As you may have noticed, we are working harder than ever to get your community looking great. We've painted the entrance sign, some light poles, along with Mr. Parr we have trimmed every tree for low branches and those touching your house. We are still doing street repair and sealing the roads. MVE strives for no trash and litter. So we are constantly picking up any trash and debris laying in and around homes.

More residents are adding flowers and bushes than ever before. Some are doing renovations and remodeling....and even more are taking better care of their homes and it shows. The Wooten's on #5, Brown's on #11, Byrd's on #26, Parrs on #44, Mr. Short on #52, Mr. Lacy on #68 and the Austin's on#81 are just a few who are working on their homes and grounds. Thanks to all....it really shows.

John Chapman and Paul are spending the summer working on their yards, and many are pressure washing making for great improvements. Renita, Toney and Gail have started their own garden and it's really done well with the rain. The community garden behind the office is growing great zucchini's already. Remember...everyone is welcome to plant here behind the office. I am sure we have left out someone here....but we will include you in the next newsletter if that is the case.

As the July 12^th yard sale approaches, we hope that many people will be entering MVE for the first time and will want to live here in the future.The more residents we have living here, the less we are pressured to raise rents on residents that already live here....so please help on the following: Painting, fixing lattice and skirting that needs repaired, throwing away items in your yard and and deck that has accumulated. If a utility building or shed needs painting, now is a great time. We can help pressure wash your concrete pads and walkways. We have people in the park who can help you if you are unable to do these odds and ends. Let us know if you need help soon. Please don't wait until July 11th to tell us.

Another reminder about animals at MVE. Only inside animals are allowed. Thank you for walking your dogs on leashes and cleaning up after them. Any other animals are prohibited from roaming freely. Of course dogs are not to be tied up or left outside at anytime. Cats should be inside only.

Some residents have asked us to remind everyone to please consider the loud mufflers some have on their cars and trucks. When you have to replace them, please do so with quiet mufflers. Thank you.

If anyone knows of any full and/or part time jobs available, please let us know at the office. We can pass it along to those who might be looking for work.

We will start the community campfires again this fall when the weather cools off.

We also now have a resident's son who is able to install security systems and motion lights on your home at a reduced rate. Let us know if you are interested and we will pass the information along and get you hooked up. We would love for every home to have at least one motion spot light on the exterior facing your car or decks. By the way, always remember to lock your car at night.....just a good habit.

So by now I guess you heard about the bear that was sited around Ridgeland High School just down the street on Hwy 2? This made the news a couple of times. Pretty neat huh? Not to worry, as we have heard bears do not like or come around manufactured homes, so we are safe. HA HA!

REMEMBER THE COMMUNITY YARD SALE!!