MARGARET KNIGHT
508-627-8894
(margaret02539@yahoo.com)
This past week of sun and warmer temperatures was a relief after the previous stretch of gray days that seemed to endlessly alternate rain and snow — winter’s reprise. People were inspired to get outdoors again, to rake up the dead leaves and branches in preparation for spring — which means more work ahead! The snowdrops, in full bloom, looked happy to be uncovered.
NANCY GARDELLA
508-693-3308
(vhavenvgazette@yahoo.com)
Thank you, gentle readers, who are so thoughtful to inquire about my health every time I miss a deadline.
Announcing Emily
Josinea Braga and Luciano da Silva Braga of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Emily de Oliveira Braga, born on March 6, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Emily weighed 7 pounds, 15.4 ounces at birth.
Eve Arrives
Kimberly and Greg Skomal of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Eve Kathleen Skomal, born on Feb. 25, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Eve weighed 9 pounds, 14 ounces at birth. Eve is welcomed by big brother Wilson.
JANE N. SLATER
508-645-3378
(slaterjn@comcast.net)
Chilmark is enjoying spring! There are crocuses in full bloom at Abel’s Hill Cemetery and lots of green in swamps and on sunny hillsides. I am sure we all enjoyed the milder temperatures and got some outside work done.
The Menemsha Café reopened, serving lunches, this week. They will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the time being. We are happy to have a place to eat out in Chilmark again!
TOM DRESSER
508-693-1050
(thomasdresser@gmail.com)
What does the future hold in store for you? (Answer at end of column.)
One Good Dog deserves one good reading by author Susan Wilson at 7:30 p.m. at the Bunch of Grapes tonight, Friday, March 12. Feel free to ask a question or two! Open mike for authors continues next Tuesday, with Laura Roosevelt as emcee.
JUNE D. MANNING
508-645-2574
(lthslnks@gis.net)
The weather has been a welcome relief for the past week with most days in the 50s and spring just around the corner. Tomorrow night is time to turn your clocks ahead one hour as we enter daylight saving time.
Condolences to the family and friends of Thomas P. Benton, whose family resided on the town line of Aquinnah and Chilmark. I have fond memories from more than half a century ago while spending time on the beach below their home overlooking the Herring Creek.
Dean’s List
Melanie M. Devaney, of Edgartown, has been named to the dean’s list at Merrimack College for the fall 2009 semester.
Great Job, Meredith
Meredith Goldthwait of Vineyard Haven has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for the fall 2009 semester.
