Updated April 28, 2012

Here is my new e-mail address.
peggy.jacobs1@aol.com
God bless,
Peggy

Sue,

Please make a note of my email change from:

rsabo@gte.net  to  rsabo59@att.net 

I really thank you guys at the Rusty Pipeliner for all that you do for keeping us updated.

Please change the Email Directory, also.  Thanks.

Ron Sabo

Thank you for publishing the pipeliner.  It keeps us informed very well.

Thanks again,

Alvin Antley

Linda,

Noticed I needed to make a payment for the pipeliner news that I enjoy so much.  Hope everything with you and Joe is going fine.  Tell Joe I said “Hi”.

 Not much news from San Antonio.  Keep the news coming.

As always,

Cotton Arnold

Dear Rusty Pipeliner Editors,

It is time for me to thank you for all the time and hard work invested in keeping this group informed of news about one another.  I am enclosing my donation to continue this wonderful service.

Although I know fewer and fewer of the former employees named in this publication, I do not want to give it up.  After all, Doyle left EPNG in 1978 and a lot of employees have come and gone since then.  However, they will all be special people in my mind as we were all “family” during the time Doyle was with the company.

Thank you again,

Pat Balko

Midland, TX

[Pat, it wouldn’t be a family without you! Sue Gibson]

We have lived at Shamrock for over 30 years.  The older we get, we remember all our friends and co-workers with El Paso.  How blessed we were to work for a wonderful company.  To all our friends, we say hello.

Carson and Jeanette Bird

Shamrock, TX

Thank you for your continued work in keeping the retirees up to date on our old friends.  We need all the help we can get.  All is fine here on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River out of Abilene.  We do have a little water but sure could use lots more, as everyone else could.  Need the fish to return to the river.

Pray everyone is well and ready for the warm summer and those wonderful gardens.  Pray our bodies hold up.  Take care.

Roger & Iwanda Boyd

Abilene, TX

Here’s a check to help pay the expenses.  I enjoy the news very much.

Thanks,

Russell Brey

Hi,

Here is a check for another year of the pipeliners.

Thanks,

Bob & Lillian Ray Champion

P. O. Box 1243

Denver City, TX 79323-1243

Dear Sue and Linda,

We want to let you know what a good job you do getting us the Rusty Pipeliner.  We really appreciate your efforts.  We are happy about Sue’s rapid recovery.  Eleanor and I are still in Sun City in Georgetown, TX and she is still working on her blood pressure issues!  I am in very good health thanks to all that good exercise I had working hard for El Paso Natural Gas!  We are enjoying our retirement here and would love to see any of our old friends if they come through.

Sincerely,

Glenn & Eleanor Cook

111 Mustang Island Trl.

Georgetown, TX 78633-5303

[Best wishes to Eleanor on her blood pressure! Sue]

Hello:  To All of You,

Another year has passed.  We’re hoping and praying for more moisture in ole West Texas in 2012.  The oil field is booming in Gardendale, TX, Odessa and Midland and the surrounding areas.  It happens right out our back door.

Thanks for doing the Rusty Pipeliner news.  You’re all appreciated.

Jimmy & Jane Cowan

Gardendale, TX

It has been awhile since we have sent in for a renewal/donation for the Rusty Pipeliner and we have missed receiving it.  We do thank you all for the hard work on the Pipeliner.  Sue, Sonny and I wish you a full recovery!

Sonny & Rayla Dakan

6517 S. Thomason Rd

Carlsbad, NM 88220-9358

[Thanks Rayla – I talked with Judy Traylor Hall last week and she’s busy making and selling quilts – sounds just like Judy! Sue]

Cassie and I always enjoy hearing about “old” friends.

Wayne Dallas

Farmington, NM

Dear Linda & Crew,

We received this month’s Rusty Pipeliner and realized it was time to renew our subscription.  We really enjoy reading the news “new & old” from the other EPNG families.  I was going through some old pictures and ran across one of our oldest daughter (1958) with her 2 year birthday cake.  Stan went to work for the company in 1958.  We lived in the El Paso camp at Lindrith in a 30 foot mobile home with a 2 year old and a newborn.  Brings back lots of good memories.  It is hard to believe it has been that long.  What a good run!!!

Stan & Leota Dornik

6301 Camino Entierro # 24

La Mesa, NM 88044-9302

P. S.  We finally have an e-mail address:  LSBDornik@gmail.com

Dear Sue & Staff,

We really appreciate all your work on the pipeliner.  I’m sending our dues for 2012.  Thank you for all your work.  Hope you can read this letter.

Sincerely,

Wiley (Red) Drury

[Red, your letter was quite legible – thank you!]

Annual contribution enclosed.  Pray Sue is improving.

Thank you,

Rosemary Ten Eyck

[Thanks Rosemary – getting better just seems to take TOO long!]

Dear Linda,

Enclosed is my check for 2012 and for once it is not late.   I enjoy reading the hard copy over the internet access so thanks for all the work involved in producing the printed version.

Sincerely,

Ray Faircloth

Ruidoso, NM

Well, my address label tells me it is time to send in my annual dues.  So, I’ve enclosed my check for another year.

No jokes this year; I’ll be somber.  I want Sue to know that my love and prayers are with her for a short time – complete recovery.  And, to the rest of the staff, thank you for what you do for us – Good Job!!!!

[Thanks Louie – I know your love and prayers are working – I can feel it! Sue]

Louie E. Fink

Benson, AZ

Hi,

Thank you so much for all the work everyone does to bring us the Rusty Pipeliner.  You all do a great job.  We look forward to receiving it and getting all the news.  We hope Sue is doing much better now and will continue to do so.  Our yearly check is enclosed.

Thanks again.  God’s blessings to all.

Nevin & Kathy Foster

Granbury, TX

 [Thanks Nevin & Kathy – I still remember the fun party at your place not long after I came to Midland – many happy memories.]

Enclosed is a check for two years subscription!  Better late than never.

Nadine Hays

Midland, TX

Hi, all you exes from long ago:

Hulan and I both enjoy reading the RP.  We are here in Midland and doing fairly well for people who have as many birthdays as we’ve had.  Here’s hoping Sue gets all well soon.

Hulan & Virginia Harrison

Midland, TX

[Thanks to you both – working on getting better but I still miss Midland. Sue]

I am sending my yearly donation.  Thank you for all that you do.  Minnie and I are doing OK – slowing down a lot, but still able to get around.

Jack & Minnie Hedgpeth

P. O. Box 1045

Jal, NM 88252-1045

It is time to send in another year’s donation.  We are both still doing pretty good for two old people.  We still enjoy getting the Rusty Pipeliner and hearing about old friends.  Unfortunately, we find too many in the obituaries – guess that comes with our ages.  Thanks so much for all the hard work that everyone continues to do so we can keep up.

Benny and Donna Hendricks

6607 Chicago Ave.

Lubbock, TX 79424-1521

Please renew the pipeliner news for me.  Keep up the good work.

Thank you,

Jo Holub

Midland, TX

Enclosed is a check for the pipeliner for another year.  Thanks so much for all your work.  We enjoy it.

Jerald & Mickie Jones

108 Par Circle

Comanche, TX 76442-9270

Greetings:

My thanks and congratulations to fine folks who keep the Rusty Pipeliner going.  Sue, I hope you continue to get better; we miss you and the economy needs a bump.

Calvin Luther

Granbury, TX

[Hi Calvin – thanks for the good wishes and we still plan on getting down to Granbury to see everyone – as soon as I can!]

We are sending in our subscription for 2012 of the Rusty Pipeliner.  We enjoy the news of the special friends we found in the EPNG circuit.  Thanks for keeping it going.

Dave & Lucy McFadden

Willis, TX

This is a much loved uncle of mine.  He is the last one (uncle) of my family.

Thanks,

Alene McCalib

Odessa, TX

[Please see Good-Byes.]

