Tf i-cmes, wasHinGTon I. I J Monday Thru Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Sunday Noon to 11:00 p.m. ) i n i ng ice Room 547-0092 or 547-8682 Orders to go 1520 North 4th (near Court) Pasco, Washington CHINESE Gdwews Ch ose from over iu items An E Thev For Unlimited Hydroplanes Sunday, July 30 -- Columbia River Testing and Qualifying - Thursday through Saturday, July 27-29 $37,500 in Prize Money Schedule of Racing Added Attractions Great Lakes 3 The Program: Editor - Kathy Adkisson. Interior design and layout - Linda Andrews. Production staff - Julie Clark, Helen Maurer. Cover illustrator - Kenneth Larson. Photography - Art Blum, Paul Ely, Dale Schreck, Ralph Smith, Gary White, Tri-Cities; Bruce McKim, Seattle Times; Bill Osborne, Dave Speer, Seattle; Karl H. Cordes, Photography Unlimited, Spokane; Sue Sponnoble, Hydroplanes Unlimited, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Bill Currie; Palidar Photography; Battelle Northwest Photography Unit; Tri-City Herald; Wenatchee World. Production Supervision - Ken Maurer, Advance Advertising, Inc. Printing - Herff Jones Yearbooks, Inc. 1 st Place - $8,235 2nd Place - $6,210 3rd Place - $4,590 4th Place - $3,780 5th Place - $2,970 6th Place - $2,565 12:00 noon 12:30 p.m.. 1:45 p.m... 2:15 p.m... 3:40 p.m... Tri-Cities, Washington Pasco • Kennewick • Richland Copies of the Columbia Cup program are available from; Tri-City Water Follies Association, 1313 West Clark, Box 2051, Pasco (Tri-Cities) WA 99302 Phone: (509) 547-2203 Aerobatic Flying Demonstrations • Robert A. Hoover, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, Rockwell International Corporation Flying Rockwell’s Shrike Commander • Bruce Eskildsen, Desert Aire City, WA Flying his Steen Skybolt • Bob Heale, Warden, WA Flying a replica of a 1929 The Tri-City Water Follies Association presentscoiumBia Includes $22,500 purse plus $1,500 per boat based on 10 boats 11:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies - National Anthem Heat 1-A ................... Heat 1-B .................. Heat 2-A ................Heat 2-B The Columbia Cup 4 U-1 Miss Budweiser Owner City of Madison Driver Jon Peddie Designer Jim Lucero Power..................................Allison Former champion boat as "Pak" in '75, Atlas in '76. Racing here as B. Armstrong’s Machine, a "show-rock” band Owner Bill Muncey Driver Bill Muncey Designer Jim Lucero Power Rolls Royce A new boat a year ago and Bill Muncey’s first ride in a cabover. Winner of the '77 Gold Cup in the Tri-Cities. U-00 Atlas Van Lines U-6 Miss Madison/ Barney Armstrong’s Machine Owner Bernie Little Driver Ron Snyder Designer Ron Jones Power Rolls Royce A new boat two years ago. Carries the U-1 numbering symbolic of being last year’s National High Point Champion boat. MBoais U-7 U-70 ,U. o* U-96 Owners 5 U-8 Oberto Owner Gene Benning Driver Steve Jones Designer Les Staudacher Power Turbo Allison Started in 75 as Atlas Van Lines; raced here in 76 as Ms. Everett and last year as Lynwood Equipment. Owner Bill Wurster Driver Bob Maschmedt Designer Bob Gilliam Power Allison Designed and built by Bob Gilliam. Raced for the first time here in 1972 as Valu-Mart. Owner Bob Steil Driver Chip Hanauer Designer Les Staudacher Power Turbo Allison Began its racing career as Miss Vernor’s. Purchased and now campaigned by the owners of the Squire Shops. U-64 Squire Owner Brian Keogh Driver Terry Turner Designer Ron Jones Power Turbo Allison Is the former U-81 purchased by Brian Keogh from Jim McCormick. Chuck King Roger Jahnke Driver Chuck King Designer RonJor.es Power Rolls Royce Is the original hull of the 1974 turbine-powered boat. Restyled for Rolls power and raced also as Sunny Jim and then 96 KYYX Radio. RonJor.es longer meets our needs. It will help assure the nation’s energy basket will satisfy our future needs. WestinghouseHanford 6 Our Energy Basket: X V 7 «■ > T ■35 Our nation’s long-range electrical energy supply won’t be “hatched” from one source. Or two. We’ll need to tap every practical source of power if there’s going to be enough energy at home and on the job. Breeder reactors, which make new’ fuel at the same time they generate electricity, hold the promise of providing a virtually inexhaustible supply of nuclear fuel. Developing the technology to assure the availability of this energy option is what Westinghouse Hanford is all about. Even here in the Pacific Northwest, power from hydroelectric dams no Large nuclear and coal-fired power plants are being built. Will the Eggs Hatch in Time? The key test tool in the United States’ breeder reactor program is being built just a few miles north of the Tri-Cities-the Fast Flux Test Facility. Westinghouse Hanford is responsible to the Department of Energy for the FELF and supporting laboratory work. This facility will provide a unique capability for testing and evaluating advanced nuclear fuels and materials. Further down the road, we’ll have to have additional energy sources. And that’s why Westinghouse Hanford Company is working on the development of breeder reactor technology. V 5 \ U - 66 & “ ELLIOTT RICHLAND, WASHINGTON 7 Owner................Mike Wolfbauer Driver.........................Bob Miller Designer.....................Ted Jones Power.................................Allison Began in 1960-61 as Miss Burien and Tempest. Has raced infrequently during recent years. Owner................Bob Patterson Driver............Jack Schafer, Jr. Designer............Chuck Hickling Power....................Turbo Allison Raced originally as Parco’s O- Ring Miss. Converted to cabover style for this year's racing. U-50 Probe U-66 Elliott Dog Ration Owner.................Doug McIntosh Driver........................Tom Martin Designer................... Ron Jones Power...............................Allison Since 1963, racing as Tahoe Miss, Kirby Classic, Vagabond and last year as Mark & Pak. U-80 Miss Van’s PX U-4 Miss Tri-Cities/ Mark & Pak Owner..................... Bob Murphy Driver.............. Neal Yapachino Designer......................Don Sooy Power......................... Chevy 427 Blown Chevy Power and the first auto-powered unlimited since 1970. At 3,600 pounds, much lighter than the conventional unlimiteds. M MILLIN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTORS •, > . /r.1^ K TO I k 4^ ¥ Fait fast i fl •fe ?7j: w 'SCH'^-srlOu,s j^Sreisez 9 W . Gen lost her steering. Muncey’s driving assignments include "Miss U.S.", "$ Bill", "Dora My Sweetie","Myr Sheet Metal", "Notre Dame","Such Crust","Ms. Everett" and "Miss Great Lakes." Author Tony Hogg released a new book chronicaling his career ("Thunderboating with Bill Muncey") this spring. Muncey engineered biggest money deal in sports history when he bought "Pay 'N Pak" team from Dave Heerensperger in 1976. Ron Snyder (U-1, MISS BUDWEISER) Piqua, OH. Born: March 11, 1939. Wife: Suzanne. Children: Tamy and Julie. Accousti- cal contractor (R. Snyder Co.). Un limited hydroplane racing’s 1976 Rookie of the Year made headlines when he signed to drive Bernie Little’s "Miss Budweiser" in January 1978. Like most chauffeurs, he got his start in power boat racing as a driver of limited class race boats. First Unlimited hydroplane driving assignment was in 1974 for Gene Benning and Don Kiefer ("Justa- Pest"). Snyder did not race unlim ited hydroplanes in 1975 but re turned the following season for an impressive campaign in the com munity-owned "Miss Madison". He finished third in the Indiana Gov ernor’s Cup in 1976. Last year he drove the Benning-Kiefer U-7 under sponsorship of North Tool Equip ment Co., Lynnwood Equipment Co. and the Old Ox Restaurant. When Little’s "Anheuser-Busch Natural Light" was temporarily sidelined following an Ohio River crash, Little leased the U-7 for one race, with Snyder as driver. Known for his well-timed starts and fast cornering capabilities, Snyder placed fourth and fifth in national driver standings the past two years. gw Drivers Jon Peddie (U-6, MISS MADISON) Madison, IN. Born: March 5, 1943. Wife: Shirley. Children: five. Owner/Manager Peddie’s Body Shop in Madison, Ind. A 12 year veteran of auto racing with experience in stocks, sprints, B modified and late model stock cars, Peddie made his power boat racing debut in 1977 aboard the hometown-sponsored "Miss Madison". Peddie adapted quickly to powerboats and performed strongly under pressure all year. Named Unlimited racing’s Rookie of the Year in '77. Returns to "Miss Madison" camp in 1978 as driver of proven Pay 'N Pak hull that has won more races than any other boat. ■ Mesa, CA. Born: Nov. 12, •' Fran. Children: Six. Lines Vice President for affairs. Thunderboating’s ssful driver with 44 •ones begins 1978 season i a sixth national cham- ./.uncey broke Gar • .liuer record for A.P.B.A. jp wins with his sixth vic- tv:on the Columbia River at Tri Cities, WA, last year. Broke with longstanding opposition to cabover design race boats last year, launch ing new low profile cabover and successfully campaigning the Jim Lucero-designed and built thunder boat to six victories in nine starts. First Unlimited hydroplane driver to top 130 mph mark on a closed course (Detroit, 1977). His 14 wins in Willard Rhodes "Miss Thriftway" (later raced as "Miss Century 21") established a record for most wins by a single hull until Dave Heerensperger’s "Pay 'N Pak" topped the mark with 16 wins. Muncey purchased the "Pay 'N Pak" hull from retiring Heerensperger operation in 1976 and earned five more wins in the boat. Now beginning his 28th year of powerboat racing, Muncey first drove Unlimiteds in 1950 and has subsequently won every race and held every record in the book. An accomplished musician, disc jockey and national television commen tator, Muncey is recognized as a marketing expert whose special promotions and product endorse ments have brought tremendous national exposure to the sport. He has survived several devastating thunderboat crashes including disintegrating boats, fires and a broadside crack-up with a U.S. Coast Guard cutter in the 1958 A.P.B.A. Gold Cup Race on Lake Washington, when "Miss Thriftway" Neal Yapachino (U-4, MISS TRI CITIES) Port Orchard, WA. A 34- year-old investigator for the prose cuting attorney’s office in Kitsap County, he is a top driver in the 280-limited-hydro class and has also driven 225’s and 5-litre boats. In 1976-77 he was Northwest re gional points champion in the 280’s and holds a commanding lead for the '78 season. His 280, "Joya Mia," is capable of world-record speeds. Yapachino has raced many times in the past three years against Chip Hanauer, driver of the Squire, who also pilots a 280 that is a sister ship of Neal’s. Murphy's auto-powered U-4 will be his first ride in an unlimited. B- -.ov (U-00, ATLAS VAN Lu 1; A' CHAMPION Our Champion Regatta is the first race on APBA’s big unlimited hydroplane racing circuit. And last year five-time National Unlimited Champion Bill Muncey thundered to his second consecutive victory in the event. With an average 102.603 mph in the final heat. The power plant in Bill’s winning Atlas Van Lines thunderboat is Rolls-Royce—sparked by Champion. ip b: Last year Bill Muncey gave a repeat performance in the Champion Spark Plug Unlimited Regatta. He won. The spark plug most racing champions use for j| unbeatable performance. Now, if you Want an unbeatable reason to rZ-~~ZL put Champions in your engine, we think we just gave you one. You cant buy a better plug. Champion Spark Plug Company • Toledo. OH 43ggi - . •> 11 Chip Hanauer (U-64, SQUIRE) Port Townsend, WA. Born: July 21, 1954. Just celebrated his 24th birthday and is the youngest pilot in unlimited hydroplane racing. Chip started boat racing at age 12 in J-Stock Hydros and placed 5th in the 1968 cham pionships in A-Stock Hydros and was national High Point Champion in the 145 limiteds in 1972. He attended Washington State University from 1972-1976 and graduated with honors in clinical education. In 1976 Chip started working in the Port Townsend schools in secondary edu cation. In 1977, between unlimited races, he became National Champion in both the 280 and 5-litre hydros. After finishing the 1977/78 school year, Chip is now a full-time em ployee of The Squire Shop as per sonnel director and driver of The Bob Maschmedt (U-8, OH BOY OBERTO) Seattle, WA. Born: June 30, 1943. Children: Bobby and Dondi. Veteran offshore power boat racer and ocean class record-setter made his thunderboat debut in 1977 driving both Tad Dean’s U-22 and Bob Murphy’s automotive powered U-4. Offshore Production Class I winner of 1975 Bushmills-KBIG race. Manufacturer’s rep for marine and sporting goods. Owner of Rivers Inlet Resort fishing camp. Started racing career in stock outboard class in 1966. Terry Turner (U-70) Fullerton, CA. Born: April 26, 1942. Industrial en gineer and partner in Pomona Pre cision Grinding. An accomplished driver in limited class racing, Turner has collected Numerous regional and divisional titles and won national honors in the 2.5 litre class in 1973. In 1975 he set a five mile competition class speed record of 99.338 mph in "Champagne Lady." He is a three time national champion powerboat racer, taking the top honors in three ar.: tL" colcu^DfiVefS Squire. His unlimited hydroplane career began in 1976 in Tad Dean’s U-22 and continued into 1977. He drove the U-64 in the last race last year in San Diego. Steve; ■ nes (U-7) Helen, GA. Born: Mrv ..?I2. Wife: Raellen. Cr . 'phen. Former national riited hydroplane racer i.* iderboat debut in s "Gemini" in 1977, .mi and Dayton.-Has years in 44 cu. in. 48 cu. in., 98 cu. in., 2.5 in., 290 cu. in., blown seven litres and OPC Lisses. Son of highly rec.-Med eight-time national champion S.E. "Sonny" Jones. Winner of Bill Mansfield Trophy in 1970 Orange Bowl Regatta. A two time national champ in 98 hydros and 1974 winter national champ in blown seven litres. Served six years in U.S. Army. Bob Miller (U-66, ELLIOTT DOG RATION) Everett, WA. Born: Sept. 23, 1931. Wife: Carol. Children: Connie, Kevin, Gene. Machinist for Scott Paper Co. Drove Mike Wolfbauer’s "Probe" and Doug McIntosh’s U-66 in 1977. Beginning 20th season as Unlimited hydroplane chauffeur in 1978. Thunderboat rides include "Miss Vernor’s","Probe", "Cutie Radio", "Miss B & I", "Fasci nation," "Berryessa Belle," "Miss Tri Cities," "Atlas Van Lines" and "Smoother Mover." Tom Martin Seattle, WA. Born: April 21, 1929. Children: Rich, Todd, Ernie, Julie, Laura, Vicki. Former owner Shakey’s Pizza restaurants in Seattle. Started racing career in limited hydroplanes in Miami’s Orange Bowl Regatta. Experienced in all classes of smaller hydros as well as thunderboats. Campaigned Peter La Rock-owned "Shakey’s Special" and "Sunny Jim" in 1973, '74 and '75. Finished third in 1976 Kentucky Governor’s Cup Regatta and 1976 Dayton Hydroglobe in "Miss Budweiser". Drove Tad Dean’s U-22, Doug McIntosh’s U-66 and Bill Wurster’s U-10 in 1977. J. A. Jones Construction Co 12 and its employees are proud to have been a part of the Tri-City area for 31 years! Richland, Washington J. A. Jones is an equal opportunity employer. & > r*< VITRO ENGINEERING CORPORATION 13 different classes. He is a member of the Gulf Marine Hall of Champions and for the past two seasons he has been associated with rookie owner Brian Keogh and the U-70 camp. Chuck King (U-96) San Juan Capistrano, CA. Born: Sept. 12, 1932. Wife: Joan. Children: Sherry, Kerry, Keith, Jeffrey, Jennifer. President and owner Chuck King Associates. Prominent southern California general contractor and land develop er comes to thunderboat ranks after distinguished career in 266 cu. in. and five and seven litre limited hydro classes. Campaigned "Black Bart" and "Katy Did" across the U.S., fin ishing high in Miami’s Orange Bowl Regatta and winning western divi sional title. An avid sportsman, King and partner Roger Janke bought Peter La Rock’s U-96, built and equipped a huge warehouse facility in Santa Ana, CA, in preparation for all-out campaign on 1978 Unlimited hydroplane circuit. Loren Sawyer and Don Cook heading crew operations for U-96 team. Jim Kerth built several super-charged Rolls Royce engines for the U-96 this spring. A former drag and sprint car racing enthusiast King is an experienced power boat chauffeur. ] G ' Sen Jack Drivers I X with powerboat won in poker game in 1946. Jack, Jr.’s first thunderboat race was at age six in his father’s "Such Crust I". Drove his first powerboat race in 1958 — Miami’s Gold Coast Marathon. NOA World Champion in B hydros in 1969. Has driven Bob Patterson's "Miss Van's PX" for past three seasons on west coast circuit. Boat has been con verted to cabover configuration. • Jr. (U-80, MISS VAN’S .'p. CA. Born: July 18, Jarbara. Owner: Jack ; craft Sales. Son of the late ■i. Jcr, Detroit based bakery majna^ //hose"Such Crust" thunder boat series won six races in the late '40’s to mid '50’s. Dad began racing f Zrf/Z ■ ■ •• Atlas really moves d. Winner of the Gold Cup. AtlasVan Lines MALLORY TRANSFERWE’RE MOVING YOUR WAY ICC No. MC-79658 & 14 r I Winner at Miami, Detroit and Madison. Atlas and Bill Muncey keep up their winning ways. YOUR ATLAS VAN LINES AGENT (509) 943-3868 RICHLAND (206) 932-6655 SEATTLE To the casual observer, unlimited competition appears to be the one that pits driver against driver. Who’ll get the jump at the gun? Who can best pace his machine to make it through the grueling heats and final? But hydroplaning is not just one man against another. To be successful in this sport, a skilled team of mechanics, designers and strategists must work and function together with the precision of a professional football team. It’s the same way in business. In our business - moving - the people behind the scenes are as important to a successful move as the driver and his van. Customer service representatives, dis patchers, safety experts and nearly 500 Atlas agents throughout the United States alone work together to make Atlas Van Lines one of the fast est growing major household goods carriers. Talk to your Atlas agent when you plan your next move. You’ll know you have a great team behind you. 15 su di. ih: car ■ Miss Madison, Inc. (U-6, MISS MADISON) Small, spirited mid-west town of Madison, IN, is driving force behind the sport’s most un usual racing team. Boat owned, maintained and campaigned by private corporation headquartered in new shop facility in Madison. Well publicized fund-raising cam paign in '77 financed purchase of new boat (former "Pay 'N Pak" and "Atlas Van Lines") from Bill Muncey. Late Tony Hulman do nated $10,000 to the cause. Sport’s most successful hull (21 career victories) will run with '77 Rookie of the Year Jon Peddie as chauffeur. One of the thunderboating’s most consistent performers is powered by turbo-charged Allison engines. Millionaire Sportsman Sam DuPont started boat craze in Madison in '61 with donation of his old "Nitrogen" to the city. Boat runs with all volun teer crew. High point was '71 A.P.B.A. Gold Cup victory delivered by Jim McCormick at home town race in Madison, followed by Tri Cities Atomic Cup in same year. Buddy Byers drove "Miss Madison" to win in '65 Dixie Cup at Gunters ville, AL. Gene Benning (U-7) Piqua, OH. Born: June 21, 1935. Wife: Meliany. Children: Pamela, Chris, Bill, Diana. General Contractor. A three time national 225 cu. in. hydro champion in limited ranks, Benning started powerboat racing in the 60’s on the Ohio River Valley circuit. In 1974 he and his brother-in-law Don Kiefer joined forces to purchase the "Justa-Pest" thunderboat from Miamian Lou Nuta, Jr. Invested in entire rolling stock of Gale Racing Team upon retirement of Detroiter J. Lee Schoenith in 1976. Experi mental aux stage turbo charged Allison power set-up helped earn strong finishes in '76 with team finishing 4th in Miami and third in A.P.B.A. Gold Cup Race in Detroit. Converted to regular turbo-charged Allison engines in '77 finishing over 68 percent of heats started and placing fifth in national high points. Bill Wurster (U-8, OH BOY OBERTO) Seattle, WA. Born: June 27, 1923. Children: Billy. Becky, Linda and Barbara. Sales manager of Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Co. in Seattle. Combined forces with Doug McIntosh last year to campaign three boats on various segments of the circuit. Expected to concentrate on single entry in '78, "Oh Boy Oberto". Started racing outboards in 1960. First thunder boat race as a driver was in "Valu- Bev.' BIT Bo Bob Murphy (U-4, MISS TRI CITIES) Tri-Cities, WA. Born: Feb. 25, 1926. Wife: Jacqueline. Children: Michelle, Monique, Patrice. Introduced to the sport as a member of "Miss Budweiser" crew in '67. Second place in 1970 Seattle Seafair race was best finish as own er. Launched new lightweight auto- motive-powered (blown 454 Chev rolet) hull in '77 with offshore racer Bob Maschmedt as driver. Murphy sold his marina business in Burien a year ago and moved to the Tri Cities. (U-1, MISS ■ :R) Lakeland, FL. 1925. Wife: Jane. . rnie, Jr., Joe and it Florida’s most Anheuser Busch, Inc. , Little is also a leading ; jet helicopters and jet »-i his 15th season of campaigns, Little be- sport’s most successful owr-.v when Mickey Remund drove "Mice Budweiser" to the team’s 28th career win on Mission Bay in San Diego, CA. Little’s team also clinched a fourth national cham pionship in '77 after a perfect season, completing every heat started. Team won Boat of the Year, Driver of the Year and Crew Chief- Crew of the Year Awards in '77. "Miss Budweiser’s" three wins in '77 were Madison, IN; Dayton, OH; and San Diego, CA; and her 132.428 mph run on the Detroit River is fastest speed ever recorded on a closed course. Little’s "Miss Budweiser" team has also won three A.P.B.A. Gold Cups. Cam paigned two-boat team in '77, with "Miss Budweiser" and "Anheuser- Busch Natural Light" scoring one- two sweeps at Madison, IN, and San Diego, CA. Little’s first boat was a unique four seater acquired in trade with the late Guy Lombardo in 1963. Built one of the sport’s lead ing teams complete with huge in ventory of Rolls Royce aircraft engines and machine shop facilities in a warehouse complex at Boeing Field in Seattle, WA Became first in history to campaign both unlimited hydroplane and offshore power boats in '77, closely missing ocean racing title. Campaigning two off shore hulls in '78 — "Michelob Light" with Hallandale, FL, racer Joey Ippolito as driver and "Anheuser-Busch Natural Light" with Hillsboro Beach, FL, driver Preston Henn. cowmaa QUJHOf S WATER FUN IN THE TRI-CITY SUN The Blue Gem Pool at the Rod Louden Home in Pasco 16 1 The Blue Gem Warranty supplied with each pool is your assurance that you will be investing in one of the finest pools available today. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE TO ADD A POOL TO YOUR HOME 201 N. FRUITLAND, KENNEWICK PHONE 586-1601 I I I I i BLUE GEM POOLS Hundreds of Blue Gem Pools have been engineered and custom-built in the Tri-City area. Having a pool in your backyard can mean a whole new way of life. Adding a pool to your property immediately increases the market value of your home and is one of the few investments for family recreation that increases in value as it is being used. De. 1 17 Mart" in 1972 in the Tri-Cities. Highest finish to date was 4th place in 1976 at San Diego in Oberto sponsored boat. Own j boa’s • season and subsequently bought the former U-55, Lincoln Thrift. Squire Shops originated in 1959 when the first store opened in the Northgate Center in Seattle. The company presently operates 22 stores, mostly in regional shopping centers in Washington and Oregon. The Squire Shop is one of the largest retailers of young men's and women’s sportswear in the North west. The Tri-City store is located in Columbia Center. Doug McIntosh (U-66, ELLIOTT DOG RATION) Ferndale, WA. Born: May 25, 1939. Wife: Sue. Children: Kelly, Scott, Kevin and Mike. Sales rep. Initial involvement as part time crew member on Seattle racing teams of Bob Murphy and Peter La Rock spurred interest in racing. Bought vintage hull from Bob Murphy in '76, campaigning under various regional sponsors for past two seasons. Combined forces with Bill Wurster in '77 under banner of three boat Wurmac Racing Team. Finished in top ten in national high points for past two seasons. Brian Keogh(U-70) Grosse Point, Ml. Born: June 25, 1950. Wife: Lisa. A self-employed real estate develop er. Graduated McComb Community College and served six years in Air Force Reserve as electronic techni- Bob Patterson(U-80, MISS VAN’S PX) Van Nuys, CA. A veteran of over 20 years in limited class racing with world records, high point titles and U.S. championships in cracker box class. Has designed and built his own race boats. Major manu facturer of headers used in offshore power boats. Bought first thunder boat in 1970 (former ''Parco’s O- Ring Miss"). Crewed on 1956 "Hawaii Kai" squad. "Miss Van’s PX," turbo-charged Allison-power ed thunderboat has shown steady improvement in past three years with Jack Schafer.Jr., as chauffeur. Converted to cabover configuration for 1978 campaign. Roger Janke(U-96) Fullerton. CA. Born: Jan. 31,1938. Wife: Bobbi. Children: Tiffany and Todd. Presi dent and owner of Tiffany Pool Co. and Janke Excavation. A former motorcycle and auto racing en thusiast, Janke has teamed with Robert Steil and George A. Wade (U-64, U-65 SQUIRE) Squire Shops owners Robert Steil and George Wade entered unlimited racing in 1977 with company sponsorship of the U-64. Robert L. Steil, president, graduate from Queen Anne High School and from Washington State University. George A. Wade, chair man, attended Ballard High School and received his doctorate from the University of Washington. While the owners have other affiliated busi ness interests, they are both active ly involved in the Squire Shops. Steil directs merchandising and store operations and Wade controls financial planning and site acquisi tions. Steil and Wade acquired the U-64 following last year’s racing cian. Bought first Unlimited from Benning-Kiefer team in 1976 and raced boat as "Columbia Clipper" and "Such Crust" with Terry Turner driving. Installed new fuel injection system in 1977, new Ron Jones design cowling and improved pis ton engineering. Bought Bob Fendler’s old U-29 "Lincoln Thrift" and Jim McCormick’s U-81. wsr (U-50, PROBE) ? orn: 1920. Wife: Betty jn. nine. President : ;cts Co., Warren, Ml. ; j drove his own thunder- many years. Sponsored doubts boat team. Bought "Savair’s Mist" in 1964. His "Probe" finished 12th after tunning in just two races last year with Bob Miller of Everett, WA, driving. r' & fti- cowmBia QIJJ fS r ! COLUMBIA PACIFIC RESOURCES, INC. B ! WlA/Avv Artist sketch of new tower office building 18 C.P.R. Construction Co. provides important engineering and construction management skills to real estate develop ment projects like Canyon Terrace, El Rancho Reata. South Highlands and Highland Meadows. Like the Columbia Bank Building and the planned community development at McNary Center. Like the Skypark business and industrial complex at the Richland Airport. And the new 8-story tower office building to be built in Richland. i Unlimited hydroplane racing has had an eventful history. Individuals who brought the sport to the Tri-Cities were creative and daring. We are proud to be a part of an enterprising community. We think members of the Columbia Pacific Resources family have uncommonly creative individuals. Columbia Pacific Mortgage has made a 27 million dollar investment in the area’s future with residential and commercial construction and land development loans in 1977. Columbia Pacific Leasing allows flexibility in a company’s expansion plans by arranging lease programs for capital equipment needs. Columbia Pacific Airlines has introduced the Metroliner, top of its class in the commuter airline industry, on its frequent flights • throughout the Pacific Northwest. Richland Flying Service is operating a complete Piper Flight Center with pilot instruction, a large inventory of Piper aircraft and charter service. Azurdata has produced a number of firsts in a highly competitive electronics manufacturing market with its portable data entry terminals. ...all members of the Columbia Pacific Resources group. 