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Bruce and Joanne Jackson and Betsy and Denny Tomlinson celebrate their 50th anniversary aboard the Caribbean Princess. The Tomlinson’s have resided in Wildwood Crest for 52 years. The Jacksons live in Northfield, however, Joanne is a native of North Wildwood. Bruce and Joanne Jackson and Betsy and Denny Tomlinson celebrate their 50th anniversary aboard the Caribbean Princess. The Tomlinson’s have resided in Wildwood Crest for 52 years. The Jacksons live in Northfield, however, Joanne is a native of North Wildwood.
 
The Gazette traveled aboard the Disney Wonder cruise ship to the Bahamas with Marissa and Jimmy Pacifico, of Palermo. They are seen here on the beach at Disney’s Island.

The Gazette traveled aboard the Disney Wonder cruise ship to the Bahamas with Marissa and Jimmy Pacifico, of Palermo. They are seen here on the beach at Disney’s Island.
 
The DiPilato family shot this photo aboard the Disney Magic headed for the Western Caribbean. From left at top are George DiPilato Sr., Maryanne DiPilato, Joy DiPilato, George DiPilato Jr., and bottom row is Nina DiPilato and Domenic DiPilato.

The DiPilato family shot this photo aboard the Disney Magic headed for the Western Caribbean. From left at top are George DiPilato Sr., Maryanne DiPilato, Joy DiPilato, George DiPilato Jr., and bottom row is Nina DiPilato and Domenic DiPilato.
Fran and Marie McIntyre, of North Wildwood, along with friends and family and The Wildwood Leader, , celebrating the wedding of their son Dan and his new bride Valarie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

Fran and Marie McIntyre, of North Wildwood, along with friends and family and The Wildwood Leader, , celebrating the wedding of their son Dan and his new bride Valarie in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
 
Kenneth and Karen Johnson, left, of Egg Harbor Township, join Beryl and Jesse Tweedle of Pleasantville and Sharon and Arthur Valentine of Mays Landing on the Smooth Jazz Cruise at the Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas.

Cruising to the sound of jazz
Kenneth and Karen Johnson, left, of Egg Harbor Township, join Beryl and Jesse Tweedle of Pleasantville and Sharon and Arthur Valentine of Mays Landing on the Smooth Jazz Cruise at the Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas.
Muriel and Larry Goldenberg and Marilyn and Frank Russnak of Galloway Township enjoyed a Caribbean Cruise from Cape Liberty aboard the Explorer of the Seas March 16. The Russnaks celebrated their 100th cruise.

Looking forward to their 101st

Muriel and Larry Goldenberg and Marilyn and Frank Russnak of Galloway Township enjoyed a Caribbean Cruise from Cape Liberty aboard the Explorer of the Seas March 16. The Russnaks celebrated their 100th cruise.

Michael Hyett, Marta Kripitz, Charlene Polakoff and Jeff Kripitz enjoy a fabulous day at the pool and beach in St. Martin during their fun vacation in February. A lot of books were read, and a lot of goat cheese was consumed by all.Eating, reading and living it up

Michael Hyett, Marta Kripitz, Charlene Polakoff and Jeff Kripitz enjoy a fabulous day at the pool and beach in St. Martin during their fun vacation in February. A lot of books were read, and a lot of goat cheese was consumed by all.
The Schmid family spent their Easter vacation on a Caribbean cruise with the Gazette. This photo is of Bo and Cutter at the top of a hill in Tortola.

The Schmid family spent their Easter vacation on a Caribbean cruise with the Gazette. This photo is of Bo and Cutter at the top of a hill in Tortola.

 The Holland American Line – Noordam – provided a pleasurable cruise to the Caribbean in March for Alisha Vare, recent graduate of Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, and granddaughter to Eleanor Eason of Ocean City.

The Holland American Line – Noordam – provided a pleasurable cruise to the Caribbean in March for Alisha Vare, recent graduate of Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, and granddaughter to Eleanor Eason of Ocean City.

Peggy and Bob Gibson of Osprey Point took the Gazette along with them March 7 on their Caribbean cruise. They visited four islands including this one in St. Thomas.

Peggy and Bob Gibson of Osprey Point took the Gazette along with them March 7 on their Caribbean cruise. They visited four islands including this one in St. Thomas.

 Pam DiJoesph and Robin Purnell of Chester County and frequent visitors to Ocean City posed as Kate McDevitt, resident of Ocean City, took their picture of the Gazette at the swim up bar at Morritt's in the Grand Cayman Islands. The Rum Swizzles were great.Pam DiJoesph and Robin Purnell of Chester County and frequent visitors to Ocean City posed as Kate McDevitt, resident of Ocean City, took their picture of the Gazette at the swim up bar at Morritt's in the Grand Cayman Islands. The Rum Swizzles were great.
 
