We met up with Jacob Suter in late September at Southgate Lanes. He was working the crowd, persuading them to vote for the Shirley’s Popcorn bowling team during a chamber fundraiser. We caved and voted for them. Here’s part of our conversation with Jacob.
What grade are you in?
Fifth at Pandora-Gilboa.
Who’s your bus driver?
Mr. Brinkman.
What time do you get on the bus in the morning?
Between 7:20 and 7:25.
Two young Pirate fans watch the cheerleaders during Friday night's football game at Harmon Field. One was lucky enough to grab a football tossed by the cheerleaders during the game.
A five-year fiscal forecast will be presented to the Bluffton school board on Monday, October Bluffton school board meeting. The forecast, a state requirement, covers 2014 to 2020.
Monday's board agenda is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.
Several contracts will be acted upon. In addition, upon board approval, Emily Goldsberry will be named to a seven-year term on the Bluffton Public Library board. The open spot is from Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2020.
Marcene S. Martz, 89, of Bluffton died Oct. 19, 2013, in Mesquite, Texas. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Ray L. Burkholder, 96 of Pandora, retired farmer, and renowned National Weather Service observer died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at the Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora.
He was born July 3, 1917, in rural Pandora to the late Christian C. and Bertha (Zuercher) Burkholder. Following the death of his mother in 1921 Ray resided with his paternal uncle and aunt, Amos and Katie Burkholder, until his father’s marriage to Irma (Foltz) in 1925.