Linda, Charlie, & Sue,

Thanks for your continued hard work on the RPN.  I enjoy reading about old friends and acquaintances.  Gas patch people from back then are a special breed.  Best wishes especially to Sue; I hope her ornery left leg straightens out and flies right soon.

Best regards,

Paul Milios

Katy, TX

[Thanks Paul – had back surgery a couple of weeks ago so I’m no longer lurching around like a drunken marionette!]

Hi Everyone,

I sure like to get the Rusty Pipeliner.  Norma had a bad wreck with a drunk driver on December 15, 2011 as we were on our way to AZ for Christmas and New Year’s.  Norma was flown back to Farmington and I drove the pickup back as we were taking the car and pickup so she could stay longer.  Her left foot had four bones broken and the calf mashed real bad.  It took all winter but she is walking real good now.

It is spring time on the farm and lots to do.  We have 13 lambs now and more on the way.

Thank you,

Cleve & Norma Noble

Bloomfield, NM

[What good news about Norma!]

Thanks to all of you working on the Rusty Pipeliner News.

Every issue has us reminiscing.  I’m enclosing our donation and change of address for e-mail.  All lowercase letters:  ameliaonan5241@comcast.net .  (I can spell reminisce but I can’t spell letters.)

Our best to all,

Jim & Amelia O’Nan

Farmington, NM

Thanks for the good work you do.

O. E. P. – Oran E. Poff

Farmington, NM

Please add me to the mailing list for the pipeliner.  I miss the old pipeliners and award books; I have several issues – somewhere.

I started out at Blanco Plant, Bloomfield, NM, transferred to San Juan River Plant at Kirtland, NM.  When they sold SJRP, they sent me to Tucson Station.  I transferred back to Blanco Plant in Bloomfield and retired from there.

Thanks,

John Richey

4902 Poquita St.

Farmington, NM 87402-8351

We are still very busy helping Disabled American Veterans by driving the DAV van from Farmington to Albuquerque.  I also transport prisoners for the San Juan County Sheriff Office.

We have some of our great grandchildren with us most of the time.  They are a great blessing.

Here is the donation for the news.

Regards,

Dan & Ruth Roberts

913 N. Lincoln Ave.

Farmington, NM 87401-6033

Pipeliner News Staff,

I have enjoyed all the years with the news.  But now, I am having trouble reading, so, this is probably my last subscription.

W. M. (Bill) Rodgers

6701 Amarinta Ave.  Unit 103

Las Vegas, NV 89108-0324

[Bill, I'm so sorry to hear that you're having trouble reading -- your letter started me thinking about that so I'm researching ways to publish an audio version to the Rusty Pipeliner. Sue]

Linda,

Appreciate all you do in putting together the R.P.N.  Attached is my yearly contribution to defray expenses.  I would like to receive the RPN online.  My e-mail address is: fscotty@sbcglobal.net

Thanks again,

Frank Scott

Weatherford, TX

[Thanks for your donation and your new e-mail address, Frank.  The newsletter is always available at www.RustyPipeliner.com . I try to update it whenever I get new information, but it’s always updated at least once a month.]

Dear Linda,

Thanks for all you do in getting the RPN out.  We appreciate your efforts.

Jack & Ruthie Shreffler

P. O. Box 135

Jal, NM 88252-0135

[Thank you for the obituary notice on Gene Shreffler.  Please see Good-Byes.]

Dear Linda, et al:

Our link to El Paso Natural Gas Company is the monthly newsletter.  We really enjoy reading it.  Please continue your hard work.  (I know it is!)

Check enclosed.

Sincerely,

Roland & Pat Tayler

12015 Sandler Bend

Cypress, TX 77429-5358

Thanks so much for your time and effort to keep us informed.

Gene & Loretta Tiffin

Norman, OK

Here is my annual donation to the Rusty Pipeliner News.  Sorry it’s late.

God Bless you all!

Clarence S. Willson

Gore, OK

Enclosed is check for year 2012.  Thank all for your hard work.

George Wimsatt

Bloomfield, NM

Dear Linda,

Thanks for all your work!  Another year has gone!  We are trying to out walk that devil – AGE!

