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Richland Bombers Calendar website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/01/2008
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Karen Cole ('55), Bill Berlin ('56)
Bonnie Steeber ('57), Steve Carson ('58)
George Swan ('59), Richard Anderson ('60)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda McKnight ('65)
Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Willox ('61wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Micki Lund ('63)
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>>From: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
Re: Priest Lake Squirrel .... "The rest of the story."
Hi Pappy and Richard and Patty,
The dresser went to the recycle part of the dump, where usable
stuff is available to anyone that needs things. Actually they
call this dump the "mall dump". The squirrel was part of the
relocation program that my son does with his kids. They trapped
him and let him go several miles away in the woods. And that's
the rest of the story!
-Karen Cole Correll ('55)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Age
I have a 19 year old daughter who is in her second year at the
University of British Columbia this year and at the same time I
turn 70 this month. You are getting the picture, right? Whenever
we go some place they always say, "...your Granddaughter is so
nice looking.." and I reply, "..she is my Great Granddaughter.."
You would be surprised at how quickly young I look after that.
Age and stealth will overcome youth and stupidity every time.
Re: Squirrels
I used to fly in Alaska for an outfit that I owned 25% of and
we were based in King Salmon, AK. I'll bet that some Bombers
actually rode with Peninsula Airways to one of our exotic
destinations, but the trip I liked the most was taking a Cessna
on floats up to the Katmai National Park and to one of several
fishing lodges there. Often we would stay over night so that we
could bring a load of fishermen out the next day to catch the
flight to Anchorage and home.
Grovesnor Camp was the smallest and tightest of them all, I
think no more than ten people plus a crew of three or four. It
was the most remote but still had good amenities, like a shower,
lodge with a mess hall and a bar, etc. Every night, and I mean
EVERY night, a huge Alaska brown bear nicknamed Buddy would come
and sit about 30 feet outside of the kitchen's back door. Not
long after Buddy's arrival six or seven very fat Giant Alaska
Saber Tooth Ground Squirrels (I joke) would show up and sit down
to his right and left, thus a line-up of very "wild" Alaska
animals right in your face. The cook would bake an extra dozen
or so biscuits, cut them in half and spread peanut butter on one
side. He would then cut some of them up into squirrel-sized bites
and then toss a large half to buddy and the smaller pieces to the
squirrels.
After the third biscuit, or biscuit pieces, the peanut butter
would stick to the roof of their mouths and then you would have
this giant Kodiak bear and his six or seven squirrel buddies all
sitting there using their tongues to pry the peanut butter from
the roof of their mouth. Lots of slapping noises with their
tongues and turning of heads to get a better tongue angle on the
peanut butter and you just could not help from laughing at it. I
have several pictures of this event and I would have shared them
with you, but age seems to prevent me from finding them or even
which storage locker they might be in... if you get my drift.
This went on for several years, night after night, and when
there were no more goodies, Buddy turned around and walked out of
camp and the squirrels headed for their dens as well. One year I
flew up there and to my surprise, no Buddy. When I asked what had
happened, they told me that some $&%@# from the "south 48" shot
him on the way into camp for a trophy. Out of season, in a
National Park and a protected (then) species and a beloved Alaska
story went away with one moron thinking he was going to have a
nice bear rug. I think he gets out of jail in Seward in 2020. The
squirrels you ask? After Buddy's wake, they still showed up at
night for their special treat but it was not as impressive as
when Buddy was the "Leader of the Band".
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ three more days of election charges, lies,
anger and all of the other things that make American
politics so great. Get out and vote on Tuesday because a
lot of us, and our Dads and Grand Dads, fought for that
right.
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>>From: Bonnie Steeber Frasca ('57)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: "The Dog who Rescues Cats"
Sorry to say, but Ginny passed away in 2005. You can read more
about her and Philip Gonzales on the following:
http://www.ginnyfanclub.com/index.php
Re: Aging
Unfortunately, my memory is not the only thing that has been
affected by aging. However, I did have a bright spot a few years
back (actually quite a few years back). I was "carded" when I
ordered from the Senior Menu from a restaurant. That was a
compliment. As to writing myself notes... been there, done that
... BUT not to identify myself in the bathroom mirror (some
mornings I'd prefer not knowing that person looking back at me).
I write notes or lists for groceries, errands, etc. and then
proceed to "forget" and leave them at home. Anyway, the next time
you see that "stranger" in your mirror, just smile and hope he is
as good-humored the next time you encounter him.
As for caring for an aging relative, several of us could write a
book. My husband has answered phone calls from his father for
help for such things as "my t.v. doesn't work" --- he found
the wall switch had been turned off, and "my telephone doesn't
work" --- the base phone was not plugged in. These calls have
always resulted in making trips to his facility and also, have
resulted in interruptions to my husband's golf game (which of
course never goes over well) And, yes, we've even made runs to
the ER room or hospital over the past several months. But, my
father-in-law has not made friends with any squirrels. Is that
next?
I'm looking forward to the next topic you bring up in the
Sandstorm that will spark a memory or two for some of us.
-Bonnie Steeber Frasca ('57) ~ from warm and sunny Arizona.
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>>From: Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
What you experienced with your mother-in-law was a working
waitress giving a tip-building compliment. I have stopped trying
to represent as my son's older brother as it is just no longer
credible, but it was for a few years.
When I order a cocktail I will usually ask the waitress if she is
old enough to serve alcohol. Worth a smile.
-Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58) ~ Indian Summer in
Chicago and we always get snow before Thanksgiving
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: AGAIN - Who Are These Guys?
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081031-00.htm
Picture No 45-WHO
Good guesses could be, my neighbor while growing up, Larry Azure ('57)
or my classmate, Rick Johnson ('59), both "fishermen extraordinaire."
To: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
Your own story of the squirrel's neatly stocked storehouse in the
old dresser also spawns the desire for another "The rest of the
story?" Did the squirrels get to make use of their neatly stored
winter supplies?
I think that I have mentioned in the past that Mrs. Pappy
(Jeanne) and I probably have the best fed squirrel population
in the Greater Inland Empire. Our lot is virtually tree-covered,
so the squirrels have their virtual "Squirrel Highway" and can
travel our entire yard without ever having to go to ground. We
regularly hear the "thump, thump, thump" across our roof
signaling their approach. And, then they scurry down the Lilac
tree and arrive with a plunk in the window shelf. Clank, goes the
lid on the peanut box. Some sit and dine, others take a nut and
go eat it elsewhere and return repeatedly until full, I guess.
Some bury the nuts in the yard and I'm surprised that we do not
have more nut trees, and peanut vines taking over.
Jeanne feeds them both peanuts and walnuts, in the shell. They
even become somewhat lazy and spoiled, as she provides them
with the additional luxury of a special little dish of "shelled
walnuts." I guess that is ok, as long as the food is always there
for them. I installed the wide shelf on her window sill to hold
squirrel feeders, so that we can get "up close and personal
views" of them and the birds. When the contents of the squirrel
feeders get low, the little buggers come to the window and put
both front feet up on the glass and peer in as if to be saying,
"Where's the food?" And we have bird baths and feeders in close
proximity, on stands or hanging in the lilac tree, next to the
house. Many people complain about squirrels raiding the bird
feeders. It does not bother us. Our birds and squirrels seem to
coexist just fine. Our only problems arise when a wandering gang
of crows make their guerrilla raids.
And to: Alan Lobdell ('69)
Alan, I tip my blaze orange hat to you. Great Mulie buck! And, I
salute you, your hunting skill, and shooting ability. They don't
get that big by being dumb and easy to outfox. And, the challenge
increases each year that we older kids, again, go afield in
pursuit of a piece of the experiences of what our forefathers had
and did out, of necessity. My 4X4 Whitetail pails by comparison
and size, but the eating is superb, lean venison.
When it is published, I will send a copy of the TCSA (Tri-Cities
Shooting Association's) Newsletter to you. Or, you or anyone
interested can go to www.tcsa.info to pull up our web site. I
tell my own story in my "Pappy's Parting Shots" article in the
November '08 issue, which should be posted in a few days.
My friend Jim Coyne ('64) and I just had an email discussion
about getting older and hunting. But, we still have the desire to
get out there, whether we, as the old mountain men said, "Make
meat" or not, and be able to take in first hand, what relatively
few ever really experience. In the Autumn of the year and of our
lives, filling the tag or putting something in the game bag is
now a bit more challenging, not that it was ever easy. However,
if you are like us now, the most important part of hunting (for
us) is still being able to go forth and do it, as it is not quite
as easy to do as in yesteryears. And, when we do score, it just
puts the whipped cream and a cheery on top of the just desserts,
right next to the tasty steaks. And, when hunting with family and
friends, it makes memories. Semper Fi!
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where election day is
approaching and so are the rains, in fact, they're here.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Uptown District at Night
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Behy/081101-UptownNite.jpg
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Our Bomber Luncheon on October 11, 2008 happened all of 20 days
ago, and I am just getting this in the Sandstorm. A big thank you
to Peg Wellman Johnson ('66) for her kind words regarding our
luncheons. We do have lots of fun... and plan some more fun in
the month of December.
Anyway, our Luncheon was attended by:
Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60) who just got back not long ago from
a trip to Montana to see grand and great grandkids, (she has a
very beautiful family), Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) (who
drives all the way from Mt. Angel, OR to be with us, and is
promptly always the first one to arrive), Len Rediske ('66) and
wife Linda (NAB), who shared stories of ghosts, goblins, and
haunted this and thats, Ron Holeman ('56) and Leslie Swanson
Holeman ('59), who were sitting on the other side of Lola, Tom
('62) and Linda (NAB) Hemphill, Peg Wellman Johnson, and Denny
Hoban (NAB - my hubby) and yours truly, Linda McKnight Hoban.
Really wished we could have lunched for hours, but everyone had
someplace else to be, so we all reluctantly said our goodbyes,
but not before we made plans for our next get together which will
be a little bit different...
WHAT: Portland/Vancouver Bomber Christmas Party
DATE: Saturday, December 6, 2008 [12/6 is Linda's birthday! -Maren]
WHERE: The home of Linda McKnight Hoban and Denny Hoban
Tigard, Oregon
(Address and Mapquest Directions to Follow)
TIME: Afternoon (exact time to follow)
Please bring a dish to share, and spirits if you would like, and
everything else will be provided. Chef Hoban has a few surprises
in store for us.
We are also going to have a White Elephant Gift Exchange ------
so be thinking of those one of a kind items – (ahem – try to keep
it somewhat tasteful) and no more than $10 value...
Please RSVP as soon as you can. We know that it is a busy time
of year!! So mark you calendars today for the CHRISTMAS PARTY
OF THE YEAR!!!!
RSVP:
Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Lola Heidlebaugh Bowen ('60)
Tom Hemphill ('62)
EVERYONE IS INVITED!!!!!!
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
To: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
Re: Yesterday's Squirrel Story
What a delightful find, all those neatly stacked stashes. I find
that quite amazing and wonderful.
-Patty de la Bretonne ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/02/2008 - FALL BACK @ 2am
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6 Bombers and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
George Swan ('59), Richard Anderson ('60)
Mike Brady ('61), Harvey Irby ('64)
Mike Franco ('70), Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Norma Loescher ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Beaulieu ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Jacobs ('75)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
No Sandstorm in my "New Mail" box this morning (November 1).
Undaunted, I cleverly went to the Alumni Sandstorm Site and got
my "Fix" to accompany my "strong coffee" for the day's jump
start.
Keep those squirrel stories coming, folks. I'm going to print
them out and put a cover on them titled "THE BUSHY TAIL
CHRONICLES -- Stories that will gnaw at your heart" or "Bushy
Tales That Will Sneak Up and Bite the Captain of Your Toes." Then
I will give it to my mother for light bedtime reading, which is
anytime. She always falls asleep reading the Tri-City Herald and
it takes her several days to make it through one day's paper. So,
there is always a backlog of newspapers lying around her room.
And, she gets furious if anyone tries to throw them away, before
she has assimilated that information, which puzzles me, as it is
most difficult to discuss politics, world affairs, or even local
news, as she never knows what I am talking about. But, if it
makes her happy...
To: Bonnie Steeber Frasca ('57)
Thanks for the link to the Ginny Fan Club. Isn't it amazing that
this dog focused on saving "cats?"
And, the story of your father-in-law's phone calls to your
husband have an all too familiar "ring" to them. I receive a
steady stream of calls from my mother (over the years, and
beginning back in 1985, when my dad passed away). Mom has always
been a bit of a hypochondriac, so the calls were usually about
her aches and pains, irregular bodily functions, requests for
some over the counter medicine due to a new self-diagnosis, or
a strong desire to see the doctor in hopes of some new cure all
"magic pill" which the doctor always responded to as, "I can find
nothing wrong with you except old age."
And, she regularly expressed loneliness (despite the fact that I
probably just saw her or took her out to dinner a couple of days
before). She does not care to go out to dine anymore due to
mobility problems, yet according to her the food in the facility
is not fit for a dog! Making her happy can be a challenge.
On one hand, the claim of loneliness from a more elder senior
is understandable. Yet, it is most puzzling when that person
is surrounded by many other residents in a dormitory type of
living facility, with family style dining and abundant social
activities. Over the years, I regularly received one type of
phone call that went something like, "Geoooorge, I got a letter
that I want you to read for me, because I can't understand it."
Come to think of it, it just happened again, two days ago. When
I asked her what it said, she usually responded, "Well, I can't
understand it!"
So, I would drive in to the Retirement Inn (to her home in
Richland until November of 2002), and find that she had not even
opened the letter. Usually it was an advertisement or something
unimportant. I suspect it is more of an attention getting thing.
Of course that is also puzzling, as I have seen her in person or
spoken to her on the phone an average of two-three times per
week. The staff at the care facility tells me that they see me
more than any other relative of any resident there. But, mom
seldom remembers most recent events. Yet, she can remember
precisely what took place all around her in Kansas ... in the
early 1900s. I guess we're not home no more, Todo.
Once (about 1999), mom did read her mail. She called and it was
all very whisperingly hush, hush! She wanted me to be present
with her on a certain day. I asked her why, but it took a long
time for her to finally reveal that on a particular day, she
would receive one million dollars from the Reader's Digest
Sweepstakes, so she wanted me there with her when they arrived
to present it to her, but I was not to tell anyone else. Well,
I appreciated her thinking of me, but then I asked her to read
the fine print to me. It said, "...If your number is drawn, you
will win..." Yes, looking out for our elder parents can be an
endeavor, but it does have its moments.
And, then there was the social worker who told me that it was all
my fault, because I had "trained" my mother to depend on my doing
everything for her. With my jaw hanging open, I was speechless,
wondering where that social worker was during all of my mother's
temper tantrums, when dad was still alive, and later toward me,
if I did not comply with her wishes.
Those of us who take on the care of or the looking after of our
parents, do so out of love, family responsibility, or necessity
or a combination of all. But, eventually, if our parents live
long enough, we begin to realize that we have also become seniors
and sometimes we may no longer be so healthy, ourselves. Yet,
we now find ourselves looking after the interests of more elder
seniors, whether "in home" or in a facility, on top of our own
problems. Each situation comes with its inherent demands and
responsibilities. To "deal with it," we find ourselves faced with
two possibilities, avoid it by ducking the issue and letting
someone else worry about it, or take it on ourselves, and keep
our own problems to ourselves. Circumstances sometimes dictate
that we have little or no choice in the matter, as to whether we
become the "responsible party" or not.
I have also learned (again from a social worker) that legally,
once we begin assisting and handling the affairs of a family
member, by that very action, we have shown intent to assume that
responsibility. And furthermore, unless another family member
willingly steps in and assumes that responsibility, and takes
over, it remains with us (to the end).
And, perhaps late in the game, I have learned that when looking
after someone who cannot or will not conduct their own affairs,
having "Power of Attorney" is one thing, but having "Legal
Guardianship" is also something that should be considered. Are
there any Bombers out there who have first-hand knowledge of
these matters?
After nearly 25 years of this scenario, I have learned that a
sense of humor, along with a thick skin, and ample amounts of
will power to "keep on keepin' on," in order to avoid letting it
all get to you, are not only necessary but requisite, otherwise,
it can become overwhelming. So, to any older Bombers out there,
faced with a similar situation, it can be done ... but "it ain't
easy!"
My friend, Jim Coyne ('64) and I have decided that our preference
is to avoid living in a "facility" and we hope that when our time
comes, we just fall over out of the fishing boat, keel over on a
mountainside (if we can still hobble up there), or take the never
ending nap in a duck blind. As the kids of today say, "Peace
out." But, I'm not sure that I understand what it means...
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where I see that
Sandstorm just arrived in my in box about 10:00 AM... but
I have already read it and I'm already on my third cup of
strong coffee. I guess I'll blame it on AOL.
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>>From: Richard Anderson ('60)
To: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
Re: Priest Lake Squirrel (a very tidy squirrel)
Karen, Karen, Karen ....
As Paul Harvey would say, "And now, for the rest of the story
...." What did your son do? Did he pitch the rodent family and
its carefully sorted cache, or, or, or, ......?
-Richard Anderson ('60)
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>>From: Mike Brady ('61)
Regarding Bonnie Steeber Frasca's ('57) comment about memory in
yesterday's Sandstorm, I recently read that most of us don't lose
our memory as we age. Because of normal, everyday distractions,
we lose our ability to focus. Sounds reasonable to me...
-Mike Brady (I think '61)
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>>From: Harvey Irby ('64)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: AGAIN - Who Are These Guys?
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081031-00.htm
Picture No 42-WHO
The man appears to be Milt Szulinski who was our neighbor on
Hains for several years and who got me interested in Ham radio.
-Harvey Irby ('64)
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
A late but very sincere happy birthday wish [on 10/31] to coach
Rex Davis ('49). Rex gave me and hundreds of others our tennis
starts down at Riverside Park. 50 years... and 50 pounds later I
still play two nights a week... and coach, I still remind myself
of your reminder to bend my knees.
They don't seem to bend like they used to but it is still a great
game and I thank you for it for all these years.
-Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: A few more. - Who are they?
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081102-00.htm
To All Bombers,
A question: would anyone like to see more images of buildings
inside or out from the Area?
-Don Sorenson (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/03/2008
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Anna May Wann ('49), Jim McKeown ('53)
David Mansfield ('59), Roy Ballard ('63)
Kathie Moore ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jesse Mallory ('66)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Re: Class of 1949's 60th
There are several people wanting to get actively involved in
getting plans set up for our 60th reunion. My first request is,
if you are on the Sandstorm mailing list, will you please send
me your current e-mail address so we can contact you regarding
various ideas that are being suggested for the weekend during
Club 40's annual meeting in September. So far we have Richard
Roberts, Phil Raekes, Glenn and Bonese Turner working on people
and plans, so get involved early and let us hear from you. Just
talked to Jean Williamson Dreher and she said she would travel to
Richland for any planning meetings. She does not have e-mail.
And then my note to all of you youngsters taking care of ageing
parents. You are scaring the H--- out of me. Wondering what
my kids' reaction will be when I get old!! Granted I just had
another birthday, but darn I feel and act as young as my
grandkids.
(They are young adults, not toddlers didn't want you to think I
had slid that far!!) In fact my granddaughter and I were golfing
at Willows Run in Redmond this summer, walking the course, when a
young fellow came up to me and said, "You are an inspiration to
me" Dumb me, thinking he was talking about my golf game told him
he should set his goals higher. He said "you look like you are
having a blast!". I told him I was. Then when he walked away I
looked at my granddaughter and said "OMG, he was talking about my
age!!" We both had a good laugh! A birthday card from my other
granddaughter had the message, "Grandma we have a lot in common,
neither of us acts our age". So hopefully my family won't have to
go through what you are having to bear. At least I hope not. My
prayers are with you.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49) ~ In lovely Bothell. WA
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>>From: Jim McKeown ('53)
Happy Birthday, a day late, to my favorite Salutatorian of the
class of '53... Norma Loescher Boswell!! You haven't changed one
bit since those wonderful days in the early '50s, and you are an
inspiration to all of us. How you have changed the ways of
Charlie Gant ('53), is also beyond comprehension, but for that
you get a Bomber Medal of Honor!!
Edna and I will be in Walla Walla next week for about a week, and
we hope to see the two of you... we'll also see Brother Mike
('60) in Richland... so plan on something.
On another subject, the discussion that has been going on about
aging and parents really hits home to me. Our Mother, Jeanne
McKeown, died on the Club 40 Friday, and the three of us,
including Brothers Mike ('60) and Tom ('53), decided to spend
that day with friends, by attending the function. We felt
concerned, but decided that we would rather be with old friends
that moping around the house... and we are glad we did. Mom was a
great Mother and had a great spirit, but as Alzheimers settled in
the past few years she became a different woman. Especially to
our Dad, who will be 101 on a few months. She made his life
difficult and her house keeping went downhill very fast. Tom made
the decision to move them to a facility in Walla Walla where he
could keep close contact with them, and from that point on she
was not anything like the lady we grew up with. We tried to
explain to Dad that she was ill, and not aware of what was going
on, but it was still tough on him, and also Brother Tom, who took
the brunt of it every day. Finally, she just closed into her own
little world and never came out. Through it all, our Dad still
called her "sweetheart", and his special name for her "Champ",
and loved her to the end... a very BIG lesson to the three of us.
