Sports
He won again. William A. Pate of West Tisbury, who spends his summers working at Cutler Bike Shop in Edgartown and his winters working as a carpenter, won the grand prize in the 64th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby, a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Three years ago, Mr. Pate won the boat in the derby.
The story gets better. Mr. Pate caught his winning fish this year, a 12.66-pound false albacore, from the boat he won in the 2006 derby.
The Hob Knob, an eco-boutique hotel in Edgartown, is pleased to offer Winter Wellness packages, beginning January 2010. These packages incorporate weekend stays at the hotel with a culinary and exercise program, providing a unique health and wellness experience. Katryn Yerdon, ISSA certified personal trainer and professional chef will offer cooking classes and guided nature hikes.
The 64th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby is winding down and it could be practically over with today and tomorrow’s bad weather. Though the weather already has shut down the shore division, there has been a new development every day this week in the boat division.
On Sunday, the derby committee announced that a fish weighed on Oct. 5 was removed from the contest because it had ice in it.
After much debate about logistics, and delays caused by vaccine shortages, it appears likely that all Vineyard residents will be offered vaccination against both swine flu and regular flu, at a single big clinic, on Nov. 11.
A meeting of the Island’s various town health agents, school nurses, tribe and other public health officials late yesterday agreed on that date and the venue — the regional high school — with one proviso, that the state comes through with enough vaccine to allow it to proceed.
The Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club homestead is done. Last week the club members had their first monthly Wednesday night dinner and meeting in the place, and accolades were passed around along with stuffed chicken dinners. Over 70 came and enjoyed a good time with a fire burning bright in the newly restored fireplace.
Run the Race, Support the Cause
Lace up the running shoes — even if you’re walking — it’s almost time for the Oak Bluffs Columbus Day 5K Road Race. The race gives runners and walkers a healthy fall activity (and, for a few, first-place trophies), plus the opportunity to help families find a safe, decent affordable home they can call their own on Martha’s Vineyard — race proceeds benefit the Island Affordable Housing Fund.