Smilestones
MATTHEW WOLF EARNS MASTER’S DEGREE
Matthew Wolf of Avalon graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in July with a master’s degree in school leadership. A health and physical education teacher at Middle Township High School, he is also the school’s head wrestling coach and an assistant coach for football and track and field. During the summer, you can find Matt on the beaches of Avalon, where he serves as a lieutenant on the Avalon Beach Patrol.
Grace Lowe celebrated her 90th surrounded by family at Isabel’s.
GRACE LOWE’S FAMILY CELEBRATES HER 90TH
Grace Lowe celebrated her 90th birthday with a family brunch Sept. 21 at Isabel’s, the Avalon café and bakery owned by her granddaughters Justine and Rhianne Lowe. The Rev. Dr. David Montanye of the First United Methodist Church of Avalon gave a blessing and then the whole family shared memories, thoughts and many laughs about Grace’s life with poems, stories and photos. Grace has a home in Avalon on 71st Street and another in Newark, Del. She grew up in Lower Delaware and attended Caesar Rodney High School and Goldey-Beacom College. Grace and her late husband, J. Warner Lowe, were married for 56 years and bought the home in Avalon more than 30 years ago. Grace enjoys playing bridge in Avalon and Stone Harbor and also volunteers at the First United Methodist Church’s Christmas Bazaar. Grace’s family loves visiting her at the shore, and some of her grandchildren have even lived with her while working on the Island over the summer.
Tying The Knot
ARNOTT-CLEMENTS NUPTIALS
Chelsea Arnott and Clay Clements were married Sept. 5 on the 98th Street beach in Stone Harbor. Chelsea is the daughter of John and Dora Arnott of Kearny, N.J., and Clay is the son of Brian and Julie Clements of Wernersville, Pa., and Stone Harbor. Chelsea is a corporate event planner and Clay works in commercial real estate. The couple, who reside in Whippany, N.J., celebrated their reception at the Clements family beach house on 98th Street. For their honeymoon, they took a road trip to Rhode Island and Cape Cod, Mass.
LOOK WHAT THE STORK BROUGHT!
MAX HOLSON WALKER
Max Holson Walker was born June 19 at Lenox Hill Hospital to parents Joseph and Alexandra Walker of New York. He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 19 ½ inches. His paternal granny, September Bail, of Stone Harbor and Media, Pa., is very excited to have Max at the Bail Barn.
KORSON RYAN BALL
Korson Ryan Ball made first-time parents of Avalon residents Dan Ball and Kate Sudell on Oct. 15. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 20 ¾ inches when he was born at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s Mainland Campus in Galloway Township. Korson is adjusting to his new life with his mom and dad, plus his two fur-baby brothers, Blitz and Ziggy. His grandparents include Guy and Jayne Sudell of Cape May Court House, and Pamela and Robert Ball of West Chester, Pa. Korson has already watched his cousin’s soccer games and visited the beach in Stone Harbor, and his family looks forward to many more adventures ahead!
KAMBRIE HOPE KEATING-WEAR
Kambrie Hope Keating-Wear was born Sept. 15 to Michael Wear and Lauren Keating-Wear of Cape May Court House. She arrived weighing 7 pounds and measuring 21 inches. Kambrie joins siblings Kinley, Koben, Krew, and her late brother Kanen. Her grandparents are Joan and Michael Keating of Avalon, Kathleen McNally of Cape May Court House, and Dub and CiCi Wear of Florida. Kambrie’s parents grew up in Avalon. They enjoy summers on the beach and bay and are so excited for Kambrie to experience it all! Their oldest, Kanen, passed away from cancer last year at the age of 12, and they consider Kambrie a gift of hope from heaven.
