RICK HERRICK
508-693-8065
Every time I see John Breckenridge jog by our house I think of stopping him to say thanks for something else he has done to improve our community. His latest efforts have involved Lincoln and Prospect Parks. Recently these parks received topsoil fill, and were seeded with a drought resistant fescue. The only thing John didn’t do was arrange for the three days of rain which came last week to jump start the growing process. The parks should have a new look by next summer.
Abu Ghraib Film Screens
The documentary Ghosts of Abu Ghraib will screen for free on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center at 130 Center street in Vineyard Haven.
Join Adnan Sabeh, the Rev. Alden Besse, Father Michael Nagle, Rabbi Brian Walt, and fellow community members for an open and free discussion and refreshments to follow the screening of Ghosts of Abu Ghraib. All participants and opinions welcome.
This film is for mature audiences only.
The Vineyard Playhouse is holding open auditions for Earl Hamner Jr.’s The Homecoming, adapted by Christopher Sergel and directed by M.J. Bruder Munafo. Auditions will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25 and Friday, Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Vineyard Playhouse, 24 Church street in Vineyard Haven.
JANE N. SLATER
508-645-3378
The mild weather continues, as Chilmark settles into its quiet pace for the next few months. The sunset crowds at Menemsha are mostly gone but I must say the sunrise on Wednesday morning was one not to miss. I shared it with the crows who were trying to outshout the seagulls, maybe they wanted us all to wake up and enjoy the beautiful sky.
Charter School
Monday, Oct. 22: Macaroni casserole with meat or vegetarian, sliced oranges and milk.
Tuesday, Oct. 23: Mexican chicken or vegetable soup, tortilla chips, salsa con Queso, fruit smoothie and milk.
Wednesday, Oct. 24: Sandwiches (ham and cheese, egg salad or veggie burger with cheese), sweet potato fries, pineapple and milk.
Thursday, Oct. 25: Pizza (plain cheese, pepperoni or roasted vegetable), tossed salad, fresh fruit and milk.
By Lynne Irons>
How about that Al Gore winning the Nobel Peace Prize? Nice to know he is still getting the popular vote. I listened to his acceptance speech. He told an African proverb. “If you want to go somewhere quickly, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together.”
