Donald Palko, Neighbor

Retired as a U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer after 24 years. I now work at Electric Boat. I have been training in and Associated with the American Institute of Martial Arts since 1979 currently hold a 6th Degree in A.I.M.A. Shotokan Karate-Jitsu and founded Gales Ferry Karate at the Gales Ferry Community Center next to the Library. I also hold an Amateur Radio Extra Class License K1GZA and have been involved in emergency communications and served as MARS Officer for the Island of Guam. I am also an avid gardener, because I have so many rocks and a lot of moss I find my inspiration in Buhl Park in Sharon, PA.