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| Daily Newspaper and Travel Guide for Pecos Country of West Texas Pecos Gab is designed to draw Pecos High School exes and other former residents together and keep them in touch with folks back home. E-mail your comments to news@pecos.net. Click for Jobs Subject: Class of 1967 Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 08:19:42 -0500 From: "Melendez, Gilbert" gmelendez@mail.va.gov First of all, I want to thank the Pecos GAB staff for setting up this fabulous website. It's a great way for keeping in tough or finding old (mature) school exes. So Thank you Again. My name is Gilbert Melendez, graduated class of 1967. I left Pecos in 1967 for a four year military service tour in the USAF. I got stationed in Austin, Texas and have lived here since 1971. When I arrived at Austin, I thought I had died and went to heaven because I hadn't seen so many big green trees. I met my wife here and I have been married for 27 years. I have a 26 year daughter attending Medical School at Baylor Medical School of Medicine, and a 22 year son attending Southwest Texas in San Marcos, Tx. I graduated from St. Edwards University here in Austin and have been employed with the Office of Inspector General for 31 years, making plans to retire next year, god willing. I have missed the last two class reunions because either I was on a business trip or on a planned vacation. I do regret not attending these reunions, hoping maybe we get one going for the big one - 35 year class reunion! So, if some of my buddies are still out there and remember who I am, please keep in tough. If others remember my brother Frank Melendez or my sisters Elia, Oralia, Sally, Yolanda or Lupe, and want to know there where abouts, let me know. My brother Frank after retiring from the military after 23 years is current working in San Antonio, Tx at the airport as a Custom Officer for INS, so Beware!. My e-mail address is 'gmelendez@mail.va.gov' . Hope to hear from some of you. God Bless! Subject: Howdy friends! Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 20:28:22 -0500 From: "George Toone" gtoone@texas.net This is your old buddy George Toone coming to you via the computer this time. Not by way of the radio, or in person, but by the computer. As technology advances, this is yet another way with which I can communicate with my friends now thanks to a voice synthesizer which reads the screen. Despite my visual impairment, I can read text messages and use the computer almost the same as does everyone else. Lots has gone on in my life since I graduated Texas Tech in 1979. I went back to Pecos and worked for KIUN Radio in 1980 for about a year. About 6 months into that year I went to work for Raul Flores as a dispatcher for Reeves County. I worked there and at the radio station off and on until the end of 1984 when I became a partner in a radio station in Lampasas. This endeavor did not go as I had hoped but I was able to recoup my money plus some after building the station from nothing up to a pretty good market share of listeners. I sold out and then came home to Pecos at the end of 1985 when I helped my friend who still resides there, Tom Nance in his trucking business. Then, in December of 1985, I bought a radio station in Seminole Texas which I kept until August of 1989. I lost that station due to the previous owner not allowing me to keep it unless I financed it with a bank. Due to the oil field not being as it was in previous years, banks were not loaning money unless it was to a sure thing which the radio station was not. I then came back to Pecos for about 6 months, and, in the meantime, I served as the manager for KERB in Kermit for a month and also helped with some of the family farming operation. Then, at my wits end, I went back to Texas Tech were I attained a Masters degree in Education with an emphasis in counseling. I then went to work for the Texas Commission for the Blind in Dallas where I worked for 3 months. Then I received a promotion and moved to Lubbock to serve as a counselor for blind and visually impaired students at Texas Tech. This was a very political position and many people were envious because all of the employees in the state wanted this job. I was then transferred to Abilene were I served as a field counselor for 5 years. The purpose of this position is to find and maintain employment for those who have visual disabilities. I did very well at this position