Third graders receive dictionaries

November 23, 2010

The Mayfield Bannertown 50+ Club and the Mayfield Grange presented dictionaries to about 70 third grade students from Mayfield on Tuesday, Nov. 23. It’s the fourth year students have received dictionaries.

David Newkirk, master of the Mayfield Grange, said third grade students are at the ideal age to receive a dictionary.

“We want to foster a love of reading. The dictionaries are handy, very easy to carry, and the kids seem to like them.” he said. “This is part of our community service. We’re a small organization, but we try to do what we can.”

Mayfield Elementary School principal Nicholas Criscone appreciated the gift and said the students do as well.

“These are community organizations that support the educational programs and student achievement,” he said.