Rick Herrick>

508-693-8065

(herricklr@verizon.net)

You hear it first, that blaring, honking noise of a siren. You tense up a little, look into the rearview mirror, and then try to figure out a way to move over. If you’re driving near or around Sturbridge Village, there’s a good chance that Linda Collette is behind you and anxious to arrive at the scene of some accident.

JANE N. SLATER

508-645-3378

(slaterjn@comcast.net)

Chilmark rolls on. Plans are in the works to repair the Menemsha docks burned last week and there are many signs of cleanup and progress. The cars have been removed, by barge and crane, from the fill dock where they were marooned as a result of the fire. Burned materials and boats have been removed, and it all shows signs of progress toward a speedy repair. Everyone seems upbeat and helpful.

Temperature: Precip.

Day Max. Min. Inches.

Fº Fº

July 16 76 69 .03

July 17 87 73 .00

July 18 89 70 .00

July 19 87 64 .00

July 20 86 70 1.00

July 21 84 68 .00

July 22 84 68 .13

Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 79º F.

NANCY GARDELLA

508-693-3308

(vhavenvgazette@yahoo.com)

First, the bad news: I incorrectly reported last week that Herb Ward’s talk at the Federated Church Parish House about his great-grandfather, Capt. Levi Jackson of the Mertie B. Crowley, was to be last Sunday night. The good news is the talk is actually tonight, at 7 p.m, and all are welcome. A $10 dollar donation is suggested. Herb will explain how 14 people were saved off Wasque in 1910. More nautical stories! I’ll see you there.

Please Adopt Us

A beautiful young unneutered male orange tiger cat was brought to the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, July 21 — he was found wandering at night on the West Tisbury Road in Edgartown, not far from the golf course. If he is your cat, please call the Animal Shelter at 508-627-8662 — otherwise he will be put up for adoption when he is neutered. He’s very friendly and must belong to someone.

Thais Arrives

Aline Gomes and Marquenio Pereira of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Thais Helena Pereira, born on July 9, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Thais weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.

Hello Pietro

Deyviane Amaral and Renato Costa of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Pietro Maya D. Amaral, born on July 15, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Pietro weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces at birth.

Lindsay Arrives

Sayonara and Leo De Oliveira of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Lindsay Victoria De Oliveira, born on July 15, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Lindsay weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth.

Go Granary

The Granary Gallery invites all to an artists’ reception on Sunday, July 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an exhibition that features Alison Shaw’s photography, Heather Neill’s oils on panel, Carol Maguire’s oils on canvas and Don Wilks’ bronze sculpture.

The gallery is at 636 Old County Road in West Tisbury and the show continues through August 7. For details, call 508-693-0455.

Criticism comes from some unexpected places when you’re a playwright attempting to star in your own play. That much is true for New York playwright Sam Forman, whose play The Rise and Fall of Annie Hall opened in preview last night at the Vineyard Playhouse (official opening night is Saturday). He’s seen the central role of Henry played by others in the three years since the play was written, and he has heard the actors lodge lighthearted complaints about the challenges posed by the dialogue. But before now, he’s never experienced it firsthand.