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The DeVlieger family recently had a magical vacation at Disney World. Shown here are with the Gazette are Jen, Mike, Reagan and Flynn standing in front of Cinderella’s Castle.
 
Molly Lamont and Bianca Brasslett of Ocean City escaped for a few days to Disney World in May. Here they are with the Gazette outside of their favorite ride, Expedition Everest, waiting for the ride of their lives.  Molly Lamont and Bianca Brasslett of Ocean City escaped for a few days to Disney World in May. Here they are with the Gazette outside of their favorite ride, Expedition Everest, waiting for the ride of their lives.
 
While vacationing in Palm City, Fla., Gene and Sam Hart, of Wildwood Crest, always enjoy having dinner with their favorite waitress and good friend Kathleen Urie Bentz from Wildwood. Kathleen’s father started Urie’s Fish House.
While vacationing in Palm City, Fla., Gene and Sam Hart, of Wildwood Crest, always enjoy having dinner with their favorite waitress and good friend Kathleen Urie Bentz from Wildwood. Kathleen’s father started Urie’s Fish House.
Philip Reses of Linwood traveled to Florida with his father July Satisfying the need for speed
Philip Reses of Linwood traveled to Florida with his father July
7 for the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway.
Dan Constantini of Dennis Township and Bud Smith of Seaville worked with Habitat for Humanity while vacationing in Fort Myers, Fla.  Dan Constantini of Dennis Township and Bud Smith of Seaville worked with Habitat for Humanity while vacationing in Fort Myers, Fla.

 
Six Ocean City residents were in Florida with the Gazette in March at the Sarasota Polo Club. From left are Michael Seaman, Ann Stephenson, Mark Stephenson, Gail Seaman, Jim Naumowich, Deryl Naumowich.  Six Ocean City residents were in Florida with the Gazette in March at the Sarasota Polo Club. From left are Michael Seaman, Ann Stephenson, Mark Stephenson, Gail Seaman, Jim Naumowich, Deryl Naumowich.
 
Members of the Somers Point Yacht Club have lunch with their friend Diane Wilson at the Halifax River Yacht Club in Daytona Beach, Fla. They were visiting with Toni Bramhall of Ponta Vedra Beach, Fla., the sister of Katy Roberts of Somers Point. Left to right are Loretta DeStefano, Ave Kane, Roberts, Wilson and Toni Bramhall. Yacht club group goes south
Members of the Somers Point Yacht Club have lunch with their friend Diane Wilson at the Halifax River Yacht Club in Daytona Beach, Fla. They were visiting with Toni Bramhall of Ponta Vedra Beach, Fla., the sister of Katy Roberts of Somers Point. Left to right are Loretta DeStefano, Ave Kane, Roberts, Wilson and Toni Bramhall.


 

Dinner at the luau

 Dinner at the luau
Melissa Silverman of Egg Harbor City, left, and Jackie Hanusey of Galloway Township, a reporter for The Current Newspapers, got acquainted with the folklore of the Pacific Islands during Sea World’s Makahiki Luau dinner show Sunday, April 6. The friends traveled to Orlando, Fla. April 5-12, where they visited Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World, strolled the decks of the Titanic at the Orlando Science Center and experienced the movies at Universal Studios.
 

Brian and Christopher Furey of Strathmere are shown enjoying Aquatica Water Park. The park is owned by Seaworld in Orlando and recently opened in March. The boys enjoyed the wave pool, the rapids and the slides through dolphin aquariums.

 Brian and Christopher Furey of Strathmere are shown enjoying Aquatica Water Park. The park is owned by Seaworld in Orlando and recently opened in March. The boys enjoyed the wave pool, the rapids and the slides through dolphin aquariums.
 
Pictured with the Minnesota Twins mascot, holding the Gazette, are Terry and Dan Costantini of Dennis Township and Pat and Bud Smith of Seaville. They were attending a spring training game in March at the Twins stadium in Fort Myers, Fla.Pictured with the Minnesota Twins mascot, holding the Gazette, are Terry and Dan Costantini of Dennis Township and Pat and Bud Smith of Seaville. They were attending a spring training game in March at the Twins stadium in Fort Myers, Fla. Doug, Erick, Michaele and Geoffrey Ely recently got their diver certification in Key Largo Florida and took the Gazette with them. They were visiting their Grammy and Pop Pop, Nancy and Richard Ely, who have a home there.

Doug, Erick, Michaele and Geoffrey Ely recently got their diver certification in Key Largo Florida and took the Gazette with them. They were visiting their Grammy and Pop Pop, Nancy and Richard Ely, who have a home there.

Sydney, Matthew and Ann Unsworth traveled with the Gazette to Disney World during Easter break.

Sydney, Matthew and Ann Unsworth traveled with the Gazette to Disney World during Easter break.

