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Under the pseudonym “Poor Richard,” Benjamin Franklin wrote this aphorism in an edition of his yearly almanac, a collection of information, advice, and sayings published from 1733 to 1760. With these words, the founding father, inventor, and political philosopher draws a distinct line between the virtues of faith and reason. He asserts that logic can often get in the way of the cultivation of faith, whether in a deity or the belief in an idea or person. Clinging too closely to what we know, Franklin warns, can obscure the vastness of what we still have yet to learn.

IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE COME DOWN TO THE FH COMMUNITY ROOM TODAY AT 3PM TO PICK UP YOUR HOLIDAY MEAL.

Long before serving as the United Kingdom’s two-time prime minister, Benjamin Disraeli had a prolific writing career, releasing several nonfiction books and novels. This quote derives from his 1832 novel “Contarini Fleming: A Psychological Romance.” The namesake protagonist wrestles with his own novel-in-progress while visiting Pisa, Italy. Through the character, Disraeli imparts that brilliance is acquired through tough, time-consuming effort — with an endpoint. “There is a moment when a heavenly light rises over the dim world you have been so long creating, and bathes it with life and beauty,” he wrote. “Accept this omen that your work is good, and revel in the sunshine of composition.” According to “The Guardian,” Disraeli followed his own advice during the next decade, with the publication of his second trilogy. Its middle volume, “Sybil,” is the newspaper’s pick for the eleventh-greatest novel written in English.

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It’s hard to overstate the impact Thomas Edison had on future generations. From his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey, the inventor and his staff devised or improved upon prior designs for such influential objects as the lightbulb, the movie camera, and the alkaline battery. He’s forever tied to 1,093, the record-setting number of patents he earned alone or with others. But an additional 500-plus patents were rejected or left unfinished, and, most likely, many of Edison’s ideas never even reached the patent stage. In admitting the many, many times things didn’t go right, Edison humbly encouraged budding creators to persevere.

This Saturday, November 20, 2021 The Knights of Columbus will be at the Beacon Recreational Center distributing new coats for children as part of their “Coats For Kids Program”. The Recreational Center is located at 23 West Center Street, Beacon, NY. This event is scheduled to begin at 10:00AM. Coats will be distributed until the supply is depleted. This will be done on a “First come first served” basis.

All BHA families with children are encouraged to attend and participate in this event. The goal of the Coats for Kids Program is to ensure that no child in North America goes without a coat during the winter season.

Come out and participate, your presence will be appreciated.

It is that time of year again and the City of Beacon Knights of Columbus will be providing Thanksgiving Holiday Meals to the residents of Beacon Housing Authority

SIGN-UP SHEETS will be located on the bulletin boards located outside the community rooms at Hamilton Fish Plaza and Forrestal Heights. You may sign yourself up by entering the information requested on the sheet. Be prepared to provide your name, address, phone number, and number of meals per household. For those residents in the low rise units you may contact the office directly and provide your information.

Meals will be prepared on Thanksgiving Morning and delivered that afternoon by the Knights of Columbus. If you would like to participate in this event please add your name to the list today. The deadline to sign up will be on Monday November 22nd, 2021. Once the deadline has passed it will be too late, so sign up today.

Happy Holidays from BHA and The Knights of Columbus

BHA IS SPONSORING AN EVENT TO MEET WITH NYREE HEARD, WHO IS A MEDICARE SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST.

NYREE WILL BE COMING TO BHA TO SPEAK WITH RESIDENTS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING OPEN ENROLLMENT AND ADDITIONAL MEDICARE / MEDICAID BENEFITS.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WANT INFORMATION THIS IS AN EVENT THAT YOU CAN NOT MISS!

CONTACT THE OFFICE TODAY AT 845-831-1289 AND HAVE YOUR NAME ADDED TO THE SIGN UP SHEET.

PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION.

DUE TO THE RECENT ATTEMPTS TO BREAK INTO SOME OF OUR LOW RISE APARTMENTS BHA IS POSTING THE FOLLOWING NOTICE FOR YOUR INFORMATION.

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL REPORTS OF ATTEMPTED BREAK IN’S AT FORRESTAL HEIGHTS LOW RISE APARTMENTS. THE INTRUDER ATTEMPTS TO ENTER GROUND FLOOR UNITS USUALLY IN THE EVENINGS. TO DATE THERE HAVE BEEN NO SUCCESSFUL ENTRIES INTO THE UNITS.

BHA IS ASKING ALL RESIDENTS IN THE LOW RISE UNITS TO BE VIGILANTE AND REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO THE BEACON POLICE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SUSPICIOUS TAKE ACTION AND REPORT IT. DO NOT TAKE MATTERS INTO YOUR OWN HANDS REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST!

BHA WANTS ALL OF ITS RESIDENTS TO FEEL SAFE AND SECURE IN OUR COMMUNITY. YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AND WILL HELP BHA TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITY.