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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/01/08
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Gene Keller ('50), Dick Pierard ('52)
Curt Donahue ('53), Burt Pierard ('59)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Richard Anderson ('60)
Stephanie Dawson ('60), Kathy Rathvon ('63)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Deedee Willox ('64)
Donna Fredette ('65), Linda McKnight ('65)
Betti Avant ('69), Susan Lundgren ('82)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Elwin "Gene" Boyle ('64wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anna Durbin ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patricia Inghram ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sheri Lukins ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Deana Shipman ('77)
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>>From: Gene Keller ('50)
Re: Bomber Basketball
Bombers win yesterday and we will see what happens today. They
are playing good tough basketball for such a small team.. They
run a good offense and work their tails off on defense. I hope
they win today.. My sister and her husband are with Pat and I
and we have the old Bomber spirit.
-Gene Keller ('50)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
Tomorrow I am heading out of the country for four weeks in
India, but I got my check into the mail for the Richland
Players refacing project. Bro Burt ('59) deserves an Order of
Shakespeare 1 class with gold oak leaves for his efforts in
saving one of the last remnants of the Richland we grew up in.
I hope the contributions come in such droves that the post
office has to hire an extra person to handle the volume of mail!
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
To: Susan Lundgren ('82)
Re: Richland Light Opera Company
I don't know about later years, but when I had the comedy
lead in "The Vagabond King" in 1954, we played in the Village
Theater. That was true also in 1955, when I was in "Oklahoma."
(Burt, the check is in the mail.)
-Curt Donahue ('53) ~ Federal Way, WA
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Susan Lundgren ('82)
Re: Richland Light Opera venues
The RLO couldn't have used the Richland Theater during the '60s
since it was still being used as a Movie Theater and I imagine
the stage was too small for their productions after The Players
purchased it in '70-'71. What did they use? Col-Hi and Chief Jo
auditoriums.
In regards to your question about "Kiss Me, Kate," I had a
conversation with Bill Allen (Col-Hi English Teacher from
'63-'85) today and he said that he built the set for that
production, at Chief Jo.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Richland Players
Ok Burt, you sold me. My check will be in the mail this weekend.
I have many great memories of the Richland Players. I worked
with them at the Village "behind the scenes" for years. I built
sets, did sound effects, and lighting work. I helped build the
two extensions on the front of the stage in the Village. I
worked with John Orr and later George uhh... Wopat? to get some
effective stage lighting installed. We hung two positions on the
side walls and cut holes in the ceiling and installed "eyebrow
spots". Not very pretty but they were effective. We also worked
to keep the rather fractious footlights working. But our real
triumph was the SCR light dimming system John Orr designed and
I helped build. We spent countless hours on our knees on the
rafters of the Village in the attic installing conduit and
running wire to finally produce a fairly useful lighting system.
I remember we installed a 25 pair cable from the booth up in
the back of the theater to both sides of the backstage. It
was useful for intercom, and lots of sound effects such as
doorbells, phones, and animal noises, birds, dogs, and cats.
Lots of fun to have things work as designed.
Making a success of the performances at the Village was a
mixture of invention, hard work, some surprisingly good acting,
and great support from the community. Often the dressing rooms
were a freezing cold freight trailer parked outside. I can still
remember finding and buying just the right size yellow plastic
dishpan for the moon in "Teahouse Of The August Moon". The fine
performances by Tom Hunt and Tom Barton made that play.
Much credit goes to many, many, people giving beyond the call,
time after time, to keep the Players up and running. Not to
forget the hours of fun and the satisfaction of a successful
run. I hope the Players will stand firm for their home. Thanks
Burt for making this effort. It IS worth it.
And, like others mentioned, I clearly remember watching the
coronation of Elizabeth, Queen of England. Also playing about
then was the movie of the first successful climb of Everest. And
the 3D movies? I couldn't tell the difference and was several
years figuring out that with only one eye I see only a flat
picture with nearly no depth. Around the early '60s was the
appearance on the screen in Richland, of bare breasts. Not just
a flash like seen up until then, but let them all out both at
the same time kind of thing. Some well endowed blond in a movie
named Promises, or something like that. Yes I did go... with a
date, with several couples. It was a daring adventure at the
time.
Much of my off work time from EFI in the last several months has
been devoted to the final efforts to put the finishing touches
to the Firelinx Omni firing system and AT LAST, ship the first
batch to customers. Over 4 years and $1.5 million invested. The
Omni does not use old time-tested designs. We designed and built
from scratch, and the result is way beyond the present "state
of the art". But they are flawless in the remote and auto-fire
performance and are now in use in several states and several
countries. The military has several in use in their training
operations and say they may come at us with large orders as
they are working well beyond expectations. We are still nearly
holding our breath and trying not to get too excited. But it
appears we may have a success. One interesting thing that came
out of this is our radios. We developed a new design of radio
with very low power consumption and 950 meters range with
flawless performance in areas of moderate to heavy interference.
Both transmitter and receiver are on a PC board less then 1 inch
square. We certified the radio with the FCC and so anything we
install it on is thus FCC certified. Several potential users
outside of the pyro industry are negotiation with us at this
time. Some of you may not know it but the Bingo equipment
industry is going all digital in the next year or so. Gramma may
not be able to sing out BINGO any more. Our radios will transmit
it from the digital Bingo cards instantly. They are being
demonstrated at the Bingo Equipment Expo this next week. We
have our collective fingers crossed.
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Kathy Rice Veverka ('58).
I didn't know her well, but met her several times mostly in the
work environment. But she was a kind person and always had a
bright smile and can do attitude. I extend my deepest sympathies
to Chuck for his loss.
I had a great time at Lake Havasu, AZ Presidents' Day weekend.
Lots of good fireworks. And I was especially pleased at the
number of nice comments about my 50 years in the business.
Recognition by one's peers is often the best kind.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From home near Tacoma where it is
pouring rain. I can hear the roar of it hitting the
skylight in the kitchen. So much for taking pictures
tomorrow of the hundreds of crocus in my garden. This kind
of rain with beat them into the ground. Hope it ends before
Sunday as I want to plant some more roses.
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: Bombers At 2008 State 4A Hoops Tournament
This 2008 tournament marks the eighth time that Bombers have
lost their first game of the State Hoops Tournament (in 16-team
4-day format: 1947-1963 and 1988-present (from 1964 through 1987
the tournament was an odd combination of regional/finals 2-
day/3-day arrangements which hoops junkies HATED)) dating to
their first appearance at State in 1947. On the seven previous
occasions they were eliminated from the tournament without
having a chance to play for a trophy. (In fact, only in 1951 did
they win even a single game; the other years they went two-and-
through.)
This year Bombers are guaranteed either the 5th place, if they
win, or 8th place, if they lose, trophy when they play Franklin
(which entered the tournament as the second ranked team in the
state) at 11:30 this morning. In the Tri-Cities you can listen
at KONA-FM (105.3).
To get to the 5/8 trophy game they had to bounce back from the
first day loss to Bellarmine Prep (66-75) to defeat Prairie (73-
63) on Thursday and Kentridge (63-56) yesterday. This outfit
deserves its trophy! If you are in the Tacoma area try to lend
the boys your support in person.
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60)
Re: Richland Light Opera Company (RLOC)
I danced in three RLOC productions in the late '50s: "Call Me
Madam", "Pajama Game", and "Lil Abner". They all were performed
in Chief Jo auditorium. Thirty years later, my daughter Jennifer
Janicek Ellison ('90) sang in two productions, "Annie" and
"Fiddler on the Roof". Same school/auditorium. I have attended
some RLOC productions at Col-Hi, as well (it NEVER will be
Richland High to me). I have read that RLOC is the oldest
continually running light opera company in the United States.
Re: Bomber basketball
I still remember as clear as day (and clearer than some) sitting
in Hec Edmundsen Pavilion at the state championship in 1958,
with Judy Bowen Pies ('60) squeezing and pinching my knee in
excitement at the moment of victory. A world-class thrill! Next
best thrill was sitting at the 1961 Rose Bowl as my Huskies won
that one, too. John Myers ('58-RIP) played in both. My first
memories of John were when he played for the Dawson-Richards
little league team and regularly hit home runs that broke the
bat. Pat Crook ('58), Kurt Jetton (I think) 58?, and Johnny
Jetton ('60) were on that team also. Don't remember the others.
Mills Meuser was the manager and his assistant was John's dad,
Hi Myers. Sat through a lot of those games, too.
Re: Richland Theater and others
We moved to Richland in March 1949 and lived at 208 Atkins. I
joined Marie Phillips' first grade class at Lewis and Clark. In
November 1950 we moved to 77 McMurray and I joined Vi Price's
third grade class at Jefferson. In those early years I remember
going to the Richland Theater see those wonderful Walt Disney
movies that were like travelogues about the United States. Also
remember seeing The Red Shoes (someone mentioned it). Went to
the Village Theater for matinees of Gene Autrey, Roy Rogers,
and maybe Buck Rogers (space dude). When I was old enough to
go without parents, I nearly always went to the Uptown Theater,
where Frank Stiles was always the gracious host in the lobby
(I remember the suits). The first movie I remember there was a
western with Randolph Scott, my first heart throb! Afterward
we would walk to the Spudnut Shop for Spudnut ala mode. Also
remember seeing a live ballet (Stars of the Ballet Russe de
Monte Carlo) at the Uptown that came as part of the local
community concert series (I forget the name of the series)
in 1951-'52. The stars were Alexandra Danilova and Frederic
Franklin, with Alicia Markova, Maria Tallchief, Tamara
Toumanova, and other notables, for you ballet buffs. Am sending
in my check for the Richland Theater on Friday. Bombers are sooo
cool.
-Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60) ~ in Richland, where it was in
the high 60s on Thursday with lots of sun. They have been
remodeling Col-Hi again, and I hope to drive around the
campus on Sunday (no kids, no cars) to see the latest.
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>>From: Kathy Rathvon ('63)
Re: Richland Light Opera
My mother (Lois Rathvon) was very involved in Richland Light
Opera. She would often choreograph the dance numbers and I
danced in a number of the productions, including "Oklahoma" &
"The King and I". I can remember as far back as "Finian's
Rainbow" and the shows were held at Chief Joseph. It seems it
had to do with the size of the stage.
-Kathy Rathvon ('63) ~ from Bellevue where it is cloudy, but
not raining right now
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From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: 2008 Iditarod
http://www.iditarod.com/ - Official Iditarod Site
http://www.cabelasiditarod.com/ - Cabela's Iditarod Site
Ceremonial Start 9:45am today.
Actual Race begins tomorrow at 2pm Alaska Time
This year there are 97 teams. That MIGHT be a record. Each team
starts with 16 dogs. That's 1,552 dogs.
Or course I'm watching 4-time winner Martin Buser (again).
Martin is wearing bib #13 (the bib # that Lance Mackey wore
when he won last year). This year one of Martin's sons, Rohn,
is also racing.
I'd wouldn't mind seeing DeeDee Jonrowe win. DeeDee has never
won but has many top 10 finishes. Last year DeeDee broke her
pinkie and had to scratch early in the race.
Gotta watch 5-time winner Rick Swenson, and 4-time winner Jeff
King. I'll also be watching Mitch Seavey, Jim Lanier, Paul
Gebhardt, Joe Runyan. I'll probably add a couple of other teams
after I watch the ceremonial start later today.
Stay Tuned...
Bomber Cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('64 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA where I'm in a state of
organized chaos. New computer (tower) arrived yesterday
afternoon and I've been installing software like crazy
so I could get the Sandstorm out (I'm late today, huh?).
Probably won't sleep till the ceremonial start is finished.
Teams leave at roughly 2 minute intervals. this new
computer is gonna save me so much time. I won't have
to watch that silly hourglass very much now.
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>>From: Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64)
I have a question and I'm sure some of you know the answer: Is
there a local (Tri-Cities) attorney or representative who deals
with DOE claims? My friend lived in Richland during the 'down
winder' years and would like to talk to someone who can help
with a claim. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
-Deedee Willox Loiseau ('64), Burbank, WA, with cool nights and
beautiful days
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Re: Richland Theatre
To: Burt Pierard ('59)
Thanks for the tremendous effort to save the Richland Theatre!!
I have such wonderful memories of that theatre and remember
especially seeing "West Side Story" there with my girl friend
and dancing down George Washington Way afterwards while waiting
for my Dad to pick us up.
I also remember watching "Dracula" there as a young girl with
a friend who was so scared that she went next door to read
magazines at the drug store while I stayed and watched the
movie. I loved Dracula!!! Of course in those days it was very
toned down compared to today.
My check is in the mail Burt!!
Bomber Cheers!
-Donna Fredette ('65)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Here it is the first of March, and our next Portland/Vancouver
Luncheon is only a few days away. In fact, next Saturday! Please
let us know if you can make it, but there will always be room to
add more chairs.
WHAT: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Luncheon
WHEN: March 8, 2008
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Red Lion Inn at the Quay, Vancouver, WA with a beautiful
view of the Mighty Columbia.
RSVP: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Hope we have a big crowd. The more the merrier. The food is good
and the company is alway delightful. See you there.
Bomber Cheers,
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65) ~ Tigard, OR
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Richland Light Opera Company
When I started going to the Richland Light Opera Company's
productions in the mid '60s while in junior high they used
Chief Joseph Junior High School. As I recall the Richland
Players (a different group) used the Richland Theater that
is being renovated.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA
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>>From: Susan Lundgren ('82)
Re: RLOC theatre
Thank-you to all those who responded to my query. The consensus
is that RLOC productions were at Chief Jo during the '60s and
'70s.
I spent a ton of time as a kid with my Mom at the Chief Jo
auditorium during the late '60s and into the '70s during of any
number of rehearsals and preparations for various productions.
After I thought it about some more last night, it is likely the
RLOC, Richland Ballet Theatre, and the millions of other things
she was involved in probably all run together in my memory as
they were mostly all at the same auditorium. I had thought
perhaps some of it might have been at the Richland Theatre,
though perhaps some of it was as well.
I have a quick small world story: My sister and I were cruising
in the Mediterranean a few years back. It was a smaller ship,
not one of the big huge well-known cruise line ships. As we were
milling about waiting to disembark to one of the islands, we
could not help but to overhear the people next to us discussing
Richland. My sister being the more outgoing us two, introduced
herself and sure enough, they knew us. Said they remembered us
being in tow with our Mom when she was involved in "theatre" in
Richland in the '70s. The conversation left me thinking it was
the Richland Players / Richland Theatre based productions.
-Susan Lundgren ('82) ~ Anchorage, AK where it could snow again
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/02/08
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Carol Converse ('64), Cathy Geier ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Adkins ('62)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re: Recent entries
I can hold off no longer with my own comments and memories about
the Richland Theater. The first theater I went to when we landed
here in 1948 was the North Star in the grand trailer camp of
North Richland. My mother taught at John Ball and I attended
sixth grade there. In 1949 we were allowed to move into town
because my dad worked for the company as a fireman. We got a
prefab at 503 Sanford. Through the years I have lived at five
different locations on that same street!
Anyway.... the Richland theater was a pretty regular stop on
Saturdays. We would go to the drug store first and get warm
peanuts out of the hot case, and usually I had a Firestick as
well. I remember my room being covered in movie star photos of
Farley Granger, Joanne Drew, Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood and Troy
Donahue. I certainly remember the first 3-D movie I saw, "House
Of Wax" with Vincent Price and a very young Charles Bronson. Now
THAT was SCARY!
I was in the first production of RLOC, The Mikado. I sadly can
not remember where the production took place. It was a very
small part, dancing as one of the three maids. Thanks to the
beautiful, graceful and talented Lois Rathvon, Kathy's ('63)
mother, I did my little performance. Lois was such a big
influence in my life and I danced several places in things she
put together to entertain folks. I performed at the Atomic
Frontier Days talent show at Bomber Field in 1949-'50 and prior
to that when it was in Riverside Park, now known as Howard Amon.
What a unique and wonderful town in which to come of age. It's
not the same.
I already sent my check to the Players last week.
Yesterday I had my nails done and just for fun I had them
painted green, as I was wearing a green shirt with gold stripes.
I went on to the tannery and when the desk clerk saw my nails, I
asked if I could get a discount for being a "Bomber". The reply
was, "Only if you have your ASB Card." I said if I still had
that it would be golden by now! Go Bombers!!
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55) ~ Still in Richland where we
are having great Spring weather.
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Susan Lundgren ('82)
Re: Richland Light Opera venues
They were held in the mid '50s to early '60s at least at Chief
Jo. Gail Plee Woodward ('64) and her mom, me and my mom would go
to the productions there.
Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
The sun is really trying to stay out, but I see the dark
clouds taking over.
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>>From: Cathy Geier ('66)
Hello Everyone,
Maren, Thank you for the info on the Iditarod. I enjoy
following this.
Dear Everyone,
When is someone going to bring my stuff over from Richland to
Seattle? I am so busy creating a life here I don't know for sure
when I will be back,
The Women of Wisdom Conference went very well. The poetry wall
which was my responsibility was well received and I got several
compliments for my creative idea of a collaborative poem.
I have job interviews this coming week. I completed all the
requirements for one major professional organization (education)
and am continuing with those intense requirements from others..
and also getting a small part time job for fun to tide me a bit
while I stay patient.
I am taking my beloved dance classes, as many as I can. My
house sitting is going well.. so far I am at my 4th home and
people like what I do in the areas of gardening, security.. etc.
I will be volunteering for the Seeds of Compassion week, April
11-15, when the Dali Lama comes to Seattle.. there is a full
week of very important events and I will do as much as I can
with this. Some programs such as Roots of Empathy, are being
used in the public schools to foster good communication and to
prevent bullying. I am very excited about this as many anti-
bullying programs have left me a bit cold as they seemed to
focus on anti! rather than internal change of individuals. More
on this later. Remember that I worked in Seattle School District
for 12 years and long before that in Highline School District
where in both there were some problems with bullying as well as
at times problems between diverse groups..
Then 2 weeks after that I will be a dance site facilitator for
the International World Rhythm Festival.. that is wondrous to
me. I get to spend the 4 days all day in the dance area with
responsibilities of hosting, troubleshooting etc. and dancing
with my favorite dance instructors and many enthusiastic
participants. This dance is primarily African Dance in the past,
but there will likely be some belly dancing and possibly some
Middle Eastern dancing instruction. Come! It's free at the
Seattle Center. Bombers, of course, will understand the need to
donate to assist with expenses, I hope.
OK Now! Why don't we Bombers who live in the Seattle area have a
monthly Bomber luncheon? Please contact me if you are interested
in having one. Since I am still getting settled I need to have
it near my areas... Greenlake, Wallingford, Wedgwood/
Sincerely,
-Cathy Geier ('66)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/03/08
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Mike Clowes ('54), Terri Royce ('56)
Judy Cameron ('60), Richard Anderson ('60), Susan Baker ('64)
Leona Eckert ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Monique Mangold ('80)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Trevor Hay ('09)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steven Piippo ('09)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Jon Boisoneau ('67) & Vicki Gill ('68)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Theater
My earliest recollection of the Richland theater was when it
opened in late 1943. It was not yet finished so there were
scaffolds going up the side to install the siding. It didn't
take long for us kids to discover that the trip to the top
included a hatch in the roof to gain entry. Once in the attic,
one made his way to the rear of the building to stairs going
down behind the screen. After about the third time we used the
scam our flashlite went out and it was plenty dark. Bob Snap,
(WB RIP) promptly stepped off the catwalk and thru the ceiling.
He caught himself betWeen joists, and Ed Johnson ('46 RIP) and
I quickly hauled him up and evacuated.
What a stir ensued. The ceiling tiles had come raining down,
and the place was closed for a few days. If the population knew
who we were we would have been tarred and feathered. Principal
Trowbridge called an assembly and said he knew the perps were
students so he demanded that the guilty step forward. Fat
Chance. Somehow the cops knew who did it, but we never broke.
The manger of the theater was a nice old man named Faye Honey,
who spent most of his time repelling other boarders who snuck in
with many engenious plots, (but not thru the roof) including the
release of pigeons in the back door, and for a long time, thru
the window in the men's restroom.
So, in order to set things straight after all these years, I
will send a few bucks to Burt Pierard ('59) to pay for those
ceiling tiles. .
-A repentant Dick McCoy ('45)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Re: Wine Tasting and Auction
Just to let you know that the Bomber Class of 2008 is going to
have a whale of a party. The Auction party generated a nice
gross of $15,000.
This would be considerably more than the $125.00 for a "Kegger
at The Beach" back in the day. But then, ya got your refund of
$40.00 if you returned the keg and equipment.
Word has it that this may be the last one as other events are
transpiring as we speak about not having a time or place to do
another one.
Thanks to all those who contributed time, effort and prizes and
especially to those who make the purchases.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ it was sunny all the way
back to Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Terri Royce Weiner ('56)
Re: Luncheon in Seattle
To: Cathy Geier ('66)
A Seattle luncheon would be wonderful -- and I live in
Wallingford -- so it could be convenient to both of us. I
know even those in Bellevue, and elsewhere nearby, would be
happy to drive over to "play" with other Bombers.
Your schedule sounds as if you could use a relaxing luncheon --
let's do it!
-Terri Royce Weiner ('56) ~ Where we're off to the sunny dog
park to run kinks out of our legs.
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>>From: Judy Cameron Ayers ('60)
Re: Village Theater
The Village Theater has been very close to my heart in all my
growing up years. I can remember one 3D movie we saw there that
scared the socks off us was "The Wax Museum" in about 1950 or
so. I remember we had to walk home in the dark after that movie
and we were terrified! Most of the time however, we saw TWO
westerns in one afternoon for 12 cents. My brother, Jock ('58),
and I would go home and, with the neighborhood kids on McMurray
and Willis, we would reenact the movie. We all had great cap
guns and holsters to shoot up everyone we could. Remember the
great smell of cap guns?
Then as the years went by and the Village Theater went into
disrepair, my parents, Marge and Doug Cameron, along with the
Bradleys, Beardsleys, Seeburgers, Shortesses, Bergdahls and
many, many others worked very hard to convert the old theater to
live theater and thus was born the Village Players. I would love
it if others involved with this venture would write in so that I
can recall all the families involved. I can remember how excited
they all were to actually have live theater in Richland and the
many parties that ensued celebrating the event. It seemed our
parents did not need much of an excuse to party back then but
this was as good as they come. My mom was in many of the plays
throughout the years. She also loved directing the plays. Her
love was the theater, along with the Allied Art Group, so I
constantly felt her enthusiasm for the arts. In fact one play
"I Remember Mama" our entire family was in it back in 1952.
Mom also directed Tom Hunt ('60) along with Tom Barton in the
"Teahouse of the August Moon". They were fabulous! Remember when
the Richland Players did "The Diary of Ann Frank"? What a great
play that was.
In the early '50s Mom hung a huge blue velvet curtain in our
basement so we neighborhood kids could have plays and have the
rest of the neighborhood in to watch the plays for 3 cents. The
only props we had were two crowns (king and princess crowns) and
a blue velvet robe with scepter. Our imaginations went wild as
Mom guided us to making up stories about kings and queens and
toads, etc. Who needed TV? Who needed WiiFi? Not us!
Mom is now 94 years old and living in assisted living in
Santa Barbara. She has directed one act plays there among the
residents, as well as having an art show on the premises. Don't
think she will ever lose her spunk! When I told her about the
demise of the village theater and how it needs a facelift she
immediately wanted to contribute so a check is on the way from
her (and us too)!
-Judy Cameron Ayers ('60) ~ Goodyear, AZ where it is in the
70s, perrrrfect for golf!
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
Re: Bomber Hoopster Birthdays
Happy b'day to current Bomber hoopsters Trevor Hay and
Steven Piippo (both '09) who get birthday cupcakes today.
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Susan Baker ('64)
I played violin in the orchestra for Light Opera at Chief Jo
starting in the Fall of 1958. Two years later, I joined the
chorus. I know that I was going to Light Opera productions at
Chief Jo before that time.
The Village Theater was still housing Richland Players in 1970.
I don't remember when it moved to the Richland theater. I do
remember attending a couple of plays there in the mid '80s. My
parents were manning the ticket window at the Village theater
the day before my daughter was born and that was Sept 8, 1968.
Someone in the players should have a record of when the Players
moved to the Richland theater.
-Susan Baker Hoover ('64)
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>>From: Leona Eckert ('65)
Monica Thornton Hayes ('65) -- Happy Birthday ole lady! Sorry I
didn't think to do this yesterday. Hope the day was fun. Do you
realize if we just transposed the numbers we would be 16 again?
Don't think I'd really care to redo 16 at this time, but hey,
it's a thought!
-Leona Eckert ('65)
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard Roberts ('49), Ken Heminger ('56wb), Burt Pierard ('59),
Helen Cross ('62), Gary Behymer ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Louise Moyers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ruth Patty ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vicki Gill ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy Bishop ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Wingfield ('71)
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>>From: Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49)
To: Dick McCoy ('45)
Great theater story!
Cheers,
-Richard "Dick" Roberts ('49)
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
Re: Richland Theater
I too have many fond memories of the Richland, Village, North
Star and Uptown theaters, I also had the privilege of being in
the first crew to work at the Star View Drive in. We were making
50 cents an hour then. I also made the opening night of the
Uptown theater. That was equivalent to going into one of those
swank casinos in Vegas at the time. Wow... Talk about plush...!!
Anyway, to help preserve what little is left of our life of that
era, the check is in the mail...
-Ken Heminger ('56wb)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: Historical references for The Richland Players,
Richland & Village Theaters, & Richland Light Opera
First I'll talk about the Richland Light Opera Company which is
the subject I know the least about. Somebody had written in
saying that they had heard that the RLOC was the oldest Light
Opera company in the country. Apparently, in the live theater
business, "Oldest" is equated to "Continuously Running." Even
though RLOC debuted in 1949, there were a couple of seasons
that they were unable to hold any productions, thus "Broken
Service." I do not know what their Continuous Run streak is, but
they do have a 60th birthday coming up next year. Their initial
productions were held at Col-Hi Auditorium until Chief Jo opened
in 1951. Anecdotally, I have heard that they had at least one
production at the Village Theater sometime during the period of
The Players rental of that facility (season of '58-'59 through
the season of '69-'70).
The Village Players formed on March 10, 1944 and held their 1st
production on May 27, 1944 at the brand new Col-Hi Auditorium
(old vets say they had to clean Construction Dust off the set
immediately before the show). They were also referred to as The
Richland Village Players (Richland Village was the name Du Pont
gave our humble town) until incorporating as The Richland
Players in 1947. The Players were in continuous production at
several venues (Col-Hi Auditorium, Spalding Auditorium, & Chief
Jo Auditorium) until settling in their 1st permanent home by
renting the Village Theater during the '58-'59 season. They
purchased the Richland Theater during the '70-'71 season. By
virtue of their "Unbroken Service," The Richland Players are
officially recognized as "The Longest Continuously Running
Community Theater in Washington State."
The Richland Theater opened for business on Feb. 17, 1944. About
the time construction was completed, Du Pont realized that the
Richland Village projected size was growing such that one
theater would not suffice and started building Richland Theater
No. 2 (from the identical plans) on the east side of Geo. Wash.
Way, just north of the Howard Amon Building. It opened as the
Village Theater on March 16, 1945.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
Richland Players Historian
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Maren, I always love your reporting on the Iditarod race. To
think we have 2 connections in the governor being one of our
own's child, and a couple from Omak in Washington. Some year I
hope to see it being raced, but as always, I'm not sure when.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ from Grandview, IN on the Ohio River,
where it has been up to 70° the past 24 hours, but they
are still predicting 7" of snow starting Tuesday night.
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[Helen - The Freking couple isn't from Omak, but there is
one rookie from Omak (Gene L. Smith). Gene Smith is one
number ahead of Blake Freking... the announcer just read it
wrong and I didn't check it out. The Frekings each has
their own team, but they are running together. -Maren]
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Freedom Rock
http://www.ticz.com/homes/users/bob/On-A-Rock/On-A-Rock.htm
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: New Gig
I don't want to jinks this but I am pretty excited... I'm also
pretty groggy from riding all night (10 pm to 8 am) with Las
Vegas' finest on a ride along... was a pretty cool night...
My "partner" said Saturday night was more action packed...
3 shootings and 2 chases... but we made a couple of arrests and
stuff so I got to go to the jail and see the bookings... one of
the booking cops told me I had come at the right time (we got
there around 3 am after leaving a shooting victim who wasn't
shot... just high on coke with home made gang bandages covering
fake wounds at the ER)... I asked him why... he said Vice would
be coming in at 4... they did right on que with a long... long
string of... uh... hmmmm (is there a PC word for hooker?) ladies
in short dresses low tops and spikey heels... some how Terry
Davis (Knox '65) name came up... (you talk about lots of stuff
during a 10 hour ride)... my partner was only 40... but old in
comparison to the others... anyway when I mentioned Terry's
name he lit up and said "I loved him on Tour of Duty and St.
Elsewhere"... so anyway... the topic of this story is that
several days ago Terry was asked to read as a replacement on
Days of our Lives... they loved him and he had a screen test
today... when he arrived the casting director told him he looked
elegant... not bad for a kid from Richland... So... that's the
news... I wish him luck... when he first got called he suggested
that "maybe this will make up for Monk"... I didn't let him off
that easy... But I am proud of my friend... I'm sure you are
too... it has been a hard road back but... maybe... just maybe...
Here's a picture from his phone before the test.
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-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Louise Moyers ('65)
Hey Monica! Happy birthday!! Many memories indeed. Wishing all
is well, and please let me know how Mom is doing. I see her name
each week in the church bulletin and think of her.
-Louise Moyers ('65) ~ Richland where it is very windy today
(how unusual) but sunny. Spring is not far behind.
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
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>>From: Margo Compton Lacarde ('60)
Re: Richland Light Opera
How well I remember dancing in a number of Light Opera
productions in the early '60s. I was married and had kids. The
one I loved best was "Camelot". I would have to bring my kids to
rehearsals sometime because I could not always get a babysitter.
My kids knew every word in every song in "Camelot". Did some
others and these were some of the best times of my life. Also do
some back stage work for the Richland Players. If I had not left
Richland, I bet I would still be doing it. Sending check.
-Margo Compton Lacarde ('60)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:David Rivers('65)
re:Terry(Davis)Knox('65)
thanks for letting us know the good news about Terry's possible
gig on Days of Our Lives(I watched it from the day it debuted in
'65)----that used to be my favorite soap opera, but quit
watching it about 5 years ago---might just have to start up,
again. *grin* you said "lawyer Terry", so now, I will have to
figure out which lawyer on the show he is taking the part of.
*grin* only lawyer I remember is Mickey Horton. by the way,
speaking of Monk----since he didn't get the part, I have never
watched that show. loyalty, I guess. *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64).......it is in the
70's in Bakersfield, CA and I am NOT liking it one bit. too dang
early for this weather!
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>>From: Kevin Quane ('77)
My name is Kevin Quane and I would love to get together for
lunch in Seattle
-Kevin Quane ('77)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/06/08
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKeown ('53), Donni Clark ('63)
Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68), Gale Waldkoetter ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray Wells ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan Nussbaum ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Browne, Jr. ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Deirdre Johnson ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pat Doriss ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul Tunnell ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bobbie Gilstrap ('72)
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
A Bomber Dad will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday,
the 7th of March. W.T. (Tom) McKeown, father of Jim and Tom
class of '53 and Mike, class of '60, will be celebrating at
the Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla, where he resides with his
wife of 75 years. Dad will be surrounded by his 3 children and
spouses, 10 grandchildren and spouses, 23 great grandchildren,
and 2 great great grandchildren. Dad is in great shape, and has
an unbelievable memory on the past 100 years. We all played
sports, so Dad was a real Bomber Booster, for many years after
we left school. living thru the Depression, he was always very
frugal, and he taught us three main things. One, work hard,
because nobody s going to give you anything. If you want
something work for it and it will happen. Secondly, he taught us
to be honest... with ourselves, which sometimes was very hard,
and with other people. Thirdly, and most important... he taught
us love. All you have to do is see him with our Mom, who has
alzheimers and doesn't recognize him most of the time, but she
is his lady, his love. On the 4th, the day they met 74 years
ago, he brought her a single rose... she didn't understand, but
we did, and it was a tearful time.
Congratulations Dad... we love you very much
-Jim McKeown ('53) ~ Walla Walla we arrived from Sacramento yesterday
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>>From: Donni Clark Dunphy ('63)
Hi Bombers! My husband and I have been going back and forth to
our cabin in Wrightwood, up near Big Pine and Mt. Baldy. Trying
to get some remodeling done. Anyway reviewed the Sandstorm
entries today and had to put my two cents worth in about the
Richland Village Theater. I have two distinct memories. The first
was when they were playing the Adult movies and my boyfriend got
me into a couple of them. This had to be '62 or '63. One was a
French one and I will never forget the other one. It was "The
Sky Above and the Mud Below". I have to laugh now because it was
like a National Geographic Documentary, that, or else I was so
naive I didn't know what was going on! My other special memory
was when I came home to visit and was pregnant with my first
child and I went with my best friend Connie Foster McLean ('63)
her sister Lucy ('65) and her mom. It was the first time I saw
"Sound of Music". In that same time period (the early '60s) I
saw "Music Man" and "The Bells are Ringing" both at Chief Jo. It
was my first introduction to the theater except for plays at
school and I have loved them ever since!
Well, I have to get back to my cleaning as we are having a St.
Pat's party early this year as Easter comes early. So I have to
did up my green hair and get the food coloring out to show
those grandkids that the Leprechauns have been here. Hope you
all celebrate cause everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick's
day, right?!
-Donni Clark Dunphy ('63) ~ From sunny Southern California today
It was a gorgeous day and there is still snow in the
mountains, although it is melting fast.
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
To: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Michael Rivers ('68wb) and Terry Davis ('65)
Hi, David - Your little brother, Michael, and I were friends
during junior high and until you guys moved away -- got to know
one another and spend time together via Richland Lutheran Church
youth activities. He was wonderful, but very shy, as I recall. I
think he and I were probably closer than he was to most of the
other kids in the group. Please greet him for me -- would like
to e-mail him myself, if he if gives the okay for you to send me
his e-mail address. Thanks for checking on that.
Since buying a small farm and "going rural" with my psychiatric
practice 2.5 years ago, I have not had television (by choice).
Just the wonder of Netflix, through which I have watched every
available episode of Monk -- one my all-time favorite shows. So
I am curious as to which part Terry auditioned for in Monk. Or
is that just some of the David Rivers-style humor, which I have
come to love so much! Please advise. Curiosity engulfs me!
Thanks
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68) ~ Haven Farm Idaho - where
it's foggy in the Cottonwood Creek Valley this morning!
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>>From: Gale Waldkoetter Skaugstad ('72)
Re: Gov. Sarah Palin (daughter of Sally Sheeran Heath ('58)
Hi, Maren.
Everyone will be interested in this, especially since it's only
two months before her due date and the news was just released
this afternoon!
http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/336115.html
-Gale Waldkoetter Skaugstad ('72)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/07/08
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Phil Belcher ('51), Dorothy Cameron ('55)
Burt Pierard ('59), Helen Cross ('62), Carol Converse ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64), David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Melanie Lawson ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray Fisher ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rod Jochen ('80)
BOMBER DAD BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Goslin - 91 this year
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>>From: Dick McCoy (the Tin Can class of '45)
Re: 100th birthday
To all the McKeowns, Mike ('60), Jim ('53) and especially you
Tom and Mom. Gosh, one would think those two sons would have
shortened your lives. CONGRATS.
Many more birthdays and anniversaries.
-Dick McCoy (the Tin Can class of '45)
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
Re: More memories
Several weeks ago I applied for my Father's work record and
security information from DOE at Richland. Today I received it
and have spent the past two hours going through it. As with
mine, it contained all paper with his name on it, such as his
pay increases, his health insurance amounts, ($3.28 in 1947),
his employment information, place of birth as well as his
father's, and on and on. So interesting and enjoyable. Had his
security pass with his picture on it. Saw many of the same names
who processed my app when I went to work for GE in 1951. Had his
work progress records signed by the Captains, and the Chief.
When Dad was working nights I would go to games and then meet
him at the old fire station (now the girl scout building I
believe) and catch a ride home. We always went to the Mart for
coffee and pie or what ever. I knew all of the firemen, sadly
the names escape me now. (Of course Steamboat sticks in my mind
since I worked with him as an electrician for years. All in all,
a very nice way to spend an afternoon remembering family and
friends.
-Phil Belcher ('51) ~ Living in Pasco
While I was growing up I never thought I'd ever live in
"Pasco", had too many run ins at the Passport plunge. The
Pasco guys always wanted our girl friends. Weather was in
the high 60s today, a beautiful day for yard work.
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>>From: Dorothy Cameron Powell ('55)
To: Jim McKeown ('53)
Jim you have such a legacy in your father. What a celebration
to honor 100 years of life. Your Dad, it seems, had incredible
values that he passed on to his 3 sons. I did not know him, but
I celebrate with you such an occasion. Those of us who have had
parents live to advanced ages know what a privilege it is to
have gleaned such wisdom from them. Enjoy your celebration on
Friday. We celebrate with you.
-Dorothy Cameron Powell ('55) ~ Walnut Creek CA weather is
producing flowering trees and gardens of flowers
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
Re: Richland Theater "Refacing Project" Update
Well, Bombers. You did it!!! As of Thursday, 62 of you have sent
in checks totaling $2,620!!! I will post a list of donor's names
next week. You have "blown away" the kids (only a few people
had arrived in Richland before the '70s) who are in charge of
running The Players. They had no idea that the "Community" that
has a strong emotional connection to the building & wish to help
preserve it, extended so far beyond the City Limits.
The whole conversation about doing anything to the building now
begins with "what can we do to repair something that "restores"
what we have, not replaces." Recently, moderate to severe dry
rot was discovered in the outside wooden staircase on the East
side (from Frank Stiles' apartment - now used as Dressing
Rooms). The Building Committee actually asked for my approval
to replace the step boards (worst problem) with wood appearing
fiberglass stuff, which I benevolently granted.
Keep those cards and letters coming, folks. As I promised, the
excess $1,100 is being used as "seed money" to restore the rest
of the building siding this Summer. This is going to be a bit
more pricey, since all the wood siding on the West side and
up in the rounded truss area on the South, will have to be
replaced. The 3 - 1/2 rows of shakes all around are in pretty
decent shape, only requiring some spot replacements and
painting. I'm going to be referencing your generous outpouring
when I meet with the City Council to request a Grant to help
pay for this (I think they "owe" us after the Walgreens fiasco).
Maybe we can get a City Landmark designation or something
similar. As with the original project, if we don't get enough
money (Doug Anderson is working on a material estimate as we
speak) from donations and/or from the City, I will pay for it
myself.
I need your help here. If you wish to participate, please write
out a check (anywhere from $5 on up) to: The Richland Players.
Write on the check that your donation is for the "Refacing
Project." All donations are tax-deductible and The Players will
send you a receipt for your records. Send your donations to:
The Richland Players, P.O. Box 603, Richland WA 99352.
Thanks for your support.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
To: Jim McKeown ('53)
Is Ann McKeown ('63?) your little sister? Were your parents
active in CUP church? I'd like to send them an anniversary card
if I had an address.
[Helen, perhaps you mean Ann McCue ('63)... -Maren]
Re: Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin [daughter of Sally Sheeran Heath ('58)]
Better her than me... and I do send her prayers, and wish her
luck.
Re: The dog race in Alaska, I still can't spell that [Iditarod]
wish I was at the finish line to see it. Someday I will be.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ Grandview, IN where it is again 32°
after some 50 degree days, and we are expecting a large
snowfall in the next 36 hours.
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
Re: Terry Davis ('65), aka Terence Knox
Will have to watch for Terry. I do watch "Days of Our Lives"
each and most every day. Tape it if I'm going to be gone and
watch it when I get back home. Yes, there will be a need for
a lawyer in the future. They haven't announced him coming onto
the show as yet. My daughter got me started watching it back
when we still lived in Kennewick around 17 years ago.
To: Linda Reining ('64)
Send the heat up this way, PLEASE, Linda. The sun has been out
every few days, but still only in the mid 50s We're due for more
possible rain tonight and into the weekend.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
I'm looking forward to the time change this coming up
weekend. It will seem more like spring!!
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Crook Fire and Uptown
Fire late Friday (02/29/2008) afternoon destroyed a house and
garage on Carothers Road south of Colfax, WA near the county
landfill. The house was the home of Pat and Colleen Crook who
were in the Lewiston area at the time."
Whitman County Gazette 03/05/2008
Pat Crook & Colleen McDermott Crook are 1958 Richland Bombers.
Please keep them in your prayers.
alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Behy/080307-00.html
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: 100... dang that's cool
OK... I don't know this Bomber Dad... but as I have said many
times before, when I went to Spalding and lived at Salem and
Acacia, the Keown's lived in the neighborhood and Mike ('60)
was one of my absolute heroes along with the Gardiners ('61, and
'63-RIP) and many others... these guys would play football in
the Spalding yard and I would watch them for hours... Mike had
straight dark hair and he could flip it into place with just the
turn of his head... it was about the coolest thing I had ever
seen... no comb required... I was so impressed that I told my
Mom I wished I could do that... so anywho... W.T. (Tom) McKeown
is celebrating his 100th birthday on the 7th and if Mike reads
this... I just gotta say that turning 100 is even cooler than
being able to put your hair in place with the flip of one's
head... so
HAPPY 100th birthday to Mr. McKeown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(I still call my elders Mister... 'cept maybe Jimbeaux ('63).
-David Rivers ('65)
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Pierard ('52), Helen Cross ('62), Dena Evans ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), David Rivers ('65), Louise Moyers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Anderson ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Adair ('66)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
Burt (Pierard '59), let us know if more money is needed for the
Richland Theater restoration project. I would be happy to kick
in some more and I am sure others would also. The response from
this newsletter is astounding!
-Dick Pierard ('52) ~ Enjoying the 80+ degree weather of late
winter in India.
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
You are right, Maren, it is Ann McCue ('63) I'm thinking of.
To: Marsha Goslin Brehm ('65)
Happy Birthday to your Dad, Bill Goslin. I don't believe I ever
met him, but I feel like I did as Lorraine spoke of your family
so often.
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ in Grandview, IN where our big
snow storm is only about an inch of snow so far. We keep
hearing places further east will have more, but we aren't
complaining....
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>>From: Dena Evans Harr ('64)
To: Dorothy Cameron Powell ('55)
Re: Living in Walnut Creek
Do you live in Roosmoor? My son worked at The Wetherford in
Rossmoor, several years back. He enjoyed the time he was there.
Rossmoor is quite the community. I don't think that anyone
visualized how large it would get. It is larger than most towns
in Oregon!
I lived in Contra Costa County for 32 years. Worked in both
Walnut Creek and Lafayette at Contra Costa Stationers for 26
years. Moved to Portland 4 years ago, but I miss a lot of the
things that the Bay Area had that Portland doesn't... drier
weather for one, and all that Dean Lesher was associated with...
I don't believe that we have those things here in Portland. I
hated leaving my friends that I had accumulated over the years
but am in contact with them through the internet.
-Dena Evans Harr ('64) ~ Here in sunny Portland - NOT!
