Announcing Nicole

Anastasia M. Carter and Christopher J. Haley of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Nicole Anne Haley, born on August 17, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Nicole weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.

Hello Gabrielle

Dilcelia and Marguissuel Guimaraes of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Gabrielle Guimaraes, born on August 12, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Gabrielle weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces at birth.

Hello, Dejana

Stephanie and Donald Gentry of Aquinnah announce the birth of a daughter, Dejana Leigh Gentry, born on August 16, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Dejana weighed 8 pounds at birth, and she also is welcomed by her brother, Chris.

Horticulturist Certification

Crossland Landscape Inc. is pleased to announce that Kyle Crossland has recently achieved his certification as a Massachusetts horticulturist.

Polar Points Achieved

Good Job, Kathleen

Kathleen Fitzgibbon presented a workshop, Compassionate Dialogue as Reflective Practice, at the annual conference of the American Holistic Nurses Association in Madison, Wisc., in June. The workshop was based on her master’s thesis, Listening to Nurses’ Stories, and has inspired the creation of the Nurses’ Kindness Project. Kathy has a private practice in Vineyard Haven and is available for consultation and workshops.