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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 9, 1999 - THREE Test your citizenship Test answers provided lone Site Council funds Start practicing now lifeguard training class for chili cook-off Morrow County School Superintendent Chuck Starr provided the Gazette with a sampling of questions asked in the U.S. Immigration and (Editor's note: Several people The lone Site Council met for Naturalization Service test for have inquired as to the answers its final meeting of the 1998-99 recently represented lone schools citizenship. to the sample citizenship test school year on Wednesday, May at the Oregon Writing Festival in Following are 30 sample Portland. Til Tullis placed first in questions in the June 2 Gazette- 19. questions chosen from a pool of Division II at the district spelling Times. Following are the Several of the lone teachers contest, with Tracy Griffith tying 100. Those taking the test must answers, supplied by Morrow requested staff developm ent for fourth. Brent Parks tied for answer at least 18 of the 30 County School Superintendent questions correctly to pass. Chuck Starr. Morrow County funds to pay for a lifeguard train fifth place in Division I, while Questions: students will be required to pass ing class to be held this summer Miranda McElligott placed second 1. How many stars are there on a citizenship test to graduate at lone High School (IHS). Dale and Katie Tworek tied for fifth in our flag? Holland explained that having Division III. In sports, Nikki starting with the class of 2000.) 2. What do the stars on the flag teachers with the proper lifeguard McElligott, Brad Bumght and Dan 1. 50 mean? certification would keep the PE Scott qualified to compete in four 2. The states in the union 3. What color are the stripes? 3. Red and white teachers from having to take a events at the state track meet. 4. What do the stripes on the 4. The 13 onginal colonies student lifeguard out of class. It Cyndi Heagy qualified in two flag mean? 5. July 4, 1776 was agreed on by consensus to events and Ryan Bennetto quali 5. What is the date of 6. England recommend that tuition for this fied in one. The Heppner/Ione Independence Day? 7. An amendment class be paid. boys’ baseball team qualified for 6. Independence from whom? 8. Three Barbara Stefani-Peterson and the district playoffs. 7. What do we call a change to 9. Two Darlene Marquardt have indi the Constitution? Jim Swanson reported on a new 10. The President cated interest in the two certified 8. How many branches are there technology idea for IHS. He ex 11. Nine positions on the site council next plained that several other area in our government? 12. Thomas Jefferson year. Debbie Radie and Arlynda schools have been posting school 9. How many full terms can a 13. Thanksgiving Gates were nominated for the two events on local TV station infor president serve? 14. Frances Scott Key 10. Who nominates judges of open parent positions. Parent rep mation channels and using the 15. 18 the Supreme Court? 16. Abraham Lincoln resentatives will be voted on at opportunity to leam a variety of 11. How many Supreme Court 17. George Washington the Cardinal Club potluck in Sep skills. He suggested that the site justices are there? 18. Hawaii tember. Cathy Halvorsen will re council investigate the possibility 12. Who was the main writer 19. Mayflower place Charity McElligott next Sep of doing this type of activity at of the Declaration of 20. Congress tember as the classified represen lone. Dick Allen will discuss this Independence? 21. The Colonies further with the staff and the site tative. 13. What holiday was 22.1787 council will discuss the matter Dick Allen distributed the re celebrated for the first time by 23. Preamble next fall. vised 1999-2000 School Improve American colonists? 24. George Washington ment Plan. The council will work Present at the meeting were 14. Who wrote the Star 25. November on the next steps to the plan, the Anita Orem, Anne Morter, Becky Spangled Banner? 26. Unlimited 15. What is the minimum voting 27. The President Hunt, Jim Swanson, Dick Allen, goal and action plan, next fall. age in the United States? In honors and recognition, Dale Holland, Charity McElligott, 28. Electoral College 16. Who was president during 29. 50 Charity McElligott and Dean Steve Schaber and Dean the Civil War? 30. Speaker of the House Robinson will be honored at the Robinson. 17. Which president is called annual OSAA banquet as the 1A The next meeting of the lone the "Father of our Country"? volleyball and junior high coaches Site Council will be held on Sept. 18. What is the 50th state of the of the year for the state of Ore 8 . Union? gon. Jeff Hunt and Kasie Peterson 19. What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to Four Heppner violin students America? 