Our Towne Bethlehm December by John Guastella

OUR TOWNE Bethlehem

DECEMBER 2015

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To Protect and Serve Election Day has finally come and gone. We can now all breathe a sigh of relief and settle back into our usual way of life. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the residents who displayed the “We Support Bethlehem Police” sign and stood by us during this most difficult year in law enforcement. Our public engagement campaign was a tremendous success. Going door-todoor allowed us to connect with residents outside of the uniform and really understand the concerns of the community. Your feedback was invaluable and I will be working with our elected officials to implement many of your recommendations. Our only regret was not being able to meet every resident, especially those who have concerns or recommendations that have not yet been heard. For those residents, or those who request a followup, please don’t hesitate to contact me and I will personally meet with you outside the scope of my official duties. You may email me at BethlehemPBA@gmail.com. Despite many of our endorsed candidates coming up short at the polls, I would like to thank all the candidates for their hard work and commitment to Bethlehem. Disagreement between candidates on how to best serve our residents provides choice and only strengthens our democratic process. Civil debate is a fundamental right and core freedom that we enjoy as citizens of this great country. I would like to congratulate Town Board Member Bill Reinhart on his successful bid for County Legislator. He was an asset to our Town Board and will be truly missed. Bill’s departure will leave a vacant Town Board seat which the Town Board will fill by appointing someone as an interim Town Board Member until next November’s general election. It would be quite unifying if the Town Board considered appointing Town Supervisor Candidate Jim Foster to the vacant board position since more than 49.9% of our voting residents wanted Foster to represent them. By appointing Foster, the Town Board can show that they want to listen to and provide a voice for all our voters, not merely half of them. This is a wonderful opportunity for our elected officials to demonstrate nonpartisanship, strong leadership, and a true commitment to the basic principles of representative democracy. Finally, I would like to congratulate John Clarkson and his winning team. I look forward to resuming discussions with Supervisor Clarkson and hope for a successful resolution regarding the staffing, scheduling, overtime, equipment and contractual issues plaguing our police department. Regardless of who our elected officials are, I will always advocate on behalf of public safety and proper working conditions that support our ability to better serve our community. Advocating for such is not Democrat or Republican, it is American, and it is my duty to you and my officers. Rest assured that no matter what your political affiliation or stance on law enforcement, we have been, and always will be there to protect and serve you. As always, we thank you and appreciate your support. Best, Michael J. Berben

President, Bethlehem Police Officers’ Union

P.S. On behalf of the entire Bethlehem Police Officers’ Union, I wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season! Like us on Facebook: Bethlehem Police Officers’ Union Follow us on Twitter: @OurBethlehemPBA Paid for by the Bethlehem Police Officers’ Union and Supervisors’ Association

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Canterbury Vet While this column is typically focused on household pets, veterinarians are involved with animals beyond the pets we have at home or in our barns. December 4th is Wildlife Conservation Day. The world’s best loved species are being slaughtered by widespread and dangerous criminal networks. Driven by a voracious demand for illegal animal parts and products, the black market in wildlife rivals that of illegal arms and drugs. Increasingly, wildlife traffickers are the same kingpins involved in trafficking people and arms and narcotics. Wildlife crime is a serious crime, not a distant problem in a faraway country. It is a global challenge that spans continents and crosses oceans. It is a concern and not just because we care about elephants, rhinos and tigers. It is not just the animals that are suffering. Park rangers on the front lines of conservation are being killed on a regular basis by poachers they’re trying to stop. Local communities that depend upon wildlife for tourism are being robbed of their livelihoods. Corruption and intimidation are weakening law enforcement efforts. Unscreened wildlife and wildlife parts increase the risk of human health pandemics such as bird flu. Regional security is compromised as militarized groups cash in on this lucrative and rapidly growing trade, using it to finance insurrection and even terrorist activity. Everyone involved is suffering. There are synthetic substitutes for things like ivory and fur that don’t require the slaughter of an animal to obtain. It is very hard to tell the difference between high-quality synthetic substitutes and the real thing. There is no excuse for the amount of animals being poached every year. The world’s wildlife is being lost at a stunning rate. In 2011 alone, for example, there were 13 large-scale seizures of ivory, and over 23 tons of ivory confiscatedwhich is equivalent to at least 2,500 elephants. A 2010 United Nations report suggests that gorillas could disappear altogether from large parts of the Congo Basin by the mid-2020s. A call to action was put out by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2012 to raise awareness and engage conservationists on Wildlife Conservation Day, December 4. “Wildlife cannot be manufactured. And once it’s gone, it cannot be replenished. Those who profit from it illegally are not just undermining our borders and our economies, they are truly stealing from the next generation,” she said. “We want to make buying goods, products from trafficked wildlife, endangered species unacceptable, socially unacceptable. We want friends to tell friends they don’t want friends who ingest, display, or otherwise use products that come from endangered species anywhere in the world.” 6

