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Richland Bombers Calendar website
Funeral Notices website
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/01/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Lenora HUGHES ('55), Lora HOMME (’60)
Carol CONVERSE ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ann BISHOP ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Duane LEE ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Phyllis MAFFEI ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karen FULCHER ('79)
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>>From: Lenora HUGHES Bejarano ('55)
It is time for another Las Vegas, NV luncheon. Everyone come and
join us!!!!!
WHEN: October 9th
TIME: 12:00 Noon
PLACE: Marie Callender's located at 8175 West Sahara
Family and friends welcome!!!
BOMBER HUGS,
-Lenora HUGHES Bejarano ('55)
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>>From: Lora HOMME Phillips (’60)
Re: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
Patti had surgery yesterday to relieve fluid in her lungs and
came through it well. I spoke with her daughter today and she
said that Patti will be in the hospital for several days and then
will go to rehab while she recovers. My thoughts and prayers are
with her.
-Lora HOMME Phillips ('60)
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
Re: Columbia High/Richland High
I and most everyone that I knew called our school "Col-Hi".
Never called it Columbia High nor Richland High. I do remember
the songs that referred to Richland High though. I never gave
it a thought one way or the other. I guess that I just enjoyed
everything and never thought about the name of our school. To
this day, I still call it Col-Hi.
Do any of you "Southenders" know if Southside United Protestant.
Church had a baseball team? I don't remember them having one, but
perhaps earlier on they did.
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
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Funeral Notice
>>James Paul McDONALD ('55) ~ 1/18/38 - 4/8/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/02/2010
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Carol BLACK ('48), Norma LOESCHER ('53)
Ruth MILES ('59), Mike BRADY ('61)
Linda REINING ('64), Marsha JEPSEN ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kay CONRAD ('60)
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>>From: Carol BLACK Foster ('48)
To: Betty CONNER Sansom ('52)
Re: Boones Creek
Betty: I am also from East Tennessee in a "town" called Robbins.
I am dying to know where Boones Creek is. Can you give me a clue?
Thanks.
-Carol BLACK Foster ('48) ~ Bellevue, WA
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>>From: Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53)
Re: Buy Books during "Rivers of Ink" Fund raiser
Richland's Second Annual "Rivers of Ink - Readers and Writers
Connect" is on Saturday, October 9, 10am - 5pm at the Community
Center. It's a free literary event, with free snacks and music
and many local authors. You are invited to participate in a
nice-and-easy fund raiser for it this weekend.
This coming Saturday, October 2, Barnes and Noble will hold a 6pm
book signing for the keynote speaker Patricia Briggs - and an
all-day fund raiser for "Rivers of Ink." A percentage of any
purchase (even coffee) will be donated to Rivers of Ink. All you
have to do is say "Rivers of Ink." (You will not be prompted. You
have to say the words yourself.)
You can also purchase online at www.bn.com and give the book fair
ID #10270338 any time until October 9th. Rivers of Ink will still
get a percentage. So, if you buy books in the next week from
Barnes & Noble, please use the Rivers of Ink book fair ID number.
I have a special interest in these proceedings, serving on two
poetry panels.
Bomber Cheers,
-Norma LOESCHER Boswell ('53)
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>>From: Ruth MILES Bruns ('59)
Re: Another Life Passage
Some of you already know that my husband Henry (NAB, Glen Burnie,
MD HS '44) died on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. We had been
together since 1963, and we retired to Goldendale, WA in 1999
where we both have been quite happy. After a few days in ICU,
Henry came back home and was in hospice care just two weeks.
Everything was as he would have wanted: At home, with me and the
familiar spaces, as comfortable as possible.
The hospice people were all wonderful, the owner of the local
funeral home was wonderful, my Goldendale friends who were vital
in helping to hold the whole operation together were wonderful,
and my family including my brothers Jo ('64) and John ('67) were
wonderful. The only sad part is that Henry (just like all of us)
had to get old and die.
-Ruth MILES Bruns ('59)
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>>From: Mike BRADY ('61)
Re: Jim Hamilton ('63)
Re: Coffee
Hey good buddy, I was dancing and playing miniature golf with my
lovely wife in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea when I got
your iPod message from 33,000 feet above Alaska. It once again
reminded of the "magic" of our electronic age. When I was a
kid Dick Tracy watches and television were the ultimate.
We returned last night from an eastern Mediterranean cruise. We
visited Rome, Athens, Rhodes, Ephesus, Egypt and Sicily. Pretty
amazing stuff... although the 18 hour plane ride from Rome to
home was no fun.
Let's have coffee soon...
-Mike BRADY ('61)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
Re: Health Issues
To: Rex Hunt ('53WB)
Sorry to hear about your health problems... hope you will soon be
on the mend. Haven't seen you in ages, but did know that you had
been going to the Bomber luncheons at the coast... hope you will
be up and around and able to go to more of them. Take care.
Sorry to hear about Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)... get well, soon,
Patti... can't keep our "lunch lady" down for long. *grin*
Re: Col-Hi vs Richland High
I went to "Col-Hi"... that is what it was always called, I never
heard it called "Richland High"... I do know that we sang songs
with "Richland High" in the words, but whenever anyone asked what
high school we were from we always said "Col-Hi". I remember
being in 9th grade, at Carmichael, and being so jazzed that I was
going to be attending "Col-Hi" the following year... couldn't
wait to be a Bomber! It will always be "Col-Hi" to me...
although, my alumni ring says, "Richland Bomber Alumni". hmmmmm
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ hot and muggy in Bakersfield, CA
have had it for the past 3 days and doesn't look like
it's going away anytime soon! 38% humidity might not
seem like a lot to some, but we don't usually get that
much humidity, so it's miserable!!!! I'm sooooooo ready
for winter!
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>>From: Marsha JEPSEN Lee ('73)
Re: Big "R" on hill
Does anyone know about the big "R" on the Badger Mtn? (I think
that's Badger.) It is faded now but at one time it was very
noticeable . What class started that? I have always wondered how
it got there. Anybody know?
-Marsha JEPSEN Lee ('73)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/03/2010
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52), Tom VERELLEN ('60)
Carol CONVERSE ('64), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68), Mike DAVIS ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: George BRINKMAN ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Katie RIGGINS ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shelly HILTY ('79)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
Re: Heartfelt Thank Yous
Thank you, Gus KEENEY ('57) for putting the update on Sandra
in the Sandstorm. We appreciate all who have sent notes of
encouragement and prayers.
Sandra progressed to "clear liquids" today, having the N/G tube
removed yesterday with no nausea. She still has pain meds "on
demand" and 3 drainage tubes in the abdominal cavity. Although
she had a tough night last night (no details), we are pleased
with her progress and so is Dr. Holbrook. She may be released to
convalesce at home in another week. Recovery time is estimated to
be 2 months. I came home yesterday afternoon and will go back to
Spokane on Monday. Bobby is staying there the whole time, Jill
went back to Alaska Thursday and younger son, Jason, was due to
be in Spokane yesterday. Again, the family thanks everyone who
has sent prayers and powerful positive thoughts. We are seeing a
miracle, here, and are very grateful.
-Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52) ~ in pleasantly warm Richland. Spokane
weather was lovely and will be just a little cooler next
week. If I look hard enough, I may find my info so I can
get into my email while at the hotel.
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>>From: Tom VERELLEN ('60)
To: Mike BRADY ('61)
Welcome home. The time machine is almost ready I'll let you know
when.
This looked like the last rose of summer but of course you never
know until they are all gone. (enclosed photo).
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Ver/101003-LastRose.jpg
I am looking for suggestions on a good location to hold a ten ten
ten party. I am referring to the tenth of October 2010 of course.
Is there a intersection of 10th Ave and Tenth Street somewhere?
What about longitude and latitude 10N 10W, or something like
that. Naturally only "tens" are invited (as we all know over 40
we are all "tens").
That's all I've got.
-Tom VERELLEN ('60) ~ from near Lacey enjoying autumn so far.
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Linda REINING ('64)
I've been watching the map during the weather reports and know
its been really hot in Bakersfield. We've actually been in the
low-mid 60s this past week. Very nice... have had the upstairs
windows opened most of the time until a couple days ago. It was
nice to wake up to sunshine for a few days, but we've been back
in the fog (I mean thick ground fog) the past couple of days.
Burns off though towards noon time. Our humidity is usually in
the 70-80%. People start complaining when the temps hit around
65-68 degrees, saying how humid it is. I always laugh, as I can't
feel it... just warmer out. I'm used to the thunder storms the
Tri-Cities get during the summer when the temps are high and it
rains. Now THAT'S humid to me! Linda, we're suppose to be cooling
down next week though. Hopefully, it will cool down in
Bakersfield as well.
To: Marsha JEPSEN ('73)
The "R" on Badger Mt. has been there for as long as I can
remember. I don't know which class year put it up there. Over the
years, whenever it started to fade, it would get a paint job by
who knows who. It's rather an icon... hope it doesn't fade into
oblivion.
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ ~ Eureka, CA
I've already given our weather report, haha
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
I'm cleaning the 'cave' out. Goodby to another obsession...
Link to the cards on eBay
Anyone want to trade baseball cards?
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
To: Carol BLACK Foster ('48)
Re: Robbins, TN
My Mom was born in Robbins, TN... and that is about all we know.
Her mother was 1/2 Cherokee, and died when Mom was only 6. Mom's
brother was 8, and her little sister was 2. Mom took over the
family rearing job at the age of 6. Not long after that (but we
are not sure how long), my grandfather moved himself and kids out
to Colorado, where he was a coal miner.
My mother met my father, also a coal miner, at married him when
she was 16 – in 1935. They moved from the coal mines of Colorado
to Salt Lake City when my older sisters (Darlene ('56), Sally
('60)) were quite young. Daddy went to work for DuPont there, and
transferred to Richland in 1944. So I was the only of their kids
born in Richland.
Mom died just a few weeks after my 18th birthday, so there is a
WHOLE lot we don't know. Her life was not so great growing up,
and she refused to give us anything in the way of real details.
Perhaps if she had lived longer she would have felt she could
open up more... once I (her "baby") was grown up. But as it is,
we have been left wondering about many things.
So I wanted to start by asking you about Robbins. Is there a
cemetery there? It would be a starting place for finding our
grandmother's grave... Cora Ellen Parker was her maiden name,
at least according to the "white folks".
Thanks for ANYTHING you (or anyone) can share about Robbins!
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ Haven Farm, ID
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>>From: Mike DAVIS ('74)
Re: Recent Comments
I have been away from the Sandstorm for quite awhile. Mainly
because I haven't paid my dues. I do still occasionally read it
on line and would like to comment on some recent entries:
My friend Mike FRANCO ('70) is still making comments about his
close personal relationship with the Kennedy family to the point
where I think I read where he referred to the former President as
"Uncle Jack." Mike, play kissy-face with Merilee Rush like the
famous Rich CRIGLER ('70) then pop off about your summers at
Hyannis Port!
One more comment directed at FRANCO... I am tired of hearing
about the past conquests of the North-enders. With the likes of
the Cartmell boys, Big Daddy Bixler, Franco and other wannabees,
I can only conclude that your group may be allowed to play the
junior varsity game before the real legends............... Tinkle
Streeters!!! The blood of Tinkle features such hall-of-famers as
Dawg Soldat, Craig-o King, Rabbit Caudill, the Davis Boys, the
Turk Slaters (both Sr. and Jr.). And if more were needed we could
dip down to our second-teamers like Coach K Ghirardo and Gus
Meyers. Please, Michael. We are talkin' apples and oranges here,
aren't we?
I see my old friend Brad UPTON ('74) is still bringing up my name
in an attempt at calling me out from the Sandstorm entries of the
past. Brad, I said it years ago and I'll say it again.. one word,
"Rogaine!"
-Mike DAVIS ('74)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/04/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Marj QUALHEIM ('60), Helen CROSS ('62)
Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gloria DAVIS ('61)
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>>From: Marj QUALHEIM Haggard ('60)
Re: Another Bomber Dad Passes On
Carl R. Qualheim passed away on Oct. 1, 2010. He was 97 years
old. He leaves behind five Bomber children graduates Bernie
('56), Marjorie ('60), Rosemary ('63), Jim ('70), and Jane ('71)
and nine Bomber Grandchildren graduates Bob Haggard ('85) LeAnn
Haggard ('86) Carrie Guse Newton ('87) Joe Guse ('88) Nick Guse
('89) Jim Guse ('92) Courtney Qualheim ('03) Callie Qualheim
('08) and current Bomber Connor Qualheim will graduate in 2012.
Rest in peace Dad/Gramps we will love you forever!
Memorial on the Einan's website:
http://obit.einansfuneralhome.com/listcurrent
-Marj QUALHEIM Haggard ('60)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Happy Birthday to George BRINKMAN ('60), another CUPer... I've
been thinking about you and Betty and wondering where in the
world of your retirement you are? And I am hoping you and Betty
will make it to our (Betty and mine, and the rest of the class
of '62) 50th reunion in 2012. Wow, how time flies when you are
having fun and getting older... I'm hoping that Peggy LEWIS
Johnson ('62) will be joining us too, as the celebrity who has
climbed Mt. Rainier, (I don't know anyone else personally who has
climbed Rainier, or any other mt. of note, for that matter...)
Fall has finally hit little Grandview, here on the Ohio River
near Evansville, IN and the temperature is now barely 67 during
the day and going down into the high 30s at night... so the
frost will soon be on the pumpkin so to speak, but we around here
are praying for lots of rain, as we are in a real drought after
lots of l00 degree weather and no significant rain in weeks.
We've had 3 times where it clouded over and rained for a few
minutes, but we need more, lots more, or we will be wondering
what big trees will survive to next year...
I followed the Col-Hi versus Richland High discussion with
interest. I wondered do they still sing our [Alma Mater]...
"Oh, we love our fair Columbia,
as we see her in our dreams,
looking over the ancient or is it infant? (it should be infant,
as Richland is not very old, as cities go)....
[It's infant, Helen...
http://richlandbombers.com/allbombers/AlmaMater.html -Maren]
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ from little Grandview, IN where we
are gearing up for Halloween, All Saint's Day in the
Christian Calendar, Thanksgiving and preparing for the
Christmas Season... I can't help wishing I lived closer
to my grandchild (whose is out in Nevada) for these
holidays...
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
To: Ruth MILES Bruns ('59)
Re: Your loss - and a potential new friend in Goldendale
My deepest condolences to you, as you now begin a very different
life after the death of Henry. 47 years was a long time to share.
I am glad for the years you had together, and pray for comfort
and peace for you in the days to come. (Having gone through the
passing of someone 'closer than close' to me in February of
this year, I have some current appreciation for what you are
experiencing.)
I am writing also to let you know that two fellow Bombers -- my
sister, Sally HATCHER Biggerstaff ('60) & her husband, Richard
"Dick" Biggerstaff ('58) also live in Goldendale, and have for
about 7 years now. Actually, Dick continue to work 'in the area',
so is in Richland most weekdays, while Sally (retired from
teaching) holds the 'farm place' together.
Sally is my best friend -- smart, funny, compassionate -- an
all-around great person with whom to spend time. So if you find
yourself looking for someone new to talk to or just share time
with (she loves to go down to Hood River and the Dalles on little
shopping forays), let me know. I will be happy to share her email
and phone number with you. (Actually, it would be great for her
to have a new friend there, as well!)
Blessings,
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ Haven Farm, ID
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>>Stan DAVIS ('70) ~ 7/21/50 - 5/27/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ NOT ~ 10/05/2010
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Not enough entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
We do, however, have birthdays today:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandi WARD ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Janis COOK ('68)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/06/2010
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Alan LOBDELL ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mary COLLINS ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Harvey IRBY ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Willie MITCHELL ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Pam PYLE ('69)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Bill JOHNSON ('57) - U of I Photo from 1965 Warrior Yearbook
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Beh/101006-BJohnson.jpg
This photo from Chief Jo Warrior yearbook 1965 along with others.
Photo of Bill JOHNSON ('57) when he played baseball for the Idaho
Vandals.
Re: The Stein Connection
All these years I believed that they were just joking about 1964
class member Ray STEIN BUT I have recently come across some
rather incriminating evidence, on 'the internet' that Ray is
indeed a lot older than previously believed.
Ray Stein, Special Engineer Detachment, Manhattan Project
http://www.witness-to-war.org/content/view.php?g=e&c=OIW&v=389
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
Re: Bankruptcy
Wow!! What a time it was trying to complete a bankruptcy by
yourself. It's been approximately 100 days since I began this
adventure and yesterday I received my final judgment. It's rather
funny since they only sent one sheet of paper with one sentence
on it declaring the bankruptcy to be approved. Of course this
left me with several questions since a couple of the bills I
had filed on were in question of it they were eligible for
the bankruptcy or not. I guess the judge and trustee have
considerable latitude to decide on almost anything. I called the
trustee to inquire about this, however was told I would have to
contact an attorney to get the answer. I informed her that I had
been doing this myself and even had the bankruptcy fees waived
due to not being able to afford an attorney. She still refused to
answer my questions. What an incredible system we have here! The
court refuses to tell you anything about your own bankruptcy.
Oh well, I guess I will just believe it's all gone. I have not
been free of cancer debt since about June of 1999 when my
engineering business was doing very well and my wife was working
as my office manager. Good memories but time to move on! Good
luck to anyone out there who has to go through that!
Re: Columbia/Richland
By the way, I have had to explain to many people on the west side
of the state that I went to Columbia/Richland High. Many have
known it by both names. Tell them you are a Bomber and there is
no mistaking that!
