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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/01/19
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ann BISHOP ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duane LEE ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kevin KELLEY ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phyllis MAFFEI ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debra ELLIOTT ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John MOSLEY ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karen FULCHER ('79)
Richland Bombers on Facebook
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Bombers_On_Facebook.htm
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Over negronis and cashews, the forever young and always
lovely Miss Nancy ('65) and I, as we are wont to do, were
"discussing" the news. In last Friday's Seattle Times, page
B1, below the fold, one of their "journalists" in search of a
Pulitzer, wrote an article about school lunches. They quoted
a student who opined that "having the same rotation of food
all the time doesn't make me excited to eat lunch". It was
pretty obvious to us the Seattle School District doesn't
serve Chili and Cinnamon Rolls. One didn't need a calendar to
know what day it was, they had only to stick their head into
the Lewis & Clark cafeteria and take a big whiff. As the
cashews slowly disappeared and we switched to pistachios the
memories were that we were served kinda the same food on the
same day each week. I remember egg salad sandwiches on
Friday, no doubt at the bidding of Fr. Sweeney. Hamburger
gravy over mashed potatoes was maybe the Wednesday offering.
Not sure that the afore mentioned cinnamon rolls were not a
weekly fare. I'm sure there were other dishes, but we can't
recall, other than the special turkey gravy over mashed
potatoes right before Thanksgiving. I know there weren't
tacos or pizza as it was to be several decade before they
were invented. Tater Tots were first graders in Idaho, and
there was only white milk, none of that watered down 2%
chocolate spit they dish out now.
We were down to licking the crumbs off our fingers when the
conversation got around to the food being prepared from
scratch daily, in the cafeteria, by ladies dressed in white.
It was probably about the fifth grade that the Hyatts, Dick
Plows and I conjured up a scheme wherein if we worked in the
cafeteria, we could pocket our two bits lunch money each day,
get extra "good stuff" and be out in the playground in time
for a game or two of "mibs". On about the second day Bobby
Chipmunk got into the Butterscotch Pudding. He was never one
to half ass anything so he really scarfed down several bowls
of what was to become his former favorite desert. As memory
serves me, he got to go home, stay close to the facilities
and dream about was to be his new most favorite desert in the
whole world. I think the rest of us were off KP by the end of
the week.
In Junior High we skipped lunch and lived off the merchandise
in the school store. A Cho-Cho Bar and a bag of Fritos got us
through the day until we could put some peanuts in a Pepsi at
the Signal station below Carmichael. My Mom called it the Rat
Hole, and it was where guys with waterfalls and skinny belts
went to blow a heater after a tough day in the eighth grade.
High School was a Pepsi, well done Twinkies and a Marlboro. I
don't think there was even a cafeteria at Col-HI for my
Senior Year.
So our questions are, were the cafeterias all on a fixed meal
rotation, like the old Master Menu in the Army? And what were
some of the other offerings, that we can't recall? The FYALMN
did make chili and cinnamon rolls for me when we were first
married, one of her few deviations from "Betty Crocker's
Cooking For Two"
I think that if Peter Canlis would have proffered Chili and
Cinnamon Rolls in that little luncheonette of his up on
Aurora, it might have been enough to earn him a star or two.
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/02/19
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Rex HUNT ('53), Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Linda REINING ('64), Mina Jo GERRY ('68)
Brad WEAR ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay CONRAD ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Glenda SMITH ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cheryl KELLER ('66_)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Beth BENNETT ('73)
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>>From: Rex HUNT ('53)
Re: Lunches!
Regarding Jim Hamilton's ('63) memory of savory foods in the
school cafeterias. One dish really stands out in my mind.
Spaghetti (or what passed for spaghetti) and boiled spinach.
I had trouble swallowing that stuff for a while, having come
from school where I just walked home for lunch to having to
participate in a feeding not too unlike feeding time at a
dairy. I know it was spaghetti because I asked the cook.
Otherwise it resembled mash potatoes pushed thru a sieve in a
red colored liquid assumed to be sauce. Ah sweet memories!
yet we all survived!
-Rex HUNT ('53wb) ~ from lovely downtown Hanford. CA where
the temps have dropped much too fast and the cotton is
still in the fields.
PS A day to relax and have fun: the wicked witch of
the west has flown off to Missouri where she will
compete with the mules for 2 weeks.
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
To: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Re: Col-Hi cafeteria
You are right, there was not a cafeteria at Col-Hi in the
school year '62-'63 because of the construction of the new
Columbia High School building. We still had classes in the
old building while the new building was being built alongside
the old one, but we had to go to Carmichael Jr. High to eat,
and I think we did it in shifts--lunch hour was in two shifts
half in class and half eating. Don't know if there was a
third hour for Carmichael or not. I did not want to do that
so I brought my own lunch that year.
I was just recently telling my wife and sister-in-law (s-i-l)
about this cafeteria problem while driving near the
construction of the new Kennewick High School and asked s-i-l
(because her daughter is a teacher in Pasco I thought she
might know) where are the kids were going to school because
they are not building the new school next to the old one like
they did Col-Hi? She said they were going to the other High
Schools. Now I am wondering, is the Senior class going to
graduate from Kennewick Hi or will they be Kamiakin,
Southridge, or I guess we got a couple other High schools
now, graduates?
When the new Col-Hi building with it's cafeteria opened, one
thing really bugged me. You would buy a sandwich and seems
like quite often one slice of bread was a heal that was
turned up-side down so it looked like a regular slice of
bread. I thought this was a violation of the truth in
advertising laws, and setting a poor example for today's
yutes. Well "today's yutes" 55 years ago as the recent
reunion reminded me.
I brought my own lunch a lot of times, but also ate in the
cafeteria, don't remember how I decided which days to do
what, but at times on Fridays during periods of good weather
some of us agreed not bring a lunch and walked down the hill
to the "Tasty Freeze." The building is still there, but it's
not the Tasty Freeze anymore. Like they say, "You can't go
back."--darn it!!!
Remember "Arctic Circle" sauce? Only place I knew where you
could get it was at the Arctic Circle, but now days it is
quite common and is called "fry sauce," Of course at Zip's
they served tarter sauce with the fries.
You mentioned white milk. One time I was at the store buying
two things, cookies and milk. Fellow about my age in front of
me mentioned I was buying "cookies and milk" and I said the
milk was for my wife and daughter, I hadn't drank milk since
April 1968. He said, "Tell me why and I will tell you why I
don't." I told him when the Navy runs out of milk they serve
you this reconstituted stuff and from the first time I tasted
it I stopped drinking milk all-together. He said same for him
except he was in the Army. That stuff was enough to gag a
maggot. Well--sometimes it is good "you can't go back."
-Dennis HAMMER ('64) ~ Kennewick, near the all torn up Lion's Den.
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
Jim HAMILTON ('63)mentioned cafeteria lunches---I don't
remember the day of the week, but on the times when I got to
work in the cafeteria, at Spalding, I always loved the day
they had cherry cobbler---it was absolutely delicious and if
they had any leftover, those of us who had cafeteria duty
that day, got to have as much of it as we wanted, once we
were done with our "duties"---I also remember chili and
cornbread, with honey butter and eating all of that we
wanted, too. I remember chocolate milk, but I think that was
only served, once a week, and you had to be the "first in
line" as they never seemed to order enough of that!
At Carmichael, we ate at the school store-"Payday" was my
favorite-don't remember what we had to drink---am thinking
they didn't have sodas, in schools, back then, so more than
likely "washed it down" with either milk, from the cafeteria,
or whatever juice was sold in the school store.
[There was a school cafeteria at Carmichael?
Where was it? -Maren]
I remember a cafeteria at Col-Hi, but don't ever remember
eating there-always took an orange for lunch, or we'd sneak
off campus and go the Dairy Queen below the hill.
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Kuna, ID
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>>From: Mina Jo GERRY Payson ('68)
Re: Jim HAMILTON's ('63) recollections of lunch:
I remember Carmichael P.E. teacher Nancy Roy telling me one
time when I was teaching at Hanford High School about her
experience with school lunch. It was during her first year
in the district, a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving when
everyone started talking about the Thanksgiving lunch that
would be coming up and getting their names on the list for a
cafeteria meal on that day. She had visions of turkey and
stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy and candied yams! When
she got to the cafeteria on the appointed day, mouth watering
for that imagined meal, she couldn't believe her eyes to see
mashed potatoes covered with turkey gravy. No candied yams,
no stuffing, no slices of turkey! What a disappointment!
She said that as years went on, she came to appreciate that
special meal that the school cooks put together for students
and staff with real potatoes and turkey chunks right off the
bird, particularly since all we were getting in the cafeteria
that day was warmed up, prefrozen lunches like tater tots and
soy burgers.
One of the meals served at the Class of '68's 50 year reunion
last year was chili and cinnamon rolls, a staple of Richland
students for decades. I know Richland graduate parents who
had a lunch date with their kids on chili day just to relive
the glory days!
My kids' favorite was Cheese Zombie, or Heart Attack on a
Plate, as it was known by the adults in the building. That
was eventually axed because it wasn't a "Heart Healthy" meal.
I think our kids really missed out on the meals that were
prepared at each school by the cooks in white uniform who
whipped up those wonderful meals five days a week (wonderful
except when they served spinach, still not my favorite veg.)
-Mina Jo GERRY Payson ('68) ~ Richland where we had snow on
Rattlesnake yesterday and a freeze warning last night,
current temp at 9am is 39° Brrrr!
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>>From: Brad WEAR ('71)
Re: Stuff
Say it's not so!!! Portland outlawed urinals as masculine!!!
Where am I going to get my big mints now???
-Brad WEAR ('71) ~ Princeton, TX where we were 95° today
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/03/19
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Ray HALL ('57)
Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
Donna NELSON ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pat McLAUGHLIN ('58_)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George BRINKMAN ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shelly HILTY ('79)
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>>From: Ray HALL ('57)
I have breast cancer surgery today [10/3/19). Prayers for
everyone involved
-Ray HALL ('57)
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
Re: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
In his culinary essay of Oct.1, Jim HAMILTON ('63) concludes:
"I think that if Peter Canlis would have
proffered Chili and Cinnamon Rolls in that little
luncheonette of his up on Aurora, it might have
been enough to earn him a star or two."
