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The Gazette traveled to the Valley Forge Convention Center on May 10 with the Dance Dynamics Youth Competition/Company Team to compete in Dance Xplosion's Regionals Competition. The Youth Team is pictured in their "Aladdin" costumes. Pictured in the front row as the "Monkey" is Emily McCoy. Pictured in the second row from left as "Harem Girls" are Melissa Scott, Jessica Sykes, Kristi Rohrer, Grace Mills and Shannon Wallace. Pictured in the third row from left as "Street People" are Amy Phillips, Tess Wagner, Melissa Cappolina, Morijah Thomas, Taylor Mason, Lauren Bowersock, Marissa Peragine and Madison Clark. The Gazette traveled to the Valley Forge Convention Center on May 10 with the Dance Dynamics Youth Competition/Company Team to compete in Dance Xplosion's Regionals Competition. The Youth Team is pictured in their "Aladdin" costumes. Pictured in the front row as the "Monkey" is Emily McCoy. Pictured in the second row from left as "Harem Girls" are Melissa Scott, Jessica Sykes, Kristi Rohrer, Grace Mills and Shannon Wallace. Pictured in the third row from left as "Street People" are Amy Phillips, Tess Wagner, Melissa Cappolina, Morijah Thomas, Taylor Mason, Lauren Bowersock, Marissa Peragine and Madison Clark.
 
 The Gazette traveled to the Valley Forge Convention Center with the Dance Dynamics Competition/Company and All-Stars teams to compete in Dance Xplosion's Regionals Competition on May 10. Both teams received numerous platinum and extreme platinum scores as well as numerous judge's awards for their routines.  The Gazette traveled to the Valley Forge Convention Center with the Dance Dynamics Competition/Company and All-Stars teams to compete in Dance Xplosion's Regionals Competition on May 10. Both teams received numerous platinum and extreme platinum scores as well as numerous judge's awards for their routines.
 
Left to right, Dustin Guenther of Galloway Township, Tyler Mohr of Laureldale, and Matthew and Patrick McColgan of Galloway went camping near Lehigh University to see the Eagles training camp. Their trip included a visit to Das Awkscht Fescht in Macungie, Pa., one of the country’s largest antique and classic car shows, where they enjoyed the cars, arts and crafts, food and music.

Cars and football – the perfect vacation

Left to right, Dustin Guenther of Galloway Township, Tyler Mohr of Laureldale, and Matthew and Patrick McColgan of Galloway went camping near Lehigh University to see the Eagles training camp. Their trip included a visit to Das Awkscht Fescht in Macungie, Pa., one of the country’s largest antique and classic car shows, where they enjoyed the cars, arts and crafts, food and music.

 

The Aungst, Hires, Neithardt and Cochran families of Absecon enjoyed a weekend whitewater rafting in the Poconos. Paddling in the Poconos
The Aungst, Hires, Neithardt and Cochran families of Absecon enjoyed a weekend whitewater rafting in the Poconos.
The Ring family celebrated Hershey's 100th anniversary over the Labor Day weekend. They traveled to Hershey, Pa., to have fun on the rides and eat plenty of chocolate. In front of Hershey’s Chocolate World are Ray and Lorraine of Galloway Township, and Michela, Josephine, Michael Jr., Jena and Michael of Absecon. Labor Day of love for chocolate fans

The Ring family celebrated Hershey's 100th anniversary over the Labor Day weekend. They traveled to Hershey, Pa., to have fun on the rides and eat plenty of chocolate. In front of Hershey’s Chocolate World are Ray and Lorraine of Galloway Township, and Michela, Josephine, Michael Jr., Jena and Michael of Absecon.

