Check out this past week’s biggest news in Palmyra.
PHS graduate Kelvin Harmon excelling at the next level
In 2015, Kelvin Harmon was a senior at Palmyra High School taking the football field for one final season before his high school graduation. After posting 54 receptions for 829 yards and 16 touchdowns the prior year, many expected an encore from the 6-feet 3 inch wideout. Harmon delivered in the best way possible for Jack Geisel’s bunch, finishing the season with 66 grabs for 1,111 yards and 14 touchdowns. He helped Palmyra post a 10–2 record, claim a Freedom Division title and reach the Central Jersey Group 1 final, eventually falling to Shore Regional 56–28. Even now, living in a new state and away from his friends and family, Harmon still credits the Palmyra as huge motivation to his success. “It helped me a lot,” Harmon said. “Coming from a small town and a small school, it helped me put a chip on my shoulder. I still stay in touch with Coach Geisel and the team to see how they are doing and they text me good luck a lot as well.”
Jim May, an icon of Palmyra and a generous member of the community
The Borough of Palmyra lost an influential member of the community on Sept. 10. Longtime resident Jim May, 80, passed away due to a massive heart attack, not long after returning from celebrating his 58th wedding anniversary with his wife, Annamarie. May, born on Aug. 10, 1937, grew up in Maple Shade and later graduated from Moorestown High School. A Rutgers graduate with a bachelor’s of science degree, May also took classes at Richard Stockton University, Rowan University and Temple University. An avid student of the environment and urban planning, May also participated in Rutgers University’s Master Gardeners program. May taught people tips on gardening and background on the activity itself. “Jim was the man who would give you the shirt off of his back,” Annamarie said. “It’s still a shock to us all that he is no longer with us.”
Borough of Palmyra’s Hurricane Relief Fund
The Palmyra Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and our firefighting volunteers are helping Hurricane Harvey victims get back on their feet. Ladies Auxiliary President Roberta “Bobbie” Locke is leading the effort to collect money and needed goods and supplies for a Texas volunteer Fire Department.
How Can You Help?
Monetary donations can be made to Independence Fire Company, 115 W. Broad St., Palmyra, NJ 08065.
Physical donations can be dropped off at the Fire Department, through the end of October, on the following days & times:
Mondays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Palmyra Cove Nature Park to hold family nature walk on Oct. 7.
The Palmyra Cove Nature Park will hold their monthly family nature walk on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each walk highlights a different part of the park. Bring snacks, nets, collectors or anything else to make the trip comfortable. The park will provide any equipment needed for a lesson. The cost is $5 per person and free for members. For more information, call the Nature Park at (856) 829–1900 x1270 or email bfarnsworth@bcbridges.org to reserve your spot. Visit www.palmyracove.org for more information.