The Cipressi family of Ventnor – Rick, Derek, Cindy and Jacqueline – enjoyed Easter vacation in the Bahamas.

Finding bliss in the Bahamas

The Cipressi family of Ventnor – Rick, Derek, Cindy and Jacqueline – enjoyed Easter vacation in the Bahamas.

Dwight and Nancy Neglia of Mays Landing took a Caribbean Cruise on Holland America’s Noordam in March. Leaving from New York City, they visited Tortola, Domenica, Barbados, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and San Juan. In partnership with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Holland America sponsors a 5K walk around the deck. They said they were enthusiastic participants to honor the memory of both their mothers.On deck for the cure
Dwight and Nancy Neglia of Mays Landing took a Caribbean Cruise on Holland America’s Noordam in March. Leaving from New York City, they visited Tortola, Domenica, Barbados, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and San Juan. In partnership with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Holland America sponsors a 5K walk around the deck. They said they were enthusiastic participants to honor the memory of both their mothers.
Cindy, Sadie, Harold are shown here with Captain Jack. The Ford family traveled with the Gazette on a seven-day Disney cruise. The photo was taken at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.

Cindy, Sadie, Harold are shown here with Captain Jack. The Ford family traveled with the Gazette on a seven-day Disney cruise. The photo was taken at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.

Joe and Joyce Dollak and Sandy and Stan Tasey of Ocean City are shown with the Gazette in Aruba.Joe and Joyce Dollak and Sandy and Stan Tasey of Ocean City are shown with the Gazette in Aruba.
Maureen DePrince of Collings Lakes won a seven-day cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Gem with her husband, Troy. This picture was taken at Freeport in the Bahamas.

A gem of a vacation

Maureen DePrince of Collings Lakes won a seven-day cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Gem with her husband, Troy. This picture was taken at Freeport in the Bahamas.

 Lolling in Bermuda’s pink sand and turquoise water

 The Lidke family of Egg Harbor Township took a cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Sea to Bermuda in October. This picture of Tommy Lidke with his father, Thomas Lidke, was taken by his mom, Karen Lidke, on a day they spent on the pink sand and in the turquoise water at the Horseshoe Bay Beach in Hamilton. They enjoyed much fun, food and learning adventures traveling with family and friends from Maryland.The Lidke family of Egg Harbor Township took a cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Sea to Bermuda in October. This picture of Tommy Lidke with his father, Thomas Lidke, was taken by his mom, Karen Lidke, on a day they spent on the pink sand and in the turquoise water at the Horseshoe Bay Beach in Hamilton. They enjoyed much fun, food and learning adventures traveling with family and friends from Maryland.
Moose members travel with The Leader aboard the Carnival Victory Cruise to the southern Caribbean. Islands visited were San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Martin, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Moose members travel with The Leader aboard the Carnival Victory Cruise to the southern Caribbean. Islands visited were San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Martin, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Cruising on the Caribbean Princess with the Emerald Society and The Wildwood Leader were Pat and Ed Pisarek (left), Carol and Jim Reddim and Miriam and Paul Worrell.Cruising on the Caribbean Princess with the Emerald Society and The Wildwood Leader were Pat and Ed Pisarek (left), Carol and Jim Reddim and Miriam and Paul Worrell.
Jim and Cathy Finnegan are joined by their guide, Sunshine, when they took the Gazette with them on their Gondola ride through the Rain Forest in St. Lucia.Jim and Cathy Finnegan are joined by their guide, Sunshine, when they took the Gazette with them on their Gondola ride through the Rain Forest in St. Lucia.  Jeff and Lori (Schenck) Taccarino, from Ocean City, brought the Gazette with them as they traveled to Grand Cayman with family and friends as they got married. The wedding took place on January 12 overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The newlyweds spent 15 days of sun filled bliss on the island, where they laid in the sun, went snorkeling, played with sea turtles, and ate a lot of great food.Jeff and Lori (Schenck) Taccarino, from Ocean City, brought the Gazette with them as they traveled to Grand Cayman with family and friends as they got married. The wedding took place on January 12 overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The newlyweds spent 15 days of sun filled bliss on the island, where they laid in the sun, went snorkeling, played with sea turtles, and ate a lot of great food.
Wren family from Egg Harbor Township visiting Willemstad, Curacao in November.  The family traveled to share in the bar mitzvah celebration of Noah Schutz of Linwood.  Pictured are Vincent, 1; Frank; Frankie, 3; and Maura. The backdrop is the historic Otrobanda Waterfront.

