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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=110 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="040f0f21egerdp.jpg"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="041203c0.jpg" border=0 width="32" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#66334C" FACE="Arial" ><B>The Magic of Reading</B></FONT><B>      |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Magic of Reading"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="03ff2f02egerdp.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="id125.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mid Sch Flyer"><U><IMG SRC="0440e0e0.gif" border=0 width="14" height="14" ALT="previous" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A>    <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Magic of Reading"><U><IMG SRC="0450e0e0.gif" border=0 width="14" height="14" ALT="up" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A>  <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="14">    <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ben Franklin Page "><U><IMG SRC="0430e0e0.gif" border=0 width="14" height="14" ALT="next" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <IMG SRC="13e59730.gif" border=0 width="89" height="115" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Ben Franklin founded the first suscription library in 1732, the same year George Washington was born.</div> </td> <td valign="top" height=370 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="042f0f03.jpg"> <div> <I>Library Flyer</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Ben speaks at many libraries each year.   He believes his program is absolutely the best </B></div> <div> <B>library program in the world.  The wonder is why he has not spoken at every library in the country.   How could a librarian possibly resist Benjamin Franklin speaking on the topic "The Magic of Reading"?  He is pleased to note that libraries that invite him once, invarably him back to speak again.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>BEN FRANKLIN IS COMING! </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Magic of Reading</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#006600" FACE="Arial" ><B> <IMG SRC="2b8ed730.gif" border=0 width="237" height="371" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="14" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>is an educational program designed to enlighten children and adults and inspire them to acquire a love of knowledge, a love of reading that will last forever.  Come learn the secrets of one of the world's best and most famous readers, Benjamin Franklin, as he discusses his life and achievements, and explains how to improve reading habits.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>"From a child I was fond of reading, and all the little money </B></I></div> <div> <I><B>that came into my hands was ever laid out in books." </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Many participants become part of the program as Ben challenges them to remember everything he says--and rewards them when they do!</B><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Topics Include: </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>- Why Reading is Magic </B></div> <div> <B>- How to Make Reading more Fun </B></div> <div> <B>- How The Magic of Reading Challenge Works </B></div> <div> <B>- Major Facts about Ben Franklin </B></div> <div> <B>- Ben's Four Reading Virtues </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The program concludes with a reenactment of a scientific experiment Ben actually performed. Everyone learns, everyone has fun. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Recommended for all ages</B></div> <div> <B>.                    </B></div> <div> <B>Program lasts 50-55 minutes   </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Fees:  $275 1 program (4:00 PM), $325 1 program (7:00 PM)  $500 for both time spots</B></div> <div> <B>Travel expenses are not charged.  Book when Ben is coming to your area and receive a world-class program at a very, very reasonable price!  </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>     </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>                                                                                                                                                            </B></div> <div> <B>If you are looking for something a little different, something sure to get their attention and impart a worthwhile message, take a moment to give me a call. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Remember, as Ben Franklin says, "Lose no time.  Be always employed in something useful."  Call now!