Carol Anne (Sammet) Groman, 85, died at 6:10 a.m. on May 22, 2017 at Bluffton Hospital surrounded by her family and friends after three years of treatment for soft tissue sarcoma.
Carol was born Jan. 6, 1932, in Marseilles to the late Ralph and Wilda (Bear) Sammet. On July 3, 1955, she married Morris Joseph Groman who died on Jan. 20, 2017.
This year’s 3rd annual Ride to Remember bicycle event, set for Saturday, July 8, in Bluffton, takes bike riders as far they want to go – from 2 miles to a 112-mile Gran Fondo.
Riders from past year’s come from across Ohio and neighboring states. The village has several events going on for family members not riding, while the ride is underway.
Rhodes State College announced its 2017 Spring Semester Dean’s Lists for part-time and full-time students.
Part-time students:
To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in at least six but not more than 11 credit hours and earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher.
Bluffton
Karissa Sue Dorn
Blane Jared Miller
Morgann Alexa Rode
Jacob Dylan Spencer
The 2017 commencement will be held at noon,Tuesday, May 30, at the St. Rita’s Medical Center Auxiliary Center. This class of interns represents Bluffton, Lima Senior High School, Allen East, Delphos and Elida high schools.
Graduates of Project Search will don caps and gowns for a commencement celebrating their accomplishments and successful completion of the work-training program.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference recently announced the spring honorees of the HCAC All-Academic awards for the 2017 school year. Nineteen Bluffton University athletes were recognized for their efforts in the classroom.
Bluffton Relay for Hope will hold a picnic on the lawn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, June 4, on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn, according to Lynda Best.
The event includes grilled hamburger or hot dog, potato salad, chips and cookies for $6. Drinks are also available and are extra.
All proceeds benefit the Relay for Hope taking place Friday, June 23, at BFR. Pre-sale picnic tickets are on sale at Village Cut 'n' Curl or RSVP at www.facebook.com/blufftonpc.
Krysti's Music Studio has a series of student recitals scheduled this month.
They are all at Rockport United Methodist Church, 5505 Rockport Road, Columbus Grove, with the exception of two recitals held at Shawnee Alliance in Lima, 4455 Shawnee Road.
Students will perform on piano, guitar, voice, violin, and more. Here are the dates and times:
Rockport Recitals:
Tuesday, May 23 at 7:30 pm
Friday, May 26 at 7 pm
Saturday, May 27 at 10 am
Tuesday, May 30 at 7:30 pm
The Icon posted this photo last week. It shows third graders in Ann Kingsley's class at the Main Street mural. We ask Ann for more details and here's what she sent us:
In third grade, social studies focuses on "community."
We spend the month of May learning about Bluffton. This is our first of three Bluffton history walks.
Bluffton Family Recreation offers summer yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. from June 6 through Aug. 10.
Erica Sheehan leads the classes. Cost is $4 for members and $6 for non-members. No classes take place the weeks of July 4 and July 11.
Yoga for youth
A special yoga for youth and adults is offered from June 9 through Aug. 4. It’s free for children whose parents are enrolled in the morning class. It is offered Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
For more information contact BFR, 216 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150.
Bluffton Family Recreation announces several new activities for June. Watch the Icon for more details on each of these activities.
High Intensive Interval Training
Matt Gillett will offer a High Intensive Interval Training (HIIT) class for persons interested in advancing to a higher exercise level. The class schedule will be announced soon.
Pickleball
Pickleball begins with play at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. This class is open to SilverSneaker members and non-members.