 The Green family of Absecon took a two-week Easter camping vacation in Florida. The first week, they camped on the beach at Knights Key Camping Resort in Marathon Key, Fla. Their camper was right next to Freddy IV and Marissa, both 4. The spent the following week and Easter camping with the family in Naples.Setting up camp on the beach

The Green family of Absecon took a two-week Easter camping vacation in Florida. The first week, they camped on the beach at Knights Key Camping Resort in Marathon Key, Fla. Their camper was right next to Freddy IV and Marissa, both 4. The spent the following week and Easter camping with the family in Naples.
Madison and Rylee McElwee of Mays Landing recently went on vacation with their parents, Theresa and Ken, to visit Mickey and Minnie in Florida. Both girls enjoyed their first airplane ride on Spirit, which flew right over top of their house. Here, they hold The Current in front of “The Seas with Nemo and Friends” at Epcot.Spirited travelers

Madison and Rylee McElwee of Mays Landing recently went on vacation with their parents, Theresa and Ken, to visit Mickey and Minnie in Florida. Both girls enjoyed their first airplane ride on Spirit, which flew right over top of their house. Here, they hold The Current in front of “The Seas with Nemo and Friends” at Epcot.		 Anne and Jim McCabe of Absecon tee off in Naples, Fla. at their snowbird home in Vanderbilt Country Club.

Tee time for snowbirds

Anne and Jim McCabe of Absecon tee off in Naples, Fla. at their snowbird home in Vanderbilt Country Club

Connor, Tyler and Tanner James, of Cape May Court House, vacationed at their Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop Holtzapfels’ “Happy House” in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., recently with their parents Mike and Heather and baby sister Lexi along with the Gazette.

Connor, Tyler and Tanner James, of Cape May Court House, vacationed at their Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop Holtzapfels’ “Happy House” in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., recently with their parents Mike and Heather and baby sister Lexi along with the Gazette.

 The Wittland families all traveled down to Walt Disney World for Nanci Wittland's 60th birthday. The trip was a dream come true for all. Shown are Nanci, of Egg Harbor Township and Hudson, Fla.; Ed and his wife, Lois, and their children, Shane, Jeremy, Crysta, Carli, Jay, Lexi and Eddie from Newfield; Tom, his wife, Deanna, and their children: Kylie and Kelsey from Absecon; and Mike, his wife, Kiki, and their son, Michael, from Allentown, Pa.The gang’s all here
The Wittland families all traveled down to Walt Disney World for Nanci Wittland's 60th birthday. The trip was a dream come true for all. Shown are Nanci, of Egg Harbor Township and Hudson, Fla.; Ed and his wife, Lois, and their children, Shane, Jeremy, Crysta, Carli, Jay, Lexi and Eddie from Newfield; Tom, his wife, Deanna, and their children: Kylie and Kelsey from Absecon; and Mike, his wife, Kiki, and their son, Michael, from Allentown, Pa.
Steve Pappas of Egg Harbor Township took a break from his landscaping business and headed to Miami, Fla. for the winter. Along with going to the beach and working out, one of his favorite activities is going into the Everglades and wrestling alligators. Here, he checks an 8-foot gator for cavities.

Now open wide …

Steve Pappas of Egg Harbor Township took a break from his landscaping business and headed to Miami, Fla. for the winter. Along with going to the beach and working out, one of his favorite activities is going into the Everglades and wrestling alligators. Here, he checks an 8-foot gator for cavities.

 Colin and Maura Twiggs of Ocean City traveled to the most remote National Park in the United States with the Gazette during their trip to the Dry Tortugas 60 miles from the Florida Keys. They are pictured with their cousins Baily and Devon.Colin and Maura Twiggs of Ocean City traveled to the most remote National Park in the United States with the Gazette during their trip to the Dry Tortugas 60 miles from the Florida Keys. They are pictured with their cousins Baily and Devon.

Nancy Cristella, of Ocean City, while spending the winter in Palm Beach Gardens , Fla. with the Gazette, won this 22-pound chocolate Easter bunny from the Kilwins ice cream/candy store. She guessed the amount of jelly beans in the jar to be 783 and that was the exact amount.

Nancy Cristella, of Ocean City, while spending the winter in Palm Beach Gardens , Fla. with the Gazette, won this 22-pound chocolate Easter bunny from the Kilwins ice cream/candy store. She guessed the amount of jelly beans in the jar to be 783 and that was the exact amount.
 

 Bill and Linda Gussie of Linwood recently visited Linwood residents Kandy and Steve Ottenberg at their winter home in Rotunda, Fla. Otts, their dog, is standing by their pool enjoying the sunny weather, too.


A trip even the family dog loved
Bill and Linda Gussie of Linwood recently visited Linwood residents Kandy and Steve Ottenberg at their winter home in Rotunda, Fla. Otts, their dog, is standing by their pool enjoying the sunny weather, too.
 

The Dennison-Davis family celebrated their daughter's 14th birthday in Disney World this March. Shown are Kristy, Bia and Michael with the Gazette.

The Dennison-Davis family celebrated their daughter's 14th birthday in Disney World this March. Shown are Kristy, Bia and Michael with the Gazette.
 

 Courtney Rodier, 5, is shown with the Gazette in front of the Finding Nemo ride at Disney in Orlando, Fla.

Courtney Rodier, 5, is shown with the Gazette in front of the Finding Nemo ride at Disney in Orlando, Fla.
 
Logan and Ethan Burke and their cousins Chloe and Christian Harkins went to Dolphins Stadium in Miami to watch a baseball game with The Wildwood Leader.