Anne Wise

El Paso, TX

Dear Linda,

Sorry I’m late.  I hope we still have a country this time next year.  The excerpt from The Wall Street Journal makes me very sad.

Love you all,

J. Malcolm Zaring

El Paso, TX

Updated March 28, 2012

[Many, many thanks to everyone for all the good wishes and prayers that have come my way. I'm so thankful for being part of the EPNG family and being in your thoughts has really helped. Just had another MRI today and am scheduled for an EMG on Friday to try to find out why my left foot keeps flopping around like it has a mind of its own. Keeps life exciting though never knowing which direction part of you will be heading!  Sue Gibson]

Well, it’s time to pay up again.  Margaret and I are doing well.  I had double knee replacement in Lubbock on November 10.  We stayed in Lubbock the rest of the month of November and did some therapy there.  Then, came back to Carlsbad and finished therapy.  Everything is looking good and we are looking forward to some traveling with our 5^th wheel this summer.  Thanks for doing the Pipeliner.

Bill L. Anderson

Carlsbad, NM

Dear Linda,

Enclosed is our annual donation.  Thanks to you, Charlie, Jimmy and the rest of the Rusty Pipeliner crew for keeping the old flame burning bright.  I keep up with Sue on Facebook and, of course, wish her the very best.

Rick Baish

Cloudcroft, NM

Dear All Seven Officers,

Rachel and I have been married for 58 years and have three great daughters.  I, too, had a stroke in 1994 and I know what Sue is going through.  My / our daughters' names are Yvonne (Ivy), Monica and Cindy.  We have 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  Wow!  Where have all the years gone?  I will hold Sue in my prayers.

Our e-mail is RaquelB713@comcast.net

Best regards to all.

Sincerely,

Fidel Barron

Johnson City, TN

Here are our dues.  We enjoy all the hard work you all do bringing us news of old friends.  Please put this obituary notice in the newsletter.  He was a very dear friend of ours.  Louie worked years for EPNG.  He will be missed. [Please see GoodByes.]

Thank You,

Roscoe & Sarah Bohannon

P. O. Box 92

Andrews, TX 79714-0092

 Sorry to hear of Sue Gibson’s illness.  Hope she is doing better.  Everyone misses her.  Enclosed is my check.

Winona Mae Bothwell

1941 Saul Kleinfeld Apt. # 210

El Paso, TX 79936-3777

Another year has passed since I paid my donation.  Seems like ages ago (after almost 33 years service) that I retired.  This May, I will have been retired for 20 years.  After retirement, I raised beef cattle for 18 years.  After that, I sold the farm and moved to town – (what a change!)

I really look forward to my Rusty Pipeliner each month and appreciate the great job from everyone on the staff.

Millard Britton

Monett, MO

Thanks for your continued dedication.

Rochelle Clack

Anthony, NM

Linda,

Thanks for all that you do.  We look forward to getting the Rusty Pipeliner.  We hope our donation gets to you before we miss an issue!

Much has changed in our lives in the last year.  We made another move to be near our daughters.  I can say that downsizing is NOT fun.  We’ll get used to it.

 We have the second great-granddaughter whom we haven’t seen yet.  She (Ella) lives in the Denver area.  We hope to travel some this summer to avoid the terrible heat here.

Thanks again for doing such a wonderful job.  Enclosed is our check for 2012.

James & Maybelle Copeland

Tempe, AZ

To the Pipeliner staff:

Enclosed is our check for another year of the Pipeliner.  We look forward to each publication and appreciate your effort in publishing it.

Thank you,

Alvin & Cathy Danner

Shamrock, TX

Hi Gang,

Thanks for another great year of the “News”!

Bill & Nancy Fenley

El Paso, TX

Dear Linda,

It’s time to pay up again.  I want to thank all of the R. P. crew that does all the work to put out the pipeliner.  I am doing fine.  I hope all of you are all right.

Frank Frame

Jal, NM

Sorry to learn of Sue’s health.  Best wishes and prayers for her continued recovery.

