Recently, the Tullamore Parkrats Committee put together a day to honor longtime recreation department employees George Roth and Richie Anderson, both of whom had managed a number of rec programs at the park over the years. What these two men did during their time at Tullamore Park not only gave local kids a slate of activities to participate in, but helped create the kinds of memories that automatically go into the warm-hearted bin of fuzzy nostalgia. It’s something we as adults firmly embrace whenever we get a chance and no doubt, a big part of what shaped those residents lucky enough to call themselves Parkrats.
—Dave Gil de Rubio
