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March 2021 Vol 4, Issue 3

WHAT'S INSIDE?

Daddy Daughter Dance 2021

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Celina History: Mayoral Memories

City of Celina 2021 Event Calendar

City of Celina Information & Updates

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Celina ISD School Zone

Read Across America

State UIL Congratulations

Celina ISD Sports - Celina Soccer

Annual Celina Downtown Wine Crawl Information

Celina ISD Sports - Track & Field

Celina Cinco De Mayo

Celina Education Foundation Dinner & Auction

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MOMENTS: Daddy Daughter Dance 2021

FEATURE: Mayoral Memories

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Celina Downtown Wine Crawl

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Overview of Celina High School after the historic snowfall in February 2021. Photo by: The Batdrone

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Looking

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public,

private lives of those who have led By Lisa Ferguson

Celina

Today's modern mayoral duties likely are similar to those undertaken by Celina’s previous mayors, each of whom faced their own unique sets of challenges and opportunities while shepherding the city over the last hundred-plus years. Read on to learn more about the lives and times of four of Celina’s former mayors. (Due to incomplete and missing records, the dates of each mayor’s terms in office could not be verified for this article. Howard Lee Bounds (1868-1928) – Born and raised in Celina, Bounds is credited as being the city’s first mayor. A little person and the son of pioneer-settler parents, he was a charter member of the local Christian church and for years led a men’s Sunday school class. In 1900, records show that he was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Old Celina. According to church records featured in the book “The People of Old Celina Cemetery,” by author Gayle Maxson, “His body was dwarfed, but he had a big heart and a clear head and no citizen of the county had more friends.” Celina was established as a “corporate village” in April 1909. During the first meeting of the city council, Bounds reportedly was installed as mayor and the city’s government was organized. One of the council’s first items of business, according to early city meeting records, was “keeping the city in a sanitary condition” and “providing for working streets.”

Celina's first mayor, Howard Lee Bounds, poses with his wife, Claudia Drake Bounds.

Photo Courtesy Celina Area Hertiage Association

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Bounds died in a Forth Worth hospital on Aug. 1, 1928. Funeral services were held at Celina’s Methodist church, and he was laid to rest at Old Celina Cemetery. Upon his passing, Celina Record newspaper Editor C.C. Andrews wrote: “The familiar form of Lee Bounds will be missed from our streets and the church, the services at which he rarely missed. … There will be sincere grief in this congregation as well as all over this section of the county at his departure.” Bounds was preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Drake Bounds, who was also a little person.

During James Edgar Ousley's terms as mayor, Celina received natural gas and electricity services and had its roads re-graveled.

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James Edgar Ousley (18851931) – Also a Celina native, Ousley reportedly served multiple terms as the city’s mayor during the early part of last century. According to records included in the book “Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas,” also authored by Maxson, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Ousley, and attended local public schools before heading to the former Grayson College in Whitewright. For years he was a member of Celina’s Methodist church as well as the Masonic Lodge.

During Ousley’s administration, Celina was said to have experienced one of its most progressive eras. The city welcomed natural gas service, as well as round-the-clock electricity service through Texas Power & Light. It’s water system was built, and streets were re-graveled. In records featured in the book, Mayor Ousley is described as having been “broad minded. He would contend for what he believed to be right but held no malice against those who opposed him. … What he did as mayor was open and above board.” Ousley was married to Edna Rooney Graham and the couple had two children. He battled cancer and reportedly sought treatment in New York with a surgeon from the Mayo Clinic. He died on April 21, 1931, while sitting in a chair at his family’s Celina home where he was said to have spent his final hours with family and friends. William Edward “Will” Seitz (1873-1948) – Seitz is probably best remembered locally as a proprietor of the former Patrick & Seitz Hardware store, which opened in 1923. For years the business was housed in a building on Celina’s downtown square, the site of which is now the patio area at Papa Gallo’s Mexican Grill. It was also the scene of a 1932 heist by notorious bank robber Clyde Barrow and a couple of cohorts who stole guns and ammunition during a crime-filled night the trio spent in Celina. A Celina Record article penned around the time of the hardware store’s 25th year in business read: “The Patrick & Seitz Hardware store has been of great service to the farmers and people in general here, furnishing them with anything in the way of hardware or implements close at hand. They carry a large stock of durable and dependable hardware of every kind.” According to 1900 census records, Seitz was a farmer born in Arkansas (although other records list his birthplace

