William is a 22-year-old college student who came to the Island this summer to work two jobs and save money for his senior year of school. He was basically cruising through life - enjoying the parties and bars on the Island - before moving on to finish his education and get a job.
The Inkwell Beach is a symbol of pride for many Islanders, especially African Americans, whose families have visited this stretch of sand for generations.
The beach - which is no longer than a football field and bookmarked on both sides by jetties - does not have the royal vistas of Lucy Vincent or the commercial appeal of South Beach.
Plan to Refurbish Beach Stirs Emotion
By JEANNIE VANASCO
Thomas Wirth unrolled a map mounted on two poles and planted them in the sand on Inkwell beach in Oak Bluffs last Thursday morning. Mr. Wirth, who worked as the landscape architect for the PBS programs This Old House and Victory Garden for 20 years, has drafted a design concept for this section of waterfront, in conjunction with the Oak Bluffs Boardwalk to Beach Task Force.
Plan to Refurbish Beach Stirs Emotion
By JEANNIE VANASCO
Thomas Wirth unrolled a map mounted on two poles and planted them in the sand on Inkwell beach in Oak Bluffs last Thursday morning. Mr. Wirth, who worked as the landscape architect for the PBS programs This Old House and Victory Garden for 20 years, has drafted a design concept for this section of waterfront, in conjunction with the Oak Bluffs Boardwalk to Beach Task Force.
Most people think of the shark as the ultimate symbol of dread, giants with cold lifeless eyes who cruise the ocean looking for swimmers they can tear from limb to limb. The very word itself is used to describe people in society who prey on others or who engage in deceptive practices.
There is probably not an animal in the world more despised or feared then sharks, ranking right down there with snakes and spiders.
Most people think of the shark as the ultimate symbol of dread, giants with cold lifeless eyes who cruise the ocean looking for swimmers they can tear from limb to limb. The very word itself is used to describe people in society who prey on others or who engage in deceptive practices.
There is probably not an animal in the world more despised or feared then sharks, ranking right down there with snakes and spiders.