The C.H. Booth Library will be closed on Friday, April 21, Good Friday, and Sunday, April 23, for Easter. The library will be open on Saturday, April 22, from 10 am to 5 pm.

By KAAREN VALENTA

Published: Apr 18, 2000 12:00 am

The Friends of the Library are currently accepting donations for their Labor Day Book Sale. Please leave your books on the cart on the first floor.

Good news for those of you with CD players in your cars and faced with a long commute each morning. There is a wonderful new collection of âBooks on CDâ available at the library through a generous donation from the Friends of the Library. With nearly 50 new titles, there is bound to be something you havenât read yet. Please come check them out.

Adult Programs

Bob Brand will be offering an intermediate Internet class on Saturday, April 22, from 10 am to noon. A $10 supply fee is charged for this course, and pre-registration is a must. The primary focus will be search engines and how to find stuff on the Web. Also, come find out about Ping.

The Civil War Lecture Series will be continuing on Tuesday, April 25, in the meeting room. Bill Barrante, the popular Civil War expert, will share his knowledge on the Battle of Cold Harbor, âthe battle General Grant wished he had never fought.â

On Wednesday, May 3, Mr Barrante will present a philosophical discussion on the American Civil War called âThe Right of Secession and the âLost Cause.ââ Both talks will begin at 7 pm in the meeting room of the library. Please sign up at the circulation desk. All talks are free and refreshments will be served.

The movie series will be continued on Friday, April 28, at 12:30 pm, celebrating âMovie Musicals of the 40s and 50s.â The next movie in the series will be State Fair (1945), a bright, engaging film of a familyâs adventure at the Iowa State Fair.

The Friends of the Library are sponsoring an exciting book discussion series. The next book to be discussed in the series will be The Things They Carried by Tim OâBrien. The theme will be the Vietnam War, a war that often pitted father against son, on Tuesday, May 9, at 7:30 pm.

Multiple copies of the book are available at the library. Please call the library if youâd like to join in this discussion. You need not read the entire book to attend.

If you have any questions about any of these programs please give the library a call at 426-4533.

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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The C.H. Booth Library will be closed on Friday, April 21, Good Friday, and Sunday, April 23, for Easter. The library will be open on Saturday, April 22, from 10 am to 5 pm.

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