'The Hawley Star' At Library Gala

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Aug 31, 2007 12:00 AM

âThe Hawley Starâ At Library Gala

The C.H. Booth Library Board of Trustees will preview its upcoming galaâs âstarâ attraction at the library August 31 and September 1. On display will be a host of artistsâ decorative stars including the crafted piece by Daryl Zang.

Ms Zangâs piece carries a gold and burgundy color scheme similar to the decor in the old part of the library. Stenciled in gold-brushed letters are the words âRead Books.â It also includes a portrait of the libraryâs benefactress Mary Hawley and an outline of the Newtown rooster. Ms Zangâs star is titled âThe Hawley Star.â Ms Zang is also a renowned artist and is the daughter of JoAnne Zang, who started the Library Friendsâ Book Sale many years ago.

The library will be showing all the artistsâ stars on the second floor of the library on August 31 from noon to 5 pm and September 1 from 10 am to 5 pm. Invitations for the gala will be available for patrons who wish to attend. Space is limited.

The upcoming gala will be September 29 at the Rock Ridge Country Club. Auctioneer Father Bob Weiss will auction off the stars. Proceeds benefit the library. Contact Mary Thomas with questions at 426-9696.

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They clearly didn't get the message ! CUT THE BUDGET by 20% , not raise it ! Newtown spends $2,500,000.00 every week now ! It will be $2.6m if you approve it ! Who are these people not paying attention to the cost of living? Throwing money at the school administration will not make your kids any smarter ! We are at $22K per kid per year, that is insane ! CUT THE BUDGET ! Go show up and VOTE, because 1200 people who voted yes will show up again, and it's the 1200 people who decide your cost of living for years to come. 51% voters turnout should be mandated to approve the budget, not pathetic 15% of voters. Stop these nonsensical referendums and send everyone a card in the mail so we have a true outcome what people actually want.

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