Louise Dean Poet Laureate Celebration

Poet Laureate Dean

Sunday was a huge day for Louise Isham Dean , and of course for the JHT. There was standing only with over 100 people in attendance for the ceremony. There were more folks stopping in through the afternoon buying books and wishing Louise congratulations. The agenda consisted of

An introduction from Chairman Helen Dedman

An opening prayer by JHT Treasurer Amalie Preston

Judge Executive Milward Dedman read the Poet Laureate Proclamation and presented it to Mrs. Dean.

Louise Dean accepted the plaque and read some of her poems

Book signing and refreshments

JHT membership business at 4:15

Closing

Mrs. Dean was in her element and stole the show with funny stories and her touching poems. All the theme cakes were from Custom Cakes on Main Street and were a huge success. The sale of the limited edition book of Louise's poems was nearly a sell out with only a few dozen copies left over for future distribution. Congratulations Louise on being named Poet Laureate of Mercer County.

Induction of Louise Isham Dean as Poet Laureate of Mercer County

Louise Dean Honored as Poet Laureate of Mercer County

Please join the James Harrod Trust as we honor Louise Isham Dean as Poet Laureate of Harrodsburg/Mercer County. This event will be held at the Mercer County Public Library, 109 West Lexington Street in Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Times will be from 2:30 until 4:30pm. There will be a collectible and limited edition book with some of Mrs. Dean's favorite poems available for sale. This event is free and open to the public. All are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Please come and attend this event and enjoy some of the readings from one of Mercer County's best known poets.

Please call 859.734.7829 for more information.