March Free-for-Alll

The free-for-all is a post where the homeowner is invited to make a comment on any topic pertaining to the Millcreek Place community.

To make or read a comment you need to click on the title and you will see all of the previous comments and a box to allow you to enter your comment. You can either sign your name or remain anonymous.

Millcreek Place Easter Egg Hunt

Please join us for
Millcreek Place Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday April 1st
3:30-5:00pm
Millcreek Clubhouse
Crafts, Snacks, and a Space Jump

Don't forget your basket! 
Please RSVP to adamsfma@bellsouth.net

Rankin County Cleanup Week

RANKIN COUNTY

CLEANUP WEEK

MARCH 26-31 2012

During the week of March 26-31, 2012 Rankin County will

conduct a Spring Cleanup. There will be 10 locations 

around the county that will accept items from the public.

        Items Accepted           Not accepted

         Bulky items           Household Garbage

         White Goods           Batteries

         Waste Tires           Flammable Products

         Trash, Limbs          Acid

          

Drop-off sites will be operated from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Monday through Saturday at the following locations:

1.  Brandon-Recycling Center, 710 Marquette Road

2.  Florence-Old Unit Barn, 406 White Road, Florence

3.  Pearl-201 Compactor Road, Pearl

4.  Pelahatchie-City Barn, Brown Street

5.  Puckett-Means House Moving

6.  Reservoir-Station 3 on Northshore

7.  Richland-Club House on Cleary Road

8.  Plantation Shores-Parking Lot @ Richmond Dr./Lewis Road

9.  Star-Old Wood Yard on Mangum Dr.

10. Pisgah-Sandhill Library

If you have any questions, please call the Rankin

County Solid Waste Department at 601-825-9213.

Summer is Coming

Now is the time to join the Millcreek Club!!!!

*Supervised swimming hours

 A lifeguards  is on duty Monday-Friday 11am-4pm at the club’s 80,000 gallon pool. Children who pass the swimming test can swim at the club without parents on hand when lifeguards are on duty.

*Day and night tennis

The clubs has three newly resurfaced, lighted, tennis courts . There are both men’s and women’s leagues, and neighborhood tournaments are held regularly.

*Clubhouse for private parties

The clubhouse is open during regular pool hours and also is available to members for to rent for 25$ private parties

*Access 24/7

Each member family receives keys to the pool, the clubhouse and courts.  Families can use the pool when they wish.

*A great way to get to know your neighbors

The club also offers a schedule of annual activities.  It coordinates the neighborhood’s Fourth of July parade and fireworks display and Millcreek’s holiday open house parties each December.

*Club Dues

For ALL NEW MEMBERS, you can join for $250 for your first year.
Club dues are $500 per year and can be paid in one annual payment or in two-yearly installments of $250 (January and July).  

For membership information, contact Catherine Cross at 601 953-9800  by e-mail at catherinedcross@aol.com

The People's Choice:

 March Yard of the Month:

Judy & Skip Blackburn

219 Greenfield Place

BB Gun Safety

A Neighbor who suffered damage to the windows of his house ask that the following be posted:

BB gun safety is extremely important. You have probably been told more than once that BB guns are not toys. And yet, many people still treat them as such. Has no one seen the ill-fated scene in the movie “A Christmas Story” when Ralphie fails to heed the warning of “You’ll shoot your eye out?”

Does no one remember that he did, indeed, practically shoot his eye out with his Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle? Of course, if he had followed basic BB gun safety rules, he would have been fine. Had he been wearing protective eyewear, instead of just his glasses, he would have been much better off. Had he not shot at a surface with such potential for ricochet… well, you get the point.

Anyhow, movies aside, BB gun safety truly is extremely important. Many people do not realize how easy it is to injure someone (or even potentially kill someone) with a BB gun. The same gun safety rules must be followed when using BB guns as when using any other type of gun.

This is especially important if you are training your child on a BB gun before you allow he or she to shoot a real gun. Make sure they learn BB gun safety, and subsequently basic gun safety, right off the bat.

Here are some of the most important BB gun safety rules:

• Treat all guns as though they are loaded. Never assume that a gun is not loaded.
• Never point your BB gun at anyone. It does not matter if it is not loaded!
• Check out both local and federal laws and regulations. Different states have different BB gun safety laws and rules. Certain guns are not allowed in certain places.
• Do not fire at a target unless you know everything surrounding the target. Do not shoot if there is a potential that someone is behind or on the sides of the target… you might miss!
• Keep your finger off of the trigger until you are ready to fire.
• As stated above, in the “A Christmas Story” incident, always wear protective eyewear. Also wear a protective mask.
• Realize that BBs can ricochet. Be aware of the type of surface you are shooting at. BBs ricochet more easily off of certain surfaces. Flat surfaces, hard surfaces, and the water all surfaces that BBs may ricochet off of. Also make sure that the target is not at an angle.
• Start out shooting at a shooting range. It is a good and much safer place to learn how to shoot.
• Do not allow minors (persons under 18 years of age) to shoot any type of gun (not even a BB gun) without active adult supervision.
• Now that BB guns are made to look more and more realistic, some people can mistake them for real guns. This makes them potentially dangerous! If someone (including and especially a policeman) thinks you have a real gun, he or she may act differently around you. You could be putting yourself and others in danger. Do not carry your BB gun in a public place. Doing so may actually be illegal in your state.
• Do not alter the color of your BB gun. If it has a fluorescent orange tip, that is for a reason! Policeman have been known to shoot and fire upon children who have removed the safety orange color form their guns, because the policemen could no longer recognize the guns as anything but real guns.
• It is not recommended that children under the age of 16 are allowed to operate a high velocity BB gun. Take a look at the velocity type of your BB gun or air rifle before using. The warning will likely say, “May be dangerous up to 350 yards,” as well as other warnings. Be sure to follow all warnings.
• Always check to make sure the gun is not loaded. Point the gun away from people and animals and squeeze the trigger (again, avoid pointing it at things that it might ricochet off of.
• Do not carry a loaded BB gun when climbing over fences or up trees or even when jumping. Doing so could cause the gun to go off.
• Keep care of your gun. A damaged or dirty gun is more likely to cause injury.
• One rule of BB gun safety that is too often overlooked is that you should always use new ammo in your BB gun. It does not matter if it is expensive. Not doing so is dangerous and can degrade your gun more quickly.

Be sure to follow these rules of BB gun safety. Also, teach BB gun safety to anyone that you see who is not properly following these important rules!

Letter to the Community

Millcreek Place Maintenance Fund

104 Westlake Drive

Brandon, MS 39047

March 7, 2012

Dear Neighbors:

            Mill Creek Place Subdivision is a unique place to call home.  It was established in the 1970’s and has matured into a quiet, friendly, and desirable place to raise our families.  Its age provides many benefits, but also one major drawback, namely, the covenants governing Phases I, II, and III (all on the West side of Mill Creek waterway) have not been amended since they were first enacted in 1974 and 1977, respectively.  A lot has changed since 1974 in the Reservoir area.  Dynamic alterations in nearby land use and surrounding population growth may make it desirable to amend our covenants to maintain our property values.  In our opinion, the covenants -- many of which concern upkeep of a neighborhood lake never constructed -- are outdated and in need of review to keep up with changing times.  Unfortunately, as they currently read, the covenants do not clearly provide for amendment; they merely allow for either continued application or complete nullification. 

            Your Board of Governors strongly desires to allow the residents of Mill Creek Place the ability to amend the covenants, which is a power not presently available.  We have a plan, and we need your help.

            The Board of Governors proposes to file a Petition in the Rankin County Chancery Court.  The Petition will specifically request a Court Order allowing the residents of Mill Creek to amend the covenants upon a majority of affirmative votes from the residents.  That is all we would seek through the Petition.  To be clear, we are not seeking to amend the covenants; we are rather seeking authority for our residents to be able to amend the covenants upon a majority vote.  The developer and fellow neighbor, Bob Stewart, has agreed to join in the suit to clarify the intentions of the drafter of the covenants, which was to allow amendment based upon a majority vote.

            Local attorney, Troy Odom, also a fellow neighbor, will draft the Petition.  We will forward the Petition to all residents prior to filing.  We will be asking you to personally join in the Petition for the sole purpose of agreeing to the relief requested.  By joining, you will not incur any liability whatsoever; you will simply be aiding your neighborhood by giving it the power to maintain its beauty and charm based upon the desires of its residents. 

            If you have any questions about this, please contact Troy Odom at 601-992-4477 (work) or 601-278-2777 (cell).  If you object to this course of action, we strongly urge you to let us know as soon as possible.  It is our desire to maintain open and accurate communication with you throughout this process and we request the same from our neighbors.  Your cooperation will allow this to proceed as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

                                                             Sincerely yours,

                                                                                     

                                                             Mill Creek Place Board of Governors

                                                                     Aubrey Hayes

                                                                     Wayne Rhodes

                                                                     Mary Ann Mullins

February 2012 Financial Report

The accounting year for the maintenance fund runs from June to May                          
                               February   Year-to-Date

Income:                              .00     15,350.34

Expenses:

Business                          480.98      1,198.48

Maintenance:

  Grounds                         250.00      2,250.00

  Entries                                       769.52

  Irrigation                                    822.56

  Street                          100.00      1,032.65

  Other                                         481.50

Utilities:

  Electric                        527.84      4,717.60

  Water                            50.07        736.43

Total Expenses:                 1,408.89     12,008.74

Net Income                                    3,341.60


To view the February Statement and Cleared Items click HERE

Up Coming Neighborhood Events

There are several up coming events that we should start planning for:

• The start of the featured Yard of the Month - Please submit your nominations to millcreekplacems@gmail. com and don't forget to vote for your favorite at millcreekplacems.blogspot.com.  

• The Easter Egg Hunt - We need a sponsor for this event. Please contact Cindy Morgan at cynthiajmorgan3@bellsouth.net if you would like to volunteer or help.
• The Neighborhood Garage Sale - We need a sponsor for this event. Please contact Cindy Morgan at cynthiajmorgan3@bellsouth.net if you would like to volunteer or help.
• The Annual Neighborhood Meeting and Election - The sample ballot will be distributed by the 17th of March and the Official ballot will be published by the 15th of April so voting can take place prior to the meeting on May 14..
• The Fourth of July Parade - Susan Wetherholt is our sponsor and she needs lots of help and participation on the homeowners part to make this a fun event for the entire neighborhood. You can contact her at dickweatherhold@aol.com if you want to volunteer or help.

With out help and participation of the community there is no way any of the above events can be a success.