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Create a retirement plan. As mentioned above, your ability to contribute to a retirement plan may be affected by the amount you put into your business – but that certainly doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a retirement plan. In fact, for your future financial security, it’s essential that you launch such a plan. Fortunately, small-business owners have a choice of plans, including an “owner-only” 401(k), SEP-IRA and SIMPLE IRA. Although the various plans have different requirements and contribution limits, they all offer tax-deferred earnings, which means your money has the opportunity to grow faster than if it were placed in a vehicle on which you paid taxes every year. (Taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) Plus, your contributions to a retirement plan may be tax deductible.

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Arrange for “backup.” Virtually all working women are familiar with the conflict between their careers and their roles as caregivers. Women are still more likely than men to drop out of the workforce for an extended period of time to care for young children or elderly parents. And your caregiving responsibilities won’t end just because you are now a business owner. Consequently, you need to have someone you trust available to step in for you when your family obligations call you away from work.

Design a succession plan. When you want to retire, would you like to keep the business in your family? If so, you’ll need to create a succession plan that works for you and whomever you’d like to take control. Such a plan can be complex, so you will need to work with your legal and tax advisors – and you’ll want to give yourself plenty of time to work out the details.

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Running your own business can be extremely rewarding, but it’s never going to be an easy road. However, with perseverance and careful planning, you can smooth out some of the bumps along the way — and give yourself reason to celebrate American Business Women’s Day. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Then

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Becker’s Corners

By Susan E. Leath

Have you noticed the “Beckers Corners” sign as you drive south on Route 9W? It is located near the intersection of 9W and Route 396.

396 on the left is Maple Avenue and on the right, it is Bridge Street. The sign really should have an arrow pointing down Bridge Street because historically Becker’s Corners is where Bridge Street and Lasher Road meet. Here was the hotel, the blacksmith. the wagon shop and the doctor’s office. The one room school was nearby, and the Methodist Church was here from 1832-45. The Bethlehem Grange opened here in 1874.

The Becker family is of course intertwined with the history of Becker’s Corners, as are the Lashers, Soops and Millers, all large property owners in the area in the mid to late 1800s.

The first Bethlehem Beckers we know about are Albertus and Helen. Albertus was a native of Holland and was here as early as 1767.

Helen was a Van Derzee, another family with deep roots in Bethlehem. The gentleman who had the brick homestead built (it stills stands on Bridge Street) was also Albertus Becker, grandson of Albertus and Helen, husband of Polly Vander Heyden. Writing about the Becker men is hard. They alternate Albertus and Walter, father to son, for 6 generations.

Cover Photo: The Becker Homestead as it appears today.

Howell & Tenny’s Bicentennial History of Albany County 1609-1886 describes the hamlet thus “Becker’s Corners P.O., 6 miles from Albany, on the Albany and South Bethlehem plank road, is a hamlet containing 6 houses, a tavern and a fine building belong to the Grangers. Albertus The Becker Family homestead is shown here about W. Becker, postmaster.”

1899 when it was owned by LeGrange Winne. The home was built circa 1800, and came to Albertus W. Becker in 1851 when he was 17 years old. According to newspaper accounts, the property was foreclosed upon by Adam Winne in 1897. The foreclosure notice specifically excludes the Grange plot and three lots on the south side of the South Bethlehem Plank Road.

The Babcock House on Lasher Road is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built circa 1851. Dr. John Babcock (1814-1879) was a classic horse and buggy doctor who made house calls. Babcock studied at the Vermont Academy of Medicine. He was married to Hester VanDerzee, sister of Maria VanDerzee making him Albertus Becker’s uncle. p. 14

Probably the most prominent Albertus W. Becker was born in 1834 to Walter Becker and Maria VanDerzee. (Walter is the son of Albertus and Polly.) He married Anna Haswell in 1858 and they had three children Anna, Ida and Walter. All were raised in the Becker’s Corners homestead. Albertus, a Republican, was Town Supervisor in 1862 and from 18711874. At that time supervisors were elected for a one-year term at the annual town meeting held in the spring. Becker had many business and community interests including

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There are several people relaxing on the front yard of this circa 1910 photo of the Becker’s Corner’s Hotel.

