Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Boat Ride on the Bayfront; Planning Bd. & Twp. Meeting News; July 4th Parade; Community Bike Ride/Walk; SUMC Fundraiser; SIA Dues & Swag; Pix!
From the Strathmere Improvement Association
June 16, 2019
Warm Father's Day Greetings to our Dads, Grands and Uncles!
Plan Now to Join the Annual July 4th Parade
People make the parade! Let’s continue the tradition of bike decorating, float building and fun themed walkers down Commonwealth. Share the experience with your little ones and start your own parade tradition. No entry fee and prizes for all children.
Registration at the Firehouse: 9:15
Judging: 10 am in designated/division areas
Parade Kick Off: 10:30 am
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Inaugural Bike Ride/Run/Walk Down Commonwealth!
Saturday, July 6, 2019. 8 am, near the turtle sign
Lace up your sneakers and join the inaugural Commonwealth bike/run/walk down Commonwealth’s new pedestrian/recreation lane. . Gather with your neighbors and friends at the turtle sign near the trailer park for an 8 am picture, and then cyclists take off, followed by runners and walkers. We’ll head down to the new parking area near the paint chips in SIC (or as far as you’d like to go) and back.
The Commonwealth re-striping has been years in the making and has created a safe recreation corridor, with parking limited to the east/beach side of the road. The County created 200 new parking places (replacing the approx. 190 lost on the bay side) near the paint chips. Sea Isle is waiving beach fees in that area. The committee members below have long advocated for a solution to the dangerous conditions on Commonwealth, and worked with County Freeholder Will Morey, with community input, to seek a solution. Thanks to the members and their organizations for their advocacy.
After reading about the boat ride, click on the link at the bottom for the complete newsletter and downloadable boat ride registration form.
Enjoy the rest of the newsletter and download the printable boat ride form by clicking on the link below:
http://www.strathmereimprovementassociation.org/home.html
Strathmere Improvement Association
PO Box 4
Strathmere New Jersey 08248
June 16, 2019
Warm Father's Day Greetings to our Dads, Grands and Uncles!
Next Planning Board Meeting: June 20, 7:30 pm
Agenda includes: MASTER PLAN REEXAMINATION AND AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER XX OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
Discussion regarding the “RR” Resort Residential Zoning District and follow up to public comments from the May 28 Township Committee Meeting.
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News from Upper Township Committee Meeting:Beach Replenishment Approved for Fall:
Once the birds have left in October, 400,000 cubic yards of sand will be dredged onto the beach from Corson’s Inlet down to Winthrop, according to Twp. Engineer Paul Dietrich. The dredge will do work in Ocean City, Strathmere and Sea Isle. It is not definite which borrow site will be used at this time; the Army Corps, with the contractor, will make the final decision as the time nears.
Once the birds have left in October, 400,000 cubic yards of sand will be dredged onto the beach from Corson’s Inlet down to Winthrop, according to Twp. Engineer Paul Dietrich. The dredge will do work in Ocean City, Strathmere and Sea Isle. It is not definite which borrow site will be used at this time; the Army Corps, with the contractor, will make the final decision as the time nears.
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Plan Now to Join the Annual July 4th Parade
People make the parade! Let’s continue the tradition of bike decorating, float building and fun themed walkers down Commonwealth. Share the experience with your little ones and start your own parade tradition. No entry fee and prizes for all children.
Registration at the Firehouse: 9:15
Judging: 10 am in designated/division areas
Parade Kick Off: 10:30 am
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Strathmere United Methodist Church Needs Your Help
Church trustees are launching a major fundraising campaign to replace its "beyond repair" organ. A reconditioned one has been located and will cost $16,000. More details to follow, but if you can, please mail a check to SUMC, Box 93, STM 08248 to help defray the costs. Regardless of your religious preference, SUMC has been home to countless concerts, funeral and memorial services, hymn sings and Sunday services. It's "the town's" church.
In late fall, the SIA made a donation of $500.00 to help defray some of the costs of the winter season. Here's hoping you'll be able to offer financial support, too.
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Inaugural Bike Ride/Run/Walk Down Commonwealth!
