HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02 One Book, One Valley 2017A VALLEY-WIDE
TOWNS
WHEREAS,
principalities throughout
WHEREAS,
State University) is
Odyssey set against
man coming to terms
WHEREAS,
special related events
presentation on the
by the partnering organizations
WHEREAS,
Colorado Mountain
Mountain School have
citizens of Eagle County;
WHEREAS, the
enjoyment of reading
NOW, THEREFORE,
the One Book, One
to all Eagle County
Dated this 7th day
Vail Town Council
OF
Community
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throughout
Valley
residents
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the
book
backdrop
with
Eagle
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Native
Vail
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of
PROCLAMATION
United
High
second
his past
Valley
as a
Public
Battle
and,
Book
the Mayor
initiative
for
March
TOWN OFVAIL'
NO. 2, SERIES OF 2017
ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY, 2017
COMMUNITY READ SPONSORED BY THE
EAGLE, GYPSUM, MINTURN, RED CLIFF AND VAIL
Read programs have united and uplifted hundreds of cities and
States of America; and,
Divide" by Lin Enger (a teacher of English at Minnesota
novel. It's a masterfully told Western reinvention of Homer's
of beauty and danger. This book is also the moving story of a
and,
Community Read will feature book talks & discussions,
Lecture on the Indian Wars, a Horseshoe Art program, a
Americans & the History of the Slopes, and Pioneer Days hosted
and a special Guest Appearance by the author; and,
Library, in collaboration with the Bookworm of Edwards,
Mountain High School, Eagle Valley High School and Vail
to bring this valley-wide Community Read program to the
One Valley initiative will encourage literacy and shared
Eagle County,
and Vail Town Council do hereby proclaim our support of
and officially announce and promote the novel "High Divide"
their enjoyment and the enjoyment of all.
2017.
Attest:
E
LI - . - Chapin, ayor I atter
Jenny
o lerk