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Rotary gives dictionaries to Putnam County third graders · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Rotary gives dictionaries to Putnam County third graders. Written by Michael Urbineck.
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This article is being read by an automated voice, brought to you
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by Everlet. Putnam County Third Graders received their own dictionaries October 9th
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from the Putnam County Rotary Club. Rotarians handed out the books, while
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PC Elementary Principal Courtney Bellestri led students through word find games and
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a tour of what else the dictionaries hold, according to the club
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via a news release. Each student wrote his or her name on
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a book plate printed with the Rotary four-way test. Rotarians explained the
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test, which the club describes as a guide to being truthful, fair
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to all concerned, friendly and acting in ways that benefit everyone involved.
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Rotary is also working with the Putnam County Library to offer Dictionaries
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to homeschooled students. Families can contact Rotarian Matt Miller at The
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library's Hennepin headquarters at 815-339-2038.
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Spanish English dictionaries are also available for bilingual students, the club said.
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This is the club's 20th year in the Dictionaries Project, part of
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Rotary's worldwide literacy work, according to the club. The club is seeking
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volunteers for other projects serving students, seniors, and residents in need. More
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information is available at putnamcounty Rotary at gmail.com.