Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Can You Find It In Franklin County?

There are a lot of hidden treasures in Franklin County. We will be highlighting some of them throughout the year and giving you a chance to talk about it, make a guess and win a prize.

Here’s the first one: do you know where this tree is and something about it?

Do you know? Great! Call 641-580-0103 and leave your name and number and the answer — and Deb will contact the first 3 people to get it right. Those 3 will win a prize!

Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880 Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-579-6227 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

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Deb's Corner

Random Thoughts From The Editor

Get your Go5 Card from the Chamber of Commerce. $10 and you will receive discounts from lots of chamber businesses! You can see all of the discounts offered at www.franklincountytourism.com

Did you know that there’s an expert from NIACC that comes to our town once a month? Get some free advice on how to build/grow your business, tax questions answered, should you go back to college — and those are just some examples! Call Center 1 for more info.

Have you ever visited the REA Plant, the Old Stone House or the Historical Museum? Now’s the time! Stop by the Historical Museum in the afternoon and get more info. Very cool place.

Go to church? Are they cooking great meals? We’d like to know about them! Give Deb a call with your church activities so we can write about them.

Are you retired? Have you ever considered teaching/mentoring someone? We know you have a wealth of information and I think it’s time you did some succession planning and let us all know what you know!

Be sure to visit www.readhampton.com A lot of these articles are on the internet—along with a lot of other news and stories. You can also receive this newsletter and the online one in your email . Call Deb at 458-1114 for more info.

(the picture is my mom by the Can You Find It Hint Two)

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Cooking Classes for Kids and Parents

Franklin County 4-H Offering Cooking Classes for Youth and Parents

Are you ready to become a culinary whiz kid? Do you want to “wow’ your family and friends with delectable tasty tidbits? Make plans to join us at the 4-H Foodstand located on the Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hampton, Thursday, June 25, 9:00 – 3:00 pm. This workshop is open to youth who have completed grades 4-12. We will begin with the basics: learning to measure ingredients, reading recipes, cooking terminology, and cooking techniques. We also want to know what you want to learn! Contact the Franklin County Extension Office 641-456-4811 or e-mail jackied@iastate.edu to register by June 18.

We will be making our own lunch, but you will want to bring your own drink. Older members that have some cooking experience, we could use your help with the teaching portion in the morning, just let the Extension Office know if you are willing to help. Our afternoon plans are to cover some of the things you told us you wanted to learn! Adult cooking partners are encouraged to come.

picture courtesy of flickr.com

No More Moldy Fruits and Veggies!

What if I told you that you could keep mushrooms and strawberries fresh for 2 weeks, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots for 3 to 4 weeks and grapes up to 4 weeks? You'd swear I was crazy right? WRONG!

Our local Tupperware Brands, Michelle Carlson Hartman, has a great sale on Fridgesmart Containers. Take Advantage of the Tupperific June SUPER Sale & select the FridgeSmart® 3-Pc. Set (Small, Medium Long & Large Rectangle) for ONLY…$45.00!! (over 20% OFF) Michelle's 3pc Fridgesmart Special Good THRU Friday June 26^{th ONLY!!}

Virtually any fresh-picked produce will last longer and taste better stored in Tupperware FridgeSmart® containers.
Fruits and vegetables have different airflow needs when stored in the fridge. Regulate the airflow within the container thanks to a unique venting system and a permanent storage chart molded into all containers except Small.

· Special built-in grid lifts food away from condensation. Result? No more yellow broccoli and wasted celery.

· Stackable to save space, dishwasher safe.

Fresh fruits and vegetables can be expensive! Save up to $50.00 a month by keeping them longer and fresher with Tupperware!!! No throwing those soft or moldy veggies in the garbage anymore!!! Be sure to call Michelle and ask her about the special prices – and to thank her for supporting Franklin County News Today.