Seminole County will soon follow Altamonte Springs in drawing sewage samples at two wastewater treatment facilities and having them tested for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Marion County native Edmond Fordham navigated a world of racial segregation as he served in the U.S. Air Force and the public school system. Fordham s daughter, Krista, said her father always commanded respect in every role he filled, despite even the harshest discrimination.
Fordham, now 93, was born in rural Fort McCoy, about 15 miles east of Ocala, and lived near the intersection of the main crossroad. His father drove a truck, and was a laborer and a farmer. His mother worked for the Cooks, a white family that owned a store in the community.
Fordham said his parents, Sadie and Louis Fordham, strongly encouraged him to get a good education.
Joanne Rogers, Mister Rogersâs Mrs., Is Dead at 92
She worked to preserve the legacy of âMister Rogersâ Neighborhood,â spreading her husbandâs message of kindness. A friend said, âHer presence in my life made me never forget Fred.â
Joanne Rogers with her husband, Fred, on an episode of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” during the 1970s. She spread his message of kindness after his death in 2003.Credit.Photofest
Jan. 15, 2021
Joanne Rogers, who as the gregarious wife of Fred Rogers, the influential creator and host of âMister Rogers Neighborhood,â spread his message of kindness after his death in 2003, died on Thursday at her home in Pittsburgh. She was 92.
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Joanne Rogers, wife of beloved television personality Fred Rogers, has passed away. She was married to the
Mister Rogers Neighborhood host, who died in 2003, for more than 50 years. She supported her husband throughout the years of his career and built a family with him, but also known as an advocate for the arts in general. She was 92-years-old at the time of her death.
The death of Joanne Rogers was confirmed by Fred Rogers Productions (via Twitter), which said in a statement:
Fred Rogers Productions is deeply saddened by the passing of Joanne Rogers. The loving partner of Fred Rogers for more than 50 years, she continued their shared commitment to supporting children and families after his death as chair of the board of Fred Rogers Productions. Joanne was a brilliant and accomplished musician, a wonderful advocate for the arts, and a dear friend to everyone in our organization. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Joanneâs family and the thousands of peopl