We are writing this letter with a heavy heart. Recently native Tim Fullin was diagnosed with cancer. Tim is going through chemotherapy treatment; he is the husband of Linda and the father of three children who are all locals as well — Veronica, T.R and Keith. Tim is a grandfather, uncle, brother, son and an amazing friend. We have all known the Fullin family most of our lives. Most of us went to school with their kids and had Tim service our burners. They are one of the first to help out when you’re in need of anything, night or day. Thanks to the help of Island people and businesses, we will be able to hold a benefit auction at the P.A. Club on Nov. 3. Dinner will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m.; a live auction will begin at 7.

The following letter was sent to the board of directors at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.

Congratulations on your selection of Hugh Knipmeyer as a recipient of the Martha’s Vineyard Medal. No one deserves the honor more than Hugh.

This past weekend Featherstone Center for the Arts sponsored an Island-wide tour of artist studios. Seventeen painters and photographers, one tapestry designer and one jeweler welcomed us to their homes and working studios. We met artists we had never met, were introduced to their work, traveled down and explored roads we had never traveled before. Our thanks to the artists and to the hardworking staff and volunteers who made the weekend tours so successful with maps and artist biographies, and put a finishing touch to the weekend event with a great party at Featherstone. Thank you Featherstone, and Island artists!!

To the two people who felt the need to leave notes on my windshield at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital parking lot. I needed to drive myself to the emergency room early Thursday morning which resulted in a five-day hospital stay. I parked my BMW convertible in the closest open spot to the ER. I was not well and quickly glanced to make sure it was not a handicapped space. The sign says Fuel Efficient so I thought nothing of parking there as I get 36 miles per gallon.

I have never met Barbara Schlesinger and have no relationship with her whatsoever, yet I am compelled to write to the editor. I have never in my life written a public letter. This woman and her family need our support. She obviously cherishes the Vineyard as we all do and yet our local elected officials have failed to preserve our coveted Island. The Allen Farm has made a mistake. It needs to be corrected and the beauty of our Island needs to be preserved.

The Realized Dream Project is hosting an electronic waste collection on Sunday, Sept. 16, at the cliffs of Aquinnah. The collection will be from 1 to 8 p.m. and include any electronic equipment that still works but is no longer wanted, including TV’s, microwaves, computers, cell phones and more.

On Sunday, Sept. 23, from noon to 8 p.m. there will be another collection at Menemsha Town Beach by the Texaco station. From 4 to 8 p.m. there will also be a community pot luck jam and concert featuring Adam Lipsky and friends.