JOHN S. ALLEY
508-693-2950
The weekend weather was toasty warm. Saturday an Islandwide bike race was held under a bright blue sky and near record warmth. Sunday found us under the same blue sky but with milder temperatures. The orioles (birds that is) have returned to town. The late Emma Whiting had records to prove that they always return by May 12 and bird-watchers will keep a sharp eye out for them on Tuesday. The VTA buses began operating on their summer schedule last Saturday morning with additional weekend trips.
Eleanor Stanwood, of Lambert’s Cove Road, reports that in the last three weeks at their farm six pairs of twin lambs were born. She says that is quite rare and reports that they are all healthy and happy. Eleanor went to Falmouth on business earlier this week.
Acting principal Bob Lane surprised everyone when on Monday he announced his retirement from the school system after 22 years of service. He praised Donna DeBettencourt, the temporary acting vice principal, and said he had thought it over and decided that it was time to retire effective June 30.
When there is a major news story there is usually a Vineyard person nearby and last Saturday night was no exception. Elaine Pace reports that she and her husband, Dan, were in Times Square to celebrate Dan’s birthday. Thirty minutes before the car started smoking, they were only yards away from the notorious Nissan van as they purchased tickets to a musical. Their theatre, on the edge of the square, was the last one the police allowed people to enter, thankfully. As the story has unfolded, they have come to realize how fortunate they were that no one was harmed. And they had a wonderful celebration of Dan’s birthday to boot!
Sig Van Raan reports that he and his wife, Susan Dickler, have officially arrived for the season although he has been here unofficially since late March working on his Menemsha cottage. They have returned from a weekend visit to Baltimore to watch the Red Sox lose three games to the worst team in baseball. They were visiting Susan’s daughter Willie, who is a nursing student at Johns Hopkins. Sig’s son Jackson just returned from five months in Peru and Costa Rica where he worked as a volunteer with street kids and turtles.
Natalie Grewal, of Creston, British Columbia will be returning to town next week and will be here until October. She will not be employed at Garcia’s Deli because it has gone out of business. She enjoys East Coast living and meeting people so she figures to have little difficulty finding a new job.
Noah and Susan Block plan to move into their Music street home today. They have been busy unpacking boxes of items from their New York city apartment that Noah predicts will take them until fall at the earliest. They have been staying with Will and Leslei Monast down in Waldron’s Bottom.
Micheline Sonia reports that now is time to mark your calendar for the Mexican night dinner buffet fundraiser for the sixth grade class. As you may recall, they had a superb Italian night last year. It will be held next Friday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall. You can buy tickets ahead of time from any sixth grade student or call Micheline at 508-696-7866.
Jeremy Berlin reports that tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria the Friday Night Coffeehouse will begin. For details contact him at 508-696-3007.
Hadden Blair, over at the police department, reports that tomorrow there will be an open house retirement party for Chief Beth Toomey after 27 years of public service, 16 of them as our chief, at the Agricultural Hall on Panhandle Road from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be food, and dancing to Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish. The department is asking you to bring a dessert or make a donation to the Food Pantry. Call 508-693-0020 and ask for him.
The Vineyard Belly Dance and Revue will host special guests and a celebration of their music and dance at the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven tonight at 7:30 p.m. Maybe they will come to the retirement party after their show.
Tom Dresser reports that the annual Alzheimer’s Miles of Memories Walk step-off is next Sunday at noon. This year the plan is to walk along the bike path, from the regional high school to Dodger’s Hole, and back, just under 2.5 miles. Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod and the Islands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to offer supportive services to families and professionals of people who suffer from Alzheimer’s or related dementia. To donate to the walk, go to walk@alzcapecod.org, or send a check to Alzheimer’s Services, 712 Main street, Hyannis, MA 02601 or call 508-775-5656. For further information, contact Tom Dresser at 508-693-1050.
Colleen Morris, over at the library, reports that there will be a lyme and tick-borne disease discussion, yes, those buggers are out and about again, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday with Dr. Enid Haller. For more information call 508-693-3366.
A note from the past: “On July 23, 1946 the Grange held its annual summer bazaar at the Agricultural Hall and it was well attended. Among the many attractions were tables with fancy work, home-cooked food, grabs, and cold drinks. An orchestra composed of Antone King, his daughter Gloria and sons Arthur and Antone Jr. provided music during the afternoon. Much interest was aroused in guessing the weight of a large fruit cake made by Anna Davis. The cake was won by John Raymond, son of Juliet Kraetzer of Chilmark. This is the second summer he has won the cake. The two-pound box of Priscilla Hancock chocolates was won by Warren Armitage of Lambert’s Cove. A fortune telling booth was the most popular and the knocking over of milk bottles with a baseball was also popular. Pony rides were given by Rosemarie Duys. Lillian Magnuson reported it was a very successful event for the Grange.
Happy Birthday to: Judy Counsell, Betsy Gately, Judith Larkosh and Connie Andrade today; Madeline Tramontano, Jessica Estrella, Sky MacDuff and Ken O’Connor tomorrow; Shanti Blum, Lynne Whipple and Rebecca Rattner on Sunday; Phyllis Meras, Chris Decker and Philip Larson on Monday; Michael McCarthy, Shane Fisher and Todd Murtha on Tuesday; Beverly Mazza, Liza Williamson and Daniel Benedetto on Wednesday; Rufus Peebles, Martha Hubbell, Nicole Galland, Edmund Cottle 3rd, and Janice Paul on Thursday. A very happy 27th wedding anniversary to David and Eleanor Stanwood on Thursday.
Well, that is all the social news for this edition.If you have any news, please call or e-mail me. Have a great week.
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