and helped a lot of people to become independent and to remain or attain employment. I was then offered a job in Austin in our headquarters in the administration unit and have been here for a little over 2 months. That is the past 20 years in a nutshell. The big city life is quite different from the laid back life in Abilene and certainly different than the life I had in Pecos. I am having to learn much and do a great deal and lots of people are looking over my shoulder, something that didn't happen in Abilene. This change is a transition that is proving to be somewhat difficult but I will make it. I would like to hear from my friends, if at all possible. Have lost track of a lot of people over the years but I have always been one who values my friends and I like to keep up with them. Each of you have a special place in my heart and I know many of you have pulled for me over the years and for this I extend my utmost gratitude. I know that in these times of hustle and bustle it is hard to keep up but I still try to keep up with what is going on back at home. I know that some of you have left but you still keep up with this column and are aware of the goings on at home. If you are one of my friends, write me an e-mail if you get a chance and catch me up on what is happening. My e-mail address is gtoone@texas.net and my phone number is 512/453-4356. My mailing address is 2819 Foster Lane #F250 Austin, Texas, 78757. Should you ever be in Austin and have time, please give me a call. It would be nice to hear from you. I wish you all the best in everything, wherever your roads and travels might have taken you. I am single and have very few obligations so not a great deal to tie me down other than work. Work is doing a good deal of that right now but it will level out. The best to all and God bless each and every one who reads this. I appreciate your support. Happy trails to you and thanks to those involved for making this wonderful service available. sincerely, George Toone Subject: Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 00:39:43 -600 From: "Dex Welch"dexwelch@caprok.net Does anyone know the email address or home address of Butch Suttee formerly of Pecos? If you do, would you please send it to me. Thanks http://www.caprok.net/ Subject: CLASS OF 1990! Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 02:36:11 -0400 From: ROGER G SALINAS RSALINAS4@Compuserve.com JUST WRITING TO SAY" HI" TO ALL THE PEOPLE IN PECOS AND BARSTOW. MY NAME IS ROGER SALINAS. I NOW LIVE IN HAWAII. I'M IN THE USAF. IF YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE, PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT RSALINAS4@Compuserve.com Subject: Classes of '72 and '71 Becky Nowlin Walker and Steve Nowlin Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 12:59:01 -0500 From: rnwalker@swbell.net What a great site! My daughter and I went through my high school annuals (1968-1972) recently and I've been walking down memory lane ever since. My brother Steve graduated in 1971, married his school sweetheart, Nadine Key, and joined the Army. They saw the world, came home and traveled all over the US and now live in Dennison, Texas. Their e-mail address is snowlin@texoma.net. I went to UT Austin, played too much (it was worth it!), dropped out and finally got my accounting degree in 1978. I got married, moved to Saudi Arabia, got divorced, moved to Houston, partied a lot, and had a daughter (now 12). I'd love to hear from or about friends, classmates, and teachers from PHS. Does anyone know what happened to: William Kaddatz ('71)? Last time I talked to him he was married, living in Lubbock, and had dropped out of Tech. Delight Woodward? I heard once that she was working at the hospital in Pecos, but that was years (and years) ago. Randy Bell ('70)? I had such a crush on him! DeeDee Davis and Matt Avery? Brenda Moon? Did we lose anyone in Vietnam? This site did answer one of my age-old questions: Did Becky Hopper marry Mike Hooper? Yes to that one. I'm really looking forward to our 30th reunion. Email me at rnwalker@swbell.net if you've got any news. Subject: Class of 1966-From Dex Welch Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 01:41:44 -0500 From: "Dex D Welch" dexwelch@caprok.net Hi everyone, Joe Merrell told me about this site & I'm glad to see everyone writing in. Most of you probably remember me as the local "drunk", but things have changed very much in my life since those days. I