I remember Anne as being very quiet. She always sat on the bus by herself looking out of the window and when we passed the Catholic Church, she always quietly crossed herself; she started doing that in our junior year, I think, but maybe our senior year. I, too, love her senior photo and that's exactly how I remember her. It's sad she didn't have a chance to live her life like the rest of us -- it sounds like she died quite young.
In reading Lee Matousek (Pilkanis) comment, all I can wonder why Lee never took me to get "high" but Lee did take me to the Boston Public Library via train to work on Ms. Jackson's China Project she assigned. I never felt so free in my life!!!! Guess this was my "high." Freedom! Thank you Lee!!
OK all, this does not have anything to do with Anne, but I'm following up on my post regarding Lee Matousek (Pilkanis) not taking me to get "high." Lee and I met last Saturday at my house and I took her to Steadfast Spirits in Concord NH. While there, I had her try a "flight" of moonshine cocktails....and of the 5 tastings, she loved the Citrus Squeeze (Margarita-type), Lemonade and Apple Pie! All the tastings were 56 proof. Then I asked her to try Harvest Shine (86 proof) and yes, it has quite a burn. I was the designated driver but as I don't drink that was fine with me! I think Lee had a wonderful experience as she was a little mellow but happy!!! We really had a great afternoon as later we met her sister Barbara (Bo to some of us) at the Saddle Up Salon in Kingston NH for some much needed food!!! There Lee and Barbara convinced me to play Keno (never had before) and Lee and I picked 4 numbers: 70 for the year we graduated 52 for the year we were born 1 for my birth month and 12 for her birth month. We ate our food and at the end checked out tickets -- Barbara won $8. Lee and I won $104!!! So it was a GREAT day overall!!! What a fabulous afternoon.
On another note, Steadfast Spirits is the first moonshine distillery in Concern NH and is owned and operated by my son-in-law (CJ) and our daughter (Lori). They offer for sale straight "shine" as well as 12 different shine cocktails (few named above). They have a tasting room and offer "flights" to try but they are not a bar. They do not serve food, however, if your ever in the area and would like to seek them out, they are opened Friday from 4-8 pm; Sat from 12 to 6ish and Sun from 12 to 5. (Other times by appointment) They do have a FB page as well. They opened the distillery one month before COVID hit (not a good time to start a business) but survived by using their product and producing much needed Hand Sanitizer!!! They donated to Police, Fire and Responders, as well as offering it free to anyone in need. And they provided it for all the Libraries in New Hampshire. So if you're on a ride and want something different to do, please stop in and let CJ and Lori know who you are! And, if you want to try another experience, Litherman's Brewery (Beer!) is in the same complex! They can offer full drinks and often have food trucks there!!
I meant to mention that you can find Troubles Moonshine Cocktails of Lemonade and Apple Pie in most larger NH liquor stores!
I've enjoyed reading all of your comments over the past week or so regarding your memories of Anne. Every time I read a new entry my mind would wander back to when I first met Anne when she arrived in the middle of the school year at the Summer Street School. If my memory serves me well she moved to Lynnfield from South America. She was a quiet girl. I remember asking her about her earrings....I had never seen anyone other than an adult wear them. She went on to tell me she had them pierced at birth!! It's funny but the word that keeps coming to me while thinking back to that experience is "exotic". To me, Anne was exotic ....even at a young age.
I remember Anne so clearly, probably because she seemed so very intense and quiet. It's amazing how much was going on within each of us at that time and that so few of us were able to connect with that.
Mr. Durkins English class was the beginning of my enjoying learning, a whole different way of teaching. Like so many Catcher in the Rye was eye opening, changed my life. Im fortunate to have an apartment only two blocks away from the duck pond in Central Park and think of that class fondly when I walk past it.
