Please post this to Pecosgab.
My name is Teresa (Raines) Martin. I left Pecos in 1966 during my freshman year. But I moved back in the 1980s. The friends I
am looking for would've graduated in '69 or so. They are Carolyn Carpenter and Lynn Dearing.
I am now living in Bend, Oregon after stints in Los Angeles and Albuquerque, NM. Am interested in hearing from anybody that
remembers me or the two girls above.
My e-mail address is texasrose@coinet.com
Looking forward to hearing from you. Sorry I missed the big reunion, but didn't hear about it until afterwards. Sounds like it was a
blast.
Subject:
Thanks to the Staff
Date:
Sun, 21 Oct 2001 08:13:12 -0500
From:
"John M. Kelsey" jkelsey@mindspring.com
I would like to take a moment to thank the staff of the Pecos Enterprise for
their help and for their efforts in maintaining the Pecos Gab. Through
their efforts and the wonderful response we received to a recent inquiry, we
will be able to give our mother a Christmas gift she will truly cherish
forever and considering the many gifts she has given us it means so much to
us to give in return.
It has also been so much fun to read and to learn what has happened to so
many we may have forgotten, so many of us have moved on. As I have grown
older it has become more important to me to remember my roots and the way of
life that shaped who I am. I will always be proud of my hometown and what
it represented even if I have become a bit disheartened at what it has
become. A town with such history and such promise unfulfilled is truly a
shame. The loss of so much of what made Pecos what we remembered can almost
make one angry. But it is good yet to know that the memories live in so
many. So let's here it for the Pecos Enterprise, Ben's Spanish Inn,
Foster's, Al's, The Donut shop, the old swimming pool down by the old
airport, the cantaloupe sheds, the friends, the classmates, the teachers,
and most of all to those who will not let those memories die.
Mike Kelsey
Subject:
Birthdays
Date:
Tue, 16 Oct 2001 21:15:20 EDT
From:
Odessan915aol.com
I would really appreciate it if everyone who remembers Fannie Camp in Pecos would send her a birthday card on Nov. 6. She will be
95 yrs young. She is in the Pecos Nursing. Her address is Fannie Camp - Pecos Nursing Home - Box 1461 - Room 102A - Pecos,
TX 79772. She will enjoy them so much. Also Ruby Faye Newton or some may know her as Mrs. Bryant from Toyah as she was a
teacher in Pecos for so many years. Her birthday is Nov.25. She will be 85. Her address is Ruby Faye Newton - 4315 Esmond -
Apt. 1903 - Odessa, TX 79762 Both of these ladies would love to get mail from everyone. THANKS Odessan915aol.com Billie
Brown
Subject:
Please can you help?
Date:
Thu, 11 Oct 2001 13:56:41 +0100
From:
"Elizabeth-Angela Guyver" Eaguyver@btinternet.com
Hi! A friend sent me your e-mail address after reading an article War Brides - Mrs Reddick who had married Harry Reddick when he
was stationed at Chelveston Airbase in Northamptonshire England.
I have been trying for a number of years to find out what had happened to David Greene (despatch rider who was stationed there
during Oct & Nov 1944. He said that he came from PA but cannot find an trace of him after this time. It would be nice to know
what he did with his life after the war etc.The family understood that he was a Policeman in civilian life.
Take Care
Beth Guyver
Eaguyver@btinternet.com
Subject:
Date:
Tue, 16 Oct 2001 00:09:39 -0500
From:
"Nancy Russell" nrussell@direcpc.com
Just a short note from Roger and Nancy Russell to let you know that after 32 years of living and teaching in Pecos, we are now in north-central Texas in a town called Dublin, home of the first Dr. Pepper bottling company. Roger has retired from teaching and is enjoying lazing around the house, while I am assistant principal at the high school and middle school here. The area is beautiful and the people are friendly. Our e-mail address is nrussell@direcpc.com. Drop by and see us if you come through the area. We're just ten miles from Stephenville and about seventy miles from Fort Worth.