Only a few are identified. The young man leaning against the tree with the large brim hat is LaGrange A. Winne. The youngster in the swing is John A. Terrell.

The taller woman seated by the tree is Elizabeth Winne Osterhout.

In the 1880s, the hotel at Becker’s Corners was run

by Isaac Gallup. Gallup’s brother was Spencer Gallup who married Anna Becker, daughter of Albertus and Anna. Spencer was a farmer, altho not on the scale of his father-in-law. The 1880 Agricultural Schedule lists Albertus as owning 265 improved acres, Spencer rented 23.

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New York State Public Health Code 2141 states that there is compulsory vaccination for every dog, cat and domesticated ferret four months of age and older. A second vaccination shall be administered within one year of the first. Subsequent vaccine administration and duration of immunity must be in compliance with the USDA licenses of vaccines used.

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• Rabies is 100% preventable. In most cases, preventing rabies is as simple as ensuring adequate animal vaccination and control, avoiding contact with wild animals, and educating those at risk.

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In non-rabies endemic areas, your physician will assess the need for PEP. • Applying an antiseptic may stop secondary infections (but this will not stop rabies from developing).

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SEPTEMBER Sept. 2-4 CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND Wednesday, Sept. 6 RUBBER DUCKY BEDTIME STORIES Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to enjoy stories before bedtime, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 7 TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Weekly class explores the Tai Chi for Diabetes form. No experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. Participants will build on skills from week to week, 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 8 RUBBER DUCKY END OF SUMMER PARTY We’ll have lots of fun rubber ducky things to do like water races, bubbles and more, 10-11 a.m. For children up to age 6 and families.

Friday, Sept. 8 FRIDAY CINEMA: THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE Film series with titles suitable for adult audiences (PG-13, 124 min., Focus Features). Shown with Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing when possible, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 10 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, 2-3 p.m. For adults, teens and kids age 9 and up.

CALENDAR Monday, Sept. 18 BRAIN HEALTH: EAT WELL Karen Roberts Mort, a community nutrition Thursday, Sept. 14 educator with the Cornell Cooperative KBA: KIDS BUILDER ASSOCIATION Extension of Albany, will highlight dietary Build your own fun with Legos, Snap Circuits, and other health tips thought to decrease a K’nex, blocks, puzzles, origami and more, 4 person’s risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms p.m. For kids and families. of dementia, 2-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 14 TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Weekly class explores the Tai Chi for Diabetes form. No experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. Participants will build on skills from week to week, 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 14 LISTENING PARTIES Listen to and discuss Steely Dan, a popular ’70s band that created a jazz/rock hybrid style, 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 18 SEWING MACHINE BASICS - Learn the basics of sewing on a machine, and try out a sewing machine and serger, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Sept. 19 TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY Ahoy, mateys! Join us for some piratethemed crafts and snacks, 4 p.m. For kids and families.

Tuesday, Sept. 19 ARM KNITTING: INFINITY SCARF Learn how to knit a scarf using just yarn and your arms. No knitting experience necessary.

Bring one skein of super bulky yarn, 7-8:30 p.m. Sign up for one session.

Friday, Sept. 15 APPLE MASH-UP Listen to an apple story and then make an apple treat. Sign up each child individually, 10 a.m. For 18 months and older with family Wednesday, Sept. 20 and friends. Sign up online or call.

ARM KNITTING: INFINITY SCARF Learn how to knit a scarf using just yarn and Friday, Sept. 15 your arms. No knitting experience necessary.

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: TO LIFE! Bring one skein of super bulky yarn, 2-3:30 PART III - Richard Feldman returns to p.m. Sign up for one session. showcase songs from popular American musicals about falling in love and believing in yourself, 1-2 p.m. program; 2-3 p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored

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Monday, Sept. 11 DAYBOOKS Discuss “All Things Cease to Appear” by Elizabeth Brundage, 1:30 p.m. The author will be joining the discussion. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print Saturday, Sept. 16 audio and downloadable copies may be GRASSROOT GIVERS available.

