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If you want to get your dog’s attention inside the house, the vibration from a loud stomp may make him take In honor of the last week of September, better notice. Using a flashlight or laser penlight can also be known as Deaf Dog Awareness Week, here is used to get attention. Make sure your dog knows when some information to assist our hard of hearing you’ve come into a room and when you’re leaving by dogs and the people who love them. tapping him gently on the back or shoulder.

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Deafness can be categorized in three ways.

• Congenital. Although any dog (like any person) can be born deaf, congenital deafness is most common in dogs with white, piebald or merle markings. Commonly affected breeds include the Dalmatian, Harlequin Great Danes, English Bulldog, Bull Terrier and Australian Shepherd. While it was once common practice for dogs who were born deaf to be euthanized, that’s no longer the case as deaf dogs can be raised and trained to be wonderful family pets.

• Illness or injury. Injury to the ear can cause deafness, as can some medications. Chronic, severe ear infections can damage hearing as well. In some cases temporary hearing loss can be treated with medication to restore full function.

• Old age. In aging dogs, as in aging people, gradual hearing loss is common. In many cases people will not notice a dog’s hearing loss until it’s severe. Dogs rely upon other senses and adjust to this change to keep up with normal household activities.

Regardless of the kind of deafness your dog has, discuss it with your veterinarian. Dogs with wax plugs, foreign bodies in the ear canal, or infections may be able to return to full function with proper treatment. For dogs with inherited deafness (such as in Dalmatians), spayneuter is a must.

The following signs may indicate that your dog may be suffering from some form of hearing loss: •Your dog doesn’t know you’re in the room until you physically touch him or he sees you.

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•He paws his ears or appears to have itchy, painful ears or smelly discharge coming from his ears.

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There are other important ways to help a deaf dog.

Don’t let a deaf dog roam. Keep deaf dogs leashed or inside a secure fence. Off-leash recreation is not recommended for these dogs, as they cannot hear an approaching car or come to you when called. Some owners of deaf dogs have fashioned vibrating collars to cue dogs to look for hand signals. Ensure your dog has ID, both a tag and a microchip, in case he wanders off. It’s also a good idea to have the tag say, “I’m deaf.”

Finally, never startle a deaf dog, especially when he’s sleeping. A hard stomp that sends vibrations through the floorboards may be enough to wake your dog, or you may need to touch him gently on his body.

Deafness never stopped a dog from having a good life.

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The hot and hazy summer days are dwindling as we head into the early fall, summer vacation is over and our children are going back Finally, I’d like to share one more community activity from our to school. We had a busy summer season and the demands on efforts in August and ask for your help. law enforcement were high, especially with reduced staffing our officers have been busy, often working overtime.

Let me introduce you to the Hotaling family. The family currently resides in Ravena, but they are very much a part of the Bethlehem Again, what your elected officials are STILL not telling you is community. Jessica used to work at Angela’s Pizza in Glenmont, that they use overtime as a cost saving measure to avoid hiring Wesley works construction and also works at the American additional officers and paying new employee benefits such as Legion in Delmar, and Emmett’s grandparents live in the Town of health care and retirement. The same mismanagement can be Bethlehem. seen with our dispatchers. Routinely, dispatchers are forced to stay an extra 4-8 hours on each shift because of low staffing levels.

Jessica and Wesley’s 2 Many are only given a moments notice requiring this mandatory ½ year-old son Emmett overtime. Our officers and dispatchers would rather spend more was born with a very time with their families. It’s unfortunate that Clarkson continues to serious heart condition, inflate overtime, blame the police unions, and have no regard for in fact, having his first the families of law enforcement. open heart surgery when he was 6 monthsDespite these pressures both personally and professionally, we old. He now needs his continue to strive to promote public safety and our officers find second open heart time to give back to the Bethlehem community. Last month we surgery which will be told you about a number of community events the Bethlehem performed in September police supported, including an event we did in June, presenting at the Children’s Hospital our young friend Rylan Gaffney with a new bicycle to commend his in Boston. He will decisive action avoiding injury in a motor vehicle accident. Since undergo an operation its back to school time – we talked to our Family Services officers that includes closing about reviewing the importance of biking safety for Bethlehem’s off two chambers of his families. heart, and relocating the bottom functioning Here are some tips to keep you and your kids safechamber to the top so his heart will work better.