Subject:
Lost Friend
Date:
Fri, 12 Oct 2001 11:53:12 EDT
From:
MNFF@aol.com
Have you any information on the graduating class of 1960 or 61. For an example who is the security of the alumni for the classes for these years? Would the school system have any record of their alumni?
Thank You
Morris
Subject:
Art by Marion Russell
Date:
Sat, 6 Oct 2001 09:13:25 -0500
From:
"John M. Kelsey" jkelsey@mindspring.com
We need your help folks. We left Pecos in 1966. Some of my mothers very
best friends were Judge Russell and his children. All were wonderful and
gifted each in their own way. One in particular, Marion was a fine artist
and several of her works were sold in the Pecos area in the '70s, '80s and
'90s as we understand. My sister and I would like to find one of Marion
Russell's pictures to give to our mother for Christmas. It would be the
best Christmas she could have. If anyone has any knowledge of where we
could find one please contact us at peggynvaughn@home.com or jkelsey@mindspring.com Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Mike Kelsey
Peggy Kelsey Reed
Subject:
Prater Powell
Date:
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 09:04:25 -0500
From:
"frances pohl" toots@techisp.com
For those of you that would like to respond to my earlier message with a birthday card for Prater Powell
his address is 115 East Walker, Denison, Tx 75020. Thanks Frances Pohl
Subject:
Class of 1971 Web Site
Date:
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 22:43:45 -0500
From:
"Sharon James" sjames@compsolbiz.com
Just thought I'd get out the word that pictures from our past reunions as
well as "then and now" pictures are posted at www.compsolbiz.com . Come and
visit!
Sharon (Smith) James
Subject:
bashing Pecos folks
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2001 20:26:48 -0500
From:
"craig chappell" c_chappell@hotmail.com
HELLO
Now Melissa voiced her opinion, thats her right here. But to knock your home "folks" was really not not neighborly at all.
Just keep in mind a 3 year old computer whiz might be reading this. I know I probably sound like a hard nose ********, but
yes she has a internet load of search engines available to help her. Here is one I suggest she try: classmates.com
Pecos Hey Thanks for beating Monahans, its been a long time coming. Congrats to the Team and Coaches. Its been 3 weeks
since Dad has been gone, I say thanks to the folks in Pecos that called with their concerns and came by. We are here to
stand together, not to stir up stuff. Anybody out there younger than me "helped yourselves " to a few melons? Thanks must
also go to VFW in Pecos for their services at our dad's funeral. Thanks a Bunch Craig
From: Sharon Jamessjames@compsolbiz.com
Subject: Class of 1971 web site
Just thought I'd get the word out that pictures from our past reunions as well as "then and now" pictures are posted at www.compsolbiz.comcome and visit!
Sharon (Smith) James
Subject:
Pecos Gab (Comment by Melissa Gardner)
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2001 06:51:05 -0500
From:
"craig chappell" c_chappell@hotmail.com
Hello Pecos Folks
This is Craig in San Angelo again. I also say kudos to Mr Haynes for his posting and I hope he reads this.
I say thanks to the Enterprise staff for making Pecos Gab possible. Her comments were outta line. This
a site to have fun hopefully,and to locate and communicate with fellow classmates, and former
residents. Im not an ole fogie , since im only 39. Hell i would love to taste some of "Bens" food again or
get a frito pie at the Dairy Mart.
