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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/01/04
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Marguerite Groff ('54)
John Richardson ('58), Jan Bollinger ('60)
Mike Lewis ('60), Sue Elliott ('62)
Patricia de la Bretonne ('65), Carol Converse ('64)
Jan Klusman ('66), Rick Maddy ('67)
Steve Piippo ('70), Beverly Hinkle ('73)
Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday (11/30): Jan Klusman ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley Pittman ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lynn Johnson ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris Williamson ('65)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
To: Dennis Johnson ('62WB)
I always listened to "Could This Be You?" I was appalled at the
answers some of those people told. I was disappointed that it no
longer appeared on the radio. I don't suppose in this day and age
they could do a program on TV. Besides - it would be very costly.
Sorry to hear about your father. I still miss my father and he
has been dead 12 years.
Re: Radio
Does anyone remember when radio shows could be 15, 30, 45 and
60 minutes long? My first postcard was given to me by my maternal
grandfather (who ran a mom and pop grocery store in two rooms of
their house) advertising bread - they sponsored The Lone Ranger in
Ohio. The program started at 7:45 p.m. and lasted until 8:15 p.m.
(After years of having that postcard I discovered it was just an
advertisement for the bread - what did I know - I was only 5.)
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - weather keeps
cooling down - may have 15 sprinkles of rain today.
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
I was saddened to read in Monday's Sandstorm that we lost another
classmate, Bill Wilborn. If you missed the item, his daughter Darci
was kind enough to send a note letting us know about her father's
death. I sent an e-mail to her thanking her for thinking of us and
asking if she could e-mail me a copy of the obituary. If I receive it
I'll forward it to Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) so she can publish
it in the Sandstorm. My request is: Knock it off. Since our very
successful 50th reunion we've lost 3 classmates, Phyllis Browning
Phelps, Dick Grabner, and now Bill Wilborn. That's 3 too many. We
were fortunate that Darci knew how to notify us. The new DustStorm
will be coming out in December. Even though you were just here for
our BIG reunion, consider returning for the Club 40 celebration next
September.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ Richland - it's getting colder.
Every time my furnace goes on I see $ signs.
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>>From: John Richardson ('58)
To: Ed Quigley ('62)
Re: Old Cars
The emerald green 40 Ford that you remember belonged to Lee
Arnold ('57). Lee and I drove Pete Washer’s home heating oil delivery
truck one cold winter and also worked at the station where we used
to have contests to see who could greet the customer, check the oil,
check the tires, wash the windows and fill the car with gas the
quickest. That, my friend, was when gas was $0.34 a gallon, and going
to the Village Theater on Saturday morning cost $0.12 and that was
for a double feature movie, two cartoons and the weekly continued
serial feature. Every so often the manager of the movie would have
to break the bad news that they missed the delivery of the continued
feature and that it was on the bus to Yakima. We would all boo
whistle and throw popcorn boxes and he would run for cover while
laughing. When you stop and think about it, that Saturday morning
movie was the cheapest baby sitter that our folks ever had. You also
mentioned the lacquered candy apple red Ford Crown Vic and that was
owned by Ray Quillon from Kennewick and was absolutely beautiful. You
were right about the girl that he gave it to when he left for the
service, within six months the car was completely faded to a pale pink color.
Re: Old Radio
I have been reading with much interest the discussions about the
old radio shows. Someone mentioned a program that started with the
unlocking of the door with rattling chains and loud squeaking. If I
am not wrong, I believe that was a show called the "Inner Sanctum"
Very scary listening on a dark winter night with the wind howling
outside. How many of you remember these programs? "The Whistler",
sponsored by The Signal Oil Company, remember them? What about the
"Fat Man", "Gang Busters", "Sky King", "Big Jon and Sparky", "Space
Patrol", the "Lone Ranger and Tonto" who always said "Tyhee Kemosabe"
(always wondered what that really meant?). What about "Sergeant
Preston of the Yukon and his big dog King", "Captain Midnight", the
"Green Hornet", the "Cisco Kid and Poncho" and of course "Gunsmoke"
with James Conrad who was the great voice of Matt Dillon.
[Make that WILLIAM Conrad.. James ARNESS was the TV Dillon. -Maren]
How many of you remember these old time movie stars? Lash Larue,
Whip Wilson, Johnnie McBrown, Hop Along Cassidy, Rocky Lane, Red
Rider and his sidekick Little Beaver, Rex Allen and Zorro. You could
always tell the good guys from the bad because the good guys always
wore white hats.
-John Richardson ('58)
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Spokane Bomber Lunch 11/21
We are sure sorry to have missed you at our lunch on the 21st (see
Alumni Sandstorm entry on 11/23)! Our apologies that the Bomber
Calendar led you to our former location instead of the current one
at Cathay Inn on North Division! (Bombers haven't met at The Chapter
since last May.) We expect the Cathay Inn to be our permanent
location and have requested an update to the calendar; however, just
to be sure that a last-minute change hasn't occurred, please look for
our lunch announcement in the Sandstorm or Email us the next time
you'll be in town. We don't want to miss you again!
[All Bomber calendar has been updated. OOPS... When's that next
Spokane lunch, Jan??? -Maren]
To: Wally Erickson ('53)
Re: Saturday vs. Sunday Bomber Lunch
When we originally polled Spokane area Bombers to determine
the most popular day for our lunches, the great majority preferred
Sunday. That was more than two years ago, so we're conducting another
poll, asking Bombers to vote for Saturday, Sunday, or Either. We'll
put you down as a vote for Saturday and let you know the final
results.
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
If you're too sick to work, you're too sick to watch TV?? But
Betty, TV must be good for what ails you . . . just look at all the
hospital rooms that have TVs these days! LOL!
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) ~ Spokane - Where we woke to our first
real snow of the season, but less than two inches of the
white stuff, so far.
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>>From: Mike Lewis ('60)
Well, I gotta confess, my sister Peggy ('62) and I used to listen
to "The Shadow", "The Creaking Door", "The Fat Man", and other
whodunits in the back seat of our old Plymouth at night in Seattle
while Dad drove and Mom was in the front seat beside him. It was
really spooky in that car at night. There were two other radio shows,
can't recall their names now but did only a couple of years ago. The
Cinnamon Bear was high on my list too, but I never told anybody about
that, and listened to it only at home. That was all around 1949.
Also The FBI in Peace and War -- with the theme song from Love of
Three Oranges -- but not when it was aired, it might not have been
that long ago.
-Mike Lewis ('60)
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>>From: Sue Elliott Homan ('62)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Fireworks
I just have to say - we've been in Hayden/Cd'A for three holiday
seasons now, and we wouldn't miss the holiday kickoff/fireworks
display for anything! It was truly indescribable - and it was so
great to hear everyone around us talking about how it was the best
fireworks they'd ever seen. We happened to be at the Festival of
Trees later that evening, when Patty Duke Pearce (I don't think Patti
Paige is around any longer, but we knew who you meant!), who is the
honorary chairman of that event this year - anyway, she DID start her
speech by saying this was the best fireworks display she'd seen in
her whole life. Pretty cool - and the audience agreed heartily. ~ Am
proud to know that a fellow Bomber was responsible for all that
beauty and excitement - our thanks, Larry!
-Sue Elliott Homan ('62)
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>>From: Patricia de la Bretonne ('65)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Any names of any of the people in the Frontier Days pics?
Anybody?
-Patricia de la Bretonne ('65)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
OK. All this talk of the Cinnamon Bear radio program. This
morning, while half way through the Sandstorm, I got my tapes out.
NOW, when do I start listening to them so that I end up right with
the last program? I can't remember. I was thinking it was Dec. 1,
but I just don't remember. Help?!
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ had a great Thanksgiving day here
in Eureka, CA
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[This was sent yeste4rday, 11/30. -Maren]
>>From: Jan Klusman McCurdy ('66)
sniff sniff.... my birthday is today
-Jan Klusman McCurdy ('66)
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[Janice - Ya can't be cryin' because nobody remembers your birthday
if you don't tell us when it is BEFORE it happens!!!! Got it on the
calendar so we'll remember next year. -Maren]
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Camp Pendleton Navy Hospital
I wanted to update you on the Navy hospital on Camp Pendleton
following that tirade I produced a couple weeks ago... the second
one, not the first one. I took a little trip down there with a buddy
from the Vietnam days, Rod "Hole" Hoel, to see what was going on. Got
a call from another Vietnam vet buddy, Ron "Mac" MacCarville, who is
involved in the First Marine Division Association, that there were
conflicting reports as to the needs of the wounded and for us to go
check it out.
The rooms are NOT packed to capacity. The brunt of the wounded
from the Fallujah scene came and went. But that is not to say what
tomorrow may bring. We all know this war on terror, or whoever else
decides they don't like us, can turn ugly (escalate) at any point in
time. Nevertheless, Rod and I visited six Marines in four rooms and
talked to the doctor on call. A small sample, but adequate for the
feel of things at Pendleton. Men were from Kilo and Lima 3/1 if I
recall correctly. Several 3/5 had left or were running around and not
in bed, but doc told us there were only a couple of that bunch left.
Ward doctor, nurse and military staff were excellent. Helped the
whole way, pointing out the wounded's rooms and showing us where to
wash our hands with disinfectant before going from room to room. All
Marines reported that everything is all good. Each said they have
been treated very well, are thankful for us spending the time to see
them and thank you all for your good wishes and prayers! We told them
how proud we all are of them and for the outstanding job they are
doing for us. All I can say is it is like looking in a mirror at us
thirty-five plus years ago. They all have one thing on their mind,
they just want to get home.
They are from everywhere; WI, WA, northern CA. I'm not sure what
military hospitals have who, or where, but like I said, if you are
inclined... CALL first. One Marine had his dad and girlfriend
visiting him and we spoke a few minutes to dad alone, an Army Vietnam
era vet. He too said things were much better today. Another had two
rounds go through his left thigh, missing bone, and he could not
feel his foot. He was about an hour from going into the O/R. Said he
didn't need a thing. Another told us they had busted down a door and
as soon as that happened a room full of Iraqis opened up on them.
Turned into an O.K. Corral scene with hand grenades being tossed both
ways and bullets flying. Killed one Marine and wounded three before
getting the job done. This young man had shrapnel pass through his
hand from a grenade. Pinned and wrapped but did not know the outcome
in store for him. He said a couple months before that an RPG round
hit this building he was in and the roof fell in on him cutting his
leg pretty badly. He had a nice scar from that too. He figures he
will recover and go back to duty. I don't know about that, and I said
nothing. He also needed nothing.
Everyone said they had everything they need. The city of
Oceanside has a large population of veterans and the city alone
probably contributes enough for all to be happy at the Pendleton
hospital. Talked to the one Navy doctor and same-o same-o from him.
All is going very well as of today. Plenty of phone cards, DVD's...
etc. etc.
The situation with the wounded is very positive. Clean operation.
Private rooms - one or two to a room. You can see the hollow in
their eyes, but that is expected. Hopefully as time passes they will
sparkle again. They got the psychologists and psychiatrists on board;
A LOT better than what we saw during Vietnam and medieval medicine.
These young men are being well cared for. Of course, they have a
generation of vets looking at them and a few commanding generals too
that, in my opinion, did not get the treatment as expected for war
wounded and are going to be sure this is not the case again... which
at this time is not the case.
Rod and I did not attempt the germ infested I.C.U. ward. Right
now, prayer and hope for a more peaceful world. If the war worsens,
the hospital situation could worsen drastically depending on numbers,
but you know what to do. Balboa V.A. in San Diego has only a few in
their halls so we opted to not go... this time.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
LCPL Brad Anderson ('02) writes he/troops have swept through
Baghdad and Fallusa...tasked out at 140%...14.5 hour firefight
on the 8th...apologizing for not writing back sooner.
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Beverly Hinkle Lais ('73)
Re: Gerald Saucier
I don't usually send in anything, but I would like to ask for
Bomber prayers for JoeAnn Saucier, Mark, Paula, and Trish, for the
loss of their Husband, father, grandfather and recently great
grandfather. He will be greatly missed. Love Beverly Hinkle and
family
-Beverly Hinkle Lais ('73)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
My coworker and old friend, Lori Whelan Killand ('72) and I were
discussing today at school Brad Upton's ('74) comments about Cinnamon
rolls and Bear claws and my eating habits. We thought, "Why such
meaningless banter?" I mean how about some real important stuff like,
"Why are two of our elementary schools known as Jason Lee Elementary
School and Marcus Whitman Elementary School when Jefferson Elementary
is not known as Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?" Not to mention
the old Spalding Elementary was never called Henry Spalding
Elementary School. What the hell is that all about? Not Fair!
Kinda like Goofy gets to live as a human when Pluto lives the
life of a dog! They're both dogs, for crying out loud!
So, Rogaine Upton, start addressing the real problems of life and
get off the fluff!
-Mike Davis ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/02/04
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10 Bombers sent stuff & 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Betty Hiser ('49), Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
Mike Clowes ('54), Pete Overdahl ('60)
Freddie Schafer ('63), Deedee Willox ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Fran Teeple ('68)
Brad Upton ('74), Jim Wheeler ('81)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Randy Rice ('73)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
To: Ed Quigley ('62)
Thanks - I could not remember the name Inner Sanctum (was on an
elevator the other day and it made as much noise as Inner Sanctum). I
don't know what Tyhee means but Kemosabe is what do you know. Someone
who knows Spanish should be able to tell you.
I had a crush on Johnny McBrown.
Re: Gunsmoke
When I had my second daughter the doctor said that I had
interrupted his favorite TV show: Gunsmoke (she was born at 10:08pm).
To: Mike Lewis ('60)
Since we never had radio in our cars I never had the opportunity
of listening to old radio shows in the car. Must have been
interesting. I would probably have wrecked the car.
(Does anyone remember when your parents drove their cars to the
area that they were forbidden to have radios?. That was because they
could used to transmit and receive messages.)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
Glad you visit vet hospitals. It is sad when you read the that
vet hospitals are in deplorable condition.
To: Beverly Hinkle Lais ('73)
I worked with Jerry several times out on the Project. He was a
Chief Power Operator and I always admired him for his ability to do a
very good job with one arm. We worked together in B Area and N Area.
My condolences to his wife (she worked for the City of Richland for
years) and his children. After he got to know you he was a very funny
person.
To: Mike Davis ('74)
I like fluff. Certainly better than reality shows that on TV.
When I came to Richland Lewis and Clark was already here (pre-
government). Jefferson had barely opened and Sacajawea was at least up
and running. Marcus Whitman was built and part of it was available
after the Christmas break in 1945. Don't know why they chose not to
use Thomas or Henry. They told us when we first came to Richland that
the schools were named after people who helped settle the Pacific
Northwest. (The only one that did not follow that was Columbia High -
the two junior high schools were not built.) This included, later,
John Ball in North Richland.
So - what items would you suggest instead of fluff?
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er ~ south/government Richland - sun is shining
but cool outside.
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>>From: Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
Well, at last Alice and I are in our Kennewick home. We are still
surrounded by large stacks of boxes, but I assume that eventually we
will empty all of them and wonder why in the world do we have so much
junk.
I have read with great interest the e-mails about all of the old
radio shows. I must really be old because I remember all of them. One
of my favorite holiday programs was the Cinnamon Bear. I never missed
an episode.
I remember all of those old movie stars and going to the matinee
movies on Saturday. How many of you remember the Gene Autry weekly
serial at the theater. They had all of these underground cities and a
whole lot of other stuff..
Have a great Day!!!!
-Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: John Richardson ('58)
If memory serves (which it usually doesn't), Al "Lash" LaRue and
Charles Starett (when appearing as the Durango Kid) wore black hats.
Perhaps this was the first inkling that the world was more shades of
gray than pure black and white.
To: Mike Lewis ('60)
The actual theme to "The F.B.I. in Peace and War" was the march
from "Love for Three Oranges". Ironically, the music was written by
Serge Prokofiev, a Soviet Russian.
Re: Other memories
What ever happened to:
The Homecoming Parade
The Homecoming Bonfire
and The Homecoming Snakedance following the bonfire?
Stay tuned, The Bomber DustStorm [Club 40's paper newsletter] will
be hitting your mail boxes sometime in December (it's almost done.).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Pete Overdahl ('60)
To: Dennis Johnson ('62WB)
Re: Radio Show (Could This Be You)
It was interesting to see your note and Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
about the show on radio called "Could This Be You". I also took a
great interest when I would listen to the show as a young man. I
later joined the Washington State Patrol and served 25 years with
them and 22 of that was working traffic. The stories each officer
knows from experience is quite entertaining. The show had finished
shortly before I joined the patrol. A Sgt. George Amans started the
show in 1946 and it was heard virtually the world over for almost 20
years. A retired Lieutenant from Spokane is now writing a small book
on the experiences of the Troopers of the Washington State Patrol. I
have read the proof copy.
Re: Frontier Days
I remember going to the Frontier Days as a kid and watching the
talent show on the south side of the Lee extension on a stage. Along
with one other contest I had not read yet, the Beard Contest. I know
they had certain rules and different categories. I am sure some of
the readers had fathers who entered this contest. I know that it is
close to Christmas and Santa and his long beard. I remember some
fairly long grey beards or white who entered the contest.
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
You must have a postcard collection. I have some old ones not
used from 1947 that were produced by Union 76 for advertising their
gas but were some nice touched up photos for the cards. I have a few
if you are interested.
-Pete Overdahl ('60)
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>>From: Freddie Schafer ('63)
Re: Send warm & fuzzys
Ann is having brain surgery (colonoscopy) this Thursday morning
should be home be noon. So send her some comments about everything
coming out alright. Everyone over 50 should have a colonoscopy... it
is a pretty simple gig and could save your life.
Re: Identity Theft
Keep a watch out for people standing near you in the checkout
line at retail stores, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. who have
a camera cell phone in hand. With the camera cell phones, they can
take a picture of your credit card, which gives them your name,
number, and expiration date. CBS reported this type of identification
theft is one of the fastest growing scams today. Be aware of your
surroundings.
-Freddie Schafer ('63) ~ from chilly and wet Vancouver, USA
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
To: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Carol, there are 26 episodes, the 26th to be on December 24th,
so you would have to start on November 29th. Enjoy!
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: old radio programs
I don't remember listening to those mentioned on the radio, but I
do remember watching: "Sky King"; "Sgt. Preston of the Yukon and his
dog, King"; "Lone Ranger"; "Cisco Kid and Poncho"; "Green Hornet";
among the others that were mentioned. I also remember Judy Canova---
can still see her pigtails and her big mouth---think it was almost as
big as Martha Raye's and/or Joe E. Browne.
and, I remember Hopalong Cassidy (just watched a story about him
on the Westerns channel that was narrated by Dennis Weaver~~Chester
on Gunsmoke), Red Rider and Little Beaver, Johnnie MacBrown, Rex
Allen, and Zorro~~~think these were on every Saturday afternoon---I
can remember watching them at the movies, too, but also remember them
as being on weekly. my great uncle used to come over every Saturday
and watch them all day long (at night, we would watch Gunsmoke,
Have Gun will Travel, and others, and on Sunday night we would watch
Bonanza)---at times, we could also find westerns made with midgets---
loved those--always looked like little kids playing Cowboy and
Indian.
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
Thanks so much for the update on how the Naval hospital is
treating our wounded. so good to hear that they are being treated so
much better than all of you who came home from Viet Nam--nice to know
that there are vets out there that care and give a damn and are
making sure these kids are treated the way ALL service men and women
deserve to be treated! thanks, again, for all you do and did and hope
you know that I and many others are proud of all of you who served
and are serving.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - where we set a record for
the coldest night on record (24 degrees Monday night). Decided
I was tired of scraping off ice in the early morning hours,
so have resorted to a beach towel on my front windshield! can
remember my mom putting a blanket on the front windshield in
Richland and also in Wishram. Man, I miss having a garage to park in!
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>>From: Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
Re: Larry Mattingly '60
Making it to one of your "Bloom" shows is becoming an obsession
with me by now. I keep missing them by a day or hours. It must have
been near perfect weather - for winter, brrr - since we've had few
really freezing days here. I can only imagine how gorgeous it was
that night with all the CD'A hotel lights and scenes lighting the
ground and you and your merry "elves" lighting the sky.
FYI, you're thinking of Patty Duke Astin, not Patty Paige. Paige
died in an airplane crash about 1958 or early '60s that ended her
country music singing career. Patty Duke had promised months ago to
serve as chair for the CD'A hospital annual fund raising. That kicked
off the same night as you were lighting the sky. And it was barely
two weeks after Duke underwent single bypass heart surgery.
Have a safe flight to the land of sun and sand.
-Fran Teeple Wolf ('68)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Good point, Mike. But what was Sacajawea's last name?
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Jim Wheeler ('81)
I was wondering if anyone could email me photos of the old Sham-
Na-Pum golf course. I would very much like to find a picture I can
save to disk then take somewhere and have it made into a photo. I
would very much like to present this to my grandfather for Christmas
since he spent so much of his life there.
Thank you.
-Jim Wheeler ('81)
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Ronald Lee "Griz" Griswold ('66) ~ 8/30/48 - 11/26/04
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/03/04
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Shirley Watts ('49), Grace DeVincentis ('50WB)
Marilyn DeVine ('52), Dennis Chapman ('54)
Millie Finch ('54), Tom Hughes ('56)
Jim Russell ('58), Burt Pierard ('59)
George Swan ('59), John Northover ('59)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Denny Johnson ('62WB)
Ed Quigley ('62)
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BELATED BOMBER BIRTHDAY 11/30: Sandy Clark ('71)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Shirley Watts James ('49)
Happy Birthday to Janis VanBergen ('49) from me too.
Your long-time good friend,
-Shirley Watts James ('49)
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>>From: Grace DeVincentis Spice ('50WB)
Re: Radio
No one has mentioned "Lux Presents Hollywood" which came on at
9pm Monday nights. Also "Mr. District Attorney" on Wednesday nights
and "The Hit Parade" on Saturday night either before or after "Inner
Sanctum". Were these just on the East Coast or were they here too?
I came here in 1950 and I don't remember good reception on the radio
then. There was a lot of static.
-Grace DeVincentis Spice ('50WB)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
To: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Thank you for the attachment [link] for the Cinnamon Bear.
I was wondering what everybody was talking about until I listened
to it! It was one of those "aha" moments.
Holiday greetings to each and all,
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
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>>From: Dennis Chapman ('54)
Re: I remember....
....My memories of the '48 Frontier Days also include Monty
Hale's automobile..he drove into town in a red Cadillac convertible
with "longhorns" attached to the grill....
...In response to Betty Hiser Gully's ('49) e-mail regarding
songs of the '50s...One of my favorite memories was sitting at the
snack bar at the old Rec Hall with Dick Grabner ('54), Ron Lukens,
Larry Murphy ('54) and George Bowles ('54), and listening to the juke
box with Kay Starr singing "Wheel of Fortune" and "I'll Never Be
Free" and Guy Mitchell's "Pawn Shop on the Corner in Pittsburgh, Pa".
Other favorites at that time were "Mockingbird Hill" - "My Heart
Cries For You".....Lefty Frizzell was the most popular country
western singer at that time.............
I enjoy hearing from the "Sandstorm" and learning what is going on
with old friends and classmates. Keep it coming. Best Regards...
Dennis Chapman ('54)
P.S. To Larry Christianson ('54) - Larry, weather is fine in
Sarasota - give me a call some time....mirrors are inexpensive in FL
-Dennis Chapman ('54)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Re: Roy Stewart, II - RIP
To: Sue McElhaney Stewart ('54) and her family.
I was so saddened to read in the TCH yesterday on the death of
your son, Roy. Sue, my heart is aching with you and for you tonight,
and you will be in my prayers for strength in the days ahead. To all
of your children, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother and know
there will be an empty void there, but Bombers are good healers and
will continue on. Cherish the memories you have of the precious time
you had together. Sue your other classmates share in your loss also.
My love and hugs to all of you,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: South Puget Sound Area/Fife luncheon
No reservations necessary!
DATE: December 12, 2004
COFFEE TIME: 11:30am
LUNCH TIME: 12:30pm
WHERE: Fife Bar and Grill
In between Goodyear Tire and Day's Inn
PHONE: (253) 922-9555
ADDRESS: 3025 Pacific Highway E., Fife, WA
I-5 North, Exit 136 B (Port of Tacoma)
I-5 South Exit 136
Turn left on Pacific Highway. E.
PRICE: Price range $10.00 - $14.50 includes drink and tip
All Bomber Spouses and Friends are welcome!
-Tom Hughes ('56) ~ Auburn, WA
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
I have very fond memories of the Cinnamon Bear radio story. For
two successive years prior to moving to Richland, brother Jack (60-RIP)
and I listened to those episodes with delight and suspense. We
heard them over KEX out of Portland.
When we moved to Richland in the fall of 1949, we felt terribly
uprooted and missed our friends in Silverton, OR. Imagine our delight
when our first December rolled around and The Cinnamon Bear came
alive on KALE! At least some of our friends were still around. I
get misty-eyed even today when I listen to that story.
(We did enjoy good friends and good neighbors after a short while
in Richland - thanks to Bill and Bruce Berlin, Carolyn and Jimbo
Hamilton, Pat Murray and all the others living in the south end and
attending Lewis & Clark.) (Jimbo wasn't the "stud" in those days - he
was Jimmy, Carolyn's ornery little brother!)
-Jim Russell ('58) ~ alive and well in Mountlake Terrace, WA
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Betty Hiser ('49) & Mike Davis ('74)
Re: Grade School names
The study of the school names is an interesting (to me) exercise.
In The Beginning (at the govt. takeover in the Spring of 1943), there
were two schools existing, Richland Grade School & Richland High
School that were incorporated in to Spokane Architect G. A. Pehrson's
design of the Richland Village. As an aside, the high school didn't
have an actual gym (just a fairly low ceiling basement area) so
their basketball games were played in the grade school gym. Richland
Grade School was immediately closed for remodeling and used for the
remainder of 1943 as the Civilian Engineers Offices. In the Fall of
1943 (until Jan. 1944), any elementary students in Richland were
bused to the only school maintained at the Hanford Construction Camp,
namely Hanford High School, which was used exclusively as a grade
school (half-day classes). At the same time, any high school students
in Hanford Construction Camp were bused to Richland High School.
In Jan. 1944, Richland Grade School reopened as the first of the
first group of Richland Village elementary schools (Jefferson &
Sacajawea in Sept. 1944) and all 3 were named after people involved
in the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Pehrson apparently felt that full
names were not necessary although some Alumni Sandstorm posts
indicate that some people didn't make the connection with Thomas
Jefferson. The 4th grade school that Pehrson was responsible for was
Marcus Whitman (Jan. 1945) and I can only assume that he felt that
Marcus was a Walla Walla person & not connected with L & C so people
would not know who Whitman was and thus, spelled it out.
After the War, no new schools were opened until the Phase II
Construction Boom in 1948 when John Ball (Feb. 1948), Spalding (Oct.
1948), and Robert Gray Jr. Hi (Feb. 1949 -renamed Carmichael before
opening) all opened. Jason Lee opened in Jan. 1952. Again I assume
the people named were not household words and were spelled out,
although Spalding is an anomaly for which I have absolutely no
explanation.
Slightly off the subject but another name you might be interested
in was the name of the new High School (April 1944). DuPont's Final
Project Report indicates that they (DuPont) thought the school had
been named Columbia River High School and it appears that Pehrson
just dropped the "River" part. I can find no drawings, sketches, etc.
done by him that include "River." If that was indeed the "official"
school name, it might explain the mascot name change from Broncos
(the old RHS name) to Beavers in the Fall of 1944 (maybe someone felt
an aquatic animal was more appropriate).
This turned out rather lengthy so I'll wait until tomorrow to
write about Richland Days/Atomic Frontier Days.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Uh?
Ummmmm? Soooo, who was Patsy Cline and where did he fit in?
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: John Northover ('59)
Sacajawea's last name was Charbonneau IAW this site:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~nwa/sacajawea.html
I thought the question was a test.
v.r juan the john '59 - Where the Santa Anna winds are influenced by
the chill of the North and it is COLD ... temperature got down to 39
last night ... All the women in paradise had to put on long john's
and all the men simply had another Martini and the kids ... well they
just continued being kids ... still wise beyond their years.
-John Northover ('59)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Corrections on Patty Duke
Thanks to Fran Teeple Wolf ('68) and Sue Elliot Homan ('62) for
setting me straight on the Pattys. Soon as I read the first note I
thought Duuhh, I knew it wasn't Patty Paige. She died a long time
ago. I was down on the barges stacking racks of mortars when the word
of her comments was passed to us about fourth hand and I didn't think
much about it at the time. Two of our crew that night also deliver
furniture part time for a store in Spokane. Both said they have
delivered furniture to Patty Austin's (Pierce?) home.
Our flight to Honolulu was incredible. We picked up a tailwind at
35,000 feet and landed 55 minutes early. It was the shortest flight I
can remember in all of the many many times I have been here. There
was not one empty seat in that 767 and not a grumpy kid in the bunch.
It is always a heady experience when they first crack open the door
in the tropics and that warm, moist, fragrant air wafts into the
plane. We jumped on a Wikki Wikki bus to the car rental counter,
checked out a convertible, dumped our stuff at my daughter Sandra's,
parked the car in the parking garage under her building and walked
the block to the beach. It was nice to sit at table in front of the
Sheraton with a tall cool gin and tonic and not have to make plans of
what we had to do. We will just wander and take it as it comes for
the next 10 days.
"Happiness is Hawaii in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Denny Johnson ('62WB)
First off, I'd like to thank all of those who extended their
condolences to our family for the loss of our dad. Many sent e-mails,
others responded in the 'Storm.
My punctilious proclivities will not allow me to let a repeated
error go unchallenged - the cowboy's name was: Johnnie Mack
Brown...not McBrown, MacBrown or other variations. And I assume
everyone is aware that "Little Beaver" of Red Ryder fame is now on
trial for the murder of his wife. (Robert Blake, aka Baretta)
Rex Allen and his horse Cocoa were big favorites of mine. As a
Boy Scout in Clarkston, my troop provided ushering duties one year at
the Lewiston Roundup....Rex Allen was one of the stars, and he
actually shook hands with me....I was inclined to NOT wash that hand
forever...that lasted about a day, of course.
How many remember all the illegal drag races around the Tri-
Cities? Horn Rapids Rd, Columbia Park, the potato processing plant,
the old trailer park? It was "run what ya brung", and pretty much
anyone with more than fancy wheels took part at one time or another.
I'm sure there were other places these were held, but I didn't move
back to Richland until '64, so I probably missed a few of the older
places.
From Las Vegas, where the temps actually dipped below freezing
for two nights in a row...and my wife has to cover her precious
plants each time that occurs (I've got the local burlap market
covered).
Y'all have a good Christmas now, y'heah?
-Denny ('62WB) Johnson
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
To: John Richardson ('58)
Thanks for the info on the owners of the '40 Ford and the Candy
Apple red Ford, John. Those were the names that I was looking for!
Indeed, I remember the days of "full service" at the gas stations,
and put in my own time at Jimmy Smith's station, next to the Village
Theater, in '63 (4?). And, as I mentioned a few years ago, the
Village Theater was the scene of my first traumatic experience with
inflation, the day that the price went from 12¢ to 20¢! Somewhere
around a 66% increase! I have to say, though, that it was probably
what my Mom and Dad considered to be the best deal in the world,
since they'd drop me there around noon, and pick me up at between 6
and 7!
On the radio programs, the only one I didn't listen to, and don't
remember, was "Fat Man". "No School Today" (Big Jon & Sparky) was my
first brush with what I later recognized as "hypocrisy", although at
the time, it was only experienced as disappointment and hurt, when
Big John stated, at the end of his final show (due to being fired!),
"There, that'll hold the little bastards for another week!". . .
Pretty sure that was another example of a mike being left on, when
it shouldn't have been. And who the heck was Johnnie McBrown? I wish
the good guys still wore white hats; it would sure make figuring out
who to vote for a bit easier. (Although I suspect that they'd all be
out purchasing white Stetsons.)
Anybody know whatever happened to Lynn Bryson, who, I think was
a member of The Sandmen, around '58, and later ran a music show on
KORD? Did he stick to radio as an occupation?
To: Denny Johnson ("honorary" grad, but I can't remember which class
let you in! :) ) Condolences on the loss of your father, Denny. As
I'm sure you remember, my Dad and I went "head-to-head" from the time
I was 7, until I was 31! We became best friends for the last 14 years
of his life, and I still miss him, darn near every day.
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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10 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Betty Hiser ('49), Betty Conner ('52)
Dick Pierard ('52), Dick Wight ('52)
Karen Cole ('55), Bill Berlin ('56)
Burt Pierard ('59), Helen Cross ('62)
Rosann Benedict ('63), Jeff Michael ('65)
Don Sorenson (NAB=Not A Bomber)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: Portland/Vancouver Area
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
To: Pete Overdahl ('60)
When is the book coming out on "Could This Be You?"
I started collecting postcards in earnest about 1994. I started
buying the Union Oil cards about two years later because of their
size and colors. The cards were issued starting in 1939, '40, and
'41. They stopped in 1944, '45, and '46 (during the war years) and
started back up in 1947. I have duplicates and triplicates of some of
the cards because they were different on the back. Send me a note and
I will give you my snail mail address. One thing I never understood
was the fact that they did not consider Colorado as western. No cards
were issued from CO.
To: Freddie Schafer ('63)
I have never had a colonoscopy but did have a fractured skull
when I was a teenager. I had the absolute worst headaches that I have
ever had in my life. They finally discovered that I had a blood clot
pressing on my brain and they had to drain the blood clot. Ann is on
my prayer list.
To: Linda Reining ('64)
Judy Conova's talent was wasted. She was an opera singer but the
persona was ruined as a hick from the sticks. Her daughter, Dianna,
was on TV for awhile but I haven't seen her lately. Apparently she
did not inherit her mother's singing voice.
To: Grace DeVincentis Spice ('50WB)
I had forgotten about "Mr. District Attorney". Here, in Richland,
"Hit Parade" was on while my mother was getting supper and I wanted
to write down all the songs and she was yelling, "Set the table,
etc." Radio reception here was pretty good.
Re: Memories
Does anyone remember in 1948 (I think) that Richland was playing
the basketball tournament (for the first time) in Seattle? I was
listening to it on my neighbor's radio (my dad was sleeping - he must
have been on graveyard) and during the most exciting part the radio
station lost power from Seattle so there I sat waiting for the power
to be restored. Whew!
To: Burt Pierard ('59)
Thanks for the information about the schools. I think Spalding's
first name was Henry - he was, I believe, a school teacher.
Carmichael name came from the gentlemen who owned that property
before Uncle Sam came in - he owned a big orchard - I remember the
G.E. News had a article that anyone who wanted a fruit tree could
come up and dig them as they would be destroyed when the school would
be built.
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
I didn't know that Patty Paige had died. I slipped a cog
somewhere.
Enjoy Hawaii. I took my children over in 1972 and we visited four
islands. Aloha.
To: Denny Johnson ('62WSB)
I knew when I wrote McBrown it did not look right. I still had
a crush on him.
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - where we have
had fog for the past two nights.
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>>From: Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
Re: Patti Page ("How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?")
Her name is spelled "Page" - not 'Paige'.
I cannot remember her being in that 1948 (or was it 1949) parade.
