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Richland Bombers Calendar website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ NOT ~ 05/01/2010
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Not enough entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
We do, however, have birthdays today:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ginger ROSE ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sylvia PLUMB ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tim REINING ('71wb)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/02/2010
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4 Bombers & Andy Perdue sent stuff:
Steve CARSON ('58), Ed CHARETTE ('55)
Roy BALLARD ('63), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Andy Perdue
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marlene RICHTER ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Merradyth TRUNNELL ('64)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
Re: 1950s.pps
This may not work for the Sandstorm but I really enjoyed it.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58) ~ Chicago
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[Steve, You're right, this huge file (3428KBs) is too big for
the Sandstorm. I enjoyed it, too. If anyone wants to see the
file, contact Steve and ask him to send you the file. -Maren]
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>>From: Ed CHARETTE ('55)
Re: Alumni Sandstorm - NOT
This makes a good case for a 5 or 6 day Sandstorm.
-Ed CHARETTE ('55)
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Eddy, Right... and this week will be a 6-day work week. -Maren]
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10
http://r2k99352.tripod.com/index10.html
WHEN: June, 25, 26, 27, 2010
FUN: Chili Feed, Sock Hop, Alumni Basketball game
COST: Registration is $5 if not attending any dinners
Friday 5pm ~ Chili & Cinnamon rolls ~ $10 ea
Saturday 6am Pancake feed 6am ~ $5 ea
Saturday 5pm Dinner catered by Tony Roma's $15 ea
NOTE: You must be pre-registered for the dinners.
The deadline for RECEIPT is June 15, 2010.
You can also pre-order t-shirts and other things from the
registration form.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: For What It's Worth Category
For What It's Worth Category... or what do Sharon Tate ('61wb)
and Terry DAVIS (’65) have in common?
Three years ago I was the owner of 6,500 high school yearbooks
from all over the U.S. A hobby or a business? Well, the IRS says
if you make money, it’s a business... if you go in the red, it’s
a hobby (;-) I made the decision to sell the books. As of today
I am down to 300 or so! A Sharon Tate junior high school book
and her sophomore year Columbian are the highest priced books I
have sold. Now, the 1965 Columbian advertised with Terence Knox,
aka Nevertowed's partner in "crime" is in the running to equal
the Tate annuals. Another $298.51 will make the 1965 Columbian
#1 in my ledger! Go eBay!! Thanks, Terry...
Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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[Gary, speaking of eBay, you're the only person I know who uses
eBay so much and it makes me wonder if it was you who purchased
a book on eBay and had it sent to me. Book title: "You're Only
Old Once!" by Dr. Seuss -- a Book for Obsolete Children. THANKS
to whoever sent it. -Maren]
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>>From: Andy Perdue
Greetings, Bombers.
We have unearthed about 50 photos from Kadlec Medical Center in
the 1950s, when it was a government operation. The photos came
from DOE's archives, and I suspect many of you will enjoy
looking at them.
Kadlec Pictures in the 1950s
Sincerely,
-Andy Perdue, Tri-City Herald
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/03/2010
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Ken ELY ('49), Jim WATTS ('54)
Sharon TEMPLEMAN ('55), Mary JUDD ('60)
Gary BEHYMER ('64), Pam EHINGER ('67)
Rick MADDY ('67),
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy ELY ('62)
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>>From: Ken ELY ('49)
Happy birthday to my little sister, Kathy ELY ('62). Hope you
have a wonderful day.
-Ken ELY ('49) ~ Orangevale, CA where it has finally warmed up
to be near normal.
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>>From: Jim WATTS ('54) and Sharon TEMPLEMAN Watts ('55)
Richard "Dick" Mayberry ('55) died April 1, 2010 at his home in
Poulsbo, WA. He was 73 years of age. After four years in the
U.S. Navy (Submarines), he returned to the Tri-Cities and spent
two years at CBC and one semester at WSU. He worked at Boeing
for 33 years before retiring.
He is survived by two daughters: Elizabeth Mayberry of
Middletown, CT and Ruzane Stover of Urvana, IL, and his brother,
is Ron ('53) of Bothell, WA.
from Ron Mayberry via Jim and Sharon Watts.
-Jim WATTS ('54) and Sharon TEMPLEMAN Watts ('55)
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>>From: Mary JUDD Hinz ('60)
Re: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
Patti was admitted to Kadlec Hospital last Monday evening with
viral pneumonia. She won't be released until they can improve
her oxygen levels. She has the use of a laptop, so emails would
be much appreciated. She is hoping to be able to attend the
Bomber luncheon this coming Saturday, but that may be wishful
thinking. I talked with her today [5/2], and she is in good
spirits. Visitors would be very welcome. Patti is in Room 4462.
-Mary JUDD Hinz ('60)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: "You're Only Old Once!" by Dr. Seuss -
- a Book for Obsolete Children
To: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
I did purchase 4 copies on eBay several years ago after Mrs.
Linn's (Chief Joe 7th & 8th grade teacher) son related his Mom's
love for the book. I may have sent you a copy. I still have one
here in Colfax... One went to my daughter's home in Portland...
and one went to my doctor's office.
[Gary, The "guilty party" 'fessed up... I just didn't
realize that anybody besides you "did" eBay. -Maren]
I have had a number of questions on Sharon Tate ('61wb)
yearbooks. IF you have a yearbook with her photo in it the call
is for $350.00 or so. The same book with her signature and/or
comments might go for $850.00 to $1,000.00. Remember that there
are 500+ of each yearbook outstanding. The 1st seller will get
near the top price... Most of you will not sell the book and
then fail to tell your kids or grandkids not to throw them out.
Both Janis & I are making effort to get rid of 'stuff' over the
next two years or so... before our daughter does it after we are
gone (;-)
Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Some one wrote in a few weeks back about their Bleeding Heart
plant. Well I took some pictures of my plant... hope you enjoy.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Any/100503-Ehi-00.htm
-Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Rick MADDY ('67)
To: Andy Perdue, Tri-City Herald
Re: photo (#43)
Tri-City Herald pictures of Kadlec
Thank you for the Kadlec Medical Center photos. Always knew the
name as Kadlec Hospital my entire life until yesterday. Amazing
what I have learned reading the AS. This one photo (#43) was
very interesting. When I was around five or six (ca. 1954) I had
an asthma attack and got to spent a couple nights in this very
same type of 'oxygen tent' pictured. I don't recall if I was in
a crib or a regular bed, but I think it was a bed. I do recall
not being able to see out of the tent very well and it was
rather warm inside. I would put my cheek up against the glass
piece on the backside holding the pump to cool down. I think it
was glass. There was ice inside this head piece of the apparatus
and would sweat cold. When I was getting close to being
discharged, the nurse came in and asked me if I wanted some
vanilla ice cream. Of course, I want. My middle name was Ice
Cream when I was a kid, way ahead of the rapper scene, rock
stars and catchy names. I get this bowl of ice cream. Being
five, I think putting some salt in it would make it tastier.
Ruined it. Nurse comes in to a bowl of melted cream. I had to
explain that I really didn't like it. Not sure, but I bet the
nurse thought I was some kind of troubled child or some form of
twit, whatever that is. Again, thanks for the memories.
-Rick MADDY ('67)
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[Speaking of Kadlec cribs... I was in Kadlec Hospital when I
was in 3rd grade ('53 or '54). They put me in a freakin' CRIB...
yes, I said a CRIB!!! I was in the THIRD grade and I was NOT a
baby!!! Boy was I mad! I don't remember what explanation they
gave me... I probably didn't believe it. Doctor was DeNicola...
I bet he told them to put me in that damn baby crib. That whole
experience was embarrassing and insulting. -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/04/10
Dateline: Richland
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Steve CARSON ('58), Patti JONES ('60)
Mike BRADY ('61), Helen CROSS ('62)
Ed QUIGLEY ('62), Carol CONVERSE ('64)
Nancy MALLORY ('64), Linda REINING ('64)
Bill WINGFIELD ('67)
Gosh, no birthdays today.
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
Maren, I believe my '58 yearbook has a Sharon Tate ('61wb)
picture. No signature and, as I recall, John MYERS ('58) was
dating Sharon for a while.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58) ~ Chicago
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>>From: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
Re: Hospital
Mary JUDD Hinz ('60) so kindly put the notice in the Sandstorm
about my health yesterday. So many things to do on computer
stacked up while I was in the hospital. Thank You Mary.
I may not be able to get to the luncheon but I do know that
many of the luncheon crowd have stepped up to make it run
efficiently. It always does. But darn, I do not want to miss.
More about my health soon.
Patti
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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, May 8, 2010
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
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>>From: Mike BRADY ('61)
I had hemorrhoid surgery last Tuesday morning. My nurse told me
that by the 4th day after surgery I would start believing I was
going to recover. It's been 6 days and I'm still not a believer.
Other than to pick up a newspaper, I've not been out of the
house since returning home. From what I've read and heard,
everyone recovers at a different pace. I heard of one case where
a man had to be admitted to a hospital and administered morphine
because of excruciating pain.
-Mike BRADY ('61)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Yesterday's edition was very interesting!! First, Patti JONES
Ahrens ('60), as I know you will read the Sandstorm, I will have
to send my get better greetings to you via the Sandstorm. You
have put so much effort to make our 2nd Saturday lunches great,
that I do hope you are able to make the one coming up this
weekend, and then to be out for Mother's Day!!
Happy birthday to Kathy ELY ('62). Could it have been so many
years ago we were in class together?
Re: Kadlec Cribs
My brother was admitted to Kadlec Hospital when he was about 5
and he too was put into a crib; think maybe they thought we were
babies until we did or could do??
I hate to think of all the coming events I will have to miss,
with the celebration of Richland and Club-40 and R2K+10. When
R2K came, who knew 2010 would come so quickly?
Told someone at dinner last night I grew up in a town where
nuclear power was invented for WW2 and they asked me what type
of mascot we had, and I proudly told them we were the Richland
Bombers!!
And I'm so happy to see the lovely Bleeding Heart plant, Pam
EHINGER Edinger ('67).
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Any/100503-Ehi-00.htm
Now I can forward it on to a friend who didn't know what a
Bleeding Heart was. Thanks for sending in the photo.
Prayers for your recovery, Patti!!
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ where we were so blessed over the
weekend not to get the 6 inches of rain that had been
predicted -- only got 2 or 3. Prayers for the poor
people and communities where they had l6 or more inches.
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>>From: Ed QUIGLEY ('62)
To: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Consider yourself lucky, Maren, to have been stuck in a crib;
as the "official" first baby born at Kadlec, which was not yet
finished, Mom and Dad told me that my "crib" was a drawer in a
cabinet that they -- the nurses -- stuck me in! Of course, I
don't remember the indignity, so I don't think that I suffered
the "trauma" that you did! :)
-Ed QUIGLEY ('62)
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
I know the feeling... we are also trying to get rid of a bunch
of stuff. We are planning to move back to the Tri-Cities in a
year or so .... don't know which city right now. Anyway, we have
a house full of antiques of all sorts and do not want most of it
when we move. I'm looking forward to minimizing!
To: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
I was shocked to hear that you were in the hospital. You know
how you think some people are just invincible? I have always
thought of you as such. Take care and get well soon.
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
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>>From: Nancy MALLORY Johnson ('64)
The sun is out! Yea! We had over 12 inches of rain over the
weekend -- in slightly over 24 hours. Twelve inches! I'm in West
Tennessee... Jackson to be specific. It's an adventure to go
anywhere. Roads are still standing in water, washed out or
replaced by sink holes (one in town swallowed a pickup!). There
were few if any church services on Sunday and now school --
again (we lost a lot of school days in February due to snow).
The weekend before this a tree fell on the parsonage my daughter
and family were living in (during a different storm). They are
in a motel. (They were living about 45 minutes from here.)
Now I will most likely be looking at getting a new roof (leaks).
But, hey, all of us are ok!
-Nancy MALLORY Johnson ('64) ~ in today sunny, yes sunny, W TN
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
Re: Hospital Cribs/Beds
When I had my tonsils out in the 3rd grade, I was put in a
crib!!! It was at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Pasco... Dr.
Putra told my folks that all kids were kept in cribs so that
they couldn't get out of bed and walk the halls or bother other
patients or other kids! I felt like I was in jail and I remember
crying a lot... that was the scariest thing that had ever
happened to me at that time and I remember those bars being
higher than my head IF I stood up in that crib!!!!! hated it and
I was in there for over a week!!!!!!!
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA temps are warming up
we were in the 80's over the weekend
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>>From: Bill WINGFIELD (BRC '67)
To: Rick MADDY ('67) and Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
Re: Kadlec Hospital Photos and Ice Cream
<http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/04/30/997166/gallery-historical-kadlec-photos.html>
I too spent a week or so there in Kadlec in a crib. However; I,
unlike Maren, was only 2 years old. My mom was pregnant and
delivering my baby sister (Jan WINGFIELD McCallum ('68wb)) at
Kadlec.
I came down with pneumonia and the doctor didn't want my dad
bringing home a baby into a house with a baby with pneumonia, so
Dad took me to the hospital, dropped me off, walked down to the
maternity ward, and picked up my mom and baby sister and took
them home. He said he could hear me screaming all the way down
to the maternity ward. At Kadlec they fed me ice cream and ice
cream and ice cream to break the chill. Did I mention ice cream?
When my dad came to pick me up I was standing in the crib. He
said I spit in his face.
When a kid at Jason Lee in the '53 to '61 time frame, when the
teachers would give us the little cups of ice cream (vanilla and
sherbet) with the little wooden spoon and cookies, I would try
to eat it (so I could fit in) but would be over at the drinking
fountain trying to wash the taste out of my mouth.
Kadlec fed me so much vanilla ice cream to break the chill that,
as of today, I still cannot eat anything with a sweet taste,
even fruits. They make me sick. It's like the feeling after
getting off a carnival ride that makes you sick. I have to drink
water to get the taste out of my mouth.
I guess I shouldn't complain 'cause I have had pretty good
health and all my teeth.
I did love the pics of the old hospital.
-Bill WINGFIELD (BRC '67) ~ Sunny but cold Santa Fe, NM ~ I
thought this was the desert, but it snowed yesterday,
which is cutting into Harley riding time.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/05/10
Dateline: Richland
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15 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn "Em" De VINE ('52), Norma LOESCHER ('53)
Mike CLOWES ('54), Tony TELLIER ('57)
Burt PIERARD ('59), Mary ROSE ('60)
Tom VERELLEN ('60), Dee WALLACE ('60)
Ken BRINKERHOFF ('61), Helen CROSS ('62)
Shirley SHERWOOD ('62), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Dave MILLER ('67), Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
Susan LUNDGREN ('82)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patti COLE ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janice WISE ('71)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" De VINE ('52)
Time to send an update on my daughter, Sandra: the one with
Stage 4 colon cancer.
To make a long story short: she returned to work Monday! The
kids were having some special testing so she did not go into the
room but she enjoyed the day very much, reacquainting herself
with staff, including the Sub [substitute teacher] who has
worked all year, the building, etc. School goes on for about
another 6 weeks, then summer vacation to rest more. (Last
summer, along with chemo, she worked hard to earn her master's
degree!) We are all SO HAPPY for her!
Due to high toxicity of the chemo, she is on a 3-month
'vacation'. Great timing! Of course, we hope the cancer has been
beaten back enough that she won't have to go back on it ... at
least for a long time. Her husband had umbilical hernia repair
surgery about a month ago and goes back to work in another two
weeks so they flew to Alaska to see family (especially that
beautiful grand daughter!) and friends. Sandra was feeling well
enough (though tired) to have a wonderful time and see all the
family and many of their friends. An awesome break in spite of
the snow!!
To: Pam EHINGER ('67):
Wow! Great Bleeding Heart.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Any/100503-Ehi-00.htm
I bought and transplanted one this spring but it is in shock, I
think. Hopefully, it will recover and do well next year. (Being
me, I want it NOW!) My new grass, repaired dog-pee-spots, is
coming along. Looking out my kitchen window is such a great
pleasure now that the huge maple tree is gone! (Thank you,
Artistic Treeworks for a job well done!) Another company will
come in a few weeks and remove the stump and some of the surface
roots.
To: Step-sister Shirley SHERWOOD Milani ('62)
Thanks so much for the heads-up about the $50 gold coins all 5
of us inherited from my dad and your mom. Google said $1,208
today! Good, good timing.
I think I need to change my signature back to 'Life is good.'!
Best Bomber regards to each and all, and Happy Birthday to Patti
COLE Pierce ('52).
-Marilyn "Em" De VINE ('52) ~ in gorgeous Richland, where the
sun is shining and the winds are calmer.
When the going gets tough ... get tougher!
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>>From: Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53)
Re: Cribs for Not-so-little Kids
While a few of you "kids" were suffering in cribs, I occupied a
regular Kadlec bed for four weeks as a 12th grader. That spring,
1953, I came down with mononucleosis. I was not kissing, either,
I swear. Can you imagine a hospital keeping anyone four weeks
for mono these days? My sympathetic teachers sent homework and
graded assignments. I wrote about a baby whose hydrocephalic
head seemed as big as the rest of its tiny body. Yes, there were
crying kids while I was there. I trust you weren't one of them.
Bomber cheers,
-Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53) ~ Enjoying a breezy spring day of
blue skies and clouds in Richland.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Re: Club-40 Annual Meeting
I note from reading the minutes of the last Club-40 Board
meeting, and the registration slip included with the current
edition of the DustStorm, that something new is being attempted.
Not only will the next Annual Meeting be at a new venue (The
Desert Inn, aka The Hanford House, aka the Richland Red Lion),
but a new admission policy will be in effect. Apparently in
order to assure not only adequate seating, but also adequate
food, "walk-ins" are no longer welcome. In order to partake of
the festivities, one must be pre-registered on or before the
25th of August, 2010. If the US Mule is late in delivering your
registration (after 8/25/2010) it will be returned.