Logan and Ethan Burke and their cousins Chloe and Christian Harkins went to Dolphins Stadium in Miami to watch a baseball game with The Wildwood Leader.

Wildwood Crest residents, Doris Wade, with her daughter, Margaret and grandchildren Ryan and Donna McAteer vacationed in Hollywood, Fla., at brother/uncle Rocky Russo’s condominium. Wildwood Crest residents, Doris Wade, with her daughter, Margaret and grandchildren Ryan and Donna McAteer vacationed in Hollywood, Fla., at brother/uncle Rocky Russo’s condominium.
Former Wildwood Crest resident Tricia Ann Ricco Corder, who now resides in Minnesota, spent spring break with her children Hayden James, Sarah Elizabeth and Julia Renee in Del Ray Beach, Fla. Also pictured is Grandma Judy Ricco. Tricia and Judy loved reading The Leader and catching up on all the local news from their hometown.


Former Wildwood Crest resident Tricia Ann Ricco Corder, who now resides in Minnesota, spent spring break with her children Hayden James, Sarah Elizabeth and Julia Renee in Del Ray Beach, Fla. Also pictured is Grandma Judy Ricco. Tricia and Judy loved reading The Leader and catching up on all the local news from their hometown.

 Little princess Sahmaya Pitts of Mays Landing recently took her first airplane ride and traveled to Orlando, Fla., for a vacation, where she enjoyed Sea World and Walt Disney World. The highlight of her trip was breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table, held inside the famous castle with an array of princesses attending, including Sahmaya's all-time favorite, Cinderella. Sahmaya vacationed with her mother, Dana; Mom-Mom, Tammy; Aunt Debbie and Uncle Jim; and, of course, The Current.

Vacation fit for a princess
Little princess Sahmaya Pitts of Mays Landing recently took her first airplane ride and traveled to Orlando, Fla., for a vacation, where she enjoyed Sea World and Walt Disney World. The highlight of her trip was breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table, held inside the famous castle with an array of princesses attending, including Sahmaya's all-time favorite, Cinderella. Sahmaya vacationed with her mother, Dana; Mom-Mom, Tammy; Aunt Debbie and Uncle Jim; and, of course, The Current.
Cousins Jacob Perez, Macie Hawthorne and Michael Hawthorne of Wildwood Crest, took The Wildwood Leader with them on spring break to Sea World in Orlando, Fla.

Cousins Jacob Perez, Macie Hawthorne and Michael Hawthorne of Wildwood Crest, took The Wildwood Leader with them on spring break to Sea World in Orlando, Fla.

 Marybeth Snow's Dance Company is shown with the Gazette over a President's weekend vacation in February where they danced in Disney.Marybeth Snow's Dance Company is shown with the Gazette over a President's weekend vacation in February where they danced in Disney.
Members of the boys and girls cross country teams from Absegami High School in Galloway Township take time out with The Current just prior to competing in the Disney Cross Country Classic held at the Wide World of Sports complex Oct. 6, 2007 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.

Going the distance at Disney
Members of the boys and girls cross country teams from Absegami High School in Galloway Township take time out with The Current just prior to competing in the Disney Cross Country Classic held at the Wide World of Sports complex Oct. 6, 2007 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.

 From left, Arne and Anita Jensen, Tony and Terry Coppa, Jim and Berdie Harris, and David and Carol Brand took the Gazette along while wintering in Ft. Meyers, Fla.

From left, Arne and Anita Jensen, Tony and Terry Coppa, Jim and Berdie Harris, and David and Carol Brand took the Gazette along while wintering in Ft. Meyers, Fla.

Ed Brown of Ocean City spent time with the Gazette at Phillies’ spring training at Light House Field in Clearwater, Fla.

Ed Brown of Ocean City spent time with the Gazette at Phillies’ spring training at Light House Field in Clearwater, Fla.

 In mid-February, Tony Fazio of Ocean City traveled to Daytona, Fla. to watch the Daytona 500 NASCAR Race. Pictured from left are friends of Tony: Joe Guarina, Andy Guarina, Joe Guarina, Tony Fazio (holding the Gazette) and George Phanders.

In mid-February, Tony Fazio of Ocean City traveled to Daytona, Fla. to watch the Daytona 500 NASCAR Race. Pictured from left are friends of Tony: Joe Guarina, Andy Guarina, Joe Guarina, Tony Fazio (holding the Gazette) and George Phanders.

The Holcombe family of Galloway Township recently took a two-week vacation to Florida. Among their many stops was Fort De Soto Park in Tampa Bay. Pictured are Bailey and Tanner among the armory. The building of the fort started in 1898 at the beginning of the Spanish American War. By the time the fort was completed, the war was over – before a shot had ever been fired. The fort was never involved in any major battles.

Holding down the fort
The Holcombe family of Galloway Township recently took a two-week vacation to Florida. Among their many stops was Fort De Soto Park in Tampa Bay. Pictured are Bailey and Tanner among the armory. The building of the fort started in 1898 at the beginning of the Spanish American War. By the time the fort was completed, the war was over – before a shot had ever been fired. The fort was never involved in any major battles.