Janis Paige was there - and I remember her, and Johnny Mac Brown, and
Roddy McDowell, but I don't remember P. Page?
Re: Atomic Frontier Days
My stand on the Atomic Frontier Days celebration was that it kind
of dwindled down to a few floats, and entirely too many horses. We
sat on the curb by the old theater on GWWay, and there was about 15
minutes of horses for every other parade entry. The Tri-City Water
Follies became the same, and also the Kennewick rodeo (can't remember
the title of that). So, wise heads prevailing, they combined them.
I can't remember when the last Frontier days was held, but I know I
attended the 1954 parade with out-of-town friends. The carnival at
Howard Amon Park [then Riverside Park] was a lot of fun.
I remember Kirk Douglas coming to Richland in about 1952 or 1953.
I have NO idea of the event, but about 200 girls (me included) stood
by the gazebo that was there at the time, awaiting his arrival. This
"hero" - who played every part (still does) to the hilt -- Spartigas,
for instance, was about 5'7" tall. A big disappointment at the time.
He came in with a local gentleman, with no fanfare. And they made
their way thru the crowd, and he had on cowboy boots (mark up 2 more
inches to his height - so he might have been 5'6" - with silver on
them, and some elegant silver on the toes. He stepped on the back of
my ankle, and removed a large chunk of flesh. - It took me years to
appreciate his talents, after that. He's now one of my favorites, and
I still wish he had noticed what he did, and apologized.
I can't even imagine any of the now-famous stars coming to
Richland.
-Betty Conner Sansom ('52)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
Re: A couple items to mention.
First, the 2005 Manhattan Project 60th Anniversary Commemorative
Calendar is now out. It is published by the Manhattan Project
Heritage Preservation Assn., in Montour Falls, NY. You old-timers
will surely like to have one of these calendars gracing your wall, as
it is in my office. For ordering information check their web site
or call toll-free 1-888-299-4494.
Second, a follow-up on brother Burt's ('59) informative piece on the
origins of school names. As he pointed out, the schools were named
after figures who had some role in the early history of the Pacific
Northwest, with the first three taking their names from the 4 most
significant personalities in the Lewis and Clark expedition. Jason
Lee was a pioneer Methodist missionary who went to the Northwest in
1834, and is alleged to have preached the first Protestant sermon
west of the Rockies. Marcus Whitman and Henry Spalding (the school
named for the latter has since been closed and become a private
school) and their wives, Eliza and Narcissa, reputedly the first
white women to travel overland to the Oregon country, were
Congregationalists who were sent West by the American Board of
Commissioners for Foreign Missions in 1836 to establish the Oregon
mission that would minister among the Nez Perce Indians. Spalding
founded a station at Lapwai, just east of Lewiston, Idaho, and
Whitman at Waiilatpu, near Walla Walla. The Whitmans were massacred
in 1847 in an Indian attack on their station. Both places are
historical monuments today. Chief Joseph was the great Nez Perce
leader who is one of the heroic figures in the history of the
aboriginal or "native" Americans. John Ball school was named after
the first teacher in the Northwest, but I don't know anything
substantive about him.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Dick Wight ('52)
Re: celebrities in town
Late one night in either 1950 or 1951 (after I was old enough to
have my own car - a '38 Chev "beater") - I stopped in at the coffee
shop in that big drugstore downtown, which as I remember NEVER seemed
to close! I was sipping a coke or something, when in walked a fellow,
white/grey haired, tall and slim, big six-gallon Stetson an a white
suit covered with pictures of playing cards. I had no idea who he was,
but sure was curious! I got up the courage to speak to him, and asked
point blank who he was. His response: "Why, son, I'm T. Texas Tyler!"
T. Texas Tyler was a fairly well-known country western singer
during WW II whose biggest hit was "Deck of Cards", a song depicting
a GI overseas in combat using a playing card deck to lead himself
through a Christian ritual. Anyone remember the song???
-Dick Wight ('52)
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>>From: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
In response to the request for identification in the [Atomic]
Frontier Day photos, check out the entertainment picture.
My sister Patti ('52) is the girl playing in the band. She was
the only girl in the dance band, and was so talented that Mr. Pappas
remembered her at the Club 40 reunion.
To: Some of my classmates
Do you remember square dancing at Frontier Days?
-Karen Cole Correll ('55) ~ Nine Mile Falls, WA - Cloudy with a
skiff of snow
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
To: Jim Russell ('58)
Great memories of the Cinnamon Bear programs. You and Jack ('60-RIP)
put us on it when you guys moved to Richland, and right next door to
Bruce ('62-NAB) and I. I had forgotten that program and that you guys
had moved up from Richland, your Dad to manage Parker's Hardware in
Uptown Richland, and found the series on our local radio station.
I was telling my Mother (aged 95 and still in her own house)
about your entry in the Alumni Sandstorm and she reminded me that old
Jim Hamilton ('63) used to refer to himself as "Mimmy" not Jimmy. Do
you remember that? Bruce, Pat Murray ('58?) and I do because we used
to egg him on to say his name. Does that make him "Mimbeaux" now?
Too bad he did not call himself "Bimmy" ant that way he could now be
"Bimbeaux." I keep posted on Jimbeaux from his Sister-in-law, who
works at our favorite store in LaConner. Berlin's G2 is everywhere.
Happy holidays to all of the South Richland, GWWay 'hood members.
Semper Bombers.
-Bill Berlin ('56)~ Anacortes, WA - where I made a new friend
yesterday. Half Swiss and half Japanese but who has
spent some time in Richland on various projects and
really likes the area but is now living in Anacortes.
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: All who have been writing about Atomic Frontier Days
Re: AFD & other Community Celebrations
Before I start, I feel it is only fair to say that any mentions
of the Kennewick Grape Festival & the Pasco Water Follies are purely
from memory (even my esteemed Bro Dick [52] couldn't help out with
his incredible memory). Maybe some of you grayer than I, Bombers can
jump in on this.
I'm reasonably sure that the Annual Kennewick Grape Festival
(late Sept., I believe) was going before the Govt. Takeover but I'm
not sure about the Pasco Water Follies (I just haven't taken the time
to check the old Pasco Heralds on this). My only vivid memory of the
Grape Festival (other than old Programs kicking around the house
and lost to antiquity) was attending, as a young child, a Remote
Broadcast of the Ralph Edward's Truth or Consequences Radio Show.
Many, if not all, the stunts involved people getting dumped on or
dropped in Grape Juice. My recollection is that the Festival only
continued until about 1950, or so. They then joined in with the Water
Follies (in July each year) to form something named like the Pasco-
Kennewick Water Follies.
In Richland Village after the Nagasaki Bomb and the resulting end
of the World War II, the entire Village was engulfed in euphoria and
the pride of the community's contribution. They wanted to have a
celebration. (By the way, this was the same euphoria that engulfed
the Col-Hi students when they changed the mascot name to Bombers,
Oct. 12, 1945.) They hurriedly threw together a one day event (Sept.
5, 1945) that included a parade and other events. They didn't even
have time to print a program so the Villager ran a single sheet extra
edition that included the program. This became known as the 1st
Annual Richland Days Celebration.
richlandbombers.1945.tripod.com/1945RD.html
In 1946 & 1947, Richland Days expanded to include carnival rides
and the Lee Loop Midway but was still held around Labor Day.
http://krookmcsmile.tripod.com/RichlandDay.html
With the onslaught of the Phase II Construction Boom in 1948,
it was decided to recognize that era by changing the name of the
community celebration to Atomic Frontier Days. The name was changed
on July 8, 1948 but the 1st Annual AFD was still held in Sept.
http://richland1947.tripod.com/RD2.html
In 1949, the event was moved to the 2nd weekend in Aug. and it
was held annually on the 1st or 2nd weekends in Aug. until its
demise. Paul Beardsley's book only documents the annual events
through the 10th Annual in 1957 (after which he was apparently more
concerned with documenting the 1958 Incorporation and the transfer
from the Federal to Local government). I believe AFD continued
through at least 1960 before being rolled in with the Water Follies
to become the Tri-Cities Water Follies.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
To: Wendie Walker ('62)
Hey Wendie, do you read the Alumni Sandstorm? Well, I just reread
Hendrik Ibsen's "The Doll House" and it brought back thoughts of all
I didn't learn because we sat across the row from each other in our
WSU class on Scandinavian Literature, and we had fun chatting about
the good ole Bomber days among other things.
To: Donni Clark ('63)
Your recounting your embarrassing moment of when your plate fell
on your lap is just why I always ordered shrimp when I went out to
eat. I was afraid I'd cut something incorrectly, or something, as
going out to eat wasn't high on my family's list of things to do.
To: Ed Quigley ('62)
I've enjoyed reading your accounts of many incidents. I agree
that dropping us all off at the Village Theatre was a cheap form of
babysitting. And I remember the shock when they raised their prices.
To my cousins in various classes: I wonder if our parents (or at
least my dad) didn't like going to the fun parts of Atomic Frontier
Days, because I remember the parades, but not spending money on games
of chance or shooting anything.
With all the remembering of favorite old songs from the past,
tonight I got to enjoy a special put on by public television called
"Magic Moments: The Best of the '50s Pops." Well, Patti Paige was
alive and well (I must admit, I too, didn't know if she was or not
before she came on stage tonight), singing "The Tennessee Waltz", and
so many other wonderful songs and singers from the past were on, too
many to mention, but I did hear Gogi Grant sing "The Wayward Wind",
and "Little Darlin" by the Diamonds, I believe. I didn't realize how
many popular groups of 4 men there were until tonight. The 4 Tops,
Lads, Preps, etc. All sang great songs, and I knew almost all of the
words to all of them. I wonder if I could have learned history dates
better, had it been put to music??
While I am remembering old favorites, I guess The Loretta Lynn
Show was one of my favorites, and the George Burns and Gracie Allan
shows were 2 I never missed if I could avoid it. What fun remembering
all these fun times of our youth. I'm still surprised when I see me
or my contemporaries (you all born before 1950) in the mirror that we
are the gray-headed, thicker in the middle ones now, like the people
they showed in the audience tonight during the magic moments show.
It's sunny again today here in West Harrison, Indiana, not far from
Cincinnati, and we feel blessed living by the little lake because we
won't have to worry about any snow or ice, at least not this weekend.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ Still enjoying the warmer temperatures by
the little lake. A few ducks flew in today for a swim on
their way south, I guess.
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>>From: Rosann Benedict ('63)
To Burt Pierard ('59)
Burt, Henry Harmon Spalding was also a Northwest missionary, like
Marcus Whitman. Hence the name. We had all explorer-missionary/
explorer names for the elementary schools--and Thomas Jefferson sent
Lewis & Clark on their expedition.
-Rosann Benedict ('63)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes...
I recall most all those old radio shows you all have spoken of
in the Alumni Sandstorm. But for a different reason (because I'm not
old enough to have heard them originally). Back in my radio days in
Colorado, we aired a program called "Old Time Radio". As you would
guess, we ran many of the shows that have been mentioned. But I don't
recall anything about Cinnamon Bears/Bear Claws or even Krispy
Kremes.
Oh, while Upton ('74) is on my mind...fluff is good...especially
when grown naturally upon the head. Even an info commercial on cable
at 2AM (baldness solutions) is better than most any TV reality show!
By the way, Sacajawea WAS her last name. Her first and middle names
were "Running Bear". It was just way too long for the porch of the
school.
My favorite old TV show was the Walter Cronkite program called
"and You Are There". It was the most interesting way to look at
history ever created. I also liked: "Alfred Hitchcock presents",
"G.E. Theater" (with Ronald Reagan), "Hit Parade", "What's Your
Line" and "Candid Camera" (the first and only real reality show).
Do you really think Ozzy Osborn and his family conducted themselves
"normally" when their house was full of cameras/mics? Kinda like
watching WWE (which we all agree is NOT scripted...not).
I thought "Kemosabe" was "my friend" sorta "Native American" for
"Amigo" (not the car).
Interesting, Bob Carlson, that you would mention those CHS
traditions. I was thinking of them just the other day. Did they end
when CHS became RHS? Did the Bonfire create too much air pollution?
Was the Snake Dance not PC? Did the Parade violate jay-walking
ordinances? I do recall that the Class of '65 had the biggest bonfire
of all time!! Course, we were all suffering from the effects of
unacceptable mascot syndrome (UMS) in those days. At least I seem to
remember offering many UMS when called-on by Mr. Gentle to recite
Pythagorous' Thorem and whatnot.
A few years back when I was suffering a flare-up of the chair
staining kind; my wife (bless her palpating heart) talked me into
one of those medical procedures Freddie Shaffer ('63) spoke of. I
found it a bit "invading of my personal space". But (oops), I guess
it's better than going to jail...from what I have heard about "cavity
searches".
Oh, BTW, does anyone have a solution for the "when I can't find
my classroom, forgot my schedule, where's my locker...and my clothes"
dreams I have been having lately? Maybe I've been reading Sandstorm
too much...or a relapse of UMS.
Hi to Vic Day, my old Sandstorm (the non-cyberspace version)
classmate. I remember some fun days in the darkroom! Well, developing
stuff...pictures!! I see he's still doing photography...in Germany!
Least he's not "flying in his taxi" like a Cat in the Cradle.
Yes, Phoenix was phun...but it's good to be back...
-dj jeff Michael ('65), in the Tri-Cities where its foggy and cold.
What's up with this!! Did Richland and Bakersfield get left
out of the global warming pattern?
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB=Not A Bomber)
Re: Atomic Frontier Days beards
To: Pete Overdahl ('60)
I remember reading an old Richland Villager 1948. Did not see
anything about beards in it. But I do remember someone telling me
about a beard contest with prizes awarded in different categories.
I do know they had a "kangaroo court" for those folks caught not
wearing some kind of western attire. This court would move about the
"Village" to convict the offenders. Apparently Atomic Frontier Days
prior to 1948 was only one day. In 1948 it started on August 30th
and ended on September 6th. While the brochure advertises 3 days the
paper details events for 8. Also Atomic Ties with a cowboy theme were
also sold. Seen a photo of one on Fred Tauch's dad. (Fred, sorry if I
butchered your last name).
Re: Atomic Frontier Days pictures
To: Patricia de la Bretonne ('65)
As far as names of the folks in the photos I do not know. I was
kind of hoping some Bombers would see themselves in them. I have more
to send but I wonder if it would be too many. I will have to admit it
would be great fun to recreate something like that again. Those old
floats were great. May be it could be done in some kind of display
fashion. There has got to be a lot of memorabilia in the possession
of some one. May be a one day affair might do. Who knows.
-Don Sorenson (NAB=Not A Bomber)
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[Don--Instead of duplicating effort, how about just give us the URL
of where (in the Declassified photos pages) each picture is that you
want us to see??? -Maren]
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14 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Colt Funeral Notice today:
Betty Hiser ('49), Ralph Myrick ('51)
Stan McDonald ('53), Mike Clowes ('54)
Ken Heminger ('56WB), Tony Tellier ('57)
Burt Pierard ('59), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Mike Lewis ('60), Ray Stein ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Patty de la Bretonne ('65), Janie Crowley ('77)
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NOTE: "WB" means Woulda Been
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Douglas ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janine Rightmire ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Art Snyder ('71)
BOMBER LUNCH Today: Class of '58
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
To: Betty Connor Sansom ('52)
I thought Patty Page's name was spelled Page because when she
was here in Richland (1948) she was just getting started and they
introduced her as: "That singing rage, Patty Page." (No i in page at
that time.)
Are you any relation to Ralph Sansom? He worked in B Area at the
time I did. I remember he had 15 or more years without an absence and
they were going to give him a big award in Olympia and he would not
go because he would miss work. He delivered Meals on Wheels after he
retired.
To: Dick Wight ('52)
"A Deck of Cards" was a song that would be hard to forget. I
think Tex Ritter also made a record of that song. The song came out,
I think, during the Korean War.
To: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
I thought some of those women had the most beautiful square dance
dresses.
Re: Kennewick Grape Festival
Spike Jones appeared there - I remember our neighbor's young
daughter (probably about 1946 or 7) telling about him. He was talking
with another person and the other person asked Spike Jones who that
woman he was with the other day and Spike Jones replied, "That was no
woman - that was my wife."
Re: Village, Richland, and Uptown Theaters
I always looked very young for my age (those days are gone
forever) and got in as a child until I was about 23. My mother never
used the theaters as a baby sitter -she always went with us. And we
never stayed to see the movie a second or third time.
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I am originally from Kings Mills, OH where Kings Island is
located (of course I lived there before the Kings Island came
into existence). I spent many years in the Children's Hospital in
Cincinnati. I still have relatives that live in that area and in
Kentucky. I try to get back there every 5 years or so. My last visit
was in 2000.
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
When Candid Camera was at the movies (one of the many shorts) it
was called Candid Mike. I had an experience at the store recently. I
was putting oranges in a plastic bag. I kept putting in oranges and
the bag never got full. I looked and the bottom of the bag was open
wide. I looked around to see if I might be on Candid Camera.
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
I remember the beard contests. Some men just could not grow long
beards. I think the guys had to start about 3 months before the
contest to grow their beards.
I had started to work on the Hanford Project in 1950 and it was
the only time we were allowed to wear pants to work during work days
(jeans, cowboy shirts, scarfs, cowboy boots, etc.). We could always
wear grubs if we worked on the weekends.
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - typical late
fall/early winter weather. Spokane, according to the paper,
is to have 8 inches of snow. BRRR
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
I wonder if you, "old timers" can remember what you did at the
end of the Japanese War? I remember that Jim Thompson, my sister,
Norma ('54), Marl McCreede, Gene Goodman, and I walked the streets
around Rossell Ave. The Watts might have been with us, I can't
remember. I was blowing my trumpet, the others were hollering and
banging garbage can lids together and yelling as loud as we could the
war it over. Neighbors came out to see what was happening, some of
them complaining until they found out what we were doing. I had just
had a bike accident and put a big gash in my knee. Mom put a big
white bandage on it so I looked like I had just returned from battle.
My biggest relief was that my Dad would be safe from being drafted. I
can remember being scared every time the mail came, expecting to see
a letter from the draft board. It was a memorable time.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Stan McDonald ('53)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49) and others interested...
Patti Page, the singer, is not dead. Her real name is Clara
Fowler. She is very much alive and living with her husband in Solana
Beach, California (she used to live in Rancho Santa Fe. The reason I
know that is because she answered an e-mail inquiry I made to her
about a year ago concerning her nephew, Charles Fowler, who was
a close friend of mine during my freshman college year at the
University of Tulsa (I graduated from UW). We frequently ate meals
together and he looked much like Patti Page (The Fowler look). She
was kind enough to answer my inquiry and spoke about how much he
meant to her but that he died about six months before my inquiry of
lung cancer. He was a smoker. (Not when I knew him). Anyway, Patti
Page had a concert here in the San Diego area about a year ago at the
East County Performing Arts Center. I'm not sure that she is still
touring or doing shows now.
Perhaps, Betty, you confused Patti Page with Janis Paige, an
actress.
-Stan McDonald ('53)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: The AFD "Entertainment Picture"
In addition to Patti Cole (on sax); one can also recognize Phil
Yount ('53) on base, possibly Mr. Pappas and Gene Dewey ('52) on
trumpets and maybe Jim Gladfelter ('53) on trombone.
Re: Snake Dance
Heard from Rex Hunt ('53WB) that the possible reason for shutting
down the snake dance was some looting and pillaging during or
following the dance. Certainly couldn't have been any Bombers, so the
dance may have been infiltrated by lions or bears (oh my). There are
some pictures in the '52 Columbian of both the parade and the snake
dance if anyone cares to look.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ from sunny (at the moment)
Albany, OR
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56WB)
Re: Addition to the "Do you remember" dept.
Not sure if this was brought up yet or not, if it was I missed
it. But... do you remember when they first started broadcasting
something close to FM Stereo? You had to have two radios tuned to
different stations to listen to a song in stereo... It was a perty
cool concept at the time....
-Ken Heminger ('56WB) ~ Great falls, MT - 49° and overcast
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>>From: Tony Tellier ('57)
Re: Ah, those simple dayz gone by
Dialing (phone) Instructions ~ 1940s?
-Tony Tellier ('57)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Rosann Benedict ('63)
Re: School names
You missed the point of my posting. I was attempting to answer
the Mike Davis ('74) facetious question about why some of the grade
schools were given single names only and why some had full names. My
contention is that Pehrson (the architect) reasoned that Lewis &
Clark, Jefferson & Sacajawea were self-evident and starting with
Marcus Whitman, full names were used for the other Northwest
personalities that weren't so well known. As I stated, the only
anomaly to my thesis was Spalding Grade School (not designed by
Pehrson), i.e., why wasn't it named Henry Spalding Grade School?
By the way, John Ball was not an "explorer-missionary/explorer"
but was the organizer & teacher of the first school in the Oregon
Territory.
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Atomic Frontier Days
My memories of early Atomic Frontier Days are the parade, my dad
and uncle Allen Stine with the required beards, and of course the
fireworks. The parade was cool with all of the military stuff from
Camp Hanford and I can still see in my minds eye, the tall red headed
fellow with the big baton that led the VFW Drum and Bugle Corps.
After the parade the soldiers would set up one of the big anti-
aircraft guns in the park. (As an aside, I can also remember riding
with someone up North of the Ringold area on the other side of
the Columbia and watching them practice with those guns on drone
aircraft. You would see the burst of smoke from the ground and see
the black bursts in the sky and then hear the rumble of the guns
going off. They fired several at once to get a pattern in the sky.)
I think I remember that part of the demise of the AFD was the
banning of gambling and games of chance on the "midway" by the new
city council. This was a couple of years after Richland became a
city, around '59-'60? Something about bringing city laws into
conformation with state laws?
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
I have to agree, one of my all time favorite TV programs was
"You Are There". It gave history real credibility.
To: Burt Pierard ('59)
I am too young to remember the Grape Festival but I do remember
that at one time when they started cutting it down for housing
developments, Kennewick supposedly had the largest concord grape
vineyard in the world. I know some folks in Tacoma area who got
cuttings and still harvest grapes from their 50 year old vines to
this day. I can remember the wonderful smell of the ripe grapes in
the fall.
Re: Johnny Mac Brown
I never did know how he met them, but my father used to meet
Johnny, Jack Elder (early NFL player) and Pierson Cooper (dad grew up
with him in KY) who was the retired Monahans TX newspaper publisher.
The four of them met in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area and played
golf for several days once a year. I have a couple of the old letters
from Johnny to my dad and Jack Elder wrote us a nice letter when dad
passed away. At that point they were all retired and getting along in
age but it went on for several years.
Re: Old radio programs
We listened to many of them. Fibber McGee, Jack Benny, Bob Hope,
The Great Gildersleeve (Leeeeroy!), and others. My favorites were
Johnny Dollar, The Lone Ranger and The Shadow. I always admired Red
Skelton. He was a genuinely funny person and never had to resort to
vulgarity or cheap tricks to entertain. A while back a client of ours
bought N318BH, which was Bob Hope's personal jet aircraft. Haven't
had a ride in it yet, but a tour of the aircraft showed that Bob
traveled in style. As he said, "it's not a fast as the old Lear but
it's a whole lot more comfortable". Don't everybody jump me for what
I missed, but I never listened to the Cinnamon Bear, and never
watched Howdy Doody or Capt'n Kangaroo. I do remember Bert Wells and
"The Big Rock Candy Mountain". But not so much that I liked it, but
that it was about all that was on in those early days. As I do now, I
spent much my spare time reading.
"Happiness is Hawaii in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ The trade winds are blowing hard in
Hawaii. Stopped at the Pali lookout today, and saw the
winds actually blow several Japanese tourists off their
feet. The wind caught the big coat of one tiny elderly
lady and just bounced and tumbled her along the walk.
Two of us caught her as she nearly sailed by. She was
full of cuts, bruises, and abrasions. Shades of old
Richland. When you got right up against the rail it was
incredible. I didn't even try to take pictures. Right
now it is Sat. at 5:40 AM and the wind is howling around
my daughter's high rise condo.
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>>From: Mike Lewis ('60)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Well, when we were listening to the mystery program (I recall
Inner Sanctum now, too) we lived in Seattle, and moved to North
Richland only around 1950. My father did not drive the car to the
area or if he did, never mentioned any restrictions on the use of
radios so it was probably relaxed by then.
By the way, there are various websites on which huge collections
of old radio shows are listed for sale. http://www.radiolovers.com/
is one, but a Google.com search for "old radio shows" brought up over
7 million hits.
I must be missing something, too, but cannot figure out what it
should be.
-Mike Lewis ('60)
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Richland didn't make it to "State" in '48, but the '46-'47 team
did make it. Their district title was chronicled in the 3/6/1947
Richland Villager, "BOMBERS WIN TITLE – Thousands Fans Watch 'Fly
Boys' Win Easily"
To: Burt Pierard ('59)
You left out some history! The "euphoria" that engulfed Richland
after the Nagasaki Bomb caused the Sandstorm to name our team the
Richland Atoms!
10/29/45 Sandstorm - page 3
After "Bombers" appears (on the same Sandstorm page), the term Atoms
is never again used in connection with Bomber sports teams. Though
"Atomic" Bombers would seem an appropriate moniker, that term is
never used. Instead, as the above-mentioned article states, the
Bomber sports teams are nicknamed - (quote) "Fly Boys, as they are
known at the high school . . ." After appearing in the '47 and '48
yearbooks, the name 'Fly Boys' also disappears from Bomber
vernacular.
Re: State Picnics
Anybody remember "State Picnics" that were so popular in the
'50s? Our family always went to the North Dakota picnic and enjoyed
three-legged races for us kids.
-Ray Stein ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Re: Judy Canova and her daughter---geez, I remember watching Diana
Canova, but never even connected the two names. and didn't know that
Judy had been an opera singer----just liked watching her in those
westerns on Saturday mornings and she always played the comic,
sidekick.
To: Dick Wight (52)
Re: "Deck of Cards"----I remember that song, very well! they used to
play it on the radio at Christmas all the time! in fact, our local
country station, KUZZ, (owned by Buck Owens--who is still alive and
running the station) plays it, but they usually play the version by
Tex Ritter. makes me cry each and every time I hear it. thanks for
the memory.
To: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Re: Gogi Grant and the "Wayward Wind"----I love that song---Betty
Bates ('64) and I used to sing it all the time---used to drive her
dad bonkers---we couldn't carry a tune, but that never stopped us
from singing it!!!!!!!
To: DJ Jeff Michael ('65)
Re: "You are There"-----IF they had taught History that way, I might
have really learned all the important stuff! loved listening to
Walter Cronkite----think my most favorite was when he did the one
about Joan of Arc----his voice really made am impact---made History
come alive--too bad teachers couldn't have used that program in
classrooms!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - we have set a record......
5 days of the coldest temperatures in decades! been in the
20s and we have been having freeze warnings----warming to
50s/60s during the day! my kind of weather, gets the blood
pumping!
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Birthday giiiiirl
Ho ho hee hee... It's that time again... a birthday for a very
special girl... oh yes... ain't no doubt about it... Only known
her since 7th grade but when I met her I was knocked over at first
glance... oh yes... cute as she could be... with a last name in the
Rs so we were always together in all the school stuff... you know how
imaginative and innovative they were back then... either lined up by
height or by last name... no exceptions boys and girls... so I was
lucky enough to have her sit behind me most of the time... the only
exception... and I was counting on it big time... was gradgeashun...
they messed us up by doing something with class standing... since
I wasn't paying attention (too busy screaming out the "let's have
a Heidleburg beer right now... a hardy Heidleburg would go like
wow... it's got the flaaaaaaaaaavor the other beers lack... that's
what keeps the people coming back oh Heidleburg... " with Jimmy
Heidlebaugh ('65) to be listening to anything else)... I didn't see
it coming till it was too late and I was walking up there to get my
deeeeeploma with someone else... bummer... .. well, I've told most of
the stories about this gal... she was and is a looker and can still
knock my socks off with that winning smile... I know her beautiful
daughters are gonna throw her a big party with noise makers and
everything for turning 21... so it is time to wish HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
Janine Rightmire Corrado ('65)!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
I have had those "where's my locker, what's the combination,"
dreams over the years! weird ones. some at grade school, some were Jr
Hi ("What's my next class, will I be late, where's my next class?")
For me they always coincide with some rather important change in my
life that maybe brings up stress. But they always take a dark and
anxious turn. You are not alone.
Thanks(?) for the memories.
-Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
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>>From: Janie Crowley Smith ('77)
Re: Research article
In JAMA (The Journal of American Medical Association), Dec 1,
2004, pp 2600-2613 is an article that may be of interest to
Bombers. The title:"Thyroid Neoplasia, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, and
Hypothyroidism in Persons Exposed to Iodine 131 from The Hanford
Nuclear Site". Results: "There was no evidence of a relationship
between Hanford radiation dose and the cumulative incidence of any
of the outcomes."
-Janie Crowley Smith ('77) ~ Sunny Bangor, Maine
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Ted Kurth ('24 Colt) ~ 5/4/05 - 11/26/04
>>David Carter ~ Class of 1975 ~ 8/20/56 - 11/30/04
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Betty Hiser ('49)
Jim Jensen ('50), Bob Harman ('51)
Roger L. Myers ('55), Donna McGregor ('57)
Burt Pierard ('59), Janet Wilgus ('59)
Mike Brady ('61), Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
Freddie Schafer ('63), Joanna Faulkner ('63)
Dennis Hammer ('64), Karen Davis ('76)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terry DeVine ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lamont DeJong ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda McKnight ('65)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Lewis & Clark
To Burt Pierard ('59)
I was surprised to learn that the graders went to Hanford in the
fall of 1943.
The hi school did open in the old "Alamo" in the fall, I was
there, and they did import the Hanford kids. However, the Lewis &
Clark was built by the native Richlanders to house all grades, as the
old hi school was falling down. (The one we willingly went to.) Also,
if L&C was closed, please note that the Richland Broncs played
basketball there in the 1943-44 season. In a forerunner of things to
come, they actually beat Kennewick that year.
One more item. That low ceiling basement you mentioned in the old
hi school was a gym before Hanford. I can only imagine the low arc
necessary to score. Ray Stein ('64) would have been happy. There was
a cage to hold the "crowd" to keep them from the court and V.V. The
baskets were right up against the wall by the looks of the court
lines, faded but visible when I took Spanish down there in 1943.
-Dick McCoy ('45), Go Broncs
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Ralph Myrick: Everyone in my neighborhood ran out their back doors
yelling and screaming and hugging each other. But beneath that upbeat
feeling was, "What's going to happen to the plant and Richland?" How
many of you remember the Power House (784 Building) in downtown with
the whistle? That was the only time I can remember that the whistle
blew when it was 8 a.m., 12 noon, 12:45 p.m., and 4:45 p.m. It seemed
like it blew for an hour. It seemed, at the time, that the whole
world had lifted from our shoulders. I think it also blew when we
celebrated VE Day.
I never did think my father would be drafted. He was too old,
married, had two children and was doing a job for the war effort.
Stan McDonald: I was never confused about Patty Page - it was the
other people who started putting the i in Page. Also at the time she
was here in Richland her first name was spelled Patty and not Patti.
Larry Mattingly: Old Radio Programs: What about HENRY - HENRY
ALDRICH! You are right - I only remember once that they cut Red
Skelton off of the air. They were ALWAYS cutting Bob Hope off of
the air. When they did that you just had to listen to however many
minutes of music they got cut off. Does anyone remember when the
people who regulate copyrights on songs started suing everyone for
playing music without paying for the copyrights? All you heard on the
radio was "I Dream of Jennie with the Light Brown Hair" and songs
that were not covered by the copyright laws?
Reading - that's where you can really use your imagination.
I learn so much by writing to the Alumni Sandstorm. I couldn't
remember the date of our "first" state tournament. Thanks Ray.
Don't know why - but Ohio never had a state picnic. I remember that
South Dakota always had picnics.
Linda Reining: Judy Canova was always an opera singer - she just
acted like a hick from the sticks and I don't think many people
remember her singing on TV and on radio. Mel Blanc played on her
radio show with a Spanish accent and he always said: "Hasta la
Vista" and she would reply: "Hasty Bananas to you too."
What about Tex Ritter's version of "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke". I was
smoking at the time and found it amusing but at 40 when I could no
longer walk from my office building to the government bus without
stopping to "catch" my breath I had to quit and could understand the
words much better.
Jane Crowley Smith: When I was around 43 I began to have what I
thought was menopause. I went to my ear doctor and he recommended
that I see an Internist. I had Graves disease - hyperthyroidism - on
the way to work we used to pass the 200 Areas where you could see the
yellow iodine being released (I131) My thyroid had enlarged and I had
to take two batches of radioactive iodine to make my thyroid shrink.
and now take good old pills to keep the thyroid regulated. To this
day I don't know if it was "Hanford related" or not. The doctor did
tell me, since I was from the Midwest, that people in that region do
not get enough iodine to keep from having thyroid problems and I hate
fish. The amazing part about goiters (thyroid) is that Seattle has
massive problems with thyroids - where the best fish in the world is
located.
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - rained last
night and the sun is shining right now.
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: The Good Times
You Bomberland folks have been bringing back old memories by the
ton. It's been a pleasure to hear about "old" experiences, events,
circumstances, etc. I look forward with happy anticipation to each
day's postings.
In the 12/5/04 Alumni Sandstorm, Ken Heminger ('56WB) mentioned early
FM-stereo "technology." Brought back memories of living at 1500
Judson. I loved just about everything Stan Kenton recorded. I used to
race home from church and before the folks got there I would open the
windows on either side of the porch, open the front door, turn the
volume way up on our multi-speaker radio and blast the world with
Stan Kenton and his orchestra. As I sat on the front porch the
acoustics and reverberation were fantastic!!! Never polled the
neighbors about my music listening habits.
Tony Tellier's ('57) submittal (with picture) on telephone dialing
instructions was a gas!!! When we first moved into our "A" house,
1117 Marshall, in late 1944, we were on a party line (who wasn't?) No
dial on the telephone. You just picked up the instrument, hoped the
line was clear, and gave the operator the number you wanted. Our
first telephone number was 49J, ring 2.
Larry Mattingly ('60) told Burt Pierard ('57) about Kennewick's
concord grape vineyards. My folks used to stop by what I think was a
business building (white, one-story) and pick up a couple of gallons
of grape juice. Larry is right. Marvelous aroma. When my sister and
I had to wait in the car one of the employees used to hand us a big
bunch of grapes to enjoy. My Mom, ex-farm girl, WWI vintage, used to
call the concords "slip skins."
When I began to tear myself away from baseball, basketball, sandlot
football, etc., and enjoy music, among my favorites were "Nature
Boy" by Nat King Cole (some years later heard the Nat Cole Trio
at the Bluenote - in the Loop, Chicago), anything by Jo Stafford,
"Invitation" by Les Brown, most things by Perry Como, the George
Shearing quintet, Billy Eckstine ("Mr. B"), the divine Sara Vaughn,
"Harlem Nocturne", almost everything by Dave Brubeck, Frank
Chacksfield's (sp.) "Ebb Tide", many others. Does anyone remember
seeing and dancing to the "Big Bands" that used to make Walla Walla a
tour stop circa 1953-6? Ray Anthony, Harry James, Ralph Flanagan, et
al.
Bomber Cheers,
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Bob Harman ('51)
I guess I'll weigh in on this Atomic Frontier Days. I remember
a number of things but what stands out for me was the year we gave
away a new Tucker automobile. I think it was '48 but I'm not really
sure. [Apparently], the winner of the Tucker received a set of seat
covers or something like that. I also recall the big promoter of
the event ended up in some kind of scandal about the money, etc.
I also recall Janis Paige and Chill Wills being there. They
stayed at the Desert Inn. Many of the kids, especially boys, hung out
there to get a glimpse of Janis. What a really beautiful lady... at
least to a impressionable fifteen year old boy.
The parades were great and I was sorry when they stopped. There
hasn't been anything to match it here in the Tri-Cities since. Our
atomic heritage should have been retained. I never could figure why
we grew beards for something as modern as atomic energy. I guess it
was because we called it a frontier day!
-Bob Harman ('51)
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>>From: Roger L. Myers ('55)
Re: Atomic Frontier Days/Old Time Radio
I have enjoyed reading about the "Old Time Radio" comments and
the Atomic Frontier Days. Like most other entries it brings back
pleasant memories.
I enjoyed listening to The Jack Benny Show, The Lone Ranger, The
Cisco Kid, Mr. District Attorney, etc. Fortunately, I still am able
to hear many of these. I purchased a new automobile last December
that had "XM radio" included. I was delighted when they have one
channel devoted to "Old Time Radio". On Thursday, while driving, I
heard the Cisco Kid, The Lone Ranger and Tales of the Texas Rangers
(starring Joel McCrea). These shows are nostalgic but also remind me
of a simpler time when good and evil were easy to recognize and good
always triumphed.
As for Atomic Frontier Days - I will always remember the time
that I discovered that everyone was not always going to tell me the
truth! I was enjoying all the sights, sounds of the midway one
evening (I was in junior high school) and stopped outside of a
carnival type tent. The "barker" was promising $25 to anyone who
could last three rounds against a professional wrestler (a big
threatening individual in wrestling shorts and shoes). After exciting
the crowd for 5 or 10 minutes the barker made some disparaging
remarks about the lack of real men in the audience. I was excited
when a rather ordinary looking man agreed to "take on" the
professional wrestler. Eagerly, I paid my quarter so I could see this
brave man wrestle the professional. I watched them wrestle and was
disappointed when "my hero", the audience member, wrestling in his
bare feet and jeans, lost before the three rounds were up. He did give
an excellent account of himself before succumbing. I went home that
evening thinking of the bravery exhibited by the ordinary man who
accepted the challenge of the professional wrestler. I left thinking
that when I got old enough, I would be more than willing to do battle
and avenge the defeat of the volunteer from the audience. The next
week, I was crushed and figured out that perhaps everyone was not
always going to tell me the truth, when I watched "Professional
Wrestling" from Spokane on TV and saw the same two wrestlers
competing. Yes, the blue-jean volunteer from the audience was also
a professional wrestler and had been "planted" in the audience.
I also remember the "hazing" that took place - the threat was
always worse than the actual "hazing" and the junior high romances
that blossomed and wilted during the celebration.
-Roger L. Myers ('55)
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>>From: Donna McGregor Salazar ('57)
Re: Memories
Radio shows that I remember. My sister, Pat, and I used lie on
our stomachs in front of the radio on Saturday mornings and listen to
listen to "Buster Brown" and "Let's Pretend" with the commercial on
"Cream 'o Wheat is so good to eat - you eat it every day", and the
commercial of Buster Brown and his dog Tie who lived in the shoe!
Then came "The Morning Breakfast Club" with Li'l Orley and the
bubble gum machine where Li'l Orley would get caught up in a great
big bubble and go rolling down a hill and I don't remember what
happened to him. Unless I actually heard a few episodes to refresh my
memory, "Cinnamon Bears" is new to me. Do you remember Phil Harris
singing "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette. Smoke, Smoke, Smoke,
Until You Smoke Yourself To Death, Tell St. Peter At The Golden Gate,
I Just Hate To Make Him Wait, But I Just Gotta Have Another
Cigarette." (Yeah, they knew way back then that you could smoke
yourself to death.)
Didn't Johnny Cash do a version of The Deck of Cards" also?
I had a pair of gray sued pixie boots. I was very fond of the very
pointy shoes and was told I was always buying witches shoes.
Bomber Cheers
-Donna McGregor Salazar ('57) ~ in cold Espanola, NM - where it has
been down to 3° lately. Had snow - didn't melt - just
evaporated. Had more snow last night and it warmed up
and finally did some melting.
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: Origin of the Bomber Name
As Ronald Reagon would have said, "There you go again." You are
continuing to muddy the waters by taking advantage of the lack of any
written documents that state specifically that we were named after
the Atomic Bomb and its associated effect on ending the war. I assume
your only motivation is to somehow defend Dale Gier's ('48) 55 year
old memory that he was a Sophomore Rep on the Student Council that met
and voted to change the name from Beavers to Bombers and they were
acting as a commemoration of the purchase of Day's Pay. In fact,
the Introduction to your Day's Pay Defense paper states that Dale's
article in the May 2001 Club 40 Newsletter is all one needs to read
to prove your point. Let's lay that issue to rest once and for all:
Dale Gier was NEVER on the Student Council during the 3 years he
attended Col-Hi. Not only does his picture & name not appear with the
Council in the '46, '47 & '48 Columbians, if you check the Service
Credits with his Senior Picture in the '48 Columbian, you will see
that there is no mention of being on the Council, any of his 3 years.
So how does a False Memory like this occur? In researching my
Atomic Bomb Defense paper, I interviewed dozens of old grads and my
cursory contact with how the human memory works (and sometimes
doesn't work) was enlightening. I am no expert, but I believe False
Memories do start with a glimmer of truth and in the individual's
attempt to recall, the human mind will fill in details, whether they
actually occurred or not. I think that is what occurred with Dale. He
remembered being elected Soph. Rep to something and assumed it was
the Student Council. His mind must have then taken off and created
images of this meeting that never happened. The element of truth was
his Soph. Rep election to Boy's Federation (see the next Sandstorm
after the one you cited and also his Service Credits).
Since I was not permitted to rebut your Research Paper (by mutual
agreement), I will now prepare a Formal Rebuttal to send to Maren for
inclusion with our papers, I invite you to do the same.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59)
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>>From: Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
Re: Pattijan Dukeastin Payge
To: Stan McDonald ('53)
This Patti Page topic is an absolute riot!! I hope you have the
time to edit this funny series of Standstorm babble and send it to
the real deal!! We've gone from Patty Austin, to Patty Duke Astin to
Janis Paige and Patti Paige er Page and I think we should add Patsy
Cline and a few others to it just for the heck of it. Remember the
old game "gossip?" This is it with a twist...advancing OLD AGE!! I
think our contributions started with an innocent question from Jan
Bollinger Persons ('60) about why they didn't see Mattingly ('60) at
the Bomber luncheon in Spokane. This stuff is such a great read.
-Janet Wilgus Beaulieu ('59)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
I enjoyed learning how to dial a telephone in yesterday's
Sandstorm. Note that if you need assistance to complete a call, dial
operator, explain the situation, and SHE will be glad to assist you.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer ('63) & Freddie Schafer ('63)
Happy Birthday to an older classmate and a good guy. Now you can
legally use your senior discount card, and tap into that 401K. Happy
Birthday Lamont DeJong. You put the gold in gold medal class of "63".
See ya at 8:15am on the 18th... we have the hot chocolate ready.
Re: Portland Lunch Pictures
Click here for pictures -- Photos accessible online until 04 January 2005
-Ann Engel Schafer ('63) & Freddie Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
I found a story behind this song online....here is a link:
http://www.mamarocks.com/deck_of_cards.htm
Bomber Cheers,
-Joanna Faulkner Brown ('63)
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: "You Are There"
I do remember one teacher you used an episode of "You Are There"
in History class. That was Mr. Bob Blankenship in the year '62-'63.
He showed the episode about the "Boston Massacre." That was the
program where I first learned about the mutiny on the Bounty, and
although I did not remember the ship name, or any of the names of
people involved, couple years later when I it came up again, I
thought "Oh yeah!"
One of the TV programs I really enjoyed was called "Bold
Journey" where a guest would show a silent film of their travels,
usually sailing the South Pacific or a trek through the jungle or
something like that. The guest would then narrate the film with the
help of the host, who I think might have been Mike Douglass.
Re: Radio shows
There used to be two 15 minute shows I liked to listen to every
day. "The Story Lady" followed by "Big Jon and Little Sparkie." I
really liked "Big Jon and Little Sparkie" and remember one time I
missed those shows because I was sent to the store to get something.
I really didn't want to go because there was dried mud built up
between the fender and tire of my bike acting like a brake. (I later
learned that you can take a screwdriver and knock the mud out in no
time). I really did not want to go because I was sure with my bike
like that I would not make it back in time, and sure enough, I missed
it. I remember the series ended with a story line about flying
saucers.
I also remember that my parents took me to see Big Jon and
Little Sparkie at the Walla Walla armory. I believe Big Jon was the
voice for both characters on the radio, but for the live appearance,
Sparkie was a puppet.
[If memory serves (from 1999), this picture of Big Jon and Sparkie
came from David Rivers ('65)... -Maren]
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Karen Davis Scheffer ('76)
Please everybody wish with me a super happy birthday to my big
brother---the light of the Davis' lives----MICHAEL WAYNE DAVIS ('74)
on Dec 7th--Pearl Harbor Day. He was the second bomb that dropped on
that day. I love you tons there brother---wish you were around as my
walking partner.
Have a terrific day.
-Karen Davis Scheffer ('76) ~ in Spokane ---No Deer Park now, with
about 4 inches of snow.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/07/04 ~ PEARL HARBOR DAY
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25 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Betty Hiser ('49)
Ann Clancy ('50), Bob Harman ('51)
Marilyn DeVine ('52), Wally Erickson ('53)
Bill Smith ('55), Chuck Holtz ('55)
Grover Shegrud ('56), Tom Hughes ('56)
Barbara Brown ('57), Margo Heiling (57)
John Browne, Jr. ('61), Helen Cross ('62)
Ann Engel ('63) & Freddie Schafer ('63)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Jim House ('63)
Carol Converse ('64), Deedee Willox ('64)
Ray Stein ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Jeff Michael ('65), Brad Upton ('74)
Heidi Davis ('00), Don Sorenson (NAB=Not A Bomber)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Hoff ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ed Borasky ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim House ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry Spears ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karma King ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Davis ('74)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
To: Burt Pierard ('59)
Oh how I wish I had the command of the English language so I
could elaborate on the facts of our Bomber history AND the fortitude
to tell it like it is that you have. YOU ARE SO RIGHT about the
origin of the Bomber name. Some of the younger Bombers have listened
to the "politically correct" faction for far too long!
From an older (elderly?) Bomber:
-Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
Jim Jensen: Party lines: My father told me I could talk as long as I
wanted on the phone until I heard someone else pick up the phone and
I had to hang up. Only VIPs could get telephones when we first came
out but my mother had had surgery just before we came to Richland and
it was not healing properly so we did get an emergency phone (party
line and all). Our phone number was 1672-W and Central Stores number
was 1672-J. Needless to say - our phone rang all of the time. I loved
the plant operators.
Les Brown and his band of renoun (sp?). I wore out three 78 records
of him and Doris Day - Sentimental Journey.
Bob Harmon: Too bad Tucker could not get financial backing for his
car. It was so advanced for its time (he was here during the 1948
Frontier Days).
I thought it was strange that all of the floats in the early days
were on government trucks - everything was kakai, which I hate the
color to this day.
Radio: Has anyone mentioned Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthey and
Mortimer Snerd?
Donna McGregor Salazaar: Phil Harris - I loved it when he sang: "And
That's What I Like About the South."
My husband used to tell me the only good thing about those pointy
toed shoes was to kill ants in the corners of the room.
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - weather
doesn't know what is wants to do today. They say we may
have snow! Not ready for that!
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>>From: Ann Clancy Andrews ('50)
Re: radio programs
Sitting in front of the old Philco and listening to Fanny Brice
as "Baby Snooks" and Edgar Bergen and "Charlie McCarthy" A couple of
my favorites along with so many others that that have been mentioned.
My father grew his one and only beard for the '48 beard contest.
Didn't win a thing!
-Ann Clancy Andrews ('50)~ In sunny, cool Sacramento, waiting for a
storm to come blowing in at 20 to 30 mph. There goes the
holiday decorations!
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>>From: Bob Harman ('51)
How many remeber when the small stucco house accross Kennewick
Avenue from the golf course was virtually the last house in
Kennewick. It's still there!
-Bob Harman ('51)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
Re: Some thoughts on recent contributions
I think it was Phil Harris who sang Smoke, Smoke Smoke (that
cigarette). He had a beautiful wife, Alice Faye, who was on radio and
TV with him. They were married almost forever and were very talented.
The line many comedians used as a fall-back joke was "Who was
that lady you were with last night?" The answer was," That was no
LADY, that was my wife." In those days there was a big difference
inferred by the term "lady" as opposed to "woman". It still drives
me nuts when the news reports some horrendous event and then refers
to the perpetrator as a "gentleman". Picky, picky, picky.....
[That's one of my pet peeves, too! Some "gentleman", huh? -Maren]
Does anyone remember "Let's Pretend"? I listened to it about 65
years ago, (ohmygosh...now THAT is a time warp!) when we were still
in Ellensburg. I'd lie on the floor and snuggle up to our big console
Zenith radio and let my imagination fill in all the "visual" details.
Re: grade schoolers going to Hanford High
Terry ('52), Sharleen ('50) and I went there on the early shift.
We lived in an old farm house from Dec. '43 to June '44 out North of
White Bluffs, a ten mile bus ride to the school. We had no running
water, and only 1 electric light. There was a well down the hill
at the barn, but it was not good for drinking. Using our red Flyer
wagon, we'd haul buckets of it up to the house for laundry and
bathing. We had a water-tight canvas "tub" in which we would bathe
once a week, as I recall. It was collapsible and the folks would
set it up in the kitchen so we'd have warmth from the wood stove.
Sharleen's teacher wasn't any good, and our mother had lots of health
problems in those days, so Sharleen and little brother Richard went
back to Ellensburg and stayed with relatives until school was out and
we moved to Sunnyside while the Richland housing was being finished.
Thanks to all who have submitted these great memories.
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52) ~ in cloudy, rainy Richland - where
holiday lights are brightening up houses all over town.
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>>From: Wally Erickson ('53)
Re: Radio shows
From time to time, I'll reflect back to my favorite radio shows.
Every Sunday evening before dinner, I'd lay on my folks' bed and
listen to my favorite radio shows on their Zenith radio. Mr. District
Attorney, The Shadow and Inner Sanctum were my favorites. I have to
share one of the "Inner Sanctum" stories I still remember. It's about
a couple of young boys that find a "loaded" pistol near one of the
garbage cans in the alley of New York City. They decide to play
"Russian roulette". This goes on for several minutes with a "click"
after each one takes their turn. Towards the end, one of the mother's
calls out to Johnny to come home for dinner. Johnny decided since he
had to go home, he would point the gun at the garbage can to see what
would happen.. you guessed it, the gun went off. It was very
suspenseful!!!
I too, enjoyed "Could this be you?". It was very well done and
like it has been mentioned several times about other radio shows, you
could close your eyes and picture in your mind exactly what was going
on. I don't remember "Cinnamon Bear". I guess I was to busy playing
"Cowboys and Indians" during that time....grin.
Re: Carmichael Jr. High
Thank you both Burt ('59) and Dick Pierard ('52) for the info on
the schools, it was interesting. My class of '53 (7th grade) and
Dick's class of '52 (8th grade) were the first classes to transfer
into the new Carmichael Jr. High Feb. '48. I remember they were just
starting to install the seats in the new Auditorium. Also, they were
just finishing up with the new Gym (not sure what they were doing). I
think my 7th grade teacher was Mrs. Fisher I transferred from Marcus
Whitman. It was very impressive to have our own lockers. I believe
they were in the final stages of installing all the lockers during
that time.
Two years later, half of our Class of '53 was sent to Columbia
High School (Freshmen) and the other half (9th grade) stayed at
Carmichael. The class of '53 was the last Freshmen class of Columbia
High School. Refer to "1950" Columbian. We really thought we were
"big shots" to be able to go to High School. It was great to connect
with the other half of our class from Carmichael the following year.
Re: Uptown theater
I remember walking with my friends to Uptown to check on the
building of the new Uptown theater. The walls, ceiling and stage area
had just been completed. With nothing but dirt inside with lots of
scaffolding. My friends Bill Lloyd ('54), Bill Dunwoody ('52-RIP) and
Kenny Webster ('55) found an opening to get in to check it out. I'm
not sure of the date of the Grand Opening?? But, I do remember there
was a brand new "Buick" four door sedan in the lobby... I believe it
was a '53. This would have been in the fall of 1952. Maybe someone
out there can confirm this for me.
Memories at the Village theater was being able to mix our
beverages at the "pop" machine. The manager of the theater lived
upstairs; he always wore a suit and tie. I can still see his face
with a thin mustache keeping control of the long lines.
Thanks for the memories.
-Wally Erickson ('53) ~ Where it's starting to snow again. It's a
lovely sight looking out over Lake Coeur D'Alene and the snow
covered trees. It's like a "postcard" setting, or Christmas
card. Happy Holidays to all my "Bomber" friends. Cheers!!
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>>From: Bill (aka Duane) Smith ('55)
Re: Good ol' days
When we first moved to Richland in '44, only the main through
streets were paved. We lived in an "A" house on McPherson, one of
the unpaved streets. Every evening we would meet many of the
neighbors as we all used our garden hoses to water the street in
order to keep the dust down.
How times have changed! We used to go to either Yakima or Walla
Walla to do Christmas shopping, now people come to the TC to shop.
-Bill (aka Duane) Smith ('55)
P.S. Are there any plans yet for our 50th reunion?
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>>From: Chuck Holtz ('55)
If my memory serves me right (and it frequently does these days)
Pat McCoy ('55), has a very large collection of the
old time radio shows and sells copies to anyone wanting them. Don't
know if he's still in the business but to anyone interested, try him.
-Chuck Holtz ('55) ~ In Everett where it's raining lightly.
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>>From: Grover Shegrud ('56)
Re: End of WWII
I and a hundred or so kids and parents were watching a movie in
the Village theater when the war ended. The movie was stopped and
everyone went out in the street and whooped it up. After a while we
went back in and they restarted the movie. I have no idea what movie
though!
-Grover Shegrud ('56) ~ In Martha lake, Mill Creek, Bothel, and/or
Lynnwood, WA
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Grapes
Mention of the Concord Grapes around Kennewick reminds me of one
of my early jobs. The first summer that I worked in the grape juice
plant in Kennewick it was called Churches Grape Juice. My first job
was re-palletizing boxes of grape juice. When the juice came off the
bottling line the boxes were stored with the necks down. Prior to
shipment all of the boxes had to be turned over to allow the sediment
in the neck to disperse before they got to the store. My job was to
pull out a pallet and turn over each box onto another pallet. Worked
10 hour days for 25 cents an hour. The next summer Welches had bought
out Churches and I got a job cooking grape jelly. I tended 10 fifty
gallon steam kettles that I would fill with juice, turn on the steam,
add the sugar, essence and pectin and cook it until it came up to
temperature. I would then open a valve and drain the jelly down to
the bottling room. For this job I only worked 8 hours but got 35
cents an hour. It was a good 10 years before I could stand the smell
of grape jelly. When all of the jelly had been processed they sent
me out to work on the cold storage tanks. This was in August and
the temperatures outside were over 100°. They had six, five hundred
thousand gallon cold storage tanks. These had to be washed out and
pre-chilled in preparation for the new juice. They would fill the
tanks with ice water to pre-chill them. My job was to crawl into the
top of the tank in a little rubber boat and, as they lowered the
water level I would work my way around the wall and when they found
a leak on the outside I would go to the spot and patch it with a
ceramic paste. I was one of the few that wore an overcoat to work in
August. I would not call these fond memories but these jobs did pay
for my school clothes all through high school and into college.
I also remember at the end of the summer I would take all of my
money and we would go to J. C. Penny's in Kennewick to buy school
clothes. Rather than the cash machines at each checkout counter they
had a cashier that sat in a cage on the second floor. Each checkout
counter had a spring powered device that the clerk would use to send
the check and the money up to the cage. The cashier would make the
change and send it back to the checkout in one of the little spring
powered tubes. The whole time you were in the store there were these
little tubes sailing along the wires all over the place.
Hope to see everyone at the Fife luncheon next Sunday.
-Tom Hughes ('56)
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>>From: Barbara Brown Webster ('57)
Maren,
I missed the location of the Cinnamon Bear episodes. Could you
help me out, please?
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--- the following is from the 11/7/02 Alumni Sandstorm ---
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Cinnamon Bear
Tapes and/or CDs are available from http://Amazon.com
Original Radio Broad Cdrdos 4037, Glanville Heisch
Price: $24.49 & eligible for FREE Super Saver
Shipping on orders over $25.
Smithsonian
Price: $35.98 - item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
I ordered them originally from
Radio Spirits, Inc. (Smithsonian)
P. O. Box 2141
Schiller Park, IL 60176
$34.98 for CD plus shipping ISBN 1570190682
$24.98 Cassettes plus shipping ISBN 1570190674
Also the website that was in the Alumni Sandstorm on
November 5 is http://otrsite.com/logs/logc1016.htm I went to the
site and it has all the episodes named, numbered, with the date
first aired. Apparently, you can order from him.
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Also, people have mentioned sending you checks... do you have a
set fee for the Sandstorm? Please let me know. Thanks.
[Still asking for 12 bucks/year donation. -Maren]
-Barbara Brown Webster ('57)
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>>From: Margo Heiling Barron ('57)
Re: Class of '57 Luncheon Reminder
If you haven't reserved a place yet, there is still time. Please
respond to my email address. Thanks.
WHEN: Saturday, December 11
TIME: 12:00 Noon
WHERE: 3 Margaritas
ADDRESS: 627 Jadwin in Richland
-Margo Heiling Barron (Class of '57 - ahead of our time)
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: Old age, and Olde radio
I was also a "Big Jon & Sparkie" fan- but realized right away
that the show was an amalgam of entertaining vignettes from many
sources. For instance, I had heard the "Li'l Orly" stories as a
regular part of the old Fred Waring Show, which were introduced
(and narrated) by one "Uncle Lumpy"- with musical effects provided
by the Fred Waring Orchestra.
The Fred Waring archives are at Penn State... and they've farmed
out the Little Orley CDs to a company in Michigan. Check them out at
http://www.littleorley.com if this interests you.
(The only other source that I'd ever seen for these was the
personal collection of the stories on 45RPM records, that was in the
possession of Jimmy Green, a 'loose cannon' of a youth at Chief Joe
whose family moved on to Yakima. We became friends years afterwards,
and those records were one of his treasures.) Someone recalled that
the opening sequence of "Big Jon & Sparkie" involved a show about
spacemen. That's right- it was the chronicles of General Comet,
starring Captain Jupiter (and I think it probably began as one of
Big Jon's ad-libs, and just caught on). The Captain had some great
adventures, involving even interstellar hazards of the plant world,
eg the Strangulating Gloxinia.
I think that there were a couple of villains, too- Montmorency
Clutchrider and Ivan Cruisingspeed(?)... and adventures in the Oh-oh
Ozone (and the No-no No-Zone as well... anyone?). One regular line
indicating an astonishing development became a great favorite around
our house, to wit: "his eyes got as big as sewer lids, and his mouth
hung open like a trap door, swaying in the breezes".
I confess that I still remember the theme of Big Jon's show (was
it called "No School Today"?) which was "The Teddy Bear's Picnic".
The "Let's Pretend" sequences were really wonderful productions, as
well- they could be awfully scary, at times... very well produced
radio. We had records of some of these childhood stories, too- like
"Hypotenuse Turtle" and "Tubby the Tuba", and others a bit less
memorable. I never have gotten the Cinnamon Bear tapes... but maybe
it's time to resurrect that old Crazyquilt Dragon, and the other
mysteries from that neglected trunk!.. and pass them along... ^..^
-John Browne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I can't believe it, tonight on public television, they are
celebrating the start of Rock 'n Roll fifty years ago with tapes of
old Ed Sullivan shows that show Elvis, the Beetles, Roy Orbison who
sang "Pretty Woman", and more. It is really fun to see and hear it
all again, like it was back then, and as I said before I know almost
all the words.
12/7 is the date of a sad, famous happening in our history: the
attack on Pearl Harbor, but I would also like to wish my dear friend,
Cathy Wood Stevens (also of the great class of '62) a very happy
birthday!! We go way back to Spalding Elementary and Campfire days
with Mrs. Bishop, among others as our fearless leaders. They were
brave to take us on, clueless as we were about almost everything, but
snug growing up in Richland society; years later Cathy and I were in
Rainbow Girls together, then the Drill Team, then WSU, then we both
married and went our separate ways. Since Cathy's birthday came
before mine, she always seemed to reach milestones like driving and
marriage, and having kids, and alas, grandkids before me, but I
eventually will catch up on the last one too.
Hope you have a great birthday, Cathy, you deserve it, sorry, I
just can't be there to help you celebrate.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ in the house by the little lake where some
ducks have been cruisin' around our lake. Heck, they might
think they are "south" already, it's 63° here tonight!!
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer ('63) & Freddie Schafer ('63)
Re: Portland Christmas Luncheon
The Portland Christmas Luncheon was held at the Doubletree at
Janzen Beach. We had a gift exchange and a good time was had by all.
-Ann Engel Schafer ('63) & Freddie Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
I'm a bad person....
I knew that Wednesday the 8th is Anita Cleeaver Heiling's ('63)
birthday, and that 12/7 is Jim (Number 32 on your program and
number one in your heart) House's ('63) birthday, but I totally
overlooked the fact that the 6th of December is the birthday of
LaMont DeJong ('63). He's the straw that used to stir the drink,
but is now the reason there is a Dollar Store on every corner in
Portland.
I have a good excuse, it being that the Forever Young and Always
Lovely Miss Nancy and I spent last week in Washington DC. The high
point being Sunday's "Putnam Avenue Ladies Alumni" Luncheon at Jane
Browning's ('65) home in Herndon. Jane and her husband Tom were
gracious hosts, who cooked us a steak, poured generous and copious
quantities of Columbia Crest (we're Two Buck Chuck folks), took us
to the airport and eventually pointed us in the general direction
of the United Counter at IAD in time to catch our flight.
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But I digress, Happy 60th Birthday to these three, very integral
parts of the Gold Medal Class of '63, without them we'd be no more
than twelve or fifteen rungs above the No Hope, Lost Cause Class of
'62. I think it was no less than Mac Davis, who penned the words that
could have been, and should have been our class motto, "Oh Lord it's
hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way .........
Semper Bomberus,
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
To: Ray Stein ('64)
I see in yesterday's Alumni Sandstorm you may have been misled by
a Bomber allegedly suffering from "False Memories". Before I lose it,
I want to clarify some misunderstandings you may have about me.
I was not the lead in the Marcus Whitman 3rd grade play in '53.
The Bombers did not win the State Championship in '61, '62 or '63. I
did not date the '63 Homecoming Queen. I did not win the Navy Cross
in '69 for saving dozens of children from a burning orphanage.
Also, I am not the Jim House from Richland that was quoted in
the December 2nd Tri-City Herald front page story about losing so
many friends to a devastating disease.
Don't forget, I will pick you up at 6:00 tonight so we can
celebrate my 60th by going to a High School basketball game.
-Jim House ('63) ~ Mead, WA
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Re: Old Radio Programs
Has anyone mentioned listening to Our Miss Brooks yet?
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where it's pooring down
rain today. Am loving this Christmas season!
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
To: Ray Stein ('64) and Burt Pierard ('59)
Oh goody, rebuttal! I, for one, look forward to it.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
To: Dick McCoy ('45)
I don’t understand. You wrote, "...low arc necessary to score.
Ray Stein ('64) would have been happy. There was a cage to hold the
"crowd" to keep them from the court and V.V."
I never shot very well, but I had a high arc. Who or what is
V.V.? Cage? I don’t care. Now a sound barrier would have been nice
because as a HS and college player, even though I was fully aware
of my skin problems, on occasion, opposing fans thought I needed a
reminder.
To: Burt Pierard ('59)
Honestly, I don't care if people think Bomber came from a plane
or a bomb. I only got into this debate because it seemed like you
and Keith Maupin ('47) were only interested in presenting one side
of the story I was right! Maupin wrote a paper on the subject and
never mentioned "Richland Atoms", "Fly Boys", planes on cheerleader
jackets, class officers called Pilot, Co-pilot, Navigator, etc. I
just thought Bombers deserved to hear the whole story.
Dale Gier ('48) doesn't need me or anybody else to defend his
credentials. I do think we need to take this discussion off the
Alumni Sandstorm to a rebuttal format.
-Ray Stein ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Thanks Freddie and Ann
Good Ol' Ann Engel Schafer ('63)and Freddie Schafer ('63)...
that's ol' not old... I can always count on them in a pinch... thru
telepathy, they knew I had miscalculated LaMont's ('63) to be the
same as Bo Belinsky and another Gold Medal Class of '63's birthday to
be Pearl Harbor day... and they were good enough to make sure a big
Happy Birthday was posted for a really cool head (yeah... we really
used to say that... in fact the Beach Boys still say it on "Be true
to your School")... so now that I've tried to make up for my fopaw
(that's French for you that aren't multi lingual) I'll remember
another really cool head... tho his head is even higher up above mine
than LaMont's (and I was really tall in the 5th and 6th grade... but
somehow 6 foot wasn't enough to be tall after that)... this guy was a
master of disaster on the court. With the other guys in his class and
the two classes below (Rodney Brewer ('65) still believes this guy is
a god among men and far be it from me to contradict that)... this guy
has several favorite colors but they always end in Gold... maybe
that's why they call it the gold medal class... he loves Green and
gold and Crimson and gold... that's only natural since he's a died in
the wool Bomber and will Ever Faithful to the Bombers and Will always
be a Marine and Ever Faithful to the Corps... (that's Semper Fi for
all you folks that took Latin)... so the day is December 7th... a
date which will live in Famy (the opposite of infamy)...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JIM HOUSE... NUMBER 32 IN YOUR PROGRAMS!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes...
We've got trouble, and I spell it T-R-O-U-B-L-E, right here in
River City! I mean trouble with a capital "T". Admittedly it may not
be troubling to you but it sure is to ME!
Unlike Martin Luther "I have a dream" King, Jr., I had a
nightmare last night. Patti de la Bretonne ('65), I sure you hope
you don't share this one with me! But I may have to quit reading the
Sandstorm as a result. It is penetrating my subconscious like no
Col-Hi teacher ever could.
Last night I nightmared that I was somewhere in Bomberville and
met up with David Rivers ('65) who was in town for some unspecified
reason. He allowed as how he recognized me, but I sure didn't
recognize him... and told him that I wouldn't even have recognized
him if he was wearing a robe (as in "Here Come da Judge"). His honor
was standing at a high counter, but more like customer service at a
bus station than a judicial bar. Wait, maybe it was the other kind of
bar... my mind's a little fuzzy on that part. Well, to make a short
story end quickly, I don't remember anything else. Sorta like my
grocery list... long lost and soon forgotten.
Had planned to go to Mt. Vernon area today to pick-up a car, but
postponed to Thursday in hopes of better weather in the mountains.
Been a while since that was a regular consideration in my planning!
-dj jeff Michael ('65) ~ in the Tri-Cities - where it's another gray
day. I just don't remember it being cold and gray so much
when I was a kid. Guess that's because I have such colorful
memories (and dreams).
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
To: Karen Davis ('76)
Who's Mike Davis?
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Heidi Davis Mortensen ('00)
Happy birthday Uncle Mike! We love you!
Love,
-Heidi Davis Mortensen ('00) ~ Richland
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB=Not A Bomber)
Re: December 7th
1977 it had been 36 years since the attack. A scant month earlier
I started at Hanford. That morning during the bus ride to East area
another rider wearing a back cowboy hat turned to his seat mate and
asked "Where were you on December 7th?". This query began a wave of
reminisces from several of the older passengers. Somewhere in that
sea of recollections that washed over those who listened to the older
generation, I believe our minds eye took us back to that day from so
long ago. Mine was wide open! Paying close attention to those who
shared that part of their lives, I came away with a better
understanding about that terrible Sunday morning.
As the bus slowed to a stop, the man in the black hat left his
seat, adjusted his dark glasses and just like he did on every day I
rode with him tipped his hat and said "See ya tonight." A few years
ago his obituary appeared in the paper. After I read the last word
the memories of that bus ride washed over me again.
-Don Sorenson (NAB=Not A Bomber)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/08/04
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17 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Betty Hiser ('49)
Bud Bartlett ('51), Dick Wight ('52)
Marilyn DeVine ('52), Wally Erickson ('53)
Jerry Swain ('54), Lenora Hughes ('55)
Tom Tracy ('55), Bill Berlin ('56)
Max Sutton ('57), Burt Pierard ('59)
George Swan ('59), Dennis Johnson ('62WB)
Helen Cross ('62), Fred or Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
David Rivers ('65)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anita Cleaver ('63)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Old, Old gym
To: Ray Stein ('64)
I stated that because of the low ceiling and practically no
arc, you would have been happy. That is because you worked the paint
so beautifully. Now, Mike Neill (sp?) (yr)? would have been at a
disadvantage because of those looping high long shots.
V. V. meant visa versa. Yes there was a cage at the sideline,
but it probably was there to keep the action out of the crowd. Also
a driving layin would probably have resulting in peeling the dribbler
off the wall for the baskets were nailed thereon.
To: Marilyn DeVine Dow ('52)
I know you went to Hanford school, because you lived out that
way. However, I would like to hear from any "graders" who bussed to
Hanford from Richland in the fall of '43. I don't remember that but
Burt Pierard ('59) is usually right.
To: Wally Erickson ('53)
I'll tell you how old I am, I worked construction on Robert Gray
Jr. Hi, (Carmichael) and, as a surveyor, laid out the lines on the
Basketball court. I also remember that we chuckled at the Carmichael
name, because that was Jack Benny's bear.
-Dick McCoy Bronc ('45)
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
My eye doctor at the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati called me Baby
Snooks from the time I was 4 until I left Ohio at age 13.
I was always amazed that Phil Harris and Alice Faye stayed married so
long - even back in those days it was rare.
Does anyone remember the tunnel that went from Carmichael and
Columbia/Richland High? I didn't know it existed until my daughter
told me about 3 or 4 years ago. I think it was originally built to
place people in the event of an air raid, etc.
I thought the Uptown Theater was the most elegant thing in existence.
We used to go to Sunnyside and Prosser to do our Christmas shopping.
Grover Shegrud: Thought I would let you know that I still miss your
sister, Marj. While we are doing these memory things I always think
of things that she and I used to do together.
Fred Waring played such beautiful music.
December 7 (PEARL HARBOR DAY): How many of you remember? It was
Sunday evening in Ohio when all of the radio shows were interrupted
to make the announcement: "The Hawaiian Islands have been bombed by the
Japanese." My father had had surgery and it was his first day to get
out of bed. I was getting ready to listen to Gene Autry when they
interrupted the program to make that announcement. I don't know how
everyone else felt but I was sick to my stomach. Certainly changed my
life forever.
