OXFORD – Announcement is made of the engagement of Valachia Rodrick and Andy Bell, both of Oxford.

Miss Rodrick is the daughter of Jim and Sylvia Palmer of Auburn and Norman Rodrick of Greene. She is a 1993 graduate of Edward Little High School and is employed as a rural postal carrier in Pownal.

Mr. Bell is the son of Cindy Bell of Auburn and Fred Bell of Topsham, He is a 1996 graduate of Edward Little High School and is employed at Reggie Sales and Service in Auburn.

The wedding will be held on Aug. 15 at the home of the future bridegroom’s mother.