and/or positive thoughts) for
me. Tuesday, June 4, at 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time - I
have a very important video teleconference interview for a
Telepsychiatry position. I would be working remotely, from
home, serving a group of clinics in the greater Seattle area.
Have been working toward this position since January.
Financially, working is a necessity for me. And it's good for
me, anyway. I am blessed to be called to do work that I value.
Sure would appreciate your support in this.
Thank you,
Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ Richland where I am
unpacking in the heat (ugh) - and awaiting today
the last load of boxes to come from old house in
West Richland to "new" house here on Cullum. YAY!
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: All Bomber lunch
Gosh, it's June already and time for another All Bomber lunch.
Meet us at JD Diner on Saturday 8 June 2019 at 11:00. We are
the rowdy bunch in the main dining room. Join us for some good
food, drink, and conversation.
-Betti AVANT ('69)
-Margaret EHRIG Dunn ('61)
-Pat DORISS Trimble ('65)
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>>From: Steve HUNTINGTON ('73)
I really hope that I am not sharing something that everyone
from Richland already knows to unwittingly and publicly
embarrass myself (again).
Just finished reading David McCullough's "The Path Between The
Seas". While it was not as engaging as his Truman, John Adams,
Mornings on Horseback, or 1776 offerings, it was informative
and finally worth the read after some initial slogging through
the early Ferdinand de Lesseps years. Most intriguing to a
lost and wandering young lad from Richland were all the
prominent figures involved in building the canal that have
streets named after them in our home town. Colonel George W.
Goethals, Sylvanus Thayer, Alfred Thayer Mahan, Lewin Haupt,
Colonel William Siebert, Charles Frances Adams, Edward Cullen,
and John Stevens all played roles in the route selection or
completing the American construction efforts after the French
initiative shot craps.
Is this an incredible coincidence, or did everyone else in
town already know this and conspired to kept me in the dark
and oblivious for the last 64 years?
Check out the "Streets of Richland" web page:
http://hanford.houses.tripod.com/streets.html
-Steve HUNTINGTON ('73)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/04/19
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1 Bomber(ME!):
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
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: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
MAREN'S MALARKEY - 6/4/19
Re: Hurricane Season
Season begins on 6/1 and ends on 11/30.
Re: Iditarod News - last Sat in June (this year 6/29)
9:30am - Volunteer Picnic & initial sign up for 2020 Iditarod.
I will post who signed up on the first "almost NOT" day after
6/29!!
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA ~ 91° at 1:30am
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/05/19
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb GORE ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard RUSHWORTH ('70)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
This just in from the BBC:
"Les sanglots longs des violons de l'automme"
[Translation: the long sobs of the violins
of autumn. -Maren]
You have been alerted.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/06/19 ~ D Day, 1944
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Bill JOHNSTON ('55)
Dennis HAMMER ('64), Brad WEAR ('71)
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)
D-Day was huge
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
This just in from the BBC:
"Blessent mon Coeur d'une langeur monotone."
This line, and the one from yesterday are from the "Chanson
d'Automne" by French poet Paul Verlane, were the signal to the
French Resistance forces that the invasion was at hand and
they had best do their thing (mainly harassing the Germans).
And, 75 years ago today, Allied forces landed on the beaches
of Normandy. It took almost a year to defeat the German Army.
Among other things it caused Adolf and his girl friend Eva to
commit suicide.
There aren't too many left from those momentous days, so let's
give them all a hearty "Well Done!"
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
the weather gods may rain on the Grand Floral Parade
come this Saturday.
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>>From: Bill JOHNSTON ('55)
Re: Third of June
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv3FTpsa_3I
Dang it all Maren, now I can't get that Bobby Gentry song out
of my head!!! What were they dropping off the bridge anyway,
puppy dogs?
[This might be of interest. SORTA answers your
question. -Maren]
What happened on Chocktaw Bridte?
-Bill JOHNSTON ('55)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: The D-Day bagpiper
Bagpipes had long been used on the battlefield as an
encouragement to the men and to scare the enemy, but by WW I
the English War Office decided against continuing the
practice.
On the morning of D-Day Lord Lovat told Bill Millin he wanted
him to play the bagpipes. Millin at first resisted reminding
him of the English War Office orders against playing the
bagpipes on the battlefield. Lovat replied, "That in an
English order. You and I are both Scottish so that doesn't
apply." After landing on Sword beach, with men falling all
around him, he was marching up and down the beach wearing
his kilt and playing the pipes. Later the Germans were asked
why didn't they shoot that guy out in the open playing the
bagpipes and they said they thought the was dummkoph--they
thought he was insane.
A statue of "Bagpiper Bill" has been erected in France near
Sword beach. Here is a YouTube video of the ceremony and
unveiling of the statue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoSlayPs_Bk
Here in another featuring both Lord Lovat and Bill Millin when
they were both still alive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDEO0OIBD8U
In the movie "The Longest Day" (1962) Lord Lavot is played
by Peter Lawford and the bagpiper played by Leslie de Laspee,
which is the only movie he was ever in. Predictably, as it is
D-Day anniversary, TCM is showing several D-Day themed movies
today, including this one. One scene in the movie is when
Lavot and Millin arrive at that bridge. Sean Connery and
another private, who keep popping up at various times are
watching as Lovat has him start up with the pipes. The other
private starts stuffing cotton in his ears and says, "There he
goes again, did you ever hear such racket?" I thought that was
funny--with all that gunfire and explosions going on he is
complaining about bagpipes. Then Sean Connery says, "Yeah, it
takes an Irishman to play the pipes." I also thought that was
a funny line to give to Sean Connery as he actually is a Scot.
This is pre-Bond and Connery was not well known at the time.
-Dennis HAMMER ('64) ~ Kennewick, WA, USA where we can enjoy
our freedom because of those men who landed at Normandy.
(I am not discounting others, but on this day I will
focus on those who lived and died at Normandy)
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>>From: Brad WEAR ('71)
Re: June 6 Battles
The most famous battle the started on June 6th is obviously
D-Day, the invasion of Normandy. Dr Franco was there as most
of us know.
There were two other famous battles that started on this date.
101 years ago one of the Marine Corps famous battles started
as well. The Battle of Belleau Wood. The battle where we won
our nickname of Devil Dog. The third famous battle was the
Battle of Guantanamo Bay in the Spanish American War.
-Brad WEAR ('71) ~ in rain soaked, humid Plano, TX. Semper Fi.
Sent from my iPhone
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/07/19
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Dick PIERARD ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda SEATON ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cheryl ZWEIFEL ('67)
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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>>From: Dick PIERARD ('52)
Re: D-Day Memories
I have never forgotten that momentous day 75 years ago.
As a 10 year old kid I had been following the war since Pearl
Harbor, although I did not understand a lot of what was going
on and its significance until I studied history years later.
To be sure, I was expecting an invasion of France, so D-Day
was not all that great of a surprise. Dad had already gone
by train from Chicago to work at that mysterious sand waste
on the Columbia called Hanford, and he had bought a house
trailer, moved us to a trailer park, and arranged for a
Hanford employee to drive my Mom. 3-year brother Burt ('59).
and me to Washington once school was out. (That adventure in
itself must await another occasion to recount.)
Mom called us two boys together in the trailer, and in
front of our small radio, following the urging of President
Roosevelt, she had us pray for the American soldiers, sailors,
and airmen taking part in the long-awaited invasion. Many of
them were only a few years older than I. That evening FDR, in
one of his famous fireside chats, announced the undertaking
in the form of a prayer. As I watched and listened to the TV
coverage today, it was hard to keep a dry eye. For the first
time in a long while I felt proud to be an American again.
I first visited Omaha Beach myself 48 years ago and have been
back a few times, and it is a life-changing experience to look
up at those cliffs, walk on the sand of the beach and around
the overgrown shell holes. and look down the unending rows of
white crosses and stars of David in the American cemetery. All
I could think and say. it was truly their finest hour!
-Dick PIERARD ('52) ~ Asheville, North Carolina
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[Sam Elliott's Tribute to WWII Hero Sgt. Ray Lambert -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/08/19
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Dan HAGGARD ('57), Steve CARSON ('58)
Marie RUPPERT ('63), Linda REINING ('64)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66), Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
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) '53
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robert ANS ('89)
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>>From: Dan HAGGARD ('57)
Re: Sam Elliot's tribute to Ray Lambert
Maren,
Thank you for including the URL for Sam Elliott's Tribute to
WWII hero Sgt. Ray Lambert. What a moving account of one mans
ordeal on D-Day. Sam Elliott was the perfect actor for telling
Sgt. Lambert's story.
-Dan HAGGARD ('57)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
The reality of the sacrifices came to me while on exchange
with the CAP International Cadet program to the Netherlands
(Holland). We were guests of the Dutch Air Force and visited
the cemetery at Arnhem.
There were crosses and Star of David markers that seemed to go
on forever. The family of the fallen had authored the tributes
chiseled into the head stones. It was, for me, a life moment
that is with me to this day. I recall being surprised at the
number of Canadians buried there.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
This afternoon my granddaughter, Sydney JENKINS ('19), will
graduate from Richland High School. She will get her diploma
from CBC next week. She is a RHS magna cum laude graduate and
will study exercise science and nutrition at Baker University
in Baldwin City, Kansas and will play volleyball there. She is
on the Dean's list and Presidential list at CBC. We are all
very proud of her and her accomplishments.
-Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
Re: Sam Elliot's tribute to Ray Lambert
I had watched it on FB and cried through the entire thing. It
is so hard to imagine what those young men went through, to
make sure that we can all live in a free country-so very
thankful for their sacrifices.
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Kuna, ID
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>>From:Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Mushroom Cloud Logo ~ 6/5/19 Tri-City Herald
On this graduation day for RHS, I thought this article might
be of interest for Bombers regarding the "Mushroom Cloud"
logo.
Congratulations to all graduates ~
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland where the
temperature at 2pm Friday is only 68°. Next week
it is predicted to be 100 by Wednesday!
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Man pays off all meal debts for students at RHS
https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/0M2dCTmu?pd=01lBm9EZ&s=i0
Proud to say I know you, Curt DONAHUE ('53)
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/09/19
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Curt DONAHUE ('53), Rex HUNT ('53)
Grover SHEGRUD ('56), Tom HUGHES ('56)
Ferna GAROUTTE ('58), Mike REEVES (79)
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: Curt DONAHUE ('53)
To: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/0M2dCTmu?pd=01lBm9EZ&s=i0
Marj and I were so blessed in seven years of our marriage and,
according have been able to contribute to a number of needs
around the community. It has always been our wish to keep it
as private as possible, but this one has mushroomed like the
cloud on the gym floor. When they asked me if they could take
a picture, I thought it would be for their archives. I had no
idea it would be made public. I'm stunned at the reception it
has received. According to KEPR, there have been 274K likes.
With that much publicity, I hope it causes others to consider
doing the same thing. I have heard that someone did that also
at Selah Middle School. Kudos to him. We believe that we are
such an affluent society (and we are), but there are more
people in need around us, than we could ever imagine. I would
pray -- since our act of kindness got out in the open -- that
many others would be motivated to do something similar.
-Curt DONAHUE ('53) ~ Kennewick where we enjoyed a rare
thunder storm yesterday!
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>>From: Rex HUNT ('53)
Re: Atomic Bombs
I read with interest the tale as told by Nonoka Koga regarding
the Atomic Bomb and its effect and after effects in Japan. Am
sure we all have a deep sympathy for the those who died and/or
suffered from those historic blasts... but history being what
it is, there is no turning back. There are no do overs... if
so I have never heard a word about any - I say any - Japanese
say that Pearl Harbor needs a do over. Other than to say they
needed to be sure our carriers were at anchor in the harbor.
War is what it is. We agree that war needs to cease and we all
live in peace. But war calls for the quickest means to defeat
the enemy and the one that will cause the most damage to the
enemy and the fastest peace to occur. Thus the bomb brought
about just such a remedy. We are so thankful for that. and
that is/was the USA that beat Germany and Japan in developing
it. We read of the Holocaust, and of the terrible torturous
POW camps under the Japanese banner. The bomb brought all that
to a stop. We shall never know how many lives were saved by
the bomb. but from examining the immediate past, we have a
great look in the then existing future and even with polite
supposition, we can only imagine the horror we brought to a
close. I pray the bomb will never be used again. but I also
say LONG LIVE THE BOMP and its creators.
-Rex HUNT ('53wb) ~ from lovely downtown Hanford CA where the
temps are just teasing us with its 102 one day and 78
the next and my lung cancer seems to be regressing. I
still am retaining enough water to fight a small forest
fire. On my 4th go at Chemo... each one different and
the one that should have started with is just now being
given.
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>>From: Grover SHEGRUD ('56)
The Pasco Aviation Museum is hosting the Collins Wings of
Freedom Tour June 27 - 30, 2019. Their bringing (as I hear
it) a B-17, a B-24, a P-40 and a P-51. The museum opened
about a year ago and is a great addition to the Tri-Cities.
I thought Any of us old CAP cadets might like to check it out.
I'm coming down for the show.
-Grover SHEGRUD ('56)
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>>From: Tom HUGHES ('56)
Re: Richland High Logo ~ 6/5/19 Tri-City Herald
The article about the Japanese exchange student tried to
perpetuate the myth that the Richland High logo is the B-17
bomber Days Pay.
I thought this was disproved long ago. I was young but I
remember the time when the Days Pay was purchased with great
fanfare. In fact the money was raised from the Hanford
construction workers and the operations people were not
involved. My Dad was a reactor operator in the 100B area at
the time and he was not happy that the Operations people were
not involved. At the time there were several areas under
construction, both 100 and 200 areas and the construction
workers out numbered the Operation people by 3 or 4 to 1. I
admit that the effort was a great one but it did not involve
the whole community.
-Tom HUGHES ('56)
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>>From: Ferna GAROUTTE Hicks ('58)
Joyce Cowgill called me this morning [6/8/19] to let me know
that Darrell Lee COWGILL passed this morning. He was from the
class of '57. His birthdate 3/14/39.
-Ferna GAROUTTE Hicks ('58)
Sent from my iPhone
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>>From: Mike REEVES (79)
To: Class of '79 Reunion Committee
Please send me information regarding the 40 year reunion. I
don't golf or drink; so I that should make your packet
lighter.
I also don't use social media.
Also, which students don't you have contact information for
and I will check my records.
My mailing address is below my signature.
[If you want Mike's mailing address, let me know.
I have it, but don't publish in the Sandstorm. -Maren]
Thanks.
-Mike REEVES (79) ~ Pasco, WA
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5 Bombers and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Stephanie DAWSON ('60)
Linda REINING ('64), Susie DILL ('64)
Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65), Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Lee LESTER ('58)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
To: Curt DONAHUE ('53)
Think what happened to you falls under the "build a better
mousetrap" syndrome. You've done something for the betterment
of others, and you have been acknowledged for it. I know that
wasn't your original intent (getting praise), but it just
happened.
Good going. Betcha didn't learn that from "Cousin" Ben.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
the weather gods did not rain on the Grand Floral
Parade Saturday, last.
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>>From: Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
Re: BIG NEWS
Tonight (Sunday) Richland's own Santino FONTANA (2000) just
won a Broadway Tony Award for "Best Performance by an Actor
in a Leading Role in a Musical" for his performance in
"Tootsie." He did not mention Richland, but said that he grew
up in a small town where he had to learn about Broadway by
watching the Tony Awards every year. He gave a shoutout to his
parents and grands in Washington State, and he acknowledged
his wife and coming baby girl.
I fell in love with the stage courtesy of Jefferson Elementary
School talent shows by doing comedy routines with my brother
Jeff DAWSON ('62), was coached and encouraged by L. Holland
St.John at Chief Jo to perform monologues and act in plays
(and Barbara McMurray for singing in the choir's triple trio),
and finally was mentored and amused by Tom Barton in numerous
plays at Col-Hi. I also spent 9 years taking dance lessons
from Jean Smiset and Jane McClure Johnston and performed in
all sorts of recitals and other events, also including four
musicals with the Richland Light Opera. So I too am a big fan
of award shows, mainly the Tonys and sometimes the Oscars and
Emmys.
A big round of Bomber applause for Santino!
-Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
Re: Mushroom Cloud
Here we go, again!!!!!!!!!! I am so damn tired of people
trying to change our mascot---it was/is THE BOMB, not DAY'S
PAY!!!!!!! I NEVER heard one blasted word about "that" plane
till I read it here, in one of the Sandstorm issues! As for
that article in the Tri-City Herald, maybe that young lady
should worry more about her country's assault on Pearl Harbor,
that started the war in the Pacific, than worrying about our
mascot---I, for one, am damn proud of that bomb and I NEVER
want to see it changed into some other mascot-am so sick of
this "politically correct" crap!!!!!!! It's part of History,
get over it!!!!!!! Maybe if they would teach history in
schools, like they did when I was in school, people wouldn't
be so anxious to change things!!!!!!!
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Kuna, ID
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>>From: Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
Re: Proud of the Cloud
Thank you to Rex HUNT ('53wb) and Tom HUGHES ('56) for your
posts about our atom bomb cloud logo. I posted the link to the
recent TCH article on FB in the '64 Bomber Class page. Seems
to me the TCH is trying to stir up (all over again) the
"controversy" about the Bomber logo. I will say again that I
am Proud of the Cloud and the part my Dad (worked at Hanford)
and my Uncle (stationed on Tinian) played in helping to end
the war. I am so tired of the current trend of trying to
"whitewash" history because it is deemed offensive in today's,
often misguided, climate of political correctness.
-Susie DILL Atlee ('64) ~ Proud of the Cloud
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>>From: Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
Re: Santino FONTANA (2000)
We never hear much about our younger Bombers. Well, Santino is
nominated for the Tony Award for his title role in "Tootsie"
currently running on Broadway (it is nominated for 11 awards).
Look him up online to learn about his successful career. Maybe
you saw him on TV in "My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."
-Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
To: All Bombers
Re: Mascot
Mushroom Cloud logo issue will come around each time someone
new comes to the area... its a given and those who write about
it will have a bias. For decades the mushroom cloud has been
used to illustrate mass death, destruction, communist threats
and in political circles for a leg up on the competition. It's
hard for those with that bias to understand anything else. We
know the cloud is meant to symbolize the efforts of women and
men to produce a material to use in a weapon to end a war. I
firmly believe the Manhattan Project workers didn't rejoice in
the deaths any more than those who built planes, machine guns,
bullets, bombs, gun powder, warships, etc. Their only motive
was to supply those materials to fight the madness that had
taken over the world. All of them were used to kill and
destroy which I might add a lot more than two weapons, but
I digress. I would also more than surmise the residents of
Richland or the rest of the Manhattan Project workers from 74
years ago did not relish in those deaths or want to use the
mushroom cloud as a constant reminder of such. Neither do
Columbia / Richland High students current or former. The cloud
is proper as your mascot and as a reminder of what was
accomplished so long ago!
Re" Now back to the '48 Bomber Football Team
Karen EDGAR Miles' ('60) father was photographer for the
Hanford Patrol after the war. He took a few action shots of
that team that are kinda cool. Here's a few to view.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Sor/190610_00.htm
-Don L. Sorenson (NAB)
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4 Bombers and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Curt DONAHUE ('53), Steve CARSON ('58)
Pete BEAULIEU ('62), Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jay BUTLER ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darlene MINARD ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry AESCHLIMAN ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay SITTIG ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marv STEEL ('65)
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>>From: Curt DONAHUE ('53)
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
You've got that right! Although Ben did give me a lot of
things.
-Curt DONAHUE ('53) ~ Kennewick where we are getting ready to
welcome the Dust Devils players for this year, as they
arrive on Tuesday.
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
Re: Culture-Benders
Seems to me a little like the people behind the removal of
memorials to anything confederate. As we age gracefully the
culture behind us continues to evolve some good and some not
to our liking. We can be unhappy about it and make ourselves
heard but I fear that's about it.
I am firmly in support of our school logo as we knew it at
Col-Hi. It's a lot like my Dad's (Ray Carson) reaction to rock
and roll. [Steve sent several laughing happy faces that do NOT
show up in the "plain text" Sandstorm. -Maren] in the '50s.
Fond Memories.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
To: Rex HUNT ('53wb)
Re: which mushroom cloud
Rex, you write: "But war calls for the quickest means to
defeat the enemy and the one that will cause the most damage
to the enemy and the fastest peace to occur. Thus the bomb
brought about just such a remedy." Do the most damage? Such a
remedy?
Learned the hard way from the punitive Versailles Peace Treaty
after World War I-the goal overall is to do the least
necessary damage to the enemy. Instead, to restore the peace
so as not to sow the seeds for yet another war. (Or, as
Einstein and others warned near the end of World War II, maybe
a 50-year nuclear arms race?)
Regarding use of the atomic bomb, after over half a century
there's much else to weigh after all of the documents,
correspondence, journals, and so on were declassified in 1995.
Given cultural and language barriers, for example, did the
weaponized rhetoric of "unconditional surrender" (lifted from
a single battle during the Civil War) prolong the war in both
Germany and the Pacific even more than the bomb is said to
have shortened it? Bad communications. At Nagasaki, had the
airdrop leaflets not arrived a day late (!), the population
could have gone into the underground air raid tunnels, but
only 400 actually did so. Casualties were 80,000 rather than
the predicted 20,000.
Even the New York Times openly urged Truman to simply inform
the Japanese High Command "what the term means AND what it
doesn't mean." No such luck. (Japan's own history conjured
visions of massive executions, and civilians had been
brainwashed that American soldiers were cannibals in search
of tasty children.)
