Oak Bluffs: 50 Years in Business

Two questions occupied our minds this week: They were the ones who won the presidential elections, and did you feel that earthquake? I know who won and didn’t feel the earthquake, but I definitely heard it. It was as if a giant truck was parked outside but not moving. An hour later when the news reported what it was, I realized it was definitely something new that I hadn’t experienced before.

winter is coming. Weather forecasts keep going and things are looking completely different. Few birds visit me and now my garden is only adorned with autumn five-year colors. Time for all creatures to rest, including us.

It’s a good time to remind people to follow through on a plan to wear masks, social distancing, and stay calm and civil. As Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand but where we move.” You will be surprised how much you gift someone when you offer friendship and help, not only to them but to yourself as well.

On Friday, November 11, Bink’s Auto will celebrate 50 years of its operation. The auto-repair shop, set up by Carol Debittencourt and her late husband Pink Depittencourt, is still operating and operated by their oldest son Willy. Their son Todd was also born the same year and celebrated his fiftieth birthday on November 13th. Congratulations to this great family and to everyone who contributed to the success of the popular island project.

Wendy Rose was surprised by her birthday on November 7 when she got together with three other friends for their weekly lunch on Saturday. This group has met weekly for more than 40 years. When he started working he was in the homes of different members of the knitting group. The membership has changed over the years from eight members to only three or four as we lost some dear friends along the way and also met new members. Gradually it evolved into a Saturday brunch club. Once infected with COVID, four members now have outdoor lunches and met either in the balcony or sunroom where we were able to socialize. On Saturday, Wendy, Sandra de Bettencourt, Janice Rose, and Anna, Wendy surprised Wendy with a birthday cake that Janice had made. The themes of cakes, birthdays and remembering friends were here who are now gone, and lots of laughter echoed throughout the neighborhood as we enjoyed the weather, friends and memories.

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26, I have to submit my column by noon Friday, November 20. Please send any items in my column to me by then.

Our Oak Bluffs library continues to provide contactless delivery to those who wish. Request materials by email [email protected] or calling 9433-508693. Please visit the library website for more information. Contactless delivery is available five days a week, Tuesday through Friday, from noon to 4 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Please call or send requests the same day before 10 AM.

In an effort to help parents and students cope with the challenges of this extraordinary school year, the Martha’s Vineyard Library Association has partnered with Brainfuse, a nationwide online education company, to provide free online private lessons and homework help for all Martha’s Vineyard Library card holders. The program is available seven days a week to anyone with a library card issued by any of Martha’s Vineyard Libraries. Access to Brainfuse is made possible through a grant from Martha’s Vineyard Bank charity.

The library will also hold an online poetry workshop on Wednesday 25 November from 4:30 to 6 pm. There will be poetry classes where you will read and then use those poems as models for writing exercises in the classroom (which are then read aloud, but this is optional). Poetry Drop-in is for everyone, both beginners and those who write for some time. It usually lasts for an hour and a half and is driven by Donald Nichi For more information, call Donald at 508-627-0999.

Smiling birthday for November to Idelburg resident Joseph Scanlan and Woodside residents James Morris, Paul Schultz, Felice Dunn, Judith Andrews, Elka List and Mary Jazai.

We send Christmas smiles to Katie Davy on November 13th, Manny de Bettencourt on 14th, Pat Allie and Barbara Humber on 15th, Nathan Avril and Cathy Parker on 18th. Late birthday wishes for Washington Ledesma, who turned 85 on November 9.

Enjoy this week. Peace.

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