-Alan LOBDELL ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/07/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Patti JONES ('60), Gary BEHYMER (’64)
Peg WELLMAN ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jessie WILLOUGHBY ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jon BOISONEAU ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cristy CONE ('74)
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>>From: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon - Richland
To go on as usual. I am still out of the loop for another 20
days of healing. Contact Mary JUDD Hinz ('60) if you have any
question about the luncheon. I have contact with Mary. Hopefully
you will be in touch with me about this, Mary. I mainly want it
to keep going until I can be back. Thanks for the help everyone.
Bombers Have Fun
Patti Jones Ahrens ('60)
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>>From: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
>>From: Marie RUPPERT Hartman ('63)
Re: All Bomber Luncheon Richland
Build old/new friendships. Reservations aren't necessary. Many
Bombers do like to let us know they are coming so please email if
you wish.
WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 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, WA
-Marie Ruppert Hartman ('63) ~ Richland, WA
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
I may have to recant yesterday's posting on Ray STEIN ('64).
It has come to my attention that he MAY be considerably younger
than I first believed. I came across this baseball card in my
collection from 1980 when he played for the Wisconsin Twins.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/beh/101007-TwinStein.jpg
Perhaps Too Tall House ('63) can provide accurate information?
-Gary BEHYMER ('64),
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>>From: Peg WELLMAN Johnson ('66)
Words are totally inadequate to express my deep appreciation and
gratitude for the many well wishes that helped get me through the
dark days of my stroke. It has been 3 months, and I returned to
my houseboat this weekend. My wonderful kids, bro Paul and others
worked hard to make it possible for me to return albeit with
a full time caregiver. I still have a long way to go but with
continued rehab and the support of my friends and family, I will
return to normal. In the meantime, I will never forget this time
of my life which proved that old, common autograph: “Make new
friends; but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold.”
Thanks, from the bottom of my heart.
-Peg WELLMAN Johnson ('66)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ NOT ~ 10/08/2010
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Not enough entries for a REAL Alumni Sandstorm.
We do, however, have 2 birthdays & 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Susan SHERWOOD ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Gene BURRILL ('67wb)
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>>Leroy SOUTHAM ('56) ~ 12/21/37 - 9/29/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/09/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Diane AVEDOVECH ('56), David RIVERS ('65)
Vic MARSHALL ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Vicki SMITH ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Doug MARTIN ('80)
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>>From: Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
Re: An update and sharing
It seems to me that one of the Sandstorm's functions is to let
people share with life-long friends updates and events in one's
life. Since there have been several no-postings lately, I thought
I would share some events and things to keep things going.
I officially retired as the Division Microbiologist for a large
food manufacturing company in August, but as so many have
mentioned of their own retirement, I've been so busy, I'm
thinking I should have stayed on the job to rest up! Presently
I am doing a consulting and training in Ontario, CA to the
microbiologist for the same company. That has lead to being asked
to plan and eventually help put together, and possibly operate
for a year a new and updated microbiology lab in California at
another one of the company's operations. I'm beginning to wonder
what "retired" really means although the prospect of staying
involved and busy really has an appeal of its own. The best of
all worlds is the meeting new people and making new friends with
smiles and a happiness that is hard to beat. That also includes
re-connecting with long time friends (as opposed to 'old'). It
often gets to be more difficult as one ages with health issues,
loss of family, economic related woes and coming to grips with
one's own mortality. However, family and friends, people in
general, one's own attitude and relationship with God can make
all the difference in the world in how one perceives their own
blessings in spite of life's issues. Blessings to those who were
fortunate to have been 'highschoolers' in Richland whether it was
called Columbia High or Richland High or as I knew it, "Co High".
-Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: What's with this "not" stuff
Come on boyz n girlz... we is the Bombers... mighty, mighty and
all that jazz... well I know for a fact that October 9, 2010 is
a VERY special day for one Bomber-babe... we made cozy at their
reunion... (just cozy... don't wanna give this girl a rep like
some a them Gold Medal chickie-babes have) and I just gotta make
sure I wish her an HB no matter what I gots on my plate for the
rest of the day... so without further doo doo (that isn't what
they say is it... sounds kinda like that tho... I'm sure I'll
figure it out after I push send) HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Vicki SMITH
('63)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Re: BIG GAME
Since I am sure that Maren will probably NOT give it the
prominence it deserves and we seem to NOT be getting any
Sandstorm entries lately, I feel personally responsible for
making sure that everyone is aware that the Michigan equivalent
to the Apple Cup is [today] at 3:30 PM EDT - Michigan - Michigan
State... both come into the game Undefeated and Michigan has a
legitimate Heisman candidate with Quarterback Denard Robinson.
Most local pundits are picking MSU over UM... but UM-MSU is a lot
like WSU-UW... you pretty much through the odds out the window.
Having been a Coug fan all my life... it was very easy for me to
become a fan of the consistently underachieving Spartans... AND
I still root for the Pac10 over the Big10. It would actually be
GREAT if they matched up MSU and WSU every year... then MSU fans
would get to know what it REALLY means to Coug it... being a Coug
fan is definitely a Jeckel-Hyde sort of thing.
What is very interesting about this part of the country is that
although UM-MSU is a traditional rivalry, the REALLY BIG rivalry
is ALWAYS the Michigan vs Ohio State game... always the last
regular season game. It will be interesting to see how this
plays out in the future. When Nebraska joins the Big 10 in 2011,
the conference will split into 2 Divisions with a Conference
Championship. Michigan and Ohio State will be in different
conferences BUT they have been guaranteed their traditional game.
This means that they will meet at least once but if both of them
end up as Division champs, they will also met a 2nd time in the
conference championship game.
It is also interesting in that the Big 10 is actually the Big 11
right now (Penn State)... so wonder if they will get around to
changing the name after there are 12 teams in the league.
Finally, I believe I forgot to publicly congratulate my good
friend John MOSLEY ('71) on his 57th birthday on October 1st. I
do believe that John is pretty close to the youngest member of
the class of 1971. John has been a great friend since we were
kids. I originally starting hanging out with John because of his
foxy sisters – Dana ('62), Vicki ('66) and Wanda ('74) and that
dang toy poodle of his... Michelle but we have remained friends
for many years and through all kinds of adventures. Many of you
may remember John as one of the members of the State Champion
Cross Country teams of 1970 and 1971 and he can probably still do
some serious mileage damage, There was a streak from about 1968
through 1975 or 1976 where Richland won the State Title every
year. Greg "Bog" ALLEY ('73) should be able to confirm or refute
the streak but it was pretty impressive.
During college, John and I were roommates and John asked me if I
wanted to go for a run with him. Unfortunately, I accepted and
we trotted off on a run out the Cheney-Spangle road. I thought I
was doing pretty good but about 2 miles out I was ready to turn
around and get back to the apartment for a beer and a cigarette.
John looked at me like I was NUTS. "We're just getting warmed
up"... he said. I turned back and I think he ended up running on
to Pullman to have a beer with fellow runner Jerry RICE ('71).
That's when I realized the degree of insanity it takes to be a
Cross Country runner and I have been an avid fan and supporter of
the sport ever since.
I hope you had a great Birthday John!!!
-Vic MARSHALL ('71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/10/10
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02), Jim JENSEN ('50)
Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52), Mary Lou WATKINS ('63)
Alan LOBDELL ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanette HABERMAN ('73)
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>>From: Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02)
Re: Mushroom
I had a visit this weekend from Nephew Danny McCoy (Han High) his
wife Helen (nab) and daughter Logan ('12) who informed me that
the high school now has forbidden the use of the Mushroom cloud
on any shirts, pro-mos, anything. I this true? Where have you
been Burt PIERARD ('59)?
-Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02)
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>>From: Jim JENSEN ('50)
Re: Shock!!!
An American Legion posting carried a tape and a story line about
the group KISS. I was shocked to see the group, sans makeup and
consumes, participating in a USO tour at an un-named Marine
base. Their performance appeared to be a sincere and passionate
offering of patriotic songs including the Marine Corps Hymn!!!
It was quite touching and the Marine and Naval audience,
including officers and older enlisted men and women, was wildly
enthusiastic in the standing ovation that followed. Made this
old, retired vet's day.
-Jim JENSEN ('50)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
Re: My daughter, Sandra Spivey (NAB)
Another set-back. Sandra's body is filling up with fluid... hips
like a rhino, etc. Very distressing. I'll check out of the hotel
today [20/9] but may not go home until tomorrow or even Monday.
I've been staying nights at the hospital, anyway. Have an
important appointment on Tuesday and Glenn and I go to AK Friday
for 5 days.
It's a bitch--thank you for your well wishes. Em
-Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
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>>From: Mary Lou WATKINS Rhebeck ('63)
Re: Kent PETERSON ('63-RIP)
Dear Bombers and especially the Gold Medal Class of '63,
I heard yesterday [10/8] that one of our classmates, Kent
PETERSON, died this week. I know very few details other than he
was living in the Tri-City area. His mother, Virginia Peterson,
called my mother, Jerry Watkins yesterday to give her the sad
news. I know we will find out more, but it is my understanding he
died of a massive heart attack on Wednesday [10/6]. And I think
there will be a family memorial for him on Monday. I know some of
his children and grandchildren live in the area.
I grew up next to Kent on Johnston and he is a part of my
Richland childhood. I have wonderful memories of all the parents
in that neighborhood sitting around together while we all ran
wild late into the summer nights. Kent, Bill COMPTON ('64) and I
had many adventures and I treasure those memories. Later, Kent,
my uncle Bob WYRICK ('62-RIP) and Ellen WEIHERMILLER Anderson ('63)
went with our family on camping trips and got into situations
that I don't think I'll blab about on Sandstorm! I had seen Kent
at our 20th reunion in Richland, and then again in Carmel when we
took our moms for a trip... what a great vacation that was! It
was worth everything to get Virginia and Jerry together in that
lovely area. We met up again here in southern California on two
of his trips. Mom in California and Virginia in Connecticut call
each other, staying in touch which says a lot for their friendship.
These calls are especially precious since they lost their other
neighborhood friend Betty Compton, another great Bomber mom,
during this last year.
I know it's so sad for Kent's family; and, it's sad for us...
losing a part of our childhood gang. My love & prayers go out to
his family.
-Mary Lou WATKINS Rhebeck ('63)
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>>From: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
Re: Simple fun in Washington State
I wonder how many Bombers do some of the following things that I
find fun.
In the spring I enjoy going into the mountains of Chinook Pass
and finding Morel mushrooms. This year a friend and I picked a
little over six hundred over a four week period. They are great
eating. We also went razor clam digging in the early morning at
Ocean Shores and Grayland. Then there was digging manila and
butter clams at Hood Canal. A day at Westport sitting on the
docks provided us with many great crabs. A couple weeks ago we
went up into the mountains near Mt. St. Helens and came home with
several gallons of blue huckleberries which are great on almost
everything along with a gallon of wild black raspberries which
make great jam.
This afternoon we will be going to the hills around Montesano, WA
and getting Chantalle mushrooms and then off to Ocean Shores for
night razor clam digging. Using a lantern in the dark to find
clams is a kick especially if you have kids with you. Three kids
going with us have never done it and are they excited. These are
all fun adventures and provide you with some great fun and eating
and yet I meet people all the time who have never tried any of
them. So much to do in this state!
-Alan LOBDELL ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/11/2010 - FEDERAL HOLIDAY ~ COLUMBUS DAY
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Bill BERLIN ('56), Burt PIERARD ('59)
Jack GARDINER ('61), Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Linda REINING ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley SCOTT ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jefferson SAUNDERS ('69)
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>>From: Bill BERLIN ('56)
Re: Leroy Southam ('56-RIP)
Whilst I have not seen or talked to Leroy since high school, we
did do a lot of hunting and fishing together in our younger
years. I remember having a horse just below our house on GWWay
but I could borrow a nag and some tack for Leroy and we would go
after jack rabbits and then come home and "rinse" off in the
Yakima River before putting the horses away.
Leroy and I did a lot of fishing along the lower Yakima all the
way to the "conflugence" (as my neighbor used to call it) of the
Yakima and Columbia Rivers. Worms, plugs, spinners even flies...
we tried them all. Leroy went with my Dad and I up to the
Potholes a couple of times.
I remember those times so well and the camaraderie of Leroy and
I was saddened to hear of his passing. Another great Class of
1956 member gone. My condolences to his family.
-Bill BERLIN ('56) ~ Anacortes, WA where the weather has been
so-so but way more comfortable than that we experienced
in the Palm Springs area a couple of weeks ago.
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>>From: Burt PIERARD ('59)
To: Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02)
Re: Mushroom cloud rumor
Interesting statement about the Mushroom cloud being banned since
the R-cloud is now back on all the RHS athletic uniforms with the
exception of the Track Team (which is still coached by one of the
original Gang of Four). I have been waiting patiently for him to
retire to get it back on the Track Uniforms
Logan ('12) was probably referring to the school's enforcement of
the R-cloud Registered Trademark Protection which the school has
been trying to put in place for the last few years. The school
told me that their principal target was Wal-Mart. As an aside,
that was when I copied the design from the Registration Form for
my tattoo.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Tatts/Tatt03-050910-BEP.html
(I will probably have the School District attorneys pounding on
my door any day now since I divulged this).
Bomber Cheers,
Burt PIERARD ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Jack GARDINER ('61)
A little change of pace. Would like to recommend a movie I went
to Sunday. A feel good movie for all ages. Secretariat. Enjoy!!
-Jack GARDINER ('61)
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>>From: Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Lunch
Hey Bomber Friends,
This is another reminder that we will ENJOY another Bomber
gathering...
WHERE: Beaches Restaurant on the River in Vancouver, WA
WHEN: This next Saturday, October 16, 2010
TIME: 11:30 AM.
PLEASE JOIN US.
Let me know if you can make it, please.
Thanks,
-Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Jim JENSEN ('50)
Re: KISS
I watch "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels", sometimes... I know, it
sounds weird for the group to be involved in the USO, but he is
very "big" on that organization and was responsible for getting
the other members to tour the military bases and entertain our
men and women. He didn't publicize it, either, like a lot of
others in the entertainment venue seem to do... you know, "look
at me, pat me on the back, see what a good thing I am doing".
He's just doing it, quietly, cause it is something he thinks he
should do and something he has a passion for. I was never a KISS
fan, but, watching his show and learning more about him, has made
me like him just a bit. *grin*
Gonna "toot my own horn" just a bit... met with the ENT and the
latest scope was clear... am officially "in remission". WOOHOO
*grin* I will meet with him or the cancer doctor, monthly, have
scopes, every other month for a year... he said this type cancer,
if it returns, does so within the first two years, so if I make
it to the 5-year mark with no flare-ups, I will be cancer-free!
At this moment, "in remission" are two of the most wonderful
words in the English language! I still have problems swallowing
some foods (end up with coughing spasms, which are not fun and
totally embarrassing, so no eating out for a while, longer)...
still have the "gravely voice"... sound more like "Froggy from
Little Rascals" than a "sexy, old broad", but I'll gladly take
it! Radiologist did say that I may never get rid of "Froggy" and
may always have some problems swallowing "doughy" foods, but, if
that is all that happens, it is a small price to pay to be rid of
that blasted cancer!
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ we are still having Summer... can't wait
til Halloween, that's when we start getting our cooler/
cold weather... am more than ready!
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: This stuff was stopped by order of the Oracle
Just as I was all excited about the Vegas Bomber Lunch I read
ML's ('63) post that Kent PETERSON ('63-RIP) had died. As I
recall, Kent spoke memorable words at Pook's ('63-RIP) bench
dedication... this kind of thing must stop... Jimbeaux ('63, aka
the Oracle) so commanded it upon his and Simpson's ('65)
recovery. There is too much love in our group to allow any more
of this... for we ARE the Bombers... MIGHTY, MIGHTY Bombers.
Kent will be missed from our group of Mighty's.
Before I pay tribute to the great bunch of Bombers we have here
in Vegas, lemme say, I finally broke my latest cell phone to the
point that tape would not hold it together any longer... I am
NOT fond of getting new phones and learning how to answer, etc...
these days tho, I can go to the web site and "simply" order a
new one and then when it comes I can just spend 20 or so hours
following the "easy instructions" to turn it on and transfer my
contacts to the new phone... then another 15 or so trying to get
rid of the stuff I didn't want with the new phone like this awful
music called a "ringback" which forces callers to listen to the
"music" while their party (me) is reached (NOT Dobie Gray like
Kenny DAME ('68) has that makes me scold him about interrupting
my favorite part when Kenny answers the phone)... ahhhhhh but
that's not the end of it... the transfer does not include my ring
tones... now before I had a beautiful Santana instrumental from I
think Aberaxis... for non-fambly and non-Bombers... My baby-girl,
Sarah, gets "God Only Knows" as we used to sing to each other
"God only knows what I'd do without shoes... "... Bombers get
"Don't Worry Baby", my favorite Beachboy song... so I hadda go
out and find them again then download them to my phone (the phone
that I just figured out that I am not to push "end" to answer...
don't ask... the other one just flipped up... but they stop
working when you drop them enough times to break the flip
part)... so OK... this time I used "In America" by Charlie
Daniels for non-Bomber/fambly... then I started thinking how
important music is to all my Richland memories... I can remember
Other Peoples' favorite songs from back then... when I speak to
them tho... they have forgotten it... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... after I
replaced "Don't Worry Baby" I thought maybe I shoulda used "Be
True to Your School" for Bombers... I like it but not my favorite
of favorites...