Recommended here is the encyclopedic and thoroughly-footnoted:
"The Decision to use the Atomic Bomb" by Gar Alperovitz,
HarperCollins, 1995, some 800+ pages; also Stoff/Fanton/
Williams, "The Manhattan Project: A Documentary Introduction
to the Atomic Age", McGraw-Hill, 1991). Buried on page 527, as
a selective example, is this from the journal of PRESIDENT
TRUMAN himself:
"This weapon is to be used against Japan between
now and August 10th [accelerated to August 6] I
have told the Sec. of War, Mr. Stimson, to use it
so that military objectives and soldiers and
sailors [sic] are the target and not women and
children. Even if the Japs are savages, ruthless,
merciless and fanatic, we, as the leader of the
world for the common welfare cannot drop this
terrible bomb on the old Capitol [sic] or the
new. He and I are in accord. The target will be a
purely military one... ."
(Truman's handwritten journal, July 25,1945). [The military
casualties at Nagasaki, an alternate target due to weather,
numbered 150.]
A needed distinction, here, between the science and
engineering of the Manhattan Project-and the separate and
later decisions to actually use the bomb at a particular time
and place. At Alamogordo, New Mexico, when the test bomb was
detonated (July 16, 1945), the first "mushroom cloud" rose
into the upper reaches in the form of a wind-altered question
mark...
-Pete BEAULIEU ('62) ~ Shoreline, WA, born in Hanford, WA
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Richland City Hall ~ 6/10/19 Tri-City Herald
http://richlandbombers.1966.tripod.com/misc/Demolition.jpg
http://richlandbombers.1966.tripod.com/misc/OldCityHall.jpg
http://richlandbombers.1966.tripod.com/misc/NewCityHall.jpg
"Richland is tearing down its old city hall.
Here's what's next for that busy corner."
"Demolition crews wasted little time tearing into
Richland's original city hall once it's former
occupants departed for new digs nearby.
Soon, the structure will be gone and a prominent
piece of Tri-City real estate on a busy corner
will be up for grabs.
The city began marketing the nearly three-acre
site more than a year ago. With the old city hall
coming down fast, it will place the proverbial
'For Sale' signs to advertise to prospective
developers.
Richland is less interested in getting a big
price for the property than getting the right mix
of development that will bring people to the
neighborhood throughout the day.
That could include dining, retail or other uses.
'We're more concerned about the proposed use,'
said Kerwin Jensen, development services
director. 'That's an anchor corner for us.'
There isn't a set schedule, but Jensen said it
doesn't want the process to drag on.
If a developer makes the right pitch, it could
make a deal. If it receives several proposals, it
could advertise it through a formal bid process."
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland where it is 87° at
3pm Monday with a predicted high of 101° on Wednesday!
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sent on the 5th and never got forwarded -Maren]
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: D Day
To: All Bombers
The Longest Day, a movie I watched as a teenager on the big
screen. Granted Hollywood's version of what actually occurred
75 years ago today. Over the years after watching that movie,
coupled with others on the same subject, I've tried to develop
a solemn interest on that world conflict. Over the decades
working with former vets at Hanford, speaking with them
and listening to what they have to say. Remembering those
experiences gives me feelings with no words to describe them.
I've said this in other posts before I have NO IDEA what they
experienced, but what I do understand very clearly is what was
gained. Some may disagree with the last part of my sentence
but, it's what I feel. On my desk is a Peanuts strip, from
25 years ago, with Snoopy standing in full gear and in the
background is General Eisenhower speaking to a group of
paratroopers, the only words on the strip is "To Remember".
Every June 6th I do remember and reflect.
-Don L. Sorenson (NAB)
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
David DOUGLAS ('62)
Bill SCOTT ('64)
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: David DOUGLAS ('62)
Re: Using the Bomb
It was Truman's decision to have the bomb dropped on
Hiroshima. It was the Emperor's decision that Nagasaki was
bombed. Knowing what happened at Hiroshima told the Emperor
what could happen to any other city in Japan if he did not
surrender.
I'm still proud of Col-Hi's mushroom cloud and bomb mascot.
-David DOUGLAS ('62) ~ Mesa, AZ where the pool temperature
is now comfortable; I may even have to run the solar
heater at night to keep it from getting too warm when
the temperature gets to 111 next week.
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>>From: Bill SCOTT ('64)
To: Linda REINING ('64)
Re: The Cloud
Linda, I love you like a fellow Bomber, but I vehemently
disagree with your post three days ago about being "proud of
the cloud". People who want to keep that pride alive typically
bring up Pearl Harbor as an excuse and justification for the
Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. But let's remember something:
Pearl Harbor was a MILITARY target, and Hiroshima and Nagasaki
were, in regard to who actually died, NOT (though Hiroshima
did have a military garrison). Pearl Harbor was full of
sailors, members of the military who knew they were at war and
that death was possible. The same cannot be said for the
estimated 225,000 who died at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, NOR the
135,000 civilians who died during the fire bombing of Dresden.
Was WWII a just and righteous cause? Is the world a better
place because of the determined spirit of heroic U.S. troops?
Absolutely. I love America, but one cannot look back with
pride on some of the things the U.S. did. To ignore them is to
fall to blind patriotism.
Nor should we look with pride on the mushroom cloud. The cloud
is symbolic of just one thing: an atomic bomb, which has just
one purpose: to kill vast numbers of people on a scale once
unthinkable. We as a nation and as a people grow and mature,
sometimes with one step forward and two steps back. We can
look back with satisfaction, perhaps, on Hanford's role in
bringing WWII to an end. But pride? No. It is inappropriate in
the extreme that the symbol of such a terrible weapon should
continue to be feted as a proud symbol of a high school and
its sports teams. Grow up, people. It's long past time to let
the cloud go. Its status as a matter of pride belonged to the
WWII generation that built it. Not to us.
-Bill SCOTT ('64)
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9 Bombers and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Rex DAVIS ('49), Helen CROSS ('62)
Donna NELSON ('63), Jim ARMSTRONG ('63)
Marie RUPPERT ('63), Linda REINING ('64)
David RIVERS ('65), Linda McKNIGHT ('65)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66), Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Verne HUSKE ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris MARSHALL ('69)
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>>From: Rex DAVIS ('49)
In trying to get a group together to celebrate our 70th year
anniversary of our graduation for the class of 1949 I got word
back that Paul PHILLIPS has passed. He came to several of our
reunions and will be missed at this one.
Thanks for posting this.
-Rex DAVIS ('49)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
I just read today's Sandstorm entries on pride of our mushroom
cloud or A bomb.
I SIDE WITH THOSE PROUD OF THE BOMB AND it's ending the war.
Frankly, I don't consider myself an authority on WW2 history,
but I am surprised at what Bill Scott ('64) cited as all the
civilian deaths caused by our bombings being a reason we
should not be proud of our parents' generation war efforts.
(I realize there are many younger Bombers, and older who
cannot identify with this statement.)
The Germans and the Japanese were not worried about killing or
harassing civilians as they conquered cities and countries.
Read some accounts of what life was like for the conquered.
I spoke some to my host family about it when I lived in
Holland as an exchange student in 1962-1963. They were
prisoners living in their own land. My "sister" who was
barely 9 when the war ended remembers nazis shooting people
on the streets of Amsterdam.
So we ended the war as soon as possible by using bombs.
The people who are of Dresden were suffering horribly living
under nazi rule, as were all the nations under their rule.
I stand with those who are proud of America stepping in and
ending that evil as quickly as possible with bombs.
And I don't want some watered down PayDay account substituted
for the bomb. America did what it did using the knowledge it
had st the time.
I don't feel it is proper to use today's thoughts and
discoveries to judge a past event like the war and how it
ended.
I am not proud of how Indians were treated as the west "was
won", but I am not for changing history to make it something
it wasn't...so it sounds better to today's ears.
We need to study history so we can learn from it, not rewrite
it, so it sounds better today.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ Out in Nevada with my son and his
family... loving this low humidity and dry heat...
reminds me of where I grew up, that would be Richland
and Col-Hi.
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>>From: Donna NELSON ('63)
Re: My 2 cents!!
The empty bombshell cheer leaders brought onto the field or
court and the mushroom cloud we wore on jackets, sweaters,
sweat shirts and T-shirt's FOR ME was to show how strong we
were to opposing sports teams and was a visual for why we were
named BOMBERS and not named animals, a tribe team or a person.
It was unique and the reason Hanford and Richland existed and
the reason a lot of our parents moved here and we had food on
our tables. Also the reason we had air raid drills, wore dog
tags, my dad built a bomb shelter and I had nightmares till I
was 40ish. I liked it and still do and the bomb and cloud will
always be my mascot...and yes, people died and still are
-Donna NELSON ('63)
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>>From: Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
Re: The Bombs
To: Bill SCOTT ('64)
Yes thousands of civilians died but don't forget. The
alternative was the invasion of Japan with how many
casualties, a million? That said, I think the 1st bomb
should have been dropped outside of Tokyo Bay as a warning
as to what was to follow.
Regards,
-Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
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>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
Re: Our cloud
There will always be controversy on what our R Cloud symbol
represents. Two schools of thought have been in the Sandstorm
recently. In our climate of discourse, do we really have to
visit this again?
The mushroom cloud symbol is the official mascot. There are
those who wish to see an airplane replace it. When I was
attending Columbia High our mascot was a replica of a bomb.
What's the difference between a symbol of a bomb, a cloud, or
an airplane? They are all weapons and represent the idea that
the stronger will overtake the weaker. That's the whole idea!
A sports team doesn't take the field to not work as hard as
they can to defeat the rival team. The Cloud is a symbol of
the strongest weapon ever used. I'm proud to wear it!
Politically correctness has run amok!
-Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63) ~ in HOT Richland
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Bill SCOTT ('64)
You and I will have to agree to disagree on being "proud of
the cloud"---we could debate the pros and cons for eons and
never come to an agreement! I will NEVER be swayed against my
pride in the cloud---yes, it brought mass destruction, but it
ended a horrible war---we will never know what would have
happened IF we hadn't dropped that bomb---and, yes, I feel
sorry that so many innocent people were killed as a result of
what THEIR military did! Can you imagine what would have
happened IF either Germany or Japan had built that bomb,
before we did???????? Like I said, we will have to agree to
disagree on this subject.
STILL "proud of the cloud" and NEVER want to see the bomb
changed as our mascot!
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Kuna, ID
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Old pals
The other day I opened the sandstorm to find Grover SHEGRUD
('56) and Tom HUGHES'('56) names listed side by side... now
these two were probably my very first "pals" in Richland.
We lived with Grover's family and Tom lived near by. We ran
around like true Richland kids back in the day. Okay that's
not really how it was. I was a baby and they were big kids
but their names rang a huge bell seeing them together in one
place. So maybe I don't have great memories of all the stuff
we did but I sure am grateful to those two for being there
back in the day!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Linda McKNIGHT Hoban ('65)
Re: Proud of the Cloud
I am and always will be proud of the cloud. Our town was built
to help in the war effort in WWII and to finally bring an end
to the war. To say that we should grow up and leave our ideals
and beliefs behind is really a sad statement. We are Bombers
and always will be and the plutonium manufactured at Hanford
went into the Bomb. To remove our mascot the Bomb for an
airplane is insulting. Our parents fought in the war, they
went without, and because of their valiant and courageous
efforts we are not speaking Japanese.
-Linda McKNIGHT Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Santino FONTANA ('00) ~ 6/12/19 Tri-City Herald
As a follow-up to a messages by Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
and Patti McLAGHLIN ('65) in the 6/10/19 Sandstorm, there have
been several articles in the Tri-City Herald regarding Santino
winning his first Tony Award on Sunday night for Best
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in "Tootsie".
Santino
Santino a
Santinob
Santino c
Congratulations to a "famous" Bomber!
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: More on the Cloud from not a Bomber
To: All Bombers
Bringing up past attacks by the Japanese is a quick draw
defense for many when it comes to defending Richland High's
mascot. There were many acts beyond simply attacking a
military target committed by our enemy's each illicit feelings
of anger and bitter resentment even now. As Bill SCOTT ('64)
pointed out our military has made brutal errors leading to
needless death and destruction. Those involved are the only
ones qualified, nuf said. Bottom line, the human family
suffered more than can be described. It's been 74 years since
the end and countless lineages were snuffed out on all sides.
As much as I'd like to argue with Bill on his points and maybe
I have a bit with this post, I can't. It's his understanding
of what the cloud represents.
I still firmly believe this mascot was not intended as a
reminder for "getting even". At the same time I'm not that
naive to think everyone felt the same. It's hard to overcome
the narrative of those who were not here at the time the cloud
was adopted. They are compelling, but in my estimation it
shouldn't drive the mascot out. Rather it needs to be known as
your pride in the initial accomplishment and the tool used to
mostly keep the peace in the world, not the use.
-Don L. Sorenson (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/14/19 ~ FLAG DAY
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Don LYALL ('52), Rex HUNT ('53
Mike CLOWES ('54), Stephanie DAWSON ('60)
Pete BEAULIEU ('62), Jim HEIDLEBAUGH ('65)
Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gus KEENEY ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave SOWDEN ('62 & '63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jalene TOLRUD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Connie LEYSON ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: James PEDERSEN ('72)
06/14 ~ FLAG DAY
Robin Williams as the American Flag
You're a Grand Old Flag
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>>From: Don LYALL ('52)
Re: WW ll
In reading all the recent data on the big bombs, our holding
firm on our proud history, it reminds of a side story. My crew
and I were on the island of Guam in a KC-97 supporting B-47s
pulling hard alert in 1960 early in Cold War. We provide in
flight refueling support when needed during deployment in
bound and out bound, also took the B-47 crews for an R & R to
Japan.
While on Guam, there were two Japanese who came out of the
jungle who had deserted and had lived there since WW II. I
never did see them, they kept it pretty quiet, the story I
heard they were sent back to home land.
-Don LYALL ('52)
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>>From: Rex HUNT ('53)
Re: Bomb!
I spoke the other day regarding the Bomb! My feelings have not
been assuaged by those of lessor conviction. You do not attack
with a feather duster when a sledge hammer is available. There
was no middle ground it was kill or be killed, do or die
moment in time that I hope never reoccurs again. But like it
or not the Bomb was used. If you are a Bleeding heart, I hope
you don't bleed to death. But nothing will draw back the
bombs. What's done is done... if it bothers you write to some
ladies magazine... for succor I may be a bit heavy handed in
saying what I believe, But never will I be a wishy washy
doubter in what happened. I lived thru that period of time and
was relieved that my older brothers and uncles were no longer
in jeopardy from a ill reasonable, fight-to-the-death enemy.
Proud of the Cloud
-Rex HUNT ('53wb) ~ those of you who can, have a nice day.
The rest of you make do:
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Just a few historical notes on the use of Atomic Bombs in
WWII.
First of all, way back in time, the development of the bomb
was part of an early arms race. It was felt by some in the
scientific community that the Germans were working toward such
a weapon and that it would be best if the United States would
also "get cracking" on a similar project with the idea of
beating the Germans to the punch. Original thinking back then
was to use the "bomb" on the Nazis. Fortunately for them, they
chickened out before the Trinity test and surrendered.
At some point between the Trinity test and the actual use, a
group of scientists suggested a demonstration of the bomb at
some remote location in the Pacific and inviting Japanese
government officials to observe. That didn't work out either.
Both Hiroshima and Nagasaki were on a list of targets prepared
by the Secretary of War that were not to be touched by the
firebombing raids on the Japanese home islands. There were
also one or two other Japanese cities that Mr. Simpson
(SecWar) put off limits to all bombing.
When the order came down to actually drop the first bomb, Col.
Tibbets, CO of the 509th Composite Group, selected Hiroshima
as the primary target. Two or three other cities were selected
as secondary targets in case Hiroshima was not available due
to weather. One of the main reasons for his choice was that
the aiming point was so readily identifiable.
When "our" B-29 "Bock's Car" went out on its mission, Nagasaki
was either the second or third choice. Due to weather and
mechanical complications the decision was made to drop on
Nagasaki using radar guidance instead of a visual look at the
target.
And, contrary to some opinions, the Japanese government and
the Emperor were made aware of the "rain of destruction".
Whether they chose to inform the people or not is on them.
Yes, both "Little Boy" and "Fat Man" did a lot of damage and
killed a lot of people including some American POWs. That
being said, the firebombing raids killed more and damaged
more than the two A-Bombs combined.
A-Bombs and H-Bombs are not nice, but then total war is not
nice and we would be better off without them. However, we have
them, the Brits and the French have them, the Russians have
them, India and Pakistan have them. China has them, the North
Koreans may have one. And the South Africans and Israelis say
they don't have any.
Be that as it may, all the people who worked on the Manhattan
Project did something that many thought could not be done.
They took an idea and made it work. Some of them lost their
lives in doing so. Fortunately, for all of us, there have been
no major wars to date. Let's hope it stays that way.
I say, keep the "Cloud" and the bomb casing, and leave the
mural on the gym wall where it is, but with a foot note that
says "this aeroplane is not the reason we are the Bombers."
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where I
am "Proud of the Cloud"
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>>From: Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
Re: Mascot
At first I was irritated that the subject of our school
mascot was again making the rounds in the Sandstorm. But
then I realized that many alums and readers of the Sandstorm
are too young to remember the events of WWII and the enormous
sacrifices of Hanford workers in the 1940s
So I decided that it is useful for those "younger" alums to
form their own opinions, based on discussions in the Sandstorm
that present all points of view. One of the beauties of living
in the 'Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave' is that we
get to visit all sides of an issue and make up our minds for
ourselves. I only hope that it always will be possible to read
and hear about all sides of every issue.
My daughter Jennifer JANICEK Ellison ('90) was so taken with
the concept and image of the mushroom cloud that she wore my
class ring and lavalier, both of which have the cloud, as
often as I would let her in high school and at WSU. Not sure
how my sons feel (Jeff JANICEK ('88) and Josh JANICEK ('93)),
but I've never heard a discouraging word about the logo or
image of the bomb and cloud.
Bombers rule!
-Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
To: Bill SCOTT ('64)
Underclassman Bill SCOTT ('64) must be feeling pretty lonely
at this time. BUT be of good cheer, lad, you are in good
company . . .
Those on the record?and at the time?who also opposed the
actual use of the bomb on Japan population centers included
such unseasoned minds as General Mac Arthur, Fleet Admiral
Leahy (then Chair of the joint Chiefs of Staff), General
Eisenhower (Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe), Admiral
King (Seventh Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations), Admiral
Chester Nimitz (Pacific Fleet), Admiral "Bull" Halsey,
Secretary of Navy Forrestal?and even commander of the bomber-
plane Army Air Forces General Carl Spaatz?who refused to order
the drops until commanded in signed writing to do so. (Of
course, there were opposite voices as well.)
SPAATZ later insisted that the "Statement of Effect of Atomic
Weapons on National Security and Military Organizations"
(draft Feb. 23, 1946) should begin as follows: "The atomic
bombs dropped in Japan had two primary effects: first,
ALTHOUGH the Japanese had already initiated diplomatic action
leading to surrender, the actual ending of the war was
accelerated with the probable saving of thousands [!] of
lives; and second, a profound revolution in military thought
has resulted."
It was then decided by the drafting committee that the
"troublesome" middle phrase ("although... ") should be omitted
from the final version presented to Congress (April 2, 1946).
WHAT was "the possible implication to be drawn by the public?"
Secretary of War Henry Stimson later wrote: "Unfortunately I
have lived long enough to know that history is often not what
actually happened but what is recorded as such" (his book:
"On Active Service in Peace and War").
NO END PRETENDED HERE to our own friendly and armchair,
Sandstorm conversation?but rather wonderment that a matter-
of-fact level of simple curiosity sometimes seems beyond
reach. Yes? WHO is the "revisionist historian"? Is it the
later writer, OR might it also be the first?
Recalling our ever-treasured Senior English class and with
apologies to Hamlet: To revise or to un-revise, or to silence,
is that the question?
-Pete BEAULIEU ('62) ~ Shoreline, WA
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>>From: Jim HEIDLEBAUGH ('65)
Happy Birthday greetings to my sister Jo HEIDLEBAUGH ('74).
Hope this is a great day for you!
-Jim HEIDLEBAUGH ('65)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Two things
First, our newest local celebrity, Santino FONTANA ('00) did,
indeed win that Tony for his leading role as "Tootsie" on
Broadway. (Loved the movie - would love to see the play!). BUT
I discovered just last night that he is also a popular audio
book reader. I then downloaded my first audio book featuring
him as narrator; wonderful speaking voice.
Second, the Bomb. My father (bringing the then-family, years
before my birth) came to Richland to contribute to a top-
secret government project ? building "the" bomb.
He patriotically gave up a "day's pay", but that airplane was
not, ultimately, why he & so many 1000s of others flocked
to Richland. He/they came for honest work, good living
conditions, good schools, churches, etc. ? a remarkable
opportunity for people coming out of the Depression. That was
particularly true for poor working people, like my Dad, who
was a coal miner whose children (prior to me) were born at
home in a coal camp, to the light shed by a kerosene lantern.
It was a whole new incredible world, for which Dad & Mom were
forever grateful.
Now of course Dad didn't know he was working on plutonium
separation to build a bomb. Few people did. (What an
incredible feat, by the way ? keeping that secret for so long,
with so many people involved). But he told me that when he
found out, he was stunned, shocked, but proud. He wasn't proud
of helping to kill so many people. He was proud of helping to
save so many more, & of playing a very real part in ending
WWII.