Had about one great week of sun and higher temperatures,
but the sky has opened up and blessed us once again.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:Carol Converse('64)
re:heat
Carol, I will gladly send you the heat IF you send us the rain!
we need it and we are so far below where we should be for this
time of year! by the way, you said you still watch Days of Our
Lives----is Mickey Horton(he played a lawyer)still on the show?
am wondering if that is the part that Terry "tested" for. ???
would be so cool to see him on that snow---was my favorite
soap--might become, again, IF he gets the part. *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)......Bakersfield,
CA......at the moment, the temperature is 40 degrees but we are
gonna "hit" 70+ before the end of the day.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Bestest Friends
Remember when we were in grade school and every other kid was
your "best friend"? I think it may have been different for
girls... I remember April Snoeberger ('65) and Patty Waters ('65
maybe she wants ta be?)... they couldn't be separated... Patty
moved away before we entered Col-Hi... I just got off the phone
with my illegitimate son... he once made me stop the car on the
Hollywood freeway so I could "look me in the eye and tell me
you're my best friend"... I can name so many best friends over
the years... their faces come flooding back as I write this...
one thing they have in common is almost every one is a Bomber...
Patty Spencer ('65) sent me an email the other day and asked
me to think for a few minutes and then write "I remember... "
and let your mind just go... then do the same with "I do not
remember... " I have tried to find a half hour or so to do that
while at the computer and so far haven't done it but as I write
I realize I do that often when I write to the sandstorm... which
is probably why my posts are so danged disjointed... I still
haven't learned to focus... still that kid that couldn't sit
still and had to be up and moving around all the time... We have
a very special birthday boy on the 8th of March... Very special
to me and all who know him... a guy that would give you the
shirt off his back and would lend a hand at the drop of a hat...
he no longer has that jet black hair with the little Buddy Holly
curl in front but otherwise he hasn't changed that much...
He was a hot rodders' hot rodder when we were kids and he has
taught me so much over the years... but more than anything he
has shown me what is friend is... my best friend... yup... It's
Jimmie Adair's ('65-'67... Sorry man I can't resist)) birthday..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jimmie
Your bestest friend
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Louise Moyers ('65)
Hey, my entry in the sandstorm got goofed up the other day - I
did intend to wish Monica Thornton ('65) a happy birthday,
Somebody changed that. Whats up with that?
-Louise Moyers ('65)
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[Louise, That was me who goofed it up. You only mentioned
"Monica" (no last name or class year) and I didn't see anybody
named Monica on the birthday list... well, I *thought* I saw
Monica... who I saw was Monique Mangold ('80) on 3/3, so that's
what I changed to. OK... I've since found out that Monica
Thornton's ('65) birthday is on 3/2 and I added that to the
Bomber Birthday calendar. Sorry for all the confusion. -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/09/08 - 2am SPRING FORWARD
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Lenora Hughes ('55), Jim Hamilton ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
Bill Wingfield ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George Hammons ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pam Panther ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janet Olson ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Petra Giangrande ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rob Peutz ('73)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Leonard Peters & MaryMike Hartnett ('61)
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>>From: Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55)
To: Gus Keeney ('57)
Gus, I have misplaced you! Lost your e-mail address somehow and
I do miss hearing from you and being able to correspond with
you. Please get in touch with me so I can reconnect! Hope all is
well with you
Re: Village Theater
Some memories of the Village Theater in Richland. When I was a
tadpole my parents would take my two brothers and I down to the
Atomic Frontier Days events. My dad would give us some money to
spend. Back in those days it was most likely 50 cents or so
at the most. I would take part of that and go to the Village
Theater to watch Roy Rogers, Gene Autry or other favorite cowboy
flics. Would spend 10 cents or maybe 15 cents for the movie and
a nickel or so for a treat and then sit there all day where it
was cool and comfy. In those days they didn't clear the theater
out between showing and you could spend a whole day in there.
I spent many happy hours sitting in that theater watching my
"heroes".
Bomber Cheers!
-Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55) ~ Las Vegas, NV where it is
sunny today with a soft breeze. We are heading into
the hot weather though and I am not looking forward
to that. Daylight savings time is coming too soon to
suit me too!!!!!
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>>From: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Now I'm not one to complain, for fear that soon to be "Hard
Time Rivers" will take extreme exception to my next social
indiscretion in Lost Wages. But I always thought of Buddy Holly
as a Lucky Tiger Butch Wax Flattop or possibly Flattop with
Fenders (the Princeton Look) kinda guy, While it was Bill Hailey
of Bill Hailey and the Comets who had the spit curl. I got my
hair cut at Nelson's which was at the North end of the Rec Hall
and he had a poster with all the "looks". I had none of those
looks, my Mom's instructions were always to tell them "not too
short on the sides, you'll look like a pin head".
I've become more interested in tonsorial matters, now that I've
commenced to shedding after my bi-weekly visits to Virginia
Mason. All the shedding was the white stuff (fluff), leaving me
my original waxy brown dregs in short supply. Make that very
short supply, almost dot to dot betwixt the moles without the
numbers. I fear it's time to trim it or look like Al Davis. I
think this is the same hair (both me and Al) that suffered some
kind of adverse reaction to a Wild Root Charlie back in the late
Eisenhower administration.
My mustache, "Mustafa Mustasha" is starting to nibble around
with the edges and is going to make a run for Darla Hood's
father's model rather that my "Geraldo, Le Roy Neiman wannabe
spread". I ran into John "Cameron" Campbell at Kurt & Charlie
Johnson's wine tasting last weekend and he reminded me of Lyman
Powell's Magnum PI "stach" from the late '60s. By that time I
was in Italy trying to figure out General Polk's mustache and
sideburn rules. USAREUR 22-5 or something that required your
sideburns to be higher than your part, and mustaches whose left
edge had to be to the right of the middle of the right side,
"without fail". Or so it was iterpreted by USASETAF.
I promise on the Frontier Tavern, no comb over or no flap.
-jimbeaux
-Jim Hamilton ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Day's of Our Lives' Lawyer
Mickey Horton is no longer on the show. Hasn't been for some
months now. He retired to do other things, like being with his
grand kids more and traveling with his wife. They do mention
him, though, whenever they say anything about a lawyer. Don't
know if Terry would be replacing him or not. They have another
story line that will need a lawyer though. Will have to wait and
see. Will let you know when they say something about the new
people coming onto the show.
Re: Information on how to get your father's and or your mother's
papers when they worked at Hanford?
I thought I had saved the information that someone sent in a few
months back, I now I can't find it. Would like to get my dad's
work information. Thanks.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
We did get some rain last night - enough to wet the
sidewalks. Still cloudy and we're suppose to get more
rain this weekend.
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Santa Fe, NM Area Bomber Luncheon
I would like to invite all who are in the Santa Fe, NM area to
our next luncheon.
Sunday 3/16 at 1:00, Gabriels in Tezuque, NM. I would like to
invite all Bombers, Lions, Falcons, Bulldogs, Bears, (what am I
missing?) and their significant others to the Santa Fe Area
Bomber Luncheon.
-Bill Wingfield (BRC '67) ~ Santa Fe, NM where it's a little
too chilly (24°) to ride the Road King this am, so I'm
going to have to ride with a buddy in his '32 Ford Roadster
(David Rivers ('65) would be impressed) to breakfast at
Angelina's in Espanola for the NM Freewheelers monthly
breakfast.
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Laura Dean Kirby ('55), Tom Tracy ('55), Patti Jones ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane Davenport ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb O'Malley ('70)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Sorry Jimbeaux ('63)
...there is no more Frontier Tavern! Baums candy now resides in
that space where some of us spent many hours watching the others
shove a puck down a long board. Kinda' sad isn't it?
-Laura Kirby Armstrong ('55)
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
For several reasons, it's hard not to be pulling for Joe Runyan
in the Iditarod.
Thanks, Maren, for keeping him on your update list. He has
mushed from position 91 to 68 in the first few days after
volunteering to be the "ears" for a legally blind musher.
Quite an event. Like driving a dog team from Richland, WA
to the outskirts of San Diego, CA.
Runyan, 1989 champion and the only musher to have won the
Alpirod (European long distance race), the Yukon Quest, (long
distance race between Fairbanks and Whitehorse, YT) and the
Iditarod, may not win the race, but he will long be remembered
by his friends for his service to a young lady who dreamed of
participating for the third time.
Joe (injun Joe), as some of his close hunting, fishing and
camping friends affectionately called him, grew up in Boise, ID.
He was an outstanding outdoorsman. His Dad, Ron, was an athlete,
coach, Boise Public Schools' Athletic Director and a fierce
competitor in everything he did, so Joe comes by it rightly.
Our community is proud of his mushing prowess.
We salute Joe for being Rachael Scdoris' eyes in this race. Joe
took on the task of mushing along with her through the event.
Her third try. She wants to finish in the top 10 after gaining
57th last year. It's a challenge for anyone with 20/20 eyesight,
substantially more than that for her 20/200 vision.
Glad to see Dee Dee Jonrowe, an Iditarod winner [NOTE: DeeDee's
never won the Iditarod. -Maren], whose dogs ran off with her
sled after hitting a bump, walked 45 minutes and found them
snagged. She's a master at the races. The dogs probably decided
she wasn't that heavy, so she was worth waiting for and may have
hummed a few bars of "She's not heavy, She's my Musher" while
the spunky 52" year-old marathoner" hopped back on the sled.
Glad she caught them, after scratching last year.
Can't remember the name of one musher who averaged 18 mph!!! on
one leg of the race. [That was Wayne Curtis 18.23 mph between
Rainy Pass and Rohn. He's running 63rd now, but was #22 at the
start. Thought maybe that was a misprint... maybe somebody got
some numbers transposed along the line. -Maren] But did read
where he dropped back from the top 10 to the middle of the pack.
Wonder if he pushed himself and dogs a bit much? Air is getting
colder now, the dogs should be able to breathe easier and run
better without heating up.
Major participants here have 18 legs in their own obstacle race.
One frustrated golfer walked by yesterday and I overheard him
remark to his foursome, "I wake up at night wondering how I'm
going to make it around that big tree on this 17th hole. He hit
the tree... and threw one of his clubs against it when he walked
by.
I restrained myself from saying, "Its only a game" and
remembered an old saying that mirrored his predicament. "Whose
woods these are, I think I know... The irons are not familiar
though."—with apologies to Robert Frost.
Always glad for Maren's updates and wonder if she may be part of
The Great Smyth Family Iditarod team?! [NO! They pronounce their
last name smIth. -Maren]
On with the Races. Go! Joe! Go!
-Tom Tracy ('55) ~ Enjoying Spring weather in Boise, a lot
like Richland's. Some crocus blooms, a few primrose and
noting the early leaf buds ready to burst. Our large covey
of quail drop by each day to eat the cracked corn. Doves
juncos, black-capped chickadees, pine siskins, gold finches
and sparrows did a fill-up at the feeders while a pair of
Red-Shafted Flickers peck away at the posted suet. Spring
is just around the corner. Nice day in the City of Trees.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon - Richland, March 8, 2008
We seemed to have lost our photographer. If anyone would like
to step up with their camera to take pictures we would all
appreciate so they can be put on the Sandstorm with the entry.
Pictures say so much.
The luncheon started kind of quite with a few Bombers early.
then they kept coming. The following were in attendance: Alice
Rhodes (spouse - '57 Colville, WA Hi) and her cowboy Dave Rhodes
('52), still trying to get Dave to tell more of his stories
about his riding days. Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55) attended
for the first time with her friend Larry Inscore (??-Bell
High School, CA. Laura said, she would be back again". Lorin
St. John ('55) and Phyllis St. John (spouse - '70 Glacier Hi,
Seattle), Pat Dorris Trimble ('65) who at introductions said,
"she was the youngest". Some bantering back and forth ensued
with Phyllis St. John ('70) which proved out she was the
youngest and gave everyone a good laugh. Noticed the bantering
didn't happen between the oldest. Betty Bell Norton ('51) who is
always so caring with her announcements and the on going fun of
the Senior Community Center upcoming calendar. Always new things
happening. By contacting Betty you can pay five dollar yearly
dues to receive the calendar and always knowing monthly what is
to come. Fred Klute ('58), Patti Jones Ahrens ('60), Barbara
Isakson Rau ('58) and Pat Dorris Trimble ('65) had an on
going conversation about genealogy. I had to interrupt with
announcements and introductions. Didn't get back to it but know
they kept going for a while. Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) was at
the other end of the table so didn't hear what discussion was
going on there. Maybe they didn't want me to hear to put it in
the Sandstorm **grin**. Glen Rose ('58) and Carol Rose (spouse -
'62 Sunnyvale, CA Hi), were right in the middle of about
three discussions enjoying all. Burt Pierard ('59) during
announcements and introductions caught us up on what is going on
with the donations for the refacing program for the Theater.
His soon to be announcement in the Sandstorm will give "all
Bombers" the "Proud to be a Bomber" smile. Missy Keeney ('59)
agreed to be the singer of the "Happy Birthday" song. She does
so well with her choice of about three songs. Always funny and
light hearted with Missy delightful spirit singing with joy.
Birthdays for March were Carol Rose and Pat Dorris Trimble.
Happy birthday ladies. Derrith Persons Dean ('60) gave us a wee
bit of how Gary Persons ('57) is doing since the loss of his
wife Jan Bollinger Persons ('60-RIP), Hope to you will join us
some time Gary at the Richland luncheon now that the weather is
better. Barbara Isakson Rau, historian for Club 40 was given
about six years of pictures that I had taken on a regular camera
(still haven't given in to a digital camera). Will be shopping
for one soon. Happy sorting Barbara. She will probably be
bringing the pictures back to luncheon for names she doesn't
know.
New thing happening during Introductions is Bombers who are
saying who there siblings are. Connections happen from this. I
also must say again that if you have been before you are missed
and asked about.
My apologies to a couple of Bomber ladies who came to the
luncheon recently. I was told you didn't know that many of those
attending might already have been eating when you arrived at
1:00p.m. It has been a standard to help the restaurant, as
everyone comes in they order and are served and begin to eat as
soon as their food arrives. It is the best way to accommodate
the number of people we have each month. I am always there by
12:30p.m. even though the beginning time is 1:00p.m. Many start
arriving around that time. Any time there is a complaint please
let me know. I do everything I can to get it corrected. This
is one that is a standard that I will put in next month's
announcement. I must say with gratitude that there are rarely
complaints.
Re: Scholarships
If any Bomber knows of scholarships for any high school graduate
please email me with the particulars. I am asking as I know how
well the Bombers help for something can be. Proven so many times
on the Sandstorm.
Proudly I would like to say my granddaughter Samantha is
graduating from Stadium High School with a 4.0 grade average.
Her choice for schooling is to become a Pediatrician. Through
her applications she has been selected for three colleges in
Southern California with part scholarships. She has put in for
some scholarships already. The more the better of course. Thank
you.
Re: Prayers
Recently I sent in a Sandstorm entry for prayers for Herm
Livingston ('60-Finley High School) at the request of Kaylene
Henjum Livingston ('60). To update everyone, Herm had his heart
surgery and they are now home. Kaylene or I will do more of an
update soon. Thanks and continue to pray for Herm's recovery.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA, the daily
sunshine is definitely bringing buds to the trees and
flowers peeking out. I am so thankful that my pond is
running well after being completely frozen and the four
KOI fish have survived. Now the yard clean up begins for
mowing time.
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6 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff:
Jack Gardiner ('61), Barbara von Olnhausen ('62), Rosann Benedict ('63)
David Rivers ('65), Pam Panther ('65), Mike Franco ('70
Michael Charboneau (NAB = Not A Bomber)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jay McCue ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mandy Holmes ('97)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Austen ('99)
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>>From: Jack Gardiner ('61)
Recently I spent 4 days watching the Northwest Community College
basketball championships. During the 4 days I watched only
women's basketball. The CBC Lady Hawks ended up winning the
championship. The joy on faces of these girls was absolutely
heartwarming. I think it was shame that the girls of my
generation were not given the opportunity to participate in many
sports. They were delegated to being cheerleaders and taking
Home Economic classes. I think the good old days, weren't always
good for both sexes. Now days you go to city parks and see
hundreds of young girls playing soccer. I think this nothing
short of fantastic. Congratulations to the Hanford High girls
basketball team for placing third, at the state basketball
tournament.
-Jack Gardiner ('61)
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>>From: Barbara von Olnhausen ('62)
Re: Iditarod
Maren: Just listening to a Phillies spring training game and
the announcers commented on an interview they'd heard with an
Iditarod musher. Said that some of the teams refused to put on
a GPS device because they didn't want to give away their racing
strategy for fear of it being used against them this year or
next. Aren't they all running on the same basic route?
[Yes, all the same route. Where each team is at any given
time is probably what the worry is. Most mushers keep
their game plan kind of secret... how long, where and when
they rest... how long and when they run. It's interesting
to watch the web page where they have all the GPS info.
I don't think the mushers themselves use the GPS system.
The "box is IN the sled and is reporting where they are
and their speed. -Maren]
Also read an interview with [Lance] Mackey that he had worn some
bunny booties on a particularly nasty area and had some very
cold feet (said he should have put bags over the booties to
keep his feet dry). He was having numbness in his feet and
was concerned that he might have some damage - have you heard
anything about that?
[Before this Iditarod started, Lance thought the loss of
feeling was a side effect of the radiation treatments he
received in 2001 to treat squamous cell carcinoma, a form
of skin cancer. But he now believes the bone-chilling
weather on the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest caused some damage.
He said it felt as if his feet were asleep. "We started off
at 60 below (on the Quest). We [were] told we'd have to run
through a bunch of overflow, so I wore bunny boots," he
said. "It was a stupid decision on my part. I should have
put garbage bags over my boots." -Maren]
Was it just one of those "I'm really not up to par" statements
to put everyone else off?
[Entirely possible. Ya never know till the end. -Maren]
-Barbara von Olnhausen ('62) ~ Redmond, WA where it's raining...
again.
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>>From: Rosann Benedict ('63)
Re: Richland Players' Renovations
I recently received a brief note from John Bouchard, Carmichael
Speech Arts and Drama teacher in the 1950's, after he heard
about the campaign for saving the Richland Theatre. Here's his
note (sent to the Players also):
"....I learned that the Richland Players was going to do
some renovations on their home. At first I thought that
their home was the former Village Theatre, and after a bit
when my memory had cleared up, I realized that indeed was
the former Richland Theatre. During the '50's decade while
a teacher at Carmichael Junior High School, I had the
privilege of working with the Richland Players in their
home of the Village Theatre.
I directed the Players first play there; it was Dial M for
Murder with Frank Losch, Dorothy Seeburger, and Dixon
Shivelyy. I well remember the miniscule stage we had to
work on. Rod Alexander from Whitman College in Walla Walla
had come on opening night as my guest, and, after the play
while visiting the stage are, wondered how we had ever
managed to stage the play on that stage at all.
Richland Players has remained close to my heart ever since
those marvelous early years. How wonderful it was to know
and work with those theatre pioneers, among them Mickie
Clark, Diana Van Wyck, Marge Cameron, Erwin Beardsley, Vera
Edwards, Beth Raddatz....
Please accept my modest donation for the resurfacing fund
of the Richland Theatre."
John Bouchard, Spokane, WA
-Rosann Benedict ('63)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: stuff
Terry Davis ('65), aka Terence Knox hasn't been contacted yet
after his test... He tested as a replacement for a lawyer who is
married to one of the women on the show... I've tried to explain
to him that replacing a character is much harder than putting
in a new character but in his usual fashion, Terry has gone
into his "I'm lower than whale sh_t"... pooooooor baby... May
I please be forgiven for missing Pam Panther's ('65) birthday on
the 9th. I have been madly in love with Pam since about 7th
grade... course I never told her that... typical... maybe I
should have her best friend call her and tell her I "like" her
the way Davis did last summer when he had Connie Dame ('65) call
Ronna Jo Lynch ('65) to give her that message... I think not...
In fact, Pam and I used to email a lot and even had coffee one
time here in Vegas... I probably drooled all over myself and
stammered and babbled like an idiot... hey some things never
change... by the way... lest anybody get confused (Janine
Rightmire ('65) wrote me a frantic note wanting to know about
this illegitimate son of mine)... Terry Davis ('65) is referred
to as my illegitimate son... for good reason I might add...
On the way in to work this morning the serius oldies station was
playing the best music... they started out with "Oh Donna"...
the first song I ever heard upon entering my first mixer at
Col-Hi... gawd I knew I was gonna love high school... I may make
fun of Mr. Adair ('65-'67) but it is totally out of admiration..
I also admired Terry Webb ('63-RIP) and Bob Middleton ('63) who
went back to high School at the age of 21... just think of it...
would make Jimbeaux ('63) look like a rank amateur... wow... I
mean wow... I've told you that graduation day, Ricky Warford ('65)
and I just sat on the curb in front of Mac hall and murmured
"we blew it... we blew it"... realizing we knew absolutely
nothing... had no skills and the fun ride was over...
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Pam Panther ('65)
Re: stuff
Thanks for the mention, David. Birthdays are something I don't
like to think about anymore. At least you still have one foot
in the high school time warp and will always be a teenager at
heart.
-Pam Panther ('65)
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
Happy Birthday to the awesomely, incredibly gorgeous Barb
O'Malley ('70)!!! She really taught me some life lessons as
a sophomore: how to live with rejection. It served me well
all the way through college. If I was to learn this from
anyone, heartbreak Barb had to be the one!
Barb, you are absolutely the best! (Or, not bad for a Carmichael
girl!) Happy birthday, make sure Billy takes care of you.
-Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Michael Charboneau (NAB = Not A Bomber)
mailto:MCharboneau@CI.RICHLAND.WA.US
Re: Tastee Freeze - looking for owners
Hi,
I’m looking for family members of Parker A. Hanson. He was the
original owner of Tastee Freeze in 1952. I am doing TV program
on Richland 50 plus businesses and want to get the history
behind Tastee Freeze. Any help would be great.
Michael Charboneau (NAB)
City of Richland, Cable Communications Coordinator
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/12/08
We have a winner!!
