Annual Report of the Town of Warner, New Hampshire 1998

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Ralph was bom and raised in the Kansas City, Missouri area. After graduating from North Kansas City High School, Ralph entered Park College and after one year transferred to San Jose State, where he earned his degree. After college, Ralph enlisted in the Navy and was accepted into Officer’s Candidate School and spent the next 32 years serving his country in duty assignments of increasing responsibility. During his distinguished Naval career, Ralph was twice awarded the Legion of Merit, one of our nations highest military awards. He retired from the Navy in 1983 with the rank of Captain, and moved to Warner in 1987.

He quickly became involved in community activities, first serving on the School District Budget Survey Committee, and then the School Budget Committee. In 1992, Ralph became a Selectman and in addition to the official duties that go with the job, he became the carpenter, painter, electrician, gardener, janitor, cook and bottle washer for the Town buildings. In 1997, Ralph took the leadership position in leading the drive to develop and present to voters the requirements for a New Highway Maintenance Facility. After approval by the Town Meeting, he along with Dick White and Allan Brown spent ...

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