• First when biking, no matter how old or how good of a cyclist you are, an approved and properly fitted helmet should be worn.

• A quick A B C check should be done before setting out for a ride (Air in tires, Brakes work, Chain is tight).

• Bicyclists need to follow the same rules of the road as any motor vehicle. You need to stop for stop signs and red lights and use hand signals to indicate turns.

• Bicyclists are to ride WITH traffic and be on the right side of the travel lane. By law, motorists have to pass a bicyclist on the left at a safe distance.

• New York State law also requires that all bicycles be equipped with a bell as well as a white light in front and a red light in the rear during ride times one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.

• When biking in a group, riders should not be more than 2 wide.

• Sidewalks are designed for pedestrian use. If a bicyclist chooses to ride on the sidewalk the right of way is to be given to those walking on the sidewalk and EXTREME caution should be used when approaching and crossing any driveways or roadways.

• Please remember that you are always safer in numbers.

If you encounter a suspicious vehicle or person(s) while you are biking or walking, please report it immediately by calling 911.

Emmett’s family needs to raise money to help with medical, travel and lodging expenses for the family in Boston. Our police unions donated to the cause in early August (pictured above) and we continue to support this endeavor. The family is unsure how long Emmett will be in the hospital after this surgery. The last time he was in for 8 weeks and had a difficult time being weaned off the ventilator. Jess will be staying with him the entire time, unfortunately his dad Wes may only be able to take off one week to be there.

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There are donation jugs out at a few local businesses – at the Delmar Market Place & McCarroll’s The Village Butcher, My Place & Company, and at Swifty’s. Donations can also be made on line at GOFUNDME.COM under “Emmett’s Boston Trip” and at any Cap Com Federal Credit Union branch under the name “Team Emmett”.

Please consider joining the Bethlehem police and support this family that needs our help.

As always, we appreciate and thank you for your support. Don’t forget – please review biking and walking safety with your kids - whether they walk or bike to school or just cruise around the neighborhood – these tips will help ensure their safety.

Have a safe and fun-filled Labor Day weekend!

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Ticks and Tick Borne Disease – A Primer: Thursday 9/24 7pm Learn more about ticks including tick biology and life cycle, as well as the symptomology of various tick borne diseases Keeping Ticks Away: Thursday 10/15 7pm Learn about integrated pest management techniques you can implement at home and learn about the managing ticks and pets.

Living with Deer in Bethlehem: Tuesday 10/27 7pm Topics to include gardening with deer, traffic safety, and hunting options.

Additionally, the BCDT is facilitating a Matching Program that puts private landowners, who are interested in hosting licensed hunters on their property, in contact with licensed hunters, who are looking for additional places to hunt. All hunting occurs within the existing parameters set by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (see the DEC webpage for more information on current hunting regulations).

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Just how costly is college? For the 2014–2015 school year, the average expense — tuition, fees, room and board — was $18,943 at a public four-year school and $42,419 at a fouryear private school, according to the College Board. And if recent history is any guide, these numbers will likely keep climbing.

But there’s no need to panic. For one thing, your child may be eligible for loans, grants or scholarships. Still, you will likely end up shouldering some of the financial load, and you may ask yourself if it’s worth it. How much difference can a college degree make in the lives of your children?

Actually, college still seems to be a pretty good investment: The average college graduate will receive about $1 million more in lifetime earnings than the average high school graduate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. So when you assist your children in getting to college, you can be reasonably sure that you’re at least helping them start on the path toward a rewarding career.

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Another college funding option is a Coverdell Education Savings Account, which, like a 529 plan, can generate taxfree earnings if the money is used for higher education expenses. You can typically only put in a maximum of $2,000 per year to a Coverdell account, but it offers more flexibility in investment choices than a 529 plan.

You could also consider a custodial account, known as either UGMA or UTMA. You can put up to $14,000 per year into a custodial account without incurring gift taxes, and earnings would only be subject to the “kiddie tax” — that is, the first $1,050 is tax-exempt, the next $1,050 will be taxed at the child’s tax rate, and just the amount over $2,100 will be taxed at your tax rate. However, once your children reach the age of majority (either 18 or 21), they take control of the money and can do whatever they want with it — and their plans may not include college.

Don’t wait too long to begin funding whichever savings vehicle, or vehicles, you choose. Your children may be young today, but before you know it, they’ll be college bound.

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Then

& Now Five Rivers, the Delmar Zoo and the Civilian Conservation Corp

By Susan E. Leath

Beaver Pond is barely full in this circa 1935 view of the spillway and dam on the Vloman Kill.

Many of massive limestone blocks used for construction by Ruffed Grouse Company on the Five Rivers property were repurposed from the Erie Canal.

“They let me hold a bear cub.”

Dawn Pratt and many others have vivid memories of the Delmar Zoo. From 1948 to 1970 what we now know as Five Rivers Environmental Education Center was visited every year by thousands of families and school groups. They came to see the caged wildlife, and as Pratt remembers, even hold and bottle feed some of the animals. Over the years, deer and waterfowl, fox and bobcat, raccoon and opossum and many more lived there. One year, a trio of bear cubs named Rosy, Posy and Dosy were the popular residents of the Bear Pen. A talking crow by the name of Jimmy provided commentary.

Think back to life at the turn of the 20th century, say 1900 or so. The majority of Bethlehem area residents were making a living farming often supplemented with hunting and fishing. The landscape was very different with forests cut down to make way for hay fields and dairy pasture. This led to a decline in natural habitats. The end of the nineteenth century was a low point for American wildlife. “Ruthlessly exploited for profit, some species and subspecies were wiped out entirely, and many others brought to the very brink of oblivion.”* In response, nationwide and in New York, we have the beginning of the conservationist movement.

Unregulated hunting and loss of habitat continued lead to serious population declines in popular game animals like wild turkey, wood ducks and deer. The Delmar Experimental Game Farm was established in 1933 by the New York State Conservation Department to study the propagation and management of game birds and water fowl, especially the ruffed grouse. The Conservation Department, established in 1928, traces its history back to the 1880s when the state appointed its first “game protectors” who were later known as conservation officers. In turn, the Conservation Department was a forerunner of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation formed in 1970.

Under the leadership of Arthur A. Allen, the 113 acre Ackerman farm was purchased. Located just over the Bethlehem line in the town of New Scotland the farm along the Vloman Kill is the nucleolus of today’s 446 acre Five Rivers. In November 1933 Company 270 – a.k.a.

Company Ruffed Grouse – of the Civilian Conservation Corps moved in and established Camp S-72 in order to get

the Delmar Experimental Game Farm up and running. In three years the 200 man encampment constructed roads, paths, walls, dams, buildings, installed water and sewer lines, and worked at feeding and caring for the game birds being raised on the farm.

A postcard view of the camp that Ruffed Grouse Company established at Five Rivers.

The CCC was part of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal. Its purpose was twofold. One, it provided young men with a chance to learn skills and gain work experience while earning $30 a month, $25 of which was sent home to their families. Food, lodging and clothing were provided.

Two, the Corps provided the skill and labor for many, many environmental conservation projects nationwide.

