The Village Hall will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9. However, there will be regular garbage collection. The Mayor's Annual Halloween Party will be held on Oct. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Community Center. The parade starts at 6:15 p.m. The "Spook" Walk will be opening on Oct. 16 at the Emory Road Water Station. This is a great event and is enjoyed by all.

There will be a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct.18 at 6:30pm before the Board of Trustees at 155 Washington Avenue regarding the application of Independence Community Bank, 131 Jericho Turnpike.

This application is for a Special Use permit to construct interior partitions for a commercial bank in a B-1 district.

The public is invited to attend.

The Board of Zoning and Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue upon the application of Jorge Martins, 444 White Road.

This application is for a zoning variance to maintain a cellar entrance that is not a permitted encroachment in the side yard.

All those wishing to be heard will be given such an opportunity.

Assemblywoman Maureen C. O'Connell has available a brochure entitled "Questions and Answers About the Health Care Proxy Law."

Maureen O'Connell in her introducing comments states:"Who can make important decisions for you if a serious illness or accident leaves you unable to communicate?

"Until recently, there was no easy answer to that question. But now, the state Health Care Proxy Law lets you designate a health care agent to make such decisions.

Appointing a health care agent is a serious decision."

If you would like more information please call her office at 222-0007.

Senator Michael Balboni and the Sass Foundation for Medical Research invite the public to attend the Sixth Annual Breast Cancer Education Day. This symposium is free, and a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The particulars are as follows:

DATE: Sunday, October 8th

TIME: 8:30am - 1:30pm

WHERE: The Vanderbilt, Plainview

PROGRAM: "Preventing and Surviving Breast Cancer" (Lectures/Workshops/Exhibits)

Due to limited seating, pre-registration is necessary. For further information, please call the Sass Foundation at 365-7277.

F. Stewart Arnold, president of iNetMedia will discuss on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The Internet's many fun and educational aspects as well as the potential hazards for children. Some of the topics of interest to parents that Mr. Arnold will discuss include: filter protection, privacy issues, and oversight.

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and this program is scheduled to commence at 7 p.m. at the Winthrop Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard.

Admission is free but seating is limited. Please call 1-877-559-KIDS to make a reservation.

Since June of 1921, Mineola has been lucky to have Boy Scout Troop 45 serving the boys of our community. Originally chartered to several different organizations, for the past 50 plus years it has called the First Presbyterian Church on Main Street its home. Since 1921, close to 1000 members of the Troop have reached the highest rank a boy can achieve in Scouting, that of the Eagle. As important as the Eagles are, they are but a small portion of the hundreds of young men from our community who have learned about life and leadership and also had a heck of a good time as members of Troop 45. All these boys and the men that they've grown into are the legacy of Troop 45.

On Feb. 24, 2001, Troop 45 is planning a huge 80th Anniversary Celebration Dinner in conjunction with Scouting Anniversary Month. To make this a real Troop 45 Family Affair, they are looking for as many Troop 45 alumni as they can find. If you or a member of your family were a member of Troop 45, they want to hear from you. You can either go to their website and register (http://www.geocities.com/troop45bsa/) or drop them an email (troop45bsa@usa.net) with your name, address, phone and approximate years of membership. If neither of those "online" avenues are available for you, Assistant Scoutmaster Frank D'Elia asks you to drop him a note at 40 Fairfield Avenue in Mineola and they'll make sure you are included in their plans.

Feb. 24, 2001 looks to be a great celebration of 80 years of continuous service to our community. I hope you'll help Troop 45 as they attempt to contact as many alumni as possible.