surreal sunsets in the desert, the Pecos, caves, hunting
rabbits (to feed a injured Red-Tail Hawk) with Jim Cowan. Tony Cali
saving me from rednecks in town. Ripple. Learning to ride a
motorcyle correctly. Mitch G., Curt & Liama, Andy G., Lorra S.
COMMENTS: Many of the names and faces have faded but not the
feeling for some of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure to
spend time with.
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Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Robert Berry
CoA2006 Yahoo Group
1967 to 1971
COMMENTS: I attended COA from 1967 to 1971 and was there the day
they closed the doors for the last time.
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Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Joel Blutfield
Google
Tucson, Arizona
1971
None
I am not sure I should comment on that.
TKE, play Deadwood Dick and getting to know many fun people.
COMMENTS: I was only at CA for one year before it closed and
eventually finished my degree at the University of Albuquerque. I
have been living in Tucson for almost 34 years, married for 28 years,
have a daughter in college and a 14 year old son. I recently
retired from Tucson Unified School District where I worked for 33 years
as a middle school math and science teacher and then as a curriculum
coordinator. Although my time at CA was brief, I do remember
Artesia as a place where you had to make your own fun and place of beauty
and serenity. Sorry I missed the previous reunions. I would
love to attend any that may be held in the future.
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Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Richard August Rosa
Google (Actually had a dream about C of A!!)
Pound Ridge, New York
1970 till closing
1996
The Beach
Mrs. Woodlee and teaching the class how to make a
Pineapple Upside Down cake at her home.
COMMENTS: Artesia seemed like the end of the world to me. I
soon fell in love with the people and beauty that New Mexico had to
offer. Went on to ENMU after the closing, but due to a very bad car
accident in my 1968 RED VW Beetle, did not finish. I Miss everyone
that I met, will always remember the adventures I had and hold a place in
my heart for NM.
Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0748
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Roger Place of Woodridge, who passed away
on May 7, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Roger Place and his wife of 42 years, Sharon,
began their life together after meeting at the University of
Minnesota in 1966, where they were both majoring in theatre;
they quickly formed a bond, which led to their marriage; and
WHEREAS, Roger Place was an employee of Lisle-based
Bellcore for 25 years; he served his country with pride and
distinction as a member of the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, Roger Place took part in numerous theatrical
productions in his community, both on stage and behind the
scenes; his and his wife's love for theatre and music was also
shared by his daughters; the family's love affair with theatre
led them to manage the Naperville community theatre, The Summer
Place, for 2 years in the late 1980s; in total, the family's
involvement in community theater has spanned over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Roger Place also enjoyed flying and playing golf;
he worked as a flight instructor out of Clow International
Airport in Bolingbrook and worked at two local golf courses,
Seven Bridges and The Village Greens, both in Woodridge, after
his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Roger Place took great pride in raising and
supporting his family, his lovely wife Sharon and two wonderful
daughters, Jennifer and Susan; and
WHEREAS, Roger Place will be remembered by all who knew and
loved him as a courageous soldier, an accomplished thespian, a
beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and as a devoted
friend; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Roger Place; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Roger Place as an expression of our
sympathy.
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Feb 4, 2008 7:52 PM
F Pinto
1966-1970
COMMENTS: Not sure I am doing this right. I am Frank
Pinto. Was there 1966-1970. Would love to be on list so
anyone could contact me.
Thanks, Frank
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Reply from webmaster:
Nobody is very active here but you could try sending out a message to
all after joining:
WEBMASTER INSERTION - The "Whatever" blog
entry for 08 Jan 2007 references:
An Experimental Approach to the Language Requirement (The College of
Artesia Bilungual Program)
F. Rand Morton
The Modern Language Journal, Vol. 54, No. 1 (Jan., 1970), pp. 20-25
Note: Don't bother putting in this e-mail address--my employer has
aggressive spam filters. Best method of response is the form on the
referenced web page.
thanks
Wes Groleau
PA Analyst (EDI): 260-373-7787
Parkview Health System Fax: 260-373-7706
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Friday, March 23, 2007 9:32 AM
Nick Sardone
1966-1970
none
COMMENTS: ... looking to contact ... Keith Durkin - Dennis Ryan -
Rick Samules - John Maglio - Hank Sonnenfeld & Bob (Mopa)
Bonogorio. If anyone out there has a link or e-mail to any of those
guys please ... e-mail (above).
Nick's initial 3/20/2001 posting [ Go to our new YahooGroup to see the full
text of this latest posting from Nick. ]
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Sun 24 Sep 2006 18:34:56
Jeff Berg
Net Search
Las Cruces NM
1969
none
Films
First Mexican food, wandering the desert, Juarez, Weed,
(the town!), many firsts
COMMENTS: Although I only spent a few months at C of A, it was my
first extended time away from home in Illinois, and is just loaded with
memories, (especially the night that some students were beaten
while returning from a screening of Easy Rider in Roswell) but it
would be of interest to hear from anyone who remembers me. I will be
writing an article about the current tenant of the campus which will
appear in www.desertexposure.com in November 06.
