SIA Newsletter 6 30 11 - The Fourth of July Parade Is Monday!

To all Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,


Get your floats, wagons, bikes and trikes ready for the Fourth of July Parade!

You have just this weekend to get those floats and bike decorations ready!

The parade will begin at 10:30. Registration will be at the Firehouse at 9:30 and judging will take place in the various north end streets at 10:00 am.
As always, awards and refreshments following the parade will be at the Deauville Inn.


NOTE: Please put both your trash and recycling out Sunday night. The Township will be making collections even earlier than usual Monday because of the parade!



In addition to our Strathmere caps ($15) and insulated bags ($5), those much-requested soft-sided Strathmere Coolers ($30) are back and will be available for purchase before and after the parade to benefit the SIA.

All three items (and a few "adult small" Strathmere tee shirts) are currently available at 212 Bayview Drive. Call 263-6846 to be sure we're home.




LOCAL AUTHORS WANTED! The Schiavo Library is looking for local authors for their First Local Authors Night, August 18, 2011, to display and discuss their books.
If you are interested in participating, please phone the Schiavo Library at (609) 486-6265 or email Christine, the library director at info@strathmerelibrary.org



Upcoming Events -
 *Schiavo Library Second Anniversary Celebration, June 28 to July 2. Cupcakes and Balloons!

*SIA Meeting Friday, July 8, 8:00 pm - Beer Tasting with Philly Pretzels!

*Jane Shetler Women's Fishing Tournament and SFEC Summer Social Dinner Saturday, July 9. Limited tickets available!

* CFSWB Community Auction at the Firehouse, Saturday, July 23

*Lifeguards' Six Mile Bay Row, Tuesday July 26, beginning and ending at the Deauville

*SIA Meeting Friday, August 12, 8:00 pm - Fruit Festival! Bring your favorite "Jersey Fresh" fruit dish or drink.

*Kayak Festival and Races Saturday, August 13

*"Nightmare in Strathmere" Boat Parade, 6:30, Saturday, August 27

*Kids' Surf Fishing Tournament, Saturday, September 3, 9:00 am

*SIA Meeting Friday, September 9, 8:00 pm

*Last day of Flounder Season, Sunday, September 25

*Services at the Strathmere United Methodist Church every Sunday to September 25: 9:15 Hymn Sing; 9:30 Service.


And at all times, check out Carol Baker's wonderful Strathmere website at http://www.strathmere.net/ You can also check out her Strathmere Blog - http://www.strathmere.blogspot.com/



Thanks to everyone who has sent us their dues payment. Remember, it's just $10 per adult family member, and you can send it to SIA at PO Box 57 in Strathmere.
If you missed it, we sent out the Trash Regulations with our June 8 Newsletter. If you want another copy, respond to this newsletter.

The Strathmere Improvement Association includes all owners and many visitors to Strathmere and Whale Beach. It was founded over 50 years ago as a community organization with the objective of making Strathmere a better place. We are proud of the organization's many accomplishments over the years. The dues and fund raisers provide for, among other things, funding the Fourth of July Parade, and our share of the Christmas Party. In the past, we've also donated money to help pay for extra State Police protection. If you have adult children or relatives (or visitors) who visit Strathmere, please forward this message to them - perhaps they'd like to be members and receive these e-mail messages also.
You can contact us by responding to this e-mail sia6@comcast.net or by mailing SIA at PO Box 57 in Strathmere.


Thanks to all for your continuing support!

Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary

Stop at the Alex's Lemonade Stand on July 4th - 508 Bayview

Hi All!!
The Sherman/Sumner/Bayview Kids (previously of Gilligan's Island fame) will be hosting an Alex's Lemonade Stand to benefit childhood cancer research on Monday July 4th at 508 Bayview.
We will be hawking our goods before, during and after the parade. We have lemonades and other treats available for a donation.

Come cool off on the final leg of the parade. Let's beat cancer.....one cup of lemonade at a time!


Stephensons, Kubiaks and Coopers

SIA Newsletter 6 22 11 - The Fourth of July Parade Is Coming!

