High school library encyclopedias headed on mission to Africa

Photo courtesy Nancy Burke
Deb Morton loads up encyclopedias headed for Africa as part of a mission to bring hope through reading by prisoners.

By Nancy Burke

Special to The SUN

Recently, Nancy Burke, who is preparing for a five-week mission trip to Africa, was on the hunt for sets of encyclopedias.

Thanks to the encouragement of Deb Morton, librarian at Pagosa Springs High School, and the donation of three sets of encyclopedias, prisoners in Africa will have the opportunity to read them and learn about the world.

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