Concern Yes - Fear No

What the tomorrows will be for our great country is unknown but I know we will be victorious.

We can not and must not let the terrorists "win." Concern is fully understandable, but fear is not.

The following which was e-mailed to me sums up our resolve: " The steel in us is not always readily apparent. That aspect of our character is seldom understood by others. As Americans we weep, as Americans we mourn, and as Americans, we will rise in defense of all that we cherish.

What was the purpose of your barbaric acts? You don't know Americans. We will not hide in our homes. We will not retreat. You do not know what you started. But you are about to learn."

Public Meeting

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Oct. 3rd at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue. The public is invited to attend.

Yesterday's in Mineola

In its formative years Mineola was patrolled by its own police force.

Mineola was incorporated in 1906 and William N. McCormack and Florence Appleby were appointed as the first members of the police force. A year later Mr. Boor and Mr. Brunage were added to the "force."

As our community grew, the need for additional police increased. Appointed to the village force were: Charles Spencer, August Wighaus, Fred Borries, Alexander (Ham) Warga, Larry Wanser, John Culleeny, William Murray and John Schwarz.

In August 1928 our police force consolidated with the Nassau County Police Department.

World Trade Donations

Assemblywoman Maureen O'Connell sent me the following communication:

" I have been in contact with Governor Pataki who has shared with me his sincere thanks and gratitude for the overwhelming support your community has shown in response to the attack on the World Trade Center.

The outpouring of support and generosity demonstrated by the citizens of Mineola has truly been indescribable. At this time, however, the governor has requested that all collections of donated materials, equipment, and supplies kindly be suspended until further notice.

The generosity of Mineolians has been so great, and their response so rapid, that rescue operations have been deluged with donated goods and have been left with no place to store these goods. In fact, officials are now making arrangements to rent warehouse space in which to store the materials already received.

At some point in the near future relief efforts may necessitate additional donations of supplies. Until then, please help notify any individual or group you are in contact with that donations of materials, equipment and supplies should be suspended until further notice."

Genetics & Breast Cancer Risk: Learn Your Options

Genetic counseling and testing are among the latest advances in the fight against breast cancer. The Women's Health Forum at Winthrop-University Hospital will be holding a free health education program.

Learn the evaluation process and how to best determine your risk. Jeanne Devine, MS, Cancer Genetic Counselor at Winthrop, will discuss genetic counseling, testing, risk assessment, and provide an overview of preventative options. Lori Ahern, MSW, CSW, Educational Consultant, will provide a question and answer period.

The program will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd at the Winthrop Community Outreach Center located at 101 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola. Registration will be at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m.. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please call 1-888-53-WOMEN to make a reservation.

Thank You

I and all the members of the board of trustees want to thank all our residents who are displaying flags.

A Message for All

The Reverend Thomas W. Goodhue, in last week's edition of the Mineola American stated that " Now is the time for us as a nation to help one another and stand together."