LETTERS

Warwick’s loss is Narragansett’s gain

Posted 11/23/22

To the Editor,

Tom Sanford is leaving Warwick. He and his wife are moving to Narragansett to be closer to their daughter and her family. Their dog, Kam, is going with them.

Tom’s parents …

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LETTERS

Warwick’s loss is Narragansett’s gain

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To the Editor,


Tom Sanford is leaving Warwick. He and his wife are moving to Narragansett to be closer to their daughter and her family. Their dog, Kam, is going with them.

Tom’s parents moved to the Greenwood Manor section of Warwick in 1960. That is where we met and became childhood friends. We both grew up in Greenwood Manor.

In the 1960’s, Greenwood Manor kids went to Pontiac Elementary School, Lockwood Junior High School, and Warwick Veterans Memorial High School, in that order. We had many wonderful teachers who gave us a good education.

During summers, our parents pretty much allowed us to roam free in the neighborhood.  We rode our bikes everywhere. The only restriction was to be home when the street lights came on.

As youngsters, we played Cowboys and Indians. Most of us were armed with toy guns. I can remember getting the drop on Tom with my Mattel Fanner 50 cap gun. I filled him full of lead. Of course, he survived, no worse for the wear.

After Warwick Vets, Tom went on to URI where he got a degree in teaching. Upon graduation, he became a Warwick Public School teacher. His first assignment was at Pontiac Elementary School in the same classroom he had once sat in as a student.

In 1977, Tom and his wife returned to Greenwood Manor.  They raised their two children in the same house Tom grew up in. Tom continued teaching at various schools in Warwick until retiring after a tenure of thirty years.

Tom’s involvement in the City of Warwick did not end with his teaching career. For many years he has been active in the Warwick Rotary Club. Under his leadership, their Turkey Trot fundraiser has become a successful annual event. Since its inception, the Turkey Trot has raised more than $30,000 for charitable causes.

Most of the folks in Greenwood Manor know Tom and Kam for their daily walks in the neighborhood. What is unique about Kam is that he doesn’t just pass by our house, he actually drops in.

This has happened on a regular basis since my wife discovered Kam’s fondness for Milk Bone Dog biscuits. Kam won’t let Tom move on until he gets his treats.

I could go on reminiscing, but I think by now you get the point of this letter. Tom Sanford is leaving Warwick. I shall miss him.


A.H. Liddle

Warwick

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