The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204
Ann Bacher, Editor
WELCOME HOME, PAT
U.S. Army Captain Patrick Lane was released from Walter Reed Hospital this week and returned home to Menands. Pat, a lifelong resident of the Village, was wounded in action in Iraq in late November. He was honored on Monday, January 10th at a Purple Heart ceremony in Washington D.C. Pat, the entire Village is very proud of you for your service to our country and we all wish you a speedy recovery!
MARTIN LUTHER KING
HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES
VILLAGE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED
ON JANUARY 17, 2005
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 18TH AT 7 P.M. IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
NO TRASH PICK UP ON JANUARY 17TH
Monday’s pick up will be Tuesday, January 18th and Tuesday’s pick up will be on Wednesday, January 19th. There will be NO SPECIAL PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19TH
RECYCLING NOTICE
The Town of Colonie Landfill has informed the Village that plastic recyclables with “necks” are the only plastic containers that will be accepted. No lids, caps or “crackable” plastic containers will be accepted. Glass and metal recycling remains unchanged. If you have any questions, call the Town Landfill at 783-2827.
MENANDS ST. PATRICK ‘S CLUB
It’s that time of year again! We are looking for new members for our Village St. Patrick’s Club. Come and meet your neighbors and make new friends! We will be planning our participation in the Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 12th. Watch for the MISS COLLEEN entry form in the next Menands Activities. The first 2 meetings of the St. Patrick’s Club will be held at the Menands Firehouse at 12 noon on Sunday, January 16th and Sunday, January 31st. For more information, call Menands Marshal John McKenna at 434-4166.
Items to be included in next edition of the Menands Activities, dated January 28, 2004, must be received in the Village Office by 9 a.m. Monday, January 24th
YOUTH DANCE
A Youth Committee dance for Village youth is scheduled for Friday, February 4th at the Menands Firehouse. K-4 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. $2.00; 5th grade & up from 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. $5.00. Price includes pizza, drink and music. CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED! Be aware of parking signs posted around the firehouse.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
Members must pay dues in order to attend any of our tours or trips. Upcoming trips, events include:
Sunday, January 23rd - “Man of LaMancha” at the Troy SI followed by a buffet dinner at the Red Front Restaurant. Cost is $35.00. For reservations, please call Pat at 436-8772.
Thursday, February 10, 2005 - Indoor pizza party – 12 noon at Bethany Hall. Cost is $5.00. Entertainment will be provided by RSVP (Rensselaer Seniors’ Variety Performers).
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - “Finnegan’s Wake”, an Irish comedy at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA – Complete corned beef and cabbage dinner. Age requirement for membership have changed from 60 to 55. If you are eligible and wish to join, contact a member of the Club or stop in at Bethany any Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
THANK YOU
Buzz and I would like to give our thanks to you, all of our friends and neighbors who have helped us through this difficult time. The kindness and generosity extended to us has been overwhelming.
Buzz came home New Years Eve and is getting better each and every day. We are very lucky to live in a place where everyone looks out for one another. I can remember when Buzz and I discussed where we wanted to live and raise the family we hoped to have. Coming from another small town I could see all the special qualities Menands had, and to me, the choice was simple. Sometimes we take for granted all of the extra benefits Menands has to offer – there is no other place we would rather live and raise our children. Thank you for your Spaghetti Dinner, your food, your prayers and your shoulders to lean on. For all of your support, we are truly grateful.
The Harbour Family
YOUTH COMMITTEE OPEN GYM PROGRAM
High School: January 20 and 27th; February 3, 10, & 17th; March 3, 10, 17 & 31st.
Middle School:; February 5*, March 5, 12 & 19th.
The high school session (grades 9+) will be from 8 – 10 p.m. on Thursdays. Middle School (Grades 4-8) will be on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. – noon when there are no basketball games scheduled. *On days when there are afternoon games, we will end at 11:45 a.m.
SNOW REMINDER
IF A SNOW EMERGENCY IS ANNOUNCED FOR MENANDS, NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON ANY VILLAGE STREETS. Violators will be towed!
When shoveling snow, please do not throw snow in the street.
It is the responsibility of the owners or occupants of a home or business to keep the sidewalks clear around their property.
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