Kentucky Ag Literacy Week in Crittenden County

 

The book "The Apple Orchard" was presented to elementary school librarian Carolyn Traum and Crittenden County Librarian Regina Merrick for Kentucky Ag Literacy Week.

 

Crittenden County President Stephen Hill and his wife Marty Hill present the book "The Apple Orchard" to Regina Merrick (center), the Crittenden County Librarian.
Crittenden County President Stephen Hill and his wife Marty Hill present the book "The Apple Orchard" to Carolyn Traum (center), the elementary school librarian.

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