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Meridith Bixel, BHS senior, recipient of Hurless Award

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 12:51pm
Don Hurless with Meredith Bixel

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.

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Bluffton University searches for cross country/track and field coach

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 12:47pm

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."

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Relay for Life kickoff dinner April 19 at The Centre

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 10:50am

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.

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Junior class parents post-prom meeting April 11

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 10:24am

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.

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Free food distribution on Saturday in Jenera

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 8:26am

A free food distribution morning takes place starting at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 9, in the Jenera Community Center at the Community Park.

The distribution takes place until the food is gone.

The program is sponsored by the Jenera and Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Churches in conjunction with the West Ohio Food Bank,

There is no need to bring any papers for identification. No one will be turned away. Persons with questions may call 419-303-4776.

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Bluffton Trinity United Methodist gospel pavilion fundraiser Sunday evening

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 8:23am

Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church will hold a fundraisers at 6 p.m., Sunday, April 10, at the church located at 2022 State Route 103, Bluffton.

The service includes sharing of music by Jake Reel, Carey, Grace Notes, Arlington and the Cornerstone Quartet of Lithoplis.

An offering will be taken to help pay for expenses of the Hancock Gospel Pavilion at the Hancock County Fair, where these groups also perform.

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