 Vince and Meg Guinan of Ocean City and Linda and Greg Brendlinger of Upper Township took the Gazette to Disney World to celebrate Meg’s birthday.

Vince and Meg Guinan of Ocean City and Linda and Greg Brendlinger of Upper Township took the Gazette to Disney World to celebrate Meg’s birthday.
The Current survived Alligator Alley in the Florida Everglades in February as Ron and Judie Boxman of Mays Landing braved the waters for an airboat adventure and alligator wrestling show. Along with their grandson Ethan Levine of Linwood, they made it out alive!

Sailing through Alligator Alley
The Current survived Alligator Alley in the Florida Everglades in February as Ron and Judie Boxman of Mays Landing braved the waters for an airboat adventure and alligator wrestling show. Along with their grandson Ethan Levine of Linwood, they made it out alive!

 Angela Paparo of Margate, front, and Samantha Wolf of Ventnor celebrated Angela's birthday in January in Fort Lauderdale.  They were joined by family and friends as well as Rockin' Ronnie, Ocean Manor's famous Solid Gold Dancer, known to many of his fans as "Vito."

Solid gold birthday
Angela Paparo of Margate, front, and Samantha Wolf of Ventnor celebrated Angela's birthday in January in Fort Lauderdale.  They were joined by family and friends as well as Rockin' Ronnie, Ocean Manor's famous Solid Gold Dancer, known to many of his fans as "Vito."

This is the Middle Township baseball team at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando over the spring break with the Middle Township Gazette. Photo by Frank Riggitano.

This is the Middle Township baseball team at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando over the spring break with the Middle Township Gazette. Photo by Frank Riggitano.

 The Ferraco, Horwell, Gentzow and Sorensen families spent the Easter holiday with The Leader at the Orange Lake Resort and Country Club in Orlando.

The Ferraco, Horwell, Gentzow and Sorensen families spent the Easter holiday with The Leader at the Orange Lake Resort and Country Club in Orlando.

Joe, Tom and Austin Dress of Tuckahoe took the Gazette to The Villages and Walt Disney World in Florida. They spent time there with their grandparents Tom and Marge Allen, formerly of Petersburg.

Joe, Tom and Austin Dress of Tuckahoe took the Gazette to The Villages and Walt Disney World in Florida. They spent time there with their grandparents Tom and Marge Allen, formerly of Petersburg.

 The Wildwood Catholic varsity baseball team traveled to Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando for spring training. Standing from left are Coach Greenland, Jimmy Norris, Pete Greenland, Adam Roszkowski, Dave McCallion, Casey Miller, Matt Morey, Wellie Gonzales, Bryan Toland, Kyle Raucci, Mark Malec, Nic Long and Coach Toland. Kneeling are Mark Rucci and Zack DeWeese.

The Wildwood Catholic varsity baseball team traveled to Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando for spring training. Standing from left are Coach Greenland, Jimmy Norris, Pete Greenland, Adam Roszkowski, Dave McCallion, Casey Miller, Matt Morey, Wellie Gonzales, Bryan Toland, Kyle Raucci, Mark Malec, Nic Long and Coach Toland. Kneeling are Mark Rucci and Zack DeWeese.

Here is a seldom captured photo of Cathy Flood with her bodyguard and cooking instructor Phil Wilson and Lynne Krulikowski with the Gazette in Key Largo. Photo taken by long time companion John.

Here is a seldom captured photo of Cathy Flood with her bodyguard and cooking instructor Phil Wilson and Lynne Krulikowski with the Gazette in Key Largo. Photo taken by long time companion John.

 Paul and Pat Counsellor of Ocean City spent the month of February in Key West in their 36-foot motor home with the Gazette. They stayed at Sugar Loaf Key, 15 miles from Key West. They traveled with their two Persian cats, Jasmine and Poki.

Paul and Pat Counsellor of Ocean City spent the month of February in Key West in their 36-foot motor home with the Gazette. They stayed at Sugar Loaf Key, 15 miles from Key West. They traveled with their two Persian cats, Jasmine and Poki.

Luke, Lee and Frankie Mastroni of Ocean City spent a fun filled week in Walt Disney World in early February with the Gazette. Also on the trip were their parents Frank and Heather and grandparents, Frank and Dolores Mastroni, of Fort Washington, Pa.

Luke, Lee and Frankie Mastroni of Ocean City spent a fun filled week in Walt Disney World in early February with the Gazette. Also on the trip were their parents Frank and Heather and grandparents, Frank and Dolores Mastroni, of Fort Washington, Pa.

 Wildwood Crest resident Brian Patrick Joseph Cunniff, 11 months, took The Wildwood Leader with him during his first-ever visit to Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla., to see the Phillies battle the Detroit Tigers in a recent spring training game. Brian was visiting his grandparents, Brian and Jeanne Cunniff, of Cape May and St. Petersburg, Fla., during his trip.

Wildwood Crest resident Brian Patrick Joseph Cunniff, 11 months, took The Wildwood Leader with him during his first-ever visit to Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla., to see the Phillies battle the Detroit Tigers in a recent spring training game. Brian was visiting his grandparents, Brian and Jeanne Cunniff, of Cape May and St. Petersburg, Fla., during his trip.
Joe Stockridge, Victoria Lederer and Cathryn Lederer celebrating Victoria’s All-American awards at the HydrA-tions Café on the campus of Miami University of Ohio, site of the 2008 NCAA Division III National Swimming Championship. Victoria is a member of the Kenyon College ladies swim team, 2008 National Champions.

Joe Stockridge, Victoria Lederer and Cathryn Lederer celebrating Victoria’s All-American awards at the HydrA-tions Café on the campus of Miami University of Ohio, site of the 2008 NCAA Division III National Swimming Championship. Victoria is a member of the Kenyon College ladies swim team, 2008 National Champions.

Paul Becker and Judy O'Connor-Becker, of North Wildwood, at Magic Kingdom's "It's a Small World" ride with their grandsons Jackson and Aidan Becker with The Wildwood Leader.

Paul Becker and Judy O'Connor-Becker, of North Wildwood, at Magic Kingdom's "It's a Small World" ride with their grandsons Jackson and Aidan Becker with The Wildwood Leader.

On a recent trip to Naples, Fla., Charles and Jeanette Duke from North Wildwood paid a visit to the southern most point of the United States in Key West with The Wildwood Leader

On a recent trip to Naples, Fla., Charles and Jeanette Duke from North Wildwood paid a visit to the southern most point of the United States in Key West with The Wildwood Leader

 The Gazette traveled to Florida, where the Greate Bay Swingers Golf Group held their annual east coast/west coast golf tournament on Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Hammock Creek Country Club in Palm City, Fla. The tournament was chaired by local residents: Nick Kihm, George Yocum, Jules Rosenfeld and Connie Miller. Ruth Miller of Ocean City is holding the Gazette.

The Gazette traveled to Florida, where the Greate Bay Swingers Golf Group held their annual east coast/west coast golf tournament on Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Hammock Creek Country Club in Palm City, Fla. The tournament was chaired by local residents: Nick Kihm, George Yocum, Jules Rosenfeld and Connie Miller. Ruth Miller of Ocean City is holding the Gazette.

Bill and Marge Kearns (Wildwood) and Bett and Pat Chestnut (North Wildwood) celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Clearwater, Fla., with the Phillies and The Wildwood Leader.

Bill and Marge Kearns (Wildwood) and Bett and Pat Chestnut (North Wildwood) celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Clearwater, Fla., with the Phillies and The Wildwood Leader.

 Past commodore, Matt and Jeanne Vollmer entertained other “snowbirds” from the Ocean City Yacht Club and the Gazette at their home in Jupiter, Fla. in February. Among those attending were other past commodores and their wives, including current commodore, Larry and wife, Paula, LaMaina.

Past commodore, Matt and Jeanne Vollmer entertained other “snowbirds” from the Ocean City Yacht Club and the Gazette at their home in Jupiter, Fla. in February. Among those attending were other past commodores and their wives, including current commodore, Larry and wife, Paula, LaMaina.

Members of the American Italian Club of Ocean City celebrated Fat Tuesday in Naples Florida at Buca Di Beppo with the Gazette. Pictured are Art Quaranta, Jim Ricketts, Jack Thornton, Rita D'Ambrosio, Rod Burk, Joan Francesconi, Corky Cantera, Janet Burk, Jean Quaranta, Bill D'Ambrosio, Fran Thornton and Peg Cantera.

Members of the American Italian Club of Ocean City celebrated Fat Tuesday in Naples Florida at Buca Di Beppo with the Gazette. Pictured are Art Quaranta, Jim Ricketts, Jack Thornton, Rita D'Ambrosio, Rod Burk, Joan Francesconi, Corky Cantera, Janet Burk, Jean Quaranta, Bill D'Ambrosio, Fran Thornton and Peg Cantera.

The Miles family, from Palermo, recently brought the Gazette to Universal Studios and Sea World in Orlando, Fla.

Roland, Jimmy, Andy, Diane, Adam, Jeanette, Ron, Lyn, Melissa, Chrissy and Ron took a picture with The Leader on Main Street in Daytona for Bike Week.

Roland, Jimmy, Andy, Diane, Adam, Jeanette, Ron, Lyn, Melissa, Chrissy and Ron took a picture with The Leader on Main Street in Daytona for Bike Week.

 Steve Gergely and Denise Somers of Egg Harbor Township became certified scuba divers July 26 at Ocean Divers in Key Largo, Fla. They brought The Current along for an underwater photo.

Wetting their appetite for the news

Steve Gergely and Denise Somers of Egg Harbor Township became certified scuba divers July 26 at Ocean Divers in Key Largo, Fla. They brought The Current along for an underwater photo.

During his two-week travels around northern Florida, Maurice Hight of Erma took time to take in the spring training camp of the New York Yankees at Legends Field in Tampa. He is shown here holding a copy of the Gazette that had been signed by Joe Giradi, the new manager of the Yankees.

On their February trip to Disney World, Todd and Summerlee Reimet of Ocean City checked Mickey’s mailbox and found the Ocean City Gazette. Todd, Summerlee and Mickey’s mailbox were in Toon Town in the Magic Kingdom.

