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John Richardson celebrating National John Richardson Day in 2019.
MTHS HONORS JOHN RICHARDSON DAY
John Richardson, an Avalon resident and Middle Township High School industrial-arts teacher, was honored by the school last year by declaring June 3 National John Richardson Day – a nod to his sense of humor, as he is known as the school’s prankster. Because the school was closed on June 3 this year due to pandemic restrictions, the staff and students wanted to honor Richardson with a shout-out in the Seven Mile Times. Richardson graduated from Middle Township, where he played football and set the school’s javelin record at 200 feet, 9 inches. Upon earning his education degree from The College of New Jersey, he returned home to Avalon and taught in Sea Isle City before moving on to Middle Township High.
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SAMUEL MILES WIERMAN
Samuel Miles Wierman was born June 11 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point to parents Samuel and Elissa Wierman, of Avalon. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 20 inches. Big sister Penny is very excited to have a little brother and loves him so much already. Samuel’s grandparents include Samuel Wierman of Stone Harbor and Beth Bozzelli of Cape May Court House, and Dr. Thomas Hanak and Diane Hanak of Wynnewood, Pa. Samuel’s mother, Elissa, is a physician’s assistant at Cape Regional, while his father, Samuel, is an agent with Ide Insurance and also an Avalon Borough Council member. The new family of four is excited to enjoy their summer in Avalon with baby Samuel.
NOLA ROSE HUMBERT
Nola Rose Humbert was born on May 28 to Liz Miersch and Bob Humbert of Avalon. She arrived at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-Mainland weighing 6 pounds and 14 ounces. Big sister Ruby, who is 4, is thrilled to welcome the new addition to her family. The grandparents include Jean Miersch of Avalon, who writes for the Outdoor Entertaining columns for the Sea Isle and Seven Mile Times; and Bob and Marybeth Humbert, of Avalon and Berwyn, Pa.
