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Gallery


Welcome to DeGraff!


Rick's Childhood Home


Rickie and his dad, mom, brother Jeff, and faithful newspaper route companion Lady. Notice the coin changer attached to Rickie's belt!


The Bokenghelas Creek, below Rickie's house.


Rickie's parents, when his dad was on leave during WWII.


Rickie with his parents in Oberlin, when his dad was studying at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Even then, he loved wearing suspenders!


Rickie's love of words began with his mother reading to him.


In the beginning there was television, and it was good. Rickie could be entertained for hours just watching the test pattern.


With Grandpa Jack, "The Ringer."


That's Rickie with Granddad Niece celebrating Christmas.


The DeGraff Depot where Dewey Daniel "Dewstan" Stanton proposed to Miss Lizzie.


The ubiquitous Frank Tully.


Rickie's high school graduation with his parents and brothers, Jeff and Kurt.


Rick and Becky Taylor, of Taylor's Restaurant, who was famous for her hot chocolate and amazing hamburgers.


Rick and Jinny Knief, his next door neighbor in DeGraff.


Rick Niece sporting his Side-Yard Superhero tie!


Bernie Jones' Friends attend the Sidney book signing.


DeGraff Library display window.


First in line at the DeGraff Library.


Bernie Jones' sister-in-law, Marilyn.


Wimpy Knight's daughter, Kristi Comer.


Rick with good friend, Steve Houchin.