Rosemary Fox, 88, of Arlington, died at 12:10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 at The Heritage, Findlay. She was born on Dec. 12, 1921, to the late Orville T. and Vera (Hughes) Castor in Arlington. She married Thomas D. Fox on April 25, 1942, in Lawton, Okla., and he survives.
She is also survived by a a daughter, Nancy (Gary) Ruppright of Mt. Cory; two grandsons: Rick and Peter (P.J.); and one great-grandson, Joshua.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Allen County invite adults, college and high school students to consider volunteering as a mentor to youth this school year, according to John Neville, director of the program.
Several opportunities are available to mentor youth ages 6 to 14 (firstthrough eighth grade). Big Brothers Big Sisters offers a program in the Bluffton schools.
"Our program works around the mentor's schedule," said Neville. "We matchmentors with children whose interests are similar. Men are matched with boys. Women are matched with girls."
The Bluffton Fire Department will hold a pulled-pork barbecue from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27, at the fire station, 402 N. Main St. The menu consists of a pulled-pork sandwich, baked beans and cole slaw. Tickets are $6 each.
A drive-thru will be provided on Main Street in front of the fire station or persons may dine in. Ticket sare available from any fireman or at the door.
All proceeds from the barbecue will help fund training and equipment so that the fire department can continue to provide excellent service.
Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Caf'e is designating its popular Highlander Grogg blend as the "Readers' Choice" in recognition of Bluffton Public Library's 75 years of service.
"Books and coffee are a popular combination. The library is vital to our community and we are proud to do whatever we can to help, especially during periods of reduced state funding," owner Phil Zimmerly shared.
Several events prior to school starting next week, and after school starts, are on the calendar. Tim Closson, elementary principal provided The Icon with the following information for parents:
MEET THE TEACHER: We will hold our "Meet the Teacher" on Friday, August 27th from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the elementary school. Bus lists will be posted in the elementary hallways.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The school supply list is posted on the school website. Kindergarten student supplies will be furnished in their classrooms.
Blanchard Valley Hospital's Woman Wise mammography department has partnered with Myriad Genetics to offer a test to determine risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. This new test is called the BRACAnalysis(R).