Visit to Curacao’s historic waterfront
Attached is a photo of the Wren family from Egg Harbor Township visiting Willemstad, Curacao in November.  The family traveled to share in the bar mitzvah celebration of Noah Schutz of Linwood.  Pictured are Vincent, 1; Frank; Frankie, 3; and Maura. The backdrop is the historic Otrobanda Waterfront.

Good friends Tom and Chris Williams of Smithville and Ann and Dick Howarth of North Carolina, formerly of Smithville, traveled on their fifth cruise together, sailing on the Emerald Princess in October, bringing the Current with them on their journey. During the 11-day cruise to the Caribbean, they visited Fort Lauderdale, Princess Cays (a private island for Princess cruises), Grenada, Bonaire, Dominica and Aruba.They love it when they’re cruising together
Good friends Tom and Chris Williams of Smithville and Ann and Dick Howarth of North Carolina, formerly of Smithville, traveled on their fifth cruise together, sailing on the Emerald Princess in October, bringing the Current with them on their journey. During the 11-day cruise to the Caribbean, they visited Fort Lauderdale, Princess Cays (a private island for Princess cruises), Grenada, Bonaire, Dominica and Aruba.

 
The Current traveled with the Demko family of Linwood to Aruba in January. Bill, Nina, Ilana and Brooke had a fabulous time sunning, horseback riding, playing poker and trying all the great restaurants Aruba offers. A wonderful time was had by all.

Fabulous fun in Aruba
 The Current traveled with the Demko family of Linwood to Aruba in January. Bill, Nina, Ilana and Brooke had a fabulous time sunning, horseback riding, playing poker and trying all the great restaurants Aruba offers.  A wonderful time was had by all.

 Mike Becker, the mayor of Margate, and his entire clan are shown here vacationing on the island of St. Maarten in the Caribbean.

Caribbean beckons Beckers
Mike Becker, the mayor of Margate, and his entire clan are shown here vacationing on the island of St. Maarten in the Caribbean.
Ed McNamara Jr. (formerly of Wildwood) and Ed McNamara Sr. (North Wildwood) at Frenchman's Reef in St. Thomas.

Ed McNamara Jr. (formerly of Wildwood) and Ed McNamara Sr. (North Wildwood) at Frenchman's Reef in St. Thomas.

Sierra and Noelle Sage of Northfield visited the Mayan Temple, a five-slide water park attraction, on a trip to Atlantis resort in Paradise Island, the Bahamas.

 Temple of fun
Sierra and Noelle Sage of Northfield visited the Mayan Temple, a five-slide water park attraction, on a trip to Atlantis resort in Paradise Island, the Bahamas.
The Beachcomber gets some sun in the Eastern Caribbean

The Beachcomber gets some sun in the Eastern Caribbean
John and Jolanta Risso enjoy their barbecue on the Holland America Cruise Line ship the Noodam during their trip to the Eastern Caribbean last week. Even The Beachcomber News made it along for the trip.

Harriett Reardon Bailey of Ocean View and Dot Wood of South Seaville are shown with the Gazette in front of the Queen Mary 2 in St. Thomas. They sailed on Sunday, Jan. 13 following a wonderful celebration and fireworks display in New York Harbor. It was a very memorable moment as the three Cunard liners met for the first and only time at the Statue of Liberty then sailed out together out of the harbor.

Harriett Reardon Bailey of Ocean View and Dot Wood of South Seaville are shown with the Gazette in front of the Queen Mary 2 in St. Thomas. They sailed on Sunday, Jan. 13 following a wonderful celebration and fireworks display in New York Harbor. It was a very memorable moment as the three Cunard liners met for the first and only time at the Statue of Liberty then sailed out together out of the harbor.

From the Emerald Society Cruise aboard the Caribbean Princess Jan. 27 to Feb. 3, on the first day of the cruise is Jimmy Dugan, Maureen Smith, Pat Bomwan, Denise Haley and Doug Haley with The Leader while on Jan. 29 at sea are Butch, Joe, Howie, Barbara, Doug and Rose.

From the Emerald Society Cruise aboard the Caribbean Princess Jan. 27 to Feb. 3, on the first day of the cruise is Jimmy Dugan, Maureen Smith, Pat Bomwan, Denise Haley and Doug Haley with The Leader while on Jan. 29 at sea are Butch, Joe, Howie, Barbara, Doug and Rose.

