Huffman honored by foundation

An outgoing board member was the first to receive an honor as a new member was named to take his place.

The Dunkirk Foundation board of directors recently named outgoing member Chuck Huffman as its first emeritus member while also welcoming Christy Curts to fill the remainder of his term.

Huffman recently resigned from the board after more than 20 years as a member.

“Chuck has spent over two decades in service to The Dunkirk Foundation, and we feel that he is deserving of this honor,” said Jesse Bivens, who was re-elected board president. “His dedication has helped to strengthen the foundation and we wanted to retain his wisdom without requiring him to attend regular meetings.”

In addition to Bivens, Brenda Brumfield and John Littler were re-elected to their roles as vice president and treasurer, respectively. Wil Masters was elected secretary.

Donors get gifts

In February, donors to the American Red Cross will receive a $5 Amazon gift card via email.

The effort comes as a measure to thank its donors for helping to ensure a stable blood supply, according to a press release from the organization.

The following are nearby blood drives scheduled in February:

•Bryant: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Bryant Wesleyan Church, 209 S. Hendricks

•Redkey: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at Redkey Faith Ministries, 9811 Indiana 67

•Berne: Noon to 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at South Adams Senior Center, 825 Hendrick St.

•Bluffton: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 15 at First Presbyterian Church, 215 East Dunman Road; 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center, 303 South Main St.; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 Bluffton-Wells County Public Library, 200 W. Washington St.



Beatles art in Blackford

You won’t need a “Ticket to Ride” into Blackford County to see some John Lennon art for free.

A new exhibit at the Blackford County Arts Center titled “Only Imagine” will feature art from the famed Beatles guitarist and Hartford City native John Knox daily until Feb. 18.

The original art from Lennon were donated to the center by David Hodges.

The Blackford County Arts center located at 107 W. Washington St., Hartford City, is open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday except Tuesdays, when it is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.