I remember Anne well. I also remember that her mom didn't like me very much, but Anne didn't care. Anne made up her mind and no one was going to tell her what to do. But did you know how truly generous Anne was? We had met some boys from Lake George NY that somehow found themselves stranded in Lynn and had gotten into a bit of trouble. They needed money and a way to get home. Anne sold an 18k charm bracelet to a pawn shop to get money, and she actually DROVE them home. I had some cash to contribute to the adventure - but Anne was the real power behind helping these boys. Looking back this was a crazy thinkg to do - but the world was a safer place back then and these boys were very nice and appreciative. And this is not the only time I saw Anne helping someone else. Was she rebelling against affluence? Maybe. Was she trying to help someone? ABSOLUTELY. I cherish my memorie of Anne.
As I read Carole's story about their helping the wayfaring strangers from Lake George, I couldn't help but realize that there was an aspect of Anne's that I was unaware of. Her and Carole's generosity in helping these -no doubt- New York Yankees fans (!) should be commended, some 50+ years later. I'd like to learn how Anne was located in South America prior to her arriving in Lynnfield. Does anyone know her history that far back?
I believe that Anne's father worked for a gas company and was asked to work in South America (I think Argentina) soon after he married. When the family lived in Lynnfield, I think Anne's father owned a gasoline station in New Hampshire. Tha youngest child, Eddy, took over the business in later years.
I remember Anne's mother said that she felt very isolated and unhappy when they first moved to Argentina and she told her parents that she wanted to leave Argentina and go back home to them. Her parents told her that she could not return home to them because she was now married and she should be with her husband. Anne's mother told the story as a lesson she learned in growing up.
I think that they had some Spanish speaking servants while living in South America. The Spanish for Anne is Anita. Among the family, Anne was always called 'Nita. Her sister, Diane, the next oldest, was called Nani.
Thank you, Bonnie, for filling in Anne's pre-Lyynfield background for me/us! I have to believe that Anne's experience abroad (i.e., Argentina) forced her to mature much faster than most of us (and definitely sooner than me!). Certainly, her time way south of the border must have given her a wider perspective on life and living, moreso than the majority of her classmates and peers.
Kris Bax (Cole)
I remember Anne as being very quiet. She always sat on the bus by herself looking out of the window and when we passed the Catholic Church, she always quietly crossed herself; she started doing that in our junior year, I think, but maybe our senior year. I, too, love her senior photo and that's exactly how I remember her. It's sad she didn't have a chance to live her life like the rest of us -- it sounds like she died quite young.
Debra Tullgren (Taylor)
In reading Lee Matousek (Pilkanis) comment, all I can wonder why Lee never took me to get "high" but Lee did take me to the Boston Public Library via train to work on Ms. Jackson's China Project she assigned. I never felt so free in my life!!!! Guess this was my "high." Freedom! Thank you Lee!!
Debra Tullgren (Taylor)
OK all, this does not have anything to do with Anne, but I'm following up on my post regarding Lee Matousek (Pilkanis) not taking me to get "high." Lee and I met last Saturday at my house and I took her to Steadfast Spirits in Concord NH. While there, I had her try a "flight" of moonshine cocktails....and of the 5 tastings, she loved the Citrus Squeeze (Margarita-type), Lemonade and Apple Pie! All the tastings were 56 proof. Then I asked her to try Harvest Shine (86 proof) and yes, it has quite a burn. I was the designated driver but as I don't drink that was fine with me! I think Lee had a wonderful experience as she was a little mellow but happy!!! We really had a great afternoon as later we met her sister Barbara (Bo to some of us) at the Saddle Up Salon in Kingston NH for some much needed food!!! There Lee and Barbara convinced me to play Keno (never had before) and Lee and I picked 4 numbers: 70 for the year we graduated 52 for the year we were born 1 for my birth month and 12 for her birth month. We ate our food and at the end checked out tickets -- Barbara won $8. Lee and I won $104!!! So it was a GREAT day overall!!! What a fabulous afternoon.
