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Tom DiDonato of North Wildwood and Grandchildren Abigail Burke from Miss Abby's North Wildwood and Rip and Riley Engel from Beach Variety 16th and Boardwalk, North Wildwood, at the final Phillies exhibition game this pre-season at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla. Tom DiDonato of North Wildwood and Grandchildren Abigail Burke from Miss Abby's North Wildwood and Rip and Riley Engel from Beach Variety 16th and Boardwalk, North Wildwood, at the final Phillies exhibition game this pre-season at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla.
 
Adam Youschak and Connie Welch took The Leader with them to Dry Tortugas Fort and National Park while vacationing in Key West, Fla. Adam Youschak and Connie Welch took The Leader with them to Dry Tortugas Fort and National Park while vacationing in Key West, Fla.
 
Ed Brown of Ocean City took the Gazette to Phillies spring training in Clearwater, Fla. The Phils played the Atlanta Braves at Disney Champion Field in Orlando. Ed Brown of Ocean City took the Gazette to Phillies spring training in Clearwater, Fla. The Phils played the Atlanta Braves at Disney Champion Field in Orlando.
 
Charles and Andrea from Ocean City and William and Carolee of Kissimmee, Fla. celebrated the McCardell twins 76th birthday with Jiminy Cricket on March 6 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Fla. Jiminy Cricket was very interested in the Gazette they brought him. Charles and Andrea from Ocean City and William and Carolee of Kissimmee, Fla. celebrated the McCardell twins 76th birthday with Jiminy Cricket on March 6 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Fla. Jiminy Cricket was very interested in the Gazette they brought him.
 
The Ocean City Gazette took a long ride to Delray Beach, Fla. the week of Feb. 2, missing the big snow storm. Pictured here under the palm trees are from left Bill Haas and Bernice Shields of Sea Isle City and Drexel Hill and Marie and Joe Seiler of Ocean City and Drexel Hill, Pa. The Ocean City Gazette took a long ride to Delray Beach, Fla. the week of Feb. 2, missing the big snow storm. Pictured here under the palm trees are from left Bill Haas and Bernice Shields of Sea Isle City and Drexel Hill and Marie and Joe Seiler of Ocean City and Drexel Hill, Pa.
 
Shamu’s dinner guests Shamu’s dinner guests
Taylor, Tara and Joseph Ciambrone of Egg Harbor Township enjoyed a recent trip to Orlando, Fla., with their mom, Kerry. One of the trip's highlights was a day at Sea World where they saw awesome shows and dined with Shamu.
 
Library worker books trip to SeaWorld Library worker books trip to SeaWorld
Susan Cherry took a couple days off from working at the Galloway Township branch of the Atlantic County Library and visited SeaWorld Orlando early in May.
 

Making friends at WDW

 Making friends at WDW
Here standing in front of the Port Orleans Riverside Resort at Walt Disney World in Florida are Carmela Dean, Madison Ross and Joan Ross of Egg Harbor Township. Pictured with them is Max, the employee who assisted them.

 
Terri Dunn and Brian Garman of Galloway Township vacationed in Grassy Key, Fla., while visiting snowbird parents Tom and Roseann Dunn of Absecon and Uncle Jack Dunn of Absecon. In the right key

Terri Dunn and Brian Garman of Galloway Township vacationed in Grassy Key, Fla., while visiting snowbird parents Tom and Roseann Dunn of Absecon and Uncle Jack Dunn of Absecon.
Hitting their favorite theme parks Hitting their favorite theme parks

To celebrate the end of the 2007-2008 school year Ginnie and Kyle Smilowski of Northfield enjoyed the day at SeaWorld's new water park, Aquatica, in Orlando. Another highlight of the trip was spending the day at Disney's Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends, where they got to meet many characters from “Star Wars” including Darth Vader and Chewbacca.

 
Disney vacation can’t be beat Disney vacation can’t be beat
Bill and Jill Care of Linwood along with their daughter Paige, left, and her friend Nina Echickson of Northfield went on a recent trip to Walt Disney World. They spent a week visiting the Disney parks, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. The highlight of the trip for the girls was dinner in Cinderella's castle in the Magic Kingdom and breakfast at Chef Mickey's with many of the Disney characters.
Bill and Judie Reasners, of Cape May Court House, took the Gazette with them to see the Phillies play in Clearwater, Fla., at one of the pre-season games at the Bright House Field.
 
LuighAine and Bob Schiavone-Schultz and Kim and Chris Bishop-DiAmico had a wonderful St. Pat’s Crawl in Key West. They got to see Kenny Chesney’s live show at Sloppy Joe’s. Kim was a KW virgin, so the three had a great time showing her around, which included the performers at Mallory Square Sunset Celebration. LuighAine and Bob Schiavone-Schultz and Kim and Chris Bishop-DiAmico had a wonderful St. Pat’s Crawl in Key West. They got to see Kenny Chesney’s live show at Sloppy Joe’s. Kim was a KW virgin, so the three had a great time showing her around, which included the performers at Mallory Square Sunset Celebration.
 

Betty Irmler and Jane Stites, of Cape May Court House, traveled with the Gazette on March 20 to beautiful Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Fla.

 Betty Irmler and Jane Stites, of Cape May Court House, traveled with the Gazette on March 20 to beautiful Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Fla.

 
The Gazette was in Vero Beach, Fla. aboard Carol and Jay Schoff's boat "The Lady Bug." Pictured are Jay Schoff, Peter Probasco, Carol Schoff, Diana Probasco and Jill Croft, all Ocean City residents, enjoying fun in the sun with the Gazette. Steve Croft is the photographer. The Gazette was in Vero Beach, Fla. aboard Carol and Jay Schoff's boat "The Lady Bug." Pictured are Jay Schoff, Peter Probasco, Carol Schoff, Diana Probasco and Jill Croft, all Ocean City residents, enjoying fun in the sun with the Gazette. Steve Croft is the photographer.
 
Mike Montanaro is shown with the Gazette visiting friends in Cape Coral, Fla., Big Band Sound at Italian-AM Club. Mike is from Marmora. He visits his friends for about 10 days each January through February. Shown from left are Al Park, Mike Montanaro, Rosemary Park, Lynda Wonderly and Jay Wonderly. Mike Montanaro is shown with the Gazette visiting friends in Cape Coral, Fla., Big Band Sound at Italian-AM Club. Mike is from Marmora. He visits his friends for about 10 days each January through February. Shown from left are Al Park, Mike Montanaro, Rosemary Park, Lynda Wonderly and Jay Wonderly.
 

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Brennan recently visited Clearwater, Fla. as the World Champion Phillies prepared for the 2009 season. They managed to see 10 games during their two-week stay. Here they happily pose with the Gazette outside the Phillies winger home, Brighthouse Field.

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Brennan recently visited Clearwater, Fla. as the World Champion Phillies prepared for the 2009 season. They managed to see 10 games during their two-week stay. Here they happily pose with the Gazette outside the Phillies winger home, Brighthouse Field.
 
Members of the Ocean City High School field hockey team traveled to Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando to compete in Disney’s field hockey showcase 2009. In the first row are Abby Jamison and Alex Barbieri; second row is Alex Moncman, Nicole Barbieri, Mia Tomkins, Natalie Hunter; third row is Liz Cruz, Jen Staab, Coleen Slaughter and Danielle McNally. Members of the Ocean City High School field hockey team traveled to Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando to compete in Disney’s field hockey showcase 2009. In the first row are Abby Jamison and Alex Barbieri; second row is Alex Moncman, Nicole Barbieri, Mia Tomkins, Natalie Hunter; third row is Liz Cruz, Jen Staab, Coleen Slaughter and Danielle McNally.
 
Tom and Carmella Fullerton along with Nick and Rose Gimpel enjoy a warm day at Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., with The Leader, while everyone else in Cape May County enjoyed the snowstorm. Tom and Carmella Fullerton along with Nick and Rose Gimpel enjoy a warm day at Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., with The Leader, while everyone else in Cape May County enjoyed the snowstorm.
 
Spring Break with Bucky Patrizi as he shared The Leader with Wildwood friends and family. Pictured, from left, Naz & Cathy Regalbuto, Janet Patrizi (daughter), Bucky Patrizi, Dave Millard, Jackie (niece) & Rocky Scavetta formerly from Wildwood, Ann & Joe Salerno, Sandy Wiles and Sal Guzzone, formerly from Wildwood. Picture was taken Friday, March 13, at the Old Florida Seafood House in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where we met for dinner. Dad is 88 and enjoys spending time with family and friends. He used to spend the winters in Florida with all these people and now only gets to visit. Spring Break with Bucky Patrizi as he shared The Leader with Wildwood friends and family. Pictured, from left, Naz & Cathy Regalbuto, Janet Patrizi (daughter), Bucky Patrizi, Dave Millard, Jackie (niece) & Rocky Scavetta formerly from Wildwood, Ann & Joe Salerno, Sandy Wiles and Sal Guzzone, formerly from Wildwood. Picture was taken Friday, March 13, at the Old Florida Seafood House in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where we met for dinner. Dad is 88 and enjoys spending time with family and friends. He used to spend the winters in Florida with all these people and now only gets to visit.
 
Sisters Peggy Zemaitaitis, Betty Wieslawski and Mabel Schaefer, all of Cape May Court House, are vacationing in Cape Coral, Fla. Holding a copy of the Gazette is their brother Tony Eisele and his wife Mary, formerly of Wildwood Crest, and now living in Orlando. Sisters Peggy Zemaitaitis, Betty Wieslawski and Mabel Schaefer, all of Cape May Court House, are vacationing in Cape Coral, Fla. Holding a copy of the Gazette is their brother Tony Eisele and his wife Mary, formerly of Wildwood Crest, and now living in Orlando.
 
Stephanie and Lauren Miller of Dennis Township took the Gazette to Sea World in Orlando, Fla. Stephanie and Lauren Miller of Dennis Township took the Gazette to Sea World in Orlando, Fla.
 
Members of the American Italian Club of Ocean City took the Gazette to breakfast on their visit to Naples, Florida. Pictured are Jean and Art Quaranta, Rita D'Ambrosio, Fran and Jack Thornton, Peg and Corky Cantera, and Bill D'Ambrosio. Members of the American Italian Club of Ocean City took the Gazette to breakfast on their visit to Naples, Florida. Pictured are Jean and Art Quaranta, Rita D'Ambrosio, Fran and Jack Thornton, Peg and Corky Cantera, and Bill D'Ambrosio.
 
Jeff Bauhaas, Anne Gallagher, Conall Gallagher and Alyseane Bauhaas traveled on a Florida vacation from Fort Lauderdale to the Florida Keys with the Gazette. The Gallaghers reside in Ocean City and the Bauhaass in Angle Sea and Lafayette Hills, Pa. Jeff Bauhaas, Anne Gallagher, Conall Gallagher and Alyseane Bauhaas traveled on a Florida vacation from Fort Lauderdale to the Florida Keys with the Gazette. The Gallaghers reside in Ocean City and the Bauhaass in Angle Sea and Lafayette Hills, Pa.
 
Megan and Glenn Murray with their children, Jennifer and Matthew, standing in front of the castle at the Magic Kingdom. It was Jennifer and Matthew’s first trip to Disney World. They were joined by their grandparents, Matthew and Dottie Cianci, from Ocean City. The family trip was to celebrate the birthdays of Megan, Glenn and Jennifer Murray and Matthew Cianci.

Megan and Glenn Murray with their children, Jennifer and Matthew, standing in front of the castle at the Magic Kingdom. It was Jennifer and Matthew’s first trip to Disney World. They were joined by their grandparents, Matthew and Dottie Cianci, from Ocean City. The family trip was to celebrate the birthdays of Megan, Glenn and Jennifer Murray and Matthew Cianci.

 Megan and Glenn Murray with their children, Jennifer and Matthew, standing in front of the castle at the Magic Kingdom. It was Jennifer and Matthew’s first trip to Disney World. They were joined by their grandparents, Matthew and Dottie Cianci, from Ocean City. The family trip was to celebrate the birthdays of Megan, Glenn and Jennifer Murray and Matthew Cianci.
 
Turning 2 at Disney Turning 2 at Disney
The Hughes family of Northfield and the DiSanti family of Linwood took The Current along for the journey when they visited Walt Disney World in May 2008. The children loved meeting and dining with all their favorite characters and much fun was had by all. Pictured are Jack, Delaney and Emily Hughes; and Gianna and Carmela Disanti who celebrated her second birthday there.
 
Enjoying the country’s most beautiful beach Enjoying the country’s most beautiful beach
Kevin and Melissa Wahl of Egg Harbor Township spent a week visiting Melissa's parents, Kathy and Paul Mastropieri of Ocean City, in Siesta Key, Fla. Their two daughters, Maya and Ava, loved the warm ocean and the beach, which was voted the most beautiful beach in the United States. Visiting Siesta Key with them were Gene and Carol Wahl, also from Egg Harbor Township. Maya is holding The Current newspaper.


 
Tropical inspiration Tropical inspiration
Ventnor neighbors Josephine and Paul Spena and Arline and Jack Gibson brought The Current along on their February vacation to Florida. While in Orlando they feasted at a Hawaiian luau at Sea World. Later, they boarded Carnival Cruise Lines’ Inspiration and cruised to Grand Cayman and Cozumel, where they visited the Monument of the Divers, above.
 

Keeping his eye on the birdie

 Keeping his eye on the birdie
Mario Palmentieri of Absecon took The Current to Lady Lake Florida. He played in the Villages Senior Games and won a silver metal in badminton in the men’s doubles ages 60 to 64. He qualified for the Florida State Senior games in December of 2008.
 
Let’s do lunch Let’s do lunch
Bill and Mary Wilson of Galloway Township brought The Current when they met their granddaughters Laura Hadley of Egg Harbor Township and Kristen Garbutt of Galloway Township and their friend Katelyn White of Cleveland for lunch at the Rainforest Café in Downtown Disney. The girls were in Disney for spring break.
Orlando becomes Ware-town Orlando becomes Ware-town
Nine family members and her boyfriend visit Walt Disney World in Florida for Brianna Ware's college graduation present. She graduated "magna cum laude" – with high honors – from Rowan University May 16, 2008.
The three in front holding The Current are, from left, Brianna’s sister Kirsten Ware, grandmother Beverly Dempsey and Brianna. In back, from left, are brother Zachary, mom Deanna, dad Curtis, boyfriend Michael Twardowski, Aunt Sandi Ware, grandmom Mary and grandfather Curt Ware.
The Wares all live in Egg Harbor Township. Twardowski lives in Washington Township.
The group toured with The Current from May 20 to May 28.
 
David & Ellen Wetzel of Smithville, along with Ellen's mother, Sonia Kaplan of Atlantic City, visited Tarpon Springs FL during the December David & Ellen Wetzel of Smithville, along with Ellen's mother, Sonia Kaplan of Atlantic City, visited Tarpon Springs FL during the December 2008 Holidays.
They came to dance They came to dance
Members of the competition team from Encore Dance in Egg Harbor Township performed in the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Nov. 6. The dancers, Nick Daniels of Ventnor, Jeremy Kelley and Erica Seelig of Galloway Township, Ellie Corbett of Brigantine, Hayley McKeever of Somers Point, Shayla and Caleb Green of Atlantic City, and Taylor Schromsky and Isabella Sessa of Egg Harbor Township, chill at the Port Orleans Resort, where they stayed when they were not entertaining the crowds.
  Saccos over the rainbow about contest win
The Sacco family of Galloway Township recently vacationed in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., where they enjoyed the festivities at the 22nd annual American Sandsculpting Championship Festival. Pictured above in front of Atlantic City native John Gowdy's entry are Fred Sacco, Mckenzie Stage, Nick Sacco, Patty Sacco, and Tara and Jay Macchione with Baby Amanda, who wants to hold Grandmom's Current. John's "Above the Clouds and Over the Rainbow" entry captured third place and was a popular attraction at the festival.
 
  All smiles (almost) at Disney
The Shaud family of Egg Harbor Township visited the Magic Kingdom on an October trip to the Disney theme parks, Sea World and other sites in and around Orlando, Fla. Amy, Pierce and their four children from left: Megan, Katrina, Pierce Anthony and Allison had a wonderful time. The girls loved everything and the family was all smiles except for young Pierce who couldn’t see posing in front of Cinderella's Castle when there were more rides to be ridden and character autographs to be gotten.
 
Residents and former residents of Wildwood enjoyed a Super Bowl part in Florida at Ev Leahy and Jack Junod’s. Seated from left John Cacci, Mario and Pat Montanari, Beth Shaffer and Buck Schafer. Standing from left are Joann Cacci, Jack Junod, Ev Leahy and Grace and Robert Core. Residents and former residents of Wildwood enjoyed a Super Bowl part in Florida at Ev Leahy and Jack Junod’s. Seated from left John Cacci, Mario and Pat Montanari, Beth Shaffer and Buck Schafer. Standing from left are Joann Cacci, Jack Junod, Ev Leahy and Grace and Robert Core.
Carole Aust of Berger Realty 55th Street and her family are shown in Key West, Fla. as part of their family cruise to the Bahamas in celebration of Carole’s four grandchildren who graduated from colleges and one who is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh. Carole Aust of Berger Realty 55th Street and her family are shown in Key West, Fla. as part of their family cruise to the Bahamas in celebration of Carole’s four grandchildren who graduated from colleges and one who is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh.
 
Tim LeConey and his mother, Eleanor, traveled with their Gazette to the Yacht Club Fishing Pier in Cape Coral, Fla. Tim LeConey and his mother, Eleanor, traveled with their Gazette to the Yacht Club Fishing Pier in Cape Coral, Fla.
 
Sandy Hall, Mary Shoffler, Ann Devlin and Terry McDermott, all of Wildwood, traveled with The Leader to Aruba Beach Club in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. All were guests of Sandy's at her Boca Raton home. Sandy Hall, Mary Shoffler, Ann Devlin and Terry McDermott, all of Wildwood, traveled with The Leader to Aruba Beach Club in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. All were guests of Sandy's at her Boca Raton home.
In the scene at Disney In the scene at Disney
The Smail family of Mays Landing spent Christmas and New Year's at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Here, Breana and Abbey-Jane Smail visit Playhouse Disney in Disney's Hollywood Studios.

 
Finding Mickey and long-lost friends Finding Mickey and long-lost friends

Jody, Marc, Ashlee and Molly Ludwig of Margate had fun at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. They vacationed the first week of May and stayed at the Yacht Club Resort at Epcot. The Ludwigs have family in Florida and visited with friends they had not seen in more than 10 years.

 
Melissa and Nicki Cappolina of Beesley's Point took the Gazette for a kayak ride in Ellenton, Fla. with their grandfather, Tom Griffin, formerly of Upper Township in November.  Melissa and Nicki Cappolina of Beesley's Point took the Gazette for a kayak ride in Ellenton, Fla. with their grandfather, Tom Griffin, formerly of Upper Township in November.
 
Kicking back on the sand at Sanibel Kicking back on the sand at Sanibel

The Lyons family of Mays Landing – Spencer, Sally, Tyler, Gianna and Joey – took The Current to Fort Myers, Fla., in October to visit “Pop-pop” and “Mom-mom,” Spence and Bernadette Lyons, also of Mays Landing. They spent some time on the beach at Sanibel Island in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Meeker family of Egg Harbor Township enjoyed a beautiful trip to Orlando, Fla. in November, where they visited Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. This is Collin and Addison, posing in front of the Orchid Fountain at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Their favorite part of the trip was the riding Universal's new roller coaster, Revenge of the Mummy. They survived the Mummy

The Meeker family of Egg Harbor Township enjoyed a beautiful trip to Orlando, Fla. in November, where they visited Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. This is Collin and Addison, posing in front of the Orchid Fountain at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Their favorite part of the trip was the riding Universal's new roller coaster, Revenge of the Mummy.
Hot times in St. Pete’s Hot times in St. Pete’s

Peyton and Duncan Scandin of Linwood enjoy a hot day at St. Pete Beach, Fla.