Chilmark
May 19,
2005
By
Jacqueline Sexton - 508-645-2895 -
jschil@adelphia.net
Chilmark
By Jacqueline Sexton
508-645-2895
jschil@adelphia.net
A hawk floating high above the trees like a master of the cosmos
is always cause for excited comment. It’s the ultimate symbol
of nature’s power, something we acknowledge in an abstract
sort of way. But when a hawk paused on a low branch of a poplar
near the house last weekend, it all became a little less abstract,
even fearsome. What did it see that we didn’t? We have no chickens,
and it’s early for baby birds, isn’t it? Surely field
mice are too plentiful to be tempting. We can only assume he knows
what he’s doing. And stay inside until he takes to the skies
again.
Alan Brigish, West Tisbury photojournalist, will show close-ups
of the wild life in Botswana during a talk at the library next Wednesday,
May 25, at 5:30 pm. Botswana is dramatic territory way off the beaten
tourist track, and Mr. Brigish is a dramatic speaker. There is no
admission charge, and everyone is welcome. The Wednesday evening
talks are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Margaret Penicaud was scheduled to speak at a potluck at the church
earlier this week on fish farms in Haiti, a subject dear to her
heart. A Jeremy Mayhew video showed on-site close-ups of the project.
The children’s room at the library was the setting for a portion
of a video being filmed last weekend by Nora Laudini and her crew.
Film-making has taken hold in Chilmark and is attracting many people
of all ages.
There will be a memorial service at The Yard for Greta Ghee, former
president and board member of The Yard, on Saturday, May 28 starting
at 3 pm.
Welcome back to Louis Becker, who has started his fourth summer
as a seasonal assistant at the library.
In preparation for the coming season, a clean-up crew has been at
work at the Middle Road site of the church’s summer flea market.
Phyllis Conway reports that there are still a few spaces available
for anyone selling items suitable for a country flea market. To
reserve space, call her at 508-645-9216. The first flea market will
be Saturday, June 25.
Money-raising efforts for the church’s mission work have been
going along on schedule for the last few months. The money goes
to Tsunami relief and for health kits, among other projects.
Here are a few of the birthdays in May that have been and will be
observed: Gwen Mayhew, May 11; Allison Flanders, May 14; Vicky Hanjian,
May 17, and Ethel Sherman, May 27. Many happy returns to all of
you.
Wedding anniversary celebrants are Lois and Greg Mayhew, and Peter
and Kay Teel, both on May 31. Happiness and long life!
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