 
Jaime McClennen and Ann Unsworth are shown snowboarding with the Gazette at Camelback Mountain in the Poconos.Jaime McClennen and Ann Unsworth are shown snowboarding with the Gazette at Camelback Mountain in the Poconos. Jaime McClennen and Ann Unsworth are shown snowboarding with the Gazette at Camelback Mountain in the Poconos.
Sea Isle City's Boy Scout Troop 76 recently traveled with the Gazette to Camel Back Mountain in the Pocono Mountains for a weekend of skiing, snow boarding, tubing and camaraderie. After a few lessons for those who were novices, 14 scouts and seven chaperones enjoyed near perfect weather conditions, an ideal snow base, and the chance to learn skills that will help the young adventurers earn their skiing merit badges. Sea Isle City's Boy Scout Troop 76 recently traveled with the Gazette to Camel Back Mountain in the Pocono Mountains for a weekend of skiing, snow boarding, tubing and camaraderie. After a few lessons for those who were novices, 14 scouts and seven chaperones enjoyed near perfect weather conditions, an ideal snow base, and the chance to learn skills that will help the young adventurers earn their skiing merit badges.
Best friends Michele Gaskill, with sons Mason and Matt Barrella, and Maria and John Jackson, with daughters Julia and Morgan Jackson, vacationed together during Super Bowl Week Feb 3-6 at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos. Time was spent enjoying the indoor water park and on the slopes with skiing at Camelback Resort.  Shown left to right are Michele Gaskill and Mason and Matt Barrella of Somers Point and Julia, Morgan, John and Maria Jackson of Northfield.

Great times at Great Wolf Lodge
Best friends Michele Gaskill, with sons Mason and Matt Barrella, and Maria and John Jackson, with daughters Julia and Morgan Jackson, vacationed together during Super Bowl Week Feb 3-6 at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos. Time was spent enjoying the indoor water park and on the slopes with skiing at Camelback Resort.  Shown left to right are Michele Gaskill and Mason and Matt Barrella of Somers Point and Julia, Morgan, John and Maria Jackson of Northfield.

Girl Scout Troop 3065, fourth-grade students from Galloway Township, traveled to Old City Philadelphia with The Current Saturday, Sept. 29. The girls took part in the Constitutional Walking Tour, exploring America’s birthplace for their model citizen badge. Pictured in front of the Liberty Bell are Rebecca Bruckler and Olivia Rubillo, in the foreground; and, standing, Kristen Kyle, Brittany Peabody, Brandi Aldridge, Sarah Holt, Sammy Becker and Sonia Rubillo. Liberty Belles
Girl Scout Troop 3065, fourth-grade students from Galloway Township, traveled to Old City Philadelphia with The Current Saturday, Sept. 29. The girls took part in the Constitutional Walking Tour, exploring America’s birthplace for their model citizen badge. Pictured in front of the Liberty Bell are Rebecca Bruckler and Olivia Rubillo, in the foreground; and, standing, Kristen Kyle, Brittany Peabody, Brandi Aldridge, Sarah Holt, Sammy Becker and Sonia Rubillo.
The Gazette traveled with Collin Noble (left), Morgan Noble and Austin Stroh to the Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park in the Poconos. They had so much fun on the water slides, lazy river, wave pool and hot tub; they can’t wait to go back. The Gazette traveled with Collin Noble (left), Morgan Noble and Austin Stroh to the Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park in the Poconos. They had so much fun on the water slides, lazy river, wave pool and hot tub; they can’t wait to go back.
Ocean City first grader AJ Oves, celebrated his seventh birthday with the Gazette in Philadelphia at the Monster Truck show, Monster Jam, over Presidents’ weekend. Ocean City friends who helped him celebrate are (clockwise): Cole Vanderslice, Sean Bowman, Sam Oliva, Evan Oliva, Michael Dolizny, Lee Mastroni, Luke Bowman, AJ Oves (holding Gazette), Luke Mastroni, Garret Longstaff and Mikey Clark. Not pictured are: Matt Oves, Ryan Alverson, Aidan Perry, Andrew and Connor Janowski, Travis and Stone Longstaff and Cole Nadel.Ocean City first grader AJ Oves, celebrated his seventh birthday with the Gazette in Philadelphia at the Monster Truck show, Monster Jam, over Presidents’ weekend. Ocean City friends who helped him celebrate are (clockwise): Cole Vanderslice, Sean Bowman, Sam Oliva, Evan Oliva, Michael Dolizny, Lee Mastroni, Luke Bowman, AJ Oves (holding Gazette), Luke Mastroni, Garret Longstaff and Mikey Clark. Not pictured are: Matt Oves, Ryan Alverson, Aidan Perry, Andrew and Connor Janowski, Travis and Stone Longstaff and Cole Nadel.

Ocean City first grader AJ Oves, celebrated his seventh birthday with the Gazette in Philadelphia at the Monster Truck show, Monster Jam, over Presidents’ weekend. Ocean City friends who helped him celebrate are (clockwise): Cole Vanderslice, Sean Bowman, Sam Oliva, Evan Oliva, Michael Dolizny, Lee Mastroni, Luke Bowman, AJ Oves (holding Gazette), Luke Mastroni, Garret Longstaff and Mikey Clark. Not pictured are: Matt Oves, Ryan Alverson, Aidan Perry, Andrew and Connor Janowski, Travis and Stone Longstaff and Cole Nadel.

Joe and Sue Hunter, Lois and Jerry Egan, of Delaware County, Pa., and The Wildwood Leader at the Tiki Bar in Bright House Networks Stadium in Clearwater, Florida.
The Gazette traveled to High School on Ice Dec. 29 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia with Amy Phillips, Kristi Rohrer, Alison and Becca Miles, all of Seaville.The Gazette traveled to High School on Ice Dec. 29 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia with Amy Phillips, Kristi Rohrer, Alison and Becca Miles, all of Seaville.
Anna Attardi, 8, of Margate visits Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, Pa., for the day, before making her way to Hershey Park for its 100 Years of Happy celebration. Make her chocolate Dutch
Anna Attardi, 8, of Margate visits Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, Pa., for the day, before making her way to Hershey Park for its 100 Years of Happy celebration.
The Bloomstead, Shiavone and Sedberry families traveled to Hershey, Pa. with the Gazette in December for a long weekend. Shown from left are Jared Shiavone, Reese Bloomstead, Logan Bloomstead and Jason Shiavone. Elizabeth Sedberry had to leave early in the morning and missed the picture.The Bloomstead, Shiavone and Sedberry families traveled to Hershey, Pa. with the Gazette in December for a long weekend. Shown from left are Jared Shiavone, Reese Bloomstead, Logan Bloomstead and Jason Shiavone. Elizabeth Sedberry had to leave early in the morning and missed the picture.
Members of Mrs. Boney's book club ended their summer session at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos. The boys spent the summer reading several books and had a great time at each meeting discussing the books. Their last meeting was held at the Great Wolf Lodge on an overnight trip. Book club readers are Lawrence Hartline, Tyler Manno, Troy Manno, Alex Boney, Thomas Giardino, Mac Boney, Tommy Kammer, Nick Ellison, Ryan Ellison and Zach Morgan.Summer book club takes a trip

Members of Mrs. Boney's book club ended their summer session at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos. The boys spent the summer reading several books and had a great time at each meeting discussing the books. Their last meeting was held at the Great Wolf Lodge on an overnight trip. Book club readers are Lawrence Hartline, Tyler Manno, Troy Manno, Alex Boney, Thomas Giardino, Mac Boney, Tommy Kammer, Nick Ellison, Ryan Ellison and Zach Morgan.
Briella DiGiacinto of Ventnor and Lauren Runge of Smithville visited the Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos. They had fun tubing at Camelback and swimming in the huge indoor swimming pool water park at the lodge.In the swim and the snow at the Poconos

Briella DiGiacinto of Ventnor and Lauren Runge of Smithville visited the Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos. They had fun tubing at Camelback and swimming in the huge indoor swimming pool water park at the lodge.
Four Linwood families enjoyed a western hoedown vacation in March at the Skytop Lodge in the Poconos. Shown are Marlena Buonasorte, Robert Whiteside, Mike Castellani, and the Rochford, Castellani, Fetcho and Wigglesworth families.Hoedown at the Skytop Lodge
Four Linwood families enjoyed a western hoedown vacation in March at the Skytop Lodge in the Poconos. Shown are Marlena Buonasorte, Robert Whiteside, Mike Castellani, and the Rochford, Castellani, Fetcho and Wigglesworth families.
Mackenzie Smith of Margate and her family recently visited the Amish country in Lancaster County, Pa., where they enjoyed a Christmas show and took a ride on a horse and buggy at Bird in Hand, Pa.

