What a week, the temperatures have gone from the 60s down to 20. Snow overnight on two occasions that melted rather quickly. A little sleet. Snow showers even on Tuesday. We still know it is spring as the forsythia is in full bloom along with the daffodils.

The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) will observe the 29th anniversary of Federal Acknowledgement on April 10 and I am sure another quiet observation is planned.

Seed planting is scheduled for Saturday, April 9 at the Aquinnah Public Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seeds, soil, and egg crates for planting will be provided. On Tuesday evening April 12 it will be movie night and dinner for the kids at 5 p.m. The movie will be Hotel Transylvania.

Thursday, March 31 was the annual selectmen’s day at the Up-Island Council on Aging, to join their constituents for lunch. Once again, we were joined by West Tisbury selectman Jeffrey (Skipper) Manter as well as by Chilmark selectman Bill Rossi. It was Bill’s turn this year as Warren Doty and Jonathan Mayhew had attended in 2015. Following lunch we all enjoyed learning of Harriet Poole Otteson’s trip to Cuba. Harriet shared photographs, anecdotes, and souvenirs with those in attendance. Thank you Harriet and thank to our honorable selectmen.

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Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank opened this week in their new office at Beetlebung Corner, almost 51 years to the day when a bank was first built on that exact location. Stop in and see the new look. The landscape has certainly changed. Hmmm, wonder where all those pineapple pine trees went?

Congratulations and all the best to Kevin Devine and Heather Ferreira on their marriage this Saturday.

All the best to Juan Gandara and his wife Anna Flores as they move to Florida this week. Juan has been the longest serving current crew member at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Menemsha, having served four years He is looking forward to serving aboard a Coast Guard cutter but most importantly he is looking forward to warmer weather, being the native Texan that he is, these New England winters have just not been favorable. Juan and Anna will be expecting their first child and were the recipients of many lovely baby gifts at a shower held for them on Saturday, just the day after Juan’s birthday celebration. We will look forward to a visit from them in the future.

Congratulations and all the best to Massachusetts State Trooper Dustin Shaw, son of Thomas Shaw and Marcia Rogers Valentzas, who graduated on April 1 from the Massachusetts State Police 82nd Recruit Training Troop. The graduation was attended by his wife Morgan Shaw, his mom Marcia, aunt Faith Thompson, uncle Donald Combra, retired State Police Trooper Neal Maciel, State Trooper Jeffrey Stone, Oak Bluffs Police Lieut. Timothy Williamson and most of his colleagues, as well as other family members and friends. Dustin was among the 158 graduates on Friday.

Theresa Manning returned home on Saturday night after a ladies spa adventure in celebration of the 50th birthday of Mary Ibsen Also participating in the festivities were Amy Lilavois and Wenonah Madison.

Get well wishes to Jane Slater who was a patient at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital overnight, returning to her home on Friday.

Barry and Dottie Sullivan arrived at their Aquinnah home on Friday for a visit through mid April. They are looking forward to their extended stay upon their return in early May. Congratulations on the birth of their new grandson, Brecken Rush Sullivan, on Feb. 8. Brecken and his big brother Caden (who will be two on May 29) will be visiting their grandparents, accompanied by their parents Patrick and Donna, in early June. Of course, Barry and Dottie are looking forward to the arrival of their extended family.

Happy 55th anniversary wishes to John O. Vanderhoop and his wife Gabi on April 14.

Happy 42nd anniversary wishes to Captain Hugh Taylor and his bride Jeanne on April 15.

Belated happy birthday wishes to Rhoda Diamond, who celebrated her 95th birthday this past week.

Happy birthday wishes this week to Beth Kaeka on April 9 and Caroline Mayhew on April 10. Middle sister Judith Manning Milavsky will celebrate on April 11 and shares the day with Bob Rose and Ted Leslie. Barbara Wallen will celebrate on April 12 along with Ivan Toland, Eddie Cisek, and Kathy Mercier. April 13 is a day of celebration for Jill Chandler Woollacott, Prudy Whiting, Erick Angelo Moore and Don Sexton. Lucas Kenneth Belain will be 11 on April 14. Oliver Hughes will party on April 15 as will Todd Keegan.

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