From Our Mayor
Jay F. Feibelman
In the December City Council Meeting, I obligated to contact our legislators in Austin, requesting legislation be introduced regarding hard rock quarry mining in the State of Texas. Enclosed in this mailing is a copy of the paper (authored by Bob Gunnarson, Quarry Commission Chairman) and hand carried to Austin by myself, the City Administrator, and Mayor Pro Tem. Additionally I personally spoke with Representative Nathan Macias regarding this issue. He is supportive. The paper was also emailed to officials. Note the Northeast Partnership, of which Garden Ridge is a member, is also supportive of this legislation. Texas has gone too long without guidelines governing these operations!
Thank you for your support.

Welcome to Garden Ridge
New Residents:

Virgil W. Cook Jr.
Noble Johnson
Edward & Shearon Mitchell
Thomas & Susannah Simone

Note: Newcomers are identified by water service records. Consequently, not all names in the household will appear. Those not appearing are also welcomed!

Thanks!
Barbara and I want to express our sincerest and deepest gratitude to the Bracken Volunteer Fire Department for their outstanding performance in keeping our home from being a total loss from our recent house fire.
Many of the firemen took life threatening chances by going inside a flaming house in order to help extinguish an almost uncontrollable fire, as well as removing some valuables from within the house. Thanks also to the support of the Schertz, Cibolo, and Bulverde Fire Depts., and also, the Garden Ridge Police for their help.
We appreciate the generous contribution of the Garden Ridge Lions Club to the Bracken Fire Dept., in our behalf. Last, but not least, to all of you for the many offerings of help, letters, cards, etc. We are extremely grateful.
Sincerely,
Karl Scholze

QUICK NOTES

American Cancer Society
Relay for Life
Apr 27—28 from 7 pm to 7 am.
210-566-2835 or 210-421-4698

Garden Ridge Citizen’s Police
Academy Alumni Association gives a BIG “THANK YOU” to the citizens of Garden Ridge who contributed to a successful Garage Sale. The next meeting of the GRCPAAA will be
April 21st at the City Hall Court Room at 10 am.
Thanks to all who donated prom dresses for high school girls at Roy Mass Youth Alternatives/Girlsville. 17 dresses were donated.
The Yellow Rose Squadron of the C.A.F. will be hosting the 2007 Doolittle Reunion on April 18 — 21 in
San Antonio.

Spring Fling
Comal Elementary’s Annual

April 14th
2:00 to 6:00 PM
At the Playground

Silent Auction, Raffle, Cake Walk,
Games and Prizes, Food and Fun,
Inflatable Slides & Jumpers,
And Special Guests.
Come have a wonderful time while supporting the school.
For Info: 599-6389

Maintain Your Brain ®
Workshop - How to Live a Brain Healthy Life Style.
A representative of the local Alzheimer’s Association will conduct a workshop at Bracken United Methodist Church on Thursday, 19 April from 7-9 pm called “Maintain your Brain®”: how to live a brain healthy lifestyle. There is no cost and, as always, child care is provided with a reservation. This information is crucial for all ages. Please share this with friends and loved ones.
Please call 830-606-6717 to register.
Bracken United Methodist Church is located at 20377 FM 2252, 1 mile north of FM 3009.

Easter Egg Hunt
and Easter Bunny Breakfast
at Forest Waters Club

Looking for a great place to take your children Easter egg hunting? The Forest Waters Club in Garden Ridge will host an Easter Egg Hunt that is free to the community on Saturday, April 7, starting at 10 AM sharp for ages 3 - 10. After the hunt, the Club will have a delicious Easter Bunny Breakfast from 10 AM to 12 Noon. The price is only $8 for adults, $4 for children, and free for children age 5 and under. Call the Club at 651-6505 for reservations to either or both events. Please give us your children’s names and ages to ensure plenty of candy eggs.

Open House
Come and splash around the pool at the Club!
Saturday, April 7, through Friday, April 13, will be an Open House and free week for the community to enjoy all the amenities of the Forest Waters Club. This includes exercise equipment, tennis, basketball and racquetball courts and spa. Come over and enjoy a free trial week at the Club. Some of the events during the week include:
Monday, April 9 at 7 pm - 8:30 pm and Wednesday, April 10 at 10 pm - 12 noon enjoy a free Ladies Day Spa including a facial, massage & gifts! On Friday, April 13 at 7 pm, we will sponsor Line Dance lessons for the whole family. Come and join us for lots of fun and free finger food!

Meet the Candidates
and Information Night
The Garden Ridge Area Republican Club will sponsor a “Meet the Candidates and Information Night” for the upcoming elections. The event is scheduled for Monday, April 23, at 7:00 PM at the Community Center. The candidates for the upcoming School Board Election and the City of Garden Ridge Mayoral Election will be at the event to answer questions. There will also be information about the Constitutional Amendment Election provided at the same meeting. Please call Charles Flink at 651-6631 with questions.

Library Footnotes
By Suzanne McCandless
Our current library hours are: Monday through Saturday 10 to Noon; Monday and Wednesday 3 pm to 6 pm; and Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Check out our new book purchase: The Politically Incorrect Guide to Global Warming by Christopher Horton.

Visit the Library on the website.

Quarry Commission
Needs Citizen Assistance
To assist the Quarry Commission in its mission, it is important for the commission to understand the impact of the quarry on the entire city. The Commission needs citizens to complete and submit reports to City Hall to provide a clear picture of the impact of quarry operations on the city. The Commission needs to know about minimal blasts as well as those that cause concerns. This is especially important as the quarry has been and will be mining in new areas.
The Citizen/s Blast Report form may be obtained at City Hall or in pdf format.
Please use this form to provide the Quarry Commission with information about your experience with Quarry blasts.
Read more about the quarry and the Quarry Commission or check the next Quarry Commission meeting schedule.

Gospel Meeting
You are invited to attend

At Garden Ridge
Church of Christ
with R. J. Stevens
April 15 - 20

Call 651-3480
Sunday: 9:30 am, 10:30 am, and 5:00 pm
Weeknights: 7:30 pm

Significant Dates from Past
9 Apr 1865 — General Robert E. Lee surrendered to the Union Army at Appomattox.
21 Apr 1836 — San Jacinto Day — Texan forces defeated the Mexicans at San Jacinto

Angel Food Ministry
at Bracken
Bracken United Methodist Church is now a host site for Angel Food.
Please call 830-606-6717 for more information.

General Elections
for the City of Garden Ridge
will be held on May 12, 2007 for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Aldermen to City Council Places 2 and 3.
Early voting for the May 12th election will be conducted from April 30th to May 8th at the Garden Ridge City Council Chambers located in City Hall at 9400 Municipal Parkway, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM except on May 3rd and May 7th early voting will be conducted from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The last day to submit an application for a mail ballot is 5:00 PM on May 4th. Mail ballot applications can be obtained by contacting the City Secretary at 651-6632 or in person at City Hall until April 27th.
Voting on Election Day, May 12th, will be conducted from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM in the Garden Ridge City Council Chambers located at 9400 Municipal Parkway.
All persons desiring to vote in the May 12th election must register to vote no later than April 12th.
For voter convenience, all registered voters in Garden Ridge Precinct #205 will be able to cast ballots in the Comal ISD School Board Election and the Comal County Special Election in the Garden Ridge City Council Chambers during the April 30th through May 8th Early Voting period and on May 12th Election Day.

Easter Activities
The Community is invited to attend Holy Week and Easter Worship services at Triumphant Lutheran Church, 21315 Bat Cave Road.
April 5, Maundy Thursday Communion Service - 7:00 pm
April 6, Good Friday Worship Service - 7:00 pm
April 7, Saturday
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt - 3:00 pm
Easter Vigil Service - 5:00 pm
April 8, Easter Sunday
Sunrise Worship Service - 7 am
Traditional Worship Service - 8:30 am
Contemporary Worship Service - 11 am
Easter Breakfast served 7:40 to 10:45 am
Contact Person:
Mary Feuge, 599-4812

Open House for Congressman Lamar Smith
The Garden Ridge Area Republican Club is sponsoring an Open House for US Congressman Lamar Smith in Garden Ridge. It is scheduled for Monday, April 9, at 7:00 PM, at the Garden Ridge Community Center. Congressman Smith will be available to meet everyone and answer questions. Everyone is welcome to attend!! Please Call Charles Flink with questions at 651-6631.
May 12, 2007

Cowboy Casino Night
Back by Popular Demand!

It’s back by popular demand! So, dust off the old cowboy hats, shine your boots and join the Garden Ridge Women’s Club for a night of Casino games and dancing fun with music provided by Bobby Baker and the Longnecks. Don’t forget to bring your appetite for great BBQ. Price includes dinner, $1000 in “faux” chips, and great prizes.
Grab your friends aDecember 28, 2007t. Cash bar with beer, wine and sodas available.

Saturday May 19 th
6 - 10:30 pm
Garden Ridge Community Center

Price: $30 members; $35 non-members
For tickets contact: June Fordiani
210- 651-9111 or
Sandy Edsall 210-654-9202
Sponsors are needed for Casino Tables.
For more information contact:
June Fordiani, 651-9111

Coming Events
Go to the Calendar.

Significant City Council
Actions in March

Grapevine Deadline
The deadline for articles/notices for the GRAPEVINE is the 18th of the previous month. Please have all submissions for the May Grapevine in by April 18th.