So anyway... on Saturday [10/9] we had a nice get together of
Vegas transplants... thanks to my first baby sitter Lenora HUGHES
Bejarno ('55) and her sweet hubby of 50+ years... Nancy MOORE
('70), Harvey IRBY ('64) and Sweetie, and Kay SITTIG ('63)
(looking just like her Senior picture sans pearls) were there
oh... and me too me too... we had a nice time and talked about
all the kids that weren't there... including many of you!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/12/2010
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6 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber funeral notice today:
Lenora HUGHES ('55), Ray LOESCHER ('57)
Burt PIERARD ('59), Pete OVERDAHL ('60)
Roy BALLARD ('63), Rick MADDY ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim CLANCY ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roma HARROLD ('57)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shirley SHERWOOD ('62)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eric SCHMIDHEISER ('81)
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>>From: Lenora HUGHES Bejarano ('55)
Re: Vegas Lunch
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-Vegas/00.html
Our Las Vegas luncheon was great. In the photo: David RIVERS,
Carolyn Irby, Nancy MOORE, Harvey IRBY, Kay SITTIG Wolf and me.
My hubby, Bob Bejarano took the photo so he was also in
attendance.
Bomber Cheers,
-Lenora HUGHES Bejarano ('55)
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>>From: Ray LOESCHER ('57)
Re: Fishin'
How many of you old timers remember the juvenile fishing pond in
Richland? They stocked that small lake with rainbow trout. I was
lucky. The distance from our prefab on Thayer Drive to the pond
down the hill by Carmichael was reasonable. If you hurried along,
the fish you caught would still be 'fresh' by the time you got
them home. I even went fishing before school sometimes and Mom
would have fish for dinner that evening.
Many a kid honed their fishing skills on the shores of that pond.
Spinning reels were just beginning to come on the scene, but I
didn't have one. I was stuck with my sister's Plueger Acron
casting reel. You had to cast that reel with skill in order to
avoid a backlash. Now for those non-fishing folks, a backlash
was something you wanted to avoid at all costs. If you were
unfortunate enough to have one, it cost you a lot of time and
frustration to untangle it.
A new type line had come on the market for those spinning reels,
mono filament line. Spinning reels could cast way out there, so
I got some for my casting reel. I quickly learned you had to be
real careful with that to avoid the possibility of a backlash.
How many of you guys ever asked a girl to fishing with him on a
first date – in junior hi? A great little gal went on a fishing
date with me at the juvenile pond. She was one of the cutest
junior high girls there was. Since the new line was on the
casting reel, I had to demonstrate the proper technique of
casting. When I was absolutely sure she had seen enough, I let
her give it a try.
The rest of the story isn't pretty. She threw the line with
gusto and the result was the granddaddy of all backlashes!
With mono filament line to boot! I was not a happy camper. That
essentially ended our fishing date because I spent the next hour
or so trying to untangle that line. Funny, we never dated again.
At our high school 40-year reunion, I got to say hello to
Marlene. Would you believe it? She remembered that ill fated
date on the shores of the juvenile pond.
-Ray LOESCHER ('57)
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>>From: Burt PIERARD ('59)
To: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Ring tones
Interesting chat about Ring tones, I, too, just got a new cell
phone (very basic, like all it does is make phone calls) for
the express purpose of downloading a specific ring tone that I
couldn't get on my antique Virgin Mobile phone. The Hughes I
wanted (and got) was the WSU Fight song, instrumental version,
(which we all know is, coincidentally, our favorite Bomber Fight
Song). An unintended consequence is that Hughes gives me cover
as a Renegade Husky in Cougar Country.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt PIERARD ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Pete OVERDAHL ('60)
To: All Classes from 1980 Through 2006
Re: Columbians
Hello and best wishes to all of the Bomber Alumni.
Club 40 has a large selection of Columbians from 1980 through
2006 if you lost one or just want one for something special.
There are some years in this group that we don't have.
The money we sell these Columbians books for goes into the Club
40 Scholarship program. If you didn't know, we give away two
$1,000.00 scholarships each year to graduating seniors. This is
a donation and is tax deductible. If we have your year, it is
$20.00 for the Columbian and if we have to send it, it will be
$25,00. So let me know.
We are always looking for Columbians.
-Pete OVERDAHL ('60)
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
[Roy sent an inquiry to Jim QUALHEIM ('70) about this
10/10/10 Sandstorm entry from Dick McCOY ('45)
"Re: Mushroom
I had a visit this weekend from Nephew Danny McCoy (Han
High) his wife Helen (nab) and daughter Logan ('12) who
informed me that the high school now has forbidden the
use of the Mushroom cloud on any shirts, pro-mos,
anything. I this true?..."
This is Jim's reply to Roy: -Maren]
Where do these people get this crap? Do people really like
to write this stuff to see what conspiracy they can stir up.
Listen, I am not the genius of the gang of four, nor is the name
"Bombers" ever going to change, and the mushroom cloud is here to
stay. "Forbidden" get serious, who listens to a HHS student in
matters dealing with the Bombers. Hanford should change their
name to Reactors if they want to get it right. -Jim
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Rick MADDY ('67)
To: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
Re: Fun stuff in WA
Alan,
I love Washington state for all the reasons you spoke of in your
post. My dad introduced me to the mushrooms and Pacific razor
clams as a child. Spent a lot of my childhood going to Copalis
during the summer after the razors with the shovel when you could
pretty well dig anywhere, anytime. And they were big then, before
almost being wiped out, with many running seven to nine inches.
Unfortunately my mother did not realize you were supposed to cook
them hot and fast... therefore, for many years I thought they
were supposed to have the texture of a rubber band. God love her.
Nevertheless, the flavor was there.
Not until I was an adult did I learn they seemed to cook out best
when coated with Krusteaz (yes, the makers of the pancake mix)
Bake & Fry Coating Mix, deep fried in oil at 400 degrees for no
longer than 90 seconds, 60 is probably better... melt in your
mouth. My brother-in-law (Jerry Kelly KHS '64) and I spent quite
a few nights at Pacific Beach in the old Navy barracks there.
Midnight on a Washington beach in January/February on an odd day,
sometimes even day, depending on those state regulations that
need a lawyer with you on the beach making sure everything is
tidy, wind howling, rain pouring in sideways, dressed in gortex
and thinsulate covered by yellow rain gear, lantern lit, exposed
frozen thumb to cover the hole on the loaded clam gun, with
about 2000 or more clammers hanging out in mostly a pitch black
environment, stars forever, a little red light blinking on my
dashboard that could be seen a quarter of a mile away, and hoping
the tide didn't wash in over my rubber boot or a log riding on a
rogue wave roll over me while looking for that little round spot
in the wet sand that looks like a.... well, you just had to be
there. What a hoot!! The rewards were worth every minute of the
moment.
Steamer clams are not my favorite, but my son loved them. And my
son lived with me after the divorce from the age of seventeen to
thirty... but, that is another story... so, we would go across
the Hood Canal Floating Bridge traveling toward Port Angeles.
Just as you come off the bridge, take a right onto Paradise Bay
Road; drive a couple miles or so and take a right onto 7 Sisters
Road to the water. Not only are there steamers – three types if I
recall - one being introduced (Manila?), but oysters too. Brought
the steamers home in a bucket of their own water, change out the
same water using two buckets two or three times over a 24-48 hour
period blowing them out, wash/scrub them like a potato and steam
them – Awesome! AND the oysters, which I do like if plumped
(blanched), coated (yep, Krusteaz) and pan fried... the only way
I can eat them. Yes, I have tried them in the various ways...
the least favorite being the walk down the beach, opening them,
getting the red sauce and horseradish mix out of my pocket and
raw muck-mucking on the spot... yuk come to mind, but there are
folks out there that love that!! The best thing about this spot
is the water cannot get much cleaner as far as WA inland beaches
with food living on the water's edge.
Mushrooms are another fabulous eating experience. Going back into
south-central Iowa to my grandparent's and uncle's farms where
they would pick and can morels. They were always canned in a
glass jar. We were in Iowa in mid June, so never got to eat them
fresh there, but at least I was introduced to them early on in my
childhood. They were always floured and fried. In WA my dad just
didn't want to take the time to look for them or distinguish them
from false morel, or for whatever reason. I did have the pleasure
of eating them at Mr. and Mrs. Collins' home (Phil Collins' ('67)
parents). Avid mushroom pickers. They would go up around Salmon
La Sac area for them.
Chanterelles I would go after now and then. They are abundant up
around the Carbonado area off Mt. Rainier. Excellent mushroom. My
son now lives in Everett and he studies mushrooms and eats them
as often as he can. Although, I sometimes wonder if the ones he
is eating came from Carbonado. I don't recall laughing that much
after having dinner in Iowa with my grandparents.
Huckleberries or blueberries, I cannot recall which. My dad was
in the CCCs up above Natchez, WA just before WW2. As a child,
mostly, but also into my early adulthood, Dad would take us up
into these areas off White and Chinook passes to look at these
stands of four to seven trees that loggers left standing in
the '20s. WA virgin trees; Hemlock, Spruce, Douglass Fir, etc.,
etc. Huge. I'm sure they are still there... he just knew
these 'spots' that he had to show us... are we there yet?...
I digress... blueberries that were probably huckleberry... up
around Mt. Adams where Dad had been during the CC days. We were
picking away one day and a mother black bear with two babies came
strolling by. Well, I was about seven or eight and I jumped out
of my skin, of course. I had uncles that were bear hunters and
heard some embellished nightmare bear stories for the purpose of
giving children nightmares. And I had also seen what a hungry
bear looking for an easy meal could do with one of those green
painted, 1950's, thick metal National park garbage cans. The
berries were flying as I came screaming off the mountain. Dad
calmly quieted the moment and took us off the trail backing our
way out without incident. Anyway, blueberry/huckleberry pie has
been one of my favorite since time began... my time.
I truly love and miss WA state. She runs in my veins daily. I
think of her often. Most of my family lives there, including both
of my children. My granddaughter lives across the bridge from WA
in Lewiston, ID with her maternal grandmother. My problem is I
don't want to see another snowball as long as I live. And if I do
want to see one I will drive up to Big Bear, CA.
Alan, thanks for the memories and happy muck-mucking.
-Rick MADDY ('67)
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>>Kent PETERSON ('63) ~ 2/27/45 - 10/6/2010
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/13/2010
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10 Bombers sent stuff:
Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02), Betty BELL ('51)
Tony DURAN ('55), Jim Bobo ('56)
Burt PIERARD ('59), Bob MATTSON ('63/'64)
Gary BEHYMER ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
Pam EHINGER ('67), Alan LOBDELL ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Wanda WITTEBORT ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: David EDGAR ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Julie ALEXANDER ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jerry GILSTRAP ('83)
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>>From: Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02)
To: Roy BALLARD ('63) and Jim QUALHEIM ('70)
Re: mushroom cloud
Regarding my missle re the removal of the Cloud from all Richland
stuff: You better reread my statement. I didn't get my info
(crap, your word) on this matter from an HHS student, but from
Logan McCOY ('12) a CURRENT STUDENT OF RHS, and not one from 1963
or 1970.
-Dick McCOY From the Grand Old Tin Can Class of 1945
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>>From: Betty BELL Norton ('51) & and Nadine ROBERTS Hackney ('51)
ATTENTION CLASS OF 1951!!
Are we interested in a 60-year class reunion in 2011? Nadine and
I were at the Club 40 meeting on Sunday, October 9, and realized
that the '50 and '55 year classes are already working on their
reunions, and - as far as we know - nothing is happening with us.
Anyone interested in working on this please contact us as soon as
possible so we can begin to make plans!
Doreen HALLENBECK Waldkoetter ('51): Is there information up
here somewhere? and if so, who would have it?
Betty BELL Norton or Nadine ROBERTS Hackney
-Betty BELL Norton ('51)
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>>From: Tony DURAN ('55)
Re: 337 Demolition Video
Thought this might interest our Bomber Family.
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October 11, 2010
Early Saturday morning, three structures in Hanford ’s 300 Area
came crashing to the ground…as planned. The explosive demolition
of the 309 Building stack, 337 Building and 337B Building capped
months of work by Washington Closure Hanford and subcontractor
staff. The stack was 110 feet tall, the 337B Building was 93 feet
tall and the 337 Building was three stories tall. Safety in
demolishing the tall, concrete facilities was the deciding factor
in selecting explosives over conventional demolition. Explosives
are a safe and convenient way of bringing the facilities to the
ground where crews can easily cleanup the debris.
Removal of these facilities significantly alters the 300 Area
skyline. However, the most challenging part of 300 Area cleanup
is yet to come with demolition of the 308, 309 and 324 buildings
later this year and early next.
The 300 Area is located along the Columbia River Corridor just a
mile north of the City of Richland .
To view a fact sheet with background information on the buildings
demolished, click on:
http://www.washingtonclosure.com/documents/E1010034_1.pdf
To view a video of the implosions, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r_WsqIcZIA
For additional coverage view
http://www.keprtv.com/news/local/104665934.html and
Tri-City Herald Link
-Tony DURAN ('55)
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>>From: Jim Bobo ('56)
Re: Pacemaker
Hi Bombers, It has been a very hot summer here in AZ. I lead a
very active life here in the desert, playing softball three times
a week, and sneaking in a round of golf when I can. This summer I
had two instances where I had quit playing golf and softball in
the middle of the game. Heavy pressure in the neck and shoulder
areas. I wrote it off to the heat and went on my way. After
going through my annual physical and coming out fine, my doctor
suggested that I do a stress test. So, last Friday I went to a
cardiologist for a consultation. He did an EKG and told me we
were delaying the stress test cause I needed a Pacemake. Blew
my socks off! I'm active, in better shape than most 72 year olds
you know but there was the proof right in front of me. I said
"OK", He said "OK" and I had it done Friday pm and was out of the
hospital Saturday am. All is well at this time. The purpose of
this diatribe is to alert those of you of a certain age to listen
to what your body is telling you and take whatever action is
right for you. One never knows!
-Jim Bobo ('56)
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[Bomber apologies to Burt... my spell check did something really
weird to his 10/12 Sandstorm entry, so I'm running it today...
the way it should have been yesterday. -Maren]
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>>From: Burt PIERARD ('59)
To: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Ringtones
Interesting chat about Ringtones, I, too, just got a new cell
phone (very basic, like all it does is make phone calls) for
the express purpose of downloading a specific Ringtone that I
couldn't get on my antique Virgin Mobile phone. The Ringtone I
wanted (and got) was the WSU Fight song, instrumental version,
(which we all know is, coincidentally, our favorite Bomber Fight
Song). An unintended consequence is that Ringtone gives me cover
as a Renegade Husky in Cougar Country.
Bomber Cheers,
-Burt PIERARD ('59) ~ Richland
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>>From: Bob MATTSON ('63/'64)
Re: Kent PETERSON ('63-RIP)
I lived across the street from Kent on Johnston. Every once in a
while he would bring out his go cart in the late evening and go
zooming down the street, then drive back up the driveway and
put it away for a time. I thought that was so cool. I seem to
remember it was made out of wood with a Briggs & Stratton motor
and it could go at least 20 or better. Cool, huh?
Later,
-Bob MATTSON ('63/'64)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Columbians
For those of you searching for a copy of a lost yearbook 1980 –
2006 take a peek at yesterday's Alumni Sandstorm! $20.00 is
cheap! I collected high school yearbooks from all over the U.S.
for a number of years and in the long run $20/book is a more
than fair price. I'd suggest that those of you who handle class
reunions make effort to purchase these books and offer them
out as door prizes or gifts at reunion time. Even if you don't
know of anyone searching for a copy now, trust me there will
be someone a week – month – year from now. Reasons for lost
yearbooks: (1) Divorce & the ex-spouse sells yours at a yard
sale; (2) Flood or fire; (3) Lack of interest during a move &
it ends up at Goodwill, etc.
Thought for Yesterday Today & Tomorrow: "Any change is resisted
because bureaucrats have a vested interest in the chaos in which
they exist." (Richard M. Nixon)
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: How short can my memory get?
Pretty darned short I think... Thanks to Jimbeaux ('63) and Hal
SMITH ('56) for not correcting my foreplay... no... I mean Fo Paw
the other day as I commented on Kent PETERSON ('63-RIP)... I
checked with ML ('63) to see if my memory served but she wasn't
sure... .I shoulda checked with Jimbeaux or Nancy ('65) (her
memory is much better than his)... but instead just shot from the
hip... next day as I ruminated, I realized that it was fellow
Spalding alum (fun when ya went to so many grade schools as a
kid) Rod PETERSON ('63) that gave the Pook ('63-RIP) summary at
the bench dedication...
Didja see that great picture of the Vegas lunch in the 10/12/10
Sandstorm?
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-Vegas/00.html
Did I call it on Kay SITTIG ('63) or what... that was me flashing
the big bucks around the table... I'm sure they were all impressed.
Terry DAVIS ('65) called to tell me he is up for a part (one time
I think)... but he also hadda confess his interview was with the
Producer of "Monk"... if ya don't know the story behind that
little feeassko suffice it to say it may not be a happy reunion.