Yes, he was also proud of his patriotic contribution to
"Day's Pay". But that was a side note. And it is a side
note to the history of Richland.
We are the Bombers. And that only makes sense.
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ High in Richland today
(6/13) projected to be 96°
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/15/19
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick PIERARD ('52), Steve CARSON ('58)
Pete BEAULIEU ('62), Bill SCOTT ('64)
Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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: Dick PIERARD ('52)
Re: The Bomb
I find it quite annoying to read all this mythology from
people who weren't there. They try to rewrite our history,
rather than simply use it as a guide for our understanding of
the present and a basis for shaping our aspirations for the
future. Brothers and sisters, what happened, happened. There
isn't anything (or as they say in the hills of North Carolina
"ain't nothin'") you can do to change it. There are things
we did in World War II that I think should have been done
differently, but I speak from the vantage point of a child
then (I just now turned 85) as well as a person who spent
his career learning and teaching history. We do not need to
magically glorify our history; simply accept it for what it
is and strive to do better in the future.
-Dick PIERARD ('52)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
Thanks to all contributors today. Boots on the ground history
is great.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
To: Don LYALL ('52)
From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
Re: Guam
I recall reading about the two Japanese soldiers who
surrendered together on Guam. They probably had not deserted.
Like a few others they had been cut off from communications
and for decades did not know the war was over, or later still
did not want to endure the shame of surrender.
Can't find an article on the two you mention, but in another
case of Shoichi Yokoi the end came when he was finally
captured by two local fishermen on the island of Guam in
1972. Here are two links on such cases:
WW2 Japanese SoldierSurrenders 27 yrs After War Ends
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-25772192
-Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
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>>From: Bill SCOTT ('64)
Whenever this cloud issue comes around, there is an immediate
reaction by some that muddles the real issue, sometimes
stated with foaming at the mouth intensity (see Rex HUNT ('53)
in yesterday's Sandstorm; reckon I really got to him), and a
great deal of chest pounding, that the decision was beyond
question, was patriotic, ethical, saved lots of lives, etc.
But that is NOT the proper issue of discussion for those of us
today.
First though, a shoutout to Pete BEAULIEU ('62), for letting
me know about the pantheon of military gods of the time who
opposed dropping the bomb. And I'm not completely alone; I've
had a couple of fellow Bombers privately express support.
They'll stay private; I reckon they don't want to face all
the flak I get. It is not for me, nor should it be for
others, to discuss the wisdom of dropping the bombs on Japan.
That properly belongs to the soldiers of the time and to
historians. I have never stated that the bomb should not have
been dropped. The real issue facing us today, some 74 years
later is, is it proper for us to continue to express pride
over the event? I believe such expression is massively
inappropriate, insensitive in the extreme, and unearned. If
your grandfather did something, say, like manufacturing the
plutonium for Little Boy, that may be a source of family
pride. But you have no reason to feel proud yourself; it was
not your accomplishment. Even if we grant that the dropping of
the bombs was unavoidably necessary (and I'm NOT arguing that
point), it was still one of the great tragedies in human
history. Hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians lost
their lives because of one man's decision. Celebrate the
courage of the soldiers of the time if you will, but it's not
appropriate to continue to express pride in such a limitlessly
tragic event. We who have come long after should be involved
in building bridges with the Japanese, (Not apologizing!),
searching for mutual understanding, and generally recognizing
the connectedness of all human beings, NOT maintaining old
prejudices and grudges against people who are long gone, and
with whom the Japanese of today have no connection, such as
the young Japanese woman whose video started this round of
discussion. Keep the bomb mascot, just let the mushroom cloud,
a symbol of destruction on a massive scale, go. To continue
to puff out your chest with pride over such a tragedy is like
dancing on someone's grave.
-Bill SCOTT ('64)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Open the Floodgates
Open the Floodgates Maren 'cause the dam is about to fail. The
real issue being discussed is not having the Bomb as a mascot
but personal feelings... and anytime we start the Feelings
Sandstorm... yep... someone's feelings get hurt. So long
Alumni Sandstorm... hello Sandbox... and as for the Sandbox
there are too many ferol cats using it for us to be playing
there.
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Sent from my iPad
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/16/19
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Rex HUNT ('53)
Carol CARSON ('60)
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 BIRTHDAY Today: Chris MANOLOPOULOS ('67)
BOMBER/NAB ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jim McKEOWN ('53) & Edna ('54-NAB)
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/McK/6-16-Jim-EdnaWedding.jpg
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>>From: Rex HUNT ('53)
Re: For the last time
To: Bill SCOTT ('64)
Either you do not understand or you are limited in concept.
NOT ONCE have I seen a single notation in this E-newspaper
regarding anyone who liked the dropping of the bomb nor its
consequences on the Japanese people. They just refer to the
arduous task of creating it ahead of Germany and Japan. It was
a Great achievement.
Some minds do not grasp that. Ah well Hallmark must have a
card for that.
-Rex HUNT ('53wb) ~ from the other Hanford [in CA]
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>>From: Carol CARSON Renaud ('60)
I agree with m: Gary BEHYMER ('64). I'm tired of the rhetoric.
Move on, people. Just like politics, we'll never agree. Pride
is personal.
-Carol CARSON Renaud ('60) ~ Lynnwood, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/17/19 -
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick WIGHT ('52)
Allan AVERY ('54)
Ed WOOD ('62)
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: Dick WIGHT ('52)
Re: The bomb
It's interesting to read the various entries on the subject.
I respect most opinions but as an oldster that was alive and
around when the events occurred I rather resent (or am least
irked by) anyone lecturing me on how I should emotionally feel
about the events. I see the Manhattan Project as one of the
most significant and difficult undertakings of my lifetime, a
scientific and engineering marvel undertaken by our nation to
try and preserve it. Richland and its people were significant
participants. There is much to be read and pondered about the
use of the weapons, but motivations to develop them were
pretty straightforward.
Whether or not The Cloud remains as a Richland High logo is
largely up to the living, including the incumbent student
body.
As for me, I was "proud of the cloud" and still am.
-Dick WIGHT ('52)
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>>From: Allan AVERY ('54)
To: Rex HUNT ('53wb)
Ok you got the last word in. I recommend we do future
"controversies" elsewhere.
To: Jim McKEOWN ('53) and Edna (NAB)
Beautiful Wedding Picture! But How Come You Two still look
that way? No Justice! [happy face]
-Allan AVERY ('54)
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>>From: Ed WOOD ('62)
Re: Hallmark cards
To: Rex HUNT ('53wb)
Yes, I think Hallmark has a card for nearly everything - and
featuring Maxine, my favorite card character.
-Ed WOOD ('62) ~ Morrison, Colorado
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/18/19
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barbara CROWDER ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ed GRAGERT ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia DONAHUE ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ron CAMPBELL ('70)
MOT-A-BOMBER BIRTHDAY: "Sally Sunshine" Tampien (NAB)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Deepest apologies to Jim ('53) and Edna (NAB) McKeown for not
acknowledging their anniversary the other day. Some how or
tother it slipped off the calendar.
But this one didn't. There is one of the younger Bomber Babes,
whom I vaguely recollmemer from the "good ole" skool daze. Do
recall seeing her at several Bomber lunches that used to be
held in Portland and at Club 40.
A flourish of the ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy Birthday!"
to Barbara CROWDER ('55) on this important day. Hope it is a
good one and doesn't get too warm.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
the Silverton Grange Strawberry Festival (well, it
used to be called that) came to an other successful
conclusion. They didn't run out of strawberries,
shortcake or whipped cream, but they did run out of
bowls. For you late comers, hope the napkins were
strong enough.
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
Re: aerial (and, a real) portrait of "the cloud"
The only actual footage of the Nagasaki cloud-"rare footage of
Nagasaki atomic bombing"-was taken from a plane flying with
the B-29 "Bock's Car," about six miles up.
The footage is embedded as a Youtube about two-thirds of the
way through this text attachment ("Facts and Details: Atomic
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki"). The cloud eventually
reached nine miles.
Total running time is 11-1/2 minutes. The front end is
closeups of the final preparation and loading of the "Fat Man"
(named after Winston Churchill!). The detonation begins at
minute 8:31 (shortly after 11am, August 9, 1945, local time).
http://factsanddetails.com/asian/ca67/sub429/item2517.html
-Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/19/19
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Helen CROSS ('62)
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
I like what Dick WIGHT ('52) said about the bomb and the work
that went into developing it.
I'm sad I don't get to vote on keeping the bomb with the
current students, but I agree, my fun time as a "Richland
Bomber" is long past, and whatever the vote is, it won't
affect my happy memories of living in Richland.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ I'll sign Off a happy Bomber who is
currently enjoying being with her Nevada grandkids,
4 and 14.
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Normally I'm not one to complain, but this time I feel so
compelled. On several accounts I feel like I got the short
end of the stick, again. The electric fan that I bought at
the Camp Eagle PX back in 1971 died a week ago, the first
hot day of June. I think it set me back maybe ten bucks. Not
sure if this was designed obsolescence to shaft one of Uncle
Sugar's finest once he got back to "The World", but it was
a pretty low down trick and I've not yet chosen someone to
assign culpability. Granted the fan wasn't used every day, but
give me a break, 48 years and it could go no further? If it
were a Volvo or a Weber barbecue, it would only be barely
broken in.
Once again Sammy Oatmeal takes one for the team. Of course
Climate Change may play a role as it was 95 that day. Anyone
have someone I could write a letter to? Robert McNamara and
General Giap have joined the Choir Eternal and left no
forwarding address. How about that guy on KIRO who take
complaints, think he might be able to help?
It just ain't fair.
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/20/19
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Anna May WANN ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dorothy KEYS ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan BARNARD ('71)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May WANN ('49)
Re: Obituaries.
Nuts, I thought we were finally going to see a Sandstorm
without an obit in it and then sadly we see where Hamilton's ('63)
fan died, and ONLY 48 years old. So sorry for your loss, Jim,
but today shouldn't be that hot, maybe you can run down to
Goodwill and see if they might have a replacement.
Re: Club40 Stuff
To: Club 40 members
Get your dues and registration in for our September annual
meeting/party. Only please follow directions and make your
checks out to RHS Club 40. Do not write the check to me as
the banks don't want to accept checks made out to individuals
being deposited into a corporate account. I may be sending a
bunch back after I go to the bank today.
