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Richland Bombers Calendar website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/01/07
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill Berlin ('56), Jim Russell ('58)
Pappy Swan ('59), Pete Overdahl ('60)
Jim Hamilton ('63), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Robin Frister ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ellen Foley ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Llewellyn ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolyn Roe ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roberta Lawrence ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael Furner ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kerry Steichen ('74)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re:: USCG air/sea rescue right in front of my window.
Last weekend I heard a commotion just to the southwest of our
house so I got out my binoculars to take a peek. There was a 45
foot (or so) ketch (two masted sailboat) that had lost power and
was pounding into the rocky south end of Lopez Island, part of
the famous San Juan Islands of NW Washington. I call our local 911
who then contacted the USCG and within minutes a CG MH-68 Agusta
helicopter was on site and about 15 minutes later a CG Harbor
Security Vessel was on site. I guess both of them came from Base
Port Angeles. Also arriving on site was the Canadian Coast
Guard's Response Class Cutter Vallance that had been deployed
from Saltspring Island in the Canadian Gulf Islands. Both rescue
vessels got a line on the bow of the ketch and slowly pulled it
away from the rocks whilst the chopper "splashed" what the CG
calls a "leaper" into the water and then secured one person who
was possibly injured and both were lifted up into the chopper.
The "bird" hovered a few more minutes and then departed for
what looked like Seattle given the direction of flight. In the
meantime, the two cutters pulled the ketch off the rocks and out
into deep water, escorting it to Anacortes for repair. It appears
that one guy on the crew, it was the Juan de Fuca sailboat race
out of Victoria weekend, broke his leg and had to be medivaced to
hospital but all the rest were fine and the boat suffered just a
little damage.
Now on my soapbox. You may or may not know that the USCG is now
part of the Bureau of Homeland Security and is mandated to
securing and protecting our harbors. Well and good, but the real
function of the USCG is the security of the boating public but
because of Homeland Security reasons, the water safety portion of
the USCG has suffered. For instance, there are just three rapid
response cutters between Everett, WA and Bellingham, WA. The only
chopper deployment is now out of USCG Air Base Port Angeles and
they are down to two aircraft. Closed are Response Stations at
Anacortes, Friday Harbor, Blaine, and several other smaller bases
in the Puget Sound. Port Townsend is down to just one cutter, so
what happens when that unit is being repaired? Zip point zip is
the correct answer. Now I read where USCG Air Base Astoria is
being "relieved" of one of its three choppers that are used for
most of the coastline of Washington and Oregon. Fortunately for
us, we have backup support from the Canadian Coast Guard Base
Victoria and Deployment Base Saltspring Island, but it is not
their job to cover our safety in US waters.
The Coast Guard is not perfect. Its recent boneheaded decision to
allow private contractors control their long range building and
replacement program was a huge waste of money, but I am convinced
that the current Commandant ADM Thad Allen has this problem in
hand and things will start working like they have in the past.
Just the same, Congress needs to fund the USCG in greater amounts
as they heap on more demands for Homeland Security on them and
still require the CG to continue with drug interdiction, vessel
safety and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and other nominal
operations. Glad I am not in the "new" Coast Guard.
Now comes the news that there is a plan afoot in DC to split the
USCG up and dividing not only its traditional mandates but the
harbor security services as well, into several other government
agencies. Up to now the CG has been a very efficient, if not under
funded, service that carried on a multitude of tasks, most of
which directly served the public and commercial marine activities.
The recent Project Deepwater debacle has invoked the typical
Capitol Hill "knee jerk" reaction to break up the service and hand
the pieces to the ATF, NTSB, DOT, FBI, etc. and thus more big
government, more laws, less efficiency and of course, a lot more
taxpayers' money. If you get a chance, just say NO to breaking up
the USCG and your Congressmen should hear from you about it.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Semper Paratus (Always Ready). Actually, I
was born ready.
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
It's not that I find a Santa Fe Bomber Luncheon a bad thing, but
did anyone else find their day a little less fulfilling yesterday?
One Bomber entry, and that one about a proposed luncheon in Santa
Fe!
Oh, how easy one falls into fix-dependent life!
-Jim Russell ('58) ~ from gorgeous downtown Mountlake Terrace, WA
south of Lynnwood, north of Seattle/Shoreline, close enough
to all the action but far enough away from the craziness.
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Phil Belcher ('51) and Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Growing old and "parent's wish"
PAPPY'S PERSONAL NOTE TO HIS OWN MENTAL FILE:
THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN SENT TO SANDSTORM
YESTERDAY, BUT DUE TO A SUBSTANTIAL SENIOR MOMENT,
IT IS JUST NOW GOING OUT! "MEMORIES...WHAT HAPPENED
TO MY MEMORY?"
I agree with Linda. Well said Phil, and the web site that you
referenced, is on the mark, too. And yet, with any story, there
are always at least two sides or two ways to look at it. With some
experience at relationships with elder parents, relatives, and
friends, I think that I can now identify three stages of elder
living. In the first, seniors still live on their own, but often
require some assistance and special attention. In the second,
much more assistance is needed, such as living in an assisted
care facility or living with others. And, in the third, virtually
complete care is required. I'm, hoping that when my time comes, I
have benefited from my observations and can pass through those
stages as gracefully as possible.
I used to say that when my time comes, I would mount up and ride
off into the sunset, like others talk about walking out to sit on
an ice flow. The only trouble is, already, I'm not so sure that I
would be able to mount up, without assistance.
At my mother's retirement home, I notice a whole spectrum of
personalities and behavior among the residents. Some make the best
of aging and remain pleasant to be around, happy, and on the go,
even if it is just there at the facility. Some are bitter and
abrasive, some are just tolerant, some will attempt to remain
secluded, and some just fight it all the way. It occurred to me
that elders living together are like any other grouping of people
(organizations, congregations, neighborhoods, etc.), just older.
You're absolutely right, that "that" time is approaching for all
of us (sooner or later), often at a seemingly alarming rate. It
seems to me that with each passing year, this "time train" that
I'm riding picks up a little more speed and the months go by so
much more quickly.
As you probably have noticed I love to hunt, hike, and fish. I
love the outdoors! In recent years, with the coming of opening day
of each season, I notice that I'm not quite as agile as the year
before. But, I really look forward to each coming. And now, with a
good four-legged friend, I try to hunt and hike, maybe not as hard
as before, but as often as possible, as if each new season could
be the last big effort.
To some extent, I am able to keep "thinking younger," through
being a volunteer Hunter Education Instructor for the Washington
Department of Fish & Wildlife. It really tickles me to watch those
kids' faces light up and feel their excitement when they learn
about conservation, sportsmanship, outdoor skills, and how to
safely handle and shoot firearms and archery equipment. Even if
they do not wish to become hunters or target shooters, they go
away with a new respect for firearm safety, archery equipment, the
land and wildlife. It makes me feel younger, I think, because I
get back way more from those kids than I put into it.
And now, in my autumn years, more than ever, ... I think. I think
about my dad's final years and the good times we had afield,
together. He passed during the mid-1980s (at about my current age
of 66 years), but I still miss him as if it was just yesterday
that we so enjoyed the outdoors ... together. I learned a lot
from him (about the outdoors and about life). In short, I really
enjoyed being around and with him. He passed on early (certainly
early, from my point of view and at my age). Yet, in some ways,
he was one of the lucky ones. Although, I wish he could have been
around much longer, when his "time to go" came (from leukemia),
he simply said, "I'm ready" and he passed quickly.
I think about my aunt's life, but especially her last year before
passing at the age of 92. She was a very difficult and trying
person who was exceptionally religious, yet she seemed to have
really missed the mark in understanding God's intent. She was
such an unhappy person.
And now, my mother is the surviving "ultra" senior in our family
(Dang, that makes me next in seniority). Just yesterday, I had to
stop what I was doing, after her beckoning phone call, and run
into town because her power-tilt recliner chair had ... stopped
tilting. I could find absolutely nothing wrong and it worked fine.
I suspect it was more of an excuse for her to see me once again,
even though she had spent the previous afternoon (Memorial Day)
with us when we took her out to lunch and for a visit to Dad's
grave side in Richland. But, I have grown to expect such and just
roll with it. It took a while, but now, I'm seeing more humor in
it all.
Yep, there was and is something to be learned from each and every
one of them, and you're right, Phil, our time is just around the
corner. So, I have made up my mind to learn from those who have
gone on before me and those who are still with us.
Perhaps I'm just now grasping this ... a bit late in life? But
maybe God actually gave us each other, for many reasons, but
especially throughout this young/old cycle, to serve as examples.
And, its up to us to study those examples and draw upon them to
shape our own lives. Because even now (heck, all through life),
each of us are examples for others to study, whether good or not
so good.
So, I'm hoping that I have taken some good mental notes along
the way and that I will continue to do so. And, I hope that,
subconsciously, I am quietly preparing myself to make the best of
my "more senior" years. Hopefully, I'm doing this by maintaining
some "self drive and motivation," but with a little less focus on
myself, and pursuing an overall goal to maintain a happy outlook
on life ... to the bitter (or maybe not so bitter) end.
Thanks for your note to Sandstorm, Phil. It motivated me to think.
And, my thinking is best expressed through my fingertips on a
keyboard, not so much in speaking to others.
Have a much longer one and a good one!
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the sun's out and
I'm thinking, "Oh happy day!"
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>>From: Pete Overdahl ('60)
Re: Lora Homme Page ('60)
I have thought so much of the care Lora has provided her mom and
dad. You will never be disappointed in what you did and to have
the laughs you had. Not to mention the tears. I went through a
little different experience with my folks. Dad died 41 years
ago and I was helping my mom as mom died 40 years ago and she
was bedridden the last 10 years of her life. She hardly ever
complained and asked so little. But the one thing that she never
lost was her since of humor. People told me they would go to visit
mom and cheer her up and would come away the one who was cheered
up. She always had a funny story to tell them. So the longer it
has been I think of all the great friends who were so nice to pay
my mom a visit. So enjoy them while you got them.
Thanks to Pappy and all the others who shared their experiences
and how we have to cope with them.
-Pete Overdahl ('60) ~ still here in Richland Town, the little
place we once knew and now quite a bit bigger.
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
I had the distinct pleasure of attending our Birthday Girl's
retirement partly yesterday in Portland, and after sitting through
accolade after accolade, it was refreshing to know that I'm not
the only person who thinks that she's "Totally Bitchin'". There
was a whole room full of them.
Happy Birthday Carolyn Roe DeJong ('63), and Happy Retirement!!!!!
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: A Busy Day at Almota...
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Behymer/070601-Almota.jpg
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Bomber Babes and Dynasties
We got another Bomber-Babe with a birthday! June first... nice day
to be born... This is another one of those girls who looks just
as she did in school... I wanna know how they do that... When I
was in school people said I looked like John Saxon (not now in
his bald mode)... in looking at my Senior photo now I find it a
tad brooding... now I look more like Geronimo with short hair...
Dang... things do change... so anyway The birthday girl was one
of those "big kids" I worshipped from afar... there are several
sisters so my drooling could continue for a while longer after she
graduated... Now I cannot say that her Sweetie ('63) looks the
same as he did in school... He was the ultimate in the College
look in school... looked like one of the 4 Preps in Ozzie and
Harriet when they played David's fraternity brothers... VERY
classy guy... now he looks more like the ultimate Surf Dude...
sort of a cross between Tab Hunter and Eddie Aikau with "blonde"
hair and the greatest surf shirts in the world... but one thing
is for sure... these two make a couple that is timeless... just
as cool in '63 as in '07... I hope everybody will join in wishing
Carolyn Roe DeJong ('63) A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Robin Frister Washburn ('73)
Re: Senator JFK at Hanford
Does anyone know if Senator JFK was at Hanford in 1960?
-Robin Frister Washburn ('73)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/02/07
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Marla Jo Lowman ('55), Ed Quigley ('62)
Jeff DeMeyer ('62), Jamie Worley ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), Susan Shepard ('67)
Robert Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick Reed ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Felder ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gloria Minard ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori Simpson ('70)
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>>From: Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55)
Re: Growing Old and Dancing
To Phil Belcher ('51)
Wow!! The "Growing Old" tear jerker was really something. I
received an email that goes along with "old age thoughts" too...
it reminded me that Bombers dancing in the gym at lunch time
(way back in the 1950s) and maybe its a good idea to just keep
on dancin'. It's also a dead give-a-way of the other things
that some us "oldies" think about now-a-days.
http://www.libertyhigh56.net/special%20pages/dancing.htm
-Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55) ~ West Point, CA
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>>From: Ed Quigley ('62)
To: Bill Berlin ('56)
I understand your frustrations, Bill; the folding of one
government service (Coast Guard) into another (Homeland Security)
is the same thing they did with FEMA, with exactly the same
results: a lessening of service and effectiveness for which the
program was created. And "boneheaded" is a great term for it, when
the new programs are run by political hacks. I wish there was some
way to stop this nonsense, but I don't think there is, until we
can find some way to halt both general complacency on the part
of the public (us), and the indebtedness of the political parties
to those who are so willing to spend money to garner political
favors. And BOTH Rs & Ds are equally guilty! Sad state of affairs,
m' friend!
To all the rest of you, in respect to aging. . . C'MON; growing
older? Sure. Growing "old"? NEVER!! Age is "skin deep", folks.
I've got a picture one of my friends brought me, from their last
visit to New Finland, of his "grandfather-in-law", at age 101, up
on his house, re-roofing it! And the guy looks like he's maybe...
75! I don't know about you guys (well, that's not true, because
I KNOW David Rivers ('65) feels the same!), but I don't feel much
different "in here", than I felt 40 years ago.
To Pappy: yep, hangin' out with the kids (and going to some of
their concerts, with them... Warning: WEAR EAR PLUGS!)) will
definitely keep you in a younger frame of mind. And Pappy, if you
haven't noticed, it's not Autumn; we're just starting into Summer...
-Ed Quigley ('62)
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>>From: Jeff DeMeyer ('62)
Re: Class of '62
To: All 1962 classmates.
I need help finding our lost classmates. Please email me or call
Herbert Blevins, Carol Buchanna, Doug Burns, Keith Curtis,
Barry Dahl, Richard Dean, Ron Dykes, Ken Elliot, Roger Farber,
Margaret Gibson Tucker, Patrican Hahn, Clark Hall,
Linda Hanson Toth, Tom Harmon, Richard Henderson,
Joyce Herbal Loland, Mike Holcomb, Gearld Hooper,
Lesie Lang Dalton, Freddie Lenhart, Doug Lukins,
Mike Mageehon(Knowen As Quinton Jessop), Ben Miles,
Paul Petersen, Carole Petterson Graham, Kleo Pomery,
Steven Schell, Rod Shanks, Margaret Smith, Bill Stainken,
Suzanna Tabbert, Llyod Taylor, Sue Tomlinson Yount,
Laurel Vlacil Murry, Walter Webb, Linda Whitaker, Dave Wilson,
Valeree Workman Offerman, Yvonne Wright, Darris Yeager,
Cathy Wilson, Don Skidmore, Richard Victor Anne Kronberg Smity,
Jim Jensvold, Tomi Zima, Barbara Last Burkey.
Any or all help is appreciated.
Thanks,
-Jeff DeMeyer ('62)
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>>From: Jamie Worley ('64)
Re: Senator JFK
To: Robin Frister Washburn ('73)
Senator John F. Kennedy was not at Hanford in 1960, but President
Kennedy was at Hanford in the Fall of 1963. My memory is old, but
I believe it was in September. It was the dedication of the "N"
Reactor and all the schools were out so we could see him. It was
the first time, I believe, that the hordes of Richland had been
let onto the Hanford Reservation. It was an exciting event. I was
fortunate to be close enough to see and hear him. Sadly, November
22 was just a short time away.
-Jamie Worley ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:Bill Berlin
re:Coast Guard
my first husband(Dale Gray, 58?WB)was a "Coastie" and when he came
home from Viet Nam, we were stationed at Point Robinson Light on
Vashon Island---it was so pretty and so neat to live there. I also
liked listening to the fog horn and watching the whales in the
"sound"---was breath-taking to see those creatures come out of the
water and then go back under. he got called out on many boating
accidents, search and rescue operations, and rescuing boaters who
would run out of gas or had engine problems. we were also
stationed at USCGC Air Base Astoria.
when I came home in '04 for my 40th class reunion, my daughters(my
oldest daughter had lived there from the time she was 18 months'
old til she was 3), their kids, and I took a trip to Vashon Island
and I was saddened to see that the light house had been automated
and the houses on the property had been turned over to the parks
department and they were available as summer rentals. the place
was run down and not at all nice and pretty like I remembered.
seems to happen whenever government turns control over to "private
enterprises".
am sorry to see the government stepping in and taking away so
much of their duties---we NEED the Coasties to protect our
waterways and help boaters who get into trouble. I will be
contacting my Congressman to say how I do NOT want this happening
to the USCG!!!
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of 64)..........Bakersfield,
CA.......we are going to "hit" triple digits by the weekend.
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>>From: Susan Shepard ('67)
It seems as though I never take the time to read the Sandstorm,
but when I do it is always fascinating how much of it resounds
with my own thoughts and feelings.
To: Toby Huff Bouchey ('68)
I have delightful memories of you, especially at Chief Jo where
you were in between my sister Candi ('69) and I. I am still
friends with Molly Brown ('67) who you cheered with and lots of
other Bombers here in Seattle. We are going to our reunion '67
this summer. Would love to reconnect with you. There is something
quite wonderful about connecting with home town friends who
experienced many of the same things you did, like alphabet
housing!!?
To: Shari Napora Bennett ('67)
I didn't know you too well in school, but you were always so nice
and I have learned more about you from Steve Wood ('67), who I
think might have been your first boyfriend. He lives an exciting
life between the states and Amsterdam with his wife and young
daughter.
To: David Rivers ('65)
I really enjoyed your expose about never feeling "grown up". I
feel the same way as you and since I am also a baby boomer, I
would be curious as to whether others feel the same. I talked to
my eighty year old mom and she is still wondering when she will
grow up. Also, enjoyed the Mexico stories (leave it up to Tony and
Jack) and hearing about how your guys felt about coming back from
Vietnam. Something to keep in mind when we see our young men and
women, hopefully, returning from Iraq.
-Susan Shepard ('67)
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: Senator JFK
If my memory is right, a hope not a certainty, in 1960 JFK's
brother Ted "One for the road" Kennedy campaigned in Richland
for his brother. President Kennedy was at Hanford in 1963
-Robert Avant ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/03/07
It was the 3rd of June, another sleepy, dusty, delta day...
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Marilynn Working ('54)
Donna McGregor ('57), Dale Ennor ('59)
Pappy Swan ('59), Jeanie Walsh ('63)
Roberta Lawrence ('66), Shari Napora ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mick Mikulecky ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Vandenberg ('65)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
To: Jim Bobo ('56)
Just wanted to let you know that our family visited Jean ('47-RIP)
again this year and left our "signature" beer can with green and
gold flowers.
To: "Old" Bombers
We attended our grandson's graduation ceremonies at the Toyota
Center on Friday evening. Imagine my dismay when the ceiling swags
dropped blow up airplanes on the grads. Nice gesture, but a stab
at the real reason we are called Bombers!!! I keep hearing "get
over it, Grandma", but it is still very difficult to accept the
"politically correct" version of our Bomber history.
