Cost containment and instructional needs, current and future, were uppermost in the minds of the Board of Education (BOE) as it considered and made decisions about the components of a model middle school on Wednesday evening, September 29. Refining the elements of the middle school was one of three subjects the BOE discussed at this meeting; the others, the district's reponses to the state comptroller's audit and the topic of environmental consultants and duties will be detailed in next week's newspaper. FULL STORY

In his last week before retiring on Sept. 25, Phil Marchese at Joe's Meat Market was a very busy man. Loyal customers placed orders for up to $2,500 worth of steaks, roasts and chicken. But sadly, even a full freezer can't preserve Phil's friendly smile and cheerful conversation, which will be missed by all who patronized the market at 553 Port Washington Blvd., as much as Phil's quality meats and twice-daily delivery service. FULL STORY

In addition to reporting over the years the score of the racers it is appropriate to recognize the ones who make it all possible: the race committees (of course volunteers). FULL STORY

The pleasant temperature and the intensity of the Port Washington football team continue to keep us outdoors on Saturdays. This week we faced our most formidable opponent. New Hyde Park ranked number one in the conference and is a team that made it to the finales last year. FULL STORY