BOOK DONATION DAY Donate your like-new Monday, Sept. 11 books to a nonprofit FUN AND GAMES FOR GROWNUPS An adults-only gathering where you can play organization that shares games, including chess, color and socialize, them with those in need in our area. Collection 6-8:30 p.m. Snacks served! takes place in front of the library’s garage, 10 a.m.-1 Tuesday, Sept. 12 p.m.

RUBBER DUCKY BEDTIME STORIES Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to enjoy fun and stories before bedtime, 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 PAINT A PUMPKIN FOR BREAST CANCER Wednesday, Sept. 13 AWARENESS AFTERDINNER BOOKS Discuss “The Last Painting of Sara De Vos” by Volunteer to help paint Dominic Smith, 7 p.m. Copies are available at and decorate pink the information desk. Large-print audio and pumpkins to promote breast cancer awareness downloadable copies may be available. in the community. Cosponsored by To Life!

Wednesday, Sept. 13 Breast Cancer Support TRIVIA NIGHT FOR ADULTS and Education, 1-4 p.m.

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Wednesday Sept. 20 BRAIN HEALTH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Dr. Richard Holub, of Neurological Associates of Albany, will discuss how a healthy lifestyle can optimize brain health and potentially slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, 7-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 21 TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Weekly class explores the Tai Chi for Diabetes form. No experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome.

Wear loose, comfortable clothes.

Participants will build on skills from week to week, 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 21 NO-SEW EMOJI PILLOWS Make a fun emoji pillow – no sewing necessary, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For grades 6-12.

Thursday, Sept. 21 GREEN SCREEN FUN Have you ever wanted an action shot of you running from a dinosaur? Or a picture of you visiting the pyramids – even if you’ve never left the state? Then give our green screen a try, and let your imagination run wild! Come dressed up or use our props.

We’ll supply the iPads, but you can bring your own cameras, too, 2-3:30 p.m. For kids, families and teens.

Friday, Sept. 22 COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: FLIGHT PATHS - Darryl McGrath will discuss her work to save the bald eagle and peregrine falcon in New York state. Copies of her book will be available to purchase after the program, 1-2 p.m. program; 2-3 p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. Sunday, Sept. 24 SUNDAY CINEMA: FAMILY EDITION – BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Enjoy this live-action version of the popular fairy tale (PG, 128 min., Walt Disney), 2 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 25 DAYWRITERS Spend an hour writing with the final half hour for optional sharing and feedback.

Open to anyone interested in writing; all abilities, genres welcome, 1:30-3 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 28 POKÉMON CARD GAMERS Bring your Pokémon trading cards to play and meet with other gamers, 4-5 p.m.

All skill levels are welcome. For kids and families.

Monday, Sept. 25 OPEN SEWING Sewing machines will be available for independent projects. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you, 6-8 p.m. Register for up to two sessions.

Thursday, Sept. 28 TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Weekly class explores the Tai Chi for Diabetes form. No experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome.

Wear loose, comfortable clothes.

Participants will build on skills from week to week, 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 26 JUST FOR ME: MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Songs, instruments, dancing, learning and fun for children age 3-6 while caregivers wait at nearby cafe tables, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 26 CHESS CLUB Sign up for one or all sessions and try your hand at chess with our teen volunteers, 6:30-7:30 p.m. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5. Sign up online or call.

Tuesday, Sept. 26 STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT Workshop and Q&A session will cover repayment plans, deferments, loan consolidation, loan forgiveness and more, 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by the NYS Department of Financial Services. Sign up online or call.

Friday, Sept. 29 RUBBER DUCKY FINE MOTOR PLAYTIME A time for children up to age 6 to play while developing fine motor skills, 10 a.m.

Friday Sept. 29 COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: FUNDAMENTAL JAZZ Dave Kissinger will provide an introduction to jazz and discuss significant jazz recordings before 1945, 1-2 p.m. program; 2-3 p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.

Wednesday, Sept. 27 FROM A MILE TO A MARATHON Runner Vincent Ferraro will talk about his experience completing 50 marathons in 50 states, all after the age of 50. He will also share tips and resources, 7-8:30 p.m. Sign up online or call.

