Gary Reese of Faith Investment Services in Bluffton, recently spoke six times as a presenter for the Spring cfd Investments Conference in Kokomo, Ind.
He, along with 11 other presenters, was asked to speak about best business practices and areas of strength in his financial firm. The 12 presenters were all qualifiers for the cfd Presidential Advisers trip to Playa del Carman, Mexico in February.
The May student of the Month for Bluffton High School is Kristen Yost, daughter of Jason and Jennifer Yost. Kristen is a Junior at Bluffton with a gpa of 3.948.
Kristen is active in the Drama club, Latin Club, Show Choir, Flag Corps, pep band, concert band, concert choir, chamber choir and is a member of the National Honor Society. She received an award in the District III Honors choir.
Time out for a little popcorn, and better check the phone, too. These Bluffton youngsters, Willow and Meadow, were on hand to root for Chad Veit at the Northwest Conference track and field prelims on Thursday in Ada. Chad, a Bluffton freshman, ran in the 100 and 400 meter dashes. (Monty Siekerman photo)
The April student of the month at Bluffton High School is Marley Runk, daughter of Tim and Megan Runk. Marley is a junior at Bluffton with a 4.000 gpa. She is involved in Drama club, Latin Club, National Honor Society, Show Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and is on the yearbook staff.
He taught public school for 46 years - mostly in Bluffton, except for a brief span in Hawaii - so chances are good that if you attended Bluffton you probably came in contact he him.
Several years ago the Icon interviewed “Mr. Kooker” about his early years teaching in Bluffton elementary. This is a brief section of the interview. The entire interview will be published in a book about Bluffton in the 1950s to be released later.