The Current in hand at Bird in Hand
Mackenzie Smith of Margate and her family recently visited the Amish country in Lancaster County, Pa., where they enjoyed a Christmas show and took a ride on a horse and buggy at Bird in Hand, Pa.

Team Dude at Walk Now for Autism 2007 Philadelphia

They Dude it!
Team Dude from Absecon gathers on Sept. 15 to participate in Walk Now for Autism 2007 in Philadelphia, where it contributed more than $17,000. In the first row, from left, are Danielle Vizthum, Diana Dumadag, Delaney Dooley, Patrick Dooley (holding The Current), Nichole Vizthum, Andrew DeeBold, Daniel Dumadag, Luke Leonetti and Livia Leonetti. In the second row are Vince Leonetti, Barbara Dumadag, Bridget and Daren Dooley, Eric Dooley and Kim Pierce. In the third row are Jayne Leonetti, Robbie Buchanan, Lois Dooley, Jim Dooley and George McDermott. The fourth row is Michele Vizthum, Carol DeeBold, Denise Buchanan, Lou DeFeo, Margie Lewis, Rosanne Punzo and JoAnn McDermott. In back are Bonnie DeFeo, Jimmy Vizthum, Dave DeeBold and Pat Dumadag.

Nicholas Branin, 6, of Linwood visited the Train and Railroad Museum in Strasburg, Pa., Sunday, Sept. 23, taking along The Current.Day at the museum

Nicholas Branin, 6, of Linwood visited the Train and Railroad Museum in Strasburg, Pa., Sunday, Sept. 23, taking along The Current.
 
Kyle Norbury, Stephen Campbell, Lauren Norbury, Mark Norbury and Jennifer Campbell of Petersburg stop to check out the view from an old railroad tunnel along the Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail with the Gazette this past October.  The 25-mile trail follows the Lehigh River between White Haven and Jim Thorpe, Pa.
Kyle Norbury, Stephen Campbell, Lauren Norbury, Mark Norbury and Jennifer Campbell of Petersburg stop to check out the view from an old railroad tunnel along the Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail with the Gazette this past October. The 25-mile trail follows the Lehigh River between White Haven and Jim Thorpe, Pa.

In July, the Vicente children of Northfield vacationed at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos with several of their cousins and The Current. Pictured near the entrance to the lodge are, back row, Anna and Grace Vicente, Matt Meron, Chuck Vicente and Tim Moran. In front are April and Ryan O’Melia. The Morans and D’Melias live in Pennsylvania. Hobnobbing at the lodge

In July, the Vicente children of Northfield vacationed at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos with several of their cousins and The Current. Pictured near the entrance to the lodge are, back row, Anna and Grace Vicente, Matt Meron, Chuck Vicente and Tim Moran. In front are April and Ryan O’Melia. The Morans and D’Melias live in Pennsylvania.

Jack Wilmer of Beesley’s Point carried the Gazette to the USGA US Open Championship at Oakmont, Pa. on June 13.
Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, Pa

Grandmom gets taken for a ride
After eating at Shady Maple Smorgasbord and before seeing “In the Beginning” at Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, Pa., the Bishop family took Grandmom on a bumpy horse and buggy ride around town. Shown are Bob Bishop, Beth Bishop, Dottie Hand (Francesca’s great-grandmother) and Francesca Bishop, all of Galloway Township, and Mel, their driver.

Members of the Polish-American Association of South Jersey catch up on The Current while waiting for Philadelphia’s Pulaski Day Parade to start.Proud to be Polish

Members of the Polish-American Association of South Jersey catch up on The Current while waiting for Philadelphia’s Pulaski Day Parade to start.
Pictured from left to right are Adrianne Larson, Northfield; Sandra Vineyard, Somers Point; Charles Boguszewski, Mays Landing; Joan Gerace, Northfield; Brian and Diana Wilcockson, Collings Lakes; Anita Smith, Somers Point; Catherine Long, Mays Landing; and Lucille Larson, Northfield. Taking the photo was Cynthia Drangoski of Linwood.

The Gazette traveled to Thiel College in Greenville, Pa. to attend the graduation of Sara Bruesehoff, of Marmora, on May 5. Pictured with Sara are her parents, Pastor Mark and Diane, brother, Pastor Christopher, his wife Jamie, and son Benjamin, sister, Emily Johnson, her husband Mike, and son Garrett, sister Gretchen, and friends Bruce and Donna Rahn. Along with Sara’s graduation, Pastor Mark baptized his grandson Garrett at the David Johnson Memorial Chapel after the baccalaureate service.

Ocean City’s George Ingram (left) and his neighbor, Joe Driscoll, took the Gazette for a weekend at George’s hunting and fishing club’s camp in the great Endlesss Mountains of Susquehanna County, in northeast Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Convention Center The Gazette traveled with the company members from Dance Dynamics in Seaville to the Philadelphia Convention Center for the New York City Dance Alliance Competition/Convention April 20-22. The Gazette is pictured with members of the youth team. Front row from left is Marisa Peragine, Shannon Wallace, Kristi Rohrer, Tess Wagner and Emily McCoy. Second row from left is Katie Hyson, Haley Reef, Jessie Sykes, Gabrielle Breazeale and Lauren Bowersock. All three teams received/scored gold awards as well as numerous judges’ awards for outstanding performances in their categories.

Camelback

Skiing Camelback

Stephen Hand Jr., Amy Hand, Steve Hand, Thomas Hand, Ashley Wolverton and Dell Bowden, all of Galloway Township, spent a January weekend skiing at Camelback Mountain in the Poconos.

Valley Forge Convention Center

The Gazette traveled to the Valley Forge Convention Center March 9-11 with the Dance Dynamics competition/company teams to compete in the Starpower Talent Competition. All three teams (senior, junior varsity and youth) received numerous platinum and elite gold scores as well as the judges’ special awards. They also won the sportsmanship award.

A breath of springtime

Sally Seyler, Maryanne Stout, Ruth Hand, Helen McCourt and Rachael D’Alessio, all of Galloway Township, took The Current to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa., Jan. 6 to see the Christmas decorations and lights. The temperature was 70 degrees.

Pictured from left are Gracie, Austin, Matt and Caroline Winterle of Havertown, Pa. and Sea Isle City, took the Gazette to Disney MGM Studios in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. in December. Matt participated in the AAU cross-country national age group championships, placing among the top 75 in his meet.

The Martino family, of Seaville, is shown here with the Gazette continuing a 15-plus year tradition of visiting Lancaster County, Pa. recently for a long weekend to enjoy peak fall foliage and Hershey Park in the Dark. Pictured from left are children Luke, Joe and Lexi.

Poconos

The Miles family, of Seaville, traveled with the Gazette to the Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos for Thanksgiving. Pictured are Alison and Becca Miles.

The Hyland family brought the Gazette to celebrate Virginia Hyland’s 80th birthday on a party bus to Narbeth, Pa. to reflect on the important memories of her past.

The Gazette traveled to the Split Rock Resort in the Poconos for the 13th annual Mid-Atlantic Association for Court Management (MAACM) conference.
From left are Maureen Larkin, Howard Berchtold Jr., Chris Carter, Carol Fusco, Antoinette Fusco-Rohrer (holding the Gazette), Angela Pflaumer and Bernie Shearhouse.

The Gazette traveled to Philadelphia in September for the Philadelphia Distance Run.

Jennifer McCardell, sisters Courtney Watson and Pam Pacifico, and Heather Bloomstead all successfully completed the half marathon.
Shawnee

Hitting the slopes

Ali Frankel and Angelina DiPasquale of Ventnor hit the slopes with their families at the Shawnee Mountain Resort in the Poconos. Here they take a break with The Current in front of the fireplace inside Shawnee Lodge.

Blue Mountain HideawayA tradition is born

The LoPresti, Lacava and Scillieri families of Egg Harbor Township and the DiFranco families of Mays Landing and Brigantine enjoyed a fun weekend at the Blue Mountain Hideaway in the Poconos Feb. 8-11. There were four generations together under one roof, celebrating family and making wonderful memories. Activities included sledding, tubing, skiing and snowboarding – and for those who did not want to weather the cold, there was always a poker game going. They said they had so much fun that the trip will now be a yearly tradition.

