Making Memories at Emerald Vista Park, October 8, 2005.

Gladys Brown greeted neighbors with Free T-Shirts, "Litter Bugs Me" bracelets, and I Love Galt buttons.  The free gifts and hot dogs, chips, and drinks were funded by councilwoman, Barbara Payne. 

Susan Richardson, Vice President of the Elementary School Board, had a duel role, the "Tin Man" and Face Painter.  Shown with "McGruff " the Crime Fighting Dog, is Noah Butler with a police car painted by Susan.  It's Susan's hope that if the park is safe and attractive, people will "love their park, and work together to keep it that way."

 C.A.P.S.  and Police Cadets were available to answer questions.  In a few weeks, both Hugh Smith and Jack Gardelius (CAPS Volunteers), will receive out-of-town training for assisting the Galt Police Department.

Painting Tiles

One of the most popular events of the day was painting tiles for the wall.  Each tile will be combined with the others to make a decorative wall created by local families.

Front (L to R): Ashely Metcalf & Melissa Jones. Back: Reilly Butler, Deanna Jasso, and Noah Butler.  Other Artists making memories:

Dennis & Susan Richardson                              the Butler Family                        

  Joshua Butler and Amanda Linsey    Joycelyn and Victoria Montgomery

Park Neighbors

Other visitors to the park were Miki and Larry Carter.  They're the original owners of the first home built on their block in 1988.  They came today to meet their neighbors and build up community spirit.  In Larry's words, "As a citizen, you can have an impact and make a difference; nothing can happen without people putting forth effort."

          Bob Bell was walking his dogs, "Abby" and "Brandy" they all stayed to visit.  He went home to get "Emma" to join in the fun.  "Emma" a 10 year old mix, was named after the park, because Bob found her there when she was six months old.  Just recently he found a home for another stray.  After getting no responses to an ad he put in the paper, Bob spoke with a neighbor whose aunt was visiting from San Diego. The stray now has a loving home in San Diego.

Jeannie Luedemann and son Josh  waiting for the other family members to join for a family picture.  Her two nephews Ryan and Justin are visiting from Reno, NV.

     Alma and Deanna Jasso with McGruff and Mom.

  Galeno Sisters, Reyna (5) and Aline (4), rest after playing on the Park's slide.

Cook, John Moran visits with Monica Lopez, Parks & Recreation, and Galt Police Officer, Chris Smith.  

In January 2005, Galt established a Disaster Alert Team (DAT) prepared to respond when fires, floods, and other emergencies occur. John is a part of the DAT and has been helping Red Cross relocate victims of the Katrina Hurricane.