Well it sure will be like a ghost town all week mainly because of the school’s winter vacation. People have left Dodge for a warmer climate while others have gone up north to ski. As we head into March on Wednesday we celebrate National Pig Day, daylight saving time is less than two weeks away and spring begins on March 20. After this week’s unpleasant weather, old timers will tell you that the back of winter has been broken.

Max King, of Tiasquam Road, reports that her daughter Rebecca Elizabeth King married Mindaugas Bielskis of Lithuania at Cambridge City Hall on Jan. 31. They live and work in Charlestown, she in real estate with the Hammond Group and he in construction with Heneghan Construction. Congratulations.

Anna Alley, of State Road, went up to East Taunton to be with our grandchildren and their parents for the long weekend. Eddie and Mark celebrated their first birthday on Sunday that included a trip to Providence to visit their godparents Nina Berry and her husband Dr. Dieter Phol. She returned home Monday afternoon.

Paddy Moore announces that the West Tisbury Town Democratic Committee will hold their annual meeting Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Howes House. They will elect officers and delegates to the state convention in June. All registered Democrats are welcome. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. If you have questions call her at 508-693-1627 or 508-693-6716.

Susan Block, of Music street, reports that the Martha’s Vineyard Partnership for Health (MVPH) is offering two, free 6-session series on “My Life My Health” for people 60 or older. They will be at the American Legion Hall in Vineyard Haven on Wednesdays from March 1 through April 5, 10 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. or at the Howes House on Mondays from March 13 through April 17. Preregistration is required for either series. Please call 508-939-9358 for more information.

Herb Ward reports that there will be a brief service of prayer and the offering of ashes on Ash Wednesday at noon, at the Federated Church Meetinghouse in Edgartown. This will begin our Lenten Season.

Ted Powell reports that his mother Rosalie suffered a stroke on Jan. 30th. She has been in the hospital and has now moved to a nursing facility in Canton where he and his wife Sue live. She is receiving therapy and continues to improve every day during her stay at the hospital. Ted was reading an item from the Gazette to her which said in part, “…can pinkletinks be far behind?” Rosalie blurted out “pinkletinks” which was one of the first words that she said since her stroke and startled everyone. Rosalie sends her thanks to all of her family and friends for their many cards.

Condolences to the family of Eleanor Waldron who passed away on Wednesday. She was 95.

Olivia Larsen, over at the library, reports that on Sunday at 3 p.m., they will host a rock concert for kids featuring Jellybone Rivers and the Maniacs of the Heart. The musicians will be performing a set of classic children’s songs in a rock-band format. This event will be presented by Rob Myers. On Monday at 7 p.m., the library and WMVY present the monthly jazz-themed evening with Dave Kish. This month, he will present a documentary and discussion in tribute of Black History Month. During the February school break beginning on Monday join the library for a family movie in the community room or a teen movie in the young adult room each day at 1 p.m.

A bit of history: an uneasiness about the ownership of the town clock surfaced at the 1926 annual town meeting. William J. Rotch, chairman of the board of selectmen, was asked to conduct an investigation into the ownership of the clock and on March 7 he issued this report. In 1895, the Church acquired a clock. It was inspired by Hannah Look, who in her will dated Dec. 1, 1875, left to the Congregational Society the sum of $200 to be used in placing a suitable clock in the steeple with face and hands outside. The bequest was in memory of her husband David Look. By 1893 the money had doubled and there also had grown a real community interest in acquiring a clock. Suppers were held to raise money and a special issue of the The Sea Gull, a newspaper published by the church ladies. The success of these efforts was great enough not only to make the clock possible but a new bell which corresponded with the clock machinery. The cost of winding weekly has been about $20 a year. Half was paid by the church the other half by public subscription. For nearly 30 years the town has paid $10. If it is determined that the town cannot continue to do so Mr. Rotch said he will undertake it to see that the public share of the upkeep will be provided rather than lose the clock. Many others are of the same opinion.

Happy birthday to Frank Polagruto, Tara Lewis and Diane Wall Friday; Kelly Arruda, Susan Bowman and Steve Gallagher Saturday; Katherine Athearn, Mason Fischer and Natasha Taylor on Sunday; Kevin McFarland, Kathryn Sullivan, Gene Bergeron and Shawn Emin on Monday; Robyn Athearn, Tom Thatcher, Susan Goldstein and George Brush on Tuesday; Sam Alley, Henry Geller and Anna Christensen on Wednesday; Josh Emin, David Fielder and Greg Drake on Thursday. Belated birthday wishes to Nick Pohl.

Well that is all of the social news for this week. I don’t want to miss the news about your vacation so please call or email me with details. Have a great week.

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