To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,
Happy Thanksgiving to
all!
Things are a
bit slow in Strathmere these days, although we expect a nor’easter
tonight with sustained winds near 30 mph and gusts in the high 40’s.
Not much flooding expected, but the usual suspect (Bayview Drive) will probably
have some...
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The Township
has placed new snow fencing and planted dune grass along much of our
beaches. Lots of fencing
Looks great!
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At
their December 7 Meeting, the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental
Club will have a Food Drive for the many people suffering
in the continuing poor economy.
The food is being
collected for and will be distributed by the non-denominational Community Food
Pantry at the Church of the Resurrection in Marmora.
Please bring
non-perishable food, toiletries, napkins, paper towels or plates to the
Firehouse on the afternoon of December 7, or prior to then to the home of Randy
Roash at 124 Prescott Road.
Suggestions on
food items may be found here.
Checks should be made out to COTR - Food Pantry.
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When Paul Dietrich spoke at our September 28 Town Meeting, he explained the new trash and recycling collection process
coming in 2014.
Attached is information explaining the new process, the
containers, and a form if you want something “non-standard”.
Please direct your questions to Paul at 609-628-2011,
Extension 244.
The next Bulk Waste Pickup is December 2.
Information regarding the Township Public Works Department may be
found here.
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At
the Town Meeting, Paul also discussed our next beach
replenishment. He said then that it would probably be in the 4Q of
2014. The Army Corps has released a schedule that would move that up to 2Q 2014,
but there is a likelihood that the replenishment would interfere with our
nesting birds at the north end, so at least a portion of the replenishment could
move off until later in the year.
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The Township took away all of the trash and recycling containers at
“public” locations for the off-season. The SFEC asked them to return one of each
at every street end so that fishermen and others could dispose of things as they
come off the beach. The Township has done this.
Our thanks to both the SFEC and the Township. If you are walking
our beaches, please pick up and carry to the street end any trash or recycling
items you find. Thanks!
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A
number of members of Congress have sought delays in the implementation of flood
insurance premium increases under the 2012 legislation.
As
pointed out in this AP article, delay looks increasingly unlikely.
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You'll get an early look at lots of things going
on in Strathmere!
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Upcoming Events - please add to your
calendars:
Bulk Trash Pickup Monday Morning, December
2
SFEC Last Cast Tournament, Friday to Saturday, November 29-30
SFEC Meeting (Election of Officers and Christmas Party),
4:00 pm, Saturday, December 7
Community Christmas Party at the Deauville Inn, 6:00 pm
Saturday, December 14 (tickets only, please)
Let us know of additions or corrections!
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Again, check out Carol Baker's wonderful Strathmere History
website at http://www.strathmere.net/, and her blog at http://strathmere.blogspot.com/.
You can also see the beach and ocean from the Octagon Webcam.
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The Strathmere Improvement Association was founded in 1951 as a
community organization with the simple objective of making Strathmere a better
place. We are proud of the organization's many accomplishments over the
years.
Please let us know if you have comments or suggestions for the
newsletter or for SIA in general, or if you'd like us to change your e-mail
address in our records.
You can contact us by responding to this e-mail at sia6@comcast.net or by mailing SIA at PO Box
57.
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Thanks very much for your continuing support of the Strathmere
Improvement Association!
Linda Bateman
Elaine Holsomback
Donna
Diefenderfer
Rosemarie Whelan
Ken Weaver
