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Human trafficking survivor shares her story at Bluffton University

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 28, 2014 - 7:22pm

Barbara Freeman is a victim of human trafficking, she told a Bluffton University audience Jan. 23. And, after decades of drug abuse and prostitution, she dedicated her life to rescuing others from sexual exploitation.

Freeman, 42, is drug and alcohol free today. She serves as a motivational speaker, hoping to inspire those affected by sex trafficking to seek help.

“It’s only one hit away, one drink away, to end up at the wrong place at the wrong time,” she said during a Bluffton chapel service.

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Bluffton University
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Look who's on the Bluffton elementary honor roll

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 28, 2014 - 7:16pm

Here's the Bluffton elementary honor roll for the second quarter of 2013-14. Open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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People
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Gary's Repair has snowblowers - and reminds customers it's now a Simplicity dealer

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 28, 2014 - 1:09pm

Gary Augsburger, owner of Gary’s Repair, 2667 Road P, Pandora, reminds customers that he had added a Simplicity dealership to his sales and repair business.

Augsburger said that his business now carries all Simplicity products and services these products.

Simplicity offers a line of zero-turn riding mowers, garden tractors, walk-behind snow blowers, pressure washers, generators and other products.

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Business
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Jeanne's Kitchen lunch specials this week

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 28, 2014 - 12:38pm

JEANNE'S KITCHEN LUNCH SPECIALS
January 28-31

TUESDAY
Michael's Cream of Mushroom Soup
Roast Beef with Caramelized Onions and Swiss Cheese
Whole Milk Mozzarella Panini

WEDNESDAY
Tomato Bisque
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Fish Platter
Tex Mex Salad

THURSDAY
Italian Sausage Soup
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Hawaiian Pork Wrap
Spinach Chicken and Apple Salad

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Business
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Tommy "Tink" Hall was former owner of Cast Away Skydivers Club of Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2014 - 9:11pm

Tommy R. "Tink" Hall, 67, died on Friday Jan. 24, 2014, at his residence in Bluffton.

He was born on Nov. 12, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Tommy and Alta (Frasure) Hall and they preceded him in death. On Nov. 27, 1976 he married Lee Ann Woolley Arlington and she survives in Bluffton.

Mr. Hall was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War and in the Army National Guard. He was the past owner of Cast Away Skydivers Club of Ada. He retired from Ford Motor Company of Lima. He was a life member of the VFW Post #9381of Ada and was an avid golfer.

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Obituaries
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Betty Harps was born in Beaverdam

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2014 - 9:03pm

Betty B. Harps, 93, died in the early morning on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at her residence in Denham Springs, La.

She was born on Aug. 11, 1920, in Beaverdam, Ohio, to John and Hazel (Young) Mort and they preceded her in death. On Nov. 22, 1937 she married Earl B. Harps and he survives in Denham Springs, La.

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