On another note, Steadfast Spirits is the first moonshine distillery in Concern NH and is owned and operated by my son-in-law (CJ) and our daughter (Lori). They offer for sale straight "shine" as well as 12 different shine cocktails (few named above). They have a tasting room and offer "flights" to try but they are not a bar. They do not serve food, however, if your ever in the area and would like to seek them out, they are opened Friday from 4-8 pm; Sat from 12 to 6ish and Sun from 12 to 5. (Other times by appointment) They do have a FB page as well. They opened the distillery one month before COVID hit (not a good time to start a business) but survived by using their product and producing much needed Hand Sanitizer!!! They donated to Police, Fire and Responders, as well as offering it free to anyone in need. And they provided it for all the Libraries in New Hampshire. So if you're on a ride and want something different to do, please stop in and let CJ and Lori know who you are! And, if you want to try another experience, Litherman's Brewery (Beer!) is in the same complex! They can offer full drinks and often have food trucks there!!
I meant to mention that you can find Troubles Moonshine Cocktails of Lemonade and Apple Pie in most larger NH liquor stores!
Debbi Peterson (Mosher)
I've enjoyed reading all of your comments over the past week or so regarding your memories of Anne. Every time I read a new entry my mind would wander back to when I first met Anne when she arrived in the middle of the school year at the Summer Street School. If my memory serves me well she moved to Lynnfield from South America. She was a quiet girl. I remember asking her about her earrings....I had never seen anyone other than an adult wear them. She went on to tell me she had them pierced at birth!! It's funny but the word that keeps coming to me while thinking back to that experience is "exotic". To me, Anne was exotic ....even at a young age.
Gary McBournie
I remember Anne so clearly, probably because she seemed so very intense and quiet. It's amazing how much was going on within each of us at that time and that so few of us were able to connect with that.
Mr. Durkins English class was the beginning of my enjoying learning, a whole different way of teaching. Like so many Catcher in the Rye was eye opening, changed my life. Im fortunate to have an apartment only two blocks away from the duck pond in Central Park and think of that class fondly when I walk past it.
Carol Dayton (Dayton)
I remember Anne well. I also remember that her mom didn't like me very much, but Anne didn't care. Anne made up her mind and no one was going to tell her what to do. But did you know how truly generous Anne was? We had met some boys from Lake George NY that somehow found themselves stranded in Lynn and had gotten into a bit of trouble. They needed money and a way to get home. Anne sold an 18k charm bracelet to a pawn shop to get money, and she actually DROVE them home. I had some cash to contribute to the adventure - but Anne was the real power behind helping these boys. Looking back this was a crazy thinkg to do - but the world was a safer place back then and these boys were very nice and appreciative. And this is not the only time I saw Anne helping someone else. Was she rebelling against affluence? Maybe. Was she trying to help someone? ABSOLUTELY. I cherish my memorie of Anne.
John McMahon
As I read Carole's story about their helping the wayfaring strangers from Lake George, I couldn't help but realize that there was an aspect of Anne's that I was unaware of. Her and Carole's generosity in helping these -no doubt- New York Yankees fans (!) should be commended, some 50+ years later. I'd like to learn how Anne was located in South America prior to her arriving in Lynnfield. Does anyone know her history that far back?
Bonnie Palka
I believe that Anne's father worked for a gas company and was asked to work in South America (I think Argentina) soon after he married. When the family lived in Lynnfield, I think Anne's father owned a gasoline station in New Hampshire. Tha youngest child, Eddy, took over the business in later years.
I remember Anne's mother said that she felt very isolated and unhappy when they first moved to Argentina and she told her parents that she wanted to leave Argentina and go back home to them. Her parents told her that she could not return home to them because she was now married and she should be with her husband. Anne's mother told the story as a lesson she learned in growing up.
I think that they had some Spanish speaking servants while living in South America. The Spanish for Anne is Anita. Among the family, Anne was always called 'Nita. Her sister, Diane, the next oldest, was called Nani.
John McMahon
Thank you, Bonnie, for filling in Anne's pre-Lyynfield background for me/us! I have to believe that Anne's experience abroad (i.e., Argentina) forced her to mature much faster than most of us (and definitely sooner than me!). Certainly, her time way south of the border must have given her a wider perspective on life and living, moreso than the majority of her classmates and peers.
Donald Moreton
Yes, Anne was a no BS kid. Nice to know what you were in for.