JOHN S. ALLEY
508-693-2950
September has slipped away as quick as you can say Jack Frost. We know he is waiting just around the corner but it doesn’t seem possible with this beautiful Indian summer weather. Folks are busy harvesting the last of their vegetables, and berries for canning, and settling into their fall routine as the sun is now setting around 6:30 p.m.
Remember that tomorrow the Living Local Harvest Festival will take place at the Agricultural Hall. Also the antique power show starts at noon. George Hartman, of Panhandle Road, reports that this will be the Antique Power Association’s 21st annual show at the fairgrounds. All owners of antique machinery (gas and steam engines, toys, cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and machinery, rusty or otherwise) are invited. For more information, call George at 508-693-6039. George, the guru of steam engines, will have his rare 1903 Locomobile steam engine on display and working, as well as a number of other steam engines from the same era. There will be a variety of events at the harvest festival including a special farmers’ market, a potluck supper at 6 p.m. and dancing till 10 p.m.
Amy Houghton reports that Saturday night Chris and Sheila Morse hosted a benefit dinner for the Martha’s Vineyard Museum. It was the third annual You Can’t Spell mARTha’s Vineyard without Art dinner. The idea was to celebrate artists who are inspired by the beauty of the Vineyard in their work. Guests had an opportunity to spend an evening with artists Kib Bramhall, Paul Karasik, Andrew Moore, Heather Neill, Alison Shaw, Jeanne Staples, Kara Taylor, Ken Vincent, David Wallis, Wendy Weldon and Allen Whiting. Paul Karasik did a wonderful interactive cartoon demonstration. Thanks to Chris and Sheila for their support.
Geoff McCullough and his son Henry, of Hingham, were here last weekend to sail his boat in a family event. Geoff reports that he came in ninth out of a field of 12. Just a few years ago, I recall, he misread the chart, got lost, and was unable to finish. He reports that he has made positive progress since then.
Don Evon and his wife Denise Doreen Mount, of Farmington, Conn. and their French poodles Mahido and Camilla vacationed last weekend with Anna and John Alley of State Road. The weather was superb and they went to the beach, canoed, watched sunsets in Menemsha and Denise cooked gourmet dinners. They belatedly celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary Saturday night.
Jill Carlton and her husband, Pete Karman, of New Haven, Conn., came down last Friday and vacationed over the weekend at her home on State Road. Jill reports that they will come down one more time next month before they have to close the place up for the winter. They returned home on Tuesday.
Nearly 150 people gathered at the Agricultural Hall last Sunday to thank Rep. Eric Turkington for his twenty years of service as our representative in the General Court. Several speakers lauded Eric and he thanked everyone for supporting him. A wonderful potluck reception followed the formal ceremony and everyone had a chance to talk with Eric and share their favorite stories. Barbara Day of Willow Tree Hollow organized the affair.
Karen Flynn, of Indian Hill Road, reports that her popular stand, The Bite, with which her sister Jackie is also involved, will close for the season on Sunday. She thanks you for your support and looks forward to seeing you next year.
Warren and Marilyn Hollinshead, of Pond View Farm Road, recently returned from her 55th high school reunion in Rochester, Minn. Warren reports that they also spent time visiting family in Minneapolis before returning home.
Don and Marian Mohr, of Otis Bassett Road, celebrated Don’s birthday week with a surprise visit from Don’s family on Sept. 7. Arriving from Ohio were his sons Terry and Dan and daughters Donna, Pat and Kathy. They all enjoyed the beautiful beach weather and the memorable days of being all together.
Marion reports that the following Tuesday Joan and Roger Noone of Middletown, R.I., and Venice, Fla., came by for a short visit. Joan and Marian’s lasting friendship began when they were six years old in Crestwood, N.Y., and they had many adventures together as they grew up. The Vineyard holds wonderful memories for Joan of visiting her grandparents at their Meras family home in Oak Bluffs. In more recent years they have enjoyed the fishing at Wasque, swimming at East Beach, and sailing on the Shenandoah with the Mohrs.
Henry and Louise Bessire, of Edgartown Road are headed back to New York city tomorrow after vacationing for their fifth straight summer in town. Henry reports they had a wonderful time and look forward to returning over the Christmas holidays.
Tom Thatcher, of Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam arrived last week to visit with friends. Tom lived here for many years as manager of the youth hostel. He plans to return to Viet Nam next month.
Alison and Joe Thompson formerly of Chester, Vt. have rented the Sophie Block house on Music Street. They own the Vermont Foam Insulation, Inc. Alison’s parents are Sarah and Colin Whyte. They moved in last week.
Bea Phear, chair of the town hall renovation committee, reports that the town will hold a ground breaking ceremony for the renovation of the historic town hall on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 3:30 p.m. They invite the public to come. Thanks to the Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust, visitors may park at the Grange Hall that day.
Manny Estrella, custodian, on behalf of the school would like to thank Christine Wiley at Vineyard Gardens for the large donations of plants. He reports that it really dresses up the school and is much appreciated.
Town clerk Prudy Whiting wants to remind anyone not registered to vote in the presidential election Nov. 4 that the last day to do so is Oct. 14. Also please check with her to see if you remain on the voting rolls, in case you didn’t send in your annual census form last January.
Happy birthday to: Bill Honey, Ann Fielder and Ashley Hunter today, Wayne Smith and Mariko Kawaguchi tomorrow, Natalie Conroy, Nancy Isenberg and Leonard Schoenfeld on Sunday, Jane Baker, Heather Hoff, Frankie Flanders, John Abrams and Jill Bouck on Monday, Kent Healy, P.J. Kirby Jr., Ed Child and John Scherlis on Tuesday, Chris Stein, Linda Izzo and Wesley Look on Wednesday, Ellen Gaskill, Quinn Retmier and Doug Hakey on Thursday. Belated birthday greetings to Melissa Thomas.
Well, that is all of the social news for this week. If you have any news please call or e-mail me. Have a great week.
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