No ATVs Please

The West Tisbury conservation commission reminds the public that riding dirt bikes or ATVs in the Margaret K. Littlefield Greenlands property and along Checama Path is prohibited by both local and state law.

Please Adopt Us

Our featured animals this week are two new young cats only 11 months old. Gibson is a gray and white neutered male, and Quincy is a Russian blue neutered male. Both are extremely friendly; they love other cats, dogs and kids. They are the perfect young house cats for anyone who is looking for an older kitten.

Higher Role at Hy-Line

Ellen Lonergan has been promoted to the position of treasurer/controller for Hy-Line Cruises, following the retirement of Mark Joseph, who had held the job since 1972. Ms. Lonergan, with the company since 1978,has been working as the assistant treasurer and supervising the ticketing and reservation department. Hy-Line Cruises is a family-owned company and operates harbor cruises, fishing trips, and Island ferries. Hy-Line celebrates their 50th anniversary in business next year.

Edy Monje to Wed

Edy Yasmín Quijada Monje, ofMorazán, Honduras, and Eric Herman of Oak Bluffs, announce their engagement.

Ms. Monje is the daughter of Enme Monje of Morazán, Honduras.

Mr. Herman is the son of Donald and Pamela Herman of Oak Bluffs.

The wedding is planned for Oct. 8, 2011, in Honduras.

The dog days of summer take on a whole new meaning as New York artist Judith Gwyn Brown is now offering a portion of the proceeds of her commissioned pet portraits to P.A.W.S. of the Vineyard, the all-volunteer, nonprofit Pet Adoption and Welfare Service of Martha’s Vineyard.

Proceeds from Ms. Brown’s pet portraits can be designated to provide coupons to Vineyard pet owners to help alleviate the ever-rising cost of spaying or neutering.