November 2025

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FROM BSC NEWSLETTER__Guitars for Vets will be at the Bluffton Senior Center on Wednesday, November 12 at 2:30 p.m. G4V is a non-profit organization that provides free guitar lessons to veterans struggling with physical injuries, PTSD, etc.

The Veterans take lessons in a ten-week structured program which has been shown to decrease symptoms in participants. Findlay vets will speak on the program and their band AWOL.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Orange Township Trustees will meet on November 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township meeting hall,  2973 Township Road 28 (at SR 235). Email [email protected] for more information.

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Are you viewing the Bluffton Icon from far away? The first snow of Fall 2025 came before many leaves had fallen, on Monday, November 10. A heavy white coating was on almost everything but the roads, where it melted more quickly. Here's a view of snow on the trails in Motter Park, 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd, Bluffton, OH 45817. In the distance you can see that sunny skies are soon to follow.

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First snow of Fall 2025 at Motter Park

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Cory-Rawson High School has announced the following Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 academic year for grades 7-12.

HORNET HALL OF FAME - ALL A's

SEVENTH GRADE:  Mattison Bowersock, Andrew Coppus, Layla Meisner, Tucker Niese

EIGHTH GRADE:  Lindsey Beach, Isla Deeds, Morgan Inbody, Daulton Ludwig, Alaina Patterson, Daniel Reese, Lilly Reese, Bryn Thines

FRESHMEN:   Willow Haley, Addison Inbody, Willis McNeil, Madalyn Oman, Noah Phillips, Connor Reese, Rory Walters

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John R Koontz, 83, passed away November 8, 2025 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. John was born April 10, 1942 in Bluffton to the late Rolland and Mary "Mildred" (Krautter) Koontz who preceded him in death. On August 22, 1970 he married Sue Crawford Koontz who survives.

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MEDIA RELEASE__On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, members of American Legion Post 382 will be visiting Mennonite Memorial Home at 1:30 p.m.; Maple Crest at 3:30 p.m.; and Willow Ridge at 4:00 p.m.  

All local veterans and their spouses are encouraged to attend.

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Happy Monday, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, November 3-9. For a chronological look Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive. 

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Bluffton High School Honor Roll for 1st quarter of 2025-2026

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Performances of "After the Blast" will take place at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 13-15, and at 2:30 p.m., Nov.16, in College Hall, Ramseyer Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens, Bluffton faculty and staff and non-Bluffton students. Bluffton University students can enjoy the play for free. Tickets can be purchased or reserved at www.bluffton.edu/tickets.

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The following Bluffton Senior Center travel opportunities were announced in the November 2025 Happenings newsletter.

COACH TRIPS WITH TONYA

Winter in Yellowstone | January 19-25, 2026
The tour company says we can still take reservations until November 10. Explore the sparkle of our Nation's First National Park. The wonders of Yellowstone have never felt so close. Under feet of snow, the roads remain off-limits to private vehicles, allowing for a uniquely intimate experience with nature from the warmth of your heated snow coach. The animals of Yellowstone are much easier to see in the winter. The average temperature in January is 24 degrees. But the coaches are nice and warm. Price starts at $3,897. Brochures available in the office. Cost includes airfare, 12 meals and all gratuities. This trip is a level 2. 

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FROM BSC NEWSLETTER__The Bluffton Senior Citizens Center is joining a local campaign with the local Youth for Christ called "We Believe in Youth." We will have cards for our senior citizens to write individual cards of encouragement for the teens to lift them up.

During "We Believe in Youth" week, November 13-21, look for signs in storefronts and yards and T-shirts. Teens will be joining us for the Community Meal on November 20. After the meal, the teens will be leading a time of praise and worship at the Senior Center.

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