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Lebanon Valley Historical Society Presentation On Eleanor Roosevelt

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The Lebanon Valley Historical Society will present Elizabeth Sheffer’s program, “Eleanor’s Traveling Suitcase – Unpacking a Life Close to Home,” on Monday, October 21, at 7 pm at the New Lebanon Town Hall.
Eleanor Roosevelt traveled the world throughout her life.  The National Park Service will be introducing “Eleanor’s Traveling Suitcase” to schools in the near future.  Schools will be able to rent the suitcase, which will be filled with artifacts representing different phases of Mrs. Roosevelt’s life.  Along with the artifacts will be seven units highlighting Mrs. Roosevelt’s life from childhood through her days as “The First Lady of the World.”  The units that will be available were developed by Elizabeth Sheffer and National Park Ranger Education Specialist and Trainer Susanne Norris.
Elizabeth Sheffer has 40 years experience in the education field. She began her teaching career in the Berlin Central School District then continued in the Berkshire Farm Union Free School District and finally in the New Lebanon Central School District. During her teaching career, she taught social studies grades 7 – 10, English, basic skills and home economics. Throughout her career, Sheffer was active in her local unions, serving as secretary, historian, VOTE/COPE liaison and local president. In 1997 she began working for NYSUT, New York State United Teachers, in the office of Research and Educational Services. Her areas of specialty are curriculum, instruction, standards, assessments, Academic Intervention Services, Shared Decision Making, Commissioner’s Regulations Part 100 and any educational issues that affect classroom instruction.
Sheffer holds a BA in History from SUNY Potsdam and an MA in History/Political Science from the College of St. Rose. She has received several grants to create curricula and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Egypt.
Her four children are scattered from Nassau, NY, to Boston, MA, to Osnabruk, Germany. The love of her life is her granddaughter Olivia. Elizabeth lives in Lebanon Springs with her wonderful Tony and beloved dog Umay.

Nothing Doing In New Lebanon Before Election Day

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by Thaddeus Flint
It must be election season in New Lebanon. The lawn signs appeared almost overnight like mushrooms with the last rain. Tuesday’s monthly meeting of the Town Board was the final one before election day, and very little happened, perhaps in anticipation of whatever political changes will soon befall the Town.
Covenant Circle Road
[Read more…] about Nothing Doing In New Lebanon Before Election Day

Catch Classic Sci-Fi Films At The New Lebanon Library

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October is scary movie month and the New Lebanon Library invites film buffs to enjoy a series of classic Sci-fi films at the Library. All screenings, which are free and open to the public, will begin at 6:30 pm.
The series will commence on Thursday, October 17, with the 1933 film King Kong, the tale of the giant ape starring Fay Wray, which was ranked by the American Film Institute as among the 50 best films of the 20th century.
On Thursday, October 24, the Library will screen 1958’s B-movie masterpiece The Blob, starring Steve McQueen, which melds ’50s schlock sci-fi with teen delinquency pictures even as it transcends these genres with strong performances and ingenious special effects.
The series will conclude on Thursday, October 31, with Creature from the Black Lagoon, starring Richard Carlson and Julie Adams, the 1954 classic about a strange prehistoric beast lurking in the Amazon.
The New Lebanon Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

The Wort Monster

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by David Flint
A little less than a year ago Glenn Winters realized, “I’ve got a product here!” Winters, who lives on West Street in New Lebanon, had combined his 20 years experience in brewing beer and ale as a hobby with his talents and many years experience in metal fabricating, equipment manufacturing and product design. What he came up with is an innovative brewing system he calls the “Wort Monster.” [Read more…] about The Wort Monster

New Lebanon Library Annual Used Book And Bake Sale

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The New Lebanon Library will hold its annual used book and bake sale on Saturday, October 5, from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, October 6, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Midtown Mall, Routes 20 and 22 in the center of New Lebanon. Admission on Saturday and Sunday is free. There will be a special preview sale on Friday, October 4, from 2 pm to 6 pm. Admission to the preview costs $5.
Available for sale will be a large assortment of hard and soft cover books, including children’s books, audiobooks, DVDs and music CDs. Most items will be priced from .25 to $5. Proceeds benefit the Library.
For further information, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

Free Concert In Shatford Park

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The Town of New Lebanon Recreation Commission is sponsoring a free concert in the Shatford Memorial Park on September 28 at 4 pm.
Tom Abdow, New England singer and songwriter will perform an afternoon of folk country rock and original song. Concert-goers are invited to bring a picnic, spread out their blankets, bring their lawn chairs and to really make this a family event for young and old.
For more information, go to http://www.americantowns.com/ny/newlebanon/news/.