Guess they might be getting serious about gate-crashers.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ holding the fort in Mount
Angel, OR, despite the weather guessers prediction of
snow down to the 2,000 foot level.
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>>From: Tony TELLIER ('57)
Re: Odd Christmas Gift set: 1951 to 1952
http://ace.mu.nu/archives/296208.php
-Tony TELLIER ('57)
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>>From: Burt PIERARD ('59)
To: All of you complaining about "crib" duty
I only have one comment. "Boo-hoo!" You guys thought you had it
so rough with your ice cream and stuff. You should have tried
doing Hard Time at the Richland Nursery School when you were
one of the oldest kids there (I should have been in kindergarten
except I missed the cut-off by less than two weeks). I don't
recall if the "Screws" ever raked the bars of the cribs with
their Night Sticks, but I do remember them marching up and down
the rows of cribs and sternly admonishing us if we didn't keep
our heads down and eyes closed. Since I was too old for naps, I
was always poking my head up to see if anyone else was awake and
getting yelled at, sometimes from across the room. Sheez, how
did they expect anyone to sleep with all that yelling?
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt PIERARD ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
Re: Steve CARSON's ('58) entry about Sharon Tate ('61wb)
I remember Sharon dating Bill SMITHERS ('58) for a long time but
don't remember John MYERS ('58-RIP) dating her. Such a beautiful
person she was.
-Mary ROSE Tansy ('60) ~ Centerfield, UT where the sun is out
but still cold. Three days of snow last week.
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>>From: Tom VERELLEN ('60)
To: Mike BRADY ('61)
Thanks for weaving with words a visual tapestry that will take
several strong drinks to eliminate from my already depleted
store of brain cells. Good luck with that.
I seem to be suffering from a bout of Rip Van Winkle-itus. I had
intended to take only a short nap and when I woke I had slept
through the remaining months of spring, all of summer and
autumn, and into mid winter. Good thing I didn't take down those
Christmas lights.
-Tom VERELLEN ('60) ~ from near Lacey
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>>From: Dee WALLACE ('60)
Re: Sharon Tate ('61wb)
Sharon Tate ('61wb) went with Bill SMITHERS ('59). I had one
date with her and was afraid that Bill would beat me up when he
found out about it, but he didn't. He found me at By's Burgers
one night and we laughed about it.
-Dee WALLACE ('60)
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>>From: Ken BRINKERHOFF ('61)
Some memories are way best forgotten. I was 8 when I had my
tonsils out in Kadlec hospital and they put me in a crib. The
humiliation was unbearable.
-Ken BRINKERHOFF ('61)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Well, I don't know for sure when they stopped putting us in
cribs, but I too had my tonsils taken out at Kadlec hospital,
but I was 20 and home from WSU, and they didn't put me in a
crib, maybe the 20 was the magic number.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Shirley SHERWOOD Milani ('62)
I was born at Our Ladies of Lourdes hospital in Pasco because
Kadlec wasn't finished yet. So when my tonsils needed to come
out when I was four years old, my parents took me back to OLOL.
I'm not sure why. But I do know that my extreme fear of nuns
came from that visit. I can still remember vividly a nun pulling
me away from my mom and putting me on a gurney, wheeling me away
while I'm screaming, and my mom is crying. I also remember
vividly the mask put on my face while they dripped ether on it
to put me to sleep. That has got to be the worst smell in the
world. Thankfully today we have "conscious sedation". I was
hospitalized again in '59 and was told at that time that the
doctor that took my tonsils out had really butchered my throat.
-Shirley SHERWOOD Milani ('62)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
More on Sharon Tate ('61wb) and Yearbooks:
This is for those that may have a yearbook with Sharon Tate's
signature in it. (A Warrior or a Columbian) The key is to make
sure, that for each book which is signed, that the "chain" of
ownership is established via a letter from the original owner to
the next person who gets the book. The letter should read
something like:
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I attended school with Sharon Tate in (1959, 1960) and
at the end of the year she signed my yearbook.
When she was in 9th grade (or sophomore), I was in the ________
class.
I am now passing this book on to ________.
Sign Your Name to the letter
Address
Phone Number
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and place it in your yearbook so that your kids or grandkids
with have authentication.
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Dave MILLER ('67)
Re: Washington State High School Study
I am sure some of you remember the study we did in 1966 for WSU
or UW. Oh well, so your memory is going too. They just called
to verify my address here in San Jose. It seems Brigham Young
University is sponsoring a study to determine if we glow and if
mosquitoes avoid us. The last time they had called was about 15
or 20 years ago to update their records and I recall they asked
if I knew where certain people were. This time I will get
something in the mail in a couple of days.
Since my parents moved to Wheaton, IL in 1970 while I was still
in the Navy, the only person I have ever met from high school
was Rick MADDY ('67) in Maui several years ago.
-Dave MILLER ('67)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Moving, Kadlec Cribs, House for Sale
I swear, I must hold Maren's record for number of times she has
had to change one Bomber's e-mail address!
Since June of last year I have moved four times ... three of
them involving e-mail address changes.
The move I am undertaking right now is the fourth -- from Boise
back to Haven Farm, thank God.
I think this new one is a "keeper", as it can be ported around,
regardless of my location -- which I HOPE will not change again!
Re: Cribs at Kadlec
Thomas and I were just discussing this a couple of days ago. I
remember being 8 years old, in Kadlec for an appendectomy -- and
being in a crib. Regimented visiting hours, so could only see my
parents and older sisters briefly each day ... trapped in a crib
... in pain and scared -- in a ward room, with 6 other crying,
scared kids. Not a pleasant memory. That was November, 1958.
In April, 1962, when I was 11, I had my tonsils out at Kadlec,
and was in a real bed in a real (double) room -- no more wards
full of kids. More flexibility on visiting hours, too --
although not like later years (and now) when you can stay with
your loved ones 24/7.
Re: House on Scot Street
The refurbishing of the house on Scot Street in Richland that
I inherited in February, when Harlan FOOTE ('61-RIP) died has
been delayed. My eldest son Seth became very ill in the middle
of the whole thing. And since he was running the show,
everything started falling behind. Original completion target
date was 4/1, then 4/19, then 5/1. Now we are drop-dead aiming
for 5/12.
It is really turning into quite a lovely place, considering that
Harlan (bless his heart) had COMPLETELY neglected it since 2002
-- except for putting in a new heat pump in 2008.
Please e-mail if you or someone you know is looking for a:
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4 bedroom (one off the downstairs family room) - all of them
wired for internet, so you could use any as an office
1 full bath, two 3/4 baths
Eat-in kitchen, Dining room
New range, New range hood with built-in microwave
New dishwasher
New sinks and plumbing fixtures throughout
New light fixtures
Huge pantry, More storage than you can imagine
2 fireplaces
Oversized double car garage
Workshop, Laundry room
All new floor coverings throughout, including a LOT of tile work
All new paint, in and out
Garden shed
18 month old heat pump
Covered deck which doubles as grape arbor. LOTS Of grapes yearly
Lovely landscaping - fully fenced back yard - 6' cedar
5 minutes to Hanford High & WSU
7 minutes to Battelle
7 minute walk to Leslie Groves Park / Columbia River
On east (river) side of George Washington Way
Street is one block long -- one block north of Saint -- QUIET
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If I don't hear from a Bomber or Bomber-friend, will be listing
with real estate agent on the 13th. Have been advised that we
should list for $280K. Will sell for less if we do it ourselves.
Hope to hear from you on this!
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ Kind-of in Boise -- on the
way back to Haven Farm 5/10. YAY!
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>>From: Susan LUNDGREN ('82)
Kadlec was still putting children in cribs right up into the
late '60s. I was indignant to tears at being consigned to a
crib. Having just had my tonsils removed, it was probably a
mercy to the staff I could not be vocal about it.
Part of my careful preparation for this adventure was picking
out my books. I could not reach them through the bars of the
crib which only added to my frustration. My mom put them into
the crib when she visited, but the staff took them back out.
No amount of ice cream or popsicles could make this situation
right in my mind at the time.
When my younger sister was in the hospital for the first time
during the early '70s and in the new hospital, she did not have
to be in a crib.
-Susan LUNDGREN ('82) ~ Anchorage, where the snow is mostly
melted and the trees are getting ready to turn from
brown to green
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15 Bombers (Including 5 Cole Kids) sent stuff:
Marlene LARSEN ('56wb), Steve CARSON ('58)
Richard ANDERSON ('60), Stephanie DAWSON ('60)
Mike BRADY ('61), Carol CONVERSE ('64)
Gary BEHYMER (’64), Betti AVANT ('69)
Lori SIMPSON ('70), Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Cole Kids Barbara ('50) Karen ('55)
Judie & Jackie ('63) John ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Myrna BOLIN ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leo BUSTAD ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brad PUGH ('66)
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>>From: Marlene LARSEN ('56wb)
Re: World War II Weapon: Monopoly With Real Money
-Marlene LARSEN ('56wb)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
I assume Richard is the editorial writer complaining about
Richland weather. Too young to remember the obliterating sand
storms and not recognizing that there is nothing to shovel,
sounds like a minor irration. We just left the Gaylord Opreyland
Hotel before the floods. Now there is something to complain
about.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58) ~ Chicago where we
never have any severe weather (NOT)
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>>From: Richard ANDERSON ('60)
To: Steve CARSON ('58) (see above)
Steve,
I arrived in Richland, shanghaied from Walla Walla by my mother,
in January 1956. We moved into a house in Richland Village in
the northern end of town. A budding naturalist, I loved going
out in the desert looking for snakes and gophers and rabbits and
whatever other fascinating critters were to be found. One day,
probably in spring of 1956 or 1957, on one of my expeditions, I
got caught in a sudden, severe, dirt (sand or dust doesn't give
any idea of how awful it was) storm. I trudged home, eyes filled
with dirt, feeling completely terrible. Before that I had
excellent vision; the dirt took care of that: within something
like a month I ended up with glasses; my eyes were just trashed.
Today I have a pair of Speedo swim goggles by my key tray. They
may look silly; but, I wear them whenever the wind is blowing
like beaverdamned hell; they do wonders keeping junk out of my
eyes ..... fifty-odd years too late. I do indeed remember the
"obliterating sandstorms".
-Richard ANDERSON ('60)
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>>From: Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
Re: Tonsils
Gosh, I'm so sorry for all of your bad experiences with tonsils
and hospitals. I had no idea that local hospitals were into
terrorizing children! My tonsils came out at age 4, in the
Vancouver hospital (1946). Other than the ether, everything went
really well.
I was in a low cot-like bed with maybe two other beds in the
room (don't remember if they were occupied). No bed rails. I
remember having lots of ice cream and being disappointed that my
throat hurt anyway. I still remember the smell of the ether and
the mask over my face. I had hallucinations from it for some
time and nightmares about it for several years.
The staff was great. They let my parents and aunt and uncle come
to visit and they brought me two big balloons, red and blue.
They were thick like rubber and full of air, probably 18-24
inches in diameter. We batted them around the room like
volleyballs. What fun!
When my first two kids had their tonsils out in Indiana (Jeff
JANICEK ('88) and Jennifer JANICEK Ellison ('90)), they got to
recuperate in the same room and, remembering those big balloons
from long ago, we brought a bunch of balloons to their room and
initiated hospital volleyball to keep their minds off their sore
throats. They were 3 and 5 years old.
Back to Kadlec, I never stayed over except after the 2nd grade
when I broke my arm on that awful old asphalt sidewalk on Atkins
Street. The arm healed before we realized what was causing the
pain, and Dr. DeNicola had to sedate me and re-break it to set
it properly. I think I stayed over only one night and have no
memory of the accommodations. Good thing, I guess!
-Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
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>>From: Mike BRADY ('61)
Re: "H"
To: Tom VERELLEN ('60)
I know hemorrhoids are not a pleasant topic, but it eventually
happens to most people. I was hoping for support and advice from
my fellow Bombers. Because of the delicate subject, I expected
to be roasted by you and Jim HAMILTON ('63) in today's addition.
Jim was probably working in his yard yesterday.
-Mike BRADY ('61)
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Shirley SHERWOOD Milani ('62)
I was 4 when I had my tonsils out, but can't remember if I was
in a crib or not. I suppose I was by the sounds of it. I do
remember that my mom was in the hospital at the same time. She
would come down to visit with me. I also remember having ice
cream afterwards. That mask... what a horrible thing that was!!
I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember all the HUGE
lights overhead while they were trying to get that mask over my
face. I fought and fought. Twisting and turning my head from
side to side. They had to get more help to keep me down and
quiet. [You go, girl! -Maren] I don't remember the smell, but I
must have gone out fast as I don't remember anything else. I'm
sure that I was too exhausted from fighting them before hand.
[Get some Valvoline Pyroil Premium Ether Starting Fluid -
- you'll VERY QUICKLY remember what ether smells like...
that starting fluid almost makes me puke. -Maren]
To: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
The house that you are fixing up and planning on selling really
sounds very nice. Too bad that this hadn't come about in a year
or so. We are planning on moving back and would have loved to
see the house. Good luck in the sale.
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
Very cold winds, but sunny.
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Terry DAVIS ('65) eBay Yearbook
Letter from Melanie Bengtson (NAB)
I'm delighted to hear that my purchase cost is going
to a scholarship fund. I am not a Richland Bomber, but
definitely a fan of Terry's, and I also build the web
pages for his official website. I'm always on the lookout
for pictures we don't have, and I hope to get some good
quality scans out of the yearbook for the site. I think
his fans will get a real kick out of seeing them.
Rozane Sutherland is the actual "owner" of the website
and is the one who communicates with Terry on a regular
basis, but I along with some other fans had the pleasure
of meeting him several years ago along with some of the
other cast members of Tour of Duty. We really enjoyed
hanging out with him and the others.
Melanie Bengtson http://TerenceKnox.com
P.S. $ going to Club 40 Scholarship Fund
-Gary BEHYMER (’64)
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: Hospitals
I had my appendix out at Kennewick General Hospital 6 days
before my 10th birthday. I was in a regular bed in the pediatric
area. My brothers weren't allowed to come up and see me so I had
to walk to the window and talk to them from the parking lot down
below. Now they encourage family members to visit unless the
patient is in isolation or such.
-Betti AVANT ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where it still doesn't know what
season we are supposed to be in
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>>From: Lori SIMPSON Hogan ('70)
To: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Hi Lynn,
I too was at Kadlec at 5 years old (1957) with an appendicitis
attack! Went in at night, left in a crib, parents at home,
crying children and in pain.
Surgery was to be in the morning, so I laid awake all night
crying, and thinking that they were going to cut me open while I
was awake! Back then they didn't bother to explain to the child
what was going on. As I recuperated I did have a lot of fun
going up and down the halls in my little wheel chair. :-}
-Lori SIMPSON Hogan ('70)
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Re: Son of Lance WILLIS ('70)
I have been following the progress of Sam Willis this spring.
He has constantly progressed and his time in the Mile keeps
getting better.
Please click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeDZFqSfMWw
if you would like to see his latest race.
Sam is the son of Lance WILLIS ('70)... would have made a fine
Bomber - but his school in California at least has the right
colors…
-Vic MARSHALL ('71) ~ From sunny Michigan where the fun
continues every day in Detroit... Yesterday it was 5 cops
shot (one fatally) by a lone suspect that should have been
in prison
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>>From: Cole Kids
Re: Patti COLE ('52) birthday
... late with this, had a brain fade. Anyway, I hope 76
trombones came to your house, one for each year. You are a
terrific sister, as long as you let me be the boss.
Ha Happy Birthday on the 5th, and we'll celebrate over the phone.
Love,
Barbara ('50) Karen ('55) Judie & Jackie ('63) John ('66)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/07/2010
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Marlene LARSEN ('56wb), Steve CARSON ('58)
Burt PIERARD ('59), Carol CARSON ('60)
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeff HARTMAN ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy CLARK ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Laverne VANDENBERG ('76)
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>>From: Marlene LARSEN Hegseth ('56wb)
Re: Ether in hospitals when we were young
I have a story to tell about my dad. He couldn't stand the smell
of ether and in those days, all hospitals smelled like ether the
minute you walked in the front door. I was told that when I was
born in November of 1938 at Coulee Dam Hospital (my dad was
working on the Grand Coulee Dam before he worked at Hanford),
he walked in the front door of the hospital to see my mom and
me and fainted in the front lobby.
-Marlene LARSEN Hegseth ('56wb)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
To: Richard ANDERSON ('60)
Richard, Your story sure puts a different take. Sorry, I thought
you were much younger. I too spent a lot of time exploring the
desert, usually with my trusty 22cal, single shot rifle. We
called it rabbit hunting but I never hit one. Cheers!
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Burt PIERARD ('59)
To: All
I'm sending this entry in for a friend of mine who hasn't
figured out how these "new-fangled picture-sending machines"
work, let alone figure out how to use it. This is in his words
and he'll introduce himself.
"Howdy folks, the name is Mayor John W. Randall. If you
read last week's Richland Advocate, you know that April
28, 1910, was a very special day, namely the day when our
Incorporation was filed in Olympia. Now we're all legal-
like and mighty proud of it! Some of the town folk have
decided to have a big-ol' party to celebrate, comin' up
this Saturday. And it's all FREE (except for the Silent
Movie - Thomas Edison's latest release of "Frankenstein"
- it'll cost you 5 cents (with a bag of popcorn)). Burt
said he sent you the whole day's schedule and I have to
believe him. So I'm askin' all you folks, near and far,
to come to the Brand-new Town of Richland and join us."
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Pie/100507-100yrs.jpg
I guess John said it all.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt PIERARD ('59) ~ the Brand-new Town of Richland
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>>From: Carol CARSON Renaud ('60)
Saw the post from my Brother, Steve CARSON (Championship Class
of '58), and Richard ANDERSON's ('60) response about the sand
storms in the "olden" days. I mostly remember the sand stinging
my legs walking to school. We weren't allowed to wear pants in
those days. Those storms sure made for rough, sore legs. They
also caused additional dusting in the house since the sand
seemed to seep in every nook and cranny!
