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Hampton theater lovers get a special treat on Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 when the play “Pistols and Posies� is held at the Church of the Living Word.
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UP FRONT
By Jeff Forward
Dumont Park and Rec fundraiser set for Nov. 17 The Dumont Park and Rec Track Fundraiser dinner will be held on Sunday, November 17, from 11-1 p.m. at the Dumont American Legion. A free will donation will be taken. The group will be serving soup, beefburgers, dessert, and drink. All proFHHGV ZLOO JR WR EHQHĂ€W the track resurfacing project.
Latimer business appreciation coffee set for Nov. 21 A local business appreciation coffee will be held in the Latimer Community Center on Thursday, November 21, from 9-11 a.m. All are welcome to join in thanking the local businesses for their commitment to the community. This event is sponsored by the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Latimer.
HDHS fall play Pistols and Posies set for this weekend
Brook Boehmler held a victory press conference the day after being elected mayor of Hampton, an election where he defeated former mayor Diane Weldin by a hefty margin of 322 votes and out-gained her in each of Hampton’s four wards and on absentee ballots. During his speech at City Hall, Boehmler outlined his goals for improving the city and also handed out checks of $4,000 each to three local entities he claims are critical to the success of Hampton’s future. “I want to thank you guys so much for the opportunity to serve this community,� Boehmler said. “I want to thank everyone for their support. I want to thank the other candidate. Without candidates, we don’t have choices, without choices, we don’t have a government.� “I believe in this community,� Boehmler added, before introducing current Hampton
Mayor Shawn Dietz, whom Boehmler is replacing. “Shawn, I want to tell you, you’ve brought a whole new fresh light and inspired a lot of people, a lot of younger people in our community.� Dietz stepped to the podium and also thanked Weldin for running for mayor again, and all her prior service to Hampton. “Congratulations to Brook on his victory last night. He’s working on a project here that I think is something that could potentially revolutionize campaign reform,� Dietz said. “I think it’s something that we can look at as a way to rebuild communities, to reform communities and to reinvest in our communities.� “I think it’s a project worth moving forward on it,� Dietz added. Boehmler then took the stage again to outline his campaign of “Give Where You Live,� which he implemented several months ago when he decided to run for mayor.
The idea of the campaign – which will continue through December - was to raise money IRU WKUHH QRQ SURĂ€W RUJDQL]DWLRQV LQ +DPSWRQ the Hampton Public Library, the Windsor Theater and Franklin County Arts Council, and the Franklin Wellness Center. “I put together a campaign called ‘Give Where You Live,’â€? Boehmler said. “One of the things that was exciting about it was, so many people said, ‘well, how can I help, how can I support your campaign?’ One of the answers was, I could use your vote. But the other one was, let’s support our community.â€? Boehmler continued to heap praise on the three entities he was raising funds for during his campaign for mayor and told the crowd of more than 25 people that he feels if the quality Brook Boehmler speaks at a press conof life is improved in Hampton, it’ll draw busi- ference he held on Nov. 6 to discuss his election as mayor and hand out donanesses and people here. See HAMPTON’S FUTURE: Page 2
tions to three local entities as part of his "Give Where You Live" campaign. (Photos by Jeff Forward, Hampton Chronicle.)
FRANKLIN COUNTY TELLS VETERANS THANK YOU DURING TWO CEREMONIES By Jeff Forward Local veterans of all ages and gender were honored on Monday during ceremonies at both CAL Community School and Hampton-Dumont High School. Large crowds of appreciative UHVLGHQWV Ă€OOHG WKH J\PQDVLXPV DW both high schools on Veteran’s Day to say thanks to service men and women for their commitment to the country and military service. “I would ask that we all take a look at the veterans that sit before you today,â€? said Jim Zacharias of the Hampton American Legion. “Let them know how much you appreciate them.â€? “No matter what day it is, every day is Veteran’s Day,â€? Zacharias continued. “When you see that veteran, look at him and say, ‘thank you.’ He’s the one that preserved the freedoms you so dearly enjoy today.â€? At Hampton-Dumont Community High School, there were musical tributes to the military, including the playing of the theme tune from each branch of the military while veterans of those branches of the armed forces stood at attention. Several students also gave historical lessons on the background of Veteran’s Day – such as the fact it was originally called Armistice Day in honor of the end of World War , 9HWHUDQ¡V 'D\ RIĂ€FLDOO\ EHFDPH
By Jeff Forward
Two local veterans salute the U.S. Flag during Monday’s Veteran’s Day ceremony at Hampton-Dumont Community High School. (Photos by Jeff Forward, Hampton Chronicle.)
