Honor Flight Meeting

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Tuesday the 17th at 7 p.m. Jack Caputo, Veterans Affairs at Winnebago County, and co founder of North Iowa Honor Flight network, will be talking about a Latimer Honor Flight. Franklin County Veterans and interested individuals are encouraged to attend this event held at Latimer Community Center.

Jack Caputo said “Franklin County probably has 100 vets. The youngest vet was 81 and the oldest was 97. Average age is 84/85. We take 100 vets and 62 guardians. The trip involves going to World War II monument, Korean and Vietnam monuments, city tour with a guide, Pentagon and National Cemetery at Arlington, a 12 minute program for changing of the guard, then the last stop is at Iwo Jima memorial.”

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Thanksgiving - Did You Know?

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The Pilgrims and Indians probably had lobster at Thanksgiving.

They had wild fowl too. They did not have pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes.

The first Thanksgiving took place in December 1621, in when the Pilgrims had a three day feast in Plymouth Rock, MA to celebrate their bountiful harvest. Only half of the Mayflower pilgrims had survived by that time.

Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird—not the eagle.

A wild turkey can run up to 20 mph if spooked. They can burst into flight approaching speeds of 50-55 mph in a matter of seconds.

Now you know...

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Poetry Night

Poetry Night on Thursday, Dec. 3, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Coffee Attic in Iowa Falls will honor Iowa Falls native poet Rebecca Bell. Poetry Night welcomes all lovers of poetry to attend its monthly gatherings and this month poets who had work published by CSS Publications are especially encouraged to attend and read their poems.

Iowa Falls native, Rebecca Bell is synonymous with poetry. This accomplished poet also published 14 poetry books through her company CSS Publications. She sponsored poetry contests and workshops that attracted participation from across the United States and overseas. Rebecca selected the best entries for publication with many written by Central Iowans poets.

To honor Rebecca, who passed away in the prime of life, Poetry Night invites poets published in any of Rebecca Bell’s poetry books to come read their poems. Those who knew Rebecca are also encouraged to attend and read some of Bell’s work. Anyone attending the Dec. 3 Poetry Night will receive a collection of CSS books at no charge. The CSS books are on display on both levels of the Coffee Attic, 604 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls. Rebecca’s parents, Marion and Gladys Bell are downsizing and will offer the few remaining books free to poetry lovers.

Poetry Night is sponsored by Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Valley Continuing Education, and the Coffee Attic on the first Thursday of each month, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Coffee Attic, 604 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls. People are always welcome to come and listen. There is no charge. For more information, call Deb Sabin, Iowa Valley Continuing Education at 641-648-8621.

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Observations

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The number of deer on the road is in direct proportion to the amount of fading sunlight. Drive carefully.

My mom gets smarter as I get older.

Jillian said "do it right now. Right in this moment, it's all you have. There is no later." Amen sister.

If you think you're broke, you'll always be broke. What you think about will come to you. Change your thinking, change your world.
We can't control what happens to us, we can control how we react to it.

When you complain, have you considered your part in the problem? Have you done everything you can to make a difference?

My town honors it's veterans with a program at the local high school. They want to put those kids in touch with those heroes. I am humbled.
-Deb Brown

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880
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Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378
Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114