The next meeting of the board of trustees will be held on Aug. 22. at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue. This meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

A.T. Stewart in 1869 purchased a large section of the "Hempstead Plains" which on the west started on Covert Avenue and continued east through East Meadow.

Stewart's heirs formed the Garden City Company which "developed" Garden City. Mr. Joseph Lannin who owned the Garden City Hotel built the Salisbury Golf Club in 1916.

Nassau County acquired the "Golf Club" for unpaid real estate taxes. In 1949 Nassau officially dedicated the "Golf Club" as a park for use of its residents.

Salisbury Park is larger than New York City's Central Park. It has 930 acres. On Oct. 13, 1969, this park was rededicated as the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Park.

As of Aug. 3 the New York State Department of Health had identified two mosquito pools in Nassau County. At both of these "pools" the number of mosquitoes found were low. One of the "pools" was located in East Meadow and the other was in West Hempstead.

The primary carrier of the West Nile Virus (WNF) in Nassau County is the "house mosquito" which rarely flies more than 200 feet from its breeding site.

Prudent precautions that our residents can take to modify or eliminate exposure to WNF are:

Remove or empty standing water from garbage cans, pails or any object that can hold water.

Make sure that roof gutters drain properly.

Keep swimming pools chlorinated and their covers free of stagnant water.

Change the water in birdbaths every two or three days.

You also may wish to reconsider the use of mosquito traps and bug zappers. The New York State Health Department website www.health.state.ny.us/doh/west nile/guides had the following comments regarding use of traps and zappers: "Some people use mosquito traps and bug zappers to control adult mosquito populations around the home. They attract mosquitoes using carbon dioxide or ultraviolet light. These will control mosquitoes in a small area, but because their mechanisms actually attract mosquitoes to an area, they may increase your risk of being bitten by a mosquito."

We experienced extremely hot weather last week. Such weather is uncomfortable for everyone, but unfortunately it can be especially dangerous to the elderly.

High body heat occurs when large amounts of water, and/or salt are "lost" from the body. To minimize heat reactions, drink a lot of liquids but avoid caffeinated beverages which act as dehydrators.

Please check on relatives, friends and especially seniors during a heat wave.

The following are "helpful" New York State "800" telephone numbers:

Senior Citizens Hotline: 1-800-342-9871

Attorney General's Office: 1-800-771-7755

Consumer Banking Information And Complaints: 1-800-522-3330

Student Loan Inquiries: 1-800-642-6234

Public Service-Consumer Complaints: 1-800-342-3377

Be "Energy Smart" when using your air conditioner. The location of your air conditioner has a significant effect on its efficiency. If at all possible, locate your window units on the north, east and/or the most shaded side of your home.

If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight, it has to work much harder to cool your home.

On very hot days, like last week, you can save energy by closing the fresh air intake on your unit. Cooling warm outside air requires more electricity that re-cooling the air already in your home.

There are a wealth of publications available from the New York State Insurance Department which will assist you in being an "informed consumer."

You can order the following Publications and Consumer Guides by calling 1-800-342-3736: Auto Insurer Complaint Rankings, Your Rights as a Health Care Consumer, Homeowners and Tenants Guide, Life Insurance Guide, Long-Term Care Guide.

Aug. 15 - "Woodstock Anniversary Celebration" (for children up to age 12) in Wilson Park.

1- 4 p.m. - Tie-dyeing, love beads, butterfly magnets, tissue flowers and face painting.

Aug. 17 - "Meet the Farm Animals" in Wilson Park 1- 3 p.m. This program is geared for children up to grade 5.

Aug. 18 - Middle School Night at the Mineola Pool, 8 - 10:30 p.m. All those entering grades 6 - 8 may bring their own refreshments and enjoy the water activities and music. Leisure Pass required.

Aug. 21 - Swim Team Awards Night at the pool beginning at 7 p.m.

Aug. 25 - Modified hours begin and continue until closing day, Labor Day, Sept. 3. Modified hours will be 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily.