Oak Bluffs officials have begun weighing their options for how to further regulate parties, fundraisers and other events on public parks and beaches.
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Oak Bluffs Selectmen Look at Public Park Use
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Finding Harmony, the Slack Key Way
It was 25 years ago or more that I met John Cruz. I was outside of his house in Amherst playing guitar in the Irish style of dropped tuning where you slack the strings.
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Memory, Color and Movement Highlight Tashmoo Art Show
For one evening only, artists Steve Lohman, Sarah Nelson and Darcie Lee Hanaway created a group show inspired by movement and memory on the brick walls of the Tashmoo Spring Building.
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Meditation Retreat Hopes to Bring New Vision to Habitual Patterns
For years Elliot Dacher has hosted meditation classes at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital. This fall he will offer his first one-week intensive retreat, with classes each morning and evening from Oct. 22-28.
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Temporary Quarters Located as Oak Bluffs Prepares for New Town Hall
For about a year and a half starting in October, the town of Oak Bluffs will be run out of three trailers on School street to make way for a new town hall.
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Sarah Isenberg, 99, Committed to Social Justice and Involved in Community
Monday, August 28, 2017 - 3:27pm
Sarah Isenberg died on August 2 at the Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Home. She would have been 100 years old on her birthday.
Sarah was born Sept. 6, 1917. She was the daughter of Solomon and Bella Sviridoff, who emigrated from Russia. She was the oldest of her four siblings, who were the first generation to be born in this country.
She lived most of her life in New Haven, Conn. As a child, her family moved to Brooklyn for a short time to live with cousins during the Depression. She graduated from Hillhouse High School and The Grace New Haven Hospital School of Nursing, setting the stage for a life devoted to caring for patients and a commitment to issues of social welfare and public health. In New Haven, she worked in nursing as head surgical nurse at Grace Hospital, as a school nurse, and as a visiting nurse in the Hill section of New Haven. In 1970 she became director of discharge planning at the West Haven Veterans Administration Hospital, which was affiliated with Yale Medical School.
While in New Haven, she served on the board of directors of the Branford, Conn. Hospice and saw the opening of the first hospice in the county in Branford. Still working full-time, she returned to pursuing her education during evenings, earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Bridgeport and her master’s degree in gerontology from Southern Connecticut State University in 1981.
Sarah began visiting Martha’s Vineyard in 1960, moving to the Vineyard permanently in 1985 and settling in West Tisbury. She was the director of Hospice Martha’s Vineyard from 1985 to 1995, a position she held until she was 80 years old. At that time Sarah worked closely with Island clergy John Schule to develop the strong volunteer program which exists today.
On the Vineyard she served on the boards of the Visiting Nurses Association, the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center, Hospice Martha’s Vineyard, and the Dukes County Health Council.
A role model to many, Sarah had a fierce commitment to social justice and was deeply involved in the communities where she lived. As a child of the Great Depression, she approached the obstacles in her life with grit and perseverance, resolving to bring beauty and pleasure into life’s most mundane moments. She valued the peace and beauty of her life on Martha’s Vineyard: her small home in the woods and the gardens that surrounded it, daily swims in Lambert’s Cove and bike rides on the bike path, lobster rolls in Menemsha.
Her care, her wisdom, her wit, and her love were well known, from New Haven to Martha’s Vineyard and beyond. She will be missed by all who knew, loved and respected her. May her memory be for a blessing.
She was predeceased by her husband, Seymour P. Isenberg; her brothers, Mitchell and Harry Sviridoff; and her sister Helen Spector. She is survived by her son, Michael Isenberg and her three daughters, Sally Cohn and her husband, George, Nancy Isenberg, and Laura Isenberg and her husband, Mark Byers, her seven special grandchildren and eleven beautiful and very special great-grandchildren.
A private funeral was held at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Cemetery. Donations in Sarah’s memory may be made to the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center Tzedakah Fund, Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, and the Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Home.
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Edgartown Town Column
A brick sidewalk was laid this week along the School street side of the G. Holmes Perkins house on Davis Lane. Phil Dube & Sons were in charge of the work.
Mr. and Mrs. Ferris M. Angevin of Glendale, Ohio, arrived on Saturday, spending three days at the Daggett House before opening their Fuller street summer home off White Cat Lane. They will remain for the summer.
A son was born on Tuesday at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital to Sgt. and Mrs. Wayland S. Fuller.
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To Buy Knowlton House
An agreement for the sale of the Knowlton house on Davis Lane at School street, Edgartown, to Mr. and Mrs. G. Holmes Perkins of Cambridge by William Roberts of Edgartown, has been made. Mr. Roberts acquired the house, built by David Davis in 1838, in the summer of 1943, from the estate of the late Miss Cora B. Knowlton. Avery & Company are in charge of the transaction.
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If You Think You Hear Bells, Probably You Do
Passers-by on Davis Lane, Edgartown, who think they hear bells, probably do. Although a casual glance will fail to disclose their presence, their sound is everywhere when the wind blows, hanging on the air like milkweed blown.
The bells have been fastened to a tree on the property of G. Holmes Perkins. There are four of them, clustered on one branch, and they carol together when the breezes set the tree in motion. In shape they are somewhat like cow bells, but their size is just right for a calf.
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Traffic-Stopper
A traffic-stopper in Edgartown this week has been the corner of Davis Lane and School street where the stately house which was once Davis Academy and is now the summer home of the G. Holmes Perkins family, of Cambridge and Philadelphia, has been emerging in a pale blue manifestation, with white trim.
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For New Sail MV Director of Programs, Sailing Is a Life Sport
Andrew Nutton will become the new director of programs at Sail Martha’s Vineyard in September. He has been running the sailing department at the Royal Hospital School in England for 10 years.
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Ringing With History; Selectmen Look to Give Academy Bell a Proper Perch
A bell steeped in town history has been sitting in limbo for years as West Tisbury looks to find a permanent display solution. The bell had a long and active life, presiding over the Dukes County Academy, a private school built in 1870.
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Dr. Leslie Haying Sr., Tuskegee Airman, Dentist
Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 4:12pm
Dr. Leslie A. Hayling, Sr., a retired dentist and longtime East Chop resident, died peacefully on July 24. He was 90.
He was born on March 17, 1927, in Trenton, N.J., the son of Dr. William S. Hayling and Mrs. Louise M. Hayling. Affectionately nicknamed Big Daddy by his son, Dr. Hayling Sr. was best known for his love of dentistry, flying, artistic talents, photographic memory, and most of all his zest for life, his jovial laugh and his warm endearing spirit.
He and his older brother Dr. William H. Hayling attended the Trenton public schools. After graduation from Trenton Central High and Trenton School of Industrial Arts, he volunteered for military service in World War II. He enlisted and was selected for the Aviation Cadet Army Air Corps Training Command 216th Army Air Corps Base in Tuskegee, Ala. He graduated in 1945 as a member of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. He then enrolled at Howard University and in 1952 he graduated from the Howard University College of Dentistry. As a proud alumnus he returned almost yearly to Howard University. He was the only alumnus to ever return for a 65th Howard University College of Dentistry awards ceremony.
Upon graduation from dental school in 1952, he and his wife, Adrienne, returned to Trenton, where he practiced dentistry for 62 years. He treated tens of thousands of patients from all walks of life and was instrumental in directing and establishing the careers and practices of many newly-graduated dentists throughout New Jersey.
He received numerous prestigious honors and recognitions throughout his career, including from the New Jersey state senate, New Jersey assembly, City of Trenton, Aviation Advisory Council of New Jersey, Symphony Association, and many other civic organizations. He was often invited to speak about his experiences as a Tuskegee Airman.
He enjoyed membership in various organizations such as the Tuskegee Airmen International, New Jersey Guardsmen, American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Mercer Dental Society, National Dental Association, Mu Boule, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, NAACP, Comprehensive Health Planning Council of New Jersey, YMCA, Frontiers Club International, New Jersey Pilot Association, and Bonanza Society for Pilots Owning Beechcraft Bonanza Airplanes.
He is survived by his wife, Adrienne Maddox Hayling, one son, Dr. Leslie A. Hayling Jr., his older brother, Dr. William H. Hayling, and a host of loving cousins, nieces, nephews, family members, and dear friends to cherish his memory and legacy.
For those who wish to make a donation in the name of Dr. Leslie A. Hayling Sr., his family suggests the Howard University College of Dentistry Foundation, 192 West State street, Trenton, N.J. 08608.
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Ira Yaffee Enjoyed Fishing and Weekly Card Game
Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 4:39pm
Ira A. Yaffee, known to many friends as I-man, died August 12 at Cape Cod Hospital. He was 70.
He was born on Jan. 24, 1947 in Glens Falls, N.Y., and enjoyed all the activities of childhood in Hometown, USA: Boy Scouts of America, Little League (at first base), and band, where the trombone had particular allure. His teachers in the Glens Falls school system appreciated his quick mind and insights into his favorite subjects, philosophy and English.
In 1968 he settled on Martha’s Vineyard, where he lived for the rest of his life. While on the Vineyard he conceived of and owned several small businesses in such diverse fields as apparel, food service, and transportation. With his quick wit, caring and loyal manner, and easygoing charm, he made friends easily. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, golf, his weekly card game and having a drink with friends.
He is survived by sons, Masen and Jesse; his sister Joyce; dear friends Colin Ewing and daughter Celeste, Jacqueline Brungardt, many former card players, and the Friday afternoon lounge gang.
Ira’s family wishes to thank the skilled and caring staff at Cape Cod Hospital, including Dr. O’Neill, Dr. Swanson, and KellyAnn Vagenas.
A memorial service to celebrate Ira’s life will take place on Martha’s Vineyard in the fall.
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Owen Arrives
Toni and Shawn Emin of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Owen Antonio Emin, born August 24 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
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Freight Schedule Changes Pose Quandary for SSA
Truckers and Falmouth residents sounded off again this week on a plan by the Steamship Authority to make changes to the early morning freight schedule from Woods Hole to the Vineyard.
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Hello, Natasha
Magnadalla and Jonas Fernandes of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Natasha Ferreira Fernandes, born August 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
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Announcing Isla
Jacqueline Foster and Carter Hakala of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Isla Foster Hakala, born August 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
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West Tisbury Town Column: Sept. 1
We will reach Labor Day on Monday and the unofficial end of the summer season. All municipal buildings and the post office will be closed.
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Vineyard Haven Town Column: Sept. 1
Report from San Marcos, Tex.: Ashley Byrd, who returned to San Marcos with her three-year-old Jude last week, wants to assure her family and friends on-Island that they are safe. San Marcos is a higher area than the parts being affected terribly by Harvey. However, Ashley posted some photos of her husband Sam Byrd’s childhood neighborhood. It was heartbreaking. Any suggestions from Islanders on how to help would be greatly appreciated. Ashley added that more than clothes and shoes, money is what is needed now to insure everyone is safe, has access to food, water, shelter and medical care.
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