accepted Christ as my Savior & Lord in 1982, surrendered to the ministry a few months later. I was involved in a nursing home ministry for a year; reform school ministry for a year; spent two years teaching general Bible study for parolees & probationers in the courthouse basement in Ft. Stockton; six months in prison ministry in Ft. Stockton; one year as assoc. pastor of a small church here in Midland; and have also spent the last 17 years doing supply ministry for various churches, of various denominations. I have 4 children-Todd,Troy,(twins)Shelby& Colby. Would love to hear from any & all of you. May God bless you all. you can email me at: dexwelch@caprok.net my web site is: www.angelfire.com/tx2/TheWord Due to my work schedule, it may take a few days for me to answer your email, so don't give up(it's tough being bi-vocational). Subject: Class of 1990 Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1999 21:15:54 -0600 My name is Craig Gaillardet is there any information on the class of 90 or any old friends? You can e-mail me at Lefty_142@hotmail.com Subject: Classmates Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 16:48:22 EDT From: HFoster846@aol.com We are in the early stages of planning for our reunion in 2001, as well as a joint reunion with the class of 1950 next year. To update my address list, I need a few addresses. If anybody knows where some of these people are, I would surely appreciate the information. Those missing are: Daunel (Blackard) Longan, Harold Chestnut, Billie Ruth (Issacs) Harland, Annette Vessels, Wanda Jean (Hamilton) Rhinehart, James Gleason, Nora (Holcombe) Gray, Patsy (Walsh) Cryer, and Don Cox. In the meantime, I encourage all graduates to attend their reunions. They are great! Thanks, Harry Foster Subject: HI EVERYONE! Date: Sat, 11 Sep 1999 19:44:04 EDT From: DRELIZ1@aol.com MY NAME IS ELIZABETH (LIZ) CORRALES, I GRADUATED IN 1983. I NOW LIVE IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN A SMALL ISLAND CALLED WHIDBEY ISLAND ABOUT 2 HRS AWAY FROM SEATTLE, ABOUT SEVEN YEARS AGO I WAS LIVING IN KERMIT TX. AND MARRIED, BUT I LEFT WITH MY SON AND MOVED TO WASHINGTON WITH MY BROTHER EDMUNDO CORRALES, AND GLAD TO SAY THAT I GOT DIVORCED AS SOON AS I MOVED. I WENT TO COLLEGE AND GRADUATED AND NOW I WORK FOR THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IN SEATTLE, MY SON IS 14 YRS OLD NOW AND PLAYING FOOTBALL, BRINGING BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH. I STILL HAVE FAMILY IN PECOS, MY PARENTS , MY SISTER PEARL RAMOS, A BROTHER JOHN CORRALES. I HAVEN'T BEEN THERE IN 5 YRS, BUT HOPEFULLY I WILL BE THERE BEFORE THE YEAR IS OVER. I MISS TEXAS VERY MUCH! ESPECIALLY THE MEXICAN DANCES. WELL I GUESS THAT'S IT FOR NOW. KEEP IN TOUCH. Subject: CONTINUATION Date: Sat, 11 Sep 1999 19:49:17 EDT From: DRELIZ1@aol.com HI THIS IS ELIZABETH (LIZ) CORRALES ALSO NOW I AM GLAD TO SAY THAT I AM ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED TO A WONDERFUL MAN THAT I MET 6 YRS AGO HE WAS IN THE NAVY HERE IN NAS WHIDBEY. HE IS FORMERLY FROM HOUSTON TEXAS HIS NAME IS BARRY BROOKS, VERY NICE PERSON. WELL I GUESS THAT'S ABOUT IT FOR NOW. BYE. Subject: PHS Alumni site Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 15:02:02 -0500 From: "Rodney Shoemaker" This address may be of interest to your gab readers: http://www.highschoolalumni.com/schools/schooltemp.cfm?schoolid=14085 Celia.Evans@usdoj.govSubject: Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 13:59:00 -0400 From: Celia.Evans@usdoj.gov Hello Pecos Gab readers, my family moved to Alpine about 3-years ago and I became a Buck fan. I was at the pep-rally on Friday for the Alpine Bucks and learned that the Bucks had not beaten the Eagles since 1973. I was anxious for the game to start and was looking forward to singing both School songs. Much to my dismay the Eagle band arrived too late for that, but I did sing at the end of the game. Congratulations to the Pecos Eagles on their victory. The Eagle band also looked impresive. For all the fans that did not make it to the game, you missed a good one!!! In case you're wondering I am Celia Acosta-Evans class of '79. Subject: Class of 1966 Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 19:33:57 -0500 From: "Joy Ray" joyray2@earthlink.net I know that Jimmy Ivy and Jeanine Johnson are married and last I heard, were living in Pecos. If anyone has their email address, please forward it to me. I am so thrilled at all the people