as Denton County). He married his first wife, Lissia Elizabeth McGee, in 1898. The Celina Record reported that Seitz arrived in Celina in 1911 and later became its mayor. A prominent member of the local Methodist church, for several years Seitz also was director of First State Bank. For a time, he was chairman of the board of trustees for the Hubbard estate, proceeds from which benefitted the former Alla School that merged with Celina ISD in 1958. Following his wife’s death in 1944, Seitz wed Mary Perry. He died four years later, on Jan. 15, 1948, at age 74 of a heart attack. His funeral was held at First Methodist Church, and he was laid to rest at Old Celina Cemetery. Grover Cleveland Sheets (1884-1975) – Virginia-born Sheets reportedly moved from Plano to Celina in 1912 and established his blacksmith shop on North Louisiana Street, in the building now occupied by Carmela Winery. According to a 1971 Celina Record article: “The shop, which has operated continuously since that date, has metamorphosed into a wondrous place of iron and steel, hardware, nuts and Local blacksmith Grover Cleveland Sheets bolts and plumbing served as Celina's mayor from 1947 through supplies and fix1952. tures and you name Photo Courtesy Celina Area Hertiage Association it. The proprietor of the shop still works at anvil and forge, though he is at times a bit incapacitated by a stiffness in his joints.” Sheets reportedly also lost several fingers due to a planer-machine accident at the business. “Don't talk to me about the 'good old days,’” he said in a 1962 interview with the newspaper. “I don't think the old days compare at all with times now. Why, we used to saw out wagon and cultivator tongues from a piece of 3x12 oak with a hand saw. And if you think that's not work, you ought to try it. We didn't have electric lights or power, and we had to do everything the real hard way.” Records indicate that Sheets served as Celina’s mayor from 1947 to 1952. He was also a Celina City Council member for 16 years; spent 50 years as a member of the Masons; was a member of the board of trustees of Collin Memorial Hospital in McKinney; and served a dozen years on the county’s Red Cross board prior to his death on Jan. 8, 1975, at age 91. He is buried at Cottage Hill Cemetery beside his wife, Winnie Larue Sheets. (This article originally appeared in the March 2018 issue of OurCelina) OurCelina.com | March 2021

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Friday Night Market Wine Crawl Friday Night Market Easter Egg Hunt Movie Night Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament Friday Night Market Cajun Fest Friday Night Market Street Dance Make Music Day Splash & Blast Friday Night Market Music Series

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• Please note the events in blue are hosted by our community partners. • Events may be subject to change. Follow us on Facebook @LifeinCelinaTX or visit us online at LifeinCelinaTX.com for complete event details.

The City of Celina will provide an automatic 2,000 gallon credit to all residential customers to offset water use for dripping faucets and minor leaks during the winter storm. There is no need to call or file paperwork. Due to the timing of the storm with our billing cycle, your automatic credit will be applied within the March billing cycle due in April. Residents who experienced a major leak during the winter storm can also apply for a leak credit of 100% of the residential water lost due to the broken pipes caused by the excess cold temperatures. You must repair the leak before filing for credit on your water bill. After making repairs, submit the leak credit form and attach the proof of repair with the receipt showing the repair date. You will see the credit on your bill after it is applied. The application form to apply for a credit is located at https://bit.ly/2OjISbc . Recovering from disaster events like the winter storm can be complicated. Visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov to help you through the process.

Choate Parkway is a future six-lane divided thoroughfare which will be constructed in multiple phases. The first phase will include the construction of the first two eastbound lanes with a roundabout at the intersection of Choate Parkway and Kinship Parkway. The project is anticipated to be completed by Summer 2021 in preparation for the opening of Collin College in Fall 2021. OurCelina.com | March 2021

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From The Desk of Dr. Tom Maglisceau Dear Bobcats,

