Swimming lessons at the Mineola Pool range from Level I (Parent/Toddler) to Level V

(Swimmer). Lessons are one half hour and are held on Tuesday through Friday mornings. Adult lessons are held at 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and also on Mondays at 7 p.m.

Registration for all lessons are held at the pool. There will be swimming instructors available to answer any questions you may have regarding the class level of your child.

Classes are filled by the lottery system and to be eligible your child must have a current Mineola Leisure Pass (this also applies to adults who wish to take lessons).

Registration for the first session, which includes all levels, will be held at the pool on June 21 from 5 - 7 p.m. The first session is from June 26 to July 13. There are no lessons on July 4.

The Early Bird Swim, which runs from Tuesday through Friday from 8 - 9:45 a.m., will begin on Tuesday, June 26. This is an adults only swim with an aquasize class offered each day. You need not sign up for this class.

Female mosquitoes live approximately four to eight weeks and they lay eggs every 10-14 days. Mosquito larvae primarily "live" in stagnant water and the most effective manner to protect yourself and the members of your family from mosquitoes is to get rid of all standing water in or about your home.

The obvious "containers" of water that should be regularly checked are: gutters, swimming pools, kiddie pools and lawn furniture.

If there is only a partial blockage in your gutters, a sufficient amount of water could accumulate to become a "breeding ground" for the mosquito larvae and this is likewise applicable to water in the kiddie pools.

Other "containers of water" that should be attended to are: birdbaths, dishes containing water for pets, the "reservoir" dishes on our flower planters/pots and children's toys.

The Cornell Cooperative extension (CCE) advises that the use of mulch will keep your garden soil moist and cool during the summer and they suggest that one uses a soaker hose or other type of drip irrigation to maximize the amount of the water that gets to the roots.

If you have a gardening question the CCE Helpline (454-0906) is open 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday- Thursday.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has a multitude of "Energy Smart" programs which both improve energy efficiency and save the consumer money.

Currently there are two "Special Promotions": when you buy one "Energy Star" bulb you get the second one free and you could receive $75 when you upgrade to a new efficient "Energy Star" air conditioner.

For more information please call 1-877-NYSMART (697-6278) or contact their website at http://www.getenergy.smart.org.

The village offices will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. There will be no rubbish collection that week. Garbage will be collected on your regular days.

Cornell Cooperative extension has available for free the following "Fact Sheets":

C-1-18 - Lawn Care Without Pesticides

D-1-6 - Insecticidal Soap

D-1-11 - Beneficial Insects for Natural Pest Control

D-1-12 - Integrated Pest Management

Please send your request together with a self-addressed stamped business sized envelope to:

1 PM Resource List, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 1425 Old Country Road, Bldg. J, Plainview, New York 11803-5010.

Memory loss is a concern for many women, yet depending on its root cause, it may be treatable. Winthrop-University Hospital will present a Women's Health Forum lecture, "Are You Withdrawing From Your Memory Bank? I Don't Remember!" on Wednesday, July 11. The program will begin with registration at 6:30 p.m., followed by the lecture at 7 p.m. It will be held at the Winthrop Community Outreach Center located at 101 Mineola Blvd. in Mineola.

Karen Ann Dominger, DO, a Geriatric Specialist, will address various causes of memory loss and available treatments. She will also include a discussion of new treatments on the horizon for dementia patients. The lecture will be followed by a question and answer period.

Admission is free but seating is limited. For information or to reserve your space, please call 1-888-53-WOMEN.