The informal Delmar Zoo grew out of the efforts of Clint and Frances Bishop to share their love for wildlife. Clint was a conservation aide at the Game Farm and he and his wife kept a lively assortment of wildlife at their nearby farm. Many were brought to Clint for rehabilitation after having been injured. The public displays also served to draw the curious away from the sensitive experiments being conducted at the Wildlife Research Center which was established here in 1941.

The environmental thinking behind the breeding and release of game birds began to change in the 1960s with the emphasis shifting to habitats and diversity of species and away from replenishing stock animals. That shift, along

COVER: Unknown members of Ruffed Grouse Company. The “then” photos for this article came to the historian’s office anonymously. If you can identify these men, please let us know.

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with the reorganization of the Conservation Department, contributed to the closing of the Game Farm and zoo in 1970. A public outcry promptly ensued. Local activists successfully convinced the state to open an environmental education center here, and today’s Five Rivers was born.

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Ruffed Grouse Company built extensive barracks for their encampment.

Goose Lodge is one of the few that remain at Five Rivers.

The name Five Rivers reflects the main waterways of center’s service area watershed: the Hudson, Mohawk, Hoosic and Sacandaga rivers and the Schoharie creek. The history of Five Rivers tells the story of changing attitudes towards wildlife, natural history and conservation of natural resources. *Steve Nicholls, as quoted in Five Rivers the History of a Special Place by RoseAnne Fogarty, Morgan Gmelch and John Smolinsky

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.

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Susan welcomes your suggestions for future Then and Now articles.

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A young man came into the shop recently and said, “I only have 5 minutes left of my lunch break; would you pick out 2 books that you personally have enjoyed in your life. I thought he was joking! I handed him “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” and “Everything is Illuminated”. He popped in the following week and said, thumbs up, “One down, one to go!” He wouldn’t tell me which one he had finished, but he said, “So far, great suggestion!”

With school opening soon, remember my background in Elementary Education (teacher, curriculum coordinator, Principal) I would love to connect your child with just the right book. Throughout the year your child will have reading requirements. If I do not have the book in the shop, I would be glad to order it for you at significant savings over “Full Price” stores and pass the savings on to you.

My little business partner, Seamus, who is now 11, has had a great summer greeting children, adults, dogs and still seems to have a fondness for redheads of all ages! People often ask if I worry about Seamus taking off when the door of the shop is wide open! Of course, I’m not! Why would he wander? Then one day 2 lovely college age girls were carrying Seamus back to me where I was assisting someone in the children’s section.

They asked, “Is this your dog?” Then they giggled, “Well he was just standing in line at Romo’s Pizza next door!”

What can I say! My dog knows good pizza!

Thank you to all of my loyal bookshop friends who make each visit so enjoyable. Your loyalty, support and referrals are deeply appreciated! Being a small business owner is both rewarding and challenging. The largest used bookstore in the area, The Book Barn, closed at the end of July after 24 years in business. E-books, traffic patterns near his store, but mainly the owner of the building could make more selling his land over collecting rent, similar to what happened to Hoffman’s Playland, is the reason he closed. I am sorry he couldn’t find another location.

I will be keeping my Anniversary Table in the shop.

Currently there are 45 bestsellers & books of interest, including a few children’s books, for only $5. (Your trade credits can be applied to them also!) I still offer a free book for $20 in sales! I still offer DVDs, greeting cards and my special $1 Table! In closing, I am looking forward to the Fall and what changes that will be happening nearby.

I always hope for more visibility, new customers, new readers, new friends. My next article will be a review of the books which I took on my vacation to Maine. Until then… happy reading!

Dear Constant Reader,

Well, how did your summer reading go? Was it different than other times of the year? Did you allow yourself more time for reading because you watched television less? Did you have the opportunity to sit outside to read more? Did you pack a separate bag for your books when you went on vacation? Did you get into a series, experience a new author or genre? Did you delve into a mystery poolside, a romance lakeside, or crafting books while you learned a new technique? Did a child in your life wait until the last minute to read their required summer reading? Were you scrambling to find that copy of “Brave New World”, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “The Kiterunner”, “The Things They Carried”, “The Outsiders”? Or, did your child amaze you by the amount of reading that they did on their own just for pleasure?