As we welcome our students back to school in this new year of 2021, it’s hard to believe that we are As the old saying goes, the month of March typically “roars in like a lion,” but February sure hit us with one last punch on the way out the door. Many of us were impacted by lost power and water in our area, and we certainly had our share here in Celina ISD. Despite preventative measures, the extended days of cold were ultimately too much for some of our pipes, and each of our campuses were impacted by the weather. We are so grateful for the work of our CISD maintenance team as well as our district and campus custodial staff who answered the call to come in during the time our buildings were closed to make sure we were ready for learning the following Monday. While dodging all the winter weather in February, we still have plenty to celebrate around Celina ISD. This past month, our elementary and middle school campuses participated in UIL A+ Academic competition. Over 240 students in grades 2-8 competed in a variety of academic contests against several other area school districts. Due to the number of students participating, the contest was held virtually this year. We were excited for the opportunity to challenge our students academically outside of the classroom. In music news, CHS choir students competed in the UIL Solo & Ensemble contest, with 8 students achieving top ratings to advance to the state level. The CHS Band took 66 students to the Region 25 UIL Solo & Ensemble contest and received 49 First Division Superior ratings and 11 Second Division Excellent ratings. 25 of these students are advancing to the state level with several competing in two events. Two CHS students were named to the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Band and Choir. CHS Junior Bekah Stuart (Choir) and senior Zachary Flores (Band) were selected out of over 70,000 students throughout the State of Texas that auditioned. The accolades in our CHS Fine Arts Department extended beyond music into the realm of dance and theater this month. The Celina High School Dance team, Las Gatitas, performed 17 different dances at their first competition of the year and came home with a host of awards in choreography and lyrical dance as well as an award for Best in Class for medium ensembles. Additionally, our ladies received an award for sportsmanship that truly demonstrates the class shown by our Bobcats. Gigi LaFreniere took home two top soloist awards as well. Meanwhile, our CHS Theater Department, under the direction of Cindy Baker, hosted the District 9-4A One Act Play contest with another strong showing by our theater troupe. As our winter sports teams wind down successful seasons at both the junior high and high school, we do also want to celebrate CHS Junior, Taylor Zdrojewski, who has been named as a candidate for the Gatorade High School Female Athlete of the Year. Established in 1985, candidates for this prestigious national award are selected based upon athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character. Taylor is an amazing student athlete who is a member of the girls soccer team and a valued leader on and off the field. Each month we have celebrated our theme, “Celina Connected,” which we share with the City of Celina as a calling to our community. Again, we are so grateful for the work of our CISD maintenance team after our schools were impacted by the weather, but we’d also like to celebrate so many people from around our community who reached out to ask how they could help our schools. So many friends of the district pitched in to help, including several local plumbers and technicians, to make sure we could be ready for kids. We cherish these relationships for it is our connectedness that makes us a community.

Sincerely, Tom Maglisceau Superintendent, Celina ISD 12

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BOBCATS Read Across America

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O'Dell Elementary kicked off Read Across America Week with none other than the Dallas Cowboy's mascot Rowdy! He led the students in a fun pep rally and shared all the reasons why he believes reading is FUN!

Dr. Maglisceau kicked off Read Across America Week yesterday with a Dr. Seuss classic! Just remember, "you can find magic wherever you look, sit back and relax, all you need is a book."

UIL Congratulations!

The CHS Band and Choir Departments have had a successful run at their UIL Solo & Ensemble competitions over the past few weeks. Eight choir students received Division 1 ratings and have qualified for the state level. Congratulations to the following: Emma Cash, Emily Davey, Caleb Coke, Erin Merritt, Bekah Stuart, Alli Jones, Andrew Purvis, and Michal Mathews. The CHS Band took 66 students to the Region 25 UIL Solo & Ensemble contest and came back with 49 First Division Superior ratings and 11 Second Division Excellent ratings. 25 students will be advancing to state, with 6 competing in two events. The students are as follows: Mason Cobb, Ayden Hebert, Sarah Coblentz, Makayla Olivarez, McKayla Schmitt, Kaylie Carter, Annora Elias, Judith Matehuala, Sullivan Blanco, Trent Hamblin, Cameron White, Saylor Blanco, Allie Gregory, Matthew Nowlin, Daniel Cevallos, Jackson Dunlap, Stephanie Smith, Matthew Griffey, and Zach Flores. Students competing in two events are: Karley Bennett, Adele Clarke, Emma Fortenberry, Hannah LaFreniere, Hannah Mather and Sara Hernandez. OurCelina.com | March 2021 13

