Smilestones
AVALON BOAT PARADE DOESN’T DISAPPOINT
Dozens of boats filled with festive folks lined up in the bay at the Avalon Yacht Club at 2:45pm on the Fourth of July for the annual Avalon Boat Parade. The theme was simple and fitting: patriotic. Thus, the vessels and the people they were carrying were decked out in Americana.
But that is not all. Many people took part in some aquatic fun as they filled water toys with water from the bay and blasted it toward other parade goers. On the island, people lined the ends of streets at the docks to see the festive boats drift on by into the sunny Independence Day afternoon. Smiles lit up faces, and laughs rang out into the marsh as the parade was another huge success this year.
SEVEN MILE KYLE
You never know who you’ll run into on the Seven Mile Beach. Just 24 hours after hitting three consecutive home runs in the first-ever “swing off” to decide the MLB All-Star Game, The Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber, who earned Philadelphia’s first All-Star MVP since Johnny Callison in 1964, packed up his family and headed to Seven Mile Beach for some much-deserved R&R. Where better to go? Kyle, who is not only one of baseball’s most talented players but also one of the classiest guys in all of sports, seemed to be everywhere during his two days on the island. Taking selfies, signing autographs, and shaking more hands than one person could possibly handle — all with a big smile and thanking everyone for being fans. Among those lucky enough to get their photo with Philadelphia’s newest favorite athlete were several Avalon lifeguardsl — on the beach — where else? Along with the staff at The Watering Hull in Stone Harbor. Thanks to John Middleton for bringing Philadelphia another great one.
Front row (from left): Millie Davis, Eleanor Sullivan and Mary Hudak. Back row (from left): Marie Berrodin, Bunnie Donato, Katie DiLossi, Rose Divney, Bonnie Wiggins, Barbara Meier, Maureen Morrison, Lynn Matthews and Maureen Dealy
WORDS AND WINE BOOK CLUB CELEBRATES MILESTONES
The Words and Wine Book Club of Sea Isle City is celebrating a year full of milestones. Now in its 20th year, the club also recently honored two longtime members, Eleanor Sullivan and Mary Hudak, who both turned 90. Mary, a valued contributor to Seven Mile Times and the mother of publisher and editor Monica Coskey, was surprised along with Eleanor at a special birthday luncheon hosted by fellow club members at the Stone Harbor Golf Club.
STONE HARBOR, AVALON BEACHES TOP LISTS
Stone Harbor’s 96th Street beach has the clearest water at the Jersey Shore, according to onlyinourstate.com. While Seven Mile Beach may not boast Caribbean blue waters, we take pride in having the clearest waters along the Jersey Shore, along with some of the cleanest beaches.
Making the website’s list of cleanest beaches in the state are Avalon’s at 40th Street, Sea Isle City’s at 40th Street, Upper Township’s at Webster Road, Wildwood Crest’s at Orchid, Margate’s at Washington, and Point Pleasant Beach. Cape May County and the Seven Mile Beach are finally receiving the recognition they deserve!
Tying The Knot
COOPER-SOMERS WEDDING
Travis Cooper and Lisa Somers were married Oct. 5 at Abbie Holmes Estate in Cape May Court House. Travis is the son of former Avalon residents Philip and Sharon Cooper, of Lenox, Mass., and Lisa is the daughter of James and Lois Somers, of North Wildwood. Lisa, who grew up in Delran, is a graduate of Holy Cross High School and Cabrini College. She is currently working at Subaru headquarters in Camden. Travis graduated from Montville High School and attended County College of Morris. He is a full-time EMT in Avalon and has also worked at Avalon Market for the last 23 summers. The couple resides in Cape May Court House with their much-loved golden doodle, Whinnie.