I hope I have spoke for the majority. I have enjoyed this site big time. SO ENTERPRISE STAFF 'THANKS
FOR A WELL DONE JOB
CRAIG CHAPPELL SAN ANGELO TEXAS
Subject:
Just another old fogey who enjoys the gab
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2001 00:18:11 EDT
From:
JPayne6792@aol.com
For once I have to agree with Melissa.......this is a forum for staying in
touch and remembering the good times in Pecos.....not for someone to come in
and bash the "old fogeys", and yes......some of Ben's good old Mexican food
would be good right now. I live in San Antonio and have been here for eleven
years and I have yet to find a good Mexican restaurant. I would even love to
have some tacos from good old Bill Malone at the Dairy Mart , with a large
vanilla coke to go with them.....hint hint Bill.....hahaha.....by the
way....God Bless America and God Bless Texas.......til next time
Pecos.......this is just another old fogey.....hahahaha.....Judy and Johnny
Payne
Editor's Note We would like to apologize to Melissa Gardner for posting a letter to the editor to the Pecos Gab site. We do appreciate all of the wonderful people who responded with the great comments supporting our Pecos Gab.
Subject:
re: former Pecos residents
Date:
Thu, 27 Sep 2001 07:18:37 -0600
From:
DANNY HAYNES melissa71@zianet.com
It's obvious to me that someone who is so concerned with and wants
to know something as important as the well-being of a "former
classmate" would try to go about finding information more appropriately
than bashing those that enjoy reading the Pecos Gab for what it is. It
would be so easy to use one of the MANY search engines available for
locating people to find out more information if it's so important. Or a
person could even call information in Pecos, Texas to find family or
parents of those we are so worried about. OR, if someone is that
concerned about a person who they went to school with, keeping in touch
is a sure fire way to find out pertinent information.
I for one enjoy the Pecos Gab immensely. And, I know I'm not alone
in that. There are so many people who write in and read what people
have written. Those people deserve the Pecos Gab for the reason it was
created and shouldn't have to be insulted when going to this site.
By the way......wouldn't some Ben's be good right about now!? And
I'm not even an old fogie.......YET!
Thanks to the Pecos Enterprise and Staff for a great job well done.
Melissa Moody-Haynes Class of 1989
Subject:
former resident
Date:
Mon, 1 Oct 2001 09:58:05 -0500
From:
"frances pohl" toots@techisp.com
Thanks to the Pecos Enterprise for this wonderful site. A couple of years ago I asked for those of you
who knew Frances Powell to send her a birthday card. Thanks to all who participated. Once again I am
asking for cards but for Daddy this time. Those of you who remember Prater Powell please send a card
to arrive on October 17th his 84th birthday. Prater worked for Newell Oil Company for many years.
They are currently living in Denison where Cornelia lives. Daddy is confined to a wheelchair and does
not get out as much as he once did. We are not planning a large celebration but I will be with them and
Cornelia and family. Thank you for helping to cheer him and make his day very special. Frances Powell
Pohl class of '59.
Subject:
'51 reunion
Date:
Mon, 1 Oct 2001 10:31:59 -0700
From:
"Harry Foster" HARFAY@msn.com
For you old fogies who were invited to the reunion of the class of 1951, and didn't make it, you missed a fun time.
It wasn't real fancy, but sure was nice.
We were treated like royalty at the hotel, the food was good, and the fellowship was great. And we even
witnessed Pecos beating Monahans for the first time in 19 years.
The old town doesn't look anything like it did 50 years ago, but then, neither do we. But, it was nice seeing the
old town.
And the best part was hearing people who came from California, Dallas, Houston, etc. telling how much it meant
to them to grow up in Pecos. How they appreciated their heritage.
We WILL do this again, and you will be invited again. So, consider it strongly and plan to visit with us some day in
the future - you will like it.
Harry Foster
Subject:
Anyone out there....that i remember.....
Date:
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 22:10:51 EDT
From:
NancyBee29@aol.com
Hello.....Pecos......
This is Nancy Barrera Burke...Just wanted to say hi....to old friends..if there is still anyone out
there...lol...I gradutated in 1988. I moved to Austin in Dec. 1989 and have lived here ever since....I
don't get to go home as often as I would like to ...my family is still there in Pecos... If there is anyone
out there that would like to drop a line or two to say hi....feel free to its always good to here from
someone you used to know......u can email me at Nancybee29@aol.com. Hope to hear from
someone......
