NASA students publish children’s book
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Many adult writers aspire to publish their life’s work, what is termed “the Great American Novel,” to put their name on a page in the literary community. A group of kindergarteners at Newkirk Elementary School (NES) has already reached that goal, however, as they have…
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal NES NASA kindergarteners recently had their very own bpok published, dertailing their biggest loves in the world.
Read MoreNHS students promote healthy eating to peers
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Many studies have shown how certain foods and beverages can impact one’s body and health, whether helping live an active lifestyle or causing one to feel slow and groggy. That is especially important for younger generations, who must cope with staying active in school. Several…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal LeAnn Vannoy, Coy Harrill, Taylor Bedore and Angele Bergman help fellow students learn the nutrition effects of certain food categories during Swap Up.
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Kera Beshirs and Torynn Smykil offer fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts to students as part of TSET’s Swap Up program, encouraging heathy eating among high school students.
Read MoreEarly voting starts
Press Release Early voting begins Thursday March 30 for voters in Kay County for municipal offices in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa, and voters in school districts in Kildare, Newkirk, Tonkawa and Ponca City will elect board members. Voters in the County Commissioner District Number Three will elect a commissioner on the same day.…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal A large crowd gathered on Main Street Saturday morning, at volunteers hit the street to clean it during the Sprig Fling. Volunteers included representatives from Newkirk Main Street, Lions Club, 4-H, FFA and other supporters. The group was treated to a lunch of grilled hotdogs and sausages.
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal P.J. Malone offered games and giveaways on South Main Street at Chaotic Creations.
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Shannon Cooper, right offered a variety of coffee, tea and cream sodas to the shoppers who stopped at the Mercantile.
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The community came out in droves Saturday, March 25 as they celebrated the new spring season with the second annual Spring Fling event. Shown, Kaycee Brandon, right, 56 Feed Co. helps shoppers as a line spread from the counter to the door.
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