Jim Burke

Jim Burke, former President of Burke’s Home Center in St. Marys, was the guest speaker at the Rotary luncheon May 16th. 

 Introducing Jim, was Rotarian, Kathy Strycula, both were classmates of the Bennett’s Valley School, class of 1957. Jim spoke of a book he authored entitled, Pioneers of the Second Fork, and of many historical facts of pioneers in Cameron and Elk counties. Jim’s interest in pioneers peeked as a child due to 3 old pioneer cemeteries near his home and his fascination of how land was transferred back in the day to now. Jim is also President of Mount Zion Historical Society.