Have you ever wondered about the life of a cartoonist?
On July 10, elders at Maple Crest were delighted to discover all sorts of unique tidbits about famous cartoonists down through the ages from a dynamic (and very funny) modern-day cartoonist, Duane Abel of the Corkey Comics Co.
Abel became the youngest syndicated cartoonist in the world at age 15 and is best known for his main character, Zed – a pink, fluffy, walking, talking dryer lint.
Bluffton is alive and well and living underwater - at least some teenage residents dwell there. Here's two photos of the older members of the Bluffton swim team. One version is underway - a first for The Icon (no, we didn't take photo). The other version is the standard, on land photo.
Underwater photo, from left: Hannah Bell, Jessica Brockert,Josh Garmatter, Delaney Reineke, Levi Mikesell, Cobie Mikesell, Kyla Dawson, Cole Wilson, Jordan Siefer, Jaime Siefer, Sieara Osborne, Misha Groman, Andrew Ross, Jeramiah Garmatter and Katie Wright.
U.S. Navy Ensign Ryan W. Benroth, son of Melvin and Jacqui Benroth of Columbus Grove, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on May 24 and was commissioned as an Officer in the U.S. Navy.
ENS Benroth successfully completed four years of academic, physical, and professional training, resulting in a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on energy and propulsion.
Several activities take place at Maple Crest Senior Living Community in July. The Maple Crest activities calendar is now on the Icon for viewers to read.
The calendar is an attachment at the bottom of this story.
Mennonite Memorial Home residents will celebrate life on the farm on Thursday, July 25. The special farm day event includes morning and afternoon activities related to farming.
At 6:30 p.m. there will be a display of various farm animals brought by area 4-H clubs for residents to enjoy.
