BRAD WOODGER
508-627-4216
(ibwsgolf@aol.com)
If Chappy were to become a state — and I think that the subjunctive case is proper here as Chappy has yet to achieve statehood — then I believe it would be neither a red nor a blue state. No, I believe it would be more of a seagull gray. And the state would vote accordingly.
JUNE D. MANNING
508-645-2574
(lthslnks@gis.net)
The Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living will host a Cultural Luncheon, the first in a series of luncheons they will hold over the winter, on Saturday, Nov. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Grill on Main Street in Edgartown. The topic will be Wampanoag contributions to Vineyard life. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the center or by calling director Leslie Clapp at 508-939-9440.
NANCY GARDELLA
508-693-3308
(vhavenvgazette@yahoo.com)
Well, they went off to see the Wizard. The Wizard of Oz, that is. Hugh Schwarz, his daughter, our cobbler, Nancy MacMullen, granddaughter Dawn, all travelled to Bridgewater State University to see Hugh’s grandson, Duncan MacMullen, who served in the Marine Corps, play the title role in their school play. I can’t think of a better Wizard! Congratulations, Duncan.
Ports of Call
From Gazette editions of November, 1935:
KATHIE CASE
508-627-5349
(kathleencase@comcast.net)
Well, Jack Frost hit us on Tuesday night and what was left of the summer flowers are now done for the winter. I also heard people saying they had finally to break down and turn on the heat.
Happy birthday to all who celebrated their day this past week. Big balloons goes out to Joshua Brown, who celebrated his day Oct. 31, and to Thiago Muniz, who celebrated his day Nov. 2.
Temperature: Precip.
Day Max. Min. Inches.
Fº Fº
Oct. 29 64 46 .01
Oct. 30 59 40 .01
Oct. 31 58 47 Trace
Nov. 1 60 36 .00
Nov. 2 49 39 .00
Nov. 3 50 28 Trace
Nov. 4 52 40 .08
Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 54º F.
Like the rest of the country, the Vineyard will shift from Standard to Daylight Saving Time on Sunday morning. “Spring forward, fall back,” as they say. The concept is that clocks should be turned back an hour. But for those who own old windup clocks, and many with battery-run mechanical clocks, it is better to turn the clock forward eleven hours. Turning a clock ahead instead of back is less punishment on the interior delicate gears.
Please Adopt Us
The featured animal this week at the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard is a black Lab cross named Nina. Nina is a handsome black dog with the most beautiful velvet coat. She came to the shelter from a Lab rescue. She loves people, cats and other dogs. She loves to ride in cars and would be the perfect pet for anyone looking for a real buddy. Please stop by to see Nina and take her for a walk.
Movie Float
Looking for a unusual way to spend your Wednesday nights? How about watching a movie, while floating around in a pool? Described as a fun, wet and warm event for the whole family, the Mansion House will be holding pool movies on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. throughout the winter months. Each week, a free two-week club membership will be awarded to the moviegoer who brings the best float.
Pirates of the Caribbean staring Johnny Depp screens on Nov. 10.