what it is today in 1954, when it was altered to honor all veterans. At CAL Community School, a similar ceremony with music, singing and even a skit explaining what a veteran is was held to honor local veterans – all of whom were called before the crowd and introduced. Guest speaker C. J. Nannenga, who was a machine gun operator
during Vietnam, spoke to the crowd about the history of Veteran’s Day but also the horrors of war. “These young people need to understand that government comes from the people,� Nannenga said. “And people need to be aware of what’s going on and be informed. See VETERANS: Page 9
I would ask that we all take a look at the veterans that sit before you today. Let them know how much you appreciate them. - Jim Zacharias
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Boehmler, Hickman add new look to Hampton city council
Dr. Brian Hansen, of Hampton, Iowa, waits for sentencing after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation by a counselor or therapist in Franklin County District Court Thursday, May 30, 2013. At left is his attorney, Tammy Gentry, of Des Moines. (AP PHOTO/The Globe Gazette, Arian Schuessler)
to forfeit his Iowa medical license, which he has held since June 30, Former local doctor Brian J. Han- 2004. Hansen’s license expired on sen has agreed to forfeit his Iowa Feb. 1, 2013, after he did not renew medical license and pay a $10,000 it. The board had previously susĂ€QH DIWHU UHDFKLQJ D VHWWOHPHQW ZLWK pended his medical license on Sept. the Iowa Board of Medicine. 25, 2012. In agreement, which was ap“He was charged last year and the proved by the board on Oct. 25 with law requires us to schedule a hearHansen not present, Hansen entered ing,â€? said Mark Bowden, the execinto a settlement agreement with the utive director of the Iowa Board of board. Medicine. “But, we can continue The former Hampton doctor re- to talk to him about settlement of ceived a citation for engaging in a charges.â€? pattern of sexual misconduct in vioBowden said the settlement is lation of the laws and rules govern- similar to a plea bargain arrangement ing the practice of medicine. in criminal proceedings, but Bowden Hansen, a doctor of osteopathic noted that in this agreement, Hansen medicine, was warned that such con- received the maximum penalty from duct will not be tolerated and had a the board that he would have had he FLYLO SHQDOW\ Ă€QH LPSRVHG faced a hearing – a revocation of his on him. See HANSEN: Page 2 Hansen also voluntarily agreed
The Hampton City Council chambers will have some new members come Jan. 1, when newly elected Mayor Brook Boehmler and Ward 4 &LW\ &RXQFLO 0HPEHU RIĂ€FLDOO\ MRLQ the Hampton governing body. The Nov. 5 election results are scheduled to EH FHUWLĂ€HG RQ Nov. 12 during the Franklin County Supervisors canvas. Between now and Jan. 1, Boehmler and Hickman have Brook Boehmler Mayor less than two months to prepare for their new roles in ofĂ€FH The 2013 city council election only featured one contested race, that for the mayor’s seat being vacated Jay Hickman by Shawn Dietz Ward 4 City after only one Council Member WHUP LQ RIĂ€FH Vying for that seat were Boehmler and former Hampton Mayor Diane Weldin. When all was said and done at DERXW S P RQ 1RY %RHKPOHU had won the two-year term as mayor by a whooping 567 to 235 margin. Hampton’s mayor-elect said he was excited to be elected mayor over Weldin and that he is ready to get to work. “I’m feeling good,â€? Boehmler said in a telephone interview with the Chronicle less than an hour after his victory was announced. “I think we’ve got a great community to be a part of. I appreciate all the support of the voters. We’re going to work hard for the community.â€? Boehmler said he wanted to thank his opponent, Weldin - who was mayor of Hampton for eight years, for running because he believes the voters need choices in elections. “Choices are good,â€? Boehmler said. “I want to thank her for runSee ELECTION RESULTS: Page 3
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