Age is the Sh***, and we hope that we have the fortitude to
handle it like Dad. And Tom, who had Mom every day, and continues
to care for Dad every day, is my hero. I can't wait to see all of
them next week.
-Jim McKeown ('53) ~ from very rainy (hooray!!) Sacramento...
there's snow in them thar hills!!
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>>From: David Mansfield ('59)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
I am not up on all of the fine points of the law but I don't
think you need "Legal Guardianship" for aging parents. Just
having Power of Attorney with the "Durable" cause in it allows
one to cover all legal, financial and health issues for our
elders.
My mother and father are both gone now. They lived at the Walla
Walla Odd Fellows Home their last few years. I took care of all
of their legal, financial and health decisions with a POA that
included the "Durable" statement. Both Mother and Dad had also
signed a "Living Will." When Dad passed away this summer, I made
the final decision over the phone when the Odd Fellows staff
person called.
I have been using "Family Lawyer" for years, a software product,
to generate POAs and other needed legal documents. Each time
I have prepared a document I have always had the signing
"Notarized". The software is easy to use and does take into
account the individual state laws where it is to be used. I am
sure there are some of our attorney Bomber friends who will
disagree me, but that is what attorneys do, n'est pas?
I even looked into setting up a Trust Fund using Family Lawyer
for Nonie and my estate. But then after looking over my baseball
card collection I decided it wasn't worth the effort.
-David Mansfield ('59) ~ Eugene, OR where the sun is shinning
brightly on the twenty-seven wheel barrow loads of horse
manure strategically placed on the garden. Nonie and I have
been busy shoveling, wheeling and dumping on the garden
plot over the past few days. Fortunately our H.M. generator
puts out plenty.
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63)
To anyone out there that is a hunter: I just heard about a guy
who won at an auction a tag called "the Governors Tag" he paid
60,000 dollars for the tag at an auction. I guess it gave him the
right to get any elk this season. He and friends watch a very
large, from what I understand a 7 point. They kept track of him
until the season opened and then shot him, they retrieved him
with a helicopter out of the rugged area near Walla Walla. Thats
all I heard, just wondering.
-Roy Ballard ('63)
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>>From: Kathie Moore Adair ('69)
Re: Kevin Alan Moore ('77wb) obituary
Kevin was the only son of Gale Marie Mezger and Robert Earl
Moore. He was born January 30, 1959 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
in Granite City, IL. Kevin passed away on October 18, 2008 from a
heart attack in Buckeye, AZ.
The family moved to Richland in 1963, where Kevin attended
Richland Schools until 1975.
He moved with his parents to Cuba, MO to graduate from Cuba High
School and Rolla Machinist Trade School. Kevin was proud when
he won 1st Place at the District Leadership Conference while
representing Rolla Vocational Machine Shop, Rolla, MO. After
graduating in 1977, Kevin returned to Richland to work as a
machinist. Kevin worked 13 years in the Hanford area but
eventually opened his own machine shops, Moore's Machine and Kart
Shop and Moore’s Precision Machine and Fabrication Shop. Over the
last few years, Kevin additionally worked at the nuclear plant
outages in Arizona, coming home in between outages. He met and
enjoyed many new wonderful friends in Arizona.
Kevin married Yvette McColgin and they had one child, Jacob
Robert Moore. Kevin and Yvette later divorced.
His father, Robert Earl Moore; his sister, Linda Jean Moore; and
his nephew, Craig Elmer Kelly, preceded him in death.
Kevin leaves behind his dearly loved son, Jacob R. Moore of
Richland, WA; his mother, Mrs. Gale Mezger Moore Crawford (James)
of Pasco, WA; his sisters, Janet Moore of Redmond, WA, Kathie
Adair (James) of West Richland, WA and Karen Buchanan (Randy) of
Richland, WA. In addition, Kevin's nephews, Brian R. Kelly
(Kelly) and boys, Nikolas, Alexander, Zakary and Elias of
Bellingham, WA, Joshua J. Higgenbottom of Redmond, WA and Steven
D. Adair of West Richland, WA and nieces, Gillian M. Kelly of
Federal Way, WA, Jessica A. Moore of Las Vegas, NV and Savina
Kelly (Craig ) and daughter, Olivia, of Nelson, BC, Canada. Kevin
will also be missed by his very dear friends Muriel Smith, Guy
Deeterr, very special cousins in Illinois, Nancy Brooks Reinard
(Dennis) and children, Jennifer and Jeremy and special uncle,
Newman Stafford and cousins Gregory and Tim Stafford, and many
other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Kevin was a proud member of American Legion Post #34, Pasco,
Washington.
Kevin had a big heart and good soul, he was always willing to
help. He was our Bubby from the time he was born, but he was also
lovingly known as the King of Denial. Kevin loved the mountains,
the ocean & the beach, traveling through Canada, camping and
spending great times with his son and family. Kevin had many
talents and could always be depended upon to cook a batch of
Vegetable Soup, BBQ Ribs or the Christmas Day Prime Rib. Kevin,
you are gone much too soon, we love you and will miss you.
Kevin's viewing will be held at Einan's Funeral Home, 915 Bypass
Highway, Richland, Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 2pm – 5pm.
Kevin's family invites you to a celebration of his life Saturday,
November 1, 2008, 5pm – 8pm at the American Legion Post 34, 1029
West Sylvester, Pasco, WA. Please join us for food & fellowship.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests
contributions to a trust fund account set up in Kevin’s son’s
name, Jacob Robert Moore, at Washington Mutual, 723 Gage Blvd.,
Richland, WA 99352.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/04/2008 ~ VOTE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svhq4C9HhUg
Yesterday's Sandstorm was "Blocked for spam" by Comcast.net
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11 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Bill Hightower ('49), Gloria Adams ('54)
Karen Cole ('55), Bonnie Steeber ('57)
Tony Tellier ('57), Helen Cross ('62)
Paula Beardsley ('62), Jim Hamilton ('63)
Linda McKnight ('65)
Valerie Ghirardo ('72) [Spudnut Shop Update]
Matt Crowley ('75), Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karyn Grob ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Betti & Robert Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Darren McIntyre ('82)
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>>From: Bill Hightower ('49)
To: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
Shannon Craig Gross ('50) and I will attend the class of '49's
60th reunion. I still live in Austin, TX but will have moved to
Kennewick by then.
Ten years ago, there also was a reunion of the civil Air Patrol
Cadets from that era. I wonder if we could get enough together
for another?
-Bill Hightower ('49) ~ Austin, TX where it was 85° today
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
Re: Powers of Attorney
We found when caring for my parents and now in preparing to
make things easier for our children, there were 3 separate POA
necessary to cover all situations.
1. Durable
2. One to cover health care and health care decisions
3. One to cover real estate transactions if the property is
in both names and one party cannot sign and know clearly what
they're signing.
I had always thought just a Durable was enough so we were
very surprised to find we needed all 3 of these POAs plus our
document with each of us leaving everything to the other mate
in the event of one mate's death AND a living will.
We were also told it was preferable to put our home in a
"trust" since it's paid for. In the doubtful scenario of a
lawsuit if someone falls on our property and sues us, we do
not own the home, the trust owns it.
This is certainly not intended to be legal advise of any kind.
Just letting you know what we were advised as we went thru the
lengthy process of covering all the bases.
It's hard to believe we're having these conversations when I
still think of us roaming the halls of good old "Columbia High".
Re: Check out my Facebook profile
Hi sandstorm,
I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos
and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it.
First, you need to join Facebook! Once you join, you can also
create your own profile.
Thanks, Gloria
[Gloria, "Sandstorm" isn't going to do this. Sorry. -Maren]
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Karen Cole Correll ('55)
Re: Animal story for Pappy Swan ('59)
Ok, one more story. We have a wooden duck wind chime outside our
bedroom window. For the last two weeks we've been dive bombed
by a Kingfisher. He keeps hitting our window and squaks before
flying up on the roof. He then repeats the process several times
a day. After climbing on the roof to see if there is something
up there that disturbs him, we've come to the conclusion that
it's the duck chime. The duck is painted green, with touches of
gold, orange and yellow. I don't know if he's enamored, enraged
or drunk on leftover berries. Whatever, he's entertaining as
long as he doesn't hurt himself.
To: McKeown family:
I was touched by your entry. Our family has had it's share of
Alzheimers. A horrible disease.
-Karen Cole Correll ('55) ~ Nine Mile Falls, WA Beautiful days
with the tree colors reflected in the lake.
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>>From: Bonnie Steeber Frasca ('57)
To: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
After being a silent member of the Sandstorm for some years,
you have been the main reason for my recent entries. I was
very satisfied just reading everyone's comments and keeping my
thoughts to myself. Now that you've drawn me out... watch out!
I have a tendency to talk too much.
I enjoyed the "Ginny" book because I'm a little partial to cats.
We've been very fortunate to have owned "the world's best dog"
(we had Dusty, a golden retriever for almost 13 years) and
hesitated to take on another. So we changed to a cat, Smokey,
who we've had for 15 years and who has us trained as well as we
had Dusty trained!
Sorry, I don't have an exciting entry for your "Squirrel Book"
since our only contact with them goes back a few years to when
we decided to put up some bird feeders. We lived in a small
town in Massachusetts with woods surrounding our house. We went
through every kind of bird feeder on the market trying to find
one that was not squirrel-friendly. In the process, we were
entertained for weeks watching one or two squirrels always
showing up in, on, or hanging from our feeders. Finally found
one that was made out of a wrought iron pipe that had a plastic
globe or dome about 6 feet from the ground and had feeding tubes
hanging from the arms. While waiting to see how the squirrels
were going to figure that out, we were surprised to find
raccoons loved to sit on the dome and shovel bird seed into
their mouths. And the seeds that dropped on the ground, the
squirrels made short work of. They didn't have to out-fox us...
they had to just wait for the raccoons to visit. All went well
for squirrels, birds, and raccoons until Dusty discovered a
skunk one night! And no, ketchup really doesn't work too well as
a shampoo when your dog tries to make friends with a skunk. And
as for the raccoons... they're not too friendly. You can't shush
them out of your yard. They prefer to hiss at YOU!
Sounds like your mother and my father-in-law were made out of
the same mold. During our Sunday visit today, we heard about
his facility running out of food. Turns out that he had to have
apple juice instead of orange juice and English muffins instead
of cereal because "they ran out" of them. Of course, he turned
down eggs and toast. He also told us that they had served
egg rolls the day before but "they ran out" of them and he
didn't get one. He wishes they would serve shrimp instead of
chicken all the time, Since my husband takes care of all his
mail and sorts it before giving it to him, we don't have the
same problem you have with your mother's. I loved the story
about the Reader's Digest Sweepstakes. And I agree with all you
said, and didn't say, about being the one responsible for an
aged relative's care. So, we too, will "keep on keepin' on!"
To: Mike Brady ('61?)
Re: Memory loss or lack of focus?
I loved your definition for senior lack of recall. "The loss of
ability to focus"... sounds reasonable to me, too!
To: Harvey Irby ('64)
Saw your entry and was reminded that you were the one
responsible for me signing up for the Sandstorm. Some time back,
people wrote in about sharing coincidences in coming in contact
with fellow Bombers. So here is mine... Harvey Irby and my
youngest daughter were involved in a business project when,
during a conversation, she found that Harvey and I both went to
high school in Richland, although we did not know each other
(he is MUCH younger than I!). He told my daughter about the
Sandstorm and eventually emailed me the info and that's how I
was introduced to this website. So thanks again, Harvey!
To: Roy Ballard ('63)
Re: Governor's Tag
I just went to Google and typed in "governor's tag" and also
"Governor's tag WA" and found all sorts of info (and even more
than I wanted to know..I am not a hunter). Amazing what you can
find on the internet.
-Bonnie Steeber Frasca ('57) – still sunny and warm in our part
of Arizona.
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>>From: Tony Tellier ('57)
Re: Washington Football
Once upon a time, they played good football in the Evergreen
State. The Washington Huskies possessed, arguably, the second-
best tradition in the Pac-10 behind USC. And Mike Price had
turned Washington State into a Rose Bowl team at the beginning
of this decade.
Today, these programs are laughingstocks.
Consider the latest affront to football sensibilities. Saturday,
Washington was a 46-point underdog at USC. The Trojans won 56-0.
Washington State was a 30-point underdog at Stanford. Stanford!
The Cardinal covered that spread by halftime and went on to win
58-0, their most lopsided victory in 59 years.
Washington is now 0-8, the last remaining winless team in
Division I-A. The Huskies hold the nation's longest losing
streak at 10 games. And they were so fired up by last week's
firing of Coach Tyrone Willingham that they allowed USC to lead
42-0 at halftime.
Washington State actually might be worse at 1-8. The Cougars'
only victory is over a I-AA team. They have been outscored 350-
33 in their six Pac-10 losses. If you are counting, that's an
average of 58-5.
Not only do these teams lose, but they lose badly. They are
a combined 1-15 this season in covering the Las Vegas point
spread.
But at least they have each other. The Apple Cup is November
22nd.
-Tony Tellier ('57)
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>>From: Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
As this is election eve, I hope everyone gets out and votes, and
that as winter comes we're still here to tell "the rest of the
story." I've been out gleaning corn in a friend's corn field
to have a stash to feed the cute squirrels that reside in our
little town of Grandview, where is was warm enough on Halloween
to walk around in short sleeves. But we do believe that winter
is still coming, so that's why I have my stash of corn to feed
the squirrels. We're hoping it will attract one of the white
ones to come here... as our white squirrels here have black
eyes, so they aren't albinos. I'd send in lots of cute photos,
but I haven't learned how to do that yet... more to look forward
to in my spare time.
Only two more weeks and the visit from the Bishop will be
history... so many details to attend to... we'd appreciate your
prayers for sanity in this wild attempt to "get ready"... we now
have a freshly painted basement and new tile floor, new carpet
inside and outside the front door, unfortunately, the steeple is
ready, and waiting for some engineer to figure out if our church
building can handle it... but as usual, there remains "much to do".
-Helen Cross Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Paula Beardsley Glenn ('62)
Re: Aging parents
Just thought I would add my two cents worth. As our Dad, Paul
Beardsley (RIP), began to suffer from all those fun aging
issues, Nancy ('65) and I teamed up and worked together with
him. I was on his checking account and eventually ended up
taking care of all his bills. Nancy was his health care power of
attorney and oversaw all the medicare and insurance stuff and we
both took him to Doctor appointments. When he had his knees
replaced and later a hip, we alternated staying with him until
he was up and around, hauled him to physical therapy or were at
home for sessions when that became necessary.
We were blessed with a large network of caring friends and
family who called regularly and stopped by for visits which
helped keep his mind active and engaged. Sometimes he knew who
they were, sometimes he didn't but he always was happy to see
others. Janice ('64) came home from South Carolina every summer
for a couple of weeks to give Nancy and I a break, which we were
always ready for. As Dad began to struggle more with memory and
physical limitations, Nancy and I stayed with him in his home
alternating weeks. We were lucky with really understanding
husbands who loved him too. Was it an imposition... sometimes.
Would we trade that time we spent one on one with Dad... never!
After he passed, Nancy, Janice and knew we had done everything
we could and we were blessed because of it.
We realize not all families are able to do what we did but I
would encourage those of you trying to figure out how best to
help Mom and Dad as they begin these struggles, just spend
as much time with them as you can. You'll never regret that
opportunity to help them. If you can't move in with them, at
least visit them regularly, take them out to church or dinner,
arrange for friends to stop by for visits... it will make a big
difference for your folks and you'll feel better too. Dad has
been gone two years now and not a day goes by I don't miss him.
-Paula Beardsley Glenn ('62)
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>>From: Jim Hamilton (Gold Medal Class of '63)
It's almost that time of year again for the Gold Medal Class of
'63 Marching, Caroling and Chowder Society's Christmas Party in
Olympia. We're gonna call this the 21st annual (it might be the
22nd).
Mark your calendars for Saturday the 13th of December. Brother
Leo has got us a Hall, It's a new place named Cicada. Not the
same as the last couple of years. It's located at 700 4th Avenue
East, a block off of Plumb, which is very appropriate.
We will commence with the Hugging and Kissing at 10:00am, with
Ellen leading the flag salute whenever a majority have one arm
free to put over theirs or someone else's heart. In keeping with
tradition, there will be no gift exchange, or Amway power point
presentations. As always there will be 100 square grid to guess
Frank Whiteside's excuse for not attending
If you are planning on attending or have any questions, just let
me know. If you are not planning on attending, please contact
the Sunshine Committee for the appropriate address to send your
donation.
Jimbeaux
p.s. Off to Chattanooga tomorrow to rattle some ice cubes with
my sister. Prez per moi.
-Jim Hamilton (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
It is Election Eve and hopefully all of us will be exercising
our Right to Vote.
But I have even greater news... Our Steve Simpson ('65) is home
from his latest bout with illness... knocking his way out of
the hospital in fine form... Steve is home safe and sound and
emailing from his desk with his sweet wife Ruth right by his
side. I remember at our 40th Class Reunion, Steve and Ruth won
the Newlywed Prize right away from Denny and Me because they got
married after we did, and we are looking at five whole years on
Valentine's Day...
We won't be able to go to the doings in Seattle for the First
Ever Bomber Dinner on December 6th, because (drum roll
please)... we are having a Christmas Party here at the Hoban
House (with Chef Hoban barking his orders to the minnions (sp),
errr me... and preparing a delightful concoction), but not to
outdo the 13 Coins in Seattle, with our wonderful Gary Crow ('65)
at the helm.
So, if you don't want to travel all the way to Seattle, and you
are closer to Portland/Vancouver, you may want to take in the
Portland/Vancouver Christmas Party... south of Portland, in
Tigard-land... December 6th, 2008!!!!! I promise to have the
house all decked out for Christmas... and lots of goodies all
around...
Address and Mapquest to follow... but if Maren would publish,
I could leave our address at our next post...
Bomber Kisses and Hugs
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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>>From: Valerie Ghirardo Driver ('72)
Here's a news flash! The Spudnut Shop is NOT closing down as
recently implied in a 10/31/2008 Sandstorm entry. In fact,
all I can say is: call ahead for large orders when possible;
prepare to wait a little for seating especially on Fridays and
Saturdays; don't be discouraged when we temporarily run out
after another one of those Travel Channel "Donut Paradise"
specials run; be patient with my staff and I as we're all
getting a little old and crotchety, especially when it's so busy
we don't have time breathe! Every few years one of these rumors
gets started and I have to quash it. The last one was started by
a local deranged insurance agent and I think this one may have
been started by a deranged relative.
Thanks for letting me set the record straight.
-Valerie Ghirardo Driver ('72)
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>>From: Matt Crowley ('75)
Happy Birthday (a day or two late) to former Christ the King
classmate Richard Jacobs [11/2]. Still doctoring in Walla Walla,
or have things changed a lot since we last ran into one another
at the CK Sausage Fest in 1992?
Take care and God bless.
-Matt Crowley ('75) ~ Grants Pass, OR
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another Installment
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081104-00.htm
To All Bombers,
Another installment of 6 pictures for your enjoyment.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom Hoffman ('47/'48), Em De Vine ('52)
Gloria Adams ('54), Patti Jones ('60)
Bob Rector ('62), John Adkins ('62)
Alan Lobdell ('69), Darlene Napora ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Charles Cox ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy Cameron ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Curtis Gunter ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gerald Stein ('66)
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>>From: Tom Hoffman ('47/'48)
Re: Great Picture History Of White Bluffs
http://www.hanford.gov/photogallery/
Check it out... some of the old timers might enjoy the pictures.
-Tom Hoffman ('47/'48)
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>>From: Em De Vine ('52)
I'm not sure "ads" are allowed in the Sandstorm but my
traveling-friend, Victoria, is looking for a small, older
station wagon for us to pull behind my RV on our trip South.
It has to run good but body and paint aren't important. Her
limit is about $1,000. Please, please, please let us know if
you have such an animal! My cell phone is (509) 521-9858.
[Maren: please do not delete.)
Re: squirrel stories
I have one but will send it later when I have more time.
Bomber best to each and all,
-Em De Vine ('52) ~ in beautiful, rainy Richland
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
Re: Facebook
Whoa!!! I did NOT put in that part about Facebook. How in the
world could that happen?? I did join Facebook yesterday, as a
friend of mine sent it to me and asked me to. How in the world
could this have gotten into my entry? This really worries me.
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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[Gloria wondered how a Facebook invitation made it into her
Sandstorm submission without her knowledge. Simple reason: Maren
and I routinely combine multiple submissions so, when Gloria
submitted two, we combined them. The problem was that Gloria did
not know that she had sent a Facebook invitation to us and,
understandably, wants to know "How come?!"
It is quite simple actually. Social networking sites --
Myspace and Facebook are the two biggies -- are individual-
centric; that is, the world revolves around the individual
member: you set up your account, enter whatever info you care
to, and sit back to see who cares. Nobody! Well, nobody knows
you are there. So you frantically send out emails to everybody
you know saying "Dudes/dudettes, I'm now on Facebook/Myspace;
please come visit [this is the invitation] and be my friend."
