Neeld Estate

On 8/19/24 Lois Oakes, who may have been the current longest living member of NECA passed. She came to Neeld Estate as a teenager in the early 1940s with her parents who owned a cottage on Beach Drive. Later, she and her husband bought a cottage, also on

Beach Drive. Neeld Estate held a special place in her heart.

Lois passed peacefully, with all of her children either present in person, on the phone, or on FaceTime. She lived a long and happy life. She would tell you she lived too long.

Lois Brown Oakes Obituary

Lois Oakes (née Brown), born on January 18, 1930, in the District of Columbia, passed away on August 19, 2024, at the age of 94 in Sykesville, Maryland. Lois was a cherished figure in her community, known for her kindness, creativity, and dedication to her family.

After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1947 and Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland in 1951, Lois embarked on a career at Kari) Oakes. Her commitment to her family was evident in her active participation in their lives, serving as a Girl Scout leader, a Den Leader, and a supportive presence in all their activities. Lois's role as a "taxi driver" for her children’s numerous engagements underscored her dedication to their well-being and success.

Her interests were as broad as they were deep. Lois had a great love for the Chesapeake Bay and the community of Neeld Estate from the time she was an early teen, a love she passed on to her husband and children. She spent much time there throughout her life, sailing, canoeing, crabbing, fishing and collecting sharks teeth. Lois was an active member of several garden clubs, including the Cattail River Garden Club, and she maintained involvement with her college sorority, Delta Gamma, and alumni associations. Her creativity shone through in her hobbies which included flower arranging, creating jewelry, cooking, canning vegetables, and preserving jam and jelly.

Lois's influence extended beyond her immediate family and friends. She was a valued member of the Fairhaven community, where she lived before her passing. There, she served on the residents' board and was actively involved in helping with Treasure Sales among other activities.

Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband, J. Barry Oakes, her father, Francis W. Brown, and mother, Abigail L. Brown. She leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, and community service, cherished by her children, grandchildren—-Sean Allen, Doug Allen, Larissa Farmer, Andrew Carta, Jessica Valle, Jillian Emmerich, Emily Ames, Ryan Oakes, Abigail Horton, Justin Oakes, Jenna Oakes, ten great grandchildren, and her brother George

N. (Barbara) Brown of Pennsylvania.—- and all who knew her.

A memorial service to celebrate Lois’s life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the Chapel at Fairhaven, 7200 3rd Avenue, Sykesville, Maryland, 21784.

Attendees are invited to gather at Johnzies Lounge at Fairhaven following the service to continue the celebration of Lois's life.

Lois Brown Oakes

Thank You
Meagan and Alexa for hosting the
NECA Happy Hour.
It's volunteers that help make Neeld Estate a wonderful place to live.

The 2024 Neeld Estate 4th of July Parade and Festivities
was a huge success! Thank You to Meagan and all her helpers for once again making this a great community event.
Thanks to Mike & Lynn Plitt for the snow cones.
Many THANKS to the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department for participating in the parade. They brought all of their equipment!
The Neeld Estate traditions are alive and well.

NECA 4th of July 2024

PARADE 1

FIREWORKS 1

NECA 4th of July 2024

1/19

PLEASE
Slow Down
THERE'S NO
NEED TO SPEED
in the neighborhood

NECA Beach Rules

Private Beach for Neeld Estate Community Members and their Guests Only
Enjoy the beach and use at your own risk
Protect our Bay and remove your own trash
No uncontrolled dogs or pets
Clean up after yourselves & pets
Respect adjacent areas of private property
Owners of adjacent private property are responsible for policing their own property
Holes dug on beach should be re-filled prior to leaving the beach
No motorized land vehicles on the beach
No automobiles/trucks should park at/on, or block beach access points to include Ridge Road Access. Short term temporary parking for unloading and loading is permitted.
Personal conduct should not jeopardize the safety of self and others
Soak up the sun, breathe the salty air, relax, make memories

December 2023 NECA Membership Meeting
Cathy McCully and Barbara Hille were elected to the NECA board as the treasurer and secretary, respectively. Thanks to both for stepping up.
Thanks to Michelle Freeman who had served as treasurer and Meagan Jeffries who had served as secretary.