Subject:
former Pecos residents
Date:
Tue, 18 Sep 2001 10:16:41 -0500
From:
"GARDNER, MELISSA A (SWBT)" mg1189@sbc.com
It is obvious to me that no one who reads Pecosgab knows what is going on
with any of my former classmates, so I am hoping that someone in the media
might be able to help. I am trying to find out about Briar McNutt, as well
as any other of our former residents who might have been in the military or
living in the D.C. and NYC areas. Surely you folks have heard something.
Forget the Pecosgab - that's nothing but a forum for a bunch of old fogies
to talk about eating Texas Cream Pies and eating at Ben's. That is not what
I am interested in at this point. I want to know about the safety of my
former classmates.
Thanks for any information you might be able to provide.
Melissa (Smith) Gardner - Class of '86
Subject:
A Long Time Ago
Date:
Sat, 22 Sep 2001 10:59:27 -0500
From:
advv@postoffice.swbell.net
Reply-To:
advv@swbell.net
Many of you may not remember me.... I am Andrew VanVickle. I was
married in 1980 to Brenda and we had a daughter Carrie in 1985. We
moved to Wharton Texas the same year. In 1990 I went to the police
academy. Our mom died two weeks later. I graduated the academy and
went to work for the Wharton Police Department in May 1991. In July
1999 my 19 year marrage to Brenda ended. I met a Great Girl named
Stacey in January 2000. We moved in together in May 2000. In March
2001 I went to court and obtained custody of Carrie. She has been with
me since. She took drivers-ed over this past summer and she got her
first car. She now gets herself around with out any (or limited) help
from me. Carrie is a Junior this year and she is 16 years old. She is
a third year member of the Drill Team of the Wharton High School #1
Tiger Drive Wharton Texas 77488. How the time gets away! I quit the
city of Wharton soon after my divorce. I have been a Police Officer
with the city of Richmond Texas for just over one year and hold an
Advanced Peace Officers Certification, I am certified as a Field
Training Officer, and I hold the rank of Corporal for the evening shift.
(WWW.richmondtxpolice.com) If any one would like to contact me, I would
like to hear from you
Subject:
Thanks to everyone
Date:
Tue, 18 Sep 2001 21:02:49 -0700
From:
"Joy Ray" joyray2@earthlink.net
I just wanted to let everyone know how wonderful it was to return to Pecos even if it was for Mom's funeral. I thank everyone especially Joe
Merrill who came to support us. After our big reunion in Dallas, we all reconnected and Joe's coming to my Mom's funeral meant so much.
I wanted to let everyone know that my son, Bill, works across the highway from the Pentagon and I was so blessed that he was not injured.
Keep the USA in your prayers and hearts. We are a mighty country and those of us from Pecos support our country and each other.
Joy Brown Ray
Subject:
Thanks to all!
Date:
Mon, 17 Sep 2001 09:12:07 -0400
From:
RubiosPlumbing@netscape.net
In behalf of Rubio's Plumbing, Manuel would like to give his extended thanks to all his
customers for the past 30 years.
The Rubio's have moved to Lewisville, Texas; where Manuel will be working on New Construction.
For all our family and friends, we will miss you all.
Our e-mail address: RubiosPlumbing@netscape.net
Thanks again!
Rubio Family
Manuel, Socorro, Lupita, Gabriel, Evelyn & Luis Manuel
Subject:
Eddie Martin is okay, too
Date:
Mon, 17 Sep 2001 01:03:26 -0500
From:
Alan Tatum pecos64@fgi.net
I just got back from being stranded in Seattle at a convention for
several days because of the airport closures after the terrorist
attacks.
I had e-mail access at the hotel and confirmed that both John Oden and
Ed(die) Martin are both in midtown Manhattan and are out of harm's
way. I saw the note that John was safe, but wanted friends of Ed to
know he is also safe.