When my children were on swimteam (Go Glenside Dolphins!) they had a lot of down time between heats. Often they played cards, or listened to music, but many would “dive” back into their books. I loved hearing a group discuss their readings with each other! Lifeguards would share their books around. My granddaughter, Trinity, brought a book with her while on vacation with my son, her Dad. Her book, “Willimena and the Cookie Money” was about a Girl Scout Brownie who uses her cookie money to help a poor family & then has to deal with the panic and responsibility of replacing that money when the cookie money comes due. It really drew her in, as she has graduated to Junior Girl Scout this year. She & her Dad would predict chapters, suggest solutions to the problem and even brought in a few math lessons while discussing the story problem. I have always thought of reading as a gateway to your life. She connected to the story more intently because she has been in Scouts for 2 years, and has had the temptation of the cookie money!

Reading helps me to connect with my darlin’ Dad. Living at Rosewood Gardens, he often has little to talk about, so I fill the gap by reading to him. This helps us, especially on days when talking seems difficult for him.

Our recent read, by Father Joseph Girzone “The Parables of Joshua” are a series of short teaching parables that are just a few pages long. Short enough for his attention span, they often bring some memories to the surface for us to talk about. My Dad was a constant reader so this is a great way to connect. We have a drawer filled with books in his room. My sister reads the saint of the day when she visits and another prayer a day to him.

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References Krinsky DL, Hume AL, and Ferreri SP. Handbook of Non-prescription Drugs, 18th Edition. Washington, DC. APhA; 2015.

Mayo Clinic Patient Info on Heartburn Treatment and Drugs [Internet]. 2015 [cited 2015 August 4].

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Mayo Clinic Patient Info on GERD Treatment and Drugs [Internet]. 2015 [cited 2015 August 4].

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AS THE WEATHER COOLS DOWN, THE YMCA HEATS UP! Fall News and Notes For the Bethlehem YMCA

MEMBER APPRECIATION PICNIC – The annual Bethlehem YMCA member appreciation picnic will be held on Friday September 11th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a movie to follow. Let us show you how much we appreciate you with free hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks, snacks and entertainment for everyone in the family. The picnic will be located behind the Y at the pavilion.

DAY CARE AND PRE SCHOOL PROGRAMS -- The Bethlehem YMCA has several different options and programs to provide the highest quality care for young children.

Partial day preschool for children ages 3 and 4 helps kids develop cognitive, physical and social/emotional skills, as well as build self-confidence. They will have fun while they are learning through swimming, ice skating, doing science, math, literacy, art and music. The program runs Monday through Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.. You can register children three months prior to their third birthday.

CUE THEATRE ACTING PROGRAM – The next Tom Cruise or Jennifer Lawrence might be getting his or her start on stage at the Cue Theatre at the Bethlehem YMCA. During this special acting and performing class at the Y, budding actors and actresses will learn lines, songs, staging, blocking and choreography over nine weeks, culminating with a stage performance for family and friends on November 23rd at the Cue Theatre on Delaware Avenue just east of the Four Corners. The program runs from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and begins on September 21st. For more information contact Rusty Decker at the Y at 439-4394.

FAMILY BOOT CAMP - We are bringing back family boot camp which keeps the kids and parents moving and having fun. It will be held on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m..

SPORT COURT UP – ICE DOWN -- The Y’s sport court surface will be taken up and the ice rink will be put down during the first week of September. The ice will be cold and ready on Tuesday September 8th for another great winter season.

