Students Verses and Tales From Area Writers Corner
In a collection from area students Christine Welk of Novak Elementary Linn-Mar Marion shares music preferences and dance wishes. Rob Sherwood from Wilton Community Schools writes about a snowman escapade ending with melt and reflection. Kim Knipfer of English Valley North English offers a defiant reflection on victory and retreat.
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Christine Welk
Novak
Linn-Mar Community
Marion
Kim Knipfer
Sutton
English Valley Community Schools
Buffalo nickel design tied to Central Park Zoo
The buffalo nickel drew inspiration from a buffalo at the Central Park Zoo. The main zoo is closed for rebuilding while the children's zoo stays open daily. In 1869 camels were used to trim the lawns, borrowed from the zoo.
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Central Park Zoo
Children’s Zoo
Central Park
The
Zoo
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