From Our Mayor
Jay F. Feibelman
Periodically our fine Police Department is honored with donations and well deserved recognition. These gestures are very much appreciated.
Please remember the City Staff is a team effort. Remember the ladies in front who handle your day to day needs and the members of our Public Works Department. Although perhaps not as glamorous or as visible as the Police Department, these folks work long hours assuring water quality, maintenance and essential services for the City. Perhaps they could be called “Our Unsung Heroes”.
Thanks to all for the donations and support of the City.
“A Way of Life...Not Just a Place to Live!”

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

John Aguilar & Diana Cosme
Bradley & Susan Buchanan
Trey & Laura Christianson
Brent & Lisa Ford
Debra & James Hahn
Tim & Linda Henning
Joseph & Becky Marchino II
Kathleen Heier & Jay Mason
Angela Morris
Charles & Carolyn Reece
Ish & Nancy Robles
Gabriel & Laura Segura
Jeffrey & Susan Thomas
James & Valerie Walker

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

Announcing:
Medical Clinic in Garden Ridge
Garden Ridge Family Practice
Dr. Steven Mays, DO (USAF Ret.)
18945 FM 2252
651-4621 Hours: Mon—Fri 9 am to 5 pm
Dr. Mays offers prescription drugs, nutritional consultation, weight loss programs, and hormonal testing.
Children welcome.
Medicare, TriCare, and many other insurances accepted.

Annual Oktoberfest
Triumphant Lutheran Church Saturday October 20th Starts at 4pm
You are cordially invited to attend Triumphant Lutheran Church’s Annual Oktoberfest Celebration. There will be children’s activities including a moon bounce and face painting and live music by the Bohemian Dutchmen.
BBQ supper will be served at 5:00 pm.
For those who wish to attend, there will be a short “casual dress” worship service beginning at 5:00 pm.

As always the community is also welcome to join us for Sunday Worship Services at 8:30 and 11:00 am.
So come join us at 21315 Bat Cave Road. Call 651-9090 for more information.

QUICK NOTES

Garden Ridge Halloween Event
This year’s event will be a haunted hay ride on Saturday October 27th starting at sunset and running till 11pm weather permitting at the Community Center. Volunteers needed. Call Sergeant Mireles at 651-6441 or cell phone at 210-347-8936.

A great BIG Thank You to the Garden Ridge Women’s Club for a large donation to the Police Department.

When you walk your dog, please carry the necessities to pick up after your pet experiences nature’s event. A TIP: Carry plastic grocery bags; place your hand inside, pick up the doo doo and reverse bag. Neat and convenient.

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)

Register Your Pets

The City of Garden Ridge requires that all dogs and cats be registered. Call 651-6831 for information. Online Registration form.

Library Footnotes
by Nancy Feibelman
STORY HOUR: 1st Saturday of Oct & Nov at 11:00 am.
Ages 4 to 8 accompanied by a parent, please.

Homes for Pets

CAUSE FOR PAWS
CHARITY OPEN
GOLF TOURNAMENT

Homes for Pets will hold their 2nd annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, October 26 at the Canyon Springs Golf Club. The field is limited to the first 144 players who register.
Entries must be received by October 10.
Shotgun start at 8:30 AM. Entries include fees, carts, driving range, awards, breakfast and lunch.

Hole in One Prize
Mercedes Benz

There also will be prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive.

For more information contact HFP at 210-566-7776 or visit their web site at www.homesforpets.org for entry information.

Your Neighbor the Quarry and Texas Soils
A Community Education Event
October 17, 2007, City Hall at 7pm

Do you know we have an active quarry in our backyard? Do you know the City has a Quarry Commission? Do you know the impact Texas soil has on foundations?

These questions and more will be discussed in an open forum at the City Hall on Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Representatives from Hanson-Servtex, Austin Powder, Vibra Tech, Raba-Kistner Consultants and the City Quarry commission will participate in a round table discussion on quarry operations and impacts to the citizens of Garden Ridge. Audience questions and panel response after discussion.
Watch for an insert in your water bill for further details on this informative event.

Republican Club Meets
Monday, October 8 at 7 pm in the Community Center. The guest speaker will be Greg Malatek from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT). Everyone welcome!

The Garden Ridge
Women’s Club
proudly presents

“A Christmas Gala”
December 8, 2007
7:00 — 11:00 PM
Garden Ridge Community Center
(decorated for the season)

Mark your calendars now for an evening of elegant dining. Enjoy the music of Ken Parrock and his 13 piece orchestra.
Gather your friends and neighbors for a celebration of the season. Table reservations for up to eight available.
Dress is coat & tie/cocktail (black tie optional).

Member and guest $55.00 per person
Non-members $60.00 per person
Cash bar available

For further information contact:
Connie Furbish 651-6981 or June Fordiani 651-9111
Send reservation with checks to:
Connie Furbish
8814 Garden Ridge Drive
Garden Ridge, TX 78266

Oak Wilt

Oak Wilt season is here. With mild temperatures the threat intensifies. All oak wounds MUST be painted within 6 hours to protect our trees. Imagine Garden Ridge without these lovely oaks. IT COULD
HAPPEN!

Important Numbers

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

ANNUAL FISH FRY, BBQ AND AUCTION
October 6th — Starting at 3pm

The Garden Ridge — Bracken Lions Club annual Fish Fry, BBQ and Auction is October 6. It promises to be a great event with good food and a wide variety of items in both the live and silent auctions.
Silent Auction start at 3 pm.
Food is served from 3:30 to 7:30 pm.
The Silent Auction ends at 6:30 pm.
The Live Auction starts at 6:30 PM. Come out for a GREAT time!

Please Support Raffle Ticket Sales!

Canyon Lake Noon Lions Club
12th Annual Shrimp Fest
Saturday, October 13, 2007
11:30 am till 3:30 pm
Silent Auction, Live music
Great Shrimp Dinners served with corn, potatoes, and tea.
Beer and desserts available.
New location: CRRC Rec Center
(below Canyon Dam on south Access road)
For more info: 830-899-6373

BRACKEN VFD
KARTOFFEL PUFFER FEST
(The Original World-Famous! Potato Pancakes)

Saturday, October 27, 2007
10am - 11pm

If you haven’t already marked your calendar for this first annual festival, do it now! Bring your family, friends and neighbors; come once or come often. For sure, you don’t want to miss it!
World-Famous Potato Pancakes, Sausage, Beer, Sodas, Water
Jay Feibelman Garden Ridge Community Center.
Entertainment by the New Braunfels Village Brass Band (4 - 6 pm)
Entertainment by the Bohemian Dutchmen Band (7 - 11 pm)

Sunday, October 28, 2007
11am - 6:00pm

Entertainment by the Bohemian Dutchmen Band (2 - 6 pm)
This new community event will be held in conjunction with the Garden Ridge Police Department’s Halloween Haunted Hay ride on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Plan on a family night of fun for everyone!!

Holiday A’Fair Marketplace
Sat. Oct 20th

This event, featuring a variety of unique vendors and sponsored by the Knotty Knotters of the Garden Ridge Women’s Club, will be held Saturday, October 20, 2007, from 10 am to 3 pm. Location of the event is the Garden Ridge Community Center.

All proceeds will be donated to the New Life Children’s Treatment Center in Canyon Lake, a residential treatment center for girls 11 - 17. Please invite your friends and come join us for a fun event and start your holiday shopping early. For additional information, call 651-9241.

Coming Events
Go to the Calendar.

Significant City Council
Actions in September

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

Due to a timing conflict, articles for the December issue of the Grapevine must be turned in by November 15!