The Mineola Community Pool opens for the season on Saturday, June 19, at 10 a.m.

Our pool is for our residents and their guests only. To obtain access to your pool you need a Leisure Pass.

The hours of operation of your pool are as follows:

Monday, 2-9 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

For your further convenience, beginning June 29, the pool is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. for adult swimming only.

If you don't currently have a Leisure Pass, you may obtain one at the Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue.

In order to obtain a Mineola Leisure Pass, you must bring with you the following items:

1. Personal Identification (for example, Driver's License, School Identification; or Birth Certificate)

2. Utility Bills (Village Tax Bill, Water, Electric/Gas and/or Telephone).

In addition, if you rent, please bring your lease or rent receipt. The cost is $5 per person.

The hours for Leisure Pass registrations are:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Our village is very fortunate to have so many who volunteer their time and talents to make this the great community that it is.

One of those who volunteer, Paul Walters, is a member of the Mineola Ambulance Corps., while responding to a call, was in an accident. He was recently released from the hospital.

We wish him a speedy recovery.

The Saddle Rock Grist Mill located in the Village of Saddle Rock is open Sundays, May through October, from 1 to 5 p.m.

This is one of the few remaining tidal grist mills in America.

It has been restored to its 1845 appearance and commemorates a principal industry of rural Long Island in the 1700s and 1800s.

For further information and group reservations, please call 571-7900.

In 1920, our village had 3,016 residents. In 10 years the population had grown to 8,155.

Today, our population is slightly less than 19,000.

We recently experienced temperatures in the 90s.

Some tips to "Stay Cool" are:

1. Drink lots of liquids; avoid caffeinated beverages which act as dehydrators.

2. Wear light-colored clothing.

3. Close blinds during the day.

4. Reduce activity and spend time in air conditioned areas.

Winthrop-University Hospital is presenting a program "Coping At Home," on Monday, June 21, from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Hoag One Conference Room.

This program is designed to provide family members with the necessary skills to care for loved ones with cancer at home. Coming home for a patient is a very special time and good planning will assist all.

Please call 663-2361 to make a reservation.