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill Berlin ('56), Jack Gardiner ('61), Peg Sheeran ('63)
Linda Reining ('64), Joanne Boyd ('67), Rick Maddy ('67)
Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray Loescher ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Richardson ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanie Walsh ('63)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Iditarod Memories
I think that I have regaled you with my flying exploits on
behalf of the Iditarod Committee in Alaska a number of years
ago. So you know, at each stop there are all kinds of services,
Vets, food (musher and mutt), supplies, warmth, etc. If a team
has a dog down for any reason, they are left at the next stop
and are then taken care of and flown out to the nearest airport
that has large aircraft capability. I was out in Ruby with my
Piper 150 Arrow, the Ferrari of the air but not a good cargo
aircraft, when they had three dogs to go to Aniak's larger
airport for flights to Anchorage or Fairbanks. There was a
Cessna Sky Train or Sky Van or something like that but no
pilot and three dogs to go to Aniak, so I volunteered with the
permission of the owner, We put three traveling kennels in this
aircraft, that had large cargo doors into the cabin, strapped
them down and off we went. It was cold so we literally jumped
off the runway and were on our way. I started to whistle and
hum a little, as I always did when flying alone and nobody can
hear me, and all of a sudden one of the dogs started to howl,
followed by mutt #2 and #3. It was so darn loud in that airplane
you couldn't hear yourself think so I joined the in howling...
and it got even louder. My approach to the Aniak airport sounded
like this.
"Aniak, this is Cessna NC 2566 W requesting landing from the
West. Over."
"Aniak back. Roger 66 Whiskey you are cleared to land. WTH
(Tower speak for What The Hell) is all that noise?" Over."
"66 Whiskey back to Aniak Tower. It's just "Bill and the Big
Dogs" happy to be out of the Irod at Ruby. Over."
Long story short, most of the tower guys and the Wien Air Alaska
ground crew came to meet me and my group just kept "singing".
Singing all the way across the tarmac, into the terminal cargo
area and on out to the Wien B737. Finally the tranquilizers
kicked in and things quieted down. I was asked if I would be
going right back out to Rudy and I said "Ruby Wright? Don't know
her. Can you speak up a little or turn the volume up on that
Bull Horn?" I think I was deaf for a week... but I learned a lot
of cool Husky songs.
Re: Richland Players Project and Judge David Rivers ('65)
I hope that I am on the "Need to Know" list for both projects,
but how are things going? New paint on one and new ads on the
other?
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA where I am a freak for
cold temperature sports. Following the Iditarod
during the day and watching hockey at night. Ice
and more ice. I went up to Vancouver, B.C. last
week and took in a Canucks game with some hard core
Canadian hockey friends of mine. Great night and
the home team won.
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>>From: Jack Gardiner ('61)
It's been nine years since I smoked a cigarette. March 12, 1999
at 6:00 AM I had my last one. Even though I still want one, I
just don't light one up. Saving about $11.00 a day.
-Jack Gardiner ('61)
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>>From: Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
Re: Love Lives
Re: David Rivers' entry about "being in love with Pam...", but
never telling her, reminded me of MY heart-pounding love of a
guy in a class ahead of me (from my 9th -11th grade), in which
I was so shy I didn't know how to approach him. So - with
girl friends by my side, to bolster my courage, I gobbed a bunch
of Crisco or butter on my fingers, went up to him, asked him for
his glasses, and smeared his glasses with the stuff, handed them
back... then took off running with my friends. HOW THE HECK did
I think THAT would make him like me?
THEN the other thing was to send in the "dedication" on the
radio station - anonymously, of course. Remember, you could do
that for free?.. and we'd sit and listen to all the dedications,
and try to guess who was writing to - or about - whom. (Did we
call those into the radio station or take them down to Korton's?)
Within the last decade, I've told him how I'd felt about him,
and we both laughed.
Re: Tastee Freeze... since it was down the hill from our house
on Long Ave., we Sheeran kids were frequent visitors, and I
don't know that the carousel (behind Tastee Freeze) - closer to
"the ditch" - was connected to that business or was a separate
business, but have fond memories of that, too. (I know we've
"talked about it" before here.)
-Peg Sheeran Finch ('63) ~ Omak, WA
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:Jack Gardiner('61)
re:girls of "our" generations/sports
am with you---always wanted to play baseball, but the only
"baseball" sport available to girls of "our" generation was
softball and I hated that BIG ball and being pitched to,
underhand! *grin* I played baseball with the neighborhood guys
and gals and I was pretty good at it, too! rarely struck out---
usually got to second base and sometimes all the way "home".
*grin* both my daughters played sports in high school---field
hockey, volleyball, basketball, AND baseball! *grin* my oldest
daughter even took auto shop AND wood shop! her generation was
much luckier than mine---all we were offered was Home Ec!!!! I
would have loved to learn how to work with wood and I thought
then, and still think, now, that girls should have to take a
course in auto mechanics and boys should have to take a course
in Home Ec. doesn't "hurt" a girl to know how to change a tire
and know where the oil dip stick is and how to add oil and check
things under the hood! and, it doesn't "hurt" a boy to know how
to cook and sew on a button!! *GRIN*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)........blasted
weather is getting warmer than I like in Bakersfield, CA!!! we
had 80 degrees yesterday(Monday)and we will "hit" 70+ today
(Tuesday)!!!!!!! NOT at all what I am liking this early in
March!!!! "normal" temps for this time of year are in the
60's!!!!! hate to even think what summer is gonna be like.
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>>From: Joanne Boyd ('67)
Re: racing
Hi,
All this racing talk... this weekend I'll be "racing" again to
the top of the Columbia Tower in Seattle with the Big Climb. I
use the word racing lightly--we're racing to see if we CAN make
it to the top. Our team (3 of us) is the "Why Notters", which is
kind of clever because I'm climbing with David and Pat Notter
from Wenatchee. (NAB) About 1800 participate in the Big Climb.
Two weekends ago my fire fighter son in law (Kyle Rajsich) really
did race to the top in all his fire fighting gear. He came in
32nd out of about 1300! He was the fastest from Boise and helped
the Boise team (they use the top 3 runners) come in 14th out of
about 150 teams.
Are there any other Bombers who do this kind of self torture??
-Joanne Boyd ('67)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: David Rivers ('65) and Rick Warford ('65)
I had to laugh, Staff Sergeant Rivers, at your comment about you
and Warford sitting and saying, "we blew it" after graduation.
After our graduation from high school, Phil Collins ('67) and I
went to Seattle and walked into the Boeing office to apply for
a job. The man asked us what skills we had. I asked, "What is
a skill?" About an hour later Phil and I were on 2nd Ave, one
avenue east not far from Pike Place Market towards the Space
Needle, joining the Marine Corps. Phil spent thirty plus years
building nuke plant core tubes, something like that, maybe a
secret, and retired a couple years ago. I retired from the
Marine Corps at nineteen. I still had to park in the Lucky store
parking lot in Pasco for two more years until somebody old
enough would purchase a half rack for me. And, in hindsight, I
should have taken that pitch-forking horse dung out of the barn
job, but didn't know how. Nevertheless, not too long after, I
learned that you pull out the cut-in-half 50 gallon drum, add
kerosene and stir, pull out the village burner (Zippo) and...
oh, nevermind.
Now, look at you. Everyone looking into your life here on the
OS, Rivers, think the world of you. Even those of us who did
not have the pleasure of knowing you during high school. That
certainly includes me and my loss. I knew of you because of
Warford, but did not know you at a personal level. You would
have probably beat me up if you had, anyway. Nobody has to go
beyond you and Warford to learn if you want something, then quit
whining and go get it because there isn't going to be anyone
around to hand you much of anything you don't procure yourself;
e.g., food, clothing, shelter, money for college. Any questions?
You and Warford both have been 'can do' guys ever since leaving
high school and have done more than just exceptionally well.
Personally, I love sitting on Warford's Alki Beach deck and
soaking up the July and August Seattle rays. Warford is the only
employee who drives a school owned automobile (driver's ed car)
to his work place. Even the school principal mentioned so one
day while both were stopped at a traffic light in West Seattle.
Warford can retire right now, but most likely will just keep
working for peanuts because the way teachers get paid after
reaching the retirement clause.. but only because he loves his
kids (elementary PE teacher). Warford, in the very early '70s
while pursuing his education degree, and with an education
department professor at the University of Washington, were
involved in designing class guidelines, schedules and criteria
for the new special education program for teaching teachers
in that profession at U-Dub. And you looking at a possible
judgeship after years of being a successful partner in a law
firm. Maybe Rick and you felt you had 'blew it' sitting there on
that Richland curb in 1965, but you both recovered nicely and
earned everything you have today... on your own. Very
noteworthy! Very much worth mentioning publically!!!
Re: Richland Village Theatre
I went and saw a few movies at the Richland theater before it
became a live theatre. Even bought and stuffed a couple candy
bars in my pocket from the (Rexall?) drug store right across the
way. "Old Man and the Sea" (1959-'60ish?) was one movie. When
did they remove the best part of any antiquated movie theater,
the ticket booth, and add the more modern glass front entrance?
I recall a single chair ticket booth with the same pre-fab type
grey siding as the rest of the building with the flat face glass
door entry... or am I just having another nightmare?
-Rick Maddy ('67) ~ Huntington Beach, CA
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: basketball
I don't know why I didn't ask this when the state basketball
tournaments were in full swing. Is the Riverview High School
that played at state the one from Finley and if so is Levi Davis
a son of Mike or perhaps a nephew? I know what was meant by
females and sports - I was always a tom boy and sports were my
life. The fall of '69 when I first went to college they changed
the rules so females played basketball like the males; 5 on a
side full court. I remember someone asking our PE teacher in
high school why we couldn't play full court and her remark was
you don't have the stamina for it. There's a girls' team here in
Lacey that won their second straight 2A title on Saturday. They
started 3 seniors, 2 freshman, and had their 3rd coach in 4
years. They were 2nd as freshman and 5th as sophomores. All
this while dropping from 3A to 2A. The 2 freshman starters have
sisters who have been starters since their freshman year and
were seniors this year.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where the rains have returned
once again
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/13/08
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7 Bombers and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Steve Carson ('58), Pappy Swan ('59), Carol Converse ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), David Rivers ('65), Cathy Geier ('66)
Brad Upton ('74), Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Hinkle ('56)
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>>From: Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
Maren. is the Iditarod NASCAR for Alaskans? Your summary was
interesting but I don't see any sponsorship. Seems like an
opportunity.
[HUGE Iditarod sponsor is Cabela's. -Maren]
-Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58) ~ Presently in FL
for a Vitamin K treatment.
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Joanne Boyd ('67)
Re: racing
"Are there any other Bombers who do this kind of self torture??"
Once, after an extended evening at Jake O'Seanesey's (sp), I
"raced" to the top of the Space Needle, but my elevator didn't
go all the way up ... for a while. And, I still had to buy the
drinks, leaving me as just another, "also ran."
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA -- Where I am wondering
... that was a long time ago, did I really do that or is
it just another "Fig Newton" of my warped imagination?
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Theater
When I saw the pictures of the theater a few days back, I too,
was wondering about the ticket booth. I don't remember the glass
front back then either. Glad that you brought it up.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
Suppose to rain today and through the weekend. Sure
hope the weather man is wrong, but it is very cloudy
out this morning.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:Jack Gardiner('60)
re:quitting smoking
CONGRATS on quitting! I quit over 30 years ago---cigarettes were
going from 35 cents a pack to 50 cents a pack---can't even
imagine paying $5+ for a pack, nowdays!!!!! only time I missed
them was when I'd have a beer OR be in a bar, but since I no
longer drink OR go to bars, I don't miss 'em. *grin*
to:Peg Sheeran Finch('63) re:radio dedications
I remember doing that, too. the country station here that I
listen to, KUZZ, still does that. fun to listen to them.
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64).......they say we are
gonna get rain in Bakersfield, CA this weekend----not gonna hold
my breath, though. *grin*
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Gawd I love being a BOMBER
Congratulations to one of my grade school heroes, Jack Gardiner
('61) for quitting smoking. Way to go! I remember [your brother]
Chuck ('63-RIP) and Gary Webb ('64) having problems with one of
the coaches for smoking! I still smoke... I think there are 4
other smokers in Las Vegas left and we kinda hafta hang together
to keep from getting beat up.
Rick Maddy ('67) is one of my dearest friends even tho we didn't
know each other in school... I visit him every time I get a
chance and he has joined me many times at the big L.A. car
shows... he introduced me to Pinks hot dogs and once thought he
could catch me in a pop quiz about Eddie Aikow... He was quite
surprised when he showed me Eddie's plaque in Huntington Beach
and I responded "Eddie would Go" I know the Big Kahuna LaMont
DeJong ('63) would also have responded the same way... anyway,
thanks Rick for the kind words... the check is in the mail...
Warford ('65) is sending it.
Peg Sheeran Finch ('63) hit the nail right on the head about
pining for people we had crushes on... Gawd I would hate to even
try and mention the ones I drooled over... I would sit in class
and just stare... no wonder I barely made it out of Col-Hi...
course as I mentioned the other day, I would have been very
happy to spend a few more years there... As Pam Panther ('65)
said... I do have one foot in High School... (You notice she
didn't say: "Oh gawd David, I was madly in love with you
too")... I remember calling in to Lyne Bryson ('57) and making
dedications... I don't remember going to Kortons for anything
but records and guitar lessons... I may have taken drum lessons
with them too... I remember my drum teacher had played with the
Diamonds ("the stroll" and "little Darlin")... didn't help
me... Since I couldn't play like Sandy Nelson or Gene Krupa in
15 minutes I didn't last long... same with guitar... when
Johnnie LaShapell (sp) made me play Red River Valley instead of
Tall Cool One or Mau Mau I was outa there too... I don't think I
ever called into the Real Don Steele while he was second fiddle
to Lyne... boy I missed out on that one... I do recall, however,
in Vietnam, the little shack that posed as Post Office was
manned by a den of thieves... they stole everything... convinced
me I couldn't insure the tape deck I sent home and of course
it never made it... but they got theirs... One day, they were
blaring out a tape of Don on a loud speaker... at some point Don
announced that his show was dedicated to Marine Corporal Johnny
Schmuck and that the tape was being sent to him... Either Johnny
or one of his friends was standing in line for mail when the
announcement went out... Zap instant Brig time!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Cathy Geier ('66)
Hello All,
My hat is off to Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) who organized the
Bomber luncheons in Richland. I experienced some fun asking to
have one in the Seattle area. It takes a lot of time to respond
to people and to accept that their ideas may greatly differ from
yours. Since I just accepted my Seattle area job today I can no
longer be a 'point' person for this type of endeavor.
It should be a fun thing.. 4 people responded with very
different needs. I was able to meet a 1966 classmate at a
wonderful Indian restaurant on the University Ave. So please,
T or L. take the lead. I will be pretty bust for the next months
getting settled and jumping back into teaching over here. Thank
goodness it is in a district where I have worked before and with
type and ethnic mix of children where I have great success.
I still need a room in a house in greenlake or wallingford where
I can garden and is very quiet and likely vegetarian.
Please email me asap.
-Cathy Geier ('66)
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>>From: Brad Upton ('74)
Joanne Boyd ('67) asked if anyone else participated in the self-
torture of doing things like the big stair climb. For those of
you that don't know, it's up the Columbia Center tower. 69
stories and 1199 steps. In 1995 I decided to enter since I had
been running thousands and thousands of stairs in my workouts
for several years. It fell on the weekend of my 39th birthday. I
wasn't worried about the 1199 stairs since I'd been doing 1500
stairs in my workouts. I signed up, showed up and away I went.
The hard part was getting used to the different cadence of turn,
turn, turn as I headed up the stairwell--this was different than
running stadium steps. Eventually I established a comfortable
rhythm and 12 minutes and 20 seconds later I reached the top and
finished 3rd in the 35-39 year old age group. Since it was a
"been there, done that" kind of event I wasn't planning on doing
it again. A couple of weeks later I realized that it would fall
on my 40th birthday and I would be the youngest 40 year-old in
the group and could easily win my age division--so I started to
train for it again. Thousand and thousands of stairs, week after
week. In mid-February of 1996--two weeks before the event and my
40th birthday I picked up the entry form and realized that since
it was 1996... a leap year... that the event was going to fall
on the day BEFORE my 40th birthday! I was going to be 39 years
and 365 days old... not the youngest in my age group, but the
OLDEST in the 35-39 year old age group. I threw the entry form
in the trash and that was it. My advice if you do the climb: Be
prepared, it's very humid in the stairwell, don't start too fast
and wear a golf glove on your inside hand because you'll be
using it on the railing to pull yourself around every corner.
-Brad Upton ('74)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Carl Vernell Frick, Jr. (RIP)
I would like to submit Carl Frick's funeral notice. His
granddaughter Becky Frick Haverfield ('81) asked me to email
you. He was a long time Richland resident (since 1943) he and
his wife, Frances (RIP), were a die hard Bomber basketball fans.
All their children graduated as Bombers. Maybe I don't need to
lobby this hard but just in case I'm hoping you will post it on
these merits. Thanks.
{Don, Didn't need to scan the newspaper obit. Everyone
can read the obit on the Einan's website. -Maren]
http://einansfuneralhome.com/obits.php
-Don Sorenson (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/14/08
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn "Em" De Vine ('52), Burt Pierard ('59)
Kaylene Henjum ('60), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Patti Jones ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane Dvorak ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marcia Wade ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Horton ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Millbauer ('77)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" De Vine ('52)
Re: AZ Bomber Lunch
alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-AZB/00.html
The main thing is that we had great visits and good food and
were so sorry Doug Ufkes ('68) couldn't make it. Especially
after he went to the trouble of putting it together. It is my
understanding that Doug is looking for some other Bomber to take
over the job.
-Marilyn "Em" De Vine ('52)
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Richland Theater "Refacing Project" Update
I'm sorry that I don't have the complete list of donors together
yet (the checks are still coming in) but I estimate that we are
close to $3,500 donated. That will give about $2,000 to roll
into the "Big" job (refurbishing the rest of the building) this
summer. We have picked up the cedar shakes (not easy to find,
these days) and are on schedule to start the front part on April
7. If any of you locals (who haven't contacted me already) are
interested in joining the Work Crew (We'll be working about
9am to 4pm each day) - any time you can contribute will be
appreciated - please email me so we can plan work assignments.
Also, if you would still like to contribute (or up your previous
contribution), please write out a check (anywhere from $5 on up)
to: The Richland Players. Write on the check that your donation
is for the "Refacing Project." All donations are tax-deductible
and The Players will send you a receipt for your records. Send
your donations to: The Richland Players, P.O. Box 603, Richland
WA 99352.
To: Rick Maddy ('67) & Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
Re: The Sad Saga of the Ticket Booth
You both correctly remembered the center Ticket Booth (with
solid wood double doors on each side). I had a conversation
tonight with Keith Maupin ('47), who managed both Theaters from
1949 to 1954. According to Keith, when the Richland Theater
Lobby was remodeled in about 1953, the front face of the Ticket
Booth was moved to the right of the doors and a new booth (still
single seat) built there. At the same time, the old doors were
removed and glass doors were installed across the opening. I
have attached a pic taken shortly after The Players purchased
the building in 1970.
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Pier/080314-TheaterExt.jpg
The front configuration was unchanged from the remodel although
from the angle, it is hard to see the relocated Ticket Booth.
Now for the truly sad part. Last summer, I saw the architect's
drawings for the 2007 Lobby Remodel and I realized the architect
had no experience in dealing with historic buildings (he was
just a theater designer) and he was just demolishing the Ticket
Booth to make room for extending the doors to follow the contour
of the Marquee'. I asked the contractor liaison guy if I could
have the glass panels (complete with the original, louvered
metal talk-through) and he said yes. I looked at it more closely
later and determined that it would be easier just to take a
saber saw and cut around the whole front and pull it out as
one piece. This would also save the original counter where the
old ticket dispensing machine had been installed. I talked to
the guy again and he again said I could have it. Well, last
September, when my brother Dick ('52) was in town for Club 40,
we were wandering around downtown looking at buildings and I
noticed the booth was missing. I asked the contractor where it
was and he said the 60 year old glass was brittle and broke when
they tried to remove it. So everything went into the dumpster.
When I said they weren't supposed to remove the glass but cut
around the whole thing, he said the word he got was that we just
wanted the glass and expressed no remorse about not saving it.
Oh, well.
Bomber Tears,
Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
PS A real Senior Moment here - I'll be darned if I can
recall those glass doors before I left town in 1961.
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>>From: Kaylene Henjum Livingston ('60)
Re: Riverview basketball team
To: Betti Avant ('69)
In answer to your inquiry about the Riverview Panthers playing
in the State tournament, yes it is the Finley boys and also yes
Levi Davis is the son of Mike ('74). Everyone in this little
out of the way community are very proud of the Basketball team
this year. I believe that this may be the first year that any
sport played out in Finley got as far as they did. My husband,
being a Panther would know more about it, but I believe that I
am right about this. They have the heart, just do not have the
abundance of kids to choose from.
We have known Mike Davis and family for many years. Levi and
our grandson are related (step grandson)... Both play football
together and are cousins. As I said small community, everyone
knows everyone...
-Kaylene Henjum Livingston ('60) ~ sitting in my home out in
Finley watching it rain and looking after my Hubby after
his open heart surgery. Thanks to all who inquired about
his health and put us on their prayer list... every little
thoughtful gesture means a lot to both of us. Recovery
can't be far off.
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking was maybe the hardest thing to accomplish in my
life.
In the Summer of '77 I signed up and paid some hefty fees to
climb Mt. Rainier.
I attended several training sessions and passed the various
safety and ability tests and was ready to go. Loaded with rented
equipment we were off one morning in a mix of fog and sunshine.
Leaving the lodge at 5000 and some feet we were off to Camp Muir
at 10,800. We got there tired and after a light meal went to
bed. Up at midnight for a quick meal, and then we started the
climb for the summit. By 11,000 feet I was really panting for
air. But at that point we were roped together and using crampons
on our boots for traction on the ice. At 13,000 several of us
were really struggling to breathe. At about 14,300 ft. I was on
my face crawling. The guide said I had to wait there for them to
get me on the way back down. So there I sat, very disappointed
with myself. Then I said the hell with it and started up
alone. A guide leading a party back down told me I should wait,
as people die on Rainier nearly every year. Probably rather
foolishly, I said so be it, and kept going. I crawled the last
100 feet taking nearly an hour to finally roll over the edge at
14,410 feet in the brilliant sunshine at 26 degrees F. I could
not stand up so I have a picture of me sitting there on top. I
had tears streaming down my face and my mouth was open trying to
suck in some oxygen in the thin air. I was like a fish out of
water gasping, pulling in bucket loads of air, but not able to
filter out much oxygen. At that point I vowed never to smoke
another cigarette again. Fellow climbers shook my hand and
hugged me while the guide shook his head and told me I was nuts.