So, what about Peter Canlis, and maybe his brother Tony who
ran the family food stand over in Honolulu?
First, Tony. As fate would have it, Tony and I were in the
same architecture class at the University of Washington ('67),
and in our fifth year his drafting board was randomly and
immediately to my left. His light humor and rare cartooning
skills I can attest. His style was vintage Mad Magazine and
the professional product was perfectly interchangeable.
Our draft numbers were up, so we and a dozen others from the
same class of only forty-five total seized the day (carpe
deim!) were all at Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS,
Newport, Rhode Island) together. Wanted to try something
different. The draft board, but no drafting boards!
Tony was always a swimmer-on the UW swim team and later at
Newport where at the Friday night athletic competitions, over
the course of eighteen weeks, he competed every week and
usually in more than one event, and WON ALL OF THEM except
one (which he tied). Sometimes by two-thirds of a lap on a
two-lap race.
The BEST EVER THERE WAS OR EVER WILL BE, he wanted to be
tagged as a "frogman" candidate (now SEAL) but was passed
over, only because the "quota" was already filled that month.
Go figure. Never swam. But years later in 1980 he still made
the US Olympic Team at the geriatric age of 36. But, in
response to the Soviet invasion in Afghanistan the U.S.
boycotted. (Was nearly on the team again in 1984-now at the
age of 40-but missed by inches in the regionals.)
So, with a similar story, back to Chris Canlis, the now-
retired proprietor of Seattle's famous and pricey Canlis
"luncheonette" in Seattle, overlooking Lake Union and the
distant UW and Cascades. . .
In 1967, herded along in the military induction line on the
Seattle waterfront, there I was in my shorts along with all
those other pre-military misfits. . . Randomly, again, and
right behind me, undistracted, is this trim and studious-
looking guy scanning a history book still in his hands. His
paperwork, I notice at the top, says "Canlis." "You must be
Tony's brother?" Yup. Recently graduated in history from
Stanford. We swapped a few words and then never saw each
other again.
His later story-Like Tony's, recounted to me by Tony in 1970
at the Bremerton Naval Shipyard-is another fluke. . . Fresh
out of OCS Chris went on to the Pensacola flight school in
Florida, very intent on becoming the best Navy jet pilot that
ever there was. Got the highest marks over ANYONE who had
ever been at Pensacola. Ready to fly, he was informed instead
that he wasn't going anywhere: "the needs of the Navy come
first." Chris Canlis was grounded for the next three years,
in Florida, as a classroom instructor for other pilot
wannabes. Never flew. Go figure. Recalling HAMILTON'S ('63)
remark, neither a "star or two," nor "chili or cinnamon
rolls" either.
-Pete BEAULIEU ('62) ~ Shoreline, WA and never yet been to
The Canlis.
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>>From: Donna NELSON ('63)
Lunch at the elementary school I subbed in the last 10 years
offers many choices. There are 3 different entrees, one being
a sandwich and the other 2 hot. After making their choice and
getting either chocolate or white milk, they walked to buffet
carts with multiple fruit and vegetable choices from beans to
broccoli, apples to fruit cocktail. They needed to choose 2
and were sent back if they didn't and NO desserts. Then
condiment table had dressings, dips, salsa, and catsup and
mustard.
I thought students had chances to make great choices unlike
when I ate school lunches. Course sitting at a table and
having a chance to talk with classmates, lots of food went
in the trash before being dismissed for recess. Now the
discussion is eat before recess or eat after and the amount
of time students have to eat. Scheduling is a problem.
-Donna NELSON ('63)
Sent from my iPhone
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/04/19
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Stephanie DAWSON ('60)
Terry DAVIS ('65)
Gary TURNER ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gloria DAVIS ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Teri CAWDREY ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim HUNTER ('66_)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marlene STRAND ('76)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jim PARVIS ('66) & Patsy KOLB ('69)
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>>From: Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
Re: School lunches
Mom always was too busy with domestic and work chores to make
lunches for three good eaters, so we grew up on the infamous
cafeteria hot lunches at Lewis and Clark, Jefferson, Chief
Joe, and Col-Hi. I do not remember the regular offerings on
Mon-Wed, (seems like the menus were on a two-week rotating
schedule). I think that Thursdays often were chili and corn
bread, my very favorite. Fridays too often were those really
awful dried out salmon patties.
But my best memory is the day I found a live and wriggling
orange worm in my salad. Having grown up in a family that
took hunting and fishing and gardening and camping very
seriously, a little orange worm was not horrifying, but the
fact that it was in my salad spoke to presumed incompetence
on the part of the lunch ladies. So I indignantly took it
to the cafeteria maven, who dismissed it completely. How
disappointed I was that no investigation was launched and I
don't even remember if I got a fresh salad. I did, however,
vow not to eat school salad for the rest of my days, and I
didn't!
-Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Wow! Anybody ever asks anybody else why they'd bother
subscribing to and reading this (A)SS thing, that anybody
else oughtta be sure to show them today's post by Pete
BEAULIEU ('62), in response to the entry by Jim HAMILTON
('63) from the day before.
That's some fine writing, folks--elegant and clever as hell,
and a real pleasure to bump into at 5am at my kitchen table.
And now I'm here at my health club over in Kennewick,
slapping around the locker room in my towel and slippers and
showing both articles on my cellphone to some of the fellas
who appreciate a good turn of phrase.
Even in Kennewick.
Thank you, both of you, for making my day(s).
TDK '65'
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Sent from my Samsung SmartPhone
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>>From: Gary TURNER ('71)
To: Brad WEAR ('71)
Brad- I'm happy to report that earlier today I found myself
in urgent need of relief and had no problem finding a urinal.
I also couldn't find anyone who knew anything about a ban of
these always useful commodes... sounds like you got yourself
a dose of "fake news."
-Gary TURNER ('71) ~ from beautiful, sunny, downtown
Portland, OR where the big pink lozenges are still
widely available.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/05/19
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Susie DILL ('64)
Betti AVANT ('69), Steve HUNTINGTON ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan BONDURANT ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gina WILLIAMS ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Christy WEIGGANDS ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandi WARD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tami TOKARZ ('78)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Dunno which is worse: school cafeteria food or that served
in what may be called a military "mess".
There are a pair of young ladies celebrating birthdays today.
It is nice to wish Jan Bon DURANT and Regina WILLIAMS (both
'54) at "Happy Birthday!" on this occasion.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
To; Ray HALL ('57)
Prayers to you that your surgery was successful and you will
have a quick recovery. I am a breast cancer survivor of 10
years this month.
-Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: All Bomber lunch
Well now it's October and time for our next All Bomber lunch.
The place to be is JD Diner in West Richland on Saturday
12Oct2019 at noon. Last month we had a lively group of 12
alumni, half of whom hadn't been to our little gathering
before. They were in town for class reunions, etc. so it was
great they elected to join us.
Come join us for good food, drink, and conversation.
-Betti AVANT ('69)
-Margaret EHRIG Dunn ('61)
-Patsy DORISS Trimble ('65)
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>>From: Steve HUNTINGTON ('73)
Maren,
Noticed a note at the bottom of today's Sandstorm. I was
surprised to see a notation regarding Wilma ROBISON
Huntington ('48-RIP). It referenced Eleanor ROBISON DeRosa's ('49-RIP)
memorial that is being held tomorrow, Oct. 5 at Einan's
Gardens in Richland. My lovely and ever patient bride Juli
and I are on our way to Richland today to attend that
memorial and celebration of a great lady and her life.
Eleanor is my favorite aunt. Loved her dearly from my
earliest days and memories. Heck, I named our collie Ellie
after that loving woman. She is the younger sister of my
mother, Wilma Jean ROBISON Huntington ('48). I'll fill in your
question marks from your post on Wilma Jean. Mom was born
January 1, 1930 in Morgantown, WV and passed away February 2,
1961 in Richland from leukemia. With my mother's passing, El
always went out of her way to look after the four kids my mom
had to leave behind for awhile. El would remember every
birthday and holiday. Always sent something on special
occasions so you knew she was thinking about you. She was of
that generation where manners and grace mattered. She was a
proper, polite lady with a big heart that could set a
beautiful table and cover it with delicious food. We always
loved it when the holiday dinners were at Aunt El's. Her two
sons Jim and David were raised to be kind gentlemen and are
both men she and Uncle Sam DeRosa can be proud of.
El loved baseball and in her later years she and husband
Uncle Sam opened their home each season to a couple of the
minor league players that came through to play on the Tri-
Cities team. She earned her nickname of "my one eyed auntie"
after taking a line drive foul ball to her occipital bone and
nearly loosing an eye while in the stands one day.
What I cherish most is how she always accepted and welcomed
me (and as I grew older my family) into her home. No matter
how wild and outerlimitswahoolonghairedcrazy I was in my mis-
spent youth (and some later years), El always had open arms
and a plate of good food for me when I would show up on her
doorstep.
El and Wilma's mother also died young from tuberculosis back
in West Virginia. When we moved to Pittsburgh, I was
fortunate to be taken by their cousin Sonny Robison to the
sanitarium where the Robison family would travel to on
Subdays with a picnic lunch and sit on the lawn where they
would talk to their mother through the windows of her
quarantined life. After their mother passed away, the girls
each lived with a different grandmother until their father
Frank Robison remarried some years later and moved the family
out to Richland. Frank had left Morgantown to work at Hanford
at the start of the Manhattan Project.
I think El always went the extra mile to look after the four
of us because somewhere in her heart she remembered what it
was like to lose her mom, and to do right by her sister Wilma
Jean.
Wilma Jean and Eleanor were the daughters of my grandfather
Frank Robison. He is also a big part of who I am today and
the Saturdays I spent tailing him around his yard or riding
to do errands in his old Simca are golden memories. It was as
good as life could get just helping him in his gardening and
mowing his grass at his Farrel Lane home, getting my hair cut
on Saturday afternoons (I think of him brushing off my neck
after a hair cut every time I smell talcum powder) and then
getting to stay over for dinner and lessons from Francis on
how to hold a fork and knife. Francis's cooking was good and
almost always worth the tortuous scolding and table manner
lessons she dealt out to this young and hungry boy at most
every meal. Francis had a mean streak in her as evidenced by
times when she would trick me and serve parsnips or rutabagas
that looked just like a boiled potato - until you bit into
the tasteless tuber. I'd see her sly smile as I grimaced in
silent despair knowing I had to finish what I was so hoping
to be a steaming spud, but instead was a tasteless, tricky
tuber on my plate. Now nearly sixty years later I badger my
kids and grandson to keep their fingers off their plates,
napkins in their laps, and use the knives and forks our most
wise and etiquette conscious God in Heaven made for us to
feed ourselves with properly. Francis may have passed away
years ago but her table manner lessons are being passed on
through generations.
I'm going to miss my one eyed aunt El. I've missed my mom for
59 years now. If I understand the grand plan correctly, I'll
get to see them both along with Grandpa Frank in not too many
more years now that I'm playing in the fourth quarter. Surely
worth the wait.
Maren, thanks for providing a forum to share these memories
of Aunt El and our Richland family life. Nice way to pass the
miles flying out from the east coast.
-Steve HUNTINGTON ('73ish)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/06/19
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3 Bombers and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Brad WEAR ('71)
Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary COLLINS ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Harvey Hershel IRBY, Jr. ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jo CONRAD ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Willie MITCHELL ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pam PYLE ('69)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Re: Miss Brown's kindergarten Class
Happy Birthday to one of the fairest of them all. A truly
classic South End Girl who always makes me laugh and leaves
me with a three day smile. Known her a long, long time and
look forward to many, many more years of phone calls.
Wishing a Happiest of all Birthdays to Mary Margaret Collins.
I know she hates it when I call her that and she'll remind me
when she calls two minutes after reading this, regardless of
the hour.
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
To: Brad WEAR ('71) & Gary TURNER ('71)
Re: Urinals
Benedict Arnold & urinals, two subjects I never would have
believed I would be writing about in the Alumni Sandstorm,
but now I have written about both.
I am not sure I trust Snopes.com entirely because I have seen
them get things wrong, but they do seem to be the go-to place
for finding about urban legends. They say it is "mostly
false," but from reading what Snopes says and the article I
read a couple days ago I would have to say it is "mostly
true."
In an email from Portland officials to Snopes, the Portland
Building is being remodeled and they are going to have male
restrooms, female restrooms, and gender-nuertal restrooms.
None of the restrooms, male or female, will have urinals
installed, that way in the future they could be changed to
gender-nuetral. No conflict at all with the story I read,
but it does go on to say they may do this with other future
buildings. When you have been around as long as I have (When
to you stop lying about your age and start bragging about
it???) you know how this works, it is just the first step, so
if you are a prepper, stock up on your supply of mints. BTW I
would think these guys would be interested in saving water--I
can say from experience it takes a whole lot less water to
flush a urinal than it does to flush a toilet, so you guys in
Portland will need to pay more taxes for pumping, treating,
flushing, then sewage treatment of that extra water. Water
free urinals, like at Oregon's rest stops, will not be a
factor here.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/portland-ban-urinals-buildings/
-Dennis HAMMER ('64) ~ I wonder what the next oddball,
weird, and/or bizarre subject I will be writing
about is going to be.
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>>From: Brad WEAR ('71)
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Military chow halls were a unique experience. It was always a
treat to eat in an Army or Navy Chow hall. The food they
served was of way better quality than Marine chow halls.
Throw in the Air Force that were in a totally different
league.
We were on a BLT (Battalion Landing Team) in Alaska so we
ended up at Elmondorf AFB. They served crab and lobster every
Friday. Go figure. Exotic dancers in the O Club, too. Nebba
gonna happ'n at a Marine O Club.
The Army had MRE's two years before the Marines. Go ham and
eggs chopped or beef and spice sauce!!!!
-Brad WEAR ('71) ~ in 92° Princeton, TX. Going to be a high
of 75 on Monday.
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Bomber Cheerleader Alumni
To: All Bombers
This Friday nite, at Bomber Bowl former Bomber cheerleaders
were invited to perform with the current cheer squad for one
quarter. My granddaughter Lindsey DeCOURSEY ('18) invited
me to come along. About 15 or so showed up including a few
somewhere north of 18. You could tell because the leg kicks
were non existent, but it was very fun to see the camaraderie
between them all. For a brief moment Lindsey was back in
school and I relived many of those special moments from a few
years ago.
-Don L. Sorenson (NAB)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Orrin PILKEY ('52)
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Ray HALL ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jessie WILLOUGHBY ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jon BOISONEAU ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cristy CONE ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joni GONZALES ('89)
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>>From: Orrin PILKEY ('52)
I've just published a book with Duke Press entitled
"Sea Level Rise; A Slow Tsunami Along Americas Shores."
My co author was my son, Keith. I have published a number
of other books, mostly about retreating from the shoreline,
beaches, the corps of engineers and rising seas. Now I can
imagine that few people in Richland are concerned with sea
level rise but if all the ice on earth melts we can expect
the seas to rise by 260 feet but that's still a long ways
from the Tri-Cities.
Another one of my books entitled "Lessons From The Sand"
(UNC Press with son Charles) is about science activities on
beaches and maybe mainlanders visiting beaches will find
this book interesting.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Orrin+Pilkey+books&ref=nb_sb_noss
-Orrin PILKEY ('52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
To: Brad WEAR ('71)
Think the reason that the Army and Navy messes might have
been a shade better than those of the Corps is that the
cooks were at least semi-pros. They went to cooks and bakers
school. Those in the Corps were drop-outs from Field Music.
Never had them MREs. During my stint with the ground-pounders
after grad; in the field we existed on "C's" and "K's". Threw
most of it away (especially the K's), saved the cigarettes
and pork and beans. The ciggies could be traded to indigenous
personnel for bread and wurst, whilst the pork and beans
could be eaten cold in a pinch or warmed on the manifold of a
vehicle (just make sure to make a vent hole).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Ray HALL ('57)
Thanks fellow Bombers and friends for your prayers and well
wishes. I am home resting from the surgery on Thursday (10/3).
Hope to recover soon; guess taking a breast off is major surgery.
God bless you all.
-Ray HALL ('57)
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard ROBERTS ('49), Helen CROSS ('62)
Pete BEAULIEU ('62), Earl BENNETT ('63)
Phyllis CUNNINGHAM ('64), Pam EHINGER ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary SCOFIELD ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan SHERWOOD ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diana CHARLES ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jackie VALDEZ ('86)
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>>From: Richard ROBERTS ('49)
Re: Col-Hi '49ers 70 year Class Reunion
This is a Club 40 affair. Club 40 was established in the
1980s for those who had already had their 40 year reunion. .
They keep track of their members, have a twice yearly
newsletter, fund college scholarships and sponsor the annual
reunion celebration. They have a dinner on both Friday and
Saturday nights, sometimes entertainment on Sat night. If the
class is big enough, a separate room is available for their
special night, such as a 50 year or 60 year reunion. At our
60 year reunion, 2009, Carol TYNER ('52) and I did a sing-a-
long for the special '49er gathering, singing some old uke
songs, including "Blue Skies" by the Par-A-Dice Club and the
RHS fight song led by Dick HARRIS ('49).
Out of a class of 210, 12 of us showed up to celebrate. At
the registration desk, I met classmate, Anna May WANN, a
significant volunteer for Club 40 and received our lanyards
and welcome and I presented her with a bottle of Riesling
wine, her favorite, for all of the work she does for Club 40.
Next, I met my good friend, classmate and WSC Delta Chi
fraternity brother, Rex DAVIS, retired PhD professor at WSU
at the '49er reserved table; my good friend and classmate,
Phil RAEKES, a retired superior court judge; and, Howard
WALKER, Rose WEAVER, Beverly KELLER, Beverly McCLEARY, Fran
LENNEBACKER, H.W. SMITH and all of their respective spouses.
We were very compatible and full of fun and stories. About
200 people attended the reunion. We were also joined by a '44
graduate, Jo DRESSER, a Broncs, not a Bombder. She was
celebrating her 75th reunion, all the way from Alaska.
The Saturday night dinner was attended by Rex, H.W. SMITH,
Anna May, Beverly McCLEARY, Rose WEAVER, Betty Hiser, Pat
Monroe and Royal West. I had a good time and the reunion met
all of my expectations. There were a few Club 40
announcements, our era music piano player/singer and a good
meal. Hugging goodbyes, well wishes and out the door about 9
pm. Phil said, "See you at our 85th".
Cheers,
-Richard ROBERTS ('49)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Hope your eye surgery came off without a hitch, Maren.
[NO hitches, Helen. Thanks! -Maren]
We are experiencing true fall weather suddenly, after a hot
September with a record number of over 90 degree days. Love
the cooler weather, but hate that I'm losing most of my
flowers. Sorry I won't be able to see a Bomber or Cougar
football game, as this is perfect weather for it.
Bomber Cheers,
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ from the house by the little lake
in SE Indiana.
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
Re: Orrin PILKEY ('52)
Some 260 feet in sea-level rise, you report. Just had to
check your behind-the-scenes math, and I concur...
Antarctica and Greenland account for 99% of the earth's ice
volume and are an average of about one mile deep (max is
almost three miles in part of Antarctica). And, this total
ice shield covers a land base equal to about 1/20th of the
oceans' total surface (6 million square miles compared to 110
million square miles). Therefore, the shift from ice to water
would raise the depth of the seas by about 1/20th of a mile,
or 260 feet. Richland's Howard Amon Park is safe (as it was
not in the great Columbia flood of 1949!).
Next question is, "what are the multiple causes of the melt,
and their respective shares of the total trend?
Natural versus anthropogenic (just us folks)? Hard to say, or
else not many in the headlines are talking. Is the Ice Age
simply going through another spurt of receding? Or,
precession of the earth's axis relative to the sun (a 26,000
year cycle), with increasing sunlight on the poles? Is it
true that parts of Antarctica are deepening in snow even as
other photo-op parts are melting and breaking off?
Reports say that between 14.6% and 30% of the earth's methane
emissions are coming from the inefficient innards of cows,
that is, big-time flatulence related to our modern appetite
for greasy burgers and such. Is this true, or just more hot
air?
So, Orrin, do you have in your intriguing book at least part
of a documented breakdown of causes, or maybe an opinion
about the accuracy/completeness of trend-line past data, or
the science/art of making long-term projections with forever-
imperfect models?
The balance of prudent actions-whether (a) more preventive
(e.g., plugging of smokestacks and "tailpipes" of all kinds)
OR (b) more adaptive (e.g., regional re-location, more deep-
water wells in the sub-Sahara)-seems to call for a less
politicized accounting than we have found so far in the
popular press.
Just asking. The self-appointed Prophet Al Gore didn't really
invent the Internet, and in his day he barely scratched the
surface on these urgent and unresolved questions.
-Pete BEAULIEU ('62) ~ Shoreline, WA at a lofty 476 feet
above sea level.
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>>From: Earl BENNETT (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Recent discussions of military food and MREs bring to mind my
six months of mobilization following Operation Dessert Storm
with one other US Naval Reserve officer who grew up in Egypt,
a couple of translator colleagues from my previous employment
at the National Ground Intelligence Center, and four native
Kuwaitis to process captured documents in Kuwait. At one
point the chow hall that was a converted underground parking
garage at Khobar Towers was providing MREs instead of
prepared-from-scratch meals, and there were lots of MRE boxes
laying around for a while. I also came across a sheet of
1/4" lauan plywood laying against the back of the vacant
apartment building being used as a "barracks" (with gorgeous
white marble flooring - the Kuwaiti government had built them
to house the Bedouins living in the surrounding dessert, but
they wouldn't stay and the whole complex became dozens of
vacant buildings that the US forces used to house the
military units that were preparing to return to the US). The
only furniture in our rooms were the cots we slept on. I got
tired living out of my suitcase, so I scrounged a saw and
hammer somehow; picked up some nails in town; cut the plywood
for sides, top and bottom; cut and nailed a one x one for
drawer glides and corner braces; then cut the tops off 5 or 6
MRE boxes for drawers (amazingly heavy duty corrugated
cardboard); and VOILA! - I had a dresser. I thought I had a
picture of it, but couldn't find it this morning.
Regards, ecb3
-Earl BENNETT ('63)
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>>From: Phyllis CUNNINGHAM Coates ('64)
Attention Bomber classmates who live in the Tri Cities, We
have a classmate, Tom ALKIRE ('64) who will be at Barnes &
Noble, Columbia Center this Saturday, October 12, at 2 P.M.
for a book signing. If you are a fan of nature writing or
fishing, you need to stop by and visit with Tom and pick up a
copy of WESTERN WATERS a collection of personal essays.
-Phyllis CUNNINGHAM Coates ('64)
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>>From: Pam EHINGER (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Maren, I hope your eye surgery went well!
I will find out if it's my time on October 14th. You're in
my prayers!
Bombers Rule
-Pam EHINGER (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Orrin PILKEY ('52)
Jack GARDINER ('61)
Jim ARMSTRONG ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vicki SMITH ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jill MEINKE ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doug MARTIN ('80)
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>>From: Orrin PILKEY ('52)
Re: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
Interesting question - Natural vs anthropogenic re global
climate change and sea level rise. Nothing is happening
today that hasn't happened many times in the geologic past.
Difference is that it is happening much more rapidly today
than ever in the geologic record. Also, the increase in
greenhouse gasses makes rapid warming a physical requirement.
Field observations make it clear that annual snowfall is not
replacing ice loss from the ice sheets.
Overall, the main causes of sea level rise are melting ice
and expanding of a warming ocean. Perhaps the expanding ocean
is most important at present. The question of how do we
project into the future the coming sea level rise and other
climate events: a lot of it is done by mathematical modeling.
I'm a skeptic about such modeling. In fact, I wrote a book
entitled "Useless Arithmetic" which expressed great concern
about predicting the outcome of natural processes with
mathematics. The problem is that such modeling is based on
assumptions, and if you saw a list of all the assumptions
behind prediction of future sea level rise, it would be most
impressive and perhaps discouraging.
Another problem is that scientists and engineers often
believe the problem is solved when the equations give an
answer. What saves some kinds of modeling is real field data,
in this case, observations of ocean temperature and melt
rates and behavior of the ice sheets. Combining mathematical
modeling with good field data is the best approach but nature
is tricky! We should never rest assured that we know the
future for certain.
-Orrin PILKEY ('52)
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>>From: Jack GARDINER ('61)
On January 3rd,1984 my younger brother, Chuck ('63) died of
cancer... 39 years old. Chuck was married and had 3 children.
He spent 20 years in the Army and retired as a Sargent Major.
October 9th is his 75th... Happy Birthday, Brother!!!
-Jack GARDINER ('61)
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>>From: Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
To: Gary SCOFIELD ('63)
10/8/19 Happy Birthday to Gary. See you in 2013.
-Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Stephanie DAWSON ('60), John EHLERS ('61)
Marc LEACH ('63), Nancy MALLORY ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve RINEHART ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanette HABERMAN ('73)
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>>From: Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
Re: Melting Ice
As a complete technical dummy, it seems to me that our best
move is to step up a couple of programs that we hear too
little about, probably because there is such a lack of
funding and public interest: (1) Moving homes, businesses,
and whole cities away from low shorelines (Tokyo has started
that) and (2) Developing massive (and costly) methods of
desalinizing sea water.
Neither will solve all the problems of water shortages and
high seas, but both could put off the inevitable planetary
crises until the weather changes and brings back colder
temperatures and more ice and snow. If that has not happened
until after mankind has left the earth for whatever reasons,
we won't be here to recover anyway. DAMN DAMN
-Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
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>>From: John EHLERS ('61)
Re: Roberdeau Playground [SOUTH}
We lived at 1407 Roberdeau and played in the open space on
the south side of Roberdeau [in the 1100 block between
Perkins and Thayer and] behind the houses on Perkins. It was
a young boy's dream. We dug foxholes and played army, engaged
in dirt clod fights with the kids from Perkins, made a
baseball field, watched the Pilkey boys [Orrin ('52) and
Walter ('54-RIP)] and friends have wild flag football games
and in general had a ball. Of course we blew up all kinds of
stuff with the fireworks everyone had for the 4th. I still
have my fingers and eyes despite the fireworks and BB guns.
One day we were playing baseball and one of the bigger kids
hit the ball way over our heads and it went into the backyard
of one of the houses on Perkins. The ball broke the basement
window of the house. The owner of the house was an archer and
had a target made of hay bales in his backyard and happened
to be in the backyard. We went over to apologize for
breaking his window. He said it was okay but we had to help
him repair the window. While doing so we noticed that he made
his own arrows in his basement shop. Someone asked him about
it and he offered to teach us archery with our parents'
permission. Each of us got to make a dozen arrows and learn
archery in his backyard.
Tim SMYTH ('62) was a year behind me but I remember him
playing out there, too.
-John EHLERS ('61)
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>>From: Marc LEACH ('63)
Re: Birthday
I didn't see my sister, FoyAnn LEACH Vogler ('53) as a
birthday girl on the Sandstorm for October 5th... just wanted
to make sure she gets full credit for reaching EIGHTY-FOUR!
-Marc LEACH ('63)
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>>From: Nancy MALLORY Johnson ('64)
Re: Predictions, etc.
I remember years ago when my husband was at the Corps of
Engineers at Vicksburg; they had a model of the great
Mississippi river nearby in Clinton, MS. Well they got a
computer model that would predict floods so they sold the
model. Then there was a flood that was not/could not be
predicted by the computer so they had to lease the actual on
the ground model. Hee hee Lots to consider in these things.
Well at last we're having some fall. In Sept. we broke all
kinds of records -- most days above 90 (actually hotter than
July and August), most dry days, etc.
Maren, glad your eye surgery went well.
Today's Sandstorm came to my inbox. Gmail likes to sometimes
send it to that unnamed place (four letter word). Did it 3
days in a row. Grrr At least I can to to that unnamed folder
and check the box that says not ****.
[They did that to mine FIVE days in a row! -Maren]
-Nancy MALLORY Johnson ('64) ~ visiting my daughter,
grandson, and son-in-law (whom I get along with) in
mid TN.
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Dennis HAMMER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George VALDEZ ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley SCOTT ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jefferson SAUNDERS ('69)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: Flour Sack Dresses
In the July 2019 Sandstorm there were at least three posts
about wedding dresses made out of parachutes, one of them was
mine. I thought today I would take a different tack and talk
about dresses made out of flour sacks (and feed sacks).
During the depression in the 1930s women would make dresses,
dish towels etc out of flour sacks. When the milling
companies learned this they started making the sacks with
print patterns on them and their labels printed in ink that
would wash out. We are talking about large sacks now. Back in
those days I think people bought flour in large sacks because
most married women did not work outside the home and they had
more children, which was probably more work than going to a
job, so they did a lot of baking. I guess they would try to
get enough sacks with the same print on them to have enough
to make a dress. If you lived on a farm feed sacks were
probably even more plentiful because you go through more feed
for chickens than flour for use by the family. My research
shows that this continued through WWII and even read about a
flour sack dress contest in 1959. Also, remember, you had to
iron your clothes back them.
I don't know if my mother made any clothes from flour sacks,
but she did a lot of sewing. Other than in grade school I was
an Indian in a play and she made me an Indian "buckskin"
costume from flour sacks dyed light brown. It had strips of
cloth cut to look like fringe, and I painted designs on it.
