Comments for BBAA Newsletter

Comment on Memories of Benson: Summertime in Old Benson by Guy M Gillespie

Guy M Gillespie — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:45:14 +0000

Great job Billy!

Comment on Mr. Becchetti’s Acceptance Speech by Marijane Axtell Paulsen, Ph.D.

Marijane Axtell Paulsen, Ph.D. — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:38:23 +0000

You were quite amazing, and taking Spanish from you has stayed with me forever. I’m tutoring math in a bilingual elementary school, and the students that I work with insist that I translate third grade word problems to English before they will begin their work on getting the right math answer. I served as President of two Colleges/Universities in Colorado, and we were able to make considerable increases in the number of foreign language courses taught. At the height of growth, there were 11 foreign languages taught, including Lakota Sioux. I remember the old joke about “if you can speak three languages, you are trilingual; if you can speak two you are bilingual; if you can only speak one you are probably an American.”

Comment on Membership Drive by Marian Buchanan

Marian Buchanan — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:18:39 +0000

Just wondering if I am still a member in good standing… I remember joining as a non-alum but do not know if I’ve paid since last January.
Thank you for checking.
M

Comment on Memories of Benson: 4th of July Arrival by Doug Mihoky

Doug Mihoky — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 04:56:30 +0000

You were a good kid back then Bill. And I like what you write nowadays buddy.
Hugs to you Bill

Comment on Mr. Becchetti’s Acceptance Speech by Doug Mihoky

Doug Mihoky — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 04:47:25 +0000

God bless you Mr. B. You were one of the best of our teachers.
Hugs and Love to you my friend.

Comment on Memories of Benson — 1962 and earlier by Liz Lopshire- Kading

Liz Lopshire- Kading — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 19:14:24 +0000

I have many fond memories of Bobby and Dewitt. They were a major part if my early childhood and were very special to me. Even after I grew up and married they would seek me out whenever in Benson.

Comment on Historical Notes: Benson Grocery Stores by Nedra Jean (Miller) Burch

Nedra Jean (Miller) Burch — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 16:22:01 +0000

Enjoyed reading about the stores. I remember J&M really well – we rented from the Axtels for awhile and Kay and Marijane were neighbors. Miss those old times and our beautiful old shool.

Comment on Historical Notes: Benson Grocery Stores by Mike Sticht

Mike Sticht — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:32:20 +0000

I remembered that my Daddy, George, had a charge account with the K & H Grocery. As kids, when Daddy said: “Put it on my account”, I was so impressed!

Comment on Memories of Benson: Droopy by Mike Sticht

Mike Sticht — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:25:54 +0000

Keep ‘em coming, Billy!

Comment on Where Are They Now? Jim Teak by Mike Sticht

Mike Sticht — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:16:25 +0000

Jim: I still remember playing 2nd chair to you in the HS Band. Thank you for your service!

Mike Sticht

Comment on Historical Notes: Benson Grocery Stores by Ana (Blanco) MacKay

Ana (Blanco) MacKay — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:15:07 +0000

Will try to find a picture of “Quihuiz Grocery” located for years at corner of 5th and Gila across from .catholic church

Comment on Memories of Benson: White Rock by Jim Carroll

Jim Carroll — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 15:06:43 +0000

I grew up on 177 W. Duane Street with the Frank Ruiz family. White Rick was our playground. In my young adult life, I had a new home built at the base of White Rock at 771 W. Cactus Street. Funny thing about the house numbers and even funnier, the phone numbers on the land line. As a kid, the number was JU6-3009. As an adult 586-3009!

Comment on In Praise of Coach Wilson by Jim Carroll

Jim Carroll — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 15:00:18 +0000

Coach Wilson made us boys into men. Hard but fair in every way. State Basketball Chamoions, 1971.

Comment on In Praise of Coach Wilson by Guy Gillespie

Guy Gillespie — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 01:32:11 +0000

Moderate away Janet (Fizzy)

Comment on Memories of Benson: Tamales by Sharon RADCLIFF-Koch

Sharon RADCLIFF-Koch — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 01:13:01 +0000

In reply to Guy M. Gillespie. You were honorary Catholics. Thanks for the great memories and thanks for giving me a ride to school everyday so I didn't have to ride the bus.