Command Sgt. Major Frank Wicks Will Advise Adjutant General On All Matters Concerning Soldiers
New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Frank Wicks, a West Sand Lake resident, has been picked as the next New York National Guard State Command Sergeant Major by Major General Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York.
Wicks, a combat veteran, will replace Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Van Pelt, who retires in May 2011 after more than ten years in the position.
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New Lebanon
Travelogue On Transcontinental Bicycle Tour
Local residents Robert and Theresa Russell will present a multimedia travelogue about the transcontinental bicycle tour which took them from Portland, ME, to Portland, OR, at 7 pm on Thursday, March 3, at the New Lebanon Library. The presentation will be followed by discussion and Q&A.
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Taconic Valley Community Group News
The Taconic Valley Community Group on behalf of the American Red Cross thanks everyone who came out for the blood drive on February 10 at the Immaculate Conception Church in New Lebanon. Thanks to Father John and Pam for all their hard work. The blood drive and bake sale was a huge success.
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Lebanon Valley Historical Society News
Programs
• March 21 – Jennifer Allard, New Lebanon Central School Social Studies teacher, will talk about Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt’s relationship to the Valley. She will include insights from her own research into the subject. Time: 7 pm; location: Friendship Hall, Church of Our Saviour.
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Darrow School Open House
Darrow School, an independent, college-preparatory boarding and day school in New Lebanon, will host an Open House on Monday, February 21, from 10 am to 2:30 pm. The event includes a full information session, an in-depth discussion with faculty, lunch with students and faculty, a Q&A with current students and tours of Darrow’s historic Shaker campus.
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Local Acoustic Folk Trio At The New Lebanon Library
Local acoustic folk trio, Divinitress, will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, February 18, from 7 to 9 pm. Their blend of harmonies and acoustic instruments give this group a unique and uplifting sound.
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Cabin Fever Day
The annual Cabin Fever Day for ladies of North Chatham and surrounding area takes place on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 21, at the North Chatham United Methodist Church located on Route 203 in the hamlet.
All ladies of the general area are invited to meet in Fellowship Hall of the Church at noon with a food dish to share; place settings and drinks will be furnished.
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Free Appliance Drop Off At Columbia County Waste Stations
New Lebanon Town Clerk Colleen Teal announced that Columbia County solid waste stations will accept appliances and metal during the months of February and March free of charge.
Metal appliances and items will be accepted at all solid waste stations with the exception of refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, water coolers and air conditioners which must be taken to the Greenport Transfer Station due to EPA regulations.
February Events At The New Lebanon Library
All of these events are free and will take place at the New Lebanon Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
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Mountain Road School Open House
Mountain Road School will host two events – an In-School Open House on Tuesday, February 8, from 9 am to 12 pm and an evening Open House on February 11, from 5 to 7 pm. The In-school event on February 8 will provide prospective parents and children with an opportunity to tour the school while classes are in session.
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