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Bill Your Sunday and Thursday source for local happenings Mountain man 0s I points. This year the club awarded each girl a scholarship in the full amount due to their exceptional achievement Gerrish is the daughter of Phil and Jo Gerrish. She plans to major in piano and flute performance and minor in dance at Utah State University in Griff Legion celebrates birthday TWIN FALLS American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 7 will celebrate their birthday with a dinner partNoney set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Post Home, 447 Seastrom St. Cost for the dinner is $6 per person.

Separate meetings of the post and auxiliary will follow, and the auxiliary will judge the poppy posters created by Twin Falls School children. All members are reminded of the pancake breakfast set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Klay 19 at the Post Home. A full menu is planned; cost is $2.50 per person.

Internet group plans meeting TWIN FALLS The Magic Valley Internet Users Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Conference Room A at the Health and Welfare Building, 601 Pole Line Road. Guests from the Buhl School District and Express Computers will speak. Those attending are asked to bring the name and address of their favorite web site. Soroptimist to give information TWIN FALLS An informative meeting about Soroptimist International of Twin Falls is planned for 7 p.m.

Tuesday at the Obenchain Building, 264 Main Ave. S. Members encourage others to come find out about Soroptimist International locally and worldwide. There will be a presentation of goals and purposes, games, door prizes and snacks. Call Midge Albrecht at 734-8670 or 736-0887, Ext.

19, or Sandy Fahrenwald at 734-2688 or 737-5035 for more information. Community events Twin Falls holds orientation TWIN FALLS An open house for ninth-graders and their parents is planned for Monday at Twin Falls High School. Orientation begins at 7 p.m. at the John Roper Auditorium. Teachers will be available to meet with students and parents in the classrooms, and high school clubs will be soliciting membership in the halls.

Parents will have an opportunity to sign up for the Parent Teacher Organization and Bruin Boosters. All ninth-graders and their parents should plan to attend. Orchid society plans meeting TWIN FALLS The Magic Valley Orchid Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the community room at Bridge View Estates. A demonstration will be given on how to repot orchids, and information on caring for orchids will be available.

Those who have blooming orchids are asked to bring them for a "show and tell" table. For more information, call Carol at 733-8264 or Patty at 324-7406. Filer enrolls kindergartners FILER Kindergarten registration is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Filer Elementary School.

Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 1996, are eligible to enrolL Proof of immunization, a legal birth certificate and Social Security number are required. A $5 fee per child will be charged so teachers can purchase supplies for the students. For more information, call Jill Hudson at 326-4369. Kindergarten regisration set HOLLISTER Hollister Elementary School will hold kindergarten registration from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the schooL Proof of immunization, a legal birth certificate and Social Security number are required Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 1996, may enroll. For more information, call Dorothy Boss at 655-4215. 20th Century installs officers h.

IA 7 KJ I B4JOOY CHARLES HANGWET1 Tknm Dressed like a nineteenth century mountain man, Charles Simpson of Jerome explains the Tiring mechanics of a flint lock rifle to students of Jefferson Elementary School in Jerome during an Idaho history Rendezvous for the school's fourth-graders Thursday at Forsyth Park In Jerome. Simpson said he is also gearing up for the Memorial Weekend Rendezvous at Hopper Gulch, five miles from Bear Gulch in the South Hills. He expects more than 20 camps to be present Logan. Griff, the daughter of Ron and Janie Griff, will pursue a major in piano performance and vocal music at the University of Washington in Seattle. Griff was notified recently that she has been awarded the Top Undergrad Keyboard Scholarship from the School of Music at the University of Washington.

She auditioned for the honor before the keyboard faculty of the university. She has been active in Filer High School student government, clubs and music and community musical groups and has been awarded numerous honors in piano, voice and oboe. UI clubs honor local graduates Jodie Lanting has been honored with membership in Alpha Zeta, the agriculture and forestry honors organization at the University of Idaho. She is a junior animal science major and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert J. Lanting of Twin Falls. Beta Gamma Sigma, the business and management honorary society at the of has honored Karen Eckert with membership. She is the daughter of Mr. ami Mrs.

Granville Eckert of Buhl and a senior finance major. Travis Pj Ie, a senior civil engineerirjf major and son of Debbie Gamble Ketchum, has been honored with meinbeS ship to Tau Beta Pi, the engineering hoff orary society at the of Halverson makes semi-finals Janet Halverson, a senior a Minico High School in Rupert, is one of six semi-finalists in the 1996 Presidential Scholars Program. From 2.5 million graduating seniors nationwide, 2,700 students were identified as candidates and 500 semi-finalists were selected. Scholars are selected on the basis of academic and artistic success, leadership and involvement in school and the community. Kippes completes service work Michelle Kippes recently completed a weeklong service project through the Notre Dame Center of Social Concerns.

She was the site coordinator for a group of students who spent spring break renovafc ing houses in the rnining community of McClure, Va. She is the daughter of Fred and Betty Kippes of Buhl and a freshman at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, bid. ISU honors Minico grads RUPERT Phi Kappa Phi, an honorary society at Idaho State University, has accepted Minico alumni Lance Hubsmith and Bradley Borden on the basis of their academic achievements. Hubsmith, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Steve. Hubsmith of Rupert, was among 20 Juniors selected for membership. Bradley Borden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Borden, Rupert, was one of 35 Seniors selected for membership.

Service news Wright graduates officer school TWIN FALLS Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Douglas G. Wright, has grad uated from the nine-week Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala. Wright is a medical logistics superintend dent at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. He is a 1976 graduate of Twin Falls High; SchooL NVhitesell reports to Turkey RICIIFIELb -Air Force Senior Airman Flint E.

Whitesell, son of David E. and Daveda G. Whitesell of Richfield, has arrived for duty at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. He is an operations resource manage ment craftsman. He is a 1983 graduate of Richfield High School.

Allen passes basic training RUPERT Air Force Airman Joshua Allen, son of Linda S. Scheffler of Troy, and Chip Allen of Rupert, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonid, Texas. 'Airmen who complete basic. training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is a 1995 graduate of Troy High SchooL golf team.

He has been listed in "Who's Who Among American High School Students," has participated in Boy Scouts, 4-H, Concert Band and Pep Band and has served as freshman class vice president. Jason plans to attend college and major in engineering or nuclear physics. His contributors are Hastings Irrigation and Snake River Bean. Jonathan Hayes is 16 and the son of Richard and Sharon Hayes of Kimberly. He is active in the National Honor Society, INEL Quiz Bowl Team, drama, Pep Band Hayes TWIN FALLS The 20th Century Womeo Club, has planned its final meeting of this club year for noon Tuesday at the Turf Club.

New officers for 1996-97 will be installed by Marge Deters, and Helen Thome will give a memorial for deceased members. The Top Hat Tappers will perform. For more information, call Gloria at 734-0268. School holds registration JEROME Registration for classes at the Northside Alternative Night SchooL which serves Magic Valley students in ninth through 12th grades, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Jerome High SchooL Classes will be held from 2:40 to 10 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, May 29 through July 25, at Jerome High School. Courses available are Algebra, English I II (ninth and 10th grade) and III IV (11th and 12th grade), American Government and U.S. History. A two-absence rule will be enforced. No classes will be held July 3 and 4.

Non-refundable fees are $10 per student for at-risk students and $43 per credit for other students. Registration fees, completed counselor referral forms, proof of immunization and transcripts are required at the time of registration. Dropouts and other at-risk youth may earn credits toward a regular high school diploma. Free child care is available to students with children while they are attending class. Contact your high school counselor or call 324-1266 for additional informa and Concert Band.

only school in Idaho to receive the award from the non-profit organization that promotes intercultural understanding through high school exchange. Arthur and Sandlee Fairbanks, local coordinators, nominated the school. For information about hosting a foreign exchange student, call Sandlee at 3244695. Good Sam plans Jackpot trip TWIN FALLS The Twin Falls Bluebird Chapter of Good Sam has planned its May outing for Thursday through Saturday, with Jackpot, as its destination. Highlighted activities include an auction for charity and "Joy of Painting" instruction from Margaret Jester of Wenatchee, Wash.

People interested in joining a Good Sam Chapter may call Jim Lindsey at 733-4521. Mountain Mew celebrates week KIMBERLY Mountain View Care Center in Kimberly is celebrating National Nursing Home Week Monday through Saturday. A community picnic is planned for noon Friday at the center. It is co-hosted by Whitmore Oxygen, M. Michener 4 Associations and Southern Idaho Therapy.

For more information, call Sherry Westbrook at 423-5591. Focus on people Kimberly selects Boys Staters KIMBERLY American Legion Post 76 has selected five junior boys from Kimberly High Gardening club plans meeting BUHL "Gardening in a Green House" will be the topic when the Magic Valley Organic Gardening Club meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at John Kuest's greenhouse (12 mile south of Banbury Hot Springs on River Road, then right at Box 4785 to the end of the road). All interested people are invited. For more information, call Theresa at 543-4914, Chris at 326-3267 or Wendy at 324-7041.

