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Announcing Arielle
Camila and Carlos Magri of Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Arielle Kayla Magri, born on May 10, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Arielle weighed 7 pounds, 10.2 ounces at birth.
Carson — Bibers
Marisa Claudia Carson, daughter of Kenneth and Alba Eber of West Tisbury and Jason Bibers, son of Robert and Grace Bibers of Manchester, Vt., were married on June 6, 2009 at the West Tisbury Congregational Church. The reception followed immediately after at the Grange Hall. Family and friends came from near and far to attend the celebration. The couple have made their home in New York city.
Beecher — Straus
Mrs. Pat Calabrese of Lake Forest, Ill., and Nantucket, and E. Ronald Beecher of Chicago announce the engagement of their daughter, Katharine Pierce Beecher, to John Alexander Straus Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Straus of Darien, Conn., and Oak Bluffs.
DeBettencourt — Agnew
Last weekend, seven families moved into their new homes on Eliakims Way at 250 State Road in West Tisbury. The eighth home, built by Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard, is scheduled to be completed within the next couple of weeks.
This marks two and a half years since the Island Housing Trust and the Land Bank’s joint purchase of over 26 acres of forestland, resulting in 85 per cent of the property being protected in its natural state and a neighborhood of eight affordable homes being created within less than a four-acre building envelope.
Best Supporting Actress
Sixteen-year-old Jessica Carlson, of New York and Chilmark, received the Best Supporting Actress Award last month from the Young Artists Foundation of Studio City, Calif. Jessica’s award was given for her performance in the role of Rebecca in the Universal Studios’ film, The Vampire’s Assistant, shown in theatres nationwide last summer, including Edgartown Cinemas. This was the 31st such award given by the foundation.