From the Emerald Society Cruise aboard the Caribbean Princess Jan. 27 to Feb. 3, on the first day of the cruise is Jimmy Dugan, Maureen Smith, Pat Bomwan, Denise Haley and Doug Haley with The Leader while on Jan. 29 at sea are Butch, Joe, Howie, Barbara, Doug and Rose.

Aboard the Jewel of the Seas in the Carribbean with The Wildwood Leader are Anna and Soch Striluk, Tom and Pat McElroy, Voss and Sharon Striluk, Nicole Striluk and Carlos Figueora.

Aboard the Jewel of the Seas in the Carribbean with The Wildwood Leader are Anna and Soch Striluk, Tom and Pat McElroy, Voss and Sharon Striluk, Nicole Striluk and Carlos Figueora.

Five “strikingly handsome young men” from Linwood traveled to the island of Barbados Dec. 15. Sitting on the steps are Scott Kader, left, and Ryan Whiteside; standing are Ben Hernberg and, in the Mainland jersey, Joseph Carroll. Taking the picture is Koko Randalph. Whiteside said the travelers got a lot of great footage of themselves surfing and shredding, but the pictures and footage mysteriously disappeared after what he called a “long, strange trip.”

What a long, strange trip it’s been
Five “strikingly handsome young men” from Linwood traveled to the island of Barbados Dec. 15. Sitting on the steps are Scott Kader, left, and Ryan Whiteside; standing are Ben Hernberg and, in the Mainland jersey, Joseph Carroll. Taking the picture is Koko Randalph. Whiteside said the travelers got a lot of great footage of themselves surfing and shredding, but the pictures and footage mysteriously disappeared after what he called a “long, strange trip.”

 Pictured from left to right are Michele, Eric, Christine, Rob, Joanne and Bob Sankey and the children, Jake and Jenna, of Galloway Township. They are at Marriott’s new vacation ownership resort, Frenchman’s Cove, for their annual fall trip. The water behind them is where the cruise ships come in to dock so that passengers can visit the historic town of Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.

It’s all in the family

Pictured from left to right are Michele, Eric, Christine, Rob, Joanne and Bob Sankey and the children, Jake and Jenna, of Galloway Township. They are at Marriott’s new vacation ownership resort, Frenchman’s Cove, for their annual fall trip. The water behind them is where the cruise ships come in to dock so that passengers can visit the historic town of Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.

In November, the Gazette traveled aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship “The Liberty of the Seas” with the Dougherty, Pearce and Schmid families from Seaville, along with Tom and Betty Doughtery from Sea Isle City, Helen Pearce from South Seaville and the Desimone family from Pennsylvania.

 In November, the Gazette traveled aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship “The Liberty of the Seas” with the Dougherty, Pearce and Schmid families from Seaville, along with Tom and Betty Doughtery from Sea Isle City, Helen Pearce from South Seaville and the Desimone family from Pennsylvania.

Cleve and Michelle Hester of Mays Landing took a Caribbean cruise Dec. 8. The couple snorkeled in Tortola, conquered the canopy zip lines in Antigua, swam in the crystal blue waters off St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, and toured Nassau at Paradise Island. They said they made sure The Current had the best accommodations in an aft balcony stateroom.

Conquering the Caribbean

Cleve and Michelle Hester of Mays Landing took a Caribbean cruise Dec. 8. The couple snorkeled in Tortola, conquered the canopy zip lines in Antigua, swam in the crystal blue waters off St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, and toured Nassau at Paradise Island. They said they made sure The Current had the best accommodations in an aft balcony stateroom.

Sue and Jim Rago of Linwood are shown here with their hometown issue of The Current before catching a sunburn on the beach at Half Moon Bay in the Bahamas. The cruise ship is the Holland America.

A burning issue
Sue and Jim Rago of Linwood are shown here with their hometown issue of The Current before catching a sunburn on the beach at Half Moon Bay in the Bahamas. The cruise ship is the Holland America.

 Winnie Piriano and Donna Dillon are shown sailing on the Queen Mary II at the commodore’s reception in the queen’s room with the Gazette. They sailed out of New York for 10 days with five stops in the British Virgin Islands.

Winnie Piriano and Donna Dillon are shown sailing on the Queen Mary II at the commodore’s reception in the queen’s room with the Gazette. They sailed out of New York for 10 days with five stops in the British Virgin Islands.

Guy and Annmarie Havens of Absecon spent their 25th wedding anniversary at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort in Nassau. While there, they soaked up the sun, sampled many new foods, went under the tropical waters in a bubble submarine, and went sailing. They report that it was a beautiful paradise, and they hope to go back soon.

