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The Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 pm at the Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, in order to receive public comment regarding the following: * Proposed local law amending Chapter 81, Section 81.3 and 81.4 of the Municipal Code, to increase the maximum income eligibility level and graduated exemption scale with regard to the Village's senior citizen tax exemption. The public is invited to attend and to comment. Each year the American Cancer Society offers daffodils, the so-called flower of hope, for contributions to help in the fight against cancer. If you would like more information, please call 229-4100 or visit their offices at 839 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. The next meeting of the Mineola Historical Society will be held on Monday, Feb. 24th at 7:30 pm at 211 Westbury Avenue. The public is cordially invited to attend.The Cooperative Extension Service suggests that one of the ways you can reduce the hazardous products you have in your home is to make your own cleaning products. A sampling of these suggestions are: * All-Purpose Cleaner: 4 tablespoons baking soda 1 quart warm water Dissolve baking soda in warm water. Apply with a sponge. Rinse with clear water. * Drain Cleaner: 1 cup baking soda 1 cup white vinegar Boiling water Pour baking soda down the drain. Add white vinegar and if at all possible, cover the drain for five minutes. Then pour the kettle of boiling water down the drain (the vinegar and baking soda break down fatty acids- allowing the clog to wash down the drain.) DO NOT USE THIS METHOD IF YOU HAVE USED A COMMERCIAL DRAIN OPENER. * Furniture Cleaner and Polish: 3 cups olive oil 1 cup vinegar Mix together until well blended. Use a clean soft cloth to apply to the furniture. * Brass Cleaner: lemon juice baking soda Make a paste about the consistency of toothpaste. Rub onto brass with a soft cloth. Rinse with water and dry. * Toilet Bowl Cleaner: baking soda vinegar Sprinkle baking soda into the toilet bowl. Add vinegar. Scour with a toilet brush. Last year we had a little more than three inches of snow for the entire winter. This year (as I write this article snow is predicted for Saturday and late Sunday) we have had in excess of 23 inches of snow. Please check on your neighbors and make sure they are okay. Should there be seniors living on your block, I am sure that they would greatly appreciate help in cleaning their walks. Caring for one another is one of the characteristics of our residents that make Mineola the very fine community that it is. Some of the most common frauds against consumers include: * Deceptive contests, prizes, and sweepstakes * Charitable solicitations * "Recovery" services * Travel scams * Phony business opportunities The following precautions will minimize your chances of being a fraud victim: 1. Know who you are dealing with. If you have doubts about a company, check with your state or local consumer protection office or Better Business Bureau where the company is located before you do business with them. 2. Keep a record of the companies you deal with over the phone. Include their names, addresses, telephone numbers and any payments made, including credit card information given. 3. Ask whether there are additional fees for shipping and handling, state sales tax, insurance or restocking, and if so, the amounts. 4. Ask about refund and exchange policies. 5. Know the total cost of the merchandise and any material restrictions on obtaining or using it. 6. Refuse prize offers where you have to pay or make a purchase in order to be eligible for a prize. That's illegal. 7. Don't be pressured or act on impulse. Take the time to understand an offer and talk it over with someone you trust. 8. Use common sense. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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