Menands Activities March 6, 2009
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The next Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2009. All meetings are open to the public and are handicap accessible.
VILLAGE ELECTIONS
Village Elections will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, from 12:00 noon till 9:00 p.m. in the Fire House.
PAVILION RESERVATIONS WILL BEGIN 3-9-09
All Village residents, tax paying businesses and organizations that are based within the village, will be able to reserve the pavilion at Ganser-Smith Park by stopping in the Village Office beginning Monday, March 9, 2009 at 8 a.m. A $100 refundable deposit will be required at the time of your reservation. Reservations for use by non-village parties sponsored by a village resident will be accepted April 1, 2009. There will be an additional usage fee of $150. In the event that a non-village party uses the pavilion and park without being identified for the actual purpose by the sponsoring resident, there will be a loss of the $100 refundable deposit plus a $300 fee will be assessed to the sponsoring resident.
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 of Menands. Tickets will be issued and fines will be assessed to violators.
MENANDS FIRE CO. AUXILIARY
The quarterly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary will be March 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Firehouse. The annual Wine and Cheese Party will also be held. Members will be contacted. DUES are DUE and can be left in the Auxiliary Mailbox at the Village Office or contact the President. Nominations and elections of officers will take place at this meeting.
2009 MENANDS OPEN GYM SCHEDULE
High School and Up-Thurs. Nights 8-10 pm.
March 5, 12, 26
Grades 4-8-Sat.Morning 9-12 noon,
March 7, 14, 28
If the school is closed due to inclement weather (a snow day) there will be no open gym that evening.
Supv. Lorenz Herrmann Phone: 505-7998
Email: lherrma1@nycap.rr.com
LENTEN SOUP SALE
Bethany Presbyterian Church is again offering soup for sale during the Lenten season. The second soup, Corn Chowder, will be available on March 20th. One quart of soup costs $4.00. Homemade bread will also be available at $3.00 per loaf. To reserve a quantity of soup, you may call Judy Blair at 465-3295, or fill out a coupon available at the church or drop in on March 20th. Soup will be available for pick up between 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
SPOTLIGHT ON MENANDS BUSINESS – MARCH 2009
As we continue our series on the diversity of businesses in Menands, this month our feature business is Wicked Smart Promotions.
Wicked Smart Promotions is a screen printing, embroidery and sign making business located at 6 Simmons Lane. Owned by the father and son team of David and Michael McCarthy, the business has been operating for five years and been at its Menands location since 2006.
The company provides decorated apparel for team uniforms, school and social events, corporate brand wear, t-shirts, sweat shirts, pants and hats. Wicked Smart also provides work wear, safety apparel and uniforms for Little League teams, cheerleading and several sports.
Wicked Smart has a national customer base and has the staff to help customers design their artwork for presentation on the apparel they have selected. The company prides itself on customer satisfaction and prompt service.
The company started out as Breakaway Sports in Latham before evolving to Wicked Smart Promotions.
The business employs up to 13 individuals during its peek season and is looking forward to expanding its work force in 2009 as well as upgrading and improving its work space.
Wicked Smart Promotions can be reached at 459-2855 or on the web at www.wickedsmartapparel.com.
Dave and Mike would welcome a visit by any Menands resident who would like to see their operation. Please feel free to stop by and see them.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB
Remember the deadline for payment is March 5th for the St. Patrick’s Day trip to Beck’s Grove on March 17th. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. (Note Time Change) Don’t forget to make reservations for our special April 28th trip for 2 shows and lunch at the Log Cabin with Gert at 462-1860 or Susan at 472-9022. DEADLINE April 9th. Cost is $45.
MENANDS ST. PATRICK’S CLUB
The next meeting of the club will be on Sunday, March 8th at 12 noon. New members are always welcome. If anyone wants to march in the parade on March 14th be at the firehouse at 12:30 p.m. Remember to bring $5. for the membership fee in order to march.
The Menands St. Patrick’s Dinner-Dance will be held on Saturday, March 14th at the Menands Fire House. Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Entertainment will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Adults $14, Seniors $10, Children (12 years and under) $7. Take out is also available. If you have any questions contact Meg Grenier (463-5196).
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tuesday Afternoon at the Movies 1 p.m.
March 10th – Out Of The Past – The classic film noir
March 17th - The Long Gray Line – St. Patrick’s Day! Irishman comes to America. Directed by John Ford (THE QUIET MAN)
Drop in Story Time – Monday’s at 10 a.m. Young Children and their care givers are invited to stop in for a variety of activities.
Call 463-4035 for more information.
MENANDS ROTARY BBQ - FUNDRAISER
Friday, April 3rd from 4 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
EAT IN OR TAKE OUT
Complete Giffy’s BBQ Chicken Dinner
Includes salads, roll, dessert and beverage
Cost - $9.00 per meal
At Menands School – with PTA Basket Bonanza
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Proceeds help fund Community Programs/Projects
YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED
Pre-orders are welcome
Contact Ron Miller: 463-8144 (H/O)
3RD ANNUAL MENANDS SCHOOL BASKET BONANZA – APRIL 3RD
Menands School PTA is sponsoring its 3rd Annual Basket Bonanza – Lots of great prizes – Wii, I-Pod, bike, classroom themed baskets and many others!! Tickets on sale the night of the school play and at Menands School the week of March 30 – April 3rd.
HELD WITH ROTARY CHICKEN BBQ DINNER - FUNDRAISER
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROJECT
St. Joan of Arc Church is resettling an Iraqi Christian family. If you would like to help in any way please contact Mesky Lechebo at 452-0953 or mlechebo@yahoo.com. or Monica Sharpe at 434-0774.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR LOAN
Community Friends and Neighbors has the following medical equipment available for loan:
Walkers Portable Toilets Toilet Riser
Bath Benches Bedside Table
Crutches (adjustable for height)
You may contact Judy Blair (465-3295) to arrange to borrow this equipment.
MENANDS SCHOOL (70’s) CLASS REUNION
A reunion is being planned for all graduates from the 70’s. We are in the planning stages and are looking for graduates interested in being part of this reunion. Please start spreading the word and email me with any questions. An informational/planning meeting will be scheduled soon. All interested can contact me, Lauren Clemenzi, at basketball23rocks@live.com.
PLAY BALL!!!!
It is that time of year again! Registration for Menands Junior Baseball and Softball is underway!!!
Registration is SATURDAY MORNINGS 9-12 at the MENANDS SCHOOL GYM LOBBY. You may also obtain a registration form on line at www.Menandsbaseball.org. or call Paul DeDominicis (365-3388 or Steve Nicoll (462-3164) for more information.
Tee-Ball ages 4-6, Baseball ages 7-13, Softball ages 7-14
We also need COACHES and VOLUNTEERS at all levels! Opening day is April 25th!!!! See you on the field.
CONGRATULATIONS!
We are proud to announce that as a result of her outstanding academic performance and diligence, Jayne Marissa Bolt of Glenwood Road has been named to the Hartwick College Dean’s List for the Fall Term, 2008. Jayne is participating in the Honors Program, majoring in Mathematics at the Oneonta College. Proud parents are Theresa and Jim Bolt. Proud grandmothers are Theresa Tornatore and Hazel Bolt. Good for you Jayne!!!