20. Who has the power to recently competed for the first time in the Oregon State Old- declare war? Time Fiddlers' Competition. 21. What were the 13 original In the Pee Wee Division, states of the United States called? at Beaverton. St. Patrick's and St. William's The classes will be offered for 22. In what year was the which includes eight years old and under, eight-year-old Kate parishes will hold their annual preschool (must be over four Constitution written? Kendrick took third place. She summer school at St. Patrick's years of age) through eighth 23. What is the introduction to received a trophy and a $15 cash Parish Hall from Monday June grade. the Constitution called? prize. 14, to Friday June 18. Themes will deal with God, 24. Which president was the Three seven-year-old fiddlers The classes will begin each our Father, the Son, the Holy first Commander in Chief of the received rosette nbbons for their day at 9 a.m. and will conclude Spirit, the Holy Eucharist, and United States Army and Navy? efforts. They were Brynna Rust, with Mass which will be the Virgin Mary. 25. In what month do we vote who earned sixth place, Eric celebrated at noon, ending at Treats will be provided for the for the president? approximately 12.30 p.m. children each day. 26. How many times may a Jepsen, seventh, and Seth Morgan, who took ninth place. This year the summer school Anyone wishing to attend is senator be re-elected? All four fiddlers are students will be conducted by Sister welcome to do so, however, pre 27. Who signs bills into law? of Peg Willis of Pendleton and Clare Vandecouvering and Sr. registration is appreciated. 28. Who elects the president of have just completed two years of Anne Vandecouvering. Both For further information the United States? lessons. They were accompanied nuns are members of the Sisters contact Fr. Gerry Condon at 29. How many states are there on guitar by Peg and her son. of St. Mary Of Oregon, located 676-9462. in the United States? 30. Who becomes president if Peter Willis. Each contestant performed both the president and the vice three songs from memory for the president die? competition. The three According to Denton, the The Morrow County Sheriffs selections couldn't exceed a Morrow County Sheriffs Office four- minute time limit and had Office has received information has never received any funds that an organization calling itself to include a hoedown, a waltz from the magazine and the the "Statewide Sheriffs and a tune of choice. Oregon State Sheriffs is soliciting In addition to the individual Magazine" Association does not solicit advertising. However, the competition, Kate Kendrick and support by telephone. Anyone Eric Jepsen also played in the magazine is not a product of the who is contacted by the Oregon State Sheriffs Twin Fiddle Competition. They Thirty-five home school "magazine" is advised to call the were the youngest pair to Association, nor is it supported sheriffs office or local law students from the EXCEL or endorsed by the Morrow compete and finished 12th of 14 Homeschool group were enforcement. in the competition which County Sheriff. honored in an annual graduation According to Morrow' County included all age groups. and awards night held May 20 at Correction the Christian Life Center in A total of almost 80 fiddlers Sheriff Verlin Denton, the competed in the annual event organization’s mode of operation Heppner. Tench Aldrich's name was EXCEL stands for Excellent which was held on May 14-15 at is to call a business and tell them misspelled in the June 2 Christian Education League and Chemeketa Community College that they are doing a follow-up Gazette-Times in the American call on their earlier contact with in Salem. includes some 20 families and the business and they are now Legion Memorial Day First place winners go on to 45 students from the south collecting the money. The Ceremony story. compete in the National Old- Morrow County area. Time Fiddlers' Contest in victims are told that their ads Parents awarded their students have appeared in the magazine Weiser, Idaho. certificates and various ★ and the organization will send a Kate is the daughter of David academic awards as well as Federal Express or UPS driver to and Deborah Kendrick, character awards. Heppner; Brynna is the daughter pick up the advertising fee, A highlight of the evening was of Tim and Shannon Rust, Echo; which is typically $150. The the graduation of Matt Jepsen. Eric is the son of Bill and Nancy business is lead to believe that Jepsen completed all the Jepsen, Heppner; and Seth is the the local sheriff is supporting the graduation requirements from son of Russ Morgan and Karen magazine and the