Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Winter 2008 | Page 17

www.thorntonacademy.org November: “Dewey and I divide our time between city living (Chicago) and the country (Wisconsin). Both of us are working to become more creative: Dewey, in photography and I, painting.” 1959 After serving six years on the Saco City Council, David Tripp ran for mayor in November, losing to Roland Michaud. David recently retired after managing a boat yard in Portland for 8 years. After graduating from TA, he served in the U.S. Navy, then worked in Virginia and North Carolina before returning to Saco in 1973. Harvey Plourde wrote in November: “I have been living in Florida for the past three years. Thanks for looking me up, Steve Buzzell ‘59. You sure made my day!” Daniel Hall moved to The Villages in Florida in August. He spends five months in his home in Scotland and seven months in Florida. 1960 Andrew Kochis retired in 2005 after 42 years working for the government. He is now babysitting grandchildren and working part time. 1961 David and Barbara Warren Field are enjoying retirement, “kayaking, four wheeling, grandchildren and much more.” Michael Prejean is very active in ballroom dancing. Larry Hooper is retired from his property management company and living in Brunswick. Pat Massie writes: “In my retirement, I take care of people’s pets. I have volunteered at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, VA, for 21 years.” 1962 In the summer of 2007 Sandra Dolby Taylor organized and chartered Maine’s only chapter of the Gold Star Wives of America. The organization gives surviving spouses of veterans comfort, care and support, and help with their benefits eligibility. Her husband Bruce, a veteran, died ten years ago. 1963 45th Reunion Gardner Walls writes: “My wife and I live in Dayton in a home we both love. Our oldest son Brian is an engineer and has blessed us with two granddaughters, Hailey, 5, and Riley, 2. Our youngest son Chad is getting his PhD in literacy English. I am very happy where I live and very proud of my family. Still in the thinking process of retirement.” Gerry Halasz retired from the Air Force in 1990 as a senior master sargent, but continued working for USAF as a food and business specialist. He is now retiring completely after 24 years active duty and 17 years civilian service. He and his wife Mary plan to play golf, cruise, and travel and hope to visit Maine this summer. Peter Atwater is building homes and is active in his community and church, sponsoring the pro-am traveling Atwater Boys Basketball Team. David Howe retired as administrator of The Pines in Ocean Park after 33 ey at Sanford High for 24 years, and in Sept [X