Because of the cooler weather during the past few weeks, there have been several sightings of raccoons and one fox acting suspiciously during the daytime. Two raccoons and one fox that showed signs of being sick were taken in for rabies testing; the results were all negative.

But the fact is that they were all sick, and they were roaming around in the daytime. All residents are being asked to take the following precautions:

• If you have a dog or cat as a pet, make sure the rabies vaccination is current.

• Be cautious of skunks, bats, foxes, or raccoons that are acting strangely particularly if they are active in daytime.   If you observe any strange animal behavior, contact the Meadowlakes Animal Control Officer whose contact information is listed below.

• If you think your dog or cat may have been in contact with a skunk, bat, fox, or raccoon, contact your vet for a recommendation about a possible rabies booster shot.

• Advise your children to avoid unfamiliar animals or any animal that is acting strangely. 

Thanks,

Robbie Galaway

NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE APPLICATION FOR

PLACE ON THE BALLOT

(AVISO DE FECHA LIMITE PARA PRESENTAR SOLICITUDES PARA UN LUGAR EN LA BOLETA)

Notice is hereby given that applications for a place on the ballot for the City of Meadowlakes Regular Election ballot may be filed during the following time:

(Se de aviso por la presente que las solicitudes para un lugar en la boleta de la Eleccion Regular (Especial) de City of Meadowlakes se pueden presenter durante el siguiente horarioJ

Filing Dates and Times:

(Fechas y Horario Para Entregar Presentaciones)

Start Date:  January 28, 2015     

End Date:   February 27, 2015   5:00 p.m.

Office Hours:

8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Physical address for filing applications in person for place on the ballot:

(Direccion a fisica para presenter las solicitudes en persona para un lugar en la boleta)

City of Meadowlakes, Municipal Building

177 Broadmoor, Suite A

Meadowlakes, TX 78654

Address to mail applications for place on the ballot (if filing by mail):

(Direccion a donde enviar las solicitudes para un lugar en la boleta (en caso de presenter por correo)

City of Meadowlakes, Municipal Building

177 Broadmoor, Suite A

Meadowlakes, TX 78654

Christy Fath 

Printed Name of Filing Officer

(Nombre en letra de molde del Oficial de Archivos)

/s/ Christy Fath 

Signature of Filing Officer

(Firma del Oficial de Archivos)

Work session:  Monday, February 16th at 9 a.m. 

Regular monthly business meeting:  Tuesday, February 17th at 7 p.m. 

All meetings are held at the Municipal Building.

Become a Master Gardener and Make a Difference in the Community!

The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association is accepting applications for its 2015 class. The deadline is Tuesday, January 20, 2015 and the class will begin on Tuesday, February 17. This 13-week certification program sponsored by the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service provides a comprehensive background in horticultural principles and practices with an emphasis on conservation and sustainability. Equally important to Master Gardeners; however, is service to the community. Class members must be committed to attending ALL classes to finish this course, volunteering in the community for 50 hours and completeing 10 hours of continuing education.

The cost of the program is $180 which includes resource materials, a t-shirt, and field trip admissions. For more information and to download the application and background check form, go to the HLMGA website at: www.burnetcountyhighlandlakesmastergardener.org. Contact Allison Bennett at 512-639-2295 or alliebennett@gmail.com with questions.