-Mary Triem Mowery, A '47 Bomber
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>>From: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
To: Marla Jo Lowman Kenitzer ('55)
We just got home today from our vacation and didn't see the
pictures of the Sacramento lunch bunch!! Can you send copies?
It was fun surprising all of you when Dick and I showed up at
Coco's!! We had a wonderful visit with the class of '55 couples
who sat near us.
[http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-Sac/00.html]
Re: Price is Right show
My husband and I got in to the see the taping of The Price is
Right on May 24th, just before Bob Barker retires. They told us
our taping will air on Monday, June 4th. Watch if you can and
try to pick out our lime green shirts to the left in the middle
section. It will be hard!! We are going to tape it and try to
pause when we think the camera comes our way. June 6th is the
last show for Bob Barker. Then I guess they will have reruns
until the new MC takes over in September. This is what Bob Barker
told us. I hope that Todd Newton wins on the try outs.
Re: Delta and Dawn
We had the excitement of watching the mother whale and her baby
get caught up in the Sacramento River and the Delta and watched
how they got them turned around, 90 miles into the river from the
Pacific, and happily saw them make it back to the Pacific Ocean on
Thursday. We vacationed in Sacramento before we went to the taping
of the show and then came back just as the whales were making it
safe to the ocean. They had to shoot them twice with antibiotics
as they were afraid they were getting sick from being in fresh
water and out of the salt water too long. But they made it!!!
-Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54) ~ Boy, there is no place
like home!! Even if it is coming home to Pasco, WA and
95°-100° weather. California was a milk 83!
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>>From: Donna McGregor Salazar ('57)
To: Bill Wingfield ('67)
OF COURSE!!! YES!! To that Santa Fe luncheon.
Where---When---etc??
Not caught up on the Sandstorm in the past few days. Just read
the entry of Bill Wingfield's. Hope the luncheon hasn't come and
gone already.
Bomber Cheers,
-Donna McGregor Salazar ('57) ~ in the beautiful Espanola Valley,
just minutes north of Enchanting Santa Fe. (I wonder if
this will be the only entry today, it's about a Santa Fe
Luncheon again)
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>>From: Dale Ennor ('59)
Re: Alaska
To anyone who has been to Alaska, plans to go, hopes to go, lives
there, may live there in the future, or wishes they could live
there — have I missed anyone? — the referenced blog in progress
will make you wish you could do at least one thing over in life.
Remember to start from the bottom and work backwards to the
present.
http://shaunlunt.typepad.com/shootings/
-Dale Ennor ('59)
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[Dale, Ya missed those of us who have lived in Alaska before.
GREAT pictures. THANKS. -Maren]
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Ed Quigley ('62)
Re: Summmertiiiime ... and the livin' is eesaay!
Ed, here is one that I learned from the shooting range when the
kids are bangin' away. Get some of those electronic "ear muffs."
You can control the volume so that you can hear conversations, yet
they instantly block loud sounds, such as a gunshots, loud music,
or ... if needed, wives' correctional audio-expressions.
I find mine quite useful whether, shooting, mowing the lawn,
tilling the garden, ducking tiny biplanes, blocking out the noise
when the kids next door have their tunes cranked up, or when,
until recently, Mrs. Pappy had "The View" on and Rosie went into
a loud SCREEECH!"
I also use them like "poor man's" hearing aids and they work!
I wore them during this year's spring turkey hunt and nearly
suffered further hearing loss when a squirrel right outside my
blind went into a high-volume continuous chatter, as only a
Douglas Squirrel can do! So, I lowered the volume and finally
took them off, only to find out that the squirrel was at least
three hundred yards away.
To: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Foldup government services
I too understand your frustrations, about the folding of one
government service into another ... or vicee/versee. When I first
began my career as a research fish biologist with the US Fish &
Wildlife service, I was in the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries.
Some bureaucrats in Washington, DC, had a better idea, so they
renamed our agency, and we became The National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS). Then they lumped us together with the National
Weather Service (NWS) and some others, to form the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). But, our sister
bureau, The Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, stayed
separate and became the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USF&WS).
Of course, they could not leave it alone there, either. So, now I
think the USF&WS has been placed into the US Geological Survey or
(USGS). So you see, I became confused a long time ago. I'm still
trying to understand the relationship between commercial fish
species and the weather ... well except when I go fishin' and it
starts to rain...
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA, right next to the
USF&WS (or USGS or whatever) Refuge and wearin' my
ear muffs so I can hear Mrs. Pappy tippy-toeing up
on me at a distance. That way, I can look busy when
she gets to me... and then I'll turn the sound down
before the "music" starts!
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>>From: Jeanie Walsh Williamson (Gold Medal Glass of '63)
tO: Robin Frister Washburn ('73)
President Kennedy was at Hanford and he also visited Moses Lake.
-Jeanie Walsh Williamson (Gold Medal Glass of '63)
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>>From: Roberta Lawrence ('66)
I would like to thank Grace DeVincentis Spice ('50WB) for the
subscription to The Alumni Sandstorm for my birthday (6/1). Grace
said I would enjoy it, and I am.
I'm on drugs for two weeks (prednazone) so I'm driven to write.
Inspired by what was written today I had to throw in some of my
profound thoughts *LOL*. I graduated in 1966 (I'm old), and my
brother, Roland Lawrence, graduated in 1962. My oldest brother,
Gary, graduated in 1956. (They're even older!) I have two children
who graduated from RHS. Kelly graduated in 1987 and Randall
graduated in 1992. Anyone who's a football fan of RHS may remember
him playing. I like to brag that he sacked Drew Bledsoe in one of
those games (Only sophomore on the varsity team.)
I'm still here in Richland and I have been here all this time! I
can still remember the insecurities of our youth uncertainties of
the future and how we identified ourselves with unusual things.
I was always thinking people would know me as the kid sister of
the guy who drove the 1958 red and white Chevy Impala (with the
continental kit *LOL*). When my folks traded that car in, I
thought my life was over my identity was lost! Standing in the
car lot I felt they could have amputated my legs or gorged my eyes
out and it would be better. *LOL* No one would know I was Roland's
kid sister!! Well life did get better. How many older brothers
would let their younger sister drive their new sports car (a 1963
little white convertible Corvette?) What a great guy. Thanks Gary.
Remember how the cars would automatically tool around the Uptown
shopping center. One of many of my old memories, The old Mayfair
market, was there (and how cute was Ed Quigley ('62)!) I'm sure I
wasn't recognized in that car. *LOL* I think I could relate more
to Roland's class of '62 than my own. I know more tales and
details of that class!! *LOL*
I like what Ed said about the summer of our lives. Life does get
better as we get older, raising two children and having beautiful
bright (of course *LOL*) granddaughters and having all the great
friends (eccentric, abnormal, and almost normal -- a great varied
and diverse group!) over the years. I will always be 16 at heart
(much to my children's chagrin), with what ever curse we may be
blessed with now (wrinkles, old lady hair great vision or hearing
*LOL*) The inner peace self acceptance (and good humor) I have now
is the reward for all the ups and downs that have gotten me here
to my spring to summer of my life and I'm going to enjoy it. I'm
not a golfer but what about the 102 year old lady who got her
first whole in one... how great is that!
I'm finally going to close with one final thought. At our time in
life we can always say and do what we want, our kids already think
we're old and senile! *LOL* So take advantage, and enjoy it!! Have
a great day everyone.
-Roberta Lawrence ('66)
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>>From: Shari Napora Bennett ('67)
To: Susan Shepard ('67)
I remember you well... I'm sure you still have that delightfully
dry sense of humor.
I wouldn't expect you to know, Susan, but my "first" boyfriend was
Nick Thoennes ('67)--8th grade; oh the excitement of holding hands
at the skating rink and CYO hay rides. However, I DO have fond,
fun memories of Sunshine Superman Steve Wood ('67), my last high
school boyfriend, summer '66 - summer '67. If I remember right,
Steve broke up with me soon after graduation on a dare. Called me
long distance, on the spot (of the dare) from his summer job in
Milton Freewater. We stayed friends at WSU. I did know he enjoyed
living in Amsterdam and traveling between there and here, but I
haven't visited with him since the 20th reunion in 1987. I'm so
happy to hear he has a daughter! I am certainly looking forward
to reconnecting with classmates at our 40th reunion this July...
which brings me to:
To: David Rivers ('65) Thank you SO much for your SO true comments
(Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/25/07) on attending reunions!
You put into words what we feel in our hearts...
"... by staying away... (classmates are)... depriving many who
love them from their company... We don't care that you never made
it to Med-school... we don't give a rat's rear end what you do for
a living, what kind of car you drive or how much money you make or
don't make. We just miss you and would LOVE to see you. SO THERE!"
-Shari Napora Bennett ('67) ~ legal residence in La Grande, OR,
on the rim of the beautiful Grande Ronde valley, but
we actually spend as much time in our car as at
that house as we travel visiting our 5 children
in Beaverton, OR; Kent & Spokane, WA; Austin, TX;
and work on our places at Richland and Lake Chelan.
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Terri Royce ('56), Steve Carson ('58)
Burt Pierard ('59), Betti Avant ('69)
Brad Wear ('71), Margaret Gilstrap ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joe Wood ('48)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Helen Cross ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Heather Ryanne ('92)
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>>From: Terri Royce Weiner ('56)
Re: Alaska
http://shaunlunt.typepad.com/shootings/
To: Dale Ennor ('59)
Hey, Dale -- Ya also missed those of us who were born in Alaska.
That used to be an impressive fact when I lived in Florida, but
not a big deal at all here in Seattle. Heck, back in the late '30s
and early '40s they still had wooden sidewalks in Fairbanks. And,
I'm told my first word was "wolf" as I pointed out the front
window. Wouldn't have wanted to live there forever, my extreme
liberal side might never have developed.
-Terri Royce Weiner ('56)
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>>From: Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
Re: Alaska
I tapped into Dale Ennor's ('59) web site for the photo essay of
Alaska and found it BREATHTAKING. If you didn't take the time to
see this, give yourself a break and go there NOW. thanks Dale.
http://shaunlunt.typepad.com/shootings/
-Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58) ~ Chicago
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Mary Triem Mowery ('47)
Re: Planes & the "Bombers"
Do not despair. There have been planes & similar variations on the
theme since the very beginning of the Bombers name. Even the Col-Hi
Marching Band would march down the Bomber Bowl field in a "plane"
formation (playing a "Dive Bomber" sound) before breaking AND re-
forming in an "R" for the Fight Song. There was also the B-29
silhouette in the '46 Columbian. I can recall, as a circa 1950
grade schooler, when I first heard from a friend (probably Pat
Quane ('59) since practically everything I learned at Sacy came
from Pat first) that the Bombers name came from the Atomic Bomb.
I ran home and asked my Dad (consummate Bomber fan who rarely
missed a home football or basketball game, at least thru the '50s)
and he confirmed what I had heard. When I asked about the many
plane symbols, he gave me a look that signaled "dumb" question,
shrugged his shoulders and said, "Obviously, it took a plane to
deliver the Bomb."
The important point is that none of these plane symbols (including
the inflatables at the recent graduation) resemble Day's Pay in any
way whatever and never have. We "Truth-Tellers" must take solace
in "R-cloud" victories like the Principal acknowledging that the
"R-cloud" is the official symbol of the school (when they renewed
Trade Mark protection). One can also take pride in the presence of
the "R-cloud" on all athletic uniforms except the Track Team (Will
we see the return of the "R-cloud on the track uniforms next year,
coach?).
Keep the faith and keep telling the kids the truth.
Atomic Bomber Cheers (ABCs),
=Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: The Price is Right
To: Marilynn Working Highstreet ('54)
Marilynn,
You were talking about the Price is Right show. When I was working
at Madigan there was a civilian technician who had been there for
30 years. He always came in early and took an early lunch just so
he could watch the show. I recall watching it one time and one of
the contestants in the final show-down looked really familiar. She
was (don't know if she is still) a professional pool player. She
not only won but she was within $100.00 and won both. Also, if my
memory serves me correctly a member of my brother's class ('72) had
in her reunion booklet that she won a car on the show. My only hope
is whoever wins the competition for the next host he or she is just
as good as Bob Barker is. I usually don't get a chance to watch it
much any more but catch it when I can.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where it's a bit warmer today
but not as warm as the other side of the mountains
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
Re: Bomber Mom death
Helen Wear, Mother of Gay Wear Miller ('69) and Brad Wear ('71),
passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2007.
-Brad Wear ('71)
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>>From: Margaret Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
To: Dale Ennor ('59)
I live in Alaska on Crooked Lake (not far from Big Lake) with
a view of Mt. Susitna from my front windows. The sunsets are
spectacular as well as the northern lights which are best viewed
from the hot tub. I can not imagine living any where else.
My guess is the only "toy" we do not own is a plane, but we have
many friends who do. My husband flies with them often and takes
spectacular pictures like the ones on the website. Thanks for
sharing the website. The download took a while but the wait was
worth it! [http://shaunlunt.typepad.com/shootings/]
I am not sure if we can post pictures but on the outside we can...
this was taken from deck on the front side of my home overlooking
Crooked Lake.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/070604-Gilstrap-Sunset.jpg
-Margaret Gilstrap O'Hara ('74)
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>>Jill Johnson Meinecke ('79) ~ 1/11/61 – 5/31/07
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/05/07
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4 Bombers and 1 RHS teacher/Advisor) sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Pappy Swan ('59)
Alan Lobdell ('69), Larry Crouch ('71)
Tim Turner (RHS Teacher)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Rushworth ('70)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery (a '47 Bomber)
To:P Burt Pierard ('59)
Thanks, Burt, but I am as stubborn (as my mother used to say, and
my husband still says) as a Missouri mule (and I am a Missourian).
In MY day, there wasn't even the cloud, just the beaver and the
bomb! I DO think the cloud fits in nicely, however!!!! I've got
another 6 years before the next grandchild graduates, so maybe I
can mellow by then? Not very dang likely, tho...
ABCs,
-Mary Triem Mowery (a '47 Bomber)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Brad Wear ('71) & Gay Wear ('69)
Re: Bomber Mom death
Brad and Gay, I knew your mother, only for a short time. But, on
the phone and in person, I found her to be one, very sweet, lady.
My heart goes out to both of you, DeWayne, and the rest of your
family.
George Swan ('59)
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
To: Brad Wear ('71) & Gay Wear ('69)
My condolences to you both on the loss of your mother. I saw you
Brad last year at my brother's service however I don't think I've
seen Gay in many years. Last time was at Guy's and Nola's house a
long time ago I believe. Hope all is well with you both.
-Alan Lobdell ('69)
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>>From: Larry Crouch ('71)
To: Brad Wear ('71) & Gay Wear ('69)
Brad, Gay .. Our thoughts are with you Stay strong.
Larry and Diana Crouch
-Larry Crouch ('71)
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>>From Tim Turner (RHS Teacher
Re: Old RHS yearbooks
Hello,
My name is Tim Turner. I am the current yearbook adviser at
Richland High. As I am preparing to move from my room in Mac Hall
to my new room in the main building, I have discovered that I have
hundreds of old Columbians (the RHS yearbook). After speaking with
our administration, I have been given permission to sell these
books. The price we're asking is $5 each.
My students are still sorting and organizing the books so I can't
give you an accurate list of what years I have available. Off the
top of my head, I have lots of books from the early 2000s back to
the mid/early '90s. I have quite a few from the '80s and mid/late
'70s. Once we get into the '60s and earlier, I have just a few
from random years.
If you think people might be interested, you are more than welcome
to put an ad on the Sandstorm alumni website. People can e-mail me
at the high school with the year(s) they're looking for and we can
go from there.
They can also call my classroom but only until June 12 when I will
be out of the room. They can e-mail me all summer.
Thanks,
Tim Turner, Adviser
The Sandstorm & The Columbian
Richland High School
Richland, WA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/06/07
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9 Bombers & 1 RHS teacher sent stuff & 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Ken Heminger ('56wb), Patti Jones ('60)
Bob Cross ('62), Donni Clark ('63)
Dennis Hammer ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Bill Wingfield ('67), Alan Lobdell ('69)
Anna Durbin ('69), Tim Turner (RHS Teacher)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Thomas Fraser ('78)
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
Re: Teachers
Noticed some entries from and about teachers today. I got this
yesterday, and think there is more truth then fiction in the
humor... It certainly shows the difference between then and now...
http://lists.more.net/archives/mo-bused/2006-February/005966.html
-Ken Heminger ('56wb)
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Weather is perfect. Depends on what minute you like. Watched a
beautiful lightning show out my front window to the east last
night. Doggies did not like the thunder that made the house shake
quite a few times. Rained, rained and the wind blew. Woke up in the
night and it was still raining. Rain cleaned the air and desert to
a beautiful smell today.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
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>>From: Bob Cross ('62)
Re: Bomber dad
On Saturday, June 2, our dad, Bob Cross, died. He was father to
Bombers Allan ('59), Robert ('62), Carol ('64), Maryjane ('68-RIP),
and Duane ('79). He was grandfather to Sherry Cross ('84), Scott
Cross, Cameron Cross, Whitney Cross, Makenzie Cross (all Bombers),
and Amy Cross Putman and Ambrea Cross. He was also uncle to Bombers
Helen Cross Kirk ('62) and Roy Cross ('65).
Dad and his brother Ken did not miss many Bomber basketball games
and supported many Bombers in other sports.
The family welcomes you to express your thoughts and memories at
the Einan's online guest book at
http://www.einansfuneralhome.com/
-Bob Cross ('62)
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
Re: Amazing Dancing Horse
thought all the horse lovers out there might like this that was
sent to me by a friend.
http://beboframe.com/FlashFrame.jsp?Size=S&FlashBoxId=3309347442
-Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Re: The Bomb, the Bikini, and PC
I was just thinking. I must have been thinking pretty hard because
even Pappy ('59) in Burbank can smell wood burning. If we are going
to be PC and change what the Bombers mascot really is; then when
will we have to change the name or the meaning of the bikini
swimsuit? After all the bikini was named after the atomic bomb
tests on Bikini Atoll. That made the "hot" news story "hot"
publicity for the "hot" new bathing suit.
We might even have to change the Brian Hyland's 1960 number one hit
song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini;" and what
about the Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello movies "Bikini Beach"
and "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini.?" (I got the biggest kick out of
Harvy Lembeck's performance as Eric Von Zipper in those Beach Party
movies.)
I don't remember what per cent of swimming suits never get wet, but
it is quite High. I learned this years ago on TV from no less an
authority than Esther Williams. You young whipper-snappers might
use Google to find out who that is.
-Dennis Hammer ('64) ~ from a lonely Bomber outpost in Lion
country ~ Kennewick.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: '65ers and Friends of '65ers UNITE June 22-24
It's almost time... yes I can feel it coming... oh my...
anticipation grows and we're ready for another get together... I
remember so well the day the "Sorry 7" were having their picture
taken in front of the hospital... Ricky Warford... (The "most
sentimental" he'd a never been voted in our school days) said:
"Every five years is too long... we have to meet every year"...
he was so right... only now many of us are feeling that every year
isn't enough we need to do this more often... in fact... several
of the boyz have come to Vegas twice now for two Vegas car
shows (October Rock-a-billy reunion" and April Viva Las Vegas...
something to consider next year kids)... so here's the skinny...
Some of us will be arriving on the 21st of June for the DQ kick off
for the car show... That evening at 9:00 Burt Pierard ('59) has
invited us to his place for home made Pizza and libations... Burt
makes a mean Pizza and it's something that shouldn't be missed...
