HOME FUNERALS AND GREEN BURIALS

Most people are unaware of the options to a traditional funeral. On Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Iowa Valley Continuing Education offers a class on home funerals and green burials. Although these options were common practice years ago, they are relatively unknown today.

Join Mary McBee as she explains the home funeral - a practice that is legally acceptable. McBee has done extensive research on the laws, regulations, customs and examples of funerals and burials. This class will meet at IVCE, Room 801, 3702 S. Center St., Marshalltown. Even if you don’t plan to practice a home burial, this is a fascinating presentation. Come learn the legal aspects, the ecological considerations, and the aspect of cost as related to these options.
Cost of the class is $15. Call 641-752-4645 to register.

On Halloween the parents sent their kids out looking like me. Rodney Dangerfield

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

SAFETY TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN

Make sure the eyeholes on costumes are large enough for peripheral vision.
Is the costume fireproof? A lot of pre-made costumes are not.
If your child is carrying a prop, like a scythe or pitchfork, make sure the ends are not sharp.
Treat your kids to a spooky Halloween dinner before they trick or treat—the chances are they will eat less candy!
Teach your kids not to get into cars or talk to strangers. Watch both ways before crossing the street as well.
Don’t let little kids carve the pumpkin! They are great at cleaning it and drawing a face that you can carve.

Bloody Peanuts Recipe
1 Can of Peanuts
1/2 Cup Barbeque Sauce
Mix and spread on a foil lined cookie sheet.
Bake at 300 degrees for about ten minutes. Check frequently and remove from oven when they look like bloody peanuts. Cool and serve.


Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

UGLY PURSETACULAR THIS WEEKEND!

3rd Annual "Ugly" Pursetacular girls night out!

Oct 10th 2:00-7:00

Put on by the Hampton area Specialty Shops!

Start at Hampton Chamber of Commerce located in Center One, 5 1st St SW, Hampton. This year’s theme is Relive the 70's and the best dressed wins a prize!

Ticket includes...
Purse of Goodies
Wine Sampling
Progressive Meal
Trolley Rides
5 Card Draw
Design a Purse
Entertainment and Free Drink

Entertainment this year is a comedian! Gift Baskets will be giving away at the end of the night for best dressed, best 5 card draw hand and other door prizes will be given for ladies with hidden treasures in their purse!! Tickets are $20 and available at Orange Possum, The Wood Cellar, Cornerstone Cottage, Fireside Gifts, merry bees, Christensen’s Jewelry and Sandee’s Flowers.


Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

What's Up In The Garden with Jackie Dohlman

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I saved last year’s poinsettia. How do I get it to flower for Christmas?
Poinsettias are short-day plants. Short-day plants grow vegetatively during the long days of summer and produce flowers when days become shorter in fall. In order for poinsettias to flower for Christmas, they must receive complete darkness from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. each day from early October until the bracts show good color, usually around early December. (Most poinsettia varieties require eight to 10 weeks of short days to flower.)

Gardeners can protect their plants from light by placing them in a closet or by covering with a cardboard box. When using cardboard boxes, cover any openings to insure complete darkness. Exposure to any kind of light between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. will delay or possibly prevent flowering. During the remainder of the day, the poinsettias should be placed in a sunny south window. Keep the plants well watered and fertilize every two weeks during the forcing period. While poinsettias are difficult to flower in homes, proper care can reward home gardeners with a colorful plant for the holiday season.

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

MacNider Art Museum Fall 09 Studio Classes

The Art of Henna 10/10
Digital Photography 10/11 and 10/25
Photoshop Elements 11/1
All Day Drawing Workshop 10/17
Pick Up Your Pumpkins 10/18
Introduction to Stained Glass starts Oct 20 through November 5
Gourd Craft 10/24
Excitement in Black Bracelet 11/1
Candy Cane Twist 11/15
Learn to Throw Pots 11/3 to 12/22
Winter Holiday Craft Workshop 11/15
Sugar Skulls 10/24 and 10/31
That's Gross! 10/31
Shadow Puppet Workshop 11/7
December Super Saturdays 12-5 & 12-12
Family Gingerbread Workshop 12/13
Art Trip to Minneapolis 11/7
Call the museum of 641-421-3666 or visit them at 303 Second St SE in Mason City www.macniderart.org

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114

County Operations Trainee Positions

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The Iowa Farm Service Agency is seeking applications from individuals who are interested in applying for County Operations Trainee Positions. Individuals selected for these trainee positions will enter an intensive one year training program. Upon successful completion of this training program, these individuals will be eligible to aplly for vacant County Executive Director positions throughout the state of Iowa.
Individuals who are interested in more information about these positions should monotor the following website: www.usdajobs.opm.gov for actual vacancy announcement or contact their local Farm Service Agency office. USDA is an equal opportunity employer.

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-580-4052
Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811
Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234
Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114