Charles Hodge Awarded
Edgartown resident Charles Hodge, MD was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by The Society of Neurological Surgeons on May 22 in Atlanta, Ga.
The Society of Neurological Surgeons is constituted of neurosurgeons with leadership roles in North American neurosurgical education. The award is given to a member “ . . . whose service to the Society, or to the field of neurological surgery, has been exceptional.”
Sense of Wonder Art Show
What sort of wonderful things have the kids at Sense of Wonder been dreaming up? Papier mâché creatures, see-through Saran Wrap sculptures, dioramas, plaster relief paintings, and acrylic paintings. . . . for starters.
JOHN S. ALLEY
508-693-2950
alleys@vineyard.net
The holiday weekend weather was absolutely delightful. Many outdoor activities and cookouts took place. The rhododendrons at the old Foote tennis court (the only clay court remaining in town) were absolutely beautiful this past weekend. Bunny Fales would have been so proud of them.
Alzheimer’s disease is a rapidly growing concern for the U.S. health care system. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the world’s leading voluntary support base for Alzheimer’s research and coping, the estimated cost of the disease in America will be $200 billion this year. Out of that figure, $140 billion will come from Medicare and Medicaid. By 2050, the cost could increase by nearly 500 per cent.
Ritz Hosts Benefit
A benefit will be held at the Ritz Cafe in Oak Bluffs on Sunday at 3 p.m. for Sophia Periera, an Islander who is battling cancer and must travel for treatments. Tickets are $20 at the door; there will be live music, food and raffles. “Help us help her with her fight against cancer — that’s the slogan,” said Janet King, the owner of the cafe who is helping to organize the event.
Temperature: Precip.
Day Max. Min. Inches.
Fº Fº
May 25 68 55 Trace
May 26 66 60 .05
May 27 80 61 Trace
May 28 72 59 .00
May 29 75 58 Trace
May 30 80 63 .00
May 31 78 59 .05
Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 72º F.
HOLLY NADLER
508-274-2329
(hollynadler@gmail.com)
Bird watchers keep “their eyes to the skies,” as our own ornithologist (and now Nantucket’s) Vern Laux likes to say, but for those of us who cover the waterfront, our keen observational faculties are trained on cafés, retail shops and hotels along the harbor.
I’m pleased to report that every last place, following the Memorial Day weekend, is open for business!