1959 1972 108.000 1974 110.276 1977 114.869 1976 116.249 1976 124.481 1977 128.338 19 Chuck King of San Juan Capistrano, CA, to purchase U-96 boat and gear from Peter La Rock. King will drive in 78. Loren Sawyer and Don Cook to crew in 78. Jim Kerth built Rolls Royce engines that will be used this season. Chuck King (U-96) San Juan Capistrano, CA. Born: Sept. 12, 1932. Wife: Joan. Children: Sherry, Kerry, Keith, Jeffrey, Jennifer. President and owner Chuck King Associates. Prominent southern California general contractor and land develop er comes to thunderboat ranks after distinguished career in 266 cu. in. and five and seven litre limited hydro classes. Campaigned "Black Bart" and "Katy Did" across the U.S., fin ishing high in Miami’s Orange Bowl Regatta and winning western divi sional title. An avid sportsman, King and partner Roger Janke bought Peter La Rock’s U-96, built and equipped a huge warehouse facility in Santa Ana, CA, in preparation for all-out campaign on 1978 Unlimited hydroplane circuit. Loren Sawyer Don Cook heading crew operations for U-96 team. Jim Kerth built several super-charged Rolls Royce engines for the U-96 this spring. A former drag and sprint car racing enthusiast King is an experienced power boat chauffer. , 03: 1967 MISS 1966 YEAR . 1975 SPEED - MPH 108.974 Past National Champion Drivers 1946-1977 Tri-City Speed Records Unlimited Hydroplanes DISTANCE / BOAT/ DRIVER 60 mile race (on 272 mile course) ......... MISS U.S., Tom D’Eath 45 mile race (on 272 mile course) ATLAS VAN LINES, Bill Muncey 3772 mile race (on 21A mile course) .... PAY 'N PAK, George Henley 15 mile heat (on 272 mile course) ATLAS VAN LINES, Bill Muncey 1272 mile heat (on 272 mile course) .... ATLAS VAN LINES, Bill Muncey 272 mile lap MISS BUDWEISER, Mickey Remund 272 mile qualification lap ATLAS VAN LINES, Bill Muncey YEAR/DRIVER/BOAT 1977 Mickey Remund MISS BUDWEISER 1976 Bill Muncey ATLAS VAN LINES 1975 Billy Schumacher WEISFIELD’S 1974 George Henley PAY 'N PAK 1973 Mickev Remund PAY 'N PAK 1972 ATLAS ?971 MISS ■970 ‘ MISS Chuck Hickling Bellevue, WA. Born: July 13, 1914. Wife: Mel. Super intendent for Marine Power and Equipment Company in Seattle, a 25-year thunderboat racing veteran, Hickling recently completed work on a thunderboat he designed and built at his home. The Rolls Royce powered U-17 "Tempus" probably will not be ready in time for the Columbia Cup. Hickling’s driving career in the Unlimited division includes cockpit duty in "Oh Boy Oberto", "The Smoother Mover," "Miss Pay 'N Save," "Tempest" (aka "Bob Murphy's Marine" and "Ms. Greenfield Galleries"); "Miss Budweiser," "$ Bill," "Harrah’s Club," "Miss Seattle," "Miss Spokane," and "Miss Busch Bavarian." Hickling’s single victory came at the wheel of "Miss Pay 'N Save" in the 1959 Apple Cup. cowmBia QUJ mcey ’ • : ‘NES (5th) lenoweth ’CER (6th) ? onoweth SER (6th) ?tt, Sr. ER (6th) .’umacher - (5th) Sumacher *-:l (5th) Slovak TAHOE ViSS (3rd) 1965 Ron Musson MISS BARDAHL (3rd) 1964 Ron Musson MISS BARDAHL (3rd) 1963 Bill Cantrell GALE V (3rd) 1962 Bill Muncey MISS CENTURY 21 1961 Bill Muncey MISS CENTURY 21 1960 Bill Muncey MISS THRIFTWAY (3rd) Bill Stead MAVERICK (2nd) 1958 Bill Stead MAVERICK (1st) 1957 Jack Regas HAWAII KAI III 1956 Russ Schleeh SHANTY I 1955 Lee Schoenith GALE V/WHA HOPPEN TOO 1954 Lee Schoenith GALE V (1st) 1953 Lee Schoenith GALE II 1952 Chuck Thompson MISS PEPSI (2nd) 1951 Chuck Thompson MISS PEPSI (2nd) 1950 Bill Cantrell MY SWEETIE (1st) 1949 Bill Cantrell MY SWEETIE (1st) 1948 Dan Arena SUCH CRUST 1947 Danny Foster MISS PEPSI V 1946 Guy Lombardo TEMPO VI s'* w \w X a\X ^7 V>$ ■ ^Ss*0V *<> V xxXa» ■ 13 Years Of Tri-City Racing -1 r A uni 21 events that are part of the Tri-City Water Follies schedule. Although prize money will be less than last year’s $54,000 Gold Cup, the Water Follies budget is again expected to go over the $200,000 mark. Major budget items this year include major events such as the Cavalcade of Drums, Columbia Cup air show and Lou Ferrigno’s (TV’s "Incredible Hulk") appearance. The budget is substantial but the Water Follies organization is still able to do it on largely a volunteer basis with no full-time employees. Although admissions provide the bulk of the income, other impor tant revenue items are booster button sales, program advertising, program sales and contributions made by Gold 100 members. For the 13th consecutive year, unlimited hydroplanes will race on the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities. The first race was in July, 1966, when Miss Budweiser won the orig inal Atomic Cup with the late Bill Brow at the wheel. When this year’s race is complete, there will have been seven Atomic Cup races, three Gold Cups, two Columbia Cups and one World Championship run over the same 2’/2-mile Columbia River course. The original course, surveyed 13 years ago, remains intact and is the one that is used today. The sponsoring Tri-City Water Follies' total budget went over the $200,000 mark in last year’s Gold Cup for the first time. The budget includes not only boat racing but sponsorship of the many other wi rJ’i racr be- • * UAITED nUCLERR IFIDUSTRIES. inc. A SUBSiDlAAr QF UHiTED AuCLCAR CCAPOPATlOA I il I li in time. ATLAS -- Winner of the 1977 Gold Cup in the Tri-Cities It was the third time the Gold Cup was run in the Tri-Cities and the winner was Bill Muncey and Atlas Van Lines--the sixth time he had won unlimited racing's top prize. Left to right are: crew chief Jim Lucero, Muncey and his wife Fran, Miss Tri-Cities Sandra Varley and Atlas board chairman O. H. Frisbee. 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POINTS 9,894 8,990 5,329 3,800 1,932 1,455 1,271 1,257 1,052 k 1,025 975 900 750 * Deceased 23 K George Byers, Jr., Columbus, Ohio, has served as unlimited commis sioner and chairman of the Unlim ited Racing Commission since 1970. After a successful racing career in outboards and limited hydroplanes, he moved up to the unlimiteds as driver of the "Miss Madison". He won the '65 Dixie Cup and finished consistently high as an unlimited driver. Serious injury as a seven litre hydro driver in the '66 Orange Bowl ended his racing career. Byers is owner of a truck and automotive sales agency in Columbus and is prominent in aviation circles. ■ j Byers, Jr., unlimited racing Commissioner (left) and William Newton, J J Referee. Bill Newton, Carney, Maryland, Chief Unlimited referee, has offic iated at more than 150 major thunderboat races including 14 Gold Cups since 1964. Newton played running back on the Univer sity of Michigan football team. He is regional manager of Huck Mfg. Company. coiumBia CUP 78 Harry Woods Assistant Referee Spokane, Washington 7 Sue Sponnoble Executive Sec. Hydroplanes Unlimited Miami, Florida Tom Sheehy, Miami. Will serve as unlimited commissioner for the Columbia Cup. Is a Delta airline pilot and former unlimited driver. Drove such boats as Miss Timex, Atlas Van Lines II, Miss Madison, Sunny Jim and Redman. Sustained facial injuries in a roostertail turn accident in the Tri-Cities in 1976 aboard Pete La Rock’s Sunny Jim. Last year drove Anheuser-Busch Natural Light. Also races sports cars in Miami. 1977 Driver Standings DRIVER & RANK BOAT 1. Mickey Remund MISS BUDWEISER............... 2. Bill Muncey ATLAS VAN LINES............... 3. Tom Sheehy ANHEUSER-BUSCH NATURAL LIGHT.............................................. 5,375 4. Jon Peddie MISS MADISON 5. Ron Snyder MISS LYNWOOD EQUIPMENT . .4,744 6. Jerry Bangs* THE SQUIRE....................... 7. Chip Hanauer TAD DEAN’S BODY SHOP 8. Bob Maschmedt DIONYSUS........................... 9. Peter La Rock KYYX.................................... 10. Tom Martin U-22/U-66............................. 11. Steve Jones GEMINI................................ 12. Ron Armstrong PAY 'N PAK......................... 13. Bob Miller MARK & PAK ..................... 14. Howie Benns ANHEUSER-BUSCH NATURAL LIGHT.............................................. 15. Jack Schafer, Jr. MISS VAN’S X................................ viaio Colville 24 All oround the Tri-Cities new houses ore going up, offices ond plants ore expanding, and recreational facilities ore growing. And you help ploy o major role in this dynamic growth when you save at Columbia Federal Savings & Loan. Money saved with us is put to work locally to create new jobs and stimulate the economy. What's more, the money you save at Columbia Federal works to your best interest, earning a high 5% % daily interest on regular savings accounts. 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Dunning-Ray can insure it all. :Jak" ar • City Evelyn Machester accepted the J. Lee Schoenith Award on behalf of her father, industrialist Ole Bardahi of Seattle, during the National Awards Banquet of the Unlimited Racing Commission in Miami in February. Presenting the award are J. Lee Schoenith, left, Dunning-Roy Insurance Rgencie/ former commissioner and unlimited owner-driver after whom the award is named, and Unlimited Commis sioner Buddy Byers. Bardahi, a six time national champion owner and five time APBA Gold Cup winner, dominated the sport for almost 10 years. Dunning-Ray is all you need to know about insurance Dunning-Ray Insurance Agency, Inc. 1804 W. Lewis, Pasco, WA 99302 Keller Insurance, Inc. 1301-B Jadwin. Richland, WA 99352 Dunning-Ray of Oregon 461 East Main, Hermiston, OR 97838 U-1 Miss Budweiser is entering her third season of competition. Won the national championship last year. Sustained damage to the left sponson at Detroit and similar damage at the Owensboro Gold Cup. U-6 Miss Madison/Barney Arm strong’s Machine is the former Pay 'N Pak that won four consecutive national cn'.'.u’ lonships — three as 76 as Atlas. The ■ s past winter to on. wood Equip- jinally a Schoenith • *.o Gene Benning len the Schoeniths ii has raced as ‘ Olympia Beer in id c •ii. •ned ; 'I De: ■ out ' Jas IT; 0/6. ne U-8 C«- is one of the ancients ano has been around since the early 60 s as Tahoe Miss and the Kirby Classic. The U-80 Van’s PX owned by Bob Patterson, has been completely re styled since its appearance here last year. It is now a cabover design. The U-64 Squire was built and designed by Les Staudacher and raced as Miss Vernor’s and Esquire Products when owned by Detroit’s Jerry Kalen. It was purchased last October by the Squire Shop. Squire also bought a former U-55 Lincoln Thrift and has renamed it the U-65 Squire. This year’s U-70, owned by Brian Keogh of Detroit, that’s been racing as Pat O’Grady’s Lakeshore is the former U-81 owned by Owensboro’s Jim McCormick. This year’s U-66, racing as Elliott Dog Ration, is the former U-70 Such Crust sold to Doug McIntosh of Seattle by Brian Keogh. The U-4 Mark and Pak is Bob Murphy’s auto-powered boat based in the Tri-Cities. This year it sports a brand new paint job. The U-96 is the original hull built as the turbine boat. It was re vamped by Pete La Rock to use Rolls Engines and raced here last year as KYYX Radio. J B G. en Tag SpecialsFresh Meat & Produce Depx. to Serve You Now with Eig IfakWik r !. i. I |~p1 Omak [2 Cashmere Walla Walla Wenatchee x. I ht Convenient Eastern Washington Locations jj Columbia Center 3 Kennewick 3 Richland 2 Pasco oxw DISCOUNT supermarket Or More on Your Total Food Budget Compare / & Save ■0 WASHINGTON OREGON IDAHO See us for:NEVADA UTAH CALIFORNIA HAWAII Diversified Financial Services in 39 Offices In 31 Cities In 7 Western States 27 Real Estate Insurance Conventional, FHA, VA Construction Loans For information contact: Sherwood & Roberts Inc 2417 W. Kennewick Ave. P.O. Box 2447 Tri-Cities, WA 99302 For information contact: Sherwood & Roberts Inc 1341 Geo. Washington Way Box 36 Richland, WA 99352 dared completed and the average lap speed of each