The Baehrle family reunion was held at Split Rock in the Poconos during the week of Oct. 1 and the Gazette was there for the party. Pictured are Rick and Michelle Baehrle, of Northfield, with children, Bryan and Caitlin, mother Bette D’Arcy, of Ocean View, sister Lisa Evans, of Seaville, and brother Rob Baehrle & wife Donna with daughter Leigh, of Ft. Myers, Fla. Not shown is Bill Baehrle of Oak, Pa.

Leader’s loves the Nittany Lions

The Goodwin, Cappachione and Mauer families, along with some friends, took The Wildwood Leader for their annual weekend trip to Penn State University. Pictured in the back row are Catherine Ewan, her boyfriend Hank, Jenna (PSU student), Joan and Jack Mauer, Stephen Goodwin, Jim Burns, Zach Brown, Laura Cappachione, and her friend Jana. Bottom row are Margaret Goodwin, Andrea (Cappachione) Burns, Cathy Cappachione and Krista Goodwin. They plan to return annually for this family weekend.

Lake Wallenpaupack

The Smith family, of Seaville, took the Gazette on their trip to Lake Wallenpaupack in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania in August. They spent three days swimming, hiking and fishing at the lake. From left are Kevin (holding a fish he caught), Joanne, Rachael and Benjamin.

Birthday time in the Poconos

Five Absecon families headed to Camelbeach in the Poconos in August. While there, they celebrated five August birthdays – each family had one member with a birthday to commemorate. Pictured here in party mode are the 24 members of the five families: the Spicers, the Poleys, the Baileys, the Couchouds and Aunt Silvia, and the Forys and Anthony. Ironically, they celebrated at Bailey's Steakhouse in the Poconos.

 

Leader scores at Lehigh

The weekend of Oct.6, The Wildwood Leader traveled up to Bethlehem, Pa., to Lehigh University to support local athlete Jennifer Fetsick. Lehigh went 2-0 on the weekend with two big Patriot League victories with a 1-0 win over Bucknell and a 2-1 win over Colgate. The gang also celebrated Jennifer’s 20th birthday! Happy birthday, Jennifer! Pictured are Jay Fetsick, Jean Golden, Michelle Rucci, Kevin Fetsick, Mark Rucci Jr., Jennifer Fetsick (pictured with Leader), Lizzy Golden, Krista Fetsick & Anne Fetsick.

Steelers

Rich and Andrea Latimer, of Ocean View, took the Gazette to Pittsburgh, Pa. for the opening game of the 2006 NFL season where the world champion Steelers began the defense of their Super Bowl title with a win over the Miami Dolphins.

Phillies

North Wildwood Moose Lodge 585 travels with the Leader to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia to watch the Phillies sweep the Chicago White Sox.

Shawnee

Escape to Shawnee Mountain

Top row: Casey Sheridan, left, and Eddie Lawrence; and bottom row: Katie Lawrence, left, and Paige Sheridan, all of Egg Harbor Township, traveled recently to Shawnee Mountain in the Poconos.

Punxsutawney The Punxsutawney kid

 Nicholas Hansen, a fourth-grader from Absecon, took the trek up to Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., on Groundhog Day. Punxsutawney Phil's official forecast was read at 7:28 a.m.: He did not see his shadow, foretelling an early spring. In the 120-year history of Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, the groundhog has seen his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter 96 times. Now, was it Nicholas or The Current that brought such luck? 

A walk in the park for autism research

The Dooley and Leonetti families, both from Absecon, traveled to Philadelphia to participate in the WALK NOW 2006 for the Cure Autism Now Foundation.  The event was held Sept. 30 at Citizens Bank Park to raise awareness and funds for autism research. More than $575,000 was raised by more than 6,000 walkers participating. Team Dude, named for Patrick Dooley, holding The Current, completed the walk and received donations from friends and family. Pictured from left are Delaney Dooley, Patrick Dooley and Luke Leonetti; behind them are Daren Dooley, Bridget Dooley, Livia Leonetti, Vince Leonetti and Jayne Leonetti.

While enjoying a leisurely Sunday morning reading of her favorite newspaper, the Gazette, Greta Schwartz, second from right, was kidnapped by Team Red Sky members Pam Pacifico, Heather Bloomstead and Jeff Schwartz and forced to run a relay in the Philadelphia Marathon.

Walking for breast cancer awareness

Michele Fairweather of Absecon participated in the Susan G. Koman three-day walk for breast cancer awareness in Philadelphia. The walk began Oct. 6 at the Willow Grove Mall and ended at Villanova University stadium on Sunday, Oct. 8. More than 3,000 participants walked 20 miles each day, raising  $6.6 million for  breast cancer research.   Fairweather walked in honor of her aunt, Melinda Danieli, who is a two-year survivor of breast cancer.  Pictured are Michele Fairweather, center, with her aunt Melinda Danieli  (holding the Current), her mom, Maureen Danieli, and her two sons, John Ryan and Danny.

Leader goes to
Livestrong Challenge
Taking The Wildwood Leader with them to the Livestrongt Challenge on Sept. 10 was Team Wildwood, consisting of Jeanine Cabrera, Claudia Gentzow, Eric Friend, Brenda Freeman and Elizabeth Terenik. Not shown are Don Cabrera, Jo Polak and John Jacobs.
The Current takes a swim

Here's a first for The Current!  George Butrus and his son Vinnie, 12, of Linwood, had just finished their final dive for scuba certification when they took our newspaper for a dry run under water. They took this picture at Dutch Springs near Bethlehem, Pa., accompanied by their dive instructor, Gene Peterson of Atlantic Divers.

 

Dhani JonesDoug and Bobby Shallcross of Beesley's Point traveled with the Gazette to West Chester University in July to attend the Dhani Jones Football Camp. They stayed in the college dorms and participated in three-a-day practices. Along with Dhani Jones, who was recently released by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed by the New Orleans Saints, they also got to meet Eagles players Jason Avant, Quintin Mikell, Tank Daniels, Max Jean-Gilles and Nick Cole. This was the third year of camp for Doug and Bobby's first. Doug received the outstanding offensive lineman award and Bobby received the Dhani Jones Award. Doug and Bobby are pictured with Dhani Jones, who is holding the Gazette.

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike.Stephen and Jennifer Campbell are shown with the Gazette in April on America's first superhighway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike. First opened in 1940, this 10-mile stretch was bypassed and abandoned in 1968 and is now used as a recreation trail. The bike ride includes trips through the 0.7-mile long Ray's Hill tunnel (pictured) and the 1.3-mile long Sideling Hill tunnel. Adding to the adventure, the only lights in the tunnels are the lights that are brought with you. Visit www.pike2bike.org for more information.

Broad Street with the Downtowners Fancy Brigade

Strutting with the Downtowners

 The Parsons family of Egg Harbor Township continued a family tradition Jan. 6 by marching in the annual Mummers Parade. Bob Parsons is a fifth generation Mummer; his son Bobby is a sixth generation Mummer. Debbie Parsons and daughter Tara Parsons also join in the fun. Every year they “strut” up Broad Street with the Downtowners Fancy Brigade.

Even idols read The Leader!

Paul Russo, of Cool Scoops Ice Cream in North Wildwood and the co-director of the “Wildwood by the Sea Film Fest” holds The Leader with his friends the Golden Boys (from left) Fabian, Bobby Rydell and Frankie Avalon. Russo is the Executive Producer of the new Bandstand Documentary due to premiere at the Film Fest in September. Russo and crew were invited to enjoy the show in Lancaster, Pa., and were the first to interview Fabian after a serious car accident and fall last week.

Slam dunk with The Current

Franklin Champion of Northfield, Anthony Cerino, Chris Bergen and Brandon O’Donnell took The Current to the Pocono Invitational Basketball Camp in Stroudsburg, Pa. They practiced their basketball skills for the new season. Good luck, fellas!

Baseball vacation is a winner

Elizabeth and Matt Edwards of Linwood, the children of Karen Petitt of Linwood, attended the 2006 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.  Pictured with them is Jorge Villafranca, the catcher for the team from Mexico, which lost to Japan in the international championship. Japan went on to the world championship, losing to Georgia.

Shopping at the Gift Show

Todd and Diane Gerber, owners of Shirley's Country Corner in Absecon, took The Current to the Philadelphia Gift Show in Reading, Pa., where they got some ideas for gift baskets and purchased a new line of porcelain dolls for the upcoming holiday season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
 

  

   
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