Tuesday, November 26, 2013

SIA Newsletter 11 26 2013 - Nor'easter Coming; Dune Grass & Fencing; Food Drive; New Trash Containers; Beach Replenishment; Help Clean Our Beaches; Delay Unlikely in Flood Insurance Premium Increases


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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Remember to follow and "like" the SIA (click the "Thumbs Up" box ) on Facebook:
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thursday, November 07, 2013

Schiavo Library: November 2013 Newsletter

Schiavo Library: November 2013 Newsletter
Friday Movie Matinees: We’re featuring an eclectic group of titles at our Friday movie matinees: The Hunger Games, Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, The Painted Veil, and Zero Dark Thirty. Join us any Friday at 1:00pm and enjoy a movie in quiet surroundings!

Revised Check-out Periods: For the winter we will extend check-out periods for books (and audio books) to 30 days and for DVD’s to 14 days. This should help if you are an infrequent visitor to town. So, no excuses – stop in and borrow a book, audio book or DVD. You can also renew by phoning us or emailing the library.

Superstorm Sandy – One Year Later: All the shore towns observed the one year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. The Atlantic City TV station produced an excellent show on the local effects of Sandy. Our library is obtaining a copy of this DVD and it will be a permanent part of our collection. Call to find out when it’s available.

Magazine Swap: I "borrowed" an idea from our neighboring library in Linwood – a magazine swap. On a specially designated table, we have a selection of magazines and catalogues. Bring in one or more of yours and take one or more of ours! It’s that simple and of course, FREE!

New Displays: Watch our front cases!! A former Sea Isle resident is setting up two new displays for the holidays: Special Collectibles and Travel. Stop in after November 20th and see our newest display.

More Research: The latest issue of Scientific American has an article in it entitled, "Why the brain prefers paper." Another study in the ongoing debate of books vs. e-books ( and other electronic devices). The study found that people often understand and remember text on paper better than on a screen. Something to think about! So, don’t get rid of those books just yet.



Christine Rohrman, Library Director
www.strathmerelibrary.org

Monday, November 04, 2013

SIA Newsletter 11 03 2013 - Pictures of Partial Eclipse; Bulk Trash Tomorrow


To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,

We had about fifteen people come down to the Randolph Road beach to view this morning's partial eclipse.

Derrick Pitts was there to explain things as the eclipse progressed.

Here are some pictures of the event:

 
Derrick tells us about the partial eclipse...
 
 
 
 
and which direction to look!


 
 
A small crowd gathers to enjoy this...
 
 
 
 
Derrick brought some "solar viewers" to avoid eye damage
 

 
 
 
 
 
Here's what you get if you hold the solar viewer in front of your camera.
 
Only the sun's light (and its reflection on the ocean) pass through.
 


 
 
 


Everyone takes a turn looking through the telescope.


 
 
 
Here's what we were looking at through the telescope...
 
 



A fun time - thank you Derrick (and the Tettemers)!


Here is the best picture of all - taken by Ted Kingston and posted on his Facebook page


 
 
 
 
 

Remember, tomorrow, Monday, is a bulk trash pickup day.
Remember to follow and "like" the SIA (click the "Thumbs Up" box ) on Facebook:
 
 
 
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Upcoming Events - please add to your calendars:
Bulk Trash Pickup Monday Morning, November 4
SFEC Meeting (Nominations of Officers), 4:00 pm, Saturday, November 9
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
 
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 WhelanKen Weaver