Saturday, July 6, 2019. 8 am, near the turtle sign
Lace up your sneakers and join the inaugural Commonwealth bike/run/walk down Commonwealth’s new pedestrian/recreation lane. . Gather with your neighbors and friends at the turtle sign near the trailer park for an 8 am picture, and then cyclists take off, followed by runners and walkers. We’ll head down to the new parking area near the paint chips in SIC (or as far as you’d like to go) and back.
The Commonwealth re-striping has been years in the making and has created a safe recreation corridor, with parking limited to the east/beach side of the road. The County created 200 new parking places (replacing the approx. 190 lost on the bay side) near the paint chips. Sea Isle is waiving beach fees in that area. The committee members below have long advocated for a solution to the dangerous conditions on Commonwealth, and worked with County Freeholder Will Morey, with community input, to seek a solution. Thanks to the members and their organizations for their advocacy.
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After reading about the boat ride, click on the link at the bottom for the complete newsletter and downloadable boat ride registration form.
Ahoy SIA Members!
Join with fellow Strathmere Improvement Association members on a boat ride along the historic Strathmere Bay front with special guest host Ed Andress.
We’ve chartered the Avalon Lady, a 45’ pontoon boat for Sunday evening, July 14, from 6-8 pm. We’re offering 20 minute trips (leaving every half hour), making a loop down to the Deauville and back to our Sumner Avenue starting point. (Unfortunately, children under 5 are not permitted onboard.)
Along the way, Ed will regale us with tales of days gone by, you’ll see the familiar houses from the bayside view, and feel the breeze that only a boat ride can deliver.
We’ll gather at the street end of Sumner and the Bay, and thanks to the generosity of Ed and Becky Grasavage, board from their dock. Please arrive15 minutes early and kindly try to keep your group size small so that everyone has an opportunity to cruise. The boat seats 30 folks with four departures every half hour. Ticket price to help underwrite costs is $5.00 per person to help defray insurance and charter costs. The balance will be paid from our treasury’s dues, fundraising efforts and generous donations.
Seating is limited and pre-registration for active, dues paying SIA members is open until July 4; then it will open to other Strathmere residents and visitors.
Reservations can only be made by email, followed by receipt of the payment form available on the SIA website. First emails received, first served. sia1912@comcast.net and then please fill out and mail the form and a check to: SIA, Box 4, STM, 08248.
Food and Drinks/Alcohol are NOT allowed on the Lady Avalon!
Enjoy the rest of the newsletter and download the printable boat ride form by clicking on the link below:
http://www.strathmereimprovementassociation.org/home.html
Strathmere Improvement Association
PO Box 4
Strathmere New Jersey 08248
Sunday, June 02, 2019
Schiavo Library: June 2019 Newsletter
Schiavo Library: June 2019 Newsletter
Used
Book Sale:
Our 10th annual
“Welcome Summer” Used Book Sale is going strong. The sale continues
until at least June 15th.
Stop in; we have TONS of books left! Great Prices. June
11th will begin our “Fill a Bag for $2” sale.
Library
10th Anniversary:
We are celebrating “10” great years here at the
Schiavo Library! Stop in week of June
25th – we will be celebrating all week with special gifts
for the first ten visitors throughout the week. And celebrating with cupcakes
on Thursday, June 27th All day.
Summer
Programs & Events Preview:
Our summer storytime programs will begin on July 2nd. Storytime
is now offered Tues/Thurs.
For Teens, we have a BookMark Contest as well as a T-Shirt contest.
Adults, we have Mahjong! They will continue to meet every Wednesday
morning. Our late Night evenings will
begin every Thursday June 13th
– Aug 29th.
(Please sign up at
Library ahead of time for events, stop in or Call Tel.# 609-486-6265, or email:
info@strathmerelibrary.org)
Our Events: (some NEW!)
· Wildlife Conservation Film Festival “Summer Series” Grab a flyer for Dates starting June 13th
@6pm.
· WETLANDS TRAVELING TURTLES & TERRAPIN RELEASE: July 11th
6:00pm (Parking Lot)
· BIRD Nature Walk– July 18th Program starts at
6pm, try to arrive at least 10-15 min prior.
Meeting at the North end of Strathmere, near Statepark. Will be meeting with Hosts Debbie Rivel &
the Conserve Wildlife NJ to take a tour on beach. Bring Binoculars, and cameras. (Sign up at the Library)
· HORSESHOE CRAB – July 25th Program starts
6pm, come learn about these magnificent
creatures and why they are important to our wildlife, especially in our
area. RARE old Dinosaur! Meet at the
Library inside. (Sign up at the Library)
· FAMILY TEAM SCAVENGER HUNT: August 1st 6:00pm (Sign up at the Library)
· FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: August 15th 6:00pm (Sign up
at the Library)
Library
News:
Be on the lookout this Summer we will be adding YA – Audio Books to our collection as well as we will be
adding YA - Playaway readers
(Just need a set of headphones/earplugs plug in and play)
Our Summer Raffle is underway, “Summer Kick-off” Basket, $1 a ticket. Drawing ends June 15th.
Also, we are hosting
a Book Signing for “One Loose String” by: Christine Scarpa June 20th @ 5pm.
Don’t forget Father's Day June 16th
Melissa Warren, Library Director
Thursday, May 02, 2019
Saturday, December 01, 2018
Strathmere Improvement Association - Christmas Party; Call the Gas Co, SVFC responds to Tragic Fire in Sea Isle City
November 30, 2018
Time is running short for RSVPs for the Party-Santa doesn't want to run out of gifts for your little one! You may pay at the door, but,we can't guarantee your child will receive a gift from Santa if we don't hear from you asap!
Gas Pipeline Update!
Strathmere homeowners need to call the Gas Co to schedule in home connection service. Gas will be temporarily shut off to your home and then a company representative will need to come INSIDE to relight pilots and to do a safety check. Call: 609 363-9600, extension 404. Please share with your STM neighbors!
Ted Kingston shared this shot of gasline work.
Tragic Fire in Sea Isle City
Fire broke out yesterday morning and spread to three duplexes @54th and Landis. Two people were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and as of this writing, an elderly woman has been classified as "missing." Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company sent a truck and crew, as did surrounding towns. The wind, though not as bad as on Wednesday, was still very strong. Heroic work by first responders and a nearby roofer in getting folks outside and containing the fire as it quickly spread to three homes. Here's a link to today's story: http://seaislenews.com/major-fire-breaks-sea-isle/?utm_source=Sea+Ise+Initial+List&utm_campaign=fa700ba64f-SEAISLENEWS_RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a9d38ba4b8-fa700ba64f-234711721
Philadelphia TV stations were also onsite and a lot of coverage can be viewed if you google "Sea Isle Fire."
STM on NCIS; Christmas party, Bulkhead Public Meeting; LaFontana @Planning Board; Aerial Views from Ted
(I'm late posting this for the SIA because my computer crashed and I haven't checked my Strathmere email in a few weeks)
November 26, 2018
In this issue: Strathmere on Prime Time NCIS; Christmas Party; Bulkhead Public Hearing; LaFontana at Planning Board; a Couple New Aerial Shots...
1. Gibbs Coming to Strathmere?If you watched NCIS on Tuesday night, you may have heard Strathmere, NJ, mentioned not once, but twice! Early into the show, the viewer learns a servicewoman's body is being escorted back to her hometown: Strathmere, NJ. The town is mentioned again when Gibbs discusses the distance between NCIS headquarters and STM. You can watch the full episode at: https://www.cbs.com/shows/ncis/video/4LusyLSxFmzHlNvigGkFHpZkoQEgMZvR/ncis-friendly-fire/
And no, we have no idea how that happened! Do YOU?
2. Plan to Attend the Christmas Party!
Now that the Thanksgiving dishes are done, it's time to start thinking about Christmas! Please make plans for the Annual Strathmere Christmas Party by emailing Donna Diefenderfer or sending a check. (see info below) You can pay at the door, but we need to give the Deauville and SANTA (!) a count of who's coming. All children 12 and under will receive a gift if we know in advance. Looking forward to celebrating with YOU! (Oh, and tasting your homemade dessert, if you're baking!)
3. Public Hearing on New Bulkhead Heights.At a recent Township meeting, the Committee introduced a new ordinance which would raise the height of all new bulkheads to eight feet. A public hearing and vote will be taken at the next meeting, Monday, December 3, 7:30 pm , Township Hall. Two town halls were held in Strathmere, mostly devoted to the discussion of raising the height from 7' to 8'; if you'd like additional input, please plan to attend the Committee meeting. Here's an article from the Press of Atlantic City: https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/currents_gazettes/upper_township/final-vote-set-on-strathmere-bulkheads/article_36c98057-8bc2-5d85-a1ae-90365b1872e3.html
4. LaFontana's Request on Tap at December 20 Planning Board Meeting, 7:30 pm, Township Hall.
La Fontana is requesting permission to eliminate parking on the Commonwealth side of the restaurant, and replacing that area with a new septic. This would be a loss of seven parking spaces and potentially increase the number of tables allowed inside the restaurant. Here's the section of the agenda originally proposed at the October Planning Board meeting:
BUJAR AND GAWI DAKU – BLOCK 846 LOT 4 – PB 07-18 Applicants are requesting preliminary and final site plan approval and variances for impervious coverage and number of parking spaces at LaFontana Restaurant, 1 S. Commonwealth Avenue in Strathmere.
5. Ted Kingston's Spectacular Aerial Views:
You can follow Ted Kingston Photography on facebook for more pix like these taken on November 18. Thanks for being so generous, Ted.
Strathmere Improvement Association
PO Box 4
Strathmere New Jersey 08248
November 26, 2018
In this issue: Strathmere on Prime Time NCIS; Christmas Party; Bulkhead Public Hearing; LaFontana at Planning Board; a Couple New Aerial Shots...
1. Gibbs Coming to Strathmere?If you watched NCIS on Tuesday night, you may have heard Strathmere, NJ, mentioned not once, but twice! Early into the show, the viewer learns a servicewoman's body is being escorted back to her hometown: Strathmere, NJ. The town is mentioned again when Gibbs discusses the distance between NCIS headquarters and STM. You can watch the full episode at: https://www.cbs.com/shows/ncis/video/4LusyLSxFmzHlNvigGkFHpZkoQEgMZvR/ncis-friendly-fire/
And no, we have no idea how that happened! Do YOU?
2. Plan to Attend the Christmas Party!
Now that the Thanksgiving dishes are done, it's time to start thinking about Christmas! Please make plans for the Annual Strathmere Christmas Party by emailing Donna Diefenderfer or sending a check. (see info below) You can pay at the door, but we need to give the Deauville and SANTA (!) a count of who's coming. All children 12 and under will receive a gift if we know in advance. Looking forward to celebrating with YOU! (Oh, and tasting your homemade dessert, if you're baking!)
3. Public Hearing on New Bulkhead Heights.At a recent Township meeting, the Committee introduced a new ordinance which would raise the height of all new bulkheads to eight feet. A public hearing and vote will be taken at the next meeting, Monday, December 3, 7:30 pm , Township Hall. Two town halls were held in Strathmere, mostly devoted to the discussion of raising the height from 7' to 8'; if you'd like additional input, please plan to attend the Committee meeting. Here's an article from the Press of Atlantic City: https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/currents_gazettes/upper_township/final-vote-set-on-strathmere-bulkheads/article_36c98057-8bc2-5d85-a1ae-90365b1872e3.html
4. LaFontana's Request on Tap at December 20 Planning Board Meeting, 7:30 pm, Township Hall.
La Fontana is requesting permission to eliminate parking on the Commonwealth side of the restaurant, and replacing that area with a new septic. This would be a loss of seven parking spaces and potentially increase the number of tables allowed inside the restaurant. Here's the section of the agenda originally proposed at the October Planning Board meeting:
BUJAR AND GAWI DAKU – BLOCK 846 LOT 4 – PB 07-18 Applicants are requesting preliminary and final site plan approval and variances for impervious coverage and number of parking spaces at LaFontana Restaurant, 1 S. Commonwealth Avenue in Strathmere.
5. Ted Kingston's Spectacular Aerial Views:
You can follow Ted Kingston Photography on facebook for more pix like these taken on November 18. Thanks for being so generous, Ted.
Strathmere Improvement AssociationPO Box 4
Strathmere New Jersey 08248
Friday, August 03, 2018
Schiavo Library: August 2018 Newsletter
Schiavo Library: August 2018 Newsletter
Summer Fun Highlights
We have had an awesome
Summer so far, but the fun isnt over yet.
Check out the rest of our programs we have for this month below. Here are a few Photos from July’s events
which were our New Program Bird Walking on the beach (17 attended); Turtle
Terrapin Release (record Breaking number of 175 attended); New Horseshoe Crab
Program (26 attended):
August Activities
We still have a couple more weeks of our children’s
activities for the summer; please join us for:
·
Story Time –
Tuesday 10:30 – 11:00am
·
LEGO Club –
Tuesday 11:00-11:30am
·
Family Scvenger
Hunt – Thursday, August 2nd (6pm)
·
Open MIC night –
Thursday, August 9th (6pm) ~ SIA will be recording stories to share
of Strathmere.
·
Family BINGO
night – Thursday, August 16th (6pm)
Summer Raffle Winner
The “Spa Day Basket” was
won by Rick Doyle. Congratulations!!
End of Summer Used Book Sale
Save the dates: Aug. 30th
– Sept. 30th. Get your bargains here!
Melissa Warren, Library Director
Enjoy the
rest of your Summer! Sunday, June 03, 2018
Schiavo Library: June 2018 Newsletter
Schiavo Library: June 2018 Newsletter
Used Book Sale
Our Ninth annual “Welcome Summer” Used Book Sale is going strong. The sale continues until at least June 16th. Stop in; we have TONS of books left! Great Prices. June 9th will begin our “Fill a Bag for $2” sale.
Library 9th Anniversary
We are celebrating “9” great years here at the Schiavo Library! Stop in June 27th – we will be open 10 – 4pm and celebrating with cupcakes and balloons. We continue to add on to our Library legacy through our programs.
Summer Programs & Events Preview
Our summer programs will begin on July 3rd.
The Children’s schedule is the same as in the past years.
For Teens we have a BookMark Contest as well as a photo contest “Get Caught reading a Book”. Adults, we have Mahjong! They will continue to meet every Wednesday morning.
Our late Night evenings will begin every Thursday July 5th – Aug 30th. (Please sign up at Library ahead of time, stop in or Call Tel.# 609-486-6265, or email: info@strathmerelibrary.org
Our New Events:
BIRD WATCHING – July 12th Program starts at 6pm, try to arrive at least 10-15 min prior. Meeting at the North end of Strathmere, near Statepark. Will be meeting with Hosts Debbie Rivel the Conserve Wildlife NJ to take a tour on beach. Bring Binoculars, and cameras.
HORSESHOE CRAB – July 26th Program starts 6pm, come learn about these magnificent creatures and why they are important to our wildlife, especially in our area. RARE old Dinosaur! Meet at the Library inside.
Our tried-and-true events:
WETLANDS TRAVELING TURTLES & TERRAPIN RELEASE: July 19th 6:00pm (Parking Lot)
FAMILY TEAM SCAVENGER HUNT: August 2nd 6:00pm (sign up at the Library)
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: August 9th 6:00pm (sign up at the Library)
June Momental-Facts
National Photography Day ~ June 15th – Send us your nature photos we would love to add them to our photo album for the library.
Remember, Those Specials Dad and Granddads ~ June 17th (Happy Father’s Day)!
Melissa Warren, Library Director
www.strathmerelibrary.org
Used Book Sale
Our Ninth annual “Welcome Summer” Used Book Sale is going strong. The sale continues until at least June 16th. Stop in; we have TONS of books left! Great Prices. June 9th will begin our “Fill a Bag for $2” sale.
Library 9th Anniversary
We are celebrating “9” great years here at the Schiavo Library! Stop in June 27th – we will be open 10 – 4pm and celebrating with cupcakes and balloons. We continue to add on to our Library legacy through our programs.
Summer Programs & Events Preview
Our summer programs will begin on July 3rd.
The Children’s schedule is the same as in the past years.
For Teens we have a BookMark Contest as well as a photo contest “Get Caught reading a Book”. Adults, we have Mahjong! They will continue to meet every Wednesday morning.
Our late Night evenings will begin every Thursday July 5th – Aug 30th. (Please sign up at Library ahead of time, stop in or Call Tel.# 609-486-6265, or email: info@strathmerelibrary.org
Our New Events:
BIRD WATCHING – July 12th Program starts at 6pm, try to arrive at least 10-15 min prior. Meeting at the North end of Strathmere, near Statepark. Will be meeting with Hosts Debbie Rivel the Conserve Wildlife NJ to take a tour on beach. Bring Binoculars, and cameras.
HORSESHOE CRAB – July 26th Program starts 6pm, come learn about these magnificent creatures and why they are important to our wildlife, especially in our area. RARE old Dinosaur! Meet at the Library inside.