So what can you do to make a difference for wildlife? Raise awareness and contribute to the conservation and protection of endangered species such as elephants, rhinos and tigers on World Wildlife Conservation Day’s website. This global occasion provides everyone with the opportunity to learn more about wildlife conservation and to be part of the solution to wildlife crime. Learn how to become a responsible consumer in order to stop illicit wildlife trade. Do not buy any wildlife souvenirs from the endangered list. Focus instead on handicraft souvenirs that promote artisan professions without damaging wildlife. To ensure consumers aren’t unknowingly participating in the illicit trade in wildlife, the International Fund for Animal Welfare urges people to think twice before purchasing the following items:

1. Ivory 2. Products made of exotic skins: alligator, crocodile, lizard or snake such as belts, boots, handbags, wallets, etc... 3. Elephant hair items 4. Exotic birds 5. Live reptiles 6. Coral and Queen Conch shells 7. Exotic wood – The loss of habitat in old growth forests is devastating for wildlife. In general if a wood is relatively light it is from a fast growing tree and is likely okay. If it feels heavy and dense it is from a slow-growing tree which needs protection 8. Turtle shells 9. Porcupine quill accessories 10. Tiger-derived products such as bone wine, teeth or pelts 11. Any traditional medicinal products claiming to contain rhino horn, bear bile or other animal derivatives 12. Bird eggs or bird nests 13. Shahtoosh wool products (from the hair of Tibetan antelopes) – actually illegal in the United States

This holiday season commit to preserving nature’s beauty for future generations. Happy Holidays and a peaceful New Year. Please send all your veterinary questions to: AskTheVet@canterburyvet.com or mail them to Ask the Vet c/o Canterbury Animal Hospital 88 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054 - 439-2700

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The annual Community Christmas Day Dinner for Town residents and Bethlehem community church members, will be hosted by the First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar on Christmas Day in Fellowship Hall. The turkey and ham dinner is open to all residents and church members of the Town who wish to participate. Festivities begin at a 1:30 p.m. gathering on Christmas Day with dinner served at 2:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Ave.

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Dear Neighbor and Supporter, In 1942, the Bethlehem Community White Christmas Festival began as several nights of group performances. Donations collected were used to extend the spirit of community to our less fortunate neighbors throughout the entire year. This spirit was so strong that the activities of the Festival continue today as the Bethlehem Community Fund.

Bethlehem’s Community Fund quietly helps children, families, individuals and the elderly living in the Bethlehem Community whose needs fall through the cracks of traditional programs. Throughout our seventy three year history the fund has come to the aid of thousands of Bethlehem residents, young and old alike, quickly, without red tape. Every dollar donated is used for assistance. neighbors helping neighbors since 1942

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Assistance is given anonymously with the utmost respect for the pride and privacy of the recipients. This is a longstanding tradition of the Fund. School personnel, local clergy, Bethlehem Senior Services and other providers make most of the requests for assistance.

