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, February 5, 2007. All meetings are open to the public and are handicapped accessible.
SNOW PLOWING
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. 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. Additionally, the DPW reminds residents to remove any item in the Village’s Right of Way, as the Village is not responsible for damage to items left in its right of way (i.e.: basketball hoops, etc.). Also sprinkler heads found to be in the
Village Right of Way will be repaired one time only, upon the completion of a right-of-way encroachment form. Mailboxes verified as damaged by the Village’s plows, will be repaired as a courtesy (As stated in the Highway & Traffic Law “There is no right of the homeowner to recover against the municipality for the accidental damage to mailboxes).
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.).
ALBANY EVENING GARDEN CLUB
No meetings are scheduled in January and February.
Tuesday, March 6th Herbs presented by Megan Brown.
Tuesday, April 3rd Starting annuals from seed presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Tuesday, May 1st Plan garden tours or how to make and plant a moss-lined hanging basket. 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.
MENANDS FIRE COMPANY
The February meeting will be Tuesday, February 6th .
VALENTINE’S DAY FUNDRAISER
The Menands Fire Company will be having a fundraiser on February 12, 13 and 14 for Valentine’s Day. We will be selling roses at 242 Broadway (former Roxy Cleaners just south of the Firehouse). The roses will be selling for $25. (plus tax) for 2 dozen pastels and $25. (plus tax) for 1 dozen red. Come to our sale to support the Fire Company and get quality roses for a great price.
ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH
A used book fair will be held at St. Joan of Arc Church at 78 Menands Road on February 11th from 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Beginning now through Sunday, February 4th please bring books in good condition and place them in boxes in the church lobby. Books will range from $1.00 to $3.00.
SPOTLIGHT ON MENANDS BUSINESS
Our feature business for this month is Esquire Drug, Inc.
Esquire Drug, Inc. will celebrate its 45th year of doing business in Menands in 2007. Owned and operated by Frank Renna, this unique pharmacy has been providing quality service to Village residents and others for over four decades through the filling of prescriptions, a featured gift collection, Carlton greeting cards, Russell Stover candies, Precious Moments and other services. In addition, the business offers New York State Lottery games and has an ATM. All of this has been under the watchful and caring eye of Frank and his dedicated staff.
Located at the Mid City Shopping Center, the business employs 8 people, including 2 registered pharmacists. Esquire Drug is among the few originally owned independent pharmacies left in the area. The motto of the business is “fast and efficient service” and delivery service is available in the immediate area.
All major prescription cards are accepted including Medicare Part D. Pending approval of the Health Department, medical supplies will soon be offered as an additional service to customers.
Esquire Drug is open seven days a week from 9 A.M. until 7 P.M. except on weekends when they close earlier. The store can be reached at 463-2291. Just ask for Frank.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
The Menands Senior Citizens are planning to go to Proctor’s Theatre on Sunday, February 18th to see the play CAMELOT . After the show dinner will be optional. Please contact Susan Arkinson at 472-9022 for more details. Don’t forget – our weekly meetings are held every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bethany Hall. Drop in and see us – we’re sure you will enjoy it. Dues will be collected during January - $5.00. REMINDER - If Menands School is
closed because of inclement weather, the Senior meeting will be cancelled.
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
There will be a new day for story time starting January 30th. Story time will be on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Drop in for songs, crafts and fun. Remember if Menands School is closed due to weather, there will be no story time. Call 463-4035 for more information.
2007 OPEN GYM SCHEDULE
HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE OPEN GYM
Thursday nights 8 - 10 P.M.
January February March
1/26 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL (4 - 8)
Saturday mornings 9 – 12 A.M.
January February March
1/27 2/3, 2/10 3/ 4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Contact Information:
Lorenz Herrmann, Supervisor (H) 477-4846
ROTARY CLUB OF MENANDS
The Rotary Club of Menands wants to give you an opportunity to save on your auto insurance! Have you taken the Defensive Driving course? Are you due for a renewal (required every three years)? We offer you a chance to do this on one day: Saturday, March 10 from 9 AM – 5 PM at the Village Court Room, easy to reach off Route 787. Those completing this course earn a NYS Defensive Driving Certificate. Advanced registrations only, no walk ins. As the number of students in this course is limited, we urge you to register early. The cost is only $29. To register please mail two checks ($10. to AARP and $19. to Menands Rotary) and send to Peter Mason, 576 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204. An optional light lunch, provided by the Boy Scouts, is
available for an additional $5. Any questions contact Peter Mason at 449-8711.
MENANDS ST. PATRICK’S CLUB
The next meeting of the club will be held Sunday, January 28th at 12 PM at the Menands Fire House.
ST. PAT’S “SWEETHEART” BREAKFAST
Join the Menands St. Patrick’s Club for an all you can eat breakfast! Fe bruary 11 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Menands Firehouse. Bring your sweetheart! Eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, home fries, Irish soda bread, Danish, pastries, and doughnuts, coffee, tea and juices are being offered. Adults - $6. Child - $3.
MISS COLLEEN CONTEST
Any Village girl, 9th grade or older, may enter with their parent’s permission. Drawing will be held at the meeting on February 11th . Miss Colleen and her court will represent Menands in the Albany Parade on March 17th and host the dinner dance held at the firehouse that evening. Please fill out the entry form below and mail (or drop it off to): Menands St. Patrick’s Club, 250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204. Entries must be received by February 10th.
MENANDS COLLEEN ENTRY FORM
Name ------------------------------------------------__________________________________________
Age/Grade ______________________________________
Address ________________________________________
Phone # ________________________________________
Parent Signature _________________________________
2007 FATHER-DAUGHTER
VALENTINE’S DANCE
The 10th Annual Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2007 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church. This is an opportunity for fathers and ‘father figures’ to have a special and memorable evening of fun and dancing with their daughters. Daughters of any age are welcome. Professional DJ and Magic 100.9 FM radio personality, Brian Michaels, will provide the music and a professional photographer will be on hand to provide free father-daughter portraits. Admission is $15. per father in advance or $20. at the door. Space is limited to 150 people. To make a reservation, please email Steve Brickman at Valentine-Dance@nycap.rr.com with your name and who you’re bringing (or call 463-2606 if you don’t have email). If you register and pay by January 27th , you’ll be entered into a drawing for Dinner for Two at The Century House for you and your daughter.
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