Our tried-and-true events:
WETLANDS TRAVELING TURTLES & TERRAPIN RELEASE: July 19th 6:00pm (Parking Lot)
FAMILY TEAM SCAVENGER HUNT: August 2nd 6:00pm (sign up at the Library)
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: August 9th 6:00pm (sign up at the Library)
June Momental-Facts
National Photography Day ~ June 15th – Send us your nature photos we would love to add them to our photo album for the library.
Remember, Those Specials Dad and Granddads ~ June 17th (Happy Father’s Day)!
Melissa Warren, Library Director
www.strathmerelibrary.org
Friday, October 06, 2017
Schiavo Library: October 2017 Newsletter
Schiavo Library: October 2017 Newsletter
October Perks
This month we will be offering FREE DVD rentals. Come in and choose your favorite movie. Hopefully we have something you like. If not, suggest a movie and we can try to purchase it for the library. You can’t lose! Also in October and November we will have a drawing for a mystery prize. Check out a book and enter the drawing. You may win!
Fake News and Libraries
Americans struggle to decide what news source they should trust. A recent Pew Research Center Poll shows that the majority of adults find libraries helpful in this search. And surprisingly Millennials are the most ardent library fans.
How to spot fake news (a quick guide):
• Consider the Source (investigate the site, its mission and contact info.)
• Check the Author (Are they credible? Are they real?)
• Check the Date (Reposting of old stories doesn’t mean they’re relevant.)
• Check your Biases (Do your own beliefs affect your judgment?) • Read beyond (Headlines an be outrageous to grab your attention. What’s the whole story?)
• Supporting Sources (Click on those links. Does the info. actually support the story?)
• Is it a Joke? (It might be satire.)
• Ask the Experts (Ask a librarian or consult a fact-checking site.)
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg continues here at the library, but days and hours vary. Everyone welcome; just call the library to get up-to-date information: 609 486-6265.
Christine Rohrman, Library Director
www.strathmerelibrary.org
October Perks
This month we will be offering FREE DVD rentals. Come in and choose your favorite movie. Hopefully we have something you like. If not, suggest a movie and we can try to purchase it for the library. You can’t lose! Also in October and November we will have a drawing for a mystery prize. Check out a book and enter the drawing. You may win!
Fake News and Libraries
Americans struggle to decide what news source they should trust. A recent Pew Research Center Poll shows that the majority of adults find libraries helpful in this search. And surprisingly Millennials are the most ardent library fans.
How to spot fake news (a quick guide):
• Consider the Source (investigate the site, its mission and contact info.)
• Check the Author (Are they credible? Are they real?)
• Check the Date (Reposting of old stories doesn’t mean they’re relevant.)
• Check your Biases (Do your own beliefs affect your judgment?) • Read beyond (Headlines an be outrageous to grab your attention. What’s the whole story?)
• Supporting Sources (Click on those links. Does the info. actually support the story?)
• Is it a Joke? (It might be satire.)
• Ask the Experts (Ask a librarian or consult a fact-checking site.)
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg continues here at the library, but days and hours vary. Everyone welcome; just call the library to get up-to-date information: 609 486-6265.
Christine Rohrman, Library Director
www.strathmerelibrary.org
Monday, August 28, 2017
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Strathmere Improvement Association August 16, 2017
Strathmere Improvement Association
August 16, 2017
sia1912@comcast.net
(Click on the
link below for newsletter)
Final
Summer Meeting Friday Night!
7:30,
Firehouse
Elections,
Bergus-Laurence Honor Roll Awards, News and Happenings Around
Town.
Need a new bumper
sticker? See us Friday night.
For the complete
newsletter, including Nightmare info, click on: http://www.strathmereimprovementassociation.org/
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Strathmere Improvement Association July 19, 2017
Strathmere Improvement
Association
July 19, 2017
Sia1912@comcast.net
Meeting Friday
Night, Poetry @Schaivo, St. Augustine Choir
Concert
Sign up for either
poetry event by contacting the library at (609) 486-6265. (see
below)
Mark
your calendars for August 5, 7 pm
when the
St Augustine Acappella Choir
Comes to
Town!
The Strathmere Improvement Association cordially invites you to this special
appearance by the St Augustine Prep School Acappella Choir at the Strathmere
United Methodist Church. From barbershop to contemporary, the young men will
have you tapping your toes in no time. Admission is free (the SIA will make
a donation to the Fine Arts Dept. at St Augustine), but a giving plate for the
Church will be available should you choose to make a donation. And the local tie
in? Strathmere's Matthew Pond (second row, second from right) will be
performing.