• Children receive help with school supplies, tutoring, eyeglasses, clothing, camp tuition & other needs. • Several Bethlehem Festival Fund Scholarships are awarded to local High School students each year. • Seniors may find assistance with utility bills, small home repairs, medical costs, a personal emergency response system or pet care. • Each December, over 100 Bethlehem families receive baskets of food, clothing and gifts. With the Holiday Season fast approaching, Bethlehem’s Community Fund is looking at a record number of families needing food baskets. We will soon be ordering our turkeys and coordinating our holiday deliveries. Financial responsibilities and human service needs in our schools and community increase during this time of year. Our goal of $30,000 will enable us to meet many of the needs of our Bethlehem neighbors throughout the year.

Your gift will touch the lives of many people in the Bethlehem community by helping each recipient in a unique and much needed way. Thank you for your support of this valuable community effort. Warmest regards,

Board of Trustees and Officers Bethlehem’s Community Fund

President: Greg Jackson, 439-7828 Secretary: Dolores Johnson, 439-5767

Vice President: John Guastella, 598-3434 Treasurer: Paul Gutman, 439-1857

Board of Trustees: Joyce Becker, Kathy Betzhold, Debra Barnes, Norrine Cooke, Sue DiMuria, Cathy Griffin, Karen Harmon, Linda Herron, Eileen Hoffman, Sandy LaValle, Bruce McShane, Joann Menrath, Susan Morse, Mignonne Philips, Kathi Rice, Maryalice Svare, Greg Turner, Monica Vail

Donate online at: www.BethlehemCommunityFund.org Please tear off and return with your donation. The Bethlehem Festival Fund is a 501(c) Tax-Exempt Organization as defined by the I.R.S. and donations are Tax Deductible. Contributions can be made directly through the United Way of SEFA #-50-00044 pledges.

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This years Turkey Trot was dedicated to our very dear friend Sheila Fuller. She was an incredible lady who was a mentor and a friend to everyone. As our Town Supervisor for 10 years, she was a huge part of making this town the very special place it is today. She will be loved and missed forever. In her memory ~ To anyone who brought a canned good for our Food Pantry, we thank you! To anyone who carried a box, held a door, passed out a t-shirt, or helped out just because they believe in helping their neighbors, we thank you! To anyone who handed out the water that Hannaford always donates, or clapped, cheered and screamed while freezing their butt off, we thank you. To our community groups, who gathered today to remember a loved one, reunite with friends, or just came together to strengthen their bond, we thank you. To anyone who was a sponsor, your generosity is amazing. CLIF Bars, Bananas, Appetizers, HUGE Gift Card discounts, awesome Give-A-Ways and even 1,000 Free Car Washes!... we cannot thank you enough.

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Looking for a gift that gives back? Tired of giving the same token gift? Consider honoring a family member, friend or a business associate with a donation to:

Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.- a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation guided by a volunteer board of directors and staffed entirely by community volunteers.

The organization raises funds for projects that support independence and community involvement for older residents of the Town of Bethlehem. Working with the Town’s Senior Services Department, Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. benefits older adults in the community by acting as catalyst and coordinating agency to bring people, projects and resources together to reach shared goals, including: · funding half the vehicles in the Bethlehem Senior Transportation fleet · funding the Bethlehem Food Pantry · sponsoring the Community Equipment Loan Closet · sponsoring educational and wellness programs · writing grant applications designed to obtain funding for services to town residents · Emergency Heating Fund · co-sponsoring programs for older adults with the Bethlehem Public Library · co-sponsoring of the Community Christmas Day Dinner

Please make checks payable to: Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. 445 Delaware Ave. Delmar, NY 12054

Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. will provide a letter of acknowledgment of your financial gift to help older adults in our community. For more information please call Jane Sanders, 439-4955 #1169.