How could anyone not like Eve Arden in Our Miss Brooks? I was in
love with Mr. Boynton (sp?) and more so when I first saw him in the
movies. Cute!!!
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - rained last
night and not too cold this morning.
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>>From: Bud Bartlett ('51)
Re: Frontier Days Picturesl
The band members in the 1950 Frontier Days photos as I remember
are Back left to right; Bass, Phil Yount ('53-RIP), Trumpets Les
Blackwell ('51) and Bob Cooke ('51), Trombone Jim Gladfelder ('53).
Front row; Sax Mervyn Janos ('51WB), Clarinet Bud Bartlett ('51),
Sax Patti Cole ('52), and Sax Steve Douglas ('48-RIP).
It was great fun playing in the band, and as I recall we were
the first dance band that was formed by Richland Students.
I cannot name the band leader for sure. Mr. Spalding is the name
that comes to mind. The curley haired singer I did not remember at all.
-Bud Bartlett ('51)
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>>From: Dick Wight ('52)
Re: Listening to the Radio
In more MODERN times (let's say 1949-'52) a ritual was to listen
to KFBK Sacramento and KGO San Francisco, "clear channel" AM radio
stations that came in well after dark on most nights - listening to
Lucky Lager Dance Time, and another program from Mel's Drive In in
Sacramento. Good music to "sit and watch for submarines" on the
Columbia. Anyone else ever search for submarines on nice summer
nights?
-Dick Wight ('52)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52)
Re: A couple of thoughts on the Bomber name and the end of the war...
Recently if finally got my grandson's graduation announcement
(Anthony Taylor '04) and was surprised to see the picture of a bomber
airplane logo. The "story" they are selling seems to be catching on.
We were NOT named for an airplane!!
When we heard the war was over, we got out our biggest American
flag, which was already attached to a pole, and with Terry ('52)
riding on the hood of the car holding the flag, and my other
siblings, Sharleen ('50) and Richard ('57) and I riding on the
running boards and yelling at the top of our lungs... our Mother
drove slowly all over town in celebration!!! Most likely we had
neighbor kids along with us, but I'm not sure which ones. Jim Clancy
comes to mind.
-Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52) ~ in "partly sunny" Richland
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>>From: Wally Erickson ('53)
To: Tom Hughes ('56)
I remember Church's Grape Juice having been in the Grocery
business for several years. You sure worked your way up, or should
I say in the tank....grin.
Re: JC Penney
I also remember it was about 1960, or '61 that they issued
JC Penney credit cards. This was a huge thing for them because,
before that time everything was strictly cash. Jim McKeown ('53)
could probably verify that since he worked for JC Penney.
Re: "Green and Gold"
How about those Sonics?? They are playing real team basketball.
When we had season tickets in the late '70s, the seats where we were
sitting were only $3.50 behind the backboard. They won the World
Championship in '79, what a great year with Jack Sikma, Freddy Brown,
Gus Williams, Dennis Johnson, Johnny Johnson, Paul Silas and Lonnie
Shelton. And of course Lenny Wilkens was the coach. Who was sitting
in front of us, none other than Gary Porter ('53) and Hal Gibson ('53).
Those were great times! I hope they can continue playing like they
are now. The Seahawks... it's getting ugly!!
-Wally Erickson ('53) ~ We got about 4 inches of snow this morning
south of CD'A, Idaho
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>>From: Jerry Swain ('54)
Re: Memories and suggestions.
To join in on the memories of radio: Do you remember hearing
this?
"It shall be my duty as District Attorney not only to prosecute
to the limit of the law all crimes perpetrated within this
county, but to up hold with equal vigor-- the rights and
privileges of all it's citizens" (Jay Josten in the title role).
Or:
"Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of man?"
The hours spent listening to these radio shows and the others
mentioned in the last four or five Sandstorm issues burn in my memory
of a slower paced way of life in Richland and the Tri-city area.
Puttering in the basement with my Chemcraft chemistry set, building
and flying model airplanes purchased at Paul's Incorporated, The
soft ball games down by the park and of course Atomic Frontier Days.
I still can't believe it's been fifty years since graduation but here
we are...
I look forward to the cajun recipes that Maren is collecting and
hope the recipe book that she publishes and sells comes out soon (how
about it Maren?) [Ummm, Jerry... I don't cook! -Maren]
-Jerry Swain ('54) ~ The sky is blue in Phoenix
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>>From: Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
Re: Bomber Alumni Christmas Party
Hello Vegas Bomber friends,
Once again I would like to remind everyone that our Christmas
party will be this coming Saturday, Dec. 11th at noon. It will be
at Robbi Karcher's home. It is a pot-luck affair with a "white
elephant" gift exchange. We will have sodas to drink and if anyone
wants anything "harder" they can bring their own. It is going to be
SUCH FUN so hope we have lots of good Richland people showing up.
If you need more information-directions to Robbi's, etc., feel
free to either email or call myself or Robbi. Please come and join us!!
-Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
Re: HEW - Secrets, Secrets, We got a lot of secrets.
In reading back about the FBI Agents from August's discussions.
We really respected them. They dressed as though they might be
passing out religious literature. I remembered when they came to the
house. Seemed like once a year and asked about our neighbors. But it
didn't matter. All our neighbors were great people and we always
remembered the good stuff about them. "Did you know Lloyd Kent, the
super half back on the Bombers' Football Team lives next door? And
Bob Thomas, one of Richland's finest cross-country runners lives
across the street? Well and there's the well-mannered Halstead girls
who lived on the South side of us - Bertha, Dorothy were perfect
examples of wonderful young ladies who followed the strict rules of
the Richland community.
I especially remember one agent remarking as they left. "You sure
seem to have a near perfect neighborhood". Dad quickly responded,
"Yes, we're among the best people you could ever want to know" as he
winked at the agent.
In the year the government planted all the trees along Barth
Street, one of our classmates one street over chopped off a single
sycamore sapling with his new knife to make a 'spear' or some
primitive instrument for hunting frogs or capturing carp. Word had
it that the FBI examined the topped tree, decided somehow it was
from a new hunting knife, checked the local stores and the merchant
remembered the identity of the lad. The future wood cutter received
an embarrassing visit, a posterior application of superior force
from his Dad and the intelligence-gathering capability of our FBI
rang a new note of supreme oversight in the hearts and minds of the
neighborhood. George Washington wouldn't have stood a chance in
Richland with all the cherry trees, hatchets and Village Theater FBI
wannabes.
The agents practiced on our young Paul Bunyan neighbor and left
him with a warning. The message rang through the schools like sirens
at a Five Alarm Fire. If you got in trouble with the FBI you could
lose not only your job, but your house as well since the government
owned them all. Today the tree incident would have been a pure case
of "Clear-Cutting along the Columbia" with a medley of mandatory
peripatetic tree-hugging, penance penalties.
We watered those trees from the advanced state-of-the-art dual
watering infrastructure now being advocated and installed in many
communities.
Conservation practices ahead of their time - thanks to The U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. Each of the early homes had two water
systems. Water lawns with river water and save drinking water for
potable purposes only.
We neighborhood kids watched a young engineer searching for the
pipes while walking across our lawn one day as he brought the long
ends almost parallel to the ground. he showed us how to take two wire
coat hangers, shape each into an inverted "L" and 'witch' the exact
location of the pipes before digging down to fix a leak. He informed
us that we could also find the location of pipes inside our houses.
We thought he was faking it until he let us have the magic wires. We
located every pipe in the neighborhood and someone kidded us about
calling the people of Salem Village to have us checked out.
-Tom Tracy ('55) ~ where it's 36°F, snowing lightly in Boise and our
ski resort at Bogus Basin just got 6 new inches of
powder and we're all 'witching' for a white Christmas.
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
To: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: Church's and Welch's Grape Juice Company. I did a couple of
stints there too. I got a really cool (literally) job because of my
size. It was a turning point in my life because it was then and there
I decided I would be good in finance and business. The Foreman lined
all of the rookies up and made the job assignments and when he got to
me, all 5' 10" and 145 pounds of me, he said, "do I have the job for
you." He then got me a pair of hip waders (way too big) and a hard
hat (also way too big) and took me into the tank room.
You have to know a little, very little, about how they make the
various grape products that came out of that plant. The first process
is to make the juice, filter it to take out the "big chunks" and then
pump it into huge holding tanks in a very cool room. Over a period of
time the grape sediment falls to the bottom with the juice on the top
to be pumped out for the various products. What is left in these huge
tanks, probably 20-30,000 gallons each, is the grape sediment and
that has to be removed for future use of the tanks. Enter Berlin.
He told me that not all of his employees could do this job, just
special people and because of its "very technical" nature I would be
paid 35 cents an hour, a 10 cent premium. Was it because of my huge
brain that I got this job? No. It was because of my small body, which
fit head first into the access port, about four feet up from the
bottom of the tank. In I go and then Boss hands me a high pressure
hose and turns it on, the idea being to force the sediment to a
drain on the other side of the tank. One light laminated the tank's
interior and every noise rebounded around the nearly empty tank like
a ricochet bullet. Out of boredom, I hit the brass nozzle on the side
the tank just once and my hearing has never been the same.
I was scared "you know what" less but the more I was in there, up
to my waist in grape sediment, the more games I could figure out and
the lower the level of sediment. After a couple of hours the Boss
came and got me for a break outside the tank, noting this was the
"best job of sediment flushing he has seen in his 10 years at the
plant," and out I went into the sun and 100+°. Hey, (as Jimbeaux
Hamilton ('63) will tell you) you don't have to hit old Bill Berlin
more than three or four times in the head with a hammer to get him to
realize that (a) he would be rolling in money with the 10-cent an
hour bonus, (b) he was always cool, unlike the pallet loaders who
were bathed in sweat all the time and (c) nobody looking over your
shoulder telling you that you were not a "real fireman" and get back
to work flushing grape sediment.
I did it all summer and never broke into a sweat. Someone said to
me once, "How can you take this wet, messy, purple, disgusting job
all summer?" And I shouted, "What, and get out of the corporate life?"
Thanks for the memories Tom.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in somewhat sunny Anacortes and getting ready
for our first (and only) open house in the new house.
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>>From: Max Sutton ('57)
Re: Uptown Theatre
To: Wally Erickson ('53)
Your memory is correct concerning the new Buick in the lobby and
like you I can't remember if it was a '52 or a '53. However I do
remember the opening movie was Bob Cummings in "Cheesecake". Can't
remember what is was about though. My Dad took me and the line
extended down the street and around the corner from the Spudnut Shop.
The manager of the theatre was named Styles. I graduated with his
oldest son Doug in '57. They actually lived over the Richland
Theatre. Very nice people.
-Max Sutton ('57) ~ in rainy Renton, WA
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Re: End of the War celebrations
My personal memory of the end of the War was a little shaky (I
was only 4-2/3 years old at the time) so I turned to my esteemed
Bro Dick ('52) to fill in some of the details. I do remember having
a parade by essentially all the neighborhood kids in our block. I
remember sitting on my little chair in our wagon (pounding on a pan
with a spoon, as I recall) while Dick pulled the wagon. We paraded
West on Swift, around the McPherson loop, more West on Swift to
Thayer, South on Thayer and then East/NE on Long back to Swift. When
I queried Dick about how many kids were involved & whether he could
identify any of them, he responded that those memories have escaped
him. "I would have to be hypnotized to bring those out."
Maybe this little account will trigger some memories of other
people who were kids on that block and can jump in here with more
details.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: "Flying low" and driving on snow
The following is an excerpt from a note I wrote to my logger/
cowboy friend and neighbor, J W, who lives near Okanogan, WA:
J W,
I went out hunting for a bit yesterday morning and was going to
use your tree stand but it started seriously snowing again so I
figured that I better get out of there and out on the highway. Now,
bear in mind that Saturday night I finished a most interesting read
about the First Marine Division, my old outfit (Kilo Company, Third
Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment) in the early sixties. The book
is, "BREAKOUT, The Chosin Reservoir Campaign, Korea 1950" written
by Martin Russ. The North Koreans, after invading South Korea and
wreaking havoc, had been chased clear to the Yalu River (the border
with China) and it was all but over. The Marines and other allied
forces were ready to turn the country over to UN Forces and as
General Douglas MacArthur had indicated have the boys home by
Christmas. Then the Chinese Communists jumped in and suddenly a force
of 12,000 U.S. Marines was surrounded by 60,000 Chinese Soldiers.
This fight took place from mid-October to mid-December. Both sides
had a third enemy, the severe North Korean winter. Some have tried to
say that the Marines retreated. As the Marines said in so many words,
"They're on the right, they're on the left, they're in front of us,
and they're behind us -- We can shoot in any direction and the
bastards can't get away now." When you are surrounded and outnumbered
by such numbers, the only way out is not to retreat but to attack in
a new direction. They had Marine and Navy air support when the
weather permitted. And, they brought out all of their dead and
equipment that they could and all of their wounded. In that two-month
battle, the Chinese suffered an estimated 25,000 killed in action and
12,500 wounded. Marine casualties were about 700 dead, nearly 200
missing, 3,500 wounded, and more than 6,200 non battle casualties --
mostly frostbite (about one-third soon returned to duty). Nobody,
kicks that kind of butt if they are running away. But I digress. Some
say that I am "too" proud of having been a Marine. I say, "Impossible
-- No one could ever be that proud!"
With that book fresh in my mind, I took your advice and once
loaded, warmed up Lil' Ricky (my little two wheel drive, faded Marine
Green Ford Ranger) and "let him roll." The trip from the cabin to the
road was pretty much reminiscent of the effort to get up there
Saturday night but faster, very very much faster in a retrograde
manner. As I released the break and in my mind, like an old Geriatric
Marine carrier pilot in a gull-winged Corsair hurtled down the deck
to become airborne. Instantly, I was out there flying support of my
fellow Marines at "The Frozen Chosin" making low strafing runs (in
my imaginative mind now but I must admit that then my actions were
merely a rapid response effort of avoiding an assault of speeding
pine trees). I heeded your advice of, although difficult to resist
the urge, not stepping on the brakes because of the ice underneath
the fresh snow. Well ... I heeded until I needed to slow a bit on
that downhill turn to the left. But I was immediately reminded of an
oriental friend of mine who banged his car up a few winters ago on
the ice. He said, "Aiee! Step on blakes -- Cah go fastah!" Little
Ricky side slipped in a new direction of a Big Ponderosa. Foot quickly
off the brake and the nose came around just in time to zoom between
two large trees and out on the flat where in like a flaps down and
applied throttle and then flaps back up maneuver we hedge hopped over
the barrow ditch and onto the road and climbed out of the action.
Darby licked my ear in a "Well Done" gesture although I'm sure she
knew we were lucky and fate had once more taken our side. Several
mule deer does applauded and turkeys gobbled as we raced by and
descended down the S curves and lined up on the main gate. Darby
dropped flaps as I cut power and we caught the first wire and plunked
down on the carrier deck. OK, it was the plowed dirt deck at the
gate. Once we taxied out on the county road and shut the gate, we
launched again for the long flight home through heavy weather until
about Orondo. From there the "mission" was on a bare and wet flight
path. Darby took over and I slept through Wenatchee and resumed pilot
in command at Moses Lake. We touched down in Burbank near the Puddle
at 1530 hours. Life is good.
~George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Once again back in Burbank, WA - with
Darby where it is wet and cool but much warmer than where we were.
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>>From: Dennis Johnson ('62WB)
I have been encouraged (intimidated?) to acknowledge a face-to-
face condolence regarding the passing of my father. On Saturday
morning, at the new So-Cal speed shop Christmas hot dog get-together,
surrounded by hundreds (maybe a couple dozen) of street rods in all
manner of completion, the Right Honorable David (you can call me
Hoodlum) Rivers ('65) did in fact, extend a hand of sympathy to me.
He was quite emphatic that I document this touching moment in the
Sandstorm. I believe he just likes to see his name in print in
something more august than the daily police vagrancy reports. I
hereby assure him, by the presence of this missive, that his
momentary lapse of "tough-guy" persona has been duly accepted and
appreciated by the undersigned.
from Las Vegas, where I am trying to string three days together to
effect my engine swap...I remain...
Dennis (Hoodlum-in-training) Johnson ('62 coulda/woulda/shoulda)
I submit that the Jason Lee principal, Ms Peterson, and the myriad
of other teachers I had, would certainly promulgate that I achieved
HOODLUM status many years ago...but perhaps the criteria has
changed....
-Dennis Johnson ('62WB)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
How embarrassing, Cathy's Woods Seven's ('62) birthday isn't
until the 10th. I thought I remembered it right. At least I did
remember it.
To: Tom Hughes ('56), former next door neighbor
I don't know what they call that type of system with the tubes
that carry the money up and over things, but they use that system at
the drive-up window at the bank where we go.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, Indiana where it is still
unseasonably warm (64), and the little lake is blue, as
the sun is shining, and I'm not complaining about the
midwest weather.
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>>From: UNSIGNED - EITHER Ann Engel Schafer or Freddie Schafer ('63)
Happy Birthday to an older women, who always has to show her ID
to prove she old enough to get senior discount. Now you can tap into
the 401K without penalty. Got your card in the mail today and all I
can say is don't you or Dean quit your day jobs.
Happy Birthday Anita Cleaver Heiling, you are one of golden ones
of the gold medal class of '63
-UNSIGNED ~ From wet 50ish Vancouver USA
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Stuff
First... I agree with Number 10 in your program ('64)... the
bomb/plane issue has been thoroughly briefed and the Court has taken
it under advisement... When the Court gets ready to render its
decision we will all be notified... until then no further briefing on
the subject shall be accepted. For the optimists out there... don't
hold your breath... for the pessimists... the answer is there ain't
no answer... Counsel, Ray and Burt ('59) are to be commended on
putting forth excellent arguments on both sides of the issue... next
case...
Second... I KNOW cool head doesn't come from "Be True to Your
School"... it comes from "I Get Around"... think I'm stuuuuuuuuupude?
For DJ Jeff ('65)... that was not me at the bench (the Court is at
the bench... counsel are at the bar... geeez Jeff)... that was the
great and powerful Oz. On the "other bar"... I have not bellied up to
that one in 18 years... thank the Lord and some good friends! I think
I've told the story about our '65ers' 25th reunion when a bunch of us
were having lunch... Either Simpson ('65) or Parker ('65) asked why I
wasn't drinking... I told them I hadn't had a drink in 3 years or so
at that point... in unison... I mean everybody at the table...
exclaimed... "thank God"... nuff said. Now be good or you'll get coal
in your stocking!
-David Rivers ('65)
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12 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45 '46 '02), Keith Maupin ('47)
Ken Ely ('49), Jim Jensen ('50)
Betty Bell ('51), Jim McKeown ('53)
Tom Hughes ('56), George Swan ('59)
John Browne, Jr. ('61), Marilyn Stewart ('62)
Frank Whiteside ('63), Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ruth Miles ('59)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45 '46 '02)
Re: FBI
To: Tom Tracy ('55)
You are right about the old FBI types. I don't know if they were
really FBI, but they were very intrusive. Once when I was applying
for a Hanford job, they asked my neighbors if I was the one who
painted "ok by dick" on the water tower. Heck, they should have asked
Paul Beardsley. He knew. No one ever really nailed me for that one,
but they knew. However, once an officer of the day vehicle appeared
next door. I couldn't resist implanting my call words. I didn't hear
directly about it, but my Dad sure did. He was a procurement agent
for the engineers. (No, not that kind of procurement.) After he was
dressed down, I caught it. The whole town was very afraid of the
power of the so-called FBI, when your very home and job was on the
line.
-Dick McCoy ('45 '46 '02), Bronc, Beaver, Bomber..
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>>From: Keith Maupin ('47)
Why do we survivors of Columbia High School, students during the
war years who remember the Richland Bombers "bomb" mascot continue to
defend it?
Because it is physical evidence of a historical event preserved
in our memories. At the B-Reactor Sixtieth Anniversary Banquet the
author of "The Making of the Atomic Bomb", Richard Rhodes said, "We
preserve what we value of the physical past because it specifically
embodies our social past." When our memories are challenged we feel
secure in that the concrete evidence is there to verify our memories,
but when concrete evidence is falsified or relegated to a closet, as
was the bomb from center court, and then replaced with a latter-day
revelation that our mascot was a B-17, then we feel violated.
Tradition is ritual that renews our psyche and its loss is
irreplaceable.
When facts are misrepresented and falsehoods are employed in an
attempt to sanitize the past and nullify my memories, then I will
take offense and defend my history, not because it was without
blemishes, but because it is real, it is mine, and without my history
I am nothing.
-Keith Maupin ('47)
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>>From: Ken Ely ('49)
Re: Radio memories
Like Dick Wight ('52), I too listened to KFBK, Sacramento, on
night radio in '47-'48. My favorite was "Stan's Private Line"
sponsored by Stan's Drive-In in Sacramento.
They took requests from the drive-in customers, through the
car hops, and the music was played on the radio as well as through
speakers at the drive-in. Each Saturday, they played the top 10 songs
requested that week. I wrote to the station, requesting a song that
I knew would be in the top 10 and dedicated it to my Kennewick
girl friend. My request was granted and I heard the dedication the
following Saturday night. When I came to the Sacramento area in 1952,
one of my first stops was Stan's Drive-In. Thanks for the memory,
Dick.
To: Dick McCoy ('45, et al)
Did you ever hear the story of a cable, or chain, tied to the
rear axle of a patrol car in Richland?
-Ken Ely ('49)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: THE December the 7th
I often think about the commitments my family members made during
WWII, about rationing, about moving to Washington, etc. Until I read
some of the Bomber comments about 12/7/41 I hadn't thought too much
about that very day.
It was remarkably warm in Salt Lake City that Sunday. The sun was
shining. I went for a walk in Liberty Park, a half-block from our
home on 9th South. The park was safe in those days - even for a
nine-year-old walking alone. I strolled through the aviary and then
watched the monkeys cavort and the seals perform their endless diving
and sliding exercises. Upon my return trip home, when I arrived at
the corner of 9th South and 7th East, something was eerily different.
Instead of the usual, steady stream of traffic only a few cars were
scurrying around. Ritz's corner store and the ice cream parlor were
closed - on Sunday afternoon??? There were only a few pedestrians
to be seen and those were some distance from the typically busy
intersection. As I passed my friend's home, a few doors from mine, I
saw his grandmother staring blankly out of the living room window.
She didn't respond to my wave. As I opened our front door I saw that
my parents and grandparents were huddled around the radio. I started
to speak and my mom held her forefinger to her lips. The radio
announcer was speaking excitedly - almost ranting. I heard something
about Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, ships on fire, the Japanese.... After a
few minutes mom led me into the hallway and soberly, with tears in
her eyes, told me about the attack in Hawaii.
My cousin, the one who had joined the national guard, had earlier
left for maneuvers in Hawaii. His "vacation" was to last a number of
weeks. It would be nearly four years before he came home again - a
battle-scarred, artillery veteran. His dad, a civilian, received a
call later in the evening to report to his work station at Hill
Field. It was a sad and grim Sunday. I had no idea how deeply my
family and extended family would be affected and changed by the
events of that day.
On the bright side, my family later moved to Hanford, WA - then
Grandview - then Richland... and then I joined the BOMBER family.
BOMBER CHEERS!!!!
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
To: Jim Wheeler ('81)
You asked about a picture from Sham. We have one taken of a bunch
of the guys just shortly before they closed the course. I would be
happy to make you a copy and send it to you snail-mail, if you would
like. My husband, Bill Norton, golfed there for years and we'll put
the names on the picture for you.
What was your grandfather's name? Bill probably knew him.
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
To: Wally Erickson ('53)
You are right on about credit at JC Penney... 1961 was the year
when they finally offered to sell for credit. James Cash had a
terrible feeling about spending money you don't have, and since
1902 to 1961 everything was in cash. By that time he was an Honorary
Chairman and other people ran the Company. When I look at my Visa,
he may have been right.
-Jim McKeown ('53)
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>>From: Tom Hughes ('56)
Re: South Puget Sound Area/Fife luncheon
No reservations necessary! If you would like you can email me
that you will be at the luncheon.
DATE: December 12, 2004
COFFEE TIME: 11:30am
LUNCH TIME: 12:30pm
WHERE: Fife Bar and Grill
In between Goodyear Tire and Day's Inn
PHONE: (253) 922-9555
ADDRESS: 3025 Pacific Highway E., Fife, WA
I-5 North, Exit 136 B (Port of Tacoma)
I-5 South Exit 136
Turn left on Pacific Highway. E.
PRICE: Price range $10.00 - $14.50 includes drink and tip
All Bomber Spouses and Friends are welcome!
Bombers Have Fun
-Tom Hughes ('56) ~ Auburn, WA
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Dennis Johnson ('62WB), my friend of the Puddle
Re: Dads
Please accept my condolence regarding the passing of your father.
Keep the good memories alive and he will be around through them. My
Dad passed in the mid-eighties. I know that I have written of this
before but I still miss him. And that is good. I especially keep his
memory alive and vibrant during hunting season. He started me, taught
me how, and we became the best of hunting partners. Not a hunting
season goes by that my hunting buddies and I don't retell "Swannie
Hunting Stories" around the camp fire. One that always comes to mind
was from a deer hunt near Bickleton, WA. Dad was up in years by then
(actually about my age now, come to think of it) but still insisted
on getting out there. While we young fellers ran the ridges and
gullies, Dad took his lawn chair out a ways from camp and sat there
bundled up in hunter orange just waiting and watching. That night
back in camp, and the guns were put up, the fire was stoked, and
dinner was cooking. Dad, who had been unusually quiet, poured himself
and the other three of us a libation and broke his silence when he
said in a loud voice, "WELL LINE UP BOYS AND JUST KICK MY A - -!"
Seems as though he had fallen asleep in his chair when he heard a
rustle in the sagebrush next to him. He opened his eyes and slowly
raised his head to behold a massive buck mule deer standing about 15
feet from him. He slowly raised his rifle (a semiautomatic Remington
.308 caliber), slipped the safety off, lined up the sights on the
buck, and squeezed the trigger ... and squeezed the trigger ... again
and nothing happened, other than the big buck slowly turning away and
walking out of sight. After the deer was gone, Dad figured it out.
He had committed a mistake that all military and security people are
trained to avoid. He was a Hanford Security Guard. When loading a
firearm, make sure the action goes all the way home, otherwise as he
had to admit, it won't fire. He, as a guard, had trained with the
Army at Camp Hanford and that had been drilled into him but that one
time he forgot to check. He never forgot that buck (of course we
never let him) and we still retell the story. We got a lot of mileage
out of that episode and Dad's memory is kept alive through that and
many other good stories. Now, in the back of my mind, I know that my
buddies and grandkids are mentally filing away stories about me to
tell around future campfires. And, I plan to be there, even after I'm
gone. I'll be the wind blowing campfire smoke into their eyes.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Just recalling and
building memories.
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: Old gymnasia
We have a wonderful old gym here on Vashon which has outlived its
second grade-school (the latest one was razed this past Summer).
It's wood, with a roof peak of around 24', has bleachers on one side
(about 5 tiers, the length of the court), and baskets that extend
into the court about 3 or 4 feet. the baselines under them are
about a foot from the wall. There are wrestling mats permanently
mounted to the walls behind the baskets- about 6x8 feet- to cushion
the driving layup aftermath. The baskets are 10' regulation. I
remember, when I was volunteering at the school there 20 years ago,
that the key was 'oldstyle', i.e. it looked like a keyhole. I'll have
to check and see if it has a more modern delineation, these days...
^..^
-John Browne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Marilyn Stewart Stephenson ('62)
In reference to yesterday and what December 7th stands for:
I was at Carmichael last night watching my granddaughters dance
team perform and mentioned to her that the flag was at half mast and
asked her and a few of her friends if they knew why. First of all,
they didn't know what "half mast" was and secondly they had no idea
why it was at half mast. Then I asked them if they knew what December
7th was, none of them knew that either, finally I mentioned Pearl
Harbor, a few of them have heard that name, but didn't know why. It
is such a sad state in this world that it only takes 60 years to wipe
out history, a bunch of 12 and 13 year old kids who have had history
taught in school didn't know what yesterday was, it makes me so
ashamed and angry.
-Marilyn Stewart Stephenson ('62)
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
To: Jerry Swain ('54)
Re: recipes
Jerry,
As a long-time Louisiana Bomber transplant (most of 38 years),
I can give you a few good sources for good recipes.
I have quite a few recipes of my own, but I do my cooking without
recipes by taste, so I don't write them down. In fact, when I use
other recipes, I add my own personal touches to make them better.
Last night, I cooked up a batch of plantation pecan pralines with
about 90% pecans--glad I'm giving them away--too fattening for me
and not something you give to a diabetic for sure!
Since Maren refuses to become a cook, try these sites:
http://wwltv.com/frankdavis/inthekitchen.html under "More Recipes"
click "Frank Recipe Archive." He has 12 kinds of gumbo alone and tons
of other great recipes. [You have to register at this site. -Maren]
Also, http://www.theneworleanschannel.com/food/index.html.
Other good sites are
http://www.neworleansshowcase.com/recipes.html
http://www.realcajunrecipes.com
http://louisianafoods.com/recipes/ and
http://arnauds.com/recipes.html
These are only a few of the free recipe sites. You really don't need
to buy a fancy cookbook when you can get lots of great recipes free
online. These sites have enough good recipes to keep you cooking 24
hours a day for the rest of your life! Happy cooking, Jerry!
How about a few great regional recipes from some other Bombers?
-Frank Whiteside ('63), aka "Frankeaux on da bayeaux"
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>>From: Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
Re: Mascot Changes
So where is the document that explains the reasons for all of the
mascot changes for Richland/Col-Hi. It should be a standard read.
-Zorba Manolopoulos ('91)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/10/04
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Mary Triem ('47)
Jack Lowrey ('49), Betty Bell ('51)
Joan Eckert ('51), Dorothy Stamper ('54)
Helen Cross ('62), Frank Whiteside ('63)
Susan Baker ('64), Steve Piippo ('70)
Tim Cowan ('95)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy Wood ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Wersen ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Vallely ('69)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Ghosts
To: Ken Ely ('49)
Good grief! Chains to a patrol car? Ghosts of the past away with
you! Besides, wasn't that in a movie?
To: Keith Maupin ('47)
You are right on. I feel the Bomb may well have saved my life.
The plans to invade Japan would have included me and many of my
friends.
-Dick McCoy ('45)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
To: Fellow grad, Keith Maupin ('47)
Regarding our Bomber mascot - I am positive that your eloquent
words speak for our entire class, as well as many other '40s grads.
Thanks!
-Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Jack Lowrey ('49)
To: Ken Ely ('49)
I remember that request. Stan's Privit line was one of my
favorite programs. I also remember the Police car story. I've always
wondered if it was true. Thanx for the memories, Ole Buddy.
-Jack Lowrey ('49)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
I am getting fairly involved with a new Cub Scout Pack, through
the Cathedral of Joy--boys ages 7 - 10 (with our 10-year old great
grandson). Their Pack leader asked if I could find some names of
local armed service men or women, serving in Iraq, for the boys to
write to this coming Monday night (Dec. 13th). I know this isn't
much time, but if you could e-mail me with names and mailing address,
through the Sandstorm, I would get this information to the Pack Leader
right away. I've tried a few other places but have had no luck.
Thanks for any information!
-Betty Bell Norton ('51) ~ In windy Richland
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>>From: Joan Eckert Sullens ('51)
Re: Fun Jobs
Many of us held various part time jobs through high school. It
would be interesting to hear what jobs we all held and what we
thought of them.
Toward that end, my most "fun" job was working for a toy and
hobby shop called Sportlets. It was located right next to the Spudnut
Shop. (When the Spudnut Shop enlarged it took over much of that
area.) This was a great place to work during the Christmas holidays!
We all wore Santa hats and red skirts. Our boss was really into HO
gauge trains. He had a huge layout set up which could be seen from
outside. It really lured shoppers in! It was so much fun helping
parents/children pick out toys/games, etc. There was always the
excited Christmas feel there.
However, after Christmas, sales really sagged. The hobby part of
the store did well but ultimately Sportlets failed. Too bad. They
were just ahead of their time. Now it would be a moneymaker all year
round.
-Joan Eckert Sullens ('51)
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>>From: Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
To: Keith Maupin ('47)
Your statement about our mascot, 'the bomb' was right on.
I'm sure you expressed exactly what many of us feel.
Thank you!
-Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Today, December l0th, I want to wish my dear friend since
grade school days continuing into today, Cathy Wood Stevens ('62)
a Happy birthday!! Look to the future, embrace what is good in the
past, and forget the rest....
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, Indiana by the little lake,
but tonight I'm in Dayton, Ohio at my husband's seminary as we
celebrate the Advent Season, where we are still enjoying
December weather in the 40s at night. It will sure be a shock
to this old system to go from 40F to -?? when we hit Russia on
12/26, but it will be nice to come back to whatever, as it will
seem warm after that.
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: Cinnamon Bear 5 CD sets
Just happened to notice that the 5 CD Cinnamon Bear set (with the
entire 26 episodes) is for sale on ebay from Spinsoft Software for
$12.99 plus $3 shipping. This is about a third of what they cost
under the Smithsonian Series. They also advertise the MP3 set on 1 CD
for $4.99 plus shipping if you have that CD player. If interested,
check it out! On Google.com just type in "Cinnamon Bear Spinsoft
Software" and it should be among the first items to pop up.
Just wondering if anyone else is having trouble downloading
"Cinnamon Bear" free on http://www.radiolovers.com It comes through
perfectly for me, but some others are having problems downloading it.
Not sure why it works well for some but not for others. Any
suggestions from you computer whizzes?
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: Susan Baker ('64)
I'm seeing so many entries from those of you who graduated
in the early '50s. Do any of you remember Jane or Nancy Jenkins?
They lived at 1740 Davision during that time. I think their older
sister Georgia was married around 1949 or 1950 so she probably
didn't attend Col-Hi.
-Susan Baker ('64)
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>>From: Steve Piippo ('70)
To: John Browne ('61)
Is there a dentist on Vashon Island named Mike Maki? Maki I
think is an ancient ex-Bomber who played some football and tried
to play some basketball?
-Steve Piippo ('70)
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>>From: Tim Cowan ('95)
Hello RHS Alumni Sandstorm!
Below you will find a special announcement about a debut CD I
just released with my wife, Jennifer Lynn. We have been working very
hard for the past couple of years to develop Jennifer's music and
record her first album. It is now here and I wanted to let the
Richland Alumni out there know about this huge accomplishment! I
would greatly appreciate if you could post the information below.
Thanks very much!
Tim Cowan (Class of '95, ASB Treasurer)
Jennifer Lynn is excited to announce the release of her debut
album, Leavin', which contains eleven original songs and a cover of
Loretta Lynn's "Honky Tonk Girl". This bold debut album is described
as an All-American blue ribbon blend of country and rock-n-roll.
If you would like to own a copy of Jennifer Lynn's brand new
album, please visit http://www.jlynn.com/Music.htm &
http://www.cdbaby.com/jenniferlynn to access MUSIC SAMPLES and CD
Baby's online store for purchases. You can also add reviews of the
album directly at the CD Baby site!
Jennifer would appreciate your help in getting the word out. If
you are interested in hearing her songs on the radio, please contact
your local radio station for requests. Thanks to KBOO & KONP for
playing the songs already!