boat running at the time of the stoppage (based on the number of completed laps) will be used in determining finished positions; except that if the Final Heat is halted, it must be re run regardless of when stopped. The re-run will be complete if three laps are finished. In no event shall the boat or boats responsible for the stoppage be awarded points in that same heat or section or be allowed to start in any re-run or subsequent re-runs of it. When a driver is seen waving his hands above his head after his boat comes to a stop or is involved in an accident, he means that everything is under control and needs no immediate assistance. When he is seen waving a visible object, he signifies that his boat is sinking and needs help. When no signal whatsoever is received, it indicates that the driver is injured and requires immediate aid. •oints c i • ’io th* • •it he. If a ossi ian 3C iart of . -zxtra lap Only Sherwood & Roberts Inc The 1978 Columbia Cup Racing Rules fires are allowed to race. A driver on the course cannot attempt to start his engine after firing of the one minute gun. He must wait until after the heat is completed to start his engine. Should a boat dislodge or destroy a buoy in competition, it must run an extra lap to be scored. (When a buoy is dislodged or destroyed, it ceases to become a marker and may be disregarded). Should an offending boat force an unoffending boat to strike a buoy which then becomes dislodged or destroyed, the offending boat will be required to run an extra lap to be scored. The race will be stopped immediately if a driver enters the water or if, in the opinion of the referee, an occurrence or situation on the race course makes compe tition hazardous to participants beyond the usual hazards of competition. If, at the time of the stoppage, the leader has finished three laps, the heat will be de- The Columbia Cup consists of three heats of 127? miles each for a total of 371/2 miles. To be eligible to race, every boat must have qualified at 95 miles per hour over the 21Z> mile Columbia Cup course. To qualify, a boat must complete 3 continuous laps with one lap of over 95 miles per hour. Qualifying begins on the Thursday prior to the race. Boats are placed in the preliminary heats (1A, 1 B, 2A, 2B) by the luck of the draw with a maximum --f six boats allowed in each seemm The s . hs scoring the most o heats of racing go -.at and the winner of vinner of the race, .os the gun" by ting line with less remaining until the i. it must run an . j scored. :■■■ boats that are on the course and running in a planing attitude when the one-minute gun I MOTOR HOTEL The Rib Room Presents on Water Follies We. io Featuring cuisine from around the wori Adults $6.75 Children (under 14) $4.75 Brought in Especially for Water Follies, ONE WEEK ONLY 28 I zunzn^rMinjEHH THE BULLPEN LOUNGE Proudly Presents The late night place to be COSMOPOLITAN ANGUS VILLAGE—KENNEWICK 205 N. CONWAY - 783-3141 A COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL For the Finest in Dining, Lodging and itortainment The "Cosmo" is a Must "International Dinner Buffet" as Long-? i; Benjamin Moore Paint LumberPaint HardwarePlumbing 29 LUMBER SUPPLY Crews & Crew Chiefs The vital link in unlimited racing > ,£L. John Humes, long-time crew member of Miss Madison. Open 7 days a week 3919 W. Clearwater Kennewick 783-8148 Tommy Frankhouser, crew chief of the Budweiser, named "Crew Chief of the Year" by the unlimiteds for 1977. Lines, and owner-driver Bill Muncey, vice president of corporate affairs for Atlas. limited hydroplane mthusiasi :-i Frisbie, left, chairman of tne board of Atlas Van Jim Kerth, many years with the un limiteds, now crew chief of the U-7. Has also worked with "Notre Dame," "Gale" and "Miss U.S." racing teams. THE TRI-CITY BOARD OF REALTORS Kennewick Pasco R. L. Smart, Inc., REALTORS 712 W. Clark St 545-1896 Richland Frontier Securities R/E Sales ?p Enjoy a beautiful day, and Welcome to the Tri-Cities from members of For utmost confidence and protection in a real estate transaction it will pay you to consult a REALTOR. Ben Phillips, Inc R. L. Smart, Inc., REALTORS Richland Realty, Inc Ted Potter & Associates Lampson & Lampson Real Estate Lawrence Mabry, Inc Sherwood & Roberts, Inc R. L. Smart, Inc., REALTORS .... Sparta Realty, Inc Town & Country Real Estate, Inc. Tri-City Realty, Inc 4111 4155 3111 1441 -1307 -1116 -2171 6855 W. Clearwate 104 Vista Way 2417 W. Kennewic! 7411 W. Clearwate: 6201 W. Clearwate 2523 W. Clearwate; 114 Vista Way 802 Geo. Wash. Way (Hanford House) 943-5691 1776 Fowler, Suite 24 . . . 783-6161 211 Torbett-Suite A 946-6127 660-D Geo. Wash. Way . . 946-6155 1776 Fowler,#17 735-1596 The Land... an investment for all times The Bank With The Bose 31 That Magnificent Hydro Machine each year we try to serve you a little better. st year Offices also in: Davenport, Moses Lake, Seattle & Spokane "The ultimate refinement in the original three-point concept for un limited hydroplanes" is a descrip tion given the 1978 version of U-00, Atlas Van Lines. The revolutionary Atlas was de signed and built by Jim Lucero, recognized as perhaps the best crew chief in thunderboating today. Lucero got his start as builder/de- signer (with Rod Jones) of the ori ginal Pay 'N Pak, at that time the winningest unlimited of them all. He came to the Atlas camp when driver Bill Muncey turned boat own er and bought all of the Pay 'N Pak racing equipment. Two years in the building, Lucero came out with the revolu tionary new Atlas in time for the 1977 season and the boat won six races. Lucero collaborated with Boeing aircraft designers on the plans for the Atlas. It came out a streamlined, futuristic, low-profile hull, 2872 feet in length, 13 feet wide with a long er, lower tail wing that gives a hint of Indy auto racing. And, it was a cabover! Muncey, who had never driven a cabover, voiced some initial con cern. "Puts you first at the scene of an accident," he said. But, now he has nothing but superlatives for the new design. "It’s exciting, frightening, exhil arating, stimulating, beautiful and like nothing you’ve ever seen be fore," are his latest comments. "It’s an incredibly quiet, cool, breathtaking ride. There’s much better visibility and it’s a brand new bailgame, unrelated to any racing experience I’ve had in the past." The tail wing has a core of honeycomb aluminum with graphite skins and titanium end ribs. Vertical supports at both ends of the wing bolt to the aft deck. The power plant is basically the same as many of the other boats — a 12-cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin engine that powered propeller- driven fighter planes for Britain in World War II. The engine has been modified from 1600 up to 2500 hp and turns as much as 4500 rpms, running on aviation fuel. A titanium propeller strut and push-button operated digital stop watch in the cockpit are just two of the innovations in the '78 Atlas. Weight is a critical factor with Lucero in his designing of unlimited hydros. Atlas is lighter than most of the Rolls-powered boats which many observers credit as a major factor in its speed. Following its first racing season, several changes were made in pre paration for the 1978 season. "Last year it had a tendency to lose directional stability and get flighty at the higher speed ranges from 150 to 170 mph," said Muncey. "Getting it back into atti tude cost precious time," he said. Over the winter, changes were made that Lucero says allow the boat to come off a corner at 100 mph and accelerate to 170 mph without getting airborne. So, if you’d like to speculate on the future of unlimited racing, wouldn’t it be something if there were four or five more Atlas hulls racing on the circuit? PASCO: 1115 West Clark* KENNEWICK: 619 Columbia Center WALLA WALLA: First and Main U-1 Bud - U-00 Atlas Win the national point-standings championship and you get to use the U-1 designation for your boat. U-1 was held by Atlas Van Lines during the 1976 racing but lost the championship to Budweiser which carries the U-1 numbering for this year with Atlas choosing "CO" as the number. FIDELITY MUTUAL Savings Bank MEMBER FDIC - -J ■’r) ■ Serving your personal family incial Sponsors TRI 1978 Race Schedulei ESTIMATED PURSEDATE RACE / CITY / LOCATION CITY June 4 $37,500 June 18 $25,000 June 25 $37,500 July 2 $110,000 July 9 $37,500 THEATRES July 30 $37,500 August 6 $37,500 August 13 $37,500 September 17 $37,500 UNITS OF STERLING RECREATION ORGANIZATION Barney Armstrong’s Machine is a five-piece "show-rock" band that is popular with Northwest colleges and universities. The band will be sponsoring the U-7 Miss Madison in the Columbia Cup. Barney Arm strong is the lead singer for the group that will be playing race week at Cosmopolitan Angus in Kennewick. Squire Shops originated in 1959 when the first store was opened in the Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle. The company now operates 22 stores, mostly in regional shop ping centers in Washington and Oregon, including a store at Columbia Center in the Tri-Cities. It is one of the largest retailers of young men's and women’s sports wear in the Northwest. Atlas Van Lines is the sixth largest goods carrier in the world and in its 11th year as a hydroplane sponsor. Based in Evansville, Ind iana, Atlas has more than 500 agents who are independent mov ing companies located throughout the United States. Van’s PX, Inc. is the largest mobile catering company in the Northwest. Now in its 35th year, the Listen to the area’s newest FM station KIOK-FM (OK-95) beginning September 1 of ch of s th iy pr Ellh Tn o Sa 32 • ■ qu pr in a Champion Spark Plug Regatta Miami, Fla.; Miami Marine Stadium President’s Cup Washington, D.C.; Potomac River Gar Wood Trophy Race Detroit, Mich.; Detroit River A.P.B.A. Gold Cup Owensboro, Ky.; Ohio River Indiana Governor’s Cup Madison, Ind.; Ohio River Columbia Cup Tri-Cities, Wash.; Columbia River The Squire Shop Unlimited Hydroplane Regatta — An Official Seafair Event Seattle, Wash.; Lake Washington Whidbey Island Unlimited Hydroplane Championship Whidbey Island, Wash.; Puget Sound (Holmes Harbor) Jack-In-The-Box Thunderboats Unlimited Regatta San Diego, Calif.; Mission Bay KALE Hydroplane 96C RADIO company serves industrial plants and others from Olympia to the Canadian border. Under the leader ship of Don L. Campbell, who pur chased the company in 1962, the firm now has 75 mobile catering trucks and 168 employees. Elliott Dog Ration is a Northwest dog food manufactured by a family- owned company now in its 3rd generation. The company has main tain- J an objective of producing a uct at a competitive will sponsor the U-66 es, two Seattle races -ego. eiser is proclaimed ts" in her press book parent company’s rs" advertising slogan, th in the Anheuser- e of champion ’S. Mark and Pak discount super markets is a chain of nine stores stretching from Omak to Walla Walla in eastern Washington. Four of the stores are located in the Tri Cities and two of them are slated for a remodeling program to total over $1 -million. 7. B . ; lin th; erb- • One stop mall shopping in complete climate controlled comfort o 70 stores and 2 major department stores o Freeway access from any point in the Columbia Basin o Special mall events throughout the year Tri-Cities 33 Hours: Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. New Sunday Hours 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Columbia Center is your place to be. I Thunderbird/Red Lion Motor Inns Two in the Tri-Cities. In Richland There are Thunderbird/Red Lion Motor Inns throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Montana and Nevada. For Reservations, call Toll Free: 800-547-8010. (In Oregon, call For superb accommodations, excellent food, refreshing beverages, dancing to exciting entertainment, Thunderbird/Red Lion offers two outstanding motor inns in the Tri-Cities. Hnnrom House TMUHDERBIRD 802 George Washington Way/946-7611 In Pasco RED Lion moTOR inn - '3 North 20th/547-0701 ■*w. Now Leasing Office Space 35 Nearing Completion The brand new HAPO Federal Credit Union Office Complex will be ready for occupancy October 1, 1978. Cup held in the Tri-Cities. The dramatic photograph is by Bruce McKim of the Seattle Times. Contact for complete information: James Longwell HAPO Federal Credit Union 1155 Jadwin Ave. Richland. WA 99352 Phone: (509) 943-5676 The Speed of Atlas in Last Year’s Gold Cup Atlas Van Lines with Bill Muncey at the wheel shoots ahead on the lower turn just after the start of the chamionship heat in the 1978 Gold Kcnnewic: Tei ^tfhapo federal credit union 1155 Jadwin Ave., Richland, WA 99352 Total of 26,000 sq. ft. available. Conveniently located on Williams & Goethals in Richland. ;2C7 West I nnaha-P.O. Box 6147 ' ishington 99336 • 586-1104 A GOOD PLACE TO SLOW DOWN AFTER THE RACE. " You’re gonna feel good i I RESTAURAMTS ® 501 N. Front Street, YAKIMA1800 W. Lewis, PASCO Second & Rose, WALLA WALLA 36 i Unwind at our place after the race. Our specialty? Good steak dinners. Good after dinners, too. Good music, good drinks, good-time dancing. G '3 **le... 8 I ■ > :5 r ( 1 k 37 R111UW TimBER li Aau Donald L. Rizzuto Owner 7th and Oak P.O. Box 6781 Kennewick, WA 99336 Phone: 582-2701 Pi North st Lewis eet higton INLAND TOOL SUPPLY CO. O / Fhone 547-0533 W ■ Tri-Cities Only Sawmill 1978 Water Follies & Columbia Cup Schedule of Events Wednesday, July 19 Ralph Meeker’s Columbia Cup Carnival. Operating through Wednesday, July 26 in Columbia Park. Open weekdays at 6 p.m.; weekends at noon. Thursday, July 20 Festival of Christian Arts. Through Saturday, July 22. Outdoor stage area, Columbia Park. Friday, July 20 Miss Tri-Cities Pageant. 