READ THE DIRECTIONS ON THE FORM PLEASE
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May WANN ('49) ~ Another nice day in
Bothell, WA and heading out to the golf course in a
couple of hours.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/21/19 - SUMMER SOLSTICE - LONGEST DAY
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Earl BENNETT ('63)
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: Earl BENNETT (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Jimbeaux' dirge for planned obsolescence
As I awoke this morning (6-19-19) it seemed the AC was
running an unusually long time. Went with wife to eye
appointment until 2:00. Weather had warmed up to approaching
80, just starting to feel like summer and forecast rains were
generating Virginia's significant humidity, and of course the
AC still seemed to be running a lot without effect. Finally,
about 3:00 I noticed the thermostat was still properly set on
79, but the temp read 84, so I called the company we used at
a previous house (TKC - The King's Company, referencing King
Jesus). They couldn't come until tomorrow. Called another
company that fixed our heat last winter, they too had no
openings until tomorrow, so made appointment. Then TKC called
back and said they juggled schedule so someone could be
there in a half hour - they did, and fixed it (bad capacitor,
exterior fan unit not running). Cancelled other appointment,
back in comfort now. Wife flying to FL tomorrow to bring back
granddaughter for a few weeks. All in all, a good day and
good service, except I had to throw away the ancient hand
vacuum that quit charging - can't really complain after 20
years.
Regards, ecb3 from seasonably normal Stanardsville.
-Earl BENNETT ('63)
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
David DOUGLAS ('62)
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)
Hate to start things off on a sad note, but the passing of
Larry "Sonny" MURPHY ('54 R.I.P.) didn't really brighten the
moment. Now, no more accordion solos at gatherings of The
Class of '54. We've been without dueling stomach Steinways
since the passing of Dick ZILAR ('54 R.I.P.). The Big Lunch
this September will be much less boisterous without his
presence.
As for Jimbeaux's ('63) loss, well what do you expect from
buying things at the Exchange? Besides, you weren't supposed
to bring the fan back to the real world, but sell it to the
NFG at a higher rate.
Yes, there is a bomber birthday for me to acknowledge. He is
one of the younger ones. We shared two things in common, we
were both in the Navy and he followed me as president of Club
40. Neither of us remembered not to volunteer, especially for
the last job.
A tip of the ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy Birthday!" to
John ZIMMER ('66). Don't try to drink Tacoma dry this time
around.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
the diminishing amount of daylight is sort of
noticeable.
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>>From: David DOUGLAS ('62)
Re: Earl BENNETT's ('63) AC
Our Mesa, AZ, house was built in 1998. We've had the
repairman out for the AC units (we have two, 3-ton for
part of the house, 3 1/2 ton for the rest) several times,
including once to replace the attic air handler motor, which
had caught fire (the metal cabinet kept it contained so
nothing else caught fire). He said the units were the
original ACs. To last 21 years in Arizona's summer heat is
rather amazing - 11 years is the average. When we had the run
capacitor in the compressor replaced (helps start the motor
when it needs extra power) I bought two more on the Internet
for 11 dollars, including shipping, replaced the other unit's
capacitor (they use tabs and clips for the wires, easy to
change) and kept the other for a spare. Another time I had to
have the Freon topped off - $100/pound since it's no longer
being manufactured; fortunately it only took one pound. I am
bracing myself for the time they give up the ghost completely.
-David DOUGLAS ('62) ~ Mesa, AZ where today is going to be
cool - only 100°
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/23/19
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1 Bomber (ME!):
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve CARSON ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peg SHEERAN ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane MURPHY ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan MOULTHROP ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Petra ILLIG ('71)
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>>From: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
MAREN'S MALARKEY - 6/23/19
Re: Iditarod News - last Sat in June (this year 6/29)
9:30am - Volunteer Picnic & initial sign up for 2020 Iditarod.
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA ~ 93° at 3am
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/24/19
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May WANN ('49)
Betty BELL ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ed GAGE ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Craig KING ('71)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May WANN ('49)
Maren, We [Club 40] received this thank you note from one of
scholarship winners [Noah HEBDON, class of 2019], and with
the scholarship committee permission, maybe it should be
printed in the Sandstorm, so your readers see how one of our
younger Bombers feels about our mascot.
I, myself, love it.
"Dear Mr. Duke Mitchell and RHS Club 40
Scholarship Committee:
Thank you very much for the generous donation
towards my college education. In a time of ever-
increasing tuition costs, your help means even
more. In truth, it is an honor to be the
recipient of the Conley-Richey-Overdahl Memorial
Scholarship.
I am proud to be a Bomber. I moved to this state
during my Sophomore year and have come to know
what it truly means to be a Bomber. Being an
outsider, I was surprised to actually be
represented by a mascot that has history tied to
it. All too often, high schools take on generic
names that mean almost nothing to the community.
Richland, however, is different, and for this, I
am grateful.
As I start the rest of my life, I will remember
the generosity of Club 40 and use it as motivation
to do good in my own life.
Once, again, thank you for the scholarship. I
promise to make the most of my college experience
as I attend Brigham Young University, so that
your contributions will not have been in vain.
I wish all members of Club 40 well as I leave
this city.
Sincerely,
Noah HEBDON ('19)"
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May WANN ('49)
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
Re: Obituary of John BELL ('57-RIP)
I am sad to relate that I got a call today that my brother,
John Wayne Bell died today. He was born 10/12/39 in
Goodlettsville, TN and died today, 6/23/19 at age 79, in
Cleveland, TN.
-Betty BELL Norton ('51) ~ Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/25/19
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKEOWN ('53)
Mike CLOWES ('54)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARIES TODAY:
Harold GIBSON & Baret Ann McINTYRE ('53)
Randy DYKEMAN ('69) & Kim RICHEY ('74)
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>>From: Jim McKEOWN ('53)
To: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
Betty... so sorry to hear of the death of your brother... I
didn't know him well, but remember him running around your
house when I would visit your brother, Cecil ('53-RiP) who
was my very best friend... you now have lost both brothers,
and I know the pain of losing one that close having lost
brother Tom ('53-RIP) over 5 years ago... lord, has it been
that long? Time is at a runaway pace it seems... all we can
do is remember them and all of the joys they brought to all
of us...
-Jim McKEOWN ('53) ~ in sunny Murrieta, CA... all moved in...
well kinda.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Nice to read that one of the younger Bombers [Noah HEBDON
('19)] has an appreciation for history. I can only hope that
the naysayers would join that appreciation.
Now for other news: On this date some time back "Long John"
and Baret Ann (both '54) got married. Contrary to "news" in
the National Enquirer and US Weekly, they are still married.
Just keep at it.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
weather guessers are saying that it might rain by the
middle of the week.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/26/19
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
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: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
A correction and an apology is in order. In yesterday's
Alumni Sandstorm, a couple celebrating an anniversary were
both shown in my entry to be Class of '54. To the best of
my knowledge and at least two Columbians, both Baret Ann
McINTYRE Gibson and Harold "Long John" GIBSON are from the
Class of '53. I'm sorry, seems my finger may have slipped
and got the wrong digit.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ red faced in Mount
Angel, OR. where we are still waiting for the promised
rain. Oh well, the temps will be in the 80s next week
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/27/19
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Paul WEBSTER ('56)
David DOUGLAS ('62)
Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ruthann HUTCHINS ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brian THOMPSON ('69)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
John PERKINS ('63) and Marilyn HERIFORD ('66)
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>>From: Paul WEBSTER ('56)
Re: Jim 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. Age like good wine smooths out the rough parts and
God knows there were a few. RIP my friend.
-Paul WEBSTER ('56)
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>>From: David DOUGLAS ('62)
It's sad when there are more death notices than entries in
the Alumni Sandstorm. Especially when they're younger than I
am. I'm getting there, though. My cardiologist tells me four
of my main arteries are blocked and I need open-heart
surgery.
Nothing makes me feel old like listening to the local
"Oldies" station. The oldies are from the '80s and '90s. If
it weren't for iTunes I'd be suffering from music withdrawal.
-David DOUGLAS ('62) ~ Mesa, AZ
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Dogs and Questions
I grew up across from Lewis & Clark (where I now live again).
No yards were fenced, of course, when these were government
houses.
Re: Alleys
At the very back of the back yards on our block (was this
true everywhere in town?), abutting against the back yard of
the neighbors behind us, was a gravel-filled alley. There
were one or two access alleys per block from the street to
those back alleys. As I recall, it was one access alley from
each side of the block - but if that's wrong, please correct
me. I assume these alleys were for city utility workers to
get to "stuff" .. but I don't really know for sure. Maybe
they were for the coal trucks?
So - who can enlighten me further? Did all blocks have those
alleys? How many access alleys (through people's side yards)
per block? What were they for?
{1200 blocks of Perkins and Potter had one alley
that ran from our house at 1205 all the way to
Williams. Don't recall where/how it was accessed.
Thought it was for utilities like the phones?? - Maren]
Re: Dogs
Now back to no yards being fenced, & the subject of dogs. We
always had a dog or two. I remember my first dog being hit by
a car & killed when I was two years old.
Anyway, with no fences, the dogs were just free to roam the
neighborhood. I guess everyone pretty much knew who everyone
else's dog was. Ours (mostly Cocker Spaniel type mutts & a
couple of dachshunds, plus a few other random breeds here and
there) always seemed to end up back home at night. And in
fact, they pretty much stayed around home during the day.
Funny that with all those wandering dogs, I don't remember
dog packs, dog bites, or other dog issues being a problem.
Were they?
(I now share my home with a 160 pound Great Pyrenees and an
11 pound miniature poodle. They would love to go out on
unsupervised "walk abouts", as my dogs in the '50s did).
[Our dog, "Lucky" followed youngest brother, Ed
EVERYWHERE. When Ed was 3 or 4 he would wander over
to Pennywise and go in one door and out the other
door. "Lucky" would wait for Ed where he entered
but if Ed didn't get her when he left, she'd sit
there all day. We could see her from our house
across the big field that is now "Roberdeau Play
Field". Mom used to blow her police whistle three
times for ALL Smyth kids to come home... and we
could tell if we'd better hurry by the sound of
the three toots, too!! "Lucky" (smallish pit bull
looking mostly black dog) would even come home when
she heard that whistle!! There was a dog catcher by
the time Ed was about 5 who used to try to get "Lucky"
when she was with Ed. He would cry so the dog catcher
wouldn't take her. -Maren}
Finally, a question to which I used to be positive I knew the
answer, but over which I now am in debate with my brother-in-
law, Richard "Dick" BIGGERSTAFF ('58). What year did the
government start selling houses to the public?
[I say 1958... could be wrong. -Maren]
Looking forward to your replies!
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ In blessedly overcast
Richland - 73° at 11:30am, headed toward high of only
80° today, and 50-60% chance of rain and (YAY!)
thunderstorms starting at 5pm. Hoping the rain
mitigates the fire danger before the lightening starts!!!
