Mini Reunion and GUESS WHO 11-7-09

WHO ARE WE????? Classmates Revealed Jan 1, 2010

Sheila Sulinski, Wayne Miller and Rocco Nesta.

Scroll down to view the last surprise classmates name. These 3 classmates (along with a 3rd person in a picture below) were not able to attend any of our reunions, however they made it to our mini reunion this past Saturday, Nov 7 2009. Does anyone want to take a guess at who they are? I will post there names in my November newsletter, but for now, try guessing and send me an email and I will let you know if you are correct. Pictures that are posted below contain a question mark instead of their names. If you have lived around the New Britain area 2 of the 3 you have probably bumped into. A special thanks to our invited guest Jo Perra-Moreno NBHS class of 1968 for taking all of these pictures. Thanks Jo, we all enjoyed having you. We had a great time and once again the 3 hours that I was there went by much to fast. Hoping we can have a few more of these at least once a year until 2013 for our 45th.

A lot of the Gang is here Pulaski 1968

Meet and greet

Judi, Cliff and Pat First to arrive

Judi and Sandie

Lisa D. and Justine Beach (3rd lady a guest of Justine)

Marie G, Nancy, Judi, Sue, Nancy R,

Paula, Sandie and Bob

Marilyn B, Nancy L and Sue W

Nancy R, Nancy L, Marilyn B and Sandie M

Pat D and Wayne M

Sheila S. and Judi

Sheila and Wayne and Bob P and Rocco

SueAnn T. Paula H. Pat D. guess Sheila S and Judi M

Paula H and Bob P Were we so happy to have Bob P join us. He was in New Britain from Alaska for personal reasons. Thanks Bob for making time to spend with us.

Grandma Sally

I am with my new granddaughter Sofia, born in late October. 9 1/2 lbs 21 inches long. Her mother KC is awesome. Did the whole thing sans drugs with natural childbirth. She was so awesome we are calling her the "zen master of labor." Sofia is beautiful and seems to look like Daddy a bit, but who knows. A bit of dark hair and sweet, sweet , sweet.

Lest we forget

Recently one of our classmates, Claire Calcinari Reed, sent Pat a clipping from the "In Memoriam" section of the New Britain Herald from a couple of weeks ago. The clipping was a photo of one of our classmates, Richie Stolarun. It was then that I realized that October 12th, 2009, was the 40th anniversary of Richie's death. The above picture and tribute was sent to the Herald by Richie's brother, Alan, and his 91year old father. It was printed in the Herald that day. After some trepidation, I decided to call Alan, who lives in the same house that Richie grew up in. I introduced myself as part of Richie's graduating class and one of his good friends (we were both into CB radio at the time). I asked if he could send me a digital copy of Richie's picture for our sites. Alan was kind enough to do so which enabled me to replace the black and white photo of Richie as seen in the Herald with this colored copy. He also has given us permission to use the photo on our site. I ask that you all please take a few moments and reflect on our freedom. That freedom is a direct result of the brave men and women who serve or have served our country in the armed forces, and of those who paid the ultimate price. Richie was the only one of our class who paid that price -please remember him.

Cliff Cayer, October 2009

CLASSMATES REUNITE

Paula, Sue-Ann, Nancy, Nancy, Sue and Karen enjoying each others company at the Olive Garden in August. They try to get together every few months. Everyone is welcome to join them. The next get together is scheduled for a Saturday Nov 7th at 3 PM. A Saturday so I can attend. I have been so jealous posting all of their pictures and I could not be in any of them. All the information regarding Nov 7rd was recently sent in the September newsletter. Should you need additional information please let us know. Hope to see you in November.

EAST MEETS NORTH WEST

On a recent trip to Alaska, Ursula Nadolny was able to meet Bob Piorkowski on his turf in Alaska this summer. Enjoying some quiet time on Bob's porch, while Sylvia, Bob's wife is taking a kayak ride. Summer of 2009

A WORD TO THE WISE

LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, I TOOK MY LIFE FOR GRANTED. HOWEVER, I AM NOT CARELESS WHEN IT COMES TO MY HEALTH. EVERY YEAR I GET A PHYSICAL WITH ALL TESTS, INCLUDING A MAMOGRAM. MID JULY, A SHADOW APPEARED. A NEEDLE BIOPSY CONFIRMED BREAST CANCER. WITHIN A MONTH, A LUMPECTOMY WAS DONE. LAB TESTS SHOWED NO INDICATION OF SPREADING. RADIATION TREATMENTS WILL SOON FOLLOW WHICH MEANS REMISSION. IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE MAMOGRAM, THE CANCER WOULD HAVE SNUCK UP ON ME, NOT TO BE DETECTED UNTIL TOO LATE. PLEASE, PLAY IT SMART AND GET A MAMOGRAM. THERE IS NO EXCUSE NOT TO. IF YOU ARE UNINSURED, CHECK OUT YOUR COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES FOR A FREE OR LOW COST MAMOGRAM. IT SAVED MY LIFE. IT COULD SAVE YOURS. GOOD HEALTH AND LONG LIFE TO YOU ALL, PAULA HONEYMAN

Pulaski Fishing Buddies at it again May 2009

A couple of pictures from our annual fishing trip in May at my cabin in Maine. Martin Johnson and myself in front of the wood burning stove. Couldn't forget the traveling Pulaksi sign.

