The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The Village Office will be closed on Thursday, November 24th in observance of Thanksgiving Day:
NOVEMBER TRASH SCHEDULE
Due to the observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 24th recycling pick up will be changed as follows; Thursday’s recycling pick up will be Wednesday and Friday’s recycling pick up will remain the same. There will be NO Special Pick Up for November 23rd.
LEAF VACUUM
The Village DPW has begun vacuuming leaves until December 3rd weather permitting. 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.
DOG COMPLAINTS
The Village Office is once again receiving complaints concerning dogs running loose and leaving “deposits” on resident’s lawns. There is a leash law as well as a “pooper scooper” law in the Village. Tickets will be issued and fines will be assessed to violators.
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & SNOW REMOVAL
To provide you with the best service possible, the Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to remind everyone that your cooperation is needed during the winter months for proper plowing, salting and snow removal. If you have a driveway or an off street parking space, please use it during the winter months and especially during a snow or ice storm as vehicles parked on the street hinder plowing operations. Additionally, anything that you might have in the Village’s right-of-way, such as a basketball hoop should be moved and stored for the winter. The Village will not be responsible for damage to any items left in the Village’s right-of-way. Also if your vehicle is parked in the street and it prevents the snowplow from passing, the vehicle WILL be towed at the
owner’s expense.
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Happy 100th Birthday Henry Fonda
November 22nd at 1p.m. the Menands Public Library will be showing the film Clarence Darrow, starring Henry Fonda.
MENANDS LIBRARY POCKET CALENDERS
The 2006 pocket calendars are now available at the Menands Public Library. Supplies are limited so, please, only one per card holder.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING PLANNED
The next scheduled meeting for Menands Neighborhood watch Organization will be Wednesday, November 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the Menands Fire House. All Village residents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Help to keep your Community safe and secure. Chief O’Brien
THANK YOU
The members of the Menands Fire Co. #1 Auxiliary would like to take this opportunity to “Thank” anyone, who baked, donated and helped in anyway to make their recent “Election Day Bake Sale” a success.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
For that unique hand-crafted gift, luscious baked item, jams, jellies, pickles, salads or yummy soup, come to Bethany Presbyterian Church’s Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 19th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the corner of Menand Road and Lyons Avenue. We’ll have hand-made knits, ironing board covers, gifts for dogs, cats and birds, and second-hand items at our white elephant sale. Start your morning with a cup of coffee and goodie served from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. followed by lunch served until 1 p.m. Hope to see you there.
2006 MENANDS SKI PROGRAM
The 2006 Menands Ski Program will begin Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Seven weeks of skiing including lessons and transportation for $135.00, plus rentals $70.00/ski or $96.00/board. The bus will leave Menands School at 3:30 p.m. and arrive back at Menands School at 9:30 p.m. Children below grade 4 must be accompanied by an adult. Money/permission slips due by 11/21. If interested, please call Sheri Habbinger at 433-1379 or email shabbinger@juno.com
UPCOMING YOUTH DANCE SCHEDULE
Village youth dances for grades K thru 6th have been scheduled at the Menands Firehouse on the following dates: December 2, 2005 April 17, 2006
February 3, 2006 June 2, 2006
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $3.00
Price includes pizza, drink & music. CHAPERONES ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED! Please be aware of parking signs posted around the firehouse when dropping off and picking up your child.
PINOCCHIO PERFORMANCE
The charming tale of PINOCCHIO, the wooden puppet who longed to be a real, live boy comes to life Saturday December 3rd at 2 p.m. when Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 60 local students perform an original, musical adaptation of this classic tale. This favorite children’s story will be presented at Menands School. Tickets are $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children and are available at the door. For more information, contact Dianne MacFarland at 253-4925.
DISCOUNT MOVIE TICKETS
Menands School PTA is once again selling Regal Cinema discount movie tickets. These VIP Super Saver movie tickets cost only $7.00 each, never expire and are accepted nationwide at Regal Cinemas, United Artist Theatres and Edwards Theatres. They make great holiday gifts, stocking suffers and thank you gifts. Please call Dianne MacFarland at 253-4925 to order.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Kristi, Nicki and Brian Hayes, Jordan Kinnicutt, Molly Nephew, Caleb and Nathan Walterdorf for competing in the USATF Junior Olympic Adirondack Association Cross Country Championships in Saratoga on November 6th . Best of luck in Rhode Island at the Regional competition on November 20th!
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THANK YOU
I would like to thank all the people that volunteered to help with this years Halloween Party. This party can not be done without the support of the village. I would like to thank Mike Hagmann, John & Lynn Hagmann, Kerry & John Bishop, Pepita Martinez, Heather & Tayler DiBiase, Peter Van Kampen, Karyn & Lynda Long, Diane Brunelle, Bill Smith, Don Handerhan, Nick DiNovo, Rick Ognan, Brian Franklin, Bill Moreland, Bethany Handerhan, Greg Hirsch, Andy Boyd, Dave LaFleur, Bob Schanz, Mark Weber, Jim Sher, Bill Childs, Frank Lacosse, Chief Mike O’Brien, Ben Cacckello, Tim Lane, Marlene Shelmandine, Tom & Karol Spenard, Art Shelmandine, Bob Hite and Catherine Mattice.
VILLAGE HOLIDAY PARTY
The Village Holiday Party will be held on Friday December 9th at the Menands Firehouse. Volunteers are needed so please call Heather at 432-8521.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
The Annual Christmas Party for the Menands Senior Citizens and guests will be held at the Watervliet Elks on Sunday, December 11th at 4 p.m. We will have good food, entertainment and will give away some very nice prizes. Menu: choice of Roast Beef, Stuffed Chicken or Stuffed Filet of Sole. Cost - $18.00. For additional information and reservations, please call Flora at 434-0916. Join your friends for a great time!
For information and activities of the Menands Senior Citizens Club, stop in at Bethany Church Hall any Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. Bring your lunch and we will supply coffee and dessert. Come and visit us – we are sure you will enjoy yourself.
MENANDS ROTARY NEWS
The Rotary Club of Menands announces that its weekly luncheon meetings are now being held at C.J. Romanos, 698 North Pearl St. (formerly Weavers), starting at 12:15 p.m.
MENANDS ROTARY PROJECT TO AID
KATRINA DEVASTATED MISSISSIPPI LIBRARY
The Rotary Club of Menands, in an effort to provide long term help in the wake of the damage Hurricane Katrina visited upon the Gulf Coast, is collecting books to help rebuild the library collection of the Long Beach, Mississippi Library. Long Beach is a city of just over 17,000 located along the Gulf about 75 miles east of New Orleans. Much of the city is in ruins. The Library building has been condemned and the Director of the Library has said “I can count on my fingers the library materials that are still usable.” Members of the community who wish to help with this effort may bring good condition books and periodicals to the designated area at the Menands Library or the Menands Regional Market Administrative office. If you have any questions contact Art Shelmandine at 432-8009
or Mel Horowitz at 449-8817.
ALBANY EVENING GARDEN CLUB
The program for 2005 – 2006 Albany Garden Clubs has been set as follows:
Tues., December 6th - @ 6:30 p.m. – Make arrangements for the nursing homes – COOKIE EXCHANGE!! Please bring in 2 dozen cookies.
Tues., March 7, 2006 – Video presentation on State Parks.
The meetings are held at the WC Littles Memorial Park at
7 p.m. New members are welcome.
There are No meetings scheduled in January and February.
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