I've done a snail mailing and it includes an invite... if you
didn't get one... call me for Burt's Phone and address if you
wanna go... my cell is (702)375-6961 so if ya get lost just call...
Friday a bunch of us will do the Reach again in the morning waiting
for others to show up after work Friday... Friday evening at 7:30
we'll do the mass dinner at Tres Margaritas (similar to the Chili
dinner we had at R2K only Ray... #10 on the program ('64)... won't
be serving... sorry... just couldn't talk him into it)... Saturday
is kinda on your own at the car show and Simpson ('65) has planned
a nonsanctioned cruise at noon from Anthony's parking lot up GWWay...
around and stop at Col-Hi... then down Lee Hill (rumble rumble
rumble pop pop... loved that sound in second gear) to Zip's for
lunch... yes fries and tarter sauce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I assume
we'll have a party at either Lyman's or Beaver's (both '65)
Saturday nite... we'll figure that one out by Friday's dinner I
hope... Sunday it will be mass breakfast at the DI dining room and
if Brian ('65) would like to reinstate if we can do the over the
hill gang hoops at Brian's and for those non hoopsters like me just
hang and talk till planes, cars and trains leave... bring your
hankies... never enough Kleenex for Sunday... I've probably left
something out but at least I hope I got the dates and times right
this time... Hey... this is addressed to YOU... got it? Call a
friend and remind them... Please!
PS... I goofed up and forgot Sue Vandenberg's ('65) b-day on the
3rd... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
To: Donna McGregor Salazar ('57) & Cindy Payton Hoffman ('65)
Well, it looks like just the 3 of us. How about meeting this
Saturday 6/9 at 12:00.
I would suggest we meet at Tomasito's and that would make Ralph
Myrick ('51) jealous.
How does that sound to you 2? If one of you have a better idea, I'm
game.
Donna, I'll call you to confirm the time. Cindy, I don't have your
phone #, so please let us know.
-Bill Wingfield (BRC'67) ~ Santa Fe, NM, where it's nice enough
this am to fire up the Harley to ride to work in Los Alamos.
I have to ride more, if I'm going to become a bad ass biker
dude. aka Road King Willy
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
Wow! Sure hope Gay Wear gets over being a ('59). Just wanted all
to know I put ('69) on my entry.
-Alan Lobdell ('69)
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[Yes, you sure did, Alan... my error. Sorry. -Maren]
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>>From: Anna Durbin ('69)
To: Gay Wear ('69) and Brad Wear ('71)
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was always so nice
and such a striking and stylish person. Hope you are able to help
each other through your loss.
-Anna Durbin ('69)
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>>From: Tim Turner (RHS Teacher)
Re: Old RHS yearbooks
My worst fear has come true. Please post on the website that I have
NOTHING from the '50s and only a few books (less than 5) from the
'60s. My inbox has been inundated with requests for books from the
'50s and '60s, even a few from the '40s. Most of what I have is
the '80s to the present.
Thanks,
Tim Turner, Adviser
The Sandstorm & The Columbian
Richland High School
Richland, WA
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>>Joyce Ferney Tisdale ('52wb) ~ 11/1/34 - 6/3/07
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2 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Marie Ruppert ('63), Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marguerite Groff ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laurie Hutton ('72)
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>>From: Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63)
Hope this brightens your day!
On Memorial Day I was tagging along with my daughter, Christy,
grandson, Cameron and granddaughter, Sydney running errands as all
working moms do on weekends. We stopped at a local fast food place
for a quick bite. Cameron (9) was being his usual know it all big
brother and giving Sydney (6) a hard time over the evolutionary
order of animals and their relationship to us, humans. Mainly we
are talking food chains here. We go through how everyone eats
something else, but sometimes others take care of weaker ones.
Sydney digests this a bit and as we have quieted down to nibble
our meal she looks up at us and states in her young, clear,
penetrating voice (audible throughout the place), "I guess in
God's eyes we are all His pets!"
Christy and I look at each other and say, "Works for me!" We heard
chuckles and every face was looking over and smiling. This had been
a trying morning and we had just learned of the sudden, unexpected
death of my niece, Carole, Joanne's ('66) daughter. The day looked
better from that point on.
As they say, "Out of the mouths of babes!"
-Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) ~ n much cooler Richland today
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: bikini
To: Dennis Hammer ('64)
Dennis,
You were talking about the song "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow
Polka Dot Bikini". Yoplait yogurt uses the song in their
advertisements. It has a gal hanging the aforementioned bikini on
a hanger in her living room. She eats the product and by the time
the bikini season rolls around she is magically the right size to
wear it. In another there's a gal hiding behind things and covering
herself up until her inflatable raft looses all of its air and it
droops down showing her in the bikini. Anything to sell a product,
huh?
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where it looks and feels like rain
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>>Gary May ('58wb) ~ 8/9/40 - 5/28/07
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/08/07
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn De Vine ('52), Marlene Maness ('57), Patti Jones ('60)
Tom Verellen ('60), Betsy Fox ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darvis Bergam ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jane Simmons ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Wingfield ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dyanna Cook ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia Ehinger ('71WB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robert Evans ('89)
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>>From: Marilyn De Vine ('52)
Re: Update on Gus Keeney ('57)
After his hip re-replacement on Monday: He is coming along okay and
expects to be home from Lourdes Hospital on Friday. He will be on
mobility restrictions for about a month. I'm sure he would enjoy
emails, phone calls or visits. Until about the 4th of July, he will
be recuperating here at my house [Address deleted -- email Em for
her address. -Maren]. After the 4th, he will be at the home of his
late wife's cousin, in South Richland.
Meanwhile, I'm having a great time being a Mother's Helper for a
wonderful family with new triplets!
Bomber regards to each and all,
-Em De Vine ('52) ~ in somewhat stormy Richland
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>>From: Marlene Maness Isom-Mulch ('57)
Re: Sunny Ogston Anderson ('57-RIP)
The Alexandria Gazette Packet, a newspaper in the D.C. area, ran a
story on Sunny recently. It is so true that her name fit her
perfectly. She was a very special person and a dear friend.
The newspaper article is attached.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Santa Fe Luncheon
Yes you will be having your luncheon on the day of the All Bomber
Luncheon - Richland. I have been following along with your
Sandstorm entries regarding the luncheon. Through the years of my
hosting Bomber luncheons I always follow along when I hear of a new
one. Always there to assist through computer as well. There is a
excitement whenever a group of Bombers gets together no matter
where it is. Being a host/hostess has an intensity of it it's own
that only the host/hostess knows. Starting with four can create
more Bombers as the time goes by. Good work Bill!
Re: Soldiers wives and husbands
Not to be forgotten are the wives/husbands during war, who
diligently hold the homes for the return of the soldiers. I have a
wife and 9 month old baby of a soldier who is in Afghanistan living
next door to me. Being neighbors it has brought the war closer to
home than I would have ever expected.
Last night I was awakened by a noise that I could not figure out.
When I finally managed to stumble out of bed, I could see red
lights flashing through the front windows. Realizing it was a fire
truck & paramedic car, I could not tell exactly at first see where
it was parked because of a tree. Finally went outside to find they
were parked at my next door neighbor's (the military wife). Rushed
over to let her know I was with her if she needed something. The
baby had been sick with fever and turned blue as she was already
taking her to the emergency at the hospital. 911 was called.
Worrying off and on through the night and feeling so helpless of
what to do I finally (after a couple of calls) got hold of the
mother-in-law this morning. Hospital doctor thought the baby had a
virus that went into the seizure. Thankfully she wasn't already in
the car when the seizure happened. Both baby and mother are doing
fine today. Seeing the normal doctor later today. Dad is due home
on the weekend for a couple weeks of R&R.
So many times I have been thanked for living next door. Nancy is
relieved knowing I am close at hand. Watching Nancy's stress
through the months has not been easy. But knowing I can be there
at a moment's notice has been knowing I can do something to help.
So if you know a military wife/husband in your area reach out with
all the support you can.
Re: Graduations
My first grandson is graduating next week from Stadium High School
in Tacoma. Can't wait to be there with all the family, which has
not happened much in the 2 l/2 years I have lived in West Richland.
Also a time to catch up with some friends.
To: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Growing Up
Your subject about growing up has given me many thoughts since you
wrote into the Sandstorm. Some times I think growing up is to be
without all of the responsibilities I have. Still working at 65
on Saturday I long for retirement but enjoy my job so much cannot
see myself retiring for another five years. I think growing up is
mainly being young inside. Being young inside has been reviewed by
me many times through the years and kept things happening so I do
stay young. Not always easy with the struggles of life. My other
growing would be to have the freedom to travel many places in the
world. To be able to pick up and go any time. Family, friends and
meeting of new people of all ages have given me a constant growing
up changes.
Re: Luncheons
Starting to realize through writing this entry that I am giving
myself a birthday message. One of the fun things throughout the
years of hosting luncheons the June luncheon always falls right
around my birthday. Always an extra excitement to be with Bombers
during that time. Thanks to all the Bombers who attend the
luncheons you have made my birthday joyful many, many times. Not
to forget all the other months of the year when we get together
and what all the coming together has meant for so many Bombers.
For those of you who have not attended the Richland All Bomber
Luncheon would love to see you on Saturday the 9th.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) West Richland, WA ~ Guess I'd better
get packing to be ready to leave on Sunday. Looking
forward also to the Cool Desert Nights weekend when
David Rivers ('65) and the group bring about another
great Bomber get-together. June is packed with
wonderful things to do.
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
Little known facts about the bikini: It was originally designed as
a one piece suit designed Helen Porstich and when swim suit model
Bertha Kini could no longer hold her breath in she relaxed and
the midsection parted and became a two piece. Hence a Bi-Kini as a
tribute to Bertha's side career as a power eater. On the other hand
the poka dot was a more purposeful invention. The big break came
when Kratiss Itch invented and stabilized the spaces between
the "dots" which had a tendency to pull together and gave the
appearance more like jelly beans. Why they are called "poka" is
still a mystery, but it is rumored that if you poka the dots you
get a poka in the nose.
-Tom Verellen ('60) ~ ear Lacey, WA - isn't it odd how wise we
become when we are retired?
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>>From: Betsy Fox Vance ('63)
I now am where many of you have been for some time - and others
just recently -- My mom - Marjorie Fox - who I have been caring
for the last 7 years -- died on June 1 at age 97. It was a peaceful
death in her home with all of us around her.
I have been in this wonderful Caregivers Support Group for over a
year, and heard others' stories of their own parents death -- and
thought I was prepared -- but, still find it a bit overwhelming
and difficult to accept and integrate into my being. My brother -
McGregor Fox ('58) was also there and a huge help throughout this
process - as were my sons.
We are becoming the top tier of adults, aren't we -- no more
cushions of 'motherly' or 'fatherly' advice to rely on -- homes
to go home to -- final questions to get answered. I am blessed
and fortunate to have had mom as long as I did - and I do know and
appreciate that. In our group, we often ask ourselves about the
changing roles - where we are becoming the parents of our parents
-- how do we respect their 'personhood', while at the same time,
more and more needing to take control and maintain their safety.
We talk about guilt, and the sense that we are never doing enough
-- or when we will have our life back -- it's like taking care of
children - only a LOT harder -- and they don't grow up. Well, I've
done it -- and am glad I did what I did for mom. Right now I am
feeling exhausted and confused and a bit lost. I am glad she is
free again. I admire all of you who have gone through this and are
again righted -- and all of you currently going through it. I am
trying to write mom's obituary - and it is turning into a novel --
how do you stuff 97 years into 4 paragraphs? I guess I will
learn. I am grateful to her and her unfailing spirit of belief,
encouragement and optimism in all she met.
If any of you are in this position of caretaking a parent and live
in the Tri-Cities, please feel free to join our group -- it is
really a fun and lively and delightful group who also has so much
support and kindness for each other as we go through this process.
We meet once a week.
My best to you all, wherever you are in your journeys in life.
-Betsy Fox Vance ('63)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Pappy Swan ('59), Nancy Stull ('59), David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Bishop ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patti Jones ('60)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Dennis Haskins & Shirley Collings ('66)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Fishin' and huntin'..."And, I wait for you"
My friend and fellow classmate, Bill Byrd ('59), who lives in
Colorado right on the bank of one of the nation's primo trout
streams, mentioned in a recent e-mail that he was suffering from
the lack of fishing. He explained, "We are at the peak of the
runoff here on the Arkansas... 2400 cfs up from 450 cfs. Its muddy
and bank full. Even the edges are muddy. I need a fishin' fix
badly."
Friends and fellow Bombers, I understand that need, the craving,
and getting the shakes when I can't go huntin' or fishin.'
So, until I can, I relieve that tension by watching the new
"Sportsman's Channel or the older "Outdoor Channel." They are
on channels, 417 and 418, respectively on my tube, here near
Bomberville.
However, I think that what we are experiencing here is a greater
affliction than modern medicine is prepared to address. It is
especially acute for those of us who have been around long enough
that hunting and fishing has actually become a way of life for a
large portion of each annual cycle. Take me for example, if they
cut me open, they would probably find annual rings, like a gnarly
old tree (soon to number 66). I'll bet they could tell how good
the fishin' and huntin' was each year by how wide the rings are
(as in, bigger = better).
Now, there are indeed fishing and hunting enthusiasts of each
gender, but by and large it seems to be more of a "Guy Thing."
Non-fishers and non-hunters (often synonymous with wives) fail to
comprehend the magnitude of the pressures and desires that can
build to a stressful level within the aging outdoorsman. When I
was younger, sex did wonders for those maladies... but now, just
caressing a favorite gun or fishin' rod makes me gasp and emit
great sighs of relief.
But, take heart... mi amigos. I have found an answer! I find that
dressing up adds even greater excitement! Yep, I said, "Dressing
up!" But, I mean, like in waders, vest, floppy fishin' hat, and
clutching that favorite rod... or... donning huntin' boots, blaze
orange huntin' vest, Elmer Fudd huntin' cap, and fondling my
cherished old shotgun. Oh yes, I find that dressing up and sitting
in front of the TV and watching said programs brings immense
satisfaction.
And, for an ultimate "turn on," I often cross dress! You know, like
wearing fishin' clothes to watch huntin' shows and "vicee versee."
Even the guys on those outdoor shows seem to understand, as they
sometimes just stop, mouths agape, while failing to set the hook
or missing a shot and stare out of the TV tube at me... in utter
amazement... at my creativity!
My only problem is, Mrs. Pappy really fails to understand and
fully comprehend and share in my enthusiasm. I think that she
misinterprets my restless outdoor spirit. Thus, her behavior often
borders on "hostile" when, let's say... my fly line rips pictures
and knickknacks from the wall... or like when I once blew a one-
of-a-kind vase off the entertainment center with a load of 12 ga,
number sixes (through a full choke). Hey, fellow Rednecks, it were
a good shot! Just kiddin'... I think, memory's gettin' bad.
Gentlemen, have patience. Don't start yer engines yet. We gotta
coast fer just a little longer. Follow Pappy's Stress Relief
Guidelines for Aging Sportsmen (above) and before you know it,
the good times will be here, once again. Oh, good times where
are you? "And, I... waaaait... for youuu..."
Soon, the snow-melt waters will be but one more, distant memory.
Huntin' season will be just around the corner and we'll all be
singin,' "Oh, Happy Day! When fishin' returns, when huntin'
begiiiiiins."
Here's to low waters, dimpled surfaces, fall flights, and autumn
leaves. Until then ... maybe a den or special room out in the
garage, shed, or barn to bide our time... dressed up in front of
the TV? Hey, Parris Hilton got out early. Maybe there's hope for
us! [UPDATE, Pappy -- Ms. Hilton is back in jail. -Maren]
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the premature
hot weather has subsided, for a few days, anyway. Oh
nuts! The weather's better but that means the runoff
will slow down. Can't win fer losin.'
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>>From: Nancy Stull Jewell/Knutson ('59)
Today I read Betsy Vance Fox's ('63) entry about her mother's death
and writing her mother's obituary. I also discussed this in the
recent past with Carole Wickstrom Tadlock ('59). It's difficult,
at best. My mother (Emma Stull) and I discussed this issue shortly
after Carole's mother's (Grace Wickstrom Mattson) death. My mother
has been gracious enough to write her own bio which mentions things
she would like to have included. Mom is 98 today and we are all
blessed by her relative good health and mental alertness. She is
making the future transition easier for me. God bless her.
-Nancy Stull Jewell/Knutson ('59)
Note: I used Jewell/Knutson here because my name
is "Jewell" but I'm married to Paul Knutson ('59).
I chose not to change my name yet again when we
married and he had no objection.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: 'Nuther Bomber babe birthday
Yes... you heard right... another Bomber-babe is about to turn...
uhhhhhhhh another year older but not, I hope, deeper in debt...
(Sorry Pea Picker... couldn't help myself)... tho from her last
email, I do believe this girl could load 16 tons without much
trouble... she was (and is) the older sis of a good friend from my
Spalding days... those were the days... we had so much fun at that
school... even if our 5th grade teacher kept a rubber hose handy
to keep us in line... can you imagine a teacher with a rubber hose
today? Dang... Craig Davis ('65), Keith Peterson ('65) and I would
be rich kids if we'd grown up today... but as it was back then...
each time we got walloped, our parents merely responded... "You
deserved it"... but anyway... like I said... the birthday girl
was older and wiser than we were growing up... or at least so we
thought... I have since learned she was just older and hadda learn
to be wiser a day at a time just like the rest of us... she is back
in Richland now reliving the Joy of Richland and it is always fun
to visit with her in June when the Boyz 'n' me hit town...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PATTI JONES AHRENS ('60)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David Rivers ('65)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
George Brinkman ('60), Betty Neal ('62), Bill Wingfield ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Lee Lester ('58)
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>>From: George Brinkman ('60) and Betty Neal Brinkman ('62)
Re: Our Condolences to Betsy ('63) and McGregor ('58) Fox
We just wanted to send our condolences to Betsy and McGregor. It
is never easy to lose a parent and to have to write their obituary.
I'm sure taking care of your mother in her final years wasn't easy.
But she was blessed to have you for a daughter, Betsy.
-Betty Neal ('62) and George ('60) Brinkman
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: First Santa Fe All Bomber Lunch
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-SantaFe/00.html
Well there were only 3 of us, but Donna McGregor Salazar ('57),
Cindy Payton Hoffman ('65) and myself, had a good time. We met at
Tomasita's in Santa Fe, NM. Donna and I had met before, but we had
not met Cindy. So it was kind of fun. Donna saw Cindy holding a
Bomber Letter, and I was wearing my Bomber Sweatshirt.
In trying to set this up, I talked to 2 other Bombers who couldn't
make this one, but want to be included in the next one: Kathleen
Renig Enloe ('66) and Ron Snow ('67).
It was fun talking and finding out that Oren & Bonney Dotson
parents of Mike ('65), Lynn ('66), and Janet ('7?) are Cindy's
parents' best friends, as they were my parents best friends too.
Donna and Cindy, thanks for the good time. Kathleen and Ron, we'll
make sure we do it next time when you can make it.
Maren, here are emails I received from Cindy and Donna, I don't
know if you can post this or not, but if you can, do it:
----- Original Message ----
From: cindy
To: Bill
Hey Bill:
Thanks for organizing our first Bomber luncheon. It
was great to meet both you and Donna. We definitely
have to do it again and again. Hope you and your
wife did not get caught in "the storm".
Bomber Cheers. Cindy
Hey Cindy,
double that for me. I really enjoyed meeting you
and "for sure and for certain" getting together for
more luncheons, the next one being out at San Marcos.
Come out my way when you can.
Great to visit with you again Bill, and looking
forward to meeting Crista at the next luncheon, or
before if you both come out this way on a bike ride
or any other kind of ride, stop on by.
Yeah, Bomber Cheers, Donna McGregor Salazar
-Bill Wingfield (BRC'67) ~ Santa Fe, NM where I saw a tornado
funnel today for the first time, just an hour after our
1st ever Santa Fe Bomber lunch.
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Lois Weyerts ('56), Dena Evans ('64)
Shirley Collings ('66),
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darlene Minard ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry Aeschliman ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ted Ogston ('62)
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>>From: Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56)
Re: Gals of '56 Bomber Lunch
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-56/00.html
The Bomber gals of the class of '56 had their monthly luncheon on
June 5 at Rosy's Ice Cream and Diner in Richland. We usually meet
on the first Tuesday of each month except during the summer and in
September when Club 40 has its reunion. We began these luncheons
after our 45th reunion over five years ago. We began meeting in
different homes with about 5 of us providing salads, rolls and
a dessert. The last couple of years we have decided to meet at
different restaurants with an occasional lunch at someone's home.
We have a great time and have 6 to 12 people attend. Two faithful
classmates come from as far as Prosser and Selah! We always have a
great visit, lots of laughs and are there for support when our
classmates are experiencing difficult times. Next fall, I will try
to post our luncheons on the Sandstorm in hopes that more of you
will be able to join us.
If some of you Bomber gals who don't live here locally plan to be
in the Tri-Cities this summer and want to have lunch, contact me by
email and we will see if we can get together some of us locals for
a lunch at a restaurant. We do not have to eat on a Tuesday--it
could be any day of the week. School is out so I guess summer is
really here. Enjoy It!
-Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56) ~ in overcast Richland where we may
have some showers today but a sunny day tomorrow.
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>>From: Dena Evans Harr ('64)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Needless to say Pappy, you put a smile on everyone's face as they
read your entries. This last entry about the "hunter", reminded me
of a story that I would like to share.
My Grandparents lived on the Indian Reservation outside of
Pendleton, OR. They, and four other families, bought land from
the Umatilla Tribe. Anyhoo....
One day my brother, Jerry ('64), was at the "homestead", when he
decided to fool around with Grandpa's shotgun. Now we had all been
taught not to go near his rifles, as they were loaded. Well, Jerry
sat on the couch to admire this rifle, kitty Liz was laying on the
back of the couch behind Jerry, when all of a sudden,the gun went
off. (Of course Jerry said that he didn't touch a thing), He didn't
get hurt, but it took about four days to get the cat out of the
rafters, there was a huge hole in the front door and screen door,
and, believe it or not, Jerry got his limit of Pheasant in one
shot...... Grandma had some plaster Pheasants hanging in her dining
room, and every one of them fell to the floor and shattered. Jerry
had to work all summer cutting wood to pay for the doors, but they
did not charge him for the Pheasants.
Every once in awhile we bring this up, along with other hairbrain
sunts of his, if for no other reason, but to let his kids know that
no matter what Dad tells them, he is not perfect.
Hopefully I will be in the Tri-Cities in July to make the lunch at
JD's.
-Dena Evans Harr ('64) ~ Portland, OR where there is "liquid
sunshine" aplenty. Talk about raining on a Parade, the
Rose that is.
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>>From: Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
Re: Passing of Joann Saucier
Jo Saucier, Bomber mother of Mark ('70), Paula ('71) and Trish ('77),
lost her battle with cancer on May 26, 2007. Jo was one of the
nicest people I've ever met. You would never know that she was
battling cancer for so long. She was always so out-going, vivacious
and had a beautiful smile for everyone. My deepest condolences to
the Saucier family, however, they were truly blessed to have Jo as
their mother.
May you feel God's strength during this difficult time.
Shirley Collings Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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1 Bomber sent stuff:
Mike Franco ('70)
I am sad to learn of the passing of Mrs. (Joann) Saucier. To my
classmate Mark, Paula and "little Trish": all my best go to you
all. I remember those GREAT days with your whole family out on the
river. Mark your dad always drove the boat and your mom always had
a smile. Just more great Richland parents... boy were we ALL lucky.
I hope you all feel strength from all the great memories you have.
-Mike Franco ('70)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Marguerite Groff ('54), Bill Berlin ('56)
Lois Weyerts ('56)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Re: Ferol Smith Lukins ('54)
Norma Myrick Nunamaker ('54) has asked me to forward the following
information to the Sandstorm.
Norma received a call from Ferol Smith Lukins' ('54) son, Todd...
As many of you are aware, Ferol has been dealing with cancer for
several years. Todd called Norma to let her know that his mom is
now in Hospice and has only a few days left. Norma is very busy
with the many hours she puts into honoring our Military so I
volunteered to forward this very sad news We will keep you posted.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ Richland where I am enjoying
the weather... don't miss winter one little bit!!
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Learning to fly (Originally Sent 6/5/070
I guess that I have watched the slide show of the guy who flew up
to and around Alaska in his Piper SuperCub on balloon tires a dozen
times.. [see entry from Dale Ennor ('59) on 3/3/07 with this URL:
http://shaunlunt.typepad.com/shootings/ -Maren]
He could have only done that with a "tail banger" type aircraft
and the Cub or SuperCub is the best choice. Interesting about the
little belly pod that he had installed too. Way back in the days of
the piston airplane, I worked for Pacific Northern Airlines (PNA)
and they flew 0749 Lockheed Constellations, a very high off the
ground three tailed beast of an aircraft. PNA had bought seven of
them from Air France and three from KLM Royal Dutch and all of the
Air France aircraft were equipped with a belly pod that could take
around 5,000 pounds of freight, most of which could be oversize in
width or length (like coffins, pipe, rolls of wire, etc.). Whilst
not permanently affixed to the aircraft like the SuperCub, the idea
was the same... more storage space.
I digress. Those of us who learned to fly probably did so in
airplanes like the Piper Cub, Piper SuperCub or the Cessna 150,
the latter being a tri-cycle (nose geared aircraft ad opposed to
tail geared). I started in a Cessna 150 but half way through my
instruction I was changed to a SuperCub and that was a whole new
adventure. Actually it was a good deal for me because by the time I
soloed, I had time in both tricycle and tail banger aircraft. You
see that young pilot who had such a marvelous trip around Alaska
could not have done what he did without a plane like a SuperCub...
well maybe a helicopter.
That is real flying. Two seats, front and back, have to crawl in
through an opening at the pilot's seat, half of which folds up and
hooks on the wing and half that folds down and bangs on the side of
the air craft. It is operated with a "stick" for steering, a few
gauges on the dash, a compass fixed to the center console, maybe
some other stuff taped to the window struts, no autopilot, no
oxygen or anything fancy. A little slow too but great vision.
Man, what a trip and I can remember runway 29 at Kodiak. Also went
through Rainy Pass maybe 30 plus times flying lea side against the
mountain to avoid downdrafts or weird winds. It is a wonder I lived
this long but I loved every second of it.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ back from Santa Barbara all beaten up
and broken by six very lively grandkids. Five boys
and one girl and they have a trampoline that is
more like a hockey game than just a little game
of jumping up and down. They called me "Big Air"
because when my bum hit the middle of the ring
their's elevated 8-10 feet.
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>>From: Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56)
Re: Letter to the Alumni Sandstorm
from Red Wood ('54) & Shirley Bumgarner Wood ('56)
I am writing this on behalf of Red and Shirley to all their friends
who responded with cards, prayers, and telephone calls while they
were at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Center.
They want you to know how much they appreciated your care and
concern. Your response was wonderful and you have no idea how much
all this meant to them. You think you are in this situation all
alone until you start receiving the cards. "You are in our thoughts
and prayers" gave them strength to face each day and gave them so
much comfort. They continue to feel your love and concern and want
to let you know how much they appreciate your continued prayers for
them.
The Bomber support for fellow Bombers is phenomenal! These thoughts
come from Red and Shirley who are home now.
-Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56) ~ in sunny Richland
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Marguerite Groff ('54)
Mike Clowes ('54), Gus Keeney ('57)
Missy Keeney ('59), Carol Converse ('64)
Deanna Lukins ('79)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gus Keeney ('57)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jimmie Shipman ('51) and Roberta Adkins ('52)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery (a '47 Bomber)
To: Lois Weyerts Harrold ('56)
Please add my name to those who wish well to Red Wood ('54) and
Shirley Bumgarner Wood ('56). I worked with Shirley several years
ago and know that they both have been through the big cancer
ordeal. Hope to see them at Club 40 this year.
-Mary Triem Mowery, a '47 Bomber
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Attention: '54 gals
Just wanted to remind you that we will be meeting at Granny's
tomorrow at about noon. We really do enjoy our get togethers, but
want to share the fun with YOU! We usually stay until about 2:00.
We eat salads/eat entree's/eat dessert and all the while just talk
and laugh at each other and ourselves. At least give it a try; you
may be glad you did. For all you awesome ladies that live too far
to join us, please let us know if you are ever in town. We welcome
any excuse to go to lunch!!
Yesterday I submitted a message regarding Ferol Smith Lukins ('54).
I wrote that she had cancer. Norma Myrick Nunamaker ('54) just sent
me a message to tell me that for years, Ferol has been dealing with
diabetes and has had heart bypass surgery. I am sorry about the
error. We have not heard anything since I reported that she is now
in Hospice. Will report as we learn more. I know her family will
appreciate all you love and prayers. [See entry later in this
Sandstorm from Deanna Lukins Wingart ('79) about Ferol. -Maren]
Maren, I miss it that folks are no longer listing where they live
when submitting an item for the Sandstorm. It seems like that was
once a sort of rule. However, this IS an awesome publication and I
admire your dedication and support for some of us folks who send
entries that require you to fix our mistakes. I'm assuming you will
let me know when my payment is due for my subscription.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54) ~ In good ole Richland; A little
breezy today (as happens a lot); It's not too hot; and,
it's not winter (Yeah!)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Club 40 Reunion - September 7, 8, 9, 2007
Very early returns are in, but it is too close to call. Not even
Fox News will touch this one. However, for the very curious, here
are the numbers.
Class of '45 - 1; Class of '46 - 1; Class of '47 - 7
Class of '48 - 3; Class of '49 - 2; Class of '51 - 1
Class of '52 - 21; Class of '53 - 2; Class of '54 - 8
Class of '55 - 4; Class of '56 - 3; Class of '57 - 16
Class of '58 - 4; Class of '60 - 2
Remember these counts are only Bombers, and do not include spouses,
guests or significant others. If you don't see your class listed,
well, why haven't you sent in your Club 40 registration. There is a
discount for members of the classes up to, and including, 1949 for
Bombers only.
If you are really curious, the names are posted on the Club 40
Website, along with a registration form and a schedule of events.
Just go to http://richlandclub40.org/ and scroll through the page
to find what you need.
Thank you, and do keep those registration forms coming in.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Recovery time
Hi All,
The recovery process is working out more conveniently at Marilyn
DeVine's ('52). Being retired, she is available 24-7. At Dick and
Jane's, I would have had to coordinate folks to cover the times
they were at work.
So far, seem like it is going more slowly than before. Dr. Hazel
said it went pretty much as expected, but he had to spend more time
chipping out the old cement!!! My follow up appointment is June 19th.
More later, Here comes Nurse EM with my high fibre cereal!!!!!
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Happy Birthday to my MUCH older, big brother, Gus ('57), I love it
when you have a birthday 'cause I always know that (neener, neener,
neener) you will always be older than I am!! You better be doing
those exercisers because I want you up and doin' the jitterbug by
Club 40! [WHAT? Gus knows how to jitterbug??????? -Maren]
Re: All Bomber Lunch on 6/9/07
I'm sure the reason you haven't heard about our Saturday lunch at
J.D.'s in West Richland is 'cause Patti Jones Ahrens ('60), our
esteemed hostess, had to leave immediately for a graduation in the
Tacoma area.
There was a wonderful turnout with several new folks (I plumb
forgot names but Patti will know). It was the actual day of Patti's
Birthday so they sang the stupid Birthday song a couple of times
(I really, really HATE that song). Fortunately, I learned a
Birthday song from the Dr. Seuss CAT IN THE HAT SONG BOOK a few
years ago so I could honor her with that. I hope that pictures
will be forthcoming! The event did not make the "News at 11."
-Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Seems we are on a summer schedule of sorts. Everybody is taking a
break. Thank goodness a few still write into the Sandstorm each
day. I haven't written in in some time, but I thoroughly enjoy
reading this great paper each and every day. I know that at least
I always have one e-mail in by mail box, haha.
Carol Converse Maurer (Boomer Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA sure is
trying to act like summer, but has a long long way to go.
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>>From: Deanna Lukins Wingart ('79)
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our Aunt
Ferol Smith Lukins (54) has passed away. We would like to
thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. We will keep
you posted regarding her memorial service.
The Lukins Family
-Deanna Lukins Wingart ('79)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/15/07
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Gus Keeney ('57), David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nadine Smith ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cathy Mouton ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debbie Lien ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eileen O'Neil ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jo Heidlebaugh ('74)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: My Birthday (6/14)
Hi all!!!! Thanks for the birthday Greetings, etc.!!!!
We had an impromptu cake & ice cream gathering here this evening
at Em's. Doug ('57) & Sally Stiles, Missy Keeney ('59) & Burt
Pierard ('59), Jane & Dick Stephens, Em ('52) and yours Truly!!!!
Just the right size crowd!!!!!
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ Richland
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Month long festivities
Tomorrow starts the month long festivities for two of my favorite
Bomber-babes... I could be off by 15 days but I hope I have it
right... gee now I'm not sure... one was born on the 15th and the
other on the 23rd and I'm sure they don't just celebrate from the
15th thru the 23rd... it probably doesn't matter in the scheme of
things but I would like to get my info right when I send these
things in... these two remind me a little of Brian Johnson ('65)
and Terry Krugel ('65) when standing side by side... they make a
great pair visually... actually... they are very nice visually
period but there I go... I can be such a piece of work... Actually,
I was just talking to Brian about these babes and about Krugel in
my office yesterday... he had a question on a piece of property and
naturally he felt compelled to seek the best legal advise he could
find... long drive from Richland to Vegas just to be billed an
hour for 15 minutes worth of work... no that's not a good thing to
say... skip that part... actually he was on his way to California
with a trailer to pick up his daughter and all her stuff from
school... I sure hope these two appreciate how far I will go to
wish them a happy... my computer crashed yesterday and the only
thing I could get to work after the computer guy spent hours trying
to fix it is an old version of AOL that has virtually none of my
addresses on it and I can't even let the birthday girls know I'm
thinking of them (I don't think they read the Sandstorm)... but
back to the birthday babes... two of the coolest girls I've ever
had the pleasure of knowing...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Cathy Mouton ('65)... Diane Murphy will have to
wait till the 23rd!
-David Rivers ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/16/07
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Helen Cross (62), Jim Hamilton ('63), Linda Thomas ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia Miller ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon Lovinger ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan Bell ('64)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk (62)
Greetings from the midwest where it's been hot and sunny, but low
humidity and some breezes have helped to keep it tolerable, but we
do need rain...
I talked to fellow classmate Carole Johnston Berg ('62) to get
Joyce Herbel's address for our reunion, and she told me she hasn't
received notification about our 45th reunion yet, and she hasn't
moved nor changed addresses since our last one...
She also told me that her exchange sister, Agneta Bjorkland Strand
who lived with Carole and her family and graduated with us in the
class of '62 is dying of cancer in Sweden. Carole has been over
there this year and the plan is Agneta will come here in August,
but she needs prayers for a miracle to be able to start healing
to make this trip.
I will be happy to email anyone Carole or Agneta's addresses and
I'll try to get Agneta's email too, just contact me privately.
I'm still looking forward to our reunion in September in
conjunction with the Club 40 event!!
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ still in the house by the little
lake in West Harrison, IN where we are praying for
rain, so our and other little lakes don't dry up.
Plants are stressing and our lawns look like the end
of August around here.
Also I should add Warren has been assigned a church
and we will be moving to Grandview which is west
of Louisville and east of Owensboro, KY. We will
be on the Indiana side of the Ohio River as of July
l, so if you are inclined to pray we would appreciate
your prayers for the actual first church assignment
in this second career.
Any more news on our reunion will be appreciated.
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
To those of you who were there at her Sweet ’16 Luau, complete
with Tiki torches, it was 45 years ago today.
For the rest of us who weren't invited, it was also 45 years ago.
Happy Birthday to Jan Bell ('64)... you always make us smile.
The forever Young and always Lovely Miss Nancy and Jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Linda Thomas Richardson ('68)
Re: David Rivers' ('65) entry
I am glad I am not the only one who has never decided what I want
to be--it has gotten so bad that for the past twelve years I have
worked in the Counseling Office at our High School and while many
classes have graduated and moved on, I am still there and waiting
for my turn to "Graduate"!
-Linda Thomas Richardson ('68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/17/07
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Sally Sheeran ('58), Burt Pierard ('59), Sharon Greer ('62),
Ken Staley ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Sams ('65)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Dick Boehning & Linda Belliston ('63)
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>>From: Sally Sheeran Heath ('58)
To: Steve Carson ('58)
Those pictures of Alaska a couple of weeks ago were wonderful. Who
was the photographer? Next time he comes up he'll have to come to
the Pribilofs for a completely different look at this state. My
husband, Chuck, and I have worked out here on St. George Island
for parts of 14 "summers" and are still fascinated with this
area - a rock in the middle of the Bering Sea. Our tour of duty
actually ends today and we'll be flying back home to Wasilla,
weather permitting (which it often doesn't).
-Sally Sheeran Heath ('58) ~ from the Pribilofs - where the
only sound this morning is of the multitude of seals
barking in the fog and thousands of murres, auklets,
kittiwakes, and puffins circling the island.
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[Sal, The site was first sent to the Sandstorm by Dale Ennor ('59)
for the 6/3 issue: http://shaunlunt.typepad.com/shootings/
The guy seems to add more pictures on a regular basis... website
says "James Christianson is the photographer -Maren]
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: Oops, I screwed up again!
I forgot to send this this post in for yesterday's (the 15th)
Sandstorm. Anyhow, here's the news 2 days late.
My esteemed Brother Dick ('52) and his "Sainted" wife, Charlene,
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 15th. She must be
a Saint to have put up with him for all these years! Anyhow, they
had a wonderful family trip (Son, Daughter, Charlene's sister, Son-
in-law, & Grandkid) to Orlando to celebrate.
Best wishes & hopes for many more anniversaries!
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Sharon Greer ('62)
Re: 45th reunion
I don't believe I have received a notice about the class of '62
reunion. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend since
September is the middle of hurricane season and I need to be here.
I am still repairing my house from being flooded by Katrina and am
working on getting my father's house rebuilt, and the swimming pool
rehabilitated. I do hope to get to a future reunion and catch up
with old friends.
We are slowly recovering from being beat to pieces by Katrina.
The banks, city hall, police, library, and water dept. are still
operating out of trailers but we do have a filling station and a
hardware store in real buildings. We may even get a real grocery
store sometime next year. The new bridge opened a few weeks ago
so we can get to the neighboring town without having to make a 60
mile detour. The recovery is a bit stressful but there is always
something new happening. There is no such thing as a "daily"
routine. The Federal Government still has not told us what the new
requirements will be to get flood insurance. Also, we do not have
the new building codes yet. It is a wonder anyone has rebuilt. Most
of the city is still living in FEMA trailers.
We are in uncharted territory because we were flooded with the
greatest storm surge ever to hit a populated area. Being hit with
35' of slow-moving water was bad, I cannot imagine the terror of
the Indian Ocean Tsunamis, 35' high and hitting land at 50-100 mph.
Cheers from sunny south Mississippi with the white sand beaches,
palm trees, and lots of concrete slabs.
Happy Father's Day to all you Bomber Dads
-Sharon Greer ('62)
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>>From: Ken Staley ('68)
To: David Rivers ('65) and Linda Thomas Richardson ('68)
I was sure, when I left RHS and headed for college, that at the
end of those 4 years, I'd know it all! (well... what little I
didn't already know at 18, you understand)
6 years and 300+ credits later, I realized that not only would I
not know all the answers, I wouldn't even know all the questions!
-Ken Staley ('68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/18/07
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Gloria Adams ('54), Bill Berlin ('56)
Paul Webster ('56), Pappy Swan ('59)
Missy Keeney ('59)
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
Re: Meetings
For those who may be interested or know someone who may:
NIOSH, the government agency that works to reconstruct the
radiation dosage of former Hanford workers who file a claim with
the Dept. of Labor, is holding meetings tomorrow, June 18th, from
6:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. at the Red Lion in Richland. The same
meeting will be held Tuesday morning from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
The purpose of these meetings is to gather information first hand
from workers who worked out there to tell what they feel about
the way radiation monitoring was handled during those years plus
a variety of other topics along that same vein. They are trying to
establish an additional class of Hanford workers to be compensated
even though there may not be enough information necessary to
reconstruct their dosage. This would also include workers who were
involved in an accident or incident involving radiation where
no follow up or improper follow up was done after the fact. No
individual cases will be discussed at this time. This is strictly
to gather information to support the petition they are working on.
This could be critical to anyone who may not have worked in
the "hot cells" where closer monitoring was done. If a case is
approved, the lump sum pay out is $150,000.00 plus payment of all
medical expenses related to the cancer. In addition to that, if
the affected worker dies as a result of the cancer, the surviving
spouse is entitled to an additional $125,000.
Please pass this information on the anyone you think may be
affected or anyone having information about the monitoring that
could shed light that would be helpful to support the petition.
You can call me or e-mail me if you want additional information.
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: The Pribilofs of Alaska
Thanks to Sally Sheeran Heath ('58) for her entry about the
Pribilof Islands of Western Alaska and it twigged another youthful
memory.
I had just gotten my multi-engine and instrument rating out at
King Salmon, AK and needed to build up hours. We had a weekly "mail
run" from King Salmon to the Pribs using a long range, or so we
though, Piper Super Navajo and it was a 5 hour one-way trip out
there. Our fuel calculations, figuring in potential head wind
range, allowed us about a 25% fuel load upon landing but I never
did the trip with more than 12-15% given the weird wind patterns
out there. Load factor also had something to do with it and you
really realize the terror of "the pint of no return" out there.
Just water, folks... and a lot of it, some pretty ugly cold stuff.
Being a part owner of the airline, I talked my partners into (a) a
set of Rohrbach Winglets, those upward protrusions you see on a lot
of the newer 737s of Southwest and Alaska or on all 747-400 series
aircraft, and (b) a little more fuel tankage, which the plane was
designed for but not installed as OEM equipment. Doing both allowed
us to land with 30%+ fuel allowance and a lot more comfort for the
flight crew. Prior to that installation there were some times we
were sitting a lot higher in our seats... if you get my drift.
The Pribs are a wondrously beautiful place and the bird and sea
life out there are just amazing. People really do fall in love with
the place but it is also the kind of place you look forward to
going out to and are glad to be leaving. I just loved seeing my
hours jumping up week by week going out there, too, given the 10+
hours of flying time round trip. The Pribs are not for everyone but
I do have to say that it is one of the most unique communities I
have ever been in. Makes for great memories.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where I got to drive
my son-in-law's Cessna Citation X for half an hour
going from Santa Barbara to his ranch in northern
California. Sure beats those old piston planes but
that young guy's SuperCub is still a wonder of an
airplane even in today's era of private jets. Sure
would like to know what Sally and hubby are doing
out there?
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>>From: Paul Webster ('56)
Re: Sandstorm Entry (In memory of Jim Badger Happy Birthday)
Jimmy my boy Happy Birthday (June 27). While in death you have
now joined the majority your legacy will be forever safe in the
memories of those who knew you. So again this year I celebrate
your birthday with a wee dram or two of my best Single Malt Scotch
and the reminder that the hinges of friendship never rust.
I miss you my friend. Thanks for the memories.
-Paul Webster ('56) ~ Tucson, AZ
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Sally Sheeran Heath ('58)
Re: The Pribilof Islands
"from the Pribilofs - where the only sound this
morning is of the multitude of seals barking in the
fog and thousands of murres, auklets, kittiwakes,
and puffins circling the island."
Wow Sally, does that ever bring back distant memories. I spent four
months working in the Pribilofs as a biological technician for
the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries in 1970 (My first job out of
college.) Most of my time was on Saint Paul with about two weeks
on Saint George.
My days were mostly spent tagging and counting seals in the seal
rookeries. I was much younger then and much more agile, and I
could outrun the Fur Seal Bulls. Well, except for once when a young
bachelor male got me from behind... in the behind. I still carry
the scar... I think. I'm no longer agile enough to see that side
of me.
But, when visitors came to Saint Paul, it was my job to lead tours
so they could view and photograph the seals, sea lions, birds,
foxes, and reindeer. It was a tough job... but I just had to do it.
You know what I mean!
I especially loved the Puffins, "the clowns of the sea," and the
Least Auklets or little chattering "Choochkees," as the Aleuts
called them, that fluttered about the rocky shorelines in great
wavy flocks. I always thought the Fulmars were so regal, the
Kittiwakes so sleek, and the Murres so formally attired. During my
off time, I could sit on a windy, rocky cliff top, above the sea,
for hours and the gulls and fulmars would ride the updrafts, like
sail planes, right next to me. And, the Puffins, Murres, and others
would flutter right in for a landing next to me. And, the Ruddy
Turnstones were so... well all of the birds there were so unique.
Did I mention that I loved it there?
When I left the Pribilofs, I worked at Cold Bay for two months for
the USF&WS, performing a census on the wild goose populations while
carefully avoiding Brown Bears. And, I got acquainted with a couple
of wolves, but they were sort of "standoffish." A long time removed
from Alaska, but definitely not forgotten!
Sally, what type of work did your's and your husband's tour of
duty, entail?
To: Ken Staley ('68)
Re: Questions
Ken, I know what you mean. Once upon a time, I too, thought that
I had all the answers figured out. Then "they" changed all the
questions!
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the weather has
been, well just lovely...lately.
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
To: Richard Pierard ('52) and his bride, Char
Forgot to wish Burt's bro and his bride many happy returns on their
50th wedding anniversary on June 15th. Sounds as if they had a
wonderful time in Florida and had just returned home to their new
digs in North/South Carolina (at least one of those states that
gets hurricanes)! Plans are to extend sympathy to Char on her years
of "suffering!" That woman is a survivor!
It was fun to see Doug Stiles ('57) and partner in crime, Sally.
Burt shared pictures of himself and Doug as "apprentice" clowns
for Tony, the Atomic Clown. 'Member him?? Funny thing... Doug is
still crazy after all these years (Isn't that the name of a song?),
and doesn't even need his make up and costume to look like a clown?
Must be that "inner clown" thing!
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ Richland, WA looking forward to
Cool Desert Nights!
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by Shirley Collings Haskins ('66)
>>Marla Shaffer Eddrief ('79) ~ 6/6/61 - 6/1/07
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/19/07
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Patti Jones ('60),
Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Anguiano ('97)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (Tin Can Class of 1945)
Re: 1907
I reprint this gem from the pages of the local Stanwood/Camano news:
Past history, 1907
There will be mass meeting in Stanwood [WA] to organize a permanent
fire dept. We have lots to protect: City hall, schools, five
general stores, four restaurants, three hotels a bank, drug store,
tailer shop, two barber shops, a photo gallery, two meat markets,
harness shop, furniture store, undertaking, jewelry, tack store,
blacksmith, bicycle shop, livery, opera house, three halls, two
churches, and five saloons.
100 years ago. And you think your town is lively.
-Dick McCoy, from the tin can class of 1945
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon - Richland
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-ALL/00.html
My apologies for taking so long to do the entry. First grandchild
of my eight to graduate took precedent to getting the entry done.
Maren said, "designate". Couldn't get time to call or email anyone.
Luncheon Saturday, Sunday off to Tacoma. Alan Stephens ('66) and
spouse Nina ('64 graduate of Farrington High School, Honolulu, HI),
let me hitch a ride with them on Sunday to Western Washington. What
fun yakking all the way about the good old days and now. Alan and
Nina drove to Richland on Saturday to come to the luncheon. Alan
says he will be back in July. Retirement is allowing him to start a
whole new life. Alan and Nina were part of the Fife luncheon which
I hosted for about four years was definitely welcomed by me and all
the Bombers. It's summer... would sure like to see more of the Fife
group attending. Come on Jim, Max, Tom and many others. Maybe you
can all get together and car pool.
The following is a list of who attended the luncheon by the second
group picture. Back Row second group picture - Fred Klute ('58),
Dick Evanoff (spouse '59 - Wapato Hi), Sue Garrison Pritchett ('58).
Alan Stephens ('66), Barbara Isakson Rau ('58), Terry Ganz ('68WB),
visiting from Arizona. Terry says he will soon be moving back to
the Richland area, George "Pappy" Swan ('59), Dave Rhodes ('52),
Burt Pierard ('59), Glen Rose ('58) and spouse Carol Rose (spouse
'62 - Sunnyvale, CA Hi), Judy Rollison Anderson ('58).
Front Row - Patti Jones Ahrens ('60), Judy Jo Ehlers Evanoff ('59),
Nina Stephens (spouse '64 - Farrington Hi, Honolulu, HI), Derrith
Persons Dean ('60), Ronna Jo Lynch ('65), Alice Rhodes (spouse '57
- Colville, WA Hi), Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63), Missy Keeney ('59),
Mary Judd Hinz ('60), Jeanne Swan (spouse '58 - Alaska Hi). Jeanne
took last month and this month's pictures. She is happy to do them
and we are even happier she is. Good pictures, Jeanne.
As I had written in the announcement the week of the luncheon
Saturday was my 65th birthday. Bombers let me know it. First there
was a round of Happy Birthday with everyone singing. Then Hanna
(the owner) heard it was my birthday, brought a piece of coconut
pie (one of my favorites) with a candle on it. Hanna insisted that
everyone sing Happy Birthday again. Then to my surprise Missy Keeney
('59) who we know sings with the "Sweet Adelines" appeared at my
side (her group is one of my favorites) and sang Happy Birthday
(her version) again. What a hoot!!!!!!! I laughed until I was ready
to cry. Bombers do know how to celebrate a birthday. Thank you one
and all.
I did cry, when I think, it was Dave Rhodes ('52) thanked me for
doing the luncheons. In my tears I do know it came from his end of
the table. Thank you whoever did say it. I am happy to do it and
love every minute of it. Also a big thank you to Marie Ruppert
Hartman ('63) who is assisting me when needed. She is always there!
Watch out at the next All Bomber Luncheon if it is your birthday
month. Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) and I will be cooking up new
things each month for Bomber birthdays. Any ideas from any Bombers
will be appreciated.
Ronna Jo Lynch ('65) moved back to Richland area in March. Ronna
called me the morning of the luncheon. I invited her to be there.
She was hesitant but with a little twisting of the arm she
appeared. I think it was the word commitment that got her. As you
can see the by the pictures she's in her smile is tremendous. As
she left she said, "I will be back".
Hope I haven't missed anything or anyone. If I have please email
and I will put a special Sandstorm entry for you. Thanks to
pictures I was able to reconstruct things I might have forgotten
about this luncheon
To: Gus Keeney ('57)
Belated Happy Birthday. See you at the next luncheon. Missed you
being here this month.
Re: Club 40
Lots is happening towards Club 40 in September and the 20th
Anniversary. The All Bomber Luncheon will be held Saturday at 1:00
p.m. second Saturday of the month as usual. Many will be attending
reunion get togethers. For those not it is a good place to get
together. Room for your own group or sitting together with
everyone. Announcement will be the week before and the week of.
Reservations will be necessary as we had a large group last year
and sure we will be this year. Bombers can start reserving now for
the luncheon if you wish. Plenty of room for everyone. Hanna the
owner just needs to plan ahead for food, servers so on.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA - So glad to
be back here after being in Tacoma where I was cold
most of the week. Something nudged me to take a long
sweater which I had on most of the time. Wind, rain
and cool temperatures was quite a change after the
warmth of the desert. Forgot how cold I was in the
20 years I lived there until I visited. No wonder I
came back here. Even a friend I was with the first
night there, he knows better, forgot to bring a
jacket. On came the heater of the car. 92 degrees
tomorrow. Good weather for Cool Desert Nights this
weekend. Computer says 81 on Friday.
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>>From: Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
Re: Fred and Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
Hi Folks, I may have missed this mentioned in the Sandstorm, but
just in case.......a couple of our family members can use our
prayers, and thoughts. Freddie Schafer is in the hospital, and Fred
and Ann need our support.
Regards,
-Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Mary Rose ('60), David Rivers ('65),
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dorothy Keys ('52)
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>>From: Mary Rose Tansy ('60)
Joan Rose Wheadon ('49), sister of Charles Rose ('50), Ginger Rose
Reed ('55), Glen Rose ('58), and Mary Rose Tansy ('60), passed away
peacefully after a hard battle with cancer. She and her husband,
Wally Wheadon ('49) resided in Federal Way, WA.
-Mary Rose Tansy ('60)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Just stuff
First... I admit it... I FORGOT to leave a message on the Sandstorm
before I left for the LA Roadster show to wish Jan Bell ('64) a
HAPPY BIRTHDAY on the 16th... I realized after we left that the
yellow sticky on my work computer (the one that was fried by some
stupid spy ware) said "Jan Bell 16th"... I got up at 4am to go to
the show and naturally did not come to work before leaving (on
the 15th) so I didn't have the sticky to remind me that one of the
cutest Bomber Babes of all time was turning 16... or so... I asked
Maren ('63&'64) if she thought I should put them on my head so I'd
see them in the mirror... she said since they would be backwards
I would only be confused... she's right... the Roadster show was
the 50th Anniversary of the LA Roadster car club and their 47th
Father's day car show... it is the 75th Anniversary of the '32 Ford
and it was very festive... Our booth was under the big awning right
in the middle of all the action... Bob McCoy on one side and Tex
Smith on the other... it was really fun... Gene Winfield an old
custom car builder and a good friend (I use the word old advisedly)
turned 80 on Saturday and we really had fun wishing him a HAPPY...
he beamed the whole day and was still grinning on Sunday... I got
a chance to chat with my hero Billy G. Gibbons and hope that I
didn't just trip all over myself and drool on my shoes... Our car
was well received and acclaimed by many to be the most perfectly
proportioned hot rod they had ever seen... the sculptor (of cars)
across the way said he wanted to make a sculpture of it... Herb
Martinez (pin striper) said it was a hot rod's hot rod... now if
people will just start sending that cash, check or money order...
George Barris made a bit of a spectacle of himself riding side
saddle on the batmobile... but then George is George... all in all
it was just a blast...
Got a chance to talk to our boy Freddie Schafer and his Ann
('63/'63) on Monday... he sounded chipper... tried to call Simpson
but he was sleeping... his Doctor let him out of the hospital but
will not let him travel for our gathering this weekend... I think
we need to make a rule against illness effective immediately...
all who agree raise your hands... good... it passed... seeing none
opposed we'll just move on... Getting antsy to get home for a good
time with the gang... hope to see many of you during the weekend...
Keep Freddie and Simpson in your prayers... take care all!
David Rivers ('65)
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 3 Bomber funeral notices today:
Marlene Thaves ('57) and Carolyn Thaves ('58)
Jim Hamilton ('63), David Rivers ('65)
Rob Jensen ('78)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Rushworth ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rob Hills ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Hames ('65)
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>>From: Marlene Thaves ('57) and Carolyn Thaves ('58)
Re: Whereabouts of either Dr. C. Lucky of Richland, WA or the
medical records of our dad.
We are trying to locate the medical records of our father, Clarence
Thaves. He was one of Dr. Lucky's outpatients in 1986, in Richland.
We'd very much appreciate any help in this matter.
Thanks in advance for your effort.
-Marlene Thaves Knaplund ('57) ~ Clinton, WA [phone # removed]
-Carolyn Thaves Morris ('58) ~ Bothell, WA [phone # removed]
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
There’s no way I'm going to get sucked into wishing Rob Hills ('63)
a Happy 62nd Birthday this year. Not after all the times he's
forgotten mine. Ain't even gonna worry about it, ‘cause I know my
heart is pure. I gave him a Carol Doda post card when he turned 60,
figuring he would reciprocate. Not even! So don't anyone else
remember his birthday either.
jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: '65ers
OK... here's the skinny... Burt's ('59) Thursday nite at 9...
Friday just kinda hang till 7:30 PM... dinner for 100 at 3
Margaritas... Simpson ('65) can't make it but has made the
reservations... Saturday car show... impromptu cruise at noon...
meet at Anthony's parking lot... lunch at Zip's... Saturday nite we
can have a party at Beav's ('65) but no food or drinks provided so
it will be BYOB and BYOF... we may all want to eat first and then
just take drinks over... Beav and Beavette have to go to some grown
up thing on Monday so can't do it up like normal... besides... The
Beav is saving his pennies to buy a 23 T from me and needs to save
save save... After a bit of a SNAFU Tony ('65) will drive down with
Davis ('65)... so most of the gang will be in town... but the Big
Fat Liar ('65) can't be there... Sunday morning Brian ('65) has
agreed to serve breakfast at his house so we don't have to watch
Lyman ('65) cry as he parts with his money at the DI buffet... I
think that's pretty much how this will play out...
Don't forget those prayers and well wishes for Freddie ('63) and
Simpson!
David Rivers ('65)
PS: Don't forget... that cute lil Kathie Roe Truax
('64) and her John (somehow that sounds wrong) will
be serving breakfast at the Kiwanis pancake
breakfast at the Uptown gazebo on Saturday
morning... Be there... I will!
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Rob Jensen ('78)
Wednesday 06/20/2007 10:19:54am
COMMENTS: What a great site! Living in Kirkland, WA and would
enjoy hearing from Bomber alumni.
-Rob Jensen ('78)
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Funeral Notices
>>Joan Rose Wheadon ('49) ~ 11/28/31 - 6/17/07
>>Matt Sherrard ('69) ~ 1/16/51 - 5/14/07
>>Joe Stankiewicz ('66) ~ August, 1948 - 3/7/07
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
John Campbell ('63), David Rivers ('65), Greg Alley ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Stu Osborn ('71)
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>>From: John Campbell ('63)
Re: Cool Desert Nights
Well, we're coming down to Cool Desert Nights this weekend with the
Brackenbushs ('63) in their blue '69 blue Firebird convertible and
some of their rowdies Firebird club. The '57 is waiting for brakes,
so will drive the red mustang. Hope to see some of the old gang
'round town. Looking forward to dropping by the Spudnut shop and
Zip's.
-John Campbell ('63) ~ in sunny Seattle
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Early birthday wish for the 25th
Since this Bomber Babe celebrates for a whole month with her lil
buddy, I am sure she won't mind if I send my wish a few days
early... if any portion of Northern California has managed to
remain standing since these two started their birthday bash it will
be a first... but I'm not gonna miss this one because I'm traveling
the way I did Jan Bell ('64)... so I fooled myself and wrote her
name backwards on a sticky and have it plastered on my forehead...
so I read it in the mirror this morning when I woke up... not a lot
I can add about this girl that I haven't said before... she is a
total babe (as is her birthday pal)... hasn't changed enough since
high school so's you'd notice at all except maybe become more
alluring and beautiful and sexy and hot and and and... ok... I'm
fine... not to worry... I'm under control... honest... I'm thinking
of cold showers... I know... the Columbia... thinking of jumping
in the river... much better... now where was I... oh yes... I'm so
glad to have had this girl as a friend for all these years... but
there ain't no sunshine when she's gone... booo hooo... I can't
stand the empty feeling... (Columbia... Columbia... Columbia...
much better)... I better quit while I'm ahaid... so
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Diane Murphy ('65) on the 25th and... again to
her good buddy Cathy Mouton (15th)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Party on Dudettes... be excellent to one another!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(I stayed in San Dimus during the Roadster Show and that town
always makes me think of those words for some reason...).........
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Greg Alley ('73)
Re: Bomber baseball
An interesting note from the USA Today newspaper. They have their
top 25 teams in the nation in high school sports all the time. The
final baseball top 25 was in today's paper. The Bombers did not
make it but they also have a top ten in each region. Richland was
number 10 in the west region. Not a bad deal.
Re: Cool Desert Nights
Should be lots of entertainment for the weekend all around town.
Music tonight in John Dam Plaza and Flat Top Park in West Richland.
More music and cars and such all around town. Looks as if David
Rivers ('65) and others are telling me where the parties are at.
I could do some crashing. I'll be around town and its always good
to get a face with a name from the Sandstorm fraternity.
-Greg Alley ('73) ~ Its hot and windy and looking like the
weekend could be a little more comfy than the usual
90 to 100 degree hot box.
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Bonnie Beardsley ('56), Pete Overdahl ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peg Sheeran ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane Murphy ('65)
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>>From: Bonnie Beardsley Sandahl ('56)
This was sent to the email address in the 6/21 Sandstorm and
returned to me as spam:
To: Marlene Thaves Knaplund ('57) and Carolyn Thaves Morris ('58)
Hi, my name is Bonnie Sandahl and I'm a Bomber.
Your message says that you are looking for Dr. C. Lucky.
Through the Washington State Department of Health you can find
credential licensing. I've looked up the Lucke's (it was Lucke,
not Lucky as I recall).
Here they are. The only one still active is Wayne C. Lucke.
Your Search Found 3 Results:
Credential # Credential Type Last, First MI Status Birth Year
MD00004353 Physician & Surgeon LUCKE, LAUREN H Expired 1926
MD00002124 Physician & Surgeon LUCKE, RICHARD O Expired N/A
MD00018493 Physician & Surgeon LUCKE, WAYNE C Active 1949
-Bonnie Beardsley Sandahl ('56)
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>>From: Pete Overdahl ('60)
Re: Gus Keeney ('57)
Well Gus, I joined your select group - "TGKNHG" (The Gus Keeney New
Hip Gang!) Mine was 10 days ago and it was my right hip. Wow, was I
ever ready! I paid for it by waiting too long. Dr. Art Thiel did it
at KGH on the 12th and is a super doctor. He has put my elbow and
wrist back together at different times too. My wife Maggie is my
nurse.
I'm doing better each day and so many have offered to help us. But
some former neighbors are right there when we need an extra hand.
The staples come out the 22nd.
I'm missing out on Cool Desert Nights. I go every year and hate
to miss it. I don't have a street rod but I do have a '69 Chevy El
Camino that I have had for 35 years and it has 250,000 miles on it.
I am glad David Rivers ('65) came up from Las Vegas. He has some
great cars none of which I have seen in the flesh. Next year!
Roger DeWitt ('60) has a bunch of beauties.
Club 40 is starting to heat up. My brother Jim's ('57-RIP) class
will be celebrating their 50th this year. I can't wait to visit
with some of them. That class sure produced some fine athletes.
And drove some real classics. And some great "he and she" combos
came out of that class.
Best close for now. It is summer here in Bomberville - come home
for a visit.
-Pete Overdahl ('60)
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill Berlin ('56), Dena Evans Harr ('64)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: The TGKNHG [See 6/23 entry from Pete Overdahl('60)]
Sounds like Gus Keeney ('57) and Pete Overdahl ('60) are getting a
fairly complete overhaul with new hip replacements, etc. I gimped
around on a broken right foot with a bad ulcer on the bottom, not
a good deal for a Diabetes II guy, for over a year so my mobility
was limited for a number of months during recovery. Gus and Pete
probably know this, but if they don't, it can be a big help. My
doctor gave me a prescription for a Temporary (Red) Handicapped
Parking Permit and after renewing it for a second time, they are
good for six months, the State of Washington issued me a Blue or
permanent sticker. I was settled on the red sticker because it
really helped cut down on my walking in grocery store parking lots,
malls, etc. but I took the blue one so I don't have to mess around
with the paperwork every six months. I have used it in WA, TX, CA,
OR and in Canada and it looks to me to be universal. My deal
is, however, that I only use it if (a) it is a long walk from
conventional parking to wherever I am going or (b) parking is very
tight and there are several unused handicapped spots available. If
there is just one or maybe two, I leave them for someone who needs
it more than I do but it has really helped me. Just a thought guys.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA awaiting the annual
July and August rush of relatives, friends, kids and
grandkids. Pretty full house at the Casa de Berlin,
or as we used to say in the travel business, and
Jimbeaux Hamilton ('63) still does, the "High
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>>From: Dena Evans Harr ('64)
Re: Hanford
I was sitting in my doctor's office, where I have been spending
most of my time and just happened to grab a Portland Monthly
magazine, February, 2007 issue.
After I perused the section containing the "Best Bars" in the
area, there was an article that blew me away. It was called "Gone
Fission", and it was about Hanford.
The first line is,"The Hanford nuclear reactor that ushered in the
atomic age sits at the heart of the largest radioactive dump in the
Western Hemisphere, Could this be our next national park?" This is
so scary...
The article addressed Plutonium-239, B Reactor, Fat Man and several
other "words" that we grew up with. It is written by David Wolman,
and the photographs were courtesy of the US Department of Energy,
Archival Photographs. Mr. Wolman interviewed Hank Kosmata, a former
engineer at Hanford, and now president of the B Reactor Museum
Association.
There is a park in Germany, Kernwasser Wunderland ("Nuclear Water
Wonderland") that was built around 1995. This park contains
restaurants, hotels, and various rides, plus a sports facility and
gardens. It was the nuclear power plant Schneller Bruter Kallkar
before being Kernwasser.
It is not a place that I would want to take my family, for any
reason. My brother, sister and I still feel that my Mother would
be alive today if she hadn't worked all those years in Hanford.
She died of ovarian cancer at the ripe old age of 39.
I am truly computer illeterate, but I did try going onto
http://www.portlandmonthlymag.com/, but they have no issues
left of the February 2007. It is a great article and is very
informative, so if you can just get the article somehow, it is
worth reading.
-Dena Evans Harr ('64) ~ Portland, OR where the weather is
giving us a break from the heat and the rain. Great
gardening weather!
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Wally Erickson ('53), Sally Sheeran ('58)
Robert Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phil Belcher ('51)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Harold Gibson & Baret Ann McIntyre ('53)
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>>From: Wally Erickson ('53)
Re: Coeur D'Alene's "Triathlon Ironman"
An incredible feat of the human body!! This has been going on for
the last 5 years every forth Sunday of June. CD'A just signed a
contract for extended five years. To give you an idea of what they
do, (1st) 2.4 miles of swimming in Lake CD'A, (2nd) 112 miles of
biking, and (3rd) 26.2 miles (marathon) of running. The winner did
all this in 8 hours 33 minutes 32 seconds. It's unbelievable that
anyone could do all three in that short of time!!!!! I guess the
word is "amazing"! There were 2,200 men and women from all over
the world. The weather here was perfect, it was in the low 70s.
Thursday at the Spokane Airport I met a young man who had entered
the Ironman, we had small conversation (he was from western
Washington).
Re: Bike Ride ~ July 22 - 27
Bye the way, if anyone out there would like to join David Mansfield
('59), his wife Nonie, Bonnie Allen ('59) and I on a bike ride on
the Coeur D'Alene bike trail, let me or Mike know. [Who is Mike? I
think Wally means David. -Maren] We'd love to have more involved.
We'll be doing the bike ride in 3 days, so you'll need to make some
overnight arrangements. It's a beautiful bike trail (paved) that
follows the Coeur D'Alene River from Mullan to Lake CD'A and on to
Plummer, ID. It's about 74 miles long, but very easy!! The date is
July 22nd - 27th. The extra day will be to ride the Hiawatha trail
in the mountains... it's 15 miles in beautiful country with several
tunnels.
David Mansfield email: {deleted for David's privacy... Email Wally
if you want David's email address. -Maren]
-Wally Erickson ('53) ~ Where the weather has been close to
perfect in and around Coeur D'Alene.
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>>From: Sally Sheeran Heath ('58)
To: Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
Happy Birthday, Peggy [on 6/23]! Hope the band in Albuquerque
embarrassed you royally with a toast. Wish we could have been
with you! Love from big sister, Sal.
-Sally Sheeran Heath ('58)
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: Matt Sherrard ('69-RIP)
Matt was one of the most enjoyable guys I spent time with at
Col-Hi prior to graduating. He was smart and just a lot of fun
too! Sitting here today after almost 40 years away and knowing
that after he moved and I moved and never stayed in touch at all
reading the notice of his death in May causes me to only see Matt
as I remember him that night we graduated. I see no signs of aging
in my memory and remember no other milestones in his life, other
than the completion of it now recorded. I only regret having lost
even occasional communication with someone you call friend during
those years. It makes me think that Sam was singing about so many
more things in "Casablanca" when the words "The fundamental things
apply as time goes by."
So long Matt, I do remember you vividly.
-Robert Avant ('69)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Dave Rhodes ('52wb), Wally Erickson ('53), Burt Pierard ('59)
David Mansfield ('59), Helen Cross ('62), David Rivers ('65)
Betti Avant ('69), Brad Upton ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty Hiser ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cyndy Brooks ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roxanne Southard ('71)
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>>From: Dave Rhodes ('52wb)
Re: Rodeo Career
I had lunch with Pappy Swan ('59) and others a couple of weeks ago
and he asked me to tell more about my career riding bucking horses
and bulls,so here goes.
My father was a cowboy and he also broke and trained horses and at
the age of 10 I started riding half broke colts to help my dad out.
I started riding horses before I could walk. My dad would hold
me on the saddle in front of him and I just went on from there.
I started riding saddle broncs and bareback bucking horses at the
age of 14. They did not have high school rodeos out here at that
time, so I went to the fairs and other places and paid my money
and took my chances. Dad was always there to help me and I loved
it right from the start. They didn't have bull riding at many of
the fairs, but they did have steer riding and that's how I got
interested in the bulls. When I turned 16 I entered a rodeo in
Washougal, WA and that was my first time on a real live bull
with big horns. I would like to tell you that I rode that bull,
but it didn't happen that way. I did learn how to run really fast
though.
Every cowboy in any event knows that he lays his life on the line
every time he competes. You are competing against each other and
against the animals and trying to overcome your own fear every time
out. Cowboys are great people and even though they are competing
against each other they go out of their way to help each other.
When I was stationed in Texas I turned professional, because in
Texas they have Pro-Rodeos all over every weekend. It was fairly
short travel time to many of them and it paid better than the USAF.
When I returned home they had not started the PRCA Columbia River
circuit yet, so I joined a large amateur association called the
Northwest Rodeo Association, it is now a professional association.
There were very few pro rodeos up here at that time, but many large
amateur rodeos and that is why I went that way.
There are humorous things that happen too. I will relate some that
happened to me. In San Antonio, TX I rode a saddle bronc and
right after the whistle he hit the fence head on and launched me
into the box seats. I landed in the lap of a pretty blonde lady,
She said "Do you have a ticket, cowboy" and I replied "No, ma'am,
but if you go with it I will go buy one". She took it the right way
and we all had a good laugh and I autographed her program as she
requested.
In Heppner, OR they had seats right behind the bucking chutes with
about a 4 foot walkway between the fans and the cowboys. My brother
was helping me get aboard a bareback horse and the horse reared
over backwards and ripped the whole back out of my brand new shirt.
A lady sitting there Said "It must take a lot of guts to get on one
of those things" and my younger brother said "No lady what it takes
is no brains, what takes guts is to tell them to open the gate and
let him have you". I started to laugh and became perfectly calm and
went out there and won the bareback riding.
There are many more things that I could relate, but this has become
pretty lengthy and all but Pappy are probably bored by now.
I would not trade those years for anything else that I have ever
done.
-Dave Rhodes ('52wb) ~ in breezy Kennewick
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>>From: Wally Erickson ('53)
Re: Yesterday's entry
I GOOFED!! Of course I meant David Mansfield ('59), not "Mike"
(must be one of my brain moments)!! There is a Mike Mansfield out
there somewhere.
I will be leaving for Seattle and the Washington coast Tuesday;
won't be back until July 7th. I will be taking one of my grandsons
camping in the Olympic Peninsula for 3 days. I'll ask David to send
in his email, in case any of you are interested in the bike ride in
northern Idaho. Or, you can send in your email address and we'll
get back to you.
-Wally Erickson ('53)
P.S. I'll stop to see my Sister, Sue ('59) on the
way back home. I forgot to mention the other reason
for my going to Wenatchee to see Sue. Remember the
"Rainier cherries"??? They're out now, I can hardly wait!!!
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Dena Evans Harr ('64)
Re: Your 6/24 post concerning the Portland Monthly article about Hanford
The article you referred to can be viewed at the author's Website,
http://david-wolman.com/ - click on "Articles" and then on "Gone
Fission" to find the article. B Reactor Museum Assn. (BRMA) is also
working to post the article on their Website http://b-reactor.org/
but it is not up yet.
It is unfortunate that you zeroed in on the article's sub-headline
(along with your "scary" comment) since it contains several
misleading statements. B Reactor does NOT "... sit at the heart
of the largest radioactive dump in the Western Hemisphere."
In actuality, it resides in the far, northwest corner of the
Reservation (near Vernita), at least 10 miles away from the nearest
temp storage areas. Also, it will NOT "... be our next national
park." In actuality, the National Park Service is studying the
acquisition & administration of the site (along with other sites
at Oak Ridge & Los Alamos). These sites would be locally managed
(the Hanford Reach Board has volunteered, in our case) in a
similar manner to the various sites maintained by the NPS on
the "Underground Railroad."
As a further indication of separating B Reactor from the rest
of the reservation, BRMA is pushing for the refurbishing of
the old Highway 6 as a public access (i.e., no "Security" badge
requirement). This would run east from near the Vernita Weigh
Station to the Reactor site, via the old Bruggerman Warehouse
(about 1/2 way) which could be remodeled as an Interpretive center.
The rest of the article is excellent, both concerning B Reactor
and the DOE Cleanup plan, but they really are unrelated issues.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
BRMA B Reactor Tour Guide
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>>From: David Mansfield ('59)
Re: Bicycling The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
Let me echo Wally Erickson's ('53) invitation to join us on a
bicycle ride over The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes. We will be
arriving Kellogg, ID on Sunday afternoon, July 22. The plan is to
ride the trail in three segments Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Then on Thursday we will do the Hiawatha Trail. Friday morning we
will pack up and head home or perhaps ... on to other adventures.
This should be a spectacular ride. The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
is a 73 mile paved "rails to trails" path. The scenery is awesome
and I know Wally will make sure the weather is perfect for the
ride. If you're interested, let me know via e mail and I will send
you our proposed itinerary.
Not to worry about calling me Mike. [See entry from Wally in
yesterday's Sandstorm. -Maren] I was called Mike a lot at
Wazzu. I think this was due to Senator Mike Mansfield from
Montana and his notoriety in the fifties and sixties.
-David Mansfield ('59)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Reading of the outstanding marathon job performed I want to
modestly report my athletic feat: Saturday night I stayed all
night at the track (we use a local high school track for the event)
where we were manning the track for 24 hours. There were 36 teams
and we were supported by all ages and aspects of the local and
surrounding community in our annual Relay for Life where all monies
raised will go for cancer research.
I walked almost 11 miles around the track in 44 laps in just over
10 hours, and I count my blessings that I recovered from breast
cancer in 2004 so I was able to participate in this event. As I
know and we all know others who have not recovered from their bouts
with cancer and other life threatening diseases, I am happy to do
my part to make this fund raiser a success. We hope to raise almost
$200,000 in this 24 hour happening. (Miss Brown, my English teacher
taught me to not always use the same word, so I can't use the word,
event again.)
I then went to church where I counted another blessing that we live
in this free country where we are free to worship as we please.
Later when I went to sleep (for 14 hours) I counted another
blessing that we live in a country where we are safe, and that
we have enough food and shelter for our needs.
Yes, we do need to count the many blessings that we enjoy in this
the good ole US of A.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ where we are packing up our too
many possessions for the move to the parsonage in
Grandview, IN as my husband will officially start
his preaching career on July l, so we won't be
spending all our days here at the house by the
little lake in West Harrison, IN... just some of
them, his days off... we've finally had a wonderful
week of rain, which we so appreciate and I just
heard thunder in the distance so I'm hoping we get
some more...
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Neatness counts
So I was running the morning or the 21st... all excited to get to
Richland and run with the Boyz... As I left work the day before
I glanced at my yellow sticky to make sure I had the Divine Ms.
Murphy's b-date correct... if you write as I do your messages are
only as good as what you remember is written on them... I saw
"Diane 25th" Actually I saw "Murphy 25"... so in my haste I used
the date June 25th... When I got to Richland, Brian Johnson ('65)
was nice enough to correct me... too late but no harm done since
Murphy and Mouton ('65/'65) celebrate for the entire month of
June... so now it is fixed and you all know I'm a big fat liar
about putting the yellow sticky on my forehead... I admit it... I
told a big fat lie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The get together was wonderful... how could it be otherwise...
All the usual suspects (all the Sorry Seven less Simpson and
Heidlebaugh ('65/'65) were there... Warford, Davis, Keeney, Harrah,
Lyman, Cecilia Bennett, Gross, Beej, Danny Collins , LeRoy Jackson,
John Foster, Ronna Jo Lynch, Connie Dame, Pete Carroll, Carl Beyer,
Freddie George, and Rivers (all '65... and many more I'm somehow
not able to recall at the moment!!!!) Plus Mills (Jo Miles ('64)...
Adair ('65-'67) had to work the whole weekend so we only saw him
now and then... Pizza at Burt's ('59) was great as usual with
Missy Keeney ('59) baking pizza and Burt mixing little drinks with
umbrellas... Maren ('63 & '64) called to wish us a happy...
