Bluffton’s Beta Phi chapter of Tri Kappa celebrated Tri Kappa week (Feb. 20-25) by presenting checks to five area groups, four of which are represented here. In the photo above Vicki Bell, director of the Wells Community Boys & Girls Club, at left, accepts a check for $200 from Tri Kappa member Jolin Whicker. In the photo below, Bluffton Parks Superintendent Brandy Fiechter accepts a check for $275 from Whicker that is earmarked for supporting a Kehoe concert.

In the photo above, Tri Kappa member Michele Dixon, at left, presents a check for $200 to Council on Aging Director Betsy Collier. The money is to be used for Wells on Wheels bus expenses. In the photo below Wells County Creative Arts Director Janiece Lipsey, left, accepts a check for $225 from Jolin Whicker. The gifts were made possible from Tri Kappa’s sale of Street Fair shirts and holiday nut sales. (Photos provided)