Mineola now has two Cub packs, the second was recently organized by the Church of the Nativity. The pack will meet at the church, located at 172 Willis Avenue in Mineola. Its first official meeting was on Dec. 11 and its second pack night will be held on Wednesday Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Anyone who wishes to register their child can show up that night or call the church at 746-0554 for more information. The pack is already planning several events that would include a car wash to raise some funds, participation in some district events, a sleepover at the church and a pinewood derby race. The dues for the new pack will be kept to a minimum to allow participation from all income levels. FULL STORY

Within the community center of Mineola Village Hall, in front of the stage decorated from Christmas, a small group is practicing the theater skills they have developed over the past month. There may be a difference in age from the college seniors who are passing their experience on to the children who range from second grade to fifth grade but the students share a common bond and an affinity for performing. FULL STORY

The Corpus Christi Sixth Grade basketball team has found out what it means to make the playoffs. After a stupendous season last year, Mike Falotico's team was upgraded a division for the current season and struggled early against better competition and revised rules. After a stripped down squad lost the first game and poor coaching by the Assistant cost a heartbreaker in the second, the boys came out strong and recorded their first win of the season three weeks ago as they headed into their holiday break with a 1-2 record. FULL STORY

When Coach Zunno looked at the squad of girls trying out for the 2002/03 varsity basketball team, her thoughts had to drift back to the days when the numbers of girls trying out for varsity basketball were plentiful and where a player might actually get cut from the team. Nowadays, popular girls' sports at Mineola such as track, volleyball and lacrosse compete for athletes who might otherwise play basketball. With only one returning senior, Coach Zunno faced the daunting task of finding players with enough experience and potential to field a team with a cross section of youthful talent, experience and court savvy beyond their years. FULL STORY