The Reach trip was a huge hit and only two of the boyz (Warford and
Hanson) returned looking a bit red and swollen on one side of the
face but otherwise just fine... Denny Nalder ('65 Hon.) was on
hand and it was just like Jr high having him with us ... dinner at
3 Margaritas was a huge hit and Steve Haggard, DJ Jeff Michael and
Cliff Nelson (all '65) were some of the new faces to make it to the
dinner... The illusive Mr. Webb ('64) (yes I know... not a '65er...
Ha! shows what you know... if ya don't understand don't worry...
It's a Bomber thing) showed up and we all waited for Mr. Keeney
('65) to pull in from Rainier... Jack made it about 10:30 or a
little after in his letterman's jacket and we knew all was well...
Car show was great especially catching up with Kathie Roe ('64) and
John Truax... Later, we (Freddie George ('65), Keeney, Kenny Dame
('68), Cecilia Bennett and yours truly) headed for Zip's where we
were joined by all those who thought the cruise was 12:30 and had
fries and tarter... (along with burgers, etc.)...
The party at Carl's was great as always... Keith Peterson ('65),
Katie Sheeran ('61) and Evon Bailey ('65) joined the rest of us;
breakfast on Sunday was just the best... Brian, Warford ('65) and
Cindy BJ's wife cooked up a storm and we ate up a storm... Davis
brought along a couple of movie posters from one he made last year
and one he finished earlier this year... Parker ('65) called and it
was just great hearing from her... We called Simpson during every
activity... not sure what it did for his recovery but his spirits
sure were high... It was just grand... I mean it... can't wait till
next time... oh before I forget... Only saw Roy Ballard ('63) on
Thursday but your CD is under the seat of the '36 3-window I have
over at Adairs... (BJ please apologize to your neighbors but I
hadda see what that big block would do from standing still... I
assume the tire smoke has cleared by now...
Gus Keeney ('57) and Pete Overdahl ('60) hope you are both healing
well... Congrats Pete on the 50 yard sprint to the end of your
street... Gus for some reason I thunk you wuz in Yuma till your
little bro said he was going over to visit you... I know... kids...
we just don't pay attention...
More later,
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Matt Sherrard ('69-RIP)
Wasn't it Matt Sherrard who replaced his tassel on his mortar board
with a flower? A member of the faculty stopped him from going
inside unless he removed it which he chose not to do. Someone else
said they thought he was stopped because he wore sandals on his
feet.
There was a student at one of the local high school graduations
last week that went one step further. After he got his diploma as
he was leaving the stage he took his robe off and was wearing only
a "jock strap" underneath. The police caught up with him and now
he gets to serve some community service time this summer.
Rest in peace, Matt.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Re: Coeur D'Alene Triathlon Trivia
At the age of 51, Mike Davis ('74) is the 5-time reigning champion
of the Triathlon. To see him exit the lake, shed his Speedo and
jump on a bike... well, it'll bring a tear to you eye.
-Brad Upton ('74) ~ Livorno, Italy
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8 Bombers sent stuff and 2 Bomber funeral notices today:
Shirley Rae Drury ('51), Pappy Swan ('59)
Sandy Carpenter ('61), Roy Ballard ('63)
Kathy Coppinger ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Linda McKnight ('65), Anna Durbin ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ruthann Hutchins ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brain Thompson ('69)
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>>From: Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
Is anyone able to contact Jim Jensen ('50) other than Email? Last I
heard from him he was having computer problems, receiving, but not
able to send. We were exchanging Emails, and I'm worried about him.
'cheers,
-Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51) ~ from the lovely weather in
the Tri-Cities, perfect for working on the too-many rose
bushes my Jim (NAB) enthusiastically planted at his
retirement.
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Cowboy Ways, A Proposal, And A Tribute To A One Of A Kind
To: Dave Rhodes ('52)
Re: Rodeo Career
"Howdy Podner." Thank you very much for recording, for all Bombers,
some of your "Cowboy Ways." By doing so, you have not only provided
some good and interesting reading, but you have indeed cleared up
a mystery for me and provided the opening to propose a new Bomber
Alumni Project.
I now know who "OldSage9" is and I'm happy to make your "re-
acquaintance" via the miracles of modern communication. It sure
beats the pony express. As for the proposal, I'll get to that
later.
But first, let me say that I was just as genuine, as a new pair
of Levis and a ten gallon Stetson, in my request that you tell us
more of your "Yeehaw!" days. Your experiences hit home for me, in a
big way. You know, "I coulda been a cowboy ... if I just woulda..."
I was born into a Kansas farm family that always had horses around
and rode them ... a lot! There are some pictures around somewhere
of me, as a toddler, mounted up and ready to ride. Unfortunately,
or fortunately, all depending on how you look at it, my immediate
family, including my much younger sister Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63),
left Kansas in about 1946 (when I was just a little buckaroo) and
ended up in Sunnyside, WA, so the horses were sold and I was
without a mount for a few years.
After moving to Richland, some friends, the Minnears, lived just
west of me on Symons Street. They had horses. Bob, the older
brother, and I put a lot of time in the saddle, back in the days
when one could ride from the Richland Stables "clear round" to
Benton City. And, they had a cabin at the forks of the Bumping and
American Rivers (west of Naches off of the Chinook Pass Highway),
so we also did a lot of mountain riding.
Well, they eventually moved to Pasco, and before long, I left
for the Marines where the Camp Pendleton Rodeo really caught my
attention. However, I never seemed to stay in one place very long.
But, my last duty assignment landed me at Pickle Meadows as an
instructor at the Marines' mountain training base, just inside of
California from Carson City, NV. I bunked in the same Quonset Hut
as Sgt. Rishard, an old Cajun Cowboy, who ran the stables. They
say, "Never volunteer for anything!" But, I was front and center,
every time the ol' Cajun called for help to run the pack string
out through the mountains and pick up all of the rope gear after
tactical warfare problems and training classes were completed.
Over the years, I had horses off and on, mostly for mountain
packing and hunting, and I did a lot of riding through the sage and
hills. I can say that I was a horseman, but I cannot lay claim to
the title of "cowboy." That's a title earned only by those who
really rode the range, pushed critters and nags, or came outta the
chute on the back of a critter. In some ways, I always wished that,
in my younger years, I had stayed single longer and given rodeo
ridin' a try. But, life is full of what ifs. So, Dave, I tip my hat
to you. And, with an envious nod, today I say, "We may not mount up
anymore, but in our memories, we can still, Let 'er buck podner,
yahoo!"
Re: Bomber Proposal Idea
And, that leads me into revealing an idea that has been riding
roughshod through my mind for some time. I would like to propose
the assembling of a "Book of Bomber Tales."
I have been reading the Alumni Sandstorm Stories of Bombers growing
up in Richland and their exploits afterwards, even up to the
present. It is readily apparent that everyone seems to have at
least one good story (or more) to tell. This book would be an
assemblage of Bomber's stories. Bombers and friends and relatives
of Bombers could submit the stories about Bombers, for compilation
of the book. And, if permissible and agreeable with the editors
of Alumni Sandstorm, their archives could also be researched for
additional stories. The completed book could be offered up for
sale to all of "Bomberdom" and once the costs of publishing it were
recovered, any and all profit from the effort could go toward the
Club 40 scholarship coffers or some nonprofit Bomber Alumni
endeavor.
With some help from Bomber volunteers, I would be willing to work
on it, "non gratis," although for me, it could not be an overnight
project with all of the other tasks that I seem to have gotten
myself into. You would think that an old retired guy would, by now,
have just learned to say, "No!" But, those are other stories. The
stories for the book would not have to be totally accurate ... just
good Bomber stories. Any thoughts from my fellow Bombers on this
idea?
Re: A Tribute To A One Of A Kind Bomber
And last but certainly not in the least, with sadness, I received
notice that a greatly loved member of the Bomber Family has left
us. Many Bombers have been watching and praying for an improvement,
but sadly, we learned that Freddie Schafer ('63) passed away this
morning [6/26]. He had been in the hospital for several weeks.
Freddie was indeed one of a kind. I knew him since we were kids,
as he and my sister, Marilyn, were in the class of '63 and he lived
nearby. I, being four years older, was not close to Freddie in
those younger years. But, in recent years, we had quite pleasantly
reunited with Freddie and Ann. Freddie was a fun-lover with a
gigantic sense of humor and an upbeat positive personality. There
must be a million "Freddie Stories" out there.
Last year, at a small gathering of Bombers in Gearhart, OR (near
Seaside), he was ... Freddie! One afternoon, in the big lodge
that we had rented, Freddie came waltzing out of the shower in
his birthday suit, cleverly, but strategically, cloaked in a large
bath towel. Spying me trying to figure out my new digital camera,
Freddie struck a memorable pose in a manner resembling an aging
Greek Godlike member of the Bomber Clan.
Like a one of the paparazzi, I sprang into action in an effort to
record the historic moment, with a camera containing ... dead
batteries. As I fumbled with changing batteries, Freddie said in
a most Freddie-like way, "Too late, I'm freezing my _ _ _!" and
disappeared. So, the recorded moment was not to be, but in my
mind's somewhat digital memory, I will remember Freddie's grinning
mischievous face, for the rest of my days.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the weather is
pleasant and the yard work never ends.
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>>From: Sandy Carpenter Lee ('61)
Re: Hip Replacements, aches & pains, etc. etc.
All these stories of hip replacements, aches & pains, etc. have
left me feeling pretty lucky this evening as I catch up on all the
entries I've missed. My Mom also had a hip replacement last year,
but at the age of 89; she's doing pretty well, but thinks the other
hip might be giving out on her, too. Well, after what happened on
Thursday, Summer Solstice, I feel real lucky not to have needed a
HEAD replacement.
Most of you already know that I've been over in Plummer, ID getting
our 2 new paso fino mares trained for the past two months. They
finally went home with us a couple weeks ago, and we've been
getting them adjusted, and just working them a bit in the round
pen, getting them used to the place. Well, Thursday morning, a
neighbor and myself were getting my mare, Tessa, fitted with her
new head stall gear; all was going well as I longed her in the ring
for 15 or 20 minutes. She was real relaxed, so I decided to get on
her and try it out. She went to the left really well, several times
around the pen; then I tried to turn her to the right, so she'd go
in the other direction for awhile (you never want to get them used
to just going in one direction) and instead of just turning to
the right, she did a spin on a dime thing, and the last thing I
remember was thinking, "Oh_____, I'm going down." Well, they tell
me I took a direct hit and lit on my head; then bounced on my
buttocks. Needless to say, I've been sore all week. Guess I walked
around the pen mumbling something like, "Well, I was riding her,
wasn't I?" duh...... then the neighbor gal and her daughter went
running for my husband and told him to get me to the ER, that I
wasn't acting right. We went, and sure 'nuff, I had a concussion,
and I still can't remember what happened for 1/2 hour after I bit
the dust. I will say this, though, Troxel helmets are darned good
helmets...wasn't a ding in it, but my head's sure sore. Well, after
doing a lot of soul searching this week, my hubby and I have pretty
much decided we're too darned old to be doing this sort of thing,
and we don't want to make veggies of ourselves either. So, we're
going to bag the horsey thing; his mare will go to some nice people
just down the road and I will be able to ride her if I want...she's
pretty laid back. But for the most part, we're going to replace
them with ATVs that only need to be fed when you want to use them.
I just praise God that I didn't end up like Christopher Reeves, or
get my neck broke....I was lucky this time.
-Sandy Carpenter Lee ('61)
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63)
Maren, here is a photo of a small get together at the Hanford
House on Saturday nite [taken by John Campbell ('63)].
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/070627-Campbell-CDN.jpg
-Roy Ballard ('63)
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>>From: Kathy Coppinger ('64)
Re: Dave Rhodes ('52wb) - Rodeo Career
No, Dave, your entry was anything but boring! It was very
entertaining and funny! Please send more stories, I enjoyed
reading about your career.
-Kathy Coppinger ('64) ~ Kennewick, WA (where it is 79°)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Farewell, Dear Friend
So much to say and so many others who could say it better. But
I would like to take the chance to say "take care" to a guy I
counted as a friend. I remember him so well from school. He was o
ne of those guys like Skip Nussbaum ('65) from my class that I
emulated... clean cut and cool all at the same time... try as I
might I could never get that combo together but Freddie Schafer
('63) had it all. Not only that but he had Ann Engel ('63) on his
arm. Dang... it just doesn't get any better than that. Freddie and
Ann were supposed to be in Vegas tomorrow night. When he was first
diagnosed he let me know but Ann was still positive they would make
the trip... As she put it "we deserve it"... I had hoped to do the
Chauffeur bit I've done for Jimbeaux and Miss Nancy ('63/'65), Ms
Murphy ('65), Simpson ('65) and Ruth and others... the strip in a
custom car (none of the hot rods have back seats)... just makes
the whole trip worth while... I had no clue how I was going to
arrange the 80° weather Fred had ordered tho... I only got one
phone call in while he was in the hospital... I am so grateful for
our Bomber network... we all kept each other in the loop and Ann
was wonderful enough to keep us all informed... I will always see
Freddie in that green t-shirt with the "63" on it the way it was on
the handball court during the year '63... I loved that t-shirt...
Freddie was going to loan it to me one year... As I recall it was
a shirt that was made for one of the class reunions for the Gold
Medal Class of '63... I used to know which reunion because I
thought we should do it too. Actually I have always looked on the
class of '63 as the closest in unity to the '65ers. We started
meeting EVERY year 12 years ago and the class of '63 seems to do
a number of things as a group... like Bomber Baywatch... etc...
I remember Freddie and me setting up the tables in the community
center for the Last Chance Hi-Spot [9/15/01]... I remember
Pook ('63-RIP) showing up and never really coming in but hanging
outside. [Find the picture of Pook outside the Rec Center that
night... http://allbombers.tripod.com/HiSpot/09-15-01.html]
Now I can see Pook and Freddie catching up on old times
and creating new memories... I'm glad that Fred is pain free...
I will be here for Ann if she needs anything at all... just as I
know the others will be there for her. I look forward to the get
together in the park... listening to '60's music, sipping wine
(non-alcoholic for some of us... Ann says it's good) and swapping
lies........ Take care, Fred.
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Our blonde ray of sunshine has left Bomberland and the
Portland/Vancouver area. Our hearts are with you, Ann. I wish I
could give you a big hug right now. I am speechless with grief.
Rest in peace, Freddie.
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Anna Durbin ('69)
Re: Rainier Cherries
Someone mentioned Rainier Cherries. Ah, memories of things past. I
live far away in Pennsylvania and we only get them for a brief time
here. I grabbed a small bag of them in the grocery store two days
ago ($6.99 a pound). They were from Selah, Washington. I shared
them with my daughters and friends. I told them they were from
God's Country. One asked, "Isn't everywhere God's Country?" I said,
"Well, She likes some places better than others." Aren't little
whippersnappers great? They give you such openings for good lines.
And, of course, they ate the whole bag. Enjoy the ones fresh from
the orchard, you people who are fortunate enough to live there.
Love, Anna '69
-Anna Durbin ('69)
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Funeral Notices
>>Freddie Schafer ('63) ~ 2/12/45 - 6/26/07
>>Virginia Hammons Shadduck ('54) ~ 12/31/37 - 6/18/07
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/28/07
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn De Vine ('52), Pete Overdahl ('60)
John Adkins ('62), Dave Hanthorn ('63)
Donna Bowers ('63), George Barnett ('63)
Perry Moore ('63), Jamie Worley ('64)
Kathie Roe ('64), Jeff Michael ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vickie Bigelow ('76)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ralph Myrick ('51)
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>>From: Marilyn De Vine ('52)
The Mom I've been helping with triplets hasn't called with today's
schedule so I'll use this time to get some long over-due notes
written.
To: Al Coffman ('62)
Thank you for clarifying for me why that little short street off
Harris is named Ferry Road. I used to take my dogs there for their
daily run and I had wondered about it. Now we go to Snyder and walk
down river because there is grass. There are also what looks like
remains of some kind of ferry landing a little down-river from
there. I don't remember there being two, but maybe one was moved to
the other location for some reason.
To: John Browne ('61)
I laughed 'til I had tears running down my face, reading your tale
of going down the Flume across the River. Doug Stiles '57 also has
some great stories of the same great fun! (As I'm sure MANY of you
guys have!)
A few days ago, when I was driving down Harris for an evening out,
(Lucky runs, I walk) 3 small skunks scurried across the street in
front of us... TOWARD the houses! I was tempted to stop and ask
the people if they know they have a family of the black and white
"kitties" living nearby but decided I didn't have time. I had
thought about taking my new digital camera with me but it was late
and I figured it would be too dark to get any good pictures...
aaargh!
That would have been a beaut! Last week I saw a huge Beaver at the
water's edge. After a few minutes, he slipped into the water and
swam leisurely down stream and I didn't see him again. I'm glad
Lucky didn't go down to investigate... I've heard that Beavers can
beat heck out of any stranger that gets too close!
Re: Now, to clarify a point
I know I will be corrected if I'm wrong, but the town of White
Bluffs is/was on the west side of the River and the white bluffs,
for which I suppose it was named, are across the River on the east
side. The reason I "think" I know, is because we lived in a farm
house 3 miles north-west of White Bluffs (10 miles from the town of
Hanford) and we rode the school bus to Hanford (High School) and
didn't cross the River.
Gus Keeney ('57) has graduated to a cane and is driving! Wow, that
has got to create a wonderful sense of freedom and independence.
He has been a good "patient" (following hip surgery June 4th) but
is ready to get out more! I don't blame him. Actually, it works
for me, too, 'cause I don't have to wait on him as much.
(Joking.....NOT!)
While I'm at it, I want to thank Don Sorenson (NAB and proud of it)
for the wonderful display he had at Trac not so long ago. He let
me sign the photo of the trailer camp, even though we didn't live
there (because we went to school at Hanford, went to the doctor and
hospital there, the grocery store, and to the live entertainment
which came to town to "boost our morale", which really worked, by
the way!) I'm sorry to have missed getting to see Mr. Larry Forby,
a good friend of my parents and dad to Bombers, who had signed it
just shortly before I arrived. If anyone is in touch with the Forby
family, please give them a Hi from me.
And Pappy (one of the youngish ones)... I think the book you are
talking about would be great and could/would be a fantastic fund-
raiser! Lots of people would buy such a book... not just those of
us who "lived it". I know most of us have tales we haven't shared,
yet.
Bomber best to each and all,
-Marilyn De Vine ('52) ~ in blessedly cooler Richland. Where ya'
gotta be really careful about not eating too many cherries
in one day. Oooh, but they are delicious!
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>>From: Pete Overdahl ('60)
To: David Rivers ('65)
You are one of a kind. I think you could have fun at an unveiling
of a new city dump. You could have more fun in 15 minutes than it
takes a entire weekend for some people. And your birthday wishes to
all the Bombers of ('65) and others from Bomberland are keepsakes,
better than any card you could buy. I so wished I could have made
Cool Desert Nights but maybe next year. I would like to see you and
your Dirty Seven (or was that the Sorry Seven) in action. You could
promote that entire weekend. The Chamber of Commerce should put you
on their payroll. Hope to see you at Club 40 if you can make it.
It is something when you can have surgery and hear from friends in
Arkansas, Texas, Nevada and Montana. Thanks for the great wishes
from the APB (All Points Bulletin) aka Alumni Sandstorm.
