Dean’s List

Dean’s List

Christopher E. Leon of Oak Bluffs has been named to the dean’s list at Curry College in Milton for the spring 2008 term.

Dean’s List

Dean’s List

Stephen John Brussard of Edgartown has been named to the dean’s list of distinguished students for the spring 2008 semester at Roanoke College in Salem, Va.

Holmes Hole Sailors Compete in Thursday Night, Sunday Races

The Holmes Hole Sailing Association continued its summer season of handicap sailboat racing from Vineyard Haven harbor with a Thursday night race on July 3 and two harbor races on July 6. 

Thursday night was overcast with the threat of rain, and a 10-knot southwest wind. Six boats posted for the start at red nun 6 outside of the Vineyard Haven harbor breakwater.

Finishing first was Bob Jewett in his Soling, Andiamo II. In second was Dan Culkin in the Vineyard Vixen, Magic Time. In third was Jerry Goodale in the Pearson 31, Stormalong.

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Mermaids and Martinis Will Grace Ms. Datz’s Booksigning

It’s time to slip on that great summer cocktail dress you’ve been dying to swirl about in, and school up with other she nymphs on Wednesday, July 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. for Margot Datz’s reception and booksigning of A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaid’s, published by Simon and Schuster.

Reverend Dean Kowalski

Rev. Dean Kowalski Will Preach at Union Chapel

Roots that Endure is the title of the sermon to be given by the Very Rev. Dr. James A. Kowalski on Sunday, July 13 at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs. The service begins at 10 a.m.

The theme of his message asks the question: what are the foundations of our faith and values that anchor us in troubled times, as persons and as nations?

Fishermen at Menemsha Jetty

The Fishermen

By MARK ALAN LOVEWELL

Black sea bass is one of the Vineyard’s best-kept secrets when it comes to good eating. The fish can’t be bought in the store, but if you know a sport boat fisherman, there is a chance you can get it if you politely ask.

Black sea bass are swimming around the Vineyard in fair abundance.

This weekend, the Oak Bluffs Veterans of Foreign War Post 9261 is hosting its ninth annual fluke tournament. The post is adding a small form of recognition to the black sea bass and to the anglers who catch big ones.

July 4: Hot and Sunny

Friday, July 4: Hot and sunny. Smoke rises above Vineyard Haven Main street. Temperature rises to the high 70s, hotter in the sun. Firemen sip water under a hot overhead sun. Fourth of July parade takes place under clear hazy skies. Hot and breezy. The harbor is full of boats. Low clouds try to interfere with a spectacular fireworks display.

Red Cross Chapter Seeks Professional Volunteers

Red Cross Chapter Seeks

Professional Volunteers

The American Red Cross Cape Cod and Islands Chapter wants to cross-train nurses, paramedics, licensed practical nurses, emergency medical technicians and retired physicians for volunteer roles at the Red Cross.

Red Cross health services volunteers provide essential and preventive health services to ensure the highest quality of care to disaster victims in their time of need.

The Vineyard Gardener

By LYNNE IRONS

Nothing makes me more relaxed than a rainy Saturday in July. Last weekend, in my opinion, was perfect for us gardeners. There is a country-western song out of the West Texas cotton fields with the following refrain:

Sow your seed

In the ground below

Fall to your knees

and pray real slow

For the rain to come

And kiss the seed

To bless you with

All that you need.

Unlovable Earwigs

Ronald Rood had a great and somewhat timeless concept for a book. In 1971, he penned a little paperback titled Animals Nobody Loves, highlighting the wonders of some often-maligned creatures. The author cleverly divides the book of unloved critters into three sections, based on the reasons for finding them objectionable: The Way They Look, The Way They Act, and A Little of Both.

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