Hello, Danielle

Ana Paula Cardoso and Leandro Cardoso of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Danielle Ramos Cardoso, born on Dec. 17, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Danielle weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.

Welcome, Kavã

Patricia Gomes deOliveira and Rene Abrev deOliveira of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Kavã Oliveira Abrev, born on Dec. 20, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Kavã weighed 8 pounds, 9.4 ounces at birth.

Hello, Tauras

Ellen and Tauras Biskis of Chilmark announce the birth of a son, Tauras Kasiulis, born on Dec. 22, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Tauras weighed 10 pounds, 11 ounces at birth. He is welcomed by brother Kestutis and sister Graina.

Welcome, Dashiell

Carolina and Dan Cooney of El Cerrito, Calif., announce the birth of their son, Dashiell Addison Cooney, on Dec. 8, 2009. His mother was born on Martha’s Vineyard and plans to move back here with her family in June, 2010, to live in the North Tisbury house of her great-grandmother, Jean Wexler.

William Tashtego Arrives

Carol and Alexander Wilson Nagi of West Tisbury welcomed William Tashtego Nagi into the world on Dec. 11 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. William weighed a healthy 8 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. He is the grandson of Pat Nagi of Plymouth, the late William R. Nagi of Fitchburg and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jack of Ontario, Canada.

Pool of Glory

Island Pools & Spas won a bronze award at this year’s Association of Pool & Spa Professionals’ International Awards of Excellence ceremony in Las Vegas last month.

The Edgartown-based company received the award in the category, Vanishing Edge 601 Square Foot or More, for its installation in Edgartown. The pool also has been featured in editorial selections nationwide due to its design and craftsmanship.

More than 400 pool, spa and hot tub projects were entered in the competition.