Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/10/15
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4 Bombers sent stuff: 
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Carol CONVERSE ('64)
Linda REINING ('64)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Harold KENITZER ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda WOODS ('61wb)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nancy FOSTER ('66)

BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
    Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)

Well, here I am again, ol' propeller beanie in hand, for yet
another birthday. What can be said about this Bomber? He is a
member (in good standing) of The Class of '54; he was a footballer
and field man in sports, even played a little baseball and he
married a girl from the class of '55. He hasn't changed too much
since his high school days (well there is the mustache). So let us
gather around the (your choice of locations) and give a hearty
"Happy Birthday!" shout out to Harold KENITZER ('54) on his day. 
If he is very lucky, Marla may even bake him a cake.

-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR  where 
       weather guessers are promising a few warm, dry days through
       at least Valentines Day (which is also the last day of 
       Wurstfest this year)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60) 

Re: Fatalities in Alabama Pyro Facility Explosion 

Several Alums have emailed or called me wanting to know if I knew
about it. Actually I know very little about it.

I belong to a private pyro network (restricted access) that has
members around the world in many countries. We are in near constant
touch. The explosion happened about 10:20 AM local time. It was on
the net around 11 AM.

I don't know any of the details as they are under investigation. I
know a couple of people who work at that company but not at that
facility. There were 2 fatalities, one apparently in the blast and
another died from burns. Several other workers had various burns
and injuries.

Years ago it was owned by a friend of mine and I spent several days
there learning more about some advanced Special Effects (SPFX). A
note came across the net yesterday saying the incident happened
while mixing chemicals. I cannot verify that. Beyond that .. no
details as an investigation is in progress.

Anyone interested can Google Ultratech Explosion Owens Cross Roads
AL.

We are a fairly small and closely knit industry. It is always
sobering to hear of injuries or loss of life.

After several years of not going, Wed Jackie and I are off to
WinterBlast at Lake Havasu, AZ. We fly into Las Vegas and rent a car
for the 2 1/2 hr drive. It runs Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and this year the
last night public display in Sunday Night. Seating and parking is
tight... anyone wanting to see some great fireworks needs to get
there early. 

"Happiness is the sky in bloom"

-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60) ~ From Home near Tacoma  where after a
        warm sunny day (allowing me to plant a couple of new roses
        in my rose garden)... it is again pouring rain.
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)

To: David RIVERS ('65)

David, you are so funny! I just love to read your posts. Today I
had to read slowly to catch it all :)

-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Kennewick   we had 2,
      yes 2 days of lovely weather with no rain. Gone yesterday so
      don't know if the sun shone or not. The sunrise of just 
      beautiful though. Back to the rain today, but hoping not 
      for the full day.
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)

Re: Root Beer 

I don't know if "Dad's Root Beer" has caffeine or not, but it was
my dad's favorite... another good one is "Hire's"... don't even
know if either of those are still being made... my grandsons prefer
"Barq's", because it has caffeine in it. another good one, is
"IBC", but don't know if that contains caffeine, either. 

-Linda REINING ('64) ~ we are having a "heat wave" in Kuna,
      Meridian. and Boise, ID... temps are in the 50s/60s... 
      I liked it better when we were in the "teens and twenties".
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That's it for today. Please send more.
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