Tisbury: Looking for Legos

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The Island lost one of the really good guys this month. Ed Colligan stood tall among them. Our condolences to his family who have made a wonderfully appropriate choice. You are invited to honor his memory with a donation to the Avenue of Flags Fund. Send your check to the American Legion Post #257, PO Box 257, Vineyard Haven MA 02568. I shall miss his calls reminding me to call for volunteers to help raise those flags. We shall all miss Ed.

Why would a seasoned skipper sail an aging ship near the path of an approaching monster hurricane? Authors Michael Tougias and Douglas Campbell examine Captain Robin Walbridge’s mystique through those who knew him. This is a harrowing tale of shipwreck in Superstorm Sandy, with a breathtaking rescue by US Coast Guard pilots in the midst of a storm. Michael will present the story of his book, “Rescue of the Bounty,” through slides and narrative next Tuesday at 7 pm at the Vineyard Haven Library.

Felicia Cheney, the children’s librarian, says that children make good use of the Lego table in the off season at the Vineyard Haven Library and can always use more Lego pieces. So, if you are looking to give some away, remember our library. Kids age five and up can build with Legos at 4 pm today or play a game with Ms. Felicia.

Felicia offers story time for little ones next Tuesday morning. Stories and songs are a great way to promote literacy with your wee ones.

Welcome to the new dentist in town. Parsia Koleini, a graduate of Boston College where he also got his graduate degrees, has recently joined Sandy Nadelstein at Lagoon Pond Dental. He is a dentist with gentle hands (I can attest to that). He recently completed a residency in cosmetic dentistry, appreciating the wealth and variety of new materials available today. Parsia is a handsome young man, only 31 and not married. He is new to the Island though he visited as a child. He enjoys boating, hiking, and soccer and may be found at Mocha Mott’s enjoying coffee and a book, probably on history. He is doing his best to get to know some Islanders.

Best wishes for a rapid recovery to Gloria Wong. She will welcome your prayers and good wishes.

Remember that the Grace Church lobster rolls are served every Friday all summer, now $17. For orders call 508-693-0332.

Every Tuesday from 4 to 7:30 pm you can eat in air-conditioned comfort or take it out to eat on the beach. There is also chowder and plenty of parking at the American Legion Hall.

Last week brought a number of buyers to Island shops. Oddly most seemed to be from out of state and were aware of the tax-free weekend.

The YMCA invites you to the Martha’s Vineyard’s premier 70.3 triathlon, on September 7. A breathtaking coastal race course with scenic ocean views includes the 56-mile bike route. Participate in the full triathlon alone, or make it a team effort in the relay. Don’t enjoy running? Then the aquabike is for you. There is an open water swim only option as well. The event is limited to 300’ register now at the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard. All proceeds benefit the YMCA.

This Island never fails to amaze me. I had never thought about but never knew there were flocks of egrets here until we saw them roost for the night in a dead tree along side the Tiasquam. Another friend has an eagle who calls her yard home. We still have too many turkeys, but having little girls who love to yell and chase them has helped cut down on the numbers.

Our lovely granddaughters are here this week for Nana Camp and the Fair. They also enjoyed attempting scrimshaw, the hand carving done by whalers in the past. This was at a class held at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum. A couple of weeks ago the girls made harpoons there. These drew a lot of attention when they carried them off Island aboard the ferry.

All good wishes for a successful year go to Alistair Rizza as she begins her studies at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. For her and others starting college the world lies before them.

Congratulations to Anthony and Pam Campagna as they mark 44 years of married bliss on Saturday.

Big bunches of birthday balloon wishes go out to Sherm Goldstein next Monday.

Heard on Main Street: However good or bad a situation, it will change.