Nassau County's first courthouse was on Main Street in Mineola.

A ferry powered by steam named The Mineola was built in 1868.

William U. Titus's, Box 62 East Williston, letterhead stated: "Gilt edge lofts, Yards and Aviaries- Breeder of the following stock of guaranteed strictly high quality- White Wyandottes, Fancy Pigeons, Fantails and Homers a specialty."

The Leisure Pass Office is open for all new members and those that need to have their picture retaken. This is done by appointment only. Please call 746-2326 to make an appointment.

All members from last year need only to mail in their applications with payment and proper documentation.

Homeowners

1. Copy of full front page of a recent LIPA bill and

2. Any one of the following: copy of water bill or copy of tax bill or copy of mortgage statement

Renters

1. Copy of full front page of a recent LIPA bill and

2. Copy of your current lease agreement*

*If you do not have a lease agreement you will need to get a notarized letter from your landlord stating all persons living there. This letter must be signed by a Notary Public.

Reports of children being victimized through the use of the Internet are a cause of concern for many parents. Yet, there are precautions that can be taken to help minimize the risk of danger to a child. Parents can learn these measures at Winthrop-University Hospital's free lecture, "Internet Safety for Children: How You Can Protect Your Child," on Wednesday, March 6. It will be held at the Winthrop Community Outreach Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola. Parking and the entrance are at the rear of the building.

Anthony J. Battista, MD, attending pediatrician at Winthrop, will discuss how you can talk to your children about the potential hazards of the Internet, while helping them to enjoy its many fun and educational aspects. His lecture will include guidelines for safety, privacy issues and parental controls. A question and answer period will follow.

Admission is free, but seating is limited. For information and to reserve your space, please call 1-877-559-KIDS.

Spring is the traditional time of the year that many reseed their lawns.

Cornell Cooperative Extension has a wealth of information not only about the right seed but also regarding lawn maintenance.

Grasses are sun loving plants and as a general rule need at least four hours of direct sun a day. (Six hours if located in a highly trafficked area.) However, there is a grass that will grow in shady areas. The following will assist you when buying grass seed:

Lawn Grasses
	Fine	Kentucky	Perenial	Tall
	Fescue	Bluegrass	Ryegrass	Fescue
Shade Tolerance	Poor	Poor	Good	Excellent
Drought Tolerance	Poor	Poor	Some	Some
Establishment (days)	Slow	Fast	Avg. to Fast	Average
	30 to 90	14 to 21	21 to 30	21 to 60
Seeding Rate
(1b./1000 sq. ft.)	1 to 2	5 to 9	5 to 9	3 to 5

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County is located at 1425 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803. The telephone number is 454-0900.

Old Bethpage Village will present from noon to 4 p.m., Irish-American music on March 10 and March 17. Jigs, reels, and songs such as The Minstrel Boy, Kathleen Mavourneen, etc. will be featured.

Old Bethpage Village is in Old Bethpage on Swamp Road, one mile south of the L.I.E., exit 48. For more information, please call after Feb. 28, 572-8400.

Your son will be graduating from high school in June. But, is he ready for freshman year in college? Preparing a young man for college involves more than choosing the right school or personal supplies. It also involves preparing him for the challenges he will experience as he takes this exciting step toward independence. In an effort to help fathers and sons prepare for the various issues they may face, Winthrop-University Hospital's Men's Health Services will host a dinner and panel discussion, "Surviving Freshman Year... Fathers and Sons" on Tuesday, March 12. It will be held at the Winthrop Community Outreach Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola. The fee is $15 per person and includes dinner.

Ronald Marino, DO, associate chairman, Department of Pediatrics and William Bryson-Brockmann, PhD, chief of Behavioral Pediatrics at Winthrop, will discuss topics geared toward the college-aged student, including making smart choices, relationships, healthy living, time management and self-esteem.

Participants will be eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. For more information regarding this scholarship and to make a reservation, please call 1-866-WINTHROP by March 5.

One eligible graduating senior from every participating New York State public and private high school will be awarded a $4,000 four year college scholarship which is paid in $1,000 annual payments.

These scholarships can only be used toward the cost of attendance at a New York State accredited college, university, community college or trade school.