We are excited about the upcoming essay contest for Henderson County's third and seventh graders. Each year the quality as well as the quantity of essays increases as teachers make it part of their Black History Month focus for their students.

We'll have to see what happens, but there's only so much you can cut before it impacts the quality of education. I don't think anyone wants to see that.

We hit the ball real well and had some good quality at-bats. We got off to a nice start and made it easier for (pitcher) Donnie (Potter) and our defense.

I think it was the quality, the fact that these things had been around for so many years, that's what drew her.

This consolidation gives us the best of both worlds: Island-wide perspective on issues like water quality and shellfish restoration, and enhanced commitment to protecting and preserving the local places where we have long had a presence. It carries the banner for the most innovative conservation work on Long Island.

The nice thing about Sun workstations is that the quality we build in extends the longevity of their purchase. We want people to get as much value out of our equipment as they can.