Esther P. Luginbuhl, 92, died at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton on Nov. 28, 2013. She was born Jan. 30, 1921 in Mount Blanchard to George and Naomi Crawford Shoemaker, who preceded her in death. On May 16, 1943 she married Delbert Luginbuhl who preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1987.
Mrs. Luginbuhl graduated from Pandora High School in 1939. She worked in a variety of places during the years, including Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton University, Urich's IGA, and Triplett Corporation. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's Blaze of Lights is supported by over 25 sponsors. Here is this year's list of Blaze supporters.
Gold - $1,500
• Bluffton University
• First National Bank
• Jerry Lewis McDonald’s Restaurants
Silver - $500
• Bluffton Paving and Bluffton Stone Co.
• Bluffton Hospital
• Citizens National Bank
• DTR Industries
• Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
• Shannon Theatre and Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co.
Two new special pieces make this year's Blaze of Lights very special. One is the premier performance of "Deck the Farm." Another is First National Bank’s “Kasasa Gift-For-Good Exchange.”
On Saturday Bluffton celebrates its favorite holiday - The Blaze of Lights. Sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, this is the 27th annual Blaze.
Looks like it didn't make it. One million year old comet Ison apparently disintegrated on its trip around the sun on Nov. 28.
According to USA Today: Like Icarus, comet ISON appears to have flown too close to the sun and broken up in its corona.
Scientists had hoped that the comet from the farthest reaches of the solar system would be able to slingshot around the sun Thursday and emerge streaming a tail visible to the naked eye next month.
Buttermilk Pie
From Joyce Cook, Ada - Liberty National Bank Cookcook
1/2 cup soft butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 cup buttermilk*
2 cups sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream the butter and sugar. Add flour and eggs. Beat well. Add buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into 9-inch uncooked pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.
*Icon suggested substitute: If you don't have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to 1 cup of milk.
Esther P. Luginbuhl, 92, of Bluffton died at 8:10 a.m. Nov. 28, 2013, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.
