The library referendum passed overwhelmingly. It was approved by approximately 70 percent. Again, I wish to thank all those who voted.

The Mineola Auxiliary Police Department has a brochure regarding Halloween safety. If you are interested in obtaining one, please call their headquarters at 746-2448.

Some of the "pointers" are:

a) Check to see if the costumes are flame retardant.

b) Keep costumes short to prevent trips and falls.

c) Use make-up instead of a mask. Masks can obstruct a child's vision - a dangerous thing when children are crossing streets and when going up and down steps.

d) Parents should accompany young children when Trick or Treating.

e) All "treats" should be checked at home before being eaten.

f) Never eat candies and other treats that are not in their original wrappers.

Mineola Historical Society under the direction of President Jack Hehman, will proudly present a free 60-minute slide program exploring the fascinating story of Long Island's role in the War Between the States, including the historic units in which the Long Islanders served. The program was researched and will be presented by professional historian and museum curator Harrison Hunt, author of Hallowed Ground and Heroes of the Civil War.

The presentation will be held on Friday, Nov. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Mineola Community Center/Village Hall (155 Washington Avenue). The entire program is expected to end at 10 p.m. For more information, contact Village Historian Neil Young at 742-0417.

Monthly lectures are presented at the Mineola Community center by the Division of Geriatrics and Rise (Referral, Information and Support services for the Elderly), from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The next program will be on Monday, Nov. 9 and the topic is memory loss.

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please call 663-3916 to reserve your place.

Many creative carvings of pumpkins are appearing in many of the homes in the Village.

Never illuminate these pumpkins with candles. Use battery powered miniature flashlights for illumination.

When answering the phone, do not volunteer any information to unknown callers.

Especially, do not ever give any information regarding your credit card numbers or any financial information.

There will be no Open basketball at the Village Community Center on Thursday, Saturday, October 29 - 31. The Mayor's Halloween Party will be held on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Community Center, 155 Washington Ave. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.