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 the major contributors to Bay pollution. 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.

Neeld Estate Fall Fest

Thanks to everyone who attended our community Fall Fest.

Many thanks to Pam, Nancy and Jackie for preparing the delicious food and thanks to Sue for tending bar and to Barbara for collecting money at the door.

9/23/2023

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

If you "Love Where You Live" why not volunteer to chair an event and help support the community?
If interested, please contact Eve Shoemaker.
It's always a great time when we can get together
with friends and neighbors at a FUNraiser!

Please remember that the WALL along the
waterfront is on Private Property.

Calvert County Mosquito Control Program - for more information

Tips to Rid Neeld Estate of Mosquito Breeding Sites

Clean rain gutters to allow water to flow freely.
Remove old tires or drill drainage holes in tires used for playground equipment.
Store plastic wading pools inside or turn them upside down when not in use.
Turn over or remove clay pots and plastic containers.
Dispose of all empty beverage containers, plastic wrappers, discarded toys, etc.
Check for trapped water in plastic or canvas tarps used to cover boats, pools, etc. Arrange the tarp to drain the water.
Pump out bilges in boats. Turn canoes and small boats upside down for storage.
Replace water in bird baths at least twice a week.
Remove pet food and water dishes that are not being used.
Flush livestock water troughs twice a week.
Don't leave garbage can lids lying upside down. Be sure water does not collect in the bottom of garbage cans.
Flush water in the bottom of plant holders twice a week.
Fix dripping outside water faucets.
Turn wheelbarrows upside down when stored outside.
Check around construction sites or do-it-yourself improvements to ensure that proper backfilling and grading prevent drainage problems.
Check ornamental ponds, tree holes and water-holding low areas for mosquito larvae.
Call the nearest Mosquito Control Office (see below) if you find, or suspect, mosquito larvae are present. “Mosquito Fish” are available that will naturally control larva in ponds.
If ditches do not flow and contain stagnant water for one week or longer, they can produce large numbers of mosquitoes. Report such conditions to a Mosquito Control Office.
Do not attempt to clear these ditches because they may be protected by wetland regulations.

Contact the Mosquito Control at the County’s Department of General Services, 410-535-1600 or 301-855-1243 or Mosquito Control Section of the Maryland Department of Agriculture nearest you for additional assistance and advice.

Maryland Department of Agriculture Mosquito Control Offices Annapolis
(Headquarters) 410-841-5870 Southern Maryland 301-373-4263

http://www.co.cal.md.us/assets/SpringNewsletter2009.pdf

CALVERT COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM
Calvert County will be starting their abatement of nuisance and vector (disease carrier) mosquitoes on May 1st. This includes biological control methods for larvae at breeding sites, and also spraying for adult mosquitoes, on an as needed basis only. This is determined by specimen count using mosquito lamp traps within the community. The spraying is done in accordance with EPA regulations and uses permethrin which is not suppose to be harmful to humans or to pets, but cannot be sprayed near ponds with fish or near beehives. The spraying generally will be once or twice a week when the mosquitoes are bad.

IMPORTANT : ANYONE WHO DOES NOT WANT SPRAYING AT THEIR HOME, PLEASE ADVISE ME, EITHER BY E-MAIL OR BY TELEPHONE, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO I CAN PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO THE COUNTY.
PLEASE PROVIDE A REASON ( EXAMPLE: health issues, pond with fish, beehive, etc.)

NECA OFFICERS 2023-2024

The new officers that were voted in at our last NECA business meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

2023-2024 NECA OFFICERS

President - Jon Norris (jwnorris@comcast.net)

1st Vice President - Chris Moore

2nd Vice President - Jay Norris

Secretary - Barbara Hille

Treasurer - Cathy McCully

Their term of office will begin January 1, 2023 and their very first meeting will be held on January 5, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Hilltop House.

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!!