It will will enhance the usability of the Nature Preserve for field study in sciences, programming for recreational leadership, and environmental and sustainability education for the public
Bluffton University officials, trustees and alumna Harriett (Burkhart x52) Moyer recently celebrated the construction of the Moyer Nature Center, an 1,800-square-foot building at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve.
Located near the main entrance of the 160-acre nature preserve, the facility features program space for midsize groups supported by municipal water and fully-accessible restroom facilities.
The facility will enhance the usability of the Bluffton University Nature
Former Bluffton resident Bill Swartley will present “A Pacifist in a War Zone,” at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 23, during the Mennonite Healthcare annual gathering at Bluffton University. His talk is free and open to the public.
Swartley will speak about his experiences as a nurse anesthetist in a forward surgical hospital near Mosul, Iraq, in 2017, while working with the relief organization, Samaritan’s Purse.
Included will be a review of the religious and political environment, images of the facilities, and stories of patients who presented for care.
Thomas E. Bowman, 66 died on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 9:50 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on April 3, 1952, in Bluffton, Ohio to William Lloyd E. and Hazel Marie (Smith) Bowman who preceded him in death. Thomas had married Barbara Weber, and she is deceased. He later married Phyllis Morrison Strawser who also preceded him in death.
Thomas was a truck driver and attended the Riley Creek Baptist Church as a child. He was a 1970 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School.
By Monty Siekerman, Ada Icon
Sometimes, almost never, you find what might look like a flying shrimp in the most unlikely place...and all of this has a local connection.
Judith Greavu, Bluffton College and ONU art professor emerita, sculpted “Tide Pool with Shrimp” a bronze and fused glass creation on display in Lakeland, Fla., now through the end of the year.
The Hancock Historical Museum will host a Victorian Tea on the front porch of the historic Hull-Flater House on Saturday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is for children ages 6-12 with an accompanying adult. The tea will highlight the time period of American Girl, Samantha. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite doll and come dressed for the occasion. Participants will enjoy tea and treats served by the Victorian Ladies, while learning about proper etiquette for a Victorian tea party. 19th century lawn games and crafts will follow the tea.