This is really inefficient so the bright people (trust me, the
Facebook/Myspace developers are REALLY bright people) decided
to help the new member let everybody know ... they would ask
the new member to let them access their address book and
send out invitations automatically. So they would ask, say,
fredtheferocious@msn.com for his password and get his address
book and send invitations to the addresses there. To make it
easy they pre-selected EVERY ADDRESS and provided a convenient
'Invite' button. Well, maybe Fred had non-people (like
Sandstorm, eBay, Amazon, whatever) in his book; sure enough,
they got invitations along with the real 'friends of Fred'.
Sigh.
What they ought to have done, of course, was to make Fred
select those people whom he wished to 'friend' (now a verb and
unlikely to go away) and then send out the invitations.
Final note: You ask "Is it safe to give Facebook/Myspace
my password so they can access my address book?" Simple answer
is "Yes." The social networking services are interested in
attracting lots of satisfied customers; if they were to violate
that trust by using the address book for any other purpose they
would go from tens of millions of customers to tens of customers
really (really!) fast. And they would go out of business. (Not
all people are evil, despite what you may have heard or think.)
-Richard]
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon Richland
Reservations aren't necessary. Many Bombers do like to let us
know they are coming so please email if you wish.
WHEN: Saturday, November 8, 2008
WHERE: JD Diner, 3790 Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353
Used to be Coney Island
Gray building with red trim just past the Yakima Bridge
on the right.
heading west from Richland on the right side)
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
PRICE: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served all day.
Prices range from $4.50 - $13.95
(add drink, tax, and tip)
Bomber spouses and friends are welcome! Looking forward to also
seeing out-of-town Bomber visitors.
Bombers Have Fun,
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland, WA
-Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) ~ Richland, WA
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>>From: Bob Rector (Balding Class of '62)
Re: Apple Cup with the Huskies and Cougars
With both state schools in such miserable football condition it
might be best to cancel the Apple Cup. I'm suggesting this only
because I'm not sure if either can actually win the game.
But wait, I forgot. There will be cold beer.
-Bob Rector (Balding Class of '62)
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>>From: John Adkins ('62)
Re: The Spuddie Place
To: Valerie Ghirardo Driver ('72)
Thank God, Val... I was afraid you would become a fixture on the
rim of the 14th green and not even have a Spudnut for me.
-John Adkins ('62)
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
Re: Hunting
To: George Swan ('59)
Thanks for making me sound like I knew what I was doing in the
woods when I got that deer. However the only skill it took was
what I learned in the corps and that was to how to shoot and hit
what I want. As for finding the deer it was all luck. I was with
a partner in a truck and told them to drive down out of the
woods so I could get a cup of coffee and a donut. They refused
and insisted we turn down a side road. About two hundred yards
in the road the deer jumped in front of me and was running down
a hill. As I got out of the truck my partner turned up the radio
full blast with some country western music on it. The deer
stopped in his tracks and turned to listen. Full broadside shot
at about 80 yards, who could miss? Saw eight bucks in the last
three weeks, each time we turned up country western music and
they stopped in their tracks. They seem to like it!
By the way, I spend a lot of money for black sunflower seeds to
feed the squirrels in my back yard to keep them out of my bird
feeders and house. Last summer as I was relaxing and watching a
movie and having some peanuts I had in a bowl I was surprised to
notice one of my furry friends helping himself to my peanuts. He
had chewed a hole in my screen door. If I forget to put out the
seeds they will get up on the window screens and shake them to
remind me. Lately two large owls and a coyote have made the
squirrels a little scarce.
-Alan Lobdell ('69)
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>>From: Darlene Napora Shuley ('69)
To: Betti Avant ('69)
Wishing a very "Happy Birthday" to Betti! Also, thank you for
all your many contributions to the Sandstorm...
-Darlene Napora Shuley ('69) ~ Austin, TX where it was 83°
today and we're hoping for some real fall weather soon!
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/06/2008
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Betty Bell ('51)
Gloria Adams ('54), Steve Carson ('58)
Connie Madron ('60), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Becky Rulon ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Schildknecht ('66)
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>>From: Dick McCoy (The Tin Can Class of '45)
Being that I am probably the oldest Bomber contributor to this
Sandstorm, I am getting into this age discussion. The bad
first;, my Dad died of Alzheimers and, nearing the end, thought
I was his father. He pleaded from his hospice bed, "take me out
of here, Papa." Not a good ending.
Happier items; don't mess with aging parents. I am one. I have
no signs of the above dementia, except I am often a little
squirrley. I also am given to many whoops of joy, such as the
election last nite, and curses of dispair, ie., the Huskies,
Seahawks, Mariners and the departed Sonics.
I lose my keys and slippers a lot, but I still know what they
are for. I don't have a mother to be confused as my wife, but
some believe Ida to be my daughter. And her with white hair.
It is beautiful here at Big Lake WA, with a great view of Mt
Cultus across the lake, topped with white snow overnite. The
temp was 33 this AM, but is warming fast. A nice relief from the
last few days of rain.
-Dick McCoy (The Tin Can Class of '45)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
The Richland Seniors Association is holding their Annual Holiday
Bazaar at the Richland Community Center on Saturday, November
8th from 10:00 to 3:00. We have 35 vendors including Karmel Corn
out on the lawn. Yoke's delicious hoagie sandwiches will be
available for lunch, along with chips and drinks. Come and do
some shopping!
-Betty Bell Norton ('51) ~ Richland, for more than 64 years!
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
Re: Facebook
To: Richard Anderson ('60)
Thanks, Richard. That helps a lot. I'll stop worrying.
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58)
I would be concerned about doing a personal FaceBook or MySpace
listing. My Brother, David Carson ('70), did send me a really
interesting site for compiling your family tree that is private
and only available to those invited to participate. It is easy
and worth a look. http://www.Geni.com/
-Steve Carson (Championship Class of '58) ~ Chicago
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>>From: Connie Madron Hall ('60)
Re: Grocery Store business
Is there someone out there in Bomberville affiliated with Trader
Joe's, or a small grocery store similar to Trader Joe's? If so,
I would like to hear from you regarding the possibility of
opening a store in a growing community on the Olympia Peninsula.
-Connie Madron Hall ('60)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
To: Bob Rector (Balding Class of '62)
Re: Apple Cup
One of the prizes at our annual meeting this year was (4)
tickets to the Apple Cup game in Pullman. As manager I had to
add $20.00 'boot' so that someone would accept them.
As a former Husky all I can say is Go Cougars! (Is that too
political these days?)
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ lost somewhere in the mid-sixties
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: What? A typo?
Oh my goodness... I have Gerald Stein's ('66) birthday on my
list as being on the 6th of November... Did I goof up? Could I
have made a mistake? I have had the same date for years... If
I was wrong I am so Sorry, man, I was going to write a an Ode
to Younger Brothers... So many younger brothers who are every
bit as cool and hip as their older siblings sometimes get
overshadowed ... We forget that younger brothers gave us
somebody to fight with and blame stuff on so that we could get
the glory... Younger brothers are the guys you borrow a dime
from Keith Peterson ('65) to pay off when you light the Densow's
orchard on fire. I think I still owe Keith the dime... So if
I blew it I'm sorry and I will correct my list for next year.
But in any event I still wish Gerald Stein a very HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!! May I also wish Sally Sheeran Heath ('58)
and her clan a safe trip home and some well deserved rest... it
was great to see you Monday... sorry we didn't have more time to
visit!
-David Rivers ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/07/2008
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8 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Ann Bishop ('56), George Swan ('59)
Carol Carson ('60), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Patti Jones ('60), Earl Bennett ('63)
David Rivers ('65), Robert Avant ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn "Em" DeVine ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dan Haggard ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Weaver ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Julie Smyth ('69wb)
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>>From: Ann Bishop Ousley ('56)
I see a lot about parents with alzheimers/dementia and how it
was handled... BUT, how do you cope when it is your spouse?????
Mine is in the early stages at this point, but it is still
difficult for me to handle. He was a VERY intelligent man with
many skills and now he can't find a coffee mug (sometimes) when
the rack is right in front of him and no way would I let him
near a power saw or other equipment.
May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Bless you
-Ann Bishop Ousley ('56) ~ in warm Texarkana, AR
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
To: Tom Hoffman ('47/'48)
Re: Great Picture History Of White Bluffs
http://www.hanford.gov/photogallery/
Tom, Great Site! I especially liked the "Settlers Gallery." The
picture "Title/Description: 79231-14 Girls Softball Team &
Coach, 1925" is especially interesting in a "Trivia" sort of
way. Interesting uniforms the girls are wearing with swastikas
on them. I'm sure that was way too early for any association
with the later use of the swastika in Europe, and the girls must
have sewn them on themselves (in Home Ec.) as about half of them
seem to be sewn on "wrong side up." I know that symbol was used
by Native Americans in some of their decorative designs. And,
those ball games must have been difficult to follow, as all the
girls are ... Number 9.
To: Alan Lobdell ('69)
Re: Hunting
Alan, you need to give yourself more credit. I think that you
are really on to something, here. I have had some success by
whistling to get deer and other game to stop for a shot, rather
than take a risky running shot. But, sometimes in the heat of
excitement, I just cannot ... pucker up! Now, I may have to
start wearing a small player of some type with an attached
speaker. Do you have any suggestions for a particular artist
of the only two types of real music? I am partial to both kinds
... country & western. Well, ok, classic rock works for me too.
Somehow, acid rock, heavy metal, or Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
just don't seem appropriate. But, I was thinking of walking
through the woods blaring Hank William's Junior's "A Country
Boy Can Survive!"
Just kidding, I still think you are being too modest. Luck or
not, that was a great buck!
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the rain on the
plains ... coming again. But, I'm feeling better! I have
seen six Mule Deer feeding in the "can't shoot" section
of the nearby refuge, not far from Mrs. Pappy's Squirrel
Sanctuary. And, the ducks and geese are showing up. Its
nice to see wildlife nearby.
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>>From: Carol Carson Renaud ('60)
To: Connie (Madron) Hall ('60)
Re: Trader Joe's
Connie, my grandson, Joshua Southam, works for Trader Joe's in
Lynnwood, WA. I love that store and shop there often (can't
beat the "Three Buck Chuck" wines).
If you go to this link, you can get information about their
franchises:
http://www.traderjoes.com/tjs_faqs.asp#Franchise
I know my daughter-in-law in the Tri-Cities has asked them for
years to open a Trader Joe's there but no luck.
-Carol Carson Renaud ('60) ~ from wet and windy Lynnwood, WA
where the Weather-Guessers ae predicting 6-8 inches of
rain today. Guess I better dust off the galoshes.
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Act of Charity
Several weeks ago I purchased a microwave for a former daughter-
in-law only to find she had gotten a job and bought one of her
own. Then a friend of mine reminded me of a family we both knew
of who had need of one. It was not very expensive or fancy,
but life would be better for the struggling family of 3 with a
microwave. Several of us had been pitching in to help them. So
this evening I drove over to the little house on the back of
another friend’s property to give it to them. He was letting
them stay there for a few months free until they got settled in
and found work and so on. He ran across them living in a car.
The woman and 2 small children were down on their luck and
getting worse by the day. The father/husband had been killed
in an accident last spring in another state and to make a long
story short, things just went from bad to worse. Several of us
kept them supplied with food and essentials of living. Yes there
are agencies for this kind of thing, but they would have left
town before accepting any "official" help. One of the guys fixed
up the wood stove and there was lots of firewood and the place
was dry and weather tight. I had donated and hooked up a small
water heater that I was going to install in my yet unfinished
shop building on the back of my property. Up until this morning
all of us thought things were looking up.
However, tonight the little house was empty. They decided to
move on to "a place where it is warm". They left sometime last
night, likely too embarrassed to say goodbye or thank you,
except in the note they left on the counter. We have no idea
where they got the money for any kind of a trip. They had plenty
of warm clothes, blankets, and food. The 2 children seemed
plenty healthy and happy. Not much anybody can do about this
kind of thing as it is a free country and they can move about as
they wish. Several of us stood around a talked a bit wondering
if we did too much, came on too strong, made them feel guilty??
But we don’t think so and certainly hope not. We concluded that
you do what you can. Some times it works and sometimes not. We
all pray that all will turn out OK.
So... I have a new in the box, name brand microwave oven sitting
in my foyer. If any Bomber Alum knows of someone who could use
it, drop me an e-mail. I get around a bit and can meet someone
from the Portland area halfway, or from Seattle or further
North halfway. Or I will be going across I-90 to Spokane and
CDA 11-21/22. And I could even get it to the Tri-Cities the
following week. I don’t need details but will accept your word
that it will go to someone who needs a bit of help in life.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From home South of Tacoma where the
hard rain is rattling against the kitchen skylight.
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>>From: Patti Jones Ahrens ('60) & Darlene Huesties Bern ('64)
Re: RHS watercolor drawing of our Crest
designed by Gaynor Dawson ('65) and a group from 1965
Recently with some work of Club 40 with Richland High School
it was discovered that the watercolor of the Crest which was
developed by a group in 1965 was missing. Club 40 decided to
support the high school to find it.
Darlene Huesties Bern ('64) and I volunteered to put in a
Sandstorm entry to help get it returned. Whatever any Bomber,
their families and friends can do to help get the watercolor
returned would be appreciated.
The following is the link if you want to view the Crest and the
written words about our Richland High School area.
RichlandBombers.com/allbombers/CoA.html
-Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
-Darlene Huesties Bern ('64)
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>>From: Earl Bennett (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Steve Carson (Championship Class of '68)
I can give a hearty AMEN to your recommendation of Geni.com A
niece set our family there and I've been impressed at the range
of capabilities they provide for free. There are opportunities
to pay for more, but I've not investigated those. If they
survive long-term, it will be a valuable resource for those of
us who cannot devote significant amounts of time to genealogical
research and documentation at a single sitting, but adding bits
and pieces from time to time works great. And until that got
going, I knew virtually nothing about my niece's husband's
family (I opted to receive email whenever anyone adds something
to our site).
-ecb3
Regards,
-Earl Bennett (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ from unseasonably warm
central Virginia where we hope to finish painting the
exterior of the house, at least the main color, before it
becomes too cold (a professional painter - brother-in-law
to my son-in-law - said they make paint now that works at
35°, but it's hard to find painters who work at 35°).
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
It's birthday time again... I have two wishes to send out
today... One to a girl who must be a real Bomber-babe from
all I've heard about her... I'm not sure whether we've even
met tho I am pretty sure we have... but everyone who knows
her seems to love her like crazy... the other birthday is a
kid I've known since grade school... he is the older brother
of a Bomber-babe ('65) I was gaa gaa over off and on over the
years... He was a pitcher in Little League and I used to spend
a lot of time at their house... He's always been a pal and I
miss him... haven't seen him in years tho I've seen his Sis a
couple of times at reunions... she still has the most disarming,
flashing eyes in the world and I still melt when she sends them
my way... So before I get lost in memory land I need to wish a
HAPPY BIRTHDAY on the 7th to Marilyn "Em" DeVine Dow ('52) and
Jimmy Weaver ('64)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
To: Connie Madron Hall ('60)
Re: Trader Joe's
Unfortunately, Trader Joe's is a private company, because you
would really like to be able to tear apart their FCF, IBITD
inventory turn, labor cost statement, demographics and
population numbers before embarking on the CASH intensive
investment that is the grocery business. You also want to find
your product suppliers and "market niche" viability if you wish
to emulate Trader Joe's Metropolitan Markets and any other local
mid to high end firms. In short, there is a lot to find out and
I would start by doing an on-line subscription to "Gourmet
Retailer". Best of luck.
-Robert Avant ('69)
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>>Mike Varley ('69) ~ 4/29/51 - 10/28/08
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/08/2008
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9 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Dick McCoy ('02, '46, '45), Betty Bell ('51)
Bill Berlin ('56), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Tom Verellen ('60), Gary Behymer ('64)
Ray Stein ('64), Alan Lobdell ('69)
Brad Wear ('71), Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dona McCleary ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Spencer Houck ('71)
Bombers 20 - Central Valley 35
Bombers finish season 8-2 (probably a bit better than expected)
First hoops practice: a week from Monday
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('02, '46, '45)
To: Tom Hoffman ('47/'48) - How ya doin'
I loved those Hanford pics. I actually rode the Ferry to the
bluffs, (not the one shown, but a government one) where Bob
Snapp and I got some great fossils.
The train station, was that on the Hanford side? I thought the
only tracks were on the North side of the river, Milwaukee Road.
In plate 74 155-17 there is "student" in the back ho looks as
tho he could clear out any bar.
Thanks
-Dick McCoy ('02, '46, '45)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
This is just a quick reminder of the Richland Seniors
Association Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 8th
from 10:00 to 3:00 at the Richland Community Center. Hope to
see you there!
-Betty Bell Norton ('51)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Way back when Bomber Bill was out of Col-Hi a couple of years,
he was the Regional Sales Manager for Alaska Packers Association
(APA) the Alaska salmon and crab operation of California Packing
Corporation, or better known at the time as Del Monte Foods. The
top sales office was in San Francisco, the APA sales office was
in Seattle, the APA divisional sales office was in Anchorage and
the regional (flunky) sales office for Western Alaska was in
Kodiak. This particular year we were up to our eyeballs in
canned salmon and a ton of it was all first grade, Del Monte
Brand stuff. Through the various chains of command, and seeing
that the big guys in San Francisco, Seattle and Anchorage all
wanted to play golf more than sell canned salmon, they had given
me the job of selling all of the product that we did that was
not needed internally for Del Monte.
You kind of had to know how Kodiak was in those days, a rough
fishing port with lots of canneries and fish packing operations
and a dozen bars, some rated as high as "sleazy"... believe it
or not. Since we were on an island and had just one flight a
day in from ANCAK (Anchorage, AK) we never expected to have
any visitors and very few salesmen. On this one lazy day a guy
walked in and introduced himself as Joe Colombe of Long Beach,
CA and he wanted to know if I had any good quality canned salmon
I could sell him "for a price." Now remember my orders from the
big shot golfers "... sell this stuff Berlin or you will be
looking for a job soon... " so I took him out to the warehouse
and showed him our excess #1 grade stuff and gave him a price.
He made a counter offer and I told him he could have all of the
#1 grade but had to take 7,000 cases of #2 and 2,500 cases of #3
(cat food) at an average price of $XXXX and he took it. We did
the paperwork, got the shipping orders cut for six loads and in
an hour or so we had the wire in our local bank for the whole
sale. Warehouse empty and Joe bought a steak lunch at one the
local joints.
That was Trader Joe and this was his first canned salmon
purchase for his new store in Long Beach. At first he would buy
"off prime" product in large quantities and put his own label
on it and sell it at very favourable prices at the first Trader
Joe's. Since then they go right out and compete for top grade
products and buy in such quantities that they can keep their
prices down. Later I paid him a visit at his Long Beach store
and it was a series of six or seven rooms on the lower level of
an older building not far from what is now the Convention Centre
there, nothing like what the stores are like now. He bought me
lunch again at Trianni's in San Pedro for a huge bowl of steamed
clams in garlic broth and about eight feet of Italian hard
crusted bread. Two high end stogies for desert.
What did Whole Foods learn from Trader Joe's? They hired Joe
to do a location matrix based on how he places stores and thus
neither TJ's or Whole Foods are all over the place. Ironically,
the costumer profile for both are about the same but TJ's can
put in ten locations for one Whole Foods but the study and
ground work that goes in to getting one in your location is not
an easy deal. You don't see many of either going out of business
do you? It must work.
When I reported to my various bosses of the sale that I had
made that wiped out all of the excess Western Alaska pack, the
largest single sale in Alaska Packer's history, I suspected that
not only would I not get fired, but I would get a nice bonus.
Wrong. The big guy in San Fran got a bonus, the Sales Manager in
Seattle got a bonus, the guy in Anchorage got a bonus and I got
squat. Two months later I quit and went back to longshoring,
where I made more money for less work than anything I have ever
done in my life.
Two Buck Chuck? It's okay as a table wine but not very
consistent. We had a bottle the other night and it would have
been better in the spaghetti sauce than with it. By the way, the
German's now own Trader Joe's.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA where we have a Trader Joe's
in Bellingham that is 65% Canadian shoppers.
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Grocery Info
To: Connie Madron Hall ('60)
For a wealth of information you may also want to contact
Wally Erickson ('53). He spent most of his life in the grocery
business. On more then one occasion we have discussed our
backgrounds over dinner during my week-long stays in Coeur
d'Alene for the big display we do the Friday after Thanksgiving.
I was very impressed with his depth of knowledge and innovative
ideas on keeping customers happy.
Speaking of the big Cd'A display, I am pleased to announce that
once again Entertainment Fireworks will present the annual Cd'A
Christmas Lighting Festival, large format fireworks display on
the Friday after Thanksgiving. This 4 barge display is fired at
around 6 PM sometimes a bit sooner or later. This year we have
again changed the "look" a bit from the previous years. We will
feature 24 of the large special 12-inch shells. All are great
but some are hand-made in Sicily and are simply wonderful. We
will also fire 1200 roman candles at once that I will set up
along 1000 feet of boardwalk. The sponsor has directed us to
fire over 1000 shells in 6 minutes instead of the usual 12. Even
well-seasoned pyros give us a wide eyed WOW when they hear that.