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The Selkirk Rail Yard By Susan E. Leath

fo de Workers with the Walsh Construction company work on a roundhouse at the Selkirk Yard circa 1923.

Cover: David Todd Magill's photograph shows his daughter Maddie Magill using her own camera to take a picture of the trains at the Selkirk Yards in October 2015. The photo was taken from Ben's bridge which is currently being demolished.

The Alfred H. Smith Memorial Bridge, completed November 15, 1924, is 5,245 feet long. The highest point above the water is 210 feet with the tracks 148.5 feet above the river. 22,600 tons of steel and 508,000 rivets went into the building of the bridge.

In the dead of night, the far off sound of a train whistle can sound soothing or even romantic. The clanging and banging of freight cars are not so easy on the ears. If you live in the southern part of town, you might hear those late night noises coming from the Selkirk Rail Yard. An active and busy railroad classification and maintenance yard, the Selkirk yard dates from 1924.

At its completion, the Selkirk Yard was described as the “greatest and most up to date gravity freight classification yard in existence.” It was said to be the largest in the world. Here trains of many cars were assembled. Freight cars were, and still are to this day, pushed up the hump, identified and classified at the top, uncoupled, and sent down the hump on the other side. Gravity provided the energy as the cars were switched to the appropriate track and then banged into the end of the waiting train. A sound that still echoes today.

Circa 1900, the West Shore Railroad line heads north through Ravena, South Bethlehem and on northwest towards Schenectady. A branch line split off just north of Ravena and goes through Selkirk and on north to Albany. On the eastern shore of the Hudson River are the Hudson Division line coming up from New York City and the Boston and Albany Railroad coming in from the east. A large number of passengers and freight moved along these lines and bottlenecks formed at the drawbridges in Albany as trains waited their turn to cross the Hudson. Another issue was the hill heading from Albany out to the West Albany Yards. It required extra pusher engines to power up the steep grade. Time was lost waiting for the extra locomotives. As early as 1910, the New York Central Railroad was planning a more efficient means of moving freight. Conceived and championed by New York Central President Alfred H. Smith, the Castleton Cut-Off project addressed these obstacles by sending freight trains over the Hudson River south of Albany on a high and level bridge. The project included a massive new rail yard, which, with its rural setting, had plenty of room for expansion. Construction began in 1922 and was completed in 1924 at a cost of $25 million. 30

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for consolidation and movement to as many as 70 destinations.” Along with classifying and assembling trains, the yards included maintenance and repair shops. In 1924 there were two roundhouses with a capacity of 62 locomotives. A roundhouse is a large circular or semicircular structure that surrounds or is next to a turntable. Engines are driven on the turntable, and then the table is rotated to line the engine up with a maintenance stall. The turntable in 1924 was 100 feet in diameter. Today, Bethlehem residents hear the whistles from trains traveling to and from the Selkirk yards. On the west, the tracks travel out of the yards in the town of New Scotland through Feura Bush north to Vorheesville. On the east side of town, trains travel up from the yards through the hamlet of Selkirk and on to the Port of Albany area and beyond.

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This article explains why motorists whould give their vehicle a complete physical before a Holiday trip. It includes the items to check. Tow truck operators in resort areas or along Interstate highways see all too many travelers forced to return home ahead of schedule. Car trouble, usually due to neglected preventive maintenance, brings an end to vacation plans. The situation usually means more than just a repair bill. It can involve towing charges, lodging and possibly a rental car. Add to that the cost of extra phone calls, meals and general inconvenience, and the ordeal becomes expensive. This scenario usually can be avoided with a pre-vacation inspection performed by a qualified automotive technician. This “physical” for your automobile should address the following systems: Cooling Braking Emission control Steering/suspension Fuel Electrical and ignition In addition, the tech should evaluate engine performance, tires/wheels, A.C./heater/defroster, instruments/gauges, windshield wipers, horns/lights/mirrors, seat belts and the car’s body, inside and out.