-Pete Overdahl ('60) ~ Where all the Bombers come from......
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: Fred Schafer ('63-RIP)
Remembering our friends and the good times we've had.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/070628-Adkins-00.html
-John Adkins ('62)
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn (Gold Medal Class of '63)
I couldn't sleep last night...
I don't remember meeting Freddie (he always was and always will be
Freddie to me), it just seems like I have always known him, but it
must have been in September of 1950 in Kindergarten at Spalding
School. Freddie and I were buddies all through Spalding, but were
in different "groups" at Carmichael and Col-Hi and weren't as
close as before. We reconnected a little at R2K, and since then
we somehow ended up on each other's email lists and have kept in
contact. Freddie and Ann liked my "travelogue" from Thailand last
March, and I was happy to send them (at their kind request) some of
our photos from there.
Being on Freddie and Ann's email list meant that you never had
an empty mailbox, there would always be something interesting,
humorous, or touching (or even all three at once) in your inbox
each and every day. Then a few weeks ago the emails suddenly
stopped, and I knew something wasn't right. A couple of days
later, someone mentioned in the Sandstorm that Freddie was in
the hospital, but no details. I worried a little, but didn't
think too much about it.
Then last Saturday Kathy Rathvon ('63) and I were at the wedding
of a mutual friend, so I asked her if she had heard anything
about Freddie. It was then that I learned of his cancer and the
complications with the chemotherapy. When the news of his passing
came on Tuesday, I didn't know what to say or do. I have known
Freddie longer than I have known anyone else, and I just can't
come to grips with the fact that he is gone.
Ann, if you should read this, though I don't know you well, I
sincerely hope the fact that Freddie was loved by so many people
that share your grief can somehow help ease the pain of his passing
at least a little.
Our class of '63 has lost some wonderful people, and I like to
think that Freddie is now with them somewhere and they are having
one hell of a great party and are waiting for the rest of us to
join them.
So long old pal, hope to see you again some day.
With lots of Bomber Tears,
-Dave Hanthorn (GMC '63) ~ from Mercer Island, WA where even
the sunshine couldn't brighten this sad day.
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>>From: Donna Bowers Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63)
I just wanted to add my heartfelt wishes to Ann and her family on
the loss of Freddie (GMC '63). Last year when we stopped to see
everyone in Gearheart, I had my head full of my own difficulties at
the time. In the short time we were there, I talked to many but did
not spend the time with Freddie... I am now am so deeply sorry I
did not. So many wonderful people were there and Freddie was the
organizer and the chief cook. He was busy, but I hardly talked to
him. Like many of us, as this sinks in, we are so sorry that he is
gone.
I knew him since 4th grade and he was one of the GOOD guys, one
of the BEST! And so much fun!!! I just thought he would be there
forever because I did not know at the time that he was sick.
As tears run down my cheeks, this is a wake-up call to all, and
especially to me, to not miss those golden opportunities to tell
someone how really wonderful they are and how much they mean to
you. There are a number of couples (including Freddie and Ann)
who married each other from the class of '63. They are a huge
reason why our class is so "together". Freddie will be deeply and
profoundly missed. As a matter of fact, I cannot even imagine a
reunion without him. Mike Rice ('60) and I saw him through the
years... he always had a big smile on his face... he was a ray of
sunshine for sure!!
We love you Freddie: Donna and Mike
-Donna Bowers Rice ('63) ~ St. Louis, MO
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>>From: George Barnett (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Pappy's suggestion to write a book of Bomber stories.
The preface should read "The names and places have been changed
to protect the guilty".
Re: The loss of one of the class of '63's FINEST!!
I don't believe I ever heard a word of disparagement nor bad
mouthing of any person, come from the lips of Freddie Schafer. He
was truly a lovable friend to anyone and everyone. You WILL be
missed, my friend. Ann, You will always be welcome at our house.
Remember that when the cold north winds dictate a trip south, and
Tucson is on the itinerary.
Bye Geo.
-George Barnett (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ And back in Tucson
where the sun god is expressing his displeasure. I
think I'll go back to the Tri-Cities, sure was nice
there the last two months. Thank You all for a
pleasurable experience there during a period of
stress. Dad, (step dad) Leo Warren, passed away on
Saturday, 6/9/07.
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>>From: Perry Moore (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Ann Shafer,
to all those of Gold Medal Class, and all who read the Sandstorm.
A big piece of the Bomber heart is missing.
I was one of the lucky ones who knew Freddie since our days at
Spalding, through Cub Scouts, and Patrol Boys.
I spent some of this morning looking at old pictures, and
especially those of us at Spalding. What a group. Thank Maren for
putting those on-line.
Freddie was one of the good guys, and unlike most of us, he was
and always will be one of the good guys.
As David Rivers ('65), said, I too will always remember him wearing
our 20th reunion shirt to all Bomber gatherings (I think he is the
only one that it would still fit),
[Link in John Adkins' ('62) entry today shows the T-shirt. -Maren]
Also I see him trying to hot rod around in his '48 Plymouth with
the flat head six. Back in the day, I guess we loved what we had.
Unfortunately there are too many of our friends that we have to
remember this way. But there's a bunch up there (unfortunately way
too many) that he can share old stories with.
My prayers are with Ann and Fred's family.
-Perry Moore (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Jamie Worley ('64)
How sad that I see that Freddie Schafer ('63-RIP) has left our
Bomber world. I did not know Freddie when we were in high school -
he seemed so popular. I last saw him at our 2004 reunion. My
daughter and granddaughters were with me. My daughter looks so much
like her dad, Rob Hills ('63), that I was complimented when Freddie
said to me that he saw a lot of "Worley" in that little girl. I
didn't even know he knew who I was or when I graduated. It was a
brief but a sweet conversation. I remember it, so it certainly does
count in my Richland memories. I always looked for his missives in
the Alumni Sandstorm. I could always tell how much he loved his
family.
Ann, my heart goes out to you and yours. Let us know when the
service will be in July.
-Jamie Worley ('64)
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>>From: Kathie Roe Truax ('64)
I, too, want to toast the great Freddie Schafer ('63-RIP) and say
how much I enjoyed knowing him. We began a long-lasting friendship
back in the summers of the Berglunds, Speedos, Aceie/Duecie, and
naps between heats --- yes, I'm talking about the good ol' Richland
Swim Team. We Roe girls ('63/'64), Hyatt twins ('63-RIP), Freddie,
Rod Pederson, Donna (?), Ronny Sledge, etc. had a blast together.
Freddie was always the guy who made everything fun. Everybody loved
him, including my Mom. He will be missed.
My condolences to the love of his life, the ever beautiful Miss
Ann Engel.
-Kathie Roe Truax ('64)
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>>From: Jeff Michael ('65)
Hey there Bombers and Bomberettes,
It was great to see some of you last weekend when I was in
Bomberland. The wedding I dj'd for went great... they were super
folks.
Friday night, before the gig, I had a chance to sit with some of
the Sorry Seven and other Bomber faithful. Gregor Hanson ('65),
Larry Greer ('65) and I talked of friends and folks. Gregor asked
about my Dad and I told him, "Fine as far as I knew". Sadly... I
didn't know the truth.
My Dad, Charles H. Michael passed away in his sleep June 7th.
I found out yesterday. RIP
-dj Jeff Michael ('65), Bombers Forever
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Larry Mattingly ('60), Ann Engel ('63)
Jill Butler ('63), Marilyn Swan ('63)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Deedee Willox ('64)
Alan Stephens ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dorothy McDonald ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Hunt ('57)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Independence Day
I have a short night tonight so this will be short.
I am off in the wee hours Friday for the long trip to Unalaska/
Dutch Harbor out on the Aleutian chain. I will take a volunteer
crew and set up a very large display (over 700 items) for their
4th of July. Weather permitting of course. Last year we had a
great, warm, sunny day on the 3rd, only to get up on the 4th to
wind, rain, fog, and cold. We ended up firing on the 6th at 12:45AM
(Ok technically the 7th) and it was not totally dark yet. But they
loved it, and, the one I did New Years Eve. Nice folks and fun
to work with. I learned not to go into a bar the day after the
show... everybody was buying for the pyro. It is hard to say no.
But the wonderful compliments are nice to hear.
As busy as it is this time of the year I always end up at some
point thinking of what the 4th really is... Independence Day!
Fireworks people tend to be fiercely patriotic, and I suppose I am
as much as most. But in the midst of all the flag waving and bangs
and fizzle lets all take a minute to remember our forefathers and
their sacrifices. If it had not been for their unselfish giving,
even their lives in many cases, where would we be now?
And with that, let us not forget all of the military personnel now
and in the past who willingly fought for what we have. And let us
be thankful.
God Bless America!
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J. Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
Re: Fred gathering (July 21st)
Put this in the Sandstorm for me. I've lost all my favorites and
Fred isn't here to help me.
I need a head count of everyone who is planning to come to Fred's
gathering on July 21st. I have the same caterer that I had for
his 60th birthday. It's going to be at Hazel Dell Park starting
at 11a.m. Need Mr. Rivers and a few others to grill the hamburgers
and sausages. Ann
-Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
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>>From: Jill Butler Candler ('63)
To: Ann Engel Schafer ('63)
When I was answering your email, I thought I needed to share my
feelings about a guy named Fred in the Sandstorm. The two of you
were like salt and pepper shakers, always side by side. I respected
and admired your relationship. I feel very sad about the loss of
Fred. He always seemed to be surrounded by sunshine and ALWAYS
added to all of the Bomber functions he attended. He had one of
the most beautiful smiles ever and that will be missed. Our next
Reunion will be strange without him and other classmates we have
lost. We were gifted with his presence in our lives and his memory
with always be a part of future functions.
-Jill Butler Candler ('63)
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>>From: Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63)
To: John Adkins ('62)
Re: Freddie Pictures
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2007/Xtra/Any/070628-Adkins-00.html
Thanks John for sending in the photo that included myself & four of
my all-time favorite people that was taken at Class of '63's last
reunion. It is one of my favorite pictures of Freddie & when I look
at it I'm thinking that he (Freddie) had just made one of his
remarks that he was famous for & had us all cracking up.
I was also in that kindergarten class that Dave Hanthorn ('63)
speaks of, I ran across the picture of it recently & of course have
misplaced it again. And I, too know what you speak of Dave, when
you said you couldn't get to sleep for thinking about Freddie & all
those years gone by.
There are no replacements for Freddie, he was one-of-a-kind! I made
the comment recently to several friends that I couldn't imagine a
world without Freddie Schafer & I still can't!! You will be missed,
Freddie!!
And to Ann, whom I have been in contact with, Freddie was an
inspiration to us all, even when it was time for him to leave
and I have to say so have you. You two were two of the most
positive, upbeat people I have ever known & it is very becoming
to you both & what a legacy!
Take Care ~
-Marilyn Swan Beddo ('63) ~ southwest of Salt Lake City, UT
where it's hotter (97º) than a firecracker, but not
as hot as points further south of here! Getting
ready for my much older brother's (Pappy Swan & Mrs.
Pappy) arrival next Tuesday & our "Clampett's Family
& Friends" reunion for 4 days up at Moon Lake in
Utah's High Uinta Mts. It just gets bigger & better
every year!!! And to John Adkins ('62), last year you
moaned when I said I would toast Pappy's birthday
(July 1st) with a glass of Huckleberry wine, well
here's to another birthday Pappy & another bottle of
Huckleberry wine!! Don't knock it till you try it
John!! Course, I've always been a cheap drunk, hee!
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('73 & '64)
Re: More pictures of Freddie Schafer ('63-RIP)
http://rhs63.tripod.com/RIP/Freddie/00.html
Freddie and I were in the same class for 1st (Mrs. Shank), 2nd
(Miss Bowe), and 3rd (Mrs. Atwater) grades at Spalding.
I lost the picture of our 2nd grade class and have been hoping
that someone else from the class would submit it. Anybody??
Spalding/Bomber Tears,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
Re: Barbara Eckert Holloway ('61)
It is with great sadness that I write this. My sweet friend,
Barbara Eckert Holloway ('61) has gone to be with the Lord this
morning (7/28/07). I am thanking God for the time He gave us
together, but I'm going to miss her so much. Please pray for her
hubby, Larry Holloway ('64) in the days and months ahead.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
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>>From: Alan Stephens ('66)
To All Bombers Vets and Schoolmates that can get to Everett
Open invite to Everett's 4th of July parade N.W. chapter
Gamewardens of Viet Nam will have their river boat from V.N. (PBR)
in the parade. I will be joining the chapter that day and will be
aboard the boat. Come see what we fought the VC in and tour the
boat afterwards.
CPO(SW) USN Retired
-Alan Stephens ('66) ~ Kent WA cloudy and rain coming in.
Welcome to the P.N.W. 4th will be clear!!!
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Harvey Chapman ('56), Steve Carson ('58)
Lora Homme ('60), Dave Sowden ('63wb)
David Rivers ('65), Alan Lobdell ('69)
Brad Wear ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Wiley ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: KC Hammill ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherri Ray ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Teri Schuchart ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lori Killand ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris Eckert ('80 or '81)
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>>From: Harvey Chapman ('56)
To: Gary Hunt ('57)
Gary, Thinking of you on this our day [6/29]. Sally and I both
wish you the happiest of birthdays. Give your bride a HUG for me.
-Harvey Chapman ('56)
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>>From: Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Very well put, Larry. If the schools actually taught American
History, more people would realize what it took to get us to where
we are now. Wouldn't it be great if you could do a display in
Bagdad for our troops on the 4th. I would contribute to that and
even throw in some Chicago Hot Dogs. The kind of fireworks they get
to see are not very entertaining.
We attended a sub-minor league baseball game last week and were
blown away by their "fireworks night" promotion. Where we have come
to expect spectacular displays, followed by the Finale, this little
baseball club gave us about 12 minutes of Finale.
-Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58) ~ Chicago, IL
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>>From: Lora Homme ('60)
Re: Bomber Dad
My dear Bomber Dad, Ray Homme, turned 100 years old June 28th! He's
confined to a wheelchair but, other than that, he's in good health.
I'm counting on him living to be 110. I feel so blessed that I
still have both of my parents with me and that I'm able to take
care of them in my home. They were always there for me when I
needed them and it's good to be able to be there for them when
they need me.
My dad worked as an electrician at Hanford from 1943 to 1972 and
has been a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers for 65 years. Long story short, the IBEW sent a letter
inviting him to an awards ceremony for being a member for 65 years
so I wrote them a letter explaining that he would soon be 100 years
old and that I couldn't get him to the banquet. They mailed his
certificate and a union pin with a diamond in it. A week later, I
received a telephone call from the headquarters in Seattle asking
if they could come on his birthday to honor him.
They came yesterday and brought a beautiful cake, and several other
gifts. A Tri-City Herald photographer was here and took the picture
that appeared in the paper today (yesterday when you read this).
The photographer got some of the details wrong but that's OK, my
dear Daddy got his picture in the paper on his 100th birthday.
-Lora Homme ('60) ~ In that other town, across the Yakima River
and down the road from Richland.
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[Go to: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/ - Right side of the page...
click the link that says "The Week in Photos" -- Lora's dad is
photo #4. -Maren]
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>>From: Dave Sowden ('63wb)
Re: Barbara Eckert Holloway ('61-RIP)
It is with grief I write today. I awoke this morning and checked
my e-mail only to find the following from my good friend of fifty
years.
“I am sorry for not keeping in touch, but I've had a
lot to do. Barbara passed away with heart problems
this morning at about 5:30 AM. I took her to Kadlec
on Monday noon and she was having a heart attack.
She had several over the last few days and the heart
and kidneys were in very bad shape. Both of her
doctors and others said there was nothing they could
do as her heart was totally blocked off. So we just
had to make it as easy as we could while she was
dying. You know Barb and how strong she was so she
tried to make everyone as cheerful as she could. Now
she is out of the pain at last and can finally
rest.”
That was from my good and life long friend Larry Holloway ('64wb)
talking about his wife of 41 years, Barbara Eckert Holloway.
Larry, I want you to know how much Marilyn and I care for you and
Barbara. It seems like only yesterday the two of you and your dogs
were here in North Carolina. You two were good for one another and
good to one another. We regret we can not be there for you.
One of the oldest friends you have
-Dave Sowden ('63wb)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Fun at the opening of a new dump
I'm not sure if Pete Overdall ('60) was just speaking
hypothetically or if there is a new dump opening up... but, Man,
I'm ready... as you can tell... I don't need much of a reason to
head for Richland to have a blast... with the passing of Fred
Schafer ('63-RIP) I came to realize again how lucky we are to
be able to have to a wonderful forum to reach out and touch one
another. Oh sure, we can always email or phone or write each other
and many of us do... and we do that often... But reading Ann's
('63) note this morning in the Sandstorm and John Adkins' ('62)
pictures in the day before made me again so grateful for our
Sandstorm and the wonderful lady we have in Maren ('63 * '64) in
keeping us so well connected. We are among very few people who can
say they know tons of people from their High School and speak to
many of them almost daily. If it were not for this paper I am sure
I would not have friends such as Pete O., Gus Keeney ('57) and so
many others... sure I grew up with little brothers and sisters and
older brothers and sisters but at the time the older ones were
way "up there" and we had to strain our necks to see them... the
younger ones were younger and we took some but not a lot of notice
of them (well ok maybe if they were cute younger sisters maybe...
just maybe we noticed them)... But now I have friends... I mean
true friends from all classes... I must give Kathy Hoff Conrad
('64), Linda Belliston Boehning ('63) and that gang of theirs
credit where credit is due for putting faces on many of the kids
I either didn't know or didn't know I knew with the R2K events...
Yes, Pete, I do have fun with this stuff... I am so blessed to have
grown up in our little town and to have friends like you. I just
wouldn't trade it for the world!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
To: Alan Stephens (66)
A name I have not heard in a long time. Are you the same Alan who
was a friend of my brother Guy ('66-RIP) in West Richland?
-Alan Lobdell ('69) ~ Kent, WA – always raining
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
Re: Stuff
I've been remis in writing in about the Cool Desert Nights event
last week. I loved seeing all the people I ran into and regretted
missing David Rivers ('65), although I did try to track him down. I
was lucky to see Roy Ballard ('63) and his '69 SS Chevelle, I can
only hope that the one I'm restoring now turns out half as nice as
his. Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64) is always good to see, and I got to
see her twice, so it was good.
Now for the good stuff, I was really lucky and got to see Barb
Collings ('71), Blanche Newby ('71), three times, and Deb Hoff ('71)
twice. I'm happy to say that Blanche and Barb are still great
dancers, and in the immortal words of Mitch Rider can still "Shake
a Tail Feather". We had a great time at Dax's on Thursday night,
police and all........Barb.
Now for the bad news/good news. Dave Roberts ('68) is a bit under
the weather, but healing up quick and hairing over. The good news
is you need to come and see him play the harmonica on Thursday's at
Dax's. Truly and amazing player, and to top it off he's a great
Blues singer as well.. To pile it on Doug Wagner ('70) is usually
there to play his Selmer Mark VI Sax, something you definitely need
to hear. Pam Coon ('71) was there Thursday, and was looking great
as well. All '71 grads would be able to pick her out of a crowd.
Bottom line is Thursday nights at Dax's (Lee and Jadwin) are
a great time to hear phenomenal music... and see a lot of old
classmates.
Happy two days before your birthday Pappy, I've got an Owen Gromme
"Quail" print for you.
-Brad Wear ('71)
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