JANE N. SLATER
508-645-3378
Chilmarkers and guests managed to get through the hot and muggy days of this past week in good humor by sticking close to air conditioners and the beaches. The trustees and staff of the Chilmark Library apologize to their patrons for the unexpected closures on Saturday and Monday due to a failed air conditioning system. The library is back in business and regrets any inconvenience.
JUNE D. MANNING
508-645-2574
Congratulations to Lieut. Neal J. Maciel who has been chosen the officer in charge of the state police on the Vineyard. It has been an inspiration to see Neal working his way up through advancement over the past three decades. The Commonwealth made a great choice in their infinite wisdom. I could not think of any one more qualified and certainly most deserving of the position. May he find his years rewarding in this new role.
Marcella Arrives
Jennifer Porter Guadagno and Joseph Guadagno of Concord, N.H., announce the birth of a daughter, Marcella Isla Porter Guadagno, on July 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital. Marcella weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces at birth.
Helping Those Who Help
For a sense of what the Vineyard Nursing Association means to many Islanders, read the final lines of obituaries published in the Gazette. More than a few of them ask that, in lieu of flowers, people remember the deceased by donating to the association, which provides home nursing care.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Editors, Vineyard Gazette:
At last the garage monstrosity will come down, but what will rise in its place? My off-Island neighborhood has been plagued with gigantic homes that are built right up to the property lines, crowding the smaller original houses.
Over the last five years, Mr. Moujabber has been granted the opportunity to wring out every last ounce of his rights — I hope the next round of deliberations will focus more on the rights of his neighbors.
Chip Coblyn
On Thursday, July 17, my wife Wendy lost her battle with brain cancer. It has been the most amazing fight I have ever seen. She went at it with a smile and determination, knowing full well it was an uphill battle all the way. Her strength and courage were inspiring and unmatched.
In the Forest
From the Vineyard Gazette editions of July, 1933:
Capt. A. S. Knight, commanding officer of the Civilian Conservation Corps on the Vineyard, has received orders permitting the enlistment of fifteen local men for service with the 106th company, the company at present on the state forest on the great plain. This will bring the company to about 200 men, the strength allotted to the camp by the government.
