WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP News&Views 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA A bi-weekly section where readeers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. APPLE PICKING QUESTIONS-How cold can it be beforel should stoppicking apples? Will they be okayif there'sa hard frost? What'sa hard freeze7A"hard freee isdefinedas four straight hours of 28of. Apples freeze at around 28o, so what ifyou can't get out before a forecasted hard freeze to pick your apples? Willthey be Okafter anight of freeing The goodnews acording to the University of Minnesota fruit researchersis that your apples should be okayif the temperature doesnt getmuch below 28 More importantly, frocenapplies shouldnot be picked unti the fruit thaws outasthe froen fruit wil bruise &&be unusable After afeze, leave the apples on the tree until midday when they have thawed out At 220 the fruit wilfree hard& cell wilbreak down Soifa verycold night is ahead&your apples are still on the tree it's best to change your for voting at these locations ane October 29-November 1 from 12pm-6pm; November 2 from 10 am-3pm November 4 from 12pm-5pm. Other locations are available please visit www. tameyountysearlyvoting or call651.266.2171 for more details. workers as needing extra help with food & gifts during the holiday season. Somefamilies are refugees, while others are single parents or grandparents just getting by to provide necessities for the children in their care. Sposors make a commitment to provide a familywith at least One clothing item per child One toy per child Oneparent gift One grocery gift certifiate for the family unit A budget of 530 to $50 per family member is recommended plus an aditional $15 per person for food for a holiday meal. The cost of the sponsorshipis tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Committed sponsors will be assigned a familymid- November, based on theestimated number of participants HALLOWEEN STATISTICs Twice as many child pedestrians are killed on Halloween night than on any other night of year 77% of parents report feeling fearful around Halloween& thereasons include Adept Faily a child being hit by acar or truck-31 % ADOPTA FAMILY IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON-Many families struggle daily to poisoning from tampered or spoled treats-24 % affoed food, dlothes or a place tosleep.ITis nosurprise that these families go without presents & special meals during the holiday season. To help ensure more families in our community thrive during this time of year, Volunteer Services Family Sponsorship Program matches community sponsoes with Ramey County families in need. Families, individuals groups& workplaces ane invited to sponsor a family this holiday season. The Family Sponsorship Program is a little different than other holiday giving opportunities Social workers provide sponsors with the first names, ages & because it is not simply a cash donation program. Sponsors get the opportunity to personaly shop&wrap gifts for their matched family. The family Sponsorship Program serves families who are receiving Ramsey County social services & are dentified by social abductions-15% falls-4% 12% of parents reportthat their child age 5 or younger is allowed totrick or-treat without adult supervision 40% of parents report one or more unsafe items in their child's costume, including masks, long or loose dothing & a sword, stick orother sharp cbject plans&get picking SKIP THE LINES ON ELECTION DAY! Residents can vote early for the 2019 general election ateight locations across Ramsey County. You may visit the most comvenient location for you, regardless of where you live Local locations indude the White BearLake, Shoreview&Roseville Ramsey County Libraries. Hours VOTE wish list for everyone in the family assigned to them.Gifts are colected by social workers & thendelivered to the families. If you are interested please contact Volunteer Services at 651.266.4090 or HumanservicesWolunteergramseycounty.us by Friday November 1st November 11-Township Offices Closed for Veterans Day November 15-Clean Your Refrigesator Duy November 28&29-TownshipOffices Clesed for Thanksgiving Holiday Whats Happening Find us on Facebook Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP News&Views 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA A bi-weekly section where readeers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. APPLE PICKING QUESTIONS-How cold can it be beforel should stoppicking apples? Will they be okayif there'sa hard frost? What'sa hard freeze7A"hard freee isdefinedas four straight hours of 28of. Apples freeze at around 28o, so what ifyou can't get out before a forecasted hard freeze to pick your apples? Willthey be Okafter anight of freeing The goodnews acording to the University of Minnesota fruit researchersis that your apples should be okayif the temperature doesnt getmuch below 28 More importantly, frocenapplies shouldnot be picked unti the fruit thaws outasthe froen fruit wil bruise &&be unusable After afeze, leave the apples on the tree until midday when they have thawed out At 220 the fruit wilfree hard& cell wilbreak down Soifa verycold night is ahead&your apples are still on the tree it's best to change your for voting at these locations ane October 29-November 1 from 12pm-6pm; November 2 from 10 am-3pm November 4 from 12pm-5pm. Other locations are available please visit www. tameyountysearlyvoting or call651.266.2171 for more details. workers as needing extra help with food & gifts during the holiday season. Somefamilies are refugees, while others are single parents or grandparents just getting by to provide necessities for the children in their care. Sposors make a commitment to provide a familywith at least One clothing item per child One toy per child Oneparent gift One grocery gift certifiate for the family unit A budget of 530 to $50 per family member is recommended plus an aditional $15 per person for food for a holiday meal. The cost of the sponsorshipis tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Committed sponsors will be assigned a familymid- November, based on theestimated number of participants HALLOWEEN STATISTICs Twice as many child pedestrians are killed on Halloween night than on any other night of year 77% of parents report feeling fearful around Halloween& thereasons include Adept Faily a child being hit by acar or truck-31 % ADOPTA FAMILY IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON-Many families struggle daily to poisoning from tampered or spoled treats-24 % affoed food, dlothes or a place tosleep.ITis nosurprise that these families go without presents & special meals during the holiday season. To help ensure more families in our community thrive during this time of year, Volunteer Services Family Sponsorship Program matches community sponsoes with Ramey County families in need. Families, individuals groups& workplaces ane invited to sponsor a family this holiday season. The Family Sponsorship Program is a little different than other holiday giving opportunities Social workers provide sponsors with the first names, ages & because it is not simply a cash donation program. Sponsors get the opportunity to personaly shop&wrap gifts for their matched family. The family Sponsorship Program serves families who are receiving Ramsey County social services & are dentified by social abductions-15% falls-4% 12% of parents reportthat their child age 5 or younger is allowed totrick or-treat without adult supervision 40% of parents report one or more unsafe items in their child's costume, including masks, long or loose dothing & a sword, stick orother sharp cbject plans&get picking SKIP THE LINES ON ELECTION DAY! Residents can vote early for the 2019 general election ateight locations across Ramsey County. You may visit the most comvenient location for you, regardless of where you live Local locations indude the White BearLake, Shoreview&Roseville Ramsey County Libraries. Hours VOTE wish list for everyone in the family assigned to them.Gifts are colected by social workers & thendelivered to the families. If you are interested please contact Volunteer Services at 651.266.4090 or HumanservicesWolunteergramseycounty.us by Friday November 1st November 11-Township Offices Closed for Veterans Day November 15-Clean Your Refrigesator Duy November 28&29-TownshipOffices Clesed for Thanksgiving Holiday Whats Happening Find us on Facebook Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110