Smilestones
Tying The Knot
HAND-DICKEL ENGAGEMENT
Emily Hand and Steve Dickel became engaged on Feb. 14. Emily is the daughter of Tom and Terri Hand, of Stone Harbor, and Steve is the son of Skip and Kathy Armstrong, of Cape May Court House. The couple first met while attending Wildwood Catholic High School but went their separate ways for college. They reconnected four years ago when Emily came home after graduating college, and they have been together ever since. Emily works as a preschool teacher in Vineland and Steve works for Cape May County. The couple is planning a September 2021 wedding.
ROMAN-BAILEY ENGAGEMENT
Emily Roman and Frank Bailey became engaged on Dec. 7 in Avalon. Emily is the daughter of Pete and Kathy Roman, of Worcester, Pa., and Avalon, and Frank is the son of Frank and Susan Bailey, of Abington, Pa. The couple met nearly five years ago through mutual friends, who introduced the two while spending time in Avalon. Emily, a graduate of Kutztown University, is an eighth-grade teacher at Saint Helena School in Blue Bell, Pa. Frank, a graduate of West Chester University, is an officer for the East Greenville Township Police Department. The couple are planning a December wedding at St. Paul Church, followed by a reception at The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor.
LOOK WHAT THE STORK BROUGHT!
Michael Edward Coskey
Michael Edward Coskey was born Feb. 17 at Shore Medical Center to parents Michael and Mari Coskey, of Avalon. He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 21 inches. Big sister Olivia couldn’t be more excited to have a little brother. Michael’s grandparents include Connie Heenan and Stephan Horwitz, of Avalon, and Dave and Monica Coskey, of Avalon. Great-grandmother, Mary Hudak, of Cape May Court House, is very proud to welcome Michael into the family. Michael’s mother, Mari, is a speech-language pathologist at Avalon and Stone Harbor elementary schools, while his father, Michael, is an attorney with Parker McCay in Atlantic City. The new family of four can’t wait to enjoy their summer in Avalon with baby Michael.
EX-MARINE TAKES THE BEACH, THEN THE CONTEST
David Luttenberger, a Marine veteran who submitted a photo of himself posing with his sand sculpture of the U.S. Marine Corps logo on the 30th Street beach, was named the winner of the 2019 Summer Memories Photography Contest.
The annual contest, sponsored by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce, encourages residents and vacationers to submit their favorite photos of the Seven Mile Beach for judging via Facebook. The Chamber received more than 130 entries capturing scenic island views, island hot spots, family fun and more. Luttenberger’s entry received the most votes.
“We really enjoy this annual contest because we receive so many great photos from our vacationers enjoying the island we all love so much,” said Chamber president John O’Dea. “It gives us a little insight on visitors and their favorite places and spaces, and why they continue to return to the Seven Mile Island.”
The 2020 Summer Memories Photo Contest will begin on Memorial Day weekend. Photo submissions can be submitted by email to info@visitavalonnj.com or via Avalon’s Facebook page at facebook.com/avalonnewjersey. Happy vacation!