On their February trip to Disney World, Todd and Summerlee Reimet of Ocean City checked Mickey’s mailbox and found the Ocean City Gazette. Todd, Summerlee and Mickey’s mailbox were in Toon Town in the Magic Kingdom.

Al and Nancy Beale of Cape May recently welcomed Cape May Nascar friends, Barbara and Arnold Pitman and Skip and Linda Loughlin to their Ponce Inlet, Fla., home during the 50th Anniversary running of the Daytona 500. Shown, from left, are Al Beale, Arnold Pitman, Linda Loughlin, Barbara Pitman, Skip Loughlin and Nancy Beale. 

Tony and Julia Wilson of Ocean City recently vacationed in Florida with their parents and the Gazette. Here they are at Disney's Hollywood Studios in front of the Star Wars attraction and a very big "A.T. Walker" straight from the "Empire Strikes Back."

Tony and Julia Wilson of Ocean City recently vacationed in Florida with their parents and the Gazette. Here they are at Disney's Hollywood Studios in front of the Star Wars attraction and a very big "A.T. Walker" straight from the "Empire Strikes Back."

Wildwood Moose friends travel with The Wildwood Leader to sunny Pompano Beach, Florida. Photo taken outside of Anglesea Pub in Pompano.

Wildwood Moose friends travel with The Wildwood Leader to sunny Pompano Beach, Florida. Photo taken outside of Anglesea Pub in Pompano.

Becky and Lew Bailey, of Cape May Court House, went to the Daytona NASCAR races while visiting their son Lew Jr. and family with the Middle Township Gazette.
Attached is a photo of Jim and Elaine Frick of Mullica Township, George and Elaine Frick of Egg Harbor City, and Grant and Donna Culp of Mays Landing. They took a family and friends cruise to the western Caribbean in 2007, with a stop in Key West, Fla. Here, they are photographed with The Current at the continental United States’ southernmost point in Key West.

Continental U.S. ends here
Attached is a photo of Jim and Elaine Frick of Mullica Township, George and Elaine Frick of Egg Harbor City, and Grant and Donna Culp of Mays Landing. They took a family and friends cruise to the western Caribbean in 2007, with a stop in Key West, Fla. Here, they are photographed with The Current at the continental United States’ southernmost point in Key West.

 This picture was taken in Naples, Flordia on Febr. 15 at a Cousin Reunion. From left are Dorothy Dregalla, Jim Souder, Patti Callinan, Joe Pucci and Lois Pucci. They had not seen each other in 17 years. Dorothy lives in New Mexico, Joe and Lois live in Strongville, Ohio, Patti and Jim live in Cape May. They gathered at their winter home in Naples for this picture and they thoroughly enjoyed reading about Wildwood after all these years.

This picture was taken in Naples, Flordia on Febr. 15 at a Cousin Reunion. From left are Dorothy Dregalla, Jim Souder, Patti Callinan, Joe Pucci and Lois Pucci. They had not seen each other in 17 years. Dorothy lives in New Mexico, Joe and Lois live in Strongville, Ohio, Patti and Jim live in Cape May. They gathered at their winter home in Naples for this picture and they thoroughly enjoyed reading about Wildwood after all these years.

 
Kathy Varalli, Ann Wisniewski, Maribeth Gerstenberg and Phyllis Ogen take time to visit the local Elks Lodge while on ‘retreat’ in Daytona Beach with The Wildwood Leader.

Kathy Varalli, Ann Wisniewski, Maribeth Gerstenberg and Phyllis Ogen take time to visit the local Elks Lodge while on ‘retreat’ in Daytona Beach with The Wildwood Leader.

 For the past five years the members from the La Cava family of Egg Harbor Township has celebrated Christmas and the New Year in Florida. This year they were accompanied by the La Cava family of Galloway Township, Monica DiFranco and her son from Mays Landing, and friends and family who reside in Fort Lauderdale.

Whole lotta La Cavas and friends
For the past five years the members from the La Cava family of Egg Harbor Township has celebrated Christmas and the New Year in Florida. This year they were accompanied by the La Cava family of Galloway Township, Monica DiFranco and her son from Mays Landing, and friends and family who reside in Fort Lauderdale.

 
The McCarrin family, of Wildwood, on their recent trip to Disney World in Orlando with The Wildwood Leader.

The McCarrin family, of Wildwood, on their recent trip to Disney World in Orlando with The Wildwood Leader.The McCarrin family, of Wildwood, on their recent trip to Disney World in Orlando with The Wildwood Leader.

 

 Joseph Dougherty of Upper Township took the Gazette on a Christmas trip to Disney in Orlando with his family members Lucy A. Dougherty, April Sturgess and Richard Sturgess.

Joseph Dougherty of Upper Township took the Gazette on a Christmas trip to Disney in Orlando with his family members Lucy A. Dougherty, April Sturgess and Richard Sturgess.
Katie Hogan Queen, of Wildwood Crest, took The Wildwood Leader with her while visiting loved ones from Cocoa Beach, Fla. on her 8th birthday to see Hannah Montana live in Orlando Fla.

Katie Hogan Queen, of Wildwood Crest, took The Wildwood Leader with her while visiting loved ones from Cocoa Beach, Fla. on her 8th birthday to see Hannah Montana live in Orlando Fla.