In the 1950s dad worked in a flour mill and flour sacks were
easy to come by. Actually I think living in a small farming
community, all of the kids I grew up with found cloth bags
easy to come by. We sewed them together to use as covering
for teepees--gunny sacks worked better because they let the
air pass through and were cooler. We used these big needles
with twine. Just an hour or so ago I cleaned my glasses and
dried them with a flour sack dish towel, I have several dish
towels made from flour sacks, all white, that mom embroidered
on. Have read a comment that they absorbed the water better
than what you buy today, I don't know, I don't think we have
ever bought a dish towel. Today only places like bakeries buy
those large sacks of flour, most people only buy the small
bags wrapped in paper in grocery stores, and few people sew
anymore; it cost more to buy the material than to buy ready-
made.
https://flashbak.com/feed-sack-fashions-and-patterns-of-depression-era-america-374786/
-Dennis HAMMER ('64)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Rex HUNT ('53), Terry DAVIS ('65)
Pam EHINGER ('67), Mina Jo GERRY ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim CLANCY ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley SHERWOOD ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane ZELLEY ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathleen REINIG ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eric SCHMIDHEISER ('81)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
John ADKINS ('62) and Mary (NAB)
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>>From: Rex HUNT ('53)
To: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: Flour Sacks!
Yes indeed Mr. Hammer! I wore many a shirt made from flour
and feed sacks. But I NEVER wore any trousers made from it.
My sister grew to early teen years in flour sacks, and I
recall in summer she and her girl friends quarreling over
whose shorts were the prettiest patterned and brightest. It
seemed to me that those who bought Sacks of Oats for horse
feed had some of the best western scenes and patterns and
were much sought after as Gene Autry and Roy Rogers rode
supreme as Saturday morning idols. Much trading back and
forth to gain the right designs was a common event among
the neighbor ladies.
-Rex HUNT ('53wb) ~ from most gracious downtown Hanford, CA
where my vacation will come crashing down come Tuesday
morning as Old what's her face and her mean little dog
will return.
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re: baseball
I remember some older guys who played baseball behind Nevins
station [Perkins & Williams]. The only name I can remember
was Nick Priest. They were 6-8 years older than me. I used to
watch and sometimes they would let me play a little.
That would have been about 1955.
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
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>>From: Pam EHINGER (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Flour Sack Dresses
Dear Dennis HAMMER ('64)
I made Flour Sack outfits for my daughter. She was born in
1969. We lived in Walla Walla at the time. I don't remember
where I found or bought the material, but I made shorts &
tops for her. I also made a white dress with a yellow apron,
all out of flour sacks. When my second daughter was born she
too wore the Flour Sack outfits! The material was strong.
If my 3rd baby had been a girl she to would have worn the
outfits. But I had a son, by then flour sack material was
not around.
So you see it just wasn't a Depression thing!
Bombers Rule
-Pam EHINGER (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Mina Jo GERRY Payson ('68)
Re: Flour Sack Dresses
Dennis HAMMER's ('64) post about Flour Sack fabric for
dresses brought to mind hearing my mom and grandma say that
you just couldn't get good flour sack dish towels any more.
It has been a tradition that we ladies embroidered dish towel
and pillow cases. That tradition stops with me unless our
granddaughter chooses to have grandma teach her to embroider.
I have several flour sack dish towels that grandma
embroidered and a couple that I did in our early marriage,
but they were right, you just can't get good flour sack dish
towels any more. I made a set for our son and wife for a
house warming. They were thrilled to get them and I have
heard that there may be a need for a new set in the near
future. I never heard of dresses made from the sacks in
the family but mom grew up on a chicken farm during the
depression so I imagine that fabric for school clothes came
from the feed store
-Mina Jo GERRY Payson ('68) ~ Richland where my plants on the
deck succumbed to the freeze last night so I guess I
have to take care of them over the weekend.
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty BELL ('51)
Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Linda REINING ('64)
Terry DAVIS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Charles RAEDER ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Julie ALEXANDER ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry GILSTRAP ('83
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51)
Re:Upcoming Bazaar
The Richland Seniors Association will be holding their 15th
Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 9th at the
Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr, from 9am to 3pm.
This is a well-known annual bazaar with many returning
vendors. We have the entire Community Center for our 50
vendor locations, with a few vendor stations still available.
There will be a large variety of craft items, lunch for
purchase, door prizes, and much more!
If you are interested in participating, please contact:
Sharon at 509-380-8437, or shammey55@yahoo.com.
-Betty BELL Norton ('51) ~ Richland
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Re: Flour sack dresses
Never can tell what Sandstorm entries get a response and
which ones don't. Sometimes you think others will post about
your entry and they do not, other times you think no one is
going to respond to that, and they do. Yesterday was an
exception, I figured one or two would have some memories of
flour sack dresses and three Bombers did; two of them having
graduated later that I would have thought.
Re: Wearing black at night
Last night I almost didn't see someone cross the street in
front of me all dressed in black. I didn't come close to
hitting him, but if I hadn't been paying attention, I could
have easily done so. Last year same thing happened in
almost the same spot, except going the other way. Then as I
continued on my way I realized I was wearing black shoes,
sox, pants, a mostly black shirt and a long black leather
coat.
To: Mina Jo GERRY Payson ('68)
Re: Freeze
I had my geraniums die the same night as your flowers. The
day before I was amazed they looked so good, then the next
day I walked by dead brown dry plants. Then today I looked
across the street and one of those houses still had nice big
red blooming geraniums. I decided theirs were next to the
house while mine were in these concrete pots out in the open.
I remember when we lived in that "B" house on MacPherson Ave
and parking partially under a tree. Often one side of the car
would get frosted over, while the side nearest to the tree
would be clear.
In the Oct 15, 2018 Sandstorm I said it was getting colder in
the Tri-Cities and was wondering if I should think about
blowing out the sprinklers. This year I have already done
that, the front yard three or four days ago, and the back
yard about a week before that. I did the back yard earlier
because of what was said on TV news and because of shrubs, I
have some pipes standing up in the air. Hope this doesn't
mean we will have a colder winter this year than last.
-Dennis HAMMER ('64)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
Re: flour sacks
I have a few flour sack dishtowels that both my mom and
grandmother embroidered different designs on, at the bottom
of each---I also bought a package of flour sack dishtowels,
at Wal Mart, but they aren't quite the quality of the ones
from my mom and grandmother. There is also a catalog,
"Vermont Store" that you can order, ready-made flour sack
dresses and aprons.
I just checked the catalog. they no longer offer the dresses,
only dishtowels---Amazon has a huge selection of flour sack
dishtowels, too, but no dresses.
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Kuna, ID
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
To: Orrin PILKEY ('52)
I read in the SandStorm that you're a Roberdeau Park lad.
I know it well. Grew up occasionally hanging around the back
of Nevins Flying A gas station with Charlie NEVINS ('65) and
watching the older, rougher kids playing out across the field
there in that little park---might even have been you I was
watching in your earlier life. Eh?
3/5 of the Bomber starting 5 basketball team that took 3rd in
State in '64' learned how to shoot on that Roberdeau court
several years after you'd gone off to Duke. (Webb '64',
Brewer '65', and McClellan '66').
There was a whole gaggle of those Smyth kids, starting with
Tim '62', who would later come along to claim that park as
their own. Maren will actually read the words of this post
before you do.
The pop machine there alongside the Flying A station had
grape pop so cold there was actually ice in the glass
bottles. As though it were yesterday, I remember it going up
my nose when I gulped it too fast out in the parking lot in
my toethongs.
The pop machine was one of those long horizontal jobs, where
you'd pull your bottle up and out of it after you'd put in
your dime.
Webb would sneak over at night with a bottle opener and pull
off a bottle cap and bend over and drink it up through a
straw.
Your old Perkins neighborhood gone completely to hell. But by
then you'd probably already written your first book??
TDK '65'
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
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2 Bombers and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Terry DAVIS ('65)
Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eileen HASKINS ('72)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Guess I's best get my eyeballs re-calibrated as I done went
and missed Charlie RAEDER's ('54) birthday yesterday. Sorry,
Charlie, hope ya had a good party (but not too hearty).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re: Inherit the Wind
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Dav/191014-Entertainer.jpg
Richland Players
Nov. 1, 2, 8,9,10 (mat)
15,16,17 (mat)
This one is a classic. It's the 75th Anniversary of the
theater, and we've put together a truly great production--
about 35 people running around up there onstage.
Same old theater that's been there all our lives.
A great true story that inspired the play that inspired at
least 3 movies.
I'll send some pictures between now and then to remind.
TDK '65'
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
To: All Bombers
Re: Bomber Mascot
So I'm in Bothell, WA having dinner this Wednesday with
friends and someone (no way a Bomber or even attend school in
Eastern WA) at the dinner table mentions the Bombers have new
mascot and his name is Archie. Why Archie?? Anyone know why
that name. Hint, I do.
I attended the Walla Walla game and saw the mascot, who
apparently no one is supposed to know who inside it. Perhaps
there are more than one. Hmmm.
-Don L. Sorenson (NAB)
ps Hi Randy B.
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1 Bomber and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathie McGRATH ('64_)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeff BOSTON ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Donna WOODS
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cheryl EVANS ('66_)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherrill WIATER ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karla BIERLEIN ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rob FRENCH ('71)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
Re: Dennis HAMMER's ('64) post about flour/feed sack clothes.
I, too, have a flour sack dish towel. Use it frequently,
along with one embroidered by a relative many years ago. Of
course, in the old days my sister and 2 brothers and I had
dresses, skirts and shirts of the treasured sacks.
I wanted to post photos and videos of the Atomic Day Parade
but didn't get "around to it" and I suppose no one is
interested by now.
-Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52) ~ Richland where Fall colors are
making things more beautiful than ever! (Probably
because most flowers are still blooming, too!)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Flour Sacks
To: All Bombers
My grandmother Ruth Sorenson used flour sacks for material
making pants and shirts for my dad, aunts and uncles.
Christmas time she would mail order material for her children
to sew skirts and shirts. Making clothes seems to be a lost
art. Not to say it doesn't happen any more, my wife loves to
sew and is quite good at it. Her sisters sew too. I have a
photo of my father and his brothers wearing Navy costumes,
including hats made from, you guessed it, bleached four
sacks. Thanks for bringing these memories back.
-Don L. Sorenson (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/16/19
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Shannon CRAIG ('50), Jack SINDERSON ('53)
Mike CLOWES ('54), Mary ROSE ('60)
Susie DILL ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry PURKHISER ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judith PORTER ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave HANTHORN ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sheila ZANGAR ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phyllis CUNNINGHAM ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Carol & Claire REDISKE ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chuck FELDER ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brian BELLISTON ('81)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Erica THOMAS ('97)
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>>From: Shannon CRAIG Hightower ('50)
Re: Flour Sacks
They came in various print patterns and was enough material
for my mom to make one little dress and a matching pair of
panties. she dressed four of us girls for several years.
-Shannon CRAIG Hightower ('50)
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>>From: Jack SINDERSON ('53)
Re: Pete HOLLICK ('55-RIP) Celebration of Life
To be held Friday, October 18, 2019 2pm to 4pm
at Einan's Events at Sunset, 915 Bypass Hwy, Richland
-Jack SINDERSON ('53)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Want to take this moment to wish fellow classmate Jerry
PURKHISER ('54) a "Happy Birthday!"
At least my eyeballs didn't fail me this time.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
Re: Richard SUTCH ('60-RIP)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Sutch
I just read the Wikipedia page on Richard. It was very
interesting and very impressive. I so enjoy reading the
wonderful accomplishments achieved by our classmates. Most of
us would never know of these without the Sandstorm. Thank you
once again, Maren, for your dedication and hard work in
keeping us connected. Congratulations on Richard's very
successful life!!
-Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
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>>From: Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
To: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
Re: Atomic Day Parade Photos
I don't know about any others, but I would love to see your
photos/videos of the Atomic Day Parade. Please share!
Thanks,
-Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Rex HUNT ('53)
Marc LEACH ('63)
Carol CONVERSE ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doug CRAWFORD ('71) '51
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joe BOMBINO ('75)
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>>From: Rex HUNT ('53)
Re: Flour Sacks!
YESTERDAY!!! 10/15 Old what's her face returned from her
trip to Missouri. Sure enough she had a small pick up full of
plastic, imitation plastic, artificial imitation plastic. and
2 "flour sack dishtowels". Of course they were factory made,
but purported to be genuine flour sack material?? Afraid to
check, for I fear it will say "Made in China". but they go
well with the genuine artificial imitation plastic Dolly
Parton cowboy boot coffee cup, with the genuine Branson
souvenir stamped on the Sole (bottom) I can hardly wait to
lose all this crap. Would like to start today but "SHE' is
still holding on to her memories.
-Rex HUNT ('53wb) ~ from beautiful down town Hanford, CA
where the city dump is overflowing with fake make
believe, useless "UGLY" tourist trap crap. and a
partridge in a pear tree
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>>From: Marc LEACH ('63)
Re: Atomic Frontier Day Parade, 2019
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Lea/191017-AFD_00.htm
To: Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
Susie, I did take a few pictures of the "revival". No Sharon
TATE ('61wb-RIP), missiles or airplanes but it was still fun.
I wish I had been able to get into the cafeteria style
meatloaf feed in Howard Amon Park but it was too packed.
The bus brought back some memory of a summer job I had at
Hanford during August and September of 1965. Ray STEIN's ('64)
father Glen was my mentor on those long hot rides. His best
advice was to get in line early so as to grab a seat on the
shady side of the bus. I included my letter of recommendation
for further atomic employment.
I included the Dusk Pearl '57 chevy because it was the
coolest car my parents ever bought.
Re: Spalding Grade School Pictures
Does anyone have a picture of Dorothy Pugh's 1st grade 1951-
1952 or Helen Hood's 2nd grade 1952-1953? I'd like to
complete my collection.
-Marc LEACH ('63)
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
Re: AFD 2019 Photos
To: Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
I, too, would love see the videos from the parade. I took a
couple myself and some pictures. It was so much fun.
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Kennewick
I feel as though winter is upon us and pushing Autumn
out very fast
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/18/19
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
Stephanie DAWSON ('60)
Helen CROSS ('62)
Dennis HAMMER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob CHILES ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Keith HUNTER ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob HINKLE ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kelly GAINES-FRANKLIN ('84)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
Re: Atomic Frontier Day Parade, 2019
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/DeV/191018_00.htm
To: Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
I sent them to Maren today.
Bomber greeting,
-Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52) ~ Richland
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>>From: Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
Re: Atomic Frontier Day Parade, 2019
Many thanks to Marc LEACH ('63) for the great photos of the
parade. I contributed items to the celebration but was unable
to attend, and I really appreciate seeing the many images of
the parade. I remember so well the old parades down GWWay in
front of the Jefferson play fields, and I certainly remember
the Nike missile and Red Dog (I think) rocket-looking thingee
(was it a real rocket?)
Bomber cheers!
-Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Re: Atomic Frontier Day Parade, 2019
I am another who really enjoyed the parade st the revival of
Atomic Frontier Days!! I really enjoy seeing pictures of our
collective last.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ from the house by the little
lake where fall colors are showing more every day
in SE Indiana
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
To: Marc LEACH ('63)
Re: Atomic Frontier Day Parade, 2019
Great slide show, especially enjoyed the large model of the
"A" house on a trailer. Wonder if it is displayed in a
museum, would love see it up close in person.
Would like to have seen the parade. We used to go to a lot of
parades, but now I would probably have to push my wife in a
transport chair for I don't know how long, and if any of it
was either uphill or downhill it is hard on my knees. Maybe
it would have been OK, but you never know.
-Dennis HAMMER ('64)
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Susie DILL ('64)
Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanie TURNER ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray RICHARDSON ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry DAVIS ('80)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kelly MONTGOMERY ('87)
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>>From: Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
Re: Thanks for Photos
To: Marc LEACH ('63)
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Lea/191017-AFD_00.htm
Thank you so much for posting your pix of the Atomic Frontier
Day Parade - I enjoyed seeing them all. I especially love the
model of the "A" house...that looks like a lot of work. I
have a vague memory of being in the Parade as a young 'un,
riding on a float, with other Brownies.
As a child, I remember that bus from meeting my Dad at the
bus stop when he got off after work. Like you, I worked the
summer of '65, but I worked for GE in the 300 area. Little
over a year later, I also rode Hanford buses myself when I
worked for DUN out in the area.
To: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/DeV/191018_00.htm
Thanks bunches for sharing your pix of the 2019 Parade - they
brought back so many happy memories.
Great pix all... thank you both again.
-Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
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>>From: Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
Re: "A" house model
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Xtra/Lea/191017-AFD_0311.html
The next appearance of the "A" House model will be in the
holiday village setup in John Dam Plaza across from the
Federal Building. I don't think we're allowed to use the
word Christmas.
[Merry CHRISTMAS! HA! -Maren]
-Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Judi PEARSON ('54), Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
Earl BENNETT ('63), Marie RUPPERT ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolynn HAMILTON ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn BAIRD ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joe JANCOVIC ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy RATHVON ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leo WEBB ('63) '45
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Fred BREEDLOVE ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peggy HERTZ ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ron POLK ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sue OBERG ('79)
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>>From: Judi PEARSON Parker ('54)
Re: Judith HOFF Buxton ('54 RIP)
It is with a heavy heart that I report that my long time
friend has left us. Judie passed away on October 14, 2019
in Laguna Hills, CA.
She leaves behind her brother Jim HOFF ('57), two daughters
and two grandchildren.
Go in peace dear friend, we'll remember all of the good
times.
-Judi PEARSON Parker ('54)
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>>From: Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
Re: part of a speech given by General James MATTIS ('68)
General James MATTIS, an alumnus from Richland's Columbia
High school is perhaps the most, or one of the most notable
graduates we have been so honored to note. I have great
respect for his leadership, service to our country and his
commitment to our nation. For this reason I would like to
submit a small excerpt from General MATTIS comments.
Tidbits from General James MATTIS talk during his
roast at a charity dinner
Speaks of Abraham Lincoln.
"Lincoln observed that great nations crumble for
1 of 2 reasons.
First, Aggression from outside: in America this
was inconceivable.
It was not from foreign aggression but from
fear from corrosion from within. The rot, the
vicariousness, the lassitude, the ignorance;
anarchy is the one potential consequence of all
this.
Another is the ambitious leader who is unfettered
by conscience . . . or decency and who would make
himself supreme."
"If destruction be our lot" Lincoln warned, "we
must be its author and finisher."
-Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
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>>From: Earl BENNETT (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re:Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
About 20 years ago or so, my wife, Barneata (NAB), was
working in the attendance office at a high school in
Springfield, VA. Each quarter she would use colored chalk to
create a seasonally themed cute drawing on a portion of the
blackboard in her office. In December she created a Christmas
theme that included the phrase "Merry Christmas." One of
the secretaries in the front office tried to tell her she
couldn't do that - this was back when "political correctness"
was rising quickly. My wife's response was: "You show me in
black and white where it says that, and I'll erase it."
Barneata was also the school's representative to the school
district's secretarial staff organization that brought
them all together for employment and business practices
discussions periodically. Shortly after her exchange about
the drawing, the district employee's superintendent opened a
meeting by announcing that he had heard a rumor that people
were being told they could not say "Merry Christmas;" he
assured them that they could say it, and write it, and put
up minor decorations if they so chose, as long as it did not
negatively impact their work.
I also remember an evening at Chief Jo, Patti, where you and
I had danced (it was in the cafeteria, as I recall) and I
offered to walk you home. You agreed, but it was pretty cool
and you hadn't worn a jacket, so you called your folks. One
of them drove to the school to bring you a sweater so you
could be comfortable walking clear down to Cottonwood where
you lived near several of my Oregon Journal/Seattle P.I.
newspaper customers. What we do for our children, and our
parents did for us!
I still remember fondly the plaintive calls from the mourning
doves on the wires over the shelter belt as I rode my bike
in the mornings, delivering papers down Cottonwood and Elm.
Regards, ecb3
-Earl BENNETT ('63)
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>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
On Friday, October 25, 2019 my husband, Lance ('60), and I
will attend a dinner celebration at Three Rivers in Kennewick
to recognize the Vietnam veterans. General Jim MATTIS ('68)
will be the speaker and that is the reason I was able to
convince Lance to attend. Like so many veterans he hasn't
forgotten how the returning servicemen and women were
treated. Even after all these years the scars remain. I
hope this celebration will begin to heal some of them.
-Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63), Proud wife of MSCS (SS) USN
Ret. Lance S. HARTMAN '60
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Keith HUNTER ('63)
Rick MADDY ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandra WITHERUP ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Connie FOSTER ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lucy FOSTER ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lyle LAUGHERY ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marsha JEPSEN ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jenny ANGUIANO ('98)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Saddened to hear of the passing of Judy Hoff ('54). One can
only there are no more.
I realise that Monday's are the pits, but not when they
happen on Sunday.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Keith HUNTER ('63)
Re: Yesterday was Sunday... Top of the Sandstorm said:
'Mondays are the potholes in the road of life."
What are Sundays!!
[OOPS! See top of today's Sandstorm. -Maren]
-Keith HUNTER ('63)
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>>From: Rick MADDY ('67)
Re: Merry Christmas
MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS
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MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS
A bit early, but I just felt like saying it for old time
sake and the future too.
MERRY CHRISTMAS,
-Rick MADDY ('67) ~ Hopefully we will never experience the
reason behind Jim MATTIS ('68) speaking on Lincoln's
'Lyceum Speech' 1838 (Lincoln is 29 years old).
http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/lyceum.htm
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/22/19
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May WANN ('49)
Bill SEEBURGER ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack GROUELL ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leoma COLES ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Toby WHEELER ('65/'66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Trisha SAUCIER ('77)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May WANN ('49)
From Ann Thompson, a football fan in Bothell, WA
Both my Huskies and Seahawks didn't do well this past week
but Maren's nephew is doing fantastic in San Mateo.
6 games and they have won them all!! Impressive scores: 44-7,
43-3, 42-10, 17-3, 33-12 and this past weekend 24-12.
Maren, tell him congratulations from all of your Bomber
brothers and sisters. You must be mighty proud so I am doing
your bragging for you!..
Bomber Hugs,
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May WANN ('49) ~ in rainy Bothell, WA
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>>From: Bill SEEBURGER ('54)
Re: Future Class of '54 - Sandstorm.Entry.Picture
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/See/191022_6th_Sacy.pdf
[If this link doesn't work, Bill might be sending
a .jpg version of this .pdf file. -Maren]
Hi There... . This pic of the 6th grade at Sacajawea circa 1948
some of the names: Tom SKELLY ('54-RIP-hogging the camera!),
Jim FULTZ to his left - behind him Fred SKALICKY, ?, ?,
Don Schafer, Morris MACK ('56-RIP), Artie PARKER ('54-RIP),
Bud SYNOGROUND ('54-RIP), Jim McSwigen .
Plz forgive the name spellings. I do remember the faces, b
ut the names escape me.
-Bill SEEBURGER ('54)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/23/19
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Norma LOESCHER ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill HICKMAN ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jackie RICHMOND ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jean ECKERT ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mark O'TOOLE ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tim O'NEIL ('76)
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>>From: Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53)
Re: Jacobs & Rhodes fixes wind damage
Last night violent winds tore down four long, thick layers of
vinyl shingles in front of my house. Two were lying on the
sidewalk, one was in the rose bed. and one was still hanging
and swaying dangerously above the walking path. It could have
hit a visitor on the head. I canceled everything today and,
on a hunch, called Jacobs & Rhodes, the company that keeps
my heating and air conditioning units working in the crawl
space, attic and outside my 1973 house. One of their workmen
had been to my house on a routine twice-a-year call just the
day before disaster struck. He was very good, as all their
workers have been during the past several years. On a hunch,
I called the company and asked if someone could come out
and fix my mess. The sympathetic scheduler sent a man named
Dmitri, who arrived today just when I needed him. Dmitri
was able to re-use all of the siding that had blown off. He
screwed down each long piece, as someone else had done a few
years ago on the west face. When I offered my credit card, he
said "Jacobs & Rhodes takes care of its customers! This won't
cost you anything." He asked only for a handshake. I gave
him a hearty handshake and a bag of Costco chocolate-covered
mangoes. I still think he deserved more!
Bomber cheers,
-Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53) ~ Richland
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/24/19
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Pam EHINGER ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David HOKANSON ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gail HINKLE ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve RECTOR ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jimmy NACKE ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul CHARETTE ('71)
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>>From: Pam EHINGER (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL HICKMAN ('67) on 10/23!!
???????? [Question marks = EIGHT different emojis that do
not show in the plain text Alumni Sandstorm. -Maren]
Bombers Rule
-Pam EHINGER (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/25/19
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
David DOUGLAS ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leslie JACOBSEN ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jackie JANCOVIC ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barbara FRANCO ('67)
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>>From: David DOUGLAS ('62)
It's taking me a while, but I'm gradually getting my energy
back after my triple heart bypass operation. It was supposed
to be quadruple, but the fourth artery was too small to
operate on. It was also the least important - since my heart
was functioning normally in spite of the blockages, smaller
arteries were picking up most of the load. I had very little
pain and mostly needed to exercise to regain my strength.
Thank you to all who gave me encouragement.
Thank you to everyone who made the '62 birthday party such a
success. I enjoyed seeing long-time friends again, wrinkles
and all.
One highlight of my visit to the party happened when a lovely
young lady sat down beside me at the Dugout Saturday evening
and began to talk to me. I'm lousy at guessing ages, but I
estimated she must be about 35 years old, which made me
wonder what she was doing with all us old-timers. I finally
asked for her name. "Kippy." Was I ever embarrassed. When
I was at Col-Hi I had four classifications of feminine
pulchritude: beautiful, pretty, cute, other. As I was short,
extremely skinny, and liked science fiction, I did not
consider myself handsome. I was terrified of beautiful girls,
uncomfortable around pretty ones, and chose most of my dates
from the cute category. If any female Alumni SS readers had a
date with me back then, I'm sure you were in the 'pretty'
category.
Another pleasant time was having lunch with Maren, although
I owe her an apology for the restaurant, which was not up to
my standards. Never have a meal with someone at a restaurant
you haven't checked out first. If we ever have another
lunch/dinner/whatever, Maren, I promise it will be better.
[Sticky table top wasn't your fault!! And
I thank you for the lovely meal. -Maren]
One of our Northwest historical icons is under scrutiny back
in Virginia. Another example of Political Correctness run
amok. What's next? Do we have to rename Sacajawea State Park
or Sacajawea Elementary School?
http://click.heritage.org/WM0BFrH6e0w3Tsx00I1SO00
[Sacy is GONE, David. Just pretty green grass
and trees where Sacy used to be. -Maren]
-David DOUGLAS ('62) ~ Mesa, AZ where it may be getting too
cool to swim, but the doctor won't let me yet anyway -
I'm limited to walking
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/26/19
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Norma LOESCHER ('53)
Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sally SHEERAN ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Fran BARKER ('64) '46
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael K. HOGAN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard FAUBERT ('66)
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>>From: Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53)
To: David DOUGLAS ('62)
Thanks, David, for the good news update and the peek into
your past.
Keep up the good spirits and excellent recovery!
Your Bomber friend,
-Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53) ~ Richland
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
To: David DOUGLAS ('62)
Glad to hear you're up and around again.
And as for the Charlottesville monument to 19th century
Sacagawea, she deserves that it be retained, even by post-
modern and "politically correct" standards...
Vagabond explorer and "husband" Toussaint Charbonneau was a
wife-beater and itinerate rake, what with a verified 5 wives
out there in Indian country, and possibly more.
Not unlike 9th century Charlemagne who also had 5 wives,
though Hildegard was most special, plus another 5 concubines.
(Hildegard gave him a happy home life and nine children,
though she died at the age of 26 after marrying at the age
of 12.)
The pot-bellied Charlemagne's monument was a whole kingdom.
Then there was uppity 16th century Henry VIII who got ahead
(at least one decapitated) with his 6 wives.
And, earlier than both-and thinking cross-culturally
(politically correctly!)-there was 7th century Mohammed with
his 22 wives, likely 11 at one time. Although, all this
happened only after his fifty-third year and after decades of
devoted monogamy with his treasured and first wife,
Kadijah-monogamy, very, very uncommon in early Arabia.
(Historians, both Western and Islamic, do not dismiss the
likelihood that she was actually a Christian, as was her
historically influential cousin Waraqah ibn Nawfal.)
Islam does not permit monumental images, or even paintings,
in human likeness. Instead, folk-hero Mohammed's "monument"
is spread across the global landscape.
So, as for our very recent, female and faithful mother,
Sacagawea, for more than one reason she should be honored
with her relatively unassuming and undemanding monument. This
with the hope that its modest relocation is twenty feet to
the "right" rather than the "left" (depending of course on
exactly where the historically amnesiac viewer chooses to
stand).
-Pete BEAULIEU ('62) ~ Shoreline, WA near where a statue of
Chief Seattle still stands unmolested at Alki Beach.
Also in the Ballard district a 14-foot tall bronze
likeness of Vladimir Lenin, regarded by some as a
fitting likeness for the current regime in city hall.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/27/19
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick WIGHT ('52)
Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terry CHRISTENSEN ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Alex CLARK ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shawn SCHUCHART ('78)
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>>From: Dick WIGHT ('52)
Re: Welcome Home Viet Nam Vets
Last night my wife Ruth (NAB) and I attended a "Welcome Home
Viet Nam Veterans" event here in the Tri-Cities. One of the
prime organizers was COL HI alumnus Tom MATTIS ('66) and
keynote speaker was Gen James MATTIS ('68), most recently our
nation's Secretary of Defense. Any service member who served
in the SE Asia Theater during the Viet Nam War was hosted
free, for a nicely-done sit-down dinner, ceremonies and
speeches. Close to 1000 people attended this well-done event,
organized by the Columbia Basin Veterans Center and supported
financially by a number of companies and individuals. Gen.
MATTIS gave a fine tribute to the vets... our two MATTIS
alumni did us Bombers proud!
Hoorah!!!!
-Dick WIGHT ('52) ~ Richland, remembering the hundreds of
Coast Guardsmen who served in "Nam"...
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: Bomber Football
The Richland Bomber football team hosted the Kennewick Lions
at Fran Rish Stadium Friday night, October 25.
At the end of the 1st Quarter and the end of the 1st Half it
was 7-0 Kennewick.
Richland tied the game 7-7 in the 3rd Quarter.
Kennewick scored with 2:31 minutes left in the 4th Quarter
making it 13-7 Lions.