But he was smiling. Barely able to stand and walk I roped up
with the others and started back down, feeling indomitable.
The sad story is, that over the next three years I tried every
means known to quit smoking. But always, I started again. Then
one day I was back on the mountain hiking by myself and taking
pictures of the Tatoosh rock ridge. I stopped to eat a sandwich
at McClure rock at about 7200 feet. Finishing my snack I went
for that weed I so much enjoyed. Then it hit me... I enjoyed it
so much that did not really want to quit. Nothing could make me
quit smoking if I did not want to. Then it took me less then a
month to convince myself I wanted to quit more then anything
else in life. At 10:30 PM 8-8-1980 my second smoke of the first
pack of a new carton. One drag and I put it out for the last
time in my life. Looking back it seemed almost easy. It took me
38 years to learn it is possible accomplish things against the
odds, if you really want to bad enough.
Re: Summer job openings
Entertainment Fireworks will have 2-3 summer positions open
preferably to college students this year. Interested teachers
are also encouraged to apply. Must be over 18. Must be able
to pass federal background check and no felonies on record.
Some lifting of 30-40 pound boxes. 5 days a week, some overtime.
This is handling low explosives and incendiary devices. Not
extraordinarily dangerous, but it is what it is. Yes we have
safety training and safe handling procedures. And we have an
excellent safety record. Most of the work is stocking bins,
packing boxes for the various events, installing ignitors, and
the various associated duties with the above. EFI is a pleasant
place to work and we pay above minimum wage. We would especially
like to have students who will come back 2-3 summers. Our summer
work force for the last several years graduated and went on in
life. We would prefer those who live in the Olympia, Lacey, and
Yelm areas because of the cost of gas. Interested parties please
contact me off this net. E-mail me your phone number and you
will be contacted by our HR person, Judy Julian.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From my office with rain pounding
on the roof. I will teach a class here tomorrow and we
have live-fire practice. The newbies are going to get wet.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
To: Cathy Geier ('66)
Re: All Bomber Luncheons
Read your entry today. Thanks. All Bomber Luncheons are easier
than it seems. This is what has worked for me and others in
case you decide to go and "do" a luncheon. This is also for any
other Bomber who wants to "do" a luncheon.
Set a time, date and place. Put a couple of entries in the
Sandstorm letting everyone know it is coming. I always announce
the time, date and place the week BEFORE and the week OF the
luncheon. This way you don't get caught up in emails and
everyone wanting different times, dates and places. Who ever is
the host has to take charge and stay in charge. Works like a
charm.
When I did the first one in Fife (Tacoma), WA. January 2001
(with Maren backing me and keeping me going) I was quite
surprised to get there early and find that 13 Bombers were
already there. Those that attend are eager to be there with a
group of Bombers. A Bomber luncheon can be two or more. Some
Bombers thought they might get one and ended up with five or
more.
Keep the luncheons going Bombers. There are always new areas to
get one going. Any Bomber can do it with minimal work. I am
always here to support by email. Wish I could go to all of them.
**grin** Visit the luncheon website and you will see there are
plenty of cities with enough Bombers to do luncheons.
Glad you are doing well and getting what you want being back in
Seattle, Cathy.
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) - West Richland, WA
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Ken Heminger ('56wb), David Rivers ('65), Leona Eckert ('65)
Cathy Geier ('66), Mike Davis ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ron Holeman ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roy Ballard ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Theartis Wallace ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barbara Smith ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terry Ganz ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jessica Avant ('95)
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: The Sad Saga of the Ticket Booth
I read with great interest your post about the Richland
theater.. The picture that was included refreshed the old
memory.. and it confirmed how I remember it, the booth was off
to the right.
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Pier/080314-TheaterExt.jpg
As I read how you were attempting to preserve the booth by
cutting around the glass and counter I thought, WOW!.. what a
keep sake that would be.. but then I read on where the whole
thing ended up in the trash and the thrill that it would be
saved was suddenly shattered along with the glass. Truly a sad
affair....
Although I would have never got to see it, I applaud your effort
in trying to save the booth, along with your commitment to
restore the building.
Bomber Accolades
-Ken Heminger ('56wb) ~ Great Falls, MT 37°
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Birthdays
Well today has been a hectic one. Some "hand-out" free newspaper
supporting the incumbent judge did a hatchet job on me. I was
so shocked to see such garbage about myself. Now I know how the
people feel who have stories run about them in those grocery
store check out rack rags with their stories run along with the
alien babies and Sasquatch sightings... it is really stomach
turning... but this is not about me and tho I only have a moment
I really need to wish two '63 Kats a
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Roy Ballard and Thea Wallace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on the 15th!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Leona Eckert ('65)
Re: Gus Keeney ('57)
Though our families practically grew up together, Gus, I haven't
seen any of you kids since the early '60s. OH I have seen Patty
('63) a couple of times in various stores about town but even
that was many, many years ago.
But to the point--I never would've recognized you without your
name being added to the pictures from the [Arizona] luncheon in
today's Sandstorm. Man, you are definitely a mixture of your
Mom & Dad! I can so easily see both of them when I look at your
pictures. A fine man you've turned out to be! Hope you & your
sibs are all well and doing well. Miss your Mom & Dad. They were
wonderful people.
-Leona Eckert ('65)
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>>From: Cathy Geier ('66)
Hello Everyone,
Thanks Patti [Jones Ahrens ('60)]
I can not do the luncheons. I still am looking for a place to
live and having professional job interviews while substitute
teaching. In a week or so I go back to Richland to sub teach
for a week or so when I clean up and pack up for storage. Also
everyone, please note the typo in my recent entry.. I am not
BUST but rather BUSY..!!!!!
Larry [Mattingly ('60)].. thank you for your so well-written
story about quitting smoking. I love reading this Sandstorm;
you never know what people will contribute and what amazing
adventures and slices of personal life will be revealed. Maren,
have you or anyone considered compiling many episodes and
publishing a book from them?
[Sure! Quite a few have suggested that. I barely have
time to publish the Sandstorm every day. ALL the
archives are on the website. You want the "book" job?
Go for it. -Maren]
Yesterday I ate at one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle:
the Guadalajara in Wallingford where I always have a combination
meal and speak Spanish with the staff. I love Wallingford where
I lived right out of college when working as an international
stewardess and later throughout most of my teaching days.
Its rainy here and I just picked up 2 boxes of stuff stored at
one of my recent house sitting jobs.. a load in the car, a job
and no permanent place to live just yet. Bombers always persist
and Bombers get wonderful things to happen. This must apply to
apartment and house sharing situations. Go Bombers
-Cathy Geier ('66)
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>>From: Mike Davis ('74)
Re: Will the real Mike Davis please stand up?
A letter to the Sandstorm yesterday stated that I had a son
named Levi. What a surprise!!! I do teach in Finley and Levi
is an old student of mine, but not a new son! Levi's dad is a
friend of mine and his name is also Mike Davis, but it's not
me!!!
-Mike Davis ('74)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Kaylene Henjum ('60), Linda Reining ('64), Cathy Geier ('66)
Rick Maddy ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Hazel Morgan ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debra Anne Crane ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tami Lyons ('76)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rhonda Miller ('78)
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>>From: Kaylene Henjum Livingston ('60)
Re: Will the real Mike Davis stand up
Re: Mike Davis ('74)
So sorry about the confusion on who Levi belongs to. We now know
that there is two Mike Davis's..I imagine that the teacher Mike
('74) would like to get this cleared up. lol
That's what you get for having such a unique!!!! name.. I did
know that there was a teacher out here by the same name, but it
did not register with me. Sorry about the extra addition I added
to your family... could be a little fodder for the gossip ring
in this small community!!!! I wonder if Mike and Levi know that
they are the topic in the Sandstorm? Fortunately I know them
quite well and they will totally understand how "I" got this
mixed up....
-Kaylene Henjum Livingston ('60) ~ sitting in Finley wondering
what little tid bit of information I can get wrong again..
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:David Rivers('65)
re:"slammed"
give US the name of that "rag"----we'll give them a tongue-
lashing like they have never seen!!!!!!! let alone printing
crap, they have NO right to pick on a Bomber!!!!!! grrrrrrrr
"hell hath no fury like a Bomber done wrong"!!!!! *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)......Bakersfield,
CA---still NO rain like they keep predicting!
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>>From: Cathy Geier ('66)
Sure thing Maren!
I'll do the book.
Send me a laptop. I am getting tired of using the library for
computer use. Sometimes my next to shoulder neighbors are
from unsettling circumstances.. etc... need I provide more
description? Maybe in the book.. Who will compile these
wonderful entries into a book? I will edit!
-Cathy Geier ('66)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Movie Theaters
To: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
Ken, the way your post read, it looked like you might think
I have something to do with the Richland Village Theater
renovation project. I assure you, I do not. Although, I must
say I did build a picnic table one time. I have only been
thinking out loud with what I remembered about the theater
as a child. Both theaters actually.
After reading Burt Pierard's ('59) post, I believe I will step
further into my memories and say those wood doors had something
like glass port holes in them and had padded red leather on the
inside. Maybe they didn't. Strange the way the brain functions,
or in my case not function. I really have to question my
thinking and hope there is a photo, preferably color, somewhere.
My generation's theater was the Uptown theater, of course (ca.
1960 – 1970). Screen in front, Carmichael on the right, Chief Jo
on the left. Not sure where the Christ the King kids sat. I do
recall the Uptown always having the glass doors entry. I was
standing in the ticket line preparing to lie about my age one
winter night at the Uptown theater when one of those glass doors
loudly snapped and shattered into 1000s of little pieces. Mr.
Stiles was standing there when it happened. A jaw dropping
moment, but the show went on. I figured God had missed,
therefore, I paid the age correct and outrageous price of $.35
cents. I had been around the Richland Village quite a bit
because I lived right across the street from L&C Elementary
on the corner of Casey and Downing St. The grade school yard,
baseball field, Carnation Milk Company with the fleet of
beautiful milk trucks, Safeway, the Rexall drug store and
Village theater were my stomping grounds beginning in 1954,
most generally as a child shopping with my mother. The mischief
escalated from there on. Nevertheless, the late '60s, possibly
the early '70s too, took a toll on my brain and I find what I
think I saw and what I really saw, sometimes backed up with
photos, was sometimes out of sync. There must be hundreds of
photos of all the phases of both theaters somewhere, you think?
I would like to see some of the first photos of the Richland
Village Theater... just one more time. I have found myself
pondering 'just one more time' for a lot of reasons these days.
http://allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/RichlandTheater.html
http://allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/VillageTheater.html
My son, Ben, turned 30 yesterday (14th) and my daughter turned
38 (6th)... not sure where the time went. I do hope I didn't
miss much.
-Rick Maddy ('67) ~ Huntington Beach, CA
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Virginia Brinkerhoff ('54), Ken Heminger ('56wb)
Burt Pierard ('59), Bill Wingfield ('67)
Rick Valentine ('68), Jon Lemburg ('90)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Roberts ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon Templman ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lisa Lysher ('79)
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>>From: Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
Hi Maren, not sure what date it was but my brothers pointed
out to me that there was an article by Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
mentioning the carousel and asking if it was associated with the
Tastee Freeze. So, as designated Brinkerhoff spokesperson:
No the carousel was part of the Richland Amusement Park which
was operated by Jess and Elva Brinkerhoff as a way to provide
summer jobs for us kids. My sister, Doris ('57); brothers Jesse
Reed ('52-RIP); Ken ('61), and I, spent our after-schools and
weekends taking kiddies for rides on the merry-go-round, the
little cars, airplanes, and the train -- sold pop and ice cream,
popped popcorn, and woke up mornings praying for rain so we
could go back to bed (just kidding -- we LOVED our work and our
customers). Brothers Richard and Keith came along after the
amusement park was closed and gone.
Mom was our day-to-day supervisor and Dad spent most of his
spare hours trying to keep the miserable train running. I have
particularly warm thoughts now about the merry-go-round because
it brought me the love of my life, a nice looking young GI who
came riding up on a Harley-74, and I traded him a ride on the
merry-go-round for a ride on the Harley and there was no looking
back. When I went away to college, Russ shipped out to France; I
followed him; we were married in a 12th century cathedral on
the west coast of France; spent close to the next 50 years only
kicking ourselves that we didn't keep the Harley. I now live in
the middle of nowhere in Ferry County. Actually, it is not too
far from Omak where Peg Sheeran Finch lives, which started this
story. Thanks for asking.
-Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
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[Peg was responding to a note in the 3/11 Sandstorm
from Michael Charboneau (NAB)... Michael is looking for
family members of Parker A. Hanson. Parker was the original
owner of Tastee Freeze in 1952. Michael is doing a TV
program on Richland 50 plus businesses and wants to get
the history behind Tastee Freeze. -Maren]
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
Re: The Sad Saga of the Ticket Booth
It would seem that I directed my accolades to the wrong person.
I guess that's what happens when you read a post with a tear in
your eye.. things get a little blurry. I still think it was a
shame that a little piece of history was not salvaged. Anyway,
my apologies to Burt Pierard ('59) who was initially responsible
for trying to save the booth.
Even though it didn't pan out, it was a noble effort. And thanks
to Rick Maddy ('67) for setting me straight...
-Ken Heminger ('56wb) ~ Great Falls, MT 31°
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Theater Doors
Your recollection of the glass portholes in the wooden doors is
right on. (See pic that Maren referenced for the Village Theater
since both theaters were built from the same plans.)
allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/VillageTheater.html
My recollection was that the portholes (at least at the Village)
were painted black on the top & bottom, leaving about a 2 inch,
clear, horizontal "see-through" slit. Presumably, this black
portion was to block the afternoon sun from shining into the
theater. I don't recall the inside padding (it certainly could
have been there) and don't recall if the Richland portholes
were painted. Most all my memories (mid to late '40s) are of the
Village (Glen Rose ('58) recalls that the Village Theater was
called "The Kid's Theater" & the Richland Theater was "The
Grownups' Theater"). Glen's recollection is probably based on
the 12 cents Village Theater Saturday Matinees (Double Feature,
2 Cartoons, 1 Serial, 1 Newsreel and Pre-Views). That was one
of my most significant memories of the safety of old Richland
Village - we were allowed to walk, singularly or in small
groups, as young as 5 years old, clasping our dime & 2 pennies
tightly in our hands, all across town & back. BTW, that was
the only showing, that I recall, when the theater was cleared
afterwards - the price went up to 25 cents for the evening
shows.
Thanks for "triggering" the memories.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Bill Wingfield (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Santa Fe Area Bomber Luncheon
alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-SantaFe/00.html
Well we only had 2 diehards at our luncheon today. The good news
is we didn't need name tags. See the attached pic.
I did find out that Donna McGregor Salazar ('57) came to Santa
Fe, by herself I might add, at the young age of only 28 with
only 2 dimes in her pocket. I didn't know she was such a wild
child. Donna's high school art teacher Jim McGraw is here and
hopes to come to the next Bomber luncheon.
Cindy Payton Hoffman ('65) wanted to make it but had 10' of
tumbleweeds blocking her garage door. This kind of sounds like
somewhere else I know.
-Bill Wingfield (BRC'67) ~ Santa Fe, NM where the winds are
howling, but 10 of us rode 8 bikes yesterday, 1 trike,
and 1 truck to Abq to the Super Bike Show and back. We
did have to stop at Hooters and The Santa Fe Brewery on
the way home. This is a fun town, but I miss the green
grass of Augusta, GA, and of course Richland.
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: Lunch and Slot Machines! Spokane Bomber Lunch
nineofhearts.tripod.com/lunch.html
The first Spring Spokane area lunch was held yesterday 03-16-08.
We moved the Lunch to Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights
for a change in pace, the service was good, the food was very
good and best of all the prices were reasonable.
10 Bombers and spouses attended.
Gary Persons ('57), Jean Bruntlet ('62), John Bruntlet ('54)
and his wife Christie (NAB), Richard "Dick" Coates ('52) and
Kay Mitchell Coates ('52), Rick Valentine ('68), Karen Cole
Correll ('55) and her husband Gary (NAB) and Jim House ('63).
The Next Spokane lunch will be on Sunday May 18th and we are
planning on having it at the Casino again. Any Bombers in or
around the Spokane area, come and join us for lunch in May, we
would love to see some first timers and the regulars and not so
regulars, lots of story telling and reminiscing about the good
old days in Richland.
-Rick Valentine ('68) ~ Spokane, WA Where we woke up to almost
an inch of snow this morning, just Mother Nature letting
us know that winter is not over yet!
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook
From: Jon Lemburg ('90)
Sunday 03/16/2008 2:26:55pm
COMMENTS: Well, here is a familiar name. How are you Tara?
Congrats on getting married (a year late)! I hope this finds
you well...Jon
-Jon Lemburg ('90)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Barbara Sharp ('61 & '62), Barbara von Olnhausen ('62),
Gary Behymer ('64), Rick Maddy ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Brady ('60)
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>>From: Barbara Sharp Lysher Porter ('61 & '62)
Happy Birthday to my daughter, Lisa Lysher Fuller ('79) on
St. Pat's day. I was in the labor room at Kadlec Hospital
eating green Jello all day... won't tell you how may years
ago, and neither will she! Happy day dear.......Mom
-Barbara Sharp Lysher Porter ('61 & '62) ~ storms in Oklahoma
today... it's spring!
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>>From: Barbara von Olnhausen ('62)
Re: Oregon man sentenced for military awards forgery
They don't all get away with it!
http://www.komoradio.com/news/local/16729136.html
-Barbara von Olnhausen ('62)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
To Whom It May Concern? ... or Lost at the Top Notch!
Christina, at the Top Notch,
lost the note that you left for me.
Out of curiosity
whom might you be?
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
I made this little compilation slide show on Huntington Beach
after a car show on Main Street passed through last week. Not
all these photos were made on one day. If you watch fairly
close, you will see a person you will recognize. I had to put
the photo in there because we were at a donut shop in HB two
timing the Richland Spudnut Shop when I took the pic... I
couldn't resist putting the pic with the rest of them, anyway,
because it fit. I figured somebody might get a kick out of this.
There is music if you have speakers. Something fun and easy to
make.
Click here to watch my slide show
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/19/08
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice:
Marguerite Groff ('54), Larry Harrold ('56)
Missy Keeney ('59), Gary Behymer ('64)
Sean Lewis ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Panther ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cheryl Raekes ('74)
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Maren - If you can't use the address below. Add my e-mail
address so If someone wants that information, they can get in
touch with me. Let me know if there are any problems with this.
As you often have to do!!!
CLASS OF 1996, ATTENTION: I received the following from my
granddaughter, Jackie Naugle Sammons ('96). She received it from
a friend of Paul Dodson ('96) and his wife Marquel ?? Dodson
('96). Jackie asked me to put it in the Sandstorm. She has
a day care and is not on the Sandstorm.
Dear Friends and Family,
My name is Josh Blankenship ('96) and you may not know
me, but we do have something in common... our love for
Paul Dodson and his family. Paul graduated from
Richland High School in 1996 and Washington State
University in 2004. He is married to his high school
sweetheart, Marquel and together they have a beautiful
little girl, McKenzie who is almost eight. In 2005 Paul
was accepted to Logan College of Chiropractic and moved
his family to St. Louis in pursuit of his dream to
become a Chiropractor. Recently Paul graduated with his
second Bachelors of Science Degree and is now half way
through to obtaining his Doctorates in Chiropractic. As
if the stress of living on one income, going to school
full time, living in a different state and raising a
child isn't enough, Paul has been diagnosed with an
Acoustic Neuroma brain tumor, also known as a
Schwannoma or Meningioma, that is located on the right
side of his brain. So far the tumor has caused 95%
hearing loss in his right ear, vertigo, numbness on the
right side of his face, and he cannot taste anything on
the right side of his tongue. The cost of the surgery
is astronomical and their insurance is only covering
80% leaving them with a $30,000 hospital bill, and
$15,000 is due by APRIL 3, 2008, which is 20 days
before surgery. Surgery has been scheduled for April
23, 2008. The Dodson Family is in need of our prayers
and financial contributions.
If you are able to help support Paul and his family,
please make a donation at any US Bank and reference the
Paul Dodson Benefit Account. Or you can send your
donation to Paul and Marquel.
[Paul & Marquel's address removed for their privacy. Email
Marguerite if you want that. -Maren]
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
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>>From: Larry Harrold ('56)
Re: Speed Traps
I received this from a friend and was surprised to see this
interesting information. Those of you that travel around the
country in your vehicle might want to check out speed traps that
are around those cities on your route beforehand. I find it a
cruel paradox that gas prices are the highest they have ever
been and continue to rise just two years after Lois and I bought
our first motorhome. We always enjoy the people on the road who
recognize our "Richland Bomber Alumni" license plate frame and
stop by to visit about their experiences around the Tri-Cities,
or just to tell us they are from the Tri-Cities. When we were
in Soldatna, AK, we stayed in a Campground that was run by a
Hemphill family from Richland. Also, on that same trip, there
were two nice young men from West Richland who worked in the
Denali Park and sold us our tickets for the excursion bus and
gave us directions on where to stay while in the park.
When you get the web site up, click on the state. Then the next
window is a listing of all the cities in that state.
Click on your city and there are the speed traps listed. I had
no idea this was available to everyone.
http://www.speedtrap.org/speedtraps/stetlist.asp
-Larry Harrold ('56) ~ Regards from Richland where the nice
spring weather is arriving.
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Maddy's "Surf City' video
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
That was a great video you put together and I loved the music!
However, I noticed a distinct absence of "eye candy" for those
of us with the double X chromosome! What's up with that?
To all Alumni Sandstorm Bombers!
