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Friendship
the
Unexpected FACTOR

BONUS

by LaVila Henry

Jaime and Sylvia Perez Joe Lazado

hen most groups start, it is group got to know them, Rick had this
usually based on a common to share: “I was president of Caprock
Winterest. So, it was with the Classic Car Club here in town for more
Community Group led by Pastor Robert than 16 years.” And this information
and Irma Renteria. One thing the group added a whole new dimension to what
has in common is Church on the Rock had been going on: car shows, here we
(COTR), where Pastor Robert serves, come!
and a deep desire to serve the Lord. In
that respect, they are not unique. Many ****
people belong to that type of group,
enjoying the friendship and support of Each of these dual members (COTR
others. and CCCC) have their own interesting
stories to tell:
However, something unusual and
unexpected slowly began developing Michael Gonzales’ 1986 Chevy C10
in this group. It took a while before it pickup wasn’t running when it arrived
came to light, but after people got to at his home on a trailer after sitting at a
know each other—their jobs, businesses, relative’s house for many years. Finally,
and interests—a commonality surfaced: 11 years ago it was offered to Michael. It
nearly half the families owned classic had belonged to his father-in-law, and
vehicles. It wasn’t long before they although Michael has done all the work Shawn Genenbacher
were talking about what they had done on it, he thought it only fair to be titled
or wanted to do to their vehicles or in his wife Lisa’s name.
conferring about future improvements. Robert and Irma Renteria’s 1988 Chevy
They were sharing their knowledge and Silverado Shortbed was the closest they
helping each other with mechanical could find to the 1985 model they had
work or problems. owned when they were younger. It was

Then a few months ago, another about halfway restored when they got it,
surprise came to light. Rick and and now it is nearly completed.
Mary Povlich were invited to join the Joe Lazado’s 1972 C10 Chevy pickup
community group. (See the article in was owned by his dad. He’s had it for
this issue entitled “Car Club Fun”). about 20 years. Restoration has been a
Unknown to Pastor Robert, Rick and slow process for Joe, but he is making
Mary also own a classic car. As the progress. Robert and Irma Renteria

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