WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP News&Views 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. THE CLERK'S CORNER - Greetings From the Township! Well, the worst kept secret in the metro was finally made public this last month; White Bear Township will be hosting Hockey Day in Minnesota 2023! Polar Lakes Park will undergo a major transformation from spring/summer/fall recreation to a hockey venue in oeder to accommodate the event. We are REALLY looking forward to hosting this premiere celebration of our sport in the State of Minnesotal In other news, staytuned to the Township website in the next 90 days for updates on water usage in our community as it relates to the ongoing White Bear lake Level lawsuit.until then; stay warm! CURBSIDE PICK-UP IS OFFERED AT THE WHITE BEAR Please push your cart tothe cart section before info go to Plasticfilmkecyding.crg or call651633. finally lok for any dust, dirt, or other debris at leaving. Some of the "most wanted" food shelf items include: Diapers sizes 5&6, baby wipes, money. cereal, cooking ols, spices, toilet paper, flour & sugar, & ground coffee. Ifassistance is needed anytime during your visit, please just turn on your hazard ights & someone will assist you. You canalso call 612.407.5310 EASY (3279). the fireplace base. 3) Do I need to open a window when using the fireplace? The fireplace can produce large quantities of water vapor inside your house when burning as water vapor is a lange by-product of burning natural gas so opening a window can help introduce oxygen & fresh air. 4) Which flame is best for heating? A blue flame colour means complete combustion. This indicates that the gas is being bumed efficiently without any unburned & wasted gas. With complete combustion you get the maximum heat output from your gas & use less gas to generate heat with whatever appliance you are using. AREA FOOD SHELF - ALL ARE WELCOME & NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED - The food shelf has GAS FIREPLACE QUESTIONS ANSWERED - curbside pick-up food distributions & here is how it works: Neighbors will take an gnder form from the mailboxes at the parking lot entrance (one for each household) & park in one of the designated spots once the market is open. When the food order form is complete, please turn on your hazard lights, & a volunteer will pick up your form Your order will be fulfilled indoors & brought out to your car. We are asking neighbors to load their own groceries in order to maintain soial distancing for everyone, to comply with preventive measures against Covid-19. DON'TRECYCLE PLASTIC BAGS AT THE CURS - PLASTIC BAGS Residents are asked to NOT place plastic bags in the curb-side recycling containers as they get caught in the sorting machines at the processing facility. Several retalers in the area including Cub & Kowalski's, offer free drop-off for plastic bags. For location 1) How long can I leave my fireplace running? You should never run your gas fireplace for more than 8 hours at a time, If you need to run it for longer thant hat you should let it cool down for at least 4 hours before turning it on again. 2) How do I know if my gas fireplace is safe to use? NO If after opening the fireplace screens or doors you smell a rotten eg9 odor or similar type smell there is a definite leak or if you hear a hissing or whistling sound coming from it & 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 readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. THE CLERK'S CORNER - Greetings From the Township! Well, the worst kept secret in the metro was finally made public this last month; White Bear Township will be hosting Hockey Day in Minnesota 2023! Polar Lakes Park will undergo a major transformation from spring/summer/fall recreation to a hockey venue in oeder to accommodate the event. We are REALLY looking forward to hosting this premiere celebration of our sport in the State of Minnesotal In other news, staytuned to the Township website in the next 90 days for updates on water usage in our community as it relates to the ongoing White Bear lake Level lawsuit.until then; stay warm! CURBSIDE PICK-UP IS OFFERED AT THE WHITE BEAR Please push your cart tothe cart section before info go to Plasticfilmkecyding.crg or call651633. finally lok for any dust, dirt, or other debris at leaving. Some of the "most wanted" food shelf items include: Diapers sizes 5&6, baby wipes, money. cereal, cooking ols, spices, toilet paper, flour & sugar, & ground coffee. Ifassistance is needed anytime during your visit, please just turn on your hazard ights & someone will assist you. You canalso call 612.407.5310 EASY (3279). the fireplace base. 3) Do I need to open a window when using the fireplace? The fireplace can produce large quantities of water vapor inside your house when burning as water vapor is a lange by-product of burning natural gas so opening a window can help introduce oxygen & fresh air. 4) Which flame is best for heating? A blue flame colour means complete combustion. This indicates that the gas is being bumed efficiently without any unburned & wasted gas. With complete combustion you get the maximum heat output from your gas & use less gas to generate heat with whatever appliance you are using. AREA FOOD SHELF - ALL ARE WELCOME & NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED - The food shelf has GAS FIREPLACE QUESTIONS ANSWERED - curbside pick-up food distributions & here is how it works: Neighbors will take an gnder form from the mailboxes at the parking lot entrance (one for each household) & park in one of the designated spots once the market is open. When the food order form is complete, please turn on your hazard lights, & a volunteer will pick up your form Your order will be fulfilled indoors & brought out to your car. We are asking neighbors to load their own groceries in order to maintain soial distancing for everyone, to comply with preventive measures against Covid-19. DON'TRECYCLE PLASTIC BAGS AT THE CURS - PLASTIC BAGS Residents are asked to NOT place plastic bags in the curb-side recycling containers as they get caught in the sorting machines at the processing facility. Several retalers in the area including Cub & Kowalski's, offer free drop-off for plastic bags. For location 1) How long can I leave my fireplace running? You should never run your gas fireplace for more than 8 hours at a time, If you need to run it for longer thant hat you should let it cool down for at least 4 hours before turning it on again. 2) How do I know if my gas fireplace is safe to use? NO If after opening the fireplace screens or doors you smell a rotten eg9 odor or similar type smell there is a definite leak or if you hear a hissing or whistling sound coming from it & Find us on Facebook Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110