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FAMILIES Lincoln Journal Star OT" Friday, July 4,2008 3YJ I nnlff -IN" Jfi QuizanswerT A From Page ID 1.13 2. The original 13 states 3. False. If George Washington carried a flag in the great crossing of the Delaware River bat tle, it was not an American flag. The crossing happened on Christmas Day, 1776 before the Stars and Stripes even existed.

4. Thomas Jefferson What is Uncle Sam's favorite snack? A DAY TO (JELEBRATE constitution 15. Taco Bell took out full-page ads in newspapers such as The NewYork Times claiming to have bought the bell. 16. The bombardment of Fort Mcl lenry in Baltimore by British ships during the War of 1812 17.

A British drinking tune caUed "The Anacreontic Song" 18.1931 19. Four 20. The Bill of Rights 21. Religion, speech, press, petition and assembly 22. Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president of the United States.

He was born July 4, 1 872. 23. 100 senators, 435 representatives and nine Supreme Court justices 24. Natural-born citizen of the United States; at least 35 years old; and must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years. 25.1787 26.

There is no limit. 27. John G. Roberts Jr. 28.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum; Simi Valley, Calif. 29. The Emancipation Proclamation 30. Patrick Henry 31. Speaker of the House of Representatives 32.

Nebraska. It became the 37th state on March 1,1867. Erin Andersen of the Lincoln Journal Star contributed to this quiz. 5. General Washington gave an order for the Declaration of Independence to be read to his army in New York on July 9, 1776.

6. John Adams 7. The current flag has been around since July 4, 1960. That was when the 49th and 50th stars were added for Alaska and Hawaii. Other than adding stars for new states, the flag hasn't changed since the early 1800s.

8. For a high school history project, a 17-year-old named Robert Heft designed a way to display all 50 states. His teacher gave him a B-on the project. However, when he sent his flag to a congressman, Heft's design was accepted as the new national flag. And Heft's teacher changed his grade to an A.

9. Marine One 10.43 11. The Constitution 12. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston 131776" 14.

The 50th anniversary ofWilliam Penn's Charter of Privileges, Pennsylvania's original Liquidlibrary This week's art is by Allyssa Kolb, 9, of Lincoln. Allyssa is a fifth-grader at Arnold Elementary School. You, too, can see your art in Kids Corner. Send artwork to Erin Andersen, co Lincoln Journal Star, 926 Lincoln, NE 68508. Please include your name, age, address, telephone number, grade and school.

FOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN Did you know? Some frogs glowwhen they eat fireflies. Source: National Geographic Kids Senior menus At the Centers: Closed for 4th of July. Sack lunch: Closed for 4th of July. Call 441-7158 for Lincoln-Lancaster ActivAge Center locations. Tabitha Meals on Wheels: Cheese omelets, potatoes O'Brien, pineapple-orange cup, tossed salad, biscuit.

Call 4866589. Street closings 1st, Cornhusker to Charleston, PM hours only 21st, to 21st, at Adams, 75th to 80th Adams, 87th to 94th Capitol Parkway to 25th 0, Second to Ninth, Harris Overpass Holiday closings In observance of Independence Day today, the following will be closed: City, county, state and federal offices will be closed. The state Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed. large assortment of dayiilies, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 9155 N.W. 112th St, Malcolm.

Chicken Barbecue, 11 a.m.-l p.m., Wymore Legion, Wymore. Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion. July Campfire program, "Thomas Jefferson and the American West," 7:30 p.m., Homestead National Monument of America, Beatrice. Free. Upcoming events Saturday Haymarket Fanners Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Haymarket, Seventh and streets.

Saturday Piedmont Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Piedmont Shopping Center, 1265 S. Cotner Blvd. Saturday The No Coast Derby Girts, Flatland Fugitives versus Dirty Harriets, 7:30 p.m., Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall South. Free admission for people with photo i military IDs. Sports calendar, Page 2C Movies, Ground Zero Lincoln Literacy Council's English Conversation Group, 3 p.m.

(citizenship study group), Calvary United Methodist Church, 1611 S. 11th St. Free. 4767323. FirsTler Toastmasters, noon, TierOne Building, 1235 second-floor conference room.

6763600. Capital Voices Toastmasters Club, noon-1 p.m., Nebraska State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lower Level F. 4880655. Lincoln Secular Humanists, social nightdiscussion, 7-9 p.m., Panache Coffee House, 1324 back room. Visitors welcome.

8400781. Events Uncle Sam Jam 2008, alklay event begins at 7 a.m.; concludes with fireworks display. Oak Lake Park, First and Charleston. Free. Old Fashioned Fourth of July party, alklay event begins at 10 a.m., Historic General Dodge House, 605 Third Council Bluffs.

Iowa. Held only every four years; party includes games, contests, speeches, music and food. Free. (712) 322-2406. Sam Hill Gardens retirement sale, Post offices will be closed and there will be no mail delivery.

Regular service resumes Saturday. Star Tran Bus no service. Financial institutions will be closed. Lincoln City Libraries will be closed. Lincoln Children's Museum closed.

Most support groups and organizations will not meet Check with specific organizations. The following will be open: Lincoln Children's Zoo will be open but will close early at 4 p.m. Nebraska state Capitol open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tours hourly except at noon. Homestead National Monument open with regular hours.

Local organizations S.E. Toasters Toastmaster Club, a.m., Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Flannigan Room, 5401 South St. 479-1603. Green Bottoms Parents of young children can learn about a greener option to disposable diapers at MilkWorks' Green Bottoms at 10 a.m. July 12.

The educational workshop will be held at the MilkWorks office, 5930 S. 58th Suite W. Participants will learn about reusable diapers, and a panel of mothers will share hints and tips on the purchasing and care of reusable diapers. The program is free, but space is limited. Call 423-6402 to register.

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