THANKS FOR COPING

Editors, Vineyard Gazette:

The Oak Bluffs water district would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all those departments and individuals who assisted us with the recent Department of Environmental Protection imposed boil-water order and especially the Oak Bluffs selectmen, town administrator Michael Dutton, emergency management coordinator Peter Martell, board of health chairman Shirley Fauteux, Oak Bluffs police and fire departments, and many more.

A RECENT EXPERIENCE

Editors, Vineyard Gazette:

I hate bigots, bullies and abusive authority. I admire and respect professional emergency medical technicians, firemen, hospital personnel and police officers! The Vineyard is blessed with a preponderance of the latter four.

Gus Ben David 2nd

Edgartown

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CAPE WIND FACTS

Editors, Vineyard Gazette:

REMEMBERING BILL HONEY

Editors, Vineyard Gazette:

I was sad to read of the death of Bill Honey. During my time as superintendent of the Island schools (1970-1975), this gentle and thoughtful man was treasurer of the regional high school district. Even though he was president of the largest bank on the Island, he made the time to attend school committee meetings faithfully, and he was always available for advice.

I learned a great deal from him. Everybody trusted him. His quiet voice will be missed.

AVIAN FACTS GARBLED

Editors, Vineyard Gazette:

The Gazette called me to seek information about the effects of wind turbines on migratory bird population for an article in the Sept. 11 edition. Unfortunately there was a missing synapse along the line as a good portion of the information printed had no bearing whatsoever to what I said.

VANDALS AT WORK

Editors, Vineyard Gazette:

You know who you are and shame on you!

BACK TO SCHOOL

Editors, Vineyard Gazette: