Welcome Isaac

Renata A. Almeida and Zildomar G. Wanziler of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Isaac Almeida Wanziler, born on Nov. 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital. Isaac weighed 7 pounds, 3.2 ounces at birth.

JANE N. SLATER

508-645-3378

(slaterjn@comcast.net)

Many Chilmarkers took advantage of the all-Island flu shot clinic this past Monday even though the present weather pattern shows little signs of the flu season arriving any time soon. Let’s hope we are all set for a sniffle-free winter. The event went very smoothly, at least when we were there midday. Thanks to all the volunteers.

Emily Arrives

Holly and Wayne Lawyer of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Malia Lawyer, born on Nov. 7 at the Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital. Emily’s weight was 7 pounds, 4.5 ounces at birth.

This week’s most exciting sightings are Sally Anderson’s reports of pine siskins on Nov. 4 and 8 and common redpolls observed in Aquinnah on Nov. 12. To have these northern finches around this early, and widespread across Massachusetts, means that they may be relatively common this winter. These finches only migrate this far south when food is scarce in their northern forest homelands. Last winter the seeds they eat were abundant, yet the birds were virtually absent in New England.

We all have baggage.

For some, it is plastic, but for others only paper or cloth will do. Those in the latter group must have appreciated Wednesday’s designation. In case you missed it, I’ll recycle the news. Nov. 14 was Reusable Bag Day in Massachusetts. I kid you not. This is official and important.

Hello, Hunter

Charlotte and Matthew Bolduc of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Hunter James Bolduc, born Oct.31 at the Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital. Hunter weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.

By Lynne Irons>

Every year the human heart loses several grams of muscle mass and therefore pumps less blood as we age. Those of a certain age experience the change of temperature with less good humor as the years fly by. I, for one, am fond of woolen long underwear for my outdoor activities. I do work outside year round. Remember, there is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. I have a cashmere sweater that I wear next to my skin. The point of this paragraph is to encourage you to bundle up and get into the garden.

The Vineyard rolled over Nantucket Saturday in the annual Island Cup game by a final score of 48-6 in a contest that was easily decided by the second quarter and even more lopsided than the final score indicated.

With the win, the Vineyarders continued their recent string of dominance over the Whalers in the storied rivalry. They have won five straight Island Cups and eight out of the last nine.

Arboretum Walk

Due to the recent storm the Polly Hill Arboretum program Nature and Nurture has been postponed to Saturday, Nov. 17. Walk the grounds with arboretum staff to learn about the history and uses of some of our native trees and plants, then enjoy a delicious bowl of soup and soup-making demonstration by Island chef and cookbook author Catherine Walthers. The program is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Space is limited so please preregister. The cost is $30 and $25 for arboretum members. For information call 508-693-9426.

Hello, Tanner

Larry and Charly Weiss of West Tisbury and Lexington are happy to announce the arrival of Tanner Mattingly Weiss, born on Sept. 29. Tanner weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces.