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11/23:
Building Committee Meeting 2:30 PM
City Hall
11/26 & 11/27: City Offices will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
12/8
City Council
Meeting 5:00 PM
City Hall
12/14Building CommitteeMeeting 2:30 PMCity Hall
The events listed above are tentative and subject to change. Please contact City Hall at 693-6840 for confirmation of listed events.
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Toll-Free Enforcement Numbers
Ordinance
1-877-442-0072
Animal Control
1-877-816-8136
Non-Emergency Numbers
Security Gate
830-693-4110
City Hall
830-693-6840
Public Works/POA
830-693-2951
Golf Course:
830-693-3300
Republic Services:
830-693-3513
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Issue: # 275
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November 18, 2015
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"I give thanks...For each new morning with it's light, for rest and shelter of the night, for health and food, for love and friends, for everything thy goodness sends."
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MAYOR'S CORNER
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Greetings!
I turned off my sprinkler system weeks ago when we were first graced with regular rains. Now, my yard looks better than it has in months. I still see sprinklers running in lots of yards in the neighborhood...you may want to check yours and turn it off. I don't think the lawns need extra water right now and you can save on the water bill.
Surprise! Golf cart drivers are subject to all traffic laws! Drivers must have a license, actually on their person, and carts must comply with all traffic laws, including stopping at STOP signs. Monday evening, I stopped a cart that was flying down the green area between Hidden Falls and Augusta before it bounced over the curb and headed my way on Augusta. Four boys were on the cart...the driver said he "left his license at home". Driving a golf cart may seem like a good way to learn to drive a car, but it is legal in Meadowlakes only when there is a licensed driver sitting beside the learner!
Another little known ordinance: It is illegal to park within 30 feet of a STOP or Yield sign. This restriction applies only to the side of the street facing the sign. This ordinance was adopted because having a car parked on the street any closer to the sign blocks the view of oncoming traffic for another driver who is approaching the sign. ALL vehicles must comply with STOP and Yield signs (including golf carts and bicycles).
I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Legacy Fund's annual dinner and presentation of awards Tuesday evening. Lots of Meadowlakes folks in the audience, and one of them, my friend Marsh Neel, and posthumously, her husband Mike, received the "Excellence as a Non-Profit Leader Award". The brief movie about all the things they have done - and continue to do - for this area was inspiring.
My dear friend, Bessie Jackson, was honored with the first award of the evening as the "Community Volunteer of the Year". When she took the stage for her acceptance speech, after a slide show about her, she immediately burst into a hymn that rocked the rafters and led to standing applause. Other awards went to CASA of the Highland Lakes, named Outstanding Non-Profit, and special recognition went to Baylor Scott & White Health. The overall Philanthropy Award for 2015 went to Belinda and John Kemper. Again, the movie of their contributions to this area over the years was amazing.
You can get a great early Thanksgiving dinner at St. Frederick Baptist Church (on Ave. N between 3rd & 4th Streets) this coming Saturday between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. St. Fred's has been getting ready for at least two weeks, so don't miss it! Just show up and have a wonderful time! Meals are free, but donations are always appreciated.
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COATS FOR KIDS
| |  This will be the last week to donate to the "Coats for Kids" collection. Meadowlakes has always been a lender in the Lions Club collecton in it's 20 years of helping the children with winter coats. Last year Meadowlakes received an outstanding amount of 152 coats! The coat drop box is located entering the Meadowlakes guard gate, the last day to give will be Friday, November 20th. Any donations of youth coats will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please contact Marble Falls Noon Lions Club - Bud Lowry at (830) 693-4552
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MISSION MARBLE FALLS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
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 Saturday, November 21st
The annual Thanksgiving Community Lunch will be delivered to over 350 people on Saturday plus the others that help serve us including EMS, Fire Dept, Walmart, HEB, etc. Whatever is left will be made available to the public. This could be over 1500 people!! If you are available please come to the St. Fredericks Baptist Church (the corner of Ave N and 3rd Street) and help dish up the delicious food or help deliver. This will all start at 8:00A.M. If you would like to come out and help volunteer Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, de-boning turkeys that will start at 1:00P.M each day. They will also need a clean up crew to wash dishes and put everything back in order. There's plenty to do so please come by and help out! If you would like to donate any deserts, please deliver no later than Thursday or Friday the 19th & 20th. If you have any questions please contact Jeanine Osborne at (512) 914-0002
Wednesday, November the 25th
Mission Marble Falls will have a Thanksgiving lunch for the ones in need at St. Fredericks Baptist Church.
