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 2021 DRINKING WATER REPORT IS OUT-Each year the Township produces a drinking water report. The purpose of this report is to educate & reassure residents that the water they are using daily is safe & meets standards. The 2021 drinking water report is now available. This report can be found on our website by searching 'drinking water report or a hard copy can be obtained at the Township's Administrative Office. Please call Jami at 651-747-2764 with further questions. POLAR LAKES PARK MOVIES ARE BACK NEXT SHOWING SATURDAY, JULY 9TH- Bring your lawn chair or blanket & don't forget bug spray for a FREE, fun, & family. friendly movie night at Polar Lakes Park. The park will open at 7:00 pm with entertainment & concessions by AFSA K-12. Our featured movie, Luca, will begin at dusk. https://whitebeartownshipevents.org VOLUNTEERS ARE WANTED-The Township has openings on the Park Board, Public Safety Commission & Utility Commission. -The Park Board opening is to fill an unexpired term through April 30, 2024. The Board meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month & advises the Town Board on matters relating to the Township parks. The Public Safety Commission opening is for a three year term through April 30, 2025. The Commission meets on the 1st Thursday of each month & advises the Town Board on matters pertaining to public safety The Utility Commission opening is to fill an unexpired term through April 30, 2024. The Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month & advises the Town Board on matters relating to utility rates, refuse rates, etc. more energy efficient & to help lower your costs in the long run. Insulation & Air Sealing-rebated based on 30% of project costs (up to $800 on select projects) High-Efficiency Air Conditioners-earn up to $450 Heat Pumps-earn up to $2,500 depending on the type of pump Smart Thermostat Registration-register yours today & receive a onetime $75 bill credit plus receive $25 every year that you participate in the program Contact Xcel Energy at www.xcelenergy.com/ programs and rebates for more information. A German chocolate cake was invented by a guy in Texas. Sam German created the formula for the mild dark baking chocolate in 1852 for the Baker's Chocolate Company, which was later named Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate. After President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a captured black bear on a hunt, a toymaker made a stuffed bear&named it after the President, that's why we call them teddy bears -Samsung tests the durability of its phones by using a butt-shaped robot to make sure sitting down with a phone in a back pocket won't cause catastrophic damage. Dogs sniff good smells with their left nostril. Typically they use their right nostril to sniff out danger but when a pleasant smell is detected they flip over to their left nostril -Wimbledon tennis balls are treated very delicately before use. Every ball must be kept at exact 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher temps cause the gas molecules inside the ball to expand, making the ball bounce higher. Wimbldon goes through more than 50,000 balls every year because of this practice. Xcel Energy COOL DOWN WITH XCEL ENERGY "HOT" REBATES-Xcel Energy is offering rebates to help make your home Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT A GREEN EVENT -White Bear Township loans recycling containers for your special events. The containers are portable, collapsible & come with custom signage & bags. Call 651.747.2750 to learn more & make a reservation. PERMIT PERMIT REMINDER-If you are REQUIRED thinking of installing or repairing a fence or a driveway, a permit is required. Contact the Township Offices for more details. What's July 4-Township Office's Closed (Happeninguly 13-French Fries Day July 20-Hot Dog Day Find us on Facebook 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 2021 DRINKING WATER REPORT IS OUT - Each year the Township produces a drinking water report . The purpose of this report is to educate & reassure residents that the water they are using daily is safe & meets standards . The 2021 drinking water report is now available . This report can be found on our website by searching ' drinking water report or a hard copy can be obtained at the Township's Administrative Office . Please call Jami at 651-747-2764 with further questions . POLAR LAKES PARK MOVIES ARE BACK NEXT SHOWING SATURDAY , JULY 9TH Bring your lawn chair or blanket & don't forget bug spray for a FREE , fun , & family . friendly movie night at Polar Lakes Park . The park will open at 7:00 pm with entertainment & concessions by AFSA K - 12 . Our featured movie , Luca , will begin at dusk . https://whitebeartownshipevents.org VOLUNTEERS ARE WANTED - The Township has openings on the Park Board , Public Safety Commission & Utility Commission . -The Park Board opening is to fill an unexpired term through April 30 , 2024. The Board meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month & advises the Town Board on matters relating to the Township parks . The Public Safety Commission opening is for a three year term through April 30 , 2025. The Commission meets on the 1st Thursday of each month & advises the Town Board on matters pertaining to public safety The Utility Commission opening is to fill an unexpired term through April 30 , 2024. The Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month & advises the Town Board on matters relating to utility rates , refuse rates , etc. more energy efficient & to help lower your costs in the long run . Insulation & Air Sealing - rebated based on 30 % of project costs ( up to $ 800 on select projects ) High - Efficiency Air Conditioners - earn up to $ 450 Heat Pumps - earn up to $ 2,500 depending on the type of pump Smart Thermostat Registration - register yours today & receive a onetime $ 75 bill credit plus receive $ 25 every year that you participate in the program Contact Xcel Energy at www.xcelenergy.com/ programs and rebates for more information . A German chocolate cake was invented by a guy in Texas . Sam German created the formula for the mild dark baking chocolate in 1852 for the Baker's Chocolate Company , which was later named Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate . After President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a captured black bear on a hunt , a toymaker made a stuffed bear & named it after the President , that's why we call them teddy bears -Samsung tests the durability of its phones by using a butt - shaped robot to make sure sitting down with a phone in a back pocket won't cause catastrophic damage . Dogs sniff good smells with their left nostril . Typically they use their right nostril to sniff out danger but when a pleasant smell is detected they flip over to their left nostril -Wimbledon tennis balls are treated very delicately before use . Every ball must be kept at exact 68 degrees Fahrenheit . Higher temps cause the gas molecules inside the ball to expand , making the ball bounce higher . Wimbldon goes through more than 50,000 balls every year because of this practice . Xcel Energy COOL DOWN WITH XCEL ENERGY " HOT " REBATES - Xcel Energy is offering rebates to help make your home Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road , White Bear Township , Minnesota 55110 MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT A GREEN EVENT -White Bear Township loans recycling containers for your special events . The containers are portable , collapsible & come with custom signage & bags . Call 651.747.2750 to learn more & make a reservation . PERMIT PERMIT REMINDER - If you are REQUIRED thinking of installing or repairing a fence or a driveway , a permit is required . Contact the Township Offices for more details . What's July 4 - Township Office's Closed ( Happeninguly 13 - French Fries Day July 20 - Hot Dog Day Find us on Facebook