In a recent publication by UNICEF, the U.S. ranked number 24 overall out of the 29 countries for the Child Well-Being in Rich Countries survey. The bottom four places in UNICEF’s rankings are occupied by three of the poorest countries in the survey — Latvia, Lithuania and Romania — and by one of the richest, the U.S.

The cat cages at the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard are once again starting to fill up. There are six sweet cats waiting to find homes. They are: Simon, a big tabby and white neutered male; Hazel, a short-haired Calico; Rosie, a shy tuxedo kitty who will come out of hiding for anyone who will pat her and give her the attention she craves; Michael, a beautiful black stray from West Tisbury who was found near the West Tisbury Cemetery and surely is someone’s missing pet; Lotus, a large orange female cat; and Tess, a handsome Russian blue spayed female with long hair.

An Elder Tech Fair, the second in a series of events bringing teens and elders together, begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Alex’s Place at the YMCA. The fair gives elders an opportunity to ask the younger generation questions regarding their smartphones and computers.

Those wishing to participate should call 508-693-1676 to schedule an appointment.