Our far flung correspondent Ray LaPorte sends the following from one of the local papers on the island he calls home. Read closely. Ray said a poet could make something of this list.–PM

Martha’s Vineyard Times

FOUND

Black Helix cash box. Call 508-693-4658.

LOST CAMERA

Canon Elf lost in Gay Head near painted house. 508-274-6312.

LOST BALACLAVA

Black, lightweight, lost January 2 on the yellow trail. Under Armor. If found, please call 508-367-0199.

LOST EYEGLASSES

Ray Ban glasses lost between OB/Island Alpaca and Main Street, V.H., on Friday, January 7. Prescription, thin-frames, tortoise shell style. Please call Barbara, 508-423-1443. Thank you!

FOUND

Stuffed lamb chop found in icy parking lot in Edgartown. 508-494-8700.

LOST iPHONE

White iPhone with yellow case lost on Simpson’s Lane, Edgartown, about 8:00 pm on January 2. 508-627-4210.

LOST SOU’WESTER

Black Diamond sou’wester lost on Main Street, Edgartown, on Monday, January 23. Sentimental value. REWARD. 508-627-6160.

FOUND BIKE REPAIR KIT

Tradewinds field area. 508-687-9318.

LOST KEY

Single black car key on a Brighton Academy lanyard. Please call 508-693-2105

LOST-CHILD’S HAT

Black and white knit, jester style with black pom-poms. Lost January 9 on Circuit Ave. near Black Dog store. Sentimental-has other pieces to match. Please call 508-693-3128 or 508-693-1115.

FOUND KEYS

Toyota key, post office key, and house key on ring found on Frisbee Golf course. 774-563-0682.

LOST SCHOOL BACKPACK

I am eight years old and I lost a brown and orange backpack near Gannon and Benjamin last week. It has my favorite stuffed kitty inside! REWARD. Call 920-410-4588.

LOST DERBY PIN

My 2011 Derby pin fell off my coat. It’s silver and round. Please return if found. 508-939-8550.