As the President of the Mokule’ia Community Association (MCA) on O’ahu’s North Shore, he continues to be a community activist dedicated to preserving and protecting – and, where possible, improving the quality of life for existing residents. And that means fighting the developers who seek to bring in resorts—and the good news is that he’s […]
Archives: 1952
John Van Nortwick ’52
Not exactly a class note, but of interest; Today, got an e-mail from James Everett, CdeP ’02. He is a career Marine flying CH-53E helicopters. 50 years ago, I was doing the same: A career Marine flying helicopters. Small world, I guess. John Van Nortwick CdeP 1952
Mike Baldwin ’52
Jim Lipman and Judy came upon a letter to the editor of Archaeology magazine written by Mike Baldwin. It is reprinted below along with its accompanying photo. A Cowboy Remembers Thank you for your article “Ballad of the Paniolo” (.January/February 2016). I was born on Maui in 1934 and spent much time at Ulupalakua Ranch, […]
John Van Nortwick ’52
Nothing very exciting to report other than Sonja and I are still vertical, out here in West Texas, and happy to have recently celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary. Good to be able to still go to work every day. John Van Nortwick CdeP 1952
Chuck Thorne ’52
Having to run because the Walker ring did not prepare me for the shock of being 80 years old. I still can’t get used to it! These things tend to sneak up on you if you’re not careful. Health is still good, so that’s a plus. Chuck Thorne CdeP 1952
Charles Thorne ’52
We are now great-grandparents to a daughter of our daughter’s daughter. Is that possible? Are we all really getting that old? Doesn’t feel that way. We’re still living in Kenosha, WI. Have stayed in touch with Tom May, and would like to hear from more. My email address is enroth4@gmail.com if anyone is so inclined. […]
John Van Nortwick ’52
Last night in Los Angeles, ERA Sellers Buyers & Associates won the Gene Francis Award for 2013. This real estate company is owned by my family and me, and has offices in El Paso, TX, Las Cruces, NM, and Albuquerque, NM. The Gene Francis Award recognizes the best overall company in the ERA Franchise System […]
Chuck Thorne ’52
Still enjoying good health in retirement, and living in Kenosha, WI, overlooking the harbor and Lake Michigan, which is full of boats in the summer and ice in the winter. Expecting our first great-grandchild in September, and trying to recover from the shock of being a “great.” Still looking for other things to be “great” […]
Chuck Thorne ’52
We have retired from running our Colorado business and now live in Kenosha, WI, close to Lake Michigan. We had to get out of the high altitude, which we were told to do since Pat’s open heart surgery a few years ago. (We miss the Rockies but enjoy the lake.) I am in good health […]
Stewart Ring ’52
Continued my pro bono civic efforts dedicated to protecting and preserving the quality of life of Mokule’ia residents. I was elected president of the Mokule’ia Community Association last year. I have been its secretary for over 20 years and still am. Went to Coronado to visit my daughter who flew in from Zambia to give […]