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The Honorable Howard J. Hubbard, Bishop Emeritus - who founded Hope House in 1967 and is proudly celebrating his 40th year as a Bishop - will accept this year’s Circle of Hope Award on behalf of all the people who contributed to the success and impact of the Hope House mission over its long and successful operation.

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One Cleaning Contractor’s Battle with Skin Cancer And Why It Should Be a Wakeup Call for Us All

By Allison Hester, eClean Magazine

Reprinted with Permission from eClean Magazine Issue 48

Yes, you’ve been told you need to wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses in the summer. But do you really understand why?

Bob Schmidt of H2O Pressure Washing in Albany, NY, can tell you.

It’s an ongoing lesson that started 17 years ago at the age of 32, and has cost him more than he could have ever imagined.

Like many contract cleaners, Bob worked in the sun for years with no sun protection or sunglasses, even though people constantly reminded him of the need. “I told them I’d never get skin cancer.”

But in August of 2000, he developed a small “pimple” on his left lower eyelid.

“I would even try to pop it, but it would continue to return.”

When he went for an eye exam, the optometrist saw the bump, recognized it was a serious problem. In fact, the optometrist called the surgeon, who saw him immediately.

Later that day, two eye surgeons examined his eye and informed Bob he had a basal cell stage four cancer tumor under his eyeball, and that he needed to have surgery ASAP. So surgery was scheduled for a few days later.

What was supposed to be a two-hour surgery actually took six hours due to the size of the tumor in his eyelid, which also extended under his eyeball.

“It was the size of my thumb!”

The surgeons also removed one-fourth of Bob’s eyelid and did a skin graft from the back of his right ear. “The doctor informed me after my surgery that the skin on the top of my hands and behind my ears would typically be what they used to replace the skin for the eyes, only my skin in those areas was destroyed by the sun,” he added.

They were able to bevy just enough to repair his eyelid.

On the upside, Bob did have insurance coverage and worker’s comp coverage on himself through the landscaping company he owned at that time. The original doctor felt that it should be a worker’s comp claim due to working in the sun; the worker’s comp doctors, however, disagreed.

Additionally, Bob had employees and the company was able to continue operating while he was recovering.

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In 2002, the cancer returned again to his left lower eyelid.

Bob again had surgery to the same area. They removed more of his left eyelid and used skin from the roof of his mouth to repair the lid. The surgery took eight hours and required 400 stitches.

The next day, the doctor explained that the cancer had progressed to the most aggressive type of melanoma.

“Melanoma is bad, but this type was the worst. It is referred to as ‘the octopus of cancers’ because of how it spreads, and if they don’t get every leg from the main body removed during surgery it will regrow a new body and legs and spread again!”

He was again given a 5-year remission.

In 2003, 2005, and twice in 2006, the cancer returned and was more aggressive each time. Bob underwent several surgeries and multiple reconstructions to his eyelid.

In 2008, cancer again returned and more advanced surgery was needed.

This time it took 18 hours and required removing Bob’s entire left lower and top eyelids, removing all the cancer under his eyeball to the roof of his mouth, and removing all tear ducts.

They replaced it with 75 percent of the skin from inside his mouth.

“They grafted the skin from the inside of my mouth with a tool that was custom-made for my mouth,” Bob explained. “It was similar to an oldfashioned cheese slicer that my mom used.” This time the surgery required 2500 stitches inside and outside his eyelid. “I also had to sleep sitting up for two months. I was told not to cough or sneeze for a week because it could tear the grafts.”

After more reconstruction surgery and not being able to work for a year, Bob returned to work wearing sunscreen and sunglasses and thought a lot differently about skin cancer.

He was again was given another five years for remission .

He met the five year remission date in 2013. But that November, he noticed a small bump in the corner of his left eye. He called his doctor who had him come in that same day. The cancer had returned.

The day after a two-hour pet scan, Bob’s doctor explained he had a cancerous tumor that was 1-1/4 inches long with “multiple legs” that bridged both his eye and through his nasal cavity.

Shortly before his surgery that December, Bob was required to sign legal paperwork stating he understood that the surgery could blind him in one or both eyes, or he could bleed to death during the surgery. He also was told he would not be able to work for two years due to multiple reconstruction surgeries that would be required. “I signed my name on the line.”

