Celebrations
Announcing Ian
Elizabeth and Sean Kelleher of Parker, Colo. are thrilled to announce the birth of their son Ian Christopher Kelleher on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008. Ian arrived two weeks early on New Year’s Eve, weighing 7 pounds, 14.6 ounces, measuring 20.25 inches, and according to his parents is perfect. Elizabeth is a former Vineyard Gazette circulation director; Sean is a former Edgartown police officer.
The Dukes County Commission is looking for dedicated residents interested in filling a wide range of important volunteer positions.
Some 30 positions are up for reappointment effective March 1. Terms are being shifted to start on the first of March and end the last day of February to comply with the new requirement adopted by the county commissioners as recommended by the charter study commission.
Tower Grants
The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation is accepting inquiries for its 2009 Community Mental Health grant cycle. Organizations located on the Vineyard that focus on preventing or alleviating psychological disorders and substance abuse among children and adolescents and that address one or more of the foundation’s funding priorities may be eligible for funds. The deadline for inquiries is March 4. Visit their Web site at thetowerfoundation.org for more information.
Adam Wilson, president of the Rotary Club of Martha’s Vineyard, announced that Nina E. Ferry, daughter of Michael and Beth Ferry of West Tisbury, has been awarded a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship for the years 2008-2009. Ms. Ferry graduated summa cum laude from Assumption College in 2007 majoring in English literature. During her undergraduate years, she spent a semester abroad studying at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
Hello, Kayla
Gina Williams, formerly of Edgartown, and Brian Bundza, of Milton, N.H., announce the birth of their daughter, Kayla Belle Bundza on Jan. 3, 2009 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Me. Kayla weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces at birth. The proud grandparents are the late Frank J. Williams and Dona Lyons of Summerville, S.C. and Debbie Bundza of Rochester, N.H. and the late James Bundza.
Tax Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which operates in partnership with the IRS. The program uses volunteer tax counselors to help low-income taxpayers file their tax return. Other volunteer opportunities are also available. No experience necessary; all training is provided.