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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/01/02
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Sandra Atwater ('51), Millie Finch ('54)
J.D. Boyd ('55), Hal Smith ('56)
Marlene Maness ('57WB), Frank Osgard ('63WB)
Norri Boasen ('73), Brian Denning ('77)
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CLUB 40 Reunion starts next Friday, 9/6/02
RichlandClub40.org
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51)
Re: The Big Pool
With all the talk about the "big pool", thought
I would add a story. One summer when I worked at the
hospital, two of the women I worked with and I would
go for a swim at our lunch time. We always took our
lunch - brown bag - to work. So I guess the pool did
open before one o'clock.
This was the summer of '51 or '52.
-Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) ~ Palm Desert, CA
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
To: The Class Of '54 Lunch Bunch Girls!!
As you know, we generally meet the 3rd Friday of
each month - well, we are going to do something
different in September before we settle in for the
winter.
We are going to travel to LaGrande, OR to have lunch
with our fellow classmate - Coral Pritchard Ward. She
has invited us to come and spend a little time with
her and we decided at our last luncheon, that we were
interested in doing this.
So..... Here are some dates that are available -
September 24, 25, 27, 30 or October 1.
You need to get in touch with me, so I can get some
idea of how many of us will be going and what seems to
be the best date.
We need to get this settled so please let me know
by next Friday, September 5th.
Thanks,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: JD Boyd ('55)
My memories of the pool going swimming around
midnight during the summer. Of course, the pool was
closed and we climbed the fence (don't think we had
swim suits either). Guess the word got out that we
were doing this and we were joined by several others -
my brain is a bit foggy and I don't remember all
the details about who was involved. In the beginning
Dennis Strong ('55) and I were the ones that started
this swimming venture. Does anyone know where Dennis is now?
The group became loud, etc., and one night the
police busted us and that put an end to the midnight
swims.
Do any of you, male or female, remember anything
about this event? This would have been the summer of
'54 (I think)!
-JD Boyd ('55) ~ Palm Desert, CA
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>>From: Hal Smith ('56)
To: Frank Osgood ('63WB)
Re: Rite Aid
As Pook's ('63) older brother, I feel qualified
to answer for him. He would say, "How fast can we get
down there."
-Hal Smith ('56)
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>>From: Marlene Maness Isom/Mulch ('57WB)
Re: Cultural Resources Program
www.hanford.gov/doe/culres/
-Marlene Maness Isom/Mulch ('57WB)
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>>From: Frank Osgard ('63WB)
So it's a new millennium. The kids today need
Britney to get their hearts started, we only needed
"The Perkins Street Girls are sleeping out tonight".
Now I don't know how it happened, maybe we're
talkin' all the planets being in line, or Nostradamus
knowing something and not telling anyone, but there
were some fine lookin' fillies up there on Perkins.
The fact that most of them are now grandmothers and
have been for years, is not significant.
On probably 86 of the summer nights between the
end of school, and the Tuesday after Labor Day, with
a week off for church camp, most of us Carmichael
guys "slept out". Sleeping out had nothing to do
with sleeping out. It had everything to do with not
sleeping in your own bed. I mean Roy Rogers sheets
just don't make it, when there are a couple of
shoplifted copies of "Adam" or "Cavalier" separating
the mattress and box springs.
Dick Plows ('63) had a great hedge behind his
house. This was the perfect place to "rally the
rabble", and get ready to head north into Indian
Country. Like a squad of VC sappers, we moved out in
white tee shirts, cut off jeans and 98 cent rubber
sandals. On occasions we would often stop by the
Desert Inn for a quick dip. Sometimes we had to share
the pool, as we were not the only patrol out that
evening. We then taped our ankles, buckled our chin
straps, dabbed on some Clearasil and left the comfort
of the South End. I now know how Lewis & Clark felt
when they left the Mandan village.
Now on occasion, we would liberate a bicycle or
two to speed our progress. I stole Monty Franklin's
brother Tim's bike every night for a whole summer.
That is until a patch of goat heads up by that
Flying A gas station near Webb's house rendered it
inoperable.
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I did push it all the way back to his house on
Douglass... or was it Delafield. I was seriously
disappointed, when he cramped my style by not getting
it fixed for a week or so.
There was an unspoken language amongst the males
of the species that assembled us all in the same place
at the same time. I never understood it until I
watched a Discovery Channel special on Ants, but now
it makes perfect sense. Regardless, we'd show up at
Twedt's ('64) house around midnight. Now Richard,
who was terminally grounded, could slither out of
a pre-fab window like he'd been on the payroll of
Cirque d'Soliel for twenty years. Undeterred by his
parentally mandated isolation, he would join the
rest of who had mustered under a street light. Then
something that today is unfathomable would occur, when
someone could write their girlfriend's name in the
street, and off we would go into the darkness.
Once you found the yard where the girls were
sleeping, you had to employ stealth to get close
enough to hear what they were saying. It would be
many years later, at Fort Polk in fact, before I was
again given the opportunity to demonstrate my prowess
at the low crawl. I recall Pete VanWyke ('64 -- bless
his Sainted Soul) leading us across the yard behind
Sandy Keller's ('65) house, like some Kit Carson scout
in Viet Nam, only to discover that the occupants had
a dog... make that several dogs... several big dogs
which they didn't pick up after very often. Inevitably
we would get bored listening to all that "girl talk",
decide to scare the girls, make them all scream and
then we'd go home. The first mad dash was always
exhilarating, as these were the days before everyone
had clothes driers. Many an already quivering
adolescent falsetto, was raised an octave or more by
a clothesline across the throat. Lots of times, we
ended the evening with half or more of us sounding
like Michael Jackson.
It's a long ways from Symons to Adams. Not knowing
where food might be purloined (this is before the
advent of the 7-11), we all hustled our young butts
back to Dick's house. From there we each had our own
veritable cornucopia of fruits and vegetables.
Elton Anderson (green shirt, brown pants or brown
shirt, green pants) of "I'll take the Hall Passes Now"
fame was a neighbor and had good green grapes.
Jim Hamilton's ('63) dad, Steelhead, had Italian
Plums and grew great tomatoes. You had to be careful
of these though, and only take the ones that grew a
foot or more off of the ground. They had a wiener dog
named Spud, who spent a lot of time out in the garden,
and you just couldn't be too careful.
As morning came along, you could get some milk off
a door step. Kenny Wright ('63), had more love in his
heart than most, and would only take a swallow or two
before he recapped the bottle and moved on to the next
house.
You could also take a newspaper (PI, Spokesman or
Columbia Basin News) off of the stoop and sell them
at the bus stop. Some guy heading out to the area, not
knowing that he had already paid for his would give
you a shiny nickel.
But we were young then, and that was before we
started sleeping out on the third island, which is
whole 'nuther story.
-Frank Osgard ('63WB)
p.s. There is a A&W on Venice Beach, but no cars
only roller blades
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>>From: Norri Boasen Beckelhymer ('73)
Re: Big Pool
I can't believe that the Big Pool will be closing.
We lived there every summer until I was about 14. Then
the river became the place to cool off. With five
kids, I know my Mom felt that the season pass was a
godsend. I am sure that is how she kept her sanity. I
remember being lined up to get in. Waiting for the
swimming lessons to get over. We stayed until dinner
time, and then went right back until the pool closed.
I don't remember taking anything but a towel, which we
hung on the fence. I remember diving down and peeling
tar off the bottom, rolling it into a ball and diving
for that. I loved to lay down on the hot cement,
moving from spot to spot until you were dry. I
remember the ugly swim caps we had to wear. We always
cut the straps off in an attempt to make the more
stylish. Not a whole lot of success in that.
We brought our 4 kids to Richland every summer,
and going to the big pool was always part of the trip.
I remember people would never believe me when I told
them just how big the "big pool" was!
I made a lot of friends at the pool and a lot of
memories. So sad to hear it's going to be gone.
-Norri Boasen Beckelhymer ('73)
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>>From: Brian Denning ('77)
Re: Big Pool + Misc. Babble
To: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79) And all Bombers
If your "Bad Hair-Cut" were to happen in this day
and age... just think. You could have possibly made
millions in a law suit! And what...? Blurry eyes from
excessive pool chlorine...? Which spawned false drug
use accusations? Multi-millions! I'm not a lawyer by
any means but, RICHLANDERS UNITE! There's serious
MONEY to be made here! (just kidding of course)
-Brian Denning ('77)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/02/02
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7 Bombers, Shelley McCoy ('63RIP), and 1 funeral notice today:
Betty Conner ('52), Rex Hunt ('53WB)
Ken Heminger ('56WB), Patti Jones ('60)
Bob Irwin ('62), Rosalie Lang ('63)
Amy Payson ('96)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gordon Mumford ('72)
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>>From: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
Re: The George Prout Pool
I have a story about the "old pool" - I believe I
was one of the very first EVER in the pool. Remember,
they started construction on the pool in 1948. They
dug the hole. It sat there for years - I think the
pool finally opened the year we graduated - 1952. We
used to speculate on how good it would be to have it
open.
We had gone to the pool at the Howard Amon Park -
and it was quite small, and getting old. We were told
there were cracks in it. That didn't faze us. But
the size of it did. There were times when we would
go, and have to stand in line outside, watching the
kids inside in the cool, inviting water... while we
sweltered outside... this in 100 degree weather.
Taking turns was not a lot of fun. (With a new pool, I
suppose this is again a possibility.) Of course, when
you were inside, belly-flopping, and pushing your
buddies in, and screaming at the top of your lungs,
you would put a bit more "twist" to it to make the
poor people in the line-up outside jealous.
The summer of '49, a group of girls from North
Richland made up a pact that we would ALL go to the
pool every week day, all summer. The only "excuse"
would be if there was a trip out of town with our
parents, etc. At the end of the summer, several people
who were familiar with our group and the efforts, all
were there questioning as to who made it the most,
etc. I was lucky, in that that summer we didn't go
anywhere at all during the week, and I think I made it
every day. Only a couple of us did. But in the fall
when school started, we were really "big shots" for
trying, and getting all the admiration and accolades.
And they asked, one by one, as they talked to us,
"What happened to YOU, Betty? Didn't you get to go?"
Everyone else of the group had great tans. I was
still, as Marilyn Monroe described herself, "Blonde
all over." Tanning for me is not an option, and I've
passed this on to several of my children and
grandchildren. My explanation is, "I don't tan, I
blotch."
We awaited the new pool with great enthusiasm.
There was a basketball game one evening of my
Freshman year. We had to catch the bus in North
Richland, and ride into town, where we could get off
at the bus station on the south side of the Community
Center, or at Swift Boulevard, where the Fire Station
now stands. It was definitely closer from Swift to get
off and walk directly up to the high school. Not an
easy trek on this particular evening. We had had one
of the many deep and drifted snows of that blustery
year. (I wonder now at how the school buses managed to
"roll out..." every day with as much snow and ice and
cold as we had. Now, school is often cancelled because
buses have trouble negotiating in 2 inches or more of
fresh snow. I don't remember ANY school being
cancelled that year.)
When we had plowed up Swift, we cut across the
street by Kadlec Hospital, and took a short cut across
the property below the hill up to Columbia High. And
just like in a cartoon, we one by one disappeared
suddenly down, down, and into that mass of snow. We
were so surprised that at first we didn't realize what
had happened. We tried to get out. It didn't work. The
banks were steep and slick and our hands were cold.
Trying to move thru the snow was nearly impossible.
There were three of us: Mary Lockhart, (1951WB... she
was only in the school one year... from New York
State... moved to California that next summer... we
lost track of her), LaRee Conner now Pratt ('50), and
myself. We tried "boosting" each other up those walls.
No luck. We tried yelling and screaming, and the snow
smothered our efforts, and no one responded.
We had on saddle oxfords and bobby socks, a
coat, and the eternal "scarf" on our heads, over our
sweaters and skirts. Not much protection for going out
and wallowing in the snow. We spoke of how they would
surely find us by morning light, and if it wasn't too
late, we would have a great tale to tell.
Of course we had planned our arrival at school
to be there to get good seats early in the evening.
Finally, our efforts produced results. The shallow end
of the pool (which we didn't even THINK of -- in fact
we weren't sure it was the pool we had fallen into,
anyway.) loomed in our efforts, and we had pretty well
torn up all the snow in the DEEP end before we found
the shallow end. And we got out, and shivered our way
up to the school.
After hanging our damp coats in our locker, we
went into the rest room, and took our wet socks and
shoes off and put them on the radiator. We hung
our skirts on the radiator, also. And tried to dry
ourselves off. Some time had passed before we were
able to put our still-wet shoes and socks, and go on
to the game.
The "B" game had ended as we arrived. No one had
missed us. And we felt so silly about our near-demise
(we were sure it was going to happen) that we shared
it only with a couple of friends.
So... Doesn't that qualify as the first time
any Bombers were in the pool, cutting di-does and
threshing about????
And now you know "The rest of the story.........."
-Betty Conner Sansom ('52) ~ Goldendale, WA - where
Summer is PERFECT right now. And I took my two
daughters and four grand kids to the beach by the
Biggs Bridge yesterday. Nice Campground/Park there.
P.S. Is it too late to change the plans for the
size of the new pool?
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>>From: Rex Hunt ('53WB)
Re: POOL
I never made it to the big POOL as you refer to.
But I spent many a summer day out at the water hole
in the desert that the Army supplied. Just a hole in
the ground and an inch and a half pipe in the bottom
pumping in water from the river. The water was warm
the girls lovely. Especially a lively petite blonde
named Jerry something or other. She lived in one of
those houses close to the river in North Richland,
but she looked as if she strolled out of the Playboy
Mansion in that white bathing suit and to watch her
leaning back on her towel her face tilted up to the
sun... it kept many of us in the water much longer
than usual just to cool down. I almost cried when the
Army decided it was too dangerous and closed that
water hole. The summers of '52 and '53 will live in
my memory forever.
Re: Club40 Reunion this week end
RichlandClub40.org
I will make the Club 40 reunion and old dogs
barking contest.
-Rex Hunt ('53WB) ~ beautiful downtown Hanford, CA - where
the temps dipped all the way down to 92 last week
but everything is OK. We are having our annual
late August/early September heat snap (is there
such a thing?). There are cold snaps??? back in
the 100s today!
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56WB)
Re: The Pool
I've been reading about all the fun at the big
Pool... We did all our swimming either in the
Irrigation ditch between Heminger City and Enterprise
(Now West Richland) or the Yakima River... No pools in
our neck of the woods. Bet you couldn't take a piece
of Plywood and a long rope tied to a car and surf your
pool like we did the ditch... Now that was fun...! I'm
sure there are others who will be able to recall
surfing the ditch also...
Just thought I'd mention it.
-Ken Heminger ('56WB)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('63)
Re: Shelley McCoy ('63 RIP)
The following is the story of Shelley's death and
thoughts from Granada McCoy ('62 - Shelley's sister),
when I spoke with her tonight about Shelley's passing.
The Harley accident happened Saturday, August 31,
2002 at 5:30pm, about three miles from Eatonville, WA.
It is believed Shelley died instantly. His girlfriend,
Kim, was helicoptered to Harborview Hospital and is
now in satisfactory condition. An autopsy will be done
on Shelley to determine exact cause of death.
Granada said, "Shelley did not like traveling far
distances on his Harley on holiday week-ends. More
than likely his friends called and said, 'Let's go for
a short ride, have dinner, then we're heading home'.
That would be most like Shelley". Granada said, "This
is a first in our family of children and grandchildren
to die. It is very hard". Granada spoke of understanding
when her dad died and said "but this is not easy. Shelley
was doing what he loved to do and he was way too young".
Shelley is survived by his two sons, a daughter and
six grandchildren. Shelley was very close to his
friends and family. They we're his pride and joy.
Funeral services are
Friday September 6, 2002 at 10:00am.
Powers Funeral Home, 320 W. Pioneer, Puyallup, WA
253-845-0536
Internment will be at a cemetery in Puyallup. There
will be a gathering at Shelley's home after the
funeral. Everyone attending plans on wearing T-shirts
and jeans -- Shelley's favorite attire.
Granada also said it would be fine to email her
and she will share them with the family.
Joe McCoy ('60) Shelley's brother will be arriving
at Granada's on Thursday September, 5, 2002.
I will scan the funeral notice and send it to the
Alumni Sandstorm as soon as it is in the Tacoma News
Tribune.
According to Granada "There is a marker and
flowers being placed at the site by Shelley's Harley
friends today."
Bombers are Forever
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - cloudy
and overcast, but the sun was shining on Shelley
when he left for his new venture on Saturday to
look down on all of us.
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[rhs63.tripod.com/RIP/RIP63McCoyShelley02.htm]
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>>From: Bob Irwin ('62)
Re: Shelley McCoy ('63RIP)
I received word today that Shelley was killed this
weekend doing what he loved: "ridin' his Harley". His
big heart and sense of humor will never be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with Grenada and Joe and
there families.
I can only imagine his comments talking to Saint
Peter as he went through the Golden Gates. (That will
keep me smiling for quite a while.)
-Bob Irwin ('62)
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>>From: Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
Re: Shelley McCoy ('63RIP)
Dearest Friends and Beloved Bombers:
Bad news to bear. On Saturday the 31st of
September my ex-brother-in-law, friend and fellow
'63 classmate, Shelley McCoy, was killed in a tragic
motorcycle accident while traveling with his girl
fiend on a mountain road over on the east side. His
girl fiend is in critical condition.
Shelley was quite a guy as many, many of you know.
He had just gotten his new Harley and had just
returned from the BIG Sturgis, SD yearly motorcycle
rally.
What a sad story for my dear ex-mother-in-law,
his big brother Joe ('60), sister Nada ('62) and
especially for his 3 beautiful children and grand kids.
My children are just heart broken... this has been
just such a surprise and they just really loved being
with their Uncle Shelley. They as well as all of us who
knew him well, knew that he had never really grown up,
or lost his happy and wild ways. He was always on the
cutting edge of wild and wooly. When I saw him at our
reunion this summer, he was still sporting his full
beard and funny, happy smile. My heart is in my
stomach, my eyes are full of tears, and my heart is
full of such sadness. For I and many of us lost our
"class clown" yesterday.
Good-bye my dear brother and beloved old friend.
Please excuse any errors in spelling for truly my eyes
our swollen and my mind is foggy.
-Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
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[rhs63.tripod.com/RIP/RIP63McCoyShelley02.htm]
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>>From: Amy Payson ('96)
Re: Recipe....
Has anyone ever figured out the recipe for
cheese zombies? I've scoured the web and come up
with nothing! If anyone has it, please email me.
:)Thanks
-Amy Payson ('96)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Shelley McCoy ~ Class of 1963 ~ 1945 - 8/31/02
>>Betty Shepard Whatley ~ Class of 1939 ~ 10/30/22 - 08/30/02
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/03/02
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Kay Weir ('37), Muriel Anderson ('53)
Gus Keeney ('57), Rebecca Lester ('60)
Judy Willox ('61), Bob Irwin ('62)
John Adkins ('62), Jim Hamilton ('63)
David Rivers ('65), Patti McLaughlin ('65)
Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
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>>From: Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
Re: The OLD-OLD Pool
The old pool in the down town park was built by
the original Richlanders with volunteer labor. My
husband - who wasn't my husband then [but now has been
for sixty years] dug the hole using a team of mules.
My best friend Margaret Barnett ('37) was the life
guard there for several years and we were all very
proud to have a real pool in such a small town. The
park was called Amon Park as it is today because
Howard Amon donated the land. The Government (using
what it has for brains) changed the name a couple of
times but finally after a petition signed by a lot
of the "REAL RICHLANDERS" it was changed back. The
original citizens have a get together every year but
we are getting to be fewer and fewer as time takes
it's toll.
MY sons learned to swim in the George Prout pool
and my son Alan ('61) was the Life Guard there for a
number of years. He now has a HUGE pool in his back
yard which by coincidence is located on what used to
be part of my father's farm.
-Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
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>>From: Muriel Anderson Thompson ('53)
Re: Irrigation Ditch Memories
In 1948 I saved my baby sitting money and bought a
"Bulgie". My Bulgie was an inflatable red whale about
three feet long with a big balloon like head. I used
to swim in the irrigation ditches out near the old
stables. On this occasion I talked a friend into
taking my clothes and shoes home and I set out on my
Bulgie down the irrigation ditch. I lived on Totten
Street and the ditch flowed right past our Pre-fab.
All went well until, I arrived close to home. Since I
had no shoes I had to climb the cyclone fence in my
bare feet. I managed to do it but I remember it as a
very painful experience, not adequately off-set by the
adventure of Bulgie navigation.
-Muriel Anderson Thompson ('53)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
To: Class of '65 troops
Next time you see my brother Jack ('65), ask him
about Fran Rish's first memory of meeting Jack. It was
at the "Big Pool"!!!! Deep voice "Keeney Tickets
Please!!" Fran was looking away from the ticket window
when he heard it. He spun around looking right and
left with no one there. Jack, with an exasperated
louder voice repeated "Keeney Tickets Please"!!! Fran
looked down and there was Jack, barely able to see
over the edge of the ticket window, with his hand out.
Over the years, every time I saw Fran, he would remind
me of that memory.
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Rebecca Lester Cleavenger ('60)
Re: More Big Pool
During the summers when I was in high school I
worked at the big pool. Early career moves - I worked
my way up from basket girl to life guard and swim
class instructor. Met a lot of fun people... all the
Brunelle brothers would come every day, Bob Breard ('60RIP)
did daring, graceful dives off the high board. Mostly
I taught the little ones how to blow bubbles, put
their faces in the H2O, kick and move their arms.
Learned a lot about adults when they gave me the noon
ladies beginner's class to teach. Women 10 and 20
years older than my age were standing on the bottom of
the pool in 4' of water afraid to bend over and dip
their faces in the water. It was amazing to me as I
had always loved the water. The little ones would get
over any fear right away, the adults all made some
progress, just getting in was a win for them but
overcoming the fear was much slower.
We also did a big synchronized swimming show one
year. I think the girls P.E. teacher from either
Carmichael or Columbia High was the instructor and
choreographer. People sat along the hillside to watch.
We had headdresses, lights and music. Have a lot of fun
still with the Egyptian crawl.
-Rebecca Lester Cleavenger ('60)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
To: The Family of Shelley McCoy ('63RIP)
Dear Grenada, Joe, and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss
of you dear loved one, Shelley. He was widely loved and
will be sorely missed by his friends and family. There
will be a large hole in the Bomber camp without him.
We always looked forward to seeing him at the R2K
reunions and his class will have a tremendous loss
at their reunion next year.
I know that there are no words that can help your
pain at this time, and I won't even try. Just know
that there are many out here that have you in their
thoughts and prayers and in their hearts during this
most difficult time for you all.
May God bless you all and help you to heal from
this pain that you are now suffering. And may you take
solace in the fact that he is home with his Maker and
that his Dad was there to embrace him and make the
transition for Shelley easier.
My Love and Prayers to All,
-Judy Willox Hodge ('61) ~ Richland
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>>From: Bob Irwin ('62)
Re: Shelley McCoy ('63RIP)
Joe McCoy ('60) called this morning and said the
services will be in Puyallup at Powers Funeral Home.
Viewing on Thursday from 4-8 and services will be on
Friday at 10:00am. I also told Joe that we would do
something over here in the Tri-Cities for him.
Probably next week end. I am going to the coast
tomorrow {9/3/02] with my bride who has never seen
the ocean but will return on Friday. Yes, It's going
to be a Wake. Shelley would not want it any other way.
I may need a little help with this one. God I miss him.
-Bob Irwin ('62)
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: A friend remembered
I suspect there are many of us today alternately
feeling the pain of losing Shelley and smiling as we
remember our association with him.
Shelley lived three or four blocks from me, with
Ralph Lee ('63RIP) about half way between us. We had
some times - after all these years most of them make
me smile. I remember that Red and White '56 Chev he
had, just about all any teenager at the time could
want - except mufflers of course - come to think of
it that was by design too.
I am thinking of Shelley and his sister and his
brother on this last day of a long week end, I wish we
had one more night to cruise around, one more night to
laugh. I will have to be satisfied with the memories
tucked away - and the next time I sit down with Jess,
or Bobby, or Bill, we can call those memories up and
smile and not forget our friend Shelley McCoy
-John Adkins
today just Shelley's friend
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
The beer just wasn't as cold today, after I heard
about Shelley's accident.
To again paraphrase some E-zip basic trainee under
my tutelage at Ft. Banning, "Didn't nobody, don't have
no stories about Shelley McCoy". He was Kramer, he was
Fonzie, he was Bowser from ShaNaNa and he was all of
our friend. He was unique, one of a kind, and we
won't be seein' another.
I was in his Mechanical Drawing class in 9th
grade, and observed his daily repartee with Leonard
Anderson. Teachers no longer have the option of
calling students up front to "Assume the angle".
Shelley would have been the poster child for corporal
punishment in the schools.
Like other departed friends, Shelley will be
forever young in our minds. An icon for an era that
was so much less complex, where I can sneak back to
when listening to those "Oldie" stations. One song,
"Great Balls of Fire", always reminds me of Shelley's
lip synching performance at a 7th grade after school
sock hop.
Shelley is now leanin' on them Pearly Gates with
his old cronies, Chuck Gardner ('63RIP), Ralph Lee ('63RIP)
and Terry Webb ('63RIP). They're smokin', jokin' and
playing catch up, while all the whole time he's
looking over his shoulder waiting for St. Peter to
bark out, "Skelly Wag, front and center, I'm gonna
lay on five".
I wasn't ready for Shelley to split, didn't have
a chance to say goodbye, but I'm smiling more the
longer I write. I guess that's the gift he left for
us all.
Semper Bomberus,
Jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Shell
When I read Bobby ('62) Rosalie ('63) and Patti's
('60) Notes on Shelley's ('63RIP) passing, I got so
sick at heart. Shelley was one of the most loved guys I
know. There are more Shelley McCoy stories than anyone
I can think of. If you knew him your life was brighter
for the laughter he always carried with him. In school
he made the days shorter and the nights longer. You
could always count on a good word and a huge belly
laugh when you stopped by the gas station for a
quarter's worth of gas on the way out of town on your
way to the drive-in or whatever trouble you were
headed for that night.
I'll never forget the day the year books came out
in '63... Tony Harrah ('65) and I were going through
the pages and checking out the "mosts"... Tony did an
imitation of Shell and his mom... "Shelley McCoy, what
do you mean you didn't graduate!!!!!??" "But, Mom... I
was wittiest!"
Those are the kind of things that will live with
me forever. One night I was headed out of town to see
The days of Wine and Roses for the 7th night in a row
with the 7th girl during the week... I was driving
Bob Middleton's '40 Chevy and my tail pipe fell off...
Dang... Louis Hogan ('65) came by in his Crown
Victoria... scooped it up and dropped it off with
Shell for safe keeping... What great memories!
This summer, I was hoping Shelley would make for
R2K+2 it cuz he wasn't there last year... He and
Jim Stull ('62) finally made it over and I stopped
in mid sentence talking to whomever I was speaking at
the time and just rushed over for a big hug and a
bunch of laughs... Boy is heaven gonna be a fun place
now! We love you Shelley!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger ('65)
Re: new email
Hey, Bomber buddies,
Like Treg and Jim, I have a new moniker and address.
The big news is, I have new neighbors up here at
the University Park Condos. Dean Hoff ('62) and JoAnn
Bushnell Hoff ('65) moved in a couple weeks ago, with
"Shadow". I already called upon them to take in my
newspaper over the Labor Day holiday. But it sure is
nice to SEE some Bombers and talk to them in PERSON.
Anyone else want to join us up here at the
highest point in Richland? We can battle TRM
together!
-Patti McLaughlin Cleavenger ('65)
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>>From: Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
Re: Shelley McCoy ('63)
I just wanted to take a moment to take a moment
to extend my heart felt condolence to the family and
friends of Shelley McCoy. I was very touched when I
read the account of his passing and know that he will
be missed. I pray that everyone will be able to find
comfort in their faith and let him live on in the life
time of memories that you have with him.
-Rob Hausenbuiller ('93) ~ London, England - where
Mother Nature is still trying to decide if three
weeks of Summer is enough or too much.
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Ann Clancy ('50)
Sandra Atwater ('51), Marilyn Baird ('60)
Lee Upson ('63), Lesley Wood ('66WB)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Old Old pool
To: Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
Thanks for the bit on the "old old" pool. I spent
many happy hours there in '43 and '44 in a town that
had little else for teenagers. I had always marveled
how such a small town had built such a great little
pool. With mules yet. Was this during the depression?
-Dick McCoy (the tin can class of '45!!)
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>>From: Ann Clancy Andrews ('50)
Re: The Old-Old Pool
To: Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
Thanks for the history on the old pool. I've been
waiting for someone to bring it up. Spent many, many
hours there.
Trying to learn to dive without a board was a
little difficult so I decided I could do underwater
routines like Esther Williams. Getting kicked in the
head by all the bodies passing over head as I was
flaying around on the bottom of the pool was just not
working out!! Only thing I accomplished was to hold my
breath for a long time.
The pool is one of those "Where were you when ?"
days for me. When "the bomb" was dropped in Japan. I
was at the pool. Have always remembered that.
-Ann Clancy Andrews ('50)
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>>From: Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51)
Maybe this time I will make it a better story,
Cheerful ["Cheerful" is me. - Maren]!
I did a lot of swimming at the "little pool by the
big river". I taught swimming lessons there and also
took Red Cross life saving lessons. I do remember the
long lines waiting to get in and there were some of us
that did not have to wait in line because we taught
lessons and took lessons. We really did get in good
with the life guards - really not bragging - it was
kind of like we "worked" there. I remember those dinky
dressing rooms... not too neat!
Some of my friends and I would ride our bikes
all the time and there were times when we would ride
"double"... which was against the law. I don't
remember who didn't have a bike... does that person
remember? One day we got pulled over by the police and
they told us we were breaking the law, but if we never
did it again, they would not give us a ticket this
time.
We always would swim in the Columbia River also.
There was a nice man in our neighborhood that made us
a raft to dive off of, also the Yakima and my Dad used
to take some of us girls out to swim in the irrigation
ditch out by West Richland. Oh my, I just could go on
more about irrigation ditches.
To: Ann Pearson Burrows ('50)
Why don't you tell the story about us swimming
in the ditch by the highway between Richland and
Kennewick!
How is that, Cheerful ---- better?
-Sandra Atwater Boyd ('51) ~ Palm Desert, CA
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>>From: Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60)
Re: SFO/San Jose Bomber Lunch
To: San Francisco/San Jose Alumni
We finally have a place to meet for our first
Bomber Luncheon. It was a little hard to find a place
that would accommodate us and not be very far from
everyone in the South East Bay Area.
Hometown Buffet at 5478 Newpark Mall in Newark.
Just off Highway 880. Meet at 11:30 on September 15
(third Sunday).
We might be sharing the room with another group
but the room holds 80 persons, so I thought there
would be plenty of room. We can be there for 2 hours,
order individually and make plans for the next
Luncheon.
Please RSVP to me for the September 15th date and
anyone and everyone is invited no matter where you live.
To: Those in the West/North West Bay Area
I will have a place for you to meet very soon. I'm
looking at Benicia or Walnut Creek. Just looking for
places that won't require long drives.
To: Those in the Sacramento Area
Still working on Sacramento area for those located
in and around there. Suggestions are always welcome.
-Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60) ~ overly hot area of
Vallejo, CA
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>>From: Leland Bond-Upson ('63)
Re: Shelley McCoy ('63RIP)
My first Shelley experience was a thunderbolt. At
the very beginning of 7th grade in the Carmichael
cafeteria, he did the most amazing rendition of "Great
Balls of Fires," lip-synching and pantomime-playing,
standing over an upright piano, I think, or perhaps
just a table, or perhaps just air. It was thrilling.
It was Little Richard--no it was this skinny kid, out-
doing Jerry Lee Lewis. Quite an eye-opener for me, a
12-year old from safe-and-sane Marcus Whitman. The
event was a talent show, and Shelley's act got the only
encore call. We wanted to hear and see and feel that
again, and nothing else.
-Leland Bond-Upson ('63)
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>>From: Lesley Wood Nelson ('66WB)
Re: Big pool
As a member of the Richland Swim Team starting
from the age of 9, I, too, have fond memories of the
pool. Mine are of after hours, either early mornings
or in the late evenings, when practice sessions were
held. Even now, seeing a lighted pool at night with
lane markers can bring a lump to my throat. I'm
brought back to nights of being driven home shivering
and bone-tired and looking forward to a steaming cup
of Ovaltine.
I wish I could remember the name of our coach in
those days. A gentle fellow, who I think came "all the
way from Kennewick" and whose wife usually accompanied
him.
It all started for me one day when Mr. Chitty, who
was life guarding, motioned me over (I thought I had
broken some pool regulation) and suggested I consider
joining the swim club. When I got home I told my
parents and they agreed to drop me off at the pool
that evening for what I thought was a planning meeting
("Bring your suit." Chitty said). But it wasn't. I
found myself entered in a freestyle race, with Toby
Wheeler ('66) standing next to me getting ready to
make one of those racing dives I didn't know how to do
yet. I think Carolyn Benoliel ('66) was on the other
side of me. I didn't know either of them then, so I
yelled out to anybody, "What does 'freestyle' mean?"
Someone yelled back that it meant you could swim
"free," any style you felt like. Well, I liked breast
stroke. When the whistle blew I took a deep dive and
then a few frog maneuvers before realizing that no one
else was choosing that stroke, so I reverted to the
crawl... and came home with my first ribbon. A second
place red one.
That summer night was the beginning of a lot of
hard work and tension, but mostly FUN. The camaraderie
was great, as was going to swim meets in other parts
of Washington, Idaho, and Oregon thanks to the car-
pooling efforts of swimmers' parents.
When I moved to California at age 13, I didn't
continue with competitive swimming, but I kept abreast
of swimmers in the news and their times. Imagine my
surprise when I got to college and found my roommate
to be an Olympian and the world record holder in the
200 meter freestyle (CRAWL only please). I learned
recently that - at age 50 - she's making a comeback
bid. Which makes me consider getting out that black
Jantzen racing suit and cropping my hair (no goggles
back then, and you were disqualified if your head went
under water while swimming the breast stroke!).
Any fellow competitive swimmers out there who
remember our coach's name?
-Lesley Wood Nelson ('66WB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/05/02
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10 Bombers and Shelley's Funeral Notice added:
Bonnie Murphy ('51), Ginny Weyerts ('54)
Lorin St. John ('55), Missy Keeney ('59)
Patti Jones ('60), Helen Cross ('62)
Larry Stephens ('63), Deedee Willox ('64)
Donna Fredette ('65), Jumbo Davis ('82)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolyn Halstead Edgar ('61WB)
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>>From: Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51)
Re: Where were you when?
To: Ann Clancy Andrews ('50)
I was also at the pool the day the bomb was
dropped and I've never forgotten it. I'm sure I was
there with my sister, Helen Murphy Koppe ('50).
-Bonnie Murphy Fawcett ('51)
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>>From: Ginny Weyerts Wendland ('54)
Re: Roseann Nicholson Logsdon ('56)
It is prayer support time again. Roseann has been
diagnosed with a particularly rare and virulent type
of cancer which is quite advanced. She has had several
surgeries. The latest was to help her kidneys which
were not able to drain. She has a wonderful positive
attitude and strong faith but needs all the support
she can get. She lives in Kennewick and would love to
hear from friends, new and old.
Thanks in advance for all the prayers and support
the mighty Bombers give.
-Ginny Weyerts Wendland ('54)
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>>From: Lorin St. John ('55)
Re: Old Riverside Park Pool
To: Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
I am enjoying the remembrances of the old
Riverside Park pool. The park was called Riverside
when I lived in Richland. The people that lived in
Richland at the time of the building of that pool
must have been a hardy and determined bunch. I have a
mental picture in my mind of "pioneers" working with
the mules to dig out the hole in the ground for the
new pool.
In December of 1949 I (representing Richland),
Jerry Kilbourne (representing Pasco), and Kenneth
"Red" Lee (representing Kennewick) won brand new
watches from Tri-City Herald circulation manager,
H. Ford Willey for winning a subscription contest
for each of the towns for getting the most new
subscriptions that fall. This was the time when
not everybody had watches to wear. It was a prized
possession. The following summer I was at the pool
enjoying the allotted hour in the pool. When I
returned to the changing room to put my clothes
back on I discovered that my watch had been stolen.
Needless to say I was very distraught for a while.
When the new pool opened next to Col-Hi the
following year I learned never to take any valued
possessions with me.
-Lorin St. John ('55)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: September 11th Memorial
The Tri-Cities is commemorating September 11th
with a program at the Dust Devils Stadium in Pasco.
All publicity says the show starts at 7pm.
The Rolling Hills Chorus is scheduled on a
"pre-show" opening at 6:30pm with local country
talent Eddie Collins performing first. We are
scheduled to start at 6:40pm and have an AWESOME
package.
If you Tri-City Bombers planning to attend will
arrive in time for the "pre-show", you won't be
disappointed!
Tell your friends!!
Thanks,
-Missy Keeney ('59)...
and Micki Lund Anderson ('63)
also Janet Greene (but I don't know her class)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Seattle area luncheon
Re: All Bomber Alumni Seattle/Fife area Luncheon
The Bomber Babes and Dudes
WE WILL BE AT A NEW PLACE! Gourmet cooking will be
our delight. Private Room
Please make reservations by Friday September 13, 2002
Lunch Date: September 15, 2002
Time: 12:30pm
Where: Days Inn of Fife, WA
Address: 3021 Pacific Hwy E., Fife, WA
Exit 137 - Turn left on Pacific Hwy. E,
Go about one mile. Days Inn is on the right.
Price: Price range $10.00 - $14.50 includes drink and
tip + $2.00 for room
All Bomber Spouses and Friends are welcome!
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) - Browns Point, WA - Fall is
in the air!
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
To: Lesley Wood Nelson ('66WB)
As an avid swim team member of the Tri-Cities Swim
Team back in the late 50s, I read about your memories
with fond memories of my own. I loved being on the
swim team and I hated to give it up for the steady job
of babysitting Howard and Helen's Chitty's 3 children
while they taught swim lessons in their back yard
pool. But that job had it own rewards and fond
memories too. And I certainly enjoyed the steady
income of that job.
The swim team coach I remember from Kennewick and
his lovely wife who was a sort of loving mother to all
of us were Mr. Berdahl and his wife. I never thought
of addressing them by their first names so I'm not
sure what they were, but I think Mr. Berdahl's first
name might have been Clyde. They were helped in
coaching all of us enthusiastic kids by Mr. Claude (I
think) Bear. The Berdahl's had 3 children: Carol,
Donna, and Kenny.
Remembering the swim team brings back lots of fond
memories. One was walking home after dark starving to
death and being able to eat fresh fruit off of the
many fruit trees in our yards.
Re: Retirement
My husband and I are in Palm Desert, CA at our
time share where it is really hot. It's been ll0° most
days here and in the 80s most evenings. Funny, that's
how I remember Richland being as a kid.
We've traveled over 6,000 miles and been able to
visit with lots of dear relatives and friends in
several states. And we've visited about 8 National
Parks and seen the amazing Grand Canyon and Lake
Powell with their sheer rock cliffs of red rock. It's
been a great almost 2 month trip.
We are heading back this Sunday and hope to stop
to see Carol Rice Forister and her husband in Kansas
City on our way.
We have to get home for friends who are coming
back for the WSU-Ohio State game.
We are thinking retirement isn't half bad with
this schedule of over 7 weeks of travel and visiting.
Fondly,
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Larry Stephens ('63)
To: Leland Bond-Upson ('[63)
Leland,
I also have fond memories of Shelley; mostly just
bumming around, plus spending time with his family. He
lived close to us on Willard Street. I was hoping to
see him at next year's class reunion. I am sure his
memory of making us laugh will never be forgotten.
-Larry Stephens ('63)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: 9-11
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the
9/11 tragedy, I want to share this website with you
all. It is fantastic. Be sure to download it when you
have time to be at the computer for a while. It takes
a little while to download, but is way worth it. It
takes a while to run also, accompanied by ONLY TIME
by Enja.
A reminder of 9/11.
If you don't have the Shockware player, get it
from http://macromedia.com (it's free).
Warning: It's about 7 meg, but it's worth it!
http://home.mchsi.com/~gcfl/attack.swf
Re: Club 40
Can't believe it's time already. Can't wait to
meet some of you "more mature" *grin* Bombers who
write into the Alumni Sandstorm. I've enjoyed reading
your comments. By the way, I'm not 56; I'm 49.95 plus
shipping and handling (or make that shopping and
handling! *grin*.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA - where it
is a little cooler today; has been hot, but good
for the tomatoes. YUM
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Re: The Big Pool
With all the memories of the pool I just had to
send in mine. I loved to go to the pool. I spent most
of my childhood there swimming underwater and jumping
off the high board in the deep end. It was the most
wonderful thing in the world to go to the pool. I
remember running barefoot home from shade tree to
shade tree (who would ever wear shoes?!) I had the
toughest feet and the brownest skin and the blondest
hair! We had a great childhood didn't we? We were so
fortunate as kids in another world. The world of the
50s. I also remember having to go the pool wearing
our gym outfit of blue shorts and white blouses when
it was the time of the month because we couldn't swim
and we were required to sit by the side of the pool!
Can you believe that?!!!! Everything about the pool
was great, even the small little dressing rooms and
the pin that you wore to get your clothes back. I am
sad that it will be gone but I guess time marches on.
My daughter, Jennifer also swam at the pool one
year when I was visiting Richland and I didn't know
she could swim as well as she could. I sent her to
Girl Scout camp to a swimming camp for two weeks and
when she came home she could swim like a fish. I
remember her jumping off the high dive at the Richland
pool although she could dive and I never did learn to.
I remember belly flopping a lot until I learning
to jump well but I loved it all the same. Between the
sand hills and the pool and the Spudnut Shop and the
free movies and I could go on and on.
Bomber Cheers,
Re: 9/11
Love to everyone on this anniversary of September
11th. One day after my Birthday, I will never be able
to forget that day when my daughter called and said
"Mom, turn on the TV." and I could not believe my
eyes. Everyone love your families and hug them a
little bit tighter this week and appreciate your
friends.
I really believe our background in Richland has
made us that much stronger and able to appreciate our
world and to go on no matter what. Love you guys!
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: Jumbo Davis ('82)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
Where are tickets available for your gig in
Richland? Give us an update, so we can fill the
place up.
-Jumbo Davis ('82)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the Tacoma News Tribune
by Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
>>Shelley McCoy - Class of '63 - 4/12/45 - 8/31/02
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/06/02
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Doris Palmer ('49), Dave Henderson ('60WB)
Lola Heidlebaugh ('60), Patti Jones ('60)
Donna Bowers ('63), Brad Wear ('71)
Chris Webster ('78)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vernon "Bud" Van Dusen ('52)
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STARTS TODAY: Club 40 Reunion
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>>From: Doris Palmer Overla ('49)
To: All '49 Bombers:
Have a really great time at the reunion this
year. Since I will be unable to be with you please
try to look me up next month when we will be in
Richland or the Camp Hanford reunion. Would really
love to visit with all of you.
To: Anna May and Jean
Be sure to take lots of pictures for me.
-Doris Palmer Overla ('49) ~ in very wet FL
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>>From: Dave Henderson ('60WB)
Re: Old Pool Question
I have memories of taking swimming lessons in
the old pool circa 1950.. All I remember was that the
water was damn cold. Since the old pool was surrounded
by shade trees all I did was shiver. Needless to say
swimming in the old pool was no fun for me.
While the water in the new pool was cold too,
one could lie on the hot concrete and warm up (like
a lizard). Since the new pool was much larger and
more accessible there were gangs of kids everywhere.
I found the new pool much more exciting than the
old pool.
My question to the old timers did they just bury
the old pool, or did they dig it up?
-Dave Henderson ('60WB)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Vancouver/Portland Luncheon
Hi Maren -
Would you please put a notice in the Sandstorm to
alert people in this area we are planning a luncheon
on Saturday, October 12 - time and place to be
determined yet. Just to keep in their minds we are
working on a Bomber get together. There seemed to be
a lot of interest when we had the picnic on August 10.
Appreciate all your work on the Sandstorm - and
your help with this luncheon!
Thanks!
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: 9/11
So many "forwards" are happening as 9/11
approaches. This was sent to me by Jan Bollinger
Persons ('60). It is the best I have seen in all the
remembrances as well as daily caring of others.
Thank you, Jan.
http://www.bpfrommer.com/Meet_Me_In_The_Stairwell.htm
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - weather
is great for driving to Club 40 tomorrow morning.
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice (GMC '63)
Re: The Real McCoy
I'll bet everyone from our class has a Shelly
memory. I was deeply upset to hear he was gone. In 5th
grade, I can remember Shelley, Chuck Gardiner ('63RIP),
Ralph Lee ('63RIP) and several others always sitting
in the back of the room laughing at something Shelley
did or said... and his Jerry Lee Lewis and Little
Richard renditions, which he was famous for, will
always be in my memory. Even now whenever I think of
him there is a big smile on my face.
He had such a gift for saying and doing the
funniest things. We shall all greatly miss him at
next year's reunion.
Joe and Grenada: our thoughts are with you -
Shelley was truly an original.
Sincerely,
-Donna Bowers Rice (GMC '63) ~ St. Louis, MO - where
heat and humidity are synonymous
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
Texas has always dominated in the Miss America
and Miss USA pageants... now it looks like we're
dominating in the American Idol talent arena as well.
-Brad Wear ('71) ~ Richardson, TX - where we saw 100°
only once this year.
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>>From: Chris Webster {'78}
I remember learning how to swim at the Big Pool.
I was so excited when I could float on my back with
no assistance.
My teacher I remember was Mrs. Nancy Roy.
It can get so hot in Richland... the city I
believe should build a new one.
-Chris Webster {'78}
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Dateline: Richland
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15 Bombers sent stuff:
Jerry Boyd ('52), Ann Hogan ('58)
Wanda Davidson ('56), Lea Branum ('60)
Audrey Eberhardt ('61WB), Jack Gardiner ('61)
Bob Irwin('62), John Campbell ('63)
Linda Belliston ('63), Deedee Willox ('64)
Dennis Hammer ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Barbara Franco ('67), Linda Smith (72)
Mike Davis ('74)
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TODAY - '58 Lunch - 1pm Francisco's, 3321 N. Court, Pasco
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>>From: Jerry Boyd ('52)
Re: '52 Class Union
To: All 1952 Class Mates
Patsy and I had a great time and will not miss the
next union if the man above agrees.
Great time watching Everett Waining control the
golf course including the pretty one selling drinks.
Great job to Jack Dawson and all the Ladies who
put on the event.
We are back in the Valley of the Sun and is Hot!!!
Back to the Oregon Coast if we could.
Love to all.
-Jerry Boyd ('52)
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>>From: Ann Hogan Roberts ('58)
Re: Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig Pool
Ok, here's another big pool story, I couldn't
resist after reading everyone else's thoughts and
nodding to myself about how much we are all alike when
it comes to swimming, laying on the hot concrete, blah
blah, but did anyone else, like I, almost have a heart
attack when jumping off the high dive for the first
time? We never had any kind of swim lessons and
anything learned was self experience. Anyway, the HIGH
DIVE was the holy grail of the BIG POOL when we were
little squirts and we spent lots of time talking about
jumping off, figuring out what would happen if we hit
the bottom of the pool, what if we landed wrong, how
high was it anyway?, had anyone ever died after
jumping and would the guards save us if we didn't have
permission to jump. Finally, my friends cajoled me
into, "just go up and see what it's like and you can
come down if you don't like it". Well, as soon as I
got up there wouldn't you know everyone at the pool
decided to jump off the high dive at that moment and a
huge line formed and the sadists were yelling "jump,
jump". I sat down and looked and I stood up and looked
and jumping off still wasn't appealing. I looked at
the faces of the nice people floating around in the
water below and wondered why I was where I was. I was
too embarrassed to back down the ladder in front of
all those kids and after sitting up there for what
seemed an eternity (O boy, I can still remember how
far down the water looked from the HIGH DIVE) I could
no longer hold up the long line of waiting jumpers so
I finally kicked off and shook like a leaf all the way
down. The kind people in the water who told me they
would save me after I jumped did. I never jumped off
anything again for I had discovered I was deathly
afraid of heights before I even knew there was such a
thing!!
-Ann Hogan Roberts ('58)
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>>From: Wanda Davidson Turner ('56)
Does anyone know how to contact
Roseann Nicholson ('56)?
-Wanda Davidson Turner ('56)
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[Wanda -- ask Ginny Weyerts Wendland ('54) -Maren]
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>>From: Lea Branum Clark ('60)
Re: Thanks
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('[60)
Thanks so much for sharing the web site "The
Stairwell". I couldn't help but shed tears for all
those that have lost loved ones on 9-11. I do think
that our country has been brought together in spite of
such a tragedy.
I am reading Lisa Beamer's book, "Let's Roll!".
What a lady! I observed this quality in her during all
of the interviews. But now, I can fully understand why
she became a national symbol of grace and courage in
her time of grief and loss.
-Lea Branum Clark ('60)
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>>From: Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB)
Re: Just a question for Dave Henderson ('60WB).
I remember two brothers at Camp Hanford and it
seems to me one was David. Are you by any chance him?
We all went to the 25 cent movies on base and the teen
center at the NCO club. Just wondered.
-Audrey Eberhardt Mathews ('61WB) ~ Still hot and dry
in central Georgia.
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>>From: Jack Gardiner ('61)
Re: Shelley McCoy ('63RIP)
I was saddened to here about Shelley's passing
last week he was a very good friend of my brother,
Chuck ('63RIP). He spent a lot time in your home
visiting and entertaining us.
Shelley will be missed.
-Jack Gardiner ('61)
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>>From: Bob Irwin ('62)
Re: Shelley McCoy ('63WB)
Shelley's funeral [9/6/02] was standing room only.
A very nice service. He was well represented from his
close friends from all over.
I talked with Tom Bromley from Two Bits and a Bite
Tavern in Richland about a get together in memory of
Shelley. He said no problem. Sooo, Sunday 8/8/02 about
2 we are going to get together. Everyone is welcome.
-Bob Irwin ('62)
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>>From: John Campbell ('63)
Re Shelley McCoy ('63RIP)
Although I didn't know Shelley all that well, I
felt compelled to go to his funeral this morning in
Puyallup. Jim Hamilton ('63) put it well when he said
the Shelley was one of the icons of our class of '63.
He was just likeable and represented our "Happy Days"
era.
As put well by others, we certainly feel for his
family, but seeing his family and all of his friends
who showed, he was rich where it counted.
I wish I could have known him better.
-John Campbell ('63)
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>>From: Linda Belliston Boehning ('63)
Looking for the following '63 classmates for our
next year's 40th Class Reunion... If you know their
whereabouts please contact Linda Belliston Boehning ('63).
Fay Appleby, Bill Barnes, Marilyn Barrett,
Shirley Belulia, Richard Bishop, Susan Bishop,
Shawn (Homer) Blackburn, Cheri Bowlin, Joyce Brady,
Denny Casto, Kathy Culver, Richard Davis, Diana Dean,
LeRoy Dearing, Jim Franklin, Jaleen Fusman,
Bonnie Gage, Barbara Gamertsfelder, Ron Greene,
Shirley Griffin, Karen Harrison, Chris Hollister,
Mike Hughes, Princess Jackson, Betsy Jones,
David Jones, Tommy Jones, Susan Konecny,
Carolyn Larsen, Mary Ellen Leach, Walter Lindbloom,
Betty Marois, Nancy Marshall, Lynn McCall,
Sandra McFall, Bob Moore, Marilyn Moore, John Morris,
Patricia "Trish" Murphy, Georgia Nugent,
Eileen O'Hearn, Mike Pease, Alan Peters,
Richard Peterson, John Pickering, Michael Reynolds,
Cecilia Ruiz, Ken Shaffer, Patricia Sheehy,
Jim Soloman, Waunita Stuart, Darlene Swearingen,
Pat Watt, Diane Weisenberger, Carol Williams,
Kathy Wilson, James Wodehouse, Connie Woodcock,
Tom Zamzow
-Linda Belliston Boehning ('63)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: 911
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Thanks for the website. It's awesome!
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA - where I'm
excited about Club 40 tonight!
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: Met In the Stairwell
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Patti,
The Website you link to says "Author Unknown."
Actually the author is known: It was written by a
young lady named Stacey Randall from the small town of
El Dorado Springs, MO.
This is where my parents were from and I was born
nearby. My parents moved out West soon after WWII when
I was about 1 1/2 years old. They have a weekly paper
and a check it every week, I still have a number of
relatives who live there.
You can read the original poem at her website:
http://www.metinthestairwell.com/
Might be able to buy the CD soon.
Last week's article about her and her friend who
did the music is no longer available at the "El Dorado
Springs Sun" website, but I saved it and will send it
as an attachment to anyone who asks for it. I think
you will find it interesting.
This week's follow-up article is still available
and should be until Thursday. The paper comes out on
Thursday, but sometimes they are late on changing the
website.
http://www.newsdirectory.com/go/?f=&r=mo&u=www.eldoradospringsmo.com
Bomber Cheers,
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: More about Shelley
Well, try as I might, I couldn't manage to get to
Puyallup for Shelley's ('63RIP) send off. Last night
I thought I might just cancel my day and head off for
the Northwest and let the chips fall. I checked all
the flights and the latest one from here was 7:50 or
so... I woulda had to run home (an hour at best
between 4pm and 6:30pm) change outa my work clothes
(ya see... my work clothes would be way outa place at
Shelley's bash... no, I don't wear a tu tu...), throw
on my jeans and Rat Fink Jacket that Heidlebaugh ('65)
just finished painting for me and try and get to the
airport ... nope... just not gonna work... so feeling
very down I resigned myself to the fact I wasn't gonna
be able to pull it off. I had fired off the Obit that
Patti Jones ('60) sent me and posted to Terry Davis
(nka Knox '65) and was waiting for his reaction but
had to get home eventually! This morning, I was
reminiscing when Terry called. I immediately reminded
him of how he and Shelley looked after the B-ball game
at R2K as they roared off with Marvin Steele ('65) to
go to Zip's for a burger. I hope I never forget the
looks on their faces... Terry had the biggest grin on
his and he yelled "I can't believe it... I'm riding a
motorcycle with Shelley McCoy!"
Terry spoke softly as he said "Do you know how
important Shelley was to our childhood?" Naturally I
agreed... Shelley had always been one of those guys
like Terry Webb ('63RIP) who just made my life so very
exciting and memorable. The times with those guys will
live with me a life time. Terry was impressed because
they were "older" guys and still had time for punks
like us... We had a still moment and agreed that we
would love to be there but held our little memorial on
the phone, knowing that Shelley would know what we
were doing even if we couldn't be with everyone else.
Reminded me of so many times in grade school and
Jr. high (when you could still be somewhat honest
about your feelings) we had the same kind of little
meetings... and the tons of times we've had them since
adultery... I mean "adulthood" (well chronologically
anyway). Before she left for her Horse show, this
morning.
Janine Rightmire Corrado ('65) had comforted me
about not being able to get up North by saying "You
just take a moment and think good thoughts of
Shelley"... That's what Terry and I did. We thought
good thoughts and it made things just a little better.
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Barbara Franco Sherer ('67)
To: All my Jewish "classmates"
Have a happy and healthy New Year. May the New
Year bring only good things for you, your families
and friends. Be well and may you all have successes
in all you do.
Bombers Always,
-Barbara Franco Sherer ('67) - Bellevue, WA - where
it's sunny and breezing.
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>>From: Linda Smith Davis ('72)
Re: big pool
I only remember how cold it was. Mom signed me up
about 3 years in a row for lessons and I never made
the 2nd week before I got sick. We moved to the
northern end of town and I rarely went to the pool.
maybe being very skinny made it sooooo much colder. I
learned to swim at the YMCA on G Way. I also remember
having 1st or 2nd hour P.E. and having to swim. the
teachers would be there in their sweat suits, gloves
and scarves and we would be turning blue.
To: Tom Tracy ('55)
A year or so ago you mentioned the ladies that
took food to the church potluck. You mentioned mom
(Alta Smith). I remembered to tell her. She was
surprised but very pleased. She will be 89 next month
and mentally sharp.
-Linda Smith Davis ('72)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Rumor has it that the famous Paul "Whoop" Caudill ('72)
has joined the Sandstorm Family! Please verify if this
is a fact! "COME BUDDY, COME BABE!!!"
-Mike Davis ('74)
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Dateline: Richland
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4 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom today:
Roger Fishback ('62), Sandra Genoway ('62), Mike Lange ('67),
Mike Davis ('74), BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley Armstrong Dvorak ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Adele Paulsen Sorenson ('63)
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>>From: Roger Fishback ('62)
Re: My Best Friend
Other than my family, my best friend of more than
40 years passed away peacefully at Kadlec Medical
Center in Richland at 8:50pm Saturday evening, due
to complications from leukemia.
I will miss Bill Knirck ('65RIP) more than you can
imagine. Bill was not only a great friend, but also
the Godfather for my middle aged child, Dana Fishback.
She has recently been diagnosed with leukemia, so the
loss of my best friend hits close to home. I always
said that the worst trait that Bill had was that he
was too nice.
Bill has joined many other Bombers that left us
too soon, but we will always remember them and enjoy
the time that we had with them.
Rest in Peace, Bill.
Your Best Friend
-Roger Fishback ('62)
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>>From: Sandra Genoway (Jeneaué) ('62)
Re: Happy New Year
To: All Bomber alumni and their families who are
Orthodox Christians
Happy New Year on the new calendar (Gregorian) day,
September 1, (on the old calendar Julian, September 14
Gregorian), Orthodox believers' Church New Year. May
God bless you and your families.
-Sandra Genoway (Jeneaué) ('62)
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>>From: Mike Lange ('67)
Re: A Tribute to Ed Lange ('63wbRIP)
Growing up in Richland with my 2 brothers, Ed ('63WB)
and Chuck ('66) we all enjoyed some of the best
hunting in the world. Ed had hunting in his blood and
spent many a day horse packing in to some remote
places for elk or deer. Yesterday 9-6-02 Ed was killed
when his horse bucked and he fell off and landed on
his head and died instantly.
Ed and his buddies were just starting a 10 day
packin hunt in Oregon. He will be missed!!!! Plans are
still in the process of being made but it is my
understanding that a memorial service could be
Wednesday for those who would like to say good bye. We
all know that if he had a choice... it would be doing
something he loved... well beloved brother... you got
your choice. We will be flying out there in the next
few days to say our final goodbye.
Ed... you were the elder Lange and had my deepest
respect. Love you, Ed, and goodbye.
-Mike Lange ('67) ~ Weeki Wachee, FL - where its sunny
and going to be 90 with normal afternoon thunderstorms
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
So Richland has a Big Pool? Where's it located?
-Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
The rumor is true Paul Caudill ('72) is with the
Sandstorm now. Paul wrote me the most moving letter
that I have received since Norm died. It was such a
great tribute to him. I shared it with all the
children and we all agree it's a letter we shall
always treasure. He KNEW the man for sure... Thanks,
Whoopee (I don't know where the Whoop comes from Mike,
I always called him Whoopee). I always wondered why
and have decided it is because he was always so
cheerful and seemed to enjoy life so much.
Love you, WHOOPEE
To: Ray Stein ('64)
Please send me your email address. I wrote to you
and it came back.
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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Dateline: Richland
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Shirley Watts ('49)
Jerry Boyd ('52), Mike Clowes ('54)
Mike Bradley ('56), Judy Willox ('61)
Donna Fredette ('65), Patti Snider ('65)
Shirley Collings ('66), Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Peggy Roesch ('71)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
To: Missy Keener Baker ('59)
On behalf of Club 40, I want to tell you how many
wonderful comments we received on the performance of
the Sweet Adelines on 9/7/02 at the Club 40 reunion.
You ladies are not only great singers, but good actors
and put on an outstanding program. Missy, keep us in
mind for next year if the group is available. We hope
you enjoyed singing for us as much as we enjoyed
watching and listening to you.
-Mary Triem Mowery, co-treasurer of Club 40 and a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Shirley Watts James ('49)
To: Dick McCoy ('45)
Congratulations on your graduation ceremony
[at Club 40 Friday night] and a very belated high
school diploma. I do believe, Dick, you are the
first person I've ever known that has received
his high school degree after his college diploma.
-Shirley Watts James ('49)
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>>From: Jerry Boyd ('52)
Re: Person in need
To: All classmates of Norma Stratton Williams ('52)
and Friends
Norma's son Mark suffered a stroke and is
currently in the hospital. Mark is only 39 years old
and needs your prayers.
Say a little prayer for Norma to during this
difficult time.
-Jerry Boyd ('52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: from the Files of Club 40
Another Club 40 Reunion has come and gone. A good
time was had by all, but there was a special moment on
Friday.
It is now official. Dick McCoy ('45/'46) can now
add '02 to his graduation years. He has finally, after
many more years than even he cares to remember, been
awarded a diploma from Columbia High School, Richland,
WA. There were some questions from the attendees as to
whether he had completed all his courses of study.
However, the current Principal of Richland High School
did award the diploma.
What has not been resolved is his eligibility for
membership in Club 40, as the Class of '02 has not yet
held their 40th reunion. Club President, Burt Pierard ('59)
invoked a "grandfather" clause regarding Club
"Founding Fathers", so we think we'll let him stay.
The ceremony was made complete with cap and gown,
and a magnificent recording of the "Pomp and
Circumstance" march. Congratulations, Dick.
There will be more news in following edition of
this paper, and the next copy of the Club 40 DustStorm
about all of the events of this past weekend. For now,
the Club will be gathering again, the second weekend
in September, 2003, at which time we will extend a
warm welcome to the Class of '63. So make your plans
early, and be sure to include next year's reunion.
And what can I say further, except the weather was
very nice, temps in the high 60s to low 70s and the
wind mere zephyrs (under 15 knots).
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ back in mundane
Albany, OR and already saving my pennies for
next year.
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>>From: Mike Bradley ('56)
Re: Club 40 Reunion
Just got back home in cloudy Kirkland. Wanted to
make sure that I had the opportunity to thank everyone
who made the event happen. The tour out to the 100B
reactor was just great and certainly a highlight of
the trip.
Got a chance to also go over to the Richland
Players and see their production of Harvey. Brought
back a lot of old memories of when my family was
involved with the Players. For those of you who still
live in the Tri-Cities highly recommend that you take
the time and go see it.
Thanks again everyone for all of your work.
-Mike Bradley ('56) ~ Kirkland, WA - where it is dark
and cloudy.
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
To: Attendees of Club40 Reunion '44-'64
The reunion is over and what a time we had! It was
wonderful to see the turn out that we had and that
some of the long standing members thought that the
club was doing so well and would be alive and kicking
for a long time to come. I so hope that this
encourages any of those long-standing members who
didn't come this year to return to us next year and
bring those classmates who can to become a part of us
also. For you, who have been there from the beginning,
are treasures to us new members and those of us who
are trying our best to step into your shoes and carry
on. I, for one, do not want to lose any of you and
love you all. And I thank all of you who have stayed
with us and stayed on as board members from the bottom
of my heart! I look forward to seeing you all for many
more years!
Re: Something Else
On another note concerning the Club40 reunion,
there is this. On Friday night, when the crew was
cleaning up for Saturday night and I was straightening
out the merchandise, there was a sweet little necklace
found and I took it home for safe keeping and then
wore it down Saturday night trying to find the owner.
Burt announced this fact, but no one came forward to
claim it. I am thinking that it was worn by a person
attending Friday night only and if she can get in
touch with me and describe the lost necklace, I will
be most happy to see to it that she gets it back. Just
email me and let me know.
To: All the board new members joining us this year.
Thank you too from the bottom of my heart and
welcome aboard! It is a pleasure to have you with us
and you will make good additions to our team!
To: Dick McCoy ('45-'02)
For all of you Bombers that did not know, Dick
has finally graduated from high school and his
commencement ceremony took place on Friday, the 6th of
September in the year 2002. So for any and all of you
who have been keeping track of Dick's progress, this
is an announcement of the official date of Dick's
graduation and he is to be congratulated for his
steady effort in reaching his final goal!
Congratulations Dick McCoy - we are durn proud of
ya! ;o) Love ya Dick!
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Just wanted to let you know that you will find a
secret trap door in the floor in the bar at Denny's.
Under it you will find the big pool! :o)
Bomber Cheers and a few tears lately,
-Judy Willox Hodge ('61) ~ Richland - where the
weather is turning to football season - Go Bombers!!
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Re: Bill Knirck ('65RIP)
My condolences to Bill Knirck's family. I was so
sorry to hear this sad news. It really hits home to me
as he graduated in the same year as me. I had a best
friend who recently died of ovarian cancer and it is
devastating as these cancers take our friends and
family members way too young with so much life left
to live. He was probably needed by the Holy Spirit
somewhere else on a greater mission. I was never a
very close friend to Bill but remember him well as one
of the nicest boys in the class. We really are mortal
and it is a hard fact to come to terms with. God Bless
the family and friends as they go through the process
of grieving and may God give you the strength and the
courage to go on with your life.
Love and prayers,
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: Patti Snider Miller ('65)
To: Teresa Devine Knick ('64) and family
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a
great friend to all and did so much for the community.
His smiling face and wonderful personality will be
missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I'll miss you, Bill.
God Bless,
-Patti Snider Miller ('65) ~ Richland - where the sun
is shining on Bill
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Bill Knirck ('65RIP)
God blessed us with one of the kindest people
when He gave us Bill to be our friend. I guess Bill
fulfilled God's plan for him and then called him to
a more glorious place.
My daughter and his daughter played sports
together for about 15 years, both basketball and
fast pitch softball. Bill was one of the nicest people
I've ever met, I don't know of anyone friendlier than
he, let it be through sports, filling prescriptions
or just being a great guy. He would even meet you at
one of his pharmacies after hours if you needed some
medication. I think he spent more time talking with
his customers than filling their prescriptions, but he
had a God-given talent of courtesy and kindness and
caring for others which drew people to his pharmacies.
Malley's sponsored, and Bill coached the softball
team for our daughters for many years. I'm not sure if
it was your coaching, Bill, or if you just had super-
talented girls, but those 1st place trophies sure
brought out the happiness and smiles in you.