Portion of a 1924 map of the Castleton Cut-Off highlights the bridge and yard.

Susan E. Leath presently serves as Bethlehem’s Town Historian. She is the author of Bethlehem an illustrative history of our town with over 200 images dating from the 1880s to 1960. The book is available at local booksellers and online. Visit her blog at: BethlehemNYHistory.blogspot.com. Susan welcomes your suggestions for future Then and Now articles. She can be reached at sleath@townofbethlehem.org

Not only can a pre-trip inspection help reduce chances of costly and possibly dangerous road trouble, it also provides an opportunity to have repairs made at home, with one’s own technician who knows the vehicle. Especially important, it provides peace of mind. While no inspection can guarantee a car’s performance, it’s comforting to know proper precautions were taken.

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Trish Pix Tattered Pages Used Books

My Darlin’ Dad, resides in a local nursing home & I have continued to read to him from the Joshua series, by Father Joseph Girzone. I had the pleasure of being taught by Father Girzone while he was in the early stages of creating his Joshua series…a parable of a modern day Jesus, and how he would be accepted if he came today hold my Dad’s attention. On my drive home, I often reflect upon the days chapters and how this activity continues to connect me to my Dad. Recent topic of conversation here in the shop, again, is the comparison of well written books and their film adaptations. Most people express that they prefer the book over the movie. A movie may last 2 hours, where as a book may take several days or weeks to finish. The details are presented, but it is your own mind that translates the picture and has the opportunity to paint a more personal perception of the author’s words. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but what the author imparts through words can have a much greater impact, and it is nearly impossible to cover your eyes and read at the same time! Why not check out what books I have in the shop that were the inspiration for movies that are currently out in the theater This past month I read “Big Little Lies” a fast paced “dramedy” by Lianne Moriarty. Set in a present day coastal town in Australia, it tells of the conflicts, secrets, betrayals & subsequent murder within a Home & School Association. Perhaps I found myself smiling while reading it, the banter was witty, the mystery intriguing and the conclusion satisfying! I am currently 400 pages into the 4th book in the Game of Thrones series and enjoy the time spent, except for the number of characters names that start with “T”! I cannot take another new character with a T based name! Christmas romances, Christmas novels, craft books, cookbooks and all of the children’s Christmas & Holiday stories are on the shelves. I have Christmas cards and some small gifts for sale. Don’t forget that the jewelry show, featuring Delmar Farmer’s Market crafter, Dana Flint’s sterling silver earrings, with high end beads and Swarovski crystals will be on Saturday Dec. 12th & 19th from 11-4. We will be offering hot tea & homemade cookies & other surprises on those days. Gift certificates from Tattered Pages will also be available. Also, just a reminder that I accept major credit cards & checks! You can also have your picture taken any day with my adorable business partner, Seamus! Please remember your small business owners this shopping season. In the case of inclement weather this winter, call ahead, though I should be open the hours noted below. May the many blessings & gifts of this Christmas season be with you! Stay warm, stay healthy and if you need a book…you know where you can find 19,000 titles all at reduced prices!

