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210 S. Swenson • Stamford. Texas «(<j!5)/73-5?55
Former resident ends 29-year run heading up Carrollton parks
The man primarily responsible for
the growth of Carrollton's park sys-
tem retires today, keeping many
friends and leaving a legacy of recre-
ational programs, and green, open
space to the city he served.
T.C. Rice Jr.. Carrollton director of
parks and recreation for the past 29
years, greeted friends and fellow em-
ployees at a retirement reception Fri-
day, February 13, from 2 to 5 30 p.m.
The reception was held at the
Carrollton Senior Center
When Rice started the Parks and
Recreation Department, it was a
ground floor operation He was
charged with developing a park sys-
tem for a city that had few residents,
few parks, and fewer recreation facili-
ties. "In 1969. we had Prairie Park
and Thomas Park, w here the ballfields
were There was a lady running the
Crosby Road Recreation Center,
which we called the Communit)
Building then." he said
Rice’s staff matched the number ol
parks. "The department consisted of
two men from the street department
And we had two young men who were
summer workers." he continued
Sagerton News
by: Dorothy (lark
Greetings from a "safe-driving"
community' Hopefully this can he
said now after 26 people completed
the Defensive Driving Course spon-
sored by A.ARP. and the local
Hobby Club. Owen Aikin of Roch-
ester was the instructor for the course
last Monday and Tuesday and partici-
pants were from Rule. Stamford and
Sagerton Thanks to the Hobby Club
for giving us the opportunity to attend
the class.
Gail Lehrmann from Denver.
Colorado has been visiting in the
home of her parents. Clancey and
Helen She came especially to attend
some basketball games in which her
nieces. Jennifer and M'Lynn and her
"When I got here. Carrollton was
I 3.000 people, and growing. Even
then, the town had a spirit."
The town's spirit, and Rice’s lead-
ership. resulted in 19 dev eloped parks.
21 undeveloped park sites, two his-
torical sites, and eight community fa-
cilities
At council's Feb 3 meeting.
Mayor Milburn Gravley read a proc-
lamation declaring Feb. 13 as TC
Rice. Jr. Appreciation Day in
Carrollton. The proclamation was
received w ith applause from the many
people who crowded council cham-
bers After his brief remarks, in which
he thanked his wife Carolyn, and
Parks and Recreation staff members,
the packed room gave Rice a stand-
ing ovation.
"T.C Rice has been the director in
the period of time in w hich Carrollton
paiks have grown from open fields to
nationally recognized first class facili-
ties." said City Manager Gary Jack-
son of Rice’s ability.
In addition to acquiring open
space. Rice has overseen the construc-
tion of two Olympic size-swimming
complexes, and the Roscmeadc Rec-
nephew Brian were playing in. Dur-
ing her visit she was joined by Janies
and Lunelle Gunter of Claude. Texas
and the Stephen Lehrmann family lor
a Sunday night supper at her parent's
house.
Stephanie Stegemoellcr and two of
her college friends. Gretchen of Hous
ton and Rachel of Fredicksburg made
a short overnight visit with her par-
ents and sister. Clayton. Paula and
Michelle last Tuesday night, also
coming for the Rule-Throckmorton
basketball game Michelle was glad
to have her big sister here to help her
recuperate from the injury she re-
ceived from a severe blow to the head
in a tall during the fiercely fought
game. Throckmorton was victorius.
but our girls gave them a run fro their
money, coming in second in district
and will move on to play Spur on
Tuesday. This game will have been
played by the time you receive this
real ion Center.
Rice has overseen the expansion
and renovation of the Crosby Recre-
ation Center, and the development of
three sports complexes. Mclnnish.
Josey Ranch and RE Good
Another accomplishment is the
creation of Carrollton's Semoi Cen-
ter
Rural America has been Rice’s vi-
sion for children to have the joy of
experiencing farm life The farm site
at Jackson and McCoy is nearing
completion Rice plans to serve as a
volunteer to see the project through
Over the years. Rice has developed
partnerships with schools for summer
and after-school programs in gyms,
and joint use of swim facilities and
sports fields. He has also overseen
the construction of a high school/city
baseball field at Mclnnish Park
Starting with a staff of two in 1969,
Rice’s department has grown to 106
full-time employees, 82 seasonal. 56
instructors, and a budget of over $6
million.
A modest man. Rice downplayed
his efforts in bringing about the city ’s
park system, saying. "If we hadn’t
"news" so we’ll wonder about it at
this writing.
The Hobby Club met for their
regular meeting last week with Leona
l.etz. serving as hostess. Bibs and lap
robes tor local care homes were made
Officers were elected to serve for
1998 and included: president. Jo
Brown; vice-president. Peggy Tabor;
secretary-treasurer, re-elected. Joyce
LeFevre; reporter, re-elected. Mary
Neinast; and card chairperson. Wilma
Teichelman. 100% attendance in
membership included Leona Letz.
Joyce LeFevre. Wilma Teichelman.
Christine Stremmel. Margaret
Wendeborn. Mary Neinast. Peggy
Tabor. Yvonne Swofford. Ev I liner.
Margie Hertel. Jo Brown and Dorothy
Toney
James Gellner. Mary Neinast and
Corine Lowack attended the V I P
Valentine Dinner al the center in
Stamford last week W illie Boedeker
and his w ife of 56 years were selected
as Valentine Sweethearts. Roland
Smith and his band pros ided the mu-
sical entertainment for the evening.
