The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
Keep an eye out for your water/sewer bills; they were mailed out on July 1, 2005. If you have not received them call the Village Office at 434-2922. On August 1, 2005 one percent interest will be added.
THANK YOU
First of all I would like to thank all those who could attend my retirement dinner and for all the thank you cards and gifts. I would like to also thank those who couldn’t attend, but still sent me gifts in the mail. Personally I would like to thank the Menands PBA for setting up the party and the gift they gave me. I would like to thank Sgt. Gene Conners for the opening benediction, Jeffrey Selchick for the wonderful job he did as master of ceremonies, my two brothers John and Leonard for their comments, Kevin Franklin for taking the photographs, and also our Mayor John Bishop for his comments. Again I would like to say thank you to all the Village residents who have supported me over the last 26 years and also supported the Menands Police Dept. I would like to personally say to the
guys I have worked with over the years that it’s been a pleasure and an honor to have worked with such a great bunch of guys. You will be in my prayers everyday, and please remember me and my family in your prayers. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Peter J. Forner, Badge 109
D.P.W. STARTED SUMMER HOURS
D.P.W. has started Summer Hours - They will be working 7 a.m. - 3 p.m, Monday thru Friday, taking their lunches 11 a.m. - noon. ~This schedule started July 13, 2005, it will continue through Labor Day. Pick-up of Garbage, Recycling and Special Pickups will start at 7 a.m. on your scheduled days. Starting Tuesday, September 6, 2005 D.P.W. will go back to their regular hours 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., lunch’s will be noon - 1p.m.
HONORING SERVICE PERSONS
We would like to honor the Village of Menands residents who are in the Military. Please contact the Village office with Name, mailing address and email address of the service person. The information can be mailed to Village of Menands, 250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 or faxed at 427-7303.
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
Is your house number clearly visible from the street, both during the day and at night. During an emergency seconds do count, so help out our Police & Emergency personnel to identify your house. Information is available at the Police Station on E911 requirements.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Anyone interested in the Neighborhood Watch Program please call the Police Department at 463-1681 or the Village Office at 434-2922. There will be a Meeting Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Firehouse.
VILLAGE PICNIC
Wed., Aug. 17, 2005 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Annual Village Picnic with Mark Emanation & Folding Sky and Jim Dignum’s Shut Up and Dance.
Food, refreshments and Souvenirs will be sold by the Fire Company.
REMINDER TO RESIDENTS
Residents are asked to keep debris and trash out of any creek on their property, as it can eventually clog the storm water drainage system. Thank you for your cooperation with this important matter. Brush and grass clippings are picked up by the Village.
MENANDS SCHOOL NEWS
Due to the emergency dismissal on June 24th, there are still many classroom materials and certificates to be picked up. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thank you; enjoy the rest of the summer.
MUMS SALE
The Menands School PTA is once again having their annual Mum fundraiser. The beautiful, large florist-size plants are available in yellow, burgundy, purple, pink and orange/rust for $6.00 each. You may pre-order by calling Dianne MacFarland at 253-4925 (anytime) or Kerry Franklin at 462-3712 (evenings). Order forms are available in the Menands School lobby and will be going home with students the first day of school. Pre-order deadline is Wednesday, September 14th, pick-up and payment will be Friday, September 16th 3-6 p.m. in the Menands School parking lot.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
The Menands School PTA is selling the 2005-2006 Entertainment Books at the new discounted price of $30.00 to raise funds for our visiting Author/Artist Program. Sale begins September 16th but books may be pre-ordered by calling Dianne MacFarland at 253-4925. Remember these make great gifts and we have books available for many out-of-town locations.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
CORRECTION – Our trip to MacHayden Theatre to see “Brigadoon” is still August 31st. However, the day is Wednesday not Sunday as previously announced. Cost is $35.00. After the show, we will eat at Kozel’s restaurant. Bus will leave Bethany at 12:30 p.m. For reservations, please call Gert at 462-1860 or Pat at 436-8772.
Friday, September 23 – we are going on a Mystery Tour. Cost - $42.00. A gourmet meal will be served. For reservations, please call Arnold at 869-3020. Bus will leave Bethany at 7:30 a.m. Come join in the adventure.
Then on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, we will go to Platz Brauhaus. Cost - $36.00. Join in the Oktoberfest for plenty of good German food and entertainment. Please call Arnold at 869-3020 for reservations.
Don’t forget to go on a trip; you must belong to a Club. Stop in at one of our weekly meetings at Bethany, Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all the details.
TOWN OF COLONIE HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF DAYS
You must pre-register by calling 1-800-494-2273 (9-5 p.m.). Drop off events will be held at the Town of Colonie Landfill Site, 1319 New Loudon Rd. (Route 9), Cohoes on., Sept. 7 & Oct. 5th 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Residents of the Town of Colonie will be admitted by appointment only. Proof of residency will be required at the time of disposal
MAYOR JOHN WEIDMAN 2005
MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The John Weidman Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday September 16th at the Town of Colonie Golf Course. All Proceeds will be going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It will be a SHOTGUN START AT 8 AM. Lunch, dinner and prizes to follow at the Ganser Smith Park immediately after golf. Cost is $70 per person, which includes golf, cart, food and prizes. The Tournament is limited to 144 people, so sign up early to reserve your foursome. Please make checks payable to “John Weidman Memorial Golf Tournament” and send, along with the form below, to: JOHN WEIDMAN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, 250 BROADWAY, MENANDS, NY 12204. Any questions, call 283-9273 .
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NOTICE FROM CHIEF O’BRIEN
Residents are reminded to be alert for unsolicited contractors attempting to procure home improvement and repair work. Residents should deal with only known and established contractors of proven reliability and reputation. Any suspicious persons should be reported to the Police Department at any time.
BE AWARE a lottery company is telling senior citizens they are winning a lot of money and asking them for personal information including banking information.
ALSO there are still quantities of firearm locks available to Village Residents at no charge courtesy of Project Child Safe, a nationwide program promoting firearm safety. Locks can be obtained at the Police Department Communications section at any time.
Items to be included in next edition of the Menands Activities, dated August 26, 2005, and must be received in the Village Office by 9 a.m. Monday, August 22nd.
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