Â Programs For Young Adults

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Apr 20, 2007 12:00 am

Â Programs For Young Adults

*YA Book Talk: Letâs talk about The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer on Wednesday, May 9, from 4 to 5 pm, in the Story Room.

To free his younger sister from a shape-shifting troll, Jack takes a journey with Viking berserkers, encountering a variety of both dangerous and helpful mythological creatures along the way.

Readers in grades 5 and up please join us. Sign up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk, call 426-4533, or just drop in.

Adult Programs

*NewtownREADS 2007: One book, one communityâ¦ Everyone in Newtown is being encouraged to read and then discuss or take part in any of the activities that have been planned around To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

Remaining related programs include the following: April 24, book discussion with Joanne Rochman, at CH Booth Library, 7:30 pm; April 26, Author Talk and book signing with Charles Shields, the author of Mockingbird: Portrait of Harper Lee, at Newtown High School, 7:30 pm; and April 28,Â Mock Trial/Theatrical Performance, directed by Doug MacHugh, 2 pm (tickets $5) and 7 pm ($10), at Newtown Meeting House.

Charles Shields spent four years doing extensive research for his book, which includes correspondence with over 600 of Ms Leeâs friends, neighbors and colleagues. The fascinating book offers a glimpse into the life of one of Americaâs most acclaimed writers. Copies of the book will be available ($20) for purchase, and Mr Shields will sign copies following the lecture.

*Would You Sign The Declaration of Independence?

On Tuesday, April 24, at 7 pm, The Danbury area branch of The Sons of the American Revolution will hold a discussion and debate on the Declaration of Independence. The proposition for discussion will be âKnowing the Implications, Would You Sign the Declaration of Independence Today?â

The public is invited.

*Non-Fiction Book Discussion: The Non-Fiction Book Group will discuss Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know About the Emerging Science of Sex Differences by Leonard Sax on Tuesday, May 1, at 1 pm. Newcomers are welcome.

Pediatrician and psychologist Sax argues that our theories about genderâs fluidity may be wrong and to apply them to children in their formative years is quite dangerous. Mr Sax believes the brains of boys and girls are hardwired differently: boys are more aggressive, girls are more shy. Mr Sax also believes modern gender philosophy has resulted in more boys being given behavior-modifying drugs and more girls being given antidepressants.

*Independent Film Series: On Tuesday, May 1, at 7:30 pm, the Independent Film Series will offer a screening of Be With Me.

This film is a tapestry of three stories woven around the themes of love, hope, tragedy and redemption. Although the main characters come from different backgrounds and lead different lives, they are bound by one common desire- to be with their loved one. Unbeknownst to them, these different souls will share the same stage in a play written by fate.

*Author Talk â A Beautiful Blend of Romance and History: On Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 pm, author Linda Cardillo will speak about her recent novel, Dancing on Sunday Afternoons.

Ms Cardillo received an unexpected gift of love letters left to her by her formidable grandmother, Giulia Fiorillo. These letters became the seeds from which Dancing on Sunday Afternoons emerged. John Charles of The Chicago Tribune called the book âa superbly nuanced, emotionally rich tale of one womanâs journey from turn-of-the-century Italy to America in which Linda Cardillo beautifully blends womenâs fiction, romance, and historical fiction into one unforgettable story.â

*Book Nook Notes: April is National Humor month (seriouslyâ¦) and The Book Nook is celebrating with a cartload of books guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. Come find something to make you laugh!

C.H. Booth Library, at 25 Main Street, can be reached by calling 426-4533.

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I have to say, I don’t understand how this project could be considered “morally wrong.” That kind of language feels more like obstruction than constructive dialogue. What is morally wrong is leaving seniors in our community without enough housing options. Right now, Newtown does not have adequate senior housing, and the few developments that exist, like Naunawag Meadows, already have waiting lists. As for the comment that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” that simply isn’t accurate. The system is broken when residents who’ve lived here their whole lives cannot find an affordable and appropriate place to age in town. Responsible development that balances environmental concerns, safety improvements (such as traffic calming measures and sidewalks), and the needs of our seniors is exactly the kind of planning Newtown should be doing. This isn’t about wanting or not wanting something in one’s backyard—it’s about building a community that takes care of its people. Please don't get scared away by the nimby mob.

