JOHN S. ALLEY
508-693-2950
Last Saturday we received about two inches of rain and it wreaked havoc with outside events. Still, people were able to work outside on Sunday and perform a lot of chores and home improvements. The end of the shoulder season of transit service will be Oct. 12 and then we begin the winter bus schedule. Fall foliage should be spectacular as we have had a wet, very green season.
The firemen held their annual picnic at Flat Point Farm last Sunday afternoon under a sunny sky. The children flew kites and rode on the fire truck.
Last Saturday night at the Bayberry Inn, on Old Courthouse Road, Rosalie Powell hosted the 50th wedding anniversary party for her sister Bernice Kirby and her husband, Pierce.
Debbie Shipkin and her husband Larry Greenburg, of Pond Road, report that they have had a very busy season at their therapy office. They are looking forward to a quiet fall in their offices.
Constance Koch, of Edgartown Road, departed the Island last weekend and headed to her home in Washington, D.C. She reports having a wonderful summer and all of her children visited her at various times.
Five of our residents had a busy and rewarding weekend as their dogs competed in back-to-back dog shows in Falmouth last Saturday and Sunday, coming home with ribbons, titles, and immense satisfaction. Since retiring last year as a Search and Rescue dog, Karen Ogden’s Orion, an 11-year-old golden retriever, has taken up a new career in rally obedience. This weekend he earned his Rally Advanced title. On Saturday, Julia Humphrey’s golden, Xochi, won his rally novice title, and on Sunday, took the blue ribbon in the Novice A class with a score of 99 out of a possible 100. Katy Upson and Susanna Sturgis both made their rally debuts, Katy with Dundee, a Scottish terrier, and Susanna with Travvy, her year-and-a-half-old Alaskan malamute. Each team scored two qualifying rounds toward their rally novice titles. Nolan, a six-and-a-half-year-old Australian shepherd also owned by Karen Ogden, did likewise. Dianne Powers elegant Great Dane, Sailor, scored another point in his quest for an AKC championship. Sailor already has two legs toward his rally novice title. Willow, an Australian shepherd who practices regularly with the group, missed the fun because owner Eric Bates was sailing in Saturday’s Moffett Race.
Rally Obedience has become very popular in only eight years as a recognized canine sport. A rally course consists of between 10 and 20 exercises, depending on level: novice, advanced or excellent. Teams are judged not only on their ability to complete exercises correctly but also on the working relationship between dog and handler. It’s both challenging and fun. Karen, a certified pet dog trainer, has an introductory rally class starting tomorrow. For more information contact her at 508-693-3708.
Carl and Martha Tack of Waldron’s Bottom Road, report that the wedding of their daughter, Molly, to Ryan Hooper last Saturday afternoon was spectacular. Most of the guests ended up diving into the pond, led by the bride’s father and the groom’s mother!
Old friend Bill Honey, of Elias Way, passed away on Tuesday. He loved antique engines and kept animals. Our condolences to Hillary and his family.
Lee Revere reports that they are now accepting book donations at the library for our 53rd annual sale.
Alix Small, of New Lane, has opened a new business specializing in exotic fibers and handknit goods. She plans on making it a year-round business with a formal opening next month.
The Living Local Harvest Festival begins on Oct. 2 with a panel discussion at the Grange Hall at 7:30 p.m. The following day over at the Ag Hall from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. will feature workshops, exhibits, pumpkin carving, cider pressing, and a farmers’ market. At 6 p.m., a potluck supper will commence with local musicians playing afterwards. George Hartman reports that the 22nd annual Antique Power Show will be happening at the same time in the new barn on the property. He is organizing it again this year and asks all exhibitors to plan to set up between 9 and 10 a.m. on Saturday or late Friday afternoon. He will be there on Friday after 4 p.m. to set up the grounds. Any help is welcome. For details, call 508-693-6039. George, the master of steam engines, will have a display that includes early automotive engines from the mid 1890s thru 1903, and will run his 1903 Locomobile car engine on live steam during the show.
The parks and recreation committee reports that the fall session of yoga classes begins on Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the West Tisbury Church. To register, call 508-696-0147.
The Nevis raffle drawing for the Class of 2012 is tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the West Tisbury school.
Richard Paradise reports that the Manhattan Short Film Festival is next Saturday at the Katharine Cornell Theatre at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Happy Birthday to: Sandra Bernat, Mary Dacey, Laura Marshard and Scott Britney today; Eleanor Stanwood, Sara Alwardt and Marcy Holmes tomorrow; Marilyn Hollinshead, Tony Rezendes, Jr, and Allan McDowell on Sunday; Judy and Larry Schubert, Amanda Dickinson and Robert Wittig on Monday; Carole Kimberly, Nancy Strecker, Angela Scarborough and Kathy Lobb on Tuesday; Granville White, Terre Young and Sean Conley on Wednesday; Lydia Olsen, Brandie Lewis and Galvin Franklin on Thursday. Belated birthday wishes to Kim Klaren.
Well, that is all of the social news for this week’s column. If you have any news please call or e-mail me. Have a great week.
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