I am bursting with pride for you and Burt Pierard and your
generosity to the Richland Players. I think they were a bit
skeptical when Burt suggested the project and how funds might
be raised. You have raised some eyebrows and isn't that what
Bombers are noted for? Raising eyebrows!!! You are appreciated!!
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Kevan Welsch
From the 'you had the need to know' category:
Washington State 11 Man Football Records thru the 2007 Season
Most Field Goals---Career
Kevan Welsch, Richland (1987-1989) 24 FG 32 Games
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Sean Lewis ('77)
Greetings, Bombers -- especially those still in the Tri-Cities.
Just a quick word here that if you happen to be at the
Bookwalter Winery in Richland this coming Saturday or Sunday
(March 22/23), I'll be playing there in my acoustic duo
Lewis/Lane (http://www.lewislane.info/) and if you're a Bomber,
PLEASE come up and say hi. (I'll be the homely one on your
left!) This especially includes you old-timers like the Tadlocks
and the Chapmans. I'd be glad and honored to see you. Thanks,
take care, and Go, Bombers!
-Sean Lewis ('77)
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Funeral Notice
>>Kay Gulley Severance ('55) ~ 9/16/37 - 3/14/08
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Joretta Garrison ('58), Dena Evans ('64), Rick Maddy ('67)
Mike Franco ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leah Collins ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joanna Faulkner ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherri Daugherty ('67)
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>>From: Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58)
Re: Class of '58 list of missing classmates.
WE NEED YOUR HELP FINDING THEM for our 50th Reunion in
September. We know some did not actually graduate with us in
1958 (shown as WB "woulda-been" '58 grads), but we've taken the
liberty of adding them to our MASTER LIST. Some moved away or
left school for other reasons before graduation. But we remember
them as classmates in grade school, junior high, or high school.
· B ARTZ · E AYCOCK · Rose Karen BAILEY · Janelle BAKER ·
Nancy Joan BENJAMIN Padilla · C BERG · Carolyn Sue BROWN Hebert ·
Yolanda Beverly BROWN · Jean CARRICO-WB · Bonnie A. CHRISTENSON Rothwell ·
Dorthea COBB · Stan COLE · Thad COLEMAN · Janis Marie COLLIER Wahl ·
E Grant CORCORAN · Barbara COX · M CRAWFORD · Eddie DAY-WB ·
Roger DEAN · Ellen DeFORD · Lucinda Janie DOUGLAS Smith ·
Lyn DUNTON-WB · Billy Rae EASON · Earlene EDWARDS Sullivan ·
L EVANS · Marguerite FARRENS Chin · P FISH · Penny FOSTER Warburton ·
Virginia Lorraine FREY · James S FRIESEN · William W GILL ·
David GOSTNELL · Joan GREEN Harvey · Linda Lou GREGORY ·
Ardys Colleen GUNN · Edna Viola HALE Dunn · Danny HARRIS ·
Donavon John HARRIS · Walter HART-WB · Diane HEATH ·
Patricia Ann HOLLINGSHEAD Wagster · Walta HOOVER ·
Jerrie Sue HOUSLEY Buckingham · Neva HOUSTON-WB · Teddy INAMURA ·
Frances Jane INGMIRE · Marjorie Jean INGMIRE · J INGRAM ·
Leonard JACKSON · Norman JACKSON · S JACKSON · Kay Arlene KLAUSER ·
Denise KRUEGAL · Eleanor LEWIS · Steven LEWIS · Phillip LIPAROTO ·
Constance Sue LOGSTON Allen · Wanda LOOMIS · Judy McCORMICK ·
T McGUIRE · Mike McKEOWN · B MEYER · Tommy MILLER-WB ·
Betty MORTON Dart · Donald NELSON · Joyce NICHOLS ·
Patricia O'CONNELL MacEachren · Rosemary OSBORN ·
Judy OVERSON Frazier-WB · Sandi PAULSON-WB · B PERKINS ·
Jacqueline Mae PETERS Fraley · Carol PETERSON · R PROFFITT ·
C QUIMBY · Kevin REILLY · Lon George RENZ · C ROBERTS ·
C ROESTEL · D RUSSELL · D SADLER · Patricia SALIE · Bob SCHARE-WB ·
Katherine Marion SCHELL · Edith May SCHOENLEBER McKnight ·
Jeanette SCHOLL · Jerry Grover SHIPMAN · Paul SKALICKY ·
Ruth SMILEY · Karl MILTON Smith · L SMITH · Paul Marian SMITH ·
B St.GEORGE · Larry TAYLOR · Donald TETER · Paul Leon THOMAS-WB ·
Gail TROUT · Mollyanne TURNER Milner · M VOORHEIS ·
Charles Byron WARE · Donald B WARE · Henry E WARREN · Ted WARREN ·
Bob WILLMONT-WB · Harry WOODS · Sandra J WRIGHT
If you know the whereabouts of any of these classmates, please email the
Class of '58 "Keeper of the Master List" Judy CROSE Snowhite
She's listed in the phone book if you'd rather write or phone.
-Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58)
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>>From: Dena Evans Harr ('64)
To: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: http://www.livevideo.com/video/344C54E832114BD99ED8CA61D4D7303B/surf-city-california.aspx
Rick: The pictures from Huntington Beach were great, and the
music you selected to play with them was perfect. I had to
replay it a couple of times to get a better look at those
wonderful vehicles..brought back some memories for sure! The
last few pictures were stunning. I have always loved sunsets,
especially the ones that are viewed over water.
-Dena Evans Harr ('64) ~ Portland had a little rain and a little
sunshine today. Unfortunately, when I left home to run
some errands, it was sunny, but by the time I arrived at
my destination, it was raining. Guess that I haven't been
caught out in the rain enough to carry an umbrella! LOL!
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
To: Missy Keeney ('59)
My sincere apology about that double X thing, Missy. The two
females are the only two photos I have of girls on the beach.
First one is named 'tan line' and 'stars' is the second. I'm not
that interested in photographing people in general unless they
stir emotions and when I do the snap is most often impromptu.
Project started out with just Woodies on the pier, but I didn't
have enough Woody photos to fit the song. "Surfer Girl" by the
Beach Boys was a given because a woody, like ships, are girls,
not boys. You are just going to have to be satisfied with the
surfer boy on top of the wave and the long-shot of 'waiting for
the rogue' towards the end on this one. I'll work on the
beefcake a bit harder next time for the homogametic crowd.
"Surfer Girl" by the Beach Boys (beginning):
Little surfer little one
Made my heart come all undone
Do you love me, do you surfer girl
Surfer girl my little surfer girl
I have watched you on the shore
Standing by the oceans roar
Do you love me do you surfer girl
Surfer girl surfer girl
We could ride the surf together
While our love would grow
In my woody I would take you everywhere I go... etc. etc.
My next project is putting my hay photographs together that I
took on my several trips across America. I'm naming the video
"Hay America.' HA for short. Title sort of grabs you, I thought.
Draws one in. Not sure if a bale of hay is XY or XX. I will give
Maren a couple samples and see if she posts them.
1. Hay Nebraska
2. Hay Virginia (the foggy one)
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Madd/080320-00.html
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
to Mike Davis
re It's not my son....yeah, right, tell it to the judge!
-Mike Franco ('70)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Helen Cross ('62), Gary Behymer ('64), Joanne Boyd ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gini Miller ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Donna McGregor ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marji Brewder ('69)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
Being a minister's wife for the first year, I just want to
wish everyone a Happy and Blest Easter this year. We've just
had a very moving Maundy Thursday service for our small
congregation, and are looking forward to a meaningful Good
Friday service. On Easter we will start with an Easter Sunrise
Service at 6:45 am, as the sun doesn't rise til almost 7 these
days around here.
We were planning to have it at the Grandview Park right at
the river, but with all the flooding, the road is either half
submerged, as is the park, as is the case right now, or all
muddy and mucky from being submerged, so we've moved back a few
blocks to another shelter... then our regular services will be
at their regular times in both churches.
We'll be heading out to Washington State again to be in
Brewster April 1 to celebrate the memorial service for Warren's
grandmother, Elsie Kirk who would have been l05 had she not
passed away in February of this year. (Elsie was also Ellen
Bohringer ('65) and her sisters grandmother, so we hope to see
them there as well.
Then we'll head on down to Richland, well, my mom and brother,
Roy ('65), live in Kennewick now, and Tieton, and then head back
for Pullman and Seattle and the airplane. I'll miss the Bomber
luncheons again. But it will be good to visit with some old, and
dear friends and relatives. Funny how the meaning of the term
"old friends" changes over the years....
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62) ~ Grandview, where we had a beautiful
day of sunshine and almost 60 degree weather today. It
helped to dry us out after almost 7 inches of rain on the
day before. We had one church basement flood, but the other
one is still dry. Much of Grandview is under water. I guess
this is sort of a delta around here. But I do love my
winter view of the Ohio River.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
From the 'you had the need to know' category:
Here are some 1952 Richland phone numbers.
Harty, William 7-2998
Hodgson, Robert 5-5982
Parsons, C H 8-5747
Spudnut Shop 5-8380
Rish, Fran 5-6652
Rivers, B B 5-6462
Brinkerhoff, J R 5-5887
Pierard, J P 8-2652
Smyth, W D 5-7627
If anyone else has forgotten their 1952 phone number feel free
to email.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Joanne Boyd ('67)
Re: Big Climb
Just to follow up... I made it to the top of Columbia Tower in
Seattle! No record time, just 69 stories, 733 vertical feet. Was
glad to hear ONE Bomber has done it, Brad! The guy who came in
first or second was 40, he did it in about 7:30 minutes. That is
flying up the stairs. Also, my mistake, there were over 5,000
people who did the climb. It is a fund raiser for the Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society. My Dad died from lymphoma, so for me it is
dedicated to him. I also raised about $250 just by emailing a
few friends!
Maybe next year a Bomber will join us?? We seem to have a hard
time finding anyone who wants to do this... hmm.
-Joanne Boyd ('67)
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Cathy Geier ('66), Lynn-Marie Hatcher ('68)
Sean Lewis ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Luana Ivers ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Rice ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanie Crigler ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nina Jones ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gordie McMaster ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janet Ell ('72)
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>>From: Cathy Geier ('66)
Hi everyone,
I hope you are having a great weekend.
I got my wonderful apartment in Wallingford. When was the last
time you moved into a place and slept on the floor and on
morning awoke and decorated the cardboard boxes with old towels,
had coffee and made a double run to Goodwill? It looks better
now.. functional to have 4 chairs and 2 tables.. one has to
have legs attached...
More will be revealed after a scouring of moving sales this
weekend...
-Cathy Geier ('66)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
Re: my first phone number
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Look this up, please.
M.E. Hatcher - 75677
I'll bet you anything that I got it right -- I have never
forgotten that phone number, but I was only 1 in 1952 ... so
it's possible that Dad and Mom had a different number then. I
doubt it, though.
(In fact it seems to me when we moved 5 houses up the block on
Cullum to buy our "F" House from the government (I was 5), we
kept the same number. And then of course, the WHitehall got
added. I never liked it, but it did make me feel like we had
joined the telephonic big-leagues with older towns like
Kennewick (JUstice), and Pasco (LIberty). But why, if they were
"LIberty and JUstice", why weren't we "FOr all"!!!!)
If I got it right, post it in Sandstorm, okay? I can use the
accolades to boost my spirits right now! ;-)
Thanks,
-Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
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>>From: Sean Lewis ('77)
Greetings, Bombers -- especially those still in the Tri-Cities.
Just a quick word here that if you happen to be at the
Bookwalter Winery in Richland this coming Saturday or Sunday
(March 22/23), I'll be playing there in my acoustic duo
Lewis/Lane (http://www.lewislane.info/) and if you're a Bomber,
PLEASE come up and say hi. (I'll be the homely one on your
left!) This especially includes you old-timers like the Tadlocks
and the Chapmans. I'd be glad and honored to see you. Thanks,
take care, and Go, Bombers!
-Sean Lewis ('77)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/23/08
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim McKeown ('53), Gus Keeney ('57)
Patti Mathis ('60), Gary Behymer ('64)
Susan Baker ('64), Pam Ehinger ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Wade ('76)
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>>From: Jim McKeown (the Wonderful Class of '53)
Re: Birthday
Happy Birthday on the 24th to my much older brother, Tom ('53),
who will be celebrating with his vast family in the Walla Walla
area. I'm in Portland at daughter Deb's, and this is the last
chance at a computer until we arrive home Wednesday. The Oregon
coast is calling for a few days over Easter!!!!
Tom, both Mike ('60) and I are very fortunate to have you there,
taking care of the folks on a daily basis... what a blessing. We
both are not quite sure how you can handle a daily dose of being
in Bluedevil country, but I know that it's probably the price
you pay for all of the "stuff" you handed down while we were
growing up in Richland. What comes around goes around. Anyway,
Happy Birthday, and may you enjoy many more.
-Jim McKeown, from the wonderful class of 53, who can hardly
wait to get home to Sacramento, where it's been in the
70s and sunny.
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Re: Phone numbers
Our (The Keeneys) phone number in the early '50s was 8-0107.
Amazing what old numbers you never forget!!! Thanks for the
memory jog, Gary!!!!
Larry Mattingly ('60) by for a couple of days. I took Larry and
friend Jackie (NAB) along with Marilyn DeVine ('52) on what
normally would have been a jeep run yesterday. I used my F150
super crew because it seats 4 more comfortably. We went over to
the American Girl Mine and then made the attempt to go on up to
the Guadalupe Mine. I was amazed that "Ole Thunder" made it all
the way up to the Guadalupe with no problems at all.
Jackie is a graphic artist who is also a Pyrotechnition does
most of the firing designs for Larry's Fireworks Co. We did a
lot of photo-Op stops. Jackie is from Alaska and was amazed at
all the different desert plants and critters we have around here
in the Yuma area. She got so she could spot even the little
lizards as we drove by and would have me stop for her to get
photos of them in all their different colors. It was another
beautiful day in Sunny Yuma.
We went on over to Glamis, CA to the Imperial Sand Dunes to eat
lunch at my friends Food Vending Trailer. (BEEJ & ROJO"S KICKED
UP FOODS) Larry (Rojo) and BJ Elliot were my neighbors in St.
Helens, OR when I lived on Riverside Drive.
All in all, a great day with Marilyn whipping up an impromptu
chicken dinner with what she could find in my meager Larder!!!
Larry and Jackie left earlier this morning to go to San Diego
for a quick visit with his grand kids before flying back to
Seattle.
I'll send some photos if I can get them sorted out today.
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ Sunny Yuma, AZ where it is going to be
another beautiful day in the high eighties or nineties!!!!
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>>From: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Hi Gary. My dad and myself are have a huge argument about our
first real phone number. Sure would appreciate some help. It
would be listed as Jim and Doris Mathis, or maybe just Jim
Mathis... not sure... at 2214 Humphries. I think when we lived
on Smith it was an operator thing. My dad also remembers going
to some telephone pole in the neighborhood and using the phone
there.
Thanks,
-Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
To: Patti Mathis Wheeler ('60)
8-9562 is the number. Please let me know who the 'winner' is...
To: Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka ('68)
Congratulations! M.E. Hatcher - 75677 is the winning number.
FYI - 7 other people did email me to request their old numbers.
I did call of the #s before giving them out... No answers (;-)
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Susan Baker Hoover ('64)
Classmates.com sends out emails telling you that someone has
signed your guest book. That is great news! The only problem is
that if you don't subscribe to the Gold Membership, you can't
see who signed in. So, if you have done that and haven't
received a response from a person, don't feel like you have been
ignored. Our Sandstorm is still the best way to connect and we
need to spread the word.
-Susan Baker Hoover ('64)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
OK Gary Behymer ('64)!
You started this! If I remember correctly, we always had the
WH in the number as far back as I can remember.
I remember when they dropped the WH and we all had numbers no
letters. My phone number was WH4-8757 then it went to 944-8757.
It would have been under Max Ehinger. But when you told some
one your phone number you'd say 944-8757 because we were use to
saying the WHitehall.
I hope All Bombers have a very HAPPY EASTER!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/24/08
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ann Clatworthy ('54), Pete Overdahl ('60)
Dave Hanthorn ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
Patricia de la Bretonne ('65), Rick Valentine ('68)
Betti Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Witherup ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom McKeown ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cindy Lust ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick Dahlin ('72wb)
FORMER RICHLAND TEACHER BIRTHDAY Today: Lynn Dunton
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>>From: Ann Clatworthy Weyerts-Hogshead ('54)
Re: Phone numbers
I remember our phone number (740-W) at 1018 Thayer Drive in or
around 1944. Could that be?
-Ann Clatworthy Weyerts-Hogshead ('54) ~ In downtown Fort
Valley, VA ... just back from Easter Sunrise Service. It is
in the 30s and cold!
Jim mentioned getting back to Sacramento for warmth and
others mentioned AZ, we could use a little of that old man
sun here too. Soon we will be complaining about it being to
hot!
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>>From: Pete Overdahl ('60)
To: Alumni Sandstorm
Re: Reader, Daughter or Son of Officer Arbuckle.
I recently went through a box of photos and have a photograph
of Officer Arbuckle who worked with my dad, Chief C.H.Overdahl
at North Richland in the '40s and early '50s. I would like to
forward a copy to you if you will drop me an e-mail with your
mailing address. It is a good photo and I would like to see if
gets to you. Thanks
-Pete Overdahl ('60) ~ Richland where spring is starting and
most enjoyable in the land of the Bombers.
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn (Gold Medal Class of '63)
To: All Bombers
Re: Richland phone numbers
Well, of course we all remember our old Richland phone numbers.
We were brainwashed. The only way we had any chance of getting
away from the dreaded boogy-man was to tell the friendly
policeman "My name is David Hanthorn and I live at 1107 Perkins
and my phone number is 4-7707." That stuff was drilled into our
heads from the moment we first murmured "ma ma" or "da da". Now,
how that was ever gonna stop the boogy-man I have no idea, but I
know as sure as sure that it woulda worked.
The only other telephone number that I can ever remember is my
current one, and I only remember that cause I've had it for over
30 years. Thank goodness I was able to keep the same number when
I moved, cause if I hadda try to remember a new number now, I
would be in big trouble and the boogy-man would get me fer sure.
-Dave Hanthorn (GMC '63) from Mercer Island, WA where I've
been rootin' the Cougs to two big victories in the "Big
Dance". The Cougs are in the Sweet Sixteen!! Woohoo!
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
OK, I'm really curious now. What do you find, if anything about
our old number? George Dewey & Doris Converse, 430 Douglas.
Thanks,
-Carol Converse Maurer ('64) ~ Eureka, CA sunny, but still
on the coolish side. Very nice early service we had this
morning with no clouds at all.
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>>From: Patricia de la Bretonne ('65)
ok ok. 5-8977. there.
-Patricia de la Bretonne ('65)
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: WHitehall exchange
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
We did not move to Richland until the phone numbers were
WHitehall and very soon after the numbers changed to 94.
Our number was WHitehall 6-6084 and then 946-6084.
I have several old WHitehall phones and have photos of them
posted at
http://colhi68.tripod.com/1ph/page1.html
Remember Dial Phones? Several different styles shown here. I
know who WHitehall 6-6084 and WHitehall 6-5541 belonged to but
don't know who the other numbers belonged to.
-Rick Valentine ('68) ~ Spokane, WA where it is 33º and foggy
this morning and we had 2" of snow Friday morning...
Mother Nature must have missed the Thursday Memo about
the first day of spring!
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>>From: Betti Avant ('69)
Re: Phone Numbers
Our phone number when I was little was 8-9992. As I recall the
WHitehall prefix was added in the late 1950s (thinking I was
in the 2nd grade). When they put in the WHitehall numbers our
number changed to 943-3098. It stayed that way even when my
folks moved out to the mobile home park in the early '70s. They
then added the 375 exchange and that was in north Richland.
I got thinking about the WHitehall numbers-it seems early on it
was only 943 or 946 but nothing else. I remember West Richland
was YOrktown-96 and the first few times I called my friend I was
always dialing 90(I was not smart enough to figure out there was
an O on the phone and kept getting the operator. My mom set me
straight after several attempts.
-Betti Avant ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where I hope everyone had a
blessed Easter (forgot to send earlier greetings as I
had gum surgery on Wed.)
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Pierard ('52), Pappy Swan ('59)
Missy Keeney ('59), Linda Belliston ('63)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Virginia Brinkerhoff ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Frank DeVincentis ('56wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan Gunter ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karen Davis ('76)
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
Seeing our later 5 digit phone number in that list a couple
days ago, Burt ('59) and I remember the time our dad used his
political influence to get one of the early new party line
numbers, and for one fleeting year our number matched the
calendar year: 1947-J.
-Dick Pierard ('52)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: Old Richland Phone Numbers -- Memory Measuring Mementos For
Old Bombers?
Recently, when I can remember to do it, I have been thinking ...
about ... my memory. I have come to realize that Reading Alumni
Sandstorm is not only informative for Bombers of all age
classes, from those of, as Neil Diamond would sing,
"...TODAYYYY!" to those like me whose memories are becoming
just, "...dust blowin' in the corners (or shadows) of my mind,"
somewhat close to that sung by someone else. But, reading Alumni
Sandstorm is also quite "memory specific therapeutic" for
seasoned Bombers, such as I.
Having been an asthmatic kid, I well remember many things, such
as, nose stuffing dust storms and lung choking episodes of
running mindlessly in close proximity behind the "skeeter
fogger." I remember winters with icy cold, windy air and way
more snow than we ever get nowadays, that made for spectacular
hickey, hooky, or bumper bobbing (whatever we called it -- can't
remember), and a number of other unorganized and unapproved
youth activities of the "growing up years" in Richland, WA.
But when it comes to old phone numbers, the GE light bulb in my
head immediately begins to brown out with considerably less
illumination. I remember a "numbers only" phone number. I think
it began with a 5 (Seems like 5502 rings a bell ... in there,
right next to the light bulb). I remember the change to the
"WHitehall" number, I think it began with WH. I know ... Duh!
