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the Z stands for Zaluda…Stan and Nancy, that is. Stan is an army veteran
and a graduate of Rutger’s University. He worked as a chemist for 40
years. Most of his career was spent with the 3M Company. One of Stan’s
projects was scotch guard and we all know and love scotch guard. Another
project Stan worked on while working at Kellogg Engineering was the atomic
bomb. As a young student at Rutger’s, Stan went to a seminar where none
other than Albert Einstein himself spoke. Also on the dais with the master
egghead was Wernher von Braun. You may remember that name as the inventor
of the V2 rockets used in World War II. Stan is no stranger to famous
people. When his career took him to Alabama, he hobnobbed with the
governor at the local country club. That governor was George
Wallace. Knowing the governor could only help because you have to ask Stan
about the moonshine days and drag racing his ’59 Cadillac. Stan’s
career moved him around the world. When transferred to Minnesota, he met
the love of his life in Nancy. Nancy was born and raised in
Minneapolis. She admits that her batteries of life were almost dead, then
Stan came along to give her the jump start she needed. The couple met at a
singles dance and have been doing the tango ever since. They have been
married for 22 years. Stan, like most of us guys, was always a motorhead.
His first car was a 1937 Chevy and he forked over $100 bucks for this
jewel. Now, Nancy on the other hand, was never interested in cars except
for now. She flat out loves their Corvette. When I asked them what
their all time favorite car was, they instantly, without hesitation, answered
the Z06. Living in Florida since ’92, Stan and Nancy keep busy these
days with online trading and as evidenced by the picture, TAE KWON DO.
When you’re at an event or a meeting, say hello to these guys. They
offer some fascinating experiences.
Butch Uzzo
Send any questions or comments to : ncvette@tampabay.rr.com |