As usual any Bombers attending should contact me early for
directions to our excellent viewing area.
Regarding the City of Richland 50th anniversary display.
Contracts are signed. Permits are applied for. And the display
is in the midst of design. I have the product picked and just
need to match it to the music. We have several volunteers,
except all but one are ladies. Nothing wrong with that, but we
could use a couple more men. Set-up of the equipment will take a
few hours on Friday, and the loading will take several hours on
Saturday. It is not terribly hard work and we try to keep it
fun.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ From my office near Olympia on a
damp, grey day
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
To: G. Pappy Swan ('59)
You may want to take a copy of Slim Whitman's "Native American
Love Call" with you into the wild places. I have heard that many
species will choose death with dignity rather than listen to a
second chorus. No offense Slim and fans.
-Tom Verellen ('60) ~ It was a dark and stormy day in near Lacey
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Richland Girls Basketball 'Swastikas'...
http://www.hanford.gov/photogallery/print.cfm/Settlers/79231-14.jpg
A lesson to be learned or a pocketbook 'ouch'... My wife Janis,
a Kennewick Lion from 1965, produced a batch of T-shirts with
that symbol on it. Needless to say it was NOT a best seller.
Here is a nice site that will give you a much better background
on 'the swastika'.
http://www.geocities.com/scocasso/manji/manji01.htm
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ 16 miles from Cougar Country (A burger
joint located in Pullman... where you won't go away hungry)
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>>From: Ray Stein ('64)
Re: Reunion Meeting for Class of '64
Our next meeting will be held Sat. 11/15 at 10AM at the Spudnut
Shop. Kathy Hoff Conrad ('64) has asked that those planning to
attend please contact her. If we have too big a crowd we may
switch locations. We will settle on a date and discuss other
aspects of the reunion. We are considering the following dates
for the reunion, so if you haven't already done so, please
contact myself or Kathy if you have a preference.
Choice 1 - June 19-21 (coincides with Cool Desert Nights)
Choice 2 - Sept. 11-13 (coincides with Club 40 reunions)
Re: Spudnut Shop
Thanks Val Ghirardo Driver ('72) for telling us that the Spudnut
Shop is still open, that familiar Uptown site, the Father of
all Bomber game talk and a few pranks. I smile as I recall when
Roger Fishback ('62) and his band of locals pulled a fast one on
me. It seemed that someone wrote a number between 0 and 1000 on
a napkin. He turned over the napkin and people guessed numbers.
Based on previous guesses, the number man gave you a new range.
Anyway, someone hollered, "Stein you in". After a few people
guessed, I was told to guess a number between about 200-500 (I
think). So I guessed a number, the number man turned over the
napkin, and amazingly I had picked the very number he wrote on
the napkin! Now you would think I won, maybe a buck or two from
all participants, but no, I was told that my spectacular feat
meant I had to pay for everyone's coffee and Spudnuts!
Whenever I'm in Richland I'm still drawn to that slow-paced
Uptown site to get an "out of this world" Spudnut. I hope
everyone patronizes Val's place.
"Do often game tale caper. Is a SETI spud donut a eat? Unodd
Upsite's a sire, pace-late, magnet food".
Re: Alzheimer's
There's been lots of talk about Alzheimer's. My father suffered
from the disease the last few years of his life. His physical
fitness was great, but his mental state was very diminished.
When a parent comes down with Alzheimer's, it's not hard to
imagine that you could very well face those same circumstances.
So what do we do? Here is a website
http://www.medafile.com/bas.html that provides a 'Brief
Alzheimer Screen'. I suggest we all practice for that test.
-Ray Stein ('64) ~ Mead, WA
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
Re: Hunting music
To: George Swan ('59)
I can't say for sure that it was the music that made these
animals stop however it did seem to work. If my memory is
correct and most likely not anymore the song playing was an old
twangy one about a tear in my beer. I carry so much junk for
survival (candy, pop, trail mix, pad to sit on, other misc. very
needed survival items) with me when I'm in the woods I don't
think I would have room for a radio or disc player. I do however
have a disc (twangy country western) in my truck ready to go if
something jumps in front of me from now on. My 27 year old son
told me it worked with grunge music whatever in gods name that's
suppose to be. I seem to remember that when his older brother
was a teenager. Yuck! I now have two kids over 30 and the last
two pushing it.
-Alan Lobdell ('69)
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>>From: Brad Wear ('71)
Re: Ron Richey ('72-RIP)
Sad to hear that Ron "MO" Richey passed away. Condolences to
Mike and Kim, and the rest of the family. A lot of good memories
with him. Seems like the class of '71 and '72 have lost a lot of
good people.
-Brad Wear ('71)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Who are they? - More - Again
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081108-00.htm
Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/09/2008
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8 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick Wight ('52), Curt Donahue ('53)
Mike Clowes ('54), Burt Pierard ('59)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Stephanie Dawson ('60)
Harvey Irby ('64), David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Lou DeMeyer ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick Boehning ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kandy Smith ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick Pierce ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom Schildknecht ('70)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Bill Scott & Cherrie Tempero ('64)
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>>From: Dick Wight ('52)
Re: Two Buck Chuck wines
The Charles Shaw wines sold by Trader Joe's are, so I'm told,
produced almost exclusively for Trader Joe retail - the winery
is now owned by Bronco Wineries, a "cheap wine" conglomerate run
by one of the Franzia brothers. The winery was indeed started by
a fellow named Charles Shaw, and is located in the Napa Valley,
hence the Napa Valley label is "legal". They used to produce
just a chardonnay and a merlot, but have in recent years
broadened to a cabernet, shiraz (syrah), a sauvignon blanc and
others. I would therefor doubt they really grow much (if any) of
their own grapes, and am almost certain the grapes do not really
come from the Napa Valley, but are likely bought from growers
all over the place for the lowest prices they can find. Hence
the quality of the wines will likely vary from batch to batch.
The merlot, chard and shiraz have rated well in various wine
tasting competitions. The wine DID sell for $1.99 in California
to begin with, $2.99 in AZ and elsewhere, and most certainly was
worth the price! The reasons it can sell for such a low price is
they have just about no wholesale distribution expenses nor any
advertising - and with a worldwide wine glut these days, prices
are driven down. Huge U.S. market share of inexpensive wine
sales has gone to wines from Australia, Chile, South Africa for
instance. Some decent modestly-priced wines are produced in
Washington, for sure! While I am nowhere near a wine expert, I
know it is a great time to be a wine drinker! Lots of decent
wines out there for under $10 a bottle. And certainly the
Charles Shaw label rates among the best for the buck! We buy a
case or two every time we find a Trader Joe store. If it
sometimes doesn't taste as good as other batches, I simmer ribs
and brats in the stuff!
-Dick Wight ('52) ~ in the Ozarks where some folks still think
"likker" is the juice off of cooked greens.
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>>From: Curt Donahue ('53)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Who are they?
Photo #59 is Kadlec Hospital, I'm sure and in #63, I think the
gentleman in the guard uniform 2nd from the left is John Clark.
-Curt Donahue ('53) ~ Federal Way, WA
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Surprised you asked Who? in picture 59. It is the first
incarnation of the hospital. The streets are Stevens Drive and
Swift Blvd. Col-Hi is on the hill in the background.
I believe picture 63 are members of the Patrol hierarchy
discussing the infamous "No Powdered Doughnuts" rule.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ the sun was shining in
Mount Angel, OR when I wrote this.
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>>From: Burt Pierard ('59)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Who are they? - More - Again
Pic #59: Thanks for a pic of "Whats" instead of "Whos" (which
drive me crazy trying to come up with old GE Management names,
like in Pic #63). In this easily recognizable and roughly easily
datable Pic we see Kadlec Hospital, the Medical-Dental Clinic on
the left and good ol' Col-Hi in the background. I also see what
I believe is Christ the King School, under construction?, in
the upper right corner. The key for dating purposes is what
we simply called the "New Building" (in the late '50s, named
sometime in the '60s as MacIntosh Hall) which appears to be
completed (or nearly so) which would date the Pic as Spring (or
early Summer) of 1955. You CK people should be able to tie this
down closer.
Pic #62: This Pic contains the only person I can name (of all
the Pics you've submitted). The guy at the Microphone is named
Whit Haldeman, a GE Public Relations dude who was the consummate
"Town Ham" in the '40s & '50s and always the first choice for
any Master of Ceremonies or announcing duties. He was always
showing up for Co-Ordinate Club shows, Atomic Frontier Days
Shows, new Car Dealership Grand Openings, Beauty Pageants, etc.,
and a myriad of GE and Richland Presentation Programs. He also
had numerous parts in Richland Players Productions.
Thanks for the Memories.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt Pierard ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Who are they pictures
I enjoy the "who?" pictures. Seeing them a couple of times a
week is a high point. I have several times thought I recognized
someone but could not put a name on them. However #59 is easy
and most of the Bomber alums know it was Kadlec hospital. And in
picture #63 I see a familiar face. The man on the right is Joe
Mattingly my father. The cop on the left may be Chief at the
time, Harry Strock and 3rd from the left may be Grover Dawson?
The others look familiar, but I just cannot pull them out of the
fog in my cranium.
Ahhh, the sun is out and all the leaves are off trees. Time to
wash out the gutters and rake the yard.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ At home South of Tacoma.
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>>From: Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60)
Re: Who are they? #59, #62, #63
I knew that if I looked at enough of these great old photos,
I'd find at least one of my Dad. #63, the guy in the middle is
Grover Dawson.
#62, I never could remember the call letters of the "other"
station that we listened to in the good old days. It was KWIE.
Thanks for the memory!
#59 is the old Kadlec Hospital, with Col-Hi in the back left and
Christ the King School under construction in the back right.
Keep 'em comin'
-Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60) ~ where it's a bright gray day
in Richland and I'm still holding out hope for Husky,
Cougar, Seahawk, and Fighting Irish (Notre Dame) victories
this weekend!
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>>From: Harvey Irby ('64)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Who are they? - More - Again
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081108-00.htm
Photo 59 is old Kadlec Hospital looking west.
You can see Christ the King School and Convent under
construction in the upper right and Mac Hall under construction
in the upper left at Col-Hi.
Must have been taken around 1954.
-Harvey Irby ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: 'Nuther Big Kid's Birthday
The Gold Medal Class of '63 is winding up its '08 birthdays...
now, think about it... many of us were born in the '40s as was
the birthday boy... now we got a kick out of people saying
things like back in "ought 4" and stuff like that and thought
the teens, twenties and thirties were the dark ages... but now
we are actually living in the "ought" years and we are fast
approaching the teens... what do kids think of us????? Today
I was given the honor of presenting Medals from the National
Intertribal Native American Counsel to Vets (whether Native or
not) at the Las Vegas Intertribal Veteran's Pow Wow... (a few
photos included) An "older" Marine approached me and asked
me what he needed to do and I walked him over to the sign in
table... He explained he had been in the Pacific Theater between
1942 and 1946... another fellow came up and talked to me and he
was a younger Marine... the "older" fellow had just turned 87
and the younger one 52... neither looked as old as they were to
me... they were surprised that I'll be 62 this month... well...
this all leads up to the fact that birthday boy certainly does
not look as tho he is his age either... in fact... I think we
all seem younger every year... the birthday boy and his lady are
two of the friendliest and my favoritest Bombers there are... So
let's all wish Dick Boehning a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on November 9th,
the day before the Marine Corps Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/10/2008 ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES
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5 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Gus Keeney ('57), George Swan ('59)
Jay Siegel ('61), David Rivers ('65)
Steve Huntington ('73), Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Johnson ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carl Dvorak ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dee Shipman ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Fred Meeks ('73)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
Happy Birthday USMC.
To All you MARINES, Semper FI!!
From an old Navy Bird Farmer,
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
Re: 233rd Birthday of The United States Marine Corps --
November 10, 2008
To: All Marines and our beloved Navy Corpsmen.
Happy Birthday and Semper Fi
Sgt Pappy
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59)
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>>From: Jay Siegel ('61)
Re: Happy Birthday Marines!
Once again may we hold our glasses high and toast Our God,
Our Country, Our Corps! May we endeavor to stand for the best
represented by all.
Semper Fidelis
-Jay Siegel ('61)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARINES!
To all my Marine Brothers and Sisters: HAPPY BIRTHDAY and
Welcome Home!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Steve Huntington ('73)
Val,
You made my day today. Caught your update about staying open. We
all expect there to be a Spudnut Shop and that name on the back
of a Little League uniform forever. I had to laugh when you said
to be patient with your crotchety self. That hasn't changed
since we worked together at your dad's place in 1970. Barlow
made me get two haircuts in a row before he let me sign my tax
slip and sign on, and you whipped me into useable shape pretty
quickly before allowing me to open and stand in that window
flipping Spuddies at 0500. You still make the best Spudnuts in
this universe, and we all love you for it. It's 78° and sunny
here in lovely Crystal River, FL but not a Spudnut in sight.
-Steve Huntington ('73)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another installment.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081110-00.htm
To: Burt Pierard ('59)
Thanks for telling me about Whit Haldeman. He also was involved
with making movies of Hanford Workers in action Two come to
mind "Operation Sample" an over view of the old REDOX process
building. And "No Comedy in Errors" a funny story about a mouse
that visits several parts of the lab witnessing safety errors
and delivering a some what furry description of what not to do.
He also did another called "Radiation Zone" but I have never
found it.
To: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
I'm surprised too. I was not paying enough attention to what I
was submitting. That photo was an easy call. The powdered
doughnut comment will be forwarded to the appropriate
authorities.
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Thanks for the info on your father's picture. Chief Strock I
recognized.
To: Curt Donahue ('53)
Your right on the Kadlec photo. Far cry from what it is today.
Thanks for the name on #63.
To: Harvey Irby ('64)
I believe you're correct. 1954 Thanks
To: Stephanie Dawson Janicek ('60)
Glad you found your dad. You mentioned KWIE those folks did a
lot of radio work for G.E. I wonder if they taped some of those
shows?? G.E. would have a presentation on say lab work with
plutonium and display some of the equipment used to analyze
plutonium. Some of those photos will be coming to the Sandstorm
soon. Any old 231 W lab workers out there??
Thanks to all those who have submitted names.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/11/2008 ~ VETERANS' DAY
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6 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Carole Clark ('54), Bill Berlin ('56)
Jack Gardiner ('61), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Rick Valentine ('68)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bev Coates ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack Sinderson ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ted Neth ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Brackenbush ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Eckert ('64)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jerry Boyd ('52) & Patsy McGregor ('54wb)
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>>From: Carole Clark Oien ('54)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: the name of the man second from left in picture #63.
That is not John Clark. Someone else also sent in names for that
picture and I have no idea if they are correct or not. But it
definitely is not my father.
-Carole Clark Oien ('54) ~ from beautiful Maui, for two more
days and then back to Phoenix which had hail today.
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Wine
I am not a wine expert either but I like the stuff and have a
couple of small investments in two wineries, one in Oregon and
one in British Columbia, so you have to know a little about the
process and the product. What makes wine so unique, and in my
thinking very cool, is what I call "the game of the year of
harvest." You have an idea of what the crop will be like ranging
from in the 90s rating in the Wine Spectator kind of year to
wine vinegar and everything in-between. The differences between
our Oregon location and the BC winery is like the difference
between Germany and Walla Walla. Different wines, different
tastes, different times for holding or drinking and both have
some very good buys.
I was asked to write an article in a BC wine magazine on
matching wines with food and I left it with "...if it tastes
good, drink it..." and the wine snobs in Vancouver had to have
the batteries in their pacemaker's changed. White with red meat?
I'd rather die. Stuff like that but the fact is that matching a
great meal with a poor tasting wine is not very smart. I will
agree that some foods go better with some wines but it is not
written in stone that you have to do it that way.
I wrote another article in the same publication later, probably
because the last controversy doubled their sales, about Eating
Out For The Average Guy, especially a guy who has limited
resources ("cash" for those of you Two Buck Chuck guys) and is
taking a young lady out to a nice dinner. I suggested that he
look over the wine menu and see what was in the mid to lower
price range and select something in that section. The Sommelier
will not downplay a wine on "his" list just because it is lower
priced and if he gets the drift that they guy has some economic
(and romantic) concerns (low cash flow for you Two Buck Chuck
folks), he will build up one of his less expensive wines. The
guy looks good, the lady is usually impressed, especially if
this young man has a clean pair of jeans with holes on, his
baseball cap on forward and shaved a week ago last Wednesday
(only joking people). The Vancouver guys took me on again but
out of fifteen Sommeliers' who replied, twelve agreed with me.
Leave the art part of wine to the wine maker and just learn
what kind of wines you like, what you can afford (including Two
Buck Chuck) and then lean back and ENJOY.
Re: White Bluffs
I am loving these pictures of White Bluffs, Hanford and Richland
before "The Project" moved in. I have to admit that I don't know
exactly where all three were located on the river in relation
to each other, nor for that matter which side of the river they
were situated. Maybe someone could give me a geography lesson
on our childhood area and set my inquiring mind at ease. Keep
up the great pictures.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ in Anacortes, WA where I am up and walking
around a little after my foot operation in September. The
next step, so to speak, is to get back to driving. Now if
I can only get the Sandstorm on a daily basis from the
idiots at Comcast, I would be a happy man.
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>>From: Jack Gardiner ('61)
Re: Pix #67
I did not recognize anyone in picture #67, but looks to me like
it was taken on April 1950. Looking at date on the GE calendar
behind the gentlemen.
-Jack Gardiner ('61)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Zip's moves to Colfax! Yep, you read that one right. Zip's has
opened a new restaurant in the 'old' A & W at the North end of
town. Life continues to improve each & every day here in 'small
town America.'
Re: Veterans Day salute 1964 classmates who served in the military
http://rhs1964.tripod.com/64military.html
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
A huge THANK YOU and Welcome Home to all the Bomber Veterans...
in fact... to all Vets, Bombers or not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: The final Spokane Bomber Lunch of 2008 will be next Sunday
November, 16th.
Lunch will be held at the The Northern Quest Casino at the
Woodlands Restaurant in the family section of the Casino. Coffee
at 11:30 AM Lunch around 12:00 Noon.
The casino is located in Airway Heights, about one mile north of
Wal*Mart at 100 N. Hayford Road. Woodlands Restaurant serves
Breakfast and Lunch anytime, good food and great service. Come
and join us for lunch, All Bombers Their families and friends
are welcome, the more the merrier.
Lunch and Slot Machines... Out Of Towners welcome... See You
There...
Any Questions or need directions contact Me...
-Rick Valentine ('68)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Veterans' Day
To: All Bombers
In 1783 George Washington wrote a prayer in a letter to the 13
Governors of the United States," ...our nation has sent its most
precious treasures, its sons and daughters, to human conflicts
beyond our shores, not to seize, not to subjugate, not to
occupy, but to preserve the inalienable right of all mankind to
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Our Nations Treasures deserve our respect and remembrances. We
have parades, news articles and television specials to remind
us, educate us about our veterans. The sacrifices made for our
benefit we will not fully appreciate unless we served with them.
The moms will feel it more keenly, dads and children a very
close second.
To truly honor our veterans we must always be thankful for what
we have and remember who keeps and protects our blessings.
To: All Veterans
My deepest appreciation and gratitude for your service.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/12/2008
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Shirley Rae Drury ('51), Laura Dean Kirby ('55)
Gus Keeney ('57), Gary Behymer ('64)
Rick Valentine ('68)
Don Sorenson's (NAB) "Who" list of links
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duane Cross ('79)
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>>From: Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
When you speak of #63, etc., of Don Sorenson's (NAB) great
photos, if you would add the link to that particular group, it
would save me (and perhaps others of like diminishing capacity)
the trouble of checking back through the newsletters to attempt
to find it.
Love those photos although so far I know hardly anyone in them.
To: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: the location of White Bluffs, Hanford and Richland
The bluffs are on the east side of the Columbia nearly to the
Vernita Bridge, Hanford areas and Richland to the west. Year
before last we were given for an anniversary gift, a river tour.
It was spectacular to see those bluffs, the area buildings, the
islands in the middle of the river, the scenery on each side of
the river. Imagine living here for 60 years and being ignorant
of all that exists in that area so close at hand.
-Shirley Rae Drury Crume ('51)
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>>From: Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55)
Re Wine
I am certainly no expert, but my favorite goes with whatever I
eat or even without food. Few would agree with my choice because
it is very sweet (9% residual sugar) and white. The late harvest
white Riesling is produced by the Kiona Winery just down the
road and owned by a Bomber friend, John Williams ('56) and
family. The Red Mountain appellation produces many very
wonderful varieties and helps Washington to become the number
two state after California. Any of you Bombers who have not been
here for a while and are planning a visit, please put a wine
tour on your schedule. I think you will be very pleasantly
surprised.
-Laura Dean Kirby Armstrong ('55) ~ Still in Richland after all
these years.
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Thank You for the Veterans Day Note, Don.
-Gus Keeney ('57)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Dupus Boomer's will open soon ...
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/26859
-Gary Behymer ('64) ~ 16 miles from Dupus Boomer
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: Spokane Lunch Reminder
The final Spokane Bomber Lunch of 2008 will be next Sunday
November, 16th.