Patricia Gevertz

1416 High Mesa Rd.

Alto, NM 88312-8000

Dear Crew,

So sorry to hear about Sue Gibson.  Sue hope you are improving and doing well.  Take care of yourself.

Sending my donation for a year.  Hope everyone does well, healthwise, and the pipeliner can keep coming.

Yours truly,

Thank you,

Adelaide Hammond

San Angelo, TX

Enclosed is our annual check for the Rusty Pipeliner.  Thank you for all the work you do keeping up with the news of the retirees.  It is so good to hear about the ones you cared for and knew.

Thanks again,

Bud & Mary Sue Harrison

Midland, TX

Thank you very much,

Garry & Marie Henderson

Yuma, AZ

Well another year has come and gone so it is now time to pay our dues.  Things here in Brownwood are about the same.  Retirees continue to meet at Underwood’s on the third Tuesday on the odd number month.  Then on the even number, we meet at the Section Hand.  Time is 5:30.  We average from ten to fifteen each month.  We know there are a lot of Retirees in our area and we would love to have you join us.  Come and see old friends and make some new friends.  Then, mark your calendar now to go to Stephenville, Texas on June 2 for the yearly reunion.  If you have an RV, plan to come and spend the week before at the Park.  You will surely enjoy it.

 ‘Til next year,

Jack and Joyce Hill

The Stephenville Reunion is always the first Saturday in June.  This year it will be June 2, 2012.  Those with RV's come about a week or so and camp in the city park.  We invite all those with RV's to join us.  We have lots of games, visiting and eating.  On Friday night those who wish, meet up at the large shed and visit.  On Saturday, we gather about ten o'clock and at noon enjoy a Pot Luck lunch together.  It is a fun time to renew old friendships and meet new ones.  So, everyone come on to Stephenville.

Enclosed is two years subscription for the Rusty Pipeliner news.  Thanks for the dedication and hard work you all do in bringing the R. P. news to the past and present EPNG employees.

Thanks,

Oscar S. & Patricia Howard

Depew, OK

Dear Linda,

Thanks for keeping us up on our friends.  See you in Stephenville in June.

Clent & Imogene Kniffen

P. O. Box 1355

Clyde, TX 79510-1355

I guess I’m late again with my renewal.  That’s not surprising, because I haven’t worn a watch since I retired, and I rarely look at a calendar.  Carol and I are having a wonderful time travelling, working on the house and starting new hobbies.  The only thing better than working for EPNG is not working at all.

Thanks to you good folks who keep the RPL News and the retiree meetings going.

Charlie Mathis

Dear Linda,

Thank you so much for keeping us informed with all the news of the people we knew at the El Paso plants.

I am sending in donations for us and our son who also worked for El Paso Natural Gas and Meridian Oil Company.

I believe I sent you his address last year.  It is:

            R. C. McMurrain

            608 Apache Trail

            Comanche, TX 76442-2961

 He has Meniere’s disease and has a lot of vertigo.  They can’t do much for it.  His doctor says – no cure.

Our daughter, Vicky Williams, lives here in Abilene.  She moved here several years ago to take care of her aging parents but we refuse to age too much!  Just kidding!  She is a real blessing for us!  She works for the Railroad Commission.

Thanks again for all you do!

Mack & Loweta McMurrain

Linda:

That time again for a little “green” to keep the news coming.  Enjoy every bit of it, though I don’t see too many names I know anymore.  Keep up the good work.

Ray McMurray

Orange Grove, TX

Dear Linda,

Enclosed are my annual dues.  I have a new telephone number for your records (915) 269-8852.

Thank you,

Dick Moore

El Paso, TX

Howdy to All Y’All:

Enclosed is our check to help defray the expenses of mailing the Rusty Pipeliner to those not in the 21^st century.

We do not receive the Rusty Pipeliner by “snail-mail”, but for those that do and are not able to pay; maybe this will help out.

The current delivery methods by e-mail work really well.  We certainly appreciate all of the work “all you all” put into the Rusty Pipeliner.