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BULK LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM
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The City of Meadowlakes is very fortunate to have several hundred mature pecan trees, however these beautiful trees produce extremely large volume of leaf foliage every fall. In the past the only method available for disposal of the foliage was either to mulch it during mowing or by raking and bagging the leaves for pickup by the City's solid waste contractor.
The City is proud to announce that we are now offering three bulk leaf pickups in the coming months.
You will find attached, a "Leaf Collection" brochure explaining the collection program in more detail. If you have any questions regarding this program please feel free to contact the Public Works Department at 830-693-2951 between the hours of 8:00A.M. and 4:00P.M. Monday through Friday.
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TRASH, RECYCLE & BULK REMINDER
| |  This is a friendly reminder that during the week of Thanksgiving, collections will be on Saturday, November 28th. Please place your items at the curb for collection by 7:00A.M. If you need any further assistance please contact Republic Services at (830) 693-3513
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MEADOWLAKES RESTAURANT
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Come dine at YOUR restaurant!
Best kept secret in Marble Falls area
Call for our specials, to make reservation,
or get some food to go!
Gift Certificates Available and Always open to the public!
We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day so that our staff can spend the holiday with their family and friends. We will reopen Friday, November 27th at 11:00AM
220 Meadowlakes Dr
Meadowlakes, TX 78654
aka/ Hidden Falls Golf Club
Phone# 830-693-4467
Steaks ~ Entrees ~ Burgers
Specialty Sandwiches & Salads
Homemade Soups & Desserts
Ask about our daily specials
11:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Planning a party or special event?
Let us do all the work!
Provide us with your email address to
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HIDDEN FALLS GOLF CLUB NEWS
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Saturday, December 19th
2nd annual Feed The Hungry Golf Classic
Due to all the rain, the golf tournament had to be rescheduled. Please make an effort to come out to Hidden Falls Golf Club to support the Marble Falls Mission. This is the one large benefit they do once a year to bring in money to support the Mission. If you do not play golf, we have raffle tickets for $10.00 and many silent auction items as well. Come join in the fun! We will be in need of volunteers the entire day. Schedules will start at 9:30A.M. at the club and run through out the day. They will also need people at the church to help set up, serve and clean up after. If you are only available for a short time that is great too, any little bit helps! For more information please contact Jeanine Osborne at (512) 914-0002
Did you know that there are clubs, groups and leagues that have special events going on daily at the club?
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MILITARY MEMORIAL MONUMENT
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The Meadowlakes POA is in process of setting up the Military Memorial Monument. You will notice as you enter into Meadowlakes on the left side of Meadowlakes Dr. The memorial monument will be a granite stone monolith from our area, and bronze plaques commemorating the five military services, with bronze inscription so they will always be legible on the stone. In response to several residents offers to help, we have created an account for donations to the memorial. If you wish to donate to the memorial, please come by the City Hall. Any of the young ladies in the office can accept donations and provide you with a receipt of donation. We are working to control the costs of the memorial and the landscaping, any donations will help. If you have any questions please contact James Woods at jrwpdw@nctv.com |
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WEATHER FORECAST
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MEADOWLAKES DIRECTORY
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We update the Meadowlakes Directory on a regular basis. If you have an update please send us an email to ecutchin@meadowlakestexas.org or stop by, or call City Hall so that we can make the changes to the directory.
If you need a new directory, you can purchase one from City Hall for $3.00 each.
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FIND US ON FACEBOOK!
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In our efforts to find more ways to keep you, our residents, better informed about important updates and items of interest, we have created a Facebook page.
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 If you have any questions or concerns about communications from the City, you may call us at 693-6840 or come by the office any time. We also welcome any feedback specific to this newsletter. This is for you, our residents; so please tell us what you think!
Sincerely,
Loren Meiner City of Meadowlakes
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