Hello and Welcome to Rich Field! Rich Field is nestled in the rolling hills of the northern most part of Millbrook and is one of the latest additions to our growing city. It's a place where you can feel a little bit country and a little bit city at the same time. It's a place where you can raise your family or just retire and relax while you enjoy your neighbors. We offer neighborhood seasonal participation events, social events, a park with playground and picnic facilities, a Homeowners Association with quarterly meetings, a newsletter and many other things are planned for the future. We are a covenant guided neighborhood which helps protect the value of your property. Enjoy your visit to our website and our neighborhood. News
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In an effort to reach out to as many qualified local contractors as possible, Mayor Al Kelley and the Millbrook City Council are working to ensure local contractors have an opportunity to be included on the bid list for the construction of the new Millbrook Police/Court/Municipal complex. Any contractor interested in bidding any scope of the project should contact Brian L. Moore, Construction Manager, Martin & Cobey Construction Co., Inc. Office: (256) 232-5384; Fax: (256) 232-5454; Email: bmoore@martinandcobey.com; or Web: http://www.martinandcobey.com/. You may also contact Stuart Peters, the City of Millbrook Project Manager, Landmark Engineering & Construction, telephone 334-221-9440 or email stu@elmore.rr.com. All bids must be received by January 19, 2012. Hyundai Heavy Industries will host a Job Fair in Millbrook on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Hyundai Heavy Power Transformers USA Human Resources, Alabama Industrial Development Training, and Elmore County Economic Development Authority will have personnel at Stanhope Elmore High School to assist prospective employees. Applicants should plan to be present for the entire meeting. Additional information will be released via the local media as the details are completed. If you are interested in this potential employment opportunity, please monitor all sources of information that are available to you – (Fred’s note: read the local newspapers and monitor the television stations. The Millbrook Independent has an article about this in the December 29, 2011 edition and will continue their coverage as information is made available to them.) All candidates for nomination or election to a county office shall file their declaration with the county party chair not later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012. The Presidential Preference and State Wide Party Primary Election to select each party’s candidate for President and other national, state, and county officials is March 13, 2012. Additional information is available on the Alabama Secretary of State web site http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections or contact the appropriate Elmore County party office. The next City of Millbrook Cleanup Day will be January 14, 2012 to allow our residents to dispose of materials accumulated during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Waste Management will have trucks located at City Hall for your convenience. This is an opportunity to get rid of bulky items in your attic, storage shed and yard. Household and yard trash will be accepted. No flammable or toxic materials such as paint, oils, appliances containing freon, etc. will be accepted. Call Millbrook City Hall 285-6428 for additional information. We will return to our regular quarterly schedule in March 2012. The next Elmore County Cleanup Day will be January 14, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the old Sweeten School on Ingram Road just north of Myrick Road. For further information call Advanced Disposal toll free at 866-252-0458 or visit the Elmore County Commission web site www.elmoreco.org. Millbrook Parks and Recreation Department announced the Sign-up dates for Spring Baseball and Softball as follows: The Millbrook Community Players, Inc. will present “Fiddler on the Roof” in January 2012. Show Dates are January 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and January 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, "Fiddler On The Roof" has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. It's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. You may obtain additional information on their web site www.millbrooktheatre.com or call 334-782-7317. The Alabama Nature Center in Millbrook will host the General Public Weekend January 21-22, 2012. You can enjoy hiking five miles of scenic ANC trails while learning about the fascinating natural history of central Alabama. From distinguishing between a white oak and a red oak to observing the natural processes of a seasonal pond, you get more than just a walk in the woods when you pause to study the interpretive signs along the trails. From ponds and creeks to forests and fields, you can always find some kind of new life waiting around the next trail bend. You can even add to the outdoor experience with a tasty picnic under or around the ANC pavilion. For more information about the Alabama Nature Center or the Alabama Wildlife Federation, call Holly Beverley at 334-285-4550 or visit their web site, www.alabamawildlife.org.
The Millbrook Mardi Gras Festival is Saturday, February 11th at the Village Green with entertainment and vendors, followed by a parade at noon. This event is sponsored by The Millbrook Revelers, a group of citizens who just like to bring the spirit of Mardi Gras to Millbrook. Don’t worry, this isn’t New Orleans and the Revelers assure you the festival and parade are totally family-oriented, including activities for the kids. So bring the family and be prepared to catch beads, moon pies, and other throws. If you or your business (it is a great way to advertise) would like to put an entry in the parade, it is not too late. It does not cost anything to enter a unit. You can go to their web site www.millbrookrevelers.com and download an entry form and order beads to throw. If you need more information, you can call Art or Fran Elsner at 285-6847.
EVENTS
January 1, 2012 New Years Day Wishing you and your family a Happy and Prosperous New Year
January 2, 2011 City Hall Closed
January 9, 2012 Millbrook City Council Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 3481 Grandview Road.
January 10, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 3481 Grandview Road. Items to be considered will be published in the Millbrook Independent.
January 13, 2012 Last day for candidates to qualify for Party Primaries
January 14, 2012 City of Millbrook Cleanup Day
January 14, 2012 Elmore County Cleanup Day
January 16, 2012 City Hall closed.
January 19, 2012 Millbrook Police/Court/Municipal Complex Bids Opening
January 19-28, 2012 “Fiddler on the Roof” by Millbrook Community Players
January 21, 2012 Hyundai Heavy Power Transformers USA Job Fair
January 21-22, 2012 General Public Weekend at the Alabama Nature Center
January 21-February 9, 2012 Millbrook Parks and Recreation Sign-up dates for Spring Baseball and Softball
January 23, 2012 Millbrook City Council Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 3481 Grandview Road. February 11, 2012 Millbrook Mardi Gras Parade and Festival
Fred Watts Your City Council Representative Ward 5 Unofficial Web Site: www.home.earthlink.net/~fredwatts This publication and the above web site are supported by personal funds without the use of city supplies, material, or equipment. Please distribute this update to your neighbors. We have many residents that do not have email, or that I don't have their email address, and are not aware of the information that is provided to you. One of my primary goals is to communicate with our residents. Please help me achieve this goal. If you know of anyone with email that is not receiving this information, ask him or her to email me the address.
The City of Millbrook Public Library has declared December Amnesty Month. If you have overdue books or movies you may exchange a can of food for your fine. All food will be donated to W.E.L.C.O.M.E. You may call the library at 285-6688 for additional information or check out their web site, http://library.cityofmillbrook.org/. As we continue the extended holiday season, I ask each of you to stay safe and remind your children to think safety first. It is a wonderful time of the year and a great opportunity to celebrate with family and friends while remembering the reason for each holiday, especially Christmas. We have several residents that have family members deployed or for other reasons will not be with their families this year. Please remember them in your prayers and activities.
A special thank you goes out to the “Spirit of Christmas” Committee and the employees of the City of Millbrook for providing special activities for our residents and expending their time, effort, and other resources to benefit our community. Additional information is available by calling Kathy Kelley or Barb Oshell at 285-7231
A Special Christmas Edition of the Ward 5 Newsletter is also forwarded as a separate email.
Montgomery Lions Club in conjunction with City of Montgomery, Central Alabama Sports Commission and the Alabama High School Athletic Association will host the Alabama Mississippi All-Star Football Game. Eighty of the top football seniors from Alabama and Mississippi will compete in the 25th Annual AL-MS All Star game on December 10th at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Kickoff is at 12:30 pm with coverage by Raycom Television Networks. The teams will practice at Stanhope Elmore’s football field on Thursday afternoon and Millbrook will host a ‘Shrimp Boil” that evening to welcome the players, coaches, and support personnel to the River Region.
