tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.comments2024-02-26T15:06:43.084-07:00MartinezPhotographyWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12253124054855304477noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-22925242880988986002024-02-26T15:06:43.084-07:002024-02-26T15:06:43.084-07:00I’m beyond sad to know that Elect Star is gone. Th...I’m beyond sad to know that Elect Star is gone. Thanks for letting us know here. I live in Colorado and many years ago she, Elect David and Elect Phillip made the long journey up here in their camper truck to trade dates for local organic fruits. For once, we were hosting them instead of the other way around. I met the group in 1980 or so when I lived in Yuma County. I’ll never forget them. Scrappynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-46889756452904016632024-02-16T21:45:57.032-07:002024-02-16T21:45:57.032-07:00My aunt Elect Star thought very highly of you
Than...My aunt Elect Star thought very highly of you<br />Thank you for all you did for herAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-69239629064216281302024-02-16T21:44:03.652-07:002024-02-16T21:44:03.652-07:00The last original member of the Children of Light ...The last original member of the Children of Light Elect Star passed away Dec 2023<br />She was my aunt Evangeline HettrickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-34593867234891642632024-02-06T15:48:45.422-07:002024-02-06T15:48:45.422-07:002 or 3 months until I was transferred closer to Ph...2 or 3 months until I was transferred closer to Phoenix in 1985. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-9093562643753110462024-02-06T15:47:59.684-07:002024-02-06T15:47:59.684-07:00I was a Maricopa county deputy, sheriff assigned t...I was a Maricopa county deputy, sheriff assigned to the Gila bend substation in 1979. On one of my very first patrols of the far west portion of Maricopa County came across the children of light. I stopped, and had a very nice chat with a lot of people who were quite elderly at the time. They were very welcoming that people. I got there around noon on that particular day. It was late fall and they invited me in for lunch at that Large wooden table in the community room We had a nice lunch, fruits, and vegetables. I would stop in every 23 months to check in on themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-57769012154425481762024-01-25T15:33:19.274-07:002024-01-25T15:33:19.274-07:00We were traveling to California in the mid 1980’s ...We were traveling to California in the mid 1980’s from Durango, Colorado. Saw Ojo Caliente on the map and drove down a dirt road looking for hot springs. Came upon the Children of Light compound. We were invited to take a swim in their swimming pool and later invited to dinner. At dinner and after, we learned about them, their history and plans. We were invited to spend the night in a guest house and left the next morning. Lovely folks and quite an experience in the Arizona desert.Dennis Trujillonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-23659017538692335342023-12-18T18:33:02.435-07:002023-12-18T18:33:02.435-07:00I worked at Dateland school in the late seventies....I worked at Dateland school in the late seventies. I was lucky enough to visit Children of the Light, once or twice.<br />In my seventies now, I sometimes reminisce about Dateland times. It's good to read some of the familiar names and places. My husband at the time was Gordon Smith. (He passed away from leukemia, most likely caused by agent orange.)<br />I kept on in education, teaching 19 years on the White Mountain Apache Reservation, and some more in the Phoenix area. <br />COL was a peaceful place, with very hospitable residents. One does not find that often in a lifetime. What blessed souls!Laura (Smith) Rouyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-1561915108304541452023-10-28T11:08:02.268-07:002023-10-28T11:08:02.268-07:00My Aunt Patty Kelly Conner lived in Hyder then in ...My Aunt Patty Kelly Conner lived in Hyder then in Dateland with her husband Leon Connor and her children Jenni, Michael and Patrick. I traveled across the country several times to visit and Patty would take us to see the children of the light to swim or just say hi. Sher was good friends with Elect Star and Phillip. The last time I was there (about 10 yrs ago) I shot infrared photos and enjoyed their dates. Thank you for this blast from the past. Lauren from VermontAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-19294814646873101682023-05-27T08:54:37.953-07:002023-05-27T08:54:37.953-07:00Nice to run across this & hear some details!