Lunch will be held at the The Northern Quest Casino at the
Woodlands Restaurant in the family section of the Casino. Coffee
at 11:30 AM Lunch around 12:00 Noon.
The casino is located in Airway Heights, about one mile north of
Wal*Mart at 100 N. Hayford Road. Woodlands Restaurant serves
Breakfast and Lunch anytime, good food and great service. Come
and join us for lunch, All Bombers Their families and friends
are welcome, the more the merrier.
Lunch and Slot Machines... Out Of Towners welcome... See You
There...
Any Questions or need directions contact Me...
-Rick Valentine ('68)
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>>Don Sorenson's (NAB) "Who" list of links
#01 thru #09 ~ AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081023-00.htm
#12 thru #24 ~ AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081024-00.htm
#25 thru #32 ~ AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081029-00.htm
#33 thru #38 ~ AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081030-00.htm
#39 thru #45 ~ AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081031-00.htm
#46 thru #50 ~ AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081102-00.htm
#52 thru #57 ~ AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081104-00.htm
#59 thru #64 ~ AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081108-00.htm
#65 thru #69 ~ AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081110-00.htm
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/13/2008
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6 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Wally Erickson ('53), Bill Berlin ('56)
Sharon Panther ('57), Rick Valentine ('68)
Robert Avant ('69), Mary Anne Lauby ('73)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carol Carson ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marc Franco ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sue Dix ('72)
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>>From: Wally Erickson ('53)
To: Jack Sinderson ('53)
Belated "Happy Birthday" to you Jack (on 11/11). At our last
class reunion (55th) you asked me how old I was on our graduation
year. Does that mean you're close to the same age as me??
Were you born 1935?? If so, you're 5 days older than me.
Norma Loescher ('53) was also one of the younger classmates in
our class. I asked why you don't send in emails to the
Sandstorm.... you said look at my hand.... *grin* Nothing wrong
with your hand Jack... *grin* again.
To: Jim McKeown ('53)
I agree with you about Norma Loescher ('53), and Charlie Gant
('53). She is a very special person to most of us. You, Tom ('53)
and Mike ('60) made a good decision coming to the reunion after
the terrible loss of your mother. Our hearts went out to each of
you. The McKeowns are true Bombers!!!
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Hi Larry, I'll be getting back to you sometime next week for our
"get together" time in CD'A. I've been gone for a couple of weeks
and getting caught up with my chores here this week.
To: Connie Madron Hall ('60)
If you would like some input on grocery business in Olympia; I'm
sure I can help. I know Olympia very well. Spokane tried to get a
Trader Joe's and they were turned down. I'm sure it had something
to do with the demographics. Spokane used to be the "biggest"
town in the USA; but they've come a long way in the last five
years. I'm sure I'll hear something from the Spokane Bombers on
this one.
To: Dick Wight ('52)
I was impressed with your knowledge about Trader Joe's wines...
you're right on!
To: Robert Avant ('69)
Robert, you must live in the Seattle area. The store we owned in
West Seattle use to be Admiral Thriftway; now Metropolitan
Market. They have been very successful... so far. As far as I
know there are five stores. Queen Anne Thriftway and Admiral
Thriftway were the first stores to sell "Copper River" salmon at
a retail supermarket. Now most of the stores have Copper River
salmon during the season. My friends asked me why we wanted to go
against Safeway across the street in West Seattle; I said because
we're going to be better!! We had the best seafood selection in
West Seattle then. I also told my friends that Alki would be the
"Sausalito" of Seattle in 20 years... in (1986). If you've been
there, I think you would agree.
Bomber Cheers,
-Wally Erickson ('53) ~ it's been raining in the Coeur D'Alene
area ever since we've been back.
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Pictures
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081030-00.htm
081030-34-who.jpg Looks like my dad, William C. Berlin, Jr. at
the head of the table behind the mike.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081031-00.htm
081031-45-who.jpg Definitely my brother Bruce Berlin ('61 Lion)
with the big one that he caught on opening day of kids fishing.
Looks like he was real happy with the catch, doesn't he? Me? I
caught a cold.
I have been loving these pictures and look at them all but some
came in when Comcast determined that the Sandstorm is a virus or
some of cyber bad boy and they will not let it through their spam
filter. This happens regularly, like every third or forth day. It
is kind of reading the Sandstorm through a piece of Swiss cheese,
information with lots of gaps and wholes in it.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA where we have not had a much
rain as some parts of Western Washington but my home
generator set is on high alert if and when the winds come.
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>>From: Sharon Panther Taff ('57)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081108-00.htm
In pic #62, standing 3rd from right is W.K. MacCreadie - I worked
for him in the 1960s.
-Sharon Panther Taff ('57)
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: Spokane Bomber Lunch Reminder
The final Spokane Bomber Lunch of 2008 will be next Sunday,
November 16th.
Lunch will be held at the The Northern Quest Casino at the
Woodlands Restaurant in the family section of the Casino.
Coffee at 11:30 AM Lunch around 12:00 Noon.
The casino is located in Airway Heights, about one mile north of
Wall Mart at 100 N. Hayford Road. Woodlands Restaurant serves
Breakfast and Lunch anytime, good food and great service. Come
and join us for lunch, All Bombers Their families and friends are
welcome, the more the merrier.
Lunch and Slot Machines... Out Of Towners welcome... See You
There...
Any Questions or need directions contact Me...
-Rick Valentine ('68)
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: Wine
My wife, the wonderful Maggie (Margaret (NAB) is from Stranraer,
Scotland on Loch Ryan and attended St. Andrews, the non golfing
school. In the course of dating it turned out she enjoys wine and
liked talking about which, where, when, etc. of the wines. One
night, in a fit of frustration I finally gave her my views. They
can be distilled as follows; The worst Scotch makes the best wine
taste like gutter wash. She personally does not care for Scotch.
What is this world coming to! I know now that my Glen Morangie
and her 14 Hands are equally safe from premature emptying and
each enjoyed in their own way. If asked, my favorite wine in
keeping with my views is Chateau Thunderbird. The Wednesday
vintage is usually quite smooth.
-Robert Avant ('69)
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>>From: Mary Anne Lauby ('73)
Re: Home Movies to DVD
My family has miles and miles of 8mm and Super8 home movies we'd
like to get transferred to DVD. Has anyone had any experience
having home movies transferred to DVD? I've read horror stories of
the service being "outsourced" overseas and the original film not
being returned. I'd like to make sure that wherever we have it
done is at least "local" to the U.S.
Last time I was at a Costco, I noticed they are now offering the
service (at least in the Kennewick Costco). Anyone had any
experience using Costco for movies-to-DVD?
Thanks in advance!
-Mary Anne Lauby ('73) ~ in rainy, windy Sequim, WA
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
To All Bombers,
Another installment.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081113-70-75.htm
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/14/2008
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13 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Clarence Fulcher ('51) and Gloria Adams ('54)
Dick Pierard ('52), Ray Wells ('54)
Michael Ragland ('57), Connie Madron ('60)
Tom Verellen ('60), Roy Ballard ('63)
Carol Converse ('64), David Rivers ('65)
Ann Coffman ('66), Pam Ehinger ('67)
Jerry Lewis ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ken Neal ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley Collings ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Michael West Rivers ('68wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Jo Garrison ('69)
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>>From: Clarence Fulcher ('51) and Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
We received an e-mail from Dave Brusie's ('51-RIP) son. We are
heartbroken as Dave and his wife, Carol, were very good friends
of ours. He always had a smile and something good to say. He
helped so many people in so many ways. We have truly lost one of
the best.
-Clarence Fulcher ('51) and Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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[The end of today's Sandstorm has Dave's memorial. -Maren]
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>>From: Dick Pierard ('52)
To: Mary Ann Laube ('73)
Brother Burt ('59) and I had our dad's 16 mm films, which ranged
from 1934 to 1964, transferred to DVD at a photo specialty place
in Asheville, North Carolina, and my kids did likewise with a
bunch of 8 mm films from the 1960s and 1970s. They turned out
reasonably well, but of course that is 2,000+ miles away from
where you live. I think you should shop around in Tacoma or
Seattle and I believe you will find an adequate place to do the
job. It is a good way of preserving very perishable memorabilia.
-Dick Pierard ('52) ~ Hendersonville, NC
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>>From: Ray Wells ('54)
Re: Scotch Vs. Wine
To: Robert Avant ('69)
My wife Marjie (Marjorie (NAB) is from Fargo, ND), and soon after
we were married (43 years ago this month) she introduced me to
the joys of drinking the good Scotch, Gin, and Wine (matches my
Scots, Irish, English ancestry). To this day her favorite is
Wine, and mine is Scotch.
A few months ago we toured Ireland and Scotland, and both places
are very familiar with Glen Morangie and tout it as the best
single malt Scotch, and they drink it warm. I do like it very
much, but prefer it with ice so I guess I am not quite a purest
Scotch drinker. According to the Scots, the most popular Blended
Scotch in the U.S. is Dewar's White label and that is the blended
Scotch that Marjie and I prefer. However, when it comes to cheap
Scotch, can't stand the stuff so I guess I am a purest.
As for drinking warm whiskey, I'll have to give the honors to
"Gentleman Jack" a product of Jack Daniels. I wouldn't drink
it anyway but warm. It's real sipping whiskey, twice filtered,
expensive, limited production and worth the price.
I guess my attitude toward booze is like Will Roger's attitude
toward men. I've yet to meet a booze I didn't like, well, except
for cheap Scotch. Don't touch Vodka anymore, as I have a healthy
respect for it after overdoing it with Vodka when I was 15 years
old -- too many screwdrivers, I couldn't look at an orange for
six months afterwards without getting nauseated.
Marjie and I just returned from Branson, MO where we visited the
Stone Hill Winery for wine tasting. With all due respect to the
West Coast Wineries, the Stone Hill Winery has some of the best
wines (and definitely the best wine tour) I have ever tasted.
Their Cabernet Sauvignon is among the best (if not the best) I
have ever tasted -- it's called "Norton." Unfortunately WA won't
allow other states to ship wine to it, but we are looking into
having a case of Norton shipped to our Oregon Friends, and we
will pick it up the next time we are in Portland.
Back to Branson. This was our first time there, and we had a
great time. The shows there are equal with Las Vegas and not
nearly the price (no gambling though), and the restaurants are
gourmet, varied, and inexpensive -- and it's not just about
country music. We had a fish dinner at the Whitefish River Fish
House that ranked with a seacoast fish restaurant. Branson is
located in the very beautiful Ozark Mountains. To get there, we
only had to change planes once. Departed Pasco via United Express
and changed planes once (same airline) at Denver, landed at
Springfield, MO rented a car and we were in Branson 45 minutes
later. Leave your GPS at home if you go there, for whatever
reason most of Branson and Springfield never made it into the
Magellan data base. A word to the wise, get your reservations
early.
-Ray Wells ('54)
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>>From: Michael Ragland ('57)
Re: Salmon
There was mention of Copper River Salmon in Thursday's Sandstorm.
If you ever get the chance, try Yukon River salmon. It is the
ultimate in salmon taste, texture and healthy stuff. Since the
Yukon is the longest river and the fish come in cold, they have
the highest oil content in their bodies to supply the necessary
energy to make the long run upriver for spawning. Unfortunately,
the Japanese consider this salmon a delicacy and purchase the
bulk of the harvest before any of it goes to the US, and then it
is the rejects from the Japanese buyers. It is hard to get in the
US unless you live in Alaska. Top Foods will get a few fish some
years, but often they are the only market to have it. Very few
restaurants are able to get it either. I have to find some new
friends in Alaska that will air freight a fish to me.
-Michael Ragland ('57)
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>>From: Connie Madron Hall ('60)
Re: Grocery Store Info
Thanks to all of you who responded to my request for information
on grocery stores. I received a dozen emails both personally and
through the Sandstorm. Bombers are terrific! Bill Berlin ('56),
your story about selling all the canned salmon to Trader Joe was
priceless. Larry Mattingly ('60), thank you; I contacted Wally.
-Connie Madron Hall ('60) ~ Tempe, AZ - 80+ degrees today. I had
to turn the AC back on.
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>>From: Tom Verellen ('60)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081113-70-75.htm
Having been in the fire service for a few years I can say with
some certainty that in photo no. 73 there is a fire truck. RFD:
Richland Fire Department not rural free deliver came to Lewis and
Clark Elementary School parking lot during Fire Prevention Week.
Made memorable because a class mate Jim Hawkins ('60-RIP) got
to see his own father give the presentation. He was a Fire
Lieutenant. That particular time they had a demonstration of a
Gamewell Fire Alarm system with a pull box, ticker tape readout,
and fire bell. It was all authentic equipment and the volume from
the ringing bell would make your teeth rattle. Usually on those
systems the box has its own four digit number and when activated
it sends in four rounds of that four digit number, which punches
out corresponding holes in the ticker tape gadget and the bell
rings every time a hole gets punched. Which means for every
demonstration pull everyone is going to stand there hands over
their ears until this thing is done which seems like it takes
forever. Lots of noise in the fire service back in the olden
days.
Also hidden behind the row of parked cars behind the truck was
the pride of Lewis and Clark Elementary: a dug out canoe that
we believed to be a personal possession of one of the legendary
explorers. I remember looking at it and thinking how brave these
intrepid adventurers were to take an old telephone pole, carve a
groove in it, cover the holes in the bottom with rusted out sheet
metal an still be brave enough to take it anywhere near the
Columbia River. Since it was wood I did believe it would float
as would any log but other than that all bets were off. (Does
anybody know the real story of the dugout canoe?)
In the back ground the abandoned church which was therefore
haunted by what ever your imagination could render. During the
daylight hours it was safe but who knows what happened to any
children careless enough to venture to close after dark.
Thanks Don for getting those rusty cobwebs out of the corners of
my mind. I enjoy looking at all of the photographs.
-Tom Verellen ('60) ~ a little rain a little sun in near Lacey, WA
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>>From: Roy Ballard ('63)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081113-70-75.htm
To: Don Sorenson ('NAB)
I'm thinking that the picture of the fire truck, church, kids
and flag pole, if the flag pole in front of Lewis and Clark.
I believe the church used to sit across the street from Kippy
Brinkman's ('62) house on Goethals. There was Southside UP just
north of this church. That is a long time back, I went to L&C
with the likes of Kenny Wright ('63), Kurt Johnson ('63), Brock
Erickson ('63-RIP), Dick Boehning ('63) Chuck Lowell and many
other kids, also the Hyatt twins ('63-RIP). That church use to be
a pretty scary place when we walked by in the dark at night, as
was the old high school.
-Roy Ballard ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Mary Anne Lauby ('73)
I, too, have a few reels of home movies taken by my parents way
back when. The trouble is, I don't know what is on some of them.
I do know that they took lots and lots of scenery movies, but I
don't really want to save those. Some of them are of my son when
he was around 18 months to 2 years. Wish that they would have
marked the reels. I started watching some of them on a movie
projector, but it broke before I got very far. I'm going to check
with our Costco to see if they do that sort of thing here. Seems
to me that I checked with our Rite Aid about getting movies moved
to VHS?. It was very costly to do that. I'm with you, I want it
done locally, or at least in the US.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA It's
raining really good today. I think winter is here, although
this weekend is suppose to be nice and warm. Our one last
chance before the rains hit permanently.
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: lil brothers
Birthday time again... the other day I admitted... yes I did that
I might have goofed up on Gerald Stein's birthday ('66)... well
I'm not makin' that mistake again... I KNOW I have this date
right... a date which will live in infamy... well maybe not that
strong... but a date I know pretty darned well... this kid was
born on November 14, 1949... I have it on very good authority...
as the birthday kid used to say: "I know cuz I'm me"... he also
used to say: "it hurts... feel it"... .. ..but my favorite was
one time I was driving home on new years eve and I could see the
kid hanging out of MY bedroom window banging on pots and pans
screaming: "Let's hear it from the crowd!!"... I still say that
every new year! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Michael West Rivers ('68wb)...
I'll call Davis ('65) and see if he'll fly in to play "army men"
with you in the basement like he used to do... wait... you don't
have a basement and Davis isn't speaking to me... again!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Ann Coffman ('66)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081031-00.htm
Photo #40 may be Doris Roberts, who was the Richland Public
Library's children's librarian for many years, then head
librarian, I think.
-Ann Coffman (the quiet, mannerly, mature, well-behaved class of
'66, who never did anything wrong or unseemly)
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>>From: Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Don's Sorensen's (NAB) Pictures
Well I don't know anyone. But did anyone notice the funny thing
on the desk of the first picture? Hmmmmm I think they call it an
ashtray! Now how many of these do you see on anyone's desk now?
Bombers Rule
-Pam Ehinger (The Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Jerry Lewis ('73)
I sent this to Don Sorensen, but might as well share with the
list (with a couple of added notes).
Re: alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081108-59-Who.html
My first thought was 'Kadlec' and then I spent some time looking
at maps and studying the picture. My checking suggests that I'm
correct. The part that was confusing in the picture is the
entrance is off of Goethals, not Swift. I also don't remember the
hospital being that big.
You can see Swift running up the hill and splitting. To the left
of Swift, you can see the pool under construction and behind
that, presumably Richland/Col High. You can even see the ditch
for the canal on the right.
I remember my mom, or maybe a nurse, holding my sister up so I
could see her from the window after she was born. Probably not an
accurate memory, as I would have been 3-1/2 - maybe manufactured
from the story about what I said when I saw her for the first
time - something to the effect of 'she's so small.'
I was also there when they were getting ready to tear down the
old hospital. I went to the auction they had to sell off
equipment and bought a vacuum pump. (Never know when you're going
to need a vacuum pump.)
-Jerry Lewis ('73)
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Funeral Notice
>>Dave Brusie ('51) ~ 4/14/33 - 11/13/08
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/15/2008
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Doreen Hallenbeck ('51), Dick Wight ('52)
Don Lyall ('52), Jim Russell ('58)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Tom Hemphill ('62)
Gary Roberts ('63wb), Ron Richards ('63)
David Rivers ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janet Tyler ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Campbell ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chris Stade ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mick Hemphill ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barbara Maffei ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Greg Alley ('73)
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>>From: Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51)
It was sadness that I read the note from the Fulcher's regarding
Dave Brusie's ('51-RIP) passing. Darn, it doesn't seem that we
are that old, although those reading this who were not of the
class of '51 won't agree with that statement. We're all past 70+
years of age, and departing more frequently. Dave was part of
the "south end gang" of Richland that went through Lewis & Clark
grade school and then on to Columbia High. Seems like we were a
close-knit group from the beginning. Dave was on the city champ
basketball championship team in 1947. It was a pleasure to know
him and to be counted as a friend of his. At last count, about a
dozen of the L&C gang have passed on. My sincerest sympathies to
his family.
-Doreen Hallenbeck Waldkoetter ('51) ~ Green Valley, AZ
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>>From: Dick Wight ('52)
Re: Branson, MO
Ray Wells ('54) made comments about Branson. My wife and I have
been in the area for about 2 years, and live just 17 miles south
of the "Branson Strip". It does remain an interesting place
to visit for entertainment, decent scenery, relatively modest
prices. It is also "veteran friendly", and in the week or
so leading up to Veterans' Day there are many activities for
veterans, discounts, even some free shows. Tony Orlando did a
free one along with the Lennon Sisters, I think. There is a
lot of Christmas-oriented entertainment as well, starting in
November. And we are beginning to see a resurgence of some pretty
"big name" entertainers booking shows here. A new airport is due
to open here in May, just a few miles south of Branson. It is an
interesting project - totally funded by private enterprise, and
gearing itself to be a visitor-friendly portal with scheduled
air service. They claim to have scheduled air carriers already
"signed up" to provide service, and this will sure make getting
here a lot easier. If any of you Bombers need info about the
area, just let me know. But don't plan to visit here after mid
December or before April 1st! They roll up the sidewalks and put
them away for the winter...
-Dick Wight ('52) ~ parked on an Ozark ridge
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>>From: Don Lyall ('52)
Re: Dave Brusie ('51-RIP)
So sorry to hear of losing an old team mate, Dave Brusie, a great
Bomber. It had been a long time since we had made the state
tourney so when we did in '51, it meant a lot to all of us.
Dave certainly was a major player to our successful year. It
had special meaning to me because during our final playoff game,
think it was in Wapato against Ellensburg, my father went down
with a heart attack early in the game. I remember Dawald left me
in playing through it all, as they carried him out, till the game
was well in hand. Then Rish was standing behind the bench when I
came out and he and Dawald told me. Rish grabbed me by the arm,
we went directly to his car and off we flew (lucky to not get a
ticket) to the hospital in Richland where they had taken Dad.
He recovered fully and lived another 20 plus years. I will never
forget the telegram Dad sent and Dawald read to us in the huddle
before tip off at State wishing us well. I can still feel the pat
on the shoulder Dave gave to me as we left the bench for the tip
off. A special prayer to Dave and his family.
-Don Lyall ('52)
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>>From: Jim Russell ('58)
Re: Don Sorensen's (NAB) photos
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081113-70-75.htm
#75 shows three I recognize: 2nd from left is Ruthann Hutchins ('58),
6th is myself, and 7th is my brother Jack Russell ('60). I don't
remember the occasion, but I certainly recognize the faces.
Thanks Don, for the photos. (Where are you digging these up?)
Cheers
-Jim Russell ('58) ~ Mountlake Terrace, WA just far enough north
of Seattle to keep my sanity and still enjoy its benefits.
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Fire truck picture and scotch
To: Tom Verellen ('60)
Judging by the model year of the various autos in the parking lot
in the fire truck picture, you and I and numerous others may have
witnessed that demo. I remember a couple of those kinds of demos
during Fire Prevention week at L and C. One time they walked us
to a vacant lot where they had a pool of oil that they set on
fire and put out. We didn't get neat little plastic fire hats
and plastic badges like they do now. All we got was a pamphlet
telling us how to inspect our houses for fire hazards. Don't
anybody send me a little red fire hat... I have a real one I can
wear during fireworks displays.
I too played explorer in that old canoe. I remember it as one of
the longest canoes I have seen preserved anywhere. It has been
discussed here in the past a couple of times. Nobody seemed to
know the story behind it. There is one very much like it in a
shelter at Stanley Park in Vancouver BC.
I also remember the many times a few years after that picture
that we were chased out of the old church by the cops. Seemed
that as fast as they boarded it up we would find another way in.
They finally boarded up the windows and removed the stairs to the
choir loft to keep somebody from getting hurt. However no one I
knew would go near it at night. Lots of rumors of ghosts and
"boogymen".
To: Ray Wells ('54)
I too spent a few days driving around Scotland and visiting
several tourist places. I was there to see the Edinbourough
Tattoo at the castle. To this day I love listening to the pipes.
I have a nice stack of CDs of pipe music. I once nearly bought
a bagpipe thinking to learn to play it. In those younger days I
was rather fond of Walker Black Label Scotch. But Glen Morangie
was like nectar of the Gods. I know it seems a shame to Scotch
purests, but I liked a "couple of fingers" over a single ice
cube. The year after that trip I almost quit drinking entirely.
No problem with me, but after seeing a couple of people I knew
die from alcohol-caused accidents I just decided I was probably
better off. I do enjoy a good Chardonnay or a cold beer, but only
occasionally and with self imposed limits.
I had two great pieces of news this PM. I left Salem after a
meeting to re-write the pyro test in Oregon, I was driving North
through Portland at rush hour when my cell vibrated. It was
David, my Firelinx partner. He told me to go out and buy myself
a bottle of expensive champaign and send the company the bill.
After 4 years the US Patent Office awarded us a patent for our
new firing system. Specifically: "Distributive Processing and
Time Synchronization". It is the heart of our system. Speaking
non-technically it means we put the program in the receivers
instead of the transmitter and then synchronize the clocks for
instantaneous, 100th of a second accuracy in time with music. We
are elated to say the least.
Fifteen minutes later the phone rang again. It was my daughter
saying she had just received a certificate of "8 Years Cancer
Free" and could buy life insurance. I had to pull over and stop
for a minute on that one. Her sister's husband has just gone into
the insurance business and she will buy the first life insurance
policy sold by him as an agent.
It has its ups and downs, but life just seems to get better
as I get older. Nice thing about being 66 is the freedom from
birthdays... I just don't have them anymore. (it is a mind thing).
Off to the Tri-Cities Friday. (You will be reading this on
Saturday) I will deliver the micro-wave to a Bomber Alum who
knows a person in need of it.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ from home at 12:30 AM and too excited
to sleep. Raining again.
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>>From: Tom Hemphill ('62)
Re: Happy Birthday Mick
I would like to wish a very happy birthday (11/15/47) to my
little brother Mick Hemphill ('66)
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Any/081115-hemp-Tom-Mick.jpg
-Tom Hemphill ('62)
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>>From: Gary Roberts ('63wb)
My wife, Valerie (Ki-Be '64), and I are very pleased and proud
to announce that our Daughter, Megan ('92) has just passed the
New York Bar Exam. The bar exam was taken this past July and the
results were released Friday. Megan graduated from The Vermont
Law School in the Spring of '08 in the top ten percent of her
class. She is employed as a staff lawyer for the U.S. Court of
Appeals, Second Circuit in New York City.
-Gary Roberts ('63wb) ~ Currently wintering in El Centro, CA
where it is going hit 90 today.
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>>From: Ron Richards ('63)
To: Michael Ragland ('57)
Just purchase your salmon from http://www.spcsales.com/shop.cfm
and it will be as fine as any Yukon or Copper RIver salmon you
have ever had.
-Ron Richards ('63)
Member SPC and Captain F/V Ocean Dancer
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: A fine time for a birthday it is
'Nuther onea my favorite people is having his birthday on
November 15, 2008! One of those guys I always can't wait to see
when I get to town... this boy comes from fine Bomber stock...
he's always there to greet me with a smile which really brightens
my day... I shore do hope his birthday is a good one... HAPPY
BIRTHDAY to my friend and pal Mickey... er I mean) Mick Hemphill
('66)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/16/2008
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8 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Elva McGhan ('50)
Dorothy Cameron ('55), Fred Suckow ('55)
Colleen McDermott ('58), Marilyn Baird ('60)
Rick Maddy ('67), Robert Avant ('69)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Wally Erickson ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patti McLaughlin ('65)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Duane Lee ('67) and Valerie Nielsen ('69)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Ida and I send our deepest condolences to the friends and
relatives of Dave Brusie ('51-RIP).
Dave and his wonderful sister, Bonnie Brusie O'Donnell ('45-RIP)
were good friends.
-Dick McCoy ('45)
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>>From: Elva McGhan Wallace ('50)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081023-00.htm
Pic 02 - 3rd man is Ray (?) worked for Lee Speer in AEC.
Last.. tall man is T. B. Mitchell.
Pic 03 - T. B. Mitchell ... maybe Audrey (?) also working for
Lee Speer.
Pic 04 - Could this be Catherine Mae (?) and Ray
Pic 07 - Dr. Norwood and could this be Harry Kadlec. I've always
seen him in uniform with billed cap and front face view.
Looks like him.
Pic 09 - Mary Sargent ('50) in front with plaid skirt. Next to
her in dark blouse is Jean Glendinning ('50).
I enjoy these old pictures. A lot of them look familiar but
can't put a name to them.
-Elva McGhan Wallace ('50)
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>>From: Dorothy Cameron Powell ('55)
To: Jim Russell ('58)
Re: alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081113-70-75.htm
Interesting pictures from Don Sorensen (NAB) today.
#70 is my Dad, Doug Cameron... also dad to Jock ('58) and
Judy Cameron Ayers ('60). When and where were those pictures
taken??
-Dorothy Cameron Powell ('55) Walnut Creek, CA
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>>From: Fred Suckow ('55)
Re: alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081113-70-75.htm
#70 in the latest Sandstorm picture entries, dated November 15,
has to be Douglas Cameron. He was an attorney for GE in the 'old
days'. He was a nice man that had three children- Dorothy ('55),
Judy ('60) and Jock ('58). I dated Dorothy for a while in the
'50s.
-Fred Suckow ('55)
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>>From: Colleen McDermott Crook ('58)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Congratulations on your new patent. Way to go!
-Colleen McDermott Crook ('58)
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>>From: Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60)
Here is a picture I found that was taken one year during the
Atomic Frontier Days. It was a time when the 'Days' were really
celebrated and a lot of fun. Does anyone recognize any of these
handsome cowboys and cowgirls.
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Any/081116-bair-AFD.jpg
-Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60) ~ Vallejo, CA where we are having
90° weather
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Madd/081116-Fire00.htm
Fire in SoCal is one of those facts of life that is about as
scary as it can get for anyone remotely close enough to witness
them. This fire is a nasty one. Only the 2003 fire was as visible
from my safe haven in Huntington Beach. Couple photos I took for
those interested. The intersection of Beach Blvd. and the Pacific
Coast Highway (PCH) looking north-northeast towards the Yorba
Linda/Anaheim/Brea fire. And looking westerly up the beach you
can see the HB Pier and the land jutting out in the distance
would be the Portuguese Pass/San Pedro area with L.A. being to
the far right. Smoke so dark and thick covering Los Angeles and
Orange counties I don't think a WWI gas mask from the old Army
supply store at the Y would help. Terrible sight.
I was in Phoenix last week, Nov. 11 through 14 looking around and
came into a sandstorm about fifty miles east of Indio, CA. Same
wind involved in fanning the first fire up north around the I-5
and Getty Museum area. I had not been in a sandstorm for quite a
few years. I really haven't missed anything by my estimation. I
figured my little truck would be down to the sheet metal by the
time I reached safety, but came through without a scratch, I
think. I don't see quite as well as I used to and have not yet
gone out for a close examination of my paint job. By the way,
Phoenix area... Sedona, Apache Pass, Tortilla Flats, the dirt
road complete with washboards, Roosevelt Dam, Tonto National
Forest, Montezuma Castle, Tuzigoot and airliners coming across
the I-10 for a landing was incredibly impressive in November.
Great places to visit. I need to go back. Lots to see. I had a
very good time, particularly surviving the heart-attack trail up
to the cliff dwelling in the Tonto area. Not real sure who stayed
home up there, but the commute home every night must have been a
nightmare for those working the fields below. The abundant cacti
of all sorts made me nervous with clothes on. I cannot imagine
the Native Americans wearing little to nothing in the blazing sun
and heat tracking their way through these plants. Mind-boggling
actually. And the saguaro... beautiful plant and sight when
thickly surrounded by same species across a hillside.
Came home from Phoenix to a huge fire. Remember that music from
the Twilight Zone TV show and Rod standing by a tree or next to
pile of brush... or whatever... to give us the rest of the story?
Uncanny.
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Robert Avant ('69)
Re: Scotch and ice
It has been in interesting discussion of Scotland visits and
Scotch from the far flung Bomber family. Thought I would add just
a couple of other things to this discussion. Maggie's brother
lives still in Edinburgh. The "new" part of the city, circa 1700.
Her mother lives in Harbury, Warwickshire and we visited the old
windmill that served as the mill for the surrounding areas. Dated
to Indigo Jones in around 1636 and still standing though no
longer a mill.
One of Maggie's treasures is an album from the 1983 North
American tour of the Regimental Band of the Scots Guards and the
pipes and drums of the Black Watch. The album cover is signed by
all the members of the two groups. To hear the Black Watch play
"Scdotland the Brave" is quite a moment and lends credence to the
old arguement if it would have taken a whole regiment of Scots
Guards to defeat the Red Army. The good ole days.
As to the shocking confessions of a single malt with ice? All I
can say it goes to show we are still a long way from true
civilization!
-Robert Avant ('69)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Who Are These Guys? Another installment
To: All Bombers
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081116-76-81.htm
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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4 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Dick McCoy ('45), Mike Clowes ('54)
Dwain Mefford ('56), JoAnne Bucholz ('65)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kim Moore ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barb Hogan ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brian Hogan ('74)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Ron Hoglen & Pam Buckner ('62)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
Re: Dave Brusie ('51-RIP)
I talked with Whitey Schell ('51) yesterday, and he said to add
his condolences re his old teammate, Dave Brusie. Whitey is not
online.
Later, Dave.
-Dick McCoy ('45)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Mr. "NAB" Don Sorensen
alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081116-76-81.htm
Don't know who the participants in picture 76 are, but it can be
said with a degree of certainty that he is not very popular with
the secretarial pool. Would he be able to maintain his employment
in this day and age? The world wonders.
Love the pics, Don, so keep mining the archives for more.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ it is foggy this Sunday
morning in Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Dwain Mefford ('56)
Here is my Scotland and Scotch story. A few years ago my wife and
I were the guests of a Scottish couple we had met on a previous
trip. One day while out seeing the sights my friend Jim and I
were standing on the Brigadoon (the bridge over the river Doon)
while our wives were out doing whatever wives do. We were
approached by an elderly Scot who engaged us in conversation.
After a few minutes it was as though we were old friends. We
began discussing the merits of living in the USA versus Scotland.
After a while I good naturedly pointed out that the Scots were a
"backward People".
"Aye laddie" he said "but we did invent golf and whiskey". He had
me.
-Dwain Mefford ('56) ~ Portland
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>>From: JoAnne Bucholz McLaughlin ('65)
Do any Bombers in the Tri-Cities have a recommendation about
how (or a business that does this) to turn old audio cassette
tapes into CDs? These are not music cassettes but rather voice
recordings from back in the early 1970s when the process was
to send them back and forth in the mail. My husband and I were
living in Hawaii at the time and it was pricey to make long
distance calls to the mainland so we used recorded cassettes to
communicate with our parents. It sounds like we were living in
the dark ages compared to today's technology.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Cheers and Go Cougs!
-JoAnne Bucholz McLaughlin ('65) ~ Partly sunny and very little
wind here in Kennewick.
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
To: Dorothy Cameron Powell ('55)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081113-70-75.htm
#70 could have been the 700 area ~ mid fifties.
#71 I would bet in Desert Inn.
#72 in the old library.
All in the mid '50s. Unfortunately the source of the images does
not provide clues as to where they were taken. If they are in the
operational areas I can be pretty accurate, in town well... not
so much.
To: Jim Russell ('58)
The occasion would have been Fire Safety week in October. As far
as the photos, I am finding these on my computer at work. It's
much faster than the public access site. All of the photos have
been publicly cleared. When I find a moment during lunch I'll
look around a bit to see what's there and send them to the
Sandstorm. I really like doing it and I hope others enjoy them
as well.
Re: Who Are These Guys??
Apparently I sent in some Where Is This? photo (#81) in the last
bunch. Anyway here is another installment.
alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081117-82-86.htm
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Annette Verellen ('56), Larry Mattingly ('60)
Gary Behymer ('64), Cindy Payton ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy Riggs ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peggy Hartnett ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lynn Schildknecht ('74)
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>>From: Annette Verellen Parnell ('56)
I want to share that my sister-in-law, Judy Ingalls Verellen ('64),
passed away Friday, November 14th, in Tumwater WA. She and my
brother, Bob ('62) have lived in Tumwater for 27 years. Judy was
a Teacher's Aid at Littlerock Elementary school.
-Annette Verellen Parnell ('56)
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Branson, MO
Thanks to those who wrote about Branson, MO. This was timely for
me. I just got a bulletin a couple of weeks ago from the American
Pyrotechnic Association (APA) e next year's convention is in
Branson. As much as I get around, I had not even heard of the
place until then. Fellow APA members say the only drawback is
airport access. I refuse to fly in the smaller computer planes so
I have a 4 hour drive from a larger airport. But I would want to
have a car anyway. If the APA goes there it must be ok as they
are a class association. But it is good to hear someone I know of
has been there and had positive things to say about it.
The Alumni Sandstorm is a prime example of the best of the
internet. Thanks to Maren and all who contribute. To those who
are just readers please don't be shy... we all have common bond
here, please feel free to participate in useful information and
fun conversations.
Re: Trip to Richland, etc.
I was in the Tri-Cities for several reasons this weekend. After
a phone call Saturday afternoon I ended up in the aftermath of a
memorial service for a woman I knew as "Tiny" McDonald. She was
the mother of my childhood best friend Marvin McDonald ('60) as
well as a friend of my mother and a long time close friend of my
aunt Minnie Moberg. She was an active woman, good mother, and
nice lady. But it was good to see Marvin and his sisters and
brothers. Marvin was my first assistant on my first display at
Bomber Bowl 4 July 1958. Hopefully he will make it down for the
50th, on 13 Dec.
I delivered the microwave to a Bomber who will get it to the
person in need. Also ran up to the lunch in Spokane on Sunday
with Bomber alumni ladies Derrith Persons Dean ('60) and Judy
Willox ('61). There were a dozen or more of us so it was a nice
lunch. It was at the casino near the airport. I am not much of a
gambler but did leave with a few dollars more then I invested. It
was a long day as I went back to Kennewick dropped off the ladies
and drove on home to Tacoma. Traffic was light and fast. I ran on
the cruise control 3-4 MPH over the speed limit and was passed by
80% of the vehicles on the road. Some blew by me at 90 or more in
light to medium fog. But I was home safe in close to 4 hours.
Richland Anniversary display is in the thick of it for both EFI
and the City. We have a good dozen volunteers on the list and
several more said they will be there part of the time. The nice
thing about plenty of help is that it goes quickly and reduces
the amount of work per person. Thanks to all who have responded.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Camp Hanford via YouTube.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFF-BiAUCKw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zZfdWz1ZP4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ2qGPhjBRg&feature=related
Interesting Hanford Construction Camp Statistics
richlandbombers.1944.tripod.com/44HCC/1944HCC.htm
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Cindy Payton Hoffman ('65)
A big belated happy birthday wish to Patti McLaughlin ('65). I
have fond memories of being in Pep Club together and visits with
her in her living room on Cottonwood. We only get better the
older we get Patti.
From an "old" friend,
-Cindy Payton Hoffman ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/19/2008
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Ray Wells ('54), Peg Sheeran ('63)
Maren Smyth ('63 & '64), Rick Maddy ('67)
Rick Valentine ('68), Peggy Adair ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don Ehinger ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary Rose ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Richard Trujillo ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Wilson ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Lahrman ('63)
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>>From: Ray Wells ('54)
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Branson, MO
The current United Express flight from Pasco and Denver is a
Canada Air twin engine jet, and I'm guessing it holds about 60
passengers, and I'd say it is too large to call it a small
commuter plane -- very comfortable with beverage service and a
full-size bathroom.
You didn't say when your convention was, and Branson's new
airport is supposed to be completed in May. I don't have the
connection details for this new airport; not sure if they even
exist yet.
-Ray Wells ('54)
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>>From: Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
Re: Saturday at RHS
Just letting the Tri-Cities people know that this Saturday night,
(the 22nd) - at Richland High School, there will be a concert,
and the "opening act" is my son's group, "The Akafellas", - a
quartet - who have sung for years at various venues in the
Olympia area, where most of them live. The RHS choral teacher is
Greg Fryhling, who'd sung with my son, Jon Morgan, while in high
school here in Omak, (in the '80s) and later - on the Coast.
Anyway, they're pretty-darn entertaining, if I do say so
myself... they sing some songs from OUR era ('60's), so if you're
bored on Saturday, go listen to them. (My son's the tall one -
6'5").
-Peg Sheeran Finch ('63)
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>>From: Maren Smyth ('63 & '64)
Re: Services I use from My Computer Works
1) If/when I have ANY kind of problem with my computer, I call
My Computer Works and one of their technicians calls me back,
helps me get them signed on to my computer so they can help me
with WHATEVER the problem.
If I refer anyone to My Computer Works during the month of
November and they provide my name when signing up, I will receive
one month of FREE service.
2) I use My Computer Works for unlimited remote support backup
all information on my computer DAILY -- just in case....
From Monday the 17th until the end of November, if I refer two
(2) separate people to My Computer Works, I will receive our
unlimited remote data backup FREE for a YEAR! Just be sure to
give them my name when you sign up for an Unlimited Support
subscription!
Go to MyComputerWorks.com to learn more and then please call
1-800-990-4629 to take advantage of either promotional opportunity.
Bomber cheers,
-Maren Smyth ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA - 46° at around midnight
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>>From: Rick Maddy ('67)
Re: Rambling on
To: Gary Behymer ('64)
Thanks for the photos of the Hanford Camp. I have talked about
this before, but can't help but say it again. I cannot look at
these photos without thinking about Dick Choate ('63) teaching
Mike DeMers ('67) and I how to drive in Dick's dad's Jeep Willys
on those vacant north Richland roads. Mike and I were eleven
years old in 1960. Dick was sixteen. Neighbors. And during high
school and again after in the early '70s going out there with Ron
Hansen ('67) to test one of his hot rods – two cars come clearly
to mind, a '55 Chevy Hanford government auto, two door with
sealed rear windows (rare) which Ron had put extra stuff in the
engine. He was forever changing forms of carburetion from two-
barrel to blowers through the years, and a new transaxle gear,
5:88s I believe they were called. Ron was having trouble keeping
the car under control coming into the third gear. That was fun
because it wasn't about how fast we were going but how quickly we
were going from one gear to another jumping all over the road.
The other, a 1700 pound '23 T Bucket with a 350 Chevy that had
been messed with. The '23, which Ron put together piece by piece,
ground up, in his mother's garage was the hotrod that cured me of
needing a hotrod. Fred Morse ('63) and I sat there night after
night drinking beers and whatnot watching him weld, wire, etc.
etc. for almost a year waiting for him to finish so Ron and I
could head to Berkeley in 1974. Ron is genius. The WA State
Patrol in Kennewick examined and licensed the hotrod as a 1973 or
'74 Ford. A frightening automobile. We left for CA in Feb. 1974.
To: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Branson, MO
I don't want to get you too excited about this, Larry, because I
was in Branson for a week in 2006 looking for my g-grandfather,
who was born in Branson in 1839. So, it has been a while since
2006, but right next to the KOA Kampground in Branson is a little
buffet style BBQ restaurant that opened at 4:30 for dinner and
not before. Since my middle name is Buffet on certain days, what
was interesting about the joint is they had this large tub of
frog legs to muck-muck on. I sat in there and made myself ill
loading up on the little guys... and girls too, I suppose. I'm
heading that way in 2009 again and can't wait to do it again. I
do hope they are still in business. I went to one show while
there – Andy Williams with guest, Petula Clark ("Downtown").
