On behalf of myself and the members of the Board of Trustees, I would like to take this opportunity to extend to our residents our best wishes for a safe and joyful Thanksgiving.

During the holiday season I would like to encourage our residents to remember those who don't enjoy the benefits that most of us have. Remembering those in need heightens our enjoyment of this time of the year.

The Mineola Varsity Football Team is playing Garden City on Saturday night, Nove. 20, for the Championship.

Earlier this season, at Garden City's field, Mineola beat Garden City and I know that all the young men on Mineola's team will give 150 percent on Saturday night to be victorious once again.

The varsity football team's record to date is 8 - 2 (soon to be 9 -2) and I would like to recognize all those who have worked diligently to achieve such an outstanding record:

1999 Varsity Football Team

Coach: Dan Guido

Assistant Coaches: Bob Young, Helms Bohringer, Mark Miller, Bob Redmond

John Baston	Stanley Smith
Bryan Gabriel	Vishal Gandhi
David Terezo	Jason Martinez
Raul Gonzalez	Matt Antoniou
Steve Bruno	Chris Jones
James McQueen	Gary Jimenez
Vladmir Srdoc	Matt Maier
Fred Von Massenback	Pete Teemsma
Rick DiCandia	Eugene Dolan
Matt Stucic	Chris Strucic
Anthony Scappicchio	Basilo Reyes
Matt Damon

The Village Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday, Dec. 3, at the Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue. The festivities will commence at 6 p.m. and continue till 9 p.m.

During the year, our recycling program collected 2,487 tons of bottles, compost, cans, plastics and newspapers from commercial and residential locations.

The savings to our residents because of the recycling was in excess $160,000.

If you have any questions about the recycling program, please call 746-6791.

The Cornerstone of the Church of the Nativity was laid and construction began in December 1899.

The Church is the oldest public use building in Mineola and has the oldest stain glass windows.

The Church currently is an active community center. In addition to Sunday services, the Church has A.A. Meetings three nights a week, a Nursery and Pre-K School, Art Classes, Counseling and Bible Studies.

Archaeologist, JoAnn McLean will be presenting at the Garvies Point Museum on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m., a talk on numerous topics, including who was here before the settlers; what evidence is there of historical occupation and the How and Why of Archaeology.

There is a charge to attend and if you are interested, please call 571-8010 for more information.