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OUR TOWNE

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Max Jones

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Ryan Murray

Murray is a multi-sport athlete in Boys Volleyball, Boys Basketball and served as a Unified Basketball student coach. He was a Suburban Council Boys Volleyball All-Star as well as a Blue Division Exceptional Senior Basketball All-Star. Murrayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership led BC to its first Section ll Boys Basketball Championship since 1972. Ryan will be attending Marist College in the fall where he will study Business.

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“Pooh!” Her mom said that sometimes she has to cut off bedtime stories at 30 minutes because she just loves being read to and becomes more wound up than relaxed! My 2 year old niece Caylin and her 10 month old brother Cillian both received a collection of books with Thomas the Tank Engine, Abby Cadabby from Sesame Street, Elmo, Tomie dePaola books and “Are You My Mother” in the mix. I want my great nieces/nephews to connect books with their Aunt Trisha. My grandchildren already know that there will be hand-selected books for them throughout the year. I love that my granddaughter, Trinity, still loves the Dork Diaries and rewards herself with coloring the pages after a chapter is done. My nephew Ethan still loves Justice League & Pokemon books I brought to him at the picnic. I have a very nice selection of Pokemon, Superhero and Little Monster books on the shelves currently. In July, we will be in summer hours mode, unless an emergency arises, I always post a phone message if the shop is closed unexpectedly. Summer hours: M,T,W 10-5, Th. 10-3:30, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-2. I truly appreciate your patronage and spreading the word about the shop to others! Rent is high…and though I sell on Amazon as well, sales in the shop are unpredictable with the weather, vacations etc. So, all sales are appreciated! As always, with any sale increment of $20 you can choose a free book from my specific selection. There are always books on reduced tables as well starting at $1. On one of my latest visits to my Darlin’ Dad, at Teresian House, he asked me what his “next step” should be? Since he can no longer read & retain, he has lost his favorite past time! I wish there were more volunteers available to read to our seniors. When I do read to Dad, I have to remind him that it isn’t a bedtime story as he closes his eyes to concentrate! Reading brings such joy to readers of all ages, please share that love of reading with your family. You lead by example. The reading of a “real” book is so different than reading an e-book. I think that the tactile event of turning pages, placing a book mark, holding a real book in your hands is magical. My eyes can only take so much of the digital page. I am now turning to “cheaters” at 1.00 to assist my eyes. I even have sunglass reading glasses that I take to the pool. In closing, I hope that I see you in the shop during the month of July! (The shop will be closed for 2 weeks in August, keep that in mind) May your summer be filled with great adventures, experiences, family, friends and some time to spend with a great book!

With this article published in the July Our Towne Bethlehem, half the year will be over already! What a crazy entrance into Summer it has been! The constant weather prediction of “a chance of showers”, “possibility of rain” and mixed clouds/sun seems like a roll of the dice for each day. No matter what the weather, though, it has been a great season for reading! Now that the children are out of school, don’t forget that Tattered Pages offers not only a great selection of children’s books, but all books are reduced in price over the “full price” stores. How wonderful it has been making friends with families who have just discovered my little shop! Tattered Pages has been here in the Glenmont Center Square for 10 years now!!! I am always amazed when people come in and say, I remember when you had cats in here! (I did foster cats with AnimaLovers from 20072009 and found 17 cats homes!) Those people are often astounded to hear that they still have “trade credits” in the shop after all those year. Yes, if you bring in no more than 6 books at a time, and they meet my criteria, you will receive credits that work like a coupon on your next purchase taking off an additional 20% off our already reduced prices! Remember, I also have all inventory on a database and can tell you, if you call ahead, if I have a book or not. I will gladly hold books behind the counter for you. I also order hard to find books, at a reduced price. Certain bookstores may tell you that the book is out of publication…I am always willing to do the search, use our credit card to order the book for you and hold it until you can come and pick it up! Tattered Pages offers: Service, Selection, Value…and the cutest greeter dog around! Since last month I have read “American Gods” by Neil Gaiman and am currently finishing “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. I also relaxed with a Northeast Bird Book by Peterson and “Monet’s Table” The cooking journals of painter Claude Monet. I also have a “pool” book in my swim bag which travels with me to the town park. I am re-reading “Heart-shaped Box” by Joe Hill which is Trish & Seamus a great ghost story in the vein of his father, Stephen King. I am revisiting it…because I remember the story Patricia Eldridge is the owner of and will be able to read it, without losing momentum Tattered Pages New & Used Books, between pool visits and laps! 365 Feura Bush Rd. in the Glenmont Center Square, I recently had the joy of being with many of #518-447-9910, Facebook: Tattered Pages, LLC, my younger members of my family at a High School www.tatteredpages365.webs.com Graduation party. It coincided with the First Birthday of my great niece, Brooklyn. Her gift bag from me was filled with hardcover My First Winnie the Pooh books and a book on classic finger plays/rhymes. She actually squealed when she saw them…and exclaimed

