Alumni Sandstorm ~ 08/12/15
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4 Bombers and 1 NAB sent stuff and Memorial INFO today:
Jim BOYD ('55), Jim RUSSELL ('58)
Helen CROSS ('62), David RIVERS ('65)
Melinda Mantor (NAB)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bart LONGMORE ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Patty SPENCER ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Diane KASEY ('66)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dennis STREGE ('71)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Nat SAENZ ('71)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Aaron ROBERTS ('66) & Robbin Ruth HENDERSON ('67)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Jim BOYD ('55)
How fortunate we were to grow up in Richland during the '50s.
We had to Hi-Spot on Wednesday and Saturday nights with Mr. &
Mrs. Martin as hosts, and their daughter, Janet ('53) helping.
We had the recreation hall with a bowling alley and pool tables.
Several students set bowling pins at the bowling alley for
money.
Re: Tips
I think it would be good if we seniors would share our cooking
tips to Sandstorm. I will start by sharing How To Pick Out A
Good Cantaloupe. First of all, don't buy the South American
cantaloupe, which we get during the winter. The best cantaloupe
are grown in California from June until October. I don't care
for the Washington ones because of their texture (tend to be
mushy). That's the reason they call them "mush melons."
Remember, you don't learn anything while you're talking.
-Jimmy BOYD ('55), aka JD, Barney Bear and Peter Rabbit
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>>From: Jim RUSSELL ('58)
Re: More on Parker's Hardware
Were it not for Parker's Hardware, I might never have lived
in Richland. Willard Parker was my uncle and originally his
hardware store was in Bremerton. He invited my Dad (Orlie
Russell) to help him relocate to Richland in 1949. Dad worked
the store along with Willard. During the holiday season in
December, Viola Parker and my mother Dorothy, Viola's sister
(see how this all ties together?) would also work the store.
Viola throughout the year was the one who shopped for and
brought in the gift-ware.
My cousin Al PARKER ('53) also helped in the store. I'm afraid
my sole contribution was to run advertising flyers door to door
(before the use of mailers) when I was a youngster. The good
thing about this great relationship was that on occasion I was
able to take advantage of some good specials ? including my
first new Huffy bicycle. Willard Parker was a business leader in
the community and also a good friend of Grover Dawson (Dawson-
Richards) and (name?) Davis of Davis Furniture. Mr. Davis moved
his store from Bremerton to Richland in 1949, as well, when the
new Uptown Richland business district opened up.
http://allgallery.tripod.com/0000s/Uptown.html
Cheers
-Jim RUSSELL ('58) ~ Mountlake Terrace
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>>From: Helen CROSS Kirk ('62)
Re: breeches in old dams
I've just been reading about the breech of the old earthen
dam that caused the Johntown, Pennsylvania, flood in 1889. It
appears that if dams (of any sort) are built, they must be
monitored and properly maintained to be safe. As always, the
critical question becomes how much should be spent to "properly
maintain the system". I'm sure the people who lived in Johnstown
during that natural, but man-enhanced disaster (like those who
lived thru Katrina and it's aftermath) know enough monitoring
of the natural system wasn't done, and those living there
suffered the results.
I'd hate to see the beauty of Alaska marred by another man-made
alteration of nature's way of keeping itself clean.
-Helen CROSS Kirk ('62) ~ Back in Hope, IN where we continue
to enjoy lower than usual temperatures here in the
Midwest!!
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: swooning
OK I admit it... for the last several years I have publicly
swooned over this b-day Bomber-babe... I guess you call that
wearing one's heart on one's sleeve... ah well... she's happily
married so I guess it's pretty harmless... how I could have been
so gaa gaa over her back in HS and never said a word is a bit of
a mystery to me but then... I am quiet and shy...... speaking a
quiet and shy... there's a commercial on TV where some ladies
have bladder problems but the magic stuff (side effects... death
and near death as with most other magic stuff) makes one lady
sing like Janis in her car and another one laugh like an evil
clown in a crowded theater... now I can say from first hand
experience that when that lady goes out she always sits right in
front of me... after a few drinks she always becomes that slim
cute little Hippie that was in almost every scene depicting
Woodstock... and jumps up and dances all night long so I can't
see the show... lemme tell ya... she ain't cute and she ain't
slim... Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh... well on to the b-day so
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Patty SPENCER ('65) on your special day, August
12, 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Melinda Mantor (NAB)
I am not officially a "Bomber" but my aunt, Carol Louise COX
('48-RIP), graduated from Columbia High School in 1948. This
inquiry is about her parents (my grandparents), Rodney Vincell
Cox and Viola Hazel Wessels Cox who moved to Richland in 1944
and, along with Rod's brother Wyman Cox, opened a women's
clothing store in October of that year named The Style Center.
It was originally on Biddle Ave, which has now been renamed to
The Parkway.
Carol had two sisters, Betty Ann (my mother) and Gladys Elaine.
Rodney and Viola first lived in a prefab on Thayer St. and then
moved to 1103 Perkins Ave., which is still in fine condition.
Rodney and Viola were active in community events. Rodney began
the Richland Kiwanis and was the first president. Viola
coordinated several fashion shows, most of which were held at
the Desert Inn. Unfortunately, my grandfather died suddenly in
August 1954 while he and Viola were visiting California.
Although Viola and Wyman attempted to keep the Style Center
operational, it was mysteriously gutted by fire. Viola left
Richland in June 1958 and moved to California.
I would be thrilled to hear from anyone who has memories of my
grandparents or The Style Center. Of particular interest to me
is the date and cause of the fire.
I would appreciate your publishing my contact information and
the attached photo of The Style Center.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/15/0811-The_Style_Ct.jpg
Kindest regards,
-Melinda Mantor (NAB)
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NOT a Memorial - only INFO today
>>Rob MURPHY ('68-RIP)
TODAY, 8/12/15 - 2pm
Dakan Funeral Chapel, 504 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605
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That's it for today. Please send more.
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