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anonymous_coward



Joined: 24 Oct 2007
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:46 pm    Post subject: Week in Review Quiz Reply with quote

Think you know what happened in the area this week? Then demonstrate your knowledge here.

1. Which of the following headlines is made up?
A. Promotion of Franklin County Bringing in More Tourists
B. Math and Science Night Sparks Parents' Involvement
C. New Arts Center to Open in Chambersburg
D. People From Other States Migrate to Pennsylvania
E. All of the above

2. Seniors at Chambersburg may have to attend school for full days instead of half days the last week of the school year because:
A. parents demanded their kids receive the maximum amount of education
B. test scores are so low that extra time is needed for instruction
C. parents place so little value on education they allowed their kids to skip two days the previous week.

3. Michael Young, Chambersburg resident said about a Sheetz billboard advertising "Crispy Frickin Chicken":
A. "It's the same as you-know-what"
B. "I'm sponsoring a 'Why do chicken sandwiches hate America?' billboard"
C. "Seriously, you got stuck having to write an article about this?"

4. The three day Patriot Days celebration:
A. was kicked off by a documentary detailing how a private corporate cartel controls the US gov't
B. will see the unveiling of the $20 Silver Liberty coin made by Chambersburg resident Pete Hallock
C. Hallock authored a novel about a failed monetary policy
D. Hallock doesn't see the irony in creating a failed money after writing the book
E. A, B, and C

5. PA Senator Patrick Browne, visiting the new Hollywood Casino:
A. questioned whether digital blackjack games were legal in the new casino
B. said it was a stretch that the intention of lawmakers was to allow virtual games
C. said, "Boy, am I glad we didn't have to raise taxes to increase revenues, that might make me unpopular. I guess I'll go and pretend I care what happens at the casinos."
D. A and B















Answers:
1. C 2. C. 3. A 4. E, half credit for D 5. D, he probably said C, we just don't know.
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anonymous_coward



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

great post A_C you should do this again next week
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anonymous_coward



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i'll think about it, I don't want to disappoint anyone

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Coppy



Joined: 28 Oct 2007
Posts: 2233
Location: Chambersburg

PostPosted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm still trying to figure out why crispy chicken sandwiches hate America.

Find out on www.GrilledChickenSandwichesBlessAmerica.com
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.45chel



Joined: 26 Oct 2007
Posts: 2709
Location: Chambersburg

PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Awwww. To think, I missed out on all of this news. Crying or Very sad



Great post Anonymous_Coward!!!eleventeen!!!

You should do this again next week!!!!!!one!!!!!!
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cookieclaygirl



Joined: 03 Dec 2007
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
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