Publish an obituary in Hometown Focus

WHAT IS PUBLISHED FOR FREE:

  • HTF will publish a full obituary and a photo (if desired) on our website free of charge.
  • HTF will publish an abbreviated obituary (no photos) in the print edition of the newspaper free of charge.

HOW TO PAY FOR A FULL OBITURARY:

  • A full obituary and a photo (if desired) published in the print edition of the newspaper is charged by the column inch.
  • Once HTF receives the obituary, photo and your request for a full obituary, we will provide you with the cost prior to publication.
  • Payment is due prior to publication and can be handled by phone if paying with a credit card.

The deadline for submission of the print edition obituaries (both full and abbreviated) is first thing Thursday morning, although sooner is always better.

Please email: editor@htfnews.us

SCHOOL MENUS

Virginia • Mountain Iron-Buhl Eve leth-Gilbe rt Wee k of January 3, 2011

Breakfast MON DAY : Choice of Breakfast Cereal, grahamcrackers or Smucker’s Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich. TU ESDAY : Choice of Breakfast Cereal, grahamcrackers or Breakfast Pizza.WEDNESDAY : Breakfast Cereal, graham crackers orCinnamon Roll.THUR SDAY : Breakfast Cereal, graham crackers orSausage & Pancake Bites.FRI DAY : Breakfast Cereal, graham crackers or Bagelw/Cream Cheese or Peanut Butter. Daily Breakfastsinclude fruit or […]

Fowler’s Trivia



December 31 – Fahrenheit and Celsiustemperatures meet at 40 below.January 1 – In 1910 over 100 miles of railroad between Salt Lake City, UT and Los Angeles, CA were washed out due to flooding.January 2 – Flooding causes more deaths inthe U.S. than any other weather activities.January 3 – In 1982, Milwaukee, WI, wasdumped with 26 inches of snow in […]

SALOME’S STARS



ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things full time. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. But you’ll have to […]

Sen. Klobuchar keynote for Chamber Banquet



The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce will hold its 8th Annual Membership Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Gilbert Community Center. The theme is Tropical Paradise (casual summer attire), and the event will feature special guest and keynote speaker U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar. The menu includes walleye almandine, prime rib of pork, beef kabob and grilled chicken combo, and all […]

United Way of NE MN needs volunteers



VIRGINIA – Have you ever wondered how United Way funds are distributed? Now is your opportunity to see the way it works! Be part of a group of volunteers who will interview agencies seeking to partner with the United Way. Review their applications and requests for funding, and make recommendations on the amount they will receive. There are two dates […]

Hello 2011! Bye-Bye 2010!



I’m sure everyone is ready to welcome in the New Year. Refl ecting back on this past year it’s easy to look at mistakes that were made. For me, it definitely has been a great year for revelations. It is so important to focus on how far you’ve come and not dwell on what you should have done. Don’t be […]

Burn This



Through the woods



SALYWORLD: WEEK 14

A New Year, a new beginn ing... for real


Greetings and Salutations, It’s hard to believe I’m sitting here writing Sallyworld on December 27, 2010, probably heavier than when I started this column. (Not probably; I am). There, I got that off my chest. Thanksgiving to Christmas was nothing but a blur. Anyway, I’m ready to rock and roll. I have locked up the holiday cookies, they are in […]

Time Capsule

1935

Top Headlines Dec 31 Charles Darrow patents Monopoly Dec 31 CPH becomes Dutch Communist Party Jan 1 1st newspaper to microfilm its current issues, New York Herald Tribune Jan 2 1st electron tube to enable night vision described, St Louis MO 1935 Prices Bread: . . . . . . $0.08/loaf Milk: . . . . . . . . […]