To all Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,
Nightmare in Strathmere, postponed because of Irene, will be held this Saturday night, September 3. Nightmare is always one of the biggest events of the Strathmere Summer.
The origins are somewhat lost in the mists of time, but in the early 1980's, a group from the Fishing Club were sitting around a watering spot discussing summers in Strathmere, and one suggested holding a boat parade. Another said, "Well, that would be a real nightmare", and so a legend was born. The name has nothing to do with the boat parade held by our neighbors to the north.
Times have changed but Nightmare is still just as much fun. It is not limited to boaters or houses on the bay - houses off the bay are urged to decorate and compete for a prize in their category!
So whether it's your boat, your dock or your home, you, too can come up with a decorating scheme and have a barrel of fun doing it!
There is no cost to enter, and everyone who does will receive a commemorative mug. Register and join the fun!
Nightmare is (still) run by the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club (SFEC), and by selling tee shirts and raffle tickets, it has become their biggest fundraiser of the year.
Here is the Nightmare Schedule:
*All week - Raffle Tickets available at Frank's Boats ($10 for ten tickets - prizes: 1st: $1000; 2nd: $300; 3rd: $200)
*Friday: Tee shirts (check out the missing bridge railing) for sale at Hollingers' - Bayview at Putnam...
*Friday, 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm - Registration at former Corson's Marina - Bayview at Putnam
*Saturday, Noon until 5:00 (or so) - Tee shirts and Raffle Tickets for sale at tent in front of Twisties (turn in your raffle stubs)
*Saturday, 6:00 pm: Boats assemble in bay opposite boat ramp.
*Saturday, 6:30 pm - Boat Parade begins opposite Boat Ramp and continues under bridge (two cycles)
*Saturday, 9:00 pm - Deauville Beach Bar - Award presentations and Raffle Drawings
Even if you don't enter, come to a street end, the playground, Twisties, the Deauville or a friend's house on the bay and watch the parade!
Join us!!!
The Strathmere Improvement Association
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
SIA Newsletter 8 31 2011 (1) - Kids' Surf Tournament Saturday Morning!
To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,
The SFEC will be holding both the Kids' Surf tournament Saturday Morning and the Nightmare in Strathmere Boat Parade Saturday evening. This newsletter focuses on the tournament.
This time last year, Tropical Storm "Earl" forced the postponement of the tournament from Saturday to Sunday of Labor Day Weekend. With Irene in our rear view mirror (unless you're somewhere affected by the terrible stream and river flooding), this year we're back to Saturday.
Kids' Surf Fishing Tournament - On Saturday morning, September 3, the SFEC will sponsor this tournament for all children 17 and under. Have your children or grandchildren bring their rod, reel and tackle (pyramid weights only, please) to the Prescott Street Beach (free parking at Mildred's). Registration begins at 7:30 am; fishing from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. All registered children will receive bait, tee shirt (while supplies last), hot dog and soda or water, and there will be numerous prizes. Please note that an adult must accompany children under 12 years old.
If you have no family to enter, come out and watch! You'll have fun watching 150 (or more) kids surf fish!
Our thanks to all who have paid their SIA Dues ($10 annually per adult). If you have been meaning to send them in - here's your chance!
You can contact us by responding to this e-mail (sia6@comcast.net) or by mailing the SIA at P.O. Box 57 in Strathmere.
Thanks to all for your continuing support!
The Strahmere Improvement Association
The SFEC will be holding both the Kids' Surf tournament Saturday Morning and the Nightmare in Strathmere Boat Parade Saturday evening. This newsletter focuses on the tournament.
This time last year, Tropical Storm "Earl" forced the postponement of the tournament from Saturday to Sunday of Labor Day Weekend. With Irene in our rear view mirror (unless you're somewhere affected by the terrible stream and river flooding), this year we're back to Saturday.
Kids' Surf Fishing Tournament - On Saturday morning, September 3, the SFEC will sponsor this tournament for all children 17 and under. Have your children or grandchildren bring their rod, reel and tackle (pyramid weights only, please) to the Prescott Street Beach (free parking at Mildred's). Registration begins at 7:30 am; fishing from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. All registered children will receive bait, tee shirt (while supplies last), hot dog and soda or water, and there will be numerous prizes. Please note that an adult must accompany children under 12 years old.
If you have no family to enter, come out and watch! You'll have fun watching 150 (or more) kids surf fish!
Our thanks to all who have paid their SIA Dues ($10 annually per adult). If you have been meaning to send them in - here's your chance!
