The 14th Annual Mineola Mustang one mile fun run/walk and 5K (3.1 Mile) run/walk raised $15,000 for the service organizations of Mineola on Nov. 15. The net proceeds will be divided among the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Mineola Athletic Association, Mineola Police Athletic League, Mineola Auxiliary Police Department and the Mineola Historical Society.

Through his representative Kevin O'Donnell, County Executive Thomas Gulotta presented a special proclamation which states, "The County of Nassau is fortunate to have among its citizens many outstanding individuals and groups who, through their actions, good intentions and compassion for their family, friends and neighbors, present a glowing example of human decency and a strong sense of community.

The annual Mineola Mustang Run/Walk is an exciting event in which participants will benefit numerous human service and civic organizations which serve the community. The beneficial results of the annual run are far reaching: they enhance the quality of life in Nassau County.

On behalf of the County of Nassau, I extend hearty best wishes for the complete success of the 14th Annual Mineola Mustang Run/Walk."

Over 200 volunteers participated in this event. Among the leading volunteers were Scott Fairgrieve (race director), Bill Kaiser (registration director), Dolores La Courte (treasurer), Madeline Maffetore (secretary), Linda Wawzronek (head of raffle), Joyce Gorycki (fund raising), Tom Brewer (shirts), Paul May and Danny Sapienza (set up committee), and general support from Marc Leno, Alex Dangelo, Paul Cusato, Tony Nocito, Trustee Elizabeth Conlon, Tom Winters, Joe Grilo and Bill Miliano (accountant), and John Lotito of Hempstead Lincoln Mercury.

Numerous Mineola groups participated including:

Chief Walter Langer and the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department, Chief Michael Spae, Stuart Goldstein and the Mineola Auxiliary Police, Chief Edward Rummel and the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps, president Fred Wachter and the MAA, Denise Zunno and the PAL, Knights of Columbus Corpus Christi Council, Peter and Diane Haller and the Mineola Choral Society, Teri Ranfone and the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, President Jack Hehman and the Mineola Historical Society, Girl Scout Leaders Betty Stillwell, Maria Riccardi, Mary Alice Leno and the Scouts from Girl Scout Troop 1027, Nassau County Police Third Precinct and Sergeant Healy, Mario Maltese and his Amateur Radio Group, Eleanore O'Sullivan and the Mineola Teachers Association, Sgt. Marie Nuzzi and the US Marine Corps, volunteers from Corpus Christi School, Mineola High School Key Club, Mineola Middle School Builders Club, Girl Scout Troop 1212 and its leaders, Noreen McNeely and Gail Carrano.

Many dignitaries supported the race including:

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, County Legislator Richard Nicolello, Kevin O'Donnell representing County Executive Thomas Gulotta, North Hempstead Town Supervisor May Newburger, Town Councilpersons Doreen Banks and Tony D'Urso, Mineola Trustees Warren Brinker, Elizabeth Conlon and Lou Santosus (who helped with the fire department), Mayor John P. Colbert, President Teri Ranfone of the Chamber of Commerce, State Senator Michael Balboni and North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Ann Galante.

Scott Fairgrieve and the whole Mustang Run Committee would like to thank all the volunteers who made this event a tremendous success. This event is a true community effort with various people and groups coming together to raise money to strengthen and enhance the community. A participant in the run once commented, "the event had more coverage on the course than any other community race." All volunteers supported the committee's objectives to make the race as safe and successful as possible.

The Mineola School District Board of Education and the custodial staff heavily supported this event. Special thanks are extended to the board of education.

The event was made a financial success by the large support received from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, Winthrop-University Hospital, the entire business community and many not-for-profit organizations.