Havens in paradise

Guy and Annmarie Havens of Absecon spent their 25th wedding anniversary at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort in Nassau. While there, they soaked up the sun, sampled many new foods, went under the tropical waters in a bubble submarine, and went sailing. They report that it was a beautiful paradise, and they hope to go back soon.

 A group of travelers from Egg Harbor Township who dubbed themselves the 1/12th Club visited the Atlantis Resort and Casino at Paradise Island in Nassau, the Bahamas. Standing are Joe Lasala, Joann Fairfield, Carmen Messina, Wendy Eichinger, Linda Messina, Linda LaSala, Jen Gunther, Sean Gunther, Sean Gunther and Jennifer Santangelo. Seated are Bob Fairfield, Debbie and Frank Santangelo and Jeff Eichinger.

Together in Paradise

A group of travelers from Egg Harbor Township who dubbed themselves the 1/12th Club visited the Atlantis Resort and Casino at Paradise Island in Nassau, the Bahamas. Standing are Joe Lasala, Joann Fairfield, Carmen Messina, Wendy Eichinger, Linda Messina, Linda LaSala, Jen Gunther, Sean Gunther, Sean Gunther and Jennifer Santangelo. Seated are Bob Fairfield, Debbie and Frank Santangelo and Jeff Eichinger.

Rob, Sherry and Robbie Higbee of Egg Harbor Township recently cruised to the Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. They are pictured here in front of the St. Maarten welcome center. The three enjoyed snorkeling, waverunning and extreme relaxation during their trip.

The relaxation experience

Rob, Sherry and Robbie Higbee of Egg Harbor Township recently cruised to the Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. They are pictured here in front of the St. Maarten welcome center. The three enjoyed snorkeling, waverunning and extreme relaxation during their trip.

 A group of friends took a nine-day Royal Caribbean cruise to Bermuda and enjoyed Horseshoe Beach, parasailing in St. Martin, scuba in St. Thomas, and touring and shopping in San Juan July 6-15. Pictured on the staircase of Explorer of the Seas ship for the second formal night are Doc, Diane and Katie Rogers; Josh Jordan; Rob, Diane, Kelsey and Jamie Allen; Larry, Wendy, Rachel and Christopher Phillips; George, Lisa and Alexis Nowatcki; Mark Balesteri; Mike, Sue, Christopher and Michelle Cefaretti; and Teresa Gray (holding the Current). Not pictured is Don Rogers.All dressed up and going places

A group of friends took a nine-day Royal Caribbean cruise to Bermuda and enjoyed Horseshoe Beach, parasailing in St. Martin, scuba in St. Thomas, and touring and shopping in San Juan July 6-15. Pictured on the staircase of Explorer of the Seas ship for the second formal night are Doc, Diane and Katie Rogers; Josh Jordan; Rob, Diane, Kelsey and Jamie Allen; Larry, Wendy, Rachel and Christopher Phillips; George, Lisa and Alexis Nowatcki; Mark Balesteri; Mike, Sue, Christopher and Michelle Cefaretti; and Teresa Gray (holding the Current). Not pictured is Don Rogers.
Bruce and Karen Charles of Ocean City and Audubon, Pa. traveled with the Gazette to Aruba. Karen is holding the Gazette. Bruce took the picture at Eagle Beach during an international wind surfing competition. The couple stayed in Aruba from June 25 to July 1 of this year.

Bruce and Karen Charles of Ocean City and Audubon, Pa. traveled with the Gazette to Aruba. Karen is holding the Gazette. Bruce took the picture at Eagle Beach during an international wind surfing competition. The couple stayed in Aruba from June 25 to July 1 of this year.

Ginny Holt and Leo Fishburn were married aboard the Caribbean Princess on June 12. Pictured holding the Gazette are Jerry and Roseanne O'Neill and the happy couple.Ginny Holt and Leo Fishburn were married aboard the Caribbean Princess on June 12. Pictured holding the Gazette are Jerry and Roseanne O'Neill and the happy couple.

All aboard the Voyager

This big group cruised with The Current to the eastern Caribbean Feb. 3-10 aboard the Voyager of the Seas. Back row, left to right, are Martin Blum, Joyce Rubinstein, Sol Roseman, Sondra Roseman, Annette Flexner, Sidney Flexner and Arnold Berman. Front row, left to right, are Fleurette Wattenmaker, Joel Wattenmaker, Marsha Levine, Jay Levine and Elaine Lutz.

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Honeymoon in Aruba

Colin Bell and Sarah Beth Johnson of Ventnor took The Current along on their honeymoon to Aruba, where they relaxed under traditional thatch palapas on famous Palm Beach adjoining the Marriot Aruba Resort following their July 3, 2007, beach wedding in Margate.

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