The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
VILLAGE OF MENANDS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that two Trustees and the Village Justice of the Village of Menands are to be elected at its annual election to be held on March 15, 2005 for a term of four years each, to commence pursuant to law upon their qualifications and no earlier than April 4, 2005.
W illiam T. Smith, Jr.
November 3, 2004
Clerk-Treasurer
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The next regular Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 2004. All meetings are open to the public and handicapped accessible.
WILD ANIMAL REPORTING
Pursuant to General Municipal Law §209-CC, any person owning, possessing or harboring a wild animal must report its presence to the Village Office (434-2922) on or before April 1st of each year. A list setting forth the types of animals to be reported is on file in the Village Office.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULES
The Village Office, Village Court and D.P.W. will be closed on Thursday, November 25th for Thanksgiving
There will be no recycling pick up on Thursday, Nov. 25th. Thursdays’ recycling pick up will be on Wednesday, November 24th. Friday’s pick up remains unchanged. THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY.
VILLAGE BEAUTIFICATION
On Friday, November 26th at 3:30 p.m., members of the Beautification Committee, as well as all interested residents, are invited to meet at the Menands Village Hall to begin decorating the Village for the holidays.
MENANDS VFW SEEKING
The Menands VFW Memorial Post 5989 is looking for the names and addresses of any Village residents who are serving in active military duty in order to send gift packages to them. Please drop off the names and addresses at the Village Office, or mail to Menands Memorial Post 5989, 250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204.
MENANDS FIRE CO. LADIES AUXILIARY MEETING & CHRISTMAS PARTY
The regular monthly meeting and Annual Christmas Party of the Auxiliary will be held at the Menands Firehouse on Wednesday, December 8TH . Cocktails at 6:30 p.m., Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Each member is asked to bring 5 signed, unsealed Christmas cards. Under your signature, please write Menands Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. These will be going to the Firemen’s Home. For reservations, call Sarah Hirsch at 432-8955. The Ladies of the Auxiliary would like to thank anyone who donated or baked for the annual Election Day Bake Sale and helped make it a success.
DISCOUNT MOVIE TICKETS
The Menands School PTA is selling discount movie tickets at $6.50 each (a savings of up to $2.50 per ticket) - accepted at all Regal (formerly Hoyts), Edward Theatres and United Artist Theaters nationwide. To order call Dianne MacFarland at 253-4925 anytime or Kerry Franklin at 462-3712 (evenings).
BETHANY’S BAZAAR THIS SATURDAY!
Don’t miss Bethany’s Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 20th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Crafts, knit items, bake sale, Christmas & fall decorations and unique white elephant items will be available. All are welcome!
BETHANY YOUTH GROUP
CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SALE
The Youth Group of Bethany Presbyterian Church is once again planning our next Reach Work Camp in the summer of 2005. This past July our group went to Gettysburg, PA where we worked with other youth groups to change the lives of hundreds of impoverished people. Thank you to everyone that helped us reach out to those in need!
To help fund Bethany Youth Group’s trip to our next Reach Work Camp, we are again selling Christmas trees and wreaths. The wreaths are hand-made from fresh cut Balsam and Douglas Fir trees. Wreaths are available decorated with a large bow and ornaments for $20 or undecorated for $15. Beautiful Balsam and Douglas Fir trees are available for $25. If you would like to place an order for a wreath or tree, please call 785-6061 or 462-2574. We are limiting wreath orders to 100 this year so order early.
GOOD LUCK, CAROL BLAAUBOER
On November 24th, long-time employee Carol Blaauboer will be retiring from the Village of Menands. For most of her employment, Carol served as the dispatch supervisor for the Village police and fire departments. She was also a founder and active member of Riverside Volunteer Ambulance which served our community for many years. Carol will be missed by both her co-workers and the residents of Menands she served. A party in her honor is being planned for January. Best of Luck, Carol!
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Take a wondrous trip with Alice, the White Rabbit and a host of others on Saturday, December 4th as over 60 Menands School students and the Missoula Children’s Theatre present Alice in Wonderland at 2:00 p.m. at Menands School. This original musical production is part of Missoula Children’s Theatre unique international touring project and is being brought to you by Menands School and the PTA. Admission is free. Come share in this wonderful experience with our children!
YOUTH COMMITTEE CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Village Youth Committee is once again hosting the Village Christmas Party. Adult Volunteers are needed to help plan, decorate and clean up. It will be held at the Menands Firehouse on Friday, December 10th from 6 – 8 p.m. Call Heather at 432-8521. Be advised the Youth Dance, previously scheduled for this date, will not be held.
LEAF VACUUMING CONTINUES
LEAVES ONLY must be raked to the side of the road for pick up. Biodegradable Bags for leaves and grass clippings will continue to be collected.
More news on other side…………………………………...
SENIOR CITIZENS
PLAN CHRISTMAS PARTY
On Sunday, December 5th, the Club will hold their Annual Christmas Party at the Menands Firehouse. Menu: Chicken or Prime Rib (with all the trimmings!). Time 4:00 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded! Everyone is invited. Call Flora at 434-0916.
IMPORTANT! Age requirement for membership in the Club has been changed from 60 to 55 years of age. Dues - $5. Per year. Stop in at Bethany any Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to find out all about the Club. Bring your lunch – we supply dessert and coffee. Come and bring a friend.
ROTARY NEWS
THANK YOU
The Rotary Club of Menands and the Menands Fire Co. #1 wish to thank the community members who supported the October Defensive Driving Course and Red Cross Blood Drive helping to make them a success. A survey of those donating blood indicated a strong base of regular donors. Both of these community programs will be held again in late Spring.
UPCOMING MEETINGS: At Rotary’s Tuesday, November 23rd luncheon meeting at Atria Shaker, Cindy Schmehl will explain Rotary’s Zimbabwe Mission. On December 7th, Ken Bauer will recall his “Memoirs of a WWII Veteran”. Community members interested in attending may call Mel Horowitz at 449-8817.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS
When there is a snowstorm or any weather that might threaten the normal running of the school, residents should tune to WGY, WROW or WTRY radio as well as TV channels 6, 10 and 13 for school closings or late openings. Also, when school is canceled during the day, after school and night activities at the school are also canceled. If you have changed home/work phone numbers or emergency contacts, now is the time to call Menands School (465-4561). If the Menands School is closed due to weather, there will be NO transportation to any school outside the District. If the Menands School is opening late due to weather, all bus runs will be delayed in Menands. For example, if the Menands School is opening one hour late, then all buses transporting students outside the district will also be running
one hour late. These procedures are enforced because we feel that if road conditions are such that it is too dangerous to transport pupils to the Menands School, then it is also too dangerous to be transporting students out of the district.
Items to be included in next edition of the Menands Activities, dated December 3, 2004, must be received in the Village Office by 9 a.m. Monday, November 29th
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