Re: Hanford 1947:
The photos are Ernest and Ona Nance taken from a book my uncle
wrote; "Burke Family History: An All American Family." The
Nance's two daughters are my aunts; married my mother's two
brothers. I am not sure what was going on in late 1947 at Hanford
because if I did know I'm sure I would be dead now, but Ernest
and Ona were living in one of the large barracks. I am assuming
married couples' quarters? They owned a home in Yakima, so they
stayed in the barracks. Ernest was a truck driver, hauling
drinking water for the work crews from the White Bluffs area. Ona
was a cook in the large cafeteria where everyone ate – was there
more than one cafeteria for the workers to eat at by 1947/48?
There were six or seven in 1943. My Uncle Howard started working
Hanford in Dec. 1948 as a union laborer for $1.50 an hour. Uncle
Howard lived in Yakima and had to drive sixty-five miles to work.
Finally worked out a car pool and each had to drive only one day
a week for the eight hour day, five days a week. The government
compensated for travel time if you lived more than twenty-five
miles away. My Uncle Howard is 83 and he and my Aunt live in
Yakima. My uncle quickly went from laborer to learning the sheet
metal trade at Hanford and for many years he owned and operated
the Brad-Burke Sheet Metal Company in Ellensburg, WA. My Uncle
Howard is a very special person to me. During WWII he was the aft
gunner on the aircraft carrier USS Sangamon when on May 4, 1945
off the coast of Okinawa they were attacked by thirteen kamikaze
aircraft that he says remembers every single one of them. The
thirteenth one hit them and he was blown into the water along
with a bunch of other sailors in all manner of despair. When I
was in the Bremerton Navy Hospital in 1968 with casts on both my
arms, he sent me an ashtray he built at work that clipped onto a
table, held the cigarette and had a built in ashtray to catch the
ashes. Oh, the good ole days when we could smoke in the hospital.
When I left the hospital, I left the ashtray there in case there
were other Marines and sailors in the same situation... but I
really wish I had that today. Oh well.
I always thought the TV show "Adventure with Tod and Buz" was
filmed on Route 66, but 89A? I had actually forgotten the name of
the TV show and thought it was just "Route 66." Loved this show
as a kid. I drove by this sign in Cottonwood, AZ last week and
had to turn around for a photo.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Madd/081119-00.htm
-Rick Maddy ('67)
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>>From: Rick Valentine ('68)
Re: Last Sunday's Spokane Bomber Lunch
No Photo Available
Most of the folks disappeared into the casino after lunch, before
a photo could be taken.
The 12 Present at the November 16th lunch were,
Gloria Falls Evans ('58), Jim Evans (Spouse), Derrith Persons
Dean ('60), Larry Mattingly ('60), Denny McDaniel ('60), Kathy
McDaniel (Spouse), Judy Willox ('61), John Bruntlett ('54), Ralph
Bean ('58), Barbara Bean (Spouse), Dwight Carey ('68), and Rick
Valentine ('68).
We were happy to see Derrith Dean, Judy Willox, Larry Mattingly
and Dwight Carey, who traveled to Spokane from the Tri-Cities for
the Spokane Bomber Lunch!
-Rick Valentine ('68)
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>>From: Peggy Adair ('72)
Re: Trying to find a couple old friends
Does anyone out there know where Roxanne Snyder ('72) and Nancy
Dalos ('72) are? I know Roxanne had a few sisters in her family
and Nancy had two brothers (I think Mark and Steve)? Rock and
Nancy were my really good buds at Chief Jo. If anyone can help
me locate them it would be sincerely appreciated.
Bombers, can you help me out here?
-Peggy Adair ('72)
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>>Judy Ingalls Verellen ('64) ~ 12/22/45 - 11/14/08
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/20/2008
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2 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Shirley Sherwood ('62), David Rivers ('65)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike McKeown ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vernona Chappelle ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laurie Fraser ('79)
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>>From: Shirley Sherwood Milani ('62)
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081116-76-81.htm
I believe the fireman in picture #80 is my dad, Joe Sherwood.
-Shirley Sherwood Milani ('62)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: Heroes and Villains
Don't get me wrong by the title of this thing... It's a "Beach boy
thing"... ya know there are "guy things", "girl things", "Marine
things", "nam things" etc., etc., etc... this is really only
about heroes... One of my all time heroes is having a birthday
on November 20th and I just gotta take a little time to thank him
for his influence in my life... I'm sure he doesn't know me from
Adam, but during my tenure at Spalding (2nd-5th grades) I watched
him on the Spalding playground playing football with his gang
and thought he was about the coolest guy that ever walked the
playground... he is 5 years older than I so I probably never went
to the same school at the same time with him... He was one of
those guys from the neighborhood like Chuck ('63-RIP) and Jack
Gardiner ('61)... a guy you wanted to emulate and a great roll
model... I am sure he was not as boring as this description
sounds... he made a difference in my life and I just gotta wish
a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mike McKeown ('60)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Lost Doris
Doris Palmer Overla ('49),
I seem to have lost your e:mail address. Are you still out there?
Re: Who Are These Guys?
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081120-87-92.htm
To: All Bombers
Sometime in the next few installments I will include some "Where
Is This" photos. By the way (and Burt Pierard ('59) knows where
I'm going with this) how does Hanford Construction Camp and Camp
Hanford become so intertwined? I enjoyed Gary Behymer's ('64)
link to the City of Richland's web page and the films of old
Hanford. But how can they get the two places so mixed up? AAHHGG.
Okay enough ranting. Hope you enjoy these next few.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/21/2008
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Dick McCoy ('45), Anna May Wann ('49)
Marguerite Groff ('54), Mike Clowes ('54)
Missy Keeney ('59), Judy Willox ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rosemary Qualhiem ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John Crigler ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Deanna Fulcher ('72)
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>>From: Dick McCoy ('45)
I learned today that George Mulligan ('57-RIP) passed away. My
condolences to his beautiful family.
We had a lot of laughs, George, you wild Irish.
later
-Dick McCoy ('45)
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>>From: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081120-87-92.htm
Finally I recognize someone. Picture #89 in Sandstorm posting
11/20/08 is Paula Doctor Roberts ('48).
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Doris Palmer Overla ('49) is on oxygen 24/7 and does not use her
e-mail any more. She does talk on the phone though.
-Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49) ~ where the weather has
been beautiful in the little city of Bothell.
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
I almost forgot to send a reminder for today. This is to remind
you gals from '54 to join a group of us ladies at Granny's today
for lunch. I am hoping that we have all the regulars, and some
gals that have never joined us. For me it is a special time to
bond with folks I have known most of my life. I can tell my
family about the past and what life was like. But, sitting with
friends who shared those days, is very special. I always go home
just smiling and thinking how lucky I am to have all these great
friends. We would love to have YOU join us.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081120-87-92.htm
You've finally done it, maybe. The fellow on the left in picture
#92 looks an awful lot like fellow classmate Bruce Shoenrock ('54).
I do recall going to the museum sometime early in this century
and looking through the photo albums they have downstairs. Those
were very people oriented.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ the rains have returned to
Mount Angel, OR, if only briefly.
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>>From: Missy Keeney ('59)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081120-87-92.htm
I don't know any of those people in #88 but who had a dog with a
boy's head?? Don't remember that from my life in Richland.
-Missy Keeney ('59) ~ West Richland where I am enjoying staying
at my brother's (Gus '57) place while he is in Yuma for the
winter. LOVE IT out here!!
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>>From: Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61)
To All Bombers Everywhere
Re: Happy Thanksgiving to Each of You
This is the most awesome Thanksgiving video I have seen. It will
only take about 2 minutes of your time. It is so great! We should
be thankful the year round, not just on Thanksgiving Day. And you
will agree, after watching this video. Please be in prayer for
our loved ones in the military that will not be able to share
this holiday with us at home.
http://www.cpmsglife.org/tg/2006tdm1.html
[There is SOUND on the video. -Maren}
And Class of '51
Re: 1951 Columbian up for grabs on eBay
There has been a 1951 Columbian up on eBay for a couple of go-
arounds now and I thought I would bring it to your attention in
case anyone needs one or knows of someone who does from that
class. Click to see item
Bomber Cheers to All,
-Judy Willox (Classic Class of '61)
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>>George Mulligan ('57) ~ 11/26/38 - 11/18/08
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5 Bombers and Candace Andrews sent stuff:
Jim Jensen ('50), Gus Keeney ('57)
Larry Mattingly ('60), Gary Behymer ('64)
David Rivers ('65), Candace Andrews (NaB?)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ellen Spitaleri ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandi Cherrington ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dawn Bell ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jo Clark ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brad Wear ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brent Christi ('71)
11/22/63 JFK Assassination - WHERE WERE YOU?
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2003/Xtra/1963-12-09SSpg1.htm
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>>From: Jim Jensen ('50)
Re: Don Sorenson's (NAB) Photo #89
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081120-87-92.htm
The lovely lady with beautiful hair in this picture looks
remarkably like Pat Doctor Roberts (at that time) ('48-RIP).
Thanks for the memories.
-Jim Jensen ('50)
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>>From: Gus Keeney ('57)
I was saddened reading about George Mulligan ('57-RIP). Even
though I wasn't part of the "IN Crowd", he always made me feel
as if I were. I had some great conversations with George at the
reunions when we were both there.
RIP George. You were always a "Winner" in my book.
-Gus Keeney ('57) ~ sunny Yuma, AZ where it's reminding me of
Richland with the wind blowing with gusts of 30 to 40 MPH
today.
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>>From: Larry Mattingly ('60)
Re: Who pictures and stuff
To: Don Sorenson (NAB)
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081116-76-81.htm
In picture #77 - I think the fellow on the right is Bob Anderson.
If memory serves me I think he worked in what they called "Tenant
Relations" and later in Recreation. This picture would probably
have been in the early '50s. He and his wife Mary were close
friends of my parents. Bob, Dad, and I hunted and fished together
for many years. They had 2 children Holly and Robbie. I last saw
them in the late '80s when they lived in Edmonds WA. They have
since passed on. Nice folks.
This Sunday I will start the extensive layout and prep work for
the annual Holiday Lights Fireworks in Coeur d'Alene, ID the
Friday after Thanksgiving. This large, complex display takes the
crew about 5 days to set up. More if the weather is bad. One year
we had almost a foot of snow on the barges that had to be cleaned
off before we could load and wire it. So we always leave a day
of cushion in the middle just in case. The barges are towed in
position just after noon on Friday, and the display is about 6 PM
more or less. The crowd is huge and parking is pretty well gone
by 3:30... the parade is about 5. So if you want to see this
really nice event, arrive EARLY. If you want to join us at our
viewing spot contact me off this net for directions. Each year we
try to make the fireworks different from the last, by changing
the "look". This year we will feature 24 large 12-inch shells
some of which are hand made Italian. And on cue we will launch
the 1200 Roman candles at one time that I will set-up spread over
1000 feet of boardwalk. It will be worth seeing if you can be
there. There are lots of great places to eat and many arrive
early and have an early dinner while waiting.
I just finished a long 1 day session in a wild, remote spot in
Central Washington. We were creating and recording sounds of
explosions and gunfire for a computer game company. It is tough
to find a spot with little to no ambient noise level without any
close residences to disturb. I made some serious noise for them.
They set up a dozen microphones, some costing as much as $1000.
They had 6 high-tech solid state recording devices at about $3000
a piece. They spent nearly 2 hours setting up and calibrating to
my pistol shots. So this was a serious session. We finished
after dark last night and they left happy with their ears still
ringing. But I was tired from climbing around on the rocks. I did
preserve what little hearing I have left with my shooters ear
muffs.
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ from the Tri Cities where I will
search for my Dad's medical records for the "Occupational
Illness" claim. He did work in a radiation zone and later
died of cancer. So we will see what the DOL decision is
after I get all the paper work into them.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Rambling Roads... and thoughts past
While all of your Husky - Cougar fans are on your way to Pullman
for today's 'Apple Cup', I'll be headed to Richland to meet
up with three 'possible' sisters who have contacted me. There
IS a chance that 14 of us may share the same Mother DNA. I'm
struggling with why or what 'good' may come from a positive
discovery we are siblings. Neither parent is still alive...
Where o' where are you JoAnne Powers ('64)? There are a number
of friends from the past that would like to know.
http://krookmcsmile.tripod.com/joannepowers.html
I did find another non-participating class of '64 Bomber through
her daughter who lives in California. I MUST learn that not
everyone wants to 'come out and play'!... and that statement
leads me into a realization but NOT an understanding of why local
area Bombers don't bother to show up at reunions.
Rambling brought to an end... you hope (;-)... Somehow a family's
search for a lost sibling is or may be directly related to those
who care not to be found or care not to participate in reunions.
With that I WILL take time and make effort to find out who I
might be related to. Besides, it give me good reason to stop at
the Spudnut Shop and partake...
This is the back side of 'Dupus Boomers' menu. The restaurant
is located in the CUB on the WSU in Pullman, WA.
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Behy/081122-DupusHist.jpg
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: David Rivers ('65)
Re: What are the chances!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok... so last night at the MGM I was commenting that I used to
be able to walk into any establishment in Las Vegas and know
half the people there... Now I know absolutely no one... When
my daughter was little she used to say: "Dad, you must know
everyone in town"... I remember the day I got my name sign at
Papa Gar's... the little greasy spoon where most of the deals
in Vegas were cut... I knew I had made it... I hadn't had time
to get over and casually scope out the place to see where my
name was placed... LeRoy Jackson ('65) called and wanted to have
breakfast one day while he was in town... I suggested Papa's...
As I entered LeRoy was already there so I didn't have any time
to scope out all the booths (casually of course)... We were
seated and I looked at the wall of our booth and there I was
"David Rivers" for all the world to see... So today, I'm at
lunch over at the Golden Nugget with Kenny Dame ('68), brother
of the most recognizable rear end and hair fame, Connie ('65)
and his lovely Jennifer... there is some kind of Muscle contest
going on and we were people watching all the overly tanned
bods... As we got up to leave I looked at the table next to us
and immediately recognized one of the people at the table as a
'65er... I just kind of sputtered... "he's from Richland" and
Kenny asked "Are you from Richland?"... Naturally Ron Sledge (I
called him Ronny... sorry, man) answered "Yes"... what are the
chances!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Candace Andrews (NaB?)
Inviting all Bombers! The City of Richland invites you, your
families and friends to attend its "50th Anniversary Fireworks
Finale" on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at 6:30pm in Howard Amon
Park. This will be a fabulous fireworks display, by Larry
Mattingly ('60) and his Entertainment Fireworks, Inc. These
fireworks are choreographed to music -- be sure to bring a
portable FM radio, tuned to Mix 105.3 to hear the music!
Beginning at 6pm, Richland Parks & Recreation and Tri-City
Industry Kiwanis will host "Christmas by the River" with cocoa,
caroling and a visit from Santa. After the fireworks, stick
around for the annual Lighted Boat Parade. It will be a fun,
fabulous evening and it's all free!!
Candace Andrews, Public Info. Mgr,
City of Richland, P.O. Box 190 MS 39, Richland, WA 99352
mailto:CAndrews@ci.richland.wa.us
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6 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Phil Belcher ('51), Marguerite Groff ('54)
Bill Berlin ('56), Ray Hall ('57)
Gary Behymer ('64), Susan Hurst ('65)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gayle Dawson ('65)
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
My daughter, Barb Belcher Valinske ('72), sent this site to me.
It may be a repeat, but its very good.
http://objflicks.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm
Parts of this reminds me that we did not have the problems that
the current schools are having with discipline. I hate to think
what our country will be like in 50 years. We did live in a
kinder, more gentle time as the older Bush said. We were blessed
in so many ways. We have many things to give thanks for in this
holiday season.
-Phil Belcher ('51) ~ sunny Pasco where its currently 50° and
the sun is shining
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>>From: Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
Re: Dewitt "Sonny" Riggins ('54-RIP)
I read in Saturday's Tri-City Herald, that Dewitt "Sonny" passed
away November 20th at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. This was
just a death notice. The obit will probably be in the paper
today or Monday. He was one of my crushes in high school. What I
remember most is what a great polka dancer he was. It felt like
you were flying around the floor. Ahh.. The good old days.
Hey, these days are pretty good also. Point of fact, we '54
folks have another opportunity to get together, September 2009,
to celebrate our 55th reunion. Just thought I'd throw in a
commercial. Don't forget e-mail me current addresses/e-mail/phone
#s. Thanks to you who have already done that. Very much
appreciated.
-Marguerite Groff Tompkins ('54)
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>>From: Bill Berlin ('56)
Re: Dave Brusie ('51-RIP)
Dave, along with Jack "Sindy" Sinderson ('53) were "big guy"
heroes of mine growing up in Richland. I can remember listening
to Bomber Basketball road games on the radio with the announcer
noting how many times he would say "...Brusie to ______ and back
to Brusie at the top of the key..." He was so active on the court
and a good guy to us little kids, a great role model too and that
goes for both Dave and Jack.
Re: George Mulligan (RIP '57)
George was a good guy too and had great hair, which was really
something for a hair challenged kid like me. I remember that we
took George hunting with us once and borrowed an old horse for
him to ride. I think that we used this horse as a pack horse but
we found an old saddle, an old blanket and an old bridle and
saddled him up. I can't recall but I think that I loaned him one
of my .22 rifles too but at any rate, four of us, went horseback
hunting and camping out. I am sure it was George's first event
like this but he was a trooper and I think that he took to
hunting a lot more than horseback riding. We used to ride up in
what is now the Red Mountain area behind Ki-Be and camp at the
only spring in 50 miles (along with some pretty big rattlers).
Now that property is going for twenty grand an acre for grapes.
Re: Scotch
I have spent a lot of time in Scotland on various marine
projects, including a four month stint for oil field support in
Aberdeen. After football (soccer) season there is not a lot to do
in the winter, which seems to be ten months long in Scotland, so
we paid a number of visits to the various areas of the country
that distilled scotch. My two favorite are The Balvanie at 21
years and Loch Claremore, also 21 years. Balvanie is up close
to the River Spaye and has a very mellow, a bit more sweet (for
scotch) taste with a very nice and a lasting after taste. The
Loch Claremore, which is very hard to find in North America, is
from the lowlands and thus is fuller and darker with a slight
taste of the local bogs so it has more or less a little "dirty"
taste. Both are great and should be drunk neat and at room temp.
Once, just once, I tasted "Scotch" as it had just come out of the
distilling process and it was the worst thing I have ever tasted,
ranked right up there with Chinese wine liquor {Wan Fu) mixed
with Turtle blood.
I think what I like about single malt scotch is that is so very
different from brand to brand based on distilling location,
water, etc. Blended Scotch is just that, a mix of a number of
different scotch based whiskies and is thus pretty much uniform
brand-to-brand. Alcohol is also added so that the taste of (say)
Johnny Walker Black, Cutty Sark, etc. are just the same and not
so bottle-to-bottle and, in my opinion, not as full or defined in
their taste. Mind you, that whilst I have never passed up a drink
of blended scotch, I still prefer single malt.
Okay kiddies, our next subject in this class will be... BEER.
Please do your homework and bring a sample or two to class.
-Bill Berlin ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA where I am now walking again
after my foot operation and driving too after two months.
Now I can have dinner with our good friends and Bomber alum
Dr. David Priebe, DDS ('57) and his lovely wife Norma, both
living in Anacortes.
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>>From: Ray Hall ('57)
Re: George Mulligan ('57-RIP)
Thanks George for being my friend when I moved to Richland in 1948.
Thanks George for being my friend in elementary school.
Thanks George for being my friend in junior high school.
Thanks George for being my friend in high school.
Special thanks for your friendship when you were refereeing
basketball games; I knew your would call an honest game to the
best of your ability.
You accepted me as a friend; I wasn't the star athlete.
Your life and friendship were of great importance to me and
others whom you came into contact with.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
-Ray Hall ('57)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Found in & on Facebook.com the following members of the Class of
1964...Connie Hanson Lincoln, Allen Moulthrop, Ben Reppond, Fred
Breedlove, Gary Behymer, Jean Armstrong Reynolds, Margie Brandt
Gilchrist, Gary Setbacken + grown children and grandchildren of
others from the class of 1964 & YOUR class.
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Susan Hurst ('65)
Re: Hypnotist friend playing at Joker's Casino
If you're looking for some entertainment over Thanksgiving in the
Richland area, I'd like to suggest a friend of ours Ron Stubbs, a
hypnotist, who will be playing at the Joker's Casino in Richland.
He has four shows all at 8pm, Wednesday, November 26th through
Saturday, November 29th. We have enjoyed seeing his show several
times over the past few years. The more people that volunteer to
be put under, the funnier the shows. Ron performs regularly at
several casinos outside of Seattle, Tulalip, Quil Ceda Creek and
Red Wind. You can check him out and his upcoming shows at his web
site http://www.hypnodude.com/ I hope some of you can enjoy his
shows while he is in Richland.
-Susan Hurst ('65) ~ from cool, crisp Woodinville, WA
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
To All Bombers,
Here are a few more. Thanks for all the responses.
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081123-93-98.htm
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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3 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Mary Triem ('47), Floyd Melton ('57)
Dennis Hammer ('64), Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nola Davey ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Christian ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Terry & Linda Hutson ('74)
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>>From: Mary Triem Mowery (a '47 Bomber)
To: Ann Thompson, aka Anna May Wann ('49)
AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081120-87-92.htm #89
I believe the lady in Don Sorenson's (NAB) picture #89 is Paula's
sister, Patty Doctor Roberts ('49-RIP). Patty was my matron of
honor - oh so many years ago, and Paula sang at our wedding.
Sorry to hear about Doris Palmer Overla ('49).
Happy Holidays to all Bombers and their loved ones.
-Mary Triem Mowery (a '47 Bomber)
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>>From: Floyd Melton ('57)
Re: George Mulligan ('57-RIP)
When I think of George I think of all the years he reffed
basketball in the Yakima Valley I also think he reffed football
but I can be corrected on that one. He was a good ref and more
than a bit on the wild side. I also remember the car pool we had
together to CBC with Lee Arnold ('57) and Doyle Lambert ('57-RIP)
in the fall of '58. One cool fall morning I picked them up and
either George or Lee showed with a shotgun and wanted to hunt
pheasants in the tree belt on our way out of town. No pheasants
there but when we arrived at CBC there was a big rooster on
the grass between the Administration building and the highway.
Needless to say the pheasant's life was short lived and it was a
funny sight to see them go after the bird; but that was George
and Lee. George was a unique person and a good guy, and will be
missed by a lot of the members of the class of '57.
-Floyd Melton ('57)
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>>From: Dennis Hammer ('64)
To: Phil Belcher ('51)
Re: Take me back to the Sixties
Yes, it does seem like we have more problems now than we did
then, and I too am afraid of what the country will be like in 50
years. Myself, I don't want to go back to the sixties, I want to
go back to the fifties. Not that things were perfect then, but we
seemed to have an attitude that we were building a better world:
interstate highway systems, television, polio vaccines, heck, we
were even reaching for the moon. To me it seems like the fifties
ended not at New Year's January 1, 1960, but on November 22,
1963.
However, and maybe just to keep things in perspective, A year so
more ago I was doing some research in a month of newspapers and
would like to share some information I found. Here goes: We hate
the President (even the Republicans hate him), and we hate they
guy that is running against him too. There are people in this
foreign country that hate Americans and will kill them anytime
they can. An American ship has run aground, (they didn't say it,
but that can't be good for the environment). There are murders,
murder-suicide, and accidental shootings. Someone died living in
a filthy room in a boarding house and it was found he actually
owned the boarding house, plus other properties and had money
stashed all over the place. I do wish I could remember more of the
things I read.
The reason I was doing this research was to see if I could find
information on the brother of an ancestor of mine. A had an aunt
who thought he may have fought for the Confederacy and I know my
ancestor was in the Union Army. So I wanted to see if there was a
brother-against-brother in my family. Unfortunately, the issue
most likely to have contained his obituary was missing.
That's right; this was all in the Owingsville, Kentucky newspaper
for the month of July 1900. Over 108 years ago! The hated
Republican President was William McKinley and the guy running
against him was William Jennings Bryan. The people that hated and
were trying to kill Americans were the Boxers in China and the
ship that ran aground was the battleship USS Oregon.
It started me to wonder why I should buy a newspaper anymore.
I could just keep reading the same one over-and-over and just
change the names, dates, and places.
-Dennis Hammer ('64)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another Installment
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081124-99-104.htm
To All Bombers,
Another installment of 6.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081123-93-98.htm
Nancy Riggs Lawrence ('51) tells me #97 is her father Lawrence
"Larry" Riggs. Larry's roots go back to the Manhattan Project
Hanford Construction Camp as a Safety Officer for duPont. He
continued in the community safety program with G E.
I believe one of his co workers, whose name is not coming to me
just now (lives on Smith St. worked in the fire dept beginning
in mid '43, his daughter lives in Prosser and is involved in the
wine industry. All that info and I still can't remember his name)
came up with a program to install seat belts in cars. I also
believe the installation took place next to a service station on
Lee Blvd. That was one of the first community safety activities
of Richland's Safety Council. It just came to me... well now
it's gone. Now its back! Larry Forby is who I'm thinking of. My
brain's a little slooww but it does work.
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/25/2008
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Mike Clowes ('54), Wally Carlson ('61)
Donna Nelson ('63), Carol Converse ('64)
Gary Behymer ('64), Linda Reining ('64)
Alan Lobdell ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Charles Solomon ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Fran Teeple ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim Cantrell ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gary Turner ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Debbie Nelson ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leon Rice ('82)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shelly Strege ('98)
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081124-99-104.htm
#101
Don't know who the players are, but that sure looks like the Vista
golf course in Kennewick shortly after completion. The course is
in a valley and the club house perches atop Vista Ridge. Remember
watching die-hard golfers chasing bright orange balls during the
winter of '49-'50. I, along with many other kids, was using the
hill to sled down.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike Clowes ('54) ~ it's a foggy morning, with
some frost on the ground, in Mount Angel, OR
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>>From: Wally Carlson ('61)
Re: Don Sorensen (NAB)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081123-93-98.htm
#96
This is at the Richland Public Library's summer reading program
from about 1954 or 1955:
Joyce Radow ('61) back left
Wally Carlson ('61) back right
Nancy Fellman ('62) front right
-Wally Carlson ('61)
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>>From: Donna Nelson ('63)
Re: 50th Birthday.........
Her other sisters (Jan ('60) and Suz ('67)) and I just want to
wish our baby sister, Debbie ('77), a Happy 50th. She came along
and added a little life to the dinner table!!!!!!!!
-Donna Nelson ('63)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Don Sorensen (NAB)
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081124-99-104.htm
Picture #103 was the pool down in Riverside Park. I remember many
times going to that.
The first picture, I think was #99 - the little girl is wearing
a plaid dress. I can't believe just how many pictures there have
been with at least one little girl wearing a dress like that. I
also had one and it was a favorite of mine. Ah, memories!
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
Had some decent days with the sun shining, but not too warm.
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: Don Sorenson's (NAB) Photo #101
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081124-99-104.htm
Fore! IF you were in this photo you would be teeing off on the 1st
hole at Tri-City Country Club in Kennewick, WA.
Re: ...another entry or add to the last one (;-)
..stopped by the Spudnut Shop on Saturday. (2 PM) There were no
Spudnuts so settled on a cake donut. (No fun there...)
Bottom Line...stopped at a rather large 'antique store' on the
East side of the Uptown District. Found out right away that they
must not be from Richland...they had no knowledge of Dupus Boomer
nor were they interested...Sadly I left...
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Linda Reining ('64)
re:Take me back to the Sixties
I agree with Dennis Hammer('64), I want to go back to the fifties,
too. Life was much simpler and we had a much better childhood than
anything that our kids and grandkids are having. Have always
wished I could take my kids back to the way I grew up and the town
I grew up in---safe, carefree, and we didn't have to worry about
anything but being home before the street lights came on. *grin*
to:Don Sorenson(NAB)
Enjoying all the pictures you send in--unfortunately, I never know
any of them, but I like seeing them, just the same. Keep them
coming, maybe one of these times, I will recognize someone. *grin*
Linda Reining(Boomber Bomber class of '64)......Bakersfield,
CA....we woke up to dense fog this(Monday)morning, not as dense as
the tule fog that we have gotten in the past, but dense enough
that we couldn't see the end of our street at 7:30 AM.
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>>From: Alan Lobdell ('69)
When I was reading Dennis Hammer's ('64) comments about the civil
war I also wondered if I had relatives fighting each other in the
Civil war. My Great Grandpa Mo was on the north. Our family has an
old picture of a check for $326 that he received from the federal
government for being one of the men who captured Jefferson Davis
(President of the Confederacy). That was a huge check back then.
He was on my Mom's side of the family, however my last name is
very prevalent in the south (I found this out when my son went to
college in Georgia). They may not have been brothers fighting but
I would bet the two families would not have gotten along back
then.
-Alan Lobdell ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/26/2008
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4 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Luana Ivers ('52), Marilyn Baird ('60)
Jack Gardiner ('61), Gary Behymer ([64)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roberta Adkins ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill Berlin ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eleanor Attwood ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: CB Lih ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jill Walser ('81)
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>>From: Luana Ivers Portch ('52)
Re: Don Sorenson's (NAB)pics on 11/24
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081124-99-104.htm
I think #l00 is Zonabeth Bumgarner ('52-RIP). If it isn't, it's a twin!!
-Luana Ivers Portch ('52)
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>>From: Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60)
Re: Medical Records
In reference to Larry Mattingly's ('60) 11/25/08 mention of his
Dad's medical records for his cancer, has anyone ran into the
instance of having no records available prior to 1956? My Dad had
colon cancer in the late '40s and was operated on by Dr. Denacola.
My Dad passed away from a different cause, so his death
certificate does not mention the cancer. Of course, the good Dr.
has since passed away and I imagine all his records have since
been destroyed. Was wondering how the 'Occupational Illness'
claims are resolved then.
-Marilyn Baird Singletary ('60) ~ Weather has finally turned
cooler and rainy. Winter is here.
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>>From: Jack Gardiner ('61)
Yesterday the 25th AOL announced the top 21 doughnut shops in the
US. Number 16 was the Spudnut Shop in Charlottesville VA.
Richland's must be right there too!! Number 8 was Voodoo Doughnuts
in Portland, OR. Number 1 was Top Pot Doughnuts in Seattle, WA.
David Rivers ('65): Why don't you ever return my E-mails?
-Jack Gardiner ('61)
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>>From: Gary Behymer ('64)
Re: 1953 Richland Bombers from 29th State Annual H.S. Program
March 11-14, 1953
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Behy/081126-53Bombers.jpg
-Gary Behymer ('64)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another Installment
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081126-105-110.htm
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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Funeral Notice
>>DeWitt Riggins ('54) ~ 4/28/35 - 11/20/08
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/27/2008 ~ HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Dateline: Richland
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2 Bombers sent stuff today:
Jim Heidlebaugh ('65), Linda McKnight ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Andrew Eckert, Jr. ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David Rivers ('65)
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>>From: Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
Re: David's Birthday
Today is his birthday. For over 50 years, we've been sharing
crayons. Happy Birthday David Rivers ('65)! Save room for pie! I
love you Dood.
-Jim Heidlebaugh ('65)
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>>From: Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I know I am thankful for so many
things, just too many to mention right now, so will say: don't
overdo today, try to get some exercise before you sit down to
eat all that wonderful food, and remember to ask each at your
table to share what they are thankful for.
And, in a very short period of time, there is to be the First
Ever Portland Area Bomber Christmas Party at Our House. Please
email me for directions, and please if you haven't already let
us know, please email or smoke signal or whatever, so we will
know when to expect you, and if you get lost, when to fire up
the snowmobile to come get you ... oh, wait ... I'm not in
Canada, Toto!!!!
When: December 6, 2008
Time: 1:00
Where: Hoban Residence
We will have lots and lots of fun. So don't miss out.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Bomber hugs,
-Linda McKnight Hoban ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/28/2008
Dateline: Richland
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3 Bombers sent stuff today:
Marilyn De Vine ('52), Ray Loescher ('57)
Carol Converse ('64)
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>>From: M. De Vine ('52)
Wishing Everyone Happy Holidays.
I'm writing this on Thanksgiving Day and, no doubt, you have
recovered from your Thanksgiving dinner and enjoyed good company
as well as Macy's parade and football!
Terry De Vine's ('52) kids are putting on a big celebration
party in honor of his 75th birthday and they asked me to put
this in the Sandstorm: "Please join us to help him celebrate
this milestone birthday at an Open House on Saturday, Dec. 6th,
from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Richland Community Center (500 Amon
Dr.)." They have stipulated "No gifts please. Your presence will
be gift enough."
Blessings to each and all.
Warmest Bomber greetings,
-M. De Vine ('52) ~ in Richland. Looks like the long-awaited
trip South will be delayed until Dec 10th. I have a "brain
appointment" at the UofW Memory Clinic on the 8th.
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>>From: Ray Loescher ('57)
Re: Buying Richland
The government originally built, owned, and rented almost all
the homes built in Richland after 1944. It's my understanding
that renters of Richland homes, starting in 1957, were given the
opportunity to buy those homes from "the government" (not sure
if it was AEC, GE, or ?). This was made possible by passage of
the 1955 Disposal Act.
Does anyone know if it is possible to determine what date and
for what amount a specific home was purchased at that time?
[Ray, I know that the offer price for every single house
was published in an issue of the Columbia Basin News (I
have seen it). Perhaps Burt Pierard or one of our other
diligent historians will be able to dig up this
information. Bombers, if any of you has that issue or knows
someone who does, please let us know so we can arrange to
make an archival quality scan of the pages. There are lots
of people who would kill to see the list. -Richard]
I know my parents were very grateful to purchase their first
home even if it was a 3 bedroom prefab. That's still something
to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Richland gave our family a
stake in life that would have been very difficult to achieve
elsewhere.
-Ray Loescher ('57)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: David Rivers ('65)
You always take the time to wish so many people a 'happy
birthday' on their birthdays, I just thought it was very fitting
to say 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' to you on your special day!! Enjoy your
day with friends and family.
To all of you:
I hope you had a very happy Thanksgiving and I hope that you
have plenty to be thankful for!
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ in overcast Eureka, CA
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/29/2008
Dateline: Richland
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4 Bombers sent stuff today:
Phil Belcher ('51), Marian Wade ('57)
Carol Converse ('64), Bill Scott ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janis Ervin ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Denny Duncan ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Joe Campbell ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike Howell ('68wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rick Polk ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roger Meader ('73)
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
In search of:
My daughter's boyfriend has expressed interest in the old days
at Hanford and, try as hard as I can, I have failed to find any
reference to the site where the City of Richland (I believe) has
stored the videos that they have made concerning the old town
and life at that point in time. Could someone enlighten me as to
the location of the site where I could find them? I've gone back
through several months of the Sandstorm and have failed to find
any mention of them. (I know that I saw something recently
concerning them in the SS.)
And since I'm asking for help, does anyone know of the
whereabouts of the Hunt children that lived in West Richland
just off of the ditch road? His name was Dutch and hers was
Virgina. She was in the Class of '51 also.
Thanks, Bombers are great.
-Phil Belcher ('51) ~ in cloudy Pasco
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>>From: Marian "Martie" Wade Jenkins ('57)
To: Ray Loescher ('57)
My stepmother, Bettye Wade Ostboe, bought the house we lived in
at 1117 Winslow for $3,000.00 in '58 or '59. What a deal! She
too was grateful to be able to buy a home.
-Marian "Martie" Wade Jenkins ('57)
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>>From: Carol Converse Maurer ('64)
To: Ray Loescher ('57)
I don't remember seeing the list published in the Columbia Basin
News, but I remember going to the 'billboard' to see the houses
that were for sale. Can't remember exactly where it was located.
Anybody remember where it was? Seems to me that it was facing
the library or on the green across from the Post Office.
-Carol Converse Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA ~ Had a
quiet, but very nice Thanksgiving yesterday. Also got out
most of the Christmas decorations and took them out of the
boxes.
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>>From: Bill Scott ('64)
To: Ray Loescher ('57)
If memory serves me correctly, my parents bought their E house
for $12,000 when it became available for purchase in 1957. I
will always have a fondness for that house. It was one of the
better government designs, even if the bathroom was tiny. It had
hardwood floors and 3/4 basement. Spent several summers living
in the cool of downstairs after setting up a makeshift bedroom
there during the hot weather. Built on the site of an old barn
that served the farmhouse next door, it had what few Richland
houses had in those days: shade, in the form of 3 huge locust
trees that had flanked the entrance to the barn. Alas, those
trees are gone now, victims of disease.
-Bill Scott ('64) ~ from beautiful Nipomo, California, where the
vineyards are turning color with the season, along with
what few trees turn color here, and we are having fun
scooting over the Pismo Dunes in our inherited ATV.
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8 Bombers and Don Sorensen sent stuff:
Betty Bell ('51), Phil Belcher ('51)
Gloria Adams ('54), Tom Tracy ('55)
Ken Heminger ('56wb), Mary Judd ('60)
Ann Engel ('63), Mike Franco ('70)
Don Sorensen (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanne Turner ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jan Klusman ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandy Clark ('71)
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>>From: Betty Bell Norton ('51)
My parents, Cecil and Geneva Bell, bought the "E" house on the
corner of Kimball and Symons for $5,400 in about 1958. After my
parents died (1988 & 1989) the house was on the tax records for
$54,000. Bill and I are still living there and the value is now
$130,000.
-Betty Bell Norton ('51) ~ In Richland for more than 64 years
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>>From: Phil Belcher ('51)
I received Three replies concerning my request for videos on the
old Hanford town site. Carol Converse Maurer ('64), Mary Judd
Hinz ('60) and Ray Loescher ('57). I was able to get exactly the
information that I had been looking for. Bombers are great. Thanks
so much.
-Phil Belcher ('51) ~ in dreary Pasco, cloudy all day with a
high of 44°
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>>From: Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
Re: Richland Homes
I have the original papers from the purchase of our 2 bedroom
prefab, dated October 13, 1958. The price was $2212.50. I thought
it would be interesting to our children one day to look at them
and be amazed. Our rent had been $30.00 per month with everything
included: repairs, painting inside and out, light bulbs, etc. etc.
What a deal we had then and I'm sure we didn't realize it or
appreciate it, probably. It just was what it was and we took it
without question.
-Gloria Adams Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Tom Tracy ('55)
Re: Dave Brusie ('51-RIP) & Don Lyall's ('52) remembrance
To: Don Lyall ('52)
Many of us still recall Dave and your team from '51. It was one of
the first teams to make it to the State Tournament in Seattle.
Dave was an outstanding guard and all of you on the team were
heroes to many of us in Richland. You were a respected player
and your Dad was a fine gentleman. My Dad and I were sitting
next to him during the Wapato game when he had his heart attack.
Everyone quickly helped him and we were all relieved to find out
later that he was okay. Glad he had many more years and got see
you play college ball at Central Washington. Your teams at Central
built a winning legacy. Coach Nicholson developed a dynasty and
took his teams to the nationals several times.
I thank you for recommending me to him. I still have the letter he
sent to me. It was very generous of you to make the kind remarks
and offer he relayed to me.
As a Jr. High student, you, my brother, Bill Tracy ('51) (my
biggest hero), Whitey Schell ('51), Dave Brusie ('51-RIP) and
others on the team were the biggest thing in town during the State
Tournament. I remember our principals at Carmichael and later at
Chief Joseph played a few minutes of the state tournament games on
the P.A. system and kept us informed of the scores from time to
time.
It was a dream come true to wear the RHS uniform and follow some
of our heroes. You were certainly one of them. I'm sure you
have lots of good recollections of the many games, trips and
experiences we got to enjoy at RHS.
Dave Brusie was always a gentleman and represented our team well.
Our best thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Best to you too, Don, and the '50, '51-'52 teams... and Whitey
Schell, Bill Tracy, Buddy Breard, Jack Dawson, Ron Snow, Jack
Morrow, George Brunstad, Jerry Cravens ...those with us and those
who still live in our memories.
-Tom Tracy ('55)
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>>From: Ken Heminger ('56wb)
To: Phil Belcher ('51)
I remember the Hunts well. Dutch, Virginia and there was also a
Raymond who was close to my age. I remember helping Old Man Hunt
(as we referred to him) bring in the hay and then sleeping on the
hay mound at night. Too many stories to relate here. I have no
idea what became of them but know they would have to be in their
80s if still around. I too have often wondered what became of the
kids I grew up with there in what's now called West Richland...
-Ken Heminger ('56wb) ~ Great Falls, MT current temp 48°
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>>From: Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
Re: Debbie Hunt
To: Phil Belcher ('51)
My husband believes that Debbie Hunt is living in her parent's
house on Riverside Drive in West Richland. We don't know if she's
the D.A. Hunt in the phone book, but you could give it a try. My
husband is a folk dancer, and Debbie and her mother used to go
folk dancing. We also live on Riverside Drive, and Debbie rented
the house next door years ago.
-Mary Judd Hinz ('60)
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>>From: Ann Engel Schafer (Gold Metal class of '63)
Re: Richland Houses
The questions about the houses in Richland. I know my father-in-
law Ralph bought a one bedroom prefab for $1,000, two bedroom for
$2,000 and a three bedroom for, you guessed it $3,000. Don't know
what year it was but somewhere in the late '50s. I believe he
bought their ranch house for either $5,000 or $6,000.
-Ann Engel Schafer (Gold Metal class of '63) ~ from rainy
Vancouver, WA where they predicted it would be sunny today.
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>>From: Mike Franco ('70)
Happy B-day to Rick Polk ('70)... nobody buried those moon shots
from the corner like Rick!
-Mike Franco ('70)
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>>From: Don Sorensen (NAB)
Re: Another Installment
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2008/Xtra/Sore/081130-111-116.htm
-Don Sorensen (NAB)
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October, 2008 ~ December, 2008