The population of Mineola was rather modest in the early 1900's. In 1910 our population was only 1,981 and by 1920 the population increased to 3,016.

The Federal Consumer Information Center has published a 148 page booklet that contains information on: car repairs; shopping from home; avoiding consumer and investment fraud; etc.

You can obtain a free copy of this "Handbook" by calling 1-888-878-3256 or visiting website

www.pueblo.gsa.gov/crh/respref.

This guide is current through the summer of 2002 and if you wish to place your name on a mailing

list to receive the 2002 "Handbook" mention your request when you call the 1-888 number mentioned above.

On Sunday, Oct. 21, there will be a 5 kilometer walk which will begin at 10 a.m. in Eisenhower Park, Parking Field #6.

For more information please call 783-3370.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration will be hosting a County Fair from Thursday, Oct. 4, through

Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be brass band concerts, puppet shows, pony and wagon rides, fiddle music, jugglers, etc.

There is an admission fee. Should you like additional information please call during business hours,

572-8400.

The Board of Zoning and Appeals of the Village of Mineola will hold a public hearing on Thursday Oct. 18, at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, NY upon the application of:

264 Pershing Pkwy

Application for variance to maintain exterior cellar stair entrance with minimum side yard and side yard aggregate encroachments contrary to Chapter 30, Article I, section 30.5(C) of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

132 White Road

Application for variance to erect approximately 30 lineal feet of 6' high closed wood fence and gate at south side of property, erect 6 lineal feet of 4' high closed wood fence and gate at north side yard of property. Proposed fencing is contrary to Section 30, Article VI, Section 30.61 (B) of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

259 First Street

Application for variance to (1) construct a two-story addition above the existing three-story North Pavilion and (2) construct a three-story addition over the existing one-story building between the Potter Pavilion and the Hoag Pavilion contrary to Chapter 30, Article I, the proposed 5th story

exceeds the additions exceed the maximum permitted height of 50 feet above the street curb height, and Chapter 30, Article I, insufficient parking provided of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

Corner of Saville Road and Jericho Turnpike

Application for variance to erect a two-story addition to existing one story building. Proposed addition exceeds height and story requirements contrary to chapter 30, article I, Section 30.5 (B).

Proposed addition is an expansion of a non-conforming use in R-1 residential district Chapter 30, Article Section II 30.21 of the Incorporated Village Municipal Code.

Plans and specifications are on file in the office of the Village Clerk and may be seen during office

hours by all interested persons. All those wishing to be heard will be given such opportunity.

The Board of Elections is located at 400 County Seat Drive, Mineola and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

If your schedule does not permit you to visit the Board of elections you can obtain a Mail Registration

Form by contacting this organization. Mail Registration Forms must be postmarked by Oct. 12 and received by the Board of Elections by Oct. 17 (or you may hand deliver your form by Oct.12)

If you have questions about registration or any election related matters, please call the Board of Elections during business hours at 571-2411.

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7 to the 13.

One of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones is to install smoke detectors. Smoke detectors, especially those in or about the kitchen area are often deactivated because they "go off" when cooking. Many home fires occur in the kitchen because burners are left unattended, pot holders were left too close to the burners, or other combustibles were misplaced.

Never, never deactivate any smoke alarm.

You may apply for federal student aid at no cost by filing a FAFSA form or by filing electronically.

Anyone who has attempted to complete these forms is aware of how that which is supposed to take only an hour takes far more time.

The U.S. Department of Education has an online guide called Completing the FAFSA at

www.ed.gov/prog info/SFA/FAFSA ; go to Getting Started.

After you have digested the information on this website you can file this form on the Internet at;

www.fafsa.ed.gov. Another resource is Funding Your Education 2001-2002. This publication is free. You may order the booklet by calling from 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week 1-800-433-3243 or by writing to Federal Student Aid Information Center, P.O. Box 84, Washington, DC 20044-0084.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States but there are steps that can be taken to reduce cardiac risk. Seniors can learn these steps at Winthrop-University Hospital's free Health Update lecture, "Protect Your Heart: Cardiac Risk factors" on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

The program will be held at the Mineola Community Center, located at 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola. It will begin with registration and blood pressure checks at 1:15 p.m., followed by the program at 1:45 p.m.

Richard Steingart, MD, Director of Nuclear Cardiology at Winthrop, will provide an overview of cardiac risk factors and discuss how to protect your heart through diet, exercise and medication. A question and answer period will follow.

Health Update for Seniors and Their Families is a free community health education program coordinated by Geriatric Health Services and RISE (Referral, Information, and Support-services for the Elderly) at Winthrop, part of the Institute for Family Care.

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please call 516-663-3916 to reserve your space.

The statistics are frightening-one in nine women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. But, there is hope. In an effort to create awareness during National Breast Cancer Month, Winthrop- University Hospital's Women's Health Forum will present a free lecture, "The Future of Breast Cancer: New Hope on the Horizon" on Wednesday, Oct.10.

The program will begin with registration at 6:30 p.m., followed by the lecture at 7 p.m.. It will be held at the Winthrop Community Outreach Center, located at 101 Mineola Blvd. in Mineola, at the corner of Second Street. Parking is available in the rear of the building,

Arlene Sussman, MD, Director of Women's Imaging Services at Winthrop, will discuss risk factors for breast cancer, as well as genetic testing, issues about legislation and current controversies. The lecture will include a discussion about cutting-edge technologies such as digital monograms, computer-assisted diagnoses and MRI's.

The Women's Health Forum is coordinated by Women's Health Services, part of the Institute for Family Care. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Pre-registration is required. For information and to reserve your space, please call 1-888-53-WOMEN.

Monday, Oct. 8 is Columbus Day so village offices will be closed. However, regular garbage collection will take place on that day.