The Choir has sung at Night in Venice, the 9/11 Memorial Service and at Ocean
City's First Night. Saturday evening, Aug. 5, 7 pm.
Strathmere Improvement Association
PO Box 57
Strathmere New Jersey 08248
United States
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Please join Claire's Crusaders for the Sandy Sprint in Sea Isle City July 29th
Claire was a year round Sea Isle resident and she had many friends in Strathmere. She worked for many years at Riordan Real Estate and her husband Jack worked in the Strathmere Post Office. Please make a donation in her name to a good cause that meant a great deal to her.
Claire's Crusaders Team Page
Monday, March 27, 2017
Strathmere Improvement Association Spring Newsletter
Strathmere Improvement Association Spring
Newsletter
March 23, 2017
sia1912@comcast.net
Two Important Local Issues and a Gem of
a Whale Beach/Library of Congress Connection
In a move that surprised many in Strathmere and Whale Beach, the Township Committee announced its decision at its February 27 meeting to close the Taylor Avenue boat ramp next to the Whale Creek Marina. It would still allow kayakers to launch from there, but would send all boaters and jet skiers to the newly installed Bayview Avenue ramp in Strathmere where a toll attendant will be on duty. It should be noted that during the summer town hall meeting hosted by the Citizens for Strathmere and Whale Beach (CFSWB), there was no mention of plans to close the ramp, nor did the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club (SFEC) have any knowledge it was going to happen. Here's a link to the story explaining the Township's reasoning:
http://www.shorenewstoday.com/upper_township/news/taylor-ave-ramp-in-strathmere-to-be-closed-to-boats/article_6a2718b0-33ed-5f20-885d-e5d5cceb12da.html
Board members of the Strathmere Improvement Association sent a letter to Mayor Palombo voicing concerns about the ramifications which include increased boating traffic and congestion at the Bayview ramp; a lack of parking for the increased amount of vehicles and trailers caused by the closure, potential safety issues in times of storms when boaters need to quickly get their boats out of the water, and the drastic affect on those with boats docked at the Whale Creek Marina and at private homes along the bay. Additionally, it will make it more inconvenient for boaters to gas up and will impact the Marina's business serving day-trippers and regulars in need of bait, gas and other supplies.
In addition to the letter, the SIA will be represented at the upcoming Township Committee Meeting where, during the public open session, we will join with the (SFEC) and other organizations in town to voice our opposition to the ramp's closure. The meeting is at Township Hall in Petersburg at 7:30 pm, on April 10. If you attend, you do not need to speak, but your support in filling the seats is needed.
Sallie Callahan, President of the SFEC, reports that her organization has met with Township Engineer Paul Dietrich about their concerns regarding the new boat ramp on Bayview but as yet have not received any additional information. Please follow the SIA on facebook for current updates and feel free to contact Township officials by phone or email. That information is readily available on the Township website: http://uppertownship.com/en/
CMC Bridge Commission Proposes Toll Hike on Five County Bridges, (including ours)!
A proposed toll hike of $1.00 will bring the cost of driving over the Corson's Inlet Bridge (and four other county bridges) this summer to $2.50 and in the off season, drop to a fifty cent increase making it $2.00 per ride. For those who use ticket books, the current discount price of $1.20 means the increase is actually $1.30 once you begin using E-ZPass. (Tickets will be honored until the books are sold out.) The Bridge Commission voted earlier to bring E-ZPass to the bridges to help with traffic flow and to attract drivers to the bridges. Bridge attendants will remain on duty, yet some part-time and seasonal workers may be cut. Here's a recent story from the Cape May County Herald:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/news/government/article_d5aecd20-fd7f-11e6-9d97-cf0696ed288c.html
The Bridge Commission meets on Thursday, April 27 at 2:30 pm at the Administration Building, 4 Moore Rd, Cape May Court House, to approve the plan. A public hearing is "tentatively scheduled" for 1:30 pm. During that time, you are invited to speak before the Commission. The SIA Board will represent members and plans to voice opposition to the hike which places an unfair burden on Strathmere and Whale Beach residents who must use the bridge daily for work or doctor's appointments, shopping or Parkway access. During high tide flooding, it is the only choice out of town. The increase places a burden on many of our residents on fixed income and puts the off season increase squarely on our backs. The Commission last raised rates in 2009. Additionally, a letter will be sent to the Commission and local newspapers and politicians by the SIA board.
