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March 31 - April 6, 2005 Edition
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TISBURY March 31, 2005 Hermine Hull - 508-693-2525 - hrmhull@gis.net Welcome home to two West Tisbury friends, Rosalie Powell and Hallie Mentzel. Rosalie has returned from Florida, Palm Harbor and Anna Maria Island to be exact, and is ready to resume her rug-hooking group on Thursday. She and her son, Jim, enjoyed an Easter weekend visit from Ted and Susan, who came from Canton. Hallie is home after surgery at Beth Israel Hospital. She reports feeling better every day and being happy to be home. We who love her are all very grateful. Fire Chief Manny Estrella has received a lot of good-natured ribbing about the letter all West Tisbury residents found in our mailboxes last week. The Chief, normally taciturn, was quite verbose in his letter written in behalf of the West Tisbury Volunteer Firemen's Civic Association. His excellent description of what firemen actually do in terms of training and responding to fires and other emergency situations somewhat obscured the message that donations were being sought, how to make out the checks, and where to send them. The immediate needs are for new Scott Air Packs, lighter weight and with a longer capacity, and for a new brush truck to replace the one currently on loan from the State Forest. Checks may be written to the West Tisbury Volunteer Firemen's Civic Association and mailed to P.O. Box 211, West Tisbury, MA 02575. The association took time after their usual Sunday morning routine of checking communications and equipment to host the second Annual West Tisbury Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt for the department's kids. A huge pink Easter Bunny greeted everyone behind Station 1. Brightly colored plastic eggs, filled with toys and candy, were hidden in the field and surrounding woods; every single one was found. Chocolate bunnies and the most beautiful cupcakes (Easter baskets with licorice handles, green icing grass, and jelly-bean “eggs”) awaited the returning participants. Selectman Skipper Manter, child-like in spirit, appeared with a sheetrock bucket instead of a modest basket, pretending to compete with the children to everyone's amusement. It was a nice opportunity for us to meet each other's families and to enjoy each other's company. Tori Gadowski and her daughters, Jennelle and Jaidah, were here from Boston for the Easter festivities, staying with Tori's mom, Jennie. Jennie has sold her house on Old County Road and will be retiring as a Tri-Town EMT at the end of this month. Easter afternoon found most of West Tisbury (seemingly, most of the Island) lined up along the slope leading down Moshup Trail in Aquinnah for the Soapbox Derby. It was a blast. Everybody was so excited; unfortunately, this meant everybody was standing in the road, which slowed things up quite a bit. The ultimate winner was Jonathan Spinney, but I think the real winners were everyone who spent time designing and building their entries, and all of us who enjoyed a grand afternoon. Around the Island, the Easter costumes ranged from practical everyday turtlenecks and sweaters to very fashionable concoctions worthy of any Easter Parade. Most noteworthy was the Easter bonnet sported by Coco Brown, made by herself, with flowery fabrics and a border around the rim of pink and white silk blossoms. And it didn't blow off as the breeze picked up in Aquinnah. Happy Birthday on March 30 to Nancy Cole. Sadly, the following day will be her last at the library. As a result of closing the Music Street Annex, we are losing a staff position as well. That position has been Nancy's. It has been a privilege knowing and working with Nancy. Her competent and cheerful presence behind the desk will be missed by all. The West Tisbury Spring Musical “Rock 'n' Roll High” will be held this weekend at the school. The performances Friday and Saturday evenings begin at 7 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for kids, to benefit the arts department. The sixth Annual Statewide Rabies Vaccine Clinic will be held at the MSPCA in Edgartown, this Saturday, April 2, from 10 am to 2 pm. The suggested donation is $10 per animal. Our Animal Control Officer Joan Jenkinson will be on hand so that West Tisbury residents may purchase their 2005 dog licenses if they haven't yet done so. All pet-owners, please note: ticks are back. Tallulah, Jake, and Grace have all had several. Alicia Knight asked that parents of children aged 2 years 9 months (by 8/31/05) to 5 years be reminded to attend the Friends of the Chilmark Preschool Open House on Monday, April 4, from 4-6 pm at the Chilmark School. Parents will have an opportunity to see the space, meet the Director/Lead Teacher and Board members, and to learn about the program. The League of Women Voters has cancelled the Candidates' Forum planned for Wednesday, Apr 6. West Tisbury Selectmen will be available the following evening, April 7, at 7 pm at the Howes House to answer questions about the warrant for the up-coming annual town meeting. It will be a good opportunity to find out about the issues in town. See you there. |
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