Christmas Shopping Guide 2013

Hampton Chronicle

2013 Christmas Shopping Guide

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Franklin Wellness Center Greater Franklin County Chamber Crossroads of Hampton Got You Covered Windsor Theatre Butch Gruelke Auto Body Hampton Home Store Franklin County Lumber Funky Monkey Orange Possum Carol’s Flower Box Fireside Gifts The Marketplace The Wood Cellar Country Collections

A SPECIAL SECTION FROM THE HAMPTON CHRONICLE DECEMBER 4, 2013

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TOP 10 REASONS TO THINK LOCAL, BUY LOCAL, BE LOCAL 1. Buy Local Support yourself: Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community.

These include case studies showing that locally-owned businesses generate a premium in enhanced economic impact to the community and our tax base.

2. Support community groups: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250 percent more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.

3. Keep our community unique: Where we shop,

where we eat and have all all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place.

Our tourism businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just any place,” says Richard Moe, President of National Historic Preservation Trust.

4. Reduce environmental impact: Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing to less sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.

5. Create more good jobs: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally

TRUCKLOAD SALE BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS ITEMS

Save ½ PRICE OR CHEAPER! Save Hallmark Cards & Gifts • Books • Stuffed Animals Santa Hats • Christmas Stocking & Hats • Ornaments Ribbons • Bows • Large assortment of Christmas Decorations Wrapping paper • Huge selection of lights • Candle lamps Garland & Tinsel • Plates and Napkins • Santa Blankets Happy Hanukkah • Tree Stands • Gift Boxes Large Selection of Stocking Stuffer • As seen on T.V. Items.

THE MARKETPLACE 2 Access Thrift Store & Truckload Marketplace 221 1st Ave. NW, Hampton Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. nd

All proceeds go to benefit individuals with disabilities.

and in our community, provide the most jobs to residents.

6. Get better service: Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers.

7. Invest in community: Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.

8. Put your taxes to good use: Local businesses in town centers require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering the community.

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9. Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy: A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based not on a national sales plan but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.

10. Encourage local prosperity: A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.

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he Marketplace is a retail business in downtown Hampton that trains and employs individuals with disabilities served by Access, Incorporated. The Marketplace consists of a Thrift Store Department and a Truckload Department.

The Thrift Store consists of new and gently used items that have been donated by the community. The Truckload consists of merchandise from the worlds largest retailers.

This merchandise consists of overstocks, returns and closeouts.

The income from The Marketplace goes toward the operation of Access, Incorporated. Individuals working at this facility are trained in a wide variety of different skills in running and working a business. The training they receive helps them in finding employment outside of Access as well as earn an income.

The location is at 221 1st Ave. NW, just west of First National Bank. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Come see all the books, knick knacks, Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, cd’s, DVD’s, VHS movies, napkins, table rolls, table covers, tableware, picture frames, tons of health and beauty aides, toys, furniture, exercise equipment & aides, electronics, clothing starting at $2.00, cologne, jewelry, small household appliances, bedding (plus bed in the bags), new micro fiber bed sheet sets, bathroom items, kitchen and housewares, humidifiers, memory cards, and so much more.

SHOP & SAVE. All proceeds benefit individuals with disabilities.

You pay no sales tax!

Please stop in and check us out.

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FREE HOLIDAY MOVIE 1:00 P.M. - DEC. 7 & 14

Hoe Down Monday, December 2 • 6-9 p.m.

Chamber $10,000 Raffle & SingAlong 4:00 p.m. - Dec. 8

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he Windsor Theatre was 100 years old in 2013. Built in 1913 as a meeting place for the Knights of Pythias and as a venue for traveling road shows, the building has been used over the years primarily to show movies. Since reopening as a non-profit organization in 1999, a variety of activities and events have also been held in addition to the showing of first run movies. Examples include the Old Time Country Hoe Down held the first Monday of the month from 6-9pm and the Old Fashioned Sing Along held the second Sunday of the month at 4pm.

Franklin County Arts Council productions, such the the upcoming “Miracle on 34th Street” (Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1) are also performed.

have caused damage to the ladies restroom and manager’s office as well as ruined the east wall of the auditorium. The east exterior wall needs to first be tuck pointed before the interior damage is repaired.