County readies History Days JEROME The Jerome County Historical Society has planned its annual Live History Days for June 8 at the Idaho Farm and Ranch Museum, southeast of Jerome near Petro IL The historical society will have craft and sales table spaces available during the celebration. Spaces are 10 feet by 10 feet; cost is $20 per space. Space is limited, and registration is due by Wednesday. Participants will be responsible for furnishing their own tables and whatever shade they need. Electrical outlets are very limited and may not be available.

Set-up time is 8:30 a.m. June 8, and each vendor will be responsible for breakdown and cleanup before leaving after 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Dona Cone at 324-6902. Manor to hold open house WENDELL Magic Valley Manor will celebrate its 85th anniversary with an open house planned for Wednesday at the facility, 2 10N. Idaho.

Building tours begin at 10:30 a.m. A family and community barbecue is set for 11 a.m., and the Old Time Fiddlers will entertain at 11:30 a.m. A barbershop quartet will perform at 1 p.m., Dr. Jim Scheel will speak at 1:15 p.m. and a historical presentation to honor guests will begin at 1:45 p.m.

Building tours will resume at 2:30 p.m. and continue until 4 p.m. Retired federal employees meet TWIN FALLS Chapter 1959 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees will hold its monthly meeting at 11:30 aia Wednesday at Elmer's Pancake Steak House on Blue Lakes Blvd. N. Kent Just of the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce will speak.

All current and retired federal employees, whether they are members or not, are encouraged to attend. Call Russell Rosenau at 733-0969 for more information. Rec department helps youth TWIN FALLS The Twin Falls Recreation Department is organizing a new "Challenger League," for mentally and physically disabled boys and girls from ages 6 to 18. Challenger rules are flexible and designed to fit the needs of these players. The league uses a buddy system, where disabled players are assisted by non-disabled helpers when needed.

It provides an opportunity for everyone to enjoy baseball. Games will be scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. An informational meeting for parents and guardians is planned for 7 pjn. Wednesday at the Twin Falls City Hall chambers.

For more information, call Darrell Bounier at 734-1865, Ron and Suzy Heath at 733-5272 or Dennis Bowyer at 736-2265. Jerome High to give awards JEROME Jerome High School has planned its annual awards assembly for 7 p.m. Thursday in the Jerry Diehl Auditorium at the high school. The Honor Society will host a reception after the assembly. Jerome High School will receive a School of the Year Award from the Foundation for Foreign Study.

It is the Northwest with a general Mikota curriculum. Tom Mikota. the 16- year-old son of John and Shirley Mikota of Kimberly, is class vice president and a member Srv of Natural Helpers and -f National Honor Societv. tion. He participates in football, weightlifting and wrestling and plans to attend Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he will major in graphic arts and math.

Community Wortham Russell Wortham, 17, is the son of Kim and Amy Wortham of Kimberly. He has attended the Hugh CBrian Youth Leadership Seminar, served as district officer for Future Homemakers of America and competed and won top gold nationally for his "Volunteer Action" project for FHA. He is active in the Boy Scouts of America, the Alternative Mobility Adventure Seekers and a wheelchair camp where he plays tennis and basketball and runs track. He is an advocate for handicap awareness, and he teaches classes wherever he can. School as delegates to attend Gem Boy's State June 2-8 in Boise Arron Carter, the 16-year-old son of Richard and Vickie Carter of Kimberly, is and Eagle Scout and Junior Student Body justice.

He is a member of Natural Helpers, National Honor Society, Future Fanners of America and the INEL Quiz Bowl Team. He plans to attend college connections If it's news to you, we wa.it to hear about it. Watch this space each Sunday and Thursday for. Community meetings. Celebrations.

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Deadline for the Thursday page is Cousins tie for scholarship A first-ever tie occurred this year for the Smith-Hackney-Ronk Music Carter ana major in plant sci- ence or chemistry. His I contributor is Kimberly High School Scholarship. Cousins Anna Gerrfsh and Kandis Griff of Filer accumulated a record 148 points each during 12 years of participa-' tion in Twin Falls Music Club festivals. The scholarship is given yearly by the music dub to a graduating senior with the Send us your photos Th Community page is dedicated to sharing news and pictures that are ot interest to our readers. It you have a photograph depicting a special event In the life ot our community, please send it to us.

the son of Derald and Lois Glenn of Kimberly. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Business Professionals of America, INEL Quiz Bowl Team and high school iiuun iwonuay. Glenn Gerrish highest number of f. i i i I.