7:30 p.m. Kennewick High School auditorium. Competition to crown the new Miss Tri-Cities. All seats $5. Columbia Cup Tennis Tournament. Through Wednesday, July 26. Pasco tennis courts. Adults, July 21-23; Juniors, July 24-26. Spon sored by Dunning Ray Insurance and City of Pasco Recreation Dept. Columbia Cup Open Racquetball Tournament. Through Sunday, July 23. Tri-City Court Club. Saturday, July 22 Water Follies Grand Parade. 2 p.m. along Geo. Washington Way, Richland Pattern and Fun Fly Contest. Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23. North end of Vista Field, entrance via Columbia Center Blvd. For radio- controlled model airplanes. Sponsored by Tri-City R/C Modelers. Cavalcade of Drums. 8 p.m. Edgar Brown Memorial Stadium, Pasco. Drum and bugle corps competition. Advance tickets: Adults $4, Students $3, $1 more at the gate. Wednesday, July 26 Water Follies Talent Show. 8 p.m. Kennewick High School auditorium, sponsored by Kennewick Jr. Women’s Club. Thursday, July 27 All Civic Club Luncheon. 12 noon. Red Lion Motor Inn, Pasco. Luncheon featuring the unlimited drivers and owners conducted by Pasco Kiwanis Club. Public invited. Columbia Cup Qualifying. Through Saturday, July 29. Columbia Park. All boats must qualify at 95 mph to be eligible to compete in the Columbia Cup. Friday, July 28 Allied Arts Sidewalk Show. Friday and Saturday, July 28-29. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Howard Amon Park, Richland. Sponsored by Allied Arts Association. Columbia Cup Four-Wall Handball Tournament. Through Sunday, July 30. Tri-City Athletic Club, Kennewick. Columbia Cup Tug-of-War Contest. Lagoon area, Columbia Park. Registration 5 p.m. and contests at 6:30 p.m. Four-person teams, men and women. Tri-Cities Amateur Open Golf Tournament- Men’s Division thru July 23, Sham-Na-Pum, Meadow Springs, Pasco Municipal; Ladies’ Division thru July 22, Tri-City Country Club Saturday, July 29 Columbia Cup Shoreline Run. 8 a.m. 5.5 mile foot race starting at the Richland Fire Station on George Washington way. Co-sponsored by Richland Police Department. American Round Archery Shoot. 10 a.m. Archery Range, Columbia Park. Columbia Cup Autocross. Vista Field, Kennewick. Sponsored by Sand & Sage Car Club. Starting time 8 a.m. No admission charge. Columbia Cup Air Show. Aerobatics starting at 12 noon. Tri-Cities Airport. Advance tickets: $5 per car. At the gate: $6 per car, Adults $2, Children $1. Co-sponsored by Experimental Aircraft Assn. (EAA). Columbia Cup for Radio Controlled Model Hydros. 4 p.m., Columbia Park Lagoon. No admission charge. Sponsored by NAMBA, District 8. Columbia Cup Bench Press Championships. 1 p.m. Kennewick High School gymnasium. Admission: $2 or ticket to Mr. Tri-Cities Championship. Mr. Tri-Cities AAU Body Building Championship. 8 p.m. Kennewick High School auditorium. Tickets $5. Guest star, Lou Ferrigno of TVs "The Incredible Hulk". Sunday, July 30 Columbia Cup Race for Unlimited Hydros. 12 noon, Columbia Park. The nation’s fastest racing boats competing for $37,500 in prize money. Rockwell International 38 39 Sandi’s proud parents are Clinton and Jean Varley, Richland. Miss Tri - Cities Sandi Varley Smiles, smiles and more smiles. That’s the way Tri-Citians will remember Sandra Kay Varley, Miss Tri-Cities 1977. Filled with laughter and a genuine enthusiasm for life, Sandi won many friends as she represented the Tri-Cities in events and parades throughout the Northwest. For Sandi, the year held some very special memories—one in particular: "Probably the biggest highlight during my reign as Miss Tri-Cities was having the opportunity to compete in the Miss Washington Scholarship Pageant. Though I did not place, I won many meaningful, lasting relationships and that is what I will always treasure." You Can Bank On MEMBER F.D.I.C. A Community Event Tri-City Bankers Association Washington Mutual Savings Bank 601 W. Kennewick Avenue Kennewick, Washington Ben Franklin National Bank 528 West Clark Pasco, WashingtonUnited Mutual Savings Bank 711 Jadwin, Richland, Washington Columbia Bank Kennewick Offices - 3520 W. Clearwater Columbia Center Richland Offices - 1100 Jadwin 3801 W. Van Giesen West Richland Seattle First National Bank Kennewick Branch - 3420 W. Kennewick Ave. Richland Branch - 507 Knight Pasco Branch - 350 W. Lewis Peoples National Bank 203 North 4th Pasco, Washington Old National Bank Kennewick Office - 303 West First Pasco Offices - 202 North 10th 1840 West Court Richland Office - 701 Jadwin Rainier National Bank Kennewick Branch - 23 W. Kennewick Ave. Richland Branch - 1340 Jadwin 41 Miss 1H-Cities Candidates Miss Tri-Cities Pageant - Friday, July 21,7:30 p.m. Kennewick High School Auditorium Photos by Dale Schreck Photographers, Pasco Francis Cook Daughter of Frances M. Cook 'enjie Allen Daughter of Irma Seaboldt Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Lavon W. Seaboldt Barbara Boothe Daughter of Patti Sinclair Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. D. J. Sinclair Cindy Rogers Daughter of Mrs. Edna Rogers Catherine Robbins Daughter of 1 ■' W Kimberly Schutz Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Schutz $ □ PHOTO: BRUCE McKIM biZ1 Tri-City Datsun Kennewick Pepin Chrysler-Plymouth AMC/Jeep Kennewick John Shumate Pontiac-Cadillac-Mazda Kennewick Scott & Son’s Toyota Kennewick J if I Lome Bangert Ford Richland Russ Dean Ford Pasco Jim Lahtlnen Buick Pasco Osborne Chevrolet Pasco Columbia Basin Imports, Honda-Volvo Pasco Overturf Motors Kennewick Arnie Ness Imports Kennewick Tri-City Dodge Kennewick Leskovar Lincoln Mercury Kennewick Sandvig Olds Kennewick i it n"t * r vr* Best Wishes From The Tri-City New Car Dealers r ■ "Our Congratulations to the Tri-City Water Follies Association for staging one of the largest community celebrations in the Pacific Northwest." I On behalf of the community, we would like to thank the hundreds of volunteers who give of their time and talents to put on the Columbia Cup races and the “ri-City Water Follies. Tri-City New Car Dealer’s Association .1 Summer Song - It’s a Winnert ?iflENT aTORS SORS The Right Location For Your Business 43 R M Columbia en-terAA/T ROWAND MACHINERY CO. DEER£ 7R? The 1978 Tri-City Water Follies parade float, "Summer Song" proved to be a big winner this season. In its first parade of the season, the float won the Grand Sweepstakes award at the Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival. Competing in the Spokane Lilac Festival, it received the Grand Marshall’s award. At the Portland Rose Festival, the float again took top honors winning first place in the Community Division. "Summer Song", built and designed by Mr. and Mrs. Rod Lewison of Royal City, features a free-form design done in reds and oranges with cascades of flowers and revolving sculptures. It will participate in approximately 16 parades throughout the Northwest this year. Parade coordinators are Chuck and Carol Keltch, Pasco. Expenses of the float are paid by the Tri-City Water Follies Association. The float is used to publicize the community and the annual Tri-City Water Follies and Columbia Cup for unlimited hydroplanes. Jim Corderman — Bob Corderman — Manly Corderman Post Office Box C, Kennewick, Washington 99336 Phone (509) 783-3818 BUSINESS PARK RETAIL-WHOLESALE-OFFICES-SMALL WAREHOUSING 30 Acres—Lots Of Room For Expansion SAIES, SKV7CE AND RSiv %S 13 18‘W E. JAMES WA a " # Il ; & “t. I 44 I I i i I I I i ’• s & . M. .; \...... '■ ■a T ri-Cities Still Growinq The Community Meadow Springs Columbia Basin College 46 For more than 35 years, rapid growth has characterized this thriving desert community located in the Columbia River Basin of Southeastern Washington Some say it’s due to rapidly developing agri-business, others credit the bustling nuclear industry. One thing is for sure, the three cities of Kennewick. Pasco and Richland, which make up the Tri-Cities, have grown at a rate unparallelled by any other area in the Pacific Northwest. And the Tri-Cities is still growing strong. Transportation, agriculture, nuclear energy, business, industry, education and the arts — all reflect the qualities of a growing, UJ (3 Photos by Karl H. Cordes except where noted =5 Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker, Kennewick ^1 Columbia Center Clover Island Motor Inn, Kennewick 47 dynamic community — a community which draws thousands of vacationers and new residents each year. Growth is the Tri Cities. Tn-Cities, Washington. ih*' Holiday Inn Tower, Richland Unlimited Recreation I 48 I When it comes to recreation, the Tri-Cities is a natural. With the Columbia, Snake and Yakima Rivers at their back doors, Tri-Citians enjoy unlimited water recreation. With approximate ly 300 sunny days a year, it’s hard to stay indoors. Best of all, the Tri-Cities boasts uncrowded recreational facilities. From boating and picnicking to tennis and golf, the Tri-Cities is the perfect place for year-around sports enthusiasts. I U & I Inc. Potato Harvester Port of Pasco Container Handling Facility Cenex Distribution Center 49 Plant Agriculture & Distribution Hundreds of thousands of acres of raw land have recently gone under irrigation and the Tri-Cities is right in the center of this development. Several fertilizer manufacturing plants operate in the Tri-Cities. The area is becoming a regional distribution point for agriculturally-oriented materials. Containerized ag products head for world markets from the Port of Pasco. Agri business is an important part of the Tri-Cities booming economy. X < Ct 0 O O I The Nuclear Industry ■! I ‘ 1 (0(A) (B) 50 The Tri-Cities is recognized nationwide as a leading area in nuclear energy development. The Department of Energy’s Hanford operations are located here as well as many private companies in the nuclear field. Providing approximately 12,000 jobs, the nuclear industry is a vital part of the Tri-Cities community. (A) J. A. Jones - Prime construction contractor for DOE Hanford operations (B) Vitro Engineering - DOE contractor, engineering and architectural design services L 1 HU r1 IP (C) (G) (D) (H) (E) (I) (F) 51 Sandvik Special Metals - Private company, zirconium tubing fabrication Exxon Nuclear - Private company, nuclear fuel fabrication and related fuel cycle development Battelle Northwest Laboratories - DOE sponsored research programs on the physical and life sciences Westinghouse Hanford - DOE contractor, development and testing for Fast Flux Test Facility and other reactor technology programs Rockwell International - DOE contractor, chemical processing, waste management, site support services Boeing Computer Services - Operation of DOE central computer facility Washington Public Power Supply System - State agency, supervision of development, construction and future operation of five nuclear reactors to provide power for Washington State public utilities Photos by Battelle except where noted Business Columbia Bank Building, Richland 52 The Tri-Cities has come into its own as a business center. Most of the state’s financial institutions now have Tri-City locations. Multi-story business buildings are being built. More and more companies are locating their regional and divisional offices here. The Tri-Cities now plays an ever-growing role as the business hub of an expanding area. i!- •5 Rainier Brewing Company. Seattle. Washington 53 ’/ 'A £ IO 15 §•= A °II ■^'3 2-3 - 3 r 1 u o a o ■Him THE BL f STATE DEVELOPERS RESIDENTIAL • FARMS COMMERCIAL ■ 15,300 LB. OPE MLS MACHINESKennewick121 South Ely, REALTOR Everything in Glass 54 582-3535 ■ > • Glass • Aluminum Windows • Insulated Glass • Patio Doors Mirrors Storm Windows & Doors Shower Doors Mirror Doors The 1 yard loader with bigger machine features. Ron & Russ Linhoff, Owners 11 N. Auburn, Kennewick, WA. 586-1177 KIMA SCO -NATCHEE tLLA WALLA NDLETON fix’?. ° :AT 931 1 TRACK LOADER rerecbonTH ■ 62 FLYWHEEL HORSEPOWER ■ FULL POWER SHIFTING ■ PEDAL STEERING AND BRAKING ■ 10,700 LB. BREA’ ' UT FC- CE ? iG V' ’ GHT §§§§§ 55 V £ 4 Jal Tri-City Water Follies Association Presents cavaicaoeiDrums! Saturday, July 22, 8 p.m. My Edgar Brown Memorial Stadium, Pasco, Washington THE HIGHLANDS CENTER - KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON 56 I I Inland Ice & Fuel • Wholesale • Retail • Dry • Block • Crushed General Contractor RICHLAND George A. Grant INCORPORATED Helping to build the Tri Frosty says "Ice is coo! Roger Pearson - Owner 125 N. Washington, Kennewick 582-5808 Aif SHOW &COLUmBia CUP 78 Schedule of Events i-: kern .n id •r Robert A. Hoover Bob Agri- of Bob Heale 57 Saturday, July 29, 1978 Tri-Cities Airport, Pasco Co-sponsored by Tri-Cities Chapter #391 Experimental Aircraft Association Bob !’s SI':- Utilizing precision aerial maneu vers, Robert A. "Bob” Hoover, one of America’s foremost pilots, has demonstrated to millions the max imum performance capabilities of Rockwell International Corporation aircraft. At the Columbia Cup Air Show, Hoover will be flying the Shrike Commander, a twin-engine busi ness and utility aircraft which has flown at air fairs and celebrations worldwide. In 1966 he was team captain for the U.S. Aerobatic Team during the International Competi tion in Russia. A graduate of both Air Force and Navy test pilot schools, Hoover first started testing aircraft as an Army Air Corps pilot in North Africa during World War II. He originally joined Rockwell as an engineering test pilot in 1950. He is now execu tive assistant to the Rockwell Inter national vice president and assist ant to the president. The Shrike Commander is one of the aircraft produced by Rockwell’s General Aviation Divisions. Bob Heale has done more at age 44 than most people do in a life time. A cropduster living in Warden, he is a former aviation charter pilot, Seattle police officer and a civilian pilot for the CIA serving in Laos. He has performed for air shows since 1974 and is best known for flying his legendary T-6 "The Exotic Lady.” Heale now flys a replica of a 1929 "Great Lakes" which was hand built in 1968 by Walt Redfern. 