Springcreek Apartments
October 2011
CHILI FEED- Warm up with some hot chili! Come into the office on October 19th from 3pm-5:30pm and treat yourself to a bowl of chili, fixings and a beverage from our Coffee Bar!
COSTUME CONTEST- Show off your spooky and ghoulish costume to us for a chance to win a Freaky prize!! Come into the office anywhere from 3pm-5:30pm on October 31st to have your costume judged. Winner will be announced the following day. While you're in, grab some Halloween candy!
Andrea Kimball
Property Manager
Destiny Myers
Leasing Consultant
Mark Adams
Maintenance
From the Manager's Desk...
Fall is here!! No time is better to stroll through one of the many beautiful parks that Derby has to offer! There is all sorts of entertainment and activities to do at these parks! Check out the following link for a list of Derby Parks:
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Just a reminder that if you would like Trick or Treaters, be sure to leave your porch light on so they know to stop by and grab some sweet treats! We wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween!
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Springcreek Apartments
1804 E. Osage Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3355
springcreek@midlandmgmt.com
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
EARLY BIRD PROGRAM- Don't forget that if you pay your rent on or before the 1st, you have a chance to win $75.00 OFF OF RENT!
RESIDENT REFERRAL- Remember that if you refer someone and they move in, you get money OFF OF RENT!
COFFE BAR- Feel free to stop by during office hours for a hot cup of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider!
Caramel Corn
Leave it to the Professionals
We appreciate the maintenance you put into your home, but sometimes, there are circumstances that require the help of a professional. That's what we're here for! Please contact us if you have any maintenance concerns that you can't handle yourself. Some include leaks, slow plumbing, malfunctioning appliances, missing/broken grout and malfunctioning locks.
Directions
Boil 1/2 cup honey, 1 tablespoon molasses, 1/2 stick unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Toss with 10 cups popcorn. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes, checking often. Cool completely.
Internet Safety Concerns From Open WIFI Networks
You should consider the Internet safety issues and security concerns of leaving a wifi network open. It’s the perfect means for getting your identity stolen. Not only that, you can’t control what others do on your connection. You might think you’re being a good neighbor by letting others have access to your wireless connection, but it’s too risky.
Unauthorized Downloads
Whoever has access to your wifi network can download whatever they want. It can make life miserable for you in a number of ways:
Your provider may only allow certain number of downloads per day, and you’ll be booted off the Internet if your neighbor downloads too many times or too many big files.
Your connection will slow down.
You may have the FBI or CIA agent at your door asking you questions about illegal downloads that you don’t know anything about.
Some people may think that the probability is low that a neighbor would use their connection to commit or prepare to commit a crime. That might be true, but there’s still a possibility, and it’s not worth the risk of ending up in jail or paying lawyer fees to defend yourself.
Inappropriate Content
One reason why your neighbors might use your wifi networks is to view inappropriate content. They might even have their own Internet access, but they wouldn’t dare visit the same web pages using their own service. Those websites are on your network now, and the websites show up under your Internet access, not theirs. You may not want anything to do with those websites, and if you have children who use the Internet, safety is a major concern, because they could accidentally load a page with inappropriate content.
Risk of Bank Cards and Account Information Being Stolen
Others connected to your wifi network may see your debit card numbers when you make a purchase online. Once that information falls into the wrong hands, there will be several unauthorized purchases on your bank cards that you may or may not be able to dispute. It depends on the type of card used, and it’s a hassle to go through the process of fighting the charges. Prevent it by closing your wifi network.
Hackers
It’s easy for hackers to use your open wifi network to hack into your computer and Internet cache to get information and files. Even inexperienced hackers can figure out how to do it. No one likes to think of their neighbors as hackers, but they or their guests could cause you harm by hacking your files. There’s also those who don’t even live in your apartment building, hacking your computer from a vehicle close by.
You probably don’t want to lose your wifi network, but you risk doing that by leaving it open. Most, if not all, Internet Service Provider (ISP) End User Agreements prohibit the practice of leaving a wifi network open because of Internet safety concerns. It’s hard for companies to enforce every agreement, and your ISP provider may never find out. However, if you promised to close the wifi network after use in exchange for services, then you’re contractually bound and you shouldn’t leave it open for Internet safety or ethical reasons.
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