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Three grandchildren of Walt and Mary Ann McCormac show their Strathmere pride

SIA Newsletter 8 29 2012 - Fire Co. BBQ Tonight; Kids' Surf Tourney Saturday; Rescheduled Trolley Rides Saturday Evening

To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,

Three things for this week:

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Tonight, August 29, the Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company will hold its Second Annual Barbecue at the Deauville Beach House, from 6 to 9pm.

Tickets ($25 per person) may be obtained at the door.

A ticket includes:

Grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob and live music!

Support your SVFC!

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This Saturday, September 1, from 9 am to 11 am, the SFEC will hold its free KIDS' SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT at the Prescott Street beach.

The tournament is open to all children age 17 and under (kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult), so bring your children and grandchildren! They need to bring their own fishing rod and tackle (pyramid weights only, please).

Do yourselves a favor and walk the beach while the kids fish Saturday morning - you'll be glad you did!

More info here; Pix from last year here.

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That Saturday evening, also September 1, the SIA has rescheduled the Centennial Trolley Rides.

Same format as scheduled before:

 

For the younger folks, at 4:00, 4:20 and 4:40, we will be providing 15-minute fun trolley rides around town.

 

For the "not-quite-so-young" crowd, we'll have 45-minute historic tours of the town at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00.

Debbie Vandegrift and Ken Weaver will be the tour narrators, and they promise to regale you with many facts about Historic Strathmere.

Please come a little early; we'd like to pull out on the hour...

The trolley holds 25 people. It will be "first-come, first served", but if you come at 5:00 and the trolley is full, you will have your choice of reservations at 6:00 or 7:00.

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All tours will leave from in front of the Post Office (your coolers welcome).

 

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Upcoming Events - mark your calendars:

Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company Annual BBQ, Deauville Beach House, Wednesday, August 29, 6 to 9 pm

 

Kids' Surf Fishing Tournament, Saturday, September 1, 9:00 am

 

Rescheduled Centennial Trolley Tours, sponsored by the SIA, Saturday, August 11; Children, 4 pm; Adults: 5, 6 and 7 pm

 

SIA Meeting Friday, September 14, 8:00 pm.

 

Last day of Flounder Season, Friday, September 28

 

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

Let us know of additions or corrections!

And once again, check out Carol Baker's wonderful Strathmere History website at http://www.strathmere.net/

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Celebrate Our Strathmere Centennial!

1912 - 2012

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Thanks very much for your continuing support of the Strathmere Improvement Association!

 

Linda Bateman   

Elaine Holsomback      

Donna Diefenderfer       

Dorothy Addario       

Ken Weaver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIA Newsletter 8 24 2012 - SIA Meeting, Raffle Winner, Etc.

To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,

Don't forget that we've rescheduled the Centennial Trolley Rides to September 1 (Saturday of Labor Day Weekend).

Same format as before: Kids' 20-minute Fun Rides at 4:00, 4:20 and 4:40; Adult Historical Rides at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00.

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On August 10, we had a great SIA meeting

First we presented the Bergus Scholarship Awards, in the form of Commemorative Silver Dollars, to our four Strathmere Scholars.

 

Here are John and Matt Pond, and Christopher ("CJ") and Brian Furey, with their certificates.

Priscilla Bergus Lawrence made the presentation, and spoke of how her parents supported excellence in education...
 

 

 

 

 

Next came the drawings for the raffle.

President Linda Bateman held the "jug" while Brian drew the winner of the second place prize, two Phillies tickets donated by Karen Mitchell.

The winner was Tom Scranton!

 

 

 

 

Then Matt drew the winner of the Centennial Cruiser Bicycle.

 

 

 

 

The winner was Kim Hartline, of Whittier Road and Collegeville, PA, shown here the next day with husband Brian and her new bike!

 

 

 

 

We then proceeded with the business meeting. One of the items covered was a proposed change in the Bylaws to reduce the number of General Membership Meetings from four times a year to two. See the attached minutes for the specific wording of the proposed change. This change will be voted on at the SIA Meeting on September 14.

Following the business meeting, Dave Townsend gave a fascinating presentation on the history of the Townsend Family.

 

 

 

Did you know that his family dammed up Mill Creek 'way back in the 1680's, creating Magnolia Lake?

This is the lake on your right after you turn left onto Route 9 from Sea Isle Boulevard...

Dave has an extremely interesting family history,

 

 

 

and held the large crowd spellbound...

 

 

 

An excellent meeting!

 

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This coming Wednesday, August 29, the Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company will hold its Second Annual Barbecue at the Deauville Beach House, from 6 to 9pm.

Tickets ($25 per person) may be obtained from any Fire Company Member or by calling (609) 780-7083.

A ticket includes:

Grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob and live music!

 

 

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On Saturday, September 1, from 9 am to 11 am, the SFEC will hold its free KIDS' SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT at the Prescott Street beach.

 

The tournament is open to all children age 17 and under (kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult), so bring your children and grandchildren! They need to bring their own fishing rod and tackle (pyramid weights only, please).

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And of course that evening, we will hold the rescheduled trolley rides.

 

 

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Remember to follow and "like" us (click the "Thumbs Up" box ) on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Strathmere-Improvement-Association-SIA/184810134906201

 

You'll get an early look at lots of things going on in Strathmere...

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Upcoming Events - mark your calendars:

**Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company Annual BBQ, Deauville Beach House, Wednesday, August 29, 6 to 9 pm

 

**Kids' Surf Fishing Tournament, Saturday, September 1, 9:00 am

 

**Rescheduled Centennial Trolley Tours, sponsored by the SIA, Saturday, September 1; Children, 4, 4:20; 4:40 pm; Adults: 5, 6 and 7 pm

 

**SIA Meeting Friday, September 14, 8:00 pm

 

**Last day of Flounder Season, Friday, September 28

 

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

Let us know of additions or corrections!

**And once again, check out Carol Baker's wonderful Strathmere History website at http://www.strathmere.net/

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Have you paid your SIA Dues for 2012?

The Strathmere Improvement Association includes all owners in Strathmere and Whale Beach and many visitors. It was founded over 60 years ago 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.

The annual dues are $10 per adult family member. The dues and the fund raisers provide for the Fourth of July Parade and our share of the Christmas Party. We also donate money to help pay for extra State Police protection. This year we invested in the Centennial Banners and the Historic Trolley Rides...

NOTE: Since most of you never formally "signed up" as members, obviously we cannot "force" you to pay dues, which are really more like (non-deductible) donations anyway.

If you don't pay, we will still keep you on our newsletter distribution. The only penalty will be that you can't vote in our (mostly uncontested) elections!

Nevertheless, we really hope you see enough value in our projects and enjoy the newsletters enough so that you'll contribute $10 per adult family member.

Thanks!

 

Please send dues payments to SIA at PO Box 57, Strathmere, NJ 08248. Remember to tell us your correct e-mail address!

Also, 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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Celebrate Our Strathmere Centennial!

1912 - 2012

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Thanks very much for your continuing support of the Strathmere Improvement Association!

 

Linda Bateman   

Elaine Holsomback      

Donna Diefenderfer       

Dorothy Addario       

Ken Weaver

 

 



 

SIA Newsletter 8 14 2012 - Trolley Rides Rescheduled to September 1; Nightmare This Saturday

To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,

This Saturday Evening, August 18 at 6:30 pm, the SFEC will hold the annual "Nightmare in Strathmere" Boat Parade.

The parade is the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club's biggest fund raiser of the year, and always a barrel of fun!
It's not just for people on the bay! There will be awards for boats, houses on the bay and houses off the bay.
Register your boat or house at the old Corson's Inlet Marina (Bayview & Putnam) at 7:00 pm Friday night or in front of Twisties on Saturday afternoon.
Please plan to buy raffle tickets (ten for $10 - first prize $1000; 2nd: $300; 3rd: $200) and Nightmare tee shirts (with the design above).
Raffle Tickets are on sale this week at Frank's and Whale Creek; Tee Shirts on Bayview at Putnam and both will be on sale outside Twisties on Saturday afternoon.

But mostly, come out and watch the Boat Parade at 6:30 this Saturday!

Awards for houses and boats and the raffle drawing will be held at the Deauville Beach House at 9:00 pm that night.

Here is a link to pictures of last year's parade...

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This Thursday, at 7:00 pm, the Schiavo Library will hold their Second Annual Local Authors' Night.
Twelve local authors are scheduled to attend. They’ll discuss their books which include novels, memoirs, historical nonfiction, biography, children and young adult.

Light refreshments will be served.

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On Wednesday, August 29, the Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company will hold its Second Annual Barbecue at the Deauville Beach House, from 6 to 9pm.
Tickets ($25 per person) may be obtained from any Fire Company Member or by calling (609) 780-7083. A ticket includes:

Grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob and live music!

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On Saturday, September 1, from 9 am to 11 am, the SFEC will hold its free KIDS' SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT at the Prescott Street beach.
The tournament is open to all children age 17 and under (kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult), so bring your children and grandchildren! They need to bring their own fishing rod and tackle (pyramid weights only, please).

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That evening, also September 1, the SIA has rescheduled the Centennial Trolley Rides.

Same format as before: Kids' 20-minute Fun Rides at 4:00;
Adult Historical Rides at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00.

Hopefully the Weather Gods will be kind!

Here's what Bayview Drive looked like last Saturday when we had hoped to begin the Trolley Rides:

Upcoming Events - mark your calendars:

**Schiavo Library, Second Annual Local Authors' Night, Thursday, August 16, 7:00pm

**"Nightmare in Strathmere" Boat Parade, 6:30, Saturday, August 18

**Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company Annual BBQ, Deauville Beach House, Wednesday, August 29, 6 to 9 pm

**Kids' Surf Fishing Tournament, Saturday, September 1, 9:00 am

**Rescheduled Centennial Trolley Tours, sponsored by the SIA, Saturday, August 11; Children, 4 pm; Adults: 5, 6 and 7 pm

**SIA Meeting Friday, September 14, 8:00 pm Ask the Expert. A local "expert" will speak on "Common Mistakes in Winterizing" and answer questions regarding summer homeowners planning to close up for the winter.

**Last day of Flounder Season, Friday, September 28

 

 

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

Let us know of additions or corrections!

And once again, check out Carol Baker's wonderful Strathmere History website at http://www.strathmere.net/

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Celebrate Our Strathmere Centennial!

1912 - 2012

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Thanks very much for your continuing support of the Strathmere Improvement Association!

Linda Bateman   

Elaine Holsomback      

Donna Diefenderfer       

Dorothy Addario       

Ken Weaver

SIA Newsletter 8 10 2012 - Kayak Festival Tomorrow; SIA Meeting Tonight and Trolley Rides Tomorrow

To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,

This is a very busy week, and we're trying to do justice to all of the events. Hopefully you aren't tired of reading such a flood of newsletters.

This one is primarily about tomorrow's Kayak Festival, held by the Beach Patrol, but as this is an SIA Newsletter we'll first remind you of the two SIA events.

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Tonight at 8:00pm we will hold our August SIA Meeting at the Firehouse.

We will draw the winner of Centennial Cruiser Bike Raffle!
We will also have nominations and elections of 2013 SIA Officers, and award the Bergus Prizes for Scholarship to our local scholars.

Following the business meeting, our own Dave Townsend will discuss the Townsend Family's hundreds of years of history in Cape May County!

Dave's 10th generation grandfather was John Townsend, who was allegedly the first white settler in Cape May County and built a home in 1690 which still exists.

Several generations of Townsends remained in the county and some made their living on the sea, which resulted in several tragedies involving Dave's ancestors.

You'll enjoy this - rain or no rain!

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Saturday evening the SIA will be offering Free "Centennial Trolley Tours" around Strathmere.

For the younger folks, at 4:00, 4:20 and 4:40, we will be providing 15-minute fun trolley rides around town, and then

45-minute historic tours of the town at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00.

The trolley holds 25. Anyone who comes for the 5:00 ride and can't get on will get first priority for their choice of the 6:00 or 7:00 rides.

Come a little early as we need to actually pull away on each hour! Thanks!

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Tomorrow, Saturday, August 11, the Beach Patrol will hold their annual Kayak Festival.

At this point it appears that rain could possibly delay the start a bit, but it is now expected that the Festival will go on tomorrow.

It will take place on the Vincent Road beach, and there will be instructions, demonstrations, ocean racing and wave riding

Bring the family! Admission is free, and equipment will be provided free for both instruction and race events.

Registration is also at Vincent - Race competitors pay $20 for entry fee and Festival tee shirt.

Races: 10:30 to 3:30 – call 263-1151 for category start times.

Instruction: 12:00noon and 2:00pm; practice all day.

Also a silent auction.

Award ceremony and post-race party will immediately follow at the Deauville Inn Beachouse.

The Vincent Road Beach!

