Meredith Bixel, a senior at Bluffton High School and daughter of Dean and Brenda Bixel of Bluffton, was the recipient of the Hurless Award on April 2.
The $500 award was given to her by Don Hurless in memory of his late wife, at the 51st annual Young Artists Competition at the Ohio State University in Lima.
Meredith competed in the competition which is sponsored by the Friends of the Symphony. She performed the Piano Concerto Opus 23 No. 2 in D minor by Edward MacDowell and was accompanied by Kathleen Price who is also her piano teacher.
Gary Labonte has resigned as Bluffton University's head men's and women's cross country/track and field coach. This is his third season with the Beavers.
"Gary Labonte will be leaving as head cross country and track and field coach for both our men's and women's teams at the conclusion of this academic year," said Phill Talavinia, athletics director. "I wish Coach Labonte all the best. We will begin a search for a new coach in the coming weeks."
Bluffton's Relay for Life kick-off dinner is from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, at The Centre, 601 N. Main St., Bluffton, according to Sharon Garmatter.
The event includes barbecue pork sandwiches or a 4-ounce chicken breast sandwich with two sides and a cookie.
The meal is an eat in or carry out. Tickets are $4.50 presale, or $5 at the door until they are gone. Entertainment will be provided by Dancers' Elite and Bluffton High School strings
Tickets may be purchased from Relay for Life teams or Greg's Pharmacy.
All Bluffton High School junior class parents are invited to a Post-Prom Planning Meeting on Monday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bluffton High School Cafeteria. Parents who would like to be involved but are unable to attend this meeting are asked to contact Susan Liska.