Gosh, Bill, you were even voted "best liked" in
high school... We love you, Bill!
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
To: Mike Lange ('67)
So sorry to hear of the passing of your brother,
Ed ('63wbRIP). Growing up on Birch Street just a few
houses away, I do remember both of your brothers quite
well. While some of my favorite memories and those
times when you, Fred Hinkle ('67) and I went hunting,
I don't recall ever going with brother Ed. However, I
suspect there were many times when we had to "borrow"
his hunting stuff.
My condolences to you and your family.
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Peggy Roesch Wallan ('71)
Re: Big Pool
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Where's the Big Pool?
Next to Denny's, of course.
-Peggy Roesch Wallan ('71), Former Big Pool Swimming
Teacher and Life Guard ~ Now residing near
Graham, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/10/02
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Tom Tracy ('55)
Missy Keeney ('59), Jan Bollinger ('60),
George Barnett ('63), Jeanie Walsh ('63)
Jim Armstrong ('63), Myrna Bolin ('63)
Pete Housley ('63), Judy Campbell ('64)
Cecilia Bennett ('65), Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Club 40
I wish to thank all of you who came such a long
distance to see me graduate from high school. I am
finally a true Alumnus Bomber. Thank you to those,
particularly Burt Pierard ('59), Ray Conley ('46) and
Sharon Watts, who made the whole crazy thing happen. I
am really, no kidding, grateful. I am also sending a
snail mail to Principal Steve Neill ('72) to thank him
for his help.
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
I'll come to the party anyway even if I'm not
eligible. Maybe I won't have to pay.
To: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
I love you too.
-Dick McCoy, a part of the Classes of '45, '46 and
'02!! Bombers all.
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
To: Mike Bradley ('56)
Good to hear from you. You were one of our great
Cross-Country runners! I often remember the great
trips we had with Mr. Welch, our coach in the new
Plymouth car he went back to the factory to pick up.
Calvin Welch was a dedicated coach. Hope you got a
chance to take a look at the old cross country route
we took by the big pool, down around the baseball
field and onto the track. Coaches Rish & Juricich
always stopped practicing and yelled encouraging
remarks to us as we came back. We logged a lot of
miles in '55.
I remember once, when we entered the track on a
hot day and noticed a couple of dogs lying in the
shade watching. They were probably asking each other
"Why are those kids running around in circles? Maybe
they see some sense in being tired on such a hot day?
Perhaps that guy at the finish line has a treat for
them".
Send more cool, cloudy Seattle weather over the
mountains to Boise.
To: Linda Smith Davis ('72)
I still remember your Mom (Alta Smith). She was
one of the wonderful ladies in our congregation who
brought delicious food to our Sunday picnics in the
park. The thought of her cooking along with that of
Mrs. Woolbright (Mom of Marshall and Wesley), Lois
Williams, (Wynell '55's Mom), Grandma Sandlin (Mary
Lee Lester and Rebecca 's Mom) - Grandma Sandlin's
family owned Lindy's Restaurant in West Richland...
If Col. Sanders could have made chicken like Grandma
Sandlin, he'd have been an Admiral! The foods loading
the picnic tables from the kitchens of more Moms like
Mrs. Boyd (JD, Sue and Jerry's Mom) Nina Faye Branum
(Myrna '57 & Lea Branum '55) and so many others make
your mouth water just thinking about the delicacies.
Give your Mom an big hug for all of us and tell
her we remember her well. She was a dedicated Mom, a
devoted church member and a great cook too. Your
brother, Duane '55 can vouch for that. I think the
pies were probably the best. Peach cobbler with rich
whole cream on top in the '40s and '50s delighted a
park full of people. Those recipes would have made
Martha Stewart green with envy. Hope your Mom has good
memories of those days and plans to have more ahead.
I wonder if anyone still has all those recipes?
Your Mom always had a smile and a kind word for
everyone she met. It meant a lot to kids who were in
that wonderful insecure land of transition where
clearasil collides with hormones and locks minds into
the words of the songs of their generation. We're all
certain that OUR music should be considered mandatory
for every generation. After all, we bought it at
Korten's in Uptown Richland! It should last forever.
I almost forgot to remind you to tell everyone to
watch their diets in Richland. Eat a Spudnut and an
apple a day with at least 8 glasses of root beer. Lots
of peanut butter to stick to your ribs and of course
the roof of your mouth. Don't give our recipes to
Lions or Bulldogs and cheer for the Bombers whenever
you can.
To: Rebecca Lester Cleavenger ('60)
Thanks for sharing lots of memories at the Big
Pool. Glad you and your sisters are doing well. Our
Fathers always told us to be sure to help the girls in
your family any way we could and be especially nice to
you! Your Dad, S.T. Lester, gave his life for our
country and saved the lives of a lot of young men
serving under him when their ship was sunk. He was a
brave proud man, and a great basketball coach. You
have a proud heritage. Your Mom was one of Richland's
finest teachers too.
I remember watching the Mothers whose kids were
taking swimming lessons during the early '50s one day
when a life guard had the kids in a circle holding
hands and blowing bubbles to learn proper breathing
techniques. When a child coughed you could always
identify whose child it was by which Mom had climbed
up highest on the chain link fence outside the pool.
It was better than an Excel Bar Chart presentation.
Grand memories of the pool. The best diver I remember
was Ralph Myrick ('51).
Thanks for water-proofing so many kids. It
probably saved them lots of trauma. Our life guards
remember the guy who ran to the captain when the boat
was sinking and screamed, "What shall I do? There are
no more life jackets and I can't swim!". The captain
told him, "When you get to the bottom, run like mad
for shore"!
The best to you and your sisters.
-Tom Tracy ('55)
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>>From: Missy Keeney Baker ('59)
Re: The Radiations
To: Mary Triem Mowery ('47) and Club 40 reunion attendees
The Radiations LOVED singing for you guys Saturday
night. You were a great audience and it was a "blast!"
(little play on words there!) I do hope we can sing
next year if you want us to. I would like to put in a
shameless plug for our quartet. We can be bought. We
have music for almost any occasion and sing for
Birthdays (we have a Bomber Mom's 80th scheduled for
next July), Christmas, Mother's Day... you name it.
Our biggest quartet fund raiser is our Singing
Valentines. I need to warn you to book early tho' as
we had to turn down several requests this summer.
Bomber Cheers!
-Missy Keeney Baker ('59), Radiations Bass (and
Micki Lund Anderson ('63) - Radiations Baritone)
PS - The Club Forty officers and committee did a
lovely job organizing the reunion week-end.
Thank You.
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
Re: Spokane Bombers Lunch
Okay, let’s see if we can get the Spokane Bombers
lunch program going! (The earlier effort seems to have
faltered.)
My husband, Gary Persons ('57), and I have checked
out several restaurants that are centrally located
with free parking and moderate prices; we are
recommending Chapter Eleven at 105 East Third for our
first meeting. We can order from the menu (most
lunches are $6.95 – $8.95) and there is no charge for
the room.
Apparently many Bombers in the area preferred
Sunday to Saturday, so we’re planning on Sunday,
September 29.
We will need to provide a head count, so will ask
for RSVPs by 9/25.
In the meantime, if you are TENTATIVELY planning
to come, please let us know that and what the best
time (between 11:00 – 3:00) would be for you. We’d
also like to know what part of the town/county you
live in, and suggestions would be most welcome!!
Gary and I will reply to all Email and keep you
posted on the head count and other details.
Bomber cheers,
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
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>>From: George Barnett ('63)
Re: Ed Lange ('63wbRIP)
To: Mike Lange ('67)
Mike,
Thank you for the information on your brother Ed.
I guess I wasn't aware of exactly what had happened to
Ed until you sent in the notice to the Sandstorm.
I can remember Ed, and I believe Ralph Lee ('63RIP),
coming out to our old farm in West Richland to hunt
pheasant and ducks. As I recall we sampled some of my
dad's homemade wine together a time or two. Grapes
from Barker's vineyards, right across from the old farm.
Wow, this sure goes back a ways! Thanks for
reviving a beautiful old memory, of good times and
great company.
Salute! Bye...
-George Barnett ('63) ~ cloudy Tucson, AZ - where the
desert is green again and we love those clouds.
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>>From: Jeanie Walsh ('63)
Re: Adele Paulsen Sorenson ('63)
Happy birthday to a very dear friend and next door
neighbor on Hunt Point.
-Jeanie Walsh (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ Simi Valley, CA
Home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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>>From: Jim Armstrong ('63)
Re: Shelley McCoy ('63RIP) and Ed Lange ('63wbRIP)
I am so sorry to hear about Shelley and now Ed
"Firehead" Lange. Both were classic characters in
their own unique way.
If you ever talk to Mike Quane ('63), ask him to
tell you a couple of Firehead and Heinrich stories and
you'll see what I mean.
Take care both you guys and say high to Ralph for me.
Pitts ('63)
-Jim Armstrong ('63)
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>>From: Myrna Audyne Bolin Turner ('63)
Re: Strike Up The band For Shelley McCoy ('63RIP)
Every day at Carmichael Junior High was like a
circus and we all loved the clown. Carmichael will
always remain the highlight of my life for several
reasons and Shelley was one of them. I had the most
exposure to Shelley in the 7th, 8th and 9th grades
Monday thru Friday. Sock Hops, basketball games,
uptown movies and such. Also he was in most of my
classes. His wit was so quick. He was also good at
physical comedy but his real gift was his perfect
comedic timing. Even the texture of his voice could
send me to the floor in laughter. Had Shelley lived
where there was a Comedy Store and his classmates
would have convinced him to audition, he would have
brought the house down. Shelley could work a room.
Robin Williams' style always reminds me of Shelley.
Remember how he had pet names for many of his
classmates and teachers? Mrs. Bernhart (our home room
teacher) and Mr. Anderson (our principal). He called
her Rockin' Bernhart and him Andy Pandy, even within
their ear-shot. "Please go the office, Mr. McCoy."
Mrs. Bernhart said, as she ordered him out of class.
Beth Chiles Erdmann ('63) and I knew she was laughing
behind that English book of hers and after class she
said, "Miss Bolin, please don't laugh at Shelley's
antics." "Sure." I said, as Beth and I ran out of
class overcome with laughter. Can you imagine how the
cast of "Happy Days" (The Fonz, Ritchie Cunningham,
Potsie and Ralph Mouth) would have embraced Shelley
McCoy? They, however were not lucky enough to have
him... we did! Those were great days! I remember when
he went steady with Diane Grunwald ('63)... I think
they were all of 14 years old and so cute together. He
could even do the Bop at the sock hops looking cool in
his cord pants.
Every day in homeroom with Mrs. Bernhart we were
all out of control. So many of us were goof offs. She
would start the class off with that stern voice "Did
you hear the Bell?" Ralph Lee was usually rolling on
the floor with laughter. Shelley would jump out of his
chair twist his face up like hers, imitate her voice
and her hand gestures and say "Did you hear the bell?"
Then we would be out of control again for five more
minutes.
Laughter abound... he had her act down pat. Oh,
she was furious. Beth and I have laughed about this a
million times. The last time was just today over the
phone wires between Maryland and Washington State.
In his English book he wrote on the inside cover
"Andy Pandy Loves Rockin' Bernhart". I think at the
end of the year he paid a 50 cent fine for defacing
the book. 50 cents for a thousand laughs... it was a
steal!
One day Shelley and I were both sent to the office
for disrupting the class with comical behavior and
when we arrived in front of Mr. Anderson (Andy Pandy)
Shelley requested the bridal suite in the nurses
lounge for our detention... as if we weren't in enough
hot water. Sexual humor was just on the cutting edge
via Shelley McCoy.
I will never forget the day nearing the end of 9th
grade, Shelley and I were both called out of class to
the office and we were told we had been chosen by our
classmates as the "Wittiest Students" and they were
going to take our picture in a few minutes for the
yearbook. I think even the teachers voted. Shelley
and I sat there so still. After a few minutes I said,
"Shelley can you believe this?" Shelley kind of
slumped in the chair and shook his head "No" and I
saw a side to Shelley a lot of students never saw. His
face was somewhat flushed. The invisible clown suit
was gone and this shy insecure boy sat next to me. I
kissed him on the cheek I adored him! We had our
picture taken, and walked back to class, this shy boy
and I. As we rounded the corner, coming toward us was
Shelley's entourage. In the lead was Ralph Lee ('63RIP),
then Terry Webb ('63RIP), Chuck Gardiner ('63RIP) and
last was Darrell Renz ('63). The minute Shelley saw
them the shy boy was gone, the clown suit was on and
he was back in form.
He always enjoyed his buddies and classmates at
junior high. How I dreaded to see 9th grade end. I saw
less of Shelley in High School. I had no classes with
him, however he became great buddies with a new boy in
town, Jessie Erdmann ('62) who dated my best girl
friend, Beth Chiles. So I would see him at the Erdmann
home from time to time. I saw him in between classes.
I saw him off and on at Beth's parents' home as he
would stop by looking for Erdmann. Then Beth and
Jessie were married and he would stop by their home.
The last time I saw him was 10 years ago at the
high school reunion. It was great to see him. Still
funny... still perfect comedic timing and still a hint
of that shy boy.
Goodbye, Shelley. I will always cherish you.
-Myrna Audyne Bolin Turner ('63) ~ Boonsboro, MD
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>>From: Pete Housley ('63)
Re: Shelley McCoy ('63RIP) and Ed Lange ('63wbRIP)
First let me extend my deepest sympathy and
condolences to the McCoy and Lange Families.
Although I read every issue of the Alumni Sandstorm,
this is my first contribution but the loss of Shelley
and then Ed just days later, well I just had to write
something. I guess its my way of grieving as all that
knew the two have over the past couple of weeks.
I knew both since 7th or 8th grade (its been a
long time) and share the same passions as both Shelley
and Ed. I ride a Harley (FXSTD) and will be fly
fishing the fabled Green River in Utah this next
week. Riding my "scooter" and fly fishing are true
necessities in my life as it was in theirs, and next
to my family, life just wouldn't be the same. I need
these things as did they (thanks Sally for your
understanding, patience and putting up with 23 years
of my BS).
I'd give a million bucks to have seen the look on
St. Pete's face when Shelley showed up riding his
"scoot" and another million when Ed showed up wearing
his "Hip Waders" packing his shot gun.
For what it's worth, we should all be so lucky to
exit this world enjoying the things we like to do.
Just a side note. I think Shelley stills holds the
"Hack" record for 9th grade.
-Pete Housley ('63)
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>>From: Judy Campbell ('64)
Re: Bill Knirck ('65RIP)
I have been reading the Alumni Sandstorm and
enjoying all the wonderful memories, but have not felt
compelled to write until now. When I learned of Bill
Knirck's passing last night, it broke my heart, as I
know it has so many others.
Bill was the kindest, best person I have ever had
the honor of knowing. His smile would just light up a
room and make people feel so warm and welcome. His
humor was amazing. He could make me laugh so hard it
hurt! I will miss him.
All my love to Teresa, Jason and Jocelyn. I know
he was the best husband, dad, and friend there ever
was.
-Judy Campbell ('64)
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>>From: Cecilia Bennett McCartney ('65)
Re: Our friend Bill Knirck ('65RIP)
We will miss Bill for many reasons... his friendly
smile, his professional advice, his integrity. He was
simply a NICE GUY TO KNOW!!
Praying now for Teresa and family for comfort and
strength. Many hearts are sad with you today.
God bless you all and welcome Bill home.
-Cecilia Bennett McCartney ('65)
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>>From: Rob Hausenbuiller ('93)
Re: Class of '93 Reunion information
I realize that this might still be a bit early
yet, as reunions have just finished this year. But I
would really like to be able to find out when the
reunion for the class of '93 is going to be. This
would be helpful as I have to make sure I can get
the time off from work as well as book flights. If
anyone has any sort of answers it would be very much
appreciated.
Thanks to all,
-Rob Hausenbuiller ('93) ~ London, England - where the
rain is here to stay.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/11/02 -- WE REMEMBER!
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25 Bombers, 1 Bomber Mom, and 2 funeral notices today:
Betty Ely ('47), Anna May Wann ('49)
Richard Roberts ('49), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Carol Tyner ('52), Gloria Willett ('56WB)
Pat Lair ('57), Sharon Panther ('57)
Glen Rose ('58), Carol Carson ('60)
Patti Jones ('60), Fred Schafer ('63)
George Sharp ('63), Jim Armstrong ('63)
Carol Converse ('64), David Rivers ('65)
John Wingfield ('66), Shirley Collings ('66)
Marcia Wade ('67), Randy Wallace ('69)
Barb Belcher ('72), Brad Upton ('74)
Kim Edgar ('79), Shari Thompson ('79)
Jil Lytle ('82), Wanda Janos (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Betty Ely King ('47)
Re: Bill Knirck ('65RIP)
When I read Roger Fishback's ('62) entry about
Bill Knirck passing away, I sat down and cried so
hard. Why could not the doctors take away all his
old blood and let 1000 of us give him our blood.
When the Hanford Retirees were sent a letter and
plastic card to get our medicine by mail, I tore my
letter and card in half and took them to Bill. I told
him to throw them away for me because I would only get
my medicine from Malley's. I have not been ill for
about 2 years so have not needed medicine and feel
like I have failed Bill. I cannot understand why God
took Bill away when he was helping so many people...
Bill was only four years older than my son, Rick. Bill
showed me the calcium pills I need and I have skipped
them for a month... so I better get down and buy
them... I missed seeing his smile when he worked
mostly at the store on Wright... His family must be
so crushed... it isn't fair... he should have lived
to be 100.
-Betty Ely King ('47)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Club 40
Want to thank all of the young'ens who made the
Club 40 weekend so special. Our attendance from the
40's age group is getting smaller each year but we do
have loads of fun and each year someone comes up with
a memory that the rest of us had forgotten (some on
purpose – others are just out there in outer space).
In case the members that live in Richland don't
realize it, we do want to see you, too. Also, really
wish that you wanted to see us and would come to the
reunion – after all its only one weekend out of 52.
The tour of 100B Reactor was very interesting.
Thanks Burt for arranging this for us.
Re: Bomber Lunches
AllLunches.tripod.com/
If you can folks, attend the luncheons starting up
in your area. Roberta Hill Karcher ('49) is going to
start one in Las Vegas, NV.
Patti Jones ('60: Look what you have started –
good going!!
See you Sunday.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Richard Roberts ('49) & Carol Tyner Roberts ('52)
To: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02)
I'm sorry we missed the great event.
Congratulations! So well deserved.
Richard Roberts ('49) & Carol Tyner Roberts ('52)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
To: Tom Tracy ('55)
Thank you for the compliment about my diving. I
loved to dive. The problem was that I learned to dive
myself and picked up a lot of bad habits, as we do on
many activities we try to teach ourselves. My golf
game is a good example.
My diving career came to an end when Richard
Stinger (Sp) and I were diving off the three meter
board showing off a little. I attempted a back lay
out when my head whacked the diving board. I didn't
remember hitting the water but I came to when I did.
I climbed out of the pool, Rish and a lot of others
rushed to help me out. Rumor was that I had six
stitches and almost bled to death. The last was
because the blood mixed with the water and made it
look worse that it really did. I can't remember who
took me to the hospital but I ended up having only one
stitch. I probably scrambled my brains a little, too.
I made a mistake by not going the next day and taking
up where I left off. When I did go back and try diving
again, I lost everything. That was the last time I
ever tried to dive again. Guess you didn't see that
one, Tom. I still have that fear, but a 70 year old
has no business doing flips off of a three meter!
board. So, in this case the fear was a good thing.
Thank you, again, for the compliment. I was in
Boise this last weekend. I was going to give you a
call but my daughter and grand daughter had a busy
schedule for us. I will try again next time we come
down.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Gloria Willett Green ('56WB)
Re: 09-11-02
A year ago on 9/11 I was having a nice quiet cup
of coffee at the breakfast table when my daughter
called from New York. "Mother," she said, "I just
wanted you to know that I was not in the Trade
Center." My unknowing reply was, "So?" She told me
that I needed to turn on the television. I turned it
on to the horror which was going on in the city.
Michele is a real estate agent for Sotheby's
International Real Estate in Manhattan. I have
nightmares of terrorists hitting there with chemicals
in the subways or taxies becoming car bombs, but no
amount of coaxing can bring her back to Arkansas which
we assume to be safer than her current residence. I
consider us lucky because she did make frequent trips
to the Trade Center to see clients and could have been
there on that frightful day; but no matter how often
she says she is safe, it does not allay my fears.
We can only pray for and end to this madness.
Gloria Willett Green ('56WB)
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From the OLD Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Pat Lair Wiley-Lukens ('57)
Date: Thu Aug 22 11:37:03 2002
Re: 45th reunion (June, 2002)
Just a note to tell the reunion organizers of our
45th reunion what a great job they did. It was fun
seeing and talking with old friends and classmates
that I wish I would have gotten to know better back
then. 45 years later some still look almost the same
Kip Jones, Larry Belt, Donna Haugen, Pat Foley,
Clinton Worcester, Margo Heiling. I wish more
classmates could have made it. I was looking forward
to seeing many of you that didn't make it. Maybe in
five years...
Thanks again for the great job.
Love you all,
Pat Lair Wiley-Lukens ('57)
P.S. Kip, my bother Robert (Bob) said to tell you
Hi.
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>>From: Glen Rose ('58)
Re: '58 luncheon pics
Hi, Maren
Here are some pics from the class of '58 luncheon in Richland
September 8, 2002. I put names on them. Hope they come through ok!
-Glen Rose ('58)
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>>From: Sharon Panther Taff ('57)
Re: 9/11
I received this message today and thought it
worth forwarding.
September 11, 2002 is soon approaching. On that
day, please wear red, white and blue to work or school
to show your support for those who lost their lives on
9~11~01 and to honor the heroes who worked to save
them and the families left behind.
At noon your time on September 11, 2002, no matter
where you are or what you are doing, stop, put your
hand on your heart, and say the Pledge of Allegiance
out loud or to yourself and say a prayer for our
nation. In addition, for those of us who drive to
work, please drive with your headlights on to also
give honor and remembrance to those who perished on
September 11th.
If all of us do this together in every time zone
around the world, we will have a powerful chain of
thoughts surrounding us. Please keep this going to
your friends and family. By September 11, 2002
hopefully enough people will have read this and will
join together in unity.
God Bless the U.S.A
-Sharon Panther Taff ('57)
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
Re: Club 40
Just wanted to send a big thank you to the
organizers of the Club 40 event last weekend. What
a success it was. I think we all had a great time.
It was so good to see old friends and catch up. Great
job, guys!!
-Carol Carson Renaud ('60) ~ Seattle - where it is
chilly in the mornings and 80s in the afternoon.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Puget Sound/Seattle Area/Fife Luncheon
Re: All Bomber Alumni Seattle/Fife area Luncheon
The Bomber Babes and Dudes
WE WILL BE AT A NEW PLACE! Gourmet cooking will be our
delight. Private Room
Please make reservations by Friday September 13, 2002
Lunch Date: September 15, 2002
Time: 12:30pm
Where: Days Inn of Fife, WA
Address: 3021 Pacific Hwy. E., Fife, WA
Exit 137 - Turn left on Pacific Hwy. E,
Go about one mile. Days Inn is on the right.
Price: Price range $10.00 - $14.50 includes drink and
tip + $2.00 for room
All Bomber Spouses and Friends are welcome!
Re: Bomber Luncheon Las Vegas, NV
A Bomber has stepped forward to do luncheons in
Las Vegas. Be ready Vegas Bombers... luncheon fun is
on its way.
Re: Club 40
What an amazing week end only the Bombers can do.
One heck of a Bomber team facilitated a space for
laughter, tears, surprises and a heck of a lot of
hugs. Makes me thankful to be of age to be there. Age
is no matter, having a willingness to reach out to
find out who's standing next to you brings a new
friendship with a Bomber. Our upper classmen knew what
they were doing when they started Club 40 fifteen
years ago and they still do.
The delight of Dick McCoy ('45/'46/'02) receiving
his diploma dancing with joy to Pomp and Circumstance
will not be forgotten for a long long time. Even the
Tri-City Herald wants to do a story. Even the music
got turned down through the evening so everyone could
have all the talk time they wanted. And did we talk.
I've not seen so many cameras going at once at Bomber
function. Be ready for lots of pictures.
I take back my words about hotels doing a good
buffet, which was said after R2K+2. The Shiloh Inn
did an excellent buffet. Hope we go back there next
year, Burt Pierard ('59).
ONE BIG HURRAH TO THE TEAM WHO MADE CLUB 40
HAPPEN, Past and Present team!
Re: Last four days of Sandstorm
I'm finally getting caught up with the Alumni
Sandstorm from the past four days. Want to be sure I
say my "you're welcome"s to those who wrote in their
"thank yous" for the Stairwell poem.
Thank you Dennis Hammer ('64) for adding the link
to it.
Bombers Forever
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - Fall
flowers are blooming.
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>>From: Fred Schafer ('63)
Re: 9/11/01
We will always remember where we were and what we
were doing on the morning of the 11th... just like
November 22, 1963.
Take a moment of silence for all who were lost
this day and their families... then be positive about
the future or the terrorists win and we are too good
a people for that to happen.
-Fred Schafer ('63)
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>>From: George Sharp ('63)
Re: Shelley McCoy ('63RIP)
What can I say about Shelley... a lot... about
when Shelley and I shot sea gulls down at the Yakima
River... cause there weren't any ducks... when Shelley
blamed ME for throwing a garbage can across the
classroom in high school, and I got the hacks... about
when we drove his '57 wagon (with a rod knocking)
across town and on into pasco, WIDE OPEN... back
home... with the HEADERS OPEN... and it still didn't
blow up!!!! So many fun times... I'll never forget
this great guy... none of us will... rest in peace,
Shelley... we love ya and we'll see ya again...
-George Sharp ('63)
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>>From: Jim Armstrong ('63)
To: Pete Housley ('63)
Hey Pete!
I'm sure "Firehead" blasted right through those
Pearly Gates in that Big Blue '56 Buick of his.
Pitts
-Jim Armstrong ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Re: Bill Knirck ('65RIP)
I'm so saddened with the news of Bill. He will
truly be missed. He always had that ready smile. I
knew him mainly through our love of auctions. I will
be praying for you, Teresa and family for God's
comfort at this time.
This has been a sad week to learn of 3 deaths.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where we
are having our summer now.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Bill Knirck ('65RIP)
Seems it never rains but it pours. Teresa ('64),
our words can never begin to express our feelings for
you and Bill (65 RIP). Such sweet and loving people.
The kind you admire all your life. The kind of people
our moms always wanted us to be but it was just always
slightly out of reach.
I remember when we were kids my Mom always asked
me why I couldn't be more like Terry Davis ('65). As
my Mom was saying that to me, Terry's Mom was asking
why he couldn't be more like me. Secretly, we would
have given almost anything to be more like Bill.
Caring, giving and always smiling. Bill and Terry had
a bond that kept them together constantly during our
Jr. year. Bill had Teresa and Terry had Susan ('64)
and together they knew they could face the slings and
arrows of the Sr. Boys.
When I told Terry about Bill's passing he was
shocked and dumbfounded. Somehow the knowledge of
Bill's illness had eluded Terry. I gave him Teresa's
number and he immediately placed the call. He asked me
to go with him to Richland, but I have appointments in
New York which can't be postponed.
As Fred Schafer (63) said the other day, this is
beginning to happen a little too often and we are way
too young for this. I don't say it nearly often
enough, but am going to say it more and more from now
on. I love you, my Bomber friends and family. Let's
try and remind each other of the way we feel for one
another... it really is that important.
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: John Wingfield ('66)
Re: Pray for Peace
As we remember the tragic events of a year ago,
I invite you to join us for a moment for prayer for
peace. Here in Livonia, MI we will be holding a prayer
service on Wednesday eve at 7pm (EDT) with spiritual
leaders of several faith traditions. With all the
losses and tragedies we have gone through and
including the loss of old friends and loved ones, we
hold them all in prayer as well. God Bless us all. God
bless all Bombers and all people everywhere.
Pray for Peace,
-John Wingfield ('66)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: TCHerald article
There was an interesting article in yesterday's
TCHerald about a Richland native, Peter Wehner ('79HHS)
Peter is the Deputy Presidential Speech Writer. Here
are the two links to the article:
Peace,
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
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>>From: Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67)
Re: Congratulations Dick McCoy on your graduation!
Just an errant thought (as many of mine are these
days!). Does Dick now have to wait another 40 years
to become 'Club 40' eligible??? Ha!
-Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67)
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From the OLD Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Randy Wallace ('69)
Date: Wed Aug 7 04:47:18 2002
Re: Where's The class of '69
I checked this out about 3 years ago. Just foolin'
around and thought I'd check it out again. Not much
new. I now live in Hawaii with my wife of 29 years and
4 of my 9 children. We have 9 grand kids. It might help
to know 7 of our children are adopted. If you are
interested in adoption you could write me.
Anyway. hay '69ers where ya all at????????
-Randy Wallace ('69)
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>>From: Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
To: Anyone Who Knows Wayne Bloomster ('72)!
Wayne called on Tuesday and he is in town from
Chicago for a week or so staying at his dad's. He
would like to get together with classmates and any
other fellow Bombers. Friday morning at 8am at the
Spudnut Shop is when he would like to see everyone.
Stop on by for a few minutes if you can.
Thanks,
-Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: Jumbo Davis ('82)
Re: Okay, here's the info
I am performing this Friday night at 9:30pm at the
RHS Auditorium. It's a benefit for the RHS track &
field program. Yours truly was the captain of the '74
track team. Tickets are $10 in advance and are
available at RHS, $15 at the door.
There is a rumor that Mike Davis ('74) has
arranged corporate sponsorship threw Denny's. I hope
to see everyone there!
Go Bombers,
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: School Fund Raiser Ideas
I was asked to attend my son's elementary school's
fund raiser committee... they asked us to please come
with some fresh ideas. I've been reading some websites
as well as looking out the Bomber Boosters website to
get ideas. Besides the typical; marathons, car washes,
auctions, selling magazines and candy, calendars etc.
I was wondering if anyone had any others that worked
out well.
One idea mentioned on a website was to set up a
table at a Golf Course during a Golf tournament and
offer to wash balls and clubs for a donation. (We are
considering that, could any golfers give me an idea of
how much of a donation to ask for).
I would really appreciate any input that you
parents and grandparents that have been there and
done that could offer.
Bomber Cheers.
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79) ~ Poulsbo, WA
P.S. God Bless America, my thoughts and prayers
are with you on this anniversary of this terrible
tragedy that happened last September 11th.
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From the OLD Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Shari Thompson Soderquist ('79)
Date: Sat Aug 17 14:40:06 2002
Just found this site today, how exciting! My
oldest son is a Senior Bomber this year and my middle
son is a freshman. It brings back so many great
memories.
I'd love to hear from all my friends from '79.
Shari
-Shari Thompson Soderquist ('79)
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>>From: Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
Just wanted to let everyone know that there are
pictures of the class of '82's 20th reunion on the
class of '82 webpage. If you haven't done so yet...
check them out... Shannon Weil Lemarche did a great
job as our class photographer.
-Jil Lytle Smith ('82)
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[richlandbombers.1982.tripod.com/82in02.html]
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>>From: Wanda Janos (Bomber Mom)
How sad to hear of Bill Knirck's passing.
-Wanda Janos (Bomber Mom)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Edward Lange Sr. ('63WB) ~ 8/14/45 - 09/06/02
>>Bill Knirck ('65) ~ 6/20/47 - 9/7/02
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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9 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Kay Weir ('37), Claris Van Dusen ('48)
Marilynn Working ('54), Mike Clowes ('54)
Marilyn Baird ('60), Rosalie Lansing ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Peggy Hartnett ('72)
Kim Edgar ('79)
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>>From: Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
Re: Bill Knirck ('65RIP)
I also want to add my sorrow to Bill's leaving us
much too soon. He and my son Roger ('62) were best
friends and Bill was my grandaughter's godfather...
she also has lukemia.
Re: 9/11
I do want to also remember this terrible date
of infamy and pray that wars go the way of the
prehistoric creatures who once roamed the world.
Do you know that we once had a war that should
be a model for war. It was fought right here in the
[then] Territory of Washington. It is called the Pig
War because the only thing killed was a PIG. It fought
while the Civil war was going on so it didn't get much
attention. England wanted all of the San Juan Islands
to belong to Canada and sent troops to enforce this
claim. There are still remnants of where the Americans
and English were camped. Somebody had a good idea and
called on the Tsar of Russia to arbitrate the matter
which he did. I don't know who killed the pig but I
hope they all got together and had a feast.
If you should decide to go and see where this war
took place go a bit farther into the Olympic Peninsula
and visit the Ho Rain Forest - it is a real rain
forest that is truly North of th Equator.
Re: Club40
I have been hearing all about your reunion as my
brother, Gordy ('47) is up here from Sacramento for
the big do.
-Kay Weir Fishback ('37)
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>>From: Claris Van Dusen Troutman ('48)
Re: Club 40 Reunion
Was so neat to see and talk with a few I hadn't
seen since high school. I really should attend more
often.
My brother Bud, aka Van ('52) also had a great
time.
The special "graduation" ceremony for Dick McCoy
was a real highlight of the evening. Thanks to all who
put that event together.
Maren, Was terrific meeting you, too, in person.
Now I can put a face to the name I've seen so often in
this Alumni Sandstorm.
Best wishes, and continued happiness!
-Claris Van Dusen Troutman ('48)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Re: Club40 Reunion
Must comment about Friday's Club 40 Reunion. Had a
great time, and loved seeing all our classmates from
'54. Was fun seeing McCoy get his diploma... finally!!
Picture of our 1954 group turned out great!!
Thanks, guys.
Re: Prayers
Everyone say a prayer for Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
and her husband Glynn. On Saturday, Millie took sick
and was in emergency and may have staph infection, and
then Monday, Glynn went to emergency with pain in his
side and they took him into surgery for appendix. He
is in Lourdes and Millie is home trying to get better.
Their daughter, Sherry, came out from Maryland
yesterday to take care of them. I was up to see Glynn
yesterday, but he is not up to visitors yet.
Saw Millie today, and she is getting better. Will
keep everyone posted.
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Well, Kim, the only suggestion I can give for your
fund raiser is to use the old political ploy: The
$1,000.00 per plate dinner. You go to Albertson's and
get three or four chicken meal deals for $4.99, and,
well you can do the math, as they say.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) - sunny and warm
for the rest of the week in beautiful downtown
Albany, OR
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>>From: Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60)
Re: TWO San Francisco Area Bomber Lunches
WHAT: San Francisco/SOUTH Bay Area Lunch
WHEN: Sunday, September 15th - 11:30am (for 2 hours)
WHERE: HOMETOWN BUFFET, 5478 Newpark Mall, Newark, CA
This is located just off HWY 880.
PRICE: Lunch will be ordered and paid for on an
individual basis.
RSVP: PLEASE
WHAT: San Francisco/EAST Bay Area Lunch
WHEN: Sunday, September 22nd - 11:30am
WHERE: THE INN AT BENICIA BAY, 145 East "D", Benicia, CA.
This is located in Benicia off HWY 780.
PRICE: Lunch will selected from a menu prepared by the Chef.
NOTE: The Inn is owned and operated by a fellow Alumni,
Pat Rice Lamb ('63) and her husband.
RSVP: PLEASE
Re: What's Next?
Sacramento Area will be the next to have a place
to Luncheon... I should have that finalized by next
week.
Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60)
From the Middle... Vallejo, CA
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>>From: Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
Re: Bill Knirck ('65RIP)
What a great and wonderful man. I can only say
that Bill was truly one of the very best. I was so
blessed to have had him as my pharmacist for many
years. On several occasions he left his comfortable
home or busy fun-filled life and came to my aid. He
filled my many very sick years with peace and
wonderful smiles and always kind words and actions.
How will we ever live without him. Our walk through
this life keeps getting lonelier with each passing day.
With the reality of our pain and loss my we grow
stronger and wiser. Knowing that we will never forget,
so therefore they shall forever have them with us in
our hearts.
Re: 9/11
This is one very extraordinary day! 23 years ago
our oldest granddaughter, Amanda, was born.
The previous year, our niece, Leanne, was born.
Then one this same day, 9/11/96, our nephew, Jon
Lansing, died at the young age of 26. He suffered a
massive brain anuerism. He was the older step brother
of Leanne, and the son of oldest brother Dean ('60)
and Bonnie Barton Lansing ('62). Oh Dear God how hard
the last 6 years have been.
Then of course last year we all suffered the
excruciating tragedy of the 9/11/01 attacks. Here we
all stand one year later still in awe of the terror
that has surrounded us. The mysteries of life fill our
eyes with tears of joy and sorrow.
Six years ago when Jon died, Amanda and Leanne
were starting their senior year in high school. They
just could not handle the idea that this terrible
tragedy could happen this same day that they should
have been able to celebrate and be happy. They both
have had a hard time being truly happy on their b-days
ever since. Then last year happened and the flood
gates opened up. Amanda wanted to know if she could
change her birthday. After all, how could we possibly
celebrate when there was so much sorrow and anger.
This morning Amanda turns 23 and Leanne is 24.
When I called our beautiful young love this morning
and sang "Happy birthday to you", she said "Thank
You... I had forgotten this was my b-day". Now I am
beginning to wonder, how deeply have these two
wonderful young women really been scared by these so
traumatic events. Are they suffering from post traumatic
stress, or just the incredible sadness that comes from
such overwhelming loss? I do know that we must
continue to celebrate no matter how broken we are.
This morning [9/11] I am in Washington, D.C...
sitting in the mist of an orange military alert. It's
so beautiful out, yet all about there is morning and
an unusual awareness of all that is around us. What an
incredible place to be on this day of remembrance.
Will be going to the Washington Cathedral and
listen to the music and messages.
Thank You, God, for our HOME!!!
Tomorrow the 12th, we are leaving here. We are
driving home to Pasco. Oh Happy day. We will be so
glad to get back to our precious kids and grand kids
and all my friends. Can hardly wait to see the girls
of '63 & '64 at the Spudnut shop for our luncheon on
the 24th.
"On the Road Again", this is our theme song. This last
15 months we have driven 45,000 miles. It will be
another 3,000 home. My legs are a little weary. My
heart is so full of sorrow over our loss of Shelly,
Bill and Ed. But by gum, we are Bombers and we win 'em
all!!!
-Rosalie Lansing Haag ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Sign the Bill Knirck ('65RIP) 'memorial guestbook'.
http://einansfuneralhome.com/obits.html
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Peggy Hartnett ('72)
Re: 9/11
A year ago yesterday a group I belong to, the
Bisbee Bloomers, were digging the holes to plant a
dozen new trees in one of our parks. At one spot we
hit solid caliche and had to give it up as a lost
site, we had dug a circle and because it was not good
for planting we called in ground zero. The next day it
took on greater significance. We dedicated the trees
and started to plan for a memorial. Phelp-Dodge, the
company of this former "company town" let us pick a
massive stone our of the old mine debris, it is black
granite with a sparkling quartz face. A local fireman,
Lee, and my husband, Darrell, spent a week building an
outer circle of two rolled rock stone benches, we
planted the area with "rosemary, for remembrance". We
all gathered for the dedication today, quite a few
of us were former New Yorkers and felt more than we
expected. As we were leaving, a single grey cloud blew
over the park, and instead of the torrents of water
that let loose this time of year, it sprinkled, like a
baptism. It couldn't have been nicer.
-Peggy Hartnett ('72)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Florida
We will be heading to Florida the end of next
week, does anyone have any hotel recommendations for
"Daytona Beach". Also, any attractions (besides the
speedway) that you'd like to recommend would be nice.
Re: Fund Raiser Ideas
I've had a few great fund raiser ideas sent to
me... thanks to those who responded... please keep
them coming.
Thanks!
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Bill Knirck ~ Class of 1965 ~ 06/20/47 - 09/07/02
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Millie Finch ('54)
Judy Willox ('61), David Rivers ('65)
Betti Avant ('69), Steve Piippo ('70)
Linda Smith ('72), Kim Edgar ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul James Hodson ('05)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Club 40
This is primarily for the reunion committees
(planners) for the classes of '43, '48, '53 and '58.
Time now to start planning your 60th, 55th, 50th
and/or 45th reunions. We would hope that you could
join forces with Club 40 next year. At this time I
don't know where we will be, but the dates are the
weekend following Labor Day. It would be nice to see a
goodly delegation from the Class of '43. It would also
be nice to see the Class of '53 gathered with us.
Think about it, and if you decide to join the
party, let our glorious leader, Burt Pierard ('59)
be aware of your plans.
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: Update on myself and my husband
To: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Thanks Marilynn for your kindness. Thought I had
better give everyone an update. My staph infection
is getting better and my flu is about gone. I just
know that on Saturday I certainly was knocked on my
"Petuti" big time!!!!!!!!!!! Mercy it all hit me hard,
after having such a good time on Friday night.
Now as far as my husband. They thought it was
appendix, but it wasn't at all after the surgeon got
in there. He had an infection of the bowel where the
appendix and cecum meet the upper colon, and there was
a huge mass. So they removed the mass and had to take
a section of his colon, but went ahead and removed
the appendix anyway. So he is in pretty painful state
right now, but know that he will continue to get
better. We are just being so prayerful that the
results of the mass will be okay and we will have
just experienced another glitch in our 47 years of
marriage, and we will be back on our feet soon.
Thanks to all who have called and checked on us.
Love,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
To: Paul James Hodson ('05)
Even though your birthday falls on Friday the 13th
at times, there is nothing bad in the luck that we
have you in our lives! We wouldn't have it any other
way as we are proud of you and we love you with all
our hearts!
Happy Birthday Grandson, from Grandma and Grandpa!
Sweet 16 and surely been kissed with all the girls we
have calling here all the time. But then who wouldn't
want to kiss a cutie like you?
Happy Bomber birthday to you,
Happy Bomber birthday to you.
Happy Bomber birthday dear Paul,
Happy Bomber birthday to you!
And many more!
To: All Bombers in the Tri-Cities
Don't forget that Brad Upton ('74) is going to
be at the RHS auditorium tonight right after the
Davis/RHS game, which is approximately a 9:15pm
show time. I hope that a lot of you will make it as
it is going to benefit RHS athletics and we must
remember that they do desperately need a new gym
floor to play on! So, come one, come all - hey, it
is even tax deductible! Tickets are $10.00 in advance
or $15.00 at the door. So rush for dem der tickets,
quick! *G*!!
Bomber Cheers to All,
-Judy Willox Hodge ('61) ~ Richland ~ Bomber football
tonight... GO BOMBERS!!
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Class of 2008
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh boy. Another birthday in the
Bomber ranks. This guy is Mr. athlete. He skate boards,
he snow boards, he does BMX... and he's big and strong
like Hopalong... His dad was a really great hot rodder
till he found scooters... now they just sit and get
layer upon layer of dust on them in that big ol' barn
out 'hind the house... This kid coulda been my own son
he's so danged cool... 'cept I had a girl and so I
ain't got no sons that I knows of... but it just don't
matter cuz this guy is son enough for a whole bunch of
us '65ers and we've raised him just like a pack of
wolves... Hmmmm, maybe that's not such a good thing...
Anyway, he and his mom have always been right there
with us thru thick and thin... so a huge HAPPY 13th
BIRTHDAY to Steven Adair ('08)... welcome to the ranks
of us teenagers, Stevie!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Krispy Kremes
Someone at work offered me a Krispy Kreme donut
today. Even though I love sweets, it was too sweet
for me. Every bite I took of the chocolate covered
donut a bit of "cream" would squirt out, yuk!!!
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS - where we got some
much needed rain this week
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
Re: Bill Knirck ('65RIP)
I remember Bill in Densow Drug always with a
nice word to say. Also, cruising in the red '60's
Corvette with a big smile.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Linda Smith Davis ('72)
To: Tom Tracy ('55)
Mom came to help out yesterday and I told her what
you had said. Brought lots of memories of many long
gone. Mom was the Sunday school teacher of the senior
citizen class. I think I remember seeing you once or
twice when we were over at your house for dinner but
you were grown and just passing through. Mom said that
is the only time she ever had a car accident - she hit
your mom's car and busted the headlight. She never has
even had a ticket in all these years. I remember a
dinner mom had at our house with so many of the ladies
you mentioned, and we were breeding our Siamese cat.
