HOMEOWNERS MEETING MINUTES

Please be advised that the Sept. 15, 2011 Homeowners Meeting Minutes have now been posted. Scroll down on the right and click to view. You will find previous minutes archived as well.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Highland Meadows Annual Easter Egg hunt will be in Track A on Saturday, April 16th. The hunt begins at 1:00 and will end when all the eggs are found. Bring your baskets. See you there.

Neighborhood Watch ALERT

Received this alert from the Heather Highlands Homeowners: Alert issued 4/15/2011 @ 1:16 PM A home in Waldheim Acres had an attempted burglary Thursday morning between 7:30 and 8:00 am. There were police officers in the Heather Highlands area responding to a suspicious vehicle (321XUR Silver Dodge Intrepid). When they arrived in Waldheim Acres, they found that someone had thrown a heavy object against the side sliding glass door. The noise (or the movement of the door) set off the alarm, and the perpetrator must have left in a hurry. The police officer told the homeowner that this was the same MO as a burglary that happened Wednesday between Ravensdale and Hobart. He also said the registered owner of the vehicle (the silver Dodge) has committed burglaries in the same manner. No one saw any cars or suspicious people in the Waldheim Acres attempted burglary. So it is speculation that the same vehicle was involved. However, Thursday evening about 6:00 pm, the same Silver Dodge Intrepid was spotted in the cul-de-sac on 193rd Ave SE (near the attempted burglary in Waldheim Acres). A homeowner followed the car for a bit, while calling 911, and was told by King County dispatch to back off. If you see this vehicle (Silver Dodge Intrepid, license plate 321XUR), or people in the neighborhood who look suspicious, please call 911 and report it. Tell the police we have had problems in our area, and you want to report a suspicious person or vehicle. It's important now more than ever that we need to watch out over each other's homes, properties, vehicles, etc. It's best to pay attention to your surrondings. Call the police, then call your Block Watch if you see anything suspicious. Thanks for keeping our neighborhood safe!

Entrance Incident

The sign post at the front entrance, (holding the no solicitation sign) was knocked down last night. The sign post has been repaired and additional concrete will be poured to better secure it. The camera was damaged, but a replacement will be up shortly. In the meantime there is still one camera in operation. It is suspected that young males in a 2000-2009 White Chevrolet Extended Cab P/U Truck with a black bug guard across the hood are responsible for pushing the sign over.

Coyote Sighting

Last night at about 1:30 a.m., a pair of coyote were spotted running down the middle of 342nd st. Please be aware that they are still prowling our neighbohood.

Prayer Request Follow UP

Earlier this year a Request For Prayers was posted on this blog on behalf of Highland Meadows neighbors Chad and Julie Jordison and their families.

As many of you may already know, Julie was critically ill with HELLP Syndrome. We are pleased to report that Julie has experienced a miraculous recovery and is now home, and she and new born daughter Breanna Joy are doing fine.

Julie "would like to sincerely thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers through this time of hardship for me and my family"

Please continue to pray that Julie's organs continue to heal, that her blood pressure can be controlled, and that her energy level increases.

Neighborhood Gathering

Due to the overwhelming support that they received from the neighborhood during her hospital stay, Chad and Julie have decided to plan a Highland Meadows neighborhood barbecue. They have chosen the date of Saturday, Sept. 18th from 1-4 p.m. at the Trac A ballfield. Chad and Julie will be providing hot dogs, chips, pop, and cake. They have also rented a large 25 ft. blow up slide for the kids (or adults). They will be posting signs a week in advance. They are hoping for great weather and a large turnout. MARK YOUR CALENDARS !

COYOTE SIGHTINGS

There have been numerous sightings of 1 or more coyotes today in Highland Meadows, throughout the neighborhood. Unfortunately, they are preying on our small pets. Please keep an eye out for your cats and dogs. Make neighbors aware when you have spotted a coyote in your area. Parents, please warn your children not to approach these wild animals. Below is a link for further information on coyotes and their behavior.

http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/00260/fact.htm

RACCOON WASTE - HEALTH ALERT

A recent article in the Bellingham Herald has called to our attention that raccoon droppings pose a serious health hazard. Since Highland Meadows is known to have a raccoon population, this posting is appropriate.

In summary, many raccoons have roundworms in their intestines which produce millions of eggs, which are passed on in the raccoon's feces. Those hardy eggs can take hold inside people and cause fatal brain infections. The bottom line is is to make your home less tempting to raccoons. Keep a tight lid on garbage and your sandbox. Don't leave pet food and water outside at night. Clean up seed debris from your bird feeders. Plug gaps or holes to keep raccoons out. Below is a link to the original article. Please read it.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/07/13/1523625/raccoon-waste-seriously-dangerous.html