Smilestones
Pickleball volunteers (from left) Michele Storb, Phyllis Kilgour, Kim Jackson and Nancy Cunard pose with awards at Borough Council meeting. Joining them are (back from left) Charles Krafczek, Raymond Parzych, Miranda Duca, Mantura Gallagher, Karen Lane and Mayor Judy Davies-Dunhour.
STONE HARBOR SALUTES PICKLEBALL VOLUNTEERS
Mayor Judy Davies-Dunhour and Borough Council recognized the volunteer efforts of Nancy Cunard, Kim Jackson, Phyllis Kilgour and Michele Storb at the Borough Council meeting on June 19. The four ladies help organize Stone Harbor’s growing pickleball program with assistance from Recreation Director Miranda Duca.
“They are a triple threat on court,” Duca says. “Their personalities, patience and passion for the sport encourage players not only to learn the game properly but have a blast while doing so. I am incredibly grateful to them for donating more than 240 hours of their time and energy on court each summer developing such an inclusive and wholesome benefit to our community.”
In 2017, the Stone Harbor Recreation Department had more than 3,000 pickleball players on its courts in a 12-week span. Of those 3,000, approximately 1,250 were new to the sport and gained knowledge of the sport through these four volunteers. Cunard, Jackson, Kilgour and Storb assist those who are new to the sport in learning how to play their favorite game. All four women have lived in Stone Harbor for years and play in the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships annually. Kilgour and Jackson also medaled in The Huntsman Games, a prestigious pickleball tournament in Utah.
STONE HARBOR IN TOURISM TOURNEY
Stone Harbor was among 17 beach communities to be selected as a candidate for the NJTV Tourism Tournament, part of NJTV’s “In Your Neighborhood” initiative. The tournament was announced on NJTV’s Facebook page, facebook.com/NJTVonline, on July 4 with brackets broken down into four categories: open spaces, arts and history, family-friendly, and best beach.
Paired against Sea Isle City in a Facebook poll on July 10, Stone Harbor received 83 percent of the vote to advance to the next round. Other beaches vying for the title of “Best Beach” include Wildwood, Atlantic City, Ocean City, Cape May, Seaside Park, and Point Pleasant, among others.
The NJTV Tourism Tournament runs through the end of August (Monday through Friday) until a champion is decided. Be sure to “Like” NJTV’s Facebook page to cast your vote and help Stone Harbor win.
Marianne Snyder accepts the president’s gavel from outgoing president Mike Sowers.
AVALON LIONS NAME FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT
Marianne Snyder, of Sea Isle City, became the first woman president of the Avalon Lions Club on June 21 during the organization’s annual Charter Night. Outgoing president Mike Sowers passed the gavel over to Snyder to head the organization’s activities and fundraisers for 2018-19. She is the club’s 15th president.
“A quote I recently read, ‘Make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow.’ That sums up our philosophy and goals,” Snyder said. “To help those less fortunate than ourselves.”
Snyder is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University and holds a master’s degree in education from Temple University. She retired from her job after 32 years as a kindergarten teacher and moved to Sea Isle City in 2013 with her husband Jeffrey, who also serves the Avalon Lions Club as its administrative treasurer. Snyder is also a co-director of the Sea Isle City beachcombers program and previously helped raise nearly $100,000 for the American Cancer Society.
In addition to Snyder, the Avalon Lions Club inducted officers Sue White as 1st Vice
President, Jamie McDermott as 2nd Vice President and Carol Hunsicker as 3rd Vice President. Last year, the Lions Club raised more than $120,000 to benefit 17 charities in Cape May County. It has more than 140 members who serve its organization.
Friends and family surround Dan and Sharon on their wedding day in Mexico.
Tying the Knot
KEEN, REMENTER WED IN MEXICO
Dan Keen and Sharon Rementer were married June 27 at Secrets Akumal Riveria Maya. The couple and 30 of their friends traveled to Mexico for a destination wedding on the beach and were married by their friend, Dave Delosso. The weekend started with a “white party,” which served as the rehearsal. Dan and Sharon met at Fred’s Tavern and bonded over their shared love of soccer and Philadelphia sports. The couple have two English Mastiffs, Tucker and Carli. Dan works for his family’s business, Keen Plumbing and Heating. Sharon is the athletic director and assistant principal of athletics at Middle Township High School.
Look What the Stork Brought
CLARE MAE DEVLIN
Clare Mae Devlin made first-time parents of Patrick and Marielle Devlin, of Philadelphia, on May 6. Clare arrived at Lankenau Hospital weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Her grandparents are Kate and Mike Nestor, of Avalon, as well as Bill and Patricia Devlin of Warminster, Pa., and her great grandmother is Ellen Byrnes of Avalon.
Clare’s mom, Marielle, grew up in Avalon and works for Lilly Pulitzer as production and product development senior associate, and her dad, Patrick, is an insurance agent at Christine Mullen Agency. The family enjoys spending time in Avalon and Clare already loves the beach.
CARLY JANE COVINGTON
Carly Jane Covington made first-time parents of Nate and Jess Covington, of Moutainhome, Pa., on June 14. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 21½ inches long. Her dad, Nate, owns a web development company and her mom, Jess, owns a housecleaning company in the Poconos. Carly’s grandparents are Craig and Mollie Covington, of Doylestown, Pa., Kathleen Hillen, of Chalfont, Pa., and Daniel Guckin, of Lehighton, Pa. Her great-grandparents are Chuck and Lynn Covington, of Avalon, Bill and Nancy Hoerr, of Ottsville, Pa., Evelyn Hodnett, of North Wales, Pa., and Patricia Hillen, of Audubon, Pa. The happy family is planning Carly’s first visit to Avalon for summer 2019.