Greetings of the Season, my dear Constant Readers, As I set my thoughts to paper, I ponder, “Where did the year go?” Tattered Pages celebrated its 9th year in business in October and our 8th year in this location in June. Since that first day we have had 3 owners, 2 part-time workers, 17 foster cats (in a relationship with AnimaLovers) all adopted, Riley my first beloved greeter dog and Seamus who currently works alongside me, and sold books to over 20,000 customers. Like the pages of a James Patterson novel, it has gone all too quickly! This past November I have had the good fortune of being able to keep the door to the shop wide open to the public! Seamus could be seen many an afternoon stretched out in the sun on the welcome mat! In 2015, I have had the pleasure visits in the bookshop by two of my granddaughters. Trinity, age 9, who has worked a few weekends with me in the shop and takes great pride in welcoming customers, helping out in the children’s section, and working behind the counter. Her little sister, Raven (just 3), was in the shop with her last week and buzzed right by me calling out, “Hi, Nonna” making a bee-line to the children’s section and the toy table. I chose to read 2 books to them that had a common theme, great illustrations and held Raven’s r attention! I sang, “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” by Rashin. The quirky illustrations of each animal “inside” along with the ability to predict what would happen next, truly held Raven’s attention. I followed that with the classic book by author illustrator, Jules Feiffer, “Bark, George”. With a similar premise, George is asked to bark but instead, he meows, quacks, oinks, moos etc. Mama takes George to the vet who dons a long rubber glove and reaches into George and extracts each farmyard animal until George at last “arfs”. Raven pronounced that that was silly! A book is a timeless gift, that you can easily personalize to each child’s personality. Making a gift bag or basket with a theme brings a wonderful level of personalization to your gift. Let your imagination guide you to what you could do with a great book in sports, cooking, fitness, mystery, romance etc. Just think what your golfer would think to have a great book by a golfing icon along with new golfing gloves, a box of tees and a hand towel or club cozies! For your budding chef, create a basket with cookbook, utensils and ingredients. I have several children’s cookbooks here on the shelves for a kid’s basket. How about a few “bodice ripper” romances, a box of chocolates, a mug, a scented candle & beverage of choice! There are several crafting books, instruction booklets for Until 2016…Trish & Seamus needlepoint, embroidery, quilting, crocheting etc. Recently added to the inventory are books in history, science, military, Patricia Eldridge is the owner/manager of Tattered Pages New & Used Books in the Glenmont Center Square, 365 Feura Bush Rd. art & music. Remember that all of our books start at a #447-9910, mytatteredpages@gmail.com, Tattered Pages, LLC on reduced price due to the fact that they were gently read by Facebook, www.tatteredpages365.webs.com others before I acquired them. Most are in gift giving quality! Open: M,T,W 10-5, Th. 10-6, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-4 I just recently took in 30 new books in the Sci-fi area alone & young adults section. 42

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Holiday Shopping Safety Tips Shopping during the holiday season can present unique danger. Taking a few prevention measures can help keep your holiday season joyous. The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. The following tips from the Bethlehem Police Department Crime Prevention Section can help you be more careful, prepared and aware during the holiday season. • Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you shop at night, go with a friend or family member. • Dress casually and comfortably. • Avoid wearing expensive jewelry. • Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible. • Always carry your Driver License with necessary cash, checks and/or a credit card you expect to use. • Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. • Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible. • Keep cash in your front pocket. • Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or misused. • Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place at home. • Be extra careful if you do carry a wallet or purse. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas, transportation terminals, bus stops, on buses and other rapid transit. • Avoid overloading yourself with packages. Maintain a clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps. • Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At this time of year, "con-artists" may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings.

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CALENDAR

DECEMBER Tuesday, Dec. 1 TINY TOTS Stories, songs and fingerplays. Up to age 35 months with caregiver. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. volunteer to practice reading skills and build confidence. Bring a book or choose Wednesday, Dec. 2 one at the library. Sign up online or call. FAMILY STORYTIME For grade K-5. Sessions at 6:30 and 7 p.m. Stories, songs and activities. Up to age 6 with family. 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7 TABLETOP GAMING Wednesday, Dec. 2 We provide Dominion, Munchkin, and FAMILY PLAYTIME Ticket to Ride with its USA 1910 Expansion Free play and socialization with toys, Pack. Bring your own favorites. Snacks will blocks, balls and more. Up to age 6 with be served! For adults and teens age 16 and family. 10 a.m. older. 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 11 BABIES & SELF-SOOTHING Learn how to soothe an infant and encourage self-soothing to promote good sleeping habits. Snow date is Monday February 8 at 10:30am. Presented by the Capital District Child Care Council. For caregivers and infants. 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11 TEEN SEWCIAL: PAJAMA PANTS Make a pair of pajama pants. Boys and girls welcome. Bring 3 yards of fabric. Coordinating thread optional. For grade 6-12. Sign up online or call. 3:30-5:45 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12 Tuesday, Dec. 8 TIME OUT FOR TALES TINY TOTS - Stories, songs and fingerplays. Stories and fun for children up to age 6 Up to age 35 months with caregiver. 9:30 and families. 11 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 Tuesday, Dec. 8 ORIGAMI CLUB Thursday, Dec. 3 AFTERSCHOOL STEM: STRAW BRIDGES Bring your own project or fold something FAMILY STORYTIME Build weight-bearing bridges using only with us. This month we’ll create an Stories, songs and activities. Up to age 6 drinking straws and tape. For grades K-5. evergreen. 3-4:15 p.m. with family. 9:30 a.m. 4-4:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 Thursday, Dec. 3 Tuesday, Dec. 8 OUTSIDE IN: DECORATING WITH ON MY OWN AFTERDINNER TOO GREENERY Stories, songs and fun for children age Discuss “Life Drawing” by Robin Black Learn how to use natural materials 3-6 while parents wait at our café tables. Copies are available at the information to create stunning centerpieces and 10:15 a.m. desk. Audio and downloadable copies may decorative items for the home with Master be available. 7 p.m. Gardener Denise Maurer. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 LEGO: OLD SCHOOL BUILD Wednesday, Dec. 9 Monday, Dec. 14 No computers, no technology, just you, FAMILY STORYTIME TINY TOTS some bricks, and your imagination. For Stories, songs and activities. Up to age 6 Stories, songs and fingerplays. Up to age kids and families. 4 p.m. with family. 9:30 a.m. 35 months with caregiver. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 PAJAMA-RAMA Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to enjoy some stories before bedtime. Up to age 6 with family and friends. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec.5 Wednesday, Dec. 9 TIME OUT FOR TALES FAMILY PLAYTIME Stories and fun for children up to age 6 Free play and socialization with toys, and families. 11 a.m. blocks, balls and more. Up to age 6 with family. 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 KNIT ONE, PURL ONE Wednesday, Dec. 9 If you’re an experienced knitter, bring your LEGO TECHNIC WORKSHOP current project. If you’re a beginner, bring Families work together to explore the Lego size 8 knitting needles; we’ll provide yarn Technic series. For kids and families; one and get you started. For adults, teens, kids adult must be present. Sign up online or age 9 and up. 2-3 p.m. call. 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 A LITTLE SUNDAY MUSIC Featuring Will Hayes, cello, and other musicians performing Brahms and Mozart clarinet quintets. Sponsored by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 7 p.m.

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Monday, Dec. 14 DAYBOOKS Discuss “The Vacationers” by Emma Straub. Copies are available at the information desk. Audio and downloadable copies may be available. 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 LIBRARY BOARD MEETS Takes place in the library Board Room. All are welcome. 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 Thursday, Dec. 10 TINY TOTS FAMILY STORYTIME Stories, songs and fingerplays. Up to age Stories, songs and activities. Up to age 6 35 months with caregiver. 9:30 and 10:30 with family. 9:30 a.m. a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 10 ON MY OWN Monday, Dec. 7 Stories, songs and fun for children age TINY TOTS 3-6 while parents wait at our café tables. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Up to age 10:15 a.m. 35 months with caregiver. 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 Monday, Dec. 7 PAWS TO READ BOOK BUDDIES Bring a book and read to a gentle dog who Children are matched with a teen loves stories. For grade 1-5. 3:45-4:45 p.m.

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Wednesday, Dec. 16 CARD GAME CLUB Meet monthly to play cards, from classics like Uno to newer games like Fluxx. Snacks! For grade 6-12. 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19 TIME OUT FOR TALES Stories and fun for children up to age 6 and families. 11 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 17 FAMILY STORYTIME Stories, songs and activities. Up to age 6 with family. 9:30 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 21 LEGO: TECHNOLOGY BUILD Try Lego WeDo or a Lego Technic kit to create a mechanical Lego masterpiece. For kids and families. 4 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 17 ON MY OWN Stories, songs and fun for children age 3-6 while parents wait at our café tables. 10:15 a.m.

Saturday, Dec.26 TIME OUT FOR TALES Stories and fun for children up to age 6 and families. 11 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 18 JANE AUSTEN TEA Hear about the role tea played in Jane Austen’s time as well as her novels. Bring your own special tea setting or use ours. Sign up online or call. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 LEGO: OLD SCHOOL BUILD No computers, no technology, just you, some bricks, and your imagination. For kids and families. 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 27 JIM SNACK THE MAGICIAN A fun-filled show that combines magic, illusion and motivation. For kids and families. 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28 VACATION CINEMA Watch a movie with friends. (PG, 104 minutes). 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28 TEEN YOGA Learn yoga techniques for relaxation and stress relief. Wear comfy clothes and bring a mat or towel. For grade 6-12. 2-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 STEM: MARBLE RUN Turn the community room into a marble run using paper towel tubes and tape. For grades K-5. 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 TEEN MAKER EXPO Do you make crafts, comics, or anything else you’d like to share with others? Contact Tori at 439-9314, ext. 3034, to host a table. Or just drop by with your friends and create something cool with one of the library’s maker tools. For grade 6-12. 1:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 RELAXATION STATION Treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon with meditation, tai chi, manicures and aromatherapy. Bring a towel or mat. For grades 2-5. 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 NEW YEAR’S AT NOON Crafts, dancing, and a countdown to New Year’s at noon! For kids and families. 11 a.m.-noon.

All events are free and take place at Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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Bring in the New Year with Yoga Start the year off with yoga, self-reflection and community. Using asana, breathwork, sounding and quiet contemplation, we will create healing space to release the past, set intentions for the future and be in the present. Come share a champagne/sparkling cider toast.

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What an amazing price for this gorgeous remodeled farmhouse! Nestled on 4.7 acres and just minutes from Delmar and downtown Albany, this home needs nothing but your furniture. These sellers lovingly and painstakingly restored original pine floors, insulated, updated the plumbing, rebuilt both chimneys w/ stainless liners, added furnace/central air and more. The rooms are large, home is sunny & bright & lot is beautiful. Two full remodeled baths, country kitchen, beautiful dining room, 4 br’s & more!

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If you have been looking for a large Olde Delmar Colonial, your search has ended! Welcome to 356 Wellington Road! Situated on a 3/4 acre lot, this home has amazing flexible living space to suit many needs! Enjoy hardwood floors, a front-to-back family/living room with wood-burning fireplace, a second wood-burning fireplace just off the eat-in kitchen area, a sun-drenched four-season sunroom w/10 oversized windows and five skylights, 4-6 br’s depending on needs, a large master suite w/sitting room and more!

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Welcome to this sun-drenched home! Situated on a spacious corner lot and just a stone’s throw from the center of town, this home boasts lovely hardwood floors throughout, an updated eat-in kitchen with solid surface counters, the dining room has lots of windows and shares the double-sided fireplace with the large and bright living room. Upstairs has three bedrooms and a full bath. Down a level is a nice mudroom/foyer and a half bath. Yard has beautiful bluestone patio w/BBQ

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Great three bedroom ranch on spacious lot. Current owners have remodeled kitchen, had a basement system put in with Adirondack Basement Systems and also added a great rec room w/lots of storage, new hot water heater, newer dishwasher and more. Floor plan is bright and open with sliding glass doors off of kitchen leading to a deck and nice backyard. Parque floors throughout living/dining/family rooms, hardwood floors in bedrooms, ceramic tile flooring in kitchen. Be in to enjoy the holidays!