But, stick with me here. Then, I remember the number beginning
with a "9." But, I'm thinking that came about after I was gone
into the service. So, by then, I had other things to think about
and ... remember.
I distinctly remember my service number (one of those prior to
using social security numbers). I even remember the license
plate number of a beloved old pickup (long gone but not
forgotten). As a hunter, that particular license plate number,
"A311A1H" was easy to remember -- "A model 311, double barreled,
side by side shotgun ate one hen." Well, it made sense to me!
So now, I am in a quandary, just a shade away from frustration.
If I cannot remember my old phone numbers or addresses, does
that mean that my memory is beginning the final fadeout? Here,
in the autumn of my life, I sit and think about these mind-
boggling questions, but mostly, I just sit.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where once again the
sun shines on my almost thoroughly graying head as it
struggles to remember, "What was that phone number, that I
so thoroughly memorized, in my senior year at Col High, of
that Bomber girl that I never quite got up enough nerve to
call?" You know, the one that I have agonized over, ever
since? Hmmm, just occurred to me. Who was that girl? I
can't remember. Oh well, I'll just take my current best
girl, the blonde with four legs and bad breath, and go
fishing.
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: What?
To: David Hanthorn ('63)
David, if I'm not mistaken, there were NO boogy-men in Richland
when we were growing up. Burt Pierard ('59) maintains there are
STILL no boogy-men in Richland. If I say "lock the car," he
says, "this is RICHLAND!" Oh, the innocence of youth and
senility!
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ in beautiful downtown Richland where
there are STILL no boogy-men, only the trolls in the
shelter belt Mike Davis ('74) reported.
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>>From: Linda Belliston Boehning ('63)
Re: Class of '63 Missing Classmates
We're looking for the following classmates for our 45th Class
Reunion in September. If you know where any of them are, please
email me.
Fay Appleby, Phil Armstrong, Bill Barnes, Marilyn Barrett,
Keith Beiers, Richard Bishop, Susan Bishop, Shaun Blackburn,
Cheri Bowlin, Joyce Brady, Denny Casto, Lyman Christopher,
Bob Cottrill, Kathy Culver, Richard Davis, Diana Dean,
Leroy Dearing, Richard Ewing, Jim Franklin, Monty Franklin,
Jaleen Fusman, Bonnie Gage, John Gower, Ron Greene,
Shirley Griffin, Chris Hollister, Princess Jackson, Betsy Jones,
David Jones, Barbara Knoll, Mary Ellen Leach, Walter Lindblom,
Betty Marois, Jerry Marsh, Nancy Marshall, Sandra McFall,
Bob Moore, Marilyn Moore, John Morris, Trish Murphy,
Georgia Nugent, Eileen O'Hearn, Mike Pease, Alan Peters,
Richard Peterson, John Pickering, Michael Reynolds,
Celelia Ruiz, Ken Shaffer, Patricia Sheehy, Jim Soloman,
Maureen Smith, Ed Stambaugh, Waunita Stuart, Larry Tew,
Bonnie Timmerman, Paul Turner, Patt Watt, Carol Williams,
Kathy Wilson, James Wodehouse, Connie Woodcock, Tom Zamzow,
Gary Zweifel
Thanks,
-Linda Belliston Boehning ('63)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Bank Teller
The bank where I do business has a teller 6'7" / 318 Lbs...
http://wsucougars.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/johnson_aaron00.html
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
To: Gary Behymer('64)
have "brain fade"--have NO idea what my phone number was when I
was a kid---go for it, Gary. *grin*
Norman J. Reining 404 Rossell and
Norman J. Reining 1111 Elm Street
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64).......Bakersfield, CA
---we "hit" 80 degrees today(Easter Sunday)and I am sitting
here, with my foot propped up and a "stabilizer-brace" on it---
minor car accident and ended up with a chip bone fracture in my
right foot! NO bowling for about 4 weeks. boo hoo
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/26/08
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Joretta Garrison ('58), Pappy Swan ('59)
Judy Willox ('61), Dave Hanthorn ('63)
Cathy Geier ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jon McDougal ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Dale and Gale Gunter ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeffrey Suchland ('90)
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>>From: Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58)
Re: '58 in '08 PLANNING Meeting
Class of '58 Reunion meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday,
April 1, 7pm in the Lounge at the Richland Community Center.
Please mark your calendars, and come help with the plans.
-Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Bank Teller
Gary,
As I have become the "Incredible Shrinking Senior Citizen," who
has shrunk from 69.5" to about 67" (or 5'7") in five years or
less, your yesterday's note about the big bank teller caught my
eye.
"The bank where I do business has a teller 6'7" / 318 Lbs...
http://wsucougars.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/johnson_aaron00.html "
Now, at my height and weighing in a little over 200 lb (but
valiantly struggling to lose some of it), I resemble a
Volkswagen Beetle. But, for Aaron Johnson, weighing that much,
at 67", means that he must be built like a Sherman Tank. Or, was
that supposed to be 6' 7", which would make him look more like
an Abram's Tank? Oh well, either way, he's a big ol' boy and
must be most intimidating to the opposition on the football
field, and to any would-be bank robbers.
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59) and Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Old Phone Numbers and Such
After reading the entries for both Pappy and Linda, I just could
not go up to bed and sleep soundly without putting their poor
minds to rest. :o) And besides, why would anyone want to wrack
their poor brains when there are always people like Gary
(Behymer '64), Burt (Pierard '59) and me who gather and keep all
these old things we do. All ya gotta do is ask. :o)
Pappy, where were you in 1946? Don't find you until 1955 when
you are then listed at 1328 Wright with the number of 5-5502.
Ring any bells? Pardon the pun. Seems you stayed there on Wright
through all your growing up days. The number later became 945-
5502 As far as being an asthmatic kid; I can empathisze with you
on that one. I will never forget the night I sat in an emergency
room with a small little boy too close to death for ANY comfort!
Asthma is nothing to take lightly.
Linda, you are an enigma. In the March 1946 Richland phone book,
you are listed at the Rossell address with the number R-1186J.
Then in the November 1946 book you disappear. No listing. Then
in the 1955 book you show up again at the Rossell address with
the number 7-0583. Do you hear any bells? Just kidding. :o) Then
in the '60s, I find the lsting for N J Reining at 1616 Perkins
with the number 943-3878. When did you live on Elm? And are you
sure you did? ;o)
To: Missy Keeney Baker ('59) and Burt Pierard ('59)
Missy, don't you let Burt tell you that there are no boogy-men
in Richland. I know darn good and well there are. They took five
of my seven dwarves (Snow White was never the same after that.)
They took my Baby Jesus (right out of His bed no less), and the
bench right from under my nose practically. They broke into the
neighbors truck, Nick's truck, PJ's car and several other cars
on this street. Guess they couldn't find what ever it was they
were looking for in Nick's truck, so they broke into his sheds
three weeks later. Geez, no boogy-men? What would you call these
people Burt? Now keep it clean--already called them all the
names you may come up with. :o)
[I'd call them snot-nosed youngins with nothing better
to do... NOT boogy-men. -Maren]
To: Linda Belliston Boehning ('63)
You might be able to find Jim Wodehouse ('63) through Larry
Holloway ('64). He is in the phone book and lives in West
Richland. Sorry I can't help you with anyone else.
-Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61) ~ Richland where the buds
are beginning to show on the trees in the back yard.
Spring is working hard to get here.
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn (Gold Medal Class of '63)
To: Missy Keeney ('59)
Re: Phone numbers
Well of course there were no Boogy-men in Richland when we were
growing up. That's cause we all (except maybe Pappy ('59) and
Linda ('64)) remembered our phone numbers and the other junk so
good. Weren't no lil kids fer the boogy-men to get, what with
all the protection of the phone numbers and the friendly
policemen and all. It's simple, no lil kids to get means no
boogy-men.
-Dave Hanthorn (GMC '63) ~ from sunny Mercer Island, WA where
I'm bettin' that number one North Carolina won't drop
no hundurd points on my Cougs Thursday night.
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>>From: Cathy Geier ('66)
Hello,
My old phone number was 82082.. I loved that symmetrical number.
The moving has gone very well. I am in a nice apartment in
Wallingford which I love and is a bit more expensive than I had
expected but is worth it. I went to a moving sale and got a lot
of furniture from a woman pediatrician from Germany returning to
her home quickly.. oddly enough .. she is German heritage, as am
I. Her father worked in nuclear fusion research.. mine did. Mine
also translated German documents as part of his work. She also
taught tennis in high school! We had a fun time.. her selling me
a futon and bed and other items. I feel like I have a kindred
sister/spirit in Germany.. manhalf my age.
I do need cups and glasses and many other normal kitchen
implements until I go to get things from Richland storage. My
kitchen is filled with recycled Tully's cups!!
I began substitute teaching here in Highline Schools.. it's
surely different than in Richland. In a class of 26 students I
would guess that 5 are of Caucasian ethnicity.. others were from
Mexican heritage, Vietnamese, black, Filipino and Cambodian
and likely others. My guess is based on many factors: dress,
customs, translations needed, intonation patterns, sentence
phrasing and what I know of origins of names. Very interesting
school scenario to teach in. I loved my first 2 days.
Take care all.
I shall post another Seattle area Bomber luncheon soon and I
hope someone may be able to meet me in the Wallingford area.
-Cathy Geier ('66)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/27/08
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill Berlin ('56), Linda Reining ('64)
Vicki Schrecengost ('67), Lori Simpson ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Char Dossett ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lenora Hughes ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George Barnett ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Georgia Rushworth ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gayla Armstrong ('74)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Telephone numbers
What? You guys had telephone numbers! You must have lived in
the northern or western part of Bomberville. If we had known
there were telephones to be had we would not have had to run
little Jimbeaux ('63) or brother Bruce (KHS '60) around the
neighborhood with hand written messages. Do I know what my
Richland telephone number was? Heck no. I don't even remember
what my Seattle phone number was and that was just five years
ago. I think the Richland number was 00U812, or is that the
number to order Chinese?
Re: Cougar Basketball
This is going to be a test alright and I am not sure if a good
defense will offset a good offense in basketball. It worked
against Notre Dame but I don't know just what basketball coaches
or players would rather have... big D or big O.
In football and hockey defense if a huge part of the game and
in fact, the teams that get into the Super Bowl or Stanley Cup
are usually very strong defensive teams. If you can keep the
other guys out of your end zone or net, you don't have to rely
in scoring so much... just a TD or Goal more than the other guy.
No matter, it will be a very interesting game and I don't think
that NC will have seen a team like WSU so it will be interesting
to see how they work that pressure defense. Whilst I am
ordinarily not a Coug fan, I will be glued to the TV with a beer
in one hand and a Cougar Gold cheese sandwich in the other.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA where we are waiting and
waiting for Spring to show up. It is still cold here,
especially at night.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:Judy Willox('61)
re:phone numbers
bet I know the reason we disappeared in the November 1946 phone
book--my dad got laid-off from Hanford and we moved to Pasco and
lived in "navy homes" while he worked for the railroad, then he
got re-hired at Hanford and we moved back to Richland---both
times, we lived on Rossell---don't remember the first address,
but the second one was 404 Rossell---both were prefabs. *grin*
have NO idea why there was no listing for Elm Street----1111
Elm---the Perkins address was after my folks divorced and that's
where my dad lived. and, I remember NONE of those numbers! isn't
that awful?????? this old age is for the birds, or whatever/
whoever is responsible for "stealing" my memory! *grin*
re:boogey-men
wasn't there some sort of song that we would sing to keep the
boogey-man away?
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64).......Bakersfield,
CA......the heat has returned and am not liking it one bit---
high 70's and mid 80's is too dang hot for March!
(Maren, is it too late for you to add to this to my earlier
entry? sorry, just remembered about the Spudnut Shop being on
the Travel Channel)
re:Spudnut Shop
watched the Travel Channel tonight(Wednesday)--they did a
special on donuts and they showed our own Spudnut Shop! anyone
else watch it? I didn't recognize anyone, but it was neat to see
the shop on TV and see Val and hear her talk about how the shop
got started, and how she plans on handing it down to one of her
nieces or nephews in 15 years, so Richland will have Spudnuts
for a long, long time. we had Krispy Kremes(UGH)and we have Yum
Yum Donuts and a Winchell's, but NO Spudnut Shop!
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)....Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: Vicki Schrecengost Carney ('67)
Re: Memories
You people have much better memories than I. Can't remember any
phone numbers we had in Richland. (We lived on Duportail twice,
Sanford, Thayer and Goethals). Does it count that I can remember
the license plate number from our '56 Ford? It was FNG 187. Who
the heck knows why I remember that!
-Vicki Schrecengost Carney ('67)
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>>From: Lori Simpson Hogan ('70)
Re: Tastee Freez owners
I know who owns it now, but not the original owners. I don't
know if they may have any info on the original owners. The
current owner is a friend of my son and he is 32 years old.
-Lori Simpson Hogan ('70)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/28/08
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Dave Hanthorn ('63)
Fran Teeple ('68), Randy Ragsac ('81)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jay Siegel ('61)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Linda Reining ('64)
You mean other people watch the Travel Channel? Saw that
show only because the basic subject was doughnuts (donuts?).
Seems the Northwest made the list thrice (3 times). Not only
Richland's very own Spudnut Shop, but also one weird place in
Portland and a moderne joint on 5th Avenue in Seattle (good luck
finding parking close by).
And, like you, didn't recognize anyone other than Val.
To: Vicki Schrecengost Carney ('67)
Folks bought the car in Pasco, did they? Way back when one could
tell were the car was licensed by looking at the plate. When the
State started licensing cars, the system began with a letter
which stood for a county. The letters were allocated on a
population basis, though not always true. Thus King County
(Seattle) started with the letter A. Benton county had the
letter R and Franklin county got FN (probably because F went to
Ferry county).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where it
is currently sunny and cool with rain or snow looming
over the western horizon.
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn (Gold Medal Class of '63)
To: All Bombers
Re: The Cougs
As expected, North Carolina showed why they are the number one
ranked team in the nation.
However, I am still very proud of my Cougs, and think that they
should be given some recognition for holding NC to 42 (!) points
under their average in the tournament up to this point.
I also think that if the Cougs could have just hit just their
usual percent of their OPEN shots, this game would have been a
lot closer. The announcers on CBS kept going on and on about how
NC's defense was doing such a great job on the Cougs, but all I
was seeing was the Cougs missing open jumper after open jumper
that they would normally hit a fairly respectable percentage of.
I don't think this had anything to do with NC's defense, I think
the Cougs just had (unfortunately) an off shooting night that
couldn't have come at a worse time (unless it would have been in
one of the first two games of the tourney).
Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that the Cougs could have
or should have won the game, I am just saying I think the game
might have been significantly closer if the Cougs would have
been hitting.
I will say that Tony Bennett should be coach of the year.
-Dave Hanthorn (GMC '63) ~ from sunny but cool Mercer Island, WA
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>>From: Fran Teeple ('68)
Re: The Donut Special
To: Val Ghirardo Driver ('72)
Val, you were superb on the show tonight. Thank goodness, Mom
called this afternoon and told me it would be showing on the
Travel Channel Wednesday so I didn't miss it. I don't care for
donuts. But, Spudnuts are in a league of their own - Light,
airy, enough to chew and sweet.
My Mom has a story about when we moved in our home on Hodges
Court in about '49 or '50. The house has a basement, but they
got their stuff moved in and didn't pay any attention to the
basement. After about 3 weeks, Mom and Dad heard some noises in
the basement, investigated and found they had a tenant with a
lease with the prior owners. This guy turned out to be nice
enough so they let him stay for the rest of the lease he had -
something like six months.
He got up at 3 in the morning, went to work, came home in the
afternoon and went to bed. My Dad got up at 6:30, went to work,
came home at 5:15, worked on his architectural drawings until
about midnight and went to bed. So they almost never saw him.
The guy - his name was Jerry - had a brother. He'd had a job
doing something else, but he and his brother decided to start
a bakery, actually a donut shop. His brother's name was Barlow.
Barlow Ghirardo.
I'd love to know if Val and Sharon ever heard this story of how
our families met.
-Fran Teeple ('68)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
From: Randy Ragsac ('81)
Thursday 03/27/2008 0:55:43am
COMMENTS: Just wanted to drop in and look at the alumni page.
Hello to class of '81. I wanted also to update my email address.
-Randy Ragsac ('81)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/29/08
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8 Bombers sent stuff and 2 Bomber funeral notices today:
Bill Hightower ('49), Bill Witherup ('53)
Bill Berlin ('56), Terri Royce ('56)
Nancy Stull ('59), Carol Converse ('64)
Linda Reining ('64), David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pattie Crigler ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anne Jochen ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Carpenter ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brian Johnson ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Crow ('65
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>>From: Bill Hightower ('49)
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
My very first car was a '31 model A ford coupe. With a beautiful
I think, blue paint job, semi water soluble paint. After the
first rain there was a blue outline around the car.
The plate number was CO 108.
I spent a lot of time at the old CAP base south east of town
where the gravel pit is now.
One night, with snow on the ground, I left the airport with 5
kids in the front and two in the trunk. We left the A/P the back
way over a bouncy trail when the battery shorted against a brake
rod and the engine died and the lights went out. We all had to
pile out so I could remove the floor boards in order to get to
the battery and return it to the proper place. Everyone but me
thought all that was hilarious. After getting underway again, I
had to turn around and go back and pick up Eddy Mickulecky ('50)
who was on the ground still laughing.
I loved that car.
I sold it to Capt. Smith who was the CO of the Richland squadron
of the CAP. One thing I really liked about the car was that it
would stop on a dine. (It had mechanical brakes). I saw Capt.
Smith later and he was upset to find that it didn't have rear
brake rods!!
I joined the Air Force August 2nd '49 and never saw him or the
car again
I can't help asking, since there was another aka recently, but
could you please explain your use of aka and two names.
Regards,
-Bill Hightower ('49)
P.S. I can only remember the names of 4 of the 7 kids.
Eddy, Pat Verellen, Shannon Craig and me. If this rings a
bell with anyone out there, please refresh my memory. Bill
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>>From: Bill Witherup (Ancient Class of '53)
Re: famous persons
Well, Tom McKeown ('53) and I had the same March 24 birthday!
Big hug to you, Tom. Another famous person, a few years older,
who shares the March 24th marquee, is Lawrence Ferlinghetti,
famous poet of the Beat era. Any Seattlites who wish to attend
a post bd party and event, come to the Common Room, Green Lake
Public Library, Sunday, March 30th - noon to 4pm. "Still living
on the right side of the dirt",
yours truly,
-Bill Witherup (Ancient Class of '53)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Cougar Basketball
Guess my answer is, go with offense. Getting to the Sweet 16
was based on a very good effort by Wazzu and I don't believe the
pundits that gave the victory to NC because of their defense.
Early on, the Cougs couldn't buy a basket on E-Bay but it wasn't
because NC was in their face. They were just cold at the wrong
time. I do think that WSU had not seen a team as fast as NC but
their turnovers really killed them, especially in the first
half. Having three teams in the Sweet 16 was not bad for the
Pac 10. Go UCLA and go Stanford. It is pretty amazing how many
freshmen are leading their teams this year.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA where it is snowing and
beginning to stick. Where the heck is Spring.
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>>From: Terri Royce Weiner ('56)
Re: License Plates
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Hey Bob/Mike -- I hate to attempt to correct my elders, but I
believe license plates back then were lettered according to the
size of the county (i.e., King was the largest so it was "A").
I guess that would knock Benton County down the ladder a bit to
its "R", huh?
However, Franklin and its FN plates raises a question. Was
Franklin County so small that the DOL had to resort to
abbreviating it because other counties had taken all 26 letters?
What's the discrepancy. Anyone?
Or maybe (there's an outside chance) I'm just wrong -- gasp!!
-Terri Royce Weiner ('56) ~ Seattle (the "A" city in the "A"
county) where we're freezing our tails off. (At least our
Corgi says that's what happened to hers).
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>>From: Nancy Stull Jewell (Knutson) ('59)
Our "old" number was 8-3032. My mother doesn't remember, bless
her heart – she's 98 – but I do.
-Nancy Stull Jewell (Knutson) ('59)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
Re: Spudnuts
I surely wish that I could have seen the show on the Discovery
Channel. I had it written down from when it was in the Sandstorm
way back when, stating it would be either in February or March.
I wish that someone would have announced it once again in the
Sandstorm before it aired. Hoping that it will be on again.
[Carol -- If memory serves, it was on the Travel Channel. -Maren]
Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) We're getting rain
once again. Will it EVER become spring? I doubt it.
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes('54)
re: donuts
that shop in Portland would not be one I would be going into---
just too bizzare for me. *grin* although, some of those
combinations did sound interesting. now, the one in Seattle I
would try, if and when I get back up to that area. *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64).........cooler
weather in Bakersfield, CA for the next few days---am loving it.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: I'm a friend of David Rivers... Rivers
The ancient chant of so long ago still rings in my ears...
"sung" to the pounding of tables and the tune of the old Hamms
Beer Commercial. Two '65er birthdays today, the 29th... I missed
Lenora Hughes Bejarano ('55) the other day but I did send her an
email.
