03-25-2014 One Book,One Valley Proclamationw
, ONE VALLEY, 2014 ONE BOOK
ONE BOOK
A Valley -wide reading program sponsored by
the Towns of Avon, Eagle, Minturn, and Vail
WffE E, U community -read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
principalities throughout the United States of America; and,
`SERE, 4S, the book "Finders Keepers : a tale of archaeological plunder and obsession„
by Craig Childs, renowned naturalist and Colorado author, is a ghost story —an intense,
impassioned investigation into the nature of the past and the things we leave behind; and,
`WERE,As, this Eagle Valley community read will feature book talks & discussions, film
showings, special related programs hosted by Walking Mountains Science Center and a special
guest appearance by the author; and,
Z ERE,4S, the Town of Vail Public Library, in collaboration with the Eagle Valley Library
District, Colorado Mountain College, the Bookworm of Edwards and Walking Mountains Science
Center have resolved to bring this valley -wide reading program to the citizens of Eagle County;
and,
TWEREAS, the One Book, One Valley initiative will encourage literacy and shared
enjoyment of reading throughout Eagle County,
NOW) WEl ETORE, we, the Avon Town Council do hereby promote the One Book,
One Valley initiative and officially announce and promote the novel "Finders Keepers" to all
Eagle County residents for their enjoyment and the enjoyment of all.
ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF MARCH 2014 BY THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL.
Rich Carroll, Mayor
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