Your weekly update of the latest Meadowlakes news and events  
In This Issue
MAYOR'S CORNER
COMMUNITY GARDEN
KARAOKE PARTY
UPCOMING ELECTION
OPEN HOUSES
AVE N DETOUR PLAN
LUNCH WITH AN AUTHOR
HIDDEN FALLS GOLF CLUB NEWS
MEADOWLAKES RESTAURANT
ARTICLE HEADLINE
WEATHER FORECAST
WE'RE GOING SOCIAL
LOST & FOUND
DIRECTORY UPDATES
Quick Links
Upcoming Events
Important
Numbers
Issue: #287
February 17, 2016


 
  "Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced"   
 
MAYOR'S CORNER
Greetings!

This is my 86th "Mayor's Corner" - what was I thinking when I started doing this July 2, 2014?
  There was a great turn-out for the POA's official celebration of its lovely new memorial park on Meadowlakes Drive at Fairway Lane. The Highland Lakes Men's Chorus sang beautiful patriotic songs, recognizing the attendees associated with each branch of service. City employee Tom Stueckroth was recognized for his amazing work - including the gorgeous pergola, stonework and landscaping.
  The POA is planning to offer residents the opportunity to purchase individual pavers with the name of a loved one who served in any of our five branches of armed services. I'm sure more information will be forthcoming soon.
The community garden (on Mahan between Deer Lick and Quail) is experiencing great demand for plots. City water is available to keep the gardens green. The city may even expand the plowed area. Contact City Hall if you are interested in a plot.

  
 
Mary Ann Raesener
Mayor

COMMUNITY GARDEN
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The City of Meadowlakes welcomes our residents to be apart of our community garden located on Mahan Street. If you would like to participate in the community garden to provide yourself with fresh produce and plants as well as satisfying labor, neighborhood improvement, sense of community and connection to the environment please stop by the City Hall to sign up. If you would like more information about the community garden please contact Jack Tibbits at 830-798-1626.   

KARAOKE PARTY
 
 Meadowlakes Restaurant will be hosting a live performance from resident Franzella Jones granddaughter, Hannah Starr. Hannah is a graduate from Belmont University with a degree in music. We welcome all ages to come out and watch her perform.  
Your smile is your admission!

UPCOMING ELECTION 

Voter Requirements:

To be a qualified voter in Texas, a person must: 
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be a resident of the county
  • Be at least 18 years of age on election day
  • Be registered to vote
  • Not be declared mentally disabled by a court of law
  • Not be a convicted felon (unless a person's sentence is completed, including any probation or parole)
  •  New Photo ID Requirements (PDF) 

The next General Election is May 7, 2016
 

Early Voting April 25 - May 3, 2016
Early Voting Locations:
Burnet County Courthouse 
220 South Pierce, Burnet

Marble Falls Courthouse Annex
810 Steve Hawkins Parkway, Marble Falls
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
12 hour days 7 am - 7 pm (April 28 and May 2)

Election Day Location:
Marble Falls Courthouse Annex
810 Steve Hawkins Parkway, Marble Falls
Hours: 7 am - 7 pm
 
 
Declared Candidates
(Filing Period: January 20 - February 19, 2016)
  Mayor (Mary Ann Raesener) Place 1 (Mike Barry), Place 3 (Jerry Drummond), terms expire May 2016.

Office of Mayor

Name: Mary Ann Raesener 
Campaign Treasurer:  Self
Occupation:  Retired 
DOB:  10/30/1941
Date Filed:  01/20/2016
  
 
Office of Councilmember Place 1
Name:  Mike Barry  
Campaign Treasurer:  Self 
Occupation:  Realtor & Rancher 
DOB:  07/18/1937
Date Filed: 01/20/2016
 
 
Office of Councilmember Place 3
Name:  Jerry Drummond  
Campaign Treasurer:  Self
Occupation:  Retired 
DOB:  04/23/1934
Date Filed:  01/21/2016
 
 
You must be a resident of the City of Meadowakes and a registered voter of Burnet County by the registration deadline to be eligible to vote in City Elections. The deadline to register to vote in the May election is April 7, 2015.
 
For more information contact the City Secretary's Office at 830-693-6840 or by email  
 

Application for place on the General Election Ballot
 
Please visit Texas Secretary of State for more information on the elections division
 http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml  
 
OPEN HOUSES

Questions? Contact LCRA at
or 800-776-5272, ext. 2151

AVENUE N DETOUR PLAN

The City of Marble Falls will be starting much needed improvements to a section of Avenue N between Broadway and FM1431. This will be scheduled from February 2016 through July 2016. Improvements will include rerouting that section to a new intersection at Bluebonnet and FM1431. During the 6 month construction period, northbound traffic will be detoured to Avenue L and Avenue Q. Below is a map of the future construction that will be taking place. You can also visit this link to get more information from the City of Marble Falls 

 
Lunch with an Author at the Marble Falls Public Library
 
Come to the Marble Falls Public Library to hear award winning author Karen Witemeyer at the Lunch with an Author program, Friday, March 18 at 11:30 AM. Karen will talk about her book, "A Worthy Pursuit". She is the author of 12 books, so far.
 