A list of the major run sponsors include:

A&D Offset Printers, Ltd., Bruckner Electric, Inc., All Island Taxi, Alliance Reporting Service, Inc., Anton Community Newspapers, Astoria Federal Savings, BEDQUARTERS, Bill Miliano (Accountant), Blackstone Abstract Corp., Cablevision, Cassidy Funeral Home, CFS Bank, Chiropractic Health Care Center (Dr. Gail Stevens), Churrasquiera Bairrada Restaurant, Clara Valderrama at Prudential Galeria Real Estate, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, County Seat Kiwanis, County Sports & Orthopaedics, Custom Funding Corporation, CVS/Pharmacy (Mineola), D. Reis Furniture Mfg. Corp., Day-Op Center of Long Island, Dover Publications, Inc., Eleanor Rigby's, Family Chiropractic Center (Sandro S. Femia, DC) Entenmann's Bakery, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company of NY, Fischer, Martorella and Company, LLP, Fleet Bank, For Birds Only/Pet Lovers USA, Gensel's Gallery (Mineola), Glendale Medical Group (Dr. Joseph Pisciotto), Gorilla Security Systems, Gullwing Motors Inc., Harry Katz Carpet One, Honorable John P. Colbert, Island Janitorial Services Corp., Jack Gayson Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc., Jack Martins, Esq., John Lotito (salesperson) of Hempstead Lincoln Mercury, John S. DaVanzo Republican Club, Jones & Jones, K's Auto, Kellum Realty Corp., Kenneth L. Sommers, D.D.S., Knights of Columbus Corpus Christi Council, LaCisterna Ristorante, Legislator Richard Nicolello, Long Island Women's Health Care Group P.C., Mail Boxes Etc. (Mineola), Mama Theresa's Pizzeria & Restaurant, Martin, Van de Walle, Donohue, McGahan & Catalano (Scott Fairgrieve), Massaro's Pizzeria & Restaurant, Master Bath and Kitchen Plus, McDonald's (Mineola), Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein, Wolf & Schlissel, P.C., Merrill Lynch, Micrograph Computers, Inc., Mineola Animal Center, Mineola Chamber of Commerce, Mineola Choral Society - c/o Peter Haller, Mineola Hometown Party - c/o T. Almeida, Mineola Teachers Association, Mistic Beverage, MKM Abstract Services, Inc., Murphy, Bartol & O'Brien, LLP, PACE (Parent and Child Education Program, Inc.), Nassau Sports Therapy, P.C. (Michael Gallagher, M.S.P.T.), Oheka Castle Caterers, Paradise Island/Kehan Restaurant, Inc., Pieper New York Multi State Bar Review, Queens Bridal Center, Inc., Rains & Pogrebin, P.C., Randi's Drive-In Cleaners, Random Real Estate, Reliance Federal Savings Bank, Richard Dubin, D.D.S., Ridgewood Savings Bank, Ross Orthopedic Group, Rynkar, Paternostro & Co. Ltd., Senator Michael Balboni, Sheila M. Lyons, Esq. (Elder Law), Sidney B. Bowne & Co., Solomon Smith Barney, Spellman & Walsh, LLP, Station Plaza Coffee Shop, The Bank of New York, Tom's Painting, Topaz Abstract Corp., Total Health Chiropractic (Dr. Ann Forte), Transportation Planning Corp., Tres Belle Hair Design (Mineola), U.S. 1 Laffey Real Estate (Mike Fink), UFCW Local 342-50, Walter Moloughney, Esq., Venezia Garden Center, Vito's Bakery, Wendel Home Center, Inc., Willis Hobbies, Inc. Wendy's, Wesco Sports Inc., Winthrop University Hospital, Western Beef.

Additional contributions to the run/walk include:

Jerry Kubis, M.D., Catholic Daughters of America, Mineola Auto Care Corp., 72 Jericho Associates, Forchelli, Schwartz, Mineo, Agoglia, Fassberg, Holland & Crowe, Assemblywoman Maureen O'Connell, A.A. Forman a/c/a/1, Caddell, Burns, Kelly, Rode & Kelly, County Seat Self Storage, Interboro Mutual Indemnity, Hometown Party, Irish American Society Nassau County, Nassau Pops, El-Len Property Associates, James and Joseph Daly, Neil and Madeline Polito, Mineola Golden Age Club and Nassau Surgical Associates.

The 15th Annual Mustang Run/ Walk will be held on Sunday, November 21, 1999.