10 a.m. Static exhibits and display aircraft open for viewing. 1 p.m. Air Show — Section I Opening Ceremonies Basic Aerobatic Demonstration - Bob Heale and his replica of 1929 "Great Lakes." Aerobatic performance - Bruce Eskildsen in his "Steen Skybolt." Power Hang-Glider Demon stration - Joel Greger, Dan Armstrong, Cliff Daniels, Washington Hang Gk ■ Ass Sall Plane Demons' Pepin-Donat. Demonstration, P. Model Airplanes Sky Diving ExhibK Skydivers Aerobatic Exhibits in Rockwell Internati Commander INTERMISSION - t.'oduci Gregg (Pappy) Boyingtun. Pre sentation of trophies to visiting pilots by Boyington and Miss ~ Tri-Cities. Air Show — Section H Aerobatic Performance — Heale in his "Great Lakes." Gyrocopter Demonstration - Jerry Cooper and Andy Slinkert. Special Feature Scorpion Helicopter Demon stration - Nick Hertelendy. Aerobatics - Steve Wolf, flying a Pitts Special Flight Demonstration cultural Aircraft Closing Event --"Parade Canopies," Vista Field Skydivers. From our 225 Members... k PASCO RESPONSIBILITY FISCHBACH and MOORE coLumeia CUP 78 Join in the Fun of ^0 * MEMBER 1 TRI-CITY »#C0NST RUCTION COUHCli: i FISCHBACH/LORD ELECTRIC COMPANY A JOINT VENTURE I I I ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION FOR WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYS EM NUCLEAR PROJECT NO. 2 CONTRACT NO. H8 Spotlight on Airshow Personalities / mixer shop 5:* X' Coldest Beer in Town 19 S. Cascade, Kennewick Next door to the Kennewick liquor store Join America’s fastest growing sport Hang Gliding instruction, sales & service power gliding expertise Ten to Ten Mixer and De3i 100 brands to choose from Pappy Boyington A living legend in aviation circles, Gregory "Pappy" Boyington will make a special guest appearance at the 1978 Columbia Cup Air Show. Now 65, Boyington gained fame during World War II flying for the USMC Flying Tigers. He is credited with shooting down 28 Japanese planes. His book, BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP, is the basis for the suc cessful television series of the same title. Joel Greger is a hang gliding in structor for Desert School of Flight in the Tri-Cities. He is certified by the U. S. Hang Gliding Association for instruction through all levels. Greger has been involved in the sport for six years and is past president of the Eastern Washing ton Hang Gliding Association. Steve Wolf, from Condon, Oregon, recently returned from two year’s duty with the Royal Jordanian Air Force where he taught King Hussein’s pilots precision aero batics. He will be flying a Pitts Special for the Columbia Cup Air Show. Bruce Eskildsen A resident of Desert Aire City, Bruce Eskildsen has been thrilling Northwest aviation fans at airshows since 1975. At the Columbia Cup Air Show he will be flying his "Steen Skybolt", a plane he built himself. Eskildsen, a former cropduster and now a partner in a construction firm, has been flying since 1956 and began doing aerobatics five years ago. In addition to flying for air shows, he races planes at the an nual Reno and Mojave air races. • Import and domestic beer Joel Greger (509) 547-939? desert schooi of flight 1425 Marshall. Richlane. ,-A 99352 'I Walking Billboard Bill Muncey, driver of the Atlas, gives mention to his many contin gency sponsors in his travels throughout the pits. Like most forms of racing, the unlimiteds, too. count on industrial sponsors for support throughout the competitive year. •••• ••••• Now Booking for the 1979 Season \1X® 9 "IN THE WEST IT'S THE BEST" Festivals • Fairs • Celebrations • Shopping Centers ••••••• 60 I I I Contact Ralph Meeker 3848 East B., Tacoma, WA 98404 • Phone: 474-5237 Outstanding Shoe Department Trophies & Engravings T-Shirt Emblems, patches, silk-screen, heat transfer Serving individual and Team needs I I i I bbow's TSSri coLumeia cup ’78 carnival Arranged and staged by Ralph Meeker Team Sports Specialists "Home of the Best" TAT E 8300 Gage Blvd, in Columbia Center West - Kennewick Welcome to the great indoors J n.l,, ■ ■■■I 1 We bring the fun inside with our Holidome recreation center Our big, beautiful center lets you have a good time indoors whatever the weather outdoors. Swim in the large Holidome pool. Relax in a whirlpool, or sauna. Play shuffleboard, ping pong, table games, miniature golf, children’s play land. Roof top tennis courts & sundeck. 198 spacious & luxurious rooms and suites. Entertainment to lift your spirits. Dining at Jason’s Restaurant. Easy access to golf, water sports and outdoor recreation. Attractive reception & banquet rooms for groups up to 1,000. •U 1515 George Washington Way Richland, Washington 99352 Telephone: (509) 946-4121 Holidex No: 01345A r I Richland, Washington A; & $ $ -■ t' / COLUmBiaCUP78 Coca Cola’ and Coke are registered trade marks wh>cn identity tne same product of Tne Coca-Cola Cor :pany 62 !I T V 6: n~" Arthur H. Colby Vice President General Manager, Port of Kennewick. Bill Wilcoxson Vice President Electrical Superintendent Dean Mitchell Vice President Owner and General Manager, Radio KONA and KONA-FM. Rod Louden Vice President Area Manager, Sterling Recreation Organization, motion picture theatres and broadcast properties. Radio KALE and KIOK-FM. J Ken Thompson, Jr. President & Race Chairman Owner, Thompson Mechanical Contrac tors, Inc. and Tri-City Tile and Masonry, mechanical and general contracting firms, land reclamation. & 1 Jack Robson Vice President Trust Officer, Rainier Bank Keith Bowers Vice President Vice President, Columbia Valley Credit Exchange, Inc. -U Charles F. Keltch Past President Co-Owner, Keltch Construc tion, general construction and ■s0 ,H?rer S ry-Treasurer . Advance Advertising, • i-City advertising agency. 7 I so©If • CHICK SALES CO 547-5112Pasco603 W. Ainsworth CENTRAL Building Products* ARusco Industries Company i 66 Suppliers of: • Storm Windows • Storm Doors • Sliding Windows • Hilite Patio Doors • Insulating Units • Entry Doors • Tub & Shower Enclosures CHICK SAlfS CO PUMPING 1211 E. St. Helens Box 2781 Pasco, WA 99302 Phone 545-4221 Chick Sales Portable Toilets Portable Chemical Toilet Rentals Sanitary Service Rentals • Sales • Service Chick Sales Pumping Residential • Commercial Septic Tank Pumping and Cleaning GLASS DIV. OF H & D, INC. CHICK SALES CO. CHEMICAL TOILMT SERVICE Superior Service for 10 Years Southeastern Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana S» Division of MLN International Inc Kennewick. WA 783-73106855 W Clearwater Ave SES£> 6' Major Companies Support Unlimited Racing Columbia Center Ticket Booth The Champion Spark Plug Company and Pennzoil are two of the racing-oriented national companies providing financial support to unlimited racing. Champion Spark Plug: sponsor of Miami, Florida unlimited regatta; $750 to Gold Cup Winner; $500 to Gold Cup 2nd place; $250 to Gold Cup 3rd place; $1,000 to national champion boat; $500 to second place and $250 to third place. Pennzoil: $250 to boat recording fastest qualifying lap at each race; $1,500 to Gold Cup winner; $2,000 to national champion boat, $1,000 to second place boat and $500 to third place. Both companies are also sponsors of the unlimited national TV network. Approximately one-quarter of the advance tickets sold for the Columbia Cup each year are sold in the mall ticket booth at Columbia Center. Staffing the booth this year will be Chapter AQ of PEO, Kennewick. Taking her turn selling tickets is Leslie Snodgrass of Kennewick. Over the years, Columbia Center merchants have been solid supporters of the Water Follies and unlimited racing. Not only has the Center provided a ticket-selling booth, but have sup ported the Water Follies through mention in their own advertising and with other activities on the Mall. welcome Kaymax McNary 505 Willamette 942-4888 Kaymax Richland 710A Geo. Wash. 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Columbia Dr. Kennewick 586-6141 PIZZA PARLORS COLUMBIA BLVD & FREEWAY yr---------:------- --------------- Columbia Cup Special We will stay open from 11:00 a.m., Friday July 28 to Midnight, Sunday, July 30 Look for us in Columbia Park Saturday night, we will be serving hot pizza, sandwiches, and cold drinks in the line-up area. Two Locations. Walt Slipp Tires "THE MEN WHO KNOW TIRES BEST" T o Visit T ri-Cities Mr. Tri-Cities Contest LOCATED ON CLOVER ISLAND. KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON 69 Mr. Tri-Cities AAU Body Building Championships Saturday, July 29 Kennewick High School Auditorium, 8 p.m. Presentation of Columbia Cup Bench Press Championship Trophies Columbia Cup Arm Wrestling Championships Guest Appearance Lou Ferrigno • Fiberform Sc-- • Starcraft Bo? • Starfire Bo ' • Fiberform Ci • Grumman Canoes • Livingston Boats • Carver Cruisers • Star Craft Cruisers • Mercury Outboards • E-Z Loader Trailers The Only Complete Marina In Eastern Washington Boat Moorage, Boat Sales. Boat Repair Service. Boat Rental Hoisting Service, Fuel & Oil, Marine Engine Repair Johnson, Mercury, Evenrude Outboards; MerCruiser, OMC & Volvo Sterndrives All Inboard Engines K The star of television’s "The Incredible Hulk," Lou Ferrigno, will appear here during the Tri-City Water Follies. Ferrigno will be featured as a guest poser during the Mr. Tri Cities AAU Body Building Championships to be held in Kennewick High School auditorium at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Over a dozen body-builders from throughout a wide area are expect ed to compete in the AAU-sanc- tioned event. The body building championship is a physique contest in which con testants display various muscular qualities that have taken them years to develop. Also on the evening program will be the Columbia Cup arm-wrestling championships and presentation of trophies in the bench press contest to be held earlier in the day in the Kennewick gym. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Ferrigno won the titles of Mr. America in 1974 and Mr. Universe in 1974 and 1975. Ferrigno has retired from body building competition but still runs, diets and works out with weights for two hours a day to keep in shape. In his TV make-up which in cludes being painted green,with huge putty nose and a green wig. Ferrigno, as "The Hulk," plays a mute monster that materializes when star Bill Bixby gets into dire circumstances. "Incredible Hulk" BIG JOB/ CALL FOB LAmPSOn POWCR (A) (D) NCILF.LOMPSOI INC 70 COLORADO BRANCH: 6368 S. WOLFF COURT LITTLETON, COLORADO 80123 TELEPHONE: (303) 795-9087 / (303) 984-71)9 Neil F. Lampson, the innovator and builder of the versatile self-propelled crawler transport, has set world records in the transportation and erection of unusually large and heavy equipment. From South America to Alaska’s North Slope, from the Columbia Cup pits to Siberia, you’ll find a Lampson rig on the job. (B) Lampson twin-engine crawlers moving a 1200-ton nuclear reactor at Tri-Cities Hanford Project (C) Lampson twin-engine crawler transporters moving a 1300 ton module on the north Slope of Alaska (D) Lampson giving a "lift" to the hydros at the Columbia Cup. (A) Three Lampson crawler cranes lifting a 100-ton conveyer sec tion in Wyoming. HEADQUARTERS: 208 N. GUM STREET, POST OFFICE BOX 6<- KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON 99336 TELEPHONE: (509)586-0411 TELEX: 326-3491 CABLE: LAMPSON EQ UnlimitedIF YOU NEED Racesi Broadcast Nationwide Wenatchee 71 FENG Hi 813110 \Nestern Belt & Supply ©rp. Otner Offices: Ellensburg, Othelio. Moses Lake, and two offices in Spokane Corporate Office: PRODUCTS FOR INDUSTRY BELTING HOSE FITTINGS BREAKDOWN CHAIN V-BELTS Broadcasts of the final heat of all unlimited hydroplane races are carried over the unlimited's own radio network. Pre-race reports and the results of each preliminary heat are also carried. The unlimited races are being broadcast this year on these radio stations throughout the United States: WIOD, Miami, FL; WGTO, Cypress Gardens, FL; WAVA, Washington, D.C.; WBRB, Detroit, Ml; WOMI, Owensboro, KY; WORX, Madison, IN; KONA, Tri-Cities, WA; KSPO, Spokane, WA; KYYX, Seattle, WA; KWYZ, Everett, WA; and KOGO, San Diego, CA. Sponsors include Budweiser, Champion Spark Plug, Pennzoil, and Atlas Van Lines. 