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Franklin County Sheriff Larry Richtsmeier says he has been very blessed to have had a great career in Franklin County. He intends to focus on his family, woodworking and photography in his retirement. ETHAN STOETZER/HAMPTON CHRONICLE
Pictured is the Korner Bakery, exterior, located at 122 1st Ave NW, Hampton. ETHAN STOETZER/HAMPTON CHRONICLE
Korner Bakery looking for new ownership
A SERVANT’S HEART Franklin County Sheriff Larry Richtsmeier BY ETHAN STOETZER he talk’s about “what if’s,” he says. Franklin County Supervisor Gary McVicker postulates, wondering about a certain operation in Osage. Larry Richtsmeier listens intently to the three individuals, who talk with purpose, with his head leaned forward, garnished with white hair bore out of experience, his smile shimmering through a course white beard. Courteously, Richtsmeier bows out of the conversation and heads into his office; the three men follow suit, disbanding. Richtsmeier was the apparent life of the party. In his office, his desk is as clean as it’s ever been, he says. It’s a cherry finished desk, topped with a calendar, sheriff office procedure guidelines and a copy of the Franklin County Sheriff proposed budget. Behind his work desk is another desk. On the mantle sits neatly arranged
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I think my guardian angel told me ‘Larry, you need to do this,’ and I have kept my guardian angel busy — I can tell you that. — LARRY RICHTSMEIER items such as a sheriff gnome, two, vintage, never opened Texaco trucks and several photos of Richtsmeier and family and friends. He has a screensaver, two shimmering words bouncing around a black screen. “Building Bridges,” it says. On the overhead cabinet doors are two taped memes. One says, “Apparently I have an attitude, who knew?” The other says, “Have you ever just looked at someone and saw the wheel moving but the hamster was dead?” The first is from dispatch, Richtsmeier chuck-
les. The second is from Chief Deputy Linn Larson. In the twilight of his career in law enforcement, and the end of an era as Franklin County’s Sheriff, Richtsmeier describes his life as “blessed.” “I’ve met three Jesus’ in my time here,” Richtsmeier said, “two whites and a black, and all three have blessed me.” He credits his guardian angel with changing his direction in life, as well as giving him a full one. “I think my guardian angel told me ‘Larry, you need to do this,’ and I have kept my guardian angel busy — I can tell you that,” Richtsmeier said. Richtsmeier leaves the sheriff’s office at the end of 2016, having invested 35 years in the county, 15 of which he held the title of sheriff. See RICHTSMEIER: Page 3
BY ETHAN STOETZER Clifford Huff and their son providing or the last 20 years, the the baking prowess, while Huff took Hampton “Donut Holes,” on the role of “finisher,” the one who or as they’re more com- iced the treats and greeted custommonly referred to, “The ers. But as of next year, the future of Bakery Babes,” have been gather- the bakery hangs in the balance. ing at the Korner Bakery for their “If it keeps up the way it is, there early morning coffee. At will not be a bakery for the table behind them, the long,” Huff said. men (who have not gained Huff and her husband a moniker in town) hold have been in the baking their own gathering. business since 1962, when “It gives us a reason to her husband worked for a I’d like to get up and get out of the see it remain bakery in Iowa Falls, Iowa. house in the morning,” This summer, they are as a bakery looking to retire and leave said Hampton resident and coffee Ruth Long. the business to someshop for the one else, along with the The group was at once eight women who gathered ladies in the building they own, which for their daily 8:15 a.m. features three spaces for morning. coffee; they used to meet apartments. JANE HUFF, at 8 a.m., but say they’ve Since the Huff’s have Owner been get t i ng “la z y.” taken ownership, the They’ve been frequenters building has had several of the bakery since before their re- new roofs, new windows and been tirement, indulging in the sweet eats painted. Behind the counter, the that owners Jane and Clifford Huff bakery has original machinery increated for them. cluding a gas, seven-pan, rotating Jane Huff (Huff) points to a sign oven, a deep fryer, bread slicer, that signifies their morning gather- dough mixer, two fridges and freezing: “The secret to a perfect cup of ers, a candy stove and a wood work coffee is to enjoy it with a friend.” table for preparation. For 33 years, the Huff’s owned and operated the corner lot, with See KORNER BAKERY: Page 2
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NEIGHBORS HDMS students tour John Deere Thirty-five local students got a glimpse at how science, technology, engineering and math, (STEM) have changed the farming industry as they y toured John Deere Tractor Mu-seum in Waterloo. Section B, Page 1
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hands out winter wear BY TRAVIS FISCHER t’s cold outside, but families in need of a few extra layers got some help as the Greater Franklin County Area Chamber of Commerce held its second Sharing the Warmth winter wear giveaway. On Friday afternoon, volunteers hung up hundreds of donated items including boots, snow pants, gloves, coats, scarves, and even a couple teddy bears at Hampton’s city park. Items of all sizes were available for anybody in need of something to keep out the cold to pick up for themselves or their family. “It was very exciting,” said Hope Polk, who organized the event. “We had a lot more volunteers this year, which made things go a lot smoother.” For two weeks the chamber collected new and used donated items to give away, resulting in a wide range of winter clothes for the community. Neighboring communities of Latimer and Sheffield also participated, holding giveaways of their own for families that could use some extra warmth this winter. Leftover items will be donated to the middle school, where they can be distributed further. The timing of this year’s giveaway was well planned, coming in just before the temperatures dropped below zero and snow covered the landscape. “It was a good feeling to see so many people excited to donate a product or time,” said Polk. “We look forward to doing it again next year.”
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BY ETHAN STOETZER ver the last two months, the Hampton City Council has been reviewing a draft of an amended ordinance regarding Intermodal Storage Containers (ISCs) that would regulate their use within the city to strict zones, while assessing fees for other purposes. After instructing Public Works Director Doug Tarr to examine the average square footage and amount of time needed per inspection of the containers, Tarr came back with the figure of $.20 per sq. ft. A fee for the containers has been a hard negotiating point for mayor and council, due to the fact that citizens may be making money off of the containers, and might also be avoiding property taxes that other residents are contributing too. Due to Iowa tax law, only structures fixed to the ground can be assessed a property tax. Because the containers aren’t permanently in the ground, they aren’t taxed.
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ABOVE: Hats, gloves, boots, and more were available for anybody that needed them at city park this weekend during the Sharing the Warmth giveaway. TRAVIS FISCHER/HAMPTON CHRONICLE
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