And a few side notes: On December 3rd, Jennifer was interviewed
live on KONP's "Art Beat" (http://www.konp.com) in her hometown of
Port Angeles, WA. Two songs from the album were played on the air
during the interview. Thanks to Karen Hanan & KONP for the nice
comments!
In January, Jennifer will travel to Seattle to perform at the
Johnny Cash Tribute Night at Conor Byrne's Pub(http://www.conorbyrnepub.com)
The tribute, arranged by Portland rocker Joshua James, was originally
performed at Duff's Garage in Portland and has since travelled to
Eugene. For all you fans in Seattle, please come out to Conor Byrne's
on January 14th!
This coming February, Washington State Magazine
(http://www.washington-state-magazine.wsu.edu) will feature an album
review and an article about Jennifer's live performance at Portland's
White Horse Bar & Grill this past October. The show was a special
event for WSU Cougar Alumnae headed to the WSU-OSU football game.
Special thanks to Tim Steury, Ken Olsen & George Bedirian for their
enthusiastic interest!
Thanks for your support!
-Tim Cowan ('95)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Bob Harman ('51), Jim McKeown ('53)
Dick Avedovech ('56), Gary Persons ('57)
Jan Bollinger ('60), Carol Cross ('64)
Donna Fredette ('65), Ruth Russell ('71)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Evelyn Evans ('64)
BOMBER LUNCH Today: Class of '57
BOMBER LUNCH Today: Las Vegas Bomber Christmas Party
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Bob Harman ('51)
In response to Joan Eckert Sullens' ('51) suggestion about part
time jobs I'll give my input.
First, while living in the trailer park at Hanford in '44,
I would deliver ice from the ice house to the trailers that had
iceboxes. No pay, only tips. (I used a government wheelbarrow that I
found in a playground.) Next, I was a delivery boy for the Seattle
P.I. and I had a substitute named Joan Eckert. She occasionally
accompanied me on my early morning route. We were buddies then. My
mother worked at the Richland Laundry and was able to get a summer
job for me. I shook sheet and fed them in to the mangle. When school
started I was able to work in the dry cleaning in with one of the
Wollbright boys. We pressed pants and jackets. Then there was Safeway
where I worked for Mac in the produce department. I remember that we
would throw oranges against the wall untill they were really juicy,
then suck the juice out. I held that job, with one school year off,
until after I started working for G. E. two days after graduation.
The rest is history as they say.
(Joan, you remember that we used to go in to the cherry orchard
after the route and just visit and have a good time?)
-Bob Harman ('51)
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
To: Steve Piippo ('70)
I believe that Mike Maki does live on Vashon Island and he
had a bunch of brothers and sisters... one, Judy married my brother
Mike ('60), and they live in Richland out near Hanford High.
Did your Dad coach at Chief Jo??? I remember him way back,
and believe he played for Oregon State when they won the National
Championship. [That was 1939. Read about Toivo Piippo (RIP) here:
http://all.sports.tripod.com/piippo.htm -Maren]
Right out of High School, a bunch of us played a pick up game
against he and several other teachers in the area. We had Gene
Keller ('50), myself, Jack Sinderson ('53), and a few others, and
we thought we would kick their butts. They absolutely wiped the
court with us. Great memories!!
-Jim McKeown ('53)
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>>From: Dick Avedovech, Jr. ('56)
Re: FBI
When we moved to Richland in 1944 we were in one side of a "B"
House (single level duplex) that was just across the street from the
pre-fabs. A year later they built some "H" houses behind us and we
moved into an "H" house. The interesting thing there was that the
house next to ours was reserved by the government for FBI agents and
their families and we got to know several families. On the fourth of
July of our first year in that house, they held a party next door and
the wife of the FBI agent was an expert with a .45 Cal automatic
which she fired in the air on the fourth. It woke me up and scared
the be-gibbeees out of me.
Re: Memories
It has been fun reading about all the favorite radio shows which
I spent a considerable amount of time listening to. We also spent
Sunday afternoons listening to the Metropolitan Opera which may have
been a start of my love for classical music which remains with me
today. I played clarinet in the HS band and Mr. Pappas always had us
play some classical music. To this day, I know every note of Dvorak's
"New World Symphony", and fondly remember when we put on a concert
with Rafael Mendez, then considered one of the finest trumpet
players.
Another memory I'd like to share is when Lynn Jorgensen, Bob
Tadlock, and I think bob Arnold (all class of '56), and I went rabbit
(and what ever else we could find) hunting up on Badger mountain in
a blinding snow storm. The wind and snow covered our tracks and with
some fog, we got sort of turned around up on top. When we were coming
down off the mountain, we weren't sure whether we were on the North
Side (towards our car) or on the South side, towards the open horse
heaven hills. Fortunately everyone else's sense of direction was
better than mine and we came down the right side of the mountain.
Now that area is in houses, highways and shopping.
-Dick Avedovech, Jr. ('56)
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>>From: Gary Persons ('57) and Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
Re: Spokane Bomber Lunches Poll
The majority of Spokane area Bombers who responded to our poll
said they had no preference to Saturday or Sunday for our bi-monthly
lunches. Four preferred Saturday, four preferred Sunday, and two
wished for a weekday. Given no clear preference, and the fact that
one of our very loyal Bombers cannot attend on Saturday due to his
work schedule, our lunches will continue to be held on Sunday. Thanks
to everyone who responded, and we'll hope to see you all on January
19th!
-Gary Persons ('57) and Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) ~ Was that a
Chinook that melted our snow? The weather was warm and
breezy but it didn't quite feel like a typical Chinook wind.
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>>From: Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
Re: Small World
Had a neat experience today in my shop (7th Street Consignment)
in Hoquiam today. Got talking to a customer (Don Breitenfeldt) who
said he owned a business in Yakima and when I mentioned that I grew
up in Richland, he said he was originally from Prosser and played
sports against Richland students and later did his student teaching
at Marcus Whitman Elementary and actually was acting principal for
two months due to illness of principal. He was there from 1959 -
l963. What are the odds that he would come to Hoquiam, stop in my
shop while waiting for his wife to finish her doctor appointment,
that we would start chatting and find a Richland connection? He and
his wife were heading back over White Pass today (Friday) as the
weather is suppose to turn nasty again Saturday. He was a very
interesting and pleasant man!
-Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Thanks to Frank Whiteside ('63) for reminding us of the free
download of the Cinnamon Bear! I just downloaded the 1st episode and
it was so wonderful to listen to it again. What memories of Christmas
past it brought back! I can't wait to listen to all the rest! That
must be why we had a silver star on top of our Christmas tree every
year in the '50s and '60s! I remember when we changed the star
because it was held together with so much tape but you know I have
never found another top I loved as well.
I couldn't download it at first because of my firewall so I went
to http://www.download.com and downloaded a free security protection
update and then it came on.
Merry Christmas to everyone out there in Bomber land!
Bomber Cheers!
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
Re: Birthday List
Hello, Bombers!
I am a little bit red-faced to be asking this, but because I may
not be the only one needing to know, here goes... Just exactly how
does one go about getting included in the birthday calendar list?
I just went to BOMBER CALENDAR http://www.calsnet.net/All_Bombers
which is listed right after today's Bomber birthdays, and was
disappointed to see that, nope, my December 16th birthday still is
not listed. (Sniff, sniff, whimper...) Last year, after joining the
Sandstorm list, I was happily anticipating getting my moment in the
birthday spotlight, only to realize that I wasn't special enough to
be included. It's silly, but I was kinda looking forward to it. Then,
I thought, well, it probably takes awhile to get it in there... Plus,
it was embarrassing to write to Maren and ask to be added. So I
didn't. But this year, I have no shame!!! This is one birthday I am
very lucky to be having, after spending three weeks in the hospital
during September on some pretty shaky ground medically, due to
complications with lupus and diabetes. I have been home and in
physical therapy since September 25th, and I am happy to report that
I am getting stronger each day, and am spending more and more time
with a walker, and less time in the wheelchair. I am hoping to be up
on my own two feet and causing trouble again before long! But, in the
meantime, it would mean a lot to me to get on the list alongside the
other "special" birthday boys and girls. So, how about it? Will I
make it this year?
Keep well and keep safe,
-Ruth Russell Pierson ('71) ~ getting older, and, thankfully, better,
in beautiful West Richland
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[Already got you added, Ruth! Wish you had told me before. I would
have remembered your birthday since December 16th is my brother's
birthday, too! All one needs to do to get on the calendar is let
us know what to add.If you scroll down towards the bottom of the
website, there's actually a link that you can click that says:
"Want to add something?? Click here and tell us what to add."
I know you're not the first to ask, so it's a good thing you wrote.
Now others can get their birthday added, too! -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/12/04
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Joan Eckert ('51), Ralph Myrick ('51)
George Swan ('59), Bob Grout ('66WB)
Micky Hemphill ('66), Bill Wingfield ('67)
Janis Cook {'68}
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Day Before Yesterday (12/10): Loretta Jensen ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Yesterday (12/11): Jim Qualheim ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today:
Janet Martin ('53)
Rick Morrell ('71)
Becky Alexander ('77)
Lanette Powell ('79)
Josh Mattson (NAB)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Joan Eckert Sullens ('51)
To: Bob Harman ('51)
Sure do remember those early morning forays, first delivering
the papers, then sitting up in the cherry trees gorging ourselves
while we solved the problems of our teen world! Great memories.
What I can't remember for sure is where the orchards were
located. I keep thinking they were back by the bus lot - Wilson
Avenue. But then there were some down toward the Columbia River close
to Jack Dawson's place. Doesn't appear to be even one tree left.
-Joan Eckert Sullens ('51)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
I was talking with a friend of mine, an old timer, about a song
that I thought about. The words are something like, "I gotta a girl,
she is a corker, I buy her everything to keep her in style." Is this
a published song or something that was made up by a bunch of kids?
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: End of WWII
On December 7, 1941, I was a tiny tike wrapped in those swaddling
clothes on a Kansas Farm (that doesn't seem possible that I was once
tiny, does it)? It would be many years before I would understand what
that date represented. However, I do remember the end of WW II. I
guess I was about four years old and just a tiny tot (that doesn't
seem possible either). My dad was 4-F from a farm accident. So he had
gone to work in Wichita at the Boeing Plant and helped to turn out
B-17s until they switched to building B-29s. We lived in a housing
area reminiscent of Army barracks. I remember music (maybe radio)
and all of the people coming out of their houses talking, yelling,
singing, running about, and dancing in the streets. That night there
were fireworks and more of the revelry. I can remember Mom and Dad
and other people saying, "It's over!" What was over? I remember the
words "War and Over!" I'm sure that I did not understand but later
whenever it was talked about, I remembered that day and especially
that night because I got lost in the crowd and a nice man who took
me to find my parents. And I remember the joyous feeling of being
reunited amidst all the celebrating.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Re: Santa Tracking
Make sure all grandparents show this to the little ones who
believe...
http://www.noradsanta.org/
-Bob Grout ('66WB)
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>>From: Micky Hemphill ('66)
Re: Griz and friends
It's been a while since I have written and feel it is due. We
celebrated Ron Griswold's ('66-RIP)life yesterday with a wonderful
service at the First Baptist Church in Kennewick. I saw many old
friends and met some new ones. I must say, as funeral services go,
this was one of the best I have ever attended. I can't begin to
name all of the people there, but I hope half as many show up at my
funeral. I just have to say that I miss Ronnie very much. He was
one of a kind and a dear friend.
-Micky Hemphill ('66)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield ('67)
To: Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
Re: "getting older ... in beautiful West Richland
I want to wish you a very happy birthday. If you see my cousin
Jim ('p71) there in West Richland, please say "Hi." to him for me.
-Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67) ~ From sunny and not so
warm 43° at 0900, Augusta, GA.
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>>From: Janis Cook Tames {'68}
It is with sadness that I pass on the news that another Bomber
has left us. Jerry Steen {'66-RIP} passed away suddenly on December
10, 2004 at home. He was my neighbor for the last 7 years, and you
could have not found a better one. Any time you needed help or wanted
to trade garden produce or just gossip, he was your guy!!!! His wife
Judy, needs all our prayers, as this was quite a shock. He will
certainly be missed. Watch the paper for death notice and more
details about a service on the 15th.
Thanks,
-Janis Cook Tames {'68}
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[We're watching the paper and will have Jerry's notice scanned as
soon as it's available. -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/13/04
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14 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Funeral Notice today:
Mary Triem ('47), Ann Pearson ('50)
Dick Pierard ('52), Mary Winston ('55)
Jim Russell ('58), George Swan ('59)
Mike Waggoner ('60), John Browne ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Gary Behymer ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Patty de la Bretonne ('65), Gilbert Blankenship ('81)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
To: Bob Grout ('66WB)
Thanks for sharing the Norad site with us - truly enjoyable.
-Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Ann Pearson Burrows ('50)
To:Joan Eckert Sullens ('51)
I, too worked at the toy store by the Spudnut Shop. Did we work
there at the same time? Seems to me we did. I remember walking across
the vacant lots from the high school to work after school. I couldn't
recall how long the place lasted, but I didn't last that long...
Think I graduated that year... my recollections seem to get all mixed
up and maybe I only worked Christmas time. Also worked at a bakery on
the corner... don't remember the name, but do know that Janet
Browning worked there also and ended up marrying the baker a year
later.
-Ann Pearson Burrows ('50) ~ Here in sunny, rainy, foggy and snowy
San Diego... We have had it all for the last several weeks.
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
I want to wish my esteemed brother Burt ('59) a belated happy
birthday. He's the guy to talk to for a straight scoop on the early
history of the Hanford Project and Richland, and I appreciate how
much I have learned from him. Here's to a free beer (or two) when I
see you next month while I am in Washington.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Mary Winston Wymer ('55)
To: Ralph Myrick ('51)
The song goes like this: "My gal's a corker, she's a New Yorker.
I buy her everything to keep her in style. She's got a pair of
hips just like two battle ships. Hey boys, that's where my money
goes...." etc., etc. I think it's a WWII vintage song as is "Rosie
the Riviter."
-Mary Winston Wymer ('55) ~ in sunny Shoreline, WA.
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
Re: Old time songs
To: Ralph Myrick ('51)
My gal's a corker, she's a New Yorker
I buy her everything to keep her in style
She's got a pair of legs, just like two whiskey kegs
Hey boys, that's where my money goes-oes-oes
http://sniff.numachi.com/~rickheit/dtrad/pages/tiMYGALSA;ttMYGALSA.html
This is the kind of stuff we used to sing back in our camp song
days. I think we kept passing the challenge to each other to make
up lines until we ran out of patience, ideas, or maybe it was when
we started to get pretty raunchy. Apparently it is a published song
AND something that was made up by a bunch of kids.
-Jim Russell ('58) ~ Mountlake Terrace, WA
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Elf Protest
Would anyone like to borrow some elves? The elves living near my
puddle are becoming most unruly. Marching and singing, waving signs
that say, "Think Snow!" and conducting candlelight vigils, they
are upset at the lack of snow and cold weather. They are downright
fearful that the Winter Games on Puddle Placid will flop. Just
yesterday, an elf named Lowiq tried to skate on the unfrozen
puddle in a self-styled protest. He is now in a little feather bed,
thermometer in his mouth, a little hot water balloon on his head, and
trying to re-sharpen his rusty skates. Thank goodness that part of
the puddle is shallow. All of this activity is most distracting
during the day and making it extremely difficult for ol' Pappy to
get his beauty rest at night (at least now I have an excuse). I have
tried to assure them that it's not my fault and as my friend in a
former life, Ben Thefrankone once said, "Every elf talks about the
weather but not a one does anything about it." And furthermore some
snow would be good for me too. It makes the goose hunting so much
better. But alas, it all falls on deaf Elfin ears. I'm in rowdy elves
up to my pointy ears. Please help!
~George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Just sitting here all
cross-eyed with these ear plugs in my big ears and trying to
remember, "Who let the elves Out?"
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>>From: Mike Waggoner ('60)
I do not remember the end of World War II, but I do remember
my father coming home shortly afterwards, when I was three.
Grandparents, aunts and uncles, mom, and my two brothers and I
went down to the big railroad station in Chicago to welcome him home.
My father had his helmet, covered with camouflage cloth. I thought it
looked like a turtle. I did not know what had happened, but I knew
that this was a very big day.
-Mike Waggoner ('60)
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
To: Ralph Myrick ('51)
This song that you remember is one of a class of songs that have
both geographic and anatomical references (another famous example is
"The Tattooed Lady"). What I recall is "My gal's a corker/ she's a
New Yorker/ I buy her everything/ to keep her in style// She's got a
pair of hips/ look like two battleships/ (legs/like powder kegs; lips
like poker chips; etc). I don't remember the very last line of each
chorus... Based upon the 'corker' reference, my guess is that this
probably goes back to a pre-WWI origin. It's also a march- and sounds
like those kinds of ditties that soldiers have come up with, to get
beyond the boredom of drill, with a structure that offers the same
kind of extemporaneous possibilities that one finds in the prison
gang & road gang (incl rr gangs) work songs.
To: Steve Piippo ('70)
I'll ask Mike Maki if he knows about this list. He's still
running a very active practice on the main drag, here... I had no
idea that he was a Bomber!
^..^
-John Browne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I remember the corker song, for sure, but I don't remember the name..
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ in the house by the little lake where we
are still enjoying above freezing temperatures, but just
barely, and I'm keeping our heat down trying to get ready for
the real cold of Russia. I watched Dr. Zhivago on TV last
night, and loved it as before, but boy, was I surprised at
how long "before" was.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
To: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Ralph...from the 'how soon we forget category (;-)
My Gal's A Corker
http://sniff.numachi.com/~rickheit/dtrad/pages/tiMYGALSA;ttMYGALSA.html
...and from the Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/08/02
From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Norma Loescher Boswell ('53) reminded me of an additional verse and
then I remember another to "My gal's a Coker." My gal's a corker,
she's a New Yorker, I buy her everything to keep her in style. She's
got a pair of hips just like two battleships, That, boys, is where my
money goes! She's got a pair of feet Just like the Navy fleet That,
boys, is where my money goes! Can anyone remember any more verses?
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
Merry Christmas from The Behymers
Gary Col-Hi Class of 1964
Janis Kennewick Class of 1965
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Re: "My Gal's a Corker"
I remember that song--we sang it in Camp Fire Girls----had a long
list, BEFORE each verse, we sang,
"My Gal's a Corker, She's a New Yorker,
I'd Buy Her Anything to Keep Her in Style"
and AFTER each verse we sang,
"Hey Boys, That's Where My Money Goes"-----
"she's got a head of hair, just like a grizzly bear"
"she's got two eyes, just like two lemon pies"
"she's got a pair of ears, just like two giant spears"
"she's got a nose, just like a garden hose"
"she's got lips, just like potato chips"
"she's got a neck, just like a boat deck"
"she's got a pair of arms, just like (can't remember)
"she's got a waist, just like a tube of paste"
"she's got a pair of hips, just like two battleships"
"she's got legs, just like wooden pegs"
"she's got feet, just like two slabs of meat"
---can remember singing this at day camp at Columbia Park.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ tule fog has returned to Bakersfield, CA---
usually "burns" off by 11 A.M., but it hung around all day and
is still here at midnight---more than likely be here in the
morning, too! grrrrr
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
My yearly Christmas " Card" from Gary Christian ('67)... THANKS, Gary.
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
My gal's a corker, she's a New Yorker,
I buy her everything to keep her in style.
She's got a pair of legs just like two whiskey kegs,
that's where my money always goes boys.
something like that.
-Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
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>>From: Gilbert Blankenship ('81)
To: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Re: My Girl
Ralph,
I think it must have at least some fame, I recall a running chant we
sang during my years in the Marine Corps (1981-1994) which was quite
similar - although a bit more risque and I shant repeat it here.
Suffice to say that the girl is in the hospital with a coma.
I also found numerous references on the web:
http://www.hipiers.com/03april.html
http://cadence.armystudyguide.com/cadence/marching/my-girl-revised.htm
http://www.tigerbattalion.com/cadences.shtml#6.
There are in fact many more - but I found this one which proclaims to
be the entire song:
My Gal's a corker, she's a New Yorker
I'll buy her anything to keep her in style
When we go walking, people start talking
Hot dog, that's where my money goes
She's got a pair of legs just like two whiskey kegs
And when they knock together, oh what a sound
She's got a pair of lips just like potato chips
Hot dog, that's where my money goes
She's got a pair of eyes just like two custard pies
And when she looks at me I sure get a thrill
She's got a pair of hips just like two battleships
Hot dog, that's where my money goes
She's got a giant nose just like a big red rose
And when the lights go out it really does shine
She's got a head of hair just like a grizzly bear
Hot dog, that's where my money goes
And of course I also found it in the Sandstorm Archives
(There was a thread about it around 02/08/02)
But alas, I could not find any publishing information about it.
Perhaps it is just a children's little ditty.
The glorious wonders of the internet and all it's useless information - grin.
-Gilbert Blankenship ('81)
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>>Janet Mitchell Beecher ('59) ~ 11/30/41 - 12/8/04
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/14/04
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14 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Betty Hiser ('49), Joan Eckert ('51)
Ralph Myrick ('51), Dick Wight ('52)
Mike Clowes ('54), Bill Berlin ('56)
Tom Matthews ('57), Missy Keeney ('59)
Joanne Rolph ('59), Jan Bollinger ('60)
Roger Gress ('61), Helen Cross('62)
Donna Nelson ('63), Nancy Mallory ('64)
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BELATED BOMBER BIRTHDAY (12/12): Burt Pierard ('59)
[How did I miss your birthday? It IS on my list!! -Maren]
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick McCoy ('45, 46, '02)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carole Novotny ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Smith ('58WB)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Dick Coats & Kay Mitchell ('52)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Betty Hiser Gulley ('49)
I want to wish each Bomber/Bomberette (and spouses) a most happy
holiday season - take it easy, drive carefully, pray for our service
personnel, and do a good deed during the holiday season. I am leaving
tomorrow for the Denver area to visit with my sister, Marjorie
"Midge" Hiser Baldwin ('54), my youngest daughter, son-in-law and
nephews.
Had a most enjoyable time "folding" the [DustStorm] paper and
sticking on stickers for the Club 40 newsletter - saw people that I
hadn't seen for a long time and yakked away. Come down and join us -
you will enjoy it (in May I believe).
I will be here to read tomorrow's Alumni Sandstorm so - until the
middle of January - I will miss all of you (or as my mother used to
say: "Y' all") and the Sandstorm.
-Betty Hiser Gulley '49er - south/government Richland - rained last
night but the sun is shining right now.
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[Betty--If you can find any online computer, go to richlandbombers.com
Scroll till you find the Alumni Sandstorm graphic. Go to the
Sandstorm site and click on the date you want to read. -Maren]
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>>From: Joan Eckert Sullens ('51)
To: Ann Pearson Burrows ('50)
I do remember you, Ann; just can't remember the other girls
working at Sportlets. At Christmas time there were several of us
plus John Castle, our boss.
After Christmas when it became evident the store couldn't make
it, John Castle returned to the military. He was a Lt. Colonel USAF
in charge of the Post Exchange at Bolling AFB, Washington D.C. The
other partner, Bob Work, continued working for AEC. I was lucky
enough to get to stay on at the store while it was being liquidated.
While working there, I became acquainted with the Spudnut Shop
owners. Went to work there after Sportlets folded. Loved working
there but it's a good thing I didn't stay there very long. I became
addicted to hot fudge sundaes!
-Joan Eckert Sullens ('51) ~ Redding, CA - home of the beautiful
Sundial Bridge.
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Boy, what memories! I know can remember some of us guys made up
some not-so-nice verses. Like, Gilbert Blankenship ('81), a Marine,
I can remember that floating around our Army barracks, again verses
not repeatable. Dale Brunson sent five or six verses. And, as I have
been reminded, we made up verses as we went along. Thanks for helping
me recall and old memory.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Dick Wight ('52)
Re: Joan Eckert Sullens' ('51) comments on cherry trees
There were several orchards, one of which (about 3 1/2 acres) was
just east of the main drag out to North Richland (can't remember the
street's name). I was in the high school agriculture program, and
among other projects, "took over" one of those orchards for awhile.
I recall Dick Meyer ('51) joined me on that project even though he
didn't take ag. Musta been 1950. We got the irrigation system going,
knocked down the weeds and brush etc. As I remember, the trees were
Royal Annes, hadn't been tended in perhaps 8 years. As the cherries
ripened, I ran an ad for pickers in the paper - Dick and I maybe
"cleared" 2 cents per pound, but sold a pickup load to a co-op in
Kennewick - made a few bucks (not much!) - but kept us off the street
corners.
I also worked as a box boy for Garmo's grocery for awhile, along
with several other guys - class of '50 and '51 guys, I think. One of
the guys was sneaking beer by the case out into the parking lot and
selling it to other minors - not often, but once in awhile. Garmo
fired us all one day after the beer inventory came up short!!!! Garmo
hired me back later, but told me not to sell any of his beer! I never
did that - though I did sneak one case out into the trash dumpster
one for me and my buddies to consume! Ha!
-Dick Wight ('52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: From the Fair Warning Department
To: Club 40 members
Coming to a mail box near is the next (and eagerly awaited)
issue of The Bomber DustStorm; complete with stories, news and other
tidbits. Also included are three (count 'em 3) registration forms:
One for the Class of '55, one for the Class of '60 and one for us
mere mortals.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: I remember World War II very well.
Being born in 1938 I was aged 5-7 when my Dad was the Commander
of the 3rd (I believe) Artillery Battalion at Camp Roberts, CA, the
AG for the Post and finally Deputy Base and Base Commander.
I remember the "Dragon Wagons" or tank recovery vehicles I got to ride in.
I remember "black outs" when it was thought the Japanese might be flying in.
I remember "red points" and "black points" and what they bought.
I remember having an Eisenhower Field Jacket being made for me by a
German POW who had been a tailor before the War... voluntarily.
We corresponded with him until he passed away in Germany in 1976.
POW turned good family friend. How weird is that?
I remember that Camp Roberts had both German and Italian POWs and
that whilst there was wire around the POW sections, the gates
were open.
I remember the POWs getting both cigarettes, nylons and money before
going home and most did not want to return.
I remember the USO shows before 5,000 GIs with Bob Hope, Jerry Colonna,
Bing Crosby, the Andrew's Sisters and more. POWs sat on the hill
behind.
I remember getting knocked on my bum firing a .45 caliber pistol (Dad
holding my arms), a Garand M-1 (Dad holding my whole body), a
BAR (prone) and an M-1 Carbine (prone and still the best weapon I
have ever fired and would love to have one today).
I remember my first airplane ride in a Piper or Taylorcraft
(I believe) T-5 tail-banger.
I remember pulling the firing mechanism on a 155 mm howitzer. Big
deal for a kid six years old.
I remember my trips to the Mess Hall kitchens for a lunch of giant
turkey wings.
I remember dinners at the "O" Club on the hill at Camp Roberts.
I remember R and R trips to San Francisco and the Top of the Mark.
I remember Revelry and flags.
I remember Taps and flags.
I remember starting school in Paso Robles, CA, then Denver, CO, then
Ft. Collins, CO and finally Richland at Lewis and Clark. Damn,
was I glad to "get home."
I remember playing "war" with Jimbeaux ('63), the two Russell
brothers ('58 and '62RIP), Pat Murray ('60}, John Cowan ('56),
Bob Berndt ('55) in the "compounds" along GWWay.
I remember my Dad coming home....safe.
These ought to start some memories for those of us old enough to
remember... and how about Korea, the very deadly "Police Action."
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA - where my Linfield, OR
Wildcats play for the national NCAA Division III football
championship this weekend in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl.
Go Cats!!!
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>>From: Tom Matthews ('57)
Re: Bomber B&B ~ http://www.bronzeantler.com/
Back in September, we were researching possibilities for a family
reunion and stayed a couple of days in the Wallowa area in Oregon. We
arranged one night of our stay at a B&B called The Bronze Antler in
Joseph. Finding out from Heather on the phone that her husband Bill
Finney ('62) was a Bomber clinched our decision to stay there.
We would recommend it to anyone as an excellent place to stay
with friendly hosts, excellent food (must be the Bomber cook,) and a
beautiful home.
First snow was on the mountains and the weather didn't cooperate
much but it was a nice break for us.
Picture: Bill & Tom.
-Tom Matthews ('57) and Jean Matthews, Ki-Be ('62)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Maren, How could we have missed such an important Bomber Birthday?
I don't think anyone cares more about Bombers and Bomber history than
Burt Pierard ('59)! Belated Happy Birthday, Burt. Thanks for all you
have done for Club Forty!
[Missy, It's a mystery to me. Maybe Pappy's Elves had something to do
with it since Burt IS on my list. Sorry Burt! -Maren]
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
YOU HAVE ELVES? And you're complaining! I would love to have
elves, even disgruntled ones.
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Sunnie Andress, aka Joanne Rolph ('59)
To: George "Pappy" Swan! ('59)
Pappy:
Please send the protesting elves here to me in Vermont! We have a
large pond that they can skate on, snow for snowball fights (and for
making "snow elves")... and since Husband and I are soooo old, we
live in a world of our own anyway so we won't even notice the signs
and songs!
If they become too troublesome, Husband can take them out for a
"walk in the woods" behind the house and set them to tracking moose!!
That ought to keep the little guys busy and out of your hair (!!) and
you'll be able to get back to that "beauty sleep".
Here's to Winter! Enjoy!
-Sunnie Andress, aka Joanne Rolph ('59)
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Protesting Elves
What are elves doing at the puddle in the first place? Are they
on strike against Santa's Workshop? Suggest you remind them there are
only ten days left to finish their work, spank their little behinds,
and put them all on the next flight to the North Pole!
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) ~ Spokane - Where the weather's mild and
we refuse to Think Snow until Christmas Eve--and on 12/26, we'll
Think Chinook. The rest of the time, the snow should stay in the
mountains, where it belongs!
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>>From: Roger Gress ('61)
To: Jim Smith ('58)
Have a happy birthday.
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Well, I woke up to just a little snow on the ground, but I
looked out now, and it's really snowing. So much for my warm,
midwest winter. But it is only 34° outside, so the roads won't be
bad. Old man winter finally found us. Well, I'll just escape to
the south of Russia for awhile....
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where I and the little
lake are still standing, but my plastic lighted Santa I
inherited from my MIL when she upgraded blew over in the wind
last night, and my front porch is sort of protected.
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>>From: Donna Nelson ('63)
Who remembers:
Madda Leana Caddle Leana Hoopenstein Waldendine
Hogan Bogan Logan was her name.......
She had ten hairs on the top of her head
Five were alive and five were dead..........
...and the verses go on.........
Gotta go to work
-Donna Nelson ('63)
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>>From: Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Lowiq?? How is the little guy anyway? Tell him I asked about him.
My granddaughter joins the elves in praying for snow. She did this
last year and got some (it was in January). This is in Tennessee.
Leave some snacks out for the elves.
-Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64) ~ here in TN it is COLD! Will be about
23° tonight. Luckily not rain. We've had enough of that!
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Funeral Notice scanned from the TCHerald
by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Gerald Steen ('66) ~ 12/12/46 - 12/10/04
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/15/04
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45 '46 '02), Laura Dean Kirby ('55)
George Swan ('59), Missy Keeney ('59)
Suzie Gunderson ('60), Keith Hunter ('63)
Carol Cross ('64), Deb Bosher ('67)
Brad Upton ('74), Kerry Steichen ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dorothy Stamper ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marsha Goslin ('65)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, & '02)
Re: Birthdays
By the time you read this tomorrow, today will be yesterday.
Figger it out.
Anyway as reported in the Sandstorm today [12/14/04], it's my
birthday. Double seven. There was a time that people like Paul
Beardsley and Mrs. Dighton didn't think I would make it to my 22nd,
much less my 77th. Actually I didn't think Paul would make it this
far either, but here he is. As for Mrs. Dighton, she was as old as I
am now, then. Whatever. Anyway, who's your Daddy now? Life goes on.
Monday last, the doctors filled me with your isotopes, (I told them
I probably had plenty already), and put me on the ol' treadmill.
What a beast of a machine, and what wasted energy, better spent
getting to the bathroom. And, of course, I was full of those EKG
wires. I have always felt they would electrocute me some day without
the comfort of a chair. If they do, I will sue them blind.
-Dick McCoy, ('45 '46 '02)
Bronc, Beaver, Bomber, Exhausted.
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Bomberville residents:
I have a request for anyone who may help me locate a small
private cabin in the woods with a fireplace and perhaps a hot tub.
I need a two night getaway less than 200 miles from Richland. These
people don't cook, but like to eat, so there has to be a restaurant
close by. I know there are nice places out there, but I don't know
where to look.
Thanks for the help
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Elfin Update
My special little friend, the elf, Lowiq is at it again. He
recovered nicely from his skating escapade on the unfrozen puddle
only to get himself into trouble once more. As the self-appointed
president of the Puddle Placid Polar Bares, he went right out and
attempted to skinny dip in the frigid waters of Puddle Placid. He
erected a tiny diving board from which he performed a flawless half
gainer and soundly stuck himself headfirst into the bottom of the
puddle. Fortunately, he had lodged right next to Finkelflip Frog, who
had just settled down for a long winter's nap in the silty bottom of
Puddle Placid. Finkelflip, with only his big eyes showing saw the
catastrophe take place. He performed a heroic rescue and extracted
Lowiq from the soggy bottom. He then deposited Lowiq on the shoreline
and performed CPR by twisting the elf's pointy ear and pumping
Lowiq's leg until a small geyser erupted . Lowiq is once more in his
little featherbed...convalescing. Meanwhile Finkelflip has filed a
protest for invasion of the privacy of his bedroom by an indecently
exposed elf. Life goes on at Puddle Placid.
~George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Just sitting here by the
puddle, shaking my head.
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
To: Sunnie Andress aka Joanne Rolph ('59)
Great idea. Pack those elves off to Vermont. I hear that it is a
BEAUTIFUL and progressive state and the rights of the elf population
are respected there. Besides . . . . . "Pappy" REALLY needs his
"beauty sleep!" Have you seen him without his beard? Scary!
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Suzie Gunderson Chiles ('60)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
You might enjoy this sight:
http://www.nstorm.com/games/game_detail.asp?game_id=33
The game I had in mind for you is called Elf Bowling. You and
your elves could practice and then hold you very own Bowling Tourney.
Very special for the Christmas season.
Bomber Cheers,
-Suzie Gunderson Chiles ('60)
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>>From: Keith Hunter ('63)
I'm inquiring to see if any one has heard from or talked
to Jackie Sheard ('61). I haven't been able to talk to her on
the internet for over a month... You can email me directly
-Keith Hunter ('63)
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>>From: Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
Re: Even A Smaller World
Am still in shock for what happened today: I took a donation from
my shop in Hoquiam (7th Street Consignment) to the Health & Rehab
Center in Aberdeen and a nice man with white hair and beard let me in
the back door so I could leave the donation, AND when he smiled and
laughed something rang a memory bell so I looked at his name tag. It
was Don ('60) my X-husband!! It must have been 30 years since we last
saw each other and now both have businesses in Grays Harbor!!! Isn't
life interesting??
-Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
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>>From: Deb Bosher Neuroth ('67)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Pappy,
I would like to extend an invitation to you and your unruly
elves, (I always say there's nothing worse than unruly elves). We can
host the winter games at our puddle. We have plenty of ice and the
snow comes and goes. I often see tiny tracks on the ice, no doubt
made by tiny ice skates. My elves are very happy elves, might have
something to do with the fact that I leave tiny flasks out for them
every night, keeps them warm. Might try it, you can buy the flasks at
tiny liquor stores.
Cheers,
-Deb Bosher Neuroth ('67) ~ in freezing Ellensburg.
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Are there any Erie, PA Bombers? I'm performing at a club there
called JR's Last Laugh, January 13-15th. It should be nice there that
time of year!! I've also got club dates in Livonia, MI in February
and Royal Oak, MI in March. Also, Portland in March and Spokane in
April. Did I mention that I have a Caribbean cruise in February? Hey
Mike, if I can get the honeymoon suite, do you want to go with me on
the cruise?
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Kerry A. Steichen ('74)
Re: National Championship Football!
Good Luck, Bill Berlin ('56) ~ with your Linfield Championship game!
My Saints are off to Joe Carroll Stadium - Savannah, TN. Saturday,
December 18th to win another national championship (going on third in
a row). Carroll College from Helena, MT, NAIA National Championship
of 2002, 2003 play St. Francis, Indiana. Any other Saints in Seattle
area we are meeting at the Ram at 10am for the kickoff.
Happy birthday to Big Jim Ellingsworth who turned 50 this last
weekend. I will be in town over Christmas and will have a beer.
Brad and Mike: let's have a little holiday cheer and start the
New Year with a new contest.
Anyone hear from Jerry Sions ('74), we missed him at this year's 30th
reunion and don't know what happened.
Happy Holidays to the rest of you Bombers!
-Kerry A. Steichen, ('74) Saint ('78)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/16/04
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Shirley Watts ('49), Nancy Riggs ('51)
Millie Finch ('54), Jimmie Anderson ('55)
George Swan ('59), Patti Mathis ('60)
Roger Gress ('61), Helen Cross ('62)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Linda Reining ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Claudia Stoffel ('68WB)
Kim Edgar ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today:
Joan Campbell ('57)
Jack Keys ('60)
Tim Smyth ('62)
Terry Davis ('65)
Ruth Russell ('71)
Mary Raekes ('79)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Shirley Watts James ('49)
I was amused reading about the FBI. Just before my husband and
I were married we rented an "A" house. On our wedding night, the FBI
pounded on the door of the people living in the other side of the
house and demanded to know where Richard James was and how long had
he lived there. Our poor neighbors were frightened out of their minds
until they told the FBI he was getting married that night. It turned
out Dick had parked our loaded car in front of an empty prefab and
someone considered that suspicious and turned us in to the FBI.
When my father sought employment at the project, the FBI
contacted all my grandmother's neighbors and questioned them
regarding Dad's integrity. My grandmother couldn't put her face out
the door for days for fear she would get more questions about whether
or not Dad was in some kind of trouble.
Merry Christmas all.
-Shirley Watts James ('49)
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>>From: Nancy Riggs Lawrence ('51)
To: Marsha Goslin ('65)
Happy Birthday a day late.
To: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Whistlin' Jacks on Chinook Pass is a beautiful place, about 39
miles from Yakima. Rather spendy but worth it. They have an web page,
just go to http://whistlinjacks.com/
To: George Swan ('59)
You should be writing children’s books, you could do a whole
series on elves.
-Nancy Riggs Lawrence ('51)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
Happy Birthday Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54) - sorry this is late,
but hope your day was special.
Also, to all the gals from the class of 1954, this Friday is our
monthly luncheon at Granny's. Hope you will show up, otherwise we
might just talk about you!!!
Later,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Jimmie D. Anderson ('55)
Read the entry here:
http://www.htmlgear.tripod.com/guest/control.guest?u=alumnisandstorm&i=3&a=view
-Jimmie D. Anderson ('55)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Elves on the shelves
Well, I think my Elves are sneaking into the house and reading my
email because I have found teeny-tiny corks, tiny empty flasks, and
spilled witty-bitty bags of chips laying about my study. In addition,
I have noticed tiny muddy footprints on my desk and the shelves, not
to mention tiny hand prints on my keyboard and monitor screen. And,
I am starting to wonder if my little buddies are sneaking the sleigh
and the eight tiny Reindeer out at night for joy rides up north to
my friend, Deb Bosher Neuroth's ('67) frozen pond to get in some
moonlight skating practice. Lowiq, is still a bit under the weather
but I am suspecting that his brother, Lokey, although quite shy and
retiring may be leading some of these shenanigans. If any of you
fellow Bombers see them out and about (in Spokane or even as far as
the eastern seaboard) at night flying across the face of the moon,
will you please let me know. I do worry about them but it is hard to
get upset at these guys as they are starting to remind me of myself
when I was much smaller.
~George "*****" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Just wondering Pete
Overdahl ('60), has the WSP ever issued any DUIs for sleigh
driving while under the influence of Elf intoxicants?
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>>From: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
To: Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
I remember a Don Llewellyn. he had red hair, and was really a
funny guy. Could your ex be the one I am thinking of?
-Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
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>>From: Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
To: Terry Davis ('65) aka Terence Knox.
Have a happy birthday.
-Roger Gress (Classic Class of '61)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
The sun is shining, the sky is blue, and it's 21° outside, but
the roads are clear, and the ducks are still in the little lake out
back. (the little pond in front is frozen, and the foster cats are
inside with me, but I need to go out looking for warm underwear for
Russia, and heavier gloves, so I'm off.) But before I go, I just want
to wish Tim Smyth ('62) a Happy Birthday on December l6th. I know
it's been a rough month, Tim, but hold onto the magic of your
grandkids still believing in the wonder of Christmas, and prayer. For
someday, the day will dawn, and you will be relaxed and able to enjoy
what life has to offer again. Look at the little faces of those
grandkids, and remember 55 years ago, we were those children in our
kindergarten class at Spalding, and look at all the wonderful things
life has given us.
It got down to 19° last night and it's suppose to hit 15°
tonight. We did have a dusting of snow on the ground and flurries
that were gone by noon, so the roads are dry. I'm keeping the foster
cats inside tonight, since their mean owner won't. (But I do worry
about what they will do while we are gone a month, and yes, I've
spoken to the owner about this.)
I've been driving around without turning on the heat to try to
get used to colder temperatures, but tonight coming home about 9:30,
I got so cold in the car, even with my coat on, that I turned on
the heat a little the last 5 minutes. It's only 60 in the house, but
it feels so good after being in the cold car for 45 minutes. I'm
seriously investing in some warm underwear tomorrow, silk I've heard
is the warmest.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, Indiana - where 6 visiting
ducks keep swimming in the little lake, and don't act cold at
all, in spite of the fact that the rest of us feel like we are
in a deep freeze.
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Re: For the Calendar
Gold Medal Class of '63 Chowder, Marching and Caroling Society's
17th Annual OlyFest and Chin Counting Contest.
Spar Restaurant in Olympia on 12/18 at 10:00am
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
since Christmas Eve is "just around the corner", thought some of you
might be interested in having Reindeer Food on hand for when Santa
makes his appearance to all the "good little boys and girls". *grin*
Reindeer Food:
4 Tablespoons uncooked oatmeal
2 teaspoons silver glitter
mix the uncooked oatmeal with the glitter and store in a plastic
bag---sprinkle it on the lawn Christmas Eve before going to bed---the
sparkling glitter will attract the Reindeer and Santa will know which
houses have little kids living there. *grin* my grandkids LOVE doing
this----they make sure the grass is completely covered--don't want to
take a chance on Santa missing THEIR house! *grin*
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA - tule fog left town, but
will return, soon. ;(
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Birthday Kids
Well, I blew it wishing the beautiful Marsha Goslin ('65) a Happy
Birthday on the 15th... probably because a chick so young and fair
doesn't appear to have birthdays... (oh gawd that was mushy)... since
I've known her from grade school that excuse may not fly... I do know
that Tim Smyth ('62) celebrates his big day on the same day as one of
my dearest friends in the woild... (Thought I was John Fogerty there
for a minute huh... jes a Choinin' and Boinin'... not sure where a
Berkeley kid gets that speech pattern... saw him a couple of weeks
ago... he still has it... tho he does not use it on Proud Mary...
just everything else...) so... back to the matter at hand... The
first time I recall talking to the '65er birthday boy was after some
kind of evening function at Jason Lee... we were all standing around
in the front yard of the school and the Birthday boy was explaining
the finer points of something called a circle jerk... the rest of us
just kinda listened in awe as I for one had never heard of such a
thing... I'm sure Skipper ('65) hadn't either... his topics really
never changed much and I am sure he could still explain the same
subject in even finer terms today... tho I don't think I will ask
him to do so... He has really done a lot for a small town boy... after
college he ran away to the circus in search of a Hollywood career...
Naturally his day job... (tho I think it was a night job) was selling
"marital aides" and the like in what is commonly called a porno
store... as I said... his topic of conversation never did change
much... He made his break thru on the Dukes of Hazard and from then
moved on to some pretty darned fine roles... he used to like me to
come when he was shooting because then he could just pretend to be
doing a skit for me personally instead of the camera... in one series
the cast and crew assume we were related because we could fall asleep
in his trailer almost on command... in fact in one scene... in a
particular series... he was supposed to have suffered bad radiation
burns... and I think he also came back from the future where he got
the burns... they had him in one of those burn tents and they had
to keep waking him up because he kept snoring... one time this
little snit "actress" claimed that my being on the set drained her
creativity... as I got on really well with the rest of the bunch it
was kind of a pain to have to remove myself when she was "emoting"...
the Birthday boy took it upon himself to make it his job to make sure
he made her cry as often as possible with his cruel wit... I loved
it... especially since he wasn't using it on me as he had done all
thru junior hi... he would later confess he had to "keep me in my
place" as the less than top banana under him lest I learn that he was
sure I might knock him off his thrown at any time... (oh gawd what we
go thru as kids!!!!!!!!!!)... I've always been proud of him... during
the good times and the hard times... and I'll love him as a brother
thru thick and thin... so it is now time to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to Terence Paul Angel Davis Knox ('65)
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Claudia Stoffel ('68WB)
To: Jerry Swain ('54)
Re: "It shall be my duty as District Attorney, not only...
Jay Josten, was a well-known actor who played "Mr. District
Attorney". His 8 year old nephew, Matt Josten, plays Bo Hamilton
in the show "Rodney".
-Claudia Stoffel ('68 WB) ~ Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to
all. Looks like Spokane/Colbert won't see a white Christmas this
year...but "I'll Be Home For Christmas" and some SPUDNUTS...
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>>From: Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
Re: Proud Mom
I received two emails today about my 10-year-old son "Scott"
(4th grader) in Gym class today. One was from his teacher, the other
from a mom helping out in class. (Little do these folks know that the
secrets to his athletic skills are his "Bomber DNA" from me and he
also had a little help from his dad's very athletic gene)
Here's what the wrote:
The kids have been having fun today with their 60 minutes of sports
in the gym. We had a race and found out that Scott is the fastest
runner in the class by far. Wow! That boy can run fast.
I helped today in class, we had the kids play for an hour games in
gym. So funny! Boy does Scotty have an arm (aka wiffleball softball).
I was afraid he'd hit me, knocking it to back of gym and beyond. What
a gift he's got!!
Happy Holiday Season!
-Kim Edgar Leeming ('79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/17/04
[Oops - Yesterday's Sandstorm shoulda been dated the 16th. -Maren]
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02), George Swan ('59)
Irene de la Bretonne ('61), Carol Cross ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Jeff Michael ('65), Deb Bosher ('67)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda Rislov ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Donna Young ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Corey Boehning ('87)
BOMBER LUNCH Today: Girls of '54
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02)
12/14/04 there is a pic of the Church at Discovery park in the
Seattle PI. There is a movement afoot to save it from demolishment.
That church built in 1942 at then Ft. Lawton, is a twin of the old
Protestant Church on Stevens. All Army stuff was built from the same
mold, from churches to schools, barracks, (dorms) theaters etc.
To: Judy Willox ('61) and Norma Loescher Boswell ('53)
Thanx for the email cards. The only trouble is, those things
never have money in them.
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Thanx for the birthday gift of a new coach. The foes will now bow
down at the mighty feet of Washington. Tremble, Cougars.
-Dick McCoy ('45, '46, '02), Bronc, Beaver, Bomber, Husky
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Folks. Ho Ho Ho from *****, Lowiq, Lokey, and the
rest of my Elves. And thank you for appreciating the joys of the wee
people (of which I think I have always been one--just larger scale)
and for tolerating the wild imagination of an old guy who should be
out doing "Guy" stuff instead of writing about Elves, at least that's
"the world according to my hunting dog, Darby." But, I think she
shares my quirks because she is always at my side, or under my feet,
or behind me to fall over, or ...
Pappy
http://www.gratilog.net/animations/joyeux%20noel%202003.swf
Re: Elves and Reindeer Rodeos
Just when I thought I had heard and seen it all. Last night I
heard such a clatter, I jumped from my bed to see what was the
matter. Out by the puddle I saw a commotion and heard fits of
cheering and laughter. Elfin voices were yelling Hee Hee Haw, and
vague forms were bucking and bouncing. By the time I reached Puddle
Placid the last bit of movement disappeared in the bushes and all was
quiet. And, there on the ground that still awaits new fallen snow lay
a tiny cowboy hat and a sign that said, in big bold letters "ERRA."
The fine print underneath read, "The Elfin Reindeer Rodeo Association
announces the first annual Midnight Elf Reindeer Rodeo -- one night
only at Puddle Placid in lieu of the winter games that have been
temporarily postponed and moved north to Big Windy Country." I barely
jumped out of the way as two tiny trucks pulling four place trailers
hauling eight tiny reindeer raced out of the driveway. A sign on the
back of the last one read, "Ellensburg Or Bust, Yee Ha!" Wonder what
that was all about?
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - I've been to at least
three county fairs and a couple uh big people rodeos and
I ain't never seen nothin' like that!
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>>From: Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61)
Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong
Try Whistling Jacks -- a great getaway -- comfortable cabins, hot
tub, restaurant, etc. -- not far from Yakima.
-Irene de la Bretonne Hays ('61)
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>>From: Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
To: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
Yes, Don used to have red hair and still appears to be
"a funny guy"! To those who emailed me today (Wed) about Don,
I forwarded them to him - hope he makes contact with you!
-Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: The REST of the story
Just got off the phone from wishing Terry Davis (Knox) ('65) a
happy birthday. He was supposed to go to a party at Warford's but
"someone" was too busy to come pick him up and take him over to
Alkai... so... he's just taking care of his sis... I won't embarrass
Simpson ('65) by mentioning his name in here as the busy party...
Terry has been asked to do an Art film back East somewhere... (he
told me where but I don't recognize any names east of Albuquerque...
so I know it is much farther than that... anyway it is about a man
who is obsessed with a woman he creates on his computer... see...
told ya he still has the same train of thought... I should have
mentioned yesterday... but my story was getting a little long...
Terry has been doing a lot of writing... writing has always been a
huge love of his... I once gave him an old Olivetti... from WWI or
WWII... it was so beautiful... anyway as I said, he has been doing a
lot of writing... his writing is not for the faint of heart... I
will send a story with this and Maren can put it up if she deems it
appropriate... if she doesn't (and I won't blame her if she doesn't)
you can write me for a copy... BUT be prepared... it is very graphic
and full of really bad cus words... It is a story about homeless in
LA... that's enough to get you right away... I can remember when I
used to go see Terry about every three weeks... getting to my hotel
was always a trip because after dark the boxes come out and some
cross streets you can't even use at night... anyway... this story
takes place under the 7th street bridge... a place Terry and I used
to go feed a homeless dog (really)... so If you'd like to read it...
go to the site Maren relegates it to which will probably appear at
the end of this note... if there ain't nothing there... she read it
and fainted... by the way... as I recall it is about 30 pages long...
(just looked... 37 pages)
-David Rivers ('65)
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[Too long to read since I'm ready to publish today's Sandstorm right
now. Anybody who wants to read it, contact David. -Maren]
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
To: Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
Re: You said: "getting older, and, thankfully, better."
Not wanting to hide behind a ladies' skirts... and being in touch
with my feminine side (although basically cowardly), I have to say
I have felt the exact same way! I thought I remembered putting my
birthday on something Alumni Sandstorm related and thinking "Oh Boy,
I'll get a few seconds of fame (fortune having totally eluded me thus
far) each December." Shoulda known not to trust my memory fer
anything (but I couldn't recall where I put the sticky note or the
memo). Probably with my "other" set of car keys!
Note to Maren: (10Dec) Maybe it would be possible for you to have the
b-date on the subscription form and make it automatically enter your
birthday posting list. I'm not the computer guru here... but I bet
YOU can do it.
[Jeff--Are you saying your birthday is 12/10? I have NO IDEA how
to do what you suggest. -Maren]
Re: Part time Jobs
Let's see. Started by selling milk in the Chief Jo cafeteria at
$.03 a carton for the brown bag lunch set.
Advanced to Dish Washer at Col-Hi for 3 years. I fondly recall
Mrs. House, one of the cooks there. She helped me a lot through the
rough years. My best bud, Alex Clark ('65), and I had a great time
together. On occasion, a burst of hot spray water would escape the
nozzle in the direction of one of the dish return persons. Big
trouble with that control nozzle!
Then, the BIG TIME... weekend janitor at the Westgate Barber Shop
(still standing, but with different owners). That's where I was when
I first heard a Beatles song!
Yessir... quite a start do a winding career path... unforeseen when
taking PSAT tests and Calculus and Math Analysis, Chems, German, etc.
dj jeff Michael ('65) in the cold/foggy Tri-Cities
-Jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Deb Bosher Neuroth ('67)
Re: George "Pappy" Swan's unruly elves
Pappy,
Now I've never been one to complain, however it's been very
difficult to get any sleep at night. Ya know, we moved out to the
country for peace and quiet. What do we get??? Parties, loud elf
parties! All night long, never stops. I often hear shouts of "Lokey,
Lowig (where did you get those names??) stop that, I'm going to
tell!" I walked out there last night and all I heard was laughter
and the clinking of tiny bottles behind the willow tree. This
concerns me, Pappy. Please try to control your elves.
-Deb Bosher Neuroth ('67) ~ in cold, foggy Ellensburg
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/18/04
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Dore Tyler ('53), Lokey Elf ('59)
Lola Heidlebaugh ('60)
Nelson Sisters ('60, '63, & '76)
Helen Cross ('62), Jeff Michael ('65)
Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68), Ruth Russell ('71)
Dave McAdie ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carole Clark ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Nelson ('67)
BOMBER THING Today: Gold Medal Class of '63 Chowder, Marching and
Caroling Society's 17th Annual OlyFest/Chin Counting Contest
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Dore Tyler ('53)
To: Dick McCoy (All those years)
It's ", , , the feet of mighty Washington..."
-Dore Tyler ('53) ~ Doing his own thing in the privacy of his own garden
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>>From: Lokey and Lowiq ('59 -- 1459)
Re: About George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Pappy n Darby go huntin' an Mrs. Pappy takes a nap so me n Lowiq
sneekee in an we r scribin this 2 U on Pappy's compoot.
Hi. We r mor than 500 yers olt but yung at hart. Eye haf
to rite this cus Lowiq are nut uf the hi est intulec an eye only no a
litul bit frum peek ovur Pappy shooldar troo windoh sum tym. I naat
2 gud riter or speeler. It r har to due this caws Lowiq
loooos trac wot we dueink. We bounce aroun on kees tue right this
noat 2 U an he spose to jumpm on tha key eye tellm 2. Butt he get
itt rong a lot and luv fun 2 much. Hee hee, Lowiq
sto, stopp,,,,,,,,,,, Now he doo cart wheeel. O donnn due dat!
U get stuck in keys. Stoooooooooopppp ita! SSShhhhh! Quyyet!
Don lafff soo lowdd! U wakkee da mmisssus. Tee hee hee ha! i no
OK, it funnee. Whuupppp! Here cum Murphy kitteee kat... he tel on
usss. Run Lowiq. Eye finissh and cum soon. Bi Bomber Biggg
Peeeple.......
- Lokey Elf ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Haf 2 gooooooooooooooo now
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Luncheon
DATE: Saturday - January 8, 2005
TIME: 11:00am - 3:00pm (or as long as Bombers want to visit!)
WHERE: DoubleTree/Columbia River
I-5 Exit #308 - Jantzen Beach
I-5 Northbound - follow Jantzen Beach Center signs
2nd traffic light, turn right - that puts you in the parking lot.
Enter Front door - go past front desk to Little Brickstone Room
I-5 Southbound - Jantzen Beach exit - stay in right lane - go
through the traffic light - turn left - that puts you in the parking lot!
RSVP: Please contact Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
if you are planning to join us!
ALL BOMBER SPOUSES AND FRIENDS ARE WELCOME! THE MORE THE MERRIER!
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Nelson Sisters ('60, '63, & '76)
Another Nelson sister has a birthday.
Happy Birthday to Susan Nelson Smith ('67).
From your three sisters
Jan Nelson ('60) Donna Nelson ('63) Debra Nelson Burnet ('76)
-Nelson Sisters ('60, '63, & '76)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I awoke today to see ice spreading across our little lake today,
despite the fact this it was above freezing yesterday, but obviously
not at night, and is to be above freezing today. That is a good day
back here in the midwest in the "bleak midwinter". But it will be a
great day, as the sun is shining, and the sky is changing from pink
to blue!!
With a 10 days to go until we will be in Russia, all is ready to
be crammed into suitcases, and I've got the warmer boots and gloves,
and long johns, so I shall survive having less heat in the buildings
than we Americans are used to. I was an exchange student to Holland
right after I graduated in l962, and lived with my Dutch family (also
Simon Van Houwelingen's family, who lived with John Ehrig ('63-RIP)
right outside of Amsterdam, we only had heat in a few rooms, the
dining room, the family room, and my parent's bedroom. I not only
survived, but had a fabulous time the entire year. So that is what I
am looking forward to in Russia.
Re: Part-time jobs:
My first regular part-time, well, full-time for most of the
summer job was babysitting and running the house for Howard and Helen
Chitty while they taught swimming lessons in their back yard. Being
with their 3 kids, then 7, 6, and not quite 2 helped me decide I
didn't want to have kids anytime soon, and I certainly didn't want to
be a single parent, as that was not much fun, and a lot of work. I
had to give up almost all of my regular babysitting jobs to do that
one for the regular pay, of maybe $1.00 an hour. Then, as I was l6, I
went to work at Densow's Drugstore where I worked a full-time shift
spread out over 2 weeks in the evenings, 6-10 pm and every other
Friday pm, Sat., and Sunday, opposite someone else. It was a great
job as we could change shifts whenever we wanted, as long as someone
worked. And I loved talking with all the regular customers there.
Judy Stewart's ('62) mother was one of my favorites.
I made $1.05 an hour there, and worked there until shortly before
I left for Holland, a few weeks after I graduated from RHS. When I
came back and went to CBC Jr. College, I again went to work at
Densow's and in a big wage dispute (for me), I found out I should
have been getting raises as I had to belong to the union, so I
figured out what I should have been earning, (I had saved all of my
paystubs), and got all my back pay. I think all of that amounted to
about $300, with my earning about $1.80 the last few weeks I was at
Densow's. I then took a formal withdrawal from the union of checkout
persons, so technically, I won't have to join a union when I have to
apply for a part time job, which will probably be when we return from
Europe, with the falling value of the dollar...
My cousin, Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64) and Carole Sledge ('64) had
this same job after I did. In fact, Carole was the one who clued me
in on the wage hike.
My brother, Roy Cross ('65) who never writes into the Sandstorm,
always talked about Terry Davis, aka Terrance Knox ('65) wanting to
be a writer.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ where the day is going by, by the little
lake and elsewhere, and I've got to get cracken'. My English
teachers would faint if they could see all the computer
redlines under my writing, as I used to get As in English.
(I don't think the computer knows what a paystub is.)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes...
Just thought I'd give travellers advance warning that I'll be tooling
down the I-5 to San Diego Monday and Tuesday... you all might want
to stay on the surface streets. We'll be heading back around the
29th... gotta do a New Year's Eve gig at Sun Cove, above Wenatchee.
Maren: Yes, please, I'd like a scoop of December tenth. Thank you.
Pappy: While I'm gone (see paragraph one above), I was wonderin' if
you could either elf sit at my place or let my guys come to your
party. In fact, as I rethink that... how 'bout I just send them on
over... I'd like to have a place to come home to! You know how
unruly those guys can be when they get lonesome and bored. And after
Christmas they have little (ooops) not much to do and with us gone,
they will be lonesome for sure. What's your address? I can give them
to Brown tomorrow on an overnight delivery schedule or drop them off
after church Sunday... your call.
dj jeff Michael ('65) In the Tri-Cities where we had a couple days of
really nice weather before the fog/cold returned.
-Jeff Michael ('65)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
Re: Orofino, Idaho
Well, Thomas and I have been looking at rural property for a long
time now -- each of separately before, and now together (well, duh)
since our decision to marry, which was followed up quite happily by
a wedding (3/17/04.) But I digress.
We are now scoping out the Orofino, Idaho area. Anybody ever
live in that vicinity? It's looking very good on paper (work-wise,
property-wise, etc.) Going to spend 12/31-1/3 there, looking at land
and talking to the medical folks -- potential future colleagues.
Anyway, would appreciate hearing from any of you who might have even
a passing bit of insight as to that locale.
Thanks -
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
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>>From: Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Thank you, Jeff! Made me feel lots better to know that I'm not
the only one with self-worth issues... (ha ha) As it was, I nearly
missed my own moment in the spotlight by reading the Sandstorm on the
16th and thinking it was from the 15th because of the mistake in the
dateline, and dumping it into my trash. I sat here and said to myself
that it was totally typical that the internet gods would eat the
Sandstorm on my birthday! I finally fished around in my mailbox trash
can, checked the last issue out again, and, bingo, there it was! My
name on the birthday list! Bells! Whistles! Buzzers, huzzah!!! (I
have no life these days...) Thank you, Maren. I am now one of the
"cool" kids! (kinda sorta)
So, this goes out, probably belatedly, but no less sincerely, to
Mr. Michael---Happy Birthday! May your next year find you not only a
bit older, but happier, wiser, and all the other things that help
make us content. Most of all, be sure to
Keep well and keep safe,
-Ruth Russell Pierson ('71)
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>>From: Dave McAdie ('79)
rE: From the "Department of Cool Stuff"
There is small article in the Tri-City Herald today (Names and
Faces section) titled "Movie on Fallujah battle rumored to star
Ford". It is supposed to be based on a book by Slate reporter Bing
West. Harrison Ford is supposed to play the role of General Jim
Mattis ('68). Now how cool is that.......
Happy Holidays Bombers everywhere.
-Dave McAdie ('79) ~ Kennewick
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15 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Mike Clowes ('54)
Dorothy Stamper ('54), Millie Finch ('54)
Dale Ennor ('59), George Swan ('59)
Ann Engel ('63) & Freddie Schafer ('63)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Jim House ('63)
Linda Reining ('64), Nancy Mallory ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Linda McKnight ('65)
Mike Franco ('70)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nick Nelson ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pook Smith ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tony Harrah ('65)
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
To: Dore Tyler ('53)
"Mighty Feet". My bad. But that is kinda funny.
Some Huskies did have them, ie, Steve Entman, size 17 or so.
-Senior moments Dick McCoy, from the tin can Class of 1945
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: The Class of '60
Those of you who have received your copy of the DustStorm may
have noticed a slight error on the registration form for your class
[of 1960]. Do not dispare, you will not be paying for '55's memory
book; that money will be for your class's (1960) memory book. I do
apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
To: Carole Clark Oien ('54)
Happy Birthday to a fellow classmate and friend!
-Dorothy Stamper McGhan ('54)
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>>From: Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
To: Carole Clark Oien ('54)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you my friend. Now you are as old as all the
rest of us!! Isn't it great! I hope your day is special, just like
you. Mom said to tell you Hi also.
Your friend,
-Millie Finch Gregg ('54)
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>>From: Dale Ennor ('59)
To: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
Orofino, ID is a delightful, small town. We love to have
breakfast at a small cafe on main street where they serve the most
wonderful cottage fried potatoes. One caveat: if you are thinking of
living in town the winter days may require a period of adjustment.
The community is in a "hole" and the sun comes up late and goes down
early. If, as you suggest, you are looking at a "rural" setting, you
would probably be up on the rim and find the very enjoyable.
-Dale Ennor ('59)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Elf Awareness
To: Jeff Michael ('65)
Jeff,
Sorry, no Elf sitting allowed here. They told me that they
will not allow anyone to sit on them, (except Buddy, whom Papa Elf
tolerates) so they have to be careful of large human posteriors in
parks, woods, picnic tables, etc. However, feel free to suggest to
them that my place and Deb Bosher's ('67) place, up in the "Big
Windy" is available. Deb and I have given up fighting it since we
have learned that it does no good to attempt any restrictions on
these little guys. An Elf is going to do what an Elf wants to do
(See Lokey's and Lowiq's entry for yesterday-in my absence). And,
they will party at the drop of a tiny pointy hat. I share your
concern about a place to come home to! I don't think these guys have
to be lonesome and bored to want to have a "little" fun, they're just
built that way. We are better off to just let them run wild; they
will do it anyway. Don't worry about the address, they know. I have
learned that Elves have a telepathic hot line and just know where the
action is and if there is none, they will create it.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Where I have reclaimed my
"compoot," Darby and Murphy are assigned counter Elf security
watch duties, and I am considering establishing the "Center For
Elfin Awareness" and conducting serious research. I have begun.
I am now studying the movie, "Elf" for the third time.
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer ('63) & Freddie Schafer ('63)
Re: Happy Birthday #13
The Gold Medal Class of '63 Chowder Marching and Caroling Society
17th annual OlyFest/Chin counting Contest 12/18/04 to celebrate
Pook #13 on your program still number 1 in our hearts birthday.
Where were David George Smith? Hey if we knew we were going to live
this long we would have taken better care of ourselves. Pook we did
survive some late nights in Portland back in the day. Have a good
birthday and take care
-Freddie from sunny Vancouver USA
Happy to say there were no winners in the chin counting contest
everybody had only one, pretty good looking group
-Ann Engel Schafer ('63) & Freddie Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
When ever I go to Richland on what Bill Berlin ('56) calls "The
Scene of the Crime Tour", I can never pass a street corner, a
cigarette machine or a baseball diamond without recalling a Pook
('63) story. Like elm trees, lettered houses and streets with odd
names, he's everywhere.
Happy Birthday Pook, never thought either one of us would live
long enough to need a fishing license much less to celebrate a 60th
birthday. Maybe now you'll have time to learn more than the six
hundred poker games you invented and claimed were fair for everyone.
It was more like they were "fare" for Pook.
Semper Bomberus
jimbreaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Jim House ('63)
To: David McAdie ('79)
I think it is wishful thinking that Hollywood might portray our
Jim Mattis ('68) and Marines in Fallujah in a way that Bombers would
deem as "cool". The days of movies staring Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne
and Audie Murphy are long gone. Those films may be criticized today
as pro-war romantic propaganda. Hollywood has gone full circle in
recent years with factually flawed films such as Dear Hunter,
Apocalypse Now and Platoon. I am, at best, cautiously hopeful that
the portrayal of Jim will be "cool" only because Sheen, Clooney and
Robbins either refused or were not offered roles.
-Jim House ('63) ~ Mead, WA (Only 6 hours away from breakfast with
20 dear Gold Medal (63) friends and a phone call from a
special friend in CA)
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Couple of URLs on the film:
Click HERE to see website #1 ~ Click HERE to see website #2
...and there are apparently many other URLs out there. -Maren
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Pappy
Re: Lowig's article in yesterday's(12-18-04)Sandstorm----
LOVED IT! had NO trouble reading it, either, since I have
Norwegian blood in my veins, I understood every word! Also helped
that my great-uncle talked just like that! I STILL say you need to
write all these things in a book for children and us BIG kids, too,
and get them published! I have some gnomes that I might just send
your way---they could give your elves some pointers on being
mischievous! Thanks for brightening my day and giving me something
to laugh about early in the morning! Keep up the fun----life is just
too **** short to be serious, so thanks for the laughter and bringing
a chuckle to a dreary day.
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ the tule fog has returned to Bakersfield, CA
with a vengeance! we have had this blasted stuff for the last
3 days and it has NOT "burned off"----usually rid of it by
10:30 in the morning, but it has stayed around all day and
night---hate driving in this pea-soup stuff!!!!!!! Schools had
2-hr fog delays on Friday and two of the school districts
closed their schools for the entire day---pretty bad when you
can't see the stop sign OR street lights til you are right on
top of them!!!!!!!! grrrrrr
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>>From: Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Just checkin' on the welfare of the elves. You know I wouldn't
mind having them if they were like the elves that made the shoes for
the shoemaker. Them I would know that they would keep very busy doing
stuff around my house that I don't do (or don't want to do).
Are these elves cousins of the ones at the north pole? They must
not be from the north pole or they would be too busy right now to do
other things.
Be sure to leave out some extra little warm socks for them. Also
snacks. Chips or popcorn with soft drinks (milk would really be
better -- perhaps they like hot chocolate?)
-Nancy Mallory Johnson ('64) ~ Here in west TN it is fixin' to turn
very cold (down to 7 on Sunday night) and possibility of some
white stuff (which would make my granddaughter very happy!)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Big Kids and Little Kids
Wow... here it is... that time again... As this day rolled around
back in '63... one of the birthday boys and I were just lowly sophs
and the other birthday boy was a big time Senior... I remember the
'65er and I walked in to our first "mixer" during our sophomore
year... they were playing "Oh Donna" as we walked in and I could see
we were really in the big time... no more noon dancing at Chief Jo...
this was night time and night time is the right time for slow dancing
and a little cheek to cheek... I knew we had arrived... course I
didn't know where we had arrived... I thought we had come to the
coolest halls in the world for walking girls to and from their
lockers... to and from their classes... the land of eternal study
hall and PE... the hand ball court and the wall with that cool
"63" on it like the great T-shirt Freddie Schafer ('63) wears to
school functions (I think they got them for a reunion one time)...
the '65er birthday boy found it to be a place for stimulating
conversation... expanding the mind... and walking girls to and from
class... He was wearing his black converse that he had brought over
from a short stint in Portland... As I recall... the '63 birthday boy
would soon be wearing the black converse but at the time was probably
in Weejuns or WingTips in keeping with Jimbeaux's ('63) fine
leadership... I'd see Jimbeaux, LaMont ('63), the Heilings ('63) the
birthday boy and their crowd just oooooooooooozing cool, while the
'65er birthday boy and our gang did our best to emulate the big boys
who were trolling our halls for "our" girls... sharks in the water
and here we were mere minnows... The '63 birthday boy would go on to
be voted "best dancer" along with my next door neighbor, Beth Parker
('63)... Number 32 in your programs was most versatile and Shelley
('63-RIP) was wittiest... all the while the '65er birthday boy and I
were making our way thru the ranks for our day in the sun... I have
always admired him as the smartest kid I ever knew and the one who
could crack me up with the driest humor going...
Here we go again, gang wishing Happy birthday to
Pook Smith ('63) and Tony Harrah ('65)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on the 19th!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
I wanted to give you an update on the packages I sent to soldiers
in Afghanistan and Iraq. I have received two heart-warming thank
you Christmas cards from the two soldiers I mailed boxes to in
Afghanistan. The first card, came from a 19-year-old young woman
soldier who just happened to have been educated in Southern Oregon.
She was getting married on December 4th on leave. She said the UNO
game I sent was a tremendous hit, as she can hear the men in her
company playing it in the tent every night. The other thank you, I
just received yesterday. The young woman soldier was thrilled with
the scented candles, as there are not very many good smells over
there. When I started this project, I didn't expect that I would
receive any communication, but now I have people to write to. This
has filled me with such joy, I am bubbling over with it.
Happy Holidays everyone!!
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
This is catch up for me.
-I left town November 30 for Santiago, Porto Alee (Brazil) and
Buenos Aires, then spent that last 6 days in St. Louis... So I
have been out of the picture for a while. I was just thinking how
fortunate I am to visit all these exotic, romantic places then,
thud... I am totally deflated with the news that Brad Upton ('74)
gets to "work" in Erie, PA!!!!! Talk about making me feel small...
no, I have never been to Erie PA... (maybe if I could be funny)...
I can only dream!!
- Happy birthday (late) to one of the '70 greats, Jimmy Q (Qualheim).
As usual, Jim, my gift to you is to continue to keep under wraps what
REALLY happened at The Stilts apartments that night way back when...
No need to thank me, I luv ya man!
-I have always thought that if we had a Bomber Parents Hall of Fame
it would contain just about all of our parents. However, reading the
comments concerning Mike Maki reminded me of his father. Mr. Maki was
one of the all time great parents around town when we were all kids.
Parents like Mr. Maki really made Richland what it was to all of us
growing up. Great guy!
Hope all Bombers are doing well out there... (I understand that
"doing well" is a relative condition for Mike Davis ('74) but we
can continue to hope!)
Bomber regards to all
-Mike Franco ('70)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
George Swan ('59), Pete Overdahl ('60)
Jim Yount ('61), Deb Bosher ('67)
Rick Maddy ('67), Betti Avant ('69)
Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anne Collins ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lyle Hawk ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Rodriguez ('69)
BOMBER LUNCH Today: 1940's Ladies & Spouses
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Squirrely Little Elves
I had to take a break from working on another hunting story so as
I write this, I am sitting here occasionally peering over the top of
my monitor and out the window as I watch, Seemore, the squirrel. He
hangs, full-length, upside down by his little hind feet like a bat
with a bushy tail crooked over the tree branch as he dines. He is
having an easy, leisurely lunch from our new Squirrel-proof bird
feeder. The rest of his relatives, Seemore, Seemore, and Seemore sit
about munching on nuts, peanuts, and ears of dried corn. These
representative items of various squirrel food groups were placed
about the back yard by a kindly old gray-bearded Elf who shall remain
nameless. All of his squirrels are named Seemore because he can't
tell them apart and he originally had a desire to see more Squirrels
in his yard. Now, he sees more Seemores. He is a right happy and
jolly old Elf who often chuckles out loud and mumbles to himself
using, "Ho Ho Ho" a lot. Just this morning, it was all he could do
to contain himself and keep from laughing ... in spit of himself.
Unbeknownst to his mere human neighbors, he was really conversing
with ... his little Elves. It seems that the Seemores have been
seeing more of their Christmas nuts than they have. They are most
unhappy little Elves. The neighbors think that all of that high
pitched twittering and tweedeling was coming from the birds who were
also protesting the unfair occupation of their feeders. Little did
they know (in more ways than one) that most of the racket came from
yet another Elf protest. The big jolly old Elf was reminding the wee
ones that it was to be expected since Lowiq and Lokey had wrangled
and saddled the Seemores earlier this year for their squirrel races
near the puddle. He further reminded them that erstwhile they had
pittled and played all year, there was much work yet to do. For
the convoy of sleighs would arrive at midnight to take their years
production to the far north in preparation for the "Great Night of
All Nights" and to stop going nuts about nuts and get back to work.
The old Elf silently wonders if this outsourcing to a warmer climate
was such a good idea after all?
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Where under a hazy sun
at 50°, I'm wondering, "Do you see what I see?"
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>>From: Pete Overdahl ('60)
Re: Letter Homes of Richland
In the few years I have read the Alumni Sandstorm a lot of
discussion about our Dads & Moms working on the project. But I don't
recall anyone talking of their Dads being Carpenters that built all
the Alphabet Homes in Richland. I know they weren't brought in by
boat or air. They have sure held up well for as old as they are and
how fast they were constructed. Not to consider what they are selling
for today. They wouldn't believe it now. They sure deserve a lot of
credit.
-Pete Overdahl ('60) ~ Still here after 60 years.
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>>From: Jim Yount ('61)
Re: Looking for Ray Lassila ('60)
I'm trying to get in touch with Ray Lassila. If someone has
contact information, I would appreciate your contacting me off
list at: jim(at)graydog.org
Thanks!
-Jim Yount ('61)
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>>From: Deb Bosher Neuroth ('67)
Re: Pappy's ('59) unruly elves
Well Pappy, I am pleased to let you know our elves are finally
partying a little quieter. I put up some tiny signs by my puddle
informing them that all loud, unruly elf behavior would be reported
to the RCFUE, (Regulatory Commission for Unruly Elves.) I think this
only amused them, they are probably quieter because they are very
tired. I know I am after listening to them carry on all night. When
people ask me why I look so tired I just say "Blame the elves." In
fact that response works so well I may use it as my standard response
to all questions, such as "why are you gaining weight?, why is the
house messy?, why aren't the bills paid?" etc. Just say "Blame the
elves"-it confuses people and they forget what they're bugging you
about. We need snow so the Winter Games can begin here at the Big
Windy Puddle.
Cheers,
-Deb Bosher Neuroth ('67)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Hollywood
I have to completely agree with Jim House ('63). Wishful
thinking. MONEY is the motivation in Hollywood, not truth. Think
about it. Here is what Thomas Jefferson said about newspapers -
'The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the
man who reads nothing but newspapers.’
'I do not take a single newspaper, nor read one a month, and
I feel myself infinitely the happier for it.’
'Advertisements... contain the only truths to be relied on in
a newspaper.’ Letter to Nathaniel Macon, January 12, 1819
- and now I am supposed to believe in Hollywood's "Based On Truth"
movies? Sucker born every day. My advice to anyone, particularly
children, would be to replace reading a newspaper with watching a
movie in Jefferson’s quotes. My advice to the general would be to
tell Hollywood that if they use his name in their "fact based" movie
they will be getting a letter from his lawyer.
-Rick Maddy ('67) ~ Huntington Beach, CA - water temp 57°, Surfs Up
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Hi-I'm b-a-c-k. I finally got my disc to send e-mails. I have
been very busy since arriving in Eugene.
Merry Christmas all.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Eugene, OR - where is the sun? I haven't seen
it much since being here
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
FRANCO LIVES!
-Mike Davis ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/21/04
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Ralph Myrick ('51), George Swan ('59)
Patti Jones ('60), Brad Upton ('74)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joanne Rolph ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeff Osborn ('82)
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Well, Judy and I printed out and put together the messages you
sent about Helen Skogen. Judy made a really nice book for her with
an outstanding cover. She always does good. Thank you so much for
taking time to write about Helen. I read them over twice and everyone
of them said exactly the way I felt. Even having a huge crush on her.
Right now I am in Meridian, Idaho at Cassy's ('93) home. I
came to visit and play Santa Claus in my granddaughter's, Emily,
kindergarten class and her second grade classroom plus three more
classrooms. I had a great time, but I was found out. Emily opened
the door to her classroom for Santa and said, "That's not Santa.
That's my Papa." Darn, I was hoping to keep her not knowing.
Everyone have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. God
Bless everyone.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Deb Bosher Neuroth ('67)
Re: Unruly Elf Yarns
Deb,
By golly, I think you have hit on a good one. "Blame the elves."
I like it very much. This would provide a reason for all of those
things that we all let slip or fail to get done and could generate
understanding and acceptance for those of us who see and hear the
"Wee Ones." I like it so much that I have coined a possible book
title based upon my old job field, "Biology." We could call it,
"ELFIN BIOLOGY -- Or Elfin, Blame It On Little Ol' Guy Yarns." We
could assemble yarns from all of those like us who, until now, have
been afraid to speak up. It provides a perfect and understandable
excuse (I mean justification) for our shortcomings -- "Blame it on
the Elves." Now, I can, with a straight face, tell Mrs. Pappy why the
yard work is not done, why the House is not completely painted, why
the wood cutting is not completed, and why I'm not fat but just
pleasantly plump -- The Elves made me eat all that good stuff. The
possibilities are endless. Gotta take a nap now and do some further
thinking on the subject. The Elves are insisting that I rest after
that.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Where the Elves will
probably make Darby and I go bird hunting later.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: All Bombers in the Richland area
Re: Lunch after Christmas
I ran into Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64) at Fred Meyers on Sunday in
Richland. She confirmed what she said at the Thanksgiving luncheon.
"Any Bombers who want to meet at the Spudnut Shop on Wednesday
December 29, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. Kathy will be there to greet
everyone. Others have confirmed they will be there. Great opportunity
for Bombers from out of town visiting to get together with other
Bombers.
To: George Swan ('59) Now known better as "Pappy"
Re: Elves
Your security of keeping the Elves resting at night is not
working. Being as I am a night worker my play time on the computer
(computer is not part of my work) comes after about 9:30 p.m. I'm
typing away at the computer to find your wonderful Elves are catching
my eye. They are flying Santa's sleigh much more than you know. As
I look out my computer room window I do not see a vacant sky. I
see Santa's sleigh doing unusual flying. With only four days until
Christmas Eve you had best corral the Elves so they get their work
done. Santa will be disappointed, as well as all those little
children that will be waiting for their gifts if all the work isn't
done. By the way it is fun to watch what the sleigh can do. The Elves
are developing some unusual maneuvers. Really like the one where they
fly the sleigh straight up into the sky like a jet then let it fall.
I think they have about mastered the maneuver. They are laughing away
as they do this. Makes me feel like a kid again waiting for Santa.
The Elves are always playing with the lights and doing weird things
with them. So far I haven't seen Rudolph at the front. Guess they
have decided they better not tire Rudolph out. Being as I have
reported the Elves Antics I suppose they will try to get Santa to not
stop at my house. SHHHHHH...please don't tell them I reported them.
Re: Work in Richland
My work started with babysitting at the age of 12. Then on to
Skip's drive-in as a car hop. That lasted six months then hired by
C.C. Anderson's/The Bon Marche. Good thing as working at Skip's I put
on ten pounds eating to many hamburgers and drinking milk shakes.
A couple of more months it might have been 30. Worked at the C.C.
Andersons/The Bon Marche for 4 l/2 years. Enjoyed every bit of the
work I did there. Worked in yardage with Gurtha Edwards whom some of
you may remember as she was with the store for years. Helping the
gals pick out materials for dresses was always enlightening. Kept me
up on who was dating who for proms and various things. (Of course
anything happening to anyone in Bomberville spread from person to
person in lightning speed anyway). Floated in the summer during
vacations and worked in most departments. Christmas was always a fun
time at the store. Brightly lit with Christmas decorations. Toy
store was brought in by the store just before Thanksgiving. Smiling
shoppers made for a lot of Christmas cheer. Hear I am turning the
hands of time again back to the wonderful days of living in Richland.
Been doing double time on memory since I moved back. All great
memories.
Merry Christmas to all Bombers and their families. Pray that all
of our troops are home soon and the Iraq war is over. Bin Ladin is
picked up as well as all of the terrorists. Peace be in this world.
May God Bless you and yours.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA - I'm still stunned at
times that I am living here where the sun shines. Overcast
days aren't so dark and gloomy. What a Christmas gift I've
given myself. Bombers that are thinking about coming back to
Bomberville. Do it, is what I have to say!!!!!!!!!!!! I've
spoken with many Bombers that have moved back and they say
the same thing.
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
I don't know if anyone caught this or not, but Harrison Ford has
signed a deal to play a 6th grade teacher in Finley. The Mike Davis
Story should be out this spring... I already have tickets!
-Brad Upton ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/22/04
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13 Bombers sent stuff:
Dave Rhodes ('52WB), Gus Keeney ('57)
Pat Aeschliman ('57), George Swan ('59)
John Northover ('59), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Mike Waggoner ('60), Suzie Gunderson ('60)
Linda Reining ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Deb Bosher ('67), Brad Wear ('71)
Mike Davis ('74)
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BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Bob Chiles ('58) & Suzie Gunderson ('60)
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>>From: Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
I am a Bomber who has come home and I certainly agree with
Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) about coming home. My wife and I feel
that it is the best move that we have made in a long time.
Alice and I also wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy
New Year to Bombers everywhere.
-Dave Rhodes ('52WB)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Elves!!!??
To: Pappy Swan ('59)
Somewhere in our Heinz 57 heritage, there is some Irish Blood.
I always blamed all those happenings on the Leprechauns. That is,
the ones that I didn't blame on Missy ('59)!!!
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Pat Aeschliman Roberts ('57)
In this special season of sharing and giving, I want to take
this opportunity to get in touch with so many of you. Dealing with
my health problems and the loss of my husband, "Robbie" (Lionel '52),
has been a challenge this year but I am blessed with an incredibly
close and caring family. In addition, we have been contacted and
kept in the thoughts and prayers of friends all over the world. I
am sorry I have not been able to reply to everyone personally, but
rest assured, I am no less grateful and we thank you all. I also
hope we all keep a special place in our lives for all the brave
who are in harm's way every day to protect us and keep us free.
-Pat Aeschliman Roberts ('57)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: My time of the year
This is my time of the year, Fall and Winter. I love early
mornings, a brisk breeze in my face, the constant wash of lapping
ripples on the shoreline, a cold morning sunrise, a hot cup of coffee
in a gloved hand, that special comradery found only in a duck blind,
the sounds of whistling wings, soft quacking and distant wild goose
talk, ducks gliding in on cupped wings, the gentle splash from webbed
feet and feathers, the joy of a warming sun, soft warm colors of low-
light angles, and the prodding nuzzle of my best friend's muzzle, but
most of all -- just being there. And, these are but a few ... of my
favorite things.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Well ok, Spring and Summer
aren't bad wither.
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>>From: John Northover ('59)
Small world story: My daughter plays Varsity Water Polo down here
in Paradise. Since the sports teams get no support from the school
district or the school there is a lot of parental involvement as we
have to raise all the money for all the sports programs. Each team
has two or more 'crazy' parents that have volunteered to ensure that
the kids have transportation, uniforms, equipment and what ever else
may be necessary for that specific sport.
With 3300+ kids in school and kids playing just about every sport
available it is a huge job. Anyhow ... the two parents that are
riding herd over the girls Water Polo Varsity, JV and Novice teams
are doing a great job.
A couple of games ago I was talking to the team Mom. We had had an
unusually cold spell for San Diego. Temperatures were getting done
in the high 40s!!! I said to the Mom that when I was back in High
School in Washington, this weather would have been considered warm.
She said "Where abouts ...." I said "Eastern Washington" ...
"Where???" .... "An area called the Tri Cities" ... "REALLY
..WHERE???" I said "Richland ... "
She said "I grew UP there and graduated from Hanford High!!!!" Not a
Bomber but at least a Richlander!!! She graduated in 1985 ... left
after graduation. Her name was Monika Grun....something (not sure of
the spelling of the last name) ... anyhow she always says that her
name is Monika with a 'K' when we bring checks for various items we
pay for. She lived in West Richland.
It is a small world ... guess you had to have been there ... ANYHOW
MERRY NEW YEAR and HAPPY CHRISTMAS to all and to all good night.
Yours in perpetual amazement - Living in Paradise where our weather
is wonderful, our roads are filled with bustling Christmas shoppers
and life is fast ...
john - Senior Research Assistant for Epistemological Ontology - '59
-John Northover ('59)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Seasons Greetings
This is to wish all Bomber Alumni and their families a Warm and
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Please remember
our fellow Americans in the military in your prayers. These are
dangerous times for them.
Re: Fireworks
There will be a few New Years Eve fireworks. Spokane First Night
downtown on the island, Crystal Mtn, Sekiu, a private display at
Seattle Tennis Club, and the new Emerald Queen Casino. If they don't
need me in Spokane, I will be at the casino.
After all our rather perilous work at Grand Coulee Dam last year
we did make the General Electric Calendar for 2004. Being 50 feet up
on scaffolding in the wind on top of that 400 foot high dam was a
fearful experience for the crew. It is difficult to see the 40 foot
diameter emblem in the middle of the top of that monster, mile wide
structure. But it is a picture we will frame for the office wall.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Mike Waggoner ('60)
As Christmas approaches, I think back on what a marvelous place
Richland is. We (and/or our parents, our grandparents, etc.) came
from all over the country and the world (including coming from the
Columbia and Yakima and Snake River valleys). We and they did many of
the normal things that people do such as go to school, find work, get
married, have families, etc. And also we were involved in the great
work of developing nuclear materials for both military and civilian
use. We have gone all over the nation and the world (including living
in the beautiful Columbia and Yakima and Snake River valleys). I am
very grateful to have grown up in this place and with you people. I
wish this little community a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. And
a special prayer of thanks to those who are and have been keeping us
safe, whether in the medical professions, fire or police departments,
Homeland Security, the Armed Services, etc.
-Mike Waggoner ('60)
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>>From: Suzie Gunderson Chiles ('60)
To: Bob Chiles ('58)
Re: 45th Wedding Anniversary
Good Morning, Darlin',
You are my life,
I am your wife,
For 45 years
thru laughter and tears
we've always been dears
I still love you a bunch
and on a wise hunch
I'm telling you this much
You are still my every thing
You still make my heart sing
and make the all my bells ring,
NO MATTER WHAT!
1-4-3
seus
-Suzie Gunderson Chiles ('60)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Any Bombers out there that have had carpal tunnel surgery? I
think that is what my doctor is going to prescribe for me and I am
scared and a bit apprehensive! Not ashamed to admit that I am a BIG
baby when it comes to pain---I have already had the nerve conduction
test (which hurt like HE**---since I had this done about 10 years
ago, I am definitely hoping NOT to have to repeat it!!!!!), so
not looking for MORE pain! The carpal tunnel is affecting my left
forearm, along with the fingers and wrists on both hands... been on
the Internet and looked up the two different methods for surgery ---
"open" and "endoscopic" --- both are given good marks for success.
I see my doctor on the 17th of January to discuss options, so would
like some info before then. any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
By the way, want to know a GREAT movie to take your kids and
grandkids to? "Polar Express"!!!! Took all 7 of my grandkids, plus
my youngest daughter to it this afternoon and it was well worth the
price of admission (went to the matinee and for 9 of us to go, it was
over $67!!!!!!---shudder to think what it would have cost at "prime"
time!!!!!!) Thank goodness for Master Card!!!!!!!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ tule fog is STILL here in Bakersfield, CA
and looks like it is gonna be around for quite a while.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Class of '65 40th
Well now... here it is January already... have received about a
million inquiries about the '65er's 40th reunion and hadn't heard
from His Nibs Gregor ('65)... then Simpson contacted me asking the
same question... fortunately he had the insight to look at the '65er
web site and low and behold it was revealed... The reunion will be
held at the Old DI/Hanford House/Red Lion June 24-26... uhhhhhhhh
2005... what an unusual place for a reunion... guess we couldn't
hold it at the Bomber Bowl since it ain't the Bomber Bowl no more...
grrrrrrr... I mean... share and share a like... mama always said that
if you get a pit in yer chocolate covered cherry... sue the bast...
uhhhh... wrong story... so that's the news that's fit to print... not
to jinx the boy er nutin' but Terry the Davis Knox ('65) will be
heading for Miami on the 2nd for an episode on CSI Miami... so cross
your lil' fingers... While Terry was in Seattle he, Simpson ('65),
and Warford ('65) got together at Warford's or some girl's house (may
have this all mixed up) and so here are some photos from that little
gathering.
So all you '65ers... getcher Bomber wear ready for the big
whingding this June... can't wait can't wait can't wait... I'm
gonna get ahold of Freddie ('63) right now and see if I can borrow
his '63 handball court t-shirt... yipp eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Deb Bosher Neuroth ('67)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Pappy, your book is a great idea, now that we could really have fun
with that. The elves are having a terrible time here, the wind is
blowing and they keep rolling down the driveway. I heard a tiny
little voice suggest they continue the party in Burbank. By the way,
do you know that ELF spelled backward is FLE??? Which, at this time
of the year, no doubt stands for Flying Little Elves... They better
get busy.
-Deb Bosher Neuroth ('67) ~ in windy, cold Ellensburg
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
George, I don't understand why you don't just shoot the mangy
elves. They're good eating, kinda like lizard.
-Brad Wear ('71)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
I think Brad Upton ('74) is trying to provoke me by saying
"The Mike Davis Story" will be out soon starring Harrison Ford in
the title role. It's true! It is coming out this spring. Brad failed
to mention that he to will be portrayed in the movie. The producers
are still trying to sign Woody Allen for the part!
-Mike Davis ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/23/04
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Bradley ('56), George Swan ('59)
Missy Keeney ('59), Jan Bollinger ('60)
Donna Bowers ('63), Marilyn Swan ('63)
Carol Converse ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Linda King ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chuck Holtz ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Craig Lansing ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Blankingship ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandy Riggins ('63)
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>>From: Mike Bradley ('56)
I wish all of you Bombers a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year
and may all your dreams come true.
-Mike Bradley ('56)~ in Kirkland, WA - where believe it or not,
it is not raining at the moment.
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Irish Elf Bowling and Shooting Gallery
To: Gus Keeney ('57)
I knew tha' Gus. Shearly I did now. Anyone wi' the bountiful and
vast amount o' merriment tha' you and yer darlin' sister, Missy ('59)
do possess would haf' ta be o' bit o' the Irish persuasion. I too,
have a Heinz 57 heritage, and shear an' begorrah, there be a bit o'
Irish Blood stirred inta me background too, don' yah know? Me great,
great, great ... whatever ... grandaa' departed tha emerald isle,
Dear ol' Ireland ,in the 1600s due to his association wi' the lil'
people. Yah see now, Leprechauns promised him a wee pot o' gold if he
took them to America. Once here, tha' lil' buggers hitched a ride
wi' a fur tradin' and trappin' brigade a headin' out west. They an'
the gold were ner' seen no more. But then, Grandaa' was always
rumored to ha' a bit o' likin' fer a sip o' the ol' Irish spirit an'
a wee pint now and then an' ... then an' ... An' to this very day, me
an me dear, younger than me, darlin' sister, Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
still be ah searchin' fer tha' lil' pot o' gold. An' so the Elves
heard o' er' family plight an' ha' befriended me er' since. They ha'
no gold either bu' we be rich in merriment an' good times.
To: Deb Bosher Neuroth ('67)
Perhaps, the rolling elves that you have observed are really
"bowling Elves" the result of that new game that Suzie Gunderson
Chiles ('60) mentioned, "Elf Bowling," found at:
http://www.nstorm.com/games/game_detail.asp?game_id=33
The Elves serve as "Bocce Balls." It may have been introduced by
their visiting Italian relatives. I think that the sites of their
parties change frequently so they are hard to pin down and to get
much work out of them contrary to popular yarns about positive Elfin
work ethics. Yes ma'am, I knew about FLE, often simply represented
as "Fun Loving Elves." Indeed, they better get busy. But, it is
understandable. Their very names reveal much about them. For example,
Lokey, from birth (over 500 years ago) was recognized as a very laid
back, "low key" little dude and Lowiq had such a "Low IQ," (about
three notches above a gourd), that the rest just look the other way
and tolerate him.
To: Brad Wear ('71)
Shhhh! I know, I know but we have to be careful, otherwise we
will have yet another protest by misinformed humans. They don't
understand that the elves like it. Since the Elves are immortal and
no harm can come to them, they find it quite sporting. They explained
to me that we could never really shoot them because we would never
understand their ability to shape shift, transform, and resurrect.
Thus, they and we can have great fun and will still have excuses to
blame things on. And, guess what? It is lizard meat that they leave
in their place and shape when we think that we have bagged another
wee trophy. But don't tell anyone. Sandstorm will be in yet another
uproar and just before the holidays. PS What caliber and load do you
find works best?
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Wonder if Gnomes and
trolls, and those Leprechauns (wherever they are) would
like to get in on the fun?
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
To: Linda Reining ('64)
If you have to have carpel tunnel surgery don't be afraid to do
it. I had both wrists done 2 years apart by a wonderful neurosurgeon
in Seattle and it greatly relieved my discomfort. The nerve
conduction test is WAY more uncomfortable than the surgery and I am
the BIGGEST BABY on the planet, just ask Burt Pierard ('59). He tried
to get me to give blood a while back and there was NO WAY my blood
was going any where near that needle. Hey, I even passed out when I
had my ears pierced.
Happy Holidays to all you Bombers where ever you are. Pray for
peace, tolerance and forgiveness in this very divided world where
there seems to be little peace or tolerance.
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ Richland since 1990 and it IS good to be home!
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>>From: Jan Bollinger Persons ('60)
To: Brad Wear ('71)
Re: Pappy's Elves
Elves taste like lizard??? Is that something only a redneck would
know? What did y'all have at your Texas house for Thanksgiving, by
the way? I'm also curious what kind of ammo you'd suggest for
critters so small that they dance on Pappy's keyboard! Apparently
elves come in a variety of sizes, as I've seen photos and even movies
where the elves were more like the size of a toddler child.
In any case, Brad, it sounds to me like you need a large helping
of some Christmas spirit! I just can't believe a Marine would want to
shoot one of Santa's elves . . . . no matter what they taste like!
-Jan Bollinger Persons ('60) ~ Spokane - Where clouds gave way to
sunshine this morning, and just enough gathered at
sundown for a brilliant pink sunset.
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice ('63)
What a Christmas present, the pictures of the [Class of '63] Chin
Counting Society were just great. You all have not changed a bit!!!!
Except for Reed Creer (what a middle name... and did we used to have
fun with that) Galbraith. What IS that thing on your upper lip?? No,
really it was just fun to see all of you via the Sandstorm-so thank
you to Freddie and Annie! By the way where was Anne's picture?? And
who won the chin counting contest? I think at our next reunion we
could have a contest for the one with the most wrinkles and the one
with the biggest waistline, or the most sags/bags or-maybe not!! The
name of the get together probably came from Mr. Jimbeaux-sounds like
his humor. Anyway, you all are priceless individuals and I am so glad
to be a part of the GOLD medal class of '63-you really know how to
have fun!!
Love ya'
-Donna Bowers Rice ('63) ~ St. Louis, M) - 24° and freezing and
almost Christmas (or Winter or the politically correct) Holiday.
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
Re: Bowling for Elves
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Good grief, bowling & hunting for Elves was a bad enough pastime,
but now you admit to talking to the wee creatures, also. I always
knew there were things about you, I never knew about, but talking to
Elves was not one of them. Good grief, now who has the Low I.Q.?
Your much younger sister,
-Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Linda Reining ('64)
My husband and I went to see "Polar Express" last night. What a
hoot!! The big screen is the ONLY way to really get the most out of
it the first time seeing it. I hope that it wins some sort of award
for the animation. I plan on purchasing the DVD when it comes out.
We have been having lots of fog as well, but not the tule fog
that you guys get in Bakersfield.
I would like to take this time to say Merry Christmas and a very
Happy New Years to all of you out there in Bomberville and wherever
you may be.
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA - where the sun is shining
for once.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Had two great responses from Bombers concerning carpal tunnel
surgery: Mike Howell ('68WB) and JCoyne---thanks to both of them for
great info on the surgery---BUT, JCoyne said he was awake for his
surgery---not sure I can "handle" that part!
Bomber thanks and hugs to Paul Ratsch ('58) and Alan Stephens ('66)
for more advice on carpal tunnel surgery. Paul sent good advice on
taking Vitamin B-6 (have tried that, but it is no longer helping)
and Alan said he just recently had surgery and it worked.
Thanks, again, Bombers for "being there".
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ it was 32° at 7AM in Bakersfield, CA and
windows were all iced over! "ol man winter" has definitely
made his face shown in the San Joaquin Valley!!!!!
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>>From: Linda King Goetz ('79)
I had endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery on my right wrist in
July and would highly recommend it! I was apprehensive and scared,
too, since I have never had any surgery of any kind but it was
a breeze. I think it took a total of 25 minutes. The relief was
immediate! The recovery took about 4 weeks but it wasn't painful
as long as I didn't use my right hand. I look forward to having my
left wrist done next summer.
Hope this helps.
-Linda King Goetz ('79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/24/04 ~ CHRISTMAS EVE
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Bill Berlin ('56)
George Swan ('59), David Moore ('60)
Barbara Gaines ('62), Helen Cross ('62)
Freddie Schafer ('63), Deedee Willox ('64)
Diana Bennett ('64), Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Lisa Lysher ('79)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn Groff ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave Miller ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Art Schafer ('70)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
You do not want trolls at your elfin parties; believe me on this.
They tend to spend a lot of time preparing lutefisk, drinking grog
and stomping around the place. And with gnomes, one just never knows
what kind will show up.
But, be of good cheer, perhaps the Cinnamon Bear will clear them
all out.
To all who read this: Have a Happy and Merry...
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's to all Bombers
I want to wish all Bombers wherever they are a very Merry
Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. I truly hope that 2005 will
be good for all of us and to those recovering...2005 is the year to
get well.
The best Christmas present ever comes daily...the Alumni
Sandstorm. Now that the new year us upon us, and for those of us
who work a fiscal year, it is time to pay those Sandstorm dues.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA and I LOVE to read where all
the Bombers are living.
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Christmas Times ah comin'
Lokey, Lowiq, and the rest of the elves and myself will be
absent from Puddle Placid for a couple of days and may need a couple
of long winter naps after that. The Elf Bowling Alley and Shooting
Gallery are closed up and we're headin' north today (Thursday--
Christmas Eve Eve). An IFR flight plan has been filed and bright red
mittens, Elmer Fudd cap, muffler, and long johns pulled on (under
bright Red (maybe its Blaze Orange), foul-weather survival suit).
All of the years production from here and other Elf outsourcing
sites has already been sent North by Brown, White, and Yellow and a
few volunteer Marine C-130s. Tomorrow night (just one Eve) will be
busy. Please keep in mind that I (ummm, I mean Santa -- Of course)
prefer(s) cookies with lots of nuts in or on them and milk of
magnesia. It will be a long night and a whole lot of cookie eatin'
goin' on. Good little Bombers (aged 15-whatever) will be rewarded.
If not, what were you thinkin' ... when you did that? "HO! REINDEER!
HO! I'm still writin' so stop jerkin' those reins. And you Elves out
there, knock off the snowball fight and close the window. You're
gettin' snow in my keyboard. Ouch," another snowball to the back of
my Elmer Fudd cap. They mind so well. Gotta go, the escort of Marine
Harriers is hoverin' over Puddle Placid.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - No, there's no snow in
the rest of Burbank but if I place a finger on the side of
my nose, I can do more than just get up chimneys. Merry
Christmas Bombers. HO HO HO .......
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>>From: David Moore ('60) and Barbara Gaines Moore ('62)
Hi:
I was just sent a copy of your Alumni Sandstorm by some new
acquaintances, Bill & Christa Wingfield, to read and would like to
subscribe to it.
My name is David Moore ('60), and my wife's name is Barbara
Gaines Moore ('62). I have lived in Richland since 1944, and Barbara
has lived in here since 1946. We have been married for 42 years and
we own a business called Koi Joy's Pond Shop in Kennewick. We would
welcome other alumni visits here, or online to those interested, at
www.pondshop.com
Thank you for a wonderful way to check up on our old friends.
We both enjoyed reading this copy and are already trying to
catch up on past issues on your archives.
Sincerely,
-David Moore ('60) and Barbara Gaines Moore ('62)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Greetings from the winter wonderland of West Harrison, Indiana
where we did have our snow storm of the century, waking up to snow
drifts of 4 plus feet, and an official of about 21 inches deep!!
(we were here in the winter of '77 & '78 when we had the last
highest snowfall hit, our oldest son, now 27 was a baby then, and I
never missed a doctor's appointment with him. Now it would take a
fire to get me out of this house.)
It's beautiful outside, the sun did shine for a few minutes
earlier, but it's a little gray and windy, but thankfully no more
snow. We may make it out for Christmas Eve Services.
But it is getting us ready for Russian weather. We are to leave
early December 26th, via London, and will be in St. Petersburg,
(ready or not for me, my husband is already packed), December 28th.
I've had the house heat down as low as it will go to get us used to
little heat in the house this last month, but my 24 year old son,
home from Purdue (of all places), will have none of that, so we've
relented to half heat of what is normal.
I do wish Bombers of all classes a Happy Christmas season spent
with loved ones, and a great new year.
For those of you who are of the praying bend, I do request your
prayers while we are a part of an 11 member team with the orphanage
of 150 mostly teens off the streets of Samara until January l0th. We
will celebrate their Christmas with them on January 7th.
I also want to wish Happy Birthday to fellow class of '62 mates,
Bill Blankingship, was it so long ago we were fishing in Wellsian
lake?, and Craig Lansing, who I believe I've heard is in Law
Enforcement. Who would have ever guessed that back then??
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ hey, I found out my boots work in this
type of weather, as driving yesterday was not fun!! But I
remain in the house by the little lake where I see no living
thing on the lake today.
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>>From: Freddie Schafer ('63)
You were supposed to be a Christmas present but you were
always a little impatient, so the 24th is your day. That way your
cheap older brother can combine birthday and Christmas presents in
one. You can't pick your brother but if I could pick I still would
have picked you. Happy Birthday Art... you have been in Louisiana
long enough to be a bona fide "rajin cajin". Couple more years you
can tap into the 401k without a penalty
freddie ~ in Vancouver USA where our Christmas will be wet but merry
-Freddie Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
To: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Carpal Tunnel
I had carpal tunnel surgery on both wrists last summer. Did the
right one first (I'm right-handed). I had the endoscopic surgery,
much less invasive and much faster healing time. I wouldn't have it
done any other way. In fact the doc that sent me to the specialist,
sent me to one who does the open surgery. I refused to do it that
way and they switched me to the doc that does the endoscopic. I had
the local anesthetic, so I was awake for the surgery, but I fell
asleep from the happy stuff they gave me. Two months later I had the
left one done the same way.
I healed really fast from the right wrist surgery, had no
trouble, and NO pain! Doc gave me a Rx for pain meds, but I didn't
take any at all. I healed a little more slowly from the left wrist
surgery, but still had no trouble, and no pain. A little discomfort
in that wrist for several months, but it was gone by six months, and
it wasn't debilitating.
I am the absolute biggest chicken! And I was ok. So you can do it!!
To: All Bombers
I hope you have a wonderful Christ-centered Christmas and a
great New Year!
To: Jeannie Armstrong Reynolds, Maren Smyth, Mary Massey Horsey,
Dena Evans Harr, Myrna Bolin Turner, & Barb and Larry Holloway:
I love you, friends. Have a wonderful Christmas. I wish we were
all together.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64) ~ Burbank, WA - where I'm on the
lookout for any elves that might stray from Pappy's pond.
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>>From: Diana Bennett Ground ('64)
Since I will be traveling over the holidays I wanted to take
the time to wish all my fellow bombers a very Blessed and Joyous
Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
-Diana Bennett Ground ('64) ~ in Juneau, Alaska where it is 40°,
windy and rainy. Not a typical Alaskan winter at all.
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
Re: New Way to Celebrate Christmas
Well, change can be very good -- but also very stressful. You
don't have to be a psychiatric practitioner (like I am) to know
that! Of course, this has been a year of BIG changes for us. Our
marriage in March, the births of our first two grandchildren
(January and February). Put on top of that grad school finals last
week, the crunch to finish my thesis by March, the pressure to make
decisions about where to buy land and begin my practice (or maybe
just to stay in Spokane for two more years until the boy graduates
from high school), and a new and demanding (albeit fulfilling) job.
Oh yes, and the ongoing concerns (always!) for and about the grown-
up kids. (Those of you with kids over 21 will understand, that
"grown-up kids" is not a contradiction in terms.)
ANYWAY, put them altogether, they spell stressful. And that is
NOT how we want to celebrate Christmas -- in chaos and stress. So we
came up with a new plan. Some of you (especially those with older
kids, and grown kids/grandkids who do not live close by) might find
this helpful.
This year we did not put up a tree. Our only decoration is an
Advent wreath. We shipped gifts off to the grandbabies, the kids,
and Great Grandma, and a couple other folks. We made charitable
contributions in the names of those who really DON'T need us to be
sending more "stuff" their way. We chose those charities based on
what we knew are things important to them. (e.g. their own church,
etc.)
We sent out lots of photos with Christmas cards, knowing that
this is something WE would like to see from others -- and something
no one else could send, since they were photos we had taken
throughout the year.
Our Christmas celebration will be Mass on Christmas Eve (10-
midnight), then a nice dinner on Christmas Day. For us, this is a
way to stay focused on what Christmas is about in our lives.
Our "big" celebration this year will be over New Year's. We
had already planned to go to check out property and discuss job
possibilities in Orofino, Idaho. We will leave on 12/31, and stay
over until 1/3/05. We three will exchange gifts on New Year's Day.
We are thinking to make this a tradition, which is bound to make
things easier in the future for the grown children. That way they
don't have to worry about which grandparents they need to spend
Christmas with each year. They can establish their own traditions
around Christmas. (We were fortunate to have all the kids here
around Thanksgiving, so we may 'lay claim' to that holiday in the
future.)
Anyway, Christmas is alive and well in our hearts -- but it
looks different this year. And it feels good.
To each of you, however you may be celebrating Christmas, a quote
from our Christmas card:
"May the light of God fill your life. Christmas Joy! The Peashka's
-- Thomas, Lynn-Marie & Nikolai"
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68) ~ Spokane
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>>From: Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79)
To: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
Re: Orofino, ID
When I was reading thru the Alumni Sandstorm I noticed that you
were wondering about the Orofino, ID area. It is a wonderful place
to live, beautiful mountains close by, and very nice people. I moved
there in 1996 and worked for a local insurance agency. Everybody
I interacted with was so nice and friendly. I always loved small
towns and Orofino was perfect. My daughter went to the middle school
there and the teachers were very nice and cared about every kid in
their class. I helped coach my daughter's co-ed baseball team and
the parents and the community were always supportive of their
hometown kids. The house we lived in which was on the way to
Potlatch, had it's back yard facing the bottom of the mountains and
forest, and we use to love watching the deer come into the yard
visiting. And during one summer when the Aurora Borealis lights
showed up it was great laying outside watching them.
The fish hatchery is a great place to visit and you can't go
wrong visiting Dworshak dam, there's great bass fishing on the
reservoir and you can even take your boat and go in a ways and dry
camp along the banks with the deer and elk. There golf course is a
challenge but is great to play, took me a while to learn the holes
especially hitting over a small ravine to the next hole, but I loved
playing it. Orofino is snuggled just right along the Clearwater
river, you're not far from Lewiston or LoLo pass. If you love the
mountains and small town atmosphere, Orofino is a good town to live in.
Just thought I would give you my experience living there. It may
have been a while back but I'm sure it hasn't changed much.
-Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79)
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11 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard Roberts ('49) & Carol Tyner ('52)
Ralph Myrick ('51), Marguerite Groff ('54)
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Ray Hall ('57)
Jean Armstrong ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Donna Fredette ('65), Julia Alexander ('65)
Mike Howell ('68WB)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Bowls ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jay Coates ('72WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharen Manolopoulos ('72)
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>>From: Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49) & Carol Tyner Roberts ('52)
The very most Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a healthy,
prosperous New Year to all you RHS grads, especially to those in
the awesome classes of 1949 and 1952.
-Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49) & Carol Tyner Roberts ('52)
~ In Grover Beach, CA - where it is sunny, almost 70° expected
today and tomorrow and families are beginning to gather at
our house to await Santa Clause's arrival.
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>>From: Ralph Myrick ('51)
Judy and I took the book of your memories of Helen Skogen last
night. It was her birthday present, which should have given to her
on the December 20th but, we were in Idaho and couldn't get it to
her then.
Helen was so excited about what you wrote. We read some to her
and then she wanted to read the rest by herself. She has reading
machine especially made for people with MD. She thanks you all so
much. It was so special to see the expression on her face. Now, she
doesn't have to die before nice things are said about her.
Be on the lookout for a surprise coming probably after the
holidays. It should be very interesting. Again, have a great
Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
-Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
For those of you that took part in our 50th Reunion, I want to
thank you for helping to make it the very best yet. We that work on
planning for the big weekend have so much fun. We talk about wanting
to make it exciting and wonderful. However, without all of you that
join us for the big weekend, there wouldn't be a party. We see each
other all year; it took YOU to make it a success. We still rehash
the whole weekend every time we get together. We enjoyed the
attendees, and missed those of you who could not be there. So to
all our grads I want to wish you and your families a VERY BLESSED
AND MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I note that Marilyn Groff's birthday is listed today. As you
might guess, she is definitely my sister. I don't usually wish her
"Happy Birthday" in the Sandstorm because she and her husband, Dale
spend their winters in Mexico. Her e-mail is Pocket Mail which can
receive messages that are much shorter than what the Sandstorm
delivers. For the last few years, Colorado has been their summer
home. As of this summer, they have moved to Yakima. It was great for
me to have them come and visit 3 times this past summer. It's like
getting my sister back. However, Mexico is still their winter
retreat. I sent her an e-mail this morning to tell her about her
birthday being noted in the Sandstorm.
Christmas blessings to the publishers of; and the contributors
to the Sandstorm. Thanks for entertaining us all year long.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ Richland - Where the weather is
still very mild during the day and only a little ice on
car windows in the morning.
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
To all the faithful Bombers and Bomberettes, especially those
still around the "homeland" where it is a pleasant winter day, I
wish each of you a Merry Christmas and joyful and prosperous New
Year. We could be in Madison, Wisconsin where it is below zero,
Bloomington, Indiana where the snow is creeping up to the doorknob,
or even in Arcadia, Florida where it is a balmy seventy degrees. I
would still rather be here where I am able to be with my family and
friends for the holiday. Blessings to all. See you after church
tonight when we go Santa hunting.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
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>>From: Ray Hall ('57)
Wishing you all the merriest Christmas. Pray that 2005 will
meet all your needs and exceed your every expectation.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
-Ray Hall ('57)
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>>From: Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64)
A Very Merry Christmas to every Bomber wherever they may be.
It's been a longer than usual year for me and I am still behind. I
am working on my New Year's Resolution, to get caught up and stay
that way.
There will be more to come next time in my entry to the Alumni
Sandstorm.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS and a MERRY NEW YEAR.
-Jean Armstrong Reynolds ('64) ~ Goodyear, AZ (At this time of year,
I am glad I am here) 58° is better than 29° in my book.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
Merry Christmas, Bombers everywhere! The grandkids sprinkled
the reindeer food and Santa made his usual stop--they got more loot
than they needed, which is normal.
Prayers to all our Bomber military--you are in my thoughts at
this time of year, and all year through. I am very thankful for your
sacrifices, especially at this time of year, when you are so far
away from loved ones.
Merry Christmas, Bombers, wherever you are!
-Linda Reining ('64) ~ tule fog is still here in Bakersfield, CA and
the temps are in the 30s. brrrrr... Even talking snow in the
Lake Isabella area, which is about 60 miles East of here.
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all Bombers and their
families everywhere! God Bless our young men and women in the
military all over the world and keep them safe. Believe in the
goodness of mankind at this time of unbelievable conflict in the
world.
May God Bless you all richly in the New Year and may 2005 be a
year of healing.
Love and Bomber Cheers,
-Donna Fredette ('65) ~ where in downtown Redmond, WA they are
calling for snow this weekend!
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>>From: Julia Alexander ('65)
On this Eve of a Blessed event I wish all Bombers a very Merry
Christmas!
Thank you for sharing all of your memories, your prayer
requests, your birthdays, and elf stories.
-Julia Alexander ('65) ~ From Forks, WA, the third rainiest spot in
the lower 48, where this year we might not even make it to
100". (that means we are having a minor drought.)
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>>From: Mike Howell ('68WB)
In the words of well known books and TV shows
"God Bless us everyone" and
"Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night."
I don't want to be long winded today.
-Mike Howell ('68WB)
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim Jensen ('50), John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Helen Cross ('62), Leoma Coles ('63)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vera Smith ('58)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: 'Tis the Season
"It doesn't snow in Katy, Texas!" quoth the native Texans.
"That dusting of 1988 was just exaggerated frost." Several weeks
ago, when the daytime temperatures hovered around 70° - with high
humidity - who was I to argue? It was almost Christmas Eve. I had
made my last gift delivery to dear friends. It was as crisp and
brisk as it had been for the past week or so and it was a dull
gray outside. Still... just seeing vapor from one's breath doesn't
necessarily mean much. I leaned back and had a short nap. Later, as
I came downstairs I glanced out of the front windows. Humph... must
have rained a little... the driveways were shiny. I pulled the
curtain back for a better view and saw a round, white circle where a
tree had formerly grown. I threw open the door, walked away from the
entry and stood... ... in the falling snow. The neighbors' roof tops
were covered with a white veneer. The cars parked on the street
were coated with a thin layer of... snow. The tree branches and
boughs were laced with pure white. Although the ground cover was
still sparse and composed of the granular variety it was still...
snow. The clean, sharp smell was intoxicating. Why is it that a
hush settles over the land when the first snow of the season falls?
Memories came flooding back... so many other snowy places... so many
friends and loved ones... so many moments when a wonder of nature
was shared.
There have been so many moments when I have been privileged to
share with family and old friends and new... the true essence of
this season... It's about 1:30 a.m. on Christmas Day. A heartfelt
Merry Christmas to each of you and your loved ones and to all people
of good will.
-Jim Jensen ('50) [Jim's in Katy, TX - a suburb of Houston -Maren]
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: The Feast on Stevens
OK... It's Boxing Day. What do I DO with all these boxes? Maybe
it should be called "Recycling Day"... I could use a couple of
elves, today- even if they were a little hung over.
To: Linda Reining ('64)
I TOTALLY understand your reservations about carpal tunnel
surgery, after being tested for nerve damage. I had an alarming
experience, meself, with a test that was administered by a
neurologist without the aid of her assistant (perhaps a cautionary
tale of medical understaffing, and its aftermath).
I went to be tested when the Doc was trying to get by without
help. She got the electrodes all hooked up to me and the rheostat,
on the 'bad' arm, and began pushing the buttons while recording
observations and advancing the amperage incrementally. This was 24
years ago- no computer screen, no instant readout, no autopilot.
When she finished that series, she unhooked me on the left side and
hooked up the right side, to get a 'normal' background reading. With
the electrodes all glued in place, she hit the switch for the first
test. My body went rigid for its entire length, and rose completely
off the table about 2 or 3 inches- because she had neglected to turn
the 'stat back to Zero to begin the series (or at least that's what
she TOLD me, as an apology- and had the presence of mind not to
laugh!). That pretty much convinced me to wait on the surgery, while
I still had both hands attached.
My wife has had the surgery by each method, both successful-
and there's not a visible scar from the second one! She was back
to full strength in less than a month, both times, with hardly any
discomfort beyond the 'day after'...
To: Diana Bennett Ground ('64)
Juneau is changing, I guess. There was a picture of cowboy on
his dripping horse, in the rain, on the sidewalk in downtown Juneau,
right in front of macDonalds, in the Seattle PI a couple of days
ago. Apparently he wrangles horses up the Mendenhall Valley, and
decided to ride to town. Hey- sounds like a true Alaskan to me!
To: Carol Cross ('64)
godspeed- and a blessed Epiphany be thine! Don't take
"nitchevo" for an answer!
New Year's benedictions to all!.. with an abiding hope that we
can appreciate what others are feeling, as we continue to understand
ourselves better (and can give our own idiosyncrasies a little hug).
-John Browne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
I'm on the phone confirming we can get out on American Airlines
in the morning to start our flight to Russia. To look at the TV it
looks a mess out there at the airport, but twice American Airlines
has said we will be fine, so I guess we won't brave the interstate
to drive to Chicago, (which they say are still not safe due to all
the snow and cold weather we've had back here.)
It really was a winter wonderland as we drove to our little
church for Christmas Eve Services, and will be for awhile, though
fortunately a warmer winter wonderland around here.
We have been very blessed indeed, as our son made it home from
Purdue before the storm to spend the holidays with us, we've had
plenty of food, our cars run, our road got plowed, and we've not
suffered a power outage as so many thousands around this area have.
So Merry Christmas, and we do appreciate your prayers for us on our
Russian Adventure!! St. Petersburg here we come!!
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ West Harrison, IN - where the little lake
is surely frozen by now, as it got down to below 5° last
night. Right after all the record snow fell, my husband
tried to step on the lake and sunk in.
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>>From: Leoma Coles ('63)
To all of you in Bomberland, a very Merry Christmas and wonderful
New Year!!
To: Bill Berlin ('56)
I do miss living in Anacortes... lived there for over 15 years.
Both my kids went to all their school years there. We did have some
cold and icy winters, but the summers were beautiful and I miss my
friends and the San Juan Islands. May have to get up there again in
the next year or so....
To: Diana Bennett Ground ('64)
Hope your travel is safe, and you have a very enjoyable holiday,
maybe we will see each other again back in Richland some time. I am
hoping to go back next summer to the "all-class" reunion, or the
Club 40 get-together.
Well, it's late, and I'm sure Santa has something in store for
my adorable little 2 yr old grandaughter in the early AM... so take
care all,
-Leoma Coles ('63) ~ Salem, OR - where it's pretty cold tonight and
a little wet and Santa's on his way!!
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: White Christmas in the deep south
Jim Jensen ('50) is right... it doesn't snow in Katy, TX. And
the last snow I saw in Gretna, LA was about 1972 and it crippled the
city of New Orleans... the snow closed all the bridges back then...
I remember the Mississippi River Bridge Authority (the bridge cops)
escorted cars across the Greater New Orleans Bridge FIVE at a time.
That was NOT Christmas Day in '72.
Watching the weather reports last night (Christmas Eve), I could
see that it was snowing in Houston and there was a severe weather
advisory that extended East only to Lake Charles, LA... the weather
people were giving us a 30% chance of snow on Christmas Day here. I
wasn't very hopeful because they also told us that we're supposed to
have 70° in just a few days... PLUS Winter Solstice (12/21) I had on
shorts and a T-shirt!!
It started late in the morning with freezing rain that made some
messy slush. Then about 3pm it really started coming down... big
flakes falling softly to the ground and it was sticking. My daughter
was so excited saying "ONE day in 365 we get snow and it's Christmas
Day!" Granddaughter Abby was taking a nap (and NO WAY do we wake her
up to see the snow), but Maddie was awake so here we go:
Christmas Day Snow in New Orleans, 2004
In 150 years of record keeping, there has only been snow in New
Orleans twice... and the last time was 50 years ago.
Much later, Stacey's next door neighbor started a snowman in the
dark saying he might not ever have another chance... he borrowed my
son-in-law's LSU hard hat for the snowman.
What a great Christmas... won't forget this one any time soon.
Today is Abby's 2nd birthday... birthday party is here.
I need a nap.
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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Marilyn Schultz ('52)
Jeannine Hughes ('54)
Sharon Chapman ('57)
Patti Eckert ('68)
Len Huesties ('70)
Ray Nelson ('70)
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Hey Maren! In your 12/26 posting I saw two, absolutely beautiful
girls, Maddie and Stacey, and a cleverly designed snowman. It's
easy to see why you now reside in Louisiana.
Gentle Cheers,
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Re: snow in New Orleans area
Yep, its true. We got it nearly everywhere. The only official
record of snow on Christmas Day was a dusting of it in 1954. I was
ready to pull out my sled and head to Carmichael Hill or Flattop,
but then I remembered I don't live in Richland anymore. So I
thought I'd settle for the levee (dike in Yankee) a few hundred
yards away, and then I remembered I didn't have a sled anymore and
wouldn't be likely to find one too easily in the local area. Oh
well, I thought, at least I can get a few shots while waiting for
Christmas dinner to get ready. These are very rare shots, and I have
very few other pictures like them over the last nearly 40 years in
the South. They are all taken from my yard.
Frank's Christmas pictures - 2004
Hope everyone had a great Christmas and, of course, have a
Happy (and safe) New year!
PS--Snow is still on the ground on Sunday morning!
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
To: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
I don't have a clue what your December 26, 2004, entry to me
means?? Am I again being confused with Carol Crose ('62), Carol
Converse ('64) or Pat Cross ('64-RIP)? Even asked my much smarter
friend, Cathryn Hodgin, aka Vernona Chappelle ('64) and she also
has no clue.
P.S. I believe you have stated that you are Mark's ('64-RIP)
older brother? He was one of my favorite friends especially all the
fun times we had on swim team. Still miss him!
[Yes, John is Mark's older brother. I miss Mark, too. -Maren]
-Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Wally Erickson ('53), Patti Jones ('60)
John Browne, Jr. ('61), Sonny Davis ('62)
MaryAnne Greninger ('67WB), Mike Davis ('74)
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>>From: Wally Erickson ('53)
Re: Winters in Richland in the late '40s
My first memory are the coal furnaces and the coal bin. The
trucks would pull up to the side window of our "A" house to dump the
coal down a metal chute into the coal bin in the basement. Our Dad
would get up early to start the fire if it had gone out during the
night before he went to work. It was up to me to make sure it was
still going before I went to school. There wasn't a thermostat to
control the heat, so it was done systematically. I remember helping
Dad carry the "ash can" up the stairs and to the front of the house
for the garbage men. Can you imagine dumping ash cans every day
during the winter?? And, they didn't have auto-lifters in those days.
As kids, after a big snow fall we would of course try to make
the best snowman in the block. And we used small pieces of coal for
the eyes and mouth, and a carrot for the nose. After the furnaces
were converted to oil, we had to figure out what to use for the eyes
and mouth (I think we used Mom's buttons out of her sewing kit). I
would use one of my Dad's old hats and a scarf. He didn't smoke a
pipe so we would improvise. We also used the coal for buttons on his front.
I have to tell you the best snowman in our area was done by Ann
Clatworthy's ('54) Dad. Every year he would make a "snowwoman"! You
get the picture? She looked very similar to Dolly Pardon of today.
Mr. Clatworthy would also use food coloring to show clothes with a
plunging neck line. Now, this was on the corner of Thayer Drive and
Putnam; there was a lot of traffic going back and forth here. Our
Dads really got a big kick out of it, the mothers was another
story. I really don't know how he got the colors on the snowwoman
without it smearing, but he did. Maybe Ann can fill us in on that
part. It seems he used a jewelry necklace to catch your eye.
After we outgrew the snowman thing, then we started making
forts. We would challenge each other with a snowball fight. One of
our secrets was to make a whole bunch of snow balls (without gloves
to make them harder) and put them on to a garbage can lid (like a
tray). And then it was "charge", after the charge and threw all of
the snow balls we would retreat using the garbage can lid for a
shield.... clever eh! Fun times with some great memories.
To Maren:
I got your new address from my sister Sue. Do you want me to
send the check to your address, or do you have a PO Box? Please give
"us" your PO Box number if you do, or I'll mail the check to your
home address. [Don't have a PO Box here... the street address is OK
to use. -Maren] I can see why you moved.... what a beautiful
granddaughter!! [Maddie's older sister, Abby, is a keeper, too.
ForeverAbby.com to see them both. -Maren]
Thanks for all you do for the Alumni Sandstorm and wishing you
the best for the New Year 2005!
-Wally Erickson ('53) ~ Coeur D'Alene, Idaho area - where it's a
beautiful sunny day without any snow for Christmas. That's
very unusual for around here. Happy New Year to all my
Bomber friends!
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: Bomber connections
Not wanting to drive to the Browns Point area from West Richland
for Christmas with my children and grandchildren decided to take the
bus. In my memory there use to be a bus called Basset that went from
Richland straight through to Seattle. The same coming back. Vera
Smith Robbins ('58) who was taking me to the bus kept saying there
was a bus from Richland. I called Greyhound to find it left from
Pasco. Vera and Char delivered me to the bus station an hour ahead
like Greyhound said. What a fiasco! The attendant to do our tickets
was an hour late. Then the bus was an hour late because of the
holidays. A group of us from the Tri-Cities yakked away the time
until the bus arrived. A very nice lady came into the group and
joined after we had all been there a while. When I got on the bus I
was sitting next to this lady. We like the rest of the group started
yakking away. We talked about all kinds of things to do with the
Tri-Cities. She said, she was from Pasco and moved there from
Spokane in 1955. Everything we talked about lead to some familiarity
of life of living in the Tri-Cities. Some how I mentioned Richland,
the website and the Sandstorm. By this time I knew her name was
Patti Clark. When I mentioned the Sandstorm she stopped looked at me
and said "my son-in-law Brad reads the Sandstorm". I said, "do you
mean the Comedian"? She said, "yes". Then she called him and I spoke
with Brad. I told him who I was. He was a bit confused by my using
his mother-in-law Patti' cell phone. Patti and I were both laughing.
Brad was trying to figure out how I knew her. I explained that I was
sitting next to his mother-in-law on the bus.
From everything you write into the Sandstorm I don't think much
gets past you Brad. What fun it all was to meet your mother-in-law
and then your wife and kids at the bus station. Wish you could have
been there Brad so I could meet you also. As you said, you will be
in Richland in the Spring to appear doing your Comedy routine". Will
look forward to meeting you then. Great picture of all of your
family which Patti showed me.
Please tell your mother-in-law that I called Genie Tours
http://www.genietours.com/ which everyone at the bus station was
talking about and Patti elaborated on. I called Greyhound and they
said, my money would be refunded if I didn't take their bus back to
Pasco. I did take the Genie bus home. It left at 6:00 p.m. arrived
in Richland at 9:40 p.m. being as the pass behaved. So much easier.
Re: Sandstorm entries
All Bombers who write into the Sandstorm. Thank you for all the
smiles every morning to start my day. Loaded with memories what
better way than a newspaper as a Bomber recently said (I think it
was Rick Maddy ('67). Which I laughed when I read what was said as
I had just ordered the Tri-City Herald a couple of weeks before.
Within the two weeks of receiving it realized that the weekend was
the only time I was going to get to read it because of my mornings
with the Sandstorm.
Happy New Year to everyone.
Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA - Where the lights of
Christmas were still glowing when I arrived home last night.
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>>From: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
Re: Official Senior Moments
To: Carol Cross Llewellyn ('64)
Sorry, Carol... my message was for one of MY old swim team
comrades, Helen Cross ('62), who's heading into the Cool Winter
Nights of the Russian Republic. I'm feeling pretty smug, here, with
a North wind blowing this morning and an outside temp in the mid-
40s...
My brother Mark's ('64-RIP) youngest daughter lives here on
Vashon; and her thoughtful grin brings her father's lights to bear,
again, whenever I see her. ^..^
-John Browne, Jr. ('61) ~ Vashon Island, WA
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>>From: Sonny Davis ('62)
My Dad died yesterday…the day after Christmas. He was 87. In the
early Spring he received a series of 37 radiation treatments for
the early stages of lung cancer. On 12/08 he was at his home in Mt.
Vernon, on oxygen, when he suffered an attack and was taken to the
hospital. Due to the local hospital being full he was admitted to a
Seattle hospital ICU, 60 miles from his wife & home. My mother got
to this hospital the same day and never left it until he died. I
was told that he died of radiation cancer caused by the earlier
treatments. Enough said.
He and his wife, Lillie, came to Richland in 1944 and remained
for 24 years. He went back to G.E. in 1968 and worked on power
reactors in Iowa, Georgia, Spain, and Japan on two different
occasions, until he retired. They socialized a great deal in those
days and I’m hopeful that some Sandstorm readers might remember
them. Both my brother Ken and myself (Sonny), grew up on Davison
and are products of Jefferson, Chief Jo, and Col Hi. We both still
have strong ties to the Tri-Cities. He was a great father and a
tremendous person. Already he is strongly missed. No arrangements
for services have been made at this time..
-Sonny Davis ('62)
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>>From: MaryAnne Greninger Merritt ('67WB)
Just a quick message from Bend, Oregon where it is cool and
snowy... my birthday is coming up.. February 8th. Susan Britton,
Marcia Chapman and I were all born within a day or two of each
other in 1949.
-MaryAnne Greninger Merritt ('67WB)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: Computer Printer Help
Does anyone know of a computer repair outfit that can fix my
printer without charging me my next born child? I have a half of a
sheet of paper caught in my printer. I can't see it from the paper
tray and I can't see it from the area that ejects the paper. I know
it is in there because I have the other half sheet and the printer
is jammed. These guys rip you off in repair prices. Anybody know of
someone please let me know. Thank you
-Mike Davis ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/29/04
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bronc funeral notice today:
Mary Kingsley ('49), Paul W. Ratsch ('58)
Bob Mattson ('64), Janine Rightmire ('65)
Brad Upton ('74)
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BOMBER LUNCH Today: All Bombers welcome - Spudnut Shop - 11:30am
BOMBER CALENDAR: <Richland Bombers Calendar>
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>>From: Mary Kingsley Spradlin ('49)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Mike, it is almost cheaper to buy a new printer than to replace the
ink cartridge. My suggestion is to donate the printer to the school
computer department, use that as a tax deduction and buy a new
printer. You would probably come out cheaper than a repair bill, and
the computer class can unjam the printer and have one more for the
class. My son needed new ink and found a printer on sale, a
different brand but a good printer, for less.
-(Mary) Evelyn Kingsley Spradlin ('49)
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>>From: Paul W. Ratsch ('58)
Re: Champion Of The World
Most recent achievement of my oldest son Paul Anthony Ratsch ('76)
-Paul W. Ratsch ('58) ~ Dallas, OR
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>>From: Bob Mattson ('64)
Re: no fair
Snowball fights, forts and snowmen, oh my. There was only one
rule to follow: no ice balls. Getting smacked on the ear with an ice
ball was enough to send any warrior home crying. The gang of us kids
that lived on Marshall would make the coolest Christmas tree forts.
We would raid other's forts stealing as many as we could, and travel
for blocks around for trees. We would stock up on ammo, making
snowball stacks, ready for action. I remember waking up in the
morning and all the snow would be gone! There could have been a foot
or so, but a Chinook had come during the night and left my sled
sitting on a soggy, green lawn. No fair again. I'm not looking
forward for the snow later this week... it makes the eight mile
drive down into town a real challenge. Later, tuna Bob 64
-Bob Mattson ('64)
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>>From: Janine Rightmire Corrado ('65)
To: Sonny Davis ('62)
My condolences to your mother, you, and to Kenny. I remember
your dad very well. Your mom also. They were very gentle people. It
is hard to lose our parents. We went through so much with them...
growing up and everything that we put them through and they seemed
to put us through. It's also difficult because... Yikes... we're
next in line. How did we get this old? Oh well... life goes on.
Anyway, I remember sitting in your living room and visiting on a
couple of occasions. I could see in their eyes that they loved you
and wanted so much for you. They knew you had a great deal to offer.
They must have been very proud of your two tours in Nam and all the
years you were with the Seattle Police Dept. keeping our fine city
under wraps. Me, I always thought you should be a lawyer or a writer
because inside that fun care-free guy was a very astute young man
who could do anything he put his mind to... I bet you could write
some wonderful books about what you lived through both in Nam and
the police dept. When I think of you Sonny, it is in my basement in
Richland with several of your friends and we played pool... well,
I just sort of watched. But you taught me to play very well and
I surprised some guys later in life when they challenged me to a
game... ha! That was fun! Please know I am thinking of you and your
family and praying you will always keep your dad close in your heart
with memories.
-Janine Rightmire Corrado ('65)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
R3: Mike Davis' ('74) printer problems
I know, I know!! You can take all that money we raised to send
you to your reunion last summer and buy a new printer! Just kidding.
Here's what I'd do: Turn it off and on, hit it with the heel of my
hand a couple of times and then cuss... a lot. Hope that helps.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Lyman Nelson ('40) ~ 7/15/22 - 12/27/04
FuneralNotices.tripod.com
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/30/04
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6 Bombers sent stuff & 1 Retired RHS/HHS Cook funeral notice today:
Marlene Maness ('57WB), Richard Anderson ('60)
Bob Rector ('62), John Adkins ('62)
Frank Whiteside ('63), Creede Lambard ('72)
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>>From: Marlene Maness Mulch ('57WB)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: Printers
You may want to consider a laser printer if you just print in
black & white. They are around $200 and you seldom have to change
the cartridge. We have had a Samsung - Model ML-1210 for several
years and have never changed the cartridge. We bought it from Amazon
and have been very pleased with it. I think a similar model now
would be the ML 1740 - which is $149 at Amazon.
-Marlene Maness Mulch ('57WB)
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: Death of Frances Frick
I am sad to report that Frances Frick, Bomber mother and
grandmother, died from complications of a stroke early in the
morning of Wednesday, December 29. As soon as I receive details
of funeral arrangements and of a memorial service I shall let
everyone know.
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Bob Rector ('62)
To: Sonny Davis ('62)
Sonny, my condolences to you and family with the loss of your
father.
-Bob Rector ('62)
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: The Passing of Earl Martin Davis, Sr.
I remember all of the "north end dads" - (they were all known
as "Mr." to us - except "The Deevol") - there was Mr. Holmes - and
Mr. Lambert - and Mr. Mouton and Mr. Adkins - well you get the
picture). There aren't to many of our dads left now - but all of
the memories are still with us. I hope we leave memories as good
as that for our kids.
-John Adkins ('62)
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>>From: Frank Whiteside ('63)
Just wanted to let those who might be interested know that
Ann Stephens, (wife of Larry Stephens ('63-RIP) who is from Thailand
and has family there, apparently fared well during the recent Asian
disaster. Ann's daughter, Angie Doolittle, informed me that their
family lives in Eastern Thailand which is away from the coastal
region, and apparently no family members were near the coastal area
at the time the tidal wave/Tsunami occurred.
I was wondering if any other Bombers or their families were
affected. Hope everyone sends a check to help the unfortunate
victims.
Re: NOLA Lunch
I am scheduling a New Orleans Mardi Gras Luncheon on Tuesday,
February 1, at 1:30 pm at the Quarter View Restaurant at 613
Clearview Parkway in Metairie. We are having it on a week day
because of the many daytime parades during the weekend and the fact
that many of our Bombers may be at the parades.
Maren, Chuck Crawley ('67) and his wife and my wife and I plan
to be there. Hope some of our usual lunch bunch can make it as well.
Any other Bombers in town for Mardi Gras are welcome as well. Please
let me know by e-mail if you plan to attend. I know some people will
be working, but I am trying to accommodate our out-of-town Bombers
who don't come here very often. I am announcing this early for those
who may be in that group.
-Frank Whiteside ('63)
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>>From: Creede Lambard ('72)
To: Mike Davis ('74)
Mike, usually there is a panel on the back of the printer that can
be lifted out. That's the case on all the HP inkjet printers I've
ever used, anyway. You take off that panel and pull the jammed paper
out from the back, making sure you get all the loose bits. Then put
the panel back in place and you're ready to go.
If that isn't the case, well maybe Evelyn Kingsley Spradlin ('49)
is right. I was just pricing printers last week and found several
personal-use printers for under $100. We finally ended up with a HP
Deskjet 6540 that has much better quality than the Deskjet 812C we'd
been using for about 4-5 years, and cost about $150 at Office Depot.
(You can get them for even less over the Net, but I'd get it from
someone you can take it back to if necessary.)
To all:
I hope you all had a merry Christmas. I want to thank everyone
for the mentions of Christmas in Richland. The thought of taking a
sled up Carmichael Hill brought a smile to my face.
-Creede Lambard ('72)
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by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Harriet McMakin ~ RHS/HHS Cook & Bomber Mom ~ 9/3/22 - 12/24/04
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/31/04 ~ NEW YEAR'S EVE
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 2 Bomber Funeral Notices today:
Carole Wickstrom ('59), George Sawn ('59)
Lola Heidlebaugh ('60), Pete Overdahl ('60)
Mike Brady ('61)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Wayne Wallace ('50)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Allen ('66)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers' Calendar
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>>From: Carole Wickstrom Tadlock ('59)
Barbara A Chandler, class of 1959, passed away Wednesday,
December 29, 2004. She was a great friend. I have to say that
we spent many good times together in school and these last years.
She was living in Tacoma, WA near her daughter Kelly and son Mark.
She also has a son Mike who lives in Texas.
-Carole Wickstrom Tadlock ('59)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Sawn ('59)
To: My wayward Elves
Re: Where oh where, are you tonight?
OK, maybe it wasn't so bad. Now, I miss my Elves. It snowed in
Burbank the night before last and Puddle Placid is now frozen over
but there is a discomforting absence of little ice skate streaks.
There are no little ski tracks on the little rise. The ski jump
stands like a silent sentinel. And, the gophers have taken back
their burrow that was temporarily the Bob-sled run. The squirrels
are bored because there are no more nuts left to steal from the
Elves. All that I found remaining was a tiny little sign tacked to
the chalet door that said, "Winter Games Canceled For Lack of Cold
Weather So Gone to Baha for the winter -- Via con waivos rancheros
con napolitos amigos, Arriibbbaa, Ha, ha!" If they were only here
when it snowed but now the snow is melting -- It doesn't look good.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA - Sitting here in the
remaining, wet, slushy snow thinking, "They weren't so bad and
I wish they were back -- Why did they leave me here all alone?"
Ah, but then I regain my senses.
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>>From: Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Luncheon
DATE: Saturday - January, 8
VISIT TIME: 11:00am
ORDER LUNCH: 11:30am
WHERE: DoubleTree/Columbia River
Take Jantzen Beach Mall Exit off of I-5
RSVP: Please contact Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
if you are planning to join us!
All Bombers, Spouses & Friends are welcome! See you Saturday.
-Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
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>>From: Pete Overdahl ('60)
Re: Champion of The World, Paul A. Ratsch
Paul,
I looked up the magazine photo of your son in Reno after winning
the championship in power lifting. How much did he lift to take the
title? Congratulations to him for all his hard work. Is he a Bomber
as well?
-Pete Overdahl ('60)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
I second Frank Whiteside's ('63) comment in yesterday's
Sandstorm that we send a check to a worthy charity to help the
devastation in Southeastern Asia. In addition, we may be able
to spread democracy to the world by showing real generosity in
a time of urgent need.
-Mike Brady ('61)
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Funeral Notices Today:
>>Everette Liddell ('53) 5/24/35 - 12/28/04
>>Tilbert Neal ('56) ~ 1/27/38 - 12/28/04
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