Well, if you are superstitious sprinkle a little salt over your left shoulder before reading today’s column. It has been quite a mess since the blizzard of 2015. Other than that, it sure has been quiet in town since the holidays. Folks are going away on vacation or will next week and that is about the size of it. We are heading into a long weekend as Monday is President’s Day so the schools, post office and all town buildings will be closed. School vacation week for our schools starts next Friday and many of you will be taking a winter break off island. Several stores will be offering special sales on Monday. Business at Chilmark Chocolates has been brisk. Oh, yeah, you guys, be sure to remember the wife or sweetheart today with dinner at a restaurant, candy and flowers.

Sal Laterra of Providence, R.I., recently arrived with candy and flowers for his Valentine, Phyllis Meras of Music street. Phyllis had just returned home from a business trip to New York city.

Anna Alley of State Road went up to visit our grandsons Robbie and Henry and their parents last weekend for a joint birthday celebration. She reports they had a swell time and she got to visit with her sister in Providence.

Larry Schubert and his wife Judy Drew of South Vine went up to Sunday River, Me., last week to ski. Joining them were Chris Stein and Patty and Steve Masterson. Larry reports that they had a wonderful time.

Joan Jenkinson reports that she has a black female kitty she found trapped opposite Seth’s Pond a few days ago and she is looking for the owner. If you think it may belong to you or a neighbor, give her a call at 508-645-9450.

Jen Rand reports that the town hall staff will be having a retirement party for Ernie Mendenhall Friday at 5 p.m. at the library and all are welcome to come.

Amy Hoff over at the library reports that Friday at 4 p.m. singer/guitarist Kevin Keady will perform at the library. This event is free and open to the public.

Libby Fielder reports than on Tuesday the Congregational Church is hosting its fifth annual Mardi Gras pancake supper and party, complete with masks, beads and coins. The pancakes will be made from local ingredients including Morning Glory Farm eggs and Mermaid Farm yogurt. Apocalypso with Rick Bausman, Brian and Liam Weiland will play Caribbean music complete with steel drums. The party runs from 5 to 7 p.m. with a suggested donation of $5 per person or $15 per family. Call 508-693-2842 for more information.

Tara Whiting, town clerk, reports that so far candidates for re-election are the only people that have filed nomination papers to run for office. All nomination papers must be submitted to her by Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. The annual town meeting is April 14, and town election is on April 16, with polling hours from noon to 8 p.m.

Marjorie Pierce of Music street reports that the Wednesday night community suppers at the church continue to be very popular. The food, she says, is mighty tasty. In fact last week they feed 100 people. Everyone is welcome no matter where they may reside on the Island. They reach those in need and donations of food are welcome.

Anthony Saccocia of Waldron’s Bottom Road, head chef of the Grill on Main in Edgartown, reports that his establishment will be busier than normal Saturday night and he looks forward to seeing so many friendly faces. He plans on having a few specials and trusts everyone will have a good time and, yes, he will be continuing to offer 2-for-1 special dinners every weekend for the remainder of the winter season.

Anna Carringer reports that Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the museum galleries join her at the exhibit opening: Victorian Secrets. The museum’s collections are filled with examples of fashion traditions that are no longer in vogue — and some for good reason. This exhibit showcases the often beautiful and sometimes very uncomfortable world of 19th century undergarments from silk and whalebone corsets to padded bodices. Join them for the opening reception and help unveil this exhibit.

History note: On Feb. 16, 1945, Bert Cahoon, Daniel Manter and Albion Alley received letters of thanks and commendation from Lieut. Com. Norman G. Asbury, officer in charge of the Naval Auxiliary Air Station for the immediate and timely aid they rendered to a pilot of a plane forced down on the Orlin Davis property on Middle Road in Chilmark. This aid “was of immeasurable help in the prevention of shock and exposure to the pilot and will shorten his period of recovery.” Albion, chief of the guards at the NAAS, and Bert, operator of the local garage were on their way back home from finishing an assignment at the Peaked Hill military installation and witnessed the crash in a field near the road.

Happy birthday to Michael Bigby and Vincent Lenza Friday; Chris Morse, Gayle Stiller, Beth Toomey, David Schuster, Don Evon and Michelle McCormack Saturday; Kevin Peter Jr., Leah Houghton, Karen Child and Suzanne Fenn on Sunday; Dan Gouldrup, Don MacDonald, Megan Higgins, Jackie Baer, Doug Fortes, Kathleen Gulino and Nancy Cox on Monday; Leslie Eaton, Barbara Paciello, Janice Feltz, Garrison Vieira, and Emily Thomas on Tuesday; Patricia Duffy, Susan Wasserman and Marilyn Bergeron on Wednesday, and to Bob Knight, Joyce Wright, Christine Willey, Elton Taciano, Do Nascimento, Lenny Jason Jr. and Florence Paul on Thursday. Anniversary greetings to Tim and Eileen Maley today, and belated anniversary wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mavro. Belated birthday wishes to Lisa Lillabridge.

Well, that is all of the social news for this edition. Please call or email me with news you wish to share with others. Have a happy Valentine’s Day, a nice President’s Day weekend and a great week.

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