"After growing up in California, Karen moved to Texas to attend Abilene Christian University where she earned bachelor and master's degrees in Psychology. It was also there that she met and married her own Texas hero. He roped her in good, for she has lived in Texas ever since. In fact, she fell so in love with this rugged land of sweeping sunsets and enduring pioneer spirit, that she incorporates it into the pages of her novels, setting her stories in the small towns of a state that burgeoned into greatness in the mid- to late1800s. A life-long bookworm, Karen is living her dream by writing novels. Her books have consistently hit bestseller lists and have garnered awards such as the ACFW Carol Award, the Holt Medallion, and the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award. In addition, she is a multiple RITA and National Reader's Choice finalist. Karen is also a sought-after speaker for national writing conferences and regional workshops." From karenwitemeyer.com
 
"A Worthy Pursuit" will be available for purchase at the program and for checkout in the library. The program is free, but donations are welcome. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Please make your reservation in person at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main, Marble Falls, or by calling (830) - 693 - 3023. For information on upcoming programs, please visit the calendar page at www.MarbleFallsLibrary.org.

Hidden Falls Golf Club
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Until further notice, the LGA (9-hole golf group) and the WGA (18-hole golf group) will  be playing at a later time on Tuesdays. If any woman is interested in playing with either group, please sign up before 9:30am in the restaurant.  
Play will begin at 10:00 A.M.


Did you know that there are clubs, groups, and leagues that have special events going on daily at the club?  
For a calendar of Hidden Falls events contact the club at
(830) 693-3300
 Visit our website
 
 
Follow us on Facebook
 Hidden Falls Golf Club

Meadowlakes Restaurant

220 Meadowlakes Dr.
Restaurant Hours
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Bar Hours 
Monday open at 12pm
Tuesday - Sunday open at 11am
We keep our Bar open until we have accommodated incoming Golfers and 
other Patrons. We are always open during Restaurant hours and special events.
 
       Take out Welcome  * Always open to the Public 
Reservations Welcome * Gift Certificates Available
 #830-693-4467
~~ Upcoming Features ~~ 
 
Friday, 19th  &  Saturday 20th 

Fried Catfish

Coleslaw, Fries, Hushpuppies 
$8.95 
" Karaoke "

Saturday, 2/20  6pm 
Provided by Hannah Star and Franzella Jones 
 
Full Menu  *  Full Bar

 
  
Planning a party or special event?
Let us do all the work!
Provide us with your email address to 
  [email protected] 
and we'll add you to our email roster  
  
ZIKA IN TEXAS

 Zika virus is primarily spread to people through mosquito bites. Rarely, the virus is spread from mother to child. Spread of the virus through blood transfusion and sexual contact has also been reported.
Approximately 80% of people infected with the virus do not become ill. For those who do develop symptoms, illness is generally mild and typically lasts a few days to a week. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes).
Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon and fatalities are rare. An increase in Guillain-Barr� syndrome was noted during an outbreak of Zika virus in French Polynesia in 2014. An increase in microcephaly was noted during an outbreak of Zika virus in Brazil in 2015. Whether Zika virus infection causes these conditions has not yet been established.
Zika in Texas
Zika Virus - Feb. 11, 2016
Texas has 11 cases of Zika virus disease. Nine are travelers who were infected abroad and diagnosed after they returned home. One case involves a Dallas County resident who had sexual contact with someone who acquired the Zika infection while traveling abroad. Case counts by county: 
Bexar County - 2
Dallas County - 2
Harris County - 7
DSHS recommends travelers avoid mosquito bites while abroad and for seven days after returning, in case they have been exposed to Zika virus. To help control mosquitoes in Texas, property owners should drain and dump standing water outside their homes and cover water storage containers.

WEATHER FORECAST

 

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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LOST & FOUND
 
The City Hall has a lost & found box with a few small items, most of being spare vehicle keys and car remote alarm systems. If you are missing any items you are welcome to stop by the City Hall or call us 830-693-6840
MEADOWLAKES DIRECTORY

 
We up date the Meadowlakes Directory on a regular basis.  
If you have an update please stop by City Hall,
call us, or send an email to
[email protected] 
so that we can make the changes to the directory. 
If you would like to purchase a new directory for $3.00  
please stop by the City Hall. 
If you have any questions or concerns about communications from the City, you may call us at
(830) 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