Digital projection equipment was installed in December of 2012 greatly improving a movie’s picture and sound enhancing the viewing experience for the patron.

A new sound system has just been purchased and will be installed for use with live presentations and performances, such as the Hoe Down.

The Windsor Theatre is excited to participate in the 2013 Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Holly Dazzle promotion. There will be free family movies on Saturday, December 7 and 14 at 1pm. The movies are sponsored by Hampton Kiwanis and PROSPER. December’s Hoe Down is Monday, December 2nd from 6-9pm. December’s Sing Along Sunday, December 8th at 4pm. The Chamber/Main Street $10,000 raffle drawing is Monday, December 9th at 5:30pm followed by a Sing Along. Thank you for your continued patronage and support of the Windsor Theatre!

Jim Davies, manager Windsor Theatre

The Windsor Theatre is governed by a board of directors. The board is faced with the challenge of maintaining a 100 year old building. There are structural issues that need to be addressed. A new gutter system has been recently installed to eliminate water infiltration issues that

Also on the “list of things to do” is the renovation of the south basement into a conference/meeting room and the restoration of the stage area. The stage restoration includes a movable movie screen, installing heating and air conditioning, and construction of a bathroom, makeup room, changing rooms, and green room. The Windsor board has met with an architect from Des Moines to begin the planning of this major project. The board continues to seek grants and donations.

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ot You Covered! opened for business in March of 2010 at 112 1st Ave NW, Hampton. As we enter our fourth holiday season of service to Hampton and the surrounding communities, we invite you to stop by and browse through our great selection of gift items available to fill your shopping list.

Personalization is our specialty. We do our garment decoration inhouse at our shop here in Hampton. The decoration includes screen printing, embroidery, digital garment printing, rhinestone and sequin application and vinyl names and numbers. If you’re looking for a unique personalized gift you won’t find anywhere else, come on in and find it here!

We have school fan wear for the Hampton Bulldogs, CAL Cadets, IFA Cadets, and West Fork Warhawks which includes sweatshirts, sweatpants, t-shirts, jackets and caps decorated with school names and mascots.

We also have duffel bags,

gym bags, and backpacks that can be embroidered with names and mascots.

For you business owners and managers, let us help you recognize the hard work of your employees with custom decorated garments embellished with your business logo. We can also help you promote your business by putting your logo on note pads, pens, travel mugs, water bottles, tote bags, and thousands more items.

The owners of Got You Covered!, John and Debbie Currier, are thankful we’re located in Hampton.

This year we’ve added two employees, Megan Donaldson whom you also know behind the Fareway meat counter, and Mary Booth who owned Merry Bee’s. We’re thankful for the great help that both these ladies provide.

We say “thank you” to all that have done business with us this year, and wish you all the best of health and success in the coming year. Merry Christmas!

In this gift giving season, O lets remember God’s gift G YOU of His holy Son, Jesus, COVERED! Who became our Savior, Stitch It - Print It - Wear It 112 1st Ave NW, Hampton Whose birth we celebrate!

(641) 456-4124 Hours: M-F 10-5 Sat 9-Noon

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We can help with that hard to find gift!

Holiday Gift Certificates!

From a small job to a big job, Butch Gruelke Auto Body offers expert repair with a personal touch.

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Butch Gruelke Auto Body tidbits: 1) There is no law that requires you to obtain more than one estimate 2) differences in repair estimates are common. A lower estimate may not include all the necessary work and/or parts. If you are unsure why one estimate is different from another, please ask us to review those Major and light collision repair estimates.

3) Your vehicle is the second is the focus of Butch Gruelke largest investment you’re Auto Body as well as vehicle likely to make. Preserve its window replacement and value and your safety by repair. We also offer vehicle having it professionally. details, frame straightening, 4) you have the right to go pin stripping, replace broken door handles, aim headlights, to the repair shop of your choice. Your insurance oil changes, rock chip company cannot require you repair, vehicle accessories‌ to go to t a particular shop. basically anything to do with If you have any questions your vehicle. We also can regarding vehicle repairs paint nearly anything. Not and/or the process, please sure if Butch Gruelke Auto contact Butch Gruelke Auto Body can do the job for you, Body. just give them a call. utch Gruelke Auto Body Inc / Hampton Auto Glass is a locally owned family business, owned by Butch and Jennifer Gruelke. They have been in business since 2005, has moved locations two times, increased jobs in Hampton/Franklin County and expanded the service options over the years.

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When you shop at home, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not just spending money, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re investing it.

Part of every dollar you spend locally is returned to your community in the form of merchantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; taxes, contributions to local charities and employee salaries. Local businesses help pay the taxes that support schools and other vital community services. When you support your local businesses youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also supporting your own community. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to roam... shop at home!

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any people come into the shop and I hear them comment, â&#x20AC;&#x153;my grandma had that or remember that growing up.â&#x20AC;?

When you come and shop at Country Collections you will find those one of a kind treasures and antiques, from vintage clothing and jewelry, kitchen treasures, toys, games and books from the past, vintage suitcases, trunks and assorted antique furniture.

Country Collections also carries a wide range of inspirational, unique gifts and home dĂŠcor.

Check out all the great prices on quality name brand men and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consigned clothing.

Country Collections has many sales of 20-75% throughout the store, including Boyds, Willow Tree and Willi Raye.

Do your Holiday shopping at Country Collections. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-5, or by appointment.

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Chamberlain garage door openers, keyless-wireless entry pads, work/ shop lights and shop vacs. We offer a full line of DeWalt and Bostitch power tools, a full line of ladders, work gloves, Diamond Vogel paint/stains and supplies and many other items. And for that hard to buy for person, who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use a gift certificate to Franklin County Lumber.

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ranklin County Lumber is locally owned and operated by Roger and Kaye Peters and are heading towards their 13th anniversary. Franklin County Lumber employs six full-time and two part-time staff. They offer free delivery, free estimates and great customer service.

They will come out and help you design and measure, and give free estimates no matter how big or small your project may beâ&#x20AC;Ś from a small remodel, to additions, to new farm pole buildings and new homes. Start to finish. We can get anything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need.

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arolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flower Box has been open for over three years now, and I am very pleased with all of the support Hampton and the surrounding area has given me as a small business. I feel as a retailer we have a lot to offer this area.

We carry fresh flower bouquets and plants as well as pre-made or custom silk flowers and arrangements. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all... we also have memorial stones, wind chimes, home decor, Colonial candles, candy bouquets, and jewelry. I enjoy redoing and adding new things to my shop, which in turn keeps everyone wondering, â&#x20AC;&#x153;whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next?â&#x20AC;? We now offer a line of dips, soups, cheese cakes and jellies that are mmmm good, plus Santa Maria Wine out of Carroll, Iowa.

And for those formal occasions we have a good selection of Tuxedoes at an affordable price. The list goes on and on! The shop is beautiful this time of year and full of gift ideas.

We would love to help you fill someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wish list, make a fruit or gift basket or make a wish list of your own!

So come in, enjoy the atmosphere and let us fill some of your holiday needs.

Remember, Poinsettiasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be in soon so order early for the holidays. We also deliver to Hampton, Latimer, Coulter, Hansell, Dumont, Chapin, & Sheffield.

Thank you for all of your support over the last year! Have a blessed holiday season!

Your friends at Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flower Box.

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UNIQUELY AWESOME FURNITURE DESIGNED IN THE SIMPLY shop in the big cities, but with ome â&#x20AC;&#x153;hangâ&#x20AC;? with her being a small town girl at Mr. Possum this CELLAR heart she finds joy in bringing winter season. He

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hen the Wood Cellar opened in November 1990 it consisted mostly of items from local consigners. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full of merchandise selected at many markets throughout the states. Plus shelves, cupboards and benches that are designed in the cellar by Guylaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband Howard.

Guyla has two employees that have been with The Wood Cellar for over 14 years. Amy Perez who is the manager and Pauline Strand.

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Be sure to visit The Wood Cellar this holiday season and take a look around. You are sure to find many gifts for family and friends.