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Sat 29 Jul 2006 00:54:15
Penny O'Shaughnessy von Seeger
just luck
1966-1968
John Rall and the Hearse, late nights at the lake
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Mon 17 Jul 2006 20:27:33
Lottie Horn
C of A Reunion
Albuquerque, NM USA
1968-1970
1983 1990 2006
Surfing the Web
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June 6, 2006
Joe & Billie Olivier
Mass mailing regarding the 2006 reunion.
COMMENTS: C of A lives on!
So many good memories - don't let it stop now. We're only getting younger.
Looking forward to Albuquerque!
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May 11, 2006
Bill Sigenthaler
Mass mailing regarding the 2006 reunion.
COMMENTS: Dear Lynne & Cathy -
First, I want to thank you both for your hard work on the C of A Reunion.
I know your efforts are much appreciated by all attendees. I regret
that I won't be able to attend.
As to memories, there are many. The first C of A marathon was special.
As I recall it began just beyond Eagle Draw west of Hope and ended between
4th St. and Roselawn. Seldom do I pass these points that memories don't
return of that event. So many blisters - but what determination and
tenacity was exhibited that day.
The other is the badger capture. I was not a party to the capture,
but I do remember the badger being on display in Bob Finley's biology
lab. It really was a ferocious animal, but no match for the courage of
Glenn Ross and those other dedicated brave biologists. Could they have
been inebriated when they caught it?
Have a wonderful time.
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May 6, 2006
Bunny Cowan
Mass mailing regarding the 2006 reunion.
COMMENTS: Lynne -
I'm looking forward to the reunion, & I hope everyone can make it!
Memories:
Several guys piling books on Mike's lap & carrying his wheelchair up
the steps.
In the Spanish lab, having to say 'beeb-beep' before I talked to
students about what they were working on.
Seeing incoming freshman earn 30's & 40's on their writing papers
and watching them raise that grade to 70's & 80's by the end of the
semesterf! And the expressions on faces when students rfealized tht the
rewrite on the paper could earn a high grade ... amazing!
See you in Albuquerque!
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2006
Don Baltz
Mass mailing regarding the 2006 reunion.
COMMENTS: What a great feeling to meet another time to recall the
metoric flash of the College of Artesia years. A unique experience where
students weren't lost in h the crowd and couldn't complain of a distant
faculty.* Where cooperation between departments was taken for granted,
and bonding came naturally. And, of course, for Anna and me, it was our
beginning, too.
Great to see or hear about you all. Our world and country needs your
experience, wisdom and caring. Keep up the spirit.
*(I must admit that in 1966 there was one semester of General Math
101 - when there were 189, more or less, signed up for some easy credit
hours - even had to neet in the main lecture room.)
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Sun 18 Jun 2006 12:13:06
christopher(Burgwald)Segur Gillespie Segur
Debra Kinyon Weaver
Falmouth,Ma usa
67-70
1983
throwing myself in the ocean/going to Africa with earthwatch
Buffalo Springs, Jacobs trying to jump the Pecos, the desert
at sunrise
COMMENTS: I read the names on this site and know you are all frozen
in time for me.. I have a face, a laugh a memory for each. Everything I
needed to know about how to navagate life I learned in that desert. I
fell bat caca crazy in love with the place the moment Marlaine Walsh and
I drove up and saw this incomplete place.. oooh yeah this will be grat.
Does anyone else recall the day the mexican army put the truck in the hole?
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Fri 16 Jun 2006 08:24:56
Hobbs, Margo (formerly Kay Hardesty)
internet search for friends when Joan E. came to visit
laughing so hard I had to crawl and roll especially
after an afternoon at Fuzzy's
COMMENTS: My "education" at the College of Artesia was the most
valuable time of my life! I learned about people, sex, music, other
cultures, how to think outside the box. Now I own a bed and breakfast in
Hawaii. Check out my website. Send me an email!
Jack Kennedy totalling the transformer and putting us all into darkness.
COMMENTS: Love living in Maine with young family, nine year old
daughter and 17 year old stepson and wife, Lori. I'm in the hospitality
business. Currently working out hard in the gym to be buff for the '06
reunion. Not really, but I'll be there. It was tough losing Roger
Durham.
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Sun 14 May 2006 13:35:24
Terry Hlivko
via the reunion website
Tucson, AZ
COMMENTS: Need to update my contact information: (Click the email
contact link to request Terry's new address from him.)
