John and Cathy Dougherty of Beebe Road are expecting a new arrival in August when their 13th child will be born. This wonderful family now has 12 good-looking and well-behaved kids who are: Patricia, Cathleen, Christine, Kelly, John, Sean, Daniel, Brianna, Michaela, James, Kiernan and Liam.

Corpus Christi Church recently celebrated the feast of the Body of Christ at a concelebrated Mass. Father Tom Murphy of this parish was ordained 31 years ago on the Feast of Corpus Christi.

We were happy to meet Dr. Fernando Reis, president (mayor) of the City of Barcelos in Portugal.

Msgr. Edward Tarrant of Corpus Christi is a big sports fan. He tells us he lives and dies with the daily agonies of the Mets. We all remember how he kept rooting so hard, tho alas in vain, for the NY Giants during the football season.

Speaking of the Mets, John DaVanzo and Father Murphy proved they had little faith when they left a recent ballgame with the Mets trailing 7-2. Only the next day did they learn that the locals had scored six times in the eighth and won 8-7.

Jim Kennedy of Williston Park, the former editor of the Mineola American, now works for Humanistic Consultants teaching creative writing and tutoring.

Mike and Judy Maddox live on First Street. Mike is a financial planner with Merrill Lynch and Judy is employed at Winthrop Hospital.

Starbucks will be open soon in Williston Park and will occupy the first two stores on the north side of Hillside Avenue by the railroad station.

Residents are reminded that water rules are in effect all year around. This means even numbered houses can water on even numbered days and odd numbered homes on odd numbered days before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. only. The village also reminds residents that no dogs are allowed in Memorial Park.

Harry Entenmann of the Boys Club and Tom Sheedy, a New York City fireman, had breakfast at the Jericho Diner. They both live in Williston Park.

Tilly and Noel McPartland and their children Kelly Ann, Tara, Sharina, Kristi and Thomas are pretty well settled in their new home in Williston Park.

The new addition to the home of Matt and Joanne Duffy is Michael who was born May 22. The new baby has a brother Matthew and a sister Olivia. Matt is a New York City police officer. The new baby is another grandchild for Marge and Izzy Irace of Horton Highway.

The Mineola bridge will be straightened and the work will begin in February at the start of the downtown revitalization plan. The bridge will have one lane opened at all times and the work will take about a year. During this time the flooding condition on Main Street by the railroad will be corrected. Eventually the Roslyn Road crossing will be partially elevated and the road partially depressed so it will be similar to Herricks Road. The village is always looking for additional parking in the downtown area. A lot is planned for the rear of the KeySpan building (the old LILCO building) on Old Country Road.

Jill and Mike Dougherty and daughter Mary Jane lunched at the Jericho Diner.

Ruth and Lennie Kazdan of Colonial Avenue are soaking up the sun at the Mineola Pool. Ruth reminded us that it was a year ago that they lost their dear son David. Dave, who was 46, died of a sudden heart attack. Ruth was a reporter for this newspaper for 25 years covering village and school board meetings.

Ave Maria Byrnes has worked for Valentine Real Estate for 46 years now. Ave Maria who graduated from St. Mary's High School in Manhasset says she received the IHM publication Journey, edited by our daughter Sr. Annmarie.