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So come step under the striped black white awning and have a peek inside.

Clothing and jewelry accessories, boots, Miss Me jeans, wall art & funny gifts are a mix of things you will find inside.

At Orange Possum we simply are uniquely awesome.

Owner, Kelsey Boeckmann, daughter of Guyla Pohlman at The Wood Cellar has been in business for 4 ½ years, she has recently added a second store in Mason City. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t met Kelsey yourself, she is a unique young woman with a huge love for fashion. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s told constantly by shoppers she needs her

Orange Possum is a unique place to do some Christmas shopping this year. Gift cards of any amount are always available.

Hampton hours are: MondayFriday 10-5, Saturday 10-4.

Mason City hours are: MondayFriday 11-6, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-4.

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING Spreading cheer and appreciation with your holiday gifts Holiday gift-giving is a custom filled with noble intentions that sometimes has the unintended effect of sapping the cheer from shoppers.

At Christmastime we set out to choose gifts that show our affection or appreciation, but the process of knowing who should be on our gift list and what to get them can create stress. It doesn't have to be that way. Keep the holiday cheer in your gift-giving with these simple tips.

Gifts for Family and Close Friends You know who the people are on this list,

make a much greater impact than if you merely select a gift to "keep things even.â&#x20AC;? On the other hand, you should pay attention to your expenditure for several reasons. First, you don't want to spend so much on a gift that the recipient will feel uncomfortable.

Additionally, you don't want to give a gift that looks like it came out of the bargain bin, with no thought paid to the recipient's interests. Finally, you shouldn't spend over your budget, because nothing takes the cheer out of the holidays than the prospect of facing unmanageable debt in January.

and you usually know what is customary. In some families everyone exchanges gifts with one another. In other families they only give to the children. In some cases gifts are exchanged between households instead of individuals.

With your friends, you usually know what's customary as well. You might always exchange Christmas tree ornaments, a favorite cookbook, or the new CD of a favorite artist.

When choosing gifts for family and friends, let your heart be your guide.

Don't be as concerned about matching gifts dollar for dollar. If you select something that has meaning to the recipient, your gift will

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Gourmet Food & Drinks for your Holiday Entertaining (dips, breads and gourmet jelly)

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Hours: M-F 9-5:30 â&#x20AC;˘ Sat. 9-2:00 â&#x20AC;˘ 104 1st St. NW â&#x20AC;˘ 641-456-3171

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Keep the Jingle in your pocket with great prices on infant - Jr. clothing, winter wear, shoes, toys, jewelry & more!

9 5th Ave. SE Hampton

Regular Hours Tues, Wed, Fri 10-5 â&#x20AC;˘ Thurs 10-6 â&#x20AC;˘ Sat 9-3 Closed Sun & Mon

A Store full of Christmas Decor!

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.â&#x20AC;?

1 Corinthians 13:13

25 cards with envelopes - $1450 50 cards with envelopes - $2200 Additional cards with envelopes - $5.00/10

CALL US TODAY! 641-456-2585 Lisa, ext. 113 or Jessica, ext. 111 9 2nd St. NW Hampton, IA

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

2013 Christmas Shopping Guide

Hampton Chronicle

BUY CHAMBER BUCKS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

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ts Christmas time and we are all thinking of gifts and items to buy for our loved ones, friends and employees.

Deciding what gift to purchase for your family and loved ones can be a nerve wracking decision process. Determining what would be an

Want to make your Shopping easier this Holiday Season? Buy Local!

PURCHASE CHAMBER BUCKS AT CENTER ONE The following businesses accept Chamber Bucks!

HO OSPITALITY, RESTAURAN NT, CAMPING AND LODGING AmericInn Lodge & Suites B & C Kitchen Inc. Beeds Lake State Park Breadeaux Pizza Coconut Lounge Country Heritage Bed & Breakfast D.T.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roadhouse Dudleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner El Paisita Family Mexican Restaurant Godfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza Gold Key Motel Hampton Country Club Hampton Motel Corp.

Hardees Honk â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hollar Diner La Jarochita Restaurant McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pakodaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse Pit Row Pub, LLC Ridge Stone Golf Club Rustic Brew Seven Stars Family Restaurant Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;ĆĽÂ&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020; Â?Â?