The Amos family of Galloway Township traveled to Florida with The Current Oct. 15-24. They stayed at the Disney Beach Club Villas in Walt Disney World and then went off for a cruise on the Disney Wonder, stopping at Castaway Cay and the Bahamas. Nicholas, 11, and Jessica, 6, the children of Gus and Linda Amos, are shown here in front of the Flying Dutchman, the pirate ship from the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean,” docked at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island.

On the lookout for pirates

The Amos family of Galloway Township traveled to Florida with The Current Oct. 15-24. They stayed at the Disney Beach Club Villas in Walt Disney World and then went off for a cruise on the Disney Wonder, stopping at Castaway Cay and the Bahamas. Nicholas, 11, and Jessica, 6, the children of Gus and Linda Amos, are shown here in front of the Flying Dutchman, the pirate ship from the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean,” docked at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island.

Melanie and Eric Fuertes of Linwood took The Current on their vacation to Orlando, Fla., where they posed in front of the Christmas tree at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Their mom, MaryBeth Fuertes, took the picture. Their trip included stops at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Sea World and Cocoa Beach, Fla.

Christmas in Disney World
Melanie and Eric Fuertes of Linwood took The Current on their vacation to Orlando, Fla., where they posed in front of the Christmas tree at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Their mom, MaryBeth Fuertes, took the picture. Their trip included stops at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Sea World and Cocoa Beach, Fla.

 Elliot and William Vasquez of Somers Point are shown here in Kissimmee, Fla., at the Gaylord Palms Resort. Elliot was in town on business, and William was there for pleasure. There are crocodiles barely visible in the photo at the lower left.Crocodile sighting

Elliot and William Vasquez of Somers Point are shown here in Kissimmee, Fla., at the Gaylord Palms Resort. Elliot was in town on business, and William was there for pleasure. There are crocodiles barely visible in the photo at the lower left.

 
Joe and Terri Totoro of Northfield are poolside at Disney's Beach Club Resort in Orlando, Fla., where they attended a wedding of a co-worker’s daughter in April. In the pool, by a rock, is their daughter Alisa.

The water’s fine in Orlando
Joe and Terri Totoro of Northfield are poolside at Disney's Beach Club Resort in Orlando, Fla., where they attended a wedding of a co-worker’s daughter in April. In the pool, by a rock, is their daughter Alisa.

 Zak and Jake Karaisz of Galloway spent Jake’s 11th birthday at Lego Land in Downtown Disney, Fla. Both brothers love to build with Legos, and they were thrilled to see the giant creations on display, which include a T rex, a water dragon, and an enormous Transformer.

 Building dreams one brick at a time
Zak and Jake Karaisz of Galloway spent Jake’s 11th birthday at Lego Land in Downtown Disney, Fla. Both brothers love to build with Legos, and they were thrilled to see the giant creations on display, which include a T rex, a water dragon, and an enormous Transformer.

Kyle Bower of N.Cape May visited Orlando Florida in October to see the AST Dew Tour event. Where he met Pro skater " Ryan Sheckler" of the MTV show "Life of Ryan".

 Tampa Car Show

Tampa car show
Joseph P. Burke of North Cape May visited his daughter Kelly and grandchildren Amanda and Alex in Tampa, FL this past Nov. They visited the 2008 Car Show which included Warrior One used by embedded CNN journalists in 2003 to cover the war in Iraq. It was customized and auctioned to benefit the Fisher House which builds comfort homes at major military and VA Medical Centers so loved ones can be close during the service member's treatment and rehabilitation. More than 60,000 families have been assisted. They were proud to stand in front of Warrior One and show the Cape May Gazette.
Epcot

Escape to Epcot

In April, The Current traveled to Epcot in Walt Disney World to celebrate Easter and Cindy Higbee's birthday. Pictured are Cindy (wearing the birthday crown) and Tom Higbee of Absecon, Arch and Nancy Artese of Ventnor, Laurie and Ray Middleton of Egg Harbor Township, Ken, Wes and Michele Yakopcic of Upper Township, Dick and Marge Fopeano of Northfield, Beth and Mike VanHuss of Ohio, Jon Arnold of Galloway Township and Linda Arnold of Florida.

Chrissy and Levi Doughty of Mays Landing visited Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. back in July.

A Seussical stop
Chrissy and Levi Doughty of Mays Landing visited Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. back in July.

The Rau and Beatty families of Upper Township and the Dietrich family of Dennis Township traveled to a family vacation at Disney World in Orlando, following a family reunion of 60 people held in Winter Park, Fla. in July.

 Florida

Devin, Dillon, Madison and Quinn Menhardt of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Doylestown and Ocean City, took the Gazette along with their grandparents Ray and Marie Schmidt of Huntingdon Valley and Ocean City to Walt Disney World in Fla. in August for a vacation before the start of their school year in Florida.

floridaA universally enjoyed adventure

Sandy and Jim Thompson of Pleasantville, center, had a great vacation with granddaughter Torie Carpenter of Omaha, Neb., and godson Kevin Austin of Atlantic City.