-Carol CARSON Renaud ('60) ~ from gray, cold, damp Seattle.
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Re: My fellow Finn Hill Bomber, Mike BRADY's ('61) posting.
As anyone who knows me, also knows that even hypochondriacs can
get sick. I chose to ignore Mike's posting as even the mere
mention of any symptoms or side effects are enough to make me
the Poster Child for said malady. I hesitate to even estimate
(hey that rhymes) the number of times I've been taken to bed
with rabies, ovarian cysts, blister rust, tape worms, snow and
ice induced malaria and the dreaded GMC'63 pandemic of various
and sundry brown bottle flus. I was excused from a History 102
(History of Civilization) class in Pullman (Ellen took copious
note for me) because of the chance they might mention the Black
Plague. So one could only imagine the discomfort I would suffer
by acknowledging and alluding to Mike's "hiney problem".
On a more serious note. Back some 2-1/2 of years ago, I went on
sick call with a cough, more like a pack-a-day hack. It was this
little symptom that earned me 8 months of chemo therapy, and as
of yesterday, the coveted "see you in 9 months" phone call from
my Oncologist. Folks, listen to your body, It's the only one you
got.
And yes Mike I was indeed working in my yard. I gotta keep up
with my neighbor Mike BRADLEY ('56) for the coveted center fold
of Sunset Magazine. I've got an infestation of clover, the
symptoms I won't mention because of my potential susceptibility.
Actually Molbaks gave me some suggestions and I didn't have to
make a co-pay.
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/08/2010
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Jim HAMILTON ('63), David RIVERS ('65)
Julia ALEXANDER ('65), Rick MADDY ('67)
Vic MARSHALL ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick COATES ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim McKEOWN ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis BARR ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pete OVERDAHL ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patty de la BRETONNE ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike HOGAN ('70)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Hooray, Hooray. It’s the 8th of May.
Huh, Mary Lou
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Boy 'n' Girl Birthdays
If I've said it once I've said it 100 times, this being a Bomber
is the greatest... Someone mentioned to me the other day about a
guy who was in DaNang getting ready to come home in the '60s and
met a kid from his High School he hadn't seen since gragashun...
Same thing happened to me... I was standing in a rather small
PX (not the great big one) in the transient area of the DaNang
Marine Base waiting for my flight back to the land of the Big
PX (not the one in DaNang) and heard a guy talking to another
guy behind me... hadn't heard that voice since 9th grade but
recognized it on the first syllable... I whirled around and
exclaimed "Billy Simmons"... he had gone to Chief Jo with us and
lived on VanGiesen kind of behind the Richland Lutheran Church
kind of across from Parkers (lotsa grageashun years) and Ronnie
Shadell (sp '64 WB who appeared on the cover of Life Magazine
while in Vietnam around late '67 early '68)... what did this
stuff have to do with birthdays? Oh yeah... my loving being a
Bomber... so anyway, the '65er birthday Bomber-babe I've known
for almost ever... the Bomber birthday guy, however, I've only
known personally for a few years but always heard of him in
whispers by his last name only... now that we've become pals
it just makes being a Bomber all the more fun... I gotta email
from Brian JOHNSON ('65) this morning showing some refurbished
bumper cars from the Pike in Long Beach... they were way cool...
reminded me of the first time the Hell's Angels took me there
back in '68... became on of my favorite places to take girls...
course the mention of the Angels prompted me to tell Beej that
our boy Jimmy HEIDLEBAUGH's ('65) band "Smith & Wesson Blues
Project" has become the house band for one of the local Angel's
Cub houses a little way from my Office... now ain't it grand to
be a Bomber... where else could you learn nonsense like alla
this! So HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
Pete OVERDAHL ('60) & Patty de la BRETONNE ('65) on May 8, 2010
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Julia ALEXANDER ('65)
Re: Patty de la BRETONNE ('65)
Happy Birthday to my friend the longest... did I say that right?
Didn't want to say my oldest friend. I promise never to post
some of those pictures taken way back when... Big smile! Love you.
-Julia (Julie) ALEXANDER ('65) ~ From the old neighborhood near
the corner of Thayer and Van Geisen.
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>>From: Rick MADDY ('67)
Re: Hot rods
What great times I have lived in... well, except with the
American flag T-shirt deal. I guess I can no longer wear the
red, white and blue into my old high school unless it is a
Mexican or a Confederate flag, but I guess the American and Nazi
flags are out of style and it seems nobody in America cares
anyway... so be it...
American flag T-shirt deal
but, I really could not have picked a better era for gadgets. I
have gadgets way more cool than what Dick Tracy had hanging off
him on the beat, i.e., a phone, a typewriter, a camera, a clock,
a map of the world, a movie camera, a movie screen, a chick that
tells me when to take a left, sometimes right, when I'm trying
to find my way back to where I live on a late Friday night-
morning and my favorite, a little blue dot that tells the
Federal government where I am 24/7 to keep me safe... gosh, I
get such a warm fuzzy feeling all over knowing the Feds love me
so much they want to know where I am every minute... and they
have a movie camera on every telephone pole in America to help
them help me... I almost want to give them all my guns I feel
so safe with them knowing where I am... I digress... all these
gadgets wrapped in this cherry little package of a device of
which I put in my back pocket whenever leaving the home.
I filmed this with my stinking cell phone vid yesterday. I say
'stinking' because the vid capability of my phone still needs
work. MTV was at Bob's Big Boy Broiler in Downey, CA shooting a
scene using the regulars cars that show up for the Wednesday
night cruise as background. So this dude just hangin' with his
Chevy did a burnout for them... and they filmed it... and so
did I. Hollywood... gotta love it. Nevertheless, I have been in
cars coming out of Zips that did this sort of thing a time or
two. Bomberville... gotta love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAKoRqcLz90&feature=player_embedded
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Special Birthday wishes to Mike HOGAN ('70) today.
He would not want you to know - nor would he ever admit it –
but Mike is one of the nicest guys ever to come out of Richland.
Credit that to the women in his life - Mom Ellie, Wife Lori
SIMPSON Hogan ('70), and of course - Sister Superior and
Mrs. Wiley. Enjoy your day and hope you are able to drink
something besides Ensure today.
Bomber Cheers and Personal Best Wishes-
-Vic MARSHALL ('71) ~ From beautiful Beverly Hills, MI
where the current teen trend appears to be ringing
doorbells at night and waking up cranky old farts
like myself.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/09/2010
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6 Bombers (including 4 Cole kids) sent stuff:
Tony DURAN ('55), "Pappy" SWAN ('59)
Coles: Karen ('55), Patti ('52), Barbara ('50), Judie ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry LUKINS ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim STULL ('62wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Bill & Mary BAILEY ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom TEEPLE ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Val TRENT ('70)
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>>From: Tony DURAN ('55)
Happy Mothers day to all you Bomber Moms. May you all have a
great and wonderful day! ENJOY!!!
http://www.wow4u.com/notjustamom/index.html
-Tony DURAN ('55)
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>>From: George "Pappy" SWAN ('59)
To: All Class of 1959, Club 40 Members
Re: Voting for Class of 1959, Club 40 Representatives
I have enjoyed representing my Class of 1959 within Club 40.
However, after a few years of my efforts toward Club 40, our
50th Class Reunion, and general Bomber functions, I'm ready
to step aside and put some of my aging energy into some other
directions (a little more in the personal and family
situations). In addition to just trying to work toward catching
up, after recent years of looking after my elder relatives, I am
also trying to prepare myself for more eventual responsibilities
coming in the family arena. And, I really want to attempt to get
some writing done. But, as you know ... everything takes time!
Therefore, I have tendered my resignation as one of the co-reps
of the Class of '59 to Club 40.
Sandy WARREN Armstrong has graciously agreed to take my place
and run as a write-in candidate as one of the co-reps from The
Class of 1959 to Club 40. Thank you very much Sandy! Leslie
SWANSON Holeman has been, and remains, my esteemed co-rep for as
long as I have (we took over at the same time -- I can't even
remember what year that was), representing "The Last Great Class
of the Fifties."
So, I am asking all Class of 1959 Members of Club 40 to please
(whether you plan to attend this year's Club 40 Annual Meeting
or not) to pay your dues to Club 40 ($5.00/yr) and vote. Do not
vote for me, as I am resigning. Please vote for Leslie, and
write in and vote for "Sandy WARREN Armstrong" as Leslie's co-
rep for our class.
If you are Club 40 members, you should have received the
Spring/Summer Edition 2010 of The Bomber DustStorm (The Club 40
Newsletter) mailing, recently. Within it are a registration form
for registering for the Club 40, 2010 Annual Meeting, September
10/11, 2010, and an Official Ballot to vote for your class
representatives. You will need to pay your annual dues and be a
member in good standing, in order to vote for class reps (and to
receive the Dust Storm). This can be accomplished by filling out
and sending in the registration form, with your $5.00 annual
dues (even if not planning to attend the meeting), and the
official ballot, to the Club 40 address at the bottom of the
registration form.
If you are not currently a member of Club 40, or you did not
receive your copy of the DustStorm, you can bring these forms
up and print them out by going to:
http://RichlandClub40.org/
So, Thanks Sandy for agreeing to step in, and I am asking all
Class of '59ers to support this change, and I would appreciate
all of your efforts in passing this notice on to any other
members of the Class of '59, who may not read it in Alumni
Sandstorm.
Semper Fi and Semper Bomberus (or whatever),
-George "Pappy" Swan ('59) ~ Burbank, WA where the sun shines,
but just wait for two or three minutes...
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>>From: Cole Kids: Karen ('55), Patti ('52), Barbara ('50), Judie ('63)
Happy birthday Bill Bailey ('64) from your favorite sister-in-
law Karen, your other favorite Patti, and other favorite Barbara
and really favorite sister-in-law Judie.
Cole Kids: Karen ('55), Patti ('52), Barbara ('50), Judie ('63)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/10/2010
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Betty CONNER ('52), Stan McDONALD ('53)
Larry MATTINGLY ('60), Peg SHEERAN ('63)
Rick VALENTINE ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Val TRENT ('70)
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>>From: Betty CONNER Sansom ('52)
Re: Doug SANSOM ('52-RIP)
I want to thank everyone who has written me through the "Daily
Sandstorm", and personal mail, and for the calls and visits. And
thank you to those that came to Doug's funeral! Some of you I
didn't even see there, but found your name in the book! Thank
you! Thank you! Thank you! It was so nice to see everyone. And
the mail!
I appeared at the Vancouver Bomber get-together in March. I met
several people that I've only read about - and one that
remembered Doug. That was fun. Thanks, Tom HEMPHILL ('62) for
inviting me!
I'm still blundering around, trying to get my bearings. Come
September 10, it would be 56 years married. And we were engaged
in January of 1954, so we've been together a long time! I wasn't
ready for that to be over. I need more time to heal.
Did I mention that I have a new great-granddaughter? She was
born April 20, in Kennewick hospital - where her mom and her
grandma were born! Her name is Audrey Belle Clements. (No
relation to the Clements from Bomberville.) She was 8 pounds,
and very blonde and has blue eyes! This is our fifth Great! We
have eighteen grandkids, including 5 step grands. (I have a
granddaughter living with me, going to college). Love every one
of them!
I'm going on a trip to my "Old Stomping Grounds" in east
Tennessee (Johnson City/Kingsport). Leaving on Tuesday, and will
be gone for 5 weeks! Though I've ran out of aunts and uncles, I
still have a lot of close friends there, and COUSINS! I do have
COUSINS! (My dad's Mom's family had 16 kids, and my dad's Dad's
family had 13!) And they have, for the most part, all had large
families. I've kept close track of most of them, and they are
all very nurturing. And they all had met and loved Doug. I have
gone back many times, and before I've only had a few days each
visit to get all the visiting in. I'm working on my Genealogy,
so there's lots of information I need to gather. So I will be
busy. I'll visit the generations of Grandparents (my family
settled there in Washington County, TN, before Daniel Boone
came along, for the most part. One g-grandfather was a Hessian
Soldier in the Revolutionary War - and he moved to TN, because
a LOT of the Hessians deserted, not liking being a drafted,
mercenary soldier in a war they didn't like. There were orders
to "shoot any soldiers not headed into battle!", and kept a low
profile. (He only had 14 kids!) Cemetery and graves visits are
often all we have with our forebears. I can pull weeds, and dust
off tombstones, and make it seem like we're contacting.
Eastern Tennessee is a beautiful place - year round. Gets "a
bit" warm in the summer, so we tried to make our visits in
spring or fall, but they couldn't understand why we thought July
Reunions too uncomfortable. We went to as many as we could - and
at one really hot reunion, we wore loose cotton clothing, and
still sweltered. They came in 3-piece polyester suits!!! Women
and men!! And I'll have to beware of chiggers (I seem to be
allergic to their bites!) and sunburn and poison ivy, and poison
oak, and copperheads and water moccasins. I killed a lot of
rattlesnakes when we lived out at Vernita, (on the Columbia, 32
miles from Richland) back when my kids were small. I put the
rattles in a mayo jar, and the kids used to take it to Show and
Tell, and the kids took samples, and the kids brought home an
empty jar. Difference in snakes is that rattlers let your know
they are there, and bad-tempered! Tennessee snakes are sneaky.
My dad was bitten by moccasin (Cottonmouth!) when he was a kid.
And thank goodness we don't have chiggers and sweat bees, and
all that out here in Washington!
I do miss the Cardinals, and especially the Lightning Bugs! And
the laurel and pink and white dogwoods, and all shades of green
trees!!!
Anyway - I'm off and running come Tuesday - and won't be home
until the middle of June!
I'll be back to catch up on my reading. Few computers where I
visit!!
Love you all.
-Betty CONNER Sansom ('52)
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>>From: Stan McDONALD ('53)
Re: Faraway Meeting
Someone mentioned last week that they met a classmate in some
distant place. It reminded me of my chance encounter on a road
near the DMZ (demilitarized zone) separating North Korea and
South Korea back in 1955 (I was 18). Somehow I missed the truck
that was going to the showers 7 miles from where our unit was
located. So I set out on the road south past a hillside Korean
village. About 100 yds in front of me I saw a person walking
toward me who looked vaguely familiar. We were the only ones
on the road for quite a distance in both directions. As he
approached, I recognized him to be Gene GOSTNELL ('53) and had
not seen him since high school. I don't recall whether he was a
Marine like me or whether he was in one of the Army units not
too far away. But such events catch us off guard and that was a
pleasant surprise.
-Stan McDONALD ('53)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
It is late Saturday night (Sunday AM actually) and I just
realized it is probably too late to get this off to Maren so I
will send it in the morning after I correct all the typos from
my arthritic hands and tired mind.
Re: Mother's Day
Mothers have a very special place in our hearts that nothing can
replace when they have passed on. It is different for each of
us. The bond, the respect, the love and warm feelings are not
like that we may have for any other person. Since my mother was
in the TB hospital for my early years I did not really know her
until I was about 7. While there were relational difficulties
between us while I was growing up things got better during my
adult years. And I was always there during her medical problems.
But I have 2 of her paintings and her picture in a prominent
place on the wall. She had immense dislike for my fireworks, my
work in blasting with high explosives, my part ownership in a
propane business and my penchant for doing dangerous things. I
had a few small guilt feelings after I used my share of her
legacy to buy a display fireworks company.
A one point during my terrible teens I saw a couple of boys
bullying another slightly smaller boy before I could step in one
of them rather badly insulted his mother. In an instant rage he
had them both on the ground bleeding in the face. I have seen
this kind of thing a couple of times since. No matter who or
what kind of person, mother's are special.
Jackie and I will spend the day in the yard and gardens. I am
going to totally rebuild my rose garden. I am just not happy
with it and the roses aren't either. Then we will have dinner in
her choice of our favorite eateries and probably a walk on the
waterfront.
Incredible that on my first weekend off in several months,
it was beautiful today. I have had a training session or a
fireworks display to do for the last 11 weekends. I enjoy both
but my poor yard and gardens really suffer from not near the
minimum required attention.
17 years ago I decided to get on a one person campaign to
increase the quality and safety of display fireworks. It started
slow with Fire Service personnel not sure I was genuine in
my efforts as very few pyros are willing to even talk to
regulators. After a couple of years they began to listen and I
now do as many as 22-25 training sessions a year. A few years
back several Federal agencies started inviting me to spend
several days a year at their training facilities. Then a couple
of years ago, a couple of State Fire Marshal offices started
sponsoring classes for Fire Service personnel. I do several
hours of lecture and then live fire demos. And there are
hundreds of pyro operators that have attended my classes. I get
a lot of nice comments so I must be doing something right. I got
home Friday after 3 days on the road thinking at last, I'm done
for the year, only to find in my e-mail a State Bomb Squad wants
a session and one of the larger county fire organizations wants
their own session. But these will go during the week.
Re: Hospitals
It was fun and interesting to read about the experiences in
tonsillectomy. I remember mine and have been uncomfortable in
hospitals ever since. At least now you don't smell ether when
you walk in the door. After a long session of sore throat at
about 4 years old, dad took me to Kadlec and handed me over to a
stranger with no explanation at all. This women was no nonsense.
She stripped all my clothes off, put a gown on me, put me in a
crib and told me to go to sleep. With no dinner I was hungry and
scared. After several crying jags and getting out of the crib a
big man (probably an orderly) picked me up by my hands and feet
and held me over his lap and that women came in and gave me a
shot and that was that. I woke up just in time to have some
stranger forcing a foul-smelling mask over my face. That
afternoon everybody in the room (4-6 beds) got ice cream but me.
The same woman that had stripped me said "brats don't get ice
cream". I don't remember supper but probably got something and
my aunt picked me up the next morning. Neither of my girls ever
had a throat problem and I am thankful for that.
Re: Future
The annual Forrest Festival in Shelton, WA is June 5 this year.
The fireworks are large as ever. This is a huge display with
over 700 shells and about 150 other items. Electrically fired
in 17 minutes, it is an outstanding display. It is easy to find
right next to Wal*Mart. It is worth seeing if you can get there.
And as usual I will be at Dutch Harbor for J4. I love meeting
the challenges up there and the people are nice, and the fresh
King Crab is delightful. Flying in the Aleutian weather is a bit
hairy at times, but the scenery is incredible.
OK I have rambled on enough... I hope all of you had a pleasant
Mother's Day.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry Mattingly ('60) ~ from home on a warm sunny weekend
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>>From: Peg SHEERAN Finch ('63)
This picture was sent to me by my sister, Kate ('61) this last
week... it's Marilyn SIMMONS Arnold ('63) and me between our 2
front yards on Long Ave. Behind us is the high school parking
lot (where we used to roller skate), and the smokestack down the
hill, and one of our family's cars... neither of us remember
which. We remain close to this day... though we live on opposite
coasts.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Any/100510-She-1952.jpg
-Peg SHEERAN Finch ('63) ~ Omak, WA
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>>From: Rick VALENTINE ('68)
Re: Spokane Bomber Lunch and 'Slot Machines
WHEN: Sunday May 16th.
WHERE: Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd, Airway Heights
Woodlands Restaurant In the Family section of the Casino
The Casino is about 1 mile north of Wal*Mart
TIME: Coffee is at 11:30am Lunch is at about NOON
Join us and tell us what you think!
-Rick VALENTINE ('68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/11/2010
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCOY ('45), Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Tom VERELLEN ('60), Donna BOWERS ('63)
Leoma COLES ('63), Gary BEHYMER (’64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bill McCUE ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave DORAN ('72)
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>>From: Dick McCOY ('45)
Happy Birthday Jim McKEOWN ('53) on 5/8... however, it can't be
very happy 'cause you are getting so dang old.
-Dick McCOY ('45)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Fireworks close to the Tri-Cities
I get a lot of requests from Bombers asking when I am doing
something in the Tri-Cities or close to where they live. I
spaced out in my posting over the weekend. I do try to post
notices on some of the big ones worth traveling a bit to see.
We do have a display Saturday, May 15 at the Legions Casino near
Toppenish. I will be there if I don't have to be in other parts
for a project I am working on. I think it is the Yakima Tribal
anniversary. But it is a large format display and worth seeing.
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
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>>From: Tom VERELLEN ('60)
A couple of photos from downtown Oly: Mothers day and Wooden
Boat Festival the best part was a nice spring day for both.
This sculpture has seemed misplaced to me, Maybe because I can
remember what the waterfront was in the past. Not exactly where
I pictured Mom hanging around.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Ver/100511-00.htm
-Tom VERELLEN ('60) ~ Back to regular weather here in near Lacey
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>>From: Donna BOWERS Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Just spent Mothers Day with my mother Carolynn Bowers... she
will be 87 this year. Was wondering how many other Bombers are
as lucky to still have their Moms!?! We miss our son/brother,
Clif ('61-RIP) and so this year has been a difficult one for
her. But we try to keep her connected to her great grandchildren
by flying her out once a year/ St. Louis had a beautiful
day and we took her out to a lovely buffet/restaurant in the
country that is also a nursery with just gorgeous flowers and a
view of the Missouri River bottoms. So she was able to enjoy the
swans and ducks on the lake, while her great grandchildren
played after brunch. These moments become more special as the
years go by.
Here is hoping that your mothers day was especially delightful
this year!!!
Sincerely:
-Donna BOWERS Rice (GMC'63)
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>>From: Leoma COLES ('63)
Re: Marilyn & Peg
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Any/100510-She-1952.jpg
I so enjoyed the picture of Peg and Marilyn from many years ago!
It was a classic. Some days it's fun just to think about those
days and I truly thank you for sharing.
When the time comes that I will get to retire (17 months and
counting) then I hope to spend more time exploring the past and
keeping up with the many wonderful classmates that make the
Sandstorm the pleasure that it is...
Take care all
-Leoma COLES ('63) ~ Salem, Oregon where it was a beautiful
Mother's Day week-end
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Searching
Searching for Mamie Sue Drake a 1958 or so "should have been"?
Anyone remember this young lady?
Re: Another Lost Person…
Someone is searching for Henry Cervantes that lived in Richland,
WA in the 1950s and went to Sacajawea Grade School. Do YOU
remember this individual?
-Gary BEHYMER (’64)
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Not enough entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
No Bomber birthdays either.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/13/2010
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Linda BELLISTON ('63), Perry MOORE ('63)
David RIVERS ('65), Rick VALENTINE ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Peggy STULL ('64)
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>>From: Linda BELLISTON Boehning ('63)
Re: Donna BOWERS Rice ('63) Question about Moms
I am very blessed and lucky to have both of my parents still
with us..
My Dad was one of those who came out here in '43 to just stay a
year or so, and they are both still living here in Richland..
Dad is 92 years old. My Mom will be 88 in June and still goes to
Aerobics 3 times a week an hour each time. She has been going
for about 24 years now and loves it. She is more limber than I
am. I think I also have more wrinkles than the both of them.
They will be celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary July 31st
-Linda BELLISTON Boehning ('63)
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>>From: Perry MOORE (Gold Medal Class of '63)
To: Bomber Veterans,
For veterans applying or on Social Security, check out the
following link. http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/military.htm
It might be worth a couple of dollars a month for those who
served between 1951 - 1967. The lifetime earnings calculation is
increased for those years of services, you are just required to
ask for it.
For us who served after 1967 until 2001, the increase is
automatically included in the calculation when we submitted our
DD-214.
Anyway, maybe it might be enough for a cup of coffee (or tea)
with a friend.
-Perry MOORE (Gold Medal Class of '63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Early birthdays
So it's like this... heading for MADDYville ('67... Huntington
Beach) ina morning and I have a couple a birthdays I need to
celebrate before I go even tho they will occur while I'm gone...
hope they don't mind... I missed STULL's ('62) and LOLLIS' ('64)
earlier this week and I just hate it when I do that so takin'
no chances... It'll be a fine time goin' to the Donut Derelicts
with Rick at Adams and Magnolia... not too keen on getting up
that early when I'm spozed ta be relaxin' but it's always worth
it... always get to see guys I haven't seen in a while plus
seein' Maddy is always a treat... Tried to temp Mary Lou ('63)
into joining us but I guess she's into Spuddies not Donuts...
even offered a cup of coffee and a cap but no go... hmmmmmm Ace
Hardware is right there too... wonder if they are running any
specials... maybe she needs a new mower or some lawn sheers...
nah... just wishful thinking... so gotta take this time to wish
two hot Bomber-babes an great HB... HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marilyn SWAN
('63) on May 15 and Sandy JONES ('65) on May 16, 2010 (stay
tuned for more on the 18th when I'll be back... one a them BD
kids is finally carving a Chief Jo for me... been waiting for
years for that!)
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Rick VALENTINE ('68)
Re: Spokane Bomber Lunch and 'Slot Machines
Just A Reminder
WHEN: Next Sunday May 16th.
WHERE: Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd, Airway Heights
Woodlands Restaurant In the Family section of the Casino
The Casino is about 1 mile north of Wal*Mart
TIME: Coffee is at 11:30am Lunch is at about NOON
All Bombers Family and Friends Welcome...
Join us and tell us what you think!
-Rick VALENTINE ('68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/14/2010
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Marguerite GROFF ('54), Roy BALLARD ('63)
Jean ARMSTRONG ('64), Vicki OWENS ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Claudia STOFFEL ('68wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Randal SOUTHAM ('82)
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>>From: Marguerite GROFF Tompkins ('54)
To: Class of '54
Just a quick reminder that today we meet at Granny's for lunch.
We arrive any time from 11:30 to noon. You can always find us
sitting close to the deserts. Would love to see YOU!! We do have
a fun time. Also, if a male member of our class should join us,
we wouldn't send you away. All class mates are invited. The more
the merrier!!
-Marguerite GROFF Tompkins ('54) ~ Richland where the weather
is gorgeous; today anyway.
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10 Rooms
There are 60 rooms still available at the Clarion until the 25th
of May If you need a room for R2K+10, call the local number:
(509) 946-4121. Tell the Clarion that this is for R2K+10.
Re: R2K+10 Planning Meeting
There will be another planning meeting of the R2K+10 committee
on Wednesday, May 19th at the Spudnut Shop at 6:30pm till 8pm
unless we get done early. Come one and all... our leader (Kathy)
is in Norway with Nancy.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Jean ARMSTRONG Reynolds ('64)
Re: Haiti
http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=76&sid=318310
-Jean ARMSTRONG Reynolds ('64)
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>>From: Vicki OWENS ('72)
Re: Cribs in Kadlec
My best guess is that it wasn't a certain age that kept you out
of a crib, but a certain height. I had my tonsils out in 5th
grade. But since I was already 5'6" (and still am, for that
matter), I scored an adult bed. I'm sure they would have had to
cut me off at the knees to get me into a crib!
There weren't many other advantages of early growth. A definite
down side was having to carry my birth certificate to the Uptown
Theater so that I could still pay the "under 12" kids' price to
watch a movie. Even then, they all thought I was lying!
-Vicki OWENS ('72) ~ presently on duty in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/15/2010
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3 Bombers & Andy Perdue sent stuff & 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Marlene LARSEN ('56wb), Roy BALLARD ('63)
Rick VALENTINE ('68), Andy Perdue (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn SWAN ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steven McCOLLEY ('64)
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>>From: Marlene LARSEN Hegseth ('56wb)
Re: The Uptown Theater
I keep seeing it mentioned in the Sandstorm.
I remember very well when it first opened and how beautiful it
was and how comfortable the seats were. However, I can't
remember where it was located. Can anyone help me out in that
regard? Also, is it still being used? What year did it open? I
know it had to be in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
Also, where was the Spudnut shop located? That is one of my
sister's fondest memories.
-Marlene LARSEN Hegseth ('56wb)
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[Click: http://allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/Uptown.html
about half way down the page, use the link that says "Click to
take a virtual tour around Uptown 1950 or '51"... there you will
see where the Uptown Theater was/is still... and also where the
Spudnut shop was/still is now. -Maren]
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10
http://r2k99352.tripod.com/index10.html
WHEN: June, 25, 26, 27, 2010
FUN: Chili Feed, Sock Hop, Alumni Basketball game
COST: Registration is $5 if not attending any dinners
Friday 5pm ~ Chili & Cinnamon rolls ~ $10 ea
Saturday 6am Pancake feed 6am ~ $5 ea
Saturday 5pm Dinner catered by Tony Roma's $15 ea
NOTE: You must be pre-registered for the dinners.
The deadline for RECEIPT is June 15, 2010.
You can also pre-order t-shirts and other things from the
registration form.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Rick VALENTINE ('68)
Re: Spokane Bomber Lunch and 'Slot Machines
Final Reminder
WHEN: Tomorrow Sunday May 16th.
WHERE: Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Rd, Airway Heights
Woodlands Restaurant In the Family section of the Casino
The Casino is about 1 mile north of Wal*Mart
TIME: Coffee is at 11:30am Lunch is at about NOON
All Bombers Family and Friends Welcome...
-Rick VALENTINE ('68)
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>>From: Andy Perdue (NAB)
Greetings, Bombers.
We've just published 59 historical photos from Richland:
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/05/14/1014896/gallery-richland-archives.html
I received several emails after publishing the prior gallery. My
thanks to those of you who shared stories. They were great to
hear.
Sincerely,
Andy Perdue
Tri-City Herald
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>>Jim Durfee ('79) ~ 3/30/1961 - 5/12/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/16/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Roy BALLARD ('63), Patti McLAUGHLIN ('65)
Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandy JONES ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave McDANIELS ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judy KLEINPETER ('67)
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10 Rooms
There are 60 rooms still available at the Clarion until the 25th
of May If you need a room for R2K+10, call the local number:
(509) 946-4121. Tell the Clarion that this is for R2K+10.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Patti McLAUGHLIN Cleavinger ('65)
Re: Uptown Theater
The Uptown Theatre has been closed as a movie theatre. There is
a little deli in the front where the concessions stands used to
be. So the stage may still be there. I guess it wasn't making
money because it only had 3 screens, not 12 or more. The local
monopolies, Carmike and Regal, pulled some kind of strings to
say it could not be sold to anyone who would use it as a movie
house. I don't understand that. I miss it very much. I wish
somehow it could have been used to show foreign and "art" films.
-Patti McLAUGHLIN Cleavinger ('65)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Bomber Realtor in Richland?
Is there a Bomber (or Bomber family member) who is a realtor in
the Tri-Cities? I am not sure that the realtor we were going to
use for the house I inherited on Scot Street in Richland is the
right guy. In fact now that I am ready to list the house, it is
impossible to reach him with any predictability -- I think he
might be just a bit TOO busy.
I am looking for a realtor who knows what he/she is doing, is
accessible to me by phone (in Idaho), and my son in person (in
Richland) -- and would be willing to give a fellow Bomber a good
deal in terms of commission. (Maybe that's why the other guy is
so busy ... really offers a great deal in terms of commissions
... and sold 10 houses last month!)
If you have any suggestions, please e-mail me.
Thanks
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ Haven Farm, ID
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/17/2010
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2 Bombers & 1 Bomber Spouse sent stuff:
Jim JENSEN ('50), Marcia Plows ('63 spouse)
Lynn-Marie HATCHER (’68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike BRADY ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betsy FOX ('63)
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>>From: Jim JENSEN ('50)
Re: The Passing of a Classmate
It's possible that not many Bombers remember Eugene Joseph
BRODACZYNSKI ('50). Even in high school he was a quiet
individual. Being a member of the F.F.A. his senior year is his
only extra-curricular activity mentioned in the 1950 yearbook.
I knew him only slightly. He was not a gregarious person, but
appeared to be a thoughtful observer.
Eugene served his country during the Korean War and then, while
living with his family in Richland, worked "in the areas" for a
time.
In 1996, just before the Club 40 proceedings, I learned that
Eugene had become Brother Eugene, a Trappist Monk at the Our
Lady of Guadalupe Abbey in Lafayette, Oregon. We exchanged
letters, notes and Christmas cards and I discovered something of
the tremendous depth and commitment of this special human being.
Though deeply religious, obviously, he had a gentle sense
of humor which he readily shared. I sent him copies of the
materials handed out at the Class of 1950 gathering conducted
just prior to Club 40 activities. After receiving these things
he told me how wonderful it was to read about his classmates and
see pictures of many. His only regret was the number of them who
had passed away so early he said.
Over the years we wrote about general topics and expressed good
wishes to one another. Several years ago I found out that he was
beginning to lose his sight and vitality. His physical condition
worsened until he passed away in mid-January of this year. I
received a letter from Father Martimus which informed me of
Brother Eugene's death. He described the dedicated and patient
labors which were characteristic of Brother Eugene... how
carefully he performed his tasks and his skills in gardening,
bakery management and in training men new to the calling .
I grieved that the world had lost this precious soul, but felt
that Brother Eugene knew his work was finished here and that he
had no regrets.
-Jim JENSEN ('50)
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>>From: Marcia Plows ('63 spouse)
Re: The Final Journey - Dick Plows ('63-RIP)
Good morning to all of you,
This is to let you know, if you have not already heard via the
various grapevines, that Dick passed away on Thursday, May 13.
It was a glorious day up here on the island, with sun and warm.
He was comfortable and peaceful all day, and we had had all of
our immediate family (9 of us including Dick and I) here for two
weeks. Our home was filled with love and laughter and tears for
that time. He was courageous and funny and still "very cool"
right up until the end. His cat, Niles, stayed with him almost
around the clock, only coming down stairs to eat and take a
count on who was here. Then back upstairs to do his job as
official leg warmer.
We all were given so many gifts during that time. Each of us had
many turns of coming out of his room to tell of getting a smile
or a laugh, or his ever famous eye-roll, and now and then tears.
We were blessed with many e-mails, cards, and of course the
prayers and thoughts that you were all sending. Our Island
community provided for our every need when we asked or when they
saw something that they could do.
Speaking of blessings... the last one that was given to us
was this one: During the day, Wednesday and Thursday, we were
thinking of how we would get Dick off the island in a private
and discrete way, as Roche Harbor was having a big Grand Banks
gathering and it was packed with people. We asked our neighbors
Dick and Zita Sandmeyer if they knew anyone on the San Juan
Island side that would let us use their dock so that the funeral
home would have a place to drive the van to pick him up. And
yes, they found us a homeowner that was gracious enough to say
yes. And that would have been good. Little did we know that
there was another blessing on the way. When I call Evans Funeral
Home, in Anacortes, after Dick had passed, Bob, the owner
answered the phone and said "Oh, my brother is here with his
27’ fishing boat, we'll just come over and get him". And so,
about an hour and a half later they pulled up to the dock, we
all accompanied Dick down the hill and the dock, to the boat.
We then stood on the dock and watched in sadness, wonder, and
delight as we watched the boat pull away from the dock and head
for the opening between Henry Island and Pearl Island, and then
turn and disappear behind Pearl Island. It was early evening,
the water was like glass, the sun was low in the West and Dick
was getting one last beautiful boat ride through the San Juan
Islands to Anacortes, as we had done so many times in our years
together. I will never forget that sight. Bob called later to
let me know that the crossing had been beautiful, the water like
glass all the way. And they had gotten to Anacortes just at that
magical time when the sun is setting.
As of today, my family has all left and I am somewhat enjoying
my quiet. I know that as time passes there will be ups and
downs, but I’m thinking I will try exhaustion therapy, that
has worked for me in the past. Hard work and keeping busy, and
all the wonderful memories of such a wonderful, generous, and
"real" buddy, partner and lover will see me through. I have
been blessed, and will continue to be so by having all of your
support too as my future unfolds.
