Carol Rice's roots go all the way back to having her grandparents and mother born in Italy. Carol has now visited six times, always staying with natives to get their "non-touristy" tours of the country. During one visit, Carol went to the equivalent of our city hall and had large books pulled down from shelves via a pulley system to search family history. They gave her copies of all records found for her family, which she now cherishes. Her "roots" may be in Italy, but her heart and husband are currently in Corbett! Carol was married at age 19 and birthed six children. Her twins passed shortly after birth. Living in Texas, she worked at the U.S. Post Office 30 years. Carol started her early shift at 2:30 am, finishing at 10 am! Over the years she was able to move from her clerk position up to a supervisory placement. Single after 35 years of marriage, Carol met Hank long distance. They kept in touch and things "blossomed." Saying goodbye to her four children and 3 grand kids, Carol married Hank and moved to Corbett! The beautiful green trees and quiet peacefulness are appealing, as she loves to hike, but Carol says she misses the Texas sunshine. She has become involved in the Corbett Grange and is now co-secretary. Hank and Carol also try to attend as many of the no cost grange dances held once a month as possible. Her co-secretary at the grange is John Eckberg, and both will be found this weekend at the benefit Blue Grass Show up at the grange. Donations are accepted at the door on Saturday at 6:30 pm, and monies will go towards the Al Kimbley scholarship fund for all the Corbett High graduates.