Kenneth Neinast and a friend from
Emory enjoyed bird hunting and vis-
iting in the home of his mother. Mary
Neinast. Joining them for visiting
were Mary’s daughter and family.
Judy. Roy . Dustin and Doug McEwen
The home of Delbert and Joyce
LeFevre was the scene of a family
gathering Sunday for Ken. Jill.
Kinsey . Tully and Cade Brown. Larry
and Susan LeFevre of Rule. Kent.
Kathy and Kit of Tuscola and Shane
done what we’d done, it still would
have happened." Speaking of his re-
sults. the retiring director said. "It’s
been a God given talent. I give God
the credit. That was my mission I
think I was placed here to this task "
Carrollton residents since 1968.
the Rices will continue to live in the
city. "It s the retiree s cliche, but we ll
spend tune with the family " The
Rices have two children and three
grandchildren "And do some travel-
ing. that ’s the rest of the cliche ” Trav -
cling with their fifth-wheeler, they
ertjrty camping The couple plans to
visit the Holy Land this summer.
As custodian of the family farm in
Stamford, the former ag teacher has
a few ideas about improving it.
"We’ll work on refurbishing the
farm," he said He mainly runs cattle
on the acreage. "We have a great love
of the lurid, and this will give us the
opportunity to improve it." Rice is
seriously interested in wildlife con-
servation. "We have some wild tur-
keys started, and they're doing quite
well We have some other wildlife
projects we want to do. too."
LeFevre of Sundow n Family mem
hers were eager to see how Shane was
doing after sustaining a broken leg
while playing basketball Grandma
reports that he is doing well
Leon and Mae Stegemoellcr spent
the weekend in Hewitt.visiting with
their children. Calvin. Cherri Lynn.
Eric. Ross and Christi and Cliffoid.
Theresa and Brannon of Houston
While there, they enjoyed basketball
games involving their grandchildren
Mac and Cherri Lynn went to Taylor
to watch Ross play in his final Dis-
trict game for the freshmen team of
Midway High School of Waco They
were undefeated champs for the sea-
son. Leon and Calvin attended the
game in which Christi played for her
grade school team
Peggy .Adler, daughter of Joe and
Dorothy Clark received the
Huinatarian of the Year Award from
teachers and staff of Barbara Bush
Elementary School in The Wixxllands
where she is administrative assistant.
The award is given annually to an
employee, voted on by staff members
to an outstanding employee of the K-
4 grade school Seventy teachers are
employed in the school of 750 plus
students and she was humbled, but
proud to have chosen for this award
by her fellow workers
Remember the Friendship Club
meeting today. Thursday the 19th and
next Wednesday evening marks the
beginning of the Lenten Season w ith
Ash Wednesday services at Faith
Lutheran at 7:(X) p.m
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day. February 23 at 7:(X) p in at the
First .Assembly of God. 1214 E.
Compton in Stamford.
Handmaidens is an interdenomina-
tional organization for women.
The special speaker for the
evening will be Darlene Baker.
Darlene is a co-pastor with her hus-
band Noel at Faith Covenant
Church in Mineral Wells, Texas.
She has been a teacher and interces-
sor for nine years, teaching in the
local church, at Women s Aglow
meetings, and other congregations.
Darlene's dream is to see women
lay hold of the Word of God and
press toward the mark of the high
call of Christ, being all God has
called them to be. She wants them
to see how faithful God is to watch
over His Word to bring change into
their lives and for them to make a
difference in their circle of influ-
ence.
Accompanying Darlene Baker is
LaFonda Ritchey, who has travelled
with her for five years, ministering
the Word in song. LaFonda is a
member of Faith Covenant Church
and is very active in that ministry.
Presently she is leading praise and
worship in the weekly services. She
has personally experienced extraor-
dinary growth through the Word
being taught at Faith Covenant
Church.
Handmaidens will provide a
nursery and refreshments will be
served. All ladies are invited.
Pierian Club holds
meeting in Frizell home
The Stamford Pierian Club met
Thuisday. February 12. 1998, in the
home of Mrs. J.V. Frizell.
Betty Murphree called the meet-
ing to order. The first item of busi-
ness concerned the bake sale to be
at Wal-Mart. After a lengthy dis-
cussion. members chose March 28.
1998. for the upcoming bake sale.
Members were nominated to
serve on the membership commit-
tee for the coming year. Members
selected were Debbie Campbell.
Peggy Holbrooks and Louise
Grimm. Barbara Terrell presented
the list of new officers of the 1998-
99 club year: Marian Seidenberger,
president; Mary Lou Gilbreath, first
vice-president; Cindy Ford, second
vice-president; Alminice Harrispn,
recording secretary; Sue
Vanderworth. corresponding secre-
tary; Judy Ender, treasurer; Grace
Frizell. parliamentarian; Leigh Ann
Greeson, historian.
Marian Seidenberger introduced!
the program for the evening. The! :
theme was "Waving Proudly!I
Through History". Cindy Ford led!
the group in the American Creed !
Debbie Campbell continued the!
theme of Americanism with an ac-|.
count of the United States Flags,!
Past and Present. Barbara!
Billington gave a piano and vocal!
presentation of patriotic songs in!
eluding America the Beautiful. The!
Star Spangled Banner, My County!
Tis of Thee, and the Battle Hymn!
of the Republic. Mariani
Seidenberger gave a brief histroy of!
each of the songs.
The refreshement table was col-!,
orfully decorated in patriotic colors! I
including a centerpiece of red and!
white carnations. Refreshments!
were finger sandwiches, assorted!
tortilla rolls and cherry tarts. Host-1
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