She managed to escape and was the entertainment under
everyone's chairs for the evening. Mom was mortified
but those older people giggled all evening! I always
enjoyed your mom, she was funny and never talked down
to me like a little kid. I remember she even made
something different for me at dinner because I was
skinny and picky. I can't even picture your mom not
dressed to the T's. She was always so put together.
-Linda Smith Davis ('72)
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Fund Raiser
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes '54)
What a great idea, wonder why I didn't think of that!
Cheers!
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45,'46,'02), Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
Mary Horton Finch ('75),
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sheila Ramerman ('72)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45,'46,'02)
Re: Trip
Ida and I are on our way this AM. Mpls, New Yawk,
Nova Scotia, DC and St Louis. Ida's descendants arr in
Rhode Is in the 1600s. We will be spending 4 days
there with a bunch of her distant relatives at an
annual gathering (no, not like Club 40).
Also Ida's 50th anniversary of her Class of '52 in
Cashmere on the way out. That also will not be like
Club 40.
We will be off line while gone, having work done
on hard drive while we are absent.
Hooray for the Bombers
-Dick McCoy ('45,'46,'02)
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
To: Linda Smith Davis,
I just wanted to tell you that I remember you now!
I think there were just so many people at the church
anniversary that I hadn't seen in so long, it was just
too much info. After I got home and calmed down I
remembered you very well. I seem to recall braids a
lot. thanks for the memories!
-Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
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>>From: Mary Horton Finch ('75)
Re: Fund Raisers
To: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Kim,
As a fund raiser idea why not take a cue from all
those people selling Krispy Kremes and get a load of
good old Richland Spudnuts to sell by the dozens so
people can know what REAL donuts should taste like?
-Mary Horton Finch ('75)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Marilyn Baird ('60)
Shirley Collings ('66), Mike Lange ('67)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Christa Moore ('75)
Karen Davis ('76)
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09/15 San Francisco/South Bay Area Lunch
Email Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
Re: Where is he?
On the night of 9/6/02 at the Club 40 annual
reunion, we registered a gentleman named Mike Byrd who
stated he was with the Class of '64. Unfortunately, we
neglected to get his address on the registration form.
There are 2 listings for Michael Byrd in the local
phone book, but both phones are no longer valid. I
don't find him listed under the '64 class in the
Sandstorm. HELP! Does anyone know where we can find
Mike?
[Mary - What do you mean Mike isn't listed "under
the '64 class in the Sandstorm"??? I don't think Mike
has ever sent a Sandstorm entry, but he IS listed on
the Class of '64 roster page. -Maren]
Re: Ice
I would like to thank the gentlemen who donated
the ice sculptures for the buffet table for both
nights of the Club 40 reunion. Both of them were
sensational.
3 decades of Bombers in one room - what a fantastic feat!
BCs,
-Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60)
Re: San Francisco Luncheon
The First Bomber Luncheon for the San Francisco/
San Jose area will be Sunday the 15th at 11:30. The
"Hometown Buffet" at 5478 Newpark Mall in Newark is
the location just off Hwy 880.
Come full of stories...
-Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60) ~ Vallejo, CA - where
the weather is ideal.
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Richland Royalty
Not only is Richland represented by Miss
Washington (watch the pageant September 21), but
also by Miss Rodeo Washington 2003. Just goes to
show that Richland is truly great in many aspects.
Here is the link to Krista Preszler's TCHerald
article from yesterday's paper.
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Mike Lange ('67)
To: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Scott,
Thank you for the condolences for Ed Lange ('63wbRIP).
I also received your message at the memorial. There
was a full house at the funeral home to say good bye
to Ed.
I also want to thank all those who emailed me with
their condolences and old memories about the Lange
boys. We were in Richland from Monday till Friday AM
and took the flight out of Pasco on the 13th. I was
able to run Donna down to the Spudnut Shop a few
mornings for coffee and Spudnuts and also took a walk
around the Uptown. If anyone saw an old fart with a
full head of hair (sorry, Scott) it was me and my
still good looking blonde wife. We were able to take
a good look around Richland and it brought back many
good memories. Didn't you go hunting with Ed, Fred
Hinkle ('67) and me the time we got into a good
shotgun fight down at the Y? That sounded a lot worse
than it was. I know it was you the time we went
hunting for duck and ended up finding out the water
was frozen and we all grabbed a bunch of tumble weeds
for our blind in the middle of the reservoir. We had a
great day that day.
Well... we are back in Florida now but it will
take a long time to get over this last trip to
Richland. Scott, drop a line if you get a chance.
Sorry for the spelling and punctuation of this
letter... I was in the sweat hog English class.
-Mike Lange ('67) ~ Weeki Wachee, FL ~ where it's
raining harder by the minute
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>>From: Pam Ehinger ('67)
Hey Bomber Family!!
I'm back and up and running again!
I've settled into a cute little house and my new
job, working for a surgeon is going great! Summer is
coming to a close... as of 9/23/02 Autumn starts! So
now I'm looking forward to all the fall colors, then
the dreaded white stuff! LOL
Bombers Cheers to one an all!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67) ~
Grand Coulee Dam, WA!!
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>>From: Christa Moore Kirkendall ('75)
Re: Sister's Birthday
I would like to wish my sister, Cathy Moore Hammer ('80),
a very Happy Birthday on 9/16/02!
Love ya!
-Christa Moore Kirkendall ('75)
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>>From: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
To: Mary Horton Finch ('75)
I agree with you on the Spudnut issue. I live up
here in Spokane and all these folks are crazy about
krispy kremes... I personally think they are just a
donut!!!!! Now the Spudnuts... they're awesome!! Wish
I could get a hot Spudnut up here somehow on occasion.
Sorry I missed the Brad Upton ('74) show last
week... but I know we'll get the review from brother
Mike. So how was he BooBoo?
Oh also like to thank all the folks that I have
personally heard from regarding the loss of daddy. I
appreciate your prayers and thoughts. MO SULLIVAN...
thanks for the special card... I appreciate you
especially now 'cuz I know you understand the pain I
am experiencing. It doesn't seem to be getting easier
for me... I miss daddy so much.
Anyway... good luck Bombers in all your endeavors
this year...crush these Spokane teams!!!!!!!
-Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
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2 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Sharon Roos ('59) and Stacey Parker ('91)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Suzie Gunderson Chiles ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy Moore Hammer ('80)
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>>From: Sharon Roos Kent ('59)
Re: Club 40 Reunion 2002
I really enjoyed the reunion.
I would love the music and words to "Black
Balloons and Black Roses"... that was a hoot.
-Sharon Roos Kent ('59)
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>>From: Stacey Parker Goenen ('91)
Re: Bill Knirck's ('65RIP) Memorial Book
Hi
My name is Stacey Parker Goenen ('91), Karen
Knirck Parker's ('70) daughter).
As you know, my Uncle Bill Knirck recently passed
away. I would like to put together a scrap book of all
of the memorial entries (Einan's Funeral Home) for his
Mom & Dad (Rueben & Ginger Knirck), my grandparents.
What I would like to do is add pictures to these
entries. If you have any pictures of yourself with my
Uncle Bill, or pictures of him & friends, pictures of
just him, or any pictures relating to him or his life,
I would appreciate a copy. If you could please take
the time to locate any picture(s) that you may have,
it would mean a great deal to us.
Pictures can be emailed to me.
[If you don't have them scanned, you can email me and
I will give you my address so you can send pictures
to me] Let me know if you would like your picture(s)
returned to you, I will scan it/them and send it/them
back asap... please include your return address.
Again, this would really mean a lot to his family.
Thank you for all of your entries [in the Einan's
guest book] and caring words, they really have helped
us get through this difficult time.
Thank you.
-Stacey Parker Goenen ('91)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Rosann Nicholson Logsdon ('56) ~ 07/23/38 - 09/12/02
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/17/02
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8 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom today:
Rex Hunt ('53WB), Mike Clowes ('54)
Tom Hughes ('56), Janice Woods ('60WB)
Deedee Willox ('64), Barb Belcher ('72)
Brad Upton ('74), Monique Mangold ('80)
BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Rex Hunt ('53WB)
Re: Club 40
Club 40 was a fun time and my first reunion of any
sort. My wife and I enjoyed our selves, We wish to
thank all who worked so hard to put it on. We found
the Spudnuts as good as I remember them to be and that
was 49 years ago.
We left Richland Sunday morning and drove to
Seattle only to be in RAIN... proving that old adage
"A day without sunshine... is like a day in Seattle".
After a week of touring & visiting western Washington
and Oregon, we arrived home last night to learn that
my sister-in-law had died last week and we even missed
her funeral.
Re: Bay Area Lunch
Sorry I missed the Bay area luncheon and I will
also miss the Benica, CA luncheon. But I promise to
make one soon.
To: Wanda
Wanda,
I will try to e mail you that picture that took
me 50 years to find who that pretty girl was. Now who
was that RABBIT?
-Rex Hunt ('53WB) ~ beautiful Downtown Hanford, CA -
Where a train wreck last week caused 28,354.12
worth of improvements.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Club 40
In all the excitement about McCoy's "graduation",
I forgot to take care of one of the main events of
Sunday morning: The election of Class Representatives
and Club Officers. So, here goes:
President - Burt Pierard ('59)
Vice President - Bill Wilkins ('51)
Secretary - Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
Co-Treasurers - Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Class Representatives:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02)
Chalky Conway ('45)
Ray Conley ('46)
Norma Culverhouse King ('46)
Keith Clark ('47)
Keith Maupin ('47)
Leslie Shea ('47 - alternate)
Gene Hall ('48)
Beverly Browning ('48)
Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Rex Davis ('49)
Pat Jones Miller ('50)
Art Martin ('50)
Bill Wilkins ('51)
Jimmie Shipman ('51)
Luana Ivers Portch ('52)
Robert Adkins Shipman ('52)
Marilyn Richey ('53)
Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Sharon Templeman Watts ('55)
Billie Lee Lawell Neth ('55)
Wanda Ricketts Steele ('55 - alternate)
Ginger Warford Rose ('55 - alternate)
Nola Davey Meichle ('56)
Karol Brimhall Smith ('56)
Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56 - alternate)
Larry Belt ('57)
Danny Haggard ('57)
Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
Barbara Isakson Rau ('58)
Glen Rose ('58 - alternate)
Sue Garrison Pritchard ('58 - alternate)
Tom Beaulieu ('59)
Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
Marjorie Qualheim Haggard ('60)
Pete Overdahl ('60)
Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
Leonard Peters ('61)
Mary Mike Hartnett Peters ('61 - alternate)
Jim Otey ('61 - alternate)
Jeff DeMeyer ('62)
Roxanne Knutson Short ('62)
The appointed positions are:
Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) - DustStorm Editor
Marilyn Richey ('53) - Historian
Dona McCleary Belt ('54) - Historian
Barbara Isakson Rau ('58) - Historian (alternate)
There are three proposed new appointed positions
which will be put forth as an amendment to the Club's
by-laws in the October Board Meeting. Those positions
and nominees are:
Web Master - Denny Damschen ('62)
Merchandising Manager - Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
Publicity Director - Pete Overdahl ('60)
I think I've taken enough space, so
Bomber Cheers,
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) - it's trying to
rain in Albany, OR
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: September Seattle Area (aka Fife) Luncheon
Well after several months of other activity the
Fife Luncheon was revived on September 15th. It was
in a new location but it seems everyone finally
found it. We enjoyed the company of one first timer,
Allen Shegrud ('60). I told him to be sure to bring
his brother Grover (56) with him next month.
I included close ups of the attendees this time.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB)
To: Suzie Gunderson Chiles (60)
A glorious green and gold birthday to you Suzie!
Hope all is well with you and yours. I'll be catching
up with you in October birthday wise, what a shock,
huh?
Just got back yesterday from Shakespeare Festival,
it was a great time 4 plays in 3 days, haven't washed
the blood off from Macbeth yet.
-Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
I just got caught up on my Alumni Sandstorm
reading. I don't usually get behind, but stuff
happens.
Re: Club 40
I went to Club 40 on Friday night and to the
100B-Reactor on Saturday afternoon. I enjoyed both
immensely. Friday night I got to meet some of the
"more mature" members who write into the Sandstorm
and that was a treat.
I got a real kick out of Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02)
and Bob Carlson (aka). The "graduation ceremony" was
great. Really surprised Dick, but he handled it well...
really got into the spirit of it.
Enjoyed talking with Sue Garrison Pritchett ('58)
and Barbara Isakson Rau ('58).
My sister, Judy Willox Hodge ('61) was there with
her TTofM (Traveling Table of Merchandise) along with
her husband, James ('71WB).
And last but not least, I was so glad to see Maren
Smyth and Bobbie Mattson from my class ('64).
The tour of the 100B-reactor was interesting. I
understand a lot more about the whole process than I
did before. The men who spoke to us and guided us
through the reactor were very knowledgeable and spoke
in terms I could understand. Judy and I wore our "Nuke
'Um" shirts and the tour guide said, "Nuke 'Um, that's
subtle" so we got a good laugh out of that.
Re: Big Pool
OK, as embarrassing as it is, I'm going to share
this story. After all, I was just a KID! I wanted to
jump off the high dive. I envied all those other kids
who did. But I was just plain CHICKEN! Finally I got
up the nerve to climb the ladder, but when I got to
the end of the diving board, I just couldn't jump.
Everyone behind me kept trying to get me to jump and
get it over with, as I was holding up the whole line.
But my fear was stronger than my pride; I still
couldn't jump. So back DOWN the ladder I went, YEP!,
past all those other kids who had climbed UP the
ladder. Judy (Willox Hodge, my big sis), how many
times did I do that?? I bet I did it at least a dozen
times before I finally got the nerve to jump off.
Having finally done it, I did it over and over. I
loved it.
Re: Kay Lamb's Birthday
I had planned to go to the party for Kay Lamb
(former teacher at Lewis and Clark), but got
unexpected company and couldn't make it. Did anyone
go? Was it nice? I always loved her. They lived on our
block (300) of Craighill. I wanted to be in her class,
but everyone said no, so I went to Christ the King
when it opened (3rd grade). Did anyone take any
pictures of Kay's birthday party?
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA - where it
is cooling off, thank God!
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>>From: Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
Re: Brad Upton ('74)
Friday the 13th was a great day for those of us
who took advantage of the benefit Brad Upton put on
for the Bomber Track and Field Program. Unfortunately,
word must not have gotten out to very many people.
Brad did a super job of entertaining everyone. He has
only gotten better as the years go by. If you didn't
go, you missed a great time.
-Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
I wanted to thank all of you who showed up at the
RHS Auditorium on Friday night for my show. I think
there were 250-300 people. Sadly, Mike Davis ('74)
was not one of them. He had better things to do that
evening in Finley.
Thanks again.
Go Bombers,
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Monique Mangold Beaucour ('80)
To: Cathy Moore Hammer ('80)
Happy Birthday [9/16/02]
-Monique Mangold Beaucour ('80) ~ France - where the
sun still shines!
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
Mike wasn't able to make Brad's show the other
night. He was the voice of the Panthers that night,
but all of the rest of the Davis and Galloways in
town were there and it was a great evening. It was
the first time I had ever seen Brad's show and the
guy is hilarious. I have never seen a comedian with
better timing than he has. It was very good for all
of us as we have had a bad month. Thank you Brad for
that hour that we could laugh.
I wish more people could have known that you were
there, we didn't know until we read it in the Alumni
Sandstorm. Mr. Q, you should have gotten the word out.
You were great Brad... thanks
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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4 Bombers and 1 Bomber Mom today:
Missy Keeney ('59), Judy Willox ('61)
Gary Behymer ('64), Greg Alley ('73)
BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Brad Upton ('74)
Brad was amazingly hilarious for over an hour on
Sept 13th. I, too, am sorry more of you weren't there
to hear him. Please go to see him if he is performing
in your area. It will be good for your heart and your
soul! Thanks, Brad!
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
To: Bomber Alumni of All Classes
Re: {new}ASB Card Deterioration
Baby Bomber (2005) brought his ASB card home today
and you are gonna love this one! Huh Burt? Although
the cards are a bit prettier this year then they were
last, the plane is taking on more and more identity
and making itself predominant. Well I guess I should
say that "they" are making it a bit more predominant
every year. As you can see, the plane was in shadow
form last year, but this year; "there ain't nothing
like the real thing, Baby." And that IS the truth
[2001-2002 and 2002-2003 ASB Cards]
-it should be the Bomb or the R/Cloud on that card and
we all know it! That is the real thing whether "they"
like it or not! The name Bombers is sorely missing
from this years ASB card! I will hand "them" one thing
though, the cards are at least green AND gold this
year and not JUST green. Guess I got to hand "them"
one more thing, "they" do keep with the kelly green
and not the forest green. And whoever "they" are, "they"
need to read the coat of arms and its meaning. KELLY green
and new gold and what that cloud "they" are trying to
get rid of stands for. So "you", whoever "you" are,
read your school's coat of arms and embrace what it is
saying to "you". Learn the meaning of it and then
understand why we, the alumni, fight for it so! The
meaning is much deeper then "you" realize.
To: All Those Attending Club40 Reunion, Friday Night
I still have not had anyone come forward claiming
the dainty little necklace that was found on the floor
of the ballroom where we were in attendance for the
reunion of Club40. If you have a necklace missing or
know of anyone who does and may not read the Alumni
Sandstorm, please get in touch with me as I would
really like for its owner to have it back. Just
email me, and if needed I will make my phone number
available to whoever needs to get in touch! Someone
must be wondering where this treasure is and would
love to have it back! And I sure would love to return
it!
To: Reunion Committees, All Classes
If you are a member or have been a past member
of your class reunion committee, the Boosters would
love to have a complete list of your classes names,
addresses and such as they are planning a major event
and would love for all alumni to be invited and
included! If you have that information, would you
please get in touch with Kim Oates of the Boosters and
let her know that you can get a list to her of your
class? You can find how to get in touch with her on
the RHS website under Boosters and then board members.
I know she would really appreciate your help with
this. If you can send it electronically, please do so
to her email address. If not, get in touch and she
will let you know where to send it.
Bomber Cheers and Wins,
-Judy Willox Hodge (Classic Class of '61) ~ Richland
the weather is mild and the football season
started out in victory!
Rah Rah Ree, Kick 'em in the knee...
Rah Rah Rass, Kick 'em in the other knee!
GO BOMBERS! ;o)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Found... nice used caché of Columbian yearbooks
from Col-Hi for the class years 1949, 1950, 1952,
1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1962, 1963.
If you or someone you know are searching for
a replacement copy for a lost or damaged Bomber
yearbook, please feel free to con-tact me. (These
books do NOT have any signatures in them.)
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ now living in downtown Colfax, WA
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
To: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
Ben Franklin transit could have provided a ride or
I could have set up Dial-a-Ride call for the golden
voice of the Finley Panthers to attend Brad`s show. It
was a late start to the show and he would have made
it. Maybe some lattés should have been sold at the
game as most people went home instead of a top comedy
gig at the great Richland auditorium. My top shows at
that fine venue. Two Brad shows and Weird Al Yankovic
are in a close race. One pep assembly and some of my
company meetings. I will invite the Sandstorm crowd to
the next one.
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ Summer was great but cool is cool
right now.
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>>From: BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
I want to publicly apologize to Jim Qualheim. My
remark was only teasing. I know the effort he put out
for Brad's show. It just wasn't a night people wanted
to get out I guess. Nothing against Jim or Brad. They
both did an excellent job. I am so sorry, Jim, if it
seemed I was being critical
-BJ Davis (Bomber Mom)
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Harris ('49), Lola Heidlebaugh ('60)
Joanna Faulkner ('63), Jean Armstrong ('64)
Brad Upton ('74), Lisa Reynolds ('76)
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>>From: Dick Harris ('49)
Sorry to miss the festivities of Club 40 this
year. I was in Russia, having just spent a month
there. My wife, Bonnie and son, Scott (Dallas, TX)
spent the first two weeks with me in St. Petersburg
and Moscow areas. We had two families to visit in
St. Petersburg and they made sure we saw much of the
beauty and history of that amazing city. If any of you
want some interesting reading, look up the 900 Day
Siege of Leningrad (St. Petersburg name, during the
communist era) and learn of courage and strength of
the Russian people! President Putin is seeing that
some federal funds now are coming to this historical
place to help it get ready for 300 year anniversary,
next year.
Moscow is a modern city with much more money
having been spent on it's modernization since
Peristroika. Cars everywhere and one takes one's
life in jeopardy when attempting to cross the street!
Pedestrians definitely don't have the right of way.
You can find just about anything, if you are willing
to pay for it, here! Again, there is much history and
beauty! Efforts to grow the middle class are evident
if you look for it! The free market economy is
progressing it appears!
In the city of Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg,
alternate spelling, "the City of Katherine) in the
Urals is a most interesting city of approximately 1.2
million. Just about every element in the periodic
table is available in the vicinity and it is known for
its mineral wealth. I expected to see mountains, but
learned that Ekaterinburg is near the highest spot on
the original trans-Siberian road from Moscow and only
434 meters in elevation, not much more than Wenatchee.
It is similar to driving through southern Wyoming, in
respect to a feeling mountainous terrain - the lowest
point to cross the continental divide. Just west of
Ekaterinburg is the exact border between Europe and
Asia, marked by appropriate marker surveyed in 1834.
Tradition allows one to walk astraddle a painted line
with one foot alternately in Europe and then Asia.
This is traditionally followed by a champaign toast to
life, and we were welcomed to be photographed with a
wedding party, also a tradition in Russia to have the
wedding party visit a significant point, usually a war
memorial to express gratitude for those who have given
so much in the past. Ekaterinburg is known for the
thousands of factories that were moved from the
Ukraine and other western Soviet cities, to protect
from Nazi bombers. What a logistic nightmare! Many of
the heavy tanks used victoriously at Kursk and other
decisive tank battles were built in Ekaterinburg and
crews trained there.
I had two acquaintances to see in Ekaterinburg, one
a Rotary International acquaintance and the other an
Early Ford V-8 Car buff, whom I have been helping to
restore a 1937 Ford via E-mail for the last two years.
Now, to get a replacement engine to the middle of
Russia is a new challenge to replace a "cooked" one!
