Welcome to the Island, Ashley Sheping! Ashley’s folks have had a home here for 30 years; her dad and I reminisced about talking to their neighbor, noted columnist and author, Nelson Coon. Ashley has arrived today and is looking for her on-Island friends but doesn’t have all their cell phone numbers. Many of her friends live here now, a lot of them were in school with her at the University of Vermont. Kate McGovern is a name that pops up. Please, contact Ashley this week!
This is the kind of news I live to report. Over 50 years ago, Melvin and Neva Thornhill fell in love and stayed there. In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary on June 4, Melvin and Neva are inviting all their Island friends to the First Baptist Church on Sunday, June 6, at 12:30 p.m. to witness the renewal of their vows. A wonderful reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Don’t miss this happy occasion. Neva says no gifts, please, but I bet a card would be okay.
Welcome to the world, Thomas Dommerich Dunn! Thomas was born on Monday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. He weighed in at 6 pounds, 9.5 ounces, and is 19.5 inches long. Thomas is the son of longtime seasonal Islander Jessie Slocum and her husband Brett Dunn. Both — or I should now say all three — reside in Boston. His Island grandparents are Scott and Carol Slocum. Everyone is healthy, happy and beaming!
Today is an important anniversary in my life. It is exactly one year since I got third degree burns on my hand (cooking for the dogs) after which I took a vow never to cook again. I am pleased to say, unlike my New Year’s resolutions, I have kept this vow. I could not have done it without the help of all my neighbors and friends who are so kind to feed and entertain me. You know who you are. In fact, the year has worked out so well, I am renewing my vow.