A week before his scheduled surgery, Bob’s surgeon’s group called to ask if he would be interested in trying an alternate to surgery. Bob said yes.

There was a new chemo drug that doctors were wanting to test, and Bob fit the needed profile 100 percent. The procedure required having 185 days of chemo every day, and there would be three primary side effects – loss of taste, loss of hair, and cramping. “It was the most painful experience I’ve ever been through.” The cost of the chemo treatment was over $1 million, but was paid for by the drug company since it was still experimental.

After a second pet scan, his doctors explained he would need to be checked every 60 days for the rest of his life.

It is now 2017 and Bob is still cancer free, but he has until 2019 for a fiveyear remission, and he’s been told he’s a high-risk cancer patient.

“Take it from me, skin cancer is something to think about,” he concluded. “I always said it would never happen to me. I was wrong! Be sure to protect yourself, your family, your friends, and your employees from the sun!”

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Hello Constant Readers…

I am back to the bookshop after my incredible vacation on Sebec Lake, Maine with my husband and Seamus. We couldn’t have asked for better weather while there. The water was crystalline, about 74 degrees, and the days went from low 60s to the high 80s. The bald eagle & eaglet flew in front of the camp daily, the loons sang out at night and I even swam up to one during my daily swims, only feet away. We experienced a mother loon teaching her still fuzzy brown baby to swim while the father loon swam a protective circle around them. Where do you get an opportunity to swim continuously without turning around? I swam miles every day, often with my exercise flippers and Batman kickboard. We hiked miles daily with Seamus, who often took off following his nose.

One day he was such a countrified dog, he had nature all over him, stuck in his long fur. I brought Seamus in for a swim, shampooed him with special soap and then let him swim to shore. Oh, did I get the stink eye! When we went out in the boat, he wore his bright orange lifejacket and hugged my feet…just not a fan of the water like his Mama.

I read 5 books while on vacation and strongly recommend the following: The Bill Hodges Trilogy by Stephen King (of course) which is also known as the Mr. Mercedes books.

This detective series does have a paranormal twist in the later books, but all very realistic. This is by far one of my favorite characters ever written by Stephen King.

It is now a series on DirectTV (which we had access to in Maine) and we did see 3 episodes. Sadly, I can’t watch it here at home, because I do not have DirectTV. If you do, it is carried on Audience channel. Brendan Gleason plays Hodges and I shall ever here that Irish brogue in my head.

This is a series that I might revisit again in the future. The only other King book I have read more than once is “The Stand”.

I also highly recommend “The Yard” by Alex Grecian. It is the first book in the Scotland Yard Mysteries.

I loved everything about it! The setting is in Scotland Yard following the Jack the Ripper case and the retirement of the detectives who could not solve the case. The story brings together the commissioner, a detective, constables and a forensic doctor to solve the gruesome murder of one of their own. Very similar to “The Alienist” by Caleb Carr, the Victorian setting, the attention to detail to life for each character in this grimy, gloomy England also was similar to BBC’s “Ripper Street”. I will be starting the next book in the series next week.

I always bring a Carl Hiaasen on vacation because he cleanses the palate with a tight mystery set in Florida with scantily dressed women, drunken ex-private detectives, police, the dumbest criminals ever along with a very strong environmental message. I read “Skinny Dip” which I must admit is tied with my favorite by him, “Lucky You”. I have a few still in the shop…and if you haven’t read a Hiaasen they are slick, irreverent and very well written.

I finally read a Robert Crais (Elvis Cole) novel.

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crooked government officials, charismatic magnates and a struggling private detective! No wonder his books are hard to keep in the shop!

I read daily on vacation because, like my swimming, I could do it continuously without interruption!

Did you know that reading can be a wonderful (and healthy) escape from the stress of everyday life? Simply by opening a book, you allow yourself to be invited into a literary world that distracts you from your daily stressors.

Reading can even relax your body by lowering your heart rate, slow your breathing and ease the tension in your muscles. The book you choose doesn't have to be on any "best-seller" list. Reading only helps reduce your stress if you pick something you enjoy that won't upset you.

Choose a novel where you can escape into another world.

Take note of how you feel after your reading break. I can recall most books that I read at the lake, on the couch in the shop or on my chaise snuggling with Seamus.

In September I will be featuring a very special sale in the shop. On September 21, 22, 23 all hardcover novels will be $5.00!!! There is an abundance of hardcovers in mystery, suspense, action, best sellers, science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, health, political science, new age and biographies. Also, as a special thank you…for every $20 in sales you will be able to take a free hardcover from a large selection of books. Tell your friends and family! I surely would love to see you during that sale!

In closing…just a reminder as school starts… help your child to understand the joy of reading books.

Set the example and bring them in to Tattered Pages to experience the little bookshop that offers service… selection…and value!

Until next month…Trish and Seamus Patricia Eldridge is the owner of Tattered Pages, 365 Feura Bush Rd. Glenmont, #518-447-9910, Facebook: Tattered Pages, LLC, www.TatteredPages365.webs.com, Open M.T.W 10-5, Th. 10-4, Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-2

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YMCA Travel Basketball – Teams will be set up by elementary and middle school grades; Open gym nights begin in October, followed by weekly team practices in November, and games starting in December. All games will be on Saturdays at one of our local YMCAs. Coach Scott Burger will be teaching traditional basketball skills with a unique twist during our Complete Player Basketball Program, beginning September 7th and running each Thursday night for plays ages 8 to 18. The Bethlehem Y will also have a youth basketball instructional program for younger children, Pre-K to third grade, on Saturdays starting November 4th.

Learn To Swim -- The Y will be offering its fall session of swim lessons beginning the week of September 4th. We offer classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings as well as Saturday mornings. There are select classes offered in the morning hours on Mondays and Wednesdays. BAY Rays swim team registration is open now and the team will begin practicing the week of September 18th.

Tumbling Classes – Rolling around and having fun is a perfect exercise activity for tots and tykes ages 2 to 5. The Y has tumbling classes that focus on physical and social development. Children will learn basic gymnastics skills while improving fine and gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination. In addition to listening, taking turns, and following directions, we will introduce basic gymnastic skills. Classes are structured, but not rigid, so kids can channel their energy while learning to socialize with others in a safe and fun environment.

Youth Tennis - A revolutionary change in the way kids 10 and under learn and play tennis is happening at the Bethlehem Y and across the country. Smaller courts, lighter and lower bouncing balls and smaller and lighter racquets fit your child's size. It all makes it easy and fun for them to hit, play and score from the start-while developing skills that will last a lifetime. Our instructor, Mike Muscato, is USTA and PTR certified and will bring his vast knowledge of tennis to this program. Available for ages 3-10 on Wednesdays or Saturdays beginning September 6th.

Youth in Government is a very successful program that helps high school students learn more about government and politics, and encourages participation in our democracy as they work towards a state conference at the Capitol in March.

Achievers Program – This program is tailored to middle and high school students that enjoy giving their time to help others. The Y works with achievers on community service,awareness topics, leadership development and building community.

For more information on any of these, or other programs, please stop by the Bethlehem YMCA front desk, give us a call at 518-439-5817, or visit cdymca.org.

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Learn To Skate – If you prefer your water frozen, our Learn to Skate program for ages 3 to adult, begins October 1st and meets on Sundays throughout the season. The YMCA also offers private learn to skate lessons. The Bethlehem YMCA is one of only four Ys in the country with an ice rink, so take advantage of it by learning to skate.

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Bethlehem Grange's hall is on the National Historic Register. Being on the Register is a distinction that we are honored to be able to have. But this distinction also requires quite a bit of continual repairs and maintenance. Our Grange also has another distinction, that of being one of the oldest Grange's in continuous operation for 143 years, while National Grange is only 7 years older, at 150 years young this year.

All proceeds of this Giant Sale, will be going towards the Revitalization of our Bethlehem Grange Hall. Monetary donations are also appreciated. For more information, please call Carol Carpenter at 518-438-8862 or at 518-421-1384, or Caroline Wirth at 518-424-4953, or Vernon Starr at 518-567-4294.

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