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2b66fac0.gif" border=0 width="111" height="172" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Among the Famous Things Ben Franklin Did:</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>     </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Founded the first subscription library in this country </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>     Signed the Declaration of Independence </B></div> <div> <B>     Charted the Gulf Stream </B></div> <div> <B>     Helped win the Revolutionary War </B></div> <div> <B>     Invented bifocal eyeglasses </B></div> <div> <B>     Founded the University of Pennsylvania</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>  </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Arial" ><B> Among the Crazy Things Ben Franklin Did:</B></FONT><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>    </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Flew a kite in a thunderstorm </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Only went to school two years </B></div> <div> <B>Wanted the national bird to be the turkey </B></div> <div> <B>Invented the rocking chair </B></div> <div> <B>Had the first bathtub in this country </B></div> <div> <B>Had a state named after him which has now </B><I><B>disappeared</B></I><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dr. Rich Davis has performed</B><B> in character and dress as Benjamin Franklin </B><B>for the past fourteen years</B><B>. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Among the nearly 200 schools and libraries that hosted his performances in 2007-2008 were: Our Lady of Grace Sch, Greensboro, NC; St. Stephen's Lutheran Sch, Hickory, NC; Colefax Ele, NC; Ray Childers Ele, Hickory, NC; Westview Mid Sch, Greenwood, SC; Seven Oaks Ele, Columbia, SC; LaFrance Ele, SC; Marlboro Academy, Bennettsville, SC; Lovinggood Mid Sch, Powder Springs, GA; St Peter the Apostle Sch, Savannah, GA;  A. Brian Merry Ele, Augusta, GA; Dewar Ele, Valdosta, GA; St. Bernard Academy, Nashville, TN; Merrol Hyde Sch, Hendersonville, TN; Sevierville Mid Sch, TN; Palmer Ele, TN; Corpus Christi Catholic Sch, Mobile, AL; Lee-Scott Academy, Auburn, AL; Gresham Ele, Birmingham, AL; Chestnut Grove Ele, Decatur, AL; Saltville Ele, VA; Bass-Hoover Ele, Stephen's City, VA; Roanoke Catholic Sch, VA; Hardy Ele, Smithfield, VA; Elmont Ele, Ashland, VA.; Anna Jarvis Ele, Grafton, WV; Fairview Pub Library, WV; Rivesville Sch, WV; East Park Ele, Fairmont, WV; Gen. Nash Ele, Harleysville, PA; Rupert Ele, Pottstown, PA; WM Jeanes Lib, Lafayette Hill, PA; Evans Ele, Limerick, PA, Reeceville Ele, Coatesville, PA; Red Lion Christian Aca, Bear, DE; St. Thomas the Apostle Sch Wilmington, DE; San Juan Del Rio Catholic School, Jacksonville, FL; Leesburg Public Library, FL; Our Savior Lutheran Sch, St. Petersburg, FL; Highland Lakes Ele, Palm Harbor, FL; Gulf Breeze Mid Sch, FL; Pensacola Beach Ele, FL; Freeport Ele, FL.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Among the schools and libraries that hosted performances in 2006-2007 were:  NC; Bridges Charter, Elkin, NC; Gunn Mem Lib, Yanceyville, NC; Village Christian Aca, Fayetteville, NC; Matthews Ele, Greenwood, SC; Ford Ele, Laurens, SC; Bennettsville, Ele, SC; Thomas Sumter Aca, Dalzell, SC; Clubview Ele, Columbus, GA; Cherokee Ele, Americus, GA; Poole Ele, Dallas, GA; RT Jones Mem Lib, Canton, GA; Bel-Aire Ele, Tullahoma, TN; Pigeon Forge Mid Sch, TN; Nashville Christian Sch; Hickman Ele, Nashville, TN; Arts Cir Lib, Crossville, TN; West Blocton Ele, AL; St. Ann Cath. Sch, Decatur, AL; East Lawrence Mid, Trinity, AL; BB Comer Ele, Sylacauga, AL; Elberta Mid, AL; Campbell Mem Lib, Franklin, VA; St. Bridget's Cath. Sch, Richmond, VA; Shelton Park Ele and Windsor Woods Ele, Vir. Beach, VA; Edison Jr. High, Parkersburg, WV; Lumberport Mid, WV; Marion Co. Pub Lib, Fairmont, WV; West Milford Ele, WV; Northside Ele, Harrisburg, PA; Middle Paxton Ele, Dauphin, PA, Reading Pub Lib, Reading, PA; Reading Sch Dist (10 schools); Woodlawn Beach Mid, Gulf Breeze, FL; Avalon Mid, Milton, FL; Berkeley Prep, Tampa, FL; City Isl Lib, Daytona Beach, FL; Seven Springs Ele, New Port Richey, FL; Montessori Prep, Temple Terrace, FL; St. Mary's Episcopal Day Sch, Tampa, FL; Pathways Ele, Ormond Beach, FL.</B> </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>A complete list of all bookings in your state the past two years can be found on the Recent Bookings page.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>    </B></I></div> <div> <B>Dr. Rich Davis 843/832-3029 </B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B> </B></I><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>101 Ravenwood Court, Summerville, SC  29485 </B></I></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> </B></I></FONT></div> <div> <I><B> </B></I></div> <div> <B>FAX (866) 245-2896</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >     </FONT><B>Email </B><A HREF="mailto:davis@benfranklin1706.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:davis@benfranklin1706.com"><U><B>davis@benfranklin1706.com</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >    </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Magic of Reading"><U><B>The Magic of Reading</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id35.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Bens Travel Journal "><U><B>  Ben's Travel Journal  </B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id127.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ben Franklin University"><U><B>Ben Franklin University</B></U></A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>