To all Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,
Get your floats, wagons, bikes and trikes ready for the Fourth of July Parade!  
The parade is less than two weeks away, so get your ideas working and get those floats and bike decorations ready!

The parade will begin at 10:30. Registration will be at the Firehouse at 9:30 and judging will take place in the various north end streets at 10:00 am.
As always, awards and refreshments following the parade will be at the Deauville Inn.

Strathmere caps ($15) and insulated bags ($5) will be available for purchase before and after the parade to benefit the SIA.

Both items are currently available at 212 Bayview Drive. Call 263-6846 to be sure we're home.

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Don't miss the big Flounder Tournament this Saturday. Sponsored by the SFEC, but open to all, get more information HERE

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Do you have a boat in Strathmere? The Coast Guard Auxiliary, in conjunction with the SFEC, is sponsoring a Free Boat Inspection this Sunday morning at the former Corson's Inlet Marina (Bayview at Putnam). More info HERE .

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*Schiavo Library Second Anniversary Celebration, June 28 to July 2. Cupcakes and Balloons!
SIA Meeting Friday, July 8, 8:00 pm - Beer Tasting with Philly Pretzels!

*Jane Shetler Women's Fishing Tournament and SFEC Summer Social Dinner Saturday , July 9. Limited tickets available!

* CFSWB Community Auction at the Firehouse, Saturday, July 23

*SIA Meeting Friday, August 12, 8:00 pm - Fruit Festival! Bring your favorite "Jersey Fresh" fruit dish or drink.

*Kayak Races Saturday, August 13 (date tentative). Check UTBP website when updated for confirmation: http://utbp.wordpress.com/

*"Nightmare in Strathmere" Boat Parade, 6:30, Saturday, August 27

*Kids' Surf Fishing Tournament, Saturday, September 3, 9:00 am

*SIA Meeting Friday, September 9, 8:00 pm

*Last day of Flounder Season, Sunday, September 25

*Services at the Strathmere United Methodist Church every Sunday to September 25: 9:15 Hymn Sing; 9:30 Service.

And at all times, check out Carol Baker's wonderful Strathmere website at http://www.strathmere.net/
 You can also check out her Strathmere Blog -  http://www.strathmere.blogspot.com/


Thanks to everyone who has sent us their dues payment. Remember, it's just $10 per adult family member, and you can send it to SIA at PO Box 57 in Strathmere.


The Strathmere Improvement Association includes all owners and many visitors to Strathmere and Whale Beach. It was founded over 50 years ago as a community organization with the objective of making Strathmere a better place. We are proud of the organization's many accomplishments over the years. The dues and fund raisers provide for, among other things, funding the Fourth of July Parade, and our share of the Christmas Party. In the past, we've also donated money to help pay for extra State Police protection. If you have adult children or relatives (or visitors) who visit Strathmere, please forward this message to them - perhaps they'd like to be members and receive these e-mail messages also.

You can contact us by responding to this e-mail sia6@comcast.net  or by mailing SIA at PO Box 57 in Strathmere.



Thanks to all for your continuing support!


Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary

Schiavo Library: June 2011 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: June 2011 Newsletter
Second Anniversary Celebration:
CUPCAKES and BALLOONS – that’s how we’ll celebrate our second anniversary all week June28 - July 2. Yes, the Rita C. Schiavo Library is two years old. Please come in and help us celebrate.


June 15th:
Join Captain Sinn as he remembers the sinking of the General Slocum. There will be a ceremony on the beach at Prescott at 10:00am. Afterwards, Captain Sinn will be inside the library to answer questions and share his wealth of information about the tragic event.


Crafts in the Summer:
Do you have a craft that you would like to share? We will be hosting some craft sessions this summer and would love to add you to our list of instructors.
In July, I will be instructing two lessons on bead jewelry: Making bead earrings & making a bead bracelet: dates TBA


Teen Zone:
Our teens and tweens are already enjoying their special space at the library:

Schiavo Library Merchandize:
Stop in this summer and discover our great selection of merchandise featuring the Schiavo Library logo:

T-shirts: short sleeve $12 and long sleeve $15
Mug: $20
Book tote: $10
Hat: $12



See you soon!
Christine Rohrman, Library Director
http://www.strathmerelibrary.org/

SIA Newsletter 6 8 11 - Meeting Friday Evening; Yard Sale Saturday Morning; Trash Collection Info; Dues Are Due!

To all Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,


On Friday Evening, June 10 at 8:00 pm, we will have our first SIA Meeting of the year - a "Welcome Back" Wine & Cheese Party. Please come!
Then, on Saturday morning, June 11, from 8:00 am until noon, the SIA will be sponsoring a "Yard Sale" at the Firehouse! Come on over and find some "shore bargains"!
We'll have Strathmere caps for sale, and a few tee shirts that did not sell last year. We'll also have some new, surprise 2011 items!

In addition to finding some treasures on our many tables, enjoy mingling with your neighbors and refreshments for everyone!
We still have a few tables not yet spoken for, if you have some goodies that you just don't need anymore... Call or e-mail Linda at 263-4117 or lcbateman@comcast.net  or Janet Mahley at 856-423-5543 with questions or to reserve a table.
If you'd like to help out, we need some volunteers to help set up at 7:15. You'll be all done in about 20 minutes!

Email - Strathmere Improvement Association sia6@comcast.net  for copies of trash collection and yard debris collection info to post on your refrigerator or elsewhere.


Thanks to everyone who has sent us their dues payment. Remember, it's just $10 per adult family member, and you can send it to SIA at PO Box 57 in Strathmere, or bring it to the Firehouse at the meeting or yard sale.
Thanks to all for your continuing support!
Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary

SIA Newsletter 6-5-11 - Struthers Dunn Obituary

Many people in Strathmere know Struthers and Judy Dunn, who have a home on North Bayview Drive.

Judy has asked that we circulate Struthers' obituary, as follows:


John Struthers Dunn Jr., 82, died May 28, 2011, at Kindred Hospital in Melbourne.
He was born in Philadelphia and lived in Vero Beach for 15 years, coming from Moorestown, N.J. He was president and CEO of Struthers-Dunn Inc. of Pitman, N.J., a manufacturer of electrical components used in the auto, defense and aviation industries. He served on the boards of the Davidson School of Media, Pa., and the Children's Seashore House. He was a member of the Racquet Club of Philadelphia and The Moorings Club and Community Church, both of Vero Beach. He graduated from Germantown Friends School and received bachelor degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Pennsylvania.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Judy; daughter, Elizabeth Ross of Washington, D.C.; sons, Robert II of Mickleton, N.J., Gerritt of Denver, David of Fullerton, Calif., and Jonathan of San Diego; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marguerite Scott. Memorial contributions may be made to the music department of the Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd St., Vero Beach, FL 32960. Services: A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. June 17 in the Grace Chapel of the Community Church in Vero Beach. Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach. A guestbook is available at http://www.lowtherfuneralhome.com/.


Judy Dunn
3939 Ocean Ave
Vero Beach, FL
32963-5407




Butch Vandegrift - President

Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary

SIA Newsletter 6 2 11 - Meeting on June 10; Yard Sale on Saturday June 11!!

To all Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,
On Friday Evening, June 10 at 8:00 pm, we will have our first SIA Meeting of the year - a "Welcome Back" Wine & Cheese Party. Please come!

Then, on Saturday morning, June 11, from 8:00 am until noon, the SIA will be sponsoring a "Yard Sale" at the Firehouse!

Come on over and find some "shore bargains"!
In addition to finding some treasures on our many tables, enjoy mingling with your neighbors and refreshments for everyone!
We still have a few tables not yet spoken for, if you have some goodies that you just don't need anymore...

Call or e-mail Linda at 263-4117 or lcbateman@comcast.net  or Janet Mahley at 856-423-5543 with questions or to reserve a table.

If you'd like to help out, we need some volunteers to help set up at 7:15. You'll be all done in about 20 minutes!


Here are a few pictures of last year's event: