Veteran's Day, Monday, Nov.11 -- Village Offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veteran's Day. There will be regular garbage and compost collection on this day.

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28 -- Village Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2002 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. There will be no regular garbage collection on this day, and no newspaper collection for this week. The holiday schedule for this week is as follows:

Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 25 and 26 -- Normal Collection

Wednesday, Nov. 27 -- Garbage Collection for Monday & Thursday Route and Rubbish Collection for the entire billage.

Friday, Nov. 29 -- Normal Garbage Collection

Flu and pneumonia "shots" will be dispensed to Mineola residents only (ages 60 and over) on Monday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call during the work week, 746-2326, to schedule an appointment.

Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., I along with the board of trustees, will join with the American Legion, Mineola Post 349 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Private Adolph Block, Post 1305 in honoring all who have served and those currently serving our country.

The very freedoms we enjoy today are the result of the sacrifices of all those who served. Please join us.

The expressions on the faces of the children who attended the Halloween Party spoke volumes

re: how much they enjoyed themselves.

The youngsters dressed in their costumes were truly a sight to behold.

One of the things that makes Mineola the great community that it is- are the volunteers- people who give of their time and talents not only for this event but for events throughout the year.

To all, thank you.

Cumberland and Virginia Coals for Blacksmiths of the Best Quality For Sale by Truslow & Brothers.

-Night Scavenger - Beaus Fleig, 108 Boebum Street, near the Glass Factory, Williamsburgh, LI, cleaning privies, cesspools and other nuisances.

To the enterprising and economical inhabitants of Williamsburgh, Bushwick, Newtown, Flushing and Jamaica - Thomas W. Lewis has recently acquired a new, rich and extensive assortment of ready-made clothing which he will dispose of cheap and honorably.

Kings County Hotesl - By Edward Neville, corner of First and South 7th Streets, near the Park Slip Ferry, Williamsburgh; Boarding by the day, week or month, on reasonable terms; Billiards and other amusements in the house; The bar is well supplied with all kinds of refreshments.

The above appeared in the Aug. 30, 1853 edition of the Williamsburgh Daily Gazette.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that affects 3-5 percent of school-age children. And, parenting a child with ADHD can be overwhelming at times.

ADHD refers to a group of chronic symptoms that can cause difficulties for children in school and at home, as they find it difficult to focus on a task or feel restless and fidgety. However, there are controversies surrounding the diagnosis. To learn more about these issues, the public is invited to attend a free Parenting Today lecture at Winthrop-University Hospital, "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Real or Perceived?" on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Attendees are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. for the 7 p.m. lecture, at the Winthrop Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, and to park in the rear of the building. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-559-KIDS.

Ronald Martino, DO, associate chairman, Department of Pediatrics and director of General Pediatrics at Winthrop, will address the controversial issue of diagnosing and treating children with ADHD, as well as other learning disabilities. A question and answer period will follow, including an open discussion about medical intervention.

Sleep patterns change as we age. However, problems with sleeping may be symptomatic of different sleep disorders. Seniors and their families can learn the difference at a free lecture sponsored by Winthrop-University Hospital's Health Update for Seniors educational series, "Sleep Disorders: How to Get a Better Night's Sleep," on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The program will begin with blood pressure checks at 1:15 p.m., followed by the lecture at 1:45, at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola. Please call 663-3916 to make a reservation.

Michael Weinstein, MD, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Winthrop, will discuss normal sleep changes as we age, how to develop good sleep habits, and when to consult a doctor for sleep-related problems. He will also provide an overview of common sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and period limb movement disorder. A question and answer period will follow the lecture.