Hi, Garden Tract Neighbors!
I'm sorry that I've been a little slower to post this year. Time just goes by so fast! We have some great stories to tell. I never got to show off the results of our Project Daffodil so here are some planting photos from Nov. '09 and blooming photos from Feb-Mar'10.
First 2 photos are on Locust St, Nov/Feb.
First 2 photos are on Locust St, Nov/Feb.
The next two photos are at Sequoia School, Nov/Feb, and the last photo shows the Sequoia After School students who helped us plant, along with two of our Garden Tract neighbors who volunteered, Debra Wright, and Melanie Lander. The daffodils really looked nice in front of the school. It was a great experience to connect with the after school students at both Sequoia and Cypress Schools. We hope to do this again in Nov. '10. We also got some recognition for this effort in an article written by Mr. Randy Smith, City Commissioner and published on Doni Greenburg's website, anewscafe.com. Here is the link, if you'd like to read the article: anewscafe.com/2010/03/16/citizen-your-neighbor-wants-you/.
In March, the GTS met with the Parkview Neighborhood Association to discuss crime statistics. Redding Police Chief Hansen was present as well as Officer Mike Leonard, who is back in the position of Neighborhood Crime Watch Coordinator. Chief Hansen and Officer Leonard pointed out that proper lighting around our home and being an active member of a Crime Watch Group can help to improve our safety. GTS neighbor Gil Murray has arranged with the owner of Biggins Lighting to obtain motion detector lighting at a discounted rate for our neighborhoods, if we can coordinate a group sale. The cost of materials, including the bulbs is about $42 including tax. Contact Gil at 246-7925 before June 15th, if you are interested. Chief Hansen also reminded us not to rely heavily on crime statistics which are easily skewed by police staffing changes, neighbors moving, etc. Our neighborhood organizations analyze the stats simply to remain informed and to track any major changes.
Our Highway 44 Bridge Tours are scheduled for Monday, April 19th, and Tuesday April 20th at 6 pm. We still have a few openings, so contact me at moniquegaido@gmail.com if you are interested. It looks like both tours may get postponed due to weather, but we'll email everyone by noon to confirm. The groups will meet at the Viking Skate Country parking lot.
The GTS is pleased to announce we have a Mission Statement to report!
The Garden Tract Society is a not-for-profit volunteer neighborhood organization for those who live, work, or play within the Garden Tract boundaries. The GTS is committed to promoting and protecting the beauty, safety, stability, cleanliness, and social and economic viability of the neighborhood by fostering alliances with local residents, merchants, and government officials. We plan to finalize a letter to welcome new residents of the neighborhood as well.
Upcoming events:
May 3rd - Purely social meeting, 7 pm, bring a dessert or drinks to share, 795 Lincoln St., in the driveway, weather-permitting.
May 22nd - Neighborhood Cleanup, 10 am, meet at 620 Lincoln St (near Canal) to walk part of the neighborhood and pick up litter. Potential for evening potluck as well!
June 5th - Neighborhood Yard Sale, you can have your own yard sale or visit others, or both!
Aug 3rd - National Night Out, 6 pm, driveway party at 795 Lincoln St, or host your own. Register with Officer Leonard for visits from the local firemen, police, and City Council reps.
Thank you, Neighbors, for your continued interest and support in our community and neighborhood-building efforts. Please continue to submit your thoughts and ideas.
Sincerely,
Monique Gaido
Chairperson, GTS
229-9348
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