who have found this site. Peggy and I came up with a great idea and I am so glad that so many people are taking advantage of it. I check this site at least twice a week and love hearing where everyone is now and what they are up to. I would love hearing from anyone from the Class of '66 and the classes around that time. Joy Brown Ray Class of 1966 joyray2@earthlink.net Subject: HELLO EXES Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 12:47:16 -1000 From: Salinas Sgt Rudy G HELLO EXES MY NAME IS RUDY SALINAS I AM A GRAD OF CLASS OF 94 I HAVE NOT BEEN HOME IN ABOUT 2YRS NOW AND WILL NOT RETURN UNTIL 2004. I LIVE IN HAWAII STILL AND WILL STAY HERE FOR THE REST OF TIME. I AM STILL IN THE MARINE CORPS AND I LOVE EVER MIN. OF IT AND WILL NOT GET OUT CAUSE THE MARINES ARE THE %^$#. BUT ANYWAYS JUST THOUGHT I WOULD WRITE TO SAY HELLO AND MAYBE SOMEBODY THAT KNOWS ME WILL WRITE BACK AND SAY HI ALSO. ANYWAYS IT IS ALWAYS GOOD TO READ ABOUT PEOPLE I KNOW ON THE NET SO HOPE TO HERE FROM SOMEBODY SOON. UNTIL THEN TAKE IT EASY. OH, YA IF ANYBODY WHO READS THIS MESSAGE AND KNOWS MY FAMILY THAT LIVES IN BARSTOW TELL THEM THAT I STILL LIVE OK.AND HI FOR ME. THANKS LIVE LIFE TASTE DEATH EXES. RUDY G SALINAS WELL JUST WRITING BACK TO ADD ON TO MY LAST EMAIL THAT I FORGOT TO PUT MY EMAIL ADDRESS WELL HERE IT IS SALINASRG@EXEMH1.MCBH.USMC.MIL WELL THERE IT IS LATER EVERYBODY Subject: "Good Morning West Texas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 16:11:10 -0500 From: "AGUERO, MICHAEL (SWBYP)" ma1581@ypsmail.swbyps.com Hello to every one at this site. I now reside in Midland Tx. I graduated at Permian High School but still remember the great times at Pecos High...I moved out in the middle of my ninth grade school year....luckily, we moved to Odessa instead of Orla...I am working on music....someday I might even make a career out of it...I'm currently in the advertising business...for now anyway. I'm proud to be a Pecosite. Thanks to all the teachers & staff for all the great years. Pecos Elementary, Zavala Jr. High, Bessie Haynes, and of coarse, Pecos High School. I'll be in town soon for a frito burger & tamales! Michael Richard Aguero 915-620-6325 Subject: hello Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 21:13:02 -0500 From: Robert Brown spiceco@flash.net I am trying to locate a lady friend of mine. Her name is Jo Nell and her father owned a small airport and crop dusting service in the 50's and 60's, a ranch, and a business in town. Do you know the man I am referring to? What is his last name? Did Jo Nell marry Pete Hiencliff? Subject: Class of '66 Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 16:03:59 -0500 From: "David W. Andrews" dwbgandrews@csi.com Cary Don Winterrowd put me onto this site a couple of hours ago. Great idea. I'm David Andrews, Class of '66 living in San Antonio forever now. Most of my time is spent in Central America working but always come back here it seems. I haven't been in Pecos since Jeanie Hamilton and I divorced about twelve years ago. I'll bet it has really changed. What ever happened to Bobo Coats, Freddy Daniels, David Dyer, John Adams, Pancho Bradley and the rest of that gang? I still stay in touch with Coy Clark and his sister, Connie, and Cary Don keeps me up to date on most everyone else. Drop me a line at dwbgandrews@csi.com and bring me up to date. Later. dwbgandrews@csi.com Subject: PHS Alumni site Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 15:02:02 -0500 From: "Rodney Shoemaker" rshoemaker@ktm-valves.com This address may be of interest to your gab readers: Subject: Hello Pecos Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 13:18:44 -0500 From: "Cary Winterrowd" cwinter@ptsi.net My name is Cary Don Winterrowd and was in the Class of 64' We live in Guymon Ok. and work in the swine industry. We had a family renuion in Pecos during the 4th of July and had a great time living the present and remembering the past. It was nice seeing old friends at the Rodeo and dance. My E-Mail address is cwinter@ptsi.net Thanks a bunch--Cary Don Subject: Carl Payan Class of '93 -- Saying Hello!! Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 12:04:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Carl Payan carlpayan@yahoo.com Ola fellow Pecos people!!! It's me Carl Payan. I came across this website while I was at work (like if I have ever worked anyways....)and I thought I would drop a few lines to those who remember me. If you happen to remember me....e-mail me and keep in touch. I would really like to see if there is going to be a 10 year reunion for our class. If there is....LET ME KNOW!!! I live in Georgia right now. I'm about 30 minutes away from Savannah, GA, and I love it here. I'm near the coast....about an hour. We have these things called trees.....not like back home in Pecos. Savannah is a beautiful city and the history behind it is unbelievable. Anyways.....If you happen to come across this site and recognize my name....please, please e-mail me and let me know how you have been, and what you are up to. Pecos Enterprise. Thanks for setting up this wonderful site, so us natives can keep in touch somehow. I commend those staff members at the Pecos Enterprise!!!! See you all later, and may God bless!!! Carl Payan carlpayan@yahoo.com Subject: An Old and Ancient One Date: Wed, 08 Sep 1999 15:37:10 -0600 From: "Charles Nail" nailce@ecisd.esc18.net I just had a meeting with several area superintendents and Mr. Jim White, Superintendent at Stanton, told me about this site. In just perusing the emails I have already run across several names of former students, even a couple who live here in Odessa, where I have been teaching/administrating since I left Pecos in 1971. Great to know that all of you are still so proud of your school and that all of you are so successful. Greetings to all those who were in the "West Pecos" Junior High band from 1968 until the spring of 1970. Charles Nail Band Director West Pecos Junior High 1968-1971 Subject: class OF 1987 AND 1988 Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 19:45:54 EDT From: GROOMERETC@aol.com Hello fellow classmates it has been awhile. This is Mindy Medanich (Ulan). Michael Medanich and I have been married for 11 great years and have three wonderful children. Aaron is 10, Milkayla is 4, and Austin is 4 months. Michael is a firefighter/paramedic and I am a domestic engineer. We can't say that we miss Pecos per say, but we do miss our friends. We would like to hear from any of you and hear about where life has taken you all. You can e-mail us at GROOMERETC@aol.com MIKE, MINDY, AND THE CHILDREN Subject: Hello, Class of '88! Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 13:23:58 EDT My name is Becky Holguin (Dominguez) and this is my first time visiting this site! I graduated in 1988 and am now divorced with an eight-year old son. I was very disappointed in our class since no attempt at having a ten-year class reunion was made; at least none that I know of. I think someone from our class should attempt to organize a 15-year reunion. I am now back in college (I am a freshmen, second semester) so that I can get my Bachelor's in Music Ed! I now live in Midland, TX. If anyone would like to e-mail me, my address is beckyhd@yahoo.com. I hope to hear from someone soon! Subject: CFRAKES Date: Sat, 4 Sep 1999 11:41:05 -0500 From: "GTE/zll" zll@gte.net Cindy, could you send me Cary Don, and Tim Edwards address, or have them contact me at zll@gte.net Jimmy Smith Subject: Barstow In the HOUSE!!!! Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 13:58:48 PDT From: "El Florez" elflorez@hotmail.com Hello Exes.... My name is Sammy Florez, I am a 1995 graduate from PHS. I am now living in Irving, TX home of the Dallas Cowboys!!!! Yeyah!!! I am just writing to let everyone know that I think this is a very great site... I just wanted to send my regards to all the teachers, students, and staff at PHS. I am the son of Julian and Frances Florez of Barstow, TX. We now own your delicious donut shop (MaWilsons). I also wanted to let everyone know that I am just about ready to graduate from DeVry Institute of Technology. I will receive a achelors Degree in Telecommunications Management. My younger brother Arnulfo "Nuffie" Florez also is a PHS-ex received his Associates Degree in Electronics Technician. He is currently working for Southwestern Bell (NOC). If anyone sees my sister Crissy, my neices, or my younger brother Mathew (age 10 on 9/16) tell them HI!!! for me. Just in case some of you are wondering where someot her PHS-Exes are, here are some of the people I see around the area: Rudy Magana, Gary Herrera, Mario Almanza, Gabriel Rubio, Jimmy Valeriano, Mark Wright (also at Devry), Cynthia Dominguez, Roddy Chavez, Mario Salgado, Andrew "Gordo" Rodriguez, Cheryl Acosta, and cannot forget my cousins Lucious and MOnique Florez and some others I cannot quite remember at this time. HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE OCTOBER 1st.....HOMECOMING!!!!! Subject: Fw: Class of '64 Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 16:13:47 -0400 From: "CFRAKES" cfrakes@emeraldcoast.com What a great idea, Pecos Enterprise, for former Pecos-ites to keep in touch--kudos to you! Alan Tatum sent me the info about the website so thought I would send a quick note--saw some names I recognized. I also have e-mail addresses for Tim Edwards, Truman Turk, Cary Don Winterrowd, John Oden, and my sister Barbara (Johnson) Whisenhunt. I live in Ft. Walton Beach, FL, am married to a retired air force pilot who is now an instructor pilot with the air force (civil service). We have 2 sons, one married (he and his wife are expecting their first child in November), the other still in college. I'm a REALTOR, have been for 14 years, and threw my hat in the political ring last summer by running for school board. The 2 jobs keep me on the move and involved in the community. We spent the weekend with Susan (Boyd) Denton and her husband Craig in San Antonio a couple of weeks ago. Susan teaches gifted and talented in a high school. Kate Scott teaches at the same school and her daughter was one of Susan's students last year. I will check the updates from time to time and look forward to hearing more news from Pecos friends. Cindy Johnson Frakes Subject: Pecos Gab Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 22:39:32 -0500 From: "Pat McKeown Sparks" Apologies to visitors to the PHS1980 site! The Missing Classmates page is up and running. Sorry for the inconvenience. Pat McKeown Sparks sparksp@umkc.edu Subject: Pecos Gab Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 22:03:36 -0700 From: Ceil McClellan ceil@ccbor.org I graduated from PHS in 1956. I guess West Texas will always be in my blood. I live in Corpus Christi and have for the last 33 years. Does anyone as old as me still stay in touch? I would love to hear from anyone. My E mail is ceil@ccbor.org Ceil McClellan Maiden name was Cecilia Glenn Subject: SUBJECT: PECOS GAB Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 22:51:06 -0500 From: "Larry Wilkins" wilkins @ev1.net I WAS LOOKING AROUND THE INTERNET THE OTHER NIGHT AND RAN ACROSS THIS SITE. MY NAME IS CISSY WILKINS (FORMER MARIE SHURLEY) I GRADUATED IN 1962. MY HUSBAND LARRY WILKINS GRADUATED IN 1960. WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 37 YEARS , HAVE 3 CHILDREN, MIKE WILKINS WHO LIVES IN CORSICANA (2 CHILDREN), DONNA ADAMS (3 CHILDREN) LIVES IN CORSICANA & SUZIE WALLACE (3 CHILDREN) LIVES IN COOLIDGE . WE HAVE BEEN LIVING IN HOUSTON FOR THE LAST 11 YEARS, BUT HOPEFULLY IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF YEARS WILL BE ABLE TO RETIRE AND MOVE BACK TO CORSICANA, TEX. WE WERE JUST IN PECOS A MONTH AGO. LARRY'S MOTHER MELBA WHITAKER STILL LIVES IN BARSTOW. WE WERE TAKING HER BACK HOME AFTER SHE SPENT THE SUMMER WITH US. IT IS NICE TO FIND OUT WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO SOME OF THE PEOPLE WE REMEMBER FROM GOOD OLD PECOS. HOPE TO SEE MORE. OUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: wilkins @ev1.net Subject: Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 13:25:55 -0500 From: "Rubio, Belinda" Belinda.Rubio@richardson.k12.tx.us Hi Pecos I am belinda Ortega(Rubio) which I live in Lake Dallas Tx, sub of Dallas(north dallas)., near Lewisville I have lived in dallas metro now for abt 11years, And I Love it . And I work in Richardson, Independent School District Administration. Do ya ' ll remember Ramiro Tarango and Arcy Dominquez(Tarango), called me and told me abt Pecos gab..and how abt Abel Matta, he is now in Grand Prairie near his brother, (Abel are you still there).......how abt Tony Montoya well, he has a Hair Salon (its beautiful) and part time he is Interior Designer. And living very very well... Ana Miramontes (Roquemore) she is a teacher and teaches in Lewisville. David Trammell he also lives in Lewisville, he is a fire fighter. Tony Valencia has his own private buisnesses at two locations Denton and Lewisville (counslor). Brenda Valencia she is a awsume interior designer, she is due for a baby girl in October she is married to Ray Ramos.... .Well there is alot of pecos pride still out there. That's great......... The sad thing pecos is not like it use to be, which it is-------- so sad. But we -- All - I am sure all of us can remember the good times and bad time that We shall