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Alliant Energy Barnhart Electric, Inc. Buresh Building Systems, Inc. & North Central Millwright, Inc. Concrete, Inc. Corn Belt Power Cooperative Edwards Contracting LTD of Iowa Franklin County Lumber Franklin County Wind Farm Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative Giddings Electric, LLC Hampton Heating & Air Conditioning J-T Machine & Tool Company, Inc. MAC Tools Martin Marietta Materials Marvin Janssen Electric MidAmerican Energy Company Midwest Meter, Inc./MID:COM Miller Concrete, Inc. Mortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Water Company Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heating and Plumbing, Inc. Â?Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2014;Â?ÇŚ Â&#x2039;Â?ƤÂ&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2022; Point Builders North, Inc. Seabee, a Ligon Company Sukup Manufacturing Company Wards Machine Shop, Inc. Whispering Willow Wind Farm

PRO ROFESSIONAL SERVIC CES Abbott Realty ABCM Corporation Alquist, Larry J., DDS Castle Dick and Kelch Coonley & Coonley Coonley & Heilskov, CPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creative Solutions Unlimited, Inc. Cub Cadet Childhood Center

D.T.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Limousine Dr. Paul Sensor Edward Jones Eric J. Wagner, D.D.S. Farm Bureau Financial Services/Allan Menning Farm Bureau Financial Services/Doug Peter First National Bank of Hampton Franklin County Abstract Company Fr. Co. Farmers Mutual Insurance Assoc.

Franklin Financial Services Franklin General Hospital Franklin Medical Center Franklin Prairie Apartments Hampton Community Christian Daycare, Inc. Hampton State Bank Hauser Financial Group Hickman Chiropractic Hobson, Cady & Cady Hospice of North Iowa Iowa Specialty Hospital Hampton Clinic Â&#x192;Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â?Â&#x2022;ÇĄ Â&#x2021;ĆĄÂ&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x203A; Ǥǥ Jaspersen Insurance & Real Estate, Ltd. JDS Trucking Koenen-Collins Chiropractic Clinic Krukow Real Estate Leahy Grove Independent & Assisted Living Facility Miller & Miller, PC Moore, Dr. William B., PC Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Bree Mulford Pearson, Steven E., CPA, P.C. Positive Feelings Rehabilitation Center of Hampton Sackville Insurance, Inc. Scheideman Financial Strategies Semler, Craig L., OD Staley Real Estate & Farm Management State Farm Insurance The Bernard Firm, PLC United Bank & Trust Company Wiechmann, Daniel F., Jr.

RETAIL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Access Systems, Lindsay Baessler Advanced Systems, Inc. Advanced Technology Solutions AIM/Safe Supply & Service Alan & Colleen Moritz AMENities Beringer Monument Company BodyWorks Fitness Club Canoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Shears Carlson Tree Farm Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flower Box, LLC Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Store Cathyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Country Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Cell Tech, Inc. Christensen Jewelry Consolidated Energy Company Continental Wholesale Company, LLC Coonley Apartments Cornerstone Cottage Country Collections Creative Memories Crossroads Culligan Water Conditioning Cuts on the Corner

D & L Sanitation, Inc. Surveillance Protection Alarm Dancinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with Roxie Swieter Salvage DataQuest Syngenta Seeds, Inc. Denise Passehl, Home Based Business Consultant T.I.G.O. Trading, LLC Diamond Ridge, Inc. Tello Enterprises, LLC Dog House Designs The Computer Guy Drive Wise The Freckled Dandelion Dumont Telephone Company The Funky Monkey El Paisita The Furniture Pump El Valle Store The Market Place Enchanted Acres The Wood Cellar Essential Bodywear, Brenda DeVries TownsEnd Winery & Vineyard Fareway Stores, Inc. Â&#x2014;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;ƤÂ&#x2026; Â&#x2021;Â&#x192;Â? Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;ÇŚ Â&#x2014;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Fireside Gifts Wholly Smoke BBQ Four Oaks Enterprises Windsor Theatre Four Seasons Services Wolf Photography Franklin Grassland Seed Company VEH HICLE SERV VICE IC S Franklin Wellness Center AND PRODUCT AN TS Giddings Signs Alanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Classy Cars Gold Canyon Candles - Hope Polk Brentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ag & Auto Repair Got You Covered!