Dick’s memorial service will be in a few weeks when our family
can all gather together again, it will be small and private and
simple, and per Dick’s wishes very short. (No long meetings for
that guy.) Later in the fall we will have another celebration in
Richland to dedicate a bench on the shore of the Columbia River
to him, in a salute to his Bomber tradition and his and my
connection to that area.
I cannot thank all of you enough for ALL you have done. My heart
is very full of gratitude and love for having experienced this
journey that Dick and I have been on for the last 40 years.
And as Dick said many, many times, "We'll just keep moving
forward... move forward"
Love to all,
-Marcia Plows ('63 spouse)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka (’68)
Re: Thanks for the leads!
Wow, Bombers DO come through! I got a bunch of e-mails with many
suggestions for realtors in the Tri-Cities (Richland). Several
of the names came up more than once, and with high, personal
recommendations. I'm following up!
It is SO good to be a Bomber. Can you think of any friend/
acquaintance of yours who has this kind of kinship with such a
big group – many of whom you have never met, but who will come
through for you anyway??
Many, many thanks! I'll let you know how it goes!
(Wish me luck. It's tough keeping up the mortgage payments on
that place and the farm here – since my employer in Boise laid
me off in response to Harlan (Foote – ('61–RIP)) "not passing on
soon enough." They wanted him to die sooner, so I could get back
to work 2 weeks earlier. But they did me a favor – no way I was
or am yet ready to work. This has really been the biggest trauma
and loss in the life of my family. Harlan was just the central
person – always there, always loving, always steady. Still so
hard to believe that he is not in this world anymore. He was
took such good care of himself and was so healthy – except for
the metastatic prostate cancer that was undiagnosed until it was
far too late to undertake treatment.)
Blessings, Bomber Friends!
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ Haven Farm - ID
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/18/2010
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7 Bombers and Don Sorenson sent stuff:
Jim McKEOWN ('53), Myrna BOLIN , ('62/'63)
Roy BALLARD ('63), Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Ken DALL ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
Brad UPTON ('74),
Don Sorenson (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Alice HANTHORN ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack KEENEY ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lyman POWELL ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Caroline STANFIELD ('66)
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>>From: Jim McKEOWN ('53)
I can't remember, ever, two more poignant and beautiful entries than
yesterday's from Jim JENSEN ('50)[Re: Eugene BRODACZYNSKI ('50-RIP)]
and Marcia Plows [Re: Dick Plows ('63-RIP)].
I don't remember Eugene, but what a beautiful life he must have
led... and a Bomber to boot. Jim, you covered his passing with
grace.
I remember Dick, because we both worked for Penney's all these
years and our paths did cross many times. Marcia's very
beautiful entry on the loss of her soul mate brought my wife and
I to tears... We wish you fond memories and much luck with the
"exhaustion therapy"!
-Jim McKEOWN ('53) ~ from warm Sacramento
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>>From: Myrna Audyne BOLIN Turner, ('62/'63)
Re: Mr. Dick Plows ('63-RIP)
Dick is etched in the memories of -- Carmichael's halls. He had
the gait of a New York lawyer as he strolled amongst his class
mates to class. I recall him once -- leaning up against a school
locker -- laughing at the antics of classmates Shelly McCOY
('63-RIP), Pook SMITH ('63-RIP), Ralph LEE ('63-RIP), Chuck
GARDINER ('63-RIP), Darrell RENZ ('63), Terry WEBB ('63-RIP).
He had a good sense of humor and was well mannered. His
classmates would have summed Dick up in two words: "He's cool".
-Myrna Audyne BOLIN Turner, ('62/'63)
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10 Planning Meeting
There will be another planning meeting of the R2K+10 committee
on Wednesday, May 19th at the Spudnut Shop at 6:30pm till 8pm
unless we get done early. Come one and all... our leader (Kathy)
is in Norway with Nancy.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64),
Re: 30th Anniversary of Mount St. Helens eruption
Northwest Travel Magazine May/June 2007 published a short
magazine article about a couple and their dog who were at
Bumping Lake when St. Helens blew. The writer tells of their
experiences with a bit of humor.
http://www.northwestmagazines.com/northwest-mount-st-helens-1980.php
This is the best of the photos of the ash cloud I took as it
passed over Richland. I posted this photo in the Sandstorm five
years ago and last year I submitted it to KNDU channel 25 for
their viewer weather pictures. They did use it in their 5pm
broadcast.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2005/Xtra/050518-Hammer.jpg
We should all remember our fellow Bomber Bev WETHERALD ('63-RIP)
who died in the eruption of Mt. St. Helens.
http://www.olywa.net/radu/valerie/mshvictims.html
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>>From: Ken DALL ('64)
Re: The Final Journey - Dick Plows ('63-RIP)
I have so many fond memories of "my friend" Dick Plows. As an
eight-year-old, I was drafted to play in the National Little
League for Auto Supply. The first teammate that I met was a wise
two-year veteran and ten-year-old, Dickie Plows. He took me
under his wing and made me feel like such an important member
of the team. Our friendship and his mentoring continued through
Little League, Pony League, Junior High, and High School. In
1969, J.C. Penney was opening a new full-line store in Columbia
Center and hired as Management Trainees... Dick PLOWS, Richard
TWEDT ('64), Keith WELSCH ('64), myself... and one lone Pasco
Bulldog, Marcia Bailie Collins ('64 Pasco). We all quickly
realized that the stores success was dependent on how many
Bombers we could hire into management positions. Ron COWGILL
('63), Billy RULON ('64), Dick STALEY ('65)... to name a few. We
all worked hard and played even harder... and always as a team.
Dick and Marcia were married in 1973 after a long JCP courtship.
Marcia quickly denounced her Bulldog allegiance and became a
F.O.B...friend of Bombers. Jim McKEOWN ('53) was our Regional
Personnel Manager and always attributed the store's success to
the fact that there were so many Bombers on the staff.
Dick and my careers took different paths after our five years in
the Kennewick store... mine to Los Angeles and Dick and Marcia's
to Seattle. In 1980 I was promoted to JCP's #1 volume store in
Southcenter-Seattle where Dick was the Assistant Store Manager.
My immediate concern was that my friend, Dick Plows, was to
report directly to me. Those concerns were quickly dispelled
during my first congratulatory phone call from Dick. He told me
to never worry about our reporting relationship because, as a
Bomber, he would always have my back, be 100% supportive and my
biggest fan... just like the days back in Little League. I'll
never forget that phone call and how Dick made me feel. Dick
went on to open and manage the JCP store in Bend, OR. He and
Marcia decided to change careers and pursued there life's love
of boating and opened their own business in beautiful Roche
Harbor, WA.
My 40 years with JCP ended three years ago with retirement...
I hired and nurtured a lot of management associates over those
years and always tried to mentor them the same way Dick treated
me that opening day of Little League practice and our time
together in the Southcenter JCP stores.
To my friend, my mentor and my fellow "Bomber"... rest in peace,
Dick!!
-Ken DALL ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: one of my very favorite days
Yes, May 18th is one of my very favorite days... on that day I
getta wish three of my favorite birthday kids an HB! Two Bomber-
dudes and a Bomber-babe... and not just any Bomber-babe at
that... Funny how I end up telling the same stories over and
over... Met one of these guys at Welsian pond when we were pre
kinneygarden... My dad introduced me to them and said right then
and there that the b-day boy's dad was the best damned pipe-
fitter in the state... the boy and I have remained friends
ever since... in HS he made me a very cool belt in shop class...
headed to Idaho with my Sr sweetie and me to stand up for us in
an aborted wedding attempt... steered me into a huge hole in my
car at a kegger when we were all trying to outrun Barney One
bullet... he got a huge kick out of it (just like when he
slapped a fresh tattoo because DAVIS ('65) told him to) but
managed to get me out in time to keep from getting caught... now
he's carving me a wonderful bust of Chief Jo... what a guy...
I met the other guy in Jr Hi... somehow I met him later than
most of the other guys did... but we caught up very quickly and
became best buds... I was at a '66 Bomb-babe's party with Tony
HARRAH ('65) one night and had just enough to drink to bring
out my true feelings for a guy in our class that was a total
manipulator... unfortunately he was also an accomplished golden
goves boxer... I got one hit in and spent the rest of the time
between two parked cars... this other b-day guy saved my bacon
by kicking the golden gloves into the street where he was almost
hit by a police car... we got away... again... the next day my
mom was checking my jacket inside and out... she looked at me
VERY seriously and said "I wouldn't put it past that little so
and so to knife you" Dang, Mom! This is Richland! And of course,
the Bomber-babe was my first date ever in the world... it was
awful, but we made up for it later and we are dear to each other
forever more... thank goodness So HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jack KEENEY
('65), Lyman POWELL ('65) and Caroline STANFIELD ('66)!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Brad UPTON ('74)
I had the ultimate pleasure of attending The Smothers Brothers
final performance last night at The Orleans Casino in Las Vegas.
They are done. Retired. I last worked with them in February
and Tom had told me this would be their last performance, but I
didn't really believe him... All of the dates that were listed
on their website were eventually removed and this was it. They
didn't want to make a big deal of it... just wanted to ride
quietly into the sunset. The final weekend was filmed... I'm
guessing there may be some kind of DVD or documentary (they got
some footage of me and Dick talking and laughing in the green
room before the show). For you history buffs... .The Smothers
Brothers' father survived the Bataan Death March. At the end of
the war the Japanese were moving those survivors on unmarked
supply ships. Unfortunately, we sank one of those ships killing
several hundred of our own men. The elder Smothers was on that
ship. Tom was 3, Dick was 1 and their mother was pregnant with
their sister when they last saw their father.
Comedy teams are basically extinct. The problem is money. When
you get booked into a club you don't get twice the money because
there is two of you... you get the same money they pay every
other act -- and you split it. So even if you start out with
a partner... that dream dies real quick and you go solo, or
go broke. Their battle with government sensors in the '60s is
now taught in a good deal of college level courses about media,
history, censorship, Vietnam, etc. I had the honor of working
with them on at least 8 different occasions over the past 10
years or so. I am now the proud owner of a ticket stub and
backstage pass from their final performance.
-Brad UPTON ('74)
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>>From: Don Sorenson (NAB)
Re: Hanford Health and Safety EXPO
To: All Bombers
May 18th and 19th Hanford's annual Safety EXPO is at the Pasco
TRAC Facility. We open at 7am and close at 7pm. Free to the
public lots of stuff to do and see. I have the 1944 Hanford Camp
display set up with 100 new photo's from last year. Hope you
folks stop by and say hello.
-Don Sorenson (NAB)
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[http://richlandbombers.1944.tripod.com/44HCC/1944HCC.htm
1944 Hanford Construction Camp web page that I put together. -Maren]
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/19/2010
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Ray LOESCHER ('57), Jackie SHEARD ('61)
Donna BOWERS ('63), Mary Ann VOSSE ('63)
Roy BALLARD ('63), Dave MILLER ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob CROSS ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paula FRISTER ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dan THORNTON ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy THORNTON ('71)
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>>From: Ray LOESCHER ('57)
Re: Prostate Cancer
Please take note of the following excerpts taken from
OurGoodHealth.com | 01.19.2010
Prostate cancer kills if allowed to grow. If ever there
was a good reason to have a simple blood test, this is
it. The prostate cancer PSA (prostate specific antigen)
test is one of the tests given to determine if cancer
cells are present in an otherwise healthy prostate. It is
a simple blood test to help doctors diagnose and identify
the existence of prostate cancer.
I had a PSA in 2002 at age 63 that called for further diagnosis.
The result? I had advanced prostate cancer with an 85% chance it
was already spreading throughout my body.
While an elevated PSA test may suggest the presence of prostate
cancer, it’s not an absolute. If, however, you have an elevated
result, your doctor will probably want to do additional testing
for a more complete and accurate assessment of the potential
cancer. The last thing you want to do is to allow prostate
cancer to grow beyond the prostate gland.
My physician did not give me much hope of living more than a
year or two. The advanced stage of my cancer did not leave me
many options, but after talking with a second physician, a
course of treatment was begun.
There are three things for you to consider:
1. If you are older, get your PSA. Right now, the American
Cancer Society recommends that physicians discuss the pros and
cons of screening with the PSA test with male patients age 50
and up.
2. If the PSA (and subsequent diagnosis) suggests treatment,
secure a second opinion. There are lots of treatment options
available these days to men with prostate cancer in its early
stages. A single physician will not have all those tools
available to him.
3. Get on the Internet. Be informed. Check out resources:
http://www.ustoo.org/
http://www.prostate-cancer.org/pcricms/
-Ray LOESCHER ('57)
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>>From: Jackie SHEARD ('61)
Re: Richland Realtor
To: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
There is a realtor in Richland. His name is Tom JOHNSON ('61).
He is married to Katie SHEERAN ('61). Can't remember who he
works for though.
-Jackie SHEARD ('61)
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>>From: Donna BOWERS Rice ('63)
Re: Dick Plows ('63-RIP)
It was with a profound sense of loss that I heard that Dick
Plows has left us. Yesterday, I got the rest of the story of all
the Bombers who worked for Penney's from Kenny DALL ('64). That
was a great tribute to Dick and such fun to learn about all
the Bombers who were Penney's people. During Dick and Marcia's
time in Seattle, I got to be Dick's dental hygienist at another
fellow Bomber's office (Dr. George STEPHENS ('58)) every 6
months.
I always looked forward, both to Dick's visit and to Marcia's.
You cannot believe how crazy and fun it was for an entire hour
to have Dick at my mercy every 6 months. All through high
school, I always found him such a jokester, a great dancer and
just so much fun, so it was a really nice bonus to get to know
Marcia, too. She fit Dick to a tee, and reading her wonderful
tribute to Dick just solidified my opinion of what a "perfect"
couple they were together. Through the years, we would see them,
at Bend JC Penney's, and then when they retired and did their
"horse thing" while at their Sisters store... it was always fun
to catch up. Maybe because Mike ('60) and I both had 1st jobs at
JC Penney's (me in Richland, Mike in Pasco) and Mike had been a
Penney's Manager trainee in Spokane out of college, but we just
kept running into them. Whatever the connection, my heart goes
out to Marcia and the family, because Dick is and was a big part
of the Gold Medal Class of '63 and he leaves us all with
wonderful memories.
Sincerely:
-Donna BOWERS Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ St. Louis, MO
where my Mom just left and the entire 2 weeks we laughed
because we had Seattle weather and now that she is flying
back, the sun is "on" again.
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>>From: Mary Ann VOSSE Hirst ('63)
Re: Bev WETHERALD ('63-RIP)
Does anyone know the actual details of Bev's death because of
Mt. St. Helens? The story that I know is that she was with her
boyfriend and had been allowed, in the day before the eruption,
along with other people, to get belongings from their family
cabins on Spirit Lake, at the base of Mt. St. Helens. Her
boyfriend's family owned a cabin on the lake and they went in to
pull out what they could. Evidently, they disregarded orders as
they were supposed to come out by somewhere about 6pm that same
night. According to news reports, everyone who had gone in came
out. But if the story I heard is true, then there was no head
count going in. So, I am wondering, whether what I heard is
correct, or if there was no head count for the people coming out
and they "went against" orders. No matter what their decision
was, the terrible, awful circumstances of their death was
horrible beyond belief.
I remember Bev as an incredibly kind, nice, quietly lovely
person. And, laugh if you will, but one thing I remember was
when we were seniors, she had not had one cavity in her teeth.
Perfect. How many of you can say that, who graduated in 1963? I
understand that she was a draftsperson, but do not know where
she worked, other than in Portland.
What are your memories of Beverly WETHERALD?
-Mary Ann VOSSE Hirst ('63) ~ Lacey, WA where our weather is
on and off sun and pouring rain, but warm.
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10 Planning Meeting TODAY
There will be another planning meeting of the R2K+10 committee
TODAY, May 19th at the Spudnut Shop - 6:30pm till 8pm
unless we get done early. Come one and all.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Dave MILLER ('67)
Hi Folks, Just finished an interesting book. I had read three of
William Dietrich's other books that were all fiction but based
on actual history. This one was, Northwest Passage, The Great
Columbia River. This guy has also won the Pulitzer Prize winning
science for the Seattle Times, at least when this book was
published in 1995. Very informative.
-Dave MILLER ('67)
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>>LaVerne Ellis "Verne" Knox ('48) ~ 2/10/31 - 3/29/2010
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9 Bombers sent stuff & 2 Bomber funeral notices today:
Grace DeVINCENTIS ('50wb), Nancy RIGGS ('51)
Diane AVEDOVECH ('56), Katie SHEERAN ('61)
Helen CROSS ('62), Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Roy BALLARD ('63), Dennis HAMMER ('64)
Vic MARSHALL ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ron ARMSTRONG ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carmen MAFFEO ('71)
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>>From: Grace DeVINCENTIS Spice ('50wb)
Speaking of JC Penney's here are 2 more people who worked there
before it opened. A Bomber mom, Joanne Riccobuono and myself
Grace DeVincentis Spice ('50wb). I did job interviews. After
the store opened we both went to work on the floor - Jo in kids
clothes and I worked in purses and gloves. My job was short
lived as we moved to Olympia where my husband went to work for
the state. Jo was there 20 years and retired.
Your names were very familiar (Plows and Dall) but I wasn't sure
as Penney's was never mentioned.
-Grace DeVINCENTIS Spice ('50wb)
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>>From: Nancy RIGGS Lawrence ('51)
Since Bombers seem to have a wealth of information at their
fingertips I am going to go to the well and see what I can find
out about a perfect climate for Multiple sclerosis (MS)
patients.
Perfect climate would be mild summers with no humidity and
hopefully in the western half of the US.