Today we gotta '65er Bomber-babe havin' her birthday on October
13, 2010. Sure hope it's a good one... tell ya how much I love my
class... I even sent the original picture of the Sorry 7 (nka
seven kids from the class of '65 to avoid the image of some kinda
cult) to my phone as my "wallpaper"! So HAPPY BIRTHDAY Julie
ALEXANDER ('65)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Rick MADDY ('67) Clam Gun
BOY did you bring back a blast from the pass!! Mom & Dad would
take us 3 girls to my grandparents place on Samish Island. We
would spend the whole Summer there with our 2 cousins, also
girls. We were known as the Baker Brats!! (Grandparents' last
name) towards the end of Summer late July or August the folks
would come back to get us. But they also went clam digging only
they dug Gooieducks/Horseneck clams BIG SUCKERS! Well Dad & Uncle
Jack had heard of the "Clam Gun"... they saw one and then they
built one! (Not knowing this gun was for Razors) They took their
new Clam Gun out clamming! Ok vision this... 2 big strong men in
their prime of life. They take the Mighty Clam Gun and center it
over the clam hole. (Gooieduck Horseneck clams have their neck
sticking out a bit from the tide flat. If you touch them they
will squirt water at ya and then pull down into the shell) So
they moved the clam gun slowly down so as not to scare the clam.
Once down there these 2 strong men in their prime, started to
pull up on the Clam Gun!! I've never seen so many veins popping
out of their necks & faces before!! You see the Razor clam gun
should only go about 2-3 inches or so. But they had this buried
at least 3 FEET into the sand!! Well needless to say after about
10 minutes of trying to pull that clam out they quit!! That was
first and last time that Clam Gun was ever used!! As far as I
know it's still in the little shed by the house on Samish Island!
Rick, you talked about steamer clams, well we just walked maybe
50' or so and we could gather all the steamer we wanted! We'd put
them in water and then pour corn meal into the water. They would
suck up the corn meal and spit out the sand! All cleaned!! At the
other end of the island was Blauls Oysters (I'm sure I've missed
spelled Blauls) We would also go Crabbing, for Dungeness crab!
I grew up on FRESH sea food of all kinds even some ya probably
never even hear of let alone eat!! Like Sea Cucumbers! Mr.
Carlson (Biology Teacher) even argued with me that they were not
eatable! Well when I told him I'd eaten them he didn't believe me
until I brought in pictures of them fresh and then cooked! End of
argument!
Yes Washington State is the Best Place to live! I've lived all
over from coast to coast and I ALWAYS come Home!!
Bombers Rule,
-Pam EHINGER Edinger (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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>>From: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
To: Rick MADDY ('67)
Re: Mushrooms and other things
If you end up with some morels again try slicing them in half
down the center lengthwise. Then dip them in water and coat with
flour, then dip in egg batter and coat with finely crushed Ritz
crackers. Fry them in hot olive oil until the coating is golden
brown. Eat them while they are hot, there's nothing like em!!
Razor clams can be done the same way only use the digger for clam
strips and the neck grind up for chowder. Also makes great clam
fritters.
Blue huckleberries dropped on pancakes or waffles while cooking
will delight most kids. A handful in a protein shake and blended
is great. I'm making a birthday cake today in which I will put
blue huckleberries in the cake to cook and then a layer of
huckleberry jam between the layers. I guarantee there will be
nothing left of it for tomorrow.
BTW, my trip to Ocean Shores Saturday for calms was a bust! The
wind was so bad the rain was going sideways. It kept the tide
from going out the entire amount is was suppose to and clams were
hard to find. Oh Well, the kids had a ball getting wet and sandy
so it was still a good day.
-Alan LOBDELL ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/14/2010
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Doreen HALLENBECK ('51), Gene BARFUSS ('53)
Roy BALLARD ('63), Alan LOBDELL ('69)
NO BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today!!
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>>From: Doreen HALLENBECK Waldkoetter ('51)
Re: Class of 1951 60th Reunion
To: Betty BELL Norton ('51) & and Nadine ROBERTS Hackney ('51)
Betty and Nadine - Congratulations with your efforts to plan a
60-year reunion -- I have some mailing addresses; I've not kept
up with changes through the years. Classmates John Irl FRENCH,
Bill WILKINS and (I think) Phil BELCHER have actually
participated on the Club 40 class representatives activities in
the past. Annette BRADLEY Forsythe and husband Don FORSYTHE,
and Nancy GRIFFEN Cutshall have also worked on previous reunion
committees. However, Nancy is currently in Kenya, doing what she
loves most, working with native people at the hospital there. I
believe our class graduated about 230 students, and as I look at
the obituaries on the Alumni page, there are fewer and fewer
of us to participate. I hope you are successful in contacting
classmates; there's nothing better then reminiscing of our
wonderful days of growing up in the brand new town of Richland.
Your best bet on current addresses is Irl FRENCH. I'm most
willing to help in any way I can.
-Doreen HALLENBECK Waldkoetter ('51) ~ Green Valley, AZ
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>>From: Gene BARFUSS ('53)
Re: Pacemakers
To: Jim BOBO ('56)
I understand your "blown away" statement when you found out about
needing a pacemaker. Two years ago I went to my doctor for a
normal yearly checkup. I was feeling fine. The nurse was having
trouble getting my blood pressure and told the doctor about it.
My doctor said she wanted me to have an EKG so I was sent into
the next medical building about 200 yards away. The EKG tech
hooked me up to the machine and as the tape was running she asked
why I was there. I told her that my doctor had sent me over. She
then said she needed to take the printout to my doctor and told
me to put my shirt back on. When I emerged from the room there
was a wheel chair sitting there, she told me to get in the chair,
I protested and said I could walk. She said I could not walk,
told me to get in the chair. She then wheeled me the 200 yards
back to my doctor's office and handed her the EKG tape. My doctor
took one look at the tape and told me not to move that she needed
to call my cardiologist. When she came back she told me I was to
go right to emergency, the cardiologist would be waiting for me,
My pulse was 37, I again protested saying I felt just fine. When
she insisted I go now to the emergency room which was about 8
miles from the clinic where my doctor was, she said no you can't
drive. I told her I had driven to her office and so I could drive
to the ER. She won the battle and ordered an ambulance to
transport me to the ER. My cardiologist met the ambulance and
had already made an appointment for the operating room. The end
result of this long dissertation 12 hours later I Had a pacemaker
installed. So now I tell everyone I am plugged in and ticking. So
yes indeed pay attention to you body signals.
-Gene BARFUSS ('53) ~ From the sunny San Francisco Bay area where
the temp was 93 today
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>>From: Roy BALLARD ('63)
Re: Mushroom Cloud
To: Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02),
Dick, I asked Jim QUALHIEM ('70) to address the rumor that you
posted and what come back was from him on the crap. I do believe
that he is the ASB advisor and he should know.
-Roy BALLARD ('63)
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>>From: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
Re: School rules?
Wow! how does this work? My 11 year old grandson goes to what
they call middle school now in Kennewick. A few weeks ago he and
a couple friends were walking away from the lunch room when a kid
weighing about thirty pounds more then him and four inches taller
jumped him from behind. By the several witnesses account the
larger kid started chocking my grandson from behind and kicking
him. Out of survival my grandson tossed the kid off his back and
punched him in the nose. He tried to leave but the kid attacked
again so my grandson had to hit him a few more times to get him
to stop.
The attacker was suspended for 15 days for the attack but the
unbelievable part is that my grandson was suspended for ten days
for protecting himself. How does that work? The principal even
had the nerve to ask my son and daughter-in-law what punishment
my grandson was to get at home. Of course my son told him that
he was having a great vacation and was given a party for having
protected himself from this bully. The principal was upset about
that! He claimed that in the world outside the school the police
arrest both parties in a fight. What state or maybe planet does
this guy come from? In Washington every person has the right to
protect themselves from attack up to and including shooting the
assailant if you fear your life is in danger. This results in
about an hour investigation and then the person defending
themselves is allowed to go home, no charges!
These schools claim they don't want any bullies but then they
won't let the innocent ones protect themselves. Seems so
incredibly stupid! They will never stop the bullying (it will
always happen) and with such ignorance on the part of the school
the innocent will be made to pay for it. Not only do the innocent
have to put up with the bully but now they have to fear the
unjust punishment of the school. Where do rules like this come
from? No wonder we have school shootings anymore! The kids are
not allowed to vent their frustrations at all. Boys fight...
that's something they will never stop.
-Alan LOBDELL ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/15/2010
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7 Bombers and 1 Bomber Spouse sent stuff:
Marilynn WORKING ('54), Roger GRESS ('61)
Pete BEAULIEU ('62), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Linda REINING ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
Maggie GILSTRAP ('74), Kelly Burrill (spouse)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathie McGRATH ('64wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Cheryl EVANS ('66wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sherrill WIATER ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karla BIERLEIN ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today or Tomorrow: Rob FRENCH ('71)
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>>From: Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
Re: '54 class lunch
Hey, gals, please come join us
WHERE: Granny's in Kennewick
TIME: We will be there around 11:30 am to noon
WHEN: Today (Friday, October 15th)
Would love to see any of you who were our classmates in 1954!!
Re: Club 40
Friday night, September 9, 2011, will be a fun time for all who
attend and we look forward to some changes in the food being
served. I have agreed to be chairperson for this committee and
will have some wonderful Bombers serving with me to help. Pete
OVERDAHL ('60); Danny HAGGARD ('57); Marjorie QUALHEIM Haggard
('60); Rose Anna WEAVER Kron ('49); Larry BELT ('57) and I will
be meeting with the Sales Manager of the Richland Red Lion to see
what our options are. We will have a report to the Officers and
Representatives at the March 19, 2011, meeting. One thing to
remember is the price we pay for each night does not just pay for
the food. It also includes the room, service, clean-up and misc
items not listed!! Stay tuned...
Re: Stories of Pacemakers
If you say, "listen to your body", then how come you felt great
and didn't know you needed a pacemaker or that anything was wrong
when you went for a regular checkup? I do a 6 month check up with
my cardiologist and everything always seems to be okay, but how
do I REALLY know??
-Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54) ~ Pasco where the sun shines
and temp stays in the 60s. They say we will have a hard
winter. Oh, yah?
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>>From: Roger GRESS ('61)
I think Alan LOBDELL ('69) should go on the Tri-City Herald's
web site and write a letter to the editor and see what kind of
responses he gets.
-Roger GRESS ('61)
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
To: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
Re: Your grandson defending himself in school against bullying
His school record might be in jeopardy for the long term. One
option might be to place on the record the possibility of a
lawsuit filed against the principal and each of the school board
members by name. This would require an attorney letterhead, and
such a message including a description of the event and the names
of witnesses, would be addressed to the principal. One need not
actually follow through on a lawsuit, but post haste there might
be an acceptable and corrective response, and in any event having
a copy of this correspondence might be useful in the future.
-Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Aflac Scam - must read
Watch out for Aflac scam...!
Police say that the gang usually is comprised of four members,
one adult and three younger ones. While the three younger ones,
all are appearing sweet and innocent, divert their 'mark' (or
intended target) with a show of friendliness, the fourth - and
the eldest - sneaks in from behind the person's back to expertly
rifle through his or her pocket or purse for any valuables.
Be on the alert..!!! Click the link to see photo of how it works:
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Beh/101015-AflacScam.jpg
Re: Spotted in the Tri-City Herald (Online)
VETERANS: We want to honor your veteran, send us a picture
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: Alan LOBDELL('69)
Re: School Bullying
When my 15-year old grandson was in grade school, he was being
bullied and my daughter and son-in-law told him that he could
not throw the first punch, but IF that kid hit him, he had every
right to defend himself. They met with the principal and that
stupid woman told them, "We don't have any bullies at this school.
Your son is probably just wanting attention". My daughter was
furious and asked her what planet she lived on, cause bullying
does exist and has been around forever! She also told her that
this other boy had bullied other boys and she could give her
their names the names of their parents, too, if she wanted them..
of course, she didn't!
He is in high school now, and they were told, in an assembly,
that any fighting would result in arrest and suspension...
doesn't matter who started the fight, IF you hit, you will both
be arrested, taken to juvenile hall, suspended from school, and
your parents will be notified!!!! Schools have "zero tolerance",
so doesn't matter why you are fighting, you are guilty and will
pay the consequences! I understand the "zero tolerance" for drugs
and weapons being brought to school, but a kid has a right to
fight, with his fists, IF he is being picked on!
-Linda REINING ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: day early but not a dollar ahead
All I know is that when I get messages from RHS, the t-shirts
they show have no cloud nowhere no way... I brought it to the
attention of my little patriots group (no names to protect the
innocent... they don't even know I've grouped them that way for
emails) a while back... Roy ('63) I assure you, if they can get
rid of the cloud quietly... THEY WILL! 'nuff said... be ever
vigilant is my message...
Gotta do a birthday early but this guy can take it... he's a
mighty, mighty Bomber... heading for Bakersfield and the Hot rod
Reunion, as usual... was kinda afraid I wouldn't be able to lead
my band of Merry Men this year but things finally worked out...
the Big birthday boy is a good pal and has been a wealth of
information to me over the years... if I don't know... I know he
will... usually I don't and he does... gotta run and get the car
packed so HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dave Hanthorn ('63) on October 16...
yes 16, 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Maggie GILSTRAP O'Hara ('74)
Re: Brad UPTON ('74)
Great show! Maybe next time you come to Anchorage you will have
more time to visit? I promise to have more smoked salmon.
To: Gene BARFUSS ('53) Jim BOBO ('56)
Re: Pacemakers
My husband has had a pacemaker/defibrillator combo for almost 7
years. Within the first three months of having it installed he
was hit by the defibrillator 4 times. Let me tell you... that
gets exciting. One minute he is upright talking and the next he
is out for the count with little or no warning. The worst part
was seeing him get the jolt. He will tell you it is much ado
about nothing. The best part? Bill is due to have it replaced.
We would never have guessed he would still be with us to run
the battery down. Before his pacemaker/defib combo I would say...
When you get old timers disease I am going to put a fake name in
your pocket and put you on a plane to who knows where... well...
now I can't. A pacemaker is like having your pet chipped. Once
the pacemaker or chip is scanned home can always be found. I bet
a man invented the pacemaker just for this reason... it was only
later it was discovered it has other attributes.
-Maggie GILSTRAP O'Hara ('74)
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>>From: Kelly Burrill (spouse)
Re: Gene Burrill ('67wb-RIP)
At 6:40pm tonight 10/13/10, Gene "Xray" Burrill took his final
road trip to heaven.
Per his wishes, there will be one hell of a party at 4 Corners
bar [Palmer, AK] sometime in the near future. Gene didn't want a
funeral or memorial, he wanted a celebration of love & laughter.
I'll be sending along the date when it's set.
To all those who love him, thank you.
-Kelly Burrill (spouse)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/16/2010 - BOSS'S DAY
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Gene BARFUSS ('53), Mary ROSE ('60)
Alan LOBDELL ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Judith PORTER ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dave HANTHORN ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Twins: Carol & Claire REDISKE ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Chuck FELDER ('70)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Brian BELLISTON ('81)
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>>From: Gene BARFUSS ('53)
To: Marilynn WORKING Highstreet ('54)
Re: Pacemaker
You ask how I knew I needed a pacemaker. I didn't know. That was
why I was so surprised. Everyone was amazed that I didn't have
any pain or dizziness, they kept coming into my room in emergency
and checking to see if I was ok. My pulse varied between 32 and
37 pumps per minute. I kept telling the nurses I wanted to get up
and leave because I was planning to leave on a trip to Disneyland
to celebrate my granddaughter's 21st birthday. My cardiologist
told me OK if I wanted to collapse on main street and draw a
crowd go ahead. But I couldn't drive or do anything strenuous. So
I finally gave in and went ahead with the procedure. I never did
get to celebrate with my granddaughter.
-Gene BARFUSS ('53)
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>>From: Mary ROSE Tansy ('60)
Re: Entry from Alan LOBDELL ('69)
Re: School rules?
Very interesting entry. My grandson just started preschool at 3-
1/2 years old. He has been taught to be a very loving child but
also taught to defend himself if another child hits him. My
daughter expressed her anxiousness to his teacher in regard
to him being able to protect himself as he had never been in a
preschool environment before. After about one week of school one
of the little boys that was hitting everyone happened to hit
my grandson and gave him a bloody lip. My grandson immediately
responded and hit the boy. His teacher later told my daughter and
her husband that they need not worry - he could totally protect
himself. I don't know what damage he did to the other boy but he
was put in the "Think Chair" for protecting himself, as hitting
is not allowed at his preschool. The other child received more
severe punishment as he was clearly the instigator. My daughter
is the Room Mother for his class, she was the only one that
volunteered. While helping out recently one of the little girls
asked her to sit by her at lunch and proceeded to tell my
daughter that whenever she needs a hug she asks my grandson to
hug her and he does. Does this sound like a child that should be
put in the "Think Chair" for defending himself??? I totally
believe in discipline but discipline the one who deserves it!!
-Mary ROSE Tansy ('60) ~ Centerfield, UT
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>>From: Alan LOBDELL ('69)
To: Those who have commented
Re: Fighting back
I wonder if the schools understand that punishing both the
attacker and the victim who fights back is in fact a violation of
the State of Washington Right to defend oneself laws. This is one
time I really wish I still lived in the Tri-Cities for I believe
I would be the school's worse nightmare in this case.
I quote "The law is well settled that there is NO duty to
retreat when a person is assaulted in a place where he or she has
a right to be" Washington State Supreme Court, Nov. 6, 2003,
State of Washington V Reynaldo Redmond, 72910-7
The one who defends themselves will not be arrested, hauled in or
put in jail if it was clearly an attack and they were fighting
back to protect themselves.
When my oldest son was in the sixth grade in the Kent school
district I complained about a gang of six boys who were
terrorizing all the others on the school grounds. I was told by
the assistant principal that it did not ever happen at their
school. I was called home from work one afternoon due to my son
having been attacked by five of these boys and beaten. The one
good thing was that he fought back as hard as he could and
although he got a beating he was able to inflict considerable
damage to two of them. I was in the principal's office very fast
and I was mad. The principal and assailant principal didn't have
much to say then about the gang not being there. I got the names
of each boy and my son and I went to each of their homes and I
talked to their dads and in front of their dads and moms my son
offered to take on each one of the kids one on one. They all
chickened out. Because he was willing to fight none of this gang
ever bothered him or his friends again. Also, as what happens
many times, a couple of them became his friends.