Life has got so hectic lately what with my work, my campaign
and this defamation lawsuit for my Mom and me against the "free
press"... hit a grand slam today on the liability portion of the
case and the court found all 6 counts of defamation per se...
trial on damages in June or July but in any event before the
primary... the other lawyer said he couldn't possibly be ready
by then... judge told him all discovery is done... only the
amount of damage at issue... he wants a jury which will increase
the damage from what the judge would find... judge told him to
pound sand on the trial date... An article on the whole thing
will come out in the real news paper tomorrow and I will share
it with you all maybe Monday or Tuesday as time allows... It
will be in the Saturday Las Vegas Review Journal for Linda
McKnight, as I know she can't wait till Monday or Tuesday...
sooooooooooo anyway, today is the celebration of the birth of
two of my greatest buds of all time... I hate to bore you with
the same old tales of these two... they were something in HS and
both of them have achieved so much in their chosen professions..
one is a boss jock in Seattle... may even be in syndication now
like the Real Don Steele... well not exactly since Don ain't
with us any more... but famous anyway... the other designed many
of the schools in the Tri-Cities and even our own Col-Hi (or
rather RHS)... I'll never forget these two as they contributed
so much to my youth and continue to share our early early middle
age...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Brian Johnson ('65) and Gary Crow ('65)!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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Funeral Notices
>>Alice Lagergren Scholz ('72) ~ 8/1/54 - 3/22/08
>>John Frank ('46) ~ 11/12/28 - 3/20/08
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/30/08
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Kay Mitchell ('52), Mike Clowes ('54)
Linda Belliston ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
Harvey Irby ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Mike Franco ('70), Vicki Owens ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Wayne Killand ('48)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patsy McGregor ('54wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda Belliston ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Bixler ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Craig Perkins ('69)
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>>From: Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
To: Bill Hightower ('49)
Re: Your Old Coupe
Hi Bill,
Your story of your old car reminded me of the fun my best friend
Nonajean Sterling ('52 RIP) and I had with a 1934 Model A Coupe
that we named "Henry". Her folks got the car for her and her
brother Keith Sterling ('50 RIP) to share. We got Keith's
permission to paint the old jalopy green and gold, but after we
got the hood and a side stripe painted gold, we changed our mind
and decided black and gold looked really good and was only half
the work! What fun we had cruising around town in this classic
old car, complete with rumble seat. Nonajean and I dated twins
in our sophmore year, and going to the drive-in with them in
Henry was great fun. We flipped a coin each time to see who got
the rumble seat. We would pool our money and put in 25 cents
worth of gas and cruise out to the Big Y Drive In. I remember
on one of our rides, and how frightened we were when a fire
started under floor board and we had no idea how to put it out.
Nonajean stopped the car, removed the floor board and we jumped
out, grabbed handfulls of gravel and threw on the flames to put
the fire out. My recollection is that when Keith went into the
Navy, Henry was sold and our great adventures came to an end.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Any/080331-Mitchell-00.html
-Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Bill Hightower ('49)
The "AKA" was appended by a fellow classmate at R2K. It stems
from a youthful attempt at "protective coloration" way back
when. The parental units divorced and married other partners. In
the custom of the day, I was "awarded" to the maternal half. In
registering for school (3rd grade), I used the new husband's
last name. When I went into the service in '55, I was told I had
to use the name on my birth certificate, and it has been that
way ever since. Confussing, right?
To: Terri Royce Weiner ('56)
My understand was that it was the population of the county and
not the geographical size that was the determining factor. Hence
King County (Seattle) had "A"; Pierce County (Tacoma) had "B".
I'm not sure whether Spokane (Spokane) had "C" or Clark
(Vancouver) got that letter. Then Snohomish (Everett) or
Thurston (Olympia) would get "E".
So "F" didn't really go to Ferry County, which may have fewer
people than Asotin.
There is another choice, which would be the order in which the
counties were established.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR, where the
snow is in the hills and not in town.
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>>From: Linda Belliston Boehning ('63)
Re: Class of '63 missing emails
We have snail mail addresses for the following, but would like
help in getting their email addresses... If you know their
email address please notify me.
The snail mail addresses were from 5 years ago so if you
know if any of them have moved since then I'd appreciate any
information...
Paul Abrams, Ken Anderson, Gary Bartram, Peter Baugher,
Myra Bayless, Forest Berg, Leland Bond-Upson, Pam Boness,
Greg Boyd, Mary Jane Brady, Karen Breedlove, Barry Bristol,
Dave Brown, Mike Caldwell, Tom Caraway, Iris Carter,
Beth Chiles, Judy Cole, Kathy Collier, Steve Cooper,
Donna Cromwell, Tom Daily, Lynn Davenport, Richard Davies,
Francis Davis, Geraldine Davis, Kay Davis, Tonya Day,
Richard DeGraw, Sharon Denny, Jack Ellis, Barbara Englund,
Larry Faubert, Judy Fisher, Don Funderburg, Joan Funderburk,
Marvin Gale, and Claudia Harmon, Barba Gamertsfelder,
Buel Gammill, Judy Gilman, Gary Gilmore, Darrel Glasford,
Ed Graverson and Louise Hartcorn, Marilyn Groff,
Patty Hagemeier, Ed Harding, Judy Haws, Ann Hennings,
Bill Henry, Karen Henshaw, Lawrence Hetrick, Pat Hexum,
Norm Hill, Ken Henricks, Sue Hokanson, John Hopkins,
Cecil Howard, Barbara Howe, Mike Hughes, Floyd Hunter,
Rick Irish, Louise Janin, Mary Ellen Jeffs, Sandy Jenkins,
Vicki Jenkins, Leslie Jensen, Diane Johnson, Ted Johnson,
Rance Jones, Donna Judson, Frank Kendall, Susan Kinney,
Terry Klute, Dianne Kornberg, Dolly Koshman, Donna Koshman,
Gerald LaBorde, Mike Lahrman, Joyce Lee, Ann Link,
Carol Logston, Sharon Longcrier, Marion Lundrigan,
Sharon McDermott, Tomi McKinnon, Dave Medema, Michelle Meeker,
Lane Merryman, Barbara Meyer, Verbie Moss, Brad Mosteller,
David Mulvey, Mary Napier, Bill Nerpel, Larry Newton,
Bill Norton, James Nylund, Fran Oates, Joan Odegard,
Emory Orcutt, Susan Peterson, John Putnam, Bill Redmond,
Darrell Renz, Bob Riley, Linda Rislov, Richard Robertson,
Shannon Roushey, Loretta Rowe, Mike Schoonover, George Sharp,
Marcia Short, Michael Smahlik, Don Smith, Denny Smith,
Vicki Smith, Paul Smith, Leland Stevens, Mary Jane Stokes,
Emajean Stone, Cheryl Tacke, Fred Tausch, Bob Taylor,
Jerry Taylor, Eddi Thompson, Lorna Urseth, George Valdez,
Ralph Wade, Theartis Wallace, Jim Ward, John Warner,
Lloyd West, Carol Wiley, Robert Wilson, Susie Woodfield,
Margo Woods, Ivalee Workman, Sheila Zangar, Diane Zelley
Thanks,
-Linda Belliston Boehning ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Linda Reining ('64)
Re: Terry Davis ('65)
I read yesterday that they have hired a person to take the place
of Micky Horton on Days of Our Lives and it isn't Terry Davis.
I'm thinking perhaps there may be another lawyer position in the
future and perhaps he will get that job. They don't usually hire
someone that doesn't fit the age in real life. Micky Horton is
pretty old and they would have to do a lot of make up on Terry
to bring him up to that age.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
I'm thinking that perhaps we are all in the same place with
this winter weather. Lots of people are still complaining
about the COLD weather that we are still getting. Just
where is Spring I'm wondering?! I told my husband, again,
that I don't think I can deal with this kind of weather for
the rest of my life. I know Victorian houses are colder
than usual, but think the rest of normal houses are cold as
well. I'm glad to hear others are cold also, tee hee.
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>>From: Harvey Irby ('64)
Re: David Rivers for Judge
Thought some Bombers might be interested in seeing the 4'x 8'
campaign sign I have on the side wall of my back yard in Las Vegas.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Any/080330-Irby-Rivers.jpg
Go David!
-Harvey Irby ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:David Rivers
re:article in Las Vegas paper
Lenora(Hughes, '55)Bejarano sent me the link to find that
article!!!!!! what a bunch of BS!!!!!!! am glad you are
suing for defamation and I hope you win MORE than you are asking
for!!!!!! I absolutely HATE those "rags"---they can print
false-truths and half-truths and they always seem to get away
with it!!!!! I still say, you let the Bombers reply and that
little paper will be out of business very quickly!!!!! *grin*
I know, you don't want any of us to do that, but that article is
disgusting!!!!!!!! as bad as the "rags" that print stuff about
the "stars". makes me so mad when those "rags" garner income
because people are so convinced that "if it's in print, it has
to be true"!!!!!!!!! and, try getting them to understand that
it isn't true!!!! my mom used to buy "Star", "National
Enquirer", "The Globe" and others and she believed everything
they printed, cause she was of the belief that IF it wasn't
true, how could they say it???????? finally convinced her they
were LIES and to quit wasting her money and making the editors
of those "rags" richer!!!!!!!! I hope you are very successful
in making that editor POORER!!!!!! *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)........Bakersfield,
CA....still enjoying the cooler temperatures for a few more
days. am loving it! *grin*
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
I don't want to upset Cougar fans, but talking about how they
just didn't hit shots sounds like what Coug oponents say about
playing against the Cougs. One sobering fact that made the
outcome fo this game very expected to me: In this two year run
of such good ball, the reality is the Cougs beat almost ALL the
teams they should have and NONE of the teams above them. In
2006-7 UCLA and Oregon were the best two PAC-10 teams (other
than WSU), this past year it was UCLA & Stanford. WSU played
those teams nine times in those two years and were 0-9. The
Cougs had a really nice run, but there is a reason they were
0-5 against Stanford and UCLA this year. The team did well,
played tough, but wouldn't beat UNC in a million years. And
UNC shot well below their season % as well.
OK Boog, time for you to respond now.
-Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Vicki Owens ('72)
Our phone was WH6-7582. That was 639 Birch. Zangars had WH3-9782
at 1206 Gowan. I should also have Neills (402 Birch) and Nobles
(Rossell) and Manolopouloses (Perkins) somewhere in the recesses
of my brain, but they're just stuck up there in that grey
matter, somewhere.
-Vicki Owens ('72) ~ in cold and rainy Kampala, Uganda
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/31/08
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14 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill Hightower ('49), Kay Mitchell ('52)
Virginia Brinkerhoff ('54), Joretta Garrison ('58)
Jeanie Turner ('61), Mike Brady ('61)
Bob Rector ('62), Dave Hanthorn ('63)
Linda Reining ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Donna Fredette ('65), Linda McKnight ('65)
Pam Ehinger ('67), Sharon Popp ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tonya Day ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anita Kolb ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Byrne Haskins ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Haskins ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kellie Walsh ('77)
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>>From: Bill Hightower ('49)
Re: Model A Fords
To: Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
Hi Kay;
Sounds like you loved your Ford as much as I did mine.
Now, about Model As. Ford produced the A model in the years `
'28, '29, '30 and '31. The '32 was called the Model B. All Fords
built thru '2 had forward hinging front doors including the
Model T. If your Ford was a '34 it had rear hinging front doors.
(Called suicase doors) Also, it sounds like the fire under the
floor may have started because the battery shifted as mine did
the night I left the CAP base with the 7 kids aboard. I believe
the '33 and '34 fords had the battery under the hood in a little
recess high up in the firewall.
Enough of this "old guy" rambling. And besides, I may be
suffering from "old timers" disease.
We had a combination class of '49 50th reunion / CAP get
together in 1999. I think it is about time for another one.
I flew my plane up to Kennewick last year. Its in a hangar on
Vista field.
When I get moved to Kennewick, I hope we can have another lunch
at the cafe in West Richland. or anywhere else.
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
Thanks for clearing up the AKA
Re: Bragging a little
My daughter, Janet Hightower, has had another magazine cover
published. Its all digital.
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Any/080331-Hightower-Cell.jpg
Regards to all,
-Bill Hightower ('49)
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>>From: Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
Re: Pictures of Henry the car [yesterday's Sandstorm]
Hi Maren
I sent a couple pictures of the old car and Nonajean and I.
Can I resend so you can put them in the Sandstorm. If so, what
address is best?
[Kay, Bomber apologies... I missed the pictures you
sent yesterday. -Maren]
alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Any/080331-Mitchell-00.html
-Kay Mitchell Coates ('52)
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>>From: Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
You're so right that Ferry County would never have qualified for
an "F" on license plates based on population, and is definitely
less than Asotin. Ferry has the lowest population density of
any county in people per sq. mile, but Wahkiakum, Garfield and
Columbia counties have a few less people in absolute population.
This is getting down to counting folks by the handfuls. In the
2000 census, Ferry = 7,260 souls. Asotin is almost three times
as populous. One thing to ponder about, with 39 counties and
only 26 letters in the alphabet, even "Z" would have been way
out of Ferry's class. Maybe that could explain why Franklin got
an "FN"? I seem to recall the Richland plates had an "R", which
I assumed was for Richland; what does a kid know. Perhaps I am
mis-remembering.
If you're contemplating immigration to Ferry County, write
me for an interview/application form; we're trying to get
checkpoints set up on the two highways that enter the county.
Rednecks preferred, and yes, you can get here by crossing the
Columbia River on a "ferry". And by the way AKA, you should use
whatever name you prefer. I have been giving serious thought to
legally changing mine to Matilda, after my maternal gramma. In
some circles I go by "Tildie" now.
-Virginia Brinkerhoff Sweetland ('54)
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>>From: Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58)
Class of '58 Reunion planning meeting reminder: ALL welcome
on Tuesday, April 1st, 7 pm, in the Lounge at the Richland
Community Center. We're planning for our 50th Reunion, which
will be held in September.
-Sue Pritchett, aka Joretta Garrison ('58)
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>>From: Jeanie Turner Anderson ('61)
Re: Old Phone Numbers
Dear Maren,
Is there a resource for all those phone #. I would love to be
reminded of mine. Our family lived at 303 Comstock from 1947
until my dad moved to the Manor in Kennewick in 2004. Thanks for
the info.
-Jeanie Turner Anderson ('61)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Re: Cougars
I got a laugh from this tongue in cheek letter to the sports
editor in the March 30,2008 edition of the Seattle Times. I
have always enjoy watching Cougar sports. In comparison with
the "big city," they have less money to work with and fewer
amenities to attract big name athletes yet they provide
exciting sports moments each year. The same goes for the
Gonzaga Bulldogs. Unless a Husky Rose Bowl or NCAA bid is
on the line, I root for the Cougars every time.
Congratulations Cougars for your Final 8 run.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/text/2004315222_mail30.html
scroll down to "WSU Hoops" header
-Mike Brady ('61)
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>>From: Bob Rector ('62)
I'm getting old and forgetful, did I mention this before? I'm
getting older and forget...oh sorry.
I bought the old Barnett Farm (Charlie and Myrtle) at 2340 GWWay
in 1989. It's an east Benton County Historical Site. Many
Richlanders purchased their fresh chicken from Myrtle, right in
my kitchen... which was the back screened porch for almost fifty
years.
Five Barnett children grew up here and every morning they each
had to pump the water pump thirty times to water the cows. After
school they each had to add another thirty pumps to refill for
the evening. The kids absolutely hated cleaning chickens but
it was also required. Three of the five kids have visited and
identified the approximate location of the outhouse which I've
yet to excavate for early treasures. If anyone knows exactly
where it was, I would really like to know.
The house has received a major upgrade but the dirt is still
authentic. And the basement. And the well. And the last apricot
tree. Few people have a three foot diameter hand dug well in
their basement, but water is only 37 feet down and we have two
pumps in it to irrigate the two acres remaining.
Richland High used this farm for ag classes for a time so some
of you may have wondered about the place.
One neighbor of course freaked out and called the fire dept.
when I burned the chicken coop down. But the Firemen realized
it was just Rector doing farm rehab and they stayed in the
Fire Truck and watched. All I could think was, "I wonder what
intimate high school moments may have taken place in that old
chicken coop?"
*note:
The day after I signed the papers on the farm, a Fire Dept.
rep. visited and posted a notice to mow down the weeds or face a
fine. I knew one of the firemen so I called and accused them of
leaving this fire hazard unattended for five years until they
knew someone was going to purchase. We all laughed cause they
truly did not know I had just purchased the place the day
before. They came out and helped and put up signs warning all
the neighbors not to dump garbage and grass clippings on the
back forty. (one lady came over every day and threw her garbage
in my back yard... I guess nobody had showed her how to use the
garbage disposal) It took all my spare time for about three
years just to remove the garbage and junk, sixteen stumps, and
the dead vineyard and out buildings.
Whenever I get the chance, I get out the metal detector and go
hunting around. Treasures are a hoof pick, some door knobs and
hardware, a Coca-cola tray that still says "5 cents", farm
parts, paring knives... and yes, a few license plates. I even
had tabs from my graduating year, 1962, but a wind storm
(imagine that) blew it off of my deck and it's never been
seen again.
Oh, I almost forgot the reminder about license plates. Every
time my father saw plates with the A (for King County) he would
point and say, "That car is from Seattle." We children would
roll our eyes and say, "Yes Dad, we know."
The apricot tree has already blossomed and we are looking
forward to another great crop. We've got sleet and hail on the
last of the apricot blossoms today.
-Bob Rector ('62) and Judy Herford Rector ('64)
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>>From: Dave Hanthorn (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Basketball
I’m bettin' that Mike Franco ('70) is one of them poor ol'
frustrated Husky fans with nuthin' better to do than try to
tear down the highly successful Cougars. It's kinda the same
as how the Bulldog and Lions fans felt about the Bombers back
in the day. Sad.
-Dave Hanthorn (GMC '63) from Mercer Island, WA where it
actually was SNOWING on Friday, and is only a couple of
degrees above freezing today. When are we gonna get some
of that "global warming" stuff so this ol' bear can finally
come outa' hibernation?
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
to:Harvey Irby('64)
re:David Rivers's sign
WAY TO GO, HARVEY. *grin*
to:Carol Converse Maurer('64)
re:Days of Our Lives/lawyer
thanks for the "heads up" on the new lawyer---will still keep
fingers crossed that Terry Davis ('65) gets the part that he is
"up for". as for old/newer homes being cold---my oldest daughter
and son-in-law added extra insulation to their home, throughout
the attic and also in the garage walls and it really does make a
difference--their house was built in 2001.
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)........still nice and
cool in Bakersfield, CA.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: up and running
Thanks to all the Bombers who have given their support of this
Lil' Richland kid in his bid for Judicial office... People are
fascinated when they learn my campaign colors are my High School
colors... lotsa former Washingtonians in Vegas that dome out of
the wood work I'll tell ya... always tell me that the Bombers
always trashed them in B-Ball so our beloved Art and Our old
Pal Phil ('66) seem to have had the right formula... Harvey Irby
('64) went way above and beyond by picking up and displaying a
4' X 8' sign on the block wall at his house (block walls are the
means of defining property lines in Vegas... never saw one
before coming here)... Last night was a black tie affair with
the Gov and a bunch of other high roller types... lasted late
but the food was good and it would seem that the entire town saw
the article reflecting my win against the "rag"...
http://www.lvrj.com/news/17123421.html
I was very well received... an "older" lady ran up to me and
slapped me on the back telling me she was on my side... she
really was about my Mom's age and she just beamed when she met
me... I was really surprised... The article in the RJ didn't
recognize that there is no more proof required of me in the
case... According to the Rules, when one seeks an injunction, he
may also request a trial on the merits be accelerated with the
injunction hearing... that means that the hearing is evidentiary
in nature and requires the parties to put on their proof then
and there... I asked for it so the case could be heard and
over quickly before the primary election... so when the "legal
analysts" stated that I will have trouble proving defamation
they missed the point that I already have proved it... the jury
will be empanelled only to determine how much the award will
be... But the analysts shouldn't feel too badly... the other
lawyer hasn't figured it out either... he says he will appeal
the decision... unfortunately for him... He was the "prevailing
party" at the hearing since the judge could not enjoin the paper
from printing as the judge said "more lies"... but in losing
the battle, I won the war by proving defamation... so the case
cannot be appealed, at least by the defendants until AFTER the
jury makes its award on damages... life can be good... anywho, I
was sorry to read the Davis ('65) didn't get the roll on "Days
of Our Lives"... (he calls about 4 times a week but of course
never tells me of the losses)... on the day of my defamation
hearing he had a big audition for a Hallmark Movie... so cross
your fingers...
I love being a Bomber! Off to the injured Policemen's Car Show..
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Donna Fredette ('65)
Re: snow!
Happy Spring to everyone! Last night was the most beautiful
snow that I have seen in a long while! We had huge flakes and
it covered everything. I was sitting at my computer reading an
article and I heard screams from outside and ran to look and
it was the teens behind me hanging out of windows and running
around throwing snowballs!!
I had been outside a couple of hours earlier when it was raining
cats and dogs and I noticed how cold it was. By the time I
noticed the whole ground and cars and trees were completely
covered!!!! It was funny to see the icicles and snow covering
the pink buds on the trees!!
On another note, I am extremely sad to see what David Rivers ('65)
has had to endure just because he wants to run for Judge.
I think it is an outrage in this country how low people will go
to win. I know that people know in advance how low people can
sink but it is another thing to actually witness it especially
with people you know.
Keep your chin up, David, because you have done nothing wrong
and people will support you!! You are a great human being and
fellow Bomber. GO DAVID!!!!
I am looking forward to seeing everyone in September!!
Bomber Cheers!
-Donna Fredette ('65) ~ from lovely downtown Redmond where the
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Okay, Bombers, some of you have read the article regarding our
friend, David Rivers ('65), and his defamation case. I think its
time for all of us who have read the article, and are steamed
by the comments section below the article, "a drunk lawyer who
beats his wife" that one in particular, well I think its time
we respond about the David we all know and love, and deluge
this newspaper, and the rag that wrote the original article,
with favorable comments... What do you say??? Are you with
me?? Let's show Las Vegas, what the Bombers are about... and
help David....
Bomber Cheers for David Rivers,
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: David Rivers ('65)
That story was nothing but out 'n out lies! I may not know David
as well as other people do, but I do remember him from high
school. He was the BIG senior an I was a sophomore! I knew who
he was and so did every other girl! He was n is very handsome!
So David like many others I too would like to give the rag of a
paper an ear full! Like Linda said if all of Bomber Ville told
them the REAL TRUTH about David Rivers from Richland, Washington
they would be running for the hills and never show their faces
again!
Good Luck David!
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
Re: Spudnuts
I also missed the show which included our very own Spudnut Shop.
I checked the Travel Channel's website and the episode
Donut Paradise will be shown again on
April 20 at 9 am Eastern/Pacific.
-Sharon Popp Wise ('67)
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