Presenting books

John Topham of the Summerland Rotary

John Topham of the Summerland Rotary, presents copies of A New Home for the Q’s to the Grade 1 students at Trout Creek Elementary School.

Staff Writer
Oct. 15, 2014 6:00 p.m.
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John Topham of the Summerland Rotary, presents copies of A New Home for the Q’s, written by Yasmin John-Thorpe, to the Grade 1 students at Trout Creek Elementary School.

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