Thanks again,

Willie Q.

Bill & Pat Quinn

(Willie – Retirees Class of 1997)

5507 Marie Tobin Dr.

El Paso, TX 79924-7228

Phone: (915) 755-6193

E-mail: QWilliamQ@aol.com

Hello,

It is time for our donation to the Rusty Pipeliner.  We appreciate all the work done to keep us connected and want to make sure we do not miss any issues.  Also, remember the El Paso Natural Gas Retirees’ Reunion will be the first Saturday in June – June 2, 2012 at the Stephenville City Park.  Hope to see everyone there.

Thanks,

Jimmie and Charlene Stewart

2607 Brenda St.

Stephenville, TX 76401-1918

I was so sorry to hear about Sue.  She will be missed by everyone.  I hope that she is progressing well and will be able to make a full recovery.

I would appreciate your printing the enclosed obituary, even if only in part, for Robert Oren Pyeatt, a former employee of EPNG. His wife gave me a little bit of information about him.  He started working for EPNG around 1938 or 39 and worked until 1945.  He worked at Jal #2 Plant.  She said those were very good years. 

Thank you all for being so dedicated all these years.  You have provided us with a great service and much pleasure.  We appreciate you.

Roxie McMahan Swain

Jal, NM

[Note:  I apologize for the delay in getting this in the Pipeliner -- must have had a long Senior Moment! Please see GoodByes.]

Dear Linda & all who put out the news,

Time to pay dues again.  We really enjoy keeping up with everyone.  Enclosed is our check.

Dalton & Gloria Tankersley

2197 County Road 244

Hico, TX 76457-2626

Dear Linda / Sue,

I knew of Vernon in our church here in Waco.  I saw this in the paper and thought I’d send it for the Rusty Pipeliner.  Maybe his “kids” will send something to you, but I felt sure several people would like to know of him not suffering any longer.

Thank you for all of your work on the newsletter.  It is appreciated by many.

Evylena Smith Waldren

(Daughter of Ben & Oleta Smith – retired in 1981 from Kermit)

[Note:  Please see GoodByes.]

Hi,

Enclosed is a check for one more year.  Appreciate your hard work.

Thanks,

Eugene K. Wilson

Roswell, NM

To all of you who write, enclose obituary notices and financially support the Rusty Pipeliner every month, thank you, especially for your kind words; you are very much appreciated.

TO OUR ON-LINE CONTRIBUTORS – a special Thank You to Bill Quinn this month - for your generous support of the printed version of the newsletter.

The Rusty Crew

Updated February 25, 2012

Dear Rusty Pipeliner,

My best wishes to Sue Gibson for a speedy, complete recovery.  I really enjoy her sense of humor.

I have had internet access for some time, but I haven’t used it for the newsletter…until now.  Please take me off the mailing list.  I enjoy the news and will make a habit to check it regularly.

Thank you!

Cathy Banner

Here is my annual donation for the Rusty Pipeliner News.  Please keep it coming.

Dolores (Dee) Bayer

9578 Sims Dr. Apt. A7

El Paso, TX 79925-7232

Linda,

Here is my payment for the Rusty Pipeliner.  Hope everyone is doing well.  Appreciate all ya’ll’s hard work.

Bruce & Donna Bell

Baird, TX

We enjoy the newsletter and the opportunity to keep up with old friends.  Keep up the good work.

Sincerely,

Doug & Mina Cowan

5481 Stone Canyon Dr.

Frisco, TX 75034-2220

Dear Linda,

Enclosed is my check for 2012.  Thanks for all you do to keep us connected.  We continue to enjoy Kerrville and retirement.

God bless you,

Wayne and Christy Hampton

Enclosed is a check for the pipeliner for another year.  Thanks – as we enjoy the pipeliner.

Wade and Jean Harbin

601 Baker St.

Winfield, AL 35594-5525

Dear Friends,

I enjoy the pipeliner so much.

Thank you!

Jo Hines

I was so sorry to hear about Sue.  Hope her condition will improve steadily.  My annual contribution is enclosed.