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This is a sip, shop and taste event where participants get to sample wines at their favorite shops and businesses around Downtown Celina while enjoying live music and special discounts. This is a perfect way to unwind with your friends in the heart of Celina. Wine Crawl tickets are $50 and can be pre-purchased on-line at the link or by using the QR code in the header. You will receive an email the week of the event on how to download the ticket into the “wallet” on your phone. We ask that you did this prior to the event and that your phone is fully charged for the event. Each Winery will scan your ticket from your phone and you don’t want to miss any free tastings! Tickets are limited to 500, so get your tickets fast before they sell out. When you pre-purchase your ticket, you may pick up your wine glass, wine bottle bag, plate and download your passport the night of the event at the Huddleston Building, 322 W Walnut Street, on the Downtown Square. The Wine Crawl starts at 5pm. At 8:30pm you are to return to the Pavilion for a Champagne Toast, dessert and LIVE music by Sean Franks. Parking: There is parking around the Downtown Square. There is also parking in 2 Downtown lots. We ask that if you park on the streets around the Square, please do not block someone’s driveway. Check-In: Check-in for the Celina Downtown Wine Crawl begins at 4:45pm at the Huddleston Building, 322 W Walnut. The check-in lines are alphabetical by last name. Once checked in, attendees embark on a tasting tour of the Downtown Square. You will be given a specific location to start and you are asked to follow the route on the map. We have golf carts available to transport to locations that are around the block and if you have purchases you would like to take to your vehicle. 20

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Wine Sampling: We have 10 wineries participating in this year’s event and hope to add a couple more. We also have the Champagne toast at 8:30pm. As an attendee you will receive 2 tastings at each winery. Additional tastings, glasses and bottles of wine are available for purchase from the winery. The wineries will scan your Wine Crawl ticket that is on your phone in your “wallet”. Gift Basket: Tickets to win the Wine Crawl Gift Basket are available for purchase the night of the event. There will be lots of wine and gifts from each winery and lots of other wine goodies in the basket. Shopping: Along with our Downtown shops AnnieJack, Willow House, Buff City Soap, Toasted Walnut Market,Grace Bridge Thrift Store and Hey Sugar, we will also have pop-up vendors. Here are a few participating in this year’s event: Rustic Ranch Décor, Chele’s Closet, Cigar Roller Dallas and more. Food: Each location will have light hors d’oeuvres. Because of Covid restrictions the food will be individual servings. The food is provided by Tender Smokehouse, Toasted Walnut Table & Market, Burger Fixin’s, Bongo Beaux’s, HazGraze, S&S Events, Lucy’s on the Square, and Sugar Fix Custom Confections. Please be mindful that these are light bites and not a meal. But, if experience has taught us anything, it’s that drinking on an empty stomach is a decidedly bad idea so we are happy to provide you with these great sampling’s from some of our favorite Celina restaurants. “Bacon Happy Hour” is our favorite!

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This year we will have a lot of entertainment and we look forward to your participation. Funds raised go toward students' scholarships. We look forward to seeing you there! Este año tendremos mucho entretenimiento y esperamos su participación. Los fondos recaudados se destinan a becas de estudiantes. Esperamos verlos allí!

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2021 Celina Education Foundation Dinner and Auction The last several months has reminded us how we take our health and our children’s education for granted. Our Celina Independent School District staff, administrators and dedicated teachers have certainly felt the toll this year and have done an extraordinary job adapting to our new normal, providing innovative teaching methods and maintaining clean and positive environments for our students to thrive in. While the future is uncertain, the Celina Education Foundation continues to be here to help provide resources and support to the campuses throughout the district and to help encourage students to pursue academic excellence no matter what the circumstances. Now more than ever, CISD and our students need our support! We ask that you SAVE THE DATE and join us for our annual dinner and auction on FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 at The Venue at Waterstone. Throw on your favorite pair of jeans, add some sparkle and join us for an incredible evening of socializing, FUN and giving back to further support our mission! To purchase a table and learn more about sponsorship and underwriting opportunities please visit http://bidpal.net/cefdenimanddiamonds, or contact the committee at CEFDenimandDiamonds@ gmail.com.

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