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Historical Rice
100

I was an airplane pilot and a helicopter pilot 

Johnny Paddock repaired and flew helicopters in the Army. He had a helicopter pilot licensed in Pennsylvania and a fixed wing airplane pilot license in Florida.


100

I legally changed my name to Rice recently.

Riley James Rice – previously Riley Heise Changed 2022. I added recently cuz people can

change names when they get married.

100

Singer, songwriter, actor. on a Broadway show.

Will McMillan performing in the Boston Cambridge area. Was understudy In Pippin.

100

I performed many marriages in my elected office.

Jimmy The Justice of the Peace

100

What was the breed of chicken on the farm?

Leghorn!

100

I was selected to be a photographer for the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Kenny Rice was an artist and a photographer.

100

I am known by my initials.

Jerry (James Edward Rice III) or JV

100

Singing sisters performed on local TV and tried out for Ed Sullivan Show.

Shirley sang with her sisters – The Chase Sisters. They started singing in Church and began singing for groups around Ithaca. Sang at the State Theater and on the Jack Deal show on the radio. They performed on television in Rochester and Binghamton. When she was in college Shirley was part of a group that performed for troops with USO

100

I was elected to town supervisor.

Jim Paddock Town Supervisor

100

How large was the farm? Will accept answers within the +/- 50 acre range

According to the American Agriculturist, Je 23, 1934,   248 acres, ...

100

Paul Neuman was my college roommate

Ed Peterson – cannot be verified. Ed died about 10 years ago, but a good story.

100

Call me by my middle name. Must name at least 3 Rice's for full points

Jake (John Jacob), Kenny (Paul Kenneth), Tom McMillan (Andrew Thomas), Ian McMillan (Andrew Ian), Christine (Mary Christine), Graham (Robert Graham), Jasper (William Jasper)

100

Film director, producer and screen writer.

“Kenny Brossoie has written & directed a number of short films including Starstruck and FullMoon (2019). His debut feature film is set to premiere in 2025” according to Amazon .

100

I was elected to my school board and was chosen to be PRESIDENT of the Board.

Paul K. Rice, Tim Riley, Barbara McMillan, Graham Hoffman,

100

Other than chickens and eggs what other products were raised on the farm?

According to the American Agriculturist, Je 23, 1934, 5500 hens, 30 acres of young orchards & large acreages of beans, wheat and ... grains- soybeans, corn, barley and seeds

100

I was invited to attend the ceremony for Nobel Prize winners in Sweden.

Shawn and Shari were invited to the ceremony when he was on sabbatical in Sweden.

100

Name 2 family members with Van Buren as a middle name. Extra points for additional names.

John VB Rice, JV- John VB Rice jr , Carter Van Buren Rice, Barent Van Buren Rice,

Ruth Van Buren Rice McMillan, Alice Van Buren Rice Paddock, Andrew Van Buren Shoup

100

Danced at Fingerlakes Grassroots with local dance group. Youngest member of the group.

Renata – Trumansburg Troubadours 2002 Fingerlakes Grassroots

100

First president of Trumansburg Rotary. Bonus recent president of Rotary

James E Rice the first, Michael Jimenez recently

100

After Elsie died, which relative moved to the farm?


Her sister, Alice Van Buren Price 

100

I was an outstanding high school athlete & played for a minor league baseball team, The Oakland Oaks

Cy Riley 

100

I was named after my Grandmother.  Could be a middle name.

Elsie Ruth McMillan, Betsy Riley, Karen Louise (JER second wife), Christine Rice (Carl's Daughter), Renata M. Theresia, Tracy Winslow, Jennifer Evans, Vera Evelyn, Arianna Catelyn Ruth, 

100

Traveled from town to town putting on plays using local talent.

After college Adelaide traveled from town to town putting on shows. This is how she met

Jimmy.

100

 I was president of the NEPPCO (Northeastern Poultry Producers Council) and presented President Truman with a turkey.

John VB Rice Sr.

100

What was the name of Grandpa Rice’s second wife and how did they meet?

Louise Dawley and she was a secretary in the poultry department.  

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