'It's been our way of supporting our players'
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Joe and Arlene Cole have been donating their time and cooking expertise to the popular Hillsboro High School football preseason fish fry for many years, but due to some health problems, may be reducing their commitment to the popular annual event, known simply as the "fish fry" scrimmage.
"The Hillsboro Athletic Boosters Club sure thank Joe and Arlene for their many years of service," said Sandy Shoemaker. "I have no idea how long they've been cooking for the fans, but it's been a long time."
Arlene Cole told The Highland County Press this week she wasn't exactly sure when she and her husband began cooking at the preseason event held every August at Richards Memorial Field.
"We're getting a little older now and Joe and I have had some health issues," She said. "I wouldn't mind helping with the mixture and recipe in the future, but we thought it's time to let some younger folks take over.
Hillsboro City Schools Superintendent Rick Earley told The Highland County Press that "Joe and Arlene are two great people who will do anything to help our students.
"They do a lot behind the scenes without a lot of publicity. They're just great people."
"We've enjoyed it," Arlene said, of volunteering at the annual fish fry. "This was just our way of supporting our players and the program over the years. It's been a lot of fun."
She said Joe felt like he wanted to cook again this year and a family friend, Lewis Goins, also volunteered to help fry and prepare the always popular fish sandwiches.
Earlier this year, Joe and Arlene, of Hillsboro, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Joe is an inductee in the Hillsboro High School Athletic Hall of Fame and is considered the "best all-around athlete" to ever play for the Indians, according to Hall of Fame sports broadcaster Ernie Blankenship.
While both are retired, Arlene continues her community service as a member of the Highland County Children Services Board.
"We've been fortunate to be able to do this for a long time and we'll continue to help out any way we can," Arlene said.
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"The Hillsboro Athletic Boosters Club sure thank Joe and Arlene for their many years of service," said Sandy Shoemaker. "I have no idea how long they've been cooking for the fans, but it's been a long time."
Arlene Cole told The Highland County Press this week she wasn't exactly sure when she and her husband began cooking at the preseason event held every August at Richards Memorial Field.
"We're getting a little older now and Joe and I have had some health issues," She said. "I wouldn't mind helping with the mixture and recipe in the future, but we thought it's time to let some younger folks take over.
Hillsboro City Schools Superintendent Rick Earley told The Highland County Press that "Joe and Arlene are two great people who will do anything to help our students.
"They do a lot behind the scenes without a lot of publicity. They're just great people."
"We've enjoyed it," Arlene said, of volunteering at the annual fish fry. "This was just our way of supporting our players and the program over the years. It's been a lot of fun."
She said Joe felt like he wanted to cook again this year and a family friend, Lewis Goins, also volunteered to help fry and prepare the always popular fish sandwiches.
Earlier this year, Joe and Arlene, of Hillsboro, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Joe is an inductee in the Hillsboro High School Athletic Hall of Fame and is considered the "best all-around athlete" to ever play for the Indians, according to Hall of Fame sports broadcaster Ernie Blankenship.
While both are retired, Arlene continues her community service as a member of the Highland County Children Services Board.
"We've been fortunate to be able to do this for a long time and we'll continue to help out any way we can," Arlene said.
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