always remember and cherish.. ................xoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxo None the less, for those of you whom live in surrending Dallas metro, please attend 1980 mini reunion. Please contact Steve Balog. And for those who live still far far away and unable to attend, we will see you in 2000, reunion. God Bless all of you, and Lord be with you all ......everybody take care. Bellinda Kay Rubio (Ortega) Subject: PecosGab Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 11:33:16 -0600 How wonderful it is to read about old friends and what they are doing.Some of you may remember me-Carla Potter Nelson, Class of '75. I have been married for past twenty years to Mike Nelson (no, not the Mystery Science Theater guy) but, I am still known as Carla Potter and probably always will be. We live in Odessa with our two boys, Doug (15yrs),a Sophomore @Permian High School and Scott(12yrs), a 7th grader @Nimitz Jr. High. My mom, Jackie Potter, moved here about a year ago and is doing great. I recently changed jobs after 9 years working in local politics for the Ector County Judge's office. My new position is Assistant to the President of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB). When I graduated from here in 1980 with a BBA in Management, I never dreamed I'd be working for The President (of the University, of course). Suddenly, I have all this new found access to technology. I keep in touch regularly with Brenda Moon, Jamie Burkholder (but, she moved to Houston recently), Jayme Lowrance, Janice Donaghey Parker, and constantly run into lots of people or siblings or cousins of friends we grew up with and went to school with. Brenda introduced me to PecosGab and I'd love to hear from Class of '75 or other friends. My email address is nelson_c@utpb.edu Carla Subject: Pecos Gab - DFW Class of 1980 MiniReunion Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 14:46:41 -0500 From: "Steve Balog" balog@smtexas.org Okay, Belinda Ortega and I have talked it over and decided that we're going to set up September 18 as the minireunion date. Those of you from the class of 1980 should hear from me by phone or email before September 1. If not and you're in the DFW area, email me with your phone number and I'll call you. Steve Balog Subject: A Dumas Demon Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 09:05:49 -0500 From: "Bobby Martindale" bobby.martindale@dumas-k12.net I graduated from Pecos High in 1968. My how time flies! I married a Dumas girl, Kriste, and we have been married 26 yrs. We have one married son, Brad, who works for USAA in San Antonio,and he has just made me a new "grandpa"! It is great!! Braxton Walker is his name. We have a daughter, Angie, that is a second year student at Wayland Baptist University. Angie has a 4.0 GPA and is my tennis partner. Kriste is an elementary school teacher and I am director of operations for the Dumas ISD. I guess I will never get out of school. Things are going great here. I love to play golf and stay in shape! I have great memories of Pecos High and thank all those involved in helping me get an education. I hope things go well for you! Bobby Martindale-"It's not the size of the dog in the fight....It's the size of the fight in the dog!" Subject: Old Friends Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 23:06:32 -0400 From: "Kilgore's Residence" rkilgore@esper.com Toressa Baker Kilgore graduated in 1962 and I (Ronnie Kilgore) graduated in 1960. We live in Knoxville, Tn. and have been married for 33 years. We would like to hear from anyone who was in Pecos during the times we were there. Toressa's brother, Verb, finished in 1956 and my brother, Kent, was released from PHS in 1964. We have numerous fond memories of growing up in Pecos and my class should be having a reunion next year. Ron and Toressa Kilgore rkilgore@esper.com Subject: Pecos HS Ex Checking In Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 03:51:23 -0500 From: "Jim Hill" jaruhill@airmail.net Hi, this is Jim Hill I would have graduated with the class of 1966 if I hadn't moved to Fort Worth in the summer of 1963. I only attended my Freshman year in Pecos. I live in Arlington now, for the past 25 years. I have been married for 26 years, have 2 kids and 6 grandkids. I played freshman football and played trombone in the PHS band - great trips to the State Fair in Dallas and a hot trip to Enid, OK. Any plans for a 35th reunion in 2001? Keep me informed... Jim