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Caleb Slater Honored
The Westfield River Watershed Association has chosen Dr. Caleb Slater, head of the Anadromous Fish Project for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, as the 2012 winner of the Richard A. Waite Award for his outstanding environmental service. The award is given annually to a person who helps preserve and improve the local environment within the Westfield River watershed.
Vineyard residents pride themselves on being tough. They brave cold, barren winters, prohibitively high gas prices and interminable summer crowds.
But those Islanders battling cancer are among the hardiest. They face high medical costs, uncomfortable ferry rides and long, painful drives to oncologists and radiation centers. Cancer engages them in emotional, physical and financial struggles each day.
Creative Living Nominations
The Permanent Endowment Fund for Martha’s Vineyard is accepting nominations for the 2012 Creative Living Award. The award recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to the Island’s quality of life and embody the spirit of former resident Ruth J. Bogan.
Racing Under the Sun
Welcome Hazel Irene
Mr. and Mrs. Rob and Elizabeth Morgan of Shelburne Falls are delighted to announce the birth of their first child. Daughter Hazel Irene Morgan was born Friday, May 11, 2012.
Hazel Irene is the first grandchild of Mrs. Shelia Wessel of Lenoxdale and Mr. Gene Barry of Williamstown.
Also sharing grandparent honors are “Va-Voa” Allouise Morgan of Edgartown and the late Bob Morgan of Edgartown.
Dylan Graduates
Dylan Thomas Ryan Walsh, son of Barbara Walsh of Chilmark, graduated from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration on May 14.