The Village of Mineola Board of Trustees will be meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue regarding the following applications.

231 Grant Avenue

Application for special use permit to maintain a third meter on a two family dwelling contrary to Chapter 30 Article VII Section 30.80A of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

NY SMSA d/b/a Verizon Wireless

Property at Betty Lane Known as

Section 9 Block 381 Lot 37

Application for special use permit to erect communication antennas on an existing utility tower contrary to Chapter 31 Section 31.4b of the Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

Progress Auto 1-2-3 Inc.

100 Windsor Avenue

Application for special use permit for the sales of used cars contrary to Chapter 30, Section 30.51A.1 of The Incorporated Village of Mineola Municipal Code.

The public is invited to attend. I suggest that you call either the Clerk's Office (746-0750) or the Building Department (746-0752) the day of these hearings in order to ascertain if any of these applications have been adjourned or withdrawn.

The Mineola Historical Society will be holding a meeting on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at its headquarters, 211 Westbury Avenue, Mineola.

The Teixeira family (Manny, Josephine, Anna and Martha Ann) has graciously agreed to share with those in attendance their family photos and recollections of our village going back to the '20s.

You don't have to be a member to attend these meetings. All are welcome.

Within the next week you will be receiving a 2001 Leisure pass application in the mail. Included in the letter is the information and rules for registration. If you had a Leisure pass last year, you will only need to fill out the application and return it along with a copy of a recent utility bill and a check. If you did not have a pass last year, you will need to come in and have your application processed. In order to do this, you will need to make an appointment. If you have any questions, please call the Recreation Dept. at 746-0750 ext. 260.

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Assemblywoman Maureen O'Connell announced the passage of two bills in the Assembly on Jan. 29 to improve health care and insurance coverage for women. The measures would expand insurance coverage to help detect osteoporosis, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and requires coverage for annual mammographies after age 40, among other initiatives.

Úquot;These proposals are instrumental in ensuring that women receive the best and most complete health care coverage,Úquot; said O'Connell, ranking minority member of the Assembly's Health Committee.

The first bill, known as the Women's Health and Wellness Act, would amend current insurance law and decrease the required age at which insurance companies are mandated to provide insurance coverage. Women aged 40 and above instead of 50 and above would be eligible for that coverage.

The second bill aims to encourage early detection and prevention of several diseases known to affect women. Coverage would be required for bone density screenings, cervical cytology screenings, and mammograms for all insured women in New York State over the age of 40. It would also prohibit the charging of annual deductibles of annual coinsurance for mammograms or cervical cytology screenings.

Úquot;I am glad to see that the Assembly has chosen women's health to be one of the first issues addressed this session,Úquot; O'Connell said. Úquot;It is my hope that both houses of the Legislature will come to an agreement on these bills very soon so women can begin to receive the insurance benefits they deserve.Úquot;

The IRS has a website (www.irs.gov) which has information for individuals and businesses alike. Click on TAX INFO FOR YOU and then go to TAX TRAILS.

Úquot;TAX TRAILS is an interactive session which poses questions that you can answer by selecting Yes or No. It's just that simple. Your choice then activates a hypertext link to the next appropriate question until an answer is possible.Úquot;

If you don't have Internet access at home stop by your library.

Integrated pest management assists in minimizing unwelcome weeds, pests and disease in a manner that protects our ground water.

An informative website www.hort.cornell.edu/gardening/fct sheet/ eg tac tsk/calendar.html.

No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven times.

Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are 50 years of age or older.

Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.

The plastic Úquot;thingsÚquot; on the end of shoelaces are called aglets.

Middle School Night, for all those in grades 6 through 8, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 7 - 9:30 p.m.

High School Teen Night , for all those in grades 9 through 12 will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Both these activities will take place at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola. Mineola's own Tim Almeida (class of '96) will be on hand to teach the latest dance moves to all those who wish to learn Hip-Hop, Swing, Break Dancing etc. Admission is free to all those possessing a Mineola Leisure Pass and $1 for their guests. Soda and bottled water will be available for $.50. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Bring a friend for what promises to be two fun evenings of music and dancing

Family Night, for all those in pre-K through 5 and their families is scheduled for Feb. 23 from 7 - 9:30 p.m. also at the Mineola Community Center. Deejay Gerry Hanson and his daughter, Kate, will be providing the evening's musical entertainment. Bring your own snacks. We will have coffee, tea and soda available ($.50). Once again, admission is free to all Mineola Leisure Pass holders and $1 for their guests. Wear your sneakers and get ready to party!