From Our Mayor
Jay F. Feibelman
Why did time go so slowly when I was in high school and now is a blur? Another summer that promises to be hot and dry. I wish everyone a happy and safe summer and urge you to drive and play safely. Water conservation issues are looming; hopefully the rains will come. To fully enjoy consider adopting a homeless pet. There are lots of sweeties out there ready and able to give long term, unconditional love! It’s easy and inexpensive. See the web page and telephone numbers in the article: City Holding Facilities.
After much coordination with TXDOT, hopefully the turn lanes into Georg Ranch and Trophy Oaks off of FM 3009 are completed. This should reduce a serious traffic safety hazard.
Have a good one and as always, thank you for your support in making Garden Ridge the “best of the best”.

Welcome to Garden Ridge
New Residents:
Those listed and families:

James Birkle
Jeffrey G & Tracy L Brown
Lawrence K Burdeshaw
William R Harris
Victor & Nancy Hernandez
Bradley K Higginbotham
Jerome Lake
Katherine Leigh
William R Looney III
Jim & Ginger Ravella
Thomas Reagan
Richard Rex
Troy & Stacy Shaw

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

Father and Son

QUICK NOTES

Sports Equipment Found
On 4/20/2008, sports equipment was found at Paul Davis Park. To claim, call GRPD, Det Cpl Donna O’Conner at
651-6441.

Year around sprinkler operating hours are 8:00 pm to 10:00 am ONLY. Please check your timer clocks.

Don't Feed the Deer
Please don’t feed the deer. The problem of the deer population is approaching critical mass. Feeding aggravates the problem.

DEER CAUTION !
While walking or just out and about, use caution when confronted by any wildlife, especially deer. Although dangerous anytime, fawn season is upon us and doe vigorously protect their young.
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE!
Brief children on the danger and report any incidents to the Garden Ridge Police at 651-6441.

Photo from HomesforPets.org

City Pet Holding Facilities
Many may not realize that the city has indoor/outdoor facilities to house lost pets on a short term basis. If your pet turns up missing, please contact Garden Ridge at 651-6831. Remember, pet registration is required which provides your animal a city tag. Those picked up with tags, go home immediately. Pet registration forms online.
Adopt a Pet
Looking for a pet that needs a home?
www.homesforpets.org
Key on animals that need homes or call 566-7776 or 651-6469.

Barbershop Harmony
Fund Raiser

Texas Dinner and Show
Saturday, June 7 at 6 pm
Garden Ridge, TX Community Center
Complete Texas dinner and show $15 per ticket, Call 651-9261 for tickets.
Contacts: Larry Clemons clemons@earthlink.net
Alamo Metro - Brenda Miller brenda325@sbcglobal.net
Heart of Texas - John Worthington johnw@heartoftexaschorus.org

Library Footnotes
by Lynn E. Dean

The Garden Ridge Library needs your help!
IIf you are 16 years old or older, please consider volunteering to work at the library. We currently need help on:
Tuesday 6 - 8 pm
Thursday 6 - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 12 Noon
Your help on even one day per month would be appreciated! Be a BIBLIOPHILE!
New Bluebonnet and Lone Star books are now ready for check out.

Library Hours are:
Mondays and Wednesdays 10 am to 6 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am to 8 pm
Fridays and Saturdays 10 am to Noon.

GARDEN RIDGE WOMEN’S CLUB
We are starting our 2008-09 membership drive and are looking for new members. We have many activities and special interest groups. If you are interested in joining our group and have any questions you may contact Becky Baldwin — Membership Chairman — at 375-3368. Dues are $20.00 per year. You may send you checks made out to GRWC to:
Becky Baldwin
21022 Plum Ranch
Garden Ridge, TX 78266

Bracken Volunteer Fire Department Says Thanks!
Thanks to all who supported the annual Firefighters Festival on May 3rd. Your participation and generosity enable your fine fire department to continue quality services. Thanks!

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
August 5 - 7 to 9 pm

National Night Out is August 5, 2008 - 7 to 9pm at the Community Center sponsored by American Bank of Texas.
This year, Digi Kids sponsored by your local Ameriprise Financial Advisors — Doris Dollar and Ivan Friend — will have equipment to fingerprint and photograph your children. In case of an emergency, your children’s finger prints and photograph will be in a national data base for reference. Last year it was such a big success, that they kindly decided to sponsor it again. This community is grateful for their generosity.
We will have a theme “Meet Your Neighbors and Community” with picnic tables where you may sit and eat the free food that is provided and meet your neighbors.
We would like local churches, homeowner associations, clubs, sports groups and scouts to participate by manning a table. There will be tables to sign up new residents to register to vote and one to verify names that will be in the 2009 Garden Ridge Phone Directory.
Jerry Warden of Texas Parks and Wildlife will be there with his “skins and skulls” display that attendees can touch and learn about wildlife.
There will be a face painter and bounce machine for the children, as well as fire equipment from the Bracken VFD and helpful information from the GRPD. Mark the first Tuesday in August on your calendar.
Contact Mickey Sanders at 651-5782 if you would like a table

Important Numbers

City Hall 210-651-6632
Lost Pet 210-651-6831
Police Department 210-651-6441

Significant Dates in June

June 14 Flag Day
June 15 Father's Day

Significant Past Events in June

6 June 1944 - D-Day Normandy Landing
25 June 1950 - Korean Conflict began

CARS/TRUCKS/MOTORBIKES
NEEDED FOR JULY 4TH SHOW
Show off your classic, special interest, or prized cars/trucks/motorbikes, etc. at the City of Garden Ridge annual 4th of July
celebration in the city park.
Reserved parking spaces will be provided. Call Gary Stegman at 651-5528 for information. Watch for the July Grapevine for more information
Mark your calendar now for Friday, 4th of Parade and Picnic at the Park
We continue to expand our antique/classic car or whatever classic for display at our 4th of July event. If you have an item to show off, please call Gary Stegman at 651-5528.
Don’t forget the city tradition “wheels” parade. Decorate your “wheels” and come out with flags and your best patriotic garb.
Activities at the Park for the 4th are welcome. If you have a group, etc., that would like to put up a display, sell items, and so forth, contact the Mayor at 651-6632. By coordination we can avoid duplication and organize the event properly. Let’s make this the biggest and best ever!!

SCHEDULE

Gather: 9:30 am
Flag Raising: 10am
Parade: 10:30 am
FOOD: 10:45 am — 3 pm

Activities throughout the day.
Watch the July Grapevine for final details!

Garden Ridge Church of Christ

Vacation Bible School
Garden Ridge Church of Christ
June 23 - 27 — Pre-K through High School
Weekdays 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Walking in Son Light
Please register by 6/12/08 to insure a seat and materials. Send registration to:

GRCOC
19881 FM 2252
Garden Ridge, TX 78266 or
Fax to: 210-651-5009

(Forms available at http://www.grcoc.org)

Quarry Happenings

On May 12, 2008, the Quarry Commission held its monthly meeting.
The Vibra Tech representative reviewed the blasting analysis data from April and reported that there were 15 blasts with the highest reading on the seismograph monitors occurring on April 9th. Other high readings occurred on April 2nd, 8th, 10th, and 15th. Three blasts were on the lower 50 foot level, nine blasts were on the west wall, and three blasts were near the clay seam.
Thirty-two of forty-five readings registered 14 HZ or higher. Please note that blast readings that register at 14 Hz or higher are less likely to cause a residence to shake. Blast readings below 14 Hz are more likely to produce noticeable shaking of a structure.
A Commissioner reported that the new Holcim Quarry will be a limestone quarry. Citizens interested in learning more about this quarry can access the website www.nomoreblasting.com.
More details about the Quarry Commission meetings are available at the City Municipal Building or on the City’s web site.
Citizens who are interested in having quarry blasts monitored at their residence should contact a member of the Quarry Commission. Citizens are invited to attend the next Quarry Commission meeting on June 9, 2008 at 7 pm. Read agenda.

More details about the Quarry Commission meetings are available at the City Municipal Building or on the Quarry Commission page of this website.

Coming Events
Go to the Calendar.

Significant City Council
Go to Council Actions.

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