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For school-age kids from Kindergarten through 6th grade, the YMCA has an excellent before and after school enrichment program to help kids learn values and positive behaviors, as well as explore their unique talents and interests. By nurturing their development, the Y’s program will help your child build a solid foundation, develop self-reliance and core values such as honesty, respect and responsibility so they can realize their full potential. This program runs Monday through Friday from 7 to 9 a.m. and from school dismissal to 6 p.m...

The Bethlehem YMCA also offers a partial day, pre-kindergarten program for children ages 4 and 5. Kids will have the opportunity to make friends while preparing for kindergarten, and will build skills and self-confidence through a combination of teachdirected and child-initiated activities in both group and oneon-one settings. Children are encouraged to explore their own interests to help them grow and develop. The program runs Monday through Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.. To register, children must be 5 years old by December 1st.

If you have any questions about any of the child care programs available at the Bethlehem YMCA, please contact our Childcare Coordinator, Katie Egan, at 439-4394, or stop by the Y to see our excellent programs and facilities.

ABI BASKETBALL CAMP – The ABI (All Basketball Inc.) camp is back at the Bethlehem Y! We have received such a tremendous response to this camp we are bringing it back again, on September 19th and 20th, to help budding LeBrons, Carmelos and Mayas develop their skills in time for the coming basketball season. ABI was founded by local legend coach Rich Hurley who has been coaching high school basketball for more than 19 years and has won multiple sectional and league championships, as well as a state championship.

At this camp, the fundamentals of both offense and defense will be taught in a challenging and fast paced format. Each player will be able to take what they have learned from this camp and apply these skills to make themselves a better basketball player.

The camp is for children in grades 5 through 8 and is limited to 45 boys and 45 girls. The camp for girls will run from 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. each day and the boy’s camp will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. The cost of attending the camp is $40 for just Saturday or Sunday; or $75 to attend both days.

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SEPTEMBER Friday, Sept. 4 SUMMER CINEMA Bring a blanket or pillow; we’ll provide the popcorn. For kids and families. 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 8-Sunday, Sept. 13 CREATION STATION Make a craft in the Children’s Place with the theme of “Apple Trees.”

Wednesday, Sept. 9 AFTERDINNER BOOKS Discussing “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10 TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on the core movements in the Tai Chi for Arthritis form. All ages and abilities welcome. 11:15 a.m. *Class will take place outside; there is no rain location.

Thursday, Sept. 10 LEGO CLUB We supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. For kids and families. *No WeDo on this date. 3:30-5 p.m.

Fridays, Sept. 11-Oct. 2 R.A.D. SELF-DEFENSE FOR WOMEN This personal safety education program is an active participation class; participants must attend all four sessions. Health release forms required. For adults and teens 16-18 years of age. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sign-up required: 439-9314.

Monday, Sept. 14 BOOK BUDDIES Children are matched with a teen volunteer to practice reading skills and build confidence.

Bring a book or choose one from the library. Call 439-9314, option 4 to sign up. For grades K-5.

Sessions at 6:30 and 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept.14 SCHOOL’S OUT CINEMA Bring a blanket and get comfy! For kids and families. 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 14 DAYBOOKS Discussing “China Dolls” by Lisa See. 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 14 BACK-TO-SCHOOL CRAFTS Stop by the Teen Area to outfit yourself for the school year with fuse bead keychains, bottlecap magnets, and more. For grades 6-12. 2-3:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 14 LIBRARY BOARD MEETS Takes place in the library Board Room. All are welcome. 6 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 20 FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION Drop off your donations of toothpaste, canned fruit, cleaning supplies and more to support the Bethlehem Food Pantry and pick up a sticker or bookmark as a reward.

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Wednesday, Sept. 16 CARD GAME CLUB Meet monthly to play cards, from classics like Uno to newer games like Fluxx. For grades 6-12.