1424-A Street Pasco, Washington 547-8838 #2 Campbell Dr. Hermiston, Oregon IQUAi HOUSING LENDER /unities FENCE CO. 1008 W.Lewis Pasco 545-1801 J COMMUNITY 'SAVINGS £ LOAN We Believe in People 1275 Lee Boulevard Richland 946-3555 When you say Jump all we need to know is "how high". * rThe long road to your new home may be shorter than youthink. Sometimes it can be a struggle. Sometimes not. With us, you can feel assured of a warm welcome and Thoughtful advice and help. Give us a try. We’ll try hard to help shorten the road. 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Unlimiteds 1 73 Columbia Cup for Radio-Contolled Model Hydros S150.00 75.00 50.00 . 40.00 . 30.00 . 20.00 Saturday, July 29 4 p.m. Lagoon Area Columbia Park Snake River to Lewiston; Lake Roosevelt, Lake Coeur d’ Alene, Lake Pend Orielle and Ft. Peck Lake in Montana. The station is also responsible for search and rescue, boating safety and marine and environmental protection. Pictured in the boat are MK3 Eron Higgs, BM1 Malcolm Edwards and MM2 Brad Steigleder. travel counter clockwise about their course because the rotation of the propeller is such that it makes the boats want to turn left, so why fight it? This torque is used by unlimited drivers to help their boats negotiate turns. In the R/C Models, the propeller rotates in the opposite direction making the models want to turn right. So, they don't fight it either and use a clockwise course. The famous hydroplanes from the past -- Slo-Mo, Miss Bardahi, Notre Dame, Maverick, Miss Thriftway, Gale, Miss Exide, and others — will race again in the Tri-Cities. They will do it in miniature size at the Columbia Cup for radio- controlled model hydroplanes at 4 p m. on Saturday, July 29, in the lagoon area of Columbia Park. The models are exact scaled-down replicas of the unlimited hydros. The model hydros, which are approximately 4-feet long and 20- mches wide, reach speeds of over 50 miles per hour when racing over an approximate 950 foot course The straightaway speed record is 63.92 mph. The full-scale unlimiteds use engines from fighter planes and the R/C's use model aircraft engines converted to marine use. Engines burn alcohol, nitro methane and a lubricant. The fuel is 40 percent or more nitro when racing, and the engines turn in excess of 20,000 rpms. There are approximately 50 of the radio-controlled model hydros in existence and in the Northwest they compete in a 13-race circuit during 1978. A basic precept of the R/C un limiteds is that the races duplicate the full-size unlimited racing format. They follow the "Gold Cup" plan of three preliminary heats and a final. The R/C’s win the same points per heat as the regular unlimiteds. One difference you'll notice when watching the races is that the model boats are apparently travel ing in the wrong direction around the course The big unlimiteds The U.S. Coast Gu. ci station on Clover Island in Kennev- has provided much valuacT assistance over the years in the running of the unlimited hydroplane races. The 20- man station provides aids to navigation service over a wide area that includes from John Day Dam to North Richland on the Columbia; from the mouth of the Prize money (Cash or merchandise) 1 st place............. 2nd place............. 3rd place............. 4th place ............ 5th place ............ 6th place ............ Plus trophies for six places and first place in consolation race. i I KI 4 943-9111 WE HAVE TWO FINE MOTELS IN THE TRI-CITIES TO SERVE YOU FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: Pasco International Dunes International Dunes Rivershore Please Let Us Be Your Host S3C 74 DUNES MotelsJ Washington RhOtO! Downtown Richland, Washington 5 Convenient Tri-Cities Locations to Serve You Washington Photo at 31 Highlands Center Clearwater & Highway 14 Kennewick, Washington Washington Photo #20 288 Williams Blvd. Richland, Washington Washington Phc-o #16 Columbia Center Kennewick, Wa .hington Washington Photo #23 Court Street Plaza Mini Mail Pasco, Washington 50 Comstock St. Richland, WA Phone: (509) 946-4661 1800 W. Lewis St. Pasco, WA Phone: (509) 547-0591 Washington Photo #11 (Color Processing Lab) 123 North 4th Pasco, Washington I f BELL I Unlimited Sportscasters 75 A Total Haircutting Concept Jim Hendrick, left, announcer for the national unlimited radio network, and CBS-TV’s Don Crique did the sportscasting on the national tele- Tn-Cities. Both the 1975 and 1977 Gold Cup races in the Tri-Cities were shown on national television on the CBS Sports Spectacular. Suite 1016 Clearwater West Shopping Center Kennewick, WA 99336 783-7222 • DRAPERIES You Can Pick Up Col. Sanders Chicken at: PRESTON TRACTOR & IRRIGATION Ford - Freeman - Hesston - Gheen SERVING THE TRI-CITIES SINCE 1949 For your real estate needs please call: Ii 76 Pasco 547 8825 2045 W. Court Visit the Colonel Ike Lampson Tom Lampson . . . Sandy Springer . . Ron Brown Bane Blankenship Bev Lockard Dan McNickle. . . . John McClure . . . Marge Quandt . . . • LINOLEUM • CERAMIC TILE • CARPET 582-2069 582-5991 586-3990 783-8534 582-5730 582-7608 547-5762 783-8592 783-5738 The Very Finest In Floorcovering Real Estate INC. Residential-Acreage 6855 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick 586-4111 Richland 946-7474 234 Symons 223 W. First Ave. Kennewick Phone 582-2151 Bob Brady 547-792.' Arlene Smith 582-3151 Crystal Stauver 586-093J Betty Martin.......................... 582-5769 Mary Dautel 967-3730 Chuck Marley (Prosser) . . 786-3471 Louise Sanders.................... 586-6665 Barbara Nielsen Secretary Kennewick 582-8811 2631 W. Kenn. Ave SALES & INSTALLATION EXPERTS Jnc. FLOOR COVERING IRMPS on lAMPSOn It’s so nice to feel so good about a meal. I Columbia Cup Committee List I 77 70 Distinctive Room Settings Eastern Washington's Exclusive Drexel Heritage Center Festival of Christian Arts: Al Leavitt, coordinator. Handball Tournament: John Hardy, Tri-City Court Club. Miss Tri-Cities Pageant: Gail Brandon, Pageant Director. Model Airplane Pattern and Fun Fly Contest: Bob Parazin, Ben Almojuela, Larry Salsberry; R/C Modelers. Model Hydros Columbia Cup Race: Roger Newton, Seattle, Race Chairman; Bill Osborne, Seattle; Charles Nabb, Pasco; Jerry Nabb, Renton. Mr. Tri-Cities Body Building Championships: Ernie Chapin, Hank Sauer, Men’s World Gym; Cliff Sandberg, Bench Press championship; Doyle Clapper, Arm Wrestling. Grand Parade: Coke Roth. Racquetball Tournament: Ron Brunke; Tri-City Court Club. Shoreline Run: Mike Cleavenger, Richland Police Dept. Talent Show: Sue Schirmer, Kennewick Junior Women’s Club. Tennis Tournament: Paul Whitemarsh, Rickie Schmeeckle; Dunning Ray Insurance and Pasco Recreation Department. Tri-City Amateur Open Golf Tournament: Russ Dean, Jeff Hendler, co-chairmen. Tug-of-War Dave Friedman. I I || B I 5_ _____ R1ORS BY THOMPSON me. KS;1895 FOWLER-RICHLAND.WA 99352 FRI 10 7 SAI IO 6 SUN NOON 78 < 7471 Columbia Cup: Ken Thompson, Jr., race chairman; Bill Wilcoxson, course chairman; Tom Brutzman, assis tant race chairman; Ron Pearson, assistant chairmen. Scorers & Timers: Jim Benson, Barbara Forsell, Jim Desmond, Tom Winter, Seattle, Washington Patrol & Rescue: Al Scott, dive master; Mark Schneider, assistant dive master; Frank Henrickson, rescue. Course & Survey: Dick Pew, buoys and anchors; Tudor Engineering, survey; Dale Metz, Kay Metz, spectator moorage. U.S. Coast Guard: CWO T.A. Pitkin; CPO Gary Scott; Coast Guard Auxiliary, Dorothy Mapes, Division 9 Captain; Ron Sheaer, operations officer; R.H. Ross, W.O. Communications: Ron Strait, Linda Sterling, Co- chairmen. Pit Area: Keith Bowers, coordinator; Tod Eggers, pit chairman; Doug Tillson, Dale Hansen, Frank Schriker, Jerry Shiley, Roger Shatz, Jerry Bates, Phyllis Castleberry, Pat Jilek. Pit Fire Protection: Benton County Fire District No.1, BobTweedt, chief. Tri-City Fire Prevention Bureau. Pit & Barge Security: W.F. (Doc) Ganders, Carroll Whitmire. Pit Tours: Joe Jarrell, chairman; Mike Moises, Jim Ryder. First Aid: Rick Burnett, American Red Cross. Press & Publicity: Ken Maurer, Kathy Adkisson; Herb Brindamour, Press Trailer. Admission Gates: Rod Louden, coordinator; Glen Reeder, Pasco Lion’s Club; Lloyd Berg, Tom Green, Shrine Dirty Dozen; Marr Waddoups, Pasco- Kennewick Rotary Club. Special Areas: Art Colby, chairman; Vista Field Skydivers, Columbia Kiwanis Club. Parking: Jim Peterson, coordinator; Henry Stevens, Richland Kiwanis Club; Columbia Center Kiwanis Club. Saturday Night Traffic: Leon Howard, chairman; Gerald Howard, Bud Redfern. Columbia Park Cleanup: Sylvia Bowers, Benton Franklin 4-H Clubs. Franklin County Viewing Area: Neal Stevens, coordinator. Hospitality: Dean Mitchell. Parade Float: Rod and Linda Lewison, Royal City, designers and builders; Chuck and Carol Keltch, coordinators. Concessions: Jack Robson. Ticket Distribution: Sue Metully, Sisu Women’s Club. Program Sales: Kennewick Kiwanis Club, Richland Eagles. Columbia Center Mall Ticket Sales: Chapter FK, P.E.O Booster Button Sales: Chapter EL and Chapter GK, P.E.O., Pasco; Pasco Rainbow #65, Kennewick; Richland Eagles, Richland. Air Show: Mike Berriochoa, Mike Stevens, Experimental Aircraft Association. Sidewalk Art Show: Jack Hess, Allied Arts Association. Archery Tournament: Cal Fritch, chairman, Barbara Redmond, John Templar; Colyak Bow Hunters. Autocross: Herb Smith, Steve Giamberardini; Sand and Sage Sports Car Club. Cavalcade of Drums: Bob Welsh, Clare Russell,Vicki Russell, Bob Smith, Frank Anderson, Margaret Word, Mary Pat Welsh, George Adair, Randy Russell. OLLINS ETALFEDERAL CREDIT UNION UILDINGS 78 GESA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION HAS TWO OFFICES TO SERVE YOU: If you're an exempt employee on the Hanford Project, you and all your family members are eligible for membership in Gesa. Join today! STEEL BUILDING SYSTEMS Enjoy a perfect evening of delicious dining and live entertainment as you sail down the majestic Columbia River Dinner Cruises • Thursday - Sunday nights 7-9:30 p.m. Cocktail Cruises • Friday & Saturday nights 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sunday Brunch • 2-hour cruise plus brunch, 1:30 p.m. CLOVER ISLAND CHARTERS 20 Clover Island, Kennewick, WA 99336 Phone: (509) 586-4435 MAIN OFFICE 723 The Parkway Richland 943-0660 Mon-Fri 10—6 BRANCH OFFICE Tri-City Center Kennewick 783-2117 Tues-Fri Noon—8 Sat Noon-6 Savings msurad to $40,000 by the Administrator of 6INCUA You’ll remember your evening with Clover Island Charters The Tri-Cities Year Around Dinner Boat Gesa is where you belong for savings . . . and for help in buying those special summer boats or cars, vans or campers or a whole vacation. 536 W Deshutes, Kennewick, Washington 99336 Phone (509) 586-6137 I Flags and Signals • Voyager Coffee Shop • Pier Room • Home of The T&C • Entertainment Nightly ■ y ft s Your Dot■. wn Recreation Center 6 South Cascade, Kennewick 79 MM Tri-City World Records Foosball • Pool • Games Homemade Sandwiches • Bud on Tap •Free Parking • Camelot Dining Room ■I • Catermg/Conference Facilities After the start of a race: Red Flag - signals that the race has been stopped or postponed. Also accompanied by discharge of red or orange smoke. Signals boats to return to pits. Yellow Flag - indicates to drivers that there is a hazardous condition on the race course, such as a stopped boat, which should command their attention and caution. Green Flag - to indicate to a boat signalled that it is starting its final lap. Checker Flag - displayed at the finish of the race to indicate to the boat passing the judges stand that it has completed race. Flags identical to those on the official barge are also displayed by a boat stationed on the infield of the course. Two world records for unlimited hydroplanes now on the books were set on the Columbia Cup course in the Tri-Cities: • 60-mile race on 2’/2-mile course, 108.728 mph. by Tom D'Eath driv ing MissU.S. inthe1975GoldCup in the Tri-Cities. • 2%-mile fastest lap in competition, 124.481 mph. by Mickey Remund driving Miss Budweiser in the 1976 Columbia Cup. ■ ■' You’ll see a colorful array of flags flying from the official barge. This is what they mean to the unlimited drivers: At the start of a race: Yellow Flag - displayed at the firing of the five-minute gun until the one minute gun. White Flag - at the one-minute gun before the start of the race, the yellow flag is lowered and replaced by a white flag. Black Flag - when a boat does not comply with starting rules, it is used to signal a driver to pull into the infield. Dine. Dance and ‘‘Fish From Your Window” EDGEWATER INN PIER 67 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (206) 624-7000 ■ SH aIt ill ■ ^Edgewater ^Your ^FIEAQ ciNI^ • Home of the Hydros for 1978 tn S y ' x' J Kennewick OOOCOOOOOOOOOOOO) n s We feature: 1625 Columbia Dr. SE Richland MORE THAN » EXPERIENCE =Tl 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 r 80 Ben Ullom Roofing Composition Shakes Tile Licensed - Bonded Union Affiliated Apollo Boats Sun Runner Boats Ranger Boats Tollycraft Evinrude Outboards Suzuki Outboards Calkins & EZ-Loader T railers 914 Smith Richland, WA 946-1479 Special Late Hours on Saturday Night Before the Race Headquarters for all your picnic and cold beverage needs Located right on Columbia Drive near Columbia Park and Columbia Cup race course Hours: Mon - Sat: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 7500 W. Columbia Ave. Richland, Washington (509) 783-2423 Contact the agency that cares, for a fuH review of your insurance requirements O^OOOOOOOOOOOCOCOOOO&OOOQ ^llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll£ That's what you expect from an insurance agency. In the Tri-Cities, where Spencer Kinney has its roots, you'll find a home town concern of a personal nature for the people who depend on Spencer Kinney for guidance, timely recommendations and action when it's needed. More than exper ience, Spencer Kinney offers unlimited service. □ (5 YOUr/Independent Insurance ]/AG E Gr°c SPENCES! / KINNEY REAL ESTATE & /K INSURANCE 1100 Jadwin Ave., Suite 475 Richland, Washington 99352 (509) 946-6161 "If it's insurance we have it." PASCO I 3 STEAKS 81 725 LEWIS STREET PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301 TOLL FREE RESERVATIONS DIAL (800) 255-3050 PHONE (509) 547-7791 Atlas Van Lines crew chief, Jim Lucero, left, receives the 1977 engineering achievement award from Unlimited Commissioner George (Buddy) Byers. Lucero was instrumental in the design of both the Pay 'N Pak and current Atlas Van Lines boats. Engineering Achievement AwardYour family tennis, racquetball & health center 1350 N. Grant St. Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 783-5465 TRI-CITY COURT CLUB AND HEALTH STUDIO . ttca&Ui- -d ■■•... tied** 582-2'143 RESERVATIONS GLADLY! #7 CLOVER ISLAND, KENNEWICK, WA. SEAFOODS PRIME RIB COCKTAIL LOUNGE THE FINEST DINING EXPERIENCE AWAITS YOU AT OUR RESTAURANT OVERLOOKING THE COLUMBIA RIVER f RxixierCredit SERVING THE TRI-CITIES Affiliated with Rainier National Bank llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Your Northwest Motorcycle Supermarket 11111111111111IIIH II11111111111111111111111111111111111 82 HONDA^ LOCALLY OWNED PASCO • HERMISTON • MOSES LAKE • YAKIMA Serving all your financial needs Offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California WELDING PRODUCTS x ENT UPPl^lES Boat Motors ° Generators • Tillers Full Service Dealership Parts & Accessories 302 Torbett Street Richland, WA 943-0631 PASCO 1330 N. 20th. b- - -vf RICHLAND 1320 Lee Blvd. 422 E. Columbia Dr. Kennewick, Washington 586-3137 KENNEWICK Highlands Center 812 Vineyard Drive Albertsons We really care. Tri-City Cr Honda/BMW IfrEQUIP GASES & SAFE WELDI INDUSTRY 4 < Iiv; ft toy 83 'J'lin tilllW \\ 50 Comstock Road Richland, WA Phone(509)946-5188 BCS Richland, Inc. A SUBSIDIARY OF THE BOEING COMPANY vif Y \ Restaurant Open Daily - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Disco Dancing Nightly in the Jester Room Open legal hours 3 Enjoy Cocktails and Fine Dining by the Shores of the Mighty Columbia River •. | *,n K- o /r Other Convenient Locations: Porterhouse, Moses Lake, WA Phone: (509) 765-6041 Porterhouse, Othello, WA J? Phone: (509) 488-5631 Frasu’s Ltd., Hermiston, OR <9 Phone: (503) 567-7228 & nw te; ■ P>"L B ■ ill •, Energy for tomorrow requires research, development and demonstration of advanced systems today. We’re proud to contribute to this vital effort with high quality information processing. £ *5; Century A •OMC Stemdrives •Johnson Outboards •Mercruiser U - 66 SPECIFICATIONS: DOG RATION .1 Owner. ooug mcintosh Location FERNDALE. WASHINGTON Ask for Elliott at Your Supermarket 84 J IVIJ i r Ll. Regatta; TRI CITIES 1978 SEAFAIR TROPHY RACE WHIDBEY ISLAND, SAN DIEGO OWNERS JIM & BETTY HINCKLEY Sponsor. ELLIOTT DOG RATION Driver: TOM MARTIN I* DOG RATION ' dog RATIO* Engine: ALLISON Horsepower 2000 Cu In Disp 1.710 Ma* R P M 4.200 Supercharger. 8 6 to 1 Gearbox 3 to 1 Propeller 13” x 18” J. C. IsleyGail Brandon Dick PetersonBob MurphyDon McLure Bob WelshLen Suhadolnik In Menwrium... ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®-^@®(5)@®®@ 85 z i' I-' Jim Peterson We use and sell Redken Products 1978 Tri-City Water Follies Board of T rustees Dr. Orvai W. Patchett Past president or the Tri-City Water Follies Association and a long time friend of boat racing, who passed away April 8, 1978. Golf Tourney Grows 1211 N. 20th Pasco, WA 547-6661 Over 400 golfers are expected to take part during the 4th annual Tri Cities Amateur Golf Tournament July 21-23, during the Water Follies. The ladies division has expanded to two days and there is a special seniors division. Four courses will be used for play - Pasco Municipal, Sham-Na-Pum, Meadow Springs and Tri-City Country Club. JU__ Glen Brett Beauty Salon © © ® © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © ® ® ® ® ® © © © © © © © © © © © ® ® ® t 2 & M Coke Roth ©®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®@®®®®®®®®® © * 5 ® © © © ® © ® ® © •© ® ® © ® ® ® © © ® ® © © © ® ® ® ® ®I © © ® ® ® ® ® ® % ® © © © © © I U 7 Kermit Krueger T f II O T i Tom Brutzman Jim O’Kon and Sammy CORRAL L DAVE PORTER REAL"• - ;R Ron Miller Gus HokansonBill Wright Solving Real Estate problems by structuring creative transactions designed to provide the benefits needed by the client. 86 The most popular lot in the area. invite you to meet our sales staff. Let them show you our many fine floor plans on over 5V? acres of mobile homes. You won’t find a better deal anywhere. GENE WRIGHT G.R.I. ROY DAVIS S.E.C./C.C.I.M. Clients considered include individual Investors, corporations, partnerships, builders, investment groups, business owners and executives, trusts, etc. • Commercial Developments • Tax Deferred Exchanges • Exchange — Leasebacks Crestridge HOMES Another fine line of Quality Built Affordable Double Wides Hacienda by Guerdon Industries nashua The#1 in Single Wides Construction • Design Workmanship It's Easy to Shop at O'Kon's Hwy 14 & 19th St. Kennewick 783-7394 • Estate Building • Commercial Developments • Tax Deferred Exchanges • Sale — Leasebacks • Acquistion of Investment Property • Exchange — Leasebacks • Disposition of Investment Property 1880 Fowler Richland, Washington 99352 (509) 783-8128 ———Wil I I !■ I ini lim iTfllllIIIT - III—M—————■ Corinthian A Fine Selection HOfDES of Plans and Designs Under $20,000 Commercial Investments, Inc. Realtors g ML PRESTON ■J WINE CELLARS 9 Wine Tasting Room Lunch 11:30 • Dinner 5:30 5 miles north of Pasco on Highway 395 CONSTRUCTION COftBWSY Quality ^teel Building - Conim&mal ® Industrial Agricultural Come and taste the wine from our native soil A Fine Restaurant Located in Columbia Center West 8310 Gage Blvd. Kennewick 783-6144 Public Invited Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays 1 - 6 p.m. Route 2 Box 2542 Hermiston-McNary Hi way Hermiston, OR 97838 (503) 567-51 14 Service and Sales Rep Route 2 Box 2435-B Cochran Lane, Kennewick, WA 586-0044 Tranquility • and* Nourishment Mi IBaWDCW’ J 88 GOLD 1OO Financial contributors to the success of the 1978 Water Follies and Columbia Cup Race McMillin Brothers Constructors Dale Schreck Richland Lawrence Mary Lawrence Mabry. Inc - Realtors Tom Marvin Kennewick Ken Maurer Advance Advertising Paul J. Meyer Mark & Pak Food Stores Dwight A. Miller Cascade Bearing & Equipment Company Kelly Miller, Inc. Richland Russ Miller Tru Stone. Inc. Dean Mitchell KONA AM-FM Radio David L. Albertson The Bon Marche Jay Alford George A Grant Const. R. S. Antepenko General Telephone Paul Arbogast Fischbach/Lord Electric Byron Baker Baker Produce Company Lome Bangert Lome Bangert Ford. Inc Glen A. Brett Layrite Products Company Hal Brutzman Brutzman’s, Inc. W. G. "Jerry" Byrne L W. Vail Co.. Inc Gene A. Carlson Pacific First Federal Savings & Loan Art & Johanna Colby Kennewick Columbia Bank Clearwater Branch Columbia Bank Richland Branch Columbia Bank West Richland Branch Control-X Corporation Richland Don Cooper Grigg Building Supplies. Inc. L. Roy Davis Commercial Investments, Inc. Russ Dean Russ Dean Ford Bob Denslow & Dick Shannon Medical Center Pharmacy. Richland Dave Dickerson B-OK Super Service Nick Drzayich Tri-City Auto Auction Dunning-Ray Insurance Agency Pasco Larry Ebner People’s National Bank Jerry Eerkes Tri-City Oil Company Duaine L. Einan Einan’s Funeral Home Willie & Jo Evans Parkade Tavern Jackie & Duane Faulk Richland First Federal Savings Walla Walla Mel Fisher Kaiser Cement & Gypsum Corp. Wayne F. Fitting Desert Oil Co., Inc. Franklin, Mayhan, Mains & Pfaff Kennewick Lyle W. Gerber Seattle First National Bank. Richland George A. Grant George A. Grant Const. Charles F. Grigg Grigg Department Stores Ken Hallen J.C. Penney Company Scott Hayner KNDU-TV Ed Hendler American National Insurance Co. Tom Hill Hill’s on the Mall Don Hobbs Kurbitz Medical Center Pharmacy Mobil Columbia Oil company Peter Morse Central Pre-Mix Mueller’s Chapel of the Falls Kennewick Bob Olson Melody Mufflers #1 and Hitch Centre Chuck & Marguerite Owings Richland H. B. Painters, Inc. Kennewick Bill Parker & Jim McFall D & M Metal Products Mark Pence The Pence Associates Peters & Wood Company Pasco J. T. Peterson Benefits Northwest Peterson, Taylor & Shea Pasco Richard W. Pew Columbia TV Company R. W. Pischel Pasco Ray Poland Ray Poland & Sons Inc. Philip M. Raekes Raekes, Rettig & Osborne Ed Ralph Stoneway Electric Supply Red Lion Motor Inn Pasco Jeff D. Roberts Frontier Federal Savings & Loan Richard Rogers Rogers Surveying, Inc. Francis D. Ross Mukilteo, WA Coke Roth Roth Distributing Co., Inc. Ralph K. Holliday Rainier National Bank. Kennewick J. M. Holman Columbia Basin Steel Jesse N. Jacobsen Jesse's Music Larry Jelsing Niemi, Holland & Scott Chuck & Carol Keltch John M. Keltch, Inc. John M. Keltch Columbia Fabrication & Machine Lloyd & Betty Kent Tri-Cities Beverage. Inc D. F. Kerley Kerley Chemical Company Maury Kirkpatrick Maury Kirkpatrick Real Estate Kleerkut Lumber Company Tri-Cities Thomas Kroh Kennewick Cliff Lahue Niemi, Holland & Scott Neil Lampson Neil F. Lampson, Inc. Sid Lantor Lantor's Men’s & Ladies’ Wear Jim Larimer Oxarc Jim Lawrence Lawrence Excavating Co. Dean Lee Columbia Basin Imports Harry Lee Chick Sales Company Lehigh Portland Cement Co. Don Hanson Carl Lind ACME Concrete Rodney V. Louden Sterling Recreation Organization Dale Schreck Photographers Seattle-First National Bank Kennewick Seattle-First National Bank Pasco Bing Selvog Niemi. Holland & Scott C. E. & K. B. Stilliman Farmers Exchange Stenstrom Constr. Co., Inc. Kennewick Ken Thompson, Jr. Tri-City Tile and Masonry Ralph L. Thomsen T & R Farms. Inc. Glen E. Stroud Northside Auto Service, Inc. Tri-City Cosmopolitan Travel Richland Tri-City Datsun, Inc. Kennewick M. M. Triplett Central Music & Vending Ben Ullom Ben Ullom Roofing Jim Varco Kaiser Cement & Gypsum Corp., Seattle Joe Vincent Big Pierre Lumber Co., Inc. Charles D. Wallace Inland Glass Company Walton-Mostoller Insurance, Inc. Richland E. A. White E. A White Construction Co., Inc. Leon Wolf Oxarc Bottled under Pepsi Cola Bottling Company. Bottled by pepsi Cola Bottling Company, Yakima, Wash.authority of the 89 "PEPSI-COLA" AND "PEPSI" ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OP PepsiCo. INC. F ’ ■ > . / STANDARD STEEL & Tube Supply Electric Pivot Irrigation System with Solid State Controls 90 ■- Miss Tri-Cities and Miss Tri-Cities Miss Tri-Cities Sandi Varley sits in the cockpit of the U-4 Miss Tri- Cities/Mark & Pak in the unlimited hydro’s first testing on the Columbia River in 1978. Sandi also officially christened the boat with its new name and new paint job on July 10. With her are Neal Yapachino, left, driver of the U-4 and owner Bob Murphy. Steel in Tri-City Water Follies float furnished by Standard Steel & Tube Supply ChafferELEVEN P. O. Box 2926 925 N. Oregon Avenue Pasco, Washington 99302 Phone 545-9305 1156 South Broadway Othello. Washington 99344 Phone 488-5623 Bldg. 140, Pasco Airport Pasco, Washington 99301 Phone 547-2682 -v I* y A “r‘: • (4 r £I !fe ft I kJ THE PRIME RIB CAPITOL OF THE WEST Best salad bar in town • Banquet facilities Spokane • Spokane Valley Yakima • Tri Cities • Seattle • Factoria also Culpepper Cattle Company PI MP & IRRIGATION < O.. j -y ? a t I N HOME VIEWING IT’S OLUMBIA TELEVISION CO. SERVING PASCO, KENNEWICK & VICINITIES ☆ For Improved Television Reception TV A Larger Variety of Programming ★ Madison Square Garden Events Do Yourself a Favor SEE US AT 24 NORTH BENTON STREET, KENNEWICK WA 99336—OR CALL US AT 586-0461 New Home of IW _ 91 A llllllll, Hydro’s Three Power Plants Dr. Walter Hadley Dr. H. Gronski Dr. Kenneth Pershall Paulson Investments Equitable Life Assurance Western Mortgage Look for three different types of engines that will be powering the Columbia Cup Boats when you visit the pit area. By far the most successful and the most numerous, are the Rolls Royce Merlin engines. They powered the English Spitfire fighter planes in World War II and burn high-octane aviation gas. Atlas and Budweiser are typical of the Rolls-powered boats. The second most popular engine is the Allison, manufactured by General Motors for use in Mustang fighter planes in World War II. They are revamped for boat racing by using turbo-chargers to soup up the horsepower. The Allisons burn methanol as fuel. Squire, Miss Madison and the U-7 are among the Allison practitioners. The one-only power plant in the pits will be Bob Murphy’s U-4, Miss Tri-Cities/Mark and Pak. The U-4 uses a blown 454 Chevy Truck engine modified and supercharged for racing Automotive power has been used sparingly by the unlim- iteds and has never been competi tive to the World War II aircraft engines. 24,000 Sq. Ft. 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