Hill via jaruhill@airmail.net Subject: Lot's of memories Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 22:44:31 -0500 From: Chester & Patsy Carter pacc4142@postoffice.swbell.net Sure was great to find this site.My brother just older than me told me about it.You may or may not remember him and my oldest brother.Benny Hogue & Archie Hogue I am Patsy. Would love to hear from any and all my old friends from Pecos.Have lots of memories . I now live in the Houston area and have for several years. Patsy(Hogue)Carter Subject: Out Of Site...Out Of Mind Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:17:47 -0500 From: "David Loveless" dlduckdog@email.msn.com I was just stumbelling around tonite and found this site. It has been a terribly long time since I have even thought about Pecos. But this is a good way to look back. David C. Loveless Subject: Not just words..... Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 18:09:06 EDT From: MATTA2D@aol.com I hadn't been reading the pages for a while, but our family recently had a small reunion last year and we suggested that we each bring photo albums of the old and the new. Wouldn't it be a great idea if the newspaper did something of that nature in a chronological manner of what the town looked liked way back when?. Maybe for the millienium ? Maybe we can request something like that and that way we can always have our memories and pictures too. Selina (Villela) Matta Subject: Hello from the past Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 22:50:41 EDT From: Sulljr@aol.com To: REDLOHDOUG@cs.com CC: News@pecos.net It's been a long time remember your Doodlebug and my service-cycle? Hi this is johnny Sullivan sure good to hear where you are.My Mom still lives in Pecos and I live in Oklahoma City.I married Janette Barron from Orla after you left and when she died in 64 I went to an Aviation school in Tulsa and have been in aviation ever since.I work for AAR Oklahoma as an Inspection Supervisor,married for 34 years,three kids and seven grand kids.Have had a great life from Texas,Oklahoma,Missouri,Alaska,Texas and back to Oklahoma.Have been here this time for 4 years. Johnny. Subject: Who would have thought???? Date: 8 Aug 99 14:58:22 PDT From: Kitty Ann Gunn kagunn@netscape.net This is great! I've seen lots of familiar names that bring back a flood of memories. If you saw the e-mail from the Moss family, I work for the same school district that Bill does although I'm just a lowly unit principal at the Darrington Unit south of Houston and he's an important central office type! Bill, I hope you read this! Friends can e-mail me at kagunn@netscape.net Subject: Hi Pecosites ( former & present) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 20:24:17 -0500 From: "apex mail" bonga@apex2000.net My name is Lana McCormick Watson. Jim and I eloped in 1963 so we didn't gradute with our class in 1966....we went right on to the 'School of Life'. HA! Amazingly we will have our 36th anniversary in November. Guess we were a good match in spite of the fact that we were really too young to have known that at the time. We live in Kermit Tx. Jim works for EOTT Pipeline and I work for the Winkler County Appraisal District. We have three daughters, Amy 31, Lori 29, and Jenni 24. They all live in Odessa with their families. We also have seven grandchildren. What fun! Recently, I've had fun getting reacquainted with Betty Lee Crow Drake after I found out that she was teaching school in Wink. It's been fun thinking about the 'good ole days'. Betty Lee is the one who told me about this site. It's great to have access to so many people that I have wandered about. Does anyone know where Kathy Bingham is? Also Becky Butts, Linda Jordan, Diane Epply, and Jana Fraley. Gotta go. Let us hear from some of you. Lana McCormick Watson ...bonga@apex2000.net More Gab News | Sports | Lifestyle | Opinion | Return to top State News San Angelo Standard Times Abilene Reporter News Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dallas Morning News Texas Press Association Weather National News USA Today York (Pa.) Daily Record Sister Paper to Pecos Enterprise Search Entire Site: Pecos Enterprise York M. "Smokey" Briggs, Publisher Peggy McCracken, Webmaster Division of Buckner News Alliance, Inc. 324 S. Cedar St., Pecos, TX 79772 Phone 915-445-5475, FAX 915-445-4321 e-mail news@pecos.net Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Copyright 1999 by Pecos Enterprise