funds support Christian Liberty Academy, a the local sheriff and deputies. Morgan of Heppner. n a tio n a lly reco g n ized o homeschool program. He V % graduated from high school in only three years. + 0 Jepsen will attend the ♦ University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, this fall. He plans to major in computer engineering and minor in music. Saturday, June 18th, starting at 1 p.m. Jepsen was awarded a 48 Presidential Scholarship of $750 held in M's Stcakhousc parking lot and was accepted into the M onth Term W estern U ndergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) at U of I. He'll receive $5,000/year or ^ 3 0 % Anr $20,000 for four years in tuition waivers. Matt is the son of Bill and Nancy Jepsen of Heppner. It isn't too early to start practicing and selecting your favorite recipe for the 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off at the Morrow County Fair. This year the contest will again take place on Friday, August 20. starting at 10 a m. with judging at 4 p.m. Both individuals and representatives from businesses and organizations are invited to enter. Previous winners are Marlene Gray, lone; Glenn Maret, Imgon; and Florene Robinson, representing Klamath First Federal in Heppner. Call the Morrow County Fair office, 676-9474, for more information and to reserve a spot. Reservation deadline is August 19 at 5 p.m. According to I.aRae Kindle, fair secretary, the rules are simple: -1. Bring your own utensils and cooking surface No electricity will be available. -2. Make from scratch (if using beans they may be canned). -3. No preparations may be done prior to the contest (with the exception of soaking beans if you choose). -4. Most importantly: have fun. -5. Open to Morrow County residents (or employees of a business in Morrow County) only. Wheat Commission to hold budget hearing The Oregon Wheat Commission will hold its annual budget hearing on Tuesday, June 22, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 541-276-6111, 304 S.E. Nye, Pendleton, at 9 a m. The commission will also hold its regular meeting on the same date immediately following the annual budget hearing in the same location. The commission meeting is open to the public and anyone wishing to attend is invited to do so. Engagement Menendian - McMillan Heppner fiddlers compete Catholic churches plan summer school Sheriff warns of ad scam Excel home school group presents awards Meredith Menendian and Marion McMillan Meredith J. Menendian and Marion McMillan, both of Miami, Florida, announce their engagement to be married. The bride-elect is the daughter of Loretta Menendian of Shalimar, Florida, and the late Haig Menendian. She is a graduate of the University of Miami and Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She is an ordained minister with the Rader Memorial United Methodist Church in Miami. McMillan is the son of Myrtle McMillan, Lexington, and the late Scott (Denny) McMillan. He is a graduate of Heppner High School and of Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. He moved to Miami in May. The couple will be married August 14, 1999, at Rader Memorial United Methodist Church in Miami. June 10th ~ Thursday Ladies’ Night: Andrea Mortimore and Crew prepar ing ham dinner with all the trimmings. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Flag Day Service upstairs starting at 8 p.m. T h e E L K S L A D I E S C O O K B O O K s a r e h e r e a n d f o r sale! C o o k h o o h s c a n h e p u r c h a s e d a t th e L o d g e o r h y c o n t a c tin g A n d r e a M o r tim o r e o r L in d a K e n n y . I HEPPNER ELKS 358 676-9181 "Where Friends Meet" 142 North Main Our new ^ ‘Millennium CD”~ rates are well worth celebrating! A First Annual Lexington Spring Fling Births Ethan Anthony Akers-a son Ethan Anthony was bom to Tanya and Raymond Akers of Boardman on May 27, 1999 at Good Shep herd Community Hospital in Hermiston. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. There will be a pork barbecue, a horseshoe tournament ($2 entry fee, sisn up early) and a street dance (at 6 p.m.) with music provided by Desert River Band. There will also be a potiuck-brins your favorite dish that everyone can enjoy. HI'S Stcakhousc will dose at noon for the occasion and reopen at • a.m., Sunday morning, June 13th. > 60 Month Term g 50°o APY* y a A + 4 ♦ 0 / » * 120 Month Term ^75% y APY* Stop by your local branch for all the details Klamath st Federal We d be honored. Heppner Branch: 111 IV. Main Street 676-5407 'A P Y * A n n u o l Percentage Y ield • A P Y is occuroto os of June 3, 1 992 $ 1 0 0 M inim um D eposit • F D £ Insured up to $ 1 0 0 ,0 0 0 • Pate subject to cKonge Interest C o m p o u n d e d D o ily • Interest p enalty is required lo r eor y 4>drowgi
