The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special workshop meeting will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Menands in the Municipal Building of such Village on Monday, September 26, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the development of a long term plan for the Village including infrastructure improvements, Broadway Corridor and business development over the next 5 to 10 years.
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.
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
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
On Tuesday, October 4, 2005, The Menands Senior Citizens will take a trip to Platz Brauhaus. Cost - $36.00. Join in the Oktoberfest for good German food and entertainment. Please call Arnold at 869-3020 for reservations. Bus will leave Bethany at 7:30 a.m.
In November (date, price and other details forthcoming), we will have a surprise trip to Mohegan Sun. Lots of things to do besides the Casino. This will be an entertaining and possibly lucky trip.
Don’t forget to go on a trip; you must be member of a Club to join us on all our great trips. Join us any Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. at Bethany Hall and find out all the deatails.
YOUTH DANCE
A Youth Committee dance for Village youth is scheduled for Friday, October 7th at the Menands Firehouse. K-5 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. $2.00; 6th grade & up from 7:30 p.m. –
11 p.m. $5.00. Price includes pizza, drink and music. CHAPERONES welcome and encouraged. Please be aware of parking signs posted around the firehouse when dropping off and picking up child.
HEARTFELT THANKS
I would like to thank all residents of the Village of Menands for the unbelievable support that you have given my family and me over the past 18 months and the unforgettable Welcome-Home parade, I am extremely grateful to all of you. Special Thanks to Mayor Bishop, Board of Trustees, Fire Chief Handerhan, Menands Fire Co., Menands Police, West Albany Fire Co., Latham Fire Co., Maplewood Fire Co., Schuyler Hgts. Fire Co., Bought Fire Co. and Colonie EMS for participating in the Welcome-Home parade. Please continue to support and pray for our troops who are deployed fighting for peace in the world.
Thank you and God bless. Sgt. Zaerin Treacy
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 27th - GRAPES OF WRATH
October 4th - THE LADY EVE
October 11th - MY DARLING CLEMENTINE
October 18th - FORT APACHE
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 desperately needed 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.
HUMANE SOCIETY EVENTS
September 26th – Golf Outing Mohawk Hundson River Humane Society @ Schuyler Meadows County Club, golfers needed.
October 1st – Rock Saves Animals @ Valentines in Albany, Sponsored by metroland & Guitar.
For moe information on any of the above you can call Terri Cook @ 434-1573 ext. 4 and/or Check out our website.
THANK YOU
The Menands School PTA would like to say a special thank you to everyone who purchased mums from our recent fundraiser. This year was our most successful plant sale ever. The proceeds from this fundraiser help make many of our PTA sponsored events possible for the children of Menands.
MENANDS YOUTH BASKETBALL
Registration for the Menands Youth Basketball Program will be held on Thursday, October 13th and Tuesday and October 18th 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Menands School – gym entrance.
Village of Menands Boys and Girls in Grades 3 thru 8 are invited to participate. Coaches are needed. If interested, please call program director, Ed Malone at 462-9433.
MENANDS CHEERLEADER TEAM
Registration for the Menands Cheerleader Team will be held on October 13th and October 18th – 6:30 – 7:30 PM at Menands School for girls in 3rd – 8th grades. For more information call Kymberli Senecal 433-0951.
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