Alumni Sandstorm ~ 06/01/15
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52), Derrith PERSONS ('60)
Tommy HEMPHILL ('62), Jim HAMILTON ('63)
David RIVERS ('65), Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ellen FOLEY ('59)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don LLEWELLYN ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Carolyn ROE ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John GILE ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jon LINDBERG ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roberta LAWRENCE ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Kerry STEICHEN ('74)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
Back tracking a bit: In March, 2 vans of us (18 all together,
including the drivers) went to Spokane on a day trip to see
one of the "Broadway's Best", musicals, Camelot. There were
6 Richland Bombers--Roy and Pat Gier West (both '49), Ginger
WARFORD ('55) and 2 others from '54 whose names I don't
remember. The show was great and we ate delicious food at
Anthony's, overlooking Spokane Falls. Wonderful! This trip
was through Richland and Pasco Parks and Rec.
Progress continues on the new Lewis and Clark school.
Landscaping is completed on the Jadwin side with lots of
concrete and black top on the Downing side. They managed to
save some of the old trees, which I think is nice. I've been
told the old building will be torn down. The move apparently
starts as soon as school gets out for the summer.
New construction going on at Jason Lee on the Van Giesen side.
Not sure what that is all about--looks like maybe "permanent"
portables??? Surely not!
The "M" Hotel is up and running again. Lots of cars parked
there so maybe business is good. I guess Sterling's on GWWay
won the battle with City Hall to build closer to the River,
on their same lot. Good for them!
Yesterday (5/30) I went to Malley's Pharmacy up on GWWay and
the sign is gone. Other stuff being sold. Now I wonder where
I'll get the Methyl-Guard my Neurologist recommends. They close
at 1:00 on Saturdays, so I don't know if they still carry that
product. Seems to me I heard that Densow's pharmacy has closed.
This morning I took my sister-in-law (NAB) to the Library to
check out more audio books and they don't open until 1 pm on
Sundays and are closed on Sunday in the summer. Looked online
and didn't see a clarification. Is it Summer, yet? Weather-wise,
yes. Per calendar, no.
I'm sure this is not all I had in mind, but will close for now.
Bomber regards to each and all,
-Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52) ~ in hotter and hotter Richland
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>>From: Derrith PERSONS Dean ('60)
Re: for prayer no tears...
last Monday my sons took me to Kadlec where I woke up
Tuesday... alarms on my bed... my sodium level was down to 118
not good... over the next few days my sodium was built up to
135. An MRI was done cancer was found in my brain. At least 30
marbles which will take 15 treatments. I have had 3 already. my
redeemer lives! I am so happy that I have all you all who pray
for me. I am going through radiation at this time not fun but
doable (if that's a word) I had wanted to help with our class
reunion and yet I will still do what I can.. I do want to be
there. I am going to try to be there for the lunch on the 6th.
I am not driving yet. That will come. While in hospital they
wanted me to use a walker... I did pick it up and walked with
it... I got out of Kadlec on Thursday... rapid heart beat sent
me back until 11 something... pm. please continue to pray for
me... I thank my God for those who pray... may God bless each
and every one of you...
-Derrith PERSONS Dean ('60) ~ Kennewick
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>>From: Tommy HEMPHILL ('62)
Re: Portland / Vancouver Area Bomber Lunch Social
LEASE JOIN US!!!
WHEN: Saturday - June 6, 2015
TIME: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Beaches Restaurant on the Columbia River
1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive - Vancouver, WA 98661
Located just one mile east of I-5 on Highway 14.
Take Exit #1 - Drive straight to the river and into
the parking lot - It's very easy to find.
ALL Bombers and their friends and family members are Welcome.
Your lunch is your choice off of the regular menu.
We have reservations in the SHACK room to the west side of the
restaurant. Sorry, this area is closed to minors.
PLEASE RSVP to: tomh2491@comcast.net or phone 360-574-1963
-Tommy HEMPHILL ('62)
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Buon Compleanno a Carolyn ROE DeJong ('63)
We hope LaMont takes you to Farrells and they let you play
the Base Drum.
-Nancy & jimbeaux
http://www.rtn2belpaese.blogspot.com
-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Ahhhhhh that time again
It seems VERY strange to me that the class of '63 is turning 70
already... kinda makes my head spin... I was sure that they just
grageated the other day... but for me the other day can be two
days ago or 50 years ago... time has no true dimension for me...
it just is... the other day someone posted a picture... actually
two pictures on face book... one was some older babes and the
other was high school girls and the caption read something about
how to each other we haven't changed at all... that's the way I
feel about the B-day Bomber-babe... it's funny how I look at
my friends and see that tho we have NEVER grown up... we have
hanged in some ways... I enjoy the way I feel great respect
and am so very proud of who we have each become... not "what"
we became like as in what we have done for a living... that
stopped being important about our 25 year reunion and I assume
it was the same for most of us... at that point we just became
the friends we were inna olden days... I always say we kinda
reverted back to third grade or maybe even kinnygarden... no
more I have, I am, I did... but just kinda "hey wanna go play
on the dike and drink water outa somebody's hose when we get
thirsty"... the Bomber-babe is one side of a couple that I
cherish greatly... always thoughtful... surprising me with cards
now and again from the North Shore and just always being the
kind of people we all hoped we would be when we... uhhhhhhhh...
got a little older... not that she isn't every bit the babe she
was in school... of course she is... Bomber-babes Rule! HAPPY
BIRTHDAY, Carolyn ROE ('63) on your special day, June 1, 2015!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: RHS Softball takes 2nd in State
Congratulations to the RHS Softball team which took 2nd in State
at Spokane's Merkel Sports Complex on Saturday. The Bombers
knocked off Battle Ground 5-4 and Yelm 13-10 in Friday's games,
setting up the semi-final against 2012 champion Woodinville.
They beat the nationally ranked Woodinville by a score of 9-7.
Then lost to Tahoma in the Championship game by a score of 9-1
taking 2nd place.
Re: Rainbow
After visiting Einan's at Sunset on Memorial Day we witnessed
this beautiful sky with a rainbow over the Columbia River about
8:30 pm. Our weather has been in the 90s but is expected to
cool down to the high 70s on Tuesday.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Col/150601-Rainbow.jpg
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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That's it for today. Please send more.
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