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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.

Happy birthday, Shirley. All the gifts went to the Bluffton Public Library.

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., celebrated with an all-day downtown party full of family-friendly events on Saturday.

Carnival games, a coloring contest, and buy-one-get-one specials highlighted the event.

According to Pete and Kim Suter, 100 percent of sales were donated to Bluffton Public Library. Nearly 30 volunteers helped put on the party.

Here are some views of the event.

Eight area students were named to the spring dean's list at Ohio Northern University.

They are from Bluffton: Jeremiah Garmatter, Molly Meyer, Brittany Sommers, Phillilp Tatarkov and Matthew Spallinger.

From Cory-Rawson: Dylan Melton, Courtney Ritter and Cassie Thomas.

To be eligible, a student must attain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled full-time.

Mount Cory and Pleasant View United Methodist Church's will be host Mighty Fortress Vacation Bible School from July 23 through July 27 from 6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m.  

VBS is open to all children ages 4 years old through 6th grade.

A final program takes place as part of the Sunday services at 300 N. Main St., Mount Cory, at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 29, followed by a free luncheon at the Bethel Family Life Center, 201 W. Washington St.

You can preregister your child  on line at https://vbspro.events/p/events/7fc58f

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.  

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