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It seems a lot of the discussion around the flagpole focuses on vilifying drivers who pass on the right, but the real issue is being overlooked. If Chapter 248 Section 14-251 were enforced, we wouldn’t see this problem to begin with. That statute prohibits stopping in the middle of a roadway to yield to cross traffic—as so often happens with cars waiting to turn from Church Hill. When vehicles stop illegally in the travel lane, they effectively create a blockage. Other drivers then either sit through unnecessary delays or carefully pass around them on the right, which is fully permitted when the vehicle ahead is “illegally parked” in the roadway. Instead of punishing drivers reacting to the obstruction, enforcement should focus on the cause: vehicles unlawfully stopping and backing up traffic in the first place. If that behavior were addressed, the need to “go around” would largely disappear.

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John, you raise an important point — these situations are tragic, complicated, and often far less clear-cut than the headlines make them seem. In the Fredericksburg case, the full facts still aren’t publicly known, and like so many of these stories, there’s conflicting information. It was apparently the back door at 3 a.m. — was it justified to use deadly force? We don’t know yet. What we do know is that the homeowner has been charged, and as you rightly noted, that is very serious. But this is also where perspective matters. These cases are quickly sensationalized in the news and on social media, yet when the dust settles, the outcomes are rarely publicized. People forget that in our system, you are innocent until proven guilty. Try to find much coverage of the convication in the case of the Fairfield Realtor vehicle homicide, or updates on the woman who shot her husband a couple of Christmases ago, or even the pedestrian death in Sandy Hook a year or so back. The follow-through simply isn’t there, and public opinion is often shaped only by the first round of headlines. At the end of the day, these situations remind us how split-second decisions in the middle of the night can change lives forever — which is exactly why the right to protect one’s property, home and family is so fiercely debated, and lucky constitutionally protected.

Late Night Prank Gone Wrong

First the low hanging fruit. Dave; it was a joke, please get over it. You are the only person in Newtown that thought I really wanted to build a stadium on 6 Commence Rd. Now on to Alex. You might not appreciate my writing style or my selection of words, but let's not loose sight of the fact that by responding to my letter in the manner that you did, you have removed any doubt whatsoever that you have no idea of the quantifiable benefits you are dismissing not only for the town, but also for protesters. Either you stopped listening at the word "ordinance" or you never started.. Your constitutional rights to assemble were never in question and would actually be strengthened and there would be literally no impediments. We could even title it "The Alex Villamil Ordinance" if you want. It could be your legacy and actually show Newtown your willingness to work in a bipartisan way for the betterment of the town. Businesses would be protected. Traffic wouldn't be interrupted. The town would save hundreds of thousands of dollars in police overtime. And maybe most importantly, the town could prevent another tragedy while mitigating legal risk in the event something terrible happens at a protest. Nothing bad could never happen in Newtown right? All that could be accomplished by a simple, non-intrusive ordinance unless all the detriments to our town are intentional in order to bring more attention to your cause. Alex, this was not me throwing a temper tantrum. Believe me, you will know it if that happens. I am just putting Newtown first. From that perspective, if you think critically, the regulation is necessary. It makes sense logically, rationally, and is reasonable. There is absolutely no down side. None. I would be willing to sit down with you to see if we could come to some type of compromise if you want. Let me know. You would be amazed how much you can accomplish when there is dialogue amongst neighbors.

It’s About Dialogue Amongst Neighbors — Not Regulation

A popular prank circulating on TikTok is “ding-dong-ditch” where a group of young people violently bang or kick someone’s door late at night and then “ditch” or run. On May 3 three high schoolers here in Fredericksburg Va. were participating in such a prank. One homeowner assumed, as in this case, an attempted break in and also took measures to defend his family and property. As the youths were running away he fired, striking an 18 year old graduating senior in the back killing him and seriously injuring a second youth. A wasted life, a family shattered, and the homeowner charged with murder.

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