Congratulations to Timothy Unczur, who is now an Eagle Scout. The son of Gregory and Deborah Unczur of Danvers, he is a member of Troop 155. He is a senior at Danvers High School, and plans a career in physical therapy. Tim became a Cub Scout at age 6. His dad is now the Scoutmaster, and was also an Eagle Scout.
This Eagle Scout truly earned his badge. He and some other Boy Scouts built a bridge to connect the senior center with the elementary school, so that seniors could cross the wetlands. The trip otherwise took a bus journey. Tim had to raise the money for the wood as well as get approval for the project from the town. It took him 18 months to get approval from all the departments, including the Conservation Commission, which set the regulations for building a bridge through the wetlands. Some commented he got permission a lot faster than others might have.
Timothy is the grandson of the late Henry Unczur. Attending the ceremony last week from the Vineyard were his grandmother Linda Unczur, his aunt Susan Weyl, and his uncle Mark Baline.
The Tisbury School library will hold its annual Book Fair the week after Thanksgiving. More next week.
Grace Preschool invites children to join in the Turkey Run from the Bunch of Grapes to Owen Park. The cost is $5 per child; each receives a medal and snacks at the end. The Turkey Run is Saturday at 9 am.
It is a small world. Just when the news seems the worst, we hear some of the good things. The brilliant photographer who is the creator of Vineyard Colors, Yann Meersseman of Oak Bluffs, announced that his son Arnaud was shot during the terrorist attack at the concert hall in Paris, but it looks as if he will survive. After surgery, he is in an induced coma for a few days. No vital organs were affected, but one lung is damaged, and the bullet passed so close to his heart that the doctors prefer to do some extra monitoring for a while. His mother lives in France and is already beside him. His father plans to be there when he wakes up. Islanders will join in wishing the family a good recovery.
This year Thanksgiving is creeping up on Christmas. The Christmas Faire at the First Congregational Church in West Tisbury is the first Saturday in December. From 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, you can choose wreaths and greens for your home, as well as baked goods, casseroles, and desserts. Vintage jewelry and ornaments are available, as well as small gifts. Greens and wreaths may be ordered in advance at 508-693-2842. Lunch is served from 11:30 am. All proceeds benefit outreach on the Island.
I have some good news: I hope to bring my husband Donald home from Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital on the Monday after Thanksgiving. It has taken nearly two months, but we hope this adventure is about to come to a close.
Big bunches of birthday balloon wishes go out to artist Nancy Furino today. Birthday greetings go out tomorrow to Noreen Flanders and Craig Dripps. Saturday belongs to Tracy Matthiessen, MJ Bruder Munafo, and Marion Burke. Wish the best to Dan Cabot and Alexander Ray on Sunday.
Heard on Main Street: Smile when picking up the phone. The caller can hear it in your voice.