Schools have this bully problem completely wrong. It will never
stop until someone fights back.
-Alan LOBDELL ('69)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/17/2010
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
Pete OVERDAHL ('60), Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Donni CLARK ('63), Bob MATTSON ('63 & '64)
Carol CONVERSE ('64)
NO BOMBER BIRTHDAYS Today
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>>From: Pete OVERDAHL ('60)
To: Class Mates and Alumni
Re: Class of 1960 50-year Class Reunion
A huge Thank You to the committee of the 50th reunion of our
class of 1960. By the help of Club 40 and the Red Lion, Richland
Senior Center, it was spectacular. We had 110 graduates attend
from as far away as Turkey, Canada and 13 states from all 4
corners of the US. We saw some that were at their first reunion.
The members of our class paid respect to 59 of our lost members.
RIP We only wished we could of had more of this class from right
here at home. But for those who attended Thank You.
I don't know what we would of done without Connie DEAN O'Neil who
put it together, as she was the success to this wonderful
weekend, Marsha LAWELL Hathcox our Secretary who did the writing,
and helped Connie with all the different committees. Marj
QUALHEIM Haggard our Treasurer for every reunion from our first
after 10 years, the food, and wine tour. Decorations by Janet
FORBY Padgett and Chris ROMANELLI DeVilleneuve. Judy JASCHEK
Smith with her beautiful photo displays, Memorial Board and The
Memory Book by Connie and Marsha. We wouldn't have found everyone
without the Team of Locators, Patti JONES Ahrens, Stephanie
DAWSON Janicek, our Committee, outside help by Judy CAMERON Ayers
(a last minute lifesaver... what an outside spark plug for those
difficult to find). The write ins to find other lost members.
Larry AESCHLIMAN's readings, Roger DeWITT'S equipment for set
ups. The banner by Dan McDaniel of Tri-City Signs. Our own
popular disc jockey Bobbie PEARSON Wiley with sounds of the '60s
on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Our introduction prayer
by Derrith PERSONS Dean. We think of those who were at the
meetings to offer help when needed, like Jack Armstrong, Kaye
IVERS, Carolyn Sievers Norton and Carolyn WHITE Hill.
We couldn't have done it without the help from our upper
classman, Dan HAGGARD ('57) with a wine tour, food ordering,
overhead photos and input for the entire weekend. Rick Reil of
Realife Photography with his expertise and great humor. The
lobby Military Tribute by John ADKINS ('62). The class of '60
had a large contribution of those who have served. Thanks to all
of them.
It just doesn't get any better then that. Once again a special
thanks to our committee and it proved what it takes to put on an
OUTSTANDING REUNION.
-Pete OVERDAHL ('60), Chairman
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>>From: Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Re: Portland/Vancouver Lunch Report
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-PDX/00.htm
THANKS to all of the enthusiastic Bombers who joined us for lunch
at Beaches in Vancouver, WA. It was fun to have a few new faces
in the crowd this time. Donni CLARK Dunphy ('63) and Gary Dunphy
recently move to Stevenson, WA, just 50 miles west of Vancouver.
It was quite special to reconnect with Donni after a few decades.
I was told that someone needs to take Gary fishing now that they
live so close to the Columbia River.
It was fun to see LaMont and Carolyn again. It's been a while.
LeRoy ARMSTRONG ('58) and his lovely wife Pat joined us for the
first time. Leroy and I have more stories to share about the old
South End gang on Duane Street, so I'm sure they will join us
again. Mel BRIZENDINE ('60) and I have a few more stories to
share as well.
We really appreciate Dean ANSON ('62)driving all of the way down
from Edmonds, WA for our gatherings. Dean is always fun to have
around.
Bomber Attendees: Dean ANSON ('62), Donni CLARK Dunphy ('63)
Todd O'MEALY ('62) - Mel BRIZENDINE ('60) - Marcia MILLER Neff ('62)
Kathy LAMB Brown ('62) - Lamont DeJONG ('63) - Leroy ARMSTRONG ('58)
Carolyn ROE DeJong ('63) - Ann ENGEL Schafer ('63) - Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) - Lola HEIDLEBAUGH Bowen ('60)
Jan RUCKER Meyer ('55)
Our next gathering at Beaches is Saturday, December 4th - Christmas Party Time.
-Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
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>>From: Donni CLARK Dunphy ('63)
Hi Bombers! We just got back from the Bomber get-together in
Vancouver, WA. It was great seeing old friends and making new.
http://alumnisandstorm.com/Lunches/Current-PDX/00.htm
It has been a beautiful Indian Summer here in the gorge and new
neighbors have been so wonderful to us, bringing us homegrown
tomatoes, plums, apples and one neighbor planted us 6 raspberry
plants. We went to the Homecoming game last night and it was so
much fun! Our builder and his family took us. It was a great
game, Stevenson won and the crowd was great with many supportive
town folk and parents. I have to say though we were really quite
spoiled with our programs, our homecoming mums (mummmmmm I can
still smell them), our princesses parading around in their
beautiful formals on those beautiful convertibles. These girls
came in on motorcycles, some girls just wore their cheerleading
uniforms, or pants, nothing special. Our event with our Bon-fire,
snake-dance and all the trimmings made it a fairy-tale affair.
Our oldest son who works for a Water Park in Southern California
came up to visit us and went home with a job from here. He will
be the Aquatics Program Supervisor at the Stevenson Pool and
has to report back here on November 1st. We are headed back to
California tomorrow to see our grandkids and spend Thanksgiving
with our children and grandchildren down there.
I consider it a blessing that we were able to sell our home in
LaMirada, CA. I hope you all have a Happy Halloween with your
grandkids and a Blessed Thanksgiving. We will be back in December
and hope to make the Class of '63 Christmas party this year! God
bless you all!
-Donni CLARK Dunphy (from the golden class of '63) ~ from the
Columbia Gorge, in Washington, where the stars really do
twinkle, the sun dances on the water and the wind whispers
in the evergreens! Love it!
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>>From: Bob MATTSON ('63 & '64)
Re: Ugly Duckling
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Mat/101017-Ugly_Duck.jpg
Donna BOWERS ('63) and Bob MATTSON ('63 & '64) staring in
Col-Hi's gala production of "the Ugly Duckling". They star as
King and Queen. Also Terry DAVIS ('65) as the Chancellor. It was
the catalyst that propelled Terry to his acting career.
-Bob MATTSON ('63 & '64)
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
Re: Fighting back
I find this Washington law you speak of very interesting. Perhaps
it only applies in certain cases or you have to know about it in
advance. A few years back my daughter came home from being out
with friends and her then live-in boyfriend (he hadn't wanted her
to go out in the first place) drug her downstairs by her ankles.
She kicked him in order for him to let go of her. My grand-
daughter called the cops so to protect her mom. The long and
short of it is it's now on her record permanently as 'domestic'
violence. She went through a lot of things before it was all
over. None of them good. He got away with having done nothing.
He was the bully and she was punished for it both physically
and mentally. Um....
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
We've been having great weather these past 3 or so weeks.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/18/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Tony DURAN ('55), Donna BOWERS ('63)
Jim HAMILTON ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack LOWREY ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob CHILES ('58)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Keith HUNTER ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Robert HINKLE ('75)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kelly GAINES-FRANKLIN ('84)
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>>From: Tony DURAN ('55)
Re: Old Beer Trucks
For all my beer drinking Bomber classmates and friends.
http://momojo.posterous.com/old-beer-trucks
-Tony DURAN ('55)
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>>From: Donna BOWERS Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63)
To: Bob MATTSON ('63 & '64)
Re: Ugly Duckling
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Mat/101017-Ugly_Duck.jpg
What a hoot!! I had forgotten that silly play. RHS Thespians
were so much fun during my years there and truly one of the best
"family" experiences of my HS years. We used to put on 2 plays
a year... Spring and Fall and usually a children's play around
Christmas. I do remember Terry DAVIS ('65) quite a lot (was
his campaign manager for ASB office). What a wonderful actor he
turned out to be!! And always, always so handsome!! My younger
brother Dale ('65) loved RHS Drama so much he obtained his
Masters in Theater from WSU and is now retired from Boeing
and still doing plays all over the Seattle area and several
commercials as well as movie roles. His wife Carrie Sleeper-
Bowers has a beautiful voice and she and Dale used to sing in a
madrigals group in local shopping centers and other venues all
over the PNW. She now coaches children in singing and acting at
their church. Once a performer always a performer!!
I always encourage children to reach out and do plays because it
really is a wonderful way to learn to be comfortable in your skin
in front of large audiences. After all, you do almost totally
forget there is an audience when you are immersed in your role.
Thank you Bob Mattson for the silly picture and it was so nice to
remember!!
Sincerely,
-Donna BOWERS Rice (Gold Medal Class of '63) ~ St. Louis, MO
where we are having the best Fall I can remember in 26 years
P.S. Thanks to all who listened and helped... BOMBERS ARE
TRULY REMARKABLE PEOPLE... our friends Tom and Susan
Thatcher were able to connect with their best man Jim
WILLIAMS ('57) for their 50th wedding anniversary. Jim
just retired as Professor, head of engineering at Ohio
State University. I was told he had passed away, so glad
I did not give up. Was so surprised by how many who
helped find him. Seems being a BOMBER is a magical word!!
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
I see that Walgreen's already has marked down their Valentine
2011 candy, so that must mean it's about 54 days until the Gold
Medal Class of '63 Marching, Caroling and Chowder Society's
Twentysomethingth annual Christmas Gala and Red Sweater
Cotillion. Brother Leo has again found us a new place that
still has a license to serve food and libations. They identify
themselves as "Tumwater's Premier Sports Bar and Dining
Experience", which as I recall is similar to what The Top Hat
in Pasco used to advertise around Tolo time, of course I was
never invited.
So here's the deal, we'll again muster at 10:00am on Saturday
December 11th. Rivers Edge (RiversEdgeTumwater.com) at the
Tumwater Golf Course.
Let me know if you're planning to attend, so we can insure that
they have sufficient clean forks. Mary Lou has committed to
attend and bring her interminable Orange County cheerfulness. In
that Alaska Airlines charges for extra bags, we'll be having a
cash call betwixt Ellen leading the flag salute and our own
personal parapazzi Luigi Hanthorn flashing the first picture.
-Jimbeaux
p.s. As an aside here, Luigi has promised to bring his "skinny"
lens this year, not that other thing for which I've received many
complaints.
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/19/2010
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2 Bombers and Theresa Hammer sent stuff:
Jim JENSEN ('50), Nancy RIGGS ('51)
Theresa Hammer (NAB)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jeanie TURNER ('61)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray RICHARDSON ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Larry DAVIS ('80)
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>>From: Jim JENSEN ('50)
To: Any Bombers who might venture
Re: Latin
Need to sound more intellectual at the next big party? Throw this
question at them: Quantum materiae materietur marmota monax si
marmota monax materiam possit materiari? (In English, how much
wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?)
Found in the American Legion Magazine.
-Jim JENSEN ('50)
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>>From: Nancy RIGGS Lawrence ('51)
I have a GI hutch to sell, will take best offer. Has been painted
blue, only 1 coat, sprayed on, so should be easy to have removed
to restore to the original beautiful maple.
Please keep in mind I live in Kennewick, so probably only local
people inquire as I am not up to shipping it.
Thanks Maren for letting me do this in the Sandstorm, wanted
Bombers to have first choice.
Speaking of Sandstorm, aren't my dues due??
-Nancy RIGGS Lawrence ('51) ~ Having beautiful fall weather
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>>From: Theresa Hammer
Please insert in the next Sandstorm!
Go Bombers!
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 time frames 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,
PNNL or any other DOE facility in the United States, please
contact the Hanford Resource Center 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
As of October 18th over $677,000,000 has been awarded in monetary
and medical compensation to employees or families of workers
connected to Hanford or PNNL.
CONTACT: The Hanford Resource Center toll-free at 888-654-0014 or
email hanford.center@rrohio.com.
Theresa Hammer, Assistant Manager, Hanford Resource Center
888-654-0014
509-946-3333
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/20/2010
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6 Bombers & Chuck Hilley sent stuff:
Tom TRACY ('55), Judy CAMERON ('60)
Chuck Hilley ('62wb), Helen CROSS ('62)
David RIVERS ('65), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Mike DAVIS ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul KNUTSON ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolynn HAMILTON ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilyn BAIRD ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kathy RATHVON ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leo WEBB ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Fred BREEDLOVE ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sue OBERG ('79)
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>>From: Tom TRACY ('55)
Re: The kind of ride we always wished we'd get when we were
saddled up at Richland's riding Academy
To: All Richland Riding Academy fans
Our Rides on the Academy's horses weren't always like this...
except in our own minds...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPJGEzI3aIc&feature=related
Re: College Football
Some of us hope our Boise State Broncos Football Team will
maintain their timing and performances this well in the final
games. If they do, we'll get them golden horseshoes.
Bomber cheers,
-Tom TRACY ('55)
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>>From: Judy CAMERON Ayers ('60)
Re: Class of 1960 50-Year Reunion picture with NAMES
Our very special Bomber Sandstorm editor, Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
has just finished numbering and naming almost everyone in the
Class of 1960 50 year Reunion picture taken on September 11, 2010
by Rick Reil, Reallife Photography. How AWESOME is that? A hearty
thanks go to all those who contributed names and sent them in to
Maren. If you can fill in the remaining classmates, please email
Maren. She deserves a huge THANK YOU from all of us at this
reunion. This is our best class picture yet! Thanks so much,
Maren!
Click on this URL: (or copy and paste into your browser)
http://richlandbombers.com/class1960/Reunions/60in10_index.html
-Judy CAMERON Ayers ('60)
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From the new ALL Bomber Alumni GuestBook.
From: Chuck Hilley ('62wb)
Entered: Tuesday 10/19/2010 5:53:28pm
COMMENTS: I was one of the many military brats who passed through
your school system. I finished high school in Georgia. I have
many fond memories of you folks!
-Chuck Hilley ('62wb)
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Hi Nancy RIGGS Lawrence ('51)
Hope you and your dad are doing well. I rarely spend over 24
hours in the Tri-Cities now, if that's when I come to see my
brother and family and see my parents' graves, so I think about
stopping, but as you know, I rarely do.
Happy Halloween and All Saint's Day!!
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: I need your prayers
I know, I'm the guy you can't take seriously about much of
anything. My paralegal and best friend was diagnosed with
pancreatic cancer. I am contacting every Doc I know for referrals
and such as to where the best place is for treatment... doing
her will and getting her cars into her mom's name so all will be
ready. I know some of our best pals have come through this cancer
crap and just thought I'd ask all of you for prayers for a non-
Bomber but a wonderful person, Michelle Ketrow.
Thanks all,
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Marie Phillips - 1st Grade Teacher at Lewis & Clark (RIP)
April 26, 1916 - September 26, 2010
Marie J. Phillips, 94, passed away peacefully on September 26,
2010. She was born in Silverton, TX, on April 26, 1916, the
third of six children of Henry and Amanda Johnson.
After graduating from high school in Graford, TX, Marie attended
Mary Hardin-Baylor College for two years before beginning her
teaching career in a one-room school in Palo Pinto County, TX.
There, she met Fred B. Phillips and they were married in 1939.
Fred and Marie had one child, Fred B. Phillips, Jr., born in
1942.
In 1945, the family moved to Richland where Fred was employed
on the Hanford project. When Fred Jr. was old enough to attend
school, Marie went back to work teaching first grade at Lewis and
Clark Elementary in Richland. Her summers were spent at Eastern
Washington State College, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts
and Master of Education degrees. Marie was active in the Richland
Education Association and the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, an
honorary organization of educators. In her spare time, she
enjoyed decorating her house, working in her garden and playing
bridge with her many friends.
After retirement, Marie became a traveler, visiting countries
throughout the world. Whenever she was at home in Richland, she
volunteered at the food bank and participated in activities at
the Southside Church.
Marie is survived by her son, Fred B. Phillips, Jr. ('60), and
his wife Lora Homme Phillips ('60), of Kennewick; one sister,
Bobbie Smith of Tulsa, OK; her favorite nieces, Phyllis Bell of
Denton, TX; and Lynita Ryan of Fremont, CA; and hundreds of
students whose lives she touched during her long teaching career.
Per Marie's request, there will be no funeral. In lieu of
flowers, please send donations to the Southside Church, 517
Jadwin Ave., Richland.
Published in Tri-City Herald on October 19, 2010
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Mike DAVIS ('74)
Re: Letter to Alumni Sandstorm
If I may I would like to start a discussion on this forum about
memorable Bomber moments. I'm talking about those special moments
in time that have stuck with you for all these years - like that
last-second half court shot to win the game, that interception
ran back for the touchdown, or that walk-off home run. I think
you all get the picture so I would like to start off with the
greatest single-most achievement I have ever witnessed in all
my years of watching and participating in athletic contests. Of
course [someone, who shall remain nameless] not scoring a single
point in his entire ninth grade hoop year is impressive, I've
had to disallow that because it was not a single event, but an
achievement accomplished over an entire season. Seriously, how
can anyone go scoreless an entire season?... but I digress.
