Fire blight is one of the deadliest diseases found in apple and pear trees. It strikes during many phases of the tree's growth and flowering. Outbreaks can occur anywhere but are especially prevalent in the northeastern United States, where periodic outbreaks affect both commercial and backyard orchards.
Only Barbara Henry was willing to teach Bridges, and for over a year Mrs. Henry taught her alone, as if she were teaching a whole class.. That first day, Ruby and her adult companions spent the entire day in the principal's office; the chaos of the school prevented their moving to the classroom until the second day.
In 1999, at the age of 45, Ruby Bridges established The Ruby Bridges Foundation. The foundation âpromotes and encourages the values of tolerance, respect, and appreciation of all differences.â The foundationâs goal is to create change through education and inspiration of children and to eliminate racism.