Richland scored with 1:31 minutes left in the 4th Quarter
making it 14-13 Bombers.
Kennewick scored with 8 seconds left in the game to win 19-
14.
WHAT A GAME!!!
In the first game of the season Richland lost to Chiawana 38-
7 on September 6 at Rish Stadium. Their second game was
played on September 13 at Kennison Stadium in Hermiston.
Richland won 28-14. On September 20 Richland hosted Sunnyside
at Rish Stadium winning 41-15. Richland played Pasco at Edgar
Brown Stadium on September 27 losing 16-14. They lost to
WallaWalla on October 4 at Rish Stadium 35-28. On October 11
Richland played Southridge at Lampson Stadium winning 44-7.
They played at Lampson Stadium again on October 18 against
Kamiakin losing 30-7.
The Bombers will host the Hanford Falcons in the "Atomic Cup"
at Rish Stadium for their last regular game of the season on
November 1.
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland where it is 50°
at 7pm Saturday evening.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/28/19
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Gini MILLER ('49)
Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
Terry DAVIS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anna May WANN ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paula BERGAM ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy CORDER ('66)
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>>From: Gini MILLER ('49)
To: Dick WIGHT ('52)
Thank you for sharing the wonderful event for veterans of
SE Asia and of our two very special Bombers!
I, too, "served" in Vietnam as a civilian with the Army
Procurement Agency Vietnam in Saigon. Arrived Christmas Eve
in 1969 and left in July 1971. That experience was one of the
highlights of my life, both professionally and personally.
I became a close friend of a large Vietnamese family whose
daughter worked with me. When the father died, I was the only
American to walk with the mourners behind the coffin to the
graveyard. (I was also a head taller than any of the others.}
Everything connected to their funerals, including their
clothing at the time, has a special meaning.
Wish I knew what happened to that family after the Americans
left.
Dick, did you know my brother, Bob MILLER ('52-RIP)? He was a
veteran with the Army Corps of Engineers after he graduated
from WSC(U). While at college, he was captain of the swimming
team -- which served him well as he was awarded the Soldiers
Medal for saving a fellow soldier from drowning while
crossing a river during a training exercise. He had to swim
a long way in a rough current to do so.
During my working years, I was employed by the Dept. of
Defense, mostly with the Air Force, all over the world. I
loved working as a civilian among the military. Now,
whenever I see or meet a veteran, I always thank them for
their service. I saw first hand what a terrific job they do
everywhere!
Thank you, Veterans, for your service!
Bomber blessings,
-Gini MILLER ('49)
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
Re: Mrs. Lester's 6th Grade L&C - 1955-1956
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Bea/191028-62LC6th-Lester.jpg
About two weeks ago I found myself invited to meet with
Linda LESTER Rutkowski ('62) and her husband, Henry, up
from alifornia, and four of their Seattle friends. Wonderful
conversation, including the attached photo delivered to me by
Linda.
Behold Mary Lee Lester's (Linda's mother) 6th Grade Class
from Lewis & Clark Grade School, 1955-56. Maybe Maren can
enter this photo in the correct Bomber website cell, together
with the names...
[see the picture for names. -Maren]
Class size didn't seem to be an impediment in those days, if
you had a top-flight teacher.
Many later memories come crowding in. Just a few here... I
recall bumping in to Bruce BERLIN at Navy OCS in Newport,
Rhode Island in 1967. The coldest winter in decades (wind
chill of 100° below zero at Mount Washington up north in
Vermont).
Slight Paul SCHWENDIMAN spent too much time as the precocious
head Engineer at Tri-City radio stations and graduated late
from Kennewick High School (too many work-related absentees),
but eventually ended up with a UW degree in Economics and
another in Communications, plus a law degree from Pacific
Lutheran/Seattle Univ., plus an earlier Green Beret (!!!) as
a radioman (I bumped into Paul in Seattle after some 50
years; he passed away about three years ago).
David CHAPPEL was a hold-over from the class ahead of us, but
I remember well our final English exam in Lester's class.
Inattentive, I knew nothing yet about parts of speech, and
nailed down a score of 15% correct. Seated next to me,
CHAPPEL took note of my embarrassment and disrupted the class
with unrestrained howling and laughter: "I guessed on every
question", he announced, "and I got a 20%!" (now a chorus of
laughter from all in the picture).
-Pete BEAULIEU ('62) ~ Shoreline, WA
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>>From: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Re: Opening Weekend - "Inherit The Wind"
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Dav/191028-Inherit_Wind.jpg
Come check it out, if you're here in town and looking for
something special to do.
Because that's what live theater is. It's special--unlike any
other art form anywhere.
Live theater makes few promises, other than the promise that
it'll be at least a little bit different, every single night.
Makes my pulse thump just saying that.
See you afterwards in the lobby. Eh?
TDK'65'
-Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)
Sent from my Samsung SmartPhone
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/29/19
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Don LYALL ('52)
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Ken HEMINGER ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim DAUGHERTY ('70)
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>>From: Don LYALL ('52)
To: Gini MILLER ('49)
Re: 10/18 SS entry
Enjoyed your entry on 10/28. We may have met as your brother
Bob ('52-RIP) was one of my running bodies in high school.
Also my brother Bob ('49-RIP) was in your class.
I too was in Nam from summer '69 to summer of '70, 7th AF
headquarters. I too had a Nam family there. Chan was in my
pilot training ('57-'58). I found him when I was there in
'69, had a great year with he and his family. He and his
family got out of Nam in the '73 purge. I had it all set for
them to join me in me new assignment in Indiana. The night
before arrival Chan called, there was a church in Winter
Haven, Fla that wanted a family. I was commander of KC-135
squadron and I knew it was just 2 year assignment, we both
agreed the church deal was best. I got them a car, made it
down later. It was best, all 4 kids have graduated from U of
Fla.
I have fond memories of that year in Nam (suspected to be
hell for a year). Chan P. Hout and family made my year
memorable.
-Don LYALL ('52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
[NOTE: for yesterday's Sandstorm. Oops! -Maren]
Just a moment to acknowledge a pair of older Bombers. A
"Happy Birthday!" to Anna May WANN ('49) and Paul PHILLIPS
('49-RIP). Enjoy the moment.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Ken HEMINGER ('56)
Re: Welcome Home Viet Nam Vets
Wow... ..!
I just read about the "Welcome Home Viet Nam Vets" event
there in the Tri-Cities. Sure wish it were that I could have
been there too. Would love to have the opportunity to salute
and shake the hand of Gen MATTIS ('68). I always with pride
(when the opportunities arise), mention the fact that Gen
MATTIS graduated from my high school.
I have managed to miss all the school reunions even if I
happened to be in Richland at the time.
Hopefully, Lord willing and the creeks don't rise, I can make
it next year, and with Luck Gen MATTIS will be there..
Also I owe Maren a Spudnut... (grin)
-Ken HEMINGER ('56wb) ~ Great Falls, Mt
Vietnam '66~'67
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/30/19
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Ann BISHOP ('56)
Helen CROSS ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karen COLE ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty PYLE ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray STEIN ('64)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Before I forget it, and this becomes a very late entry (like
not published until a day or two later), I'd best wish Karen
COLE ('55) a "Happy Birthday!". Just in case her siblings
forget.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Sara Ousley, aka Ann BISHOP ('56)
To: Ken HEMINGER ('56)
My husband was at Tan Son Nhut in '66-'67. Where were you?
Praise God, no combat duties for him, only some of his TS
missions took him into areas outside the urban areas.
-Sara Ousley, aka Ann BISHOP ('56)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
I just looked at the photo of Mrs. Lester's 6th grade
class sent by Pete BEAULIEU ('62). It's very sharp quality
focus. #26 is. Harkened Goodnow (don't think I'm spelling
Goodnough ? Right.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Bea/191028-62LC6th-Lester.jpg
Also glad David DOUGLAS ('62) is finally doing better enough
aftre his heart surgery to write to us.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Sent from my iPhone
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/31/19 ~ HALLOWEEN
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Ken HEMINGER ('56)
David DOUGLAS ('62), Phyllis CUNNINGHAM ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rex DAVIS ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol HARSHMAN ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peggy SUNDBERG ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phil COLLINS ('67)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
I don't think it frightening that Rex DAVIS ('49) was born on
All Hallows Eve; which means I can wish him both a "Happy
Birthday!" and a "Happy Hallowe'en!". That should pretty
well cover it.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Ken HEMINGER ('56)
To: Sara Ousley, aka Ann BISHOP ('56)
Re: Vietnam
I too was at Tan Son Nhut. I was assigned as a vehicle
mechanic. I wasn't in combat either, but was proud to do
my part.
Anyway, too bad this wasn't known at the time, I could have
looked him up.
-Ken HEMINGER ('56wb) ~ Great Falls, MT snow on the ground
and 21°
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>>From: David DOUGLAS ('62)
So Sacajawea Elementary School no longer exists? Where do
the kids who would have gone there now have to go? They must
trudge an additional mile through two-foot deep snow drifts
to get there and back.
I was saddened to read of Susan McGAHEY's ('62-RIP) death in
Tuesday's Sandstorm. She was a good school friend for many
years.
Thank you to fellow classmate Peter BEAULIEU ('62) for the
picture of Mary Lee Lester's -- daughter Linda LESTER ('62)
was another great friend -- sixth grade class.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Bea/191028-62LC6th-Lester.jpg
It was interesting to see younger editions of classmates,
especially Mary K. POORE. She was my girlfriend seventh and
eighth grades. Don't now what happened to her. She broke up
with me the beginning of ninth grade and disappeared sometime
that year.
My wife says my ban from driving after my surgery is over
Friday. It doesn't come too soon. I get nervous when she
drives.
-David DOUGLAS ('62) ~ Mesa, AZ where it's getting downright
chilly, even before the sun goes down
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>>From: Phyllis CUNNINGHAM Coates ('64)
Re: Birthday greetings
Happy birthday to Rex DAVIS ('49) today. See a picture of
Rex at the latest Club40 Reunion:
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Xtra/Rob/191008_85_Ann-Rex.html
-Phyllis CUNNINGHAM Coates ('64)
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September, 2019 ~ November, 2019