Will be attending an MS support meeting next Monday but thought
I’d get a jump on it.
Thanks in advance for any info. This is for my 45 year old son,
who lives in Indiana now the summers there just wipe him out.
-Nancy RIGGS Lawrence ('51) ~ Sunny Kennewick
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>>From: Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
Response to Ray LOESCHER ('57)
Ray, thank you for reminding me of a friend, Bob Markinni, who
is quite knowledgable about prostate cancer and the treatments
available. He has a newsletter and there are a couple of items
that would be of vast importance to all men from their 40s on.
I'd like to include a couple of items from one of Bob's
newsletter:
NEW WEBSITE ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT PROSTATE BIOPSIES
Reading pathology slides is a subjective process. To do
it right requires experience and expertise. And
understanding the verbiage in a pathology report can be
daunting to the average patient.
Perhaps the best known pathologist in the world is Dr.
Jonathan Epstein, Director of Surgical Pathology at Johns
Hopkins. I referenced Dr. Epstein’s lab in the appendix
of my book as one of the premier pathology labs, and have
sent literally hundreds of men there for second opinions
on their pathology slides. When Jonathan Epstein reads
them, you know they are being properly read.
I received an email from Dr. Epstein last month informing me
that he has established a website to help patients better
understand their pathology reports. He has suggested that I
reference his website in my book, which I will do in the second
edition.
In his email to me, Dr. Epstein said:
"Patients are often confused by the medical terminology
they encounter in their reports. For example, in a
prostate biopsy report with favorable grade
adenocarcinoma on one core and high grade prostatic
intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) on another core, I am
aware of cases where patients may have focused on and
worried about high grade PIN since they read that high
grade tumors are bad. Pathologists are the best physician
group to help patients better understand their reports,
as many clinicians, themselves, don’t fully understand
pathology reports. Furthermore, based on my daily
experience of discussing pathology reports with patients,
some clinicians are busy and may not take the time to
fully explain the report to the patient. Even if
clinicians address some of the issues at the time of
telling the patient about their cancer diagnosis,
patients may be “shell-shocked” and not fully integrate
what they have been told. Being able to carefully review
their report at home allows them to better digest the
information and more meaningfully discuss the findings
with their treating physicians."
The website is http://www.adasp.org/
If you go there and click on FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions),
you will see FAQs for five different areas of pathology: Breast,
colon, esophagus, lung, and prostate.
In the prostate section, Dr. Epstein addresses many of the
questions I hear frequently from recently diagnosed men, such
as:
* If my biopsy says that there is no prostate cancer can
I be sure that I don’t have prostate cancer?
* What is “adenocarcinoma of the prostate”?
* How important is the Gleason score?
* Does the Gleason score on my biopsy accurately indicate
what the cancer grade is in the entire prostate?
* What does it mean if my biopsy mentions that there is
"perineural invasion"?
* What does it mean if in addition to cancer my biopsy
report also says “high grade prostatic intraepithelial
neoplasia” or “high grade PIN”?
These are just a few of the many questions addressed on this
website. The answers are straight forward and are written is
simple, every-day language.
(There is an excellent book out on Prostate cancer that all men
that reach the age of 50 should read and/or own.) MY BOOK – You
Can Beat Prostate Cancer by Bob Markinni
Most of my books are sold directly by Lulu Press. A small
percentage are sold on Amazon. Yet, currently we are the #3 book
on Amazon’s list of 3,423 books on prostate cancer. And there
are 74 reader reviews on Amazon, with an average rating of five
stars.
I hope that Bomber men will look at this and that the women in
their lives nag them until they do.
-Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
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>>From: Katie SHEERAN Johnson ('61)
Re: Moose in Alaska [8.7 MB video file]
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Any/100520-She-Moose.AVI
Sally and Chuck are telling me to stay in the car... Heck they
thought the moose would get me.... I would have strangled it!!
[Katie spent some time visiting with sister,
Sally SHEERAN Heath ('58) and brother-in-law
Chuck Heath ('56-Sandpoint, ID) and spotted
this moose. -Maren]
Re: Moose & Musk Ox
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Any/100520-She-00.htm
This male kept following me around... honestly, there were about
50 people at this farm and this little buggah kept following ME
all over. Sal said "It's because you have red on"... well guess
whatie? There were LOTS of people with red on and he left them
alone. I think he was just "attracted" to me... good thing I
wasn't 30 years younger... or should I say 40?
-Katie SHEERAN Johnson ('61)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Happy Birthday a day late to my almost twin cousin, Bobby CROSS
(also '62). Hope you had a great "66" day, Bobby, hope to see
you this summer. I had wanted to put this in the Sandstorm, but
that was last week, lately, I am either too early or too late,
love, Helen Nice to hear from my former cousin in law in the
Sandstorm.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Just in case anyone wonders what my sister, Carolynn Hamilton
Leach ('60), has been up to for the last 50 years.
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2010/may/15/0515-a-global-experience/
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
To: Mary Ann VOSSE Hirst ('63)
Re: Bev WETHERALD ('63-RIP)
Mary Ann, What I heard is that Bev had permission to go in and
do photo work of St. Helens, but then after hearing what you
said, I don't know if what I heard is true.
Remembering her during our school years, I remember her as a
quiet, bright girl, on the shy side, but a wonderful person and
I do miss seeing her.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
To: Mary Ann VOSSE Hirst ('63)
Re: Bev WETHERALD ('63-RIP)
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Ham/100520-00.htm
You got me looking through boxes and boxes and of old pictures.
I found three photos of Bev all taken from when I knew her in
CBC days (1965). I probably haven't seen these pictures in 40 to
45 years. They are obviously of two different functions, but I
do not remember what they were. The one where she is wearing the
name tag in the green if you zoom in says "Washing State" and
maybe "March 11 or 14" Then is says "Bev Wetherald - CBC
Visitor," I can't make out anything else.
If anyone would like higher resolution copies so you can have
them printed, send me an email. It will probably take me a few
days because I would like to do some more work on them. I did
not have time to do so today and make the Sandstorm deadline.
They were taken with an Instamatic camera and I am not sure you
can get square pictures printed any more, so I will have to re-
crop them at 4x6 or 5x7. Also, I can't do much about the group
picture, but on the one of her individually I am sure I can take
out the name tag. On the other one I can get rid of the name
tag, cut myself out of the picture, and clone in some of the
wood paneling to cover up my sleeve. My only concern is her
fuzzy sweater sleeve in that area might be a problem.
Before my post of May 18th I tried to do some research on Bev. I
know very little details and most of what is on the Internet is
the exact same words. Nobody wants to write anymore, they just
"copy" and "paste." But I did find something that said she was
a "Portland finance worker" and I think I found something that
said she worked for General Electric, but if so I was not able
to find it again.
I did find an article from the May 18, 2005 Columbian in
Vancouver, WA by Thomas Ryll
I'll post just the part about Bev so the whole article doesn't
have to be read.
"Washington State Patrol Trooper Ron Spahman stopped Bob
Kasewater and Beverly Wetherald as they tried to skirt a
road block on state Highway 504 about 5 miles northwest of
the volcano. The pair told Spahman they were headed for
Kasewater's cabin. Spahman radioed their request to the
Vancouver dispatch center."
"As they waited for a reply, 83-year-old Harry Truman
drove up to the road block from his lodge on Spirit Lake.
About a half-hour later, dispatch told Spahman that
Kasewater and Wetherald could enter the closed area
without their car. Kasewater hopped on a bicycle he'd
brought along. Wetherald jumped into Truman's pickup."
" 'The last time I saw them, Harry Truman was driving
slowly up Highway 504 with Kasewater following on his
bicycle,' " says Spahman, who retired from the state
patrol in 2004 and now works in courthouse security for
the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office. " 'I couldn't
believe it when I read their names on the missing list.
It made me kind of sick.' "
"Truman, Kasewater and Wetherald were buried in the
largest landslide in recorded history."
Most of the article is about another victim, Columbian
photographer Reid Blackburn. If anyone wants to read the whole
article email me and I will send the link.
-Dennis HAMMER ('64) ~ I didn't think it would, but it really
made me sad to work on these pictures. I know grown men
don't cry, so I won't tell you about the Kleenex box by
my computer.
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
I want to take moment to wish one of the nicest ladies I know a
very happy Birthday. Happy birthday Carmen MAFFEO Randow ('71).
You keep the cat man (Cary RANDOW ('70)) honest. We thank you.
-Vic MARSHALL ('71)
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Funeral Notices
>>Dick Plows ('63) ~ 3/10/45 - 5/13/2010
>>Richard Mayberry ('55) ~ 3/28/37 - 4/1/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/21/2010
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Jim JENSEN ('50), Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Roy BALLARD ('63), David RIVERS ('65)
Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68), Julie SMYTH ('69wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tom GRAHAM ('55)
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>>From: Jim JENSEN ('50)
Re: Health Care
In the most recent bulletin from my health care provider is a
recommendation to visit and use web site http://medlineplus.gov/
The site is a service of the National Library of Medicine and
of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. There are no
sign ID requirements and no password requirements. There is no
charge for the service. The body of information available is
imposing.
Bomber cheers,
-Jim JENSEN ('50)
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>>From: Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Re: Dick Plows ('63-RIP)
I have many fond memories of my friend Dick PLOWS ('63-RIP). We
grew up together in the south end of Richland through the 1950s
and into the early 1960s. One great adventure was our trip to
Seattle the summer of 1962. We stayed with Dick's sister in
south Seattle and went to the World's Fair several days. We had
a great time, as I recall.
My memories of Dick always focus on his most positive attitude
and enthusiasm. Dick seemed to always be happy and smiling. He
always treated people with respect.
I recall one day in 1962 when Dick was having a noise problem in
his car. I asked his Dad if Dick had fixed the whine in his rear
end. Mr. Plows replied, "he was born with that whine in his rear
end and he will have it forever." Now we know where Dick gets
his humor from.
Linda and I were able to have a good visit with Dick and Marcia
last September on San Juan Island. I'm glad we did.
-Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10 Rooms
There are 60 rooms still available at the Clarion until the 25th
of May If you need a room for R2K+10, call the local number:
(509) 946-4121. Tell the Clarion that this is for R2K+10.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: I hate to lose friends
This may be someone else's place rather than mine. I won't take
up a lot of space tonight. I did my best to notify everyone I
could this morning after Marlene Walton ('66) was kind enough
to notify me. I did my "e-blast" of '65ers plus, but know that I
haven't updated it in some time so many emails were old and some
bounced back.
We lost Jim FLEMING ('65-RIP) on the morning of the 18th to a
heart attack. I know there is nothing we can tell Cheryl ('66)
or their children that will make the loss any better. We all
loved Jim... what a wonderful guy. Just everything you could ask
in a friend. I will miss him so very much.
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: House is Listed!
Fellow Bombers –
Thank you again for all the real estate agent suggestions. The
house on Scot is now listed. MLS link.
Would certainly be glad to give special consideration to offers
from Bombers, or Bomber-referred offers.
Would appreciate you forwarding the link to anyone you know who
is house hunting.
In order to sell quickly, I have priced it below anticipated
appraised value. It should appraise at about $280K, as the
entire house has been refurbished from top to bottom, including
all new fixtures, paint, and appliances – with meticulous
attention to detail. Beautiful home. Beautiful yard. Beautiful
location.
More photos and virtual tour will be added to the listing within
the next several days.
Thanks, Bombers!
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
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>>From: Julie SMYTH Moss ('69wb)
Re: Katie & the Moose
http://alumnisandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Any/100520-She-00.htm
To: Katie SHEERAN Johnson ('61)
Katie, We ALL know it's your animal magnetism??
-Julie SMYTH Moss ('69wb)
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>>Rudy FRANZ ('66) ~ 9/18/47 - 5/10/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/22/2010
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Helen CROSS ('62), Gary BEHYMER (’64)
Patty de la BRETONNE ('65), Pam EHINGER ('67)
Matt FILIP ('77)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
To: Nancy RIGGS Lawrence ('51)
Hi, Nancy, long time no write... my greetings to you and your
dad, Larry. As I think about what you wrote, the only place I
can think of is near Anaheim, and Tuscan,or Santa Ana, CA. Also
my aunt tells me around Roseburg, Oregon it usually doesn't get
up into the l00s and has low humidity in the summer and mild
winters... all the best to you and your family.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ written from Seattle, as we get ready
to depart on the cruise to Alaska, been wanting to get
back there since we went in l976. Sorry Jane WALKER ('62)
will not be Hootchin and Hotcakes production again, we
saw it in '76, and we never could decide if she was there
the night we went... but we expect Alaska will be
beautiful anyway...
Had a nice talk with Carole JOHNSTON Berg ('62) today,
she and Russ and the family are great still in Renton, We
both can hardly believe we are almost to our 50th Reunion
from good ole RHS...
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Tri-City Newspapers - Bomber sports
This from an eBay friend of mine…
Hey, Gary - Last weekend I purchased 12 boxes (yes, I
said boxes) of 1950's and 1960's Tri-City Herald and
Columbia Basin News newspapers. I was looking through
some last night and noticed some nice-sized Bombers
sports articles, many with photos. I, of course, thought
of you. Would you be interested in any of these?
If you are, I expect to be through all of these within
the next couple of weeks. I could keep those separate and
let you know how many I have and a general overview at
that time. I wouldn't expect more than a buck each.
I’d say if someone in the Bomber group might be interested,
please let me know. If you have any questions please feel free
to email me & I will ask the seller.
=Gary BEHYMER (’64)
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>>From: Patty de la BRETONNE ('65)
Jimmy FLEMING ('65-RIP) and I were always in close proximity in
the front row of grade school pictures, since we were short. I
remember him as really nice and a little funny back then, and I
was delighted to see him at our 20th reunion and to learn he was
a successful doctor. Still very nice and friendly. In my head
and heart always a part of my childhood history in Richland. I'm
so sad that he's gone.
-Patty de la BRETONNE ('65)
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>>From: Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Prepare for Memorial day
This is for every Veteran that ever served our Country. Thank
you each an every one of you! Without you I have no idea where
we would be right now. I'm sure we wouldn't have the Freedom
that we have.
THANK YOU!
Bombers Rule,
-Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Matt FILIP ('77)
Hello Maren,
I'm sorry to see that the oil disaster is starting to reach
close to home. My thoughts and sincere hopes of a successful
conclusion that this terrible problem will be solved are coming
your way. I wish you everything in favor and hope.
To Richard ROBERTS ('49) and Carol TYNER Roberts ('52)
Richard and Carol, Thank you for another Bomber invite into your
wonderful home. Stop being ridiculoulsy and completely gracious
citizens of the central coast. Maybe when you two decide to
retire you will slow down for a change and reach perfect harmony
while in and out of the bathtub.
To Barbara W.
[Does he mean raised-on-Hunt-Point Barbra Williamson,
aka Jeanie WALSH ('63)? -Maren]
Hunt Point has never been the same since we all ruled that
wonderful piece of paradise. In my youth it belonged to: Paul
CHARETTE ('71), Charlie WARREN ('71), Dave WAITE ('71-RIP),
Clark BEMNNETT ('71) and Brian BENNETT ('73) (Chad was still
in the nursery), O'Meilly, Meeker, Raile, Woodley, Nelson,
LaRiviere (pissed him 'em off and would have killed me had he
found me after shaving creaming his bicycle seat GUILTY!).
Besides these bunch of blokes, pushovers actually, I began to
steadily assure myself to greatness.
People feared the H.P. Most of all were those that never had a
worry. I'm speaking of the Harris Ave. latch keys who had been
living in the lap of luxury and vacationed while their parents
were out of town. You know movie stars, cement ponds and an
occassional ride through the desert with shot guns blazing in
the dark and nobody hurt besides a pole cat and a set of
Kelley tires. This never happened to those who lived north of
Newcomber. Never!
Re: One more time...
HAMTC Richland American League Champions 1971... Chad Bennett,
Steve Compton, Dave Horn, Steve Meyer, Reed Swallow,
Dan Spanner, Bruce Keogh, Matt FILIP ('77) ---Kevin Alley,
Peter Erie, Chris Lloyd, Ron Feaster, ?? Coleman,
Eric Brodazynski (Spy's kid) Floyd Gates (Greenjeans) Manager,
Spy Brodazynski (coach)
Forward & Forever.
-Matt FILIP ('77) ~ Kicking it around in Arroyo Grande, CA.
Goodness greatness and good golly days of summer ahead.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/23/2010
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Don LYALL ('52), Ellen FOLEY ('59)
Jeanie WALSH ('63), Roy BALLARD ('63)
Matt FILIP ('77)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terri ROYCE ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terry MATTHEWS ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul FELTS ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ruth Richardson (Bomber Mom)
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>>From: Don LYALL ('52)
Re: Travel
I want to share with you an incredible trip Jo Ann and I just
completed - a weeks visit to Israel. I was somewhat concerned
about the unrest, but no problems at all (two armed guards
protected us). Israel is beautiful and fertile in the North
around the Sea of Galilee and total desert in the South. We
stayed in the King David Hotel in Jerusalem and toured daily.
Flew into Tel Aviv (on the Med), about 40 miles from Jerusalem.
Started with the walled Old City, lots of excavation to see
years and years of history and the Western Wall (Wailing Wall).
Spent a half day in the Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum), I cried
nearly the entire time of the visit. Next headed South along the
Dead Sea, Lowest elevation in the world (423 meters below sea
level) and the Masada, at 1600 foot above the dear sea. It is
the digs of the seven scrolls and the castle over 2000 years old
of King Herrod. How they ever built up there, one would never
know. Cable car up but a long walk down. Visited an Israelie Air
Force Base, KC-135s and F-16s. Went within a mile of the Gaza
Strip, did not stay long as they get daily rockets. Then North
by Nazareth, Church of Annunciation where it was announced Mary
was with child Jesus. Over to the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum
(Peter's home where Jesus stayed when he was in the area),
Tiberias, Mt. Beautituds (8 blessings and sermon on the Mount).
