McDaniel Civic Assn.

July 2005 Newsletter

Jul 22, 2005

July 2005
P.O. BOX 7075WILMINGTON, DE 19803
Inside this Issue
1 Welcome New Officers
2 Letter from the President
3 Community Calendar
4 Ordinance IssuesCheck Your Yard
5 New Web SiteLooking for Volunteers
6 Neighborhood WatchMembership Drive
7 Parks and Recreation
Congratulations! 2005 MCA OFFICERS
President: Laurie DonovanVice President: RJ Miles
Secretary: Debby WaxmanTreasurer: (to be determined)

Letter from the President
I just wanted to write a note to introduce myself to you as the newly elected President for McDaniel Civic Association.
I have been a resident of McDaniel Crest for 10 years now and have truly enjoyed living in this neighborhood. I am a divorced mother of 3, and work for Nemours (a.k.a. AI DuPont Hosp for Children). Even though I am quite busy with my home life, I have taken on this challenge as President because our civic association has kind of slipped into hiding these past two years and I feel that we need more social events (especially for the kids)!
Our neighborhood has been termed ?“one of the most desirable in North Wilmington?” by the real estate industry. Therefore I feel it is our duty as residents to keep our properties and surrounding parks in tip-top shape, continue to hold community events, and also keep in touch with our neighbors and friends to help each other when needed.
I will try to the best of my ability to address issues brought to my attention in meetings and also keep updated info on our new web site. I also hope to meet many more of my surrounding neighbors and help out in any way I can. Please support me in this challenge to get our civic association back on track!
Laurie Donovan

Community
Calendar
?· Community Picnic and Social at Goodley Park
Saturday, August 27
12pm ?– 6pm
Please join us in celebrating 55 years as a community by gathering for a picnic with food from area sponsors such as SEASONS PIZZA. Plus games and activities such as; horseshoes, sack race, egg on spoon, Moonbounce, and a visit from TALLEYVILLE Fire Truck. We would also like to have a wagon parade with a patriotic theme so decorate your wagons and we will parade around the park. We ask that everyone please bring your own chairs or blankets for seating. Volunteers are still needed for setup and clean up!! Please contact Laurie Donovan at 477-1363 for further info.

?· MCA Fall Meeting at Aldersgate Church
Monday, September 12
7pm
Please attend the fall meeting to review plans for community yard sale, Fall cleanup, Halloween Party, snow removal, and discussion of possibly starting a neighborhood watch committee. Open floor for community issues.

?· Community Yard Sale

Saturday, September 24
8am ?– 1pm
(date/time are tentative)
Keep this date in mind for selling those items you have been meaning to get rid of. We will post an ad in the Wilmington News Journal.



(Community Calendar Cont.)

?· Halloween Party
Goodley Park

Saturday, October 22
2pm ?– 4pm
SPOOKtacular event!! Mark your calendars. Lots of Fun for all!!

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Ordinance Issues
At our Spring MCA meeting, several concerns were raised in reference to Land Use and Code Enforcement. Some homes and/or yards in our neighborhood are not being kept up properly or have illegal storing / parking of unregistered vehicles on property or streets.
MCA needs to address these issues and inform residents of the New Castle County codes. Therefore, attached please find a pamphlet printed by New Castle County on the TOP 10 most common violations in neighborhood yard standards. PLEASE read through this and CHECK YOUR YARD!!!! Remember, however, that we don?’t want to create enemies of our neighbors but instead we are just trying to keep up the status of being a highly desirable neighborhood to live in.
We appreciate your efforts in doing your part in maintaining our community?’s health, welfare and safety standards for all residents.

Check it Out?…
MCA?’s new web site
www.neighborhoodlink.com
Just type in the site, enter zip code, click on McDaniel Civic Assoc. and your in. We welcome your input!

Volunteers Needed!

Please help out in anyway you can with either some of the social events, handing out newsletters, web site maintenance, or petitioning for funds for the parks and roadways. We need your help!

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Recently, there has been an interest in possibly forming a NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH.
We are looking for anyone who might be interested in volunteering for such a committee. If we have enough people interested, New Castle county Police will provide the course / training needed to start.
Please contact RJ Miles at 479-9636 for more info.


MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

2005 ANNUAL DUES
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McDaniel Civic Association includes the neighborhoods of McDaniel Heights, McDaniel Crest, and Concord Manor. To become a member, please contribute to our annual membership drive.

Annual dues are $20.00 per household (owners and renters) and $10.00 for senior citizens (65 and older).

Checks should be made payable to:
McDaniel Civic Association

Mail to:
P.O. Box 7075, Wilmington, DE 19803

These funds are VERY important, so please help by contributing to your MCA neighborhood dues!!


PARKS AND RECREATION
You may have noticed some recent projects being done over the spring by New Castle County Division of Park Maintenance. We are apparently first on the list for maintenance of the Shellpot basketball courts and also disposal of the old concrete that is lying around. Also, recent changes have been made in regards to trash in the areas. Both Shellpot and Goodley are ?“carry in, carry out?” when it comes to trash. The trash bins have been taken away. So PLEASE do your part in keeping your trash with you until you can find a proper place to dispose of it. This is our neighborhood?…. LET?’S KEEP IT CLEAN!