The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Sheila M. Hyatt, Editor
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2006. All meetings are open to the public and are handicapped accessible.
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
The DPW asks that you help keep the storm water catch basins near your home free of leaves and debris during the year to prevent back-ups.
LEAF VACUUM
The Village DPW will be vacuuming leaves until December 4th 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.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULES
The Village Office, Village Court and D.P.W. will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving. There will be no recycling pick up on Thursday, November 23rd . Thursday’s recycling pick up will be on Wednesday, November 22rd . Friday’s pick up remains unchanged. THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL PICK-UP ON WEDNESDAY.
TRASH/RECYCLING/COMPOST PROGRAMS
Trash and Recyclables should be placed curbside no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before your scheduled pick up. Trash barrels should NOT exceed 40 lbs. Leaves and grass clippings must be bagged or placed directly in a barrel (not to exceed 40 lbs.).
FRIENDS OF MARK AND KERRI COHEN
A benefit for the Cohen family will be held on Sunday, November 19th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Albany Ancient Order Of Hibernians at 375 Ontario Street, Albany, N.Y. There is a $20. donation at the door which includes food, beverages and entertainment. There will also be a silent auction and raffles. If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation or contribute an item for the silent auction or the raffles, please contact Jen Miller at 487-5300, Kevin Hall at 487-5230 or Lori Haggerty at 487-5230.
BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
On Sunday, November 19th at 4:00 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, the Menands Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will take place. Everyone is welcome to attend! After the service there will be a potluck supper in Folensbee Hall, please bring a dish to share. For more information or if you would like to help with the service, please call the church office at 463-8217.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
Election for Club Officers for the 2007-08 year will be held at the November Business meeting on November 30th . All members are encouraged to attend the election meeting.
The annual Christmas Party for Menands Seniors and guests will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at the Watervliet Elks. The menu choices are Roast Beef, Chicken or Fish. Cost - $20.00. For additional information and reservations, please call Pat Grant at 436-8772.
2006 MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Menands Library – Fall Film Series Presents:
Every Tuesday this fall at 1:00 p.m., the library will show a Film starring Miss Bette Davis. Movies are:
November 21st – Now, Voyager
November 28th – Watch On The Rhine
Fall into storytime: Our drop in story hour for children is Mondays at 10 a.m. Stop by for stories, songs and crafts. For more information call the library at 463-4035.
MENANDS LIBRARY POCKET CALENDARS
The 2007 Menands Public Library pocket calendars are now available. Supplies are limited. Please, only one calendar per card holder.
NEW NOVEL ABOUT MENANDS’ RESIDENT’S WAR EXPERIENCES
The novel DIVIDED LOYALITES by Richard E. Witten is based on the World War II experiences of the late Harry R. Hayes. Mr. Hayes, a long time resident of Menands, helped liberate a Nazi labor camp during the war. The Menands Public Library has copies you can borrow of this very griping novel.
ALBANY EVENING GARDEN CLUB
The program for 2006 Albany Garden Club has been set as follows: Tuesday, December 5 – (This meeting will start at 6:30 p.m.). Make arrangements for the nursing homes. COOKIE EXCHANGE !!! – please bring in 2 dozen cookies. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at Weare C. Little Memorial Park at the corner of Van Rensselaer Blvd. and Route 378, Loudonville, N.Y. No meetings are scheduled in January and February.
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 18 from 9 – 3 p.m. at the corner of Menand Road and Lyons Avenue. We’ll have hand-made knits, jewelry, Christmas items, gifts for dogs, and second-hand items at our white elephant sale. Start your morning with a cup of coffee and goodie served from 9 – 11 a.m. followed by lunch served until 1 p.m. Hope to see you there.
SILHOUETTES
On Monday, November 20th and Tuesday, November 21st from 3-8 p.m. one of only three silhouette artists in the US, Carol Lebeaux, will be at St. Joan of Arc Church to cut silhouettes. Individuals, families and pets. From Live poses and photographs.
ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH
You are invited to join the St. Joan of Arc Community as they celebrate their anniversary and Feast of St. Joan on December 10, 2006. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. followed by a buffet brunch at the Schuyler Inn on Broadway. Send reservations to Gert Kutz, 4 Cornell Dr., Menands, N.Y. 12204. Adults $15., Children 5-12 $7.50. RSVP by November 19th . Make checks payable to St. Joan of Arc Church. For information call Phyllis Cooney at 434-3048 or Gert Kutz at 462-1860.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
The Beautification Committee would like to thank everyone including the girls from Junior Troop #424 led by Linda DeDominicis and Brownie Troop #061 led by Denise Day who participated in the planting of the Fall bulbs. We had a great turnout and it made the work of planting a lot easier. Thanks for all the help! Lynda Long
MENANDS FIRE COMPANY NEWS
The December meeting will be Tuesday, December 5th .
THANK YOU
The Menands Fire Company Auxiliary would like to thank anyone who baked or donated to their recent Election Day bake Sale. It was a great success.
MENANDS FIRE COMPANY AUXILIARY
Meeting and “Christmas Dessert Party” of the Menands Fire Company Auxiliary will be held at the Menands Firehouse on December 13th at 7 p.m. Each member is asked to bring the following: your favorite Christmas dessert, $5 Grab Bag Gift and 6 Christmas Cards signed with your name and the Menands Fire Company Auxiliary. DO NOT SEAL.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS
When there is inclement weather, residents should tune to WGY, WROW or WTRY radio as well as TV channels 6, 10 and 13 for school closings or late openings. 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, please contact the Menands School (465-4561). If the Menands School is closed due to weather, transportation to high schools and private schools will be at the discretion of the Menands UFSD Superintendent of Schools. If the Menands School is opening late due to the 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.
HELP! COMMUNITY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
We are very excited by the response we have received to the services we are offering. We appreciate the efforts of the persons who are volunteering their assistance to transport and visit friends and neighbors. The requests are becoming so numerous that we desperately need more help so we don’t wear out the folks who are currently volunteering. If you are able and willing to assist, please contact one of the persons listed below:
Judy Blair - 465-3295 Bernice Hoffman - 462-0151
Gert Kutz - 462-1860 Paula Murphy - 465-6361
Sharon Murphy - 449-2222 Jean Riedell - 462-0083
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