History in the Making!

On the eve of Betterton Day some fifteen members of the Chestertown Havurah gathered at Bayside Docs Malcolm and Mark's home to celebrate the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath. The service began with a candle lighting performed by Dr. Mark's mother Shirley. To the B-Blogger's knowledge this is the first time that any Jewish religious service has ever been held in B-Town. Approximately fifteen congregants joined in in the sunset service, including first timer Phyllis of Phyllis and Dave from the Rigby Condos. The service was led by the Havurah's cantor Gary Schiff and followed by an Oneg Shabbat, a welcoming of the Sabbath with blessings of the wine and bread (Challah)accompanied by delicious desserts and beverage provided by those congregants in attendance. The blessing of the wine was performed by cantor Schiff and that of the Challah by father and son, Barry and Mark.

The B-Blogger has also learned that other history is in the making with the decision by Bob Thomas, that hulk of a husband to Lady Jeanette, to create a photographic essay of today's homes in Betterton and their owners and families. That's right you may soon here a "knock,knock" at your door with a request from Bob to gather in front of your home for a photo or two. In discussion with the B-Blogger , Bob explained he wants to give back to the town he loves with this historical collection so that our children, their children and future residents will all have a visual of B-Town at the start of the 21st century. The B-Blogger believes that this special collection deserves a place in our soon to be community center.

Last but not least, thanks to Judy Kohl, our blog got mention in Judy's wonderful column in the Kent County News. Who knows we may make it to CNN or Fox News, did I hear someone say Oprah?