At each of the schools in the Mineola School District, as the clocks strike noon, a moment of silence is observed to all of those who perished in the recent attack on the United States. It is obvious that the tragedy has not only affected every American, but also affected everyone, including the community's children in a different way. FULL STORY

The images seen in Mineola reflecting the worst attack on United States soil may not be as graphic as those the public has been bombarded with of the scene that defines destruction 30 miles away. However, images seen in the community of Mineola - flags displayed outside homes and on cars, flags at half mast, residents flocking to churches and parishes, the veil of sadness and despair that citizens wear on their faces - tell the tale of a tragedy of overwhelming proportion. FULL STORY

The Mineola Mavericks (the Mineola Athletic Association's 13-year-old baseball team), sponsored by Windsor Fuel Oil, completed a very successful 2001 spring/summer season with a fourth place finish in the Glen Cove Baseball & Softball Association Mayors Trophy Tournament. FULL STORY

Joseph Wissler recently had an exciting summer experience as he tried out for Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds. Although Joseph is too young to be drafted, the scouting coaches have opened a file on him and will watch his progress. FULL STORY