The reunion in Grapevine was a real treat for me. I really enjoyed
seeing the friends from '64 as well as all the classes on either side of
us. Thanks to Michael and Glynda for all the hard work putting it
together. Great job!
Alan Tatum
PHS '64
Subject:
Mike Rhodes
Date:
Sat, 15 Sep 2001 11:42:03 -0700
From:
"Harry Foster" HARFAY@msn.com
At one time, someone answered a request of mine and sent the email address of Mike Rhodes (ex PHS basketball
coach). It has been lost. So, if someone has it, I would really appreciate getting it again.
Also, does anyone know the whereabouts of Kim Calhoun (class of '86)?
Thanks
Harry Foster
harfay@msn.com
Subject:
lost but not forgotten friends
Date:
Sat, 15 Sep 2001 00:05:04 EDT
From:
Trouble1274@aol.com
Hi from Tennessee. I'm looking for any one who grad in 93 to 94. You know the Moore girls Lizabeth (Liz) Patricia (Pat or Trish)
Samantha (Sam.)
I'm in Tennessee and have 2 rugrats of my own and 2 step kids. Was married to Michael Hunter.
Patricia lived in Pecos until 2000. She has 2 kids by James Blake.
Samantha now lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has 2 little girls.
I'm hung out with April Mote, Soni Thorp, Monica Sanchez, April Florez.
We also went to Barstow Elem.
I've moved so far a way and lost track with everyone. Please e-mail me. I'd love to hear from the old gang. Hard to believe it been
almost 6 yrs since I step foot in Pecos.
E-mail me at trouble1274@aol.com or Mullins8172@yahoo.com.
I check them every day. Can't wait to here from you.
Always me and always CRAZY Liz
Subject:
PECOS CEMETERY
Date:
Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:31:43 -0500
From:
Charles Bowers Charles.Bowers@tyc.state.tx.us
GROWING UP IN PECOS I RETURN FROM TIME TO TIME TO VISIT FRIENDS AND FAMILY,
JUST WANDERING WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO CLEAN UP THAT EYE SORE IN THE MIDDLE
OF TOWN,NEXT TO THE HIGH SCHOOL, AT THE LEAST THEY COULD INSTALL A SPRINKLER
SYSTEM TO HAVE GRASS GROW, THEIR ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE BUIRED THERE THAT HELPED
PECOS BE WHAT IT IS TODAY, I FEEL THEY DESERVE SOME GREEN GRASS! THANK YOU
FOR YOUR TIME.
Subject:
John Oden -Class '64
Date:
Thu, 13 Sep 2001 02:36:26 EDT
From:
GKL50@aol.com
Just wanted to let everyone know that I called John Oden, class of '64,
Tuesday afternoon in Manhattan and he is fine. John lives in Midtown
Manhattan. I know those of you who were at the class reunion in
Grapevine will remember John being there the week-end before
this terrible thing happened. Please keep all of those who have lost
family or friends this week in your prayers and tell those you care about
just how much you love them. ---- Glynda (Kilgore) Leger
Subject:
Sad News
Date:
Wed, 12 Sep 2001 21:00:19 -0700
From:
"Joy Ray" joyray2@earthlink.net
Just wanted to let everyone out there who spent many hours at the Brown Compound on 5th Street and later on Park Street that Marie Brown,
age 89, passed away today at 1:30 PM in Alamogordo, NM. The funeral will be at the funeral home on the "main drag" or 3rd St. this Sunday at
2:00 PM with viewing prior at the funeral home or on Saturday.
Mom reared 6 children and got us all through school somehow. She was an amazing lady and will be missed but Daddy and Jesus are looking
forward to her Apple Pies.
