Master Road Scholars
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Master Road Scholar Richard Davis |
Master Road Scholar Clayton Foote |
Master Road Scholar Rick Washburn |
| Richard (Ditty) Davis is the Highway Foreman in Raymond. He has worked for the highway department for 21 years.
Previously, he worked as a dispatcher for the town and as a mechanic at a garage.
Ditty likes to learn new techniques and gather ideas. He knows knowledge benefits everyone. His hobby is work and he strives to do a good job. He has used information from UNH T2 Center Winter Operations class to spec out a new truck. He learned of new products and he hopes to pick up the new truck soon. Both Ditty and his Supervisor, Master Road Scholar Dennis McCarthy, understand the value of education. Ditty says that, "Education helps my crew perform better. They learn from the instructors and other classmates." His says his crew is either given improvement ideas or is reinforced that their applications are currently the best. This reassurance improves their self-esteem." Ditty has been married to his wife, Susan, for 18 years. They enjoy vacationing on Cape Cod. They have a camper in Truro, and enjoy driving out to remote places. Ditty also enjoys the computer. His favorite websites are related to the cape, and to weather station, for snow forecasts. Congratulations Master Road Scholar Richard Davis! |
Clayton Foote Jr. is the Road Agent in Francestown where he has worked since 1969. He became Road Agent in 1987. Clayton started his career in the Navy. He then worked as a machinist for 6 years before joining Francestown. The position of Road Agent is a family tradition. His father was the Road Agent for twenty-five years, and then his brother. Clayton hopes his nephew Gary will be Road Agent after he retires.
Clayton takes classes to stay current in his field. He also likes to be as knowledge-able as he can be. He has pride in his job. He sends his crew of three to training. He believes it is good for employee morale and team building. Clayton believes his supervisors were surprised to see him become a Master Road Scholar and were pleased. They support training and see the value in it. Clayton has three children and eleven grandchildren. He likes to chop and split fire-wood. He finds it relaxing, because it requires his full concentration. He also enjoys his job. He finds it more stressful than it used to be but finds it challenging and worthwhile. Congratulations to Master Road Scholar Clayton Foote! |
Rick Washburn is the Road Agent in Middleton. Rick was appointed as Road Agent in 1996. Before his appointment, he worked on the Farmington highway department and as a mechanic. In addition to being the Road Agent, he is the emergency management director.
Rick takes classes because he believes things change rapidly and he likes to stay on the edge of technology. He also likes the opportunity to net-work with other highway professionals. He likes to share tips with them. The selectmen in Middleton think Rick's achievement is great. They see the value of having a well-trained professional working in their town. Rick has two teenage daughters. He is the crew chief for 2 racecars, hobby-stock late model. The races are at Lee Raceway. His family is from Coos County and he visits as often as he can. He enjoys snowmobiling and trailers his machine to his family's house as often as he is able to. Congratulations to Master Road Scholar Rick Washburn! |
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