The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing will be held on Monday, September 19, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Municipal Building for: A Local Law Amending Chapter 82 of the Village of Menands Municipal Code Concerning GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION. Copies of proposed Local Law are available at the Village Office and on the WEBSITE, under Village Board Minutes.
The Regular Village Board Meeting will be Held immediately Following the Above Public Hearing.
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.
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.
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.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
Thursday, September 22, 2005 first business meeting for fall season at l pm. In-house lunch at noon with Kentucky Fried Chicken cost $5.00. For reservations, call Marion Kirby at 436-8207. Dues must be paid per Town requirements by September 30th. $5.00 dues payment may be made any Thursday between 10 am – 2 pm at Bethany Hall. 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.
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.
MENANDS FIRE COMPANY AUXILARY NEWS
Meeting will be held at the Firehouse on September 14th
At 7 pm. The Auxilary recently voted upon some major changes in the organization, so come and find out what’s new. Anyone who would like to join the Auxilary would be welcome to come to this meeting and meet the members.
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 will 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 check 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 2839.
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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
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Village Halloween Party will be Monday, October 31st.
The parade will start promptly at 6 pm from the Firehouse to Ganser Smith Park, the party will end at 8 pm. There will be hay rides, hot dogs, hot chocolate and more!! Volunteers are need to set up and clean up so please call Heather at 432-8521.
WIN A 26” TORO SNOW THROWER
2 stage,8 HP, electric start, joystick remote chute $1,100 VALUE. Tickets $5.00 each or 4 for $15.00. Tickets available at Menands True Value or Members of the Menands Fire Co. All proceeds to benefit Menands Fire Co #1. Drawing – October 31st at Village Halloween Party Ganser Smith Park.
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Happy 100th Birthday Henry Fonda
Every Tuesday at 1pm until November 22nd the Menands Public Library will be showing a film starring Henry Fonda. The upcoming films are as follows:
September 13th YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE
September 20th YOUNG MR. LINCOLN
September 27th GRAPES OF WRATH
MUMS SALE
The Menands School PTA is once again having their annual Mum fundraiser. The beautiful, large florist-size plants are available in yellow, white, 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 461-3712 (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 pm in the Menands School Prking lot. Brizzell’s Flower Farm retail business is closed; our sale is the only place to purchase their beautiful mums this year.
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