Key West

The Buckleys stop here

Polly and Sparky Buckley of Ventnor visit the Southernmost Point in Key West while vacationing in the Florida Keys.

 

Fort Meyers, Fla.

Judy Cullen, of Ocean City, arrived at the Fort Meyers, Fla. airport with the Gazette in hand. She traveled with her family and friends to attend the graduation of her daughter, Holly Diulio, from Edison College. Holly has accepted a position as radiologic technologist at the Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, Fla.

Orlando, Fla.

Coolin’ it by the pool 

Joe and Terri Totoro of Northfield enjoyed a weekend poolside at Disney's Beach Club Resort in Orlando, Fla., April 27 to May 1.They were in town for a wedding of a co-worker's daughter. Also pictured in the photo is their daughter, Alisa.

Sarasota, Fla

Art school grad

Mia Campo of Northfield traveled with her son Todd and The Current to Sarasota, Fla., to see her daughter Jessie graduate from the prestigious Ringling School of Art and Design with a bachelor of fine art degree with a focus in sculpture.

Marathon, FLBrian O'Connor sent us this photo of his family with the Gazette on vacation in Marathon Florida over the Easter holiday.

Clearwater, FLAhoy, Mackenzie!

Mackenzie Smith of Margate enjoyed being one of the crew on a pirate cruise in Clearwater, Fla., while on vacation with her family.

Ybor City, FlaSandy Swagler of Dennisville holds the Gazette in front of the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, Fla. The mural depicts Spanish missionaries landing in the New World.

Pompano Beach, Fla

Where’s the fire? 

Members of the Master family from Ventnor checked out a fire truck while enjoying an Easter vacation in Pompano Beach, Fla.

Walt Disney World

The land of pirates and princesses

John, Shannon, Jack and Maggie Cella of Absecon made the trip to Walt Disney World, Florida in March. They are seen here on Main Street.

florida

The Gazette traveled to Islandmorada, Fla. with the Casaccio, MacFarlane, Phifer and Unsworth families over spring break. From left in the front row are Lauren Phifer, Sydney Unsworth, Brendan MacFarlane, Kendall Casaccio. In the back row are Alycia MacFarlane, Ann Unsworth, Lexie Phifer, Matthew Unsworth, Tyler Casaccio and Lauren MacFarlane.

Sophia and Cecilia Grillo of North Cape May recently visited Key West with their mother Heather, and brought the Gazette along. They visited Mallory Square, the Dry Totugas/Fort Jefferson Park, and the southernmost point sign. Sophia is in first grade at Our Lady, Star of the Sea in Cape May, where her sister is in kindergarten.

Disney World

They’re all ears

Lisa and Scott Kaelble and their two children and Scott’s mother, Pamela Kaelble, all of Egg Harbor Township, went to Walt Disney World last September. The children are Brooke, now 4, and Mackenzie, now 2.

Disney World

Angie Wyers and Pat Wallace recently went to Disney World in Orlando, Fla. for their honeymoon in June and took the Gazette. After they came back, they moved to Maryland where Pat works for the public health service and Angie will begin teaching music at Chesapeake Bay Middle School.

Walt Disney World

Disney by the dozen

It was hot, it was crowded, and it was sure a whole lot of fun when three local families got together at Walt Disney World July 5-11 for their own Magical Gathering. Pictured from left are Eric Chamberlain, Rhonda Chamberlain, Frankie Cannistra, Sam Cannistra, Emily FitzPatrick, Caroline FitzPatrick (holding The Current front and center), Danielle Cannistra (behind Caroline), Lori Cannistra, Stefani Chamberlain, Eric Chamberlain, Karen FitzPatrick and James FitzPatrick, all of Hammonton.  

 

 

 

 

Dennis, Nancy, Matthew and Marissa Sacca on vacation in the Florida Keys in early July with The Wildwood Leader. First photo in Key Largo, second photo at Key West at southern most point in Continental United States.

Clearwater

The Ditzel boys, Jim McNesby, Bill Paul and Ron McClane, took The Wildwood leader to Clearwater Beach.

The DeMayos, of Wildwood, with the Leader on their Disney vacation.

The DeMayos, of Wildwood, with the Leader on their Disney vacation.

Sandy Swagler of Dennisville took the Gazette on a trolley ride through the historic district of Ybor City, Fla.

Phillies

Fans of the Phillies, and The Current Faith and Jack Filling and their son-in-law Mike Greco of Galloway Township brought The Current on a Phillies spring training trip to Clearwater, Fla., where they watched their team at Brighthouse Networks Field. Greco notes that his father-in-law is a faithful reader. “My father-in-law reads The Current (Absecon/Galloway edition) from front to back every week.” The Current staff is grateful for the kind words; now if only the Phillies’ performance could be just as encouraging.

Phillies Clearwater Trent and Cole Markley from Seaville went to Clearwater for Phillies spring training and took the Gazette with them on St. Patty's Day to watch the Phillies beat up on the Yankees.

Clearwater

In back are Jim McNesby, Bill Paul, Linda McClane, Fran Paul, Ron McClane, Jim Whalen, and Larry and Kathy Conti. In front are George, Nancy and Janet in Clearwater with a trip to see the Phillies.

 

 

 

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