Millbrook Parks and Recreation Department announced the Sign-up dates for Spring Baseball and Softball as follows:
The Millbrook Community Players, Inc. will present “Fiddler on the Roof” in January 2012. You may obtain additional information on their web site www.millbrooktheatre.com or call 334-782-7317. The Alabama Nature Center in Millbrook will host the General Public Weekend December 17-18th. You can enjoy hiking five miles of scenic ANC trails while learning about the fascinating natural history of central Alabama. From distinguishing between a white oak and a red oak to observing the natural processes of a seasonal pond, you get more than just a walk in the woods when you pause to study the interpretive signs along the trails. From ponds and creeks to forests and fields, you can always find some kind of new life waiting around the next trail bend. You can even add to the outdoor experience with a tasty picnic under or around the ANC pavilion. For more information about the Alabama Nature Center or the Alabama Wildlife Federation, call Holly Beverley at 334-285-4550 or visit their web site, www.alabamawildlife.org.
The next City of Millbrook Cleanup Day will be January 14, 2012 to allow our residents to dispose of materials accumulated during the Christmas and New Year holidays. We will return to our regular quarterly schedule in March 2012. My family and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe Holiday season.
EVENTS See the Special Christmas Edition Email for details of the Christmas Festivities
December 1, 2011 City of Millbrook Spirit of Christmas Tree Lighting
December 1, 2011 “A Huntingdon Community Christmas Celebration”
December 3, 2011 City of Millbrook Spirit of Christmas Parade
December 3 & 4, 2011 “The Hope of Christmas” at Millbrook Baptist Church
December 4, 2011 The King’s Birthday Children’s Presentation at Coosada Baptist
December 4, 2011 Hanging of the Greens at Millbrook Baptist
December 8, 2011 Alabama-Mississippi All-Stars practice at SEHS
December 10, 2011 Fourth Annual “Christmas at the Alabama Nature Center”
December 10, 2011 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Football Game
December 10, 2011 Luminary Night in Rich Field
December 11, 2011 Millbrook Presbyterian Church Christmas Cantata, “Peace on Earth”
December 11, 20011 Christmas at Coosada at Coosada Baptist December 11, 2001 Children’s Choir Christmas Musical at Millbrook Baptist
December 12, 2011 Millbrook City Council Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 3481 Grandview Road.
December 17-18, 2011 General Public Weekend at the Alabama Nature Center
December 17, 2011 Breakfast with Santa at Millbrook Baptist
December 18, 2011 Children’s Christmas Musical at Grace Community Church
December 20, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 3481 Grandview Road. Items to be considered will be published in the Millbrook Independent.
December 24, 2011 Christmas Eve Communion and Candlelight Service at Millbrook Presbyterian
December 24, 2011 Candle Light Christmas Eve Services at First United Methodist
December 24, 2011 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Millbrook Baptist December 24, 2011 Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service at Robinson Springs United Methodist December 24, 2011 Christmas Eve Communion Service at Grace Community Church December 25, 2011 Birthday Party for Jesus Worship Service at Robinson Springs United Methodist
December 25, 2011 Christmas Morning Worship Service at Grace Community Church
December 26, 2011 City Hall Closed
December 26, 2011 Millbrook City Council Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 3481 Grandview Road. December 31, 2011 New Year’s Eve Prayer and Covenant Service at Robinson Springs United Methodist
January 2, 2011 City Hall Closed
January 8, 2012 Elmore County Cleanup Day
January 15, 2012 City of Millbrook Cleanup Day
You are encouraged to Buy Local, Buy Millbrook during this holiday season to support our local businesses as well as keep your tax dollars at home.
Fred Watts Your City Council Representative Ward 5 Unofficial Web Site: www.home.earthlink.net/~fredwatts This publication and the above web site are supported by personal funds without the use of city supplies, material, or equipment. Please distribute this update to your neighbors. We have many residents that do not have email, or that I don't have their email address, and are not aware of the information that is provided to you. One of my primary goals is to communicate with our residents. Please help me achieve this goal. If you know of anyone with email that is not receiving this information, ask him or her to email me the address.
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