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Wednesday, Sept. 16 SEPTEMBER STEM: SAVE THE GUMMY WORM Kids will team up, brainstorm, and document their solutions to save Fred the gummy worm in this classic science activity. For grades K-5. 4-4:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 PAJAMA-RAMA Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to enjoy some fun and stories before bedtime. Up to age 6 with family and friends. 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 17 TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on the core movements in the Tai Chi for Arthritis form. All ages and abilities welcome. 11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 17 LEGO CLUB We supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. For kids and families. 3:30-5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 17 LISTENING PARTIES: THELONIOUS MONK Listen to a quirky genius and a founder of modern jazz. 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 18 ULYSSES S. GRANT: HIS LIFE, HIS WORK, HIS DEATH Presenter Tom Smith will share portraits and photos as he talks about Grant’s later years, touching on his bankruptcy, the writing of his memoirs, his illness, and his death and funeral service at Grant Cottage in Wilton. 1-2 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19 GRASSROOT GIVERS BOOK DONATION DAY Donate your like-new books to a nonprofit organization that shares them with those in need. Collection takes place in front of the library’s garage. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 21 TABLETOP GAMING We provide Dominion, Munchkin, and Ticket to Ride with its USA 1910 Expansion Pack. Feel free to bring your own favorite tabletop games. For adults and teens 16 and older. 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 21 MEET ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE Celebrate National Library Card Month by dropping by the Children’s Place to meet these best friends. Don’t forget your camera! 6:30-8 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 21 3D PRINTER DEMONSTRATION If you’ve heard all about the library’s MakerBot 3D printer and are curious to see it in action,

these demos will demystify the cutting-edge technology. Learn how the printer works and what can be created with it. Sign-up required: 439-9314. 11 a.m.-noon.

Wednesday, Sept. 23 BEST FRIENDS PARTY Elephant and Piggie are throwing a party to celebrate friendship. Enjoy games, movies and crafts. 3 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 24 TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on the core movements in the Tai Chi for Arthritis form. All ages and abilities welcome. 11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 24 LEGO CLUB We supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. For kids and families. 3:30-5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 25 PRESCHOOL MATH: SHAPES, SORTING, AND MORE Explore shapes, sort them by their attributes, and more. For up to age 6 with caregiver. 1010:45 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26 LEGO WEDO WORKSHOP Kids will be paired up to create projects and animate them using the WeDo software. Parents return at 3:45 p.m. to see the creations. For grades 3-5. Sign-up required: 439-9314. 1:30-4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26 PAWS TO READ Bring a book and read to a gentle dog who loves stories. For grades 1-5. 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 27 KNIT ONE, PURL ONE If you’re an experienced knitter, bring your current project. If you’re a beginner, bring size 8 knitting needles; we’ll provide yarn and get you started. For ages 9 and up. 2-3 p.m.

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Tuesday, Sept. 29 FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES Join the library and representatives from Bethlehem Economic Development and Planning and the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce for a panel program discussing financial resources available for business start-ups and expansions. 7-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 30 APPLE DIPPERS Make some tasty dips for apples and then sample them together. For grade K-5 with family.

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Master br has enough space to add a full bath. A few finishing touches and it’s yours! Two car garage!

204 Font Grove Road, Slingerlands $549,999

Designed with a traditional French Country feel w/European flair, this airy, sun-drenched custom home is ready for you. Situated on a private, landscaped 1+ acre lot, enjoy a soaring marble entry looking through large family room w/floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, custom woodwork, a toile country kitchen for casual dining, a hand-painted ceiling in formal dining room and more. Upstairs is a gorgeous master with marble bath, three additional bedrooms and a sitting area. Great for entertaining year round!

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356 Wellington Road, Delmar

486 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar $169,000 Walk to town from this spacious Delmar home.

Situated on a large sunny lot and just blocks from the four corners, farmers markets, library and schools, this home is ready for you to bring your personal touch to it and make it your own!

Zoned as two family but currently used as a single family, it can easily be converted back to a two family. There are nice hardwood floors throughout, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, and a large eat-in kitchen. All rooms are spacious & bright. Fabulous lot!