I...Nice to run across this & hear some details!<br />In the winter of 1984 I was driving with my girlfriend from LA to Tucson -- we saw an official highway exit sign saying "Agua Caliente" and hoped there were some hot-springs available to the public... I think there maybe used to be? -- but nothing obvious to us -- then we saw the archway over a gate saying "Children of Light" and perhaps "Welcome" -- so we drove in and were welcomed.<br />We were fed -- yogurt and fruit/nuts, I believe -- and I was tasked with using my body to crash down the 6-foot tall, dried-up asparagus plants... That night the Children told us their history & pulled out musical instruments & led us in songs from their songbook.<br />I do remember Elect Phillip being from Detroit (as am I) and I think Elect David being a former NYC jazz musician, and playing trumpet? -- and Elect Onyx being the only Black member ;-) -- Elect Gold, and an older woman who couldn't speak, said to have been struck dumb while witnessing Elect Gold's visions? There was one younger woman, maybe in her 20's/30's -- the only member I saw younger than 50/60+...<br />Personally, though it seemed a curious place, I was concerned that my girlfriend was going to be tempted to join them & I chose to sleep the one night we were there out on the desert sand... 😄 (maybe not so safe? I was young and naive).<br />I've always wondered how things have been there ever since?!Duncannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-65995937851635600452023-05-04T20:24:46.558-07:002023-05-04T20:24:46.558-07:00Elect Ruby, is that you?!Elect Ruby, is that you?!Scrappynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-15719804795724307172023-03-08T00:09:56.459-07:002023-03-08T00:09:56.459-07:00Charlie was a wonderful man. I knew him well. He w...Charlie was a wonderful man. I knew him well. He wasn't a member but came to have a safe place to be.He came after living in Phoenix after his military service. He said there were gunshots around his home and wanted a quieter place to live. He came and took care of the lawns and did many chores that made the place look so beautiful. He loved his video games...pet white mice..lol...that escaped and mated with the wild ones...there are now light brown mice...Charlie's legacy.<br />Charlie had a great heart and was always easy to talk with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-91513639051761648662023-02-02T22:08:33.694-07:002023-02-02T22:08:33.694-07:00I’m the young woman !I’m the young woman !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-21758148652414394422023-02-02T22:05:54.620-07:002023-02-02T22:05:54.620-07:00Elect Sapphire was a sweetheart . A go getter . I ...Elect Sapphire was a sweetheart . A go getter . I lived there almost 7 years . It was an experience to say the least & maybe it’s best to leave it at that .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-48764452427748503132023-01-17T21:37:18.382-07:002023-01-17T21:37:18.382-07:00Elect Star is my aunt and the only remaining membe...Elect Star is my aunt and the only remaining membetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-45656324348008281032023-01-17T21:36:36.800-07:002023-01-17T21:36:36.800-07:00Charlie has passed away
I knew him when he was the...Charlie has passed away<br />I knew him when he was there<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-78691886948895617242022-07-18T08:37:01.503-07:002022-07-18T08:37:01.503-07:00I was at the compound in the year of 1987, my wife...I was at the compound in the year of 1987, my wife & I were there to work for Slim and Coit Hughes at the old hotel in Agua Calentia. We saw the date palm's and we loved the pool and people.I remember Star ad I think we meant a few previous spirits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-7106187955926860522021-06-20T02:36:22.444-07:002021-06-20T02:36:22.444-07:00I was there 2000 and 2001 Carried many books to El...I was there 2000 and 2001 Carried many books to Elect Phillip, Elect Peter helped my with my Mortor Coach and I played Guitar and sang for them. I only stay 2-3 Days, lst time I had Volkswaron 1974 ...Bus with Sleeping, Stole etc. Cant remember what it was bought in Jas Vegas, Used Very Little Gasoline! Big Dodge M-C used Much Gasolines. after a year I went back to Riding Freight Trains with Army A.L.I.C.E. Pack, Ham Radio, & Guitar. Being humble is richness. I loved Elect Starr and They Never Took or Traded in U.S. Money: Filthy Lucure Elect Starr quotes Jesus Christo. <br />Temptation is Money, Money is Roots of Evil. The Children of Light weree HOLY PEOPLE & I was Blessed to know them. W5AWG-johnnysjazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16460031263343056345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-8711888056669339762021-06-02T16:43:11.241-07:002021-06-02T16:43:11.241-07:00I think I know who you are,are you also a member o...I think I know who you are,are you also a member of El Oasis Del Senor Christian Community? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-12155307654668467092020-01-17T20:46:25.101-07:002020-01-17T20:46:25.101-07:00We were there in Dec. 2019..elect star and elect P...We were there in Dec. 2019..elect star and elect Phillip gave us a tour of the place .What wonderful people. We visited the first tine 3 years ago and never forgot the people or their homeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803350933102103567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-65787223942724378522018-12-28T13:47:37.407-07:002018-12-28T13:47:37.407-07:00Hello,
I've been trying to get information ab...Hello,<br /><br />I've been trying to get information about who might be left to see if there might be a story for a magazine. Has anyone been there recently? I'm writing this in December 2018. You can reach me at kathysubs@gmail.com Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16934570604879910119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-46166015499484625782018-08-22T20:27:27.021-07:002018-08-22T20:27:27.021-07:00I use to go there alot with my family we were very...I use to go there alot with my family we were very good frends .. we didn't go just to visit them we would help <br />Them around the place clean up me and my three brothers .. we use to pick all plam tree we're u would drive in I new just adout all the original ppl ... I use to stay there all my summer vacation I knew them pretty good I'm from wellton az when they went shopping in Yuma az they would always stop by and say hi elect David star, Berle,onyx,phillp,gold. when I frist when there there was like 15 or so of them ..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16714388988409210901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-77337728026519124332018-07-29T12:31:56.095-07:002018-07-29T12:31:56.095-07:00I'm looking for a possible member of Children ...I'm looking for a possible member of Children of Light named Charles Diggs. Is anyone aware of him? Born in 1932. <br />Skypilot1970@gmail.comJenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461156212496396773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-14645236491740071582018-05-15T17:07:25.270-07:002018-05-15T17:07:25.270-07:00I visited in 1984 - driving with my girlfriend cro...I visited in 1984 - driving with my girlfriend cross-country, we saw the road sign Agua Caliente, and hoped for hot-springs -- then saw the Children of Light sign at their entrance, drove in and were welcomed and offered lodging for the night. I remember Elect Gold, and a woman who was mute (supposedly after witnessing E.Gold's vision) - also Elect Onyx (the only black member) Every member was in their 70's or older, except fot one young woman (20's/30's?? They served us homemade yogurt, with dates & bee-pollen? - & told us their story of travels & how they'd landed there - how they'd built an oasis in the desert. After dinner they gathered for music, pulling out instruments (piano, trumpet, drums?) & passed out song-books. The next day I helped in the garden, flattening the gone-to-seed asparagus by falling on the tall plants with my body. Have often wondered how their small commune had fared over the years... Thanks for these updates!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-90506569681207863012017-09-17T21:20:38.929-07:002017-09-17T21:20:38.929-07:00We have property a few miles from here, always won...We have property a few miles from here, always wondered who was still living there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945818452366128865.post-65756212435852759432017-01-27T16:56:18.921-07:002017-01-27T16:56:18.921-07:00I was there on Jan 25, 2017 and only one man was t...I was there on Jan 25, 2017 and only one man was there. He was very nice he said Elect Star had gone shopping. I'm assuming he was Elect Phillip he lost his train of thought easily. I think he said he had come from Detroit. He showed us around the home and property. The place was very nice. I visited with my friends, Linda Aragon, Diane Sloncen, Audrey Hall and Cathy Maciel. My name is Peggy Kennedy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com