Without question, the most memorable event I have ever witnessed
occurred during a lob ball game at the old Columbia Little League
Field. Kelvin "Dawg" SOLDAT ('71) came to bat wielding a big
stick. Now, historically the Dawg had always been a punch and
judy hitter - soft wounded-duck fly balls that would drop in
front of the left fielder for solid one-baggers. Extra base
hits??? - not a part of his game. But not this time!!! The pitch
come floating toward the plate, the Dawg eyed it, realizing it
was his pitch. He knew at that moment something special was about
to happen. And special it was!!! After hundreds of at bats in
game after game of lob ball the Dawg went deep!! He hit that ball
to dead center field slamming it off the scoreboard!!!! Please
keep in mind that scoreboard was a solid 190 feet away from that
home plate. We are talkin' DEEP!!!!!.
That moment I will cherish for the rest of my life. I can
honestly say, "I am witness to greatness!" As for the Dawg...
he never went deep again!
-Mike DAVIS ('74)
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Ed QUIGLEY ('62), Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Linda REINING ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandra WITHERUP ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Connie FOSTER ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lucy FOSTER ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marsha JEPSEN ('73)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jenny ANGUIANO ('98)
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>>From: Ed QUIGLEY ('62)
Re: Strokes
Hey guys,
I know that lately, there has been some discussion of strokes,
and fellow classmates dealing with their effects. I stumbled upon
this, this morning, on the FJR (motorcycle) Forum that I belong
to, and thought you guys might be interested:
http://tinyurl.com/2ejok64
-Ed QUIGLEY ('62)
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>>From: Tom HEMPHILL ('62)
Re: Marie Phillips (RIP) Memories
I have many very fond memories of Marie Phillips. We (brother
Mick ('66) and me) knew Marie well as a teacher, member of the
church, good neighbor, but most of all as one of our Mom's best
friends. Marie treated us as if we were her own kids. She was
always a classy lady, friendly and with a positive attitude,
kinda like our Mom.
Marie Phillips will be lovingly remembered by many people,
especially us Lewis & Clark kids. She is in God's hands now and
probably already visiting and playing cards with Mom.
-Tommy HEMPHILL ('62)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)
To: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Prayers for Michelle
She definitely has Bomber prayers coming her way. I'm so sorry
to hear that she has cancer... met her one time, very nice gal.
Give her a hug and tell her that Bomber prayers are on their way
to her and her family. Damn, wish they'd find a cure for all this
damn stuff... too many types of cancer to have just "one pill",
but you'd think they'd find something that could/would work!
damn, damn, damn!!!!!
-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Bakersfield, CA
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Michelle
Thank you for the calls and emails and especially for the prayers
for Michelle. I don't share my business with many people but
Bombers are special and different. Michelle's cancer has spread
and they said yesterday that three weeks was the average at this
stage.
Re: Bomber-babes unite
Today we have two Bomber-babe sisters celebrating... how is that
for planning... have your kids on the same day and just celebrate
all at one time... kinda like those kids who have their birthdays
on December 25th! So HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Connie ('63) and Lucy ('65)
FOSTER on October 21, 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/22/2010
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9 Bombers (one Anon) sent stuff:
Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02), Marla Jo LOWMAN ('55)
Linda BOWMAN ('59), Patti JONES ('60)
Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Dave MILLER ('67), Steve HUNTINGTON ('73)
Anon Bomber
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sandy HOWERTER ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Leoma COLES ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Trisha SAUCIER ('77)
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>>From: Dick McCOY ('45/'46/'02)
Mike DAVIS ('74) has a great idea.
Re: My favorite moment
September 7, 1943 at approximately 9am, the moment I walked into
the old RHS and met my first schoolmate. Those meetings with
Broncs, Beavers, and Bombers have continued right on through to
the Last Club 40 party September 10 and 11, 2010.
I can only say to the multitudes of students and alumni, God
bless and my love to Ye.
In those 67 plus years we have all found winning and losing,
happiness and sadness, exuberance and frustration, fear and
bravery, joy and despair, and the ultimate farewells to those we
can only remember in our hearts.
Bomber cheers and tears,
-Dick McCOY, from the Grand old Tin Can Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty Five
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>>From: Marla Jo LOWMAN Kenitzer ('55)
Re: Richland's Riding Academy
My memories of the riding academy were somewhat different than
the video - My weekly allowance of a whole dollar was mostly
spent on an hour of pure joy riding "RED" (I knew he really
wasn't my horse, but I would wait around if he was already out
for a ride with someone else. Being a real green horn I was of
the mind set that Red knew it was me and that he was probably
just waiting around for me to show up. I say 'he' but some
females are called Red. He was a really gentle horse and the only
time he would agree to more than a trot was when he was heading
to the barn. I remember Ray saying not to run the horses back - I
always stopped a few yards north of the barn and walked them in
(funny how a few yards salved my conscience).
The trek from Lee Blvd. and Wright Ave. to the Riding Academy was
part of the Saturday ritual and the last time I was in Richland I
drove that route with my grandchildren. They were amazed that I
would walk that far just to ride a horse for one hour. At the
time, it didn't seem out of the ordinary and I don't think my
folks had a car when (first started riding, probably in the late
1940s.)
Love the memories!!
-Marla Jo LOWMAN Kenitzer ('55) ~ in sunny, warm California
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>>From: Linda BOWMAN Warren ('59)
To: David RIVERS ('65)
David,
You won't know me as I graduated in '59 but I saw your piece in
the Alumni Sandstorm after having not looked at it for over a
year. My husband, Jim WARREN ('59), has also been diagnosed with
a type of pancreatic cancer, albeit perhaps not the same type as
Michelle, but I wanted to pass on some information that may be
helpful. We live in Chicago but have turned to Johns Hopkins
Hospital in Baltimore for it has one of the best departments in
the country for pancreatic cancer. We did research on hospitals
and found that Johns Hopkins is ranked No. 1 for about the last
16 years. Dr. Richard Schulick, 410 614-9879 and Dr. John L.
Cameron are the two best in the country for this. Dr. Cameron
perfected the Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer. Go the
Johns Hopkins website for more information. The doctors there
all work as a team and meet weekly to discuss cases and come to
a consensus for the best possible plan of action. I hope this
will be helpful to you and just know that our thoughts are with
you as you go through this ordeal.
-Linda BOWMAN Warren ('59)
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>>From: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
I'm back. A few Bombers have lost track of where I am over the
last month so thought it time to let everyone know what has
gone on. About the 25th of September I was ambulanced to Kadlec
hospital. Viral pneumonia second time since the end of April.
The doctors decided to do surgery on my left lung and go in and
clean out fluid and puss. They had to break a rib bone to do
this. I spent about nine days at Kadlec and then they moved me to
a "rehabilitation center". Laying in the bed for about seven days
was not rehabilitation. My girls worked it to get me to another
one. Richland Rehabilitation, much better. The Physical therapist
decided immediately I needed to go home and I should not even
have been there.
The doctors were concerned about me being at home alone after
surgery. My daughters live in Western Washington, my son in
Spokane. They all come when they can to help out. Lots of friends
and Bombers have been very helpful. I have been on oxygen since
April. Saw the surgeon on Tuesday and he took me off the oxygen
and said I was doing so well that in about two weeks I can
drive again and do pretty normal things. Still have to see
the pulmonary doctor in a week or to see what he says. I have
Rheumatoid Arthritis and five doctors confirmed my pneumonia was
caused by the drug Methatraxate that I was taking. I have been
home since last Friday. My own bed feels so great. Because of
medication I sleep a lot but trying to get caught up with the
world. Still about a week behind on the Sandstorm. I had not ever
been in an ambulance and now I have been in one three times this
year. Someone asked me if the sirens went. I do not remember
hearing them. I was pretty sick each time.
I have written about the Genelex, DNA for prescription
medications. I will not do a prescription again without entering
into Genelex. My daughter Kimberly does computer entering for me.
My main doctor has checked it out and agrees to it.
Thanks to everyone for praying for me. There were times I felt
the prayers which helped me relax.
Re: All Bomber Lunch
Thanks to Mary JUDD Hinz ('60) for taking care of the luncheon
and Kayene HENJUM Livingston ('60) who put in a Sandstorm entry
for me about what was happening. I have heard Pat JONES ('59)
took care of the September luncheon. Yes, there were two named
Pat JONES in school. I became very concerned about the luncheon
going away. I know other Bombers do not want it to.
THANKFULLY THERE IS NO CANCER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: 1960's 50 Year Class Reunion
http://richlandbombers.com/class1960/Reunions/60in10_index.html
What a great time. Thankfully I was well enough to attend. I
have pictures to enter so will do another entry. I saw a good
percentage of the classmates through out the weekend but after
seeing the class picture there are a few I missed. What a turn
out.
Re: Ball Game
Have not ever been able to forget what happened at the 1958
championship and my big goof. It has haunted me at times through
the years. I had met a cousin of one of the Bombers who lived in
Seattle. I ended up on the big day with a date with him. We took
off early in the morning and we toured Seattle. He showed me the
sights teenage hangouts of Seattle. His dad was a doctor. We went
to his home on Lake Washington. How beautiful. The maid waited on
us. This was way out of my experiences of life. I have had many
since then. I arrived back at the championship game and was on
the edge of the basketball floor as Richland had just won. I
think I saw the winning basket. Edged into the crowd to find
friends and my parents to celebrate through the night. I rarely
missed a basketball game so this was unusual. I loved basketball
because it was inside and warm, where football was outside and
cold. Did not ever see the date again. Saying no could have been
so much better.
To: David RIVERS ('65)
I will pray for your paralegal. I know she is in good hands as
you help her get the best care. There are lot of cancer centers
through out the United States that are doing outstanding care.
I believe the greatest care giving really helps as I have moved
through this past five months.
Bombers Have Fun
-Patti JONES Ahrens ('60) ~ West Richland where 9pm is past my
bed time. After 15 years of night work, I did not think I
would be able to say that. Hospital and rehab changed a lot
of my habits. Also stopped smoking. Check out the
electronic cigarette. I have one and have not tried it yet.
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From: Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64)
To: Northern Idaho Property
My sister, Tere ('65) and her hubby, Boomer, have their place in
northern Idaho on the market. If you're looking, it's priced to
sell... and it's BEAUTIFUL.
http://www.justsnooping.com/tours/2623075
Bomber cheers,
-Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) ~ Gretna, LA - 62° at 1am
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Richland Grade School Teachers - Old Obits
Elizabeth June Hammack – Richland Grade School Teacher
http://obit.einansfuneralhome.com/obitdisplay.html?id=817285
Evelyn Hendrickson Dunton – Richland Grade School Teacher
http://www.paynesvillearea.com/news/Obits/archives/may09obits.html
Bobbye Jean Simpson
http://www.tributes.com/show/Bobbye-Simpson-85265463
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Dave MILLER ('67)
Re: The Help
I just wanted to thank the several people who recommended, "The
Help" by Kathryn Stockett. I really enjoyed it and my wife wants
to read it too. It took a while to get from the library but not
as long I thought it was going to be since there were about
twenty requests for it. I just finished "War and Peace" which I
read about twenty years ago and its about time to read "Atlas
Shrugged" again. Are there any other book recommendations out
there?
Oh yea, last cigarette I had was Sept 2nd as we waited for our
ride to the airport for the plane to Maui. Hawaii price for a
pack was $10.30 and friends we met there said New York is $11.00
a pack. With the money I save I can pay for the trip next year.
Bombers rule,
-Dave MILLER ('67)
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>>From: Steve HUNTINGTON ('73)
So I felt invigorated by the Tinkle Street Chairman's recent
depiction of athletic greatness - moments in Richland sports
history that stand out in time – and wanted to share one that
must rank in the bottom 10 all time achievements. First, I come
from a small "island" Richland neighborhood, one that was not
so blessed as was the Tinkle street gang of sports gods like
Caudill, Soldat, Davis Brothers, et al, or the Howell and
Davidson street gang of Bixler, Dave Emmons, Dougie Davis, and
Cartmells. Tucked away between GWWay and the Columbia River (west
to east), and from Williams to Van Giessen north to south, our
streets and ball field were haunted by the likes of the Gates
brothers (Wes and Tim – fathered by non other than the legendary
HAMTC Coach, the Green Monster, Mr. Floyd Gates); the Gladstone
brothers; Wax Morris (not the skinny Wee Morris, but Wax son of
Waxie, the tough one that beat polio and played his heart out on
every sandlot game we ever had; A gang of Manolopoulos kids in
varying years and sizes, handsome Jimmy Simpson; Chuck Salinas,
the McCormick brothers - Man Mountain Mike and Tim; and our
greatest football back Pat Hardy. The spiritual center of our
area was the American Little League field off of GWWay. We were
also blessed with some great baseball coaches; my old coach Mr.
Gates for HAMTC, Miles Muser for the Dawson Richards team, Mike
and Steve Cassidy's dad came in with the W. Richland crew, and
Mike Holtman's dad Ray (rip), to name a few. So the moment of
greatness &..
I played on a HAMTC team that had a pretty ratty crew of ball
players led by Big Mike Hultman, Pat Reardan, Bart and Chad
Caruthers, Stevie Semmern (RIP), and more great guys one year.
(I'll send a Tri-City Herald picture of our pennant winning lot
when I get to the file). We had a tall lanky quiet guy that I
still think was about 6' tall as a 12 year old – Doug Davis.
(that is not the shorter but ornerier Chief Joe Doug Davis that
ran with Danny Ham and crew). Our Doug Davis had two unique
qualities for a Little League pitcher, and I liked catching him
any time I could. He could find the plate about 90% of the time
with a smokin hot fast ball, and he could put a curve ball in
your catcher's mitt 'bout wherever you asked for it. That would
have been good enough for most Little League All Star team
appointments, but Doug and I wanted more. So we concocted a one
finger knuckle ball. (our hands weren't big enough for a full
knuckler I guess). After a few sneak throws in practice we
decided we had a winner. HAMTC practices under Floyd Gates were
serious business – you mess up or fool around and you duck walk
the infield, or run laps around the outfield. I still hear "get
going Huntington!" anytime I step across a foul stripe. So
anyway, most times the magic one finger knuckler would do a
little corkscrew thing and still had a little heat; impossible to
hit. So in the next game in the second inning after we had a few
runs to play with, I gave Doug our secret signal for the magic
pitch (half an index finger). He nodded, wound up, and proceeded
to launch the ball over the backstop, over the concession stand,
and darn near into the street behind the field. Now you need to
know that The Green Monster put his catchers in charge of a
pitcher, and the game. He trained us like no others. His sons Wes
and Tim were first rate catchers. Real serious business. When he
saw our ace launch that ball over the backstop, and heard the
crowd sniggering and trying not to laugh too loud, he stepped out
of the dugout and glared a hole through my catchers' mask. The
athletic feat of note was not that damn pitch, but the duck walk
I did around the complete outfield without collapsing between
innings.
-Steve HUNTINGTON ('73)
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>>From: Anon Bomber
Re: Stroke info FDA
Re: Ed QUIGLEY ('62) Strokes
Never buy from someone who has no real use for you, your pets or
anyone who is not "us"...
Stroke info FDA
-Anon Bomber
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/23/2010
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5 Bombers sent stuff:
John BROWNE ('61), Leoma COLES ('63)
Carol CONVERSE ('64), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Vic MARSHALL ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jackie RICHMOND ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jean ECKERT ('72)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Mark O'TOOLE ('74)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Tim O'NEIL ('76)
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>>From: John BROWNE ('61)
Re: Notes of the recent sieges of the Isles of Langerhans
It's always more than mere discomfort to hear of our extended
Bomber family facing travails... particularly of the kind
involving medical care. Sure... we're all gonna die... but, come
on!.. we have GOT to come up with ways that are more comforting
and satisfying than harboring some inimical growth that puts us
at the mercy of the Medical Establishment! I mean, there's got
to be some methods between Chill Wills riding an A-bomb bareback
into the heart of the Soviet Union, and being tickled to death
on the grassy bank of a river in midSummer by a bevy of buxom,
wingéd creatures armed with feather-dusters.
Anyway, I want to send my best visualization & "vibe" (because
that's what we hippies do) to "Heavy" WARREN, from one of the
pipsqueak buddies of his younger brother. I will always remember
my first look at Jim's face as he flipped the catcher's mask
off his head, with his eyes locked on the foul ball that he was
pursuing. Purposeful and determined... that was the image...
and the air he carried into his high school years. He was
"an excellent dude"... and is, most likely, to this day.
About the 1960 Class pics, I have to say that if I ran into Judy
PARKER in the grocery store I'd know her immediately. She's the
"most recognizable" (if that were a category) in that picture,
for me (along with one other, with whom I've been in love since
1959... but I'm a married man; and she will remain nameless). I
gotta say that I hope MY class can look that good when it's our
turn to pose... if we live.
chow ^..^
-John BROWNE ('61)
Peace... the affordable alternative
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>>From: Leoma COLES ('63)
Well, yesterday (10/22) I was "officially" old. Just got my
Medicare card and took the day off to celebrate my birthday.
I have just one year left to work (I've been counting down the
months since last year). After working for 49 years, many times
working two jobs at a time, I can finally see the light at the
end of the tunnel... Then I will move to my final destination,
which is my place at the coast. It is just south of Lincoln City,
OR and I go there as often as I can. I'm sure I will probably
work part time in the future, but just knowing that I can travel
and enjoy my life is sooooo exciting!
I really enjoy reading the Sandstorm and hope to make it to a
luncheon and to future class reunions..
-Leoma COLES ('63) ~ Salem, OR where it's cold at night and the
sun is peeking out over the pumpkins patches!
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)
To: Patti JONES Ahrens ('60)
I'm so happy that you are now home and recovering very nicely! We
have all been praying and thinking of you these past weeks.