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Upcoming Events - mark your calendars:

SIA Meeting Friday, August 10, 8:00 pm - Elections, Drawing for the Centennial Cruiser bike and Talk by Dave Townsend!

 

Kayak Races Saturday, August 11 at Vincent Road Beach. Races: 10:30 to 3:30; Instruction: 12:00noon and 2:00pm

 

Centennial Trolley Tours, sponsored by the SIA, Saturday, August 11; Children, 4 pm; Adults: 5, 6 and 7 pm

 

Schiavo Library, Second Annual Local Authors' Night, Thursday, August 16, 7:00pm

"Nightmare in Strathmere" Boat Parade, 6:30, Saturday, August 18

 

Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company Annual BBQ, Deauville Beach House, Wednesday, August 29, 6 to 9 pm

 

Kids' Surf Fishing Tournament, Saturday, September 1, 9:00 am

 

SIA Meeting Friday, September 14, 8:00 pm Ask the Expert. A local "expert" will speak on "Common Mistakes in Winterizing" and answer questions regarding summer homeowners planning to close up for the winter.

 

Last day of Flounder Season, Friday, September 28

 

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

 

Let us know of additions or corrections!

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Celebrate Our Strathmere Centennial!

1912 - 2012

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Thanks very much for your continuing support of the Strathmere Improvement Association!

 Linda Bateman   

Elaine Holsomback      

Donna Diefenderfer       

Dorothy Addario       

Ken Weaver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIA Newsletter 8 8 2012 - SIA Meeting Friday Night

To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,

On Friday, August 10, at 8:00pm we will hold our August SIA Meeting at the Firehouse
We will draw the winner of Centennial Cruiser Bike Raffle (only two more days to get your tickets)!
We will also have nominations and elections of 2013 SIA Officers, and award the Bergus Prizes for Scholarship to our local scholars.

Following the business meeting, Dave Townsend will discuss the Townsend Family's hundreds of years of history in Cape May County!

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On Saturday, August 11, the Beach Patrol will hold their annual Kayak Festival.

It will take place on the Vincent Road beach, and there will be instructions, demonstrations, ocean racing and wave riding

Bring the family! Admission is free, and equipment will be provided free for both instruction and race events.

Registration is also at Vincent - Race competitors pay $20 for entry fee and Festival t-shirt.

Races: 10:30 to 3:30 – call 263-1151 for category start times.

Instruction: 12:00noon and 2:00pm; practice all day.

Award ceremony and post-race party will immediately follow at the Deauville Inn Beachouse.

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Also this Saturday, that evening the SIA will be offering Free "Centennial Trolley Tours" around Strathmere.

For the younger folks, at 4:00, 4:20 and 4:40, we will be providing 15-minute fun trolley rides around town.

For the "not-quite-so-young" crowd, we'll have 45-minute historic tours of the town at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00.

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Upcoming Events - mark your calendars:

**Schiavo Library Family Scavenger Hunt Thursday, August 9 at 7:00 pm

**SIA Meeting Friday, August 10, 8:00 pm - Elections, Drawing for the Centennial Cruiser bike and Talk by Dave Townsend!

**Kayak Races Saturday, August 11 at Vincent Road Beach. Races: 10:30 to 3:30; Instruction: 12:00noon and 2:00pm

**Centennial Trolley Tours, sponsored by the SIA, Saturday, August 11; Children, 4 pm; Adults: 5, 6 and 7 pm

**Schiavo Library, Second Annual Local Authors' Night, Thursday, August 16, 7:00pm

**"Nightmare in Strathmere" Boat Parade, 6:30, Saturday, August 18

**Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company Annual BBQ, Deauville Beach House, Wednesday, August 29, 6 to 9 pm

**Kids' Surf Fishing Tournament, Saturday, September 1, 9:00 am

**SIA Meeting Friday, September 14, 8:00 pm Ask the Expert. A local "expert" will speak on "Common Mistakes in Winterizing" and answer questions regarding summer homeowners planning to close up for the winter.

**Last day of Flounder Season, Friday, September 28

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

**Let us know of additions or corrections!

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Celebrate Our Strathmere Centennial!

1912 - 2012

**************************************

Thanks very much for your continuing support of the Strathmere Improvement Association!

Linda Bateman   

Elaine Holsomback      

Donna Diefenderfer       

Dorothy Addario       

Ken Weaver