Neeld Estate, Charm of the Chesapeake

Attention Dog Walkers:
"Mutt Mitt" Doggie Bag Dispensers

The "Mutt Mitt" Doggie Bag Dispensers have been installed, one at each of the main entrances to the beach. Hopefully this will encourage all dog walkers to pick up after their pets.
read more about Mutt Mitts

Letter From Joe Carta, NECA President

Dear NECA Members and Neeld Estate Homeowners,

          I hope that this email finds each of you well and that you are looking as forward as I am in putting our long winter behind us and welcoming the spring/summer. With that in mind, our community soon will be bustling with activities. Many of these activities will involve our children. They will be out and about throughout our wonderful Neeld Estate Community streets. So please keep a watchful eye out for them. Please slow down and always give them the right-of-way. Also, with all of the bustling of activities we again will have many visitors. If you encounter people you do not know then take a few minutes in introducing yourself and inquire as to what brings them to our community.

          Hopefully, you will find yourself meeting another resident or legitimate guest of Neeld Estates. However, if you discover that they are neither a resident nor guest, please inform them that this is a private community and only residents and their invited guests are permitted on our beautiful beaches. This will promote getting to know our residents in the community a little better as well as keeping those who are trespassing out.

There are activities scheduled for/by Neeld Estate residents and these are fun/fundraiser Neeld Estate Citizen Association sponsored events. Please come out and participate and support our fundraiser efforts. The next event scheduled is the annual NECA Community Yard Sale which is scheduled for June 8th, from 8:00am until 1:00pm. Participation is only $5.00 and tables can also be rented for $5.00 to help display your yard sale items. Please contact me for table rentals and any additional information at (410) 535-1691 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREE (410) 535-1691 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Advertising and signs will be provided.

Also, if you see Shirley Surgent out and about please thank her for all of the years of heading up our wonderful 4^th of July Parade and Celebration. Shirley will be unavailable to chair this year, so we are still working diligently on finding a 4th of July chairperson. If you feel so moved please contact Charlotte Zajac or me. It would be very unfortunate to not have this celebration this year.

Also, many of us enjoy bonfires on the beach during the summer. Please be mindful of the wind conditions before and during your fire. Truly, if the wind is blowing hard please do not start a fire. Also, please make sure that you have a bucket handy so that you can use water to put it out. Sand puts out the flames temporarily but the embers can burn for hours and should the wind pick-up an uncontrolled fire could result.

We are in need of both chairpersons and sponsors for various events that we would still like to have in 2013, especially, the 4^th of July chairperson as I previously mentioned. Also for those of you who have procrastinated on renewing your NECA membership please do take care of this. Primarily your dues and the income from community events fund all the expenses/upkeep associated with Hilltop House and grounds. Please consider coming to an association meeting. They are at 10:00 am the 1^st Saturday of each month. These meetings are also posted on the community bulletin board as you enter the community.

One of the last topics I would like to cover is one that unfortunately has created a divide among the community, that being the seawall. No matter what your opinion may be, the owners of those properties did what they believed had to be done to protect their homes and their investments and at their expense. It’s time to put this issue behind us and move forward and work towards regaining a greater sense of community as was experienced in the past. Depending on the tide, there are times where the beach cannot be walked. Consequently, many walk on the private property above the wall. Please be mindful that this is private property and that gathering, beaching it or picnicking should not be conducted on this private property. Please be considerate and respectful when utilizing this (private) property for your beach walks. After all, how many of us would like a group to camp out in our front yards, lay out a blanket/towel and have a picnic?

Finally, Please remember to remove/take with you any and all garbage that is a result of your beach visit. There are trash cans located at each beach access to accommodate the little stuff. Please remember to pick-up after your pets also. There are bags provided for that purpose.

As a reminder your NECA officers for 2013 are:
Don Kleinhen - 1^st Vice President
Brett Reeves - 2^nd Vice President
Rick Mason -3^rd Vice President
Don Nauser-Treasurer
Betsy Detwiler-Secretary

I appreciate your time in reading this letter and hope that the summer of 2013 is your best summer yet.

Sincere Regards,
Joe Carta
NECA, President

5/15/13

GOLF CART STOLEN

Sometime between Sunday night and Wednesday a golf cart was stolen from the front yard of a residence on Ridge Road.
The police were called and a report was taken.
Call the Calvert County Police and report any suspicious activity.

5/8/13

ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN

On Wednesday, April 17th or early Thursday, April 18th, person(s) attempted to break-in a home on Lookout Trail. They attempted to enter a bedroom window where the owner was sleeping. The owner heard nothing but noticed the disturbance in the morning. The Calvert County Police were called and a report was taken. Please lock all windows and keep outside lights on. Call the Calvert County Police and report any suspicious activity.

from Janet Gean 4/19/13

THERE'S NO NEED TO SPEED
	Please drive gently and cautiously through the community and always anticipate that the 'little people' are fixed on having fun and are not looking out for the 'big people in cars'.

Thanks to Sue Coffey for her
hard work and dedication to
our community.

She cleaned, scraped, sanded
and painted the Community
Message Board at Bay Parkway
and Ridge Road.

Looks Good Sue!!

4/26/13

In case you haven't noticed:

4 way stop signs have been installed
at Bay Blvd. & Ridge Rd.

POLLY THOMPSON - new address

As you may have heard, Polly Thompson, after almost 50 years at Neeld Estate, is moving to Alexandria, VA, where she will be closer to her family (both sons, Gayden [Debbie] and Clay, grandson Ryan [Vanessa] and new great granddaughter, Vivian. She will be moving in early April to "The Fountains at Washington Square".

She should be quickly available by phone at 703-820-7766

Her new address will be:

Polly Thompson

Apartment 225

5100 Fillmore Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22311

info received from Gayden Thompson

CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
for 4th of JULY Celebration
PLEASE CONTACT JOE CARTA
OR CHARLOTTE ZAJAC

March NECA Meeting

A special THANKS to Calvert County Commissioner Susan Shaw and
County Public Works Director, Terry Carlson for attending the
March NECA Meeting. Many topics were discussed.

Roads to be paved in March:
Bay Parkway
Cedar Drive
Lookout Trail
Knoll Road

Other topics that were discussed:
Speeding throughout the neighborhood
Cars going the wrong way on Bay Parkway
The signage in our neighborhood
Standing water/road flooding at Bay Parkway & Bay Blvd. (south side)
4 way stop signs to be installed - Bay Blvd. & Ridge Rd.

Mr. Carlson also suggested that in the event of bad weather (snow) that cars should park on one side of the street or park off road so the
snow plows can get through. Fire and Rescue has also made this request.
Mr. Carlson was very helpful in trying to solve the residents issues.

Jon Norris is head of the Neeld Estate Traffic Safety Committee.
If you would like to volunteer for this committee, have a question or suggestion, please contact Jon.

Thanks to the many concerned neighbors that attended the meeting.

March 2, 2013

The Hilltop House looks GREAT!
Sue Coffey, Janet & Kirby Gean and other volunteers (I don't have their names) worked hard cleaning, painting and repairing the building.
Sue also said that "Scotch Tape Is Forbidden" at Hilltop House.
So if you are planning to rent the building - don't use Scotch Tape!
THANKS to all of the hard working volunteers... it really looks good.
3/2/13

Joe Carta - 2013 NECA PRESIDENT Letter to Neeld Estate Residents

2013 NECA MEMBERSHIP INFO
2013 Membership Dues are due and payable by December 31, 2012 NECA provides maintenance on our community's gathering place - Hilltop House, keeps the beach clean, web site hosting fees, advocates mosquito control, maintains the bulletin board on Bay Parkway, plans community events, landscaping, etc. Please join
Full Member - an owner of property located in Neeld Estate	$ 50.00
Associate Member - a relative of any member of NECA, at least 18 yrs of age	7.00
Affiliate Member - a tenant resident in Neeld Estate who has rented or occupied property with a lease for at least 1 year	20.00
*These dues are PER YEAR* Contact :Don Nauser, NECA Treasurer

Attention Dog Walkers:
"If your dog leaves it. . . Please Retrieve It"
'SCOOP the POOP' - It's A Law
Help keep our pets from polluting the Bay
Pet Waste is one of major contributors to Bay pollution

Bay-Friendly Landscaping
What We Do Matters!
Our landscapes are connected to the Chesapeake Bay.
Prevent pollution and runoff with a healthy yard.

You can help the Bay and improve water quality by using Bay-Friendly Techniques with your own home landscape. These techniques reduce the biggest pollutants in the Bay, sediment and nutrients, (nitrogen and phosphorous), by restoring natural filters.

More Information:
Water Pollution in The Chesapeake Bay
Rain Barrels | Rain Gardens | Green Boating Tips
Measure Your Bay Footprint | Lawns and the Chesapeake Bay (.pdf file)

DID YOU KNOW??
Nearly 95% of the land in Maryland drains to the Chesapeake Bay

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!

The Neeld Estate community would like to thank the many volunteers who help out all year long.

Whatever part you play in making Neeld Estate a better place to live,
we want you to know we appreciate your time and efforts. Thank You!!

"It's volunteers that make an extra effort every day to strengthen our
relationships in the community and help make Neeld Estate a
wonderful place to live"

Ladies Luncheon 2013
Dates to be posted as received.
Please send luncheon info to: neeldestate@yahoo.com

January -
February -
March -	Wednesday, March 20th, Stoney's, Prince Frederick at 12:30 p.m. Call Sandy 410-535-2074
April -
May -	May 22, Neptune's, Contact Sue
June -
July -
August -
September -
October -
November -
December -

CHESAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA
Calvert County Critical Area Program

What You Need To Know:
ALL of Neeld Estate is in the Critical Area. . . Every Property
A map, outlining the Critical Areas of Calvert County is posted in the
Planning & Zoning Office in Prince Frederick.

The Critical Area for Neeld Estate extends all the way to Tobacco Road.
(Our community is surrounded by water)

This land is 'critical' because the health of the Bay, including the plant and
animal life living in it is impacted by what you do on your property.

What Activities Are Regulated in the Buffer?

Sheriff Mike Evans
and Sgt. Bomgardner
attend the
January 2012
NECA Meeting

NECA sincerely thanks Sheriff Evans and Sgt. Bomgardner for attending our community meeting and providing information on home security and recent criminal investigation activities. Recommendations include;

·         Installing dead bolt locks
·         Replacing door screws with 3 inch wood screws
·         Stopping mail and paper delivery when away from home
·         Having driveways shoveled when away from home
·         Making a list of valuables, provide descriptions and record serial numbers

Upon request, The Community Action Team (CAT) will come to you home and provide more specific home security recommendations.

From the Sheriff's Office

From The CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Sheriff Mike Evans　

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Your help is needed to keep Neeld Estate a safe place to live.
Please report suspicious activity in our community.

Important Phone Numbers:
          Sheriff's Office- Non Emergency # - 410-535-2800
          MD State Police - 410-535-1400 or 301-855-1975
          Crime Solvers - 410-535-2880

The Community Action Team (CAT) will come out and conduct a security survey of your home free of charge. To have a survey conducted you can e-mail your request to catteam@co.cal.md.us
or call - 410-586-1027


Neeld Estate Old Photos
CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Info
Neeld Estate Beach - 1930's
What did you do today to help save the Chesapeake Bay?


Old Photos Wanted Help preserve the history of Neeld Estate and Plum Point OLD COTTAGE PHOTOS WANTED Share your old Neeld Estate Photos with the community email photos to: neeldestate@yahoo.com
PLEASE SLOW DOWN	Please drive gently and cautiously through the community and always anticipate that the 'little people' are fixed on having fun and are not looking out for the 'big people in cars'.
DID YOU KNOW?? Nearly 95% of the land in Maryland drains to the Chesapeake Bay
What We Do Matters! Our landscapes are connected to the Chesapeake Bay. Prevent pollution and runoff with a healthy yard. You can help the Bay and improve water quality by using Bay-Friendly Techniques with your own home landscape. These techniques reduce the biggest pollutants in the Bay, sediment and nutrients, (nitrogen and phosphorous), by restoring natural filters. Bay Friendly Landscaping DO SOMETHING TODAY TO SAVE THE BAY!

If you MUST FERTILIZE your lawn... Do so in the FALL or Not at all Fertilizer runoff is very harmful to the Bay
Attention Dog Walkers: "If your dog leaves it. . . Please Retrieve it" SCOOP the POOP - It's A Law Help keep our pets from polluting the Bay Pet Waste is one of major contributors to Bay pollution
Calvert County has a Leash Law for pets. This law applies to EVERYONE- residents & guests in Neeld Estate. There have been many complaints from property owners about the dogs running loose in the neighborhood and on the beach. PLEASE obey the rules ! 410-535-2800 - Call to report loose dogs Calvert County Animal Control Ordinances Section VII - Defecation, Removal of Excrement A. NO person owning, keeping or having custody of a dog or cat shall allow or permit excrement of such animal to remain on public property, private property without the consent of the owner or occupant hereof or allow the excrement to cause foul odor on the owner's property. B. Any person owning, keeping or having custody of an animal shall immediately remove the excrement deposited by the animal if deposited on property other than the owners.

The Neeld Estate Beach is PRIVATELY OWNED by the Neeld family and can ONLY be used by Residents of Neeld Estate and their Guests Anyone else is TRESPASSING on Private Property "Violators will be prosecuted by authority of Plum Point Corp." (Posted on the signs leading to the beach) *WARNING:* NO PARKING in front of the Chains at the Beach Entrances Chips Towing - 410-257-6121 or 301-855-8343 Keys to unlock the chains are available from: The Gean's & The Surgent's *Please take the time to read the signs posted at the entrances to the beach... and please be a good neighbor and* follow the rules as they are posted. This sign was posted by Plum Point Development Corp., (the Neeld family owns the beach) **Note: A Beach Committee has been formed to address the issues of trespassers parking on private property and using the beach. New signs are being made and will be placed in the community. Kirby Gean, Sign Committee

" It's volunteers that make an extra effort every day to strengthen our relationships
in the community and help make Neeld Estate a wonderful place to live"

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The Neeld Estate Beach is PRIVATELY OWNED by the Neeld family
and can ONLY be used by Residents of Neeld Estate and their Guests
Anyone else is TRESPASSING on Private Property
"Violators will be prosecuted by authority of Plum Point Corp."
(Posted on the signs leading to the beach)

Last Update: 05/16/2013