Charlotte Kimm

2501 Westerland Dr. Apt. C-208

Houston, TX 777063-2241

Linda:

Thanks for what you people do for us old timers.  My wife, Odessa, and I just celebrated our 61^st wedding anniversary playing poker at a casino.

Our love,

Louis & Odessa Laskie

9794 Gallo Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89147-6744

I am sorry to say, I did not receive the January 2012 issue of the Rusty Pipeliner.  It would be greatly appreciated if you could send me a copy.

You are doing a great job in keeping us retirees with the news of all of our friends.

Thanks,

Raymond Messimer

5112 Locust Ave.

Odessa, TX 79762-4421

[Note:  January & February issues were combined and mailed around 6 February, 2012.]

Linda,

Thank you much for your help.  As you can tell, my writing has gone down the drain and I’m still in a fog – but time is a healer.

Love,

Betty Metcalf

[Please see Good-Byes for LeRoy’s obiturary.]

Hi Linda,

I forgot to give you this yesterday.  Thank you for all that you do and may the Lord bless you.

Dutch

Dear Sue & Linda,

Yeah, I did it again – dropped the ball by forgetting to mail in my renewal way back in October 2011.  Well, please accept this check to cover two more years.

I was saddened to read in the RPN December 2011 issue of the passing of Al McMahon.  We were close neighbors in Farmington prior to my departure to the Algerian Project in mid 1977.  Al & Ida were sure good people.

Wayne & Elsie McKibben have done something right – 64^th Wedding Anniversary!  While Wayne was Superintendent over the Lincoln Complex in 1967, I was privileged to be his Senior Instrument Technician.  They live about three blocks from my home now but we seldom ever see each other.  We’re running in different circles all the time!

I really appreciate all the work you girls do to keep us up to date about current events and what everyone is doing.  Keep up the good work!

Best regards,

Elmore (Dusty) Rhoades

217 W. Berry Dr.

Hobbs, NM 88240-4422

I have moved to Amarillo, TX and am doing okay for an old lady.  Here is a donation for the pipeliner news.

Mary Stautzenberger

7404 Wallace Blvd. Apt. 157

Amarillo, TX 79106-1824

Thelma (Moose) Tabb expired on January 9^th from complications after a fractured hip and knee.  Thank you for your prayers and calls.

The Tabb Family

Dear Rusty Pipeliner and Friends,

Happy New Year to all and have a blessed year ahead.  We are sending our donation and if we can, we would like to receive the pipeliner online.  Our e-mail is bill-carol@dellcity.com .  We appreciate you all so much and always look forward to the pipeliner.

Thanks so very much,

Bill & Carol Wauson

P. O. Box 44

Timberon, NM 88350-0044

Hi Linda,

Sorry our check is late.  Seems we are always running behind schedule these days.  2011 was more eventful than we care to remember!

The Monument Fire in the Huachuca Mountains was horrifying.  It came within a mile of our home and within a block of our daughter’s home.  We were evacuated for eight days.  Our daughter and her family were out of their home 10 days.  They and their animals came here first.  Two days later, we all had to evacuate.  We were loading animals and what little possessions we could in a very very short time.  In all, we moved 17 horses, four large dogs, two medium dogs, three Toy Poodles, three cats and, lest we forget, a Boa Python that belongs to our grandson!  We did all that in about four hours (don’t ask me how) while smoke and ashes were blowing in.

It is a strange and heart-wrenching experience to walk away from all you’ve worked for in 50 years of marriage.  How fortunate we were, we came back to an intact home; many people did not.  Overall, we have settled back in and pray for rain daily so we never have to repeat this experience!

Our best to all,

Jim and Janice Wise

Jcdwiseaz@q.com

I’m enclosing my donation for the Rusty Pipeliner’s News.  Thanks so much for your time and work to keep us informed.

Carolyn Wolford

2514 Quail Chase Ct.

Sellersburg, IN 47172-9149

To our on-line contributors – a special Thank You to Cathy Banner, Robert Horn and Dayton Poe.

Updated January 17, 2012