On Saturday, July 8 from 9 p.m. to 11:30 pm, there will be a Teen Splash Party for ages 13-17. You must have a Leisure Pass with a T on it to attend this event. Entertainment will be provided by D.J. Chris Mattina. Registration for second session swimming lessons will be on July 14 and July 15 from noon to 2 p.m. This session is for those who were not able to participate in the first session lessons.

The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra conducted by Louis Panacciulli will perform on Friday, July 7 at Memorial Park from 8 pm to 10 pm. You will be treated to music from Broadway and other memorable classics.

On Saturday, July 8, again from 8 pm to 10 pm at Memorial Park, the Nassau Pops Theater Orchestra and Plaza Productions will present The King and I.

Please bring your own chairs to these events.

The Mineola Fair will be held on Saturday, July 8 from 11 am to 6 pm at Memorial Park. There will be food, games, craft vendors, an antique car show, and much, much more.

The Board of Zoning and Appeals of the Village of Mineola will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 18 at 8 pm at Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, regarding the following applications:

85 Roosevelt Place

Application for a Zoning variance to maintain two family dwelling with insufficient lot area, lot width and gross floor area contrary to Chapter 30, Article 1, Section 30.6 of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

231 Elm Place

Applications for a Zoning variance to erect 6ft fence that extends past the face of the dwelling contrary to Chapter 30, Article 6, Section 30.61 (B) (1) of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

309 Emory Road

Application for a Zoning variance to construct a detached two car garage with insufficient setback contrary to Chapter 30, Article 7, Section 30.75 (A) of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

84 Main Street

Application for a Zoning variance to construct rear yard addition with insufficient off-street parking contrary to Chapter 30, Article 1, Section 30.6 of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

At the scheduled meeting of the Board of Zoning and Appeals, reserved decisions from previous meetings, if any, will or may be acted upon. Plans and specifications are on file in the office of the Village Clerk and may be seen during office hours by all interested people. All those wishing to be heard will be given such opportunity.

We have grown up with the idea that all of our monies on deposit in a bank are fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC).

It is true that not one dollar of FDIC protected money has ever been lost by a depositor.

However, banking has changed in recent years. Some banks "sell" shares in mutual funds and many have affiliated entities that allow you to buy and sell stocks.

FDIC insurance protects only deposits. Products such as mutual funds, annuities, stocks, bonds, life insurance, and U.S. Treasury securities are not deposits and are not protected by the FDIC. These so called "non deposit" investments are subject to investment risks including the possible loss of principal, even if you bought them in your bank.

You should note that US Treasury securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the US government.

Some are under the belief that if they open accounts at different branches they can get additional FDIC insurance. This is incorrect. An insured institution's main office and all of its branches are considered to be one institution.

If you have questions about the parameters of what the FDIC insures and what it doesn't, please call the FDIC at 1-800-934-3342 for the regional office near you.

Digestive problems are unpleasant to say the least, and can cause abdominal and chest pain. Women can learn the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of digestive problems at Winthrop University Hospital's free "Women's Health Forum" lecture on Wednesday, July 12. The program, "Up and Down the GI Tract: Maintaining a Healthy Balance," will begin at 7 pm, with registration at 6:30 pm. It will be held at the Winthrop Conference Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard.

Kauita Kongara, M.D., the Director of the Women's Health Support Center for Gastroenterology at Winthrop, will provide the latest information on gastroenterological diseases common in women. Special topics will include gastrogsophageal reflex disease, pepticulcers, gallbladder disease, and colon cancer screening.

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please call 1-888-53WOMEN to reserve your place.

Senator Balboni has made available a list of toll free numbers you will find helpful in contacting state government offices for information or assistance:

Veterans ¬ 1-888-VETS NYS

-Information on state and federal veterans benefits. 9 am-5 pm

EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Converage) ¬ 1-800-332-3742

-Information about the state drug program for senior citizens and assistance in obtaining and filing out forms. 8:30 am-5 pm weekdays

Web site: http://www.health.state.ny.us.nysdoh/epic/faq.htm

Banking ¬ 1-800-522-3330

-For consumer complaints and information concerning state financial institutions, such as savings banks, commercial banks, or credit unions. 9 am-5 pm weekdays

Web site: http://www.banking.state.ny.us

Consumer Protection ¬ 1-800-697-1220

-Information on reducing telemarketing calls, junk mail, and how to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Board. 9 am-5 pm weekdays.