You can contact us by responding to this e-mail (sia6@comcast.net) or by mailing the SIA at P.O. Box 57 in Strathmere.
Thanks to all for your continuing support!
The Strahmere Improvement Association
SIA Newsletter 8/30/11 (2) - Obituary for Jim Garoh
To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,
Many people in Strathmere knew Jim Garoh, who passed away Saturday morning in his hometown of Springfield, Pennsylvania. He had a house at 10 West Sumner Road. His sister is Peg Mueller who lives on the bay with her husband Bob at 412 Bayview Drive. He was a fantastic guy and a Strathmere historian of sorts.
The family has requested donations in his name to the Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company
His obituary from yesterday's Inquirer -
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/philly/obituary.aspx?n=james-c-garoh&pid=153359554
JAMES C. JR. on August 27, 2011 of Springfield PA. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (nee Reid) Garoh. Devoted father of Donna J. (David) Fulton, Suzanne M. (Bob) Kubiak, James C. (Heather) Garoh III and William D. (Jessica) Garoh. Loving grand-father of 7 grandchildren. Brother of Margaret "Peggy" Mueller.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Thursday 9 A.M. O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, 640 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA and to his Viewing Wednesday Eve. after 6:30 P.M. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 A.M., Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Saxer Ave., Springfield, PA 19064. Interment private.
Contributions to the Strathmere Volunteer Fire Co., 5 S. Commonwealth Ave., Strathmere, NJ 08248.
The Strathmere Improvement Association -
Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary
Many people in Strathmere knew Jim Garoh, who passed away Saturday morning in his hometown of Springfield, Pennsylvania. He had a house at 10 West Sumner Road. His sister is Peg Mueller who lives on the bay with her husband Bob at 412 Bayview Drive. He was a fantastic guy and a Strathmere historian of sorts.
The family has requested donations in his name to the Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company
His obituary from yesterday's Inquirer -
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/philly/obituary.aspx?n=james-c-garoh&pid=153359554
JAMES C. JR. on August 27, 2011 of Springfield PA. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (nee Reid) Garoh. Devoted father of Donna J. (David) Fulton, Suzanne M. (Bob) Kubiak, James C. (Heather) Garoh III and William D. (Jessica) Garoh. Loving grand-father of 7 grandchildren. Brother of Margaret "Peggy" Mueller.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Thursday 9 A.M. O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, 640 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA and to his Viewing Wednesday Eve. after 6:30 P.M. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 A.M., Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Saxer Ave., Springfield, PA 19064. Interment private.
Contributions to the Strathmere Volunteer Fire Co., 5 S. Commonwealth Ave., Strathmere, NJ 08248.
The Strathmere Improvement Association -
Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
SIA Newsletter 8/30/11 - Fire Company Bar-B-Que Tomorrow Night
To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,
We believe that the SFEC will have two events on Saturday: the Kids' Surf Tournament and the Nightmare Boat Parade. We have not as yet received confirmation on these from the SFEC Board. As soon as we do, we'll let you know.
In the meantime, tomorrow night (Wednesday) from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, the Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company will be holding their "First Annual Bar-B-Que Fundraiser" at the Deauville Beach House. Remember, when the firefighters elected to stay in town to look after Strathmere, Irene was expected to be far worse than it turned out! If you are in town, please honor them by coming out tomorrow night - and pay special attention to their current request for donations.
Here is the flyer, and it looks like great fun - including the Bubba Mac Band. Tickets will be available at the door.
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. 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.
The Strathmere Improvement Association -
Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary
We believe that the SFEC will have two events on Saturday: the Kids' Surf Tournament and the Nightmare Boat Parade. We have not as yet received confirmation on these from the SFEC Board. As soon as we do, we'll let you know.
In the meantime, tomorrow night (Wednesday) from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, the Strathmere Volunteer Fire Company will be holding their "First Annual Bar-B-Que Fundraiser" at the Deauville Beach House. Remember, when the firefighters elected to stay in town to look after Strathmere, Irene was expected to be far worse than it turned out! If you are in town, please honor them by coming out tomorrow night - and pay special attention to their current request for donations.
Here is the flyer, and it looks like great fun - including the Bubba Mac Band. Tickets will be available at the door.
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. 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.
The Strathmere Improvement Association -
Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Strathmere is looking good after Irene
We just came from Strathmere. All roads into Strathmere are open. Sea Isle City still has the usual flooding on Landis heading to Strathmere, so you might want to head in through Ocean City. The rest of Landis/Commonwealth was dry except for puddles along the side of the road. There was water in the road on Seacliff/Bayview from the plugged drainage pipe that is suppose to empty the street. A crew was just arriving to dig out the pipe.
It was low tide so there minimal water on Bayview at the time we were there.
Other than some tossed trash cans our house looks fine, no damage, a little water under the house, which is usual during a big storm. During our pass through town we didn't see any major damage to any houses, and no trees down.
Whale Beach looked good too. The dunes are still standing, the ocean did not come over them. The road wasn't flooded - not even the spot at Dolphin Beach which usually floods. I'm sure there's some erosion out on the beaches, I didn't check them.
The Trailer Park looked good. It doesn't look like many people took down their porches, but they were fine. The road in front of the Trailers that usually floods was not flooded when we drove through.
She's a little roughed up, but Strathmere is looking good. I took my camera with me, but there wasn't really anything to take photos of!
If you are a renter, I would wait until Monday to head to the Shore, give the homeowners time to go check out the properties first.
It was low tide so there minimal water on Bayview at the time we were there.
Other than some tossed trash cans our house looks fine, no damage, a little water under the house, which is usual during a big storm. During our pass through town we didn't see any major damage to any houses, and no trees down.
Whale Beach looked good too. The dunes are still standing, the ocean did not come over them. The road wasn't flooded - not even the spot at Dolphin Beach which usually floods. I'm sure there's some erosion out on the beaches, I didn't check them.
The Trailer Park looked good. It doesn't look like many people took down their porches, but they were fine. The road in front of the Trailers that usually floods was not flooded when we drove through.
She's a little roughed up, but Strathmere is looking good. I took my camera with me, but there wasn't really anything to take photos of!
If you are a renter, I would wait until Monday to head to the Shore, give the homeowners time to go check out the properties first.
SIA Newsletter 8/28/11 - Irene Impact on Strathmere
To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,
Pasted below are messages from Dick Omrod passing on information from Fire Chief Bruce Riordan and others who remained at the Firehouse through the storm.
Sounds good!
We are using a borrowed computer and not able to be very "clever" with this Newsletter....
KW
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From: "Dick Omrod"
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 9:06:14 AM
Subject: Irene
Final Irene Report
Irene passed through in the early morning with minimum or no real damage. Some beach erosion and the electric remained on. We lucked out!
The Chief reported the roads to the island are open but the main arteries to the shore remain closed at this time. Be certain to fill up with gas as most of the stations near the shore are either closed or out of gas.
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Sent last night...
From: "Dick Omrod"
Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 8:59:14 PM
Subject: Irene
Irene Update:
The latest report from the firehouse.
At 8:30 PM Strathmere & Whale Beach have experienced heavy rain, almost all of Commonwealth below the blinker is under water as is all of South Bayview. No evidence of wind damage at this time.
Irene is moving faster than earlier forecast and is expected to pass east of the town at about 2:00 AM Sunday. Most of the heavy weather should be pass us by noon on Sunday.
The Strathmere Improvement Association -
Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary
Pasted below are messages from Dick Omrod passing on information from Fire Chief Bruce Riordan and others who remained at the Firehouse through the storm.
Sounds good!
We are using a borrowed computer and not able to be very "clever" with this Newsletter....
KW
****************************************************
From: "Dick Omrod"
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 9:06:14 AM
Subject: Irene
Final Irene Report
Irene passed through in the early morning with minimum or no real damage. Some beach erosion and the electric remained on. We lucked out!
The Chief reported the roads to the island are open but the main arteries to the shore remain closed at this time. Be certain to fill up with gas as most of the stations near the shore are either closed or out of gas.
**************************
Sent last night...
From: "Dick Omrod"
Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 8:59:14 PM
Subject: Irene
Irene Update:
The latest report from the firehouse.
At 8:30 PM Strathmere & Whale Beach have experienced heavy rain, almost all of Commonwealth below the blinker is under water as is all of South Bayview. No evidence of wind damage at this time.
Irene is moving faster than earlier forecast and is expected to pass east of the town at about 2:00 AM Sunday. Most of the heavy weather should be pass us by noon on Sunday.
The Strathmere Improvement Association -
Butch Vandegrift - President
Linda Bateman -Vice-President
Donna Diefenderfer - Treasurer
Dorothy Addario - Recording Secretary
Ken Weaver - Corresponding Secretary
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