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Happy 90th, Helen!
Helen Duarte turned 90 years old on July 15, 2009. On July 11, her daughter Shirley Fauteux hosted a family birthday party at her home in Falmouth. All of her three children attended, along with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It was the first time she had met her grandson’s baby daughter, Madison Fauteux. It was a great surprise.
College Honors
On May 19, 2009, Sarah Greenberg graduated from Tufts University in Medford, Mass., earning a bachelor of arts degree in political science and communications, with Dean’s List and Cum Laude honors. She was hired by the energy division of the ICF International, a global professional services firm, which partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in energy, climate change, environment, transportation, social programs, health, defense and emergency management.
During a hurried yet busy meeting on Wednesday, Oak Bluffs selectmen discussed the ongoing budget crisis, approved a new entertainment license for Deon’s Restaurant on Circuit avenue and discussed the possibility of joining with Vineyard Haven to create a combined police department to cut costs.
Media responsibility in the national health care debate and plans for the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital were among the topics at a panel discussion held at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown Tuesday night.
Panel members included Dr. Pieter Pil, a surgeon and chief of the medical staff at the Island hospital, Peter Slavin, president of Massachusetts General Hospital, and Lynn Nicholas, president of the Massachusetts Hospital Association.
Radcliffe Alumnae
The second annual gathering of Radcliffe alumnae and friends is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 5 Chockers Lane in Chilmark. Charlotte Armstrong will be the distinguished guest. Please R.S.V.P. to Claire Bennett, 508-627-7121 or Wini Blacklow, 508-693-3346.
The Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard is accepting applications for its fall grant cycle. Through its grants program, the Endowment seeks to raise awareness of Vineyard issues, respond to community needs, foster collaboration among nonprofit organizations and support innovative approaches to bettering the quality of life on the Island.