Dave Randolph with the fish that I caught and let him hold since he is fishing challenged. In the past we have always had a good crew including Henry Loveland and Ralph Nordgren from our class. Other new Britainites who have joined us in the past Joe Perez PHS 69, Fred Monsees, NBHS 68 Bob Scarlett NBHS 68, Chris "Rusty" Shea NBHS 69. We have also had Rick "Swanee" Swanson a few times in the past but he is no longer welcome since we only allow people who can actually catch fish. Sorry Swanee...... We had a great time and look forward to next year with more friends, fish and pictures.

In June I attend a reunion in San Antonio with the outfit I served with while in Vietnam. Met up with some of the old timers that I was with back in 1969 and 1970. We had not seen each other for over 40 years a real nice rush and time for all who attended.

Chuck Searle

August 2009

QUESS WHO?????

It took 41 years plus 3 weeks to reunite these classmates. A planned couple of hour visit in Florida turned into a nearly 8 hour mini-marathon reunion. It was great to spend time with each other and rehash our high school years including the many high/low points. Rich Cook was not able to attend our 40th reunion last June however we certainly hope that will change for 2013. Thanks for sharing and having our traveling sign turn up once again. Cat Smulski 7-14-09

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS

MACKIEWICZ, Barbara A. (Szczepanik) Barbara A. (Szczepanik) Mackiewicz, formerly of New Britain, passed away on June 13, 2009 after a long illness surrounded by her loving family and friends.

A crafts man amongst us

Some unique rattles made with more LOVE than wood by our classmate Lou. You can see pictured below how easy they are for babies to hold and enjoy. Also below is Lou with his grandchild.

Me and my rattle

Grandpa and me

what a tight grip Peyton has

I recently asked Lou if he could make rolling pins. The one with the red handle is for my daughter's birthday and the large one is for my son's birthday. I had previously ordered a pasta board for my son from Lou. Lou does beautiful work that in my opinion can not be purchased elsewhere. Below are some other items that he also makes. Please visit his web site turnzwood2.com or feel free to email him with any special request you may have. I also had my children's name and dates put onto the rolling pins and pasta board. They certainly make a great useful keepsake (if your into cooking) that my children will have for many years and hopefully hand down to the grandchildren that I may never see. Below are also some other items that Lou makes, please take a minute and see how talented our classmate is.

Rolling Pins

Pasta board and rolling pins

Pen's that were a special order for another classmate

train set

acorn boxes

Classmate's reunite in Maine May 2009

Dennis and I went on our yearly long weekend to Maine. It was extra special this year because we were able to stop by Diane Larkin (Joseph) and her husband Larry's beautiful summer place there. Please classmates consider sending a picture to share with us, it is always so great to be able to see each other on line. Thanks Diane and Janet for sharing your time with us all.

1968 classmate reunites with a 1967 classmate

Karen Tatum and her husband spent a week recently in Palm Coast Florida visiting Paula Smith and her husband. Karen and Paula are old friends that go back to Nathan Hale Days. Paula's Mom had the Pulaski license plate from her days working at Pulaski High School. What a great momentum for Paula to have saved. Thanks for sharing with us. May 2009

Our traveling sign makes it to Florida with another classmate. Paula Smith and Karen Tatum together again. May 2009

Entrance to the famous Daytona Beach flea market. April 2009

Renewed Friendship

Janet (Weed) Boutin and Diane (Larkin) along with their husbands recently spent time together. Janet and Diane had not seen each other for over 30 years. They were childhood friends who are so very happy that our 40th reunion reunited them. It's great to see pictures and realize that our reunion almost 1 year ago continues every time classmates spend time together.

Finally Together Again April 2009

Pam Sutak and me in Ormond Beach Florida Enjoying the sun and each other

So happy to hold OUR CLASS SIGN TOGETHER

Pam with my husband Dave

Pam, Me, Dave, my brother Jim and sister in law Kathy Bergin (NBHS 1972) having dinner in Ormond Beach Florida.

What a great Easter week Dave and I had visiting Florida to spend Easter with my brother, sister in law and also being able to spend time with Pam. The weather was great, the company even better. Dave was able to fish while I enjoyed the beach. I had not seen my brother in almost 2 1/2 years and Pam in over 4 years. Now it's their turn to come up north to visit me. I thought our class would enjoy seeing Pam since she was not able to make the reunion. Many do not know that Pam took our original class list from the 25th reunion and researched everyone sending me the phone numbers that she was able to find. I in turn made the calls and the new class list was formed. If it was not for Pam's help from day one, I fear that we would not have been as successful as we were. Since then my helpers (deputies) have grown and we all continue to look for the remaining 10 missing classmates. Without them all we would not be where we are today, I am grateful for all of their help and continued support. Our Class Spirit lives on.

We're not cooking

How nice it is when some of us can get together for dinner and great conversation. Our dining classmates welcome others to join them for future dinners.

Nancy Roy, Nancy Lamb, Marcia Sharasheff, Sandie Mazur, Jane Baxer and Sue Willet recently enjoyed each others company at a local restaurant. How clever were they to take the picture in front of a New Britain sign that just happen to be hanging in the back ground. Thanks for sending in this picture and sharing your evening with your class.