The Village Hall Offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14. However, there will be regular sanitation pick-up.

The Center for Disease Control is "sponsoring" a 100 percent immunization campaign for seniors.

Over 60,000 older adults die each year from pneumococcal pneumonia and complications from influenza, which ranks these conditions as the sixth leading cause of death for older adults. Should you still not be inclined to get a flu shot, you may wish to consider that "if you get influenza or pneumonia, those who come in contact with you are at risk of catching it from you."

"Observations made on Oct. 9, 1945 around the railroad station found 95 cars parked on, or adjacent to, railroad property on the north side of the tracks and 69 on the south side, or at total of 164 cars representing obvious commuter parking. As some commuters undoubtedly parked further away the station and the proportion driving to the station will increase, the future demand for the type of parking will greatly exceed these figures, perhaps by 100 percent. The average number of railroad commuters using Mineola Railroad Station per month in 1945 was 1,223 with a maximum of 1,350 in the month of October."

There will be Public Hearings on Wednesday, Oct, 16, at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Ave. Please note that these hearings will start at 6 p.m. The applications scheduled are:

Application of 150 Washington Avenue Corporation for a special use permit for the outdoor storage of commercial trucks and equipment on the property located at 150 Washington Avenue, Section 9, Block 405, Lots 56 & 57, contrary to chapter 30, Section 30.78(B) of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

To review the license officer's denial, dated Feb. 14, 2001, of Mineola Jericho Auto Body Inc.'s tow license renewal application, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 24 entitled "Two Cars" Article IV entitled " Appeal to Village Board" Section 24.43 entitled "Hearings before Village Board."

Application of Subway for a Special Permit for a restaurant use at 113 Mineola Boulevard, in the B-2 Business District, pursuant to Section 30.32 (A) (1) and Section 30.31 (B) (1) of the code of the Incorporated Village of Mineola.

All persons who would like to comment on these applications will be given the opportunity to do so.

Senator Balboni who is a sponsor of the "Drive For A Cure" Program would like all to know that you can help fund cancer research and education by "buying" a special "Drive For A Cure" license plate.

If you would like more information please call the Department of Motor Vehicles at 1-800-264-PLATES or visit their web site at www.nydmv.state.ny.us

The Village Halloween Party is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25 ,7 to 9:30 p.m., at the Village of Mineola Community Center located at 155 Washington Avenue. This event is for Mineola resident children grades pre-k through five.

Tickets are available at the Village Hall Recreation Office during business hours of 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You will need a Mineola leisure pass to obtain tickets. There will be no charge for these tickets. If you'd like further information please call 746-2326 during regular business hours.

If you are a parent who is having problems getting your child to eat or remain in bed at night, this lecture is designed for you. Winthrop-University Hospital's Parenting Today

Program will present a free lecture, "Toddlers 1: Common Sleeping and Eating Problems," on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The program will offer tips for frustrated parents who are struggling to deal with their child's poor sleeping and eating habits. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. at the Winthrop Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola. Participants are asked to register by 6:45 p.m., and to park in the rear of the building.

Two pediatricians from Winthrop Pediatric Associates, Jill Leavens-Mauer, MD, and Sudha Prasad, MD, will discuss ways to address common sleeping and eating issues in young children. They will focus on dealing with picky eaters and developing bedtime routines. A question and answer period will follow the lecture.

For information or to reserve your space please call 1-877-559-KIDS.