Further North to the Golon Heights, bunkers, etc. of the 67 war
(located between Lebanon and Syria) and took in Jericho on the
way home. Last day was mostly back in Jerusalem visiting Mt.
Olives, Seven Arches, Basillia Agony, Palm Ave., Garden of
Gashemany and the Church of Sepulchre (13 station of the cross)
where the cruchifixion and burial of Jesus occured. I wish I had
paid better attention during my Sunday School days at Central
Church in Richland to better fully understand what I was seeing.
A wonderful trip.
-Don LYALL ('52)
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>>From: Ellen FOLEY Pope ('59)
Re: Memorial Day
Just a small thought about when we all grew up... Here where we
live in southern California you never come across a veteran
selling the lapel Poppy for Memorial Day. Was just remembering
about how important is was to us in Washington State many years
ago.
Have been watching the series "The Pacific" and even though I
was quite young... still remember the end of the war and my
parents and their friends as they returned.
Wondering where it all went!
HAVE A NICE HOLIDAY.
-Ellen FOLEY Pope ('59) ~ Burbank, CA
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>>From: Barbra Williamson, aka Jeanie WALSH ('63)
Re: Hunt Point
To: Matt FILIP ('77)
Ha, Hunt Point and the Filip kids... along with the Kellie (get
off the grass) WALSH ('77). Matt you are so right... what a
perfect place for a kid to grow up... Did you mention the
Warrens? And you did leave out the Walsh Family and the Stratton
Family... also the Fosters, and Fullers... down the block we had
Adele PAULSEN ('63)... ah, memories...
-Barbra Williamson, aka Jeanie WALSH ('63) ~ Simi Valley, CA
Home of the Ronal Reagan Library where Laura Bush spoke
last week, and Romney on Tuesday…
Life is Good!
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10
http://r2k99352.tripod.com/index10.html
WHEN: June, 25, 26, 27, 2010
FUN: Chili Feed, Sock Hop, Alumni Basketball game
COST: Registration is $5 if not attending any dinners
Friday 5pm ~ Chili & Cinnamon rolls ~ $10 ea
Saturday 6am Pancake feed 6am ~ $5 ea
Saturday 5pm Dinner catered by Tony Roma's $15 ea
NOTE: You must be pre-registered for the dinners.
The deadline for RECEIPT is June 15, 2010.
You can also pre-order t-shirts and other things from the
registration form.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Matt FILIP ('77)
To: Brad Upton ('74)
Thank you for the informative, interesting and ultimately
sorrowful account of Tom and Dick Smother's father's history.
Who could EVER be so unlucky twice? This makes perfect sense of
why Tom Smothers always said to Dick "Mom always liked you best"
wow! I've always flown my USA flag on May 31st with an absolute
memory of the cost of freedom and all who made freedom possible.
The story that you told Brad of fellow comedians, who are dear
to all of us, will never be forgotten. I sincerely appreciate
your thoughts.
Re: Baseball
I must also add... the 1973 Christ the King baseball team went
12-0. Jeff Zwicker (Manager), Mike HOGAN ('70) (convertable
owner?) and Don Twitty (Hogan's speech therapist) were actually
our role models! We were good. The class below us included Pete
SINCLAIR ('78), Kevin GHIRARDO ('78) (position thief) and Chris
WEBSTER ('78). Denny Devine, Pete Zorich ('77), Neal Sullivan,
Kip Yencopal (batboy) made the difference. I'll never forget
travelling to a game in Kennewick (Bethleham Lutheran) in Mike
Hogan's two seat convertable. I think there were about 8 of us
in his car. Mike had to make up time and passed every vehicle
on Hwy 395. Good thing we were all Catholic and had recently
been to confession. Needless to say the good Lord was watching
over us again giving us another victory and a safe trip home.
This was one thing that Sister Nancy loved every minute of
completelely... well at least until the graduation George Prout
(big pool) pool party anyway.
Nuff said.
-Matt FILIP ('77) ~ Wishing the transplanted OKC Thunder would
rename themselves the "Tonics" aka Thunder/Sonics!
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard ROBERTS ('49), Don LYALL ('52)
Gloria ADAMS ('54), Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Joe FORD ('63), Linda REINING ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Daniel LAYBOURN ('70)
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>>From: Richard ROBERTS ('49)
Re: California Central Coast Bomber Luncheon
The California Central Coast Bombers will hold a luncheon
Sunday, July 18th, Cafe Vostro, West Grand Avenue, Grover Beach.
The festivity will begin at 11:30 am with wine tasting at
Richard ROBERTS ('49) & Carol TYNER ('52) Roberts' house,
1425 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach, CA.
All Bombers are invited; we especially anticipate Bombers from
the Valley to attend to cool off. Spouses, partners, significant
others are invited.
Call Richard or Carol if you have questions and to RSVP for a
meal count- 805-473-3457. Let's party!
Cheers
-Richard ROBERTS ('49)
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>>From: Don LYALL ('52)
Re: Graduation
I hardly ever write, but do read daily. Here I am today, two
days in a row.
This weekend, our youngest grandson graduated from Fayetteville
High School. Some of my classmates may remember our oldest
daughter Leanne married Keith ROBERTS ('76), son of Lionel
"Robbie" ROBERTS ('52-RIP) and Pat AESCHLIMAN ('57-RIP).
Unfortunately, their marriage did not last, both remarried and
both families have done well. Their youngest son Bryce graduated
this weekend. Robbie's sister, brother and families were here,
from Huntsville, AL and Wash DC, so we had a Bomber reunion.
Keith stayed in Richland one year to graduate (think he lived
with Rish), his sister Kathy and brother Kyle attended Richland
a year or two, but finished later in Maine. Bryce's sister Katie
will start Law School this fall. Bryce had some division II
schools after him to come pitch for them, but he is electing to
attend U of A and do pre-Med. It was great to see all them again
-Don LYALL ('52)
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[University of Alaska? Alabama? Or maybe a razorback? =Maren]
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>>From: Gloria ADAMS Fulcher ('54)
To: Don LYALL ('52)
What a fabulous spiritual journey. We were always leery about
going to the Holy Lands on our travels, because of the unrest. I
wish we had.
To: Matt FILIP ('77)
What date did Brad UPTON ('74) send his entry about the Smothers
Bros. I haven't been able to find it?
-Gloria ADAMS Fulcher ('54)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
So I’m getting taken to the woodshed by the crossword puzzle
in the Seattle Times and figure I've got 92 across absolutely
nailed. A three letter word for Palindromic Writer. So I
automatically put in Ray (which in itself is not a palindrome),
only to realize that the one and same 92 across (and #10 on your
program) was only but one of the 254 entries I had wrong. Has
anyone ever figured out what the odds were for getting a
crossword puzzle right?
-jimbeaux
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Joe FORD ('63)
Re: Beverly WETHERALD ('63-RIP) and Mt. St. Helens
Hello, fellow Richlanders;
According to reports published after the eruption, Bev and her
boyfriend, Bob Kaseweter, were conducting amateur vulcanology
work at Spirit Lake on the morning of May 18, 1980. The Forest
Service had permitted Bev and Bob to enter the area, if my
reading of the reports is correct.
Like others, I remember Bev from Sacajawea Grade School and
Col-Hi. She was a quiet, reserved, young woman, and it's sad
to think of her passing.
Mt. St. Helens remains an icon for me, as an outdoor recreation
site and a symbol of great natural power, even in its diminished
form.
Cheers and best wishes
-Joe FORD ('63)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Ellen FOLEY Pope ('59)
Re: Memorial Day Poppies
Veterans sell poppies every Memorial Day here in Bakersfield.
They are usually outside the grocery stores.
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ cool temps in Bakersfield, CA... am in
no hurry for the triple digits that will arrive sooner
than I like.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/25/2010
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Steve CARSON ('58), Marj OUALHEIM ('60)
Tim SMYTH ('62), Donna BOWERS ('63)
Roy BALLARD ('63), Dennis HAMMER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shelly BELCHER ('74)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today: Gene HORNE and Carol BISHOP ('57)
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
I attended my Grandson Max(imum)'s graduation on Sunday at
York High School in Elmhurst, IL. 642 graduates, 4,000 in the
audience. Wow, I thought the class of 58, with 340 (as I recall)
was a big class. Reading through the pages of the achievements
and awards was impressive.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58) ~ Chicago, IL where
the Blackhawks will be playing for the Stanley Cup and
summer has arrived.
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>>From: Marj OUALHEIM Haggard ('60)
Re: Class of 1960 50th Reunion Committee Meeting
The class of 1960 will have a reunion committee meeting
Wednesday May 26th at 6 PM at Rosies Diner (next to the Hampton
Inn in Richland).
Classmates and spouses are welcome.
Hope to see you there.
-Marj OUALHEIM Haggard ('60)
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>>From: Tim SMYTH ('62)
The day Mt. St. Helens erupted, May 18, 1980, my late wife Terry
gave birth to our third daughter, Erin Maureen, in Glens Falls,
NY. Two days after Erin's 30th birthday, May 20 2010, Erin and
her husband Matt celebrated the birth to their first child,
James Timothy, in Syracuse NY. My girlfriend Debby just returned
from Syracuse from visiting the happy couple and their addition.
So all my siblings (including Maren ('63 & '64) and Tere ('65))
have a new grand nephew.
-Tim SMYTH ('62)
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>>From: Donna BOWERS Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63)
Re: Ruth WINDSOR ('63-RIP)
Since we are writing about Mt. St. Helens eruption, I was
wondering if anyone knew why Ruth Windsor was up there. She
lived 2 doors down from our family the last few years in high
school, and I heard that she too was killed up there. I always
wondered what she was doing there. We were in a friend's church
when Mt. St. Helens blew where our son was playing guitar for
the service. I think everyone remembers where they were when she
blew. Any information about Ruth would be appreciated.
-Donna BOWERS Rice (GMC'63) ~ where it is 92º and humid
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10 Rooms
There are 60 rooms still available at the Clarion until the 25th
of May If you need a room for R2K+10, call the local number:
(509) 946-4121. Tell the Clarion that this is for R2K+10.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Dennis HAMMER ('64)
To: Joe FORD ('63)
Re: Beverly WETHERALD ('63-RIP)
"One last night at cabin proved fatal"
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/may/18/one-last-night-cabin-proved-fatal/
After reading your post in yesterday's Sandstorm I decided to
search the web again to see if I could find something new about
Bev that may have been published since the May 18th Mount St.
Helens eruption anniversary. This page came up in memories of
that day at the "The Columbian," Vancouver, Wash. newspaper
site.
-Dennis HAMMER ('64)
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>>Eugene BRODACZYNSKI ('50) ~ 10/9/31 - 1/12/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/26/2010
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Marlene LARSEN ('56wb), Phil GROFF ('58)
David RIVERS ('65), Alan LOBDELL ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carole WICKSTROM ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cecilia BENNETT ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul McNEILL ('74)
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>>From: Marlene LARSEN Hegseth ('56wb)
My sister, Linda Diane Larsen Wheaton ('60wb) was in the 1st and
2nd grades at John Ball School in North Richland in 1949 and
1950. We have posted her 1st & 2nd grade class pictures on line.
The 1st grade teacher was Mrs. Pugh and the 2nd grade teacher
is unknown. Please check both of the pictures if any of you
1960 graduates attended John Ball School during your 1st &
2nd grades. If you look at the pictures, please add your name
because the only name we have on both of these pictures is the
picture of my sister, Linda Diane Larsen Wheaton.
Thank you in advance.
-Marlene Rose LARSEN Hegseth ('56wb)
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>>From: Phil GROFF ('58)
Re: 1965 Life Magazine
A few weeks ago an entry mentioned a cover picture, in a Life
Magazine, showing a Marine patrol, one being a Bomber, being
evacuated from an action against the Vietcong. I have a July
2nd, 1965 copy, in new condition that I think is the one
mentioned. This copy obviously is special to many Bombers. If
the person who sent the entry would like to have it, I will send
it to them. If this is the copy mentioned, it would be great on
display at the proper reunion.
Thanks,
-Phil GROFF ('58)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Did you know?
There are 60 rooms at the Clarion for the R2K+10 bash... I think
Roy BALLARD ('63) has his credit card on file there... oh
wait... maybe I misunderstood... maybe Roy is just in charge of
leaving the light on for ya... no that's not Roy that's Tom
Bodett and he's not even a Bomber... on second thought... let's
talk about something else... like "youth"... no not Yute as
Cousin Vinnie would say... ya see, in our class we have several
kids who pretty much haven't changed since their grageashun
pitchers... We got SIMPSON ('65) a course, then there's Murphy
(who has a birthday coming up with her partner in crime Ms
MOUTON... speaking of Mouton... thanks for getting me introduced
to the lovely ML ('63) at R2K) and then there's the birthday
Bomber-babe... I still remember her leaning up against a tree at
R2K while we were taking pictures of the bunch of us... I
couldn't believe it... she looked just like we were still in
Confirmation class at Richland Lutheran... no kidding... I
teased her about it... but it is so true... since that time I
have asked to use the bathroom while at parties at her house and
then sneaked down in the basement (that's how they always do it
in movies) looking for the tell tale portrait but haven't been
able to find one... so maybe this youthfulness is just the
reward for clean living... who knows... all I can say is she is
shore doing something right! So it's time to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to Cecilia BENNETT ('65) on May 26, 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
Re: Baseball
Some have been talking about past baseball teams and I was
wondering if any remember the following?
I can't remember exactly what year it was but I was 14 at the
time and on a pony league allstar team that won its first three
games of a regional tournament in Richland. We had beaten each
team rather badly and it came down to us against Walla Walla. We
had already beaten them once badly and they had worked their way
up through the loser bracket and had to play us twice to move
on. All we needed was one win. Somehow they managed to move the
entire tournament and double header to Walla Walla and then
proceeded to hand us the worst home town umpiring I have ever
seen. We had three or four of the best pitchers in the state in
Sams, Shults, Randal and one other I can't think of. First they
kicked Sams out of the game with some made up thing and then
because Gary Allen hit a home run (which he was well known for
doing) they made our coach remove his bat from the game. Our
guys including myself were struck out on pitches in the dirt,
over your head etc. Our pitchers had to pitch into a tea cup to
get a strike. It went on for two games and we lost both by one
run each. Walla Walla went on to Hawaii to the pony world series
and lost 18 to nothing and 14 to nothing. I think it was about
1967.
-Alan LOBDELL ('69)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Lenora HUGHES ('55), Mel BRIZENDINE ('60)
Pete OVERDAHL ('60), David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim BOYD ('55)
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>>From: Lenora HUGHES Bejarano ('55)
Hello friends!
It is time for a Las Vegas Bomber luncheon in Las Vegas, NV.
WHEN: June 5, 2010
TIME: 12 Noon
PLACE: Marie Callender's restaurant located at 8175 West Sahara
Hope to see many friends there. Please feel free to bring
spouses, children, grandchildren, friends and so forth as all
are most welcome!!!!! A good time is always had by all!!!
BOMBER CHEERS!!!!!!
-Lenora HUGHES Bejarano ('55)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
>>From: Mel BRIZENDINE ('60)
Entered: Wednesday 05/26/2010 2:21:43pm
COMMENTS: See u at the 50th reunion
-Mel BRIZENDINE ('60)
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>>From: Pete OVERDAHL ('60)
To: Class of 1960
Re: 50th Class Reunion
Our 50th reunion is almost here. To obtain information and
registration, Go to our Web Site. We want everyone to attend.
RichlandBombers.com
Any questions not covered please call Pete OVERDAHL 509 628-8512
or Connie DEAN O'Neil ('60) at 509 943-9259.
-Pete OVERDAHL ('60)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Just doin' my duty
When ya gots kids ya gotta treat em with love and spect... even
the ilugitamutt ones... so the other day my Illugitamutt Son
('65) called and gave me the secret password to the web site
for the Movie he made earlier this year on the French boarder...
he was all 'cited and since he hasn't got internet use I hadda
stroke him on how wonderful he was... without permission, I
naturally hadda share it with a few Bombers just to get their
reactions... well today he has asked if maybe I could share it
with the rest of you... Of course the timing is perfect... with
R2K+10 coming he'll be in town in a few weeks and you can all
tell him how good he looks and what a star he is... I gotta
wonder, how many "fathers" who were treated the way I was in the
old dayz by their illagitamutt son would do these things for the
little Mutt? Ahhh well it's the least I can do... he is my pal
and all... but when you fawn all over him in June... please wait
till I'm outa earshot OK... for a good time call Terry at 555-
0099... no wait that's not what I was supposed to do When you
get to the site click Promo Reel, the user same is: Humal (Sorry
Ellen ('63)) and the password is: focalys
http://www.thehuntersmovie.com/#/Promo%20Reel
Have fun. It is good... look for Lyman POWELL ('65) and Rick
WARFORD ('65) in the scene when Terry first appears in the dark
blue overcoat (that he kept... dirty thief... I could tell so
many stories but I'll wait)... they could be up near a wall...
I haven't gone back to check but watch for them.
-David RIVERS ('65)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom HEMPHILL ('62), Linda REINING ('64)
Dave MILLER ('67), Bruce PETTY ('80)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mike CLOWES ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Bob & Roberta Grout ('66wb)
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>>From: Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Re: New Movie
To: David RIVERS ('65)
Hey David. I watched the promo for Terry's new movie, and I will
need to see that one for sure. Terry DAVIS ('65) should thank
me for that tough-guy bent nose of his. I did my best back in
'63 in the boxing ring to mold his face for these movie roles.
What da ya think?
-Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
Re: Terrace Knox, aka Terry DAVIS ('65)
watched the promo for his new movie... Terry looks good, but I
won't be watching that movie... way too violent/graphic for me.
*grin* I prefer his roles in "St. Elsewhere" and "Tour of Duty".