BSA Auto Sales, Inc. Graphics Plus Butch Gruelke Auto Body, Inc./Hampton Auto Glass Hampton Chronicle, a division of Dale Howard, Inc. Mid-America Publishing Corp.

Hampton Auto Glass, Inc. Hampton Estates Manufactured Housing Comm.

NAPA Auto Parts Hampton Hardware Pralleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wash City, Coulter Hampton Home Store Pralleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wash City, Hampton North Hampton Travel Planner Pralleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wash City, Hampton West Hampton Veterinary Center Redneck Trailer Supplies Happy Hour Trailer Sales Tello & Flores Auto Service Iowa River Players iStop Tech Shop ORG GANIZATIONS, CHURCH HES JD Window Service AND GOVERNMENT Keithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Krafts & Fixit, LLC Bridge of Hope North Central Iowa Keri Rojas Designs CAL Community Schools KIMT-TV 3 Church of the Living Word KLMJ-KQCR City of Hampton Koerner-Whipple Pharmacies, Inc. Faith Baptist Church Korner Bakery First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ Kum & Go First Congregational United Church of Christ Latham Hi-Tech Seeds Franklin County Alcoholism Service Center Liquor Barn Franklin County Arts Council Long Term Medical Supply Corporation Franklin County Conservation Marco Franklin County Extension Medical Center Pharmacy Franklin County Fair Association Midwest Prairie Candles Franklin County Farm Bureau Federation Miller Tree Farm Franklin County Youth For Christ Movies America and Solar Studios Friends of Beeds Lake Northside One Stop Geneva Community Betterment Orange Possum Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Phelps Implement Corporation Hampton Jaycees Rainbow Feed & Garden Hampton Lions Club Rising Sun Karate Hampton Public Library Reminder Printing Company Hampton Rotary Club Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pharmacy Hampton-Dumont Community Schools Sandeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flower House Hampton-Dumont Education Association Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Audio Iowa River Riders Snowmobile Club ServiceMaster Cleaning Services Kiwanis Club of Hampton Servpro-Teggatz Enterprises, Inc. La Luz Hispana Sew Heavenly Creations North Central Iowa Model Railroad Club Shopko Hometown North Iowa Area Community College, NIACC Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home and Monument Sales St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church Silpada Designer Jewerly - Kathy Sheppard St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church South Hill Designs - Deana Hanson Trinity Lutheran Church Special Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ultimate DJ and Karaoke United Methodist Church Spoken Wheel Cyclery United Way of North Central Iowa Storey Kenworthy Styles on Third West Fork Community School District

CENTER 1 5 1St St. SW, HAMPTON 641-456-5668

appropriate employee bonus or incentive is not easy. Buying something for someone you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know very well but buy for every year, like your postal carrier or a business associate, can be difficult. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a suggestion that would work for everyone.

Buy Chamber Bucks.

They come in $5, $10 and $20 denominations and they are a check for use at over 200 businesses and locations in Greater Franklin County. They are good for 60 days and are a wonderful gift and employee incentive or bonus. Chamber Bucks can be used at any Chamber business like dining and fast food restaurants, hotel, motel and bed and breakfast locations, gas stations, grocery store, electric companies, retail stores, churches and nonprofit organizations to name a few.

November 10, First National Bank purchased Chamber Bucks and sold them for a 10% discount and was sold out in less than two hours.

Dave Heuberger, President of First National Bank states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want people to shop local, dine local and bank local. The benefit of doing so helps the entire community!â&#x20AC;?

Over $50,000 in Chamber Bucks are sold annually.

Buy local this year and support your Chamber members. Chamber businesses are committed to the community and the people they serve. Anyone can purchase Chamber Bucks so why not stop in at the Chamber and pick up some Chamber Bucks for gifts for family, friends, neighbors and employees?

It is the gift that keeps on giving!

Happy Holidays!