WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA News Views A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. amount of thatch in my lawn. Not so. That thatch-mat layer that is left on your lawn breaks down over a period of a few weeks&thereby doesn't contribute significantly to thatch TOWNSHIP WATER METER UPGRADE IS WELL UNDERWAY The Township's authorized installer, M&E Construction, is busily installing meters by neighborhoods in the Township. When you receive your postcard in the mail please take note of the ROUTE NUMBER, as you will need to be aware of this number when scheduling your appointment. The water meter upgrade is of no cost to you while M & E is in your STAY SAFE AROUND RAILROAD TRACKS -Here are a few tips to remember: Always look out for warning signs &signals. Flashing red lights indicate a train is approaching. Do not cross the tracks until the lights have stopped flashing & it is area safe to do so. Always assume a train is coming. Look carefully in each direction before crossing the tracks. Trains can run on any RENEWING YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE JUST GOT A LITTLE EASIER YOU CAN PRE-APPLY FOR track, in either direction, at any time. YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWAL OR ID ON .If it won't fit, don't commit! Be sure there is enough space to clearthe crossing without stopping. For your safety, leave at will still need to visit an office to finish the process, but by least 15 feet between the rear of your vehicle & the tracks. starting on line you will decrease the time you spend at the If your vehicle stalls on a crossing, get everyone out immediately. Move far away from the tracks even if you don't LINE The Minnesota Department of Public Safety offers on-line driver's license or ID renewal. You counter. You will need to bring your confirmation page & the documents listed on the confirmation letter at end of the session. On-line pre-application takes approximately see a train approaching .Trains cannot stop quickly. The average freight train 10-15 minutes to complete. The Department of Public Safety traveling 55 miles per hour may take a mile or more to stop. offers other on-line services including driver's license status Watch for vehicles such as school buses & trucks carrying hazardous materials that are required to come to a full stop at lookup, help with choosing a license/ID type, scheduling or rescheduling an exam. Visit www.dps.mn.gov for more details. railroad crossings. Make sure you cross the tracks only at designated crossings & never try to beat a train through a crossing. .Notify the railroad of an emergency or warning device malfunction by using the information located on the Emergency Notification Sign posted at the crossing. This blue & white sign lists an emergency telephone number along with the crossing's designated USDOT number THE SCOOP ON BAGGING YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS-Here are a couple of misconceptions about bagging your grass clippings Collecting or bagging lawn clippings from your weedy lawn will cut down on weeds. Not so according to research. Since you already have weeds in your lawn, there is a very strong chance there are thousands of other weed seeds already present in the soil Collecting or bagging lawn clippings will reduce the September 2-Labor Day Holiday What's Happening September 14-Township Day Event Come Join Us! September 22- National Crush a Can Day Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 Find us on Facebook f 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA News Views A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. amount of thatch in my lawn. Not so. That thatch-mat layer that is left on your lawn breaks down over a period of a few weeks&thereby doesn't contribute significantly to thatch TOWNSHIP WATER METER UPGRADE IS WELL UNDERWAY The Township's authorized installer, M&E Construction, is busily installing meters by neighborhoods in the Township. When you receive your postcard in the mail please take note of the ROUTE NUMBER, as you will need to be aware of this number when scheduling your appointment. The water meter upgrade is of no cost to you while M & E is in your STAY SAFE AROUND RAILROAD TRACKS -Here are a few tips to remember: Always look out for warning signs &signals. Flashing red lights indicate a train is approaching. Do not cross the tracks until the lights have stopped flashing & it is area safe to do so. Always assume a train is coming. Look carefully in each direction before crossing the tracks. Trains can run on any RENEWING YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE JUST GOT A LITTLE EASIER YOU CAN PRE-APPLY FOR track, in either direction, at any time. YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWAL OR ID ON .If it won't fit, don't commit! Be sure there is enough space to clearthe crossing without stopping. For your safety, leave at will still need to visit an office to finish the process, but by least 15 feet between the rear of your vehicle & the tracks. starting on line you will decrease the time you spend at the If your vehicle stalls on a crossing, get everyone out immediately. Move far away from the tracks even if you don't LINE The Minnesota Department of Public Safety offers on-line driver's license or ID renewal. You counter. You will need to bring your confirmation page & the documents listed on the confirmation letter at end of the session. On-line pre-application takes approximately see a train approaching .Trains cannot stop quickly. The average freight train 10-15 minutes to complete. The Department of Public Safety traveling 55 miles per hour may take a mile or more to stop. offers other on-line services including driver's license status Watch for vehicles such as school buses & trucks carrying hazardous materials that are required to come to a full stop at lookup, help with choosing a license/ID type, scheduling or rescheduling an exam. Visit www.dps.mn.gov for more details. railroad crossings. Make sure you cross the tracks only at designated crossings & never try to beat a train through a crossing. .Notify the railroad of an emergency or warning device malfunction by using the information located on the Emergency Notification Sign posted at the crossing. This blue & white sign lists an emergency telephone number along with the crossing's designated USDOT number THE SCOOP ON BAGGING YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS-Here are a couple of misconceptions about bagging your grass clippings Collecting or bagging lawn clippings from your weedy lawn will cut down on weeds. Not so according to research. Since you already have weeds in your lawn, there is a very strong chance there are thousands of other weed seeds already present in the soil Collecting or bagging lawn clippings will reduce the September 2-Labor Day Holiday What's Happening September 14-Township Day Event Come Join Us! September 22- National Crush a Can Day Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 Find us on Facebook f 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110