Re: Picture of '60's 50-year reunion...
http://richlandbombers.com/class1960/Reunions/60in10_index.html
I enjoyed looking at the picture and seeing all the familiar
names of ones that write into the Sandstorm. It was very nice to
see their smiling faces and play connect-a-dot to their names.
Am looking forward to being able to come to the All Bomber
Luncheons next year after we move back!
-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Eureka, CA
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Steve HUNTINGTON ('73) Entry from 10/21
Thanks for taking us on a trip down memory lane. I lived in
between the William & Virginia HARTY family & the Floyd & Ruth
GATES family. Growing up along the river brings back many, many
great memories. Yes, we did play a lot of baseball at the
American Little League field. Home run derby along with hitting
opposite handed or cross handed took place many summer days.
Donald (Late Bloomer) PARSONS ('64) hit some of the longest home
runs I had ever witnessed while Mike BOTU ('65-RIP) was most
prolific. I see members from both the HARTY and GATES family on
Facebook.com
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Re: Birthdays
Two '71 Bomber Birthdays this weekend. Today, Saturday the 23rd
is Jackie RICHMOND's ('71) birthday. She lost her Dad a few weeks
ago, so doubt this will be the best of birthdays for her but
please try and enjoy your day. You and your family are in our
thoughts and prayers.
Sunday., October 24th is little Jimmy NACKE's ('71) birthday. Jim
was the only classmate at Christ the King that I remember being
an only child. Those of us with "normal" Catholic families of 5
or more did not quite grasp that concept of being the ONLY kid
around. I remember being pretty jealous that Jim did not have to
share anything with some bratty brother or sister. I am pretty
sure that Jim offered that it was really not all that great being
an only child but maybe he said that to be nice.
I distinctly remember doing an overnighter at the Nacke household
and the wonderment at ALL the different varieties of cereal
options available on Saturday morning. As one who grew up
choosing between Cheerios and Rice Krispies it was almost like
Christmas to open the cupboard and see exotic... offerings like
Trix and Cocoa Puffs. Then to top that, he had a BIG Color TV and
we got to watch all the cartoons we wanted all Saturday morning.
NO fighting over Johnny Quest vs Fury. Pretty cool stuff until
I made my way back to 1120 Marshall that afternoon and reality.
None of my Saturday chores were completed by any of my loving
siblings.
All in all... it was pretty good being from a larger family.
Of course, in the neighborhood I grew up in, we were somewhat
underachievers in the kid department with ONLY 8 kids. We had
the Hodgsons just down the block with 12 (I think) and the
Huffs right around the corner with 13 kids. It was interesting
growing up in our isolated Catholic enclave. I don’t know that I
actually knew a Protestant kid until 9th grade. And the cultural
experience would not include any Jewish kids until High School
and then you can imagine what a shock it was to actually have
Mike FRANCO ('70) as the star example of Judaism. Actually we had
Doug CAHN ('71) and Phil GOLDSMITH ('73)... so we did get a bit
of perspective but it was actually about 3 years before anyone
really knew that Mike was NOT a Sinclair... including Dunc and
Flo!!
What a cultural melting pot Richland was!!!
-Vic MARSHALL ('71)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/24/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom VERELLEN ('60), Gary BEHYMER ('64)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Steve RECTOR ('69)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jimmy NACKE ('71)
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>>From: Tom VERELLEN ('60)
To: John BROWNE ('61)
I think I would choose the second one. Actually in my experiences
in the real world long long ago, my partner and I responded to
a call where we found what I thought of then as an elderly
gentleman sitting in an overstuffed chair holding the newspaper
up in front of himself as if reading it and he had passed away
without changing position. He looked so at peace as if he had
just nodded off. That looked like a pretty good way to begin that
journey.
To: Vic Marshall ('71)
My my how much being raised catholic changed in a few years. The
older school didn't have free Saturday mornings to listen to the
good radio shows, we were busy walking in the blowing snow uphill
to catechism. Every Saturday seemed like it took all day even
though it was only an hour, when we were older it was Monday
evenings. But then there was the compensation of the catholic
girls attending and it didn't seem the same as on Saturday
mornings. Not to mention the two weeks of "summer school". I hope
I got credit for all of that suffering to cut down my time in
purgatory or was it limbo. It was complicated. Going by "I don't
believe in heaven, but I pray there is no hell" seems more
prudent.
A little bit of heaven here and now: photos attached.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Ver/101024-00.htm
-Tom VERELLEN ('60) ~ From near Lacey, WA cooler nights,
shorter days soon to get even shorter when the time
changes, ugh.
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Re: Thru The Years
Here are a couple of photos of Gary ADRIAN ('64-RIP). Gary died
in 2006.
The Fred MILTON ('66) photo is from the Oregon State v Washington
football program that was played at the U of W stadium on October
7th, 1967. Fred was the starting middle line backer for Oregon
State.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/htm2010/Xtra/Beh/101024-00.htm
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Gladda be a Bomber
Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I hadn't grown up in
a town where the big kids you looked up to become friends and
even bigger kids too... prolly just another one of my silly
ramblings, but like when I listen to music (when do I NOT listen
to music?)... I'll think... I'll bet the birthday boy has that
album... (get it... we gotta big kid b-day)... today, When Terry
DAVIS ('65) called to check on Michelle, he was in Yuma or on his
way to make another movie... as I was picking up take out for
Michelle, her sister and her Mom... I realized that last time
Terry was there Gus KEENEY ('57) was in Richland so they didn't
getta hook up... I tried texting the number, but with numb
fingers and teeny tiny little keys I messed it up... but have no
fear... Terry actually had Jackson's ('65) number in his phone
and called him to call Gus... guess there is some kinda gala
event tonight for the filming so Terry asked Gus to join him...
see what I mean? I just love being a Bomber... But today I
love being a Bomber cuz I getta do an HB for one of the most
knowledgeable guys there is about our music... so HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Jim "Pitts" ARMSTRONG ('63) on October 24, 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/25/2010
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2 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
Vic MARSHALL ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Barbara FRANCO ('67)
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
Today I have such good news about my Sandra. Wonderful news after
4 weeks in the hospital and months of worry, uncertainty and
pain. She survived the HIPEC surgery and seemed to be doing
relatively well when complications arose. After a 2nd surgery,
she again was recovering slowly... 2 steps forward, 1 step back,
sometimes 3 steps back... that kind of thing. But she rallied
after each setback until she was able to walk with minimal
assistance and advanced slowly from ice chips to clear liquids to
the transition menu. She was able to go outside with her husband,
Bobby. Finally, one day when I arrived at her room, she was
completely unhooked from the IVs and catheter! We went outside
and I took a picture of her holding her arms out to show she was
unattached except for one drain tube, the bulb of which we put in
the pocket of her robe. It was a joyful day!!
Last Friday, about 12 hours after I returned from Alaska, Bobby
called and said, "I NEED HELP! She is giving up. She quit eating
yesterday. She says she can't do this anymore!" I immediately
drove to Spokane to give him support and to encourage her to not
quit now. About 3 hours after I got to her room, their daughter
and granddaughter arrived from Alaska. It was a boon to see them
but she still was failing, her words barely audible. I came back
home that same day because Jill and Kaylynn were there to help
with things, picked up my dogs from the Huck Finn Kennel, and set
about sending updates to friends and family, asking them to pray
that God would not take her now. (We know only too well that God
doesn't always answer prayers the way we WANT them answered…)
Jill and Kaylynn came back to Pasco yesterday because it was too
hard to keep Kaylynn entertained. (She is almost 14 months.) This
morning I read an update from Jill via Facebook, that Sandra will
be released from the hospital tomorrow morning. This afternoon,
Sandra called and her voice was strong and clear! She has months
of recuperation time ahead of her, but our gratitude that she
is alive and improving is unbounded! She went into the hospital
weighing 143 and today weighed 121... quite a loss, but we are
confident she will gain it back over time. The "garbage" the
doctors took out would probably not have weighed more than 3-4
pounds.
My family and I thank all of you who intervened on her behalf and
who sent me encouraging words. You can only imagine our profound
gratitude. This is such a relief...
-Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Re: Growing Up Catholic
To: Tom VERELLEN ('60)
Tom, The reason you had to go to catechism on Saturdays was
because there was probably NOT a Christ the King grade school
for you to attend. We were called the '59ers for the longest
time because 1959 was the 1st graduating class of 8th graders
and I think the school itself opened in 1955.
[Check your history, Vic... I'm a member of the first
graduating class from CK and it happened June, 1960
http://richlandbombers.com/allbombers/0gspicsCKt.html
CK first opened up with 3 grades. I was in 4th -Maren]
So I guess they only accepted kids in 4th grade and under and
you were not "eligible" to attend. I would imagine they are no
longer called the '59ers (and, I guess, thank goodness the school
did not open a decade later J) but something like the Crusaders
or something else along those lines. I attended Whitman College
for a year before becoming an EWSC Screaming Eagle/Savage and
remember we were the Whitman Fighting Missionaries. Now there is
a mascot to strike terror into your opposition!!!
Back to catechism... if you went to CKS, you had an hour of
catechism every weekday in addition to the "opportunity" to
attend mass on all holy days of obligation and first Fridays, as
well as the option to eat your breakfast during class so you
could attend daily mass. during lent. Attending first Friday mass
was a biggy because it gave you the opportunity to earn a plenary
indulgence which was basically a get out of hell free card.
Technically, it "rewarded" you for attending a certain number of
consecutive 1st Fridays (I believe it was 8 or 9) by forgiving
all your sins and thereby freeing you of any punitive time in
purgatory. Limbo was for souls who never had the opportunity to
be baptized into the roman catholic faith (for some reason, we
were always told these were something called "pagan babies") and
was neither a good or bad place... Kind of a holding area until
god got around to deciding what to do with you. It was also a
great rallying call for the nuns to try and get money from the
kids. We were forever collecting green stamps, Mission macaroni
bags, And Betty Crocker coupons to support the foreign missions
in their work with the pagans. I think I personally owned 4 or 5
pagan babies one time. I'm not sure what ever became of them... I
just paid my money and went along with the program. The nuns
seemed to make religion so uncomplicated!!!
The non-catholic school kids were called CCDers... I think that
stood for "confraternity of christian doctrine" and they had to
do the Saturday morning ritual and the 2 weeks in the summer. I
seem to recall that it was usually the 1st 2 weeks of summer
vacation, so while everyone else was out celebrating that special
summer freedom... they were stuck in summer CCD. The interesting
thing was that most of the CCD teachers were called "lay
volunteers" and were usually some kid's parent... so most of the
kids did not get that special experience of dealing with the
personality and psyche of the nuns. I have literally dozens of
nun stories but all of them can be summed up in one nun... Sister
Aurelia Marie. Most of us simply called her Sister Ding Dong
because of the dang bell she used to chase you around with and
ring at you to get your attention. I think she was about 130
years old at the time and was one of the primary prime examples
we all believed in "eternal life". She is probably still around a
convent somewhere ringing that damn bell (except now she would be
180 years old).
So, Tom, when you lament your lost Saturdays, just thank your
lucky stars that you were born early enough to avoid the catholic
grade school experience. I actually enjoyed and appreciate the
education and experiences I had growing up at Christ the King
school but I know of classmates who took the whole experience a
little too literally and still carry psychological scars from
those days. I myself have locked the really bad stuff way deep
inside and prefer to dwell on the more humorous aspects of my
religious upbringing.
If I have offended anyone... Sorry, but my interpretation of a
lot of the stuff we were subjected to was that it was pretty much
on the zany side and if you can't laugh at it (just a bit) you
take it all a bit too seriously and risk really being screwed up.
I walk a fine line at times...
-Vic MARSHALL ('71) ~ Beverly Hills, MI where I have 4 catholic
churches, 2 catholic grade schools and a boys (brother
rice) and a girls (Marion) catholic high school within 2
miles of my house. It IS true, you can run... but you can't
hide...
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/26/2010
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Gary BEHYMER ('64), David RIVERS ('65)
Leona ECKERT ('65), Lynn-Marie HATCHER ('68)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Sally SHEERAN ('58)
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>>From: Gary BEHYMER ('64)
Seriously (well almost) Seeking your COLFAX vote! SPOKANE -- It's
the final matchup of the season of Tom's Tailgate! For Week 9,
you can either choose to send Tom Sherry to Coeur d'Alene to see
the Lake City Timberwolves at the Coeur d'Alene Vikings, or to
the Palouse where the Kettle Falls Bulldogs are coming into town
to play the Bulldogs of Colfax. Tom Sherry and KREM 2 News will
be at the winning game on Friday with food, fun, and even a $222
prize from local Toyota dealers for BOTH schools! Tom Sherry will
announce the winning game during his Stormtracker 2 forecast
Wednesday, October 27on KREM 2 News at 11.
Click to Vote here! Vote early and vote often!
-Gary BEHYMER ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Keep the faith
Again, thanks for all the calls and emails regarding Michelle.
She had been in such a state when she gave me her prognosis she
said three weeks instead of three months, which is what the
Doctor told me last night... God Bless all of you who are going
through trials and tribulations and thanks to Maren ('63 & 64) we
can share them with each other.
I guess Gus ('57) and Terry ('65) got together at the screening
of his new slasher film... Gus was very kind about the acting
other than Terry's... he said Terry was great. Of course he
was... he's a Bomber! But right now we gotta Mom-Bomber-babe
of a famous daughter havin' another birthday to celebrate in
Bomberland... she changes her email so much it's hard for me to
keep track of her so I always gotta go thru her sis Katie ('61)..
so here ya go kiddo... best I can do is a Sandstorm HB... so
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Sally SHEERAN Heath ('58) on October 26, 2010!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Leona ECKERT Leahy ('65)
Re: Christ the King School
http://richlandbombers.com/allbombers/0gspicsCKt.html
The school opened with grades one & two. I was grade one &
brother Don ('64) was in second. Is hard to believe NO ONE from
future class of '65 has submitted any pictures. Sad.
[CK started with THREE grades... Donnie was in 3rd that
year, you were in 2nd grade... I bet my sister, Tere
('65wb) can even tell you the name of the teacher you had
that first year... Is she in this picture? Sr Vincent Mary?
richlandbombers.com/allbombers/1957-09-29-HolyNameSisters.htm
Click picture to see larger picture with a name on each nun.
I was in FOURTH grade that year... which is how I managed
to "escape" catholic school that year... and the next year
when they added 4th grade and I was in 5th grade... Then
the NEXT year, I was in 6th grade and the highest grade
at CK that year was 5th... my dad convinced me that I
WANTED to go back a grade so I could go to CK... that's my
story and I'm stickin' to it. -Maren ('63 & '64)]
-Leona ECKERT Leahy ('65)
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>>From: Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68)
Re: Bomber gatherings in Pullman-Moscow-Lewiston area?
Hey, Gary BEHYMER ('64) & I have been Facebook communicating, and
he mentioned that there are a lot of Bombers in the Pullman-
Moscow-Lewiston area. That would include Lewiston, Clarkston,
etc. (He is in Colfax, and I am about 18 miles east of Lewiston.)
The closest Bomber gathering to us right now is Spokane – which
is 2.5 hours away. But if there are even a few in our area who
would be interested in gathering – luncheons, probably – I’d be
willing to pull the "things" together... with Gary’s help. (Gary,
that's what you get for encouraging me. J)
[:-J means Tongue in Cheek smiley face - I'm not sure
what a plain "J" means, but I saw the plain "J" in
yesterday's Sandstorm, too. -Maren]
So if you have interest... times/dates/location to be determined
later... please e-mail me.
Really hope we can make this start happening. There are great
Bomber gatherings all over the place. Why not here?
Hope to hear from you – and even if you would be making the trip
from elsewhere, you'd be welcome, of course.
-Lynn-Marie HATCHER Peashka ('68) ~ Haven Farm, ID
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/27/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Sylvia PLUMB ('56), Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
Bob MATTSON ('63 & '64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shawn SCHUCHART ('78)
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>>From: Sylvia PLUMB Duran ('56)
Re: Holy Names Sisters
To Maren,
I absolutely loved the picture of the Holy Names Sisters. It is
great to see all those wonderful nuns. I grew up in the United
Protestant Church in Richland, but later became Catholic. We, in
Kansas, have a large group of nuns and we have a yearly Sister
Appreciation Dinner. My Dad always told us that there are two
things you never discuss among friends: politics and religion,
but I really needed to interject my thoughts about these
wonderful sisters.
-Sylvia PLUMB Duran ('56) ~ Derby, KS
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
To: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Your rendition of CCDers (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine)
on Saturday mornings and during the first two weeks in the
summertime brought back mixed memories. No offense. But I was one
of those outcast CCDers, and my experience was different than
others. In the summer of '61 I voluntarily took in the two-week
summer thing. On the second day the nun made a deal with our
rowdy class. Either the familiar coloring book, or if we acted
adult, something better. We also negotiated to be turned loose at
noon, just in time to hit the pool down the street, in exchange
for getting out of recess periods and lunch scheduled more for
the younger kids.
The rest of the deal was that we studied a little Congressional
Hearing testimony (!) and especially read something called "Rerum
Novarum" ("New Things"), penned by Pope Leo XIII in response to
the threat of Communism and, in addition, the actual abuses of a
free-wheeling kind of capitalism (read Dickens). We started to
think about human rights as if human beings actually mattered.
Leo wrote in 1891, nearly three decades before the Russian
Revolution and seventy years of Cold War, which had something to
do with our very own Richland history. One of the pope's ghost
writers was a Cardinal Lavigerie (surely you have heard of him),
who came out of Africa with first-hand experience with Islam and
with what was left of the slave trade. I was fascinated by the
notion that if it was ramped up, our "coloring book" stuff had
something to do with actual history. The next year I and a friend
(one of those "Protestants") were inspired to sneak into the Col-
Hi (I say, "Col-Hi") library during regular school lunch hours to
try to absorb the photo albums of Auschwitz, etc., taken on the
day of their liberation. In addition to Rerum Novarum, there
have been several dozen other such writings, mostly in response
to the troubled European history of the twentieth century,
including from an unlikely figure from behind the Iron Curtain,
over a dozen by Pope John Paul II.
Because of that first dunking by a nun whose name I never cared
to jot down, I have looked most of these. They have helped me in
my graduate work and beyond. In all of this there is something,
finally, that calls for a religious response, and I as a CCD-
outsider am thankful for this. During those two weeks in 1961 I
had additional permission to show up late each morning so that
I could take part in an extra credit early morning art class at
Col-Hi. On one of our sunrise sketching outings the class got
caught by a rare train on the Yakima River railroad bridge to
Kennewick. We scrambled off with seconds to spare, but then back
on the bridge we were overtaken by a second train only a few
minutes later. A bit of angst for the art teacher (the 4'11" Mr.
Knudsen). The sketch pads were scattered in the river below, but
all of us were fast enough to gallop flawlessly over the ties a
second time to the Kennewick side. All in all, that was for sure
my happiest two weeks of high school adolescence.
-Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
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>>From: Bob MATTSON ('63 & '64)
Re: Christ the King
After doing 5th grade at Jason Lee, My Mom had me do it again at
Christ The King because [the next year] I would have been one
grade ahead of the next [grade] to be started.
The one great perk was November 1st was a Holy day of Obligation.
No school. Aha, with my birthday being on Halloween, and no
school the next day, we ran like rats far past the time when
porch lights were turned off.
This is for the CTKers:
I wonder if Dominic Savio ever made it to Sainthood? The Nuns
were pushing him pretty hard. As I recall he took the church's
candle sticks and other valuables and threw them into a lake to
keep them from the Natzies... and got shot for his effort. Well,
I wore his badge pinned on my sweater for years.
Later,
-Bob MATTSON ('63 & '64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/28/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Margo COMPTON ('60), Irene de la BRETONNE ('61)
Jim COYNE ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Anna May WANN ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paul PHILLIPS ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Paula BERGAM ('60)
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>>From: Margo COMPTON Lacarde ('60)
Had to laugh at Bob MATTSON's ('63 & '64) comment "ran like
rats". This so describes our childhood when it was still safe
to be out after dark running and playing.
-Margo COMPTON Lacarde ('60)
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>>From: Irene de la BRETONNE Hays ('61)
To: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)
I, too, remember many wonderful art adventures with Tom Knudsen.
But your memory of walking the railroad bridge is one of the
best! Somehow I was able to spend 3 hours a day in art when I was
a senior. How in the world did that happen!? I've since taught
at Richland High School (Col Hi) and other places and never met
a student who managed to spend half of her school day playing
around with colors and water and paper. Under Mr. Knudsen's
instruction I learned much and enjoyed it immensely. Last I saw
him was when I visited him in Ashland, Oregon. He was teaching
at Southern Oregon College.
-Irene de la BRETONNE Hays ('61)
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>>From: Jim COYNE ('64)
Re: Funny little note
I remember I went to Christ the King... don't remember what grade
but was asked not to come back for a second year. I remember
my folks and I were asked to come to school for a meeting with
(can't remember who it was with). But long story short: They
didn't want me for another year. Parents weren't very happy but
we all lived through it. Looking back I can't think of any reason
they didn't want me back. I must have been something and didn't
know it. I got a ruler on my hands a lot, broke a few of them,
got sent down to the little kids' classroom and had to sit at
their desk... now that had to look funny: me sitting there...
because I wasn't very little. Anyway I made it to being a grandpa
and telling grand kids what a nice guy I was... funny what comes
to mind after all these years.
-Jim COYNE ('64)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/29/2010
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4 Bombers sent stuff:
Tom TRACY ('55), Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Gay EDWARDS ('64), Vic MARSHALL ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: James DAUGHERTY ('70)
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>>From: Tom TRACY ('55)
To RHS Spudnut fans from "Confessions of a Spudnut ala Mode
Devotee"
The Great-Grandsons always want to hear the Spudnut Chronicle
repeated... although their Moms only let me repeat it outside...
it gets noisy... and has become addictive.
I once overheard an old farmer talking to his kids... in a little
shop off George Washington Way... He said, "Be careful where
you bury old Cowboys"... and then told them about a tough, old
Washington cowboy that trained his grandson to live a long life
by dusting a "sprinkle" of gunpowder on his Breakfast Spudnut
every morning. (loyal Cowboys, who watched western films at
the Village Theater in Richland, ate at least one Spudnut every
morning. (There was once a formula... one "sprinkled" Spudnut and
8 glasses of root beer a day keeps the doctor away... and the
dentist in a Ferrari Coupe').
"The grandson sprinkled and ate a Spudnut every day to the age of
93 when he died. He left behind 14 children, 30 grandchildren, 45
great-grandchildren, 25 great-great-grandchildren... and a 15-
foot crater where the crematorium used to be."
[at this point we pretend we're peeking into a deep hole] (Then
we softly sing the chorus of: "Oh bury me not on the Lone
Prairie, Where The coyotes howl and the wind blows free".)(The
grand-daughters and my daughters-in-law do the eye roll when we
get to the "Howl" part... cause we howl... it's now only allowed
in the garage or taken outside... sometimes joined by neighboring
dogs)
"This old man further reminded the grandchildren that even old
"drugstore" cowboys... and fresh Spudnuts can still make their
mark in the world. "Many people suffer for not knowing there's
nothing as nutritious as a Spudnut at Sunrise... or lunch... or
just before bedtime... and sometimes with ice cream... excuse
me while I go get a little Spudnut seasoning. I'll talk to
you later... as soon as I find that little powder pouch...
(desperately search in pockets)... guess I left it home under the
couch." The kids laugh and remind the old man that he shouldn't
smoke or get near the fireplace.
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Reminder to RHS alums.. Since you can't Get Spudnuts everywhere..
get them from Richland... Next Day Air! I recently heard a rumor
from another Spudnut fan who said,
"Last time I took delivery, I noticed the UPS driver sniffing the
package... I gave him a Spudnut sample... without telling him
"you can't eat just one". He's all in now. I shoulda warned
him... the only therapy available is at: The Spudnut Recovery
Clinic (SRC) at 228 Williams Boulevard, in the Uptown Plaza,
where friendly, Emergency Spudnut Therapists (EST's) will greet
you and fill your prescription... In case it gets critical, its
only a few blocks Northeast of Kadlec Medical Center.
Although there is no known cure for Specific Spudnut Devotion
(SSD), Nationwide investigators, Dunkin Donuts, The KrispyKreme
Kremlins, Wal-Mart, and The Chinese Government is trying to find
a genetic key that triggers the habit in the expanding SSD
enthusiasts, fans, and aficionados. It is rumored that Martha
Stewart has become addicted.
Pillsbury spy chefs, pretending to be pie chefs, with puffed up
chests, in puffy vests, are buying by the dozen, eating like
frenzied halftime-tailgating fans out of Tupperware, pans and
pots, in Uptown Plaza parking lots. One asked if he could cop a
plea for amnesty and pay the Spudnut Family Entry Fee. You may
notice one, next time you're there, in that wonderful Friendly,
Spudnut Square.
Bomber Cheers,
-Tom TRACY ('55 whose great-grandchildren never let him near the
fire... here in Boise where it's 62 and windy with a
"sprinkling" of new snow on the mtn tops and Fall trees
match New England's finest colors.)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
All this talk about of Our Lady of B-13, I-28, …………………………………
Reminded me of a story that Dick FICHTER ('62) told about
sneaking into their gym one night to shoot some hoops. They were
confronted by a janitor or someone with a modicum of authority.
When asked, "What are you doing here", the always quick thinking
Dick responded, "It’s OK, we were given permission by Father
Subpoena". Needless to say, the infidels were banished one more
time.
-jimbeaux
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>>From: Gay EDWARDS ('64)
Hello, my name is Gay Edwards, a 1964 graduate of RHS. Go
Bombers!!!
I am currently doing research on the Hanford site at North
Richland and the John Ball School. I am particularly interested
in any factual info on the location of John Ball School,
especially the official address of the school. My family lived in
North Richland for several years around 1948-1953. We lived in a
trailer camp. Does anyone know how close the trailer camps were
to John Ball? Does anyone have a map of North Richland showing
the school and trailer camps? I only attended John Ball for one
year, then transferred to Jason Lee. My Mother, Vera Edwards,
taught PE at John Ball in the year 1948-49. Some of you will
remember Mrs. Edwards. My bro, Rick EDWARDS ('62-RIP) attended
the school for only a couple of years. Does anyone know how I
would find the address of my own trailer home at N. Richland? Is
any of this info still available? I know some of you are true
history buffs about our Hanford Days. I moved from the Richland
to Spokane when I was in college. So, I am pretty disconnected
from this history.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who might be able to fill
me in on the above info, or anything else that you feel that I
might find interesting. Vera [Mom] and I hope you are all doing
amazingly well. Mom is now 90 years young and is as much fun as
ever. She loves everyone, of course, and loves to talk about her
career with her students in John Ball, Carmichael, Chief Jo,
Spalding, and Hanford HS. Blessings and thanks for listening.
Hope to hear from you soon.
[A couple of links for ya
http://richlandbombers.com/allbombers/0gspicsJBt.html
http://allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/NorthRichland.html
Bombers will write you about this... -Maren]
-Gay EDWARDS ('64)
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>>From: Vic MARSHALL ('71)
Re: Please Vote
As we approach election day... I was reminded of the importance
of ALL of our votes in determining what kind of country we live
in, Regardless of your political beliefs click to review the story.
And make sure to exercise your rights next week!!!
-Vic MARSHALL ('71) ~ Beverly Hills, MI where we have more than
our share of monetary issues to deal with this election.
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/30/2010
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Laura Dean KIRBY ('55), Floyd MELTON ('57)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Karen COLE ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Betty PYLE ('56)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ray STEIN ('64)
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>>From: Laura Dean KIRBY Armstrong ('55)
Re: John Ball
To: Gay EDWARDS ('64)
Gay, you will find some great pictures and stories within the two
sites that Maren listed in yesterday's Sandstorm. I know you will
find it all interesting and it should offer some great memories
of that time to your mother.
I attended John Ball in 1948/1949 school year while we were
living in North Richland Trailer Camp at 807 "U" Street. I was in
the sixth grade and had Mrs. Hensley for my teacher. My mother,
Margaret Kirby, taught primary grades there for several years.
Your mother was one of my favorite teachers, as the times when
the weather was too inclement to go outdoors for recess or lunch,
she would roll out the mats and a bunch of we girls would do
"acrobatics" up and down the hall.
Luckily, I had your mother for Speech when I was attending
Carmichael in 1950-1952. She was a good inspiration. Believe
it or not Gay, I used to babysit for you and Rick ('62-RIP)
occasionally. Those were the good old days!
Please give my regards to your mother and wish her continued
health.
-Laura Dean KIRBY Armstrong ('55)
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>>From: Floyd MELTON ('57)
To: Tom TRACY ('55)
Great story Tom, one for the record books, and I do miss the
Spudnuts and am tempted to take a trip to Richland and get my
fill. I did have my son deliver some this past summer; he was
in Richland and came visiting us here in Eugene. What a treat,
I still remember the Uptown grand opening days for different
stores and the Spudnut shop giving out free Spudnuts; Daryl
JOHNS ('57) and I would see how many times we could go through
the line without getting turned down. We would change shirts,
mess up our hair and do all sorts of things to look different,
well at least at that young age we thought we looked different.
Great times, wonderful memories, and awesome taste buds.
-Floyd MELTON ('57)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: A great day in Bomberville
Well, I can't help Gay EDWARDS ('64) with John Ball school... I
started at Jefferson, on to Spalding, then to Jason Lee, Chief Jo
and Col-Hi... but along the way I shore became friends with a
bunch of kids... I suppose I didn't like moving... don't recall
tho now... my Pop was a trader... I think he wanted to try out
several different models of home to see which he liked best...
we had Ranch houses, "F" houses and... hmmmmm those are the only
ones we actually lived in... So I guess he was partial to those
two types... ended up buying one of the F's over at Stevens and
Van Geisen... those were my formative years... 6th grad thru Col-
Hi... by formative, I guess I mean the years girls were really
involved... tho I must say that at Spalding, the years Rock 'n
Roll came to be (it'll never die) I had a pretty good run with
the girls... Patty Waters ('65wb), April SNOEBERGER ('65) (that
one almost cost me my front teeth in 7th grade... made the
mistake of dancing with her at Jr Hi-Spot... ), Cheryl WEAVER
('65) and Gretchen GRIFFEN ('65-RIP)... Gretchen and I would
continue off and on till she moved to Pasco... I remember in 9th
grade... we had some kind of last dance for the 9th graders...
they did a snowball dance, which Terry DAVIS ('65) and Gretchen
started... Terry chose some one else at the appropriate time and
Gretchen chose me... that set Terry off... he hadda pull one of
his "keep Rivers in his place" stunts that he would confess
years later... I knew Brian JOHNSON ('65) forever from Richland
Lutheran and the Birthday Boy, as well and Brian introduced me
to Jerry ('64-RIP) and Johnny DEITZ ('66), the NEIL family (I'd
later spend a great deal of time with Rick ('61))... Richard
TWEDT ('64), Stanley Middleton ('63-'64-RIP)... I'd be engaged to
Nancy ('67) Stan's little sis in years to come and we even went
off to Ideeho to try and get married with Jack KEENEY ('65) as
our "best man" only to find the whole town closed on the 4th of
July or what ever holiday we chose to get hitched... so I guess I
can say that those years at 1002 VanGeisen were pretty amazing...
moved the Rock Garden in that yard every single summer... and
though it all, I had a hero and friend in the Birthday Boy... I
guess we all did... So Happy Birthday to Ray STEIN ('64 Number 10
in your program) on almost Nevada Day and almost Halloween...
October 30, 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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Alumni Sandstorm ~ 10/31/2010 ~ HAPPY HALLOWEEN
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3 Bombers sent stuff:
Stephanie DAWSON ('60), Jim HAMILTON ('63)
David RIVERS ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Rex DAVIS ('49)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob MATTSON ('64)
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>>From: Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60)
Re: Bomber publishes book
My brother Gaynor DAWSON ('65) has published his first book of
poetry. It is called, "Yesterday's Moon," -- a father's account
in verse of growing up in the west. The poems cover growing up
in Richland (we moved here in 1949 when he was 2 years old) and
times spent in small towns and rural areas, hunting, fishing,
hiking, ranching, and related subjects, and may be considered
"cowboy" poetry. Some of the pieces feature brother Jeff DAWSON
('62), our dad, Grover Dawson (RIP), and assorted cousins and
friends. Some are funny, others sad, thoughtful, patriotic,
inspiring, beautiful, and philosophical. Some have been put to
music by others and a few have been recorded and/or are being
performed by folk artists. One poem is making the rounds of U.S.
Air Force officers.
In his day job Gaynor is an environmental engineer (Stanford '69)
who contracts, manages, and consults on clean-up projects around
the country and world. He lives in West Richland and runs a
cattle ranch in Wallowa County, Oregon.
The book is published by iUniverse but may be easily obtained
from either Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com ... Some copies are
available locally at Hastings and at Underground Adventures (it's
a book store) on the GWWay side of Uptown Richland.
-Stephanie DAWSON Janicek ('60) ~ our 50-year reunion was a BLAST!!
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
As opposed to His Eloquence, David RIVERS esq. ('65), I lack a
credible reminder system of various and sundry post-it-notes, out
of date calendars and smart phone reminder beeps and buzzes. I
rely on good old fashioned memory cells, although some, or most,
of them were deflowered by Kenny WRIGHT ('63) and his $6.00
a pint Popov Vodka, warm Oly and a year of Ba Mui Ba (with
appropriate diacritical marks, which I think is what gave me the
headaches). I always get kinda side tracked this time of year
trying to remember if Marcia LUND's ('63) birthday is today or
tomorrow or Jim MAULSBY's ('63-RIP) is likewise. Regardless,
Happy Birthday to both Southend icons. What a great friend "Bat
Man" was, and knowing that he has been joined by Pook SMITH
('63-RIP) and Dick PLOWS ('63-RIP) should make all our knees
rattle when we think what they're planning for our arrivals.
Marcia had stolen a piece of my heart by probably first grade and
will no doubt be played by Snow White when our Southend movie is
filmed. Happy 65th Birthday to two of Barth Avenue's finest.
-Jimbeaux
p.s. And now the Gold Medal Class of '63 has to sit around and
wait for Don WINSTON to have a birthday, so we can all get the
Early Bird Special together.
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Happy Halloween... I mean Birthday...
Here we are... Nevada Day and Halloween... now I kin tell ya...
back in school there was one kid boppin' the halls... you
could look at this guy and KNOW yes know... he was NOT born on
Christmas... not on the 4th of July... now I know this seems
funny... but you could even tell he was not born on New Years eve
or day... not even April Fool's Day... nope... one look at those
big Buddy Holly glasses and you knew... this kid was born on
Halloween... yup, that's our boy... so HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bobbie
"Tuna" MATTSON ('63 & '64) I'm so glad to call you my friend!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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September, 2010 ~ November, 2010