Retired in 2002 after 40 yrs with CSX Railroad working in the Tampa, FL area. Last passenger Conductor to work into Venice before passenger service discontinued. Moved to El Jobean, FL in 2000. Volunteer with Charlotte County as member of Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board; Charlotte County Historical Advisory Committee; Vice-President, Charlotte County Museum Society, Inc.; President, El Jobean Community League, Inc. Play upright Bass in active bluegrass music band, the Myakka River Bluegrass Band, performing generally in the south Florida area for the last 15+ years.

While in Mr. Scales Shop Class, several of us boys were sent on a day trip (with one of the driving students) to try and find some driftwood in the Placida area for use in the shop class. During the search, we found an abandoned lake (pond) and decided to take a swim. No one had a bathing suite but that didn't stop us from swimming. Arriving back at school late in the afternoon, Mr. Scales demanded to know why we were gone all day. We just told him the car got stuck in the mud and it took us most of the day to get out. Never did tell him why we were gone so long. No driftwood either.