*grin* but, thanks, David, for giving us the link to his newest
movie.
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA we are having weird
weather for May... cool temps and even hints of rain...
not complaining as I am in NO hurry for triple digits,
which should be here sooner than I'd like.
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>>From: Dave MILLER ('67)
Re: Washington State study from 1966
Just got a letter from BYU about the study done in 1966 and 1967
for Washington State and updated last in 1980. If you want to
fill out your updated info here is the site.
http://legacy66.byu.edu/
-Dave MILLER ('67)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
From: Bruce PETTY ('80)
Entered: Thursday 05/27/2010 10:27:05pm
COMMENTS: Howdy from Texas! Does anyone know where John Richards
is now?
-Bruce PETTY ('80)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/29/2010
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7 Bombers. Andy Perdue. and Theresa Hammer sent stuff:
Kay MITCHELL ('52), Floyd MELTON ('57)
Pete OVERDAHL ('60), Roger GRESS ('61)
Roy BALLARD ('63), Carol CONVERSE ('64)
Robert AVANT ('69)
Andy Perdue (MAB), Theresa Hammer (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jimmie SHIPMAN ('51)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dick PIERARD ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry HARROLD ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sharon SHERWOOD ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marsha HOPFINGER ('67)
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>>From: Kay MITCHELL Coates ('52)
Re: Bomber Nephew
It has been awhile since we had a Bomber in the family. This
year we hit the jackpot with great nephew Derik BRIGGS, grandson
of Mary Lee COATES Briggs (58?). Heard through the family he
will be playing in the baseball playoffs this weekend at the
SAFECO stadium in Seattle. Proud to say he also played on the
Bomber basketball team this year. The last Bomber athletes we
had in the family were granddaughters Mandy and Melissa Hedges
(Julie COATES Hedges ('75) daughters who were both top notch
softball players). The tradition carries on to another
generation. Go Derik! Go Bombers!
-Kay MITCHELL Coates ('52) ~ Valley, WA
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>>From: Floyd MELTON ('57)
Re: Eugene, OR
Does anyone know how many Bombers live in or near Eugene, OR;
besides David MANSFIELD ('59) and myself? It would be good to
start a luncheon here if there are enough Bombers to warrant
such an event.
-Floyd MELTON ('57)
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>>From: Pete OVERDAHL ('60)
To: Class of '60
Re: '60 Registration Update
A little more detail on how to get into the Web Site for the 50th
Reunion and Registration
You can get there by following the links on RichlandBombers.com
This is easier..
Click the link below for the Class of '60 Registration form:
http://richlandclub40.org/ClassOf1960RegisForm.pdf
Click the link below for Activities and Wine Tour Registration:
http://richlandclub40.org/ClassOf1960Activities&WineTourRegis.pdf
Any Questions Call me at (509) 628-8512 or
Connie DEAN O'Neil ('60) at (509) 943-9259.
-Pete OVERDAHL ('60) ~ Hope to See You There
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>>From: Roger GRESS ('61)
Re: Terry DAVIS ('65)
I watched the trailer of "The Hunters" and it looks like it would
be a good one. I have an old 1960 Chief Jo annual and I found out
that Terry got his start at acting in a four act comedy "Tom Sawyer".
-Roger GRESS ('61)
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10
http://r2k99352.tripod.com/index10.html
WHEN: June, 25, 26, 27, 2010
FUN: Chili Feed, Sock Hop, Alumni Basketball game
COST: Registration is $5 if not attending any dinners
Friday 5pm ~ Chili & Cinnamon rolls ~ $10 ea
Saturday 6am Pancake feed 6am ~ $5 ea
Saturday 5pm Dinner catered by Tony Roma's $15 ea
NOTE: You must be pre-registered for the dinners.
The deadline for RECEIPT is June 15, 2010.
You can also pre-order t-shirts and other things from the
registration form.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
Re: Movie
I couldn't get the site to open up for me. I'll try again now and
hopefully I will be able to. Now my curiosity is up.
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA where
winter is still with us. Rain rain and more rain & low 50s
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>>From: Robert AVANT ('69)
Re: Things learned from pets
We lost "Daisy" ( ? - 5/28/2010) last night and little beknowest
to her self effacing doghood, the Universe was altered. I was
lucky to grow up in an age with Rin Tin Tin and Lassie,and
assorted cute hounds on TV. Wonderful heroes, but lousy dogs
in my opinion. Even that lovable mutt Benjie, and the later
tear jerker Marley paled before this chocolate lab, something,
something mix. She was a rescuer and a rescue. She was the "best
of times, the worst of times..." and never asked for recognition
and never wanted more than she gave both Maggie and myself.
I met Maggie in 2007 and she was a "3 percenter". She had
suffered from "white lung" and was on the respirator for
3 weeks and not expected to live. Just prior to that she had
adopted "Daisy" from a situation where this dog was starving
to death. Many nights and many seizures Maggie had given Daisy
permission to pass away, but the dog lived, gained strength,
and so did Maggie. They were devoted to each other and if Maggie
needed to sleep 18 hours, Daisy would be there. Finally going
outside for a pee break only when both were up and awake. Daisy
asked for nothing, but guarded Maggie and her new home with an
intensity of one who has found her territory.
When I met Maggie, I was warned about Daisy's protectiveness and
finally met the "DOG" face to face. She never growled, snapped
at, or in any way threatened me. She became known as "Traitor"
dog, not Daisy because she preferred my company sometimes. She
lived a wonderful life after her rescue and bestowed far more
love and kindness than was returned. She did, however, pass
away at her home, she had checked on the cats, that were her
"puppies" before she left. Being a great pet, she elected to
pass away quietly downstairs, not wanting to wake me up. She
also died near the front door as to not make her remains removal
cumbersome. If I have bored some; you have my apology, but this
"friend" deserved a marker in the Sandstorm
-Robert AVANT ('69)
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>>From: Andy Perdue (MAB)
Greetings, Bombers.
We have posted 52 photos from the Department of Energy archives
showing summertime fun in Richland during the 1940s and 1950s.
You can see them at:
'50s & '50s photos from DOE Archives
As always, I love hearing stories about the photos.
Sincerely,
Andy Perdu, Tri-City Herald
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>>From: Theresa Hammer, Assistant Mgr, Hanford Resource Ctr
Hi!!!
Please put the following article in the Sandstorm.
We have been so busy... a lot to do with the new SEC ruling and
the Sandstorm. I will be submitting articles on a regular basis
now. I look forward to hearing from all your alumni!
Re: EEOICPA Law Changes for Hanford workers!
Did YOU work at Hanford/PNNL?
Did YOUR PARENTS work at Hanford/PNNL?
Did YOUR GRANDPARENTS work at Hanford/PNNL?
Do you KNOW SOMEONE who worked at Hanford/PNNL?
On January 9, 2010 Congress allowed for the Hanford Site to have
Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) status under the Energy Employees
Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA).
Claimant's meeting SEC requirements (one of 22 specific cancers
and employment during certain timeframes at Hanford) are awarded
Part B compensation without the further analysis of a dose
reconstruction. The law covers other illnesses as well as
cancers. If you or one of your family members worked at Hanford
or PNNL, please contact us for more information.
EEOICPA is a federal law passed by Congress in July 2001.
The intent of the law is to award medical and/or monetary
compensation to workers in the Atomic Weapons Industry in the
event the worker developed an occupational illness caused by
exposure to a toxic substance at a Department of Energy (DOE)
facility.
If the worker is deceased, survivors can be awarded the
compensation. Survivors include (in order of eligibility):
o Surviving spouse
o Children of the worker
o Parents of the worker
o Grandchildren of the worker
o Grandparents of the worker
CONTACT:
The Hanford Resource Center toll-free at 888-654-0014
email: hanford.center@rrohio.com
Theresa Hammer, Assistant Manager, Hanford Resource Center
509-946-3333
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/30/2010
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Curt DONAHUE ('53), Rosalie GEIGER ('57)
Tony SHARPE ('63), David RIVERS ('65)
Pam EHINGER ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terri SCHUCHART ('70)
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>>From: Curt DONAHUE ('53)
To: Robert AVANT ('69)
Re: Daisy
I grieve your loss! She's waiting for you to show up some day.
-Curt DONAHUE ('53) ~ Federal Way, WA
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>>From: Rosalie GEIGER Hughes ('57)
Re: Boise Area Bomber Lunch
WHEN: Saturday, June 5
TIME: 11:30AM
WHERE: The Goodwood Barbecue, on West Spectrum Street by the
Edwards Theaters just off I-84 at Cole and Overland.
RSVP: Rosalie GEIGER Hughes ('57) or Sue NUSSBAUM Reeb ('63).
My e-mail is on the '57 home page and Sue's is on the '63 home page.
All are welcome
-Rosalie GEIGER Hughes ('57)
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>>From: Tony SHARPE ('63)
Re: Terry DAVIS ('65)
Thanks for the link and access to the trailer for "The Hunters"
David RIVERS ('65), I too have viewed it, and it looks pretty
good including the feminine eye candy (Alice, played by Dianna
Agron).
Roger GRESS ('61) is correct about Davis' entry into acting in
1960. Terry and I played the role of Huck Finn in that play. I
was a 9th grader that year, and no doubt was encouraged by L.
Holland St. John to try out (speech class) for extra credit.
I had only done a walk-on bit part in the production of "Our
Town" the year before. Don't know why Mr. St John kept both of
us in the role, but I remember there were a lot of lines to
memorize huh, TD?
Davis played Huck in the afternoon version for the student body,
and I played the part in the evening performance for the adults.
I have only one final comment, I was better! The only problem
is Davis continued to hone his (albeit limited) skills at Col-Hi
and probably at WAZZU as well, and has made a living in the
business, while I just went on to become just one of the less
recognized working mass.
-Tony SHARPE ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Memorial Day
Is supposed to be on the 30th. Since I'm not fond of changing
history for the convenience of a few, I think I'll pay my
respect now. Thomas J. Blackman. None of us knew him. He arrived
in Vietnam on May 10, 1968. I arrived back in the United States
on May 11, 1968. On the same day PFC Blackman, USMC arrived
in the Nam he was lost. The Artillery company to which he was
assigned was overrun and Thomas was not heard from again until
his remains were found and identified in 2005. I have no idea
how I happened to get Private Blackman's POW bracelet, but I
did. I tried to get information over the years after computers
and found very little. As time has gone by the story of the
battle has evolved. It's one of those things that makes one
wonder. There were no survivors. But the account of the battle
is pretty specific. I always wonder about stuff like that... I
mean just what did Davy Crockett say to Jim Bowie before that
last charge? I'm not even remotely suggesting that the account
is incorrect... in fact someone out there (Dave HANTHORN ('63)
or Dave SOWDEN ('63)) will probably explain how these pieces are
put together in the next day or so... but the point of this is
that I cannot name all the fallen men and women... I can't even
know all the Bombers who have been lost. But I've worn Private
Blackman's bracelet for many years and through him I can say God
Bless you to all of our fallen heroes.
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: For Memorial Day [this will run on Memorial Day, too)
Dear Veterans;
This for you an all that you stand for. Thank you All.
http://www.mikeholt.com/mojonewsarchive/All-HTML/HTML/It-is-the-Veteran~20041111.php
Bombers Rule,
-Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 05/31/2010 ~ MEMORIAL DAY
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9 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti COLE ('52), Bill CHAPMAN ('53)
Curt DONAHUE ('53), Helen CROSS ('62)
John ADKINS ('62), Roy BALLARD ('63)
Linda REINING ('64), Pam EHINGER ('67)
Betti AVANT ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jean BRUNTLETT ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim ALBAUGH ('68)
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>>From: Patti COLE Pierce ('52)
To:David Rivers('65)
David, I too believe Memorial Day is May 30, so we put our flag
out both days. Anyway, I also have a bracelet from Viet Nam, and
his name is CWO Michael Vernado-5-2-70. When the wall was here
in Richland, I went down and made a rubbing of his name etc.
plus a few other friends that were on the wall. I tried to
find out about Michael's family to see if they would like my
bracelet, but had no luck. I no longer wear the bracelet but it
is in a place that I can see it very often and my heart aches
each time I hold it. I am so thankful, and fortunate, that my
husband returned home safely and we will be celebrating our 54th
wedding anniversary in a few weeks. My thoughts and prayers go
out to all of you that have lost loved ones, and a big thank you
to all the veterans. God Bless all those in harms way who are
protecting us.
-Patti COLE Pierce ('52) ~ From a partly sunny,breezy day in
Richland where we are beginning to wonder if summer will
ever get here!
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>>From: Bill CHAPMAN ('53)
Re: Health
This is for those of you whose Cardiologist is talking about a
Cardiac Cath. The last time I had one of those, I woke up in ICU
where I spent two days prior to moving to the surgical station.
After discharge, I was treated to three Cat scans and an MRI
because my abdominal aorta had been bifurcated. To prevent
another go around, I take a course of EDTA in the form of
Cardio-Chelate occasionally.
God bless all our boots on the ground, at sea. and in the air.
Next time L&C smolders.
-Bill CHAPMAN ('53)
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>>From: Curt DONAHUE ('53)
Re: Memorial Day
To: All Veterans
I was turned down for military service and I have extreme
admiration and gratefulness for each and every veteran. To the
families and friends of those who gave their life to secure the
freedoms we so casually enjoy, I say God bless you and God bless
the memory of your loved one. My thanks is insignificant in
comparison to the emotional and physical pains many have endured
for this great nation. Thank you veterans from the bottom of my
heart!!
-Curt DONAHUE ('53) ~ Federal Way, WA
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
We have just gotten off of a princess cruise ship where we had
amazing weather and saw amazing scenery and were spoiled rotten.
But I won't soon forget the splendor of Glacier Bay in sunshine
with blue skies, and now we are enjoying more wonderful scenery
of snowcapped mountains and we even saw a few moose today...I
think the snow-capped mountains are what I miss most about not
living in the northwest...
Bomber cheers,
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
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[I can certainly attest to the fact that when the sun shines in
SE Alaska, there's no place like it in the world. The problem is
that it very seldom shines... you were lucky, Helen. -Maren]
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>>From: John ADKINS ('62)
Re: All those years ago
I returned from my tour in South Viet Nam in January of 1968 (as
a matter of interest, at least to me, I flew out of the Ben Hue
Air facility on the first day of "the Tet Offensive"). I had
only about 7 months of my enlistment left (after my leave) and
was assigned to the 380th Retraining Facility (what the hell is
a retraining facility) at Fort Riley, Kansas. Because I had been
at Fort Riley before my deployment, I knew many of the permanent
Party group (read that as civilians), so the first thing I did
when I got to Fort Riley was look up a friend and DAC chief of
the Finance and Accounting office. He looked at my orders and
shook his head. He told me what I needed to know about "The
380th Retraining Facility. The Army had gathered up all the
habitual AWOLs and malcontents and put them into the 380th
Retraining Facility for 8 weeks of "intensive" retraining and
instant deployment to South Viet Nam. I was to be there as cadre
to get their records ready to go to Viet Nam with them.
As Civilian chief of the Post Finance my old friend had a lot
of clout - and set about getting my orders changed to U.S. Army
Garrison with duty at Post Finance - all I had to do was wait it
out.
So during that wait out time I was given an assignment to fly to
Oakland and take charge of the earthly remains of a young man
that lost his life in Viet Nam. His name was Richard Vik -
his home town was Bemidji, Minnesota. I received the casket at
Oakland Army Terminal - and escorted all this stuff - including
Richard Vik to San Francisco International - a flight to Los
Angeles then to St. Paul, then a "private carrier" (read Cessna)
to Bemidji. The first thing I found out about Bemidji was "IT's
COLD IN THE WINTERTIME". In fact there is no military class A
uniform that can compete with the cold in Bemidji.
I was met at what served as an Airport by the Mortuary vehicle
and made the thirty minute ride to town. On the way I found
out the Ford Motor Company's Cold weather test facility is at
Bemidji - but it was closed due to prolonged cold weather -
mmmmmm. I also found out no one is buried in Bemidji between
December and April. There is no way to dig a hole in that frozen
ground. I expect there is a lot of digging going on in mid April
in Bemidji.
In Bemidji I first met the Army Officer in charge of the funeral
arrangements and all the military business with the family, and
of course I met the family. For the next two days I stayed with
Richard Vik at the mortuary and paid my honor to his service and
his family's loss. At the funeral I presented the flag and his
medals to his mother "from a grateful nation" and also from me -
it was an honor to be with his family and his remains on that
last day.
Well today I thought of that incident all those years ago -
Thank you, Richard Vik. You gave your last full measure, and I
haven't forgotten.
-John ADKINS ('62) ~ Richland
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: R2K+10
http://r2k99352.tripod.com/index10.html
WHEN: June, 25, 26, 27, 2010
FUN: Chili Feed, Sock Hop, Alumni Basketball game
COST: Registration is $5 if not attending any dinners
Friday 5pm ~ Chili & Cinnamon rolls ~ $10 ea
Saturday 6am Pancake feed 6am ~ $5 ea
Saturday 5pm Dinner catered by Tony Roma's $15 ea
NOTE: You must be pre-registered for the dinners.
The deadline for RECEIPT is June 15, 2010.
You can also pre-order t-shirts and other things from the
registration form.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: All Vets
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ still cool temps in Bakersfield, CA
but they are predicting 90s by Monday.
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>>From: Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: For Memorial Day [this will run on Memorial Day, too)
Dear Veterans;
This for you an all that you stand for. Thank you All.
http://www.mikeholt.com/mojonewsarchive/All-HTML/HTML/It-is-the-Veteran~20041111.php
Bombers Rule,
-Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Betti AVANT ('69)
Re: BD wishes
Here's wishing my cousin, Jean BRUNTLETT ('62), a very happy
birthday. Have a terrific day, "cuz".
-Betti AVANT ('69) ~ Lacey, WA where it's raining once again
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