Our Rotary Club in Wenatchee has a matched Club
relationship with the Rotary Club of Troitsk, Moscow
Area, a city of many academic institutions and
research facilities. We have had a number of cultural
exchanges with that community and most recently our
Club sent two drug intervention and prevention
professionals to help them get a program of
prevention, started in the schools.
I came away from Russia with a feeling of hope for
that country and continuing peace between our nations.
I saw signs of a free market economy making progress.
I have become acquainted with many young Russians,
who want to become part of the change and are working
hard to grow the middle class and be successful
entrepreneurs. We should give them all the help we
can! Our State Dept. is encouraging organization
helping with this process in our country to do more.
Anyone interested in learning about one organization
leading the way in partnership with Rotary and other
service clubs should visit http://www.ccisf.org
-Dick Harris ('49)
P.S. Greetings to all Bomber friends!
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Bomber Luncheon
Hi Maren -
Will you please make an announcement for the
Portland/Vancouver Luncheon?
Reservation has been made at Stanford's Restaurant
& Bar - 1440 Jantzen Beach Ctr - Portland, OR for
Saturday - October 12 - at 11:00 a.m. Please have
Bombers in our area make reservations with me so we
can let them know ahead of time about how many to
expect. This will be our first luncheon - so we
really hope for a good turnout. We will send a map to
show how to locate the Stanford's - when we get closer
to October 12.
Thanks for your help!
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
Hi!
Does anyone know if there is a Bomber on the
San Francisco Giants baseball team roster and what
is his name?
Bomber Greetings from San Jose, CA
-Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
I just returned "home" to Richland for a week and
now it is time to get caught up. I was in Burns, OR
for two months with my husband while he was fighting
forest fires. He is leaving to fly his plane back to
Phoenix and then he will come up here and help me
drive home. I needed this time to come "home" and
visit friends and family.
I did make a quick trip up for Ron Gaines' ('62)
funeral, as I did want to say goodbye to him. I am
sorry that I couldn't make it up for the Club 40 this
year, but I had plans that couldn't be changed. I am
also sorry that I didn't know about Brad's show. I
would have loved to have seen him. Maybe next time.
Well, I am off to visit my friend, Deedee Willox
Loiseau ('64) and as many others as I can cram into
one week. I will get caught up with the Sandstorm
soon. I am looking forward to returning to the Valley
of the Sun (Goodyear, AZ) but will be sad to leave
Richland.
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64) ~ Left Burns, OR when
it was 25° at night and now in Richland where it is
in the high 70s to low 80s, but will be going back
to Goodyear, AZ where it is still in the high 90s
to low 100s.. (HMMMMMM, maybe I should stay here
a little longer)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
If there was any confusion about the lack of
advertising, I must take some responsibility. First of
all, the advertising budget was $0. That's nobody's
fault. I relied on my contacts at the Tri-City Herald
to write an article. The article came out on the day
of the event which is a little tough to make plans. I
was hoping the article would come out the previous
Friday. Secondly, I didn't commit to do the show until
about 3 weeks ahead of time. Quahleim gave me three
possible dates and I took the one that was coming up
the quickest. The show was promoted very heavily "in
house" at the high school and word of mouth has always
worked pretty well in Richland. I'm glad everyone had
a great time, I sure did! This just means that next
time we'll fill the place up!
Go Bombers,
-Brad Upton ('74)
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From the OLD Bomber Alumni Guest Book:
>>From: Lisa Reynolds King ('76)
Date: Sun Sep 15 13:37:46 2002
Hi to all the Bomber Bi-Centennial grads and Atomic
Lanes gang.
Remember shooting pool after school at Atomic
Lanes? I can't believe they changed the name. I am
looking for anything thing collectable from the old
Atomic Lanes bowling alley. Photos, bowling shirts,
balls, trophies, dishes, etc. I am also interested in
any old Bomber memorabilia and anything "Atomic" from
Richland. I would love to purchase some more of the
wine glasses from our 20 year reunion. Any advise on
how I can go about obtaining them? Cindy Moore, I'm
sorry I did not visit with you that night, please drop
me a line. Tinker Bell, where are you? Remember Larry,
Terry and Chris King?
Lisa Reynolds King ('76)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilynn Working ('54), Lola Heidlebaugh ('60)
Marilyn Baird ('60), Deedee Willox ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Bill Wingfield ('67)
Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bruce Killand ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 9/17: Dena Evans Harr ('64)
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09/20 Girls of '54 Lunch 3rd Friday 11:30am
Granny's Buffet on Canal Drive in Kennewick
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Attention: Gary Behymer ('64)!!!
Oh, please, I would love to get a copy of one of
the yearbooks that you have. I lost mine the year
after I graduated. I need the 1954 book. Please
contact me by e-mail so I can give you my address
or let me know how to get one. I have been looking,
and the high school says they don't have the archives
anymore. This is great news from you!!!
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Portland Bomber Luncheon - October 12, 2002
Hello Everyone -
We have (Jo has) made a reservation for Saturday -
October 12 - at Stanford's in Jantzen Beach at 11:00am
Hope you will plan to be there.
Please send reservations to me so we will have an idea
how many to plan for and can let Stanford's know.
This will be our first - let's make it the
greatest!
See you in October!
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60)
Re: SFO/West Bay Area Bomber Lunch
Our first Bomber Luncheon was a success. It was in
the San Francisco/West Bay area and we met in Newark,
CA. We had 6 Bombers present with family members.
Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63); Jack Gardiner ('61)
and wife; Karen Row Rhodes ('66WB) came with Mickey
Ferney Row ('48) with a young lady, Emajean Stone ('63),
and me. We will get pictures next time.
Re: Next will be the San Francisco/East Bay area:
Bomber Alumni in the North/East Bay Areas.
ALL Alumni are invited and Welcome.....
When: Sunday, September 22nd, 11:30am
Where: The Inn at Benicia Bay, 145 East "D" Street,
Benicia, CA (Off Hwy 780).
Price: The Chef will prepare a menu priced at about
$10.00, you will make your selection and pay
separately.
The Inn is owned and operated by fellow Bomber,
Patricia Rice Lamb ('63) and her husband.
RSVP as soon as possible so the Chef can get a head count.
-Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60) ~ Beautiful Downtown Vallejo, CA
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: "Home" in Richland
To: Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
You wrote: "HMMMMMM, maybe I should stay here a
little longer."
I second the motion!
To: Dena Evans Harr ('64)
Happy belated birthday, my friend. I just turned
my daily calendar for the first time in several days
and found my note to remind me of you birthday the
17th. Yegads! Will I ever get organized?!
So, when are you moving home?! I miss you!
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: 2002-03 RHS ASB card
Since when did a plane become OUR mascot? I had
never even heard of Day's Pay until I read it here in
the Alumni Sandstorm! We have been the BOMBers, for as
long as I can remember! I grew up with the BOMB as the
mascot of Col-Hi (just can't bring myself to call it
Richland Hi)! I really resent its being replaced by a
group who don't seem to care one bit for tradition!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - where the
blasted heat is giving me ONE more reason for
my blood to boil!!!! grrrr
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>>From: Bill Wingfield ('67)
To: Dick Harris ('49)
I enjoyed reading about your trip to Russia. What
a great experience.
-Bill Wingfield ('67) ~ Augusta, GA
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
To: Upton
Re: Attendance at show
Brad,
We had THOUSANDS at the Finley/Granger Football
Game! Sorry to take your crowd. Could not have been
helped... schedule already made.
In the future, you may want to see if Finley is
playing at home before scheduling your events.
-Mike Davis ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/21/02
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Charles Cox ('56), Shirley Atwood ('58)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Penny Mitchell ('71)
Brad Upton ('74), April Miller ('92)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ann Clatworthy ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Waggoner ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dean Heiling ('63)
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LUNCH: Tucson Lunch
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>>From: Charles Cox ('56)
Re: Golf
Just wanted to let all you Golfers know that I had
a HOLE-IN-ONE Wednesday at the Georgetown Country Club
on the 12th hole Par3 at 120 yards with a 9 iron. This
is my THIRD ONE and the second one on this hole.
-Charles Cox ('56) ~ Georgetown, TX
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>>From: Shirley Atwood Sun ('58)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: The Columbians you found
Does the high school library have a copy for each
year of graduates? If not, that might be a good place
to send them. At the high school library where I
worked in Chatsworth, CA we had a copy for each year
the school had been open and anyone could come in and
look at them. They just had to leave their school ID,
or driver's license as security and could only look at
one book at a time. The yearbooks are kept in a locked
cabinet in the back of the library to make sure they
don't get stolen. We had quite a few students and
alums using them over the years.
-Shirley Atwood Sun ('58) ~ Chatsworth, CA - where the
sun is hot today.
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
To: Dean Heiling ('63)
Dino -
il compleanno felice
Giacomo
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Penny Mitchell True ('71)
Re: Looking for... John Richardson
My Mom is not into computers so I am passing this
on for her. She would like information on John
Richardson--graduation year unknown--but who used to
work with my Mom (Thelma Mitchell) at Dawson-Richards.
John would have been one of the classes for the early
to mid '60s. My Mom always liked John and hasn't heard
anything about him in years and is curious as to how
he is getting on. Any information would be appreciated
and I will forward it to her.
Thanks.
-Penny Mitchell True ('71) ~ Bothell, WA
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
I'm sure there was a HUGE crowd in Finley
with everybody bringing their best recipes for
Meth. Good people.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: April Miller ('92)
Not one word about the upcoming Miss America
pageant with our own Amanda Beers (2000)? What a shame!
We (at least I) am rooting for you over here in
Spokane!!! Congratulations for making it this far.
On an AOL internet poll, Miss Washington is
favored in 7th place -- and that's with only a few
votes separating her and a few others.
"Miss America 2002" scheduled for 8pm ET tonight,
[9/21/02] on ABC.
-April Miller ('92)
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[We talked about it some in the Sandstorm when Amanda
won the Miss Washington title. Will absolutely have ABC
tuned in... Thanks for the reminder.
This newspaper article says she's an '02 Bomber, but
she's really class of 2000!!
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2002/Xtra/2002MissWA.htm
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Helen Cross ('62), Linda Reining ('64)
Gary Christian ('67), Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Betti Avant ('69), Peggy Adair ('72)
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09/22 SFO/East Bay Area Lunch
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
We just returned home to Indiana (where it was
so dry that several big trees and established shrubs
couldn't make it through until the rains came which
has been in the last 3 days, but as the tornado didn't
touch down near us, I am not complaining, and to see
things green up again is so nice. We got back just
in time to go up and see the Cougs get beat at OSU,
and I am sorry but Gregor Hanson ('65) and I did not
recognize each other, so I knew few people at that
gathering.
Anyway after a few days I feel like I'm back
into the swing of things here enough so that we are
planning out next trip of retirement to Maylasia and
Japan at the end of October, and we will be visiting
Warren's 84 year old uncle at his farm in Vermont at
the first of October.
But we did have a fabulous trip of l0,000 miles
and 20 states in 47 days. We got to visit lots of dear
family and friends on the trip including Carole
Johnston Berg ('62) and Bobby Cross ('62), my cousin.
And I was able to have lunch with Billie Cummings
Christian ('62) who moved to California in l0th grade,
but I somehow missed seeing Carol Rice Forister ('62)
in Kansas City.
One of the high points was getting to attend my
40th reunion in good ole' Richland and enjoying being
with lots of classmates from our neat class. And I was
able to attend my annual Cross family reunion down
near Portland, OR at Rooster Rock near where my cousin
Bobby lives in Battleground, WA. I didn't get to see
my brother Roy ('65) on this neat trip, but I did
appreciate getting to stay at his home in Kennewick
while I went through some treasures from our family
home in Richland, visited with my Mom, and my Uncle
Bob who is just 85, and a few other people who I still
know in the Tri-Cities.
In fact, I'd like to wish my brother, Roy ('65)
Happy Birthday as Tuesday will be his birthday!!
We also went to l0 National Parks each one had
their own uniqueness and greatness. We did a houseboat
trip with some friends from California which we will
never forget and The Grand Canyon which we hadn't seen
since we were children. Remember it Roy??
I felt so fortunate that I was able to check in to
our email once in awhile and sort of keep up with the
Sandstorm which is just the greatest idea I've run
across for keeping up with one's alma mater.
Closing from West Harrison, IN where it's cloudy
and looks like more rain which we need, but as this is
the last weekend the Cincinnati Reds will be playing
in their old stadium, it would be nice if it would
hold off until about 9 tonight.
And good luck Miss Washington [Amanda Beers (2000)]
for tonight's Miss America contest. I will be watching
with great interest as I think that the Indiana
contestant goes to Purdue where my youngest son is
still struggling to get a degree of some sort. Gosh,
who will I hope will win?? The program won't have been
this interesting since our Kippy Lou Brinkman ('62)
was in it [in 1965].
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Miss America Pageant
I watched the show till Miss Washington
[Amanda Beers (2000)] )was no longer a contestant.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - summer is
still hanging around... temps are in the 100s.
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[Amanda made it into the top 15. -Maren]
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>>From: Gary Christian ('67)
This past weekend my lovely wife Deborah and I
were pleased to have Karen Schildknecht Mateo ('67)
and her Husband Pete as dinner guests here in
Vancouver, WA. We had a wonderful time on the deck,
eating steaks drinking beer and telling stories. But
the best was yet to come. On Sunday morning the four
of us left for a three day stay on the Oregon coast!
As luck would have it, the sun was shining on the sea
and all was right with the world. The three days were
filled with long walks on the beach, beer, shopping,
beer, seafood dinners, beer, more walks on the beach,
(beer in hand) (the other hand wrapped tightly around
my wife) and wonderful friends. To say we had a good
time would be an understatement.
Thanks Karen and Pete for a great time and looking
forward to next time.
-Gary Christian ('67) and Deborah
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>>From: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
To: Charles Cox ('56)
Congratulations on the hole in one. I bagged one
a few years ago, on my birthday no less... 176 yards
with a 7 iron. What I discovered is that it's not the
distance from tee to green that matters, it's how many
people are occupying bar stools at the 19th hole.
Mine cost me $110.00.
To: Mike Lange ('67)
Thanks for jogging my memory... I clearly remember
that "shoot out" at our secret hunting spot on an
island off Columbia Point. I recall it getting started
because some other guys were scaring off all our ducks
with their lousy duck calling. I was glad to have
brother Ed ('63wbRIP) on our side because he was a \
lot bigger than me.
Re: SPAM
I know that some time back there were lengthy
discussions on how to reduce SPAM. Naturally, I chose
to ignore the advice and now I'm out of control...
last night alone I received 56 SPAM emails, and this
getting to be typical. Without intending to re-ignite
another flurry of SPAM discussions, has anyone tried
McAfee's "SpamKiller"? If so, does it work? I'm
running a hotmail account on MSN coming across my
broadband service.
HELP!!!! I being gobbled up by the SPAM Monster!
-Scott Hartcorn ('67)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: a site to see
Dateline: Goodman, KS
Today I saw something I may never see again.
Several years ago they commissioned a work of art to
sit atop the capitol rotunda in Topeka. A gentleman
from Salina created a statue of an Indian shooting his
arrow into the sky. This last week the project was
completed in Colorado at a finery and headed east on
I-70 toward Topeka. He felt it was only fitting to
make stops across the state and show it off and raise
funds for it. My county, being the first one on the
interstate from the west was his first stop. This AM
it was displayed on Main Street on the back of a
truck. The only bad thing about it was it had to lay
on its side to get under overpasses. I had to take 2
pictures to get it all in (I hope anyway). When he is
erected his arrow will be pointing at the North Star.
If anyone is in Topeka later this fall you can catch
him next atop the rotunda.
-Betti Avant ('69) - where for the last 8+ years I
have called Kansas home, but am a Richlander at heart
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>>From: Peggy Adair ('72)
Quite some time ago, Tom Storms (69) sent an entry
in reference to Tony Macak ('69) and the "Hokey-Pokey"
song. Tony called me this morning and I asked him
about it. Yes, it's true that his dad was the maker
of "you put your right foot in.....".
We got a pretty good chuckle over it, plus the
fact that he had just received another royalty check!
I've known Tony for over 30 years and he's never
mentioned it.
-Peggy Adair ('72)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May Wann ('49), Dore Tyler ('53)
Tom Tracy ('55), Vera Smith ('58)
Burt Pierard ('59), Nada McCoy ('62)
David Rivers ('65), Betti Avant ('69)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim House ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George Edward Zielinski Horne ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve Simpson ('65)
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>>From: Ann Thompson aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Golfing
To: Charles Cox ('56)
Just got back from a week-end in Leavenworth, WA
playing golf at Kahler Glen (beautiful place), and
catching up on Sandstorms – saw where you had your
third "hole-in-one" – Congratulations – I had my first
one this year and it is quite a thrill, regardless of
how big your bar bill is.
-Ann Thompson aka Anna May Wann ('49)
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>>From: Dore Tyler ('53)
To: Scott Hartcorn ('67)
Re: SPAM
Lose Hotmail... I had the same problem 'till I
switched to my cable based broadband mail system.
Very little Spam now.
Regards
-Dore Tyler ('53)
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
To: Betty Avant ('69)
That sounds like some rotunda dome for Topeka.
Thanks for giving us a heads-up on it.
I toured the New Mexico Capital recently after a
meeting and asked the receptionist if anyone realized
that their capital dome had been stolen. She smiled
and said, "I think we discovered that some time ago."
If you discover who took the dome please have them
send it back to Albuquerque. If not found, the army of
talented sculptors in the region should get to work on
that project.
-Tom Tracy ('55)
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>>From: Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
To: Penny Mitchell True ('71)
Re: Looking for... John Richardson
Not sure if this is the John Richardson you're
looking for, but the John Richardson ('58) that I
know lives in Walnut Creek, CA.
-Vera Smith Robbins ('58) ~ Richland
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: Nursery School pictures
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2002/Xtra/BPierard01.htm
Calling all late '50's Bombers who did "Hard Time" at
the Richland Nursery School
Check out the referenced "slide show" to see if
you can identify yourself, any friends, the Mom in the
opening sequences or any of the Screws (guards). Reply
to the Sandstorm with any identifications.
The opening pic is dated Feb. 8, 1945 which I
included to help refresh the repressed, painful
memories of those who were confined there. The
location of the "School" was the Northwest corner
of Lee & Goethals (across Goethals from the "Dime
Store"). I estimate that the sequence of pictures
are from circa 1943-1944, maybe slightly later. Maybe
some of you old car buffs will be able to tie down
the date from the cars parked next to the South and
West fences.
Robley Johnson was obviously limited in what the
Screws would allow him to portray. These pics show
quiet, orderly kids sitting peacefully in their seats,
grubbing on Kool-Aid and frosted Graham Crackers.
Anybody who was there will recall that we boys were
almost impossible to confine to our chairs. They also
show the kids at play outside but notice that almost
nobody is smiling. He (Robley) was apparently not
allowed to picture the kids who were dragged,
screaming & crying, up the sidewalk, begging not
to be left. He also wasn't allowed to show the
forced "Nap Time" in the cribs with bars on the
sides while the Guards were pacing up and down the
aisles, checking that our eyes were closed. They
would sometimes stand quietly (for the longest time)
to catch us when we would open our eyes to see if
they were still around. They always seemed to lurk
close to my crib and I was caught frequently.
Once, another boy (name long lost in antiquity) and
I decided that we had enough and were going to make
our "Big Breakout." I went first when we climbed the
little scrawny tree along the Goethals side (not the
big tree by the main entrance) and hung from the
branch sticking over the fence and the sidewalk. We
dropped to the sidewalk and immediately freaked out!
We didn't know what to do or where to go. We couldn't
climb the fence to get back in again so we just stood
on the sidewalk until one of the Screws noticed us and
hustled us back in for some serious corner-sitting
time.
Hope you can help identify some of the inmates.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59)
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>>From: Nada (Grenada) McCoy ('62)
To: All Shelley McCoy's ('63RIP) Friends
My brother Joe ('60) and I wish to thank all
Bomber Alumni who wrote into the Sandstorm about the
loss of our brother, Shelley. Your stories brought us
laughter during our grieving time. They helped us
focus on what we had and not so much on what we lost.
The stories were wonderful and reminded us what a
special brother Shelley was.
Shelley was very close to his two sons and
daughter and his six grandchildren were one of the
big joys of his life. All the stories were forwarded
to his children and grandchildren so that they can
know a little about his younger years.
Shelley was a part of my life for 57 years and I
will miss him dearly. We talked almost every Saturday
morning. He touched lives of so many people and his
early death will leave a hole in a lot of hearts.
Thank you for sharing your good memories and your
loss of a good friend. I take comfort in knowing that
Shelley lived life to the fullest and was loved by so
many. He is now with Terry, Ralph, Jim and my Dad. I'm
sure that God had a place in heaven for good guys who
were just a little rowdy.
-Nada (Grenada) McCoy ('62)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Happy Birthday
Another '65er is turning the big 55 on the 23rd.
The rest of us are turning 56 so he must be one of the
babies of our class. Though I think all the '65ers
born in '47 must think those of us who were born in
'46 are a bit slow in the uptake... we are not slow...
we were just born behind the cut off... ok so some of
us are slow... get over it! I first met Steve ('65) in
6th grade. He never aged then and he still could use
his graduation picture on his driver's license. But we
won't hold that against him. He is one of those guys
who is always there when you call for help. Never a
groan or a complaint... call and he is willing to drop
what he is doing and come a running. He still sees all
the primary colors of life and always has a kind word
for all he greets. The skies are never gray when he is
around because he always sees that patch of sunlight
that is just about to peek out and warm the day. His
friendship has been special to me and so many others
all through the years.
If you haven't guessed yet, it is Steve Simpson's
Special day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Miss Washington, Amanda Beers (2000)
AlumniSandstorm.tripod.com/htm/2002MissWA.htm
These are the articles from the 9/22/02 TCHerald
about our own Miss Washington.
[I put the articles just below the earlier article on
Miss Washington. -Maren]
-Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: my mistake
My spell checker let me down. It changed Goodland
to Goodman. If there is anyone out there wondering
where Goodman, KS is -- forget it, I'm sorry.
Re: Miss Washington, Amanda Beers (2000)
Where actually did Miss Washington finish as my
ABC station was scrambled last night (it is quite
frequently as a matter of fact)? It doesn't do any
good to complain as at other times other stations are
that way too. Supposedly this summer they did an
update of cable services, ha!
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Goodland, KS - where it cooled
down last night
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Dateline: Portland, OR (Jimmy Buffett concert tonight)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Burt Pierard ('59), Judy Willox ('61)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roy Cross ('65)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: Richland Nursery School pictures
A '53 Bomber sent me a note identifying two of the
cars in the pics as 1947 or 1948 Fords. This means
that the pics were actually taken after I was paroled
and started Kindergarten in 1946 so the kids in the
pics must be early 60's Bombers. Therefore, my call is
revised to all early 60's Bombers to look at the pics
and see if you can identify yourself or a friend.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Judy Willox Hodge ('61)
To: Penny Mitchell True ('71)
Re: John Richardson
Penny,
There is a John Richardson working as a counselor
at the high school, but I am sure he is younger than
the classes in the '60s would be. I wonder though
if maybe this young man could be the son of the man
you are looking for. I could ask him as he is my
grandson's counselor and since we raise Paul, I talk
to him all the time. Do you want me to find out for
you? This guy is a really sweet person. Let me know
and I will ask him.
To: Burt Pierard ('59)
Great pictures Burt and my sister and I both think
that I am in one of those pictures. She was looking at
them today, I looked at them last night and we both
came up with that separately. Today at lunch we talked
about it.
Had a great lunch with Deedee (my sis) Willox
Loiseau ('64), Jeannie Armstrong Reynolds ('64),
Larry Halloway ('64), Barbara Eckert Halloway ('61),
and John and Bill Hebert, classes of '56 and '62,
Bomber would-a-beens if the folks hadn't moved them
to Pasco and made Bulldogs outta them! :o) That's
okay guys, you were a lot of fun for two days anyway.
John, Bill, Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64) and I trekked
all over North Richland looking for things. The boys
came back Monday and I took them to CREHST and we went
back out to North Richland after that. Hey Kathy, we
found the school foundation, the old sewage treatment
plant and the Hebert homestead! We were off track and
going the wrong way Saturday.
Hopefully Jeannie will share the pictures of the
Bomber mini-luncheon today for the website. Will ya
huh Jeannie? ;o)
Bomber Cheers from a tired old Lady *LOL*
-Judy Willox Hodge (Classic Class of '61) ~ Richland
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Re: Rain Delay
I will never bitch about the traffic in Seattle
again, I will never bitch about the traffic in
Seattle again, I will never bitch about the traffic
in Seattle again, I will never bitch about the
traffic in Seattle again, I will never bitch about
the traffic in Seattle again, I will never bitch
about the traffic in Seattle again, I will never
bitch about the traffic in Seattle again, I will
never bitch about the traffic in Seattle again, I
will never bitch about the traffic in Seattle again,
I will never bitch about the traffic in Seattle
again, I will never bitch about the traffic in
Seattle again, I will never bitch about the traffic
in Seattle again, I will never bitch about the
traffic in Seattle again, I will never bitch about
the traffic in Seattle again, I will never bitch
about the traffic in Seattle again, I will never
bitch about the traffic in Seattle again, I will
never bitch about the traffic in Seattle again, I
will never bitch about the traffic in Seattle again,
We are now in Venice waiting out a rain delay, and
I'm talking serious PIOGGA. The weather has been warm
and humid up 'til this morning when it decided to get
wet. The locals say it has been crappy all year, and
we pretty much have to agree. I gave my Leinies hat
away to Pier Angelo's daughter Giulia. With no hat, no
rain coat and no "ombrello" I look like a drowned rat,
Nancy on the other hand was prepared. With some luck
it will improve tomorrow and we can move around
without having to duck a half million Germans and
Japanese armed with umbrellas. Regardless of what
we've been told, they have not forgot and are going to
get even, starting with me.
The time in Portogruaro was wonderful. We bought
only one meal, and were treated royally by all of our
old friend. Our landlord Renato was on a two week
holiday in the mountains, so he had not gotten word
that we were coming (we found our letter in his mail
box). His son (Pier Angelo) and daughter in law
(Marina) drove to the mountains near Torino where we
surprised them. They were with some other former
neighbors who we knew, so it was a grand reunion. Pier
Angelo and Marina took it upon themselves to wine and
dine us, and wine and dine us they did. They have two
teenage children who kept us very entertained with
questions about Jerry Lee Lewis, Kurt Cobain and other
MTV related topics. Portogruaro is looking very good,
and even has a "Shopping Mall" with 53 shops and an
Italian Wal-Mart, K-Mart kinda place. Interesting that
Wild Turkey is only $13.50 a litre. We have not seen a
drive-in Latte stand, Starbucks or heard mention of
the Mariners.
My Italian has been better than I hoped, although
when I drink that much wine I also think I can dance
and sing. Nancy has truly kicked some butt, and is
committed to one new work a day. Today it was hatrack,
tomorrow will be spark plug.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
To: Keith Hunter ('63)
Re: River Report
Happy to report that "our fair Columbia" was
typically incredible yesterday.
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/25/02
Dateline: Portland (Jimmy Buffett concert was great!!
Topped off with late (early?) breakfast at Denny's.
Doesn't get much better than that! -Maren
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Gary Persons ('57) and Jan Bollinger ('60)
Burt Pierard ('59), Jim House ('63)
Barb Belcher ('72), Greg Alley ('73)
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>>From: Gary and Jan Bollinger Persons ('57/'60)
Re: Spokane Area Bombers Lunch ~ 9/29
The first Spokane area Bombers lunch will be held
next Sunday, September 29, at 1pm. We will be meeting
at the Chapter Eleven restaurant, East 103 Mission.
The Chapter is a single-story white building at the
northeast corner of Ruby/Mission. We'll be ordering
from the menu, with most lunches priced between $6.95
- $8.95.
Kay Mitchell Coates ('52) will be celebrating her
birthday with us, so there will be cake for dessert
and a little singing of that anniversary tune we all
know and love(?)!!
All Bombers and guests are welcome, whether you
live in the area or happen to be visiting. Please
Email your RSVP to Gary and Jan Bollinger Persons by
Friday, 9/27.
See you there!
-Gary and Jan Bollinger Persons ('57/'60)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: Richland Nursery School pictures (update)
We have determined that the pictures were taken
circa 1949 (maybe 1950) so the kids are definitely
early '60s Bombers.
Two of the Guards have been identified as Veda
Adams & Ruby Houston. Roy Ballard ('3) has been
identified in several pics and Scott Houston ('63) has
been found in one. Note: Maren probably has not had
a chance to add the names to the pics as she is in
Portland for the Jimmy Buffet concert but I'm sure she
will add them when she gets back to Chelan. [Yes, I
will... -Maren]
Now that we know the approximate date of the pics,
let's hear from some of you early '60s Bombers with
IDs of yourselves.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
Re: My Birthday
The Sandstorm erroneously reported my birthday as
September 23rd. I do not know the source of the
Sandstorm's date. Perhaps it came from some document I
had altered so I could enter a dance contest at Hi-
Spot will attending Carmichael... but I don't think so.
I am a Pearl Harbor baby and hope to celebrate
my birth on December 7. Perhaps some RHS faculty or
school board members were offended by my birth date
and changed my Col Hi records that lead to the clitch
in the Sandstorm.
Nonetheless a hearty thank you to those who sent
me birthday messages, cards and gifts. For those who
knew better, I expect to hear from you in December.
Bomber love,
-Jim House ('63)
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>>From: Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
To: Class of 1972
The 30-Year Reunion Memory Books are finished! Your
copy should be arriving in the mail box very soon. If
you didn't order one and would like a copy, please
send me $6.00 and I will send you one. We ordered a
few extra and can print more at some future time if
there is enough interest. Pictures taken during the
reunion are included. Check out the great picture at
the end! This was taken by Mike Dalen and includes
Jean Albaugh McKnight, Gary Spanner (driving), Dan
Rail, and Pat Reardon. Wish the book could have been
in color, because the pictures are very impressive in
color, and it is easier to identify people. The cost
would have been exorbitant - around $25. A big THANK
YOU to the employees at Abadan, and especially Frank,
who worked with me through out the entire process of
putting on the reunion and printing the Memory Book.
They did a fantastic job.
-Barb Belcher Valinske ('72) ~ Glad this project is
finished so I can work in my yard - the weather
is so great right now!
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
To: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Please give us a Jimmy Buffett concert review. I
have about 5 Buffett shows over about 20 years and it
sure is fun being there. I guess I will break out the
box set of "Beaches, Boats, Bars, and Ballads" and
sing along.
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ Richland - where the weather is
nice but turning to fall.
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8 Bombers including the 3 Walsh sisters today:
Marilynn Working ('54), Vera Smith ('58)
Janice Woods ('60WB), Marilyn Baird ('60)
Lynn Noble ('72), The Walsh Girls:
Linda ('60), Jeanie ('63), and Kellie ('77)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today:
Helen Evans Warren ('64)
Carol Evans Hutchison ('64)
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Gary,
Thanks so much!! I received my '54 annual in the
mail today. Check is in the mail!!
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
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>>From: Vera Smith Robbins ('58)
Re: John Richardson ('58)
Was I ever out in left field. John Richardson ('58)
lives in Longwood, FL. I know I put an entry in the
Sandstorm and it was incorrect.
Please make this correction. Thanks.
-Vera Smith Robbins ('58) ~ Richland
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>>From: Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB)
To jimbeaux (Jim Hamilton ('63)
Wonderful article about your trip, good laugh
before I went to sleep last night... you can just
keep dancing and singing... would love to hear more
episodes!
-Janice Woods Ehrke ('60WB) ~ sunshine city, Woodland, CA
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>>From: Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60)
Re: SFO/Sacramento, CA Bomber Luncheon
Our second luncheon for the San Francisco/
Sacramento areas was another success. We met at
Patricia Rice Lamb's ('63) Bed and Breakfast in
Benicia, CA. She and her husband Mike, fed us a very
nice lunch and the weather could not have been more
agreeable.
It was like old home week for a few of us and be
very careful out there as it is truly a very small
world. Chuck VeVerka ('54) and wife Kathy Rice VeVerka ('58),
sister of Patricia ('63) and Mike ('60) were there
also. We have known each other further back than I can
remember.
Enjoying the whole affair was CarolJean Munson
McCabe ('59) and husband; Dave Wittenbrock ('63) and
wife; Cliff Bowers ('61), Linda Merrill Hendley ('64),
Glynda Dixon ('60), Sandy Finney Harvego ('60) and me.
Next luncheon will be announced when the spot is
secured. That will be in the Sacramento area and
looking to meet in the beautiful town of Roseville.
Bombers are special persons...
-Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60) ~ Vallejo, CA
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>>From: Lynn Noble Paden ('72)
To: Barb Belcher Valinske ('72)
I received my copy of the reunion memory book
yesterday, Barb, and I wanted to thank you again for
all of your hard work and pride that went into it. As
I paged through, I was thrilled to read about my
former classmates' successes and whereabouts. I only
wish I could have been at the reunion in person to see
everyone again.
-Lynn Noble Paden ('72) ~ Still conjuring up memories
of my many wonderful years and CKS, Carmichael
and Col-Hi
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>>From: The Walsh Sisters...
It is with great sadness that we inform our Bomber
Family of the passing of our mother, Mabel Walsh. She
died Sunday September 22 of congestive heart failure
at the age of 86.
She and our dad, Jimmy Walsh were long time
residents of Richland. In 1956, they started their own
business, Richland Tire Exchange. Mom ran the front
office, greeting customers and did all the bookkeeping
while Dad headed up the service department. They sold
the shop in 1969; it later became Les Schwab Tire
Center.
Dad passed away in 1972, and Mom resided another
17 years at our home on Hunt Point. She moved to Simi
Valley, CA in 1989 to be near us and our families.
She was a wonderful lady, and blessed all of her
friends with her gift of love, caring and compassion.
Mom left a lasting impression of genuine warmth and
humor wherever she went. Everybody loved her.
The heartache we feel is almost unbearable. But we
are comforted by knowing she had a wonderful life, and
is together again with our dad, her folks, and her
sisters and brothers.
Please keep us in your thoughts,
-Linda Walsh Burkhead ('60)
-Jeanie Walsh Williamson ('63)
-Kellie Walsh Patterson (77)
NOTE: Funeral Notice should be in TCH today, 9/26.
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5 Bombers and 1 funeral notice today:
Larry Mattingly ('60), Lola Heidlebaugh ('60)
Helen Cross ('62), Rick Chapple ('72)
Mike Neidhold ('77)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Crose Ells ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY 09/25: Hector Alvarez ('64)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
To: Burton Pierard ('59)
Re: That Place
Playing catch-up on the 'storm... just viewed the
pictures of the nursery school. This is the first word
I have heard of "that place" in at least 50 years. I
was there. I cannot recall when or for how long. My
mother was in the TB hospital in Walla Walla from 1943
to 1948. Her sisters took turns taking care of me but
between times I was in "that place".
I was easily terrified in my youth. I have several
vignettes of memory of RNS. Robbly Johnson was a close
family friend in those days and I remember him taking
pictures. I remember the terror of being caught with
your eyes open during nap time. I distinctly remember
the Kool-Aid pitchers and the small tables and chairs.
Also a few scenes of the playground. I was a towhead
then and may be in 2 of the pictures, but I will wait
to refresh my memory from the family album pictures
before making rash ID's. Thanks for the memories...
Re: Great family news
My second great-grand-child was born a couple of
days ago in Mesa AZ. Andrea Nichole arrived kicking
and screaming at 8 lbs 14 oz and 23 inches. Mom, dad,
and baby are fine. Great-grampa is delighted.
Re: Fireworks
I am in Sunny/foggy San Diego where I am attending
the American Pyrotechnics Assoc. convention. In honor
of all the fireworks fired to his music, Lee Greenwood
gave the 400 of us a private concert last night. He is
quite a guy, he came down and shook hands with
virtually all of us.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Portland Bomber Luncheon
Hi Maren -
Will you please list a reminder of the
Vancouver/Portland Bomber luncheon - Saturday -
October 12 - 11am - Stanford's Restaurant & Bar -
1440 Jantzen Beach Ctr - Portland.
Please RSVP
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
We leave today for our trip to Vermont to visit
Warren's 84 year old uncle who is probably in better
health than we are.
I'm looking forward to the trip especially since I
am hoping to meet up with Tim Smyth ('62) and his wife
who happen to live about 2 hours from where we are
going. I'm washing a Bomber Reunion shirt to wear. As
Tim and I met in Kindergarten at Spalding Elementary,
we go way back.
I couldn't help wishing I still lived in
Roseville, CA when I read about their meeting. Maybe
I can do something about an Indiana Tri-State get-
together when I get back. I know there are some of us
Bombers around here left, even if Henry Parker did
desert Indiana and move to Florida when he retired.
(That's just like somebody from the Midwest.
Westerners tend more to go to California when they
head south, but not Henry.)
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where we
are starting to get the rain generated by the
hurricane. Boy, do we need the rain, and boy are
we lucky that we won't get too much like the
people who live in New Orleans where they expect
to get tons of it.
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>>From: Rick Chapple ('72)
Re: '82 Reunion Memory Book
Just received the memory book tonight and could
not put it down. Had to read about everyone in it. I
just have one question: Who are all those people in
the pictures?????
Thanks Barb Belcher Valinske ('72).
-Rick Chapple ('72) ~ Southern California's only
beach bum and vineyard owner (probably)
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>>From: Mike Neidhold ('77)
To: Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77)
Hi Kellie.
I read the Alumni Sandstorm just about every day,
and I noticed the passing of your mother. Know that
you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your mom is up there with my dad keeping an eye on
things for all of us Bombers!!!!!!
-Mike Neidhold ('77)
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by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Ellen Harrison ('52) ~ 12/02/34 - 09/23/02
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/28/02
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
David Douglas ('62), Karen Davis ('76)
Darcy Doyle ('77), Kellie Walsh ('77)
Jennifer Miller ('93)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darlene Napora Shuley ('69)
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>>From: David Douglas ('62)
I think I attended the nursery school around 1947
or so, when my mom worked for Hanford developing
radiation badge film. My memories are minimal of
those years, but the few I have are pleasant ones.
I especially remember learning how to make paper
airplanes, which today are still the best I have
ever seen.
-David Douglas ('62) ~ Phoenix, AZ
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>>From: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
Just a note to the Walsh family
I know your pain and my prayers are with you. In
my training in the prison world, we are told to never
tell the inmates that we know or understand their
pain... but in this real world, it isn't the case.
Kellie, my bud from basketball days and time with
Mitz, my heart goes out to you. I miss my daddy so
much in his unexpected passing in August, so I can
tell you that time helps... but I haven't yet felt
it to heal. Talk about your momma... that helps.
God's blessing on you all
-Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
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>>From: Darcy Doyle Hupf ('77)
To: Kellie Walsh ('77) & family
Kellie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It must
have been so comforting for your mom & all of you
to be able to be together the whole time, though.
Hold on to that.
You are in my thoughts & prayers
-Darcy Doyle Hupf ('77)
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>>From: Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77)
To: Mike Neidhold ('77)
Hi Mike:
Thank you for your warm thoughts and prayers. My
mom often talked about the good ol' days when your dad
worked side by side with my dad at the tire shop. If
they're up there keeping an eye on us, we're all in
pretty good shape. Hope all is well with your family.
Give them my best.
-Kellie Walsh Patterson ('77)
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>>From: Jennifer Miller Kroening ('93)
Re: '93 in '03
richlandbombers.1993.tripod.com/93in03.html
Hey Class of 1993,
It's almost time for our 10-year class reunion.
The classes of 1963 and 1983 have already scheduled
their weekends for summer 2003 (see the All Bomber
calendar at: www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers).
Anybody have any ideas for planning our reunion
next summer?
I don't live in Richland anymore, but I would be
happy to do as much as I can from Phoenix.
-Jennifer Miller Kroening ('93)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/29/02
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti Jones ('60), Marcia Wade ('67)
Norri Boasen ('73)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
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SPOKANE AREA LUNCH Today - 11:30am
Chapter Eleven, 105 E. Mission
Email: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Club 40
The Bomber events always come alive again with
pictures. Not having a digital camera takes a little
longer to get them developed, scanned and off to
Maren. Following is the link to the pictures I took at
Club 40 and Maren so diligently put on the website
after her round robin trip to Portland to see Jimmy
BuffetT. I think she about fell asleep trying to get
them up on the web. Maren did an excellent job and I
learned how to take most of the red out of the
pictures this time.
I do know that the flashbulbs we're going
constantly during Club 40. Would sure like to see
more of the pictures that we're taken. Come on,
Bombers, where are they?????????
Re: Puyallup Fair
Anna May Wann Thompson ('49) and I have had a ton
of fun since our working on the Battle Ground picnic.
In one of our many talks of recent times Ann said,
she had never been to the Puyallup Fair. With a little
push, Ann agreed to go after the Fife luncheon in
September. Agnes Hughes (Bomber Wife) and granddaughter,
Jessica, joined us for the first part. The whole event
was a delight and it was so much fun being with Ann
while she found the fair for herself. Question is does
she want to do the Puyallup again next year?
Re: Bomber Luncheons
Congratulations to all the Bombers who have
stepped up to plan the luncheons. There are more
popping up all the time. I've enjoyed working with
each and every one of you. Spokane is tomorrow,
Portland in October and Las Vegas will be soon.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ Browns Point, WA - Not
looking forward to the temperature dropping
almost 10° in a day as it is forecasted. Per
usual tho it will be the 1st of October and
the rain faucet will turn on.
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>>From: Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67)
To: Darcy Doyle Hupf ('77)
Darcy,
I couldn't resist dropping you a note -- I baby sat
for your family many many years ago, and now I own
the house where I took care of all of you years ago.
And was it you or one of your sisters that came
to visit me in Puyallup many years ago to help my mom
with my foster sisters? Is there a Kelly in the
family? Can't remember other names right of hand,
except for Jim - he stands out as the only boy amongst
you girls.
Drop me a line if you want.
-Marcia Wade Hausenbuiller ('67) ~ Richland - with
one of the biggest sycamore trees on Cullum!
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>>From: Norri Boasen Beckelhymer ('73)
Re: Class of '73
I see that the classes of '63 and '83 have already
picked out dates for their 40 and 20 year reunions.
Will we be seeing dates for our 30th soon?
-Norri Boasen Beckelhymer ('73)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 09/30/02
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Susan Erickson ('59), Donna Nelson ('63)
Beth Young ('81)
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>>From: Susan Erickson Kuntz ('59)
Re: SECOND North Central Washington (NCW)
BOMBER ALUMNI LUNCHEON - GET TOGETHER
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2002
Time: 11:30 AM to 3:30 or 4:00
Where: Wenatchee Roaster & Ale House
Wenatchee Westcoast Center Hotel
201 N. Wenatchee Ave.
(next to the Wenatchee Convention Center, downtown)
Please reserve by: Wednesday, October 16th, 2002
(spouses and friends are welcome)
-Susan Erickson Kuntz ('59) ~ Wenatchee - where the
smell in the air is apple sweet
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>>From: Donna Nelson ('63)
To: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Did you have a deep fried Twinkie at the Puyallup
Fair? I read about them on the net and was curious.
-Donna Nelson ('63)
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>>From: Beth Young Gibson ('81)
Re: New Richland Book
Hello All!
I am happy to announce that my book about Richland
is finally hitting the market place. It is called
Images of America: Richland, Washington. It has 128
pages with about 220 pictures of that great place we
all grew up. Some great pictures from Camp Hanford,
area businesses, homes, some from the old high school
annuals and some stuff from the R2K reunion are in
there.
You can order them from any book store or the
on-line stores. But if you like you can order directly
from me and I'll autograph it any way you like. The
cost is $20, plus $1.50 (or $3.50 if you want priority
mail) to ship it. I'd be happy to send it to you
overseas Bombers, but I'll need your address first so
I can find out from the post office what the shipping
is.
Also to those of you who coordinate luncheons,
I would be happy to coordinate delivery of copies.
Anyone interested, feel free to e-mail me and I'll
coordinate with you to get your copy as quick as possible.
Thanks for your support, especially to those who
contributed pictures. You are a great group of people!
-Beth Young Gibson ('81)
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August, 2002 ~ October, 2002