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Curt DONAHUE ('53), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Mary ROSE ('60), Stephanie DAWSON ('60)
David DOUGLAS ('62), Helen CROSS ('62)
Donna NELSON ('63), Earl BENNETT ('63)
Carol CONVERSE ('64), Linda REINING ('64)
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64), Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
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: Marilin GREENWELL ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vickie BIGELOW ('76)
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>>From: Curt DONAHUE ('53)
To: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
My little fox terrier, Tippy followed me everywhere and if I
went in one door and out the other we would have to go back
pick him up. Once that happened at the Village Theater and
when we realized why he wasn't home, we went to get him just
as the movie ended and he was smelling every person who came
out of there to see if I was still among them. When I opened
the car door and called his name, he flew into the car and
wouldn't stop kissing me all the way home. That was the
longest he had been left before we missed him.
All dogs ran free back in those days. The only dog-attack I
ever heard about was when Tippy was barking his head off at
Sorich's big hound and, after listening to him for a few
minutes, he grabbed Tippy and shook him like rag doll, just
set him down, and walked away. Tippy gave him a wide
passageway from then on.
-Curt DONAHUE ('53) ~ Kennewick
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Re: dogs, fences and alleys
In North Richland, we had a fence around the back yard to
contain dogs. When we moved to Sanford (late '52/early '53),
we had a fence around the back yard to contain dogs.
Now as for alleys, in those sections of town that had mostly
"alphabet houses" the alleys led from the street to a large
graveled or asphalted common parking area in the middle of a
block.
[Paying no attention to alphabet houses, because
the entire city was alphabet houses, my 1949
"topal" map clearly indicates alleys. Some blocks
had them and some didn't. Don't know why ALL didn't.
1100 and 1200 blocks of Perkins had "A", "B", "L",
at least one precut ("V") and 1, 2, and 3 bedroom
prefabs pm the Potter half of the blocks. 1100
block had an alley. 1200 block didn't. -Maren]
Think housing sales started in '56.
Now as to the important business of this entry. That's right
there is a Bomber Babe celebrating a birthday today. All I
will say about her age is that she can drink legally in any
adult establishment nationwide. Of course she is a fellow
member of The Class of '54 and I think our paths may have
crossed during the years at Carmichael and Columbia.
A very deep flourish of the ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy
Birthday!" to Jeanette DUNCAN ('54). I can only hope her
tightwad current husband will take her somewhere other than
Taco Bell/Time. Even Red Robin would be preferable. Have a
good time today, and, with luck we'll talk at the Big Lunch
come this September (where ever it may be).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
the rains have come and gone and will possibly return
next week.
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>>From: Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
Re: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka's ('68) entry
We moved to Richland in 1945. We had fences within just a
few years, as did many of our neighbors. We did not let
our dog roam Symons/Thayer area. The alley was right behind
our house and was for parking. Many houses, especially on
McPherson, did not have room to park on the street. Some
parked in their yards. Then past the driveway was the
playground that all of us kids utilized daily, summer and
winter. Coal trucks came up between the houses and put the
coal in the basement window. We lived in an "A" house and my
father and his brother dug out the basement and built an
apartment. We had several relatives live there until they
could get housing.
Good memories!!
-Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
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>>From: Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
Re: Dogs and Fences and Yards
We always had a fenced back yard for our Springer Spaniels
(Rummy at 208 Atkins, March 1949 - Nov 1950 and Rummy, later
Roca at 77 McMurray Nov 1950 - March 1958). The fences were
built between the alley and the back yard, because no one was
allowed to fence the alley, to allow for utility trucks
(electricity and phone) and fire department and police
vehicles. We understood that the alleys were government
property and that if you built on one the city would come and
tear it down.
Atkins was a 1-block street between Benham and Comstock, and
we lived in a green F house on the east side of the street,
so we shared the alley with Armistead. The alley seemed extra
wide to me, but I was only 7 and 8, so my perspective was
off. I do not remember the alley being very tidy. I'm pretty
sure the fence was already there, maybe chicken wire and wood
or metal posts. Another block of Atkins runs between Adams
and Abbott, if I am reading the phone book map correctly.
There were only two blocks of Atkins, and it seemed strange
that the two were not connected.
[old map I have looks like Benham Court is
in the block between the two different
Adkins Streets. -Maren]
Our next house was on the south side of McMurray, between
Davison and Howell. McMurray is the extension of Hunt (Point)
after it comes down the hill to Davison. We shared the alley
with Whitten. Everyone had nicely manicured lawns, and the
neighborhood fathers mowed the alley when necessary. The
grass seemed lush; I guess there was sufficient runoff from
all the sprinklers to keep it watered. We played marbles in
the alley and buried dead robins there.
Land and house sales must have begun in 1957 or earlier,
because we bought the McMurray house in or before 1958; in
March 1958 we sold our McMurray house to Coach Fran Rish
(where he later built a pool and gave swimming lessons for
many years, including to my kids in the late '70s and early
'80s). We moved to 2010 Harris, the third house on Harris
north of Newcomer, on the east (river) side. So we must have
bought the lot and built the house beginning in 1957.
-Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
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>>From: David DOUGLAS ('62)
To: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Were dogs running loose a problem?
For me they were. I was bitten by dogs three times riding my
bicycle around my neighborhood. To this day I'm afraid of
dogs running loose. Before I retired I rode my bike to the
bus stop, put it on the Express bus to Phoenix, and took it
off the bus when I arrived at my work place. I was chased by
loose dogs twice riding to the bus stop. One of them was a
very big dog; fortunately, he was so old that he didn't try
to chase me very far.
My son had two cats when he passed away, which I inherited.
Pumpkin had to be put to sleep when she began attacking me.
Even putting her on diazapam (Valium) didn't help at the end.
On the other hand, Tinkerbell is the quintessential lap cat,
who spends most of her time sleeping, begging for Temptations
cat treats and chewing on rubber bands she finds laying
around on the floor.
-David DOUGLAS ('62) ~ Mesa, AZ
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
To: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
I grew up in the ranch houses from '49 to '62. My folks
stayed till '99. I don't remember any of those alleys in the
ranch houses. We lived with my aunt and uncle and cousins in
'48 til we moved into our ranch house, and I don't remember
any alleys there on Perkins, (memories of a 4 year old)
[The 1000 and 1100 blocks of Perkins had an alley.
1949 topal map I have shows them clearly. 1100
block alley is open at the Roberdeau end but not
at the Putnam end. 1200 block did not have an
alley -- sure thought I remembered one. -Maren]
Also, To: David DOUGLAS ('62)
David, we are not that old; hope you have the surgery and can
make our joint class of '62 75th birthday party in Richland
in September!!
And to Ruthann Hutchins ('58): Haply Birthday!!
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ back home in southeast Indiana in
the house by the little lake where the weeds are
growing well as well as everything else, including my
one and two year old grandkids.
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>>From: Donna NELSON ('63)
I remember the alley between Judson and Goethals. There were
2 alleys on our block. It was the parking lots for our
parents' cars and we could walk or ride bikes in one end and
out the other. Our parents never parked on the street and
company that came to visit parked in the alley beside our
car. There were no sidewalks either so it was a treat to go
to our uncle's ranch house Friday night to roller skate on
concrete. Only guessing alleys were to keep street clear for
area buses to pick up workers for the plant, mosquito Jeep,
coal truck, milk delivery and anything else.
-Donna NELSON ('63)
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>>From: Earl BENNETT (Gold Medal Class of '63)
To: David Douglas ('62)
To me "oldies" are '50s and '60s, I paid relatively little
attention to music/musicians through the '70s, '80, '90s. My
grandson went through a website of the 25 best-known figures
per state (first drummers - grandson's interest - then
singers, actors, painters, writers, politicians) of the
recent past last night - I recognized many, but not all.
Re: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) and alleys
I had a wide-ranging paper route about from Swift to just
past Van Giesen and Elm Street to Perkins (Seattle PI and
Oregon Journal) - those alleys were relatively non-existent
in that area of mostly ranch houses. [NO ranch houses on
Perkins... and we had alleys -Maren] My impression was that
they were primarily for utilities access, and seemed to be
mostly where properties were larger.
I'm currently reading Atomic Frontier Days: Hanford and the
American West, by John Findlay and Bruce Hevly; I just
finished the section where they cover the AEC sales of homes
and properties in the '56-'58 timeframe because they wanted
out of the property management and town political leadership
function.
Henry Jackson and Warren Magnuson were leaders on the
national and state political scene who brought about that
initiative. Local government development didn't always see
eye-to-eye with AEC and GE in this arena, but it got done,
and it wasn't as big an issue in other nuclear research,
engineering and production communities like Oak Ridge, Los
Alamos, etc., because they weren't as completely company
towns as was Richland/Hanford.
Regards, ecb3 -
-Earl BENNETT ('63) ~ from seasonably normal weather in
central Virginia, with low chance of precipitation
this week.
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[Older brother, Tim ('62) had a morning paper route up in the
ranch houses... I got up and went with him... ONCE! -Maren]
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Alleys between streets
I lived on the 300 block of Douglass until we moved when
I was in 7th grade up to Cedar. There was a gravel alley
between the streets back then. People used them to put their
dead Autumn leaves and broken limbs next to their home there.
I used to play there all the time. I had a couple of friends
directly across from us on Delafield who I would walk over
to their homes thru the alleyway. I don't remember anyone
driving thru them to get to one of the streets or another.
Nor, do I remember any utilities. But, then, I wasn't
interested in those at the time. People used to park in the
alleys. I don't remember any parking on the street. Don't
know if there was a 'law' against that or not. During the
summer, we all ran barefooted on the rocks. I could no more
do that now than the man in the moon.
We ended up not buying the house on Cedar and qualified for
a house on Benham. By then, people were getting rid of their
section of the alleyway by grassing them in. Did we have to
buy the section of alleyway behind our homes with the home or
were they an extra? I don't know. My folks grassed it all
in and made a really nice parking area for our car and boat.
They said they would have put in a pool, but thought I
wouldn't use it much as I was going into the 8th grade by
then. Don't know why they thought that. Sure made a lot of
grass area to mow though.
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Kennewick
Suppose to be a storm warning today
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
Re: Backyard Alleys
We had one when we lived on Rossell---it "backed up" to
Roberts----never knew what it was for---I just remember Melba
and Chuck Connors (they had a daughter, Ginger, think they
moved to Tennessee before she graduated from Col-Hi---she was
older than me); Betty and Dick Noble (parents of: Dan-58,
Larry-60, Patsy-61-RIP, Betty-63, Becky-69-RIP, and Lynn-72);
Lynn (3rd grade teacher-RIP) and Bill Dunton (Carmichael
choir teacher); and many other neighbors gathering in the
alley for BBQs.
Re: Dogs
I don't remember anyone having fences to keep dogs
"penned up"---they just seemed to roam freely, don't think
anyone ever had to worry about them being aggressive---never
heard of anyone being bitten or chased by them. We had a
German Shepherd and also a cocker spaniel that wandered the
neighborhood (prefab on Rossell). My mom would call their
names and they'd come back home. In fact, I don't ever
remember living anywhere that had fenced yards, til we moved
to CA---then EVERY home had a fence around their backyard. No
more playing hide 'n seek, baseball, croquet, tag or any
other games, between yards.
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Kuna, ID
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>>From: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Re: 1205 Perkins "area" of 1949 Topal Map
OK, this is a HUGE map. It is only a small PART (maybe one
eighth) of section 10 (of 22). If I made it smaller, you
might not be able to see the detail you need to see. The
dashed lines are (I think) graveled areas. Was Gunnison Court
graveled back in 1949? There is clearly an alley in the 1100
block and not the 1200 block where Smyths lived. And it kinda
looks like Links (1215 Perkins) may be the ONLY house on this
section that's fenced.
Re: 1949 Topal "Key"
I will email you any section you want. Each section is around
3MBs.Tell me which section you want.
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA ~ 83°F at 3am
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: 2019 Atomic Frontier Days ~ 6/27/19 Tri-City Herald
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland where it is only
72° at 3pm on Thursday. We had a huge storm last night
with rain which cooled off the temperature for a few
days. It will be back to a predicted 92° on Sunday.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/29/19
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Jeanie WALSH ('63), Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
Betti AVANT ('69), Lori SIMPSON ('70)
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 BIRTHDAY Today: Mike CAMPBELL ('67) '49
BOMBER ANNIVERSARIES Today:
Fred PHILLIPS & Lora HOMME ('60)
John WILSON & Mary MULROY ('66)
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>>From: Barbra Williamson, aka Jeanie WALSH (GMC '63)
It is with sadness that I report the loss of my sister,
Linda Ann WALSH Burkhead. She was a Bomber at heart and
graduated in 1960. She passed away in March, 2019.
Bomber tears,
-Jeanie WALSH (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
Re: A Funny Thing
A funny thing happened to me last night. I was in WallaWalla
for a concert, so I had stopped into Bright's to get a
chocolate mint after dinner. Two very nice looking gentlemen
(maybe late 40s or very early 50s) were standing next to me
at the counter as we carefully picked out our candy. Music
was playing in the background. Under my breath I was singing
along to "The Day the Music Died" ("bye, bye, Miss American
Pie // Drove my Chevy to the levy'...) The man next to me
turned to me and asked, "Do you know the words to THAT?" I
HATE realizing that I am now the "older generation!"
[I asked Patti "funny haha or funny strange?"
she responded: "Life is strange." -Maren]
-Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: No Alley
I grew up on Torbett at the corner of Thayer. When I was
little, before they started selling the houses there was a
large area of asphalt for the 1300 block of Torbett and part
of the 1400 block of Thayer and McPherson that was a parking
lot for these homes. After they sold the houses they came
through and broke that area into back yards for said houses.
Some got bigger back yards than others but then one could no
longer park there either. We ended up with a power pole and
sewer hole in our back yard and a light pole in the front
along Torbett.
As to aggressive dogs there was one in our neighborhood. He
was known to bite kids if they got too close. I was riding my
bike with a friend when he charged off the front porch and
bit me in the leg. My late mother was very upset as he tore
my new pedal pushers. The family moved to West Richland not
too long after that.
It seems it was in the late '50s that they started selling
houses.
-Betti AVANT ('69) ~ Richland
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>>From: Lori SIMPSON Hogan ('70)
To: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Question on the gravel alleys
Lynn,
My parents told me they were neighborhood parking lots as no
one was allowed to park on the streets. My house had one next
door to us and across the street from us. Also at the other
end of the 400 block of Douglass was another pair of "parking
lots". Hope this helps.
[No "parking lot" on Perkins... my parents parked
on the street in front of our house. -Maren]
-Lori SIMPSON Hogan ('70)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/30/19
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Shannon CRAIG ('50), Dale ENNOR ('59)
Jeanie WALSH ('63), Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68), Jim DAUGHERTY ('70)
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: Shannon CRAIG Hightower ('50)
Re: Alleys in Richland
These areas were indeed meant for parking. The streets were
very narrow and not enough room for two lanes. We were
supposed to leave cars parked and use the free city bus that
ran about every 15 minutes. They widened some of the streets
when they sold the houses to us---had to take some yard space
to do it. There wasn't much to drive to---only downtown where
there was a dry cleaners, 2 movie theaters, Richland Bell
furniture, dime store, barber shop, drug store, hardware
store, bank, post office, police station, library (housing),
The Mart. Safeway. Maybe few more---but all in same area.
-Shannon CRAIG Hightower ('50)
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>>From: Dale ENNOR ('59)
Re: Gravel Alleys
I, too, recall the gravel cul-de-sacs which permeated much of
Richland residential area, particularly the blocks in that
area reviled/loved, but known as the "southend." Two of
these indentations were on the west side of the 200 block of
Douglass.
Two events I recall and about which I still smile.
The first was the northerly one just behind where Doris (now
"Doree") Taylor lived. The Cottrill family lived on Duane
(now Goethals?) with their back yard abutting the gravel
area. One summer evening Mrs. Cottrill had just finished
setting out dinner on a picnic table in the back yard when
one of the mosquito fogging machines came down Douglass,
swept around the cul-de-sac and, to Mrs. Cottrill's obvious
rage sent a dense white fog over their entire back yard. I
retreated to the house so I wouldn't take the chance of
learning any new words.
The other event was in the southerly gravel cul-de-sac behind
the Novinger residence. I did not personally witness the
event but heard the same story from a number who could verify
it. Seems one of the youth in the area decided to test a
homemade Molotov cocktail the successful "bomb" resulted in
the entire gravel area being engulfed in flame. Now, I don't
for a moment suggest any of the three Novinger boys had
anything to do with this dangerous escapade, but I'll bet
they know who was the culprit. In any event, I'm sure every
kid twelve and under laid low for a while.
Speaking of "dangerous," I often wonder how any of us got out
of childhood alive. I don't think I ever saw a bicycle helmet
until I was thirty and decided to gravitate to the safety of
one. And the fire crackers of those days were absolutely
destructive... and the big red ones burned under water.
Dangerous, but lots of fun-then. No seat belts, either, just
the driver's right arm extending to the right in hopes of
restraining the child standing on the front seat. Do most of
these things today and one overextending level of government
or another would see us in jail.
-Dale ENNOR ('59)
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>>From: Barbra Williamson, aka Jeanie WALSH (GMC '63)
Calling all Bombers... .
For all you Southern California Bombers, former Secretary of
Defense James MATTIS ('68), will be speaking at the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library on September 12th, 2019. There
will also be a book signing along with a beautiful dinner
under Air Force One.
Bomber Cheers,
-Jeanie WALSH (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ Simi Valley, CA
Home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: Alley/Parking
We moved to Richland in summer of 1961 into a "B" house at
1413 McPherson . The back yard seemed rather funny. It was
straight across most of both halves of the "B" house, but at
one end there was an extra square maybe 30' x 30' tacked onto
it. If you looked over the fence it looked like other's back
yards were funny shaped also, (funny mysterious, not funny
HA-HA). We were told there used to be parking there before
the town was sold. Standing in the back yard looking toward
Thayer there is a really short street, just long enough for
the sides of the two houses facing Thayer on each side and
two other houses on the North and South sides of it, then one
the end facing Thayer. I don't think is named a court; I
think it just continues to have Thayer house numbers on it.
I wonder if this was part of the way to get back into the
parking area. It does however seem it would make a quite
narrow alley going between the houses to get to the parking
area.
[Sending you section 6 (of 22) of the 1949 topal
map. The dashed lines (indicating graveled areas?)
might answer your question about access to parking
in the 1400 block between McPherson and Thayer.
Access from two places locations on McPherson
one from Torbett, and one from Thayer. -Maren]
-Dennis HAMMER ('64)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Questions answered
I'm enjoying everyone's input on the topics I brought up -
alleys, free running dogs, & when the government sold the
houses.
My sister, Sally HATCHER Biggerstaff ('60), tells me that the
alleys were designed for parking. If you had an alley, you
were expected to park "off street". The vast majority of
families only had one car in the '40s & at least into the
'50s. Thus the alleys also provided a play space for stick
ball, etc, she tells me.
Apparently from what you all have said, some houses had
fences early on. But I still can't imagine that the
government fenced any of the houses. It seems they
(especially DuPont) were pretty uniform in their approach to
that type of thing - except the alley question. Clearly not
everyone had an alley. (Per the reports here, and per the map
Maren has). Anyway, so many of you remember most/many dogs
roaming free, as I recall.
I called a title company Friday, and within 5 minutes had a
copy of the original deed to my present home (bought from
government by my brother-in-law's - Richard BIGGERSTAFF ('58)
parents), and a copy of the deed to the house my parents
bought. His parents - February 1958; my parents - May 1958.
That made no sense to me, since my eldest sister, Darlene
HATCHER Tverberg ('56), got married in June 1958. And I
remember her living in that house with us for at least two
years. And I KNOW we lived there when I started 1st grade at
Lewis & Clark in fall, 1956.
And then, all the pieces fell into place.
We were able to move from our original rented B-house 6
houses up the block to rent an F-house in 1956... which my
parents then bought in 1958.
Mystery solved!
Thanks for sharing your stories, everyone.
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
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>>From: Jim DAUGHERTY ('70)
Re: Houses and Alleys
With all the talk about government houses and alleys, I
thought I would give my two cents worth. I was born and
raised in Richland. My parents told me they lived in a two
bedroom pre-fab when I was born, that is no longer there. I
believe it was near the intersection of Torbett and Perkins.
They said the house was torn down when they changed the
street. Torbett is a pretty straight street, except for the
intersection with Perkins, it curves. Rode my bike there
today to check it out.
From there we moved to a B-House on McPherson. Don't remember
much about it except pictures of my brother Joe ('69-RIP)
and me riding trikes in the basement. Our family became good
friends with the older couple living on the other end of the
house. When I was older I remember there was a parking area
beside/behind their side of the house.
From there we moved to a ranch house on Cottonwood that my
parents bought (no alleys on Cottonwood). They had two
choices, the other ranch house was on Birch, behind Spalding.
My Dad liked the one on Cottonwood as it was on the shelter
belt side of the street and had a big yard. While living on
Cottonwood, I went to Jason Lee, Chief Joe, and graduated
from Col High.
In September after graduation I joined the Navy instead of
getting drafted. 20 years later, with a wife and two kids we
moved to Richland and bought a K-house on Wright, where we
lived for 21 years. The longest period I have lived in one
house!
After 21 years my wife could no longer go down the steps to
the basement, so we bought a new house in West Richland with
only one step. My wife passed away last year and now I have
the big house to myself. Half way thinking about moving back
to Richland.
After retiring from the Navy I told my Dad that me and the
neighborhood kids used to throw rocks at the empty buses
returning to the bus lot on the bypass highway. Don't know
if we ever hit one, but he about had a cow!
-Jim DAUGHERTY ('70)
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