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As a youngster in the 1920s, Vincent Spinosa helped his father, mason Anthony Spinosa, heft the heavy blocks necessary to build his uncle Nick Ippolito’s meat market in Delmar. When Uncle Nick offered to teach Vincent the skills of a meat cutter, Vincent jumped at the chance. He had experienced the heavy labor of the masonry trade and thought he’d prefer his uncle’s line of work. Vincent Spinosa, known to one and all as Jim, was by all accounts an excellent butcher. Except for a short stint with the railroad, he managed the meat concessions at several local markets until 1967. That’s when he purchased Van Allen Farms on Route 9W in Glenmont. At the time, it was a simple farm stand. Jim transformed it into a store selling local produce, grocery mainstays and meats. In the summer of 1967, Jim Spinosa’s Van Allen Farms advertised ground chuck, extra lean, for 69 cents a pound, Long Island clams 3 dozen for $1.47, Heath Farms eggs for 43 cents a dozen and Hellmann’s mayonnaise for 59 cents for a quart jar. You’d find the store “200 yards north of Jericho Theater and ¼ mile south of Heath’s Dairy Farm.” Cover Photo: Vince and Michelle

Van Allen Farms is seen here about 1963.

Vince Spinosa calls this area the Educational Aisle. Advertising signs, farm equipment, pickle crocks and other assorted antique odds and ends are found throughout the store.

Jim purchased the farm stand and about 20 acres from Kenneth Van Allen. Van Allen was part of the old Bethlehem Van Allen family who came here before the American Revolution. The Route 9W farmstead goes back at least to Kenneth’s grandparents, Mary and David Van Allen. That’s back when 9W was known as the Stone Road. Mary was a Creble, and her sister Margaret also married a Van Allen, James. It looks like David and James were cousins.

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Kenneth and his father John ran a farm stand here for many years. 1950s era newspapers are full of ads for Van Allen Farms including Tomato Land where you could pick your own. Kenneth Van Allen also had a long career in real estate.

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Friday, July 21 STORY WALK AT THE PARK Meet at Elm Avenue Park to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body. Gather at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear, 10 a.m. For kids and families. Friday, July 21 COFFEE AND CINEMA Enjoy popular films geared toward adult audiences, 10 a.m. Today’s feature: “Queen of Katwe” (PG, 124 min, Disney). Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available.

Tuesday, July 25 STORIES OUT AND ABOUT At the following Play Factory location: Hamagrael Elementary School, 1-1:30 p.m. Stories are geared to school-age audiences. Tuesday, July 25 THE MARSHMALLOW INCIDENT -Hear the story, then make marshmallow shooters and play some games, 2-2:45 p.m. Sign up online or call. For grades K-5. Wednesday, July 26 CHALK IT UP TO FUN Join us on the sidewalk for some chalk fun. Will move inside if it rains, 10 a.m. For kids and families.

