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In the American Legion Hall in Edgartown, there are two wall displays of town veterans who have served their country. One is new, the other is old. The one that is old shows more than 100 photographs of town veterans who served in World War II. The pictures are black and white and in remarkably good condition for their age. They are formal in nature and reflect a time when Edgartown was a smaller place, close-knit and personal.
The second photo mural is different. It was just recently completed and includes plenty of space for more faces.
This year’s Spirit of the Vineyard Award will be presented to Greg Orcutt on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at The Grill on Main in Edgartown from 4 to 6 p.m.
Duncan MacDonald of Vineyard Haven has been honored by the American-Scottish Foundation as the recipient of the Wallace Award for service and leadership in the Scottish-American community. Ms. MacDonald, well-known on the Vineyard for her long community service and love of all things Scottish, played a leading role in the establishment by the U.S. Senate of April 6 as National Tartan Day. She is one of the founders of the Scottish Coalition USA and helped to found the Scottish Society of Martha’s Vineyard.
Lena T. Johnson has joined the sales team at Harborside Realty in Edgartown. Mr. Johnson, who hails from Ocala, Fla., has more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, including the fields of residential sales and sales of equestrian facilities. She will focus on both Island sales and vacation rentals.
Joseph and Vivian Costa celebrated 60 years of marriage on Oct. 1, 2012. The family gathered this past August at their annual family reunion, aptly named The Costapalooza, to celebrate Joe and Vivian’s milestone. With one great-grandchild and one on the way, the Costa family is showing the next generation the importance and joy of their family connections. Twenty-one family members gathered around for food, song and laughter, capturing many special moments in pictures.
Remonia Rodney and Rohan Doctor of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Rohana Jahmelia Rodney, born on Nov. 3 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Rohana weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces at birth.