Murder & Mayhem in the Library

Last Friday evening started and ended with drama in the Ligonier Valley Library. First there was the reading of millionaire heiress Lotta Bux's Will, where we learned that Bux, creator of a best selling library “paste bar-b-que sauce”, had left her entire fortune to lover Rocky Stallion!

Such scandalous revelations did not deter guests from enjoying the evening which included tables full of tasty hor d'ouevres, mingling with Bux's disgruntled (and possibly murderous) heirs, and buying raffle tickets to win one of the beautiful, donated baskets. Then, just when everyone thought the evening couldn't get any better, the lights went out! *Dum-Dum-Dummmm* Followed by a horrible scream that filled the Ligonier library!

Librarian Sabrina Stacks had found Rocky Stallion dead... done in... murdered!


Inspector Columbus arrived on the scene and immediately requested help from those gathered to solve the question.... Who-Dunnit!


Local actors, under the direction of veteran Ligonier director, Audrey Tostevin assisted by Polly Artuso, took on the roles of Bux's heirs in the amusing production of “The Case of the Loaded Librarian.” Bux's heirs were played by the following: lawyer Mason Rumpole, Larry Shew; playboy son Heathcliff Bux, Paul McCracken; Madonna Bux, Heidi McKay; Nurse Hatchet, Dawn Hart; Lotta’s French chef Tiny Prudhonne, Steve Gooder; chauffeur Indy Kowalski, Ormond “Butch” Bellas; Governess Jane Bronte, Lisa Simons; Lotta’s paramour Rocky Stallion, Tim Rennie; Inspector Columbus, Byron Frank, and librarian Sabrina Stacks, Debbie Gruss.

The Ligonier Valley Library wishes to thank everyone who participated in and helped with the Murder In The Library event! A special thank you goes to the wonderful actors, Audrey and Polly for putting on such a wonderful and entertaining show! Not only did the event sell out, but all who attended reported having a wonderful time.

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marshmallows and our sister city

Here are some fun facts:

• Americans buy 90 million pounds of marshmallows each year, about the same weight as 1,286 gray whales
• The marshmallow capital of the world is in Ligonier, Noble County, Indiana. 
• Ligonier is also the home of the annual marshmallow festival. 
• Each summer more than 50% of all marshmallows sold are toasted over a fire
• The largest s’more ever made weighed 1,600 lbs. and used 20,000 toasted marshmallows and 7,000 chocolate bars. The record was set on May 23, 2003.

Ever wondered how marshmallows are made? Me, too... so I did a little research and here’s the lowdown:

Read more on the Marshmallows & Merlot blog.

Good morning, Ligonier!

Ligcam

ligonier town square

ligonier town square
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ligonier tavern

ligonier tavern
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bowling alley

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The Wicked Googly

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holiday house tour planned

Sixth annual Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley Holiday Home Tour

There will be six homes on this tour -- three in Greensburg, two in Ligonier and one in Laughlintown.

Read more in the Tribune Review.

confirmed...water on the moon

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- NASA says a spacecraft that was intentionally crashed into the moon has turned up the best evidence yet of water.
Scientists have been analyzing a mile-high plume of debris kicked up by the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite last month after it crashed into a crater near the moon's south pole.

Read more in the Washington Times.

idiocy in government....truly it's getting ridiculous..I thought we were beyond the dark ages

Lord Smith of Finsbury believes that implementing individual carbon allowances for every person will be the most effective way of meeting the targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
It would involve people being issued with a unique number which they would hand over when purchasing products that contribute to their carbon footprint, such as fuel, airline tickets and electricity.

Read more in the Times.

I love stories like this...

A sniffer dog that went missing in action after a battle in Afghanistan has been found safe and well after more than a year in the desert.
Sabi the black Labrador was with a joint Australian-Afghan army patrol when it was ambushed by Taliban militants in September 2008.
Nine soldiers were wounded in the ensuing gun battle, which earned one Australian SAS trooper the country's highest bravery award.
But there was no sign of the bomb-sniffing dog after the battle in a remote area of Uruzgan province.
Sabi's handlers spent months scouring the desert looking for the four-year-old animal, but to no avail.

Read more: http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1227206/Nato-Labrador-Sabi-safe-YEAR-lost-fierce-Afghanistan-battle.html#ixzz0WlBgOsQm

Bridal & Fashion Show Registration

Don't Miss! LigonierWeddings.com

Bridal & Fashion Show

at the Ramada Ligonier

Sunday February 28th, 2010

1 -3pm

Go to www.ligonierweddings.com

to Purchase Discount Tickets and Vendor Sign Up!

On the Pond on recycling

I just picked up a small load of paper from the high school office today on my weekly run. It only produces one or two bags of shredded paper a week, which disappears in the stalls in a day or two, but it helps the school and it helps me. It doesn't save anyone money, but it saves a space in the landfill.

Read more on the On the Pond Farm blog.

tax hike in the borough?

Ligonier residents might experience an increase in taxes next year.
Plummeting interest rates, higher insurance costs and an increase in wages, as well as equipment and park maintenance, have a caused a 2010 budget deficit of approximately $75,000, according to councilman Robert Bell.
The shortage is equal to about five mills, Bell said.
The tentative budget was presented as part of his finance commission report at Thursday's borough council meeting. It won't be discussed publicly until the Dec. 10 council meeting.
"We're still trying to find where we can raise money, other than taxes, and we're still trying to find where we can reduce expenses," he said.

Read more in the Tribune Review.

Good morning, Ligonier!

Ligcam

FACTS ABOUT SWINE FLU

CLICK ON ITEM TO MAKE LARGER GOT THIS FROM WESTLAND CLINIC MY CHIROPRACTOR

Thanksgiving in the air....

Yes, I know it's just one day, but it's my favorite holiday time, so bear with me. I just love Thanksgiving and let's set the mood and enjoy it for a bit, shall we?

final election results

Has anyone heard when the write-in counts will be available?

Where to recycle?

Can someone tell me of a nearby recycling station? They closed the one in town today, and I'd like to continue recycling. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Good morning, Ligonier!

Ligcam

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Carolyn - up close and personal with an owl

It was neat enough to watch a black bear stroll through our yard recently. This was followed by a unique opportunity to view an owl “up close” the other day, when it became caught in our garden’s deer netting. View more pictures and/or read the article by clicking on:  It’s Been an Animal Day

What do you do when a bug decides to crawl in your ear? Click on There’s a Bug (Moth) In Carolyn’s Ear to learn how one victim dealt with the problem.

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     CAROLYN’S COMPOSITIONS is awarding a monthly prize to the reader making the most comments at www.carolyncholland.wordpress.com. To be eligible for the prize, comment on any post. The more comments you post, the greater chance you have of being the winner.

     The first prize, to be announced on December 3, 2009, will be awarded to the reader who made the most comments on during November.

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Scouts take part in Veterans Day service

It was great to see them carrying flags down Main Street to the Diamond!

Hoop-De-Doo!

Dust off your saddle shoes -- or maybe your peace symbols -- and head to the Ligonier Theater for the "Hoop-De-Doo Cafe."

Read more in the Tribune Review.

ok - DD - that's mouth watering

Visit On Pond Farm to learn more about this lovely meal.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

and here are some more shots courtesy of Bill Pribisco--thanks, Bill!!

love this picture, too....

Veterans Day 2009

Ligonier, PA

Bill, this is a great picture!

Veterans Day 2009

Ligonier, PA

file this under "wow"

MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee Army reservist's military identification earned him some street cred Tuesday, when he says four men who mugged him at gunpoint returned his belongings and thanked him for his service after finding the ID.

The 21-year-old University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student said he was walking home from work about 1:15 a.m. Tuesday when he was pulled into an alley and told to lay face down and with a gun to his neck. Four men took his wallet, $16, keys, his cell phone and even a PowerBar wrapper from his pants pockets, he said.

Read more on the AP.