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Bluffton "decked the halls and the farm" at Saturday's Blaze - huge crowd watches parade

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 1, 2013 - 7:48pm

Steve Rodabaugh, Dan Basinger and Dan Stanowick play the roles of Fred Rodabaugh, Larry Badertscher and Roger Mullenhour in Saturday's premier performance of "Deck the Farm."

The production, by Pat Rodabaugh, provided a capsulized version of the story of the Ream Christmas display.

AT BOTTOM OF STORY CHECK FOR LINK TO MARK YODER'S 177 BLAZE PHOTOS.

With temperatures reaching 47 degrees during the late afternoon parade, this year's Blaze drew a crowd estimated at 3,000-plus. At many points along the parade route, the crowd was five people deep.

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LaVera Neufeld was missionary in Congo; volunteered in several Bluffton organizations

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 1, 2013 - 7:23pm

LaVera  Neufeld died on Dec. 1, 2013, at Frieda House, Bluffton, Ohio. She was born Sept. 26, 1927, in Inman, Kan., the second of five children born to Curt and Sarah Androes Regehr. The family moved to Dalhart, Texas, for several years during the Dust Bowl, but later returned to Inman. 

She attended West Eagle and Welcome rural schools, often riding the family horse, Blackie. LaVera and her cousin, Lilly Ann Regehr, were driven to high school by Elmer Neufeld and his brother, Herb.

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Ho, ho, ho, Bluffton!

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 1, 2013 - 2:45pm

There they go. Santa and Mrs. Santa Claus in the 2013 Bluffton Blaze of Lights parade. With temperatures in the high 40, this year's parade nearly topped 100 units.

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Services for Esther Luginbuhl on Monday

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 30, 2013 - 12:42pm

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. 

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Ice artist

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 30, 2013 - 9:37am

Chad Hartson of Ice Creations, Napoleon, launches today's Blaze of Lights in downtown Bluffton. He will create a Christmas tree ornament made of ice. His work, using chain saws, takes place from 4 to 4:45 p.m. in front of the Presbyterian Church. The Blaze parade follows at 5 p.m.

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Over 25 chamber members sponsor this year's Blaze

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 29, 2013 - 10:30am

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.

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