Wednesday, July 26 POKÉMON GOES TO THE FOUR CORNERS Meet with your Pokémon Go app ready to play and get free wi-fi as you walk to the Four Corners looking for Pokémon. Adults must accompany children, 1:303:30 p.m. For kids and families. Wednesday, July 26 EVENINGS ON THE GREEN: DYER SWITCH Enjoy some hard-driving traditional and original bluegrass & acoustic tunes, 7p.m. Thursday, July 27 SEW IT YOURSELF: CLOTH GROCERY BAGS Bring one yard of fabric to make a reusable cloth bag. Basic sewing machine knowledge recommended. Sign up for one session, 10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m. Thursday, July 27 BOOK BUDDIES Sign up to partner with a teen book buddy to practice your reading skills, 6-6:45 p.m. For grades K-5. Friday, July 28 STORY WALK AT THE PARK Meet at Elm Avenue Park to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body. Gather at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear, 10 a.m. For kids and families. Friday, July 28 COFFEE AND CINEMA Enjoy popular films geared toward adult audiences, 10 a.m. Today’s feature: “A Dog’s Purpose” (PG, 100 min, Universal Pictures). Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available. Friday, July 28 SUMMER CINEMA Bring a blanket or pillow; we’ll supply the popcorn as you watch “Storks” (PG, 89 min, Warner Bros.), 2:30 p.m. For kids and families. Saturday, July 29 SUMMER HAIR CLINIC Cosmetologist Adrian LaMarche will demonstrate some summer styles and share hair care tips, 2:30-4 p.m. For adults. Monday, July 31 INTRO TO MS WORD Also Monday, Aug. 7. Learn the basics of word-processing in this two-session class, 10 a.m.-noon. Sign up online or call. Monday, July 31 RUBBER DUCKY SENSORY PLAYTIME A playtime for babies and toddlers up to age 35 months to use their senses to explore the world around them, 10 a.m. Monday, July 31 OPEN SEWING Sewing machines will be available for independent projects, 6-8 p.m. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you. Register for up to two sessions.

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trails, made sandwiches for the hungry, and collected infant clothing and goods for young mothers. When the Y succeeds in its charitable efforts, that success benefits our entire community. That was true in the gritty industrial neighborhoods of 19th century London and it’s true in the quiet, tree-lined streets of 21st century Bethlehem. Working together, we can succeed in making Bethlehem a better place to live for all of us.

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The Bethlehem Y is a non-profit charitable organization that relies on the generosity of our members and the community to raise funds through our Annual Campaign. Through this campaign, the Y is able to ensure that our programs and services are available to the children and families in Bethlehem that need our help – and there are far more families in our community that need help than many people realize. The Bethlehem YMCA provides nurturing programs that bring families together. Come into the Y most any day and you’ll see parents and kids playing together. We have programs to nurture the potential in every child and teen, from day care to summer camp, from swim lessons to team sports, from Youth in Government to the Achievers program. Go out behind the building and you will see the biggest and best summer camp program in the area. Last year, thousands of kids had the best summer of their lives at the Bethlehem Y’s summer camp and almost 400 of them were only able to go to camp thanks to the generosity of people who donated to the Y’s Annual Campaign. The YMCA is the largest provider of day care services in the Capital District, including before and after school care. Last year, more than 500 children received assistance for school-age childcare at the Bethlehem Y. The Annual Campaign also funds the Y’s Circle of Champs program that provides vital support and respite for young children fighting life-threatening diseases, as well as for their families. Circle of Champs gives families the chance to focus on fun, rather than the next doctor’s appointment.

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You are invited to participate in something completely different. Sunday, July 23rd, the Bethlehem Historical Association will host a World War I tabletop battle to coincide with their summer exhibition about Bethlehem's participation in that war a century ago. Players of any age (under 12 with an adult) should show up at the Cedar Hill School on Route 144, about 2 pm Sunday afternoon, to command a battleship of the US Navy, or one from the Imperial German High Seas Fleet. The ships are tiny, but the rules are easily learned, and give a very good idea of what battle in the mists and smoke of the North Sea was like.

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