Please keep the Brown Family in your prayers:
Betty Jo Brown Hester,
James Brown,
Ken Brown,
Hal Brown, Jr. (Dooney),
Seth Brown,
Joy Brown Ray
Subject:
Mrs. Marie Brown
Date:
Thu, 13 Sep 2001 02:41:59 EDT
From:
GKL50@aol.com
Just wanted to let everyone know that I called John Oden, class of '64,
Tuesday afternoon in Manhattan and he is fine. John lives in Midtown
Manhattan. I know those of you who were at the class reunion in
Grapevine will remember John being there the week-end before
this terrible thing happened. Please keep all of those who have lost
family or friends this week in your prayers and tell those you care about
just how much you love them.
---- Glynda (Kilgore) Leger
Subject:
Attn. Peggy McCracken
Date:
Thu, 13 Sep 2001 00:09:12
From:
"Roy Prewit"
To:
news@pecos.net
I just checked Pecos Gab and read your note. This e-mail was sent from Linda
(Winterrowd) Laughlin, class of 59. Her husband works in the capitol. Her
e-mail is self-explanitory. Reita Prewit
From: "Bonnie Emerson"
Subject: Linda and Greg
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 13:37:02 -0000
Thought all of you would want to know that Linda & Greg are OK and hear how
they are experiencing this tragedy in Washington.
----- Original Message -----
From: LGLAUGHLIN@aol.com
To: bon1124@prodigy.net
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 3:30 PM
Bonnie,
It was/is chilling! I could not sleep last night for thinking about what I
had felt and heard yesterday, was the impact and explosion from an airplane
that hit the Pentagon and killed more than 800 hundred Americans.
Greg was at the Capitol and called to see if I was watching CNN and knew
about the World Trade Center tragedy. While we were talking, I heard this
unbelievable explosion that shook our building. It was so intense that it
jolted me to my feet. I walked out on the balcony and saw the devastation.
I
told Greg that I feared there had been another terrorist attack on the
Pentagon. Greg was in the office of one the congressmen and was repeating
to
him what I was experiencing. From our balcony, I can see all of the roof of
the Pentagon, which is about a half mile from where we live. I was in
shock.
I stepped back inside, and saw an official from the Pentagon talking on CNN
and I thought he was talking about what was happening. He did not know, at
that time, that the plane had hit the building. It was strange. Several
minutes later, the congressman told Greg that he heard that there was a
fire
at the Pentagon. I told Greg it was more than a fire...much more. He said
he
could tell by my quivering voice that it was much worse. I was trying to
stay calm outwardly, but internally, I felt we were getting ready to
experience something we knew nothing about as American.
I drove Greg to the Capitol this morning and, ordinarily, there are
hundreds
of tourist buses lined up around all the monuments...there were none. We
went
through four security check stations before we could enter the Rayburn
Building parking garage.
Barbara Olson that was reported to be on the plane that hit the Pentagon,
Greg had introduced me to both Barbara and her husband at a Christmas party
last year.
It is a helpless and agonizing feeling to step out on our balcony and see
the
smoke and ruins and not be able to help. We hung our American flag over
our
balcony to express our sorrow to the families and friend who have lost
loved
one. Let us not forget them. They need our prayers.
Friday is my day to attend funerals at Arlington Cemetery, which is across
from the Pentagon. There is comfort in knowing I can give support to a few
grieving families of veterans. There are times during a service, when we
cannot hear the chaplain, because of a helicopter taking off from there. It
will be sad to be so close. but the surroundings are tranquil and healing
in
the cemetery.
Thank you for thinking about us.
Love,
Linda
Subject: Briar McNutt
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 10:14:13 -0500
From: "GARDNER, MELISSA A (SWBT)" mg1189@sbc.com
(Editor's Note:I am posting this personal note to request readers let us know if you have any
information about friends and relatives impacted by the horrible tragedy Tuesday. Peggy McCracken)
Do you know of any information about Briar McNutt? At our class reunion 5 years a go, we heard
she was married and living in Manhattan. Now we are wondering how she fared through the
horrible ordeal yesterday. Please let me know if you have any information.
Thanks,
Melissa Smith - Gardner
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