Celebrations
Pastor Takes Florida Post
The Vineyard Independence Partnership (VIP) presented its first-ever Access Appreciation award to the Steamship Authority Wednesday afternoon in recognition of the recent improvements the SSA has made to its passenger ramp at the Vineyard Haven terminal. The ramp, installed earlier in the year, was designed to offer greater accessibility to passengers with physical disabilities, and features more gradual sloping and switchbacks.
SSA station manager Bridget Tobin accepted the award, given by VIP co-presidents Steve Soriano and Allison Burger.
Hello Frances
Angie Francis and James Moffatt of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Frances Anne Moffatt, born on May 10, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Frances weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.
Welcome Leticia
Ariadne Amarins de Oliveira and Wesley de Oliveira of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Leticia Amarins de Oliveira, born on May 11, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Leticia weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce at birth.
Emily Drazen and Peter Keene of Chilmark announce the birth of a son, Liam Michael Keene, born on May 10, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Liam weighed 8 pounds, 6.5 ounces at birth.
Watchstander
Ron Walsh of Edgartown has been certified as a qualified communications watchstander at the United States Coast Guard Station Menemsha. Watchstanders monitor several Coast Guard radio channels for distress calls and dispatch Coast Guard search and rescue vessels.
Mr. Walsh, a member of the Martha’s Vineyard detachment of the Coast Guard auxiliary, underwent eight months of training to become a watchstander. Mr. Walsh is also qualified as a Coast Guard auxiliary vessel examiner.