Please share this news with any Cape May County resident or visitor, as it is a county-wide issue, not one that we are fighting on our own. If you cannot attend the meeting, you may want to email your thoughts to the Bridge Commission: Karen Coughlin, Executive Director; kcoughlin@co.cape-may.nj.us and/or Will Morey, Freeholder Liaison; morey@co.cape-may.nj.us. Also, the public time slot is still tentative as of today, so please follow us on facebook for updates or check the Bridge Commission website, http://capemaycountynj.gov/647/Bridge-Commission
Special Delivery! Library of Congress Curator of
Maps Finally Receives his Strathmere Hoodie!
Ed Redmond, Curator of Maps, Library of Congress,
visited by Linda Bateman, SIA President
Ed Redmond grew up summering in Sea Isle and Whale Beach, where his mother still owns a home. Today he lives in Virginia and works as Curator, Vault Collections, Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, in the James Madison Building, across the street from the Library of Congress and the US Capitol Building. Ed ordered a hoodie during our summer fundraiser but was unable to make it to the Jersey shore this summer so it only seemed right to make a personal delivery. Ed has an amazing job and generously gave a private tour through maps of Cape May County (including Strathmere), an early map drawn by George Washington of his farm, a Gettysburg map signed by General George Meade asserting its accuracy, and a few other treasures such as a map of troop deployments for the first and second waves of D-Day, one of only two maps in the world of Vietnam done in Latin, French and Vietnamese, and brought out an ingenious deck of cards distributed by the USO to troops in France during WWII. Once the cards were soaked in water, maps emerged and were assembled for soldiers to find their way through unknown French territory. There is a beautiful assortment of globes, including one of that is a map of the ocean floor. Incredible treasures with fascinating stories of origin and acquisition.
Ed, a graduate of the University of Delaware with a degree in History Education, taught Social Studies for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Wilmington before earning a full time appointment at West Chester University where he earned a graduate degree in Early American History. Following graduation, Ed joined the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division in 1989 and, over the last 27 years, his research and publications have specialized in the cartographic career of George Washington (1732-1799).
Today, he is the internationally recognized expert on George Washington's cartographic career. An essay Ed authored on the topic may be found via
https://www.loc.gov/collections/george-washington-papers/articles-and-essays/george-washington-survey-and-mapmaker/
As Ed said, "Not bad for a kid whose family spent summers in Sea Isle City before moving to Whale Beach." Finally, Ed said that if anyone is planning on visiting Washington, DC, he is more than willing to share the collections of the Library of Congress. He can be reached directly via ered@loc.gov
An exhibit Ed helped create
for display in the Library of Congress
Building.
Majestic Ceiling of the Library of
Congress.
Easter
Sunrise Mass Once Again Comes to Srathmere Beach
Strathmere Improvement Association
PO Box 57
Strathmere New Jersey 08248
Friday, November 18, 2016
Thanksgiving Greetings/Christmas Party tix/Last Cast/Card Party/Game Night
Thanksgiving
Greetings from the Board of the Strathmere Improvement
Association
We hope
you'll be sharing Thanksgiving with friends and loved ones, and perhaps will
share a memory about the tremendous 2016 summer season. We give thanks to all of
our members and community organizations for their year-round support of the SIA.
When we count our blessings, it always includes the kind feelings and support of
our Strathmere neighbors and visitors.
Christmas Party12/10; SFEC
Last Cast Tournament 11/25-26; Card Party-Game Night
1/13
Tickets on sale now! It's that time of year again when we gather for the Strathmere Christmas Party. Enjoy the famous chowda by Ed Andress and feel free to bring along a homemade dessert. Please email donnad921@comcast.net or call 609 263-3620 to let her know you're coming.
Here's some help
with your Christmas Shopping!
Save the date! Let's shake off the post-holiday doldrums on Friday evening, January 13, at the Firehouse. Friday the 13th is a perfect time for pinochle, chess, classic board games or any other game you'd like to play. More details to follow.
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Strathmere Improvement Association
PO Box 57
Strathmere New Jersey 08248
United States
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