From Our Mayor
Jay F. Feibelman
Hotel Key Card Retraction
Often in this newsletter, articles are published to protect the citizenry from potential scams and identity theft. In the June issue, an article entitled “Hotel Room Keys — Use with Caution” was published with that intent. However, through subsequent information received from the Pasadena California Police Department — where the information was originally obtained — the information and threat was not thoroughly staffed. Consequently, the following update is quoted from the Pasadena Police Department.
“As the investigation into this potential fraud risk continued, this information was shared with other members of the Pasadena Police Department and personnel chose to share this information with others before we could correctly evaluate the risk. This has caused a chain reaction of probably thousands of people being given this information before the risk was evaluated thoroughly.
As of today, detectives have contacted several large hotels and computer companies using plastic key card technology and they assure us that personal information, especially credit card information, is not included on their key cards. The one incident referred to appears to be several years old, and with today’s newer technology, it would appear that no hotels engage in the practice of storing personal information on key cards. Please share this information with anyone who has a concern over the initial information sent out to others as a precautionary measure.
There was never intent on the part of the Pasadena police Department to forward this information to others before the risk was evaluated. The information was forwarded by individuals as a possible precautionary note of interest only.”
I apologize for any consternation this may have caused.

Welcome to Garden Ridge
New Residents:

Alan Compton
James Beckham
Terry Dennis
Jarrett Edge
Roy & Opal Evans
Michael & Terry Gliddon
Sang Eon & Janet Ha
David & Edna Ibanez
James & Kimberly Johnson
Simon & Patricia Ramirez
Paul & Ann Wilson
Priscilla Zarr

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

QUICK NOTES

Fireworks are Illegal
Fireworks are illegal in Garden Ridge.

Display Antique Vehicles
Display your antique/unique vehicle, auto, scooter, bicycle, etc. at the park on the 4th of July. Gather at 9:30 am. Parking provided. Call Gary Stegman at 651-5528.

HELPFUL TIP!
From a school nurse
A pediatrician states what she believes is the best way to remove a tick. This is great because it works in those places where it is sometimes difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of dark hair, etc.
Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap soaked cotton ball and let it stay on the repulsive insect for a few seconds (15—20), after which the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away. This technique has worked every time I’ve used it (and that was frequently), and it’s much less traumatic for the patient and easier for me.
Unless someone is allergic to soap, I can’t see that this would be damaging in any way. I even had my doctor’s wife call me for advice because she had one stuck to her back and she couldn’t reach it with tweezers. She used this method and immediately called me back to say, “It worked!

Fourth of July

Citizen’s Police Academy
Alumni Association
The meeting will be July 17, 2007 at 7 pm in the Court Room of the City Hall. There will be a guest speaker and discussion about National Night Out, on August 7, 2007 at the Community Center.CPS Class August 2
Our next CPS class will start August 2 at the Community Center. If you know anyone who would like to join, call Det. Wernert at the GRPD.

Children's Story Hour
Children’s Story Hour
Saturday mornings: July 7, 14, 21, 28
Featuring: Puppet Shows, Guest Readers, prizes
Garden Ridge Library 11am to 12 Noon
Children 10 years old and younger are invited. Parents are asked to stay with their children.
For more information call 651-6570
10am to Noon, Monday - Saturday.
Read More.

Library Footnotes
By Nancy Feibelman and Jill Peters
We had hoped to have expanded library hours in place this month, however, an unexpected loophole developed so we are again on the hunt for a paid position part time employee (25 - 30 hours per week) with librarian experience.
We are in the process of putting our card catalog online, and will offer internet access as well in the very near future. Also, the Bluebonnet Award books are on the shelf and ready to be checked out. Remember the Children’s Story Hours offered this summer (see article). Library volunteers are always needed.

Call Nancy at 651-6094 if interested in the part time position or in volunteering.

State Rep. Speaking
Monday, July 9
State Representative Nathan Macias will give a report on the recent State Legislative session that ended May 28. He will answer questions on any topic or bill that you were interested in. The meeting will be held in the Bluebonnet Room of the Community Center. All Garden Ridge residents are invited to attend. It should be a very informative meeting. The meeting is sponsored by the Garden Ridge Area Republican Club. Call Charlie Flink at 651-6631 for more information.

CURBSIDE RECYCLING
TUESDAY RECYCLING
The County has changed its system and now provides recycling on Tuesdays in the City parking lot with a garbage truck rather than the familiar recycling bins. Be assured this vehicle is for recycling (ONLY). Please do not bring trash. Also the system has expanded to accept considerably more items such as plastic bags and phone books. PLEASE RECYCLE!

You Know you are in Texas in July When
The birds have to use potholders to pull the worms out of the ground.
Hot water now comes out of both taps.
You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a pretty good branding iron.
Farmers feed their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying boiled eggs.
Your biggest bicycle wreck fear is, “What if I get knocked out and end up lying on the pavement and cook to death?

ANNUAL 4th of JULY
Party and Parade
You are cordially invited to participate and attend the annual City of Garden Ridge Party and Parade at the Paul Davis Park on Wednesday, July 4th.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Gather 9:30 AM
Flag Raising 10:00 AM
Parade 10:30 AM
Food 10:45 - 3:00
Activities throughout
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!!

Vacation Bible School - July!
Bracken United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School July 16th - July 20th from 9 am to 12 Noon at Bracken United Methodist Church. The church is located off FM 2252 up the street from the Regency Oaks subdivision. The address is 20377
FM 2252.
You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Vacation Bible School is FREE and open to the public, ages 3 (potty trained please) — completed 6th grade.

Please come and join us at the “Waterpark” where Kids Are Making a Splash for Jesus. Please call Metro 830-606-6717 or 210-651-9090 or visit our website www.bracken-umc.org.

Register by June 29th to assure your choice of VBS T-Shirt size. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Luncheon and Style Show
Join friends and neighbors at the annual
Fall Luncheon and Style Show
Fashions by Coldwater Creek.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
11:00 am until 2:00 pm
Garden Ridge Community Center
Members … ($23)
Non-members…($28)
Please send checks payable to GRWC by September 12th to:
Marti Matthews, Co-chair
10858 Tonne Dr. W
New Braunfels, TX 78132
210-602-0626
Joan Church, Chair
210-391-4703

GRWC
For fellowship and fun, join the Garden Ridge Women’s Club. Send your check for $20 made out to GRWC to:
Tanya Haddad
8908 Sonata Court
Garden Ridge, TX 78266 (210-651-9241)

Calling All Vendors
The Knotty Knotters group of the GRWC is inviting vendors to participate in “A Holiday A-Fair Market Place.” The event, scheduled for Saturday October 20 from 10am to 3pm, will be held at the Garden Ridge Community Center. All proceeds to the New Life Children’s Treatment Center (Canyon Lake, Texas).

Call Tanya Haddad 651-9241 for information.

Coming Events
Go to the Calendar.

Significant City Council
Actions in June

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