News
Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard announced this week that Melinda Loberg of Vineyard Haven has been chosen to receive the annual Spirit of the Vineyard award.
“Melinda Loberg is a woman who can’t say no. As a result, she is very busy. And her work makes a difference to many people in diverse ways,” declared a press statement from hospice about the award.
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School currently lights up the NStar energy grid brighter than any other single client on the Vineyard, but a high school green committee formed this year by students and faculty has a comprehensive plan to dim its glow.
Affordable child care on the Vineyard has been suddenly and severely curtailed due to state budget shortfalls.
Already, no new Island children are being funded; as of Nov. 3, even eligible working parents are being placed on waiting lists indefinitely, Vineyard child care advocates confirmed this week. Because of a multimillion dollar deficit, the state department that handles early childhood education has unilaterally frozen child care assistance for low-income families.
Cars for a Good Cause
Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs in the commonwealth are seeking donations of used cars; money from the sale of the cars supports the programs. Donations are tax-deductible for those who itemize. To donate a car call 1-800-246-0493.
All are invited to celebrate the opening of the new Family Planning of Martha’s Vineyard Clinic, on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. Friends of Family Planning is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and invites everyone to visit and tour the new facility, a condo at 517 State Road Condominiums (5 Village Court Unit 1A) in Vineyard Haven.
This new building provides both clinic and office space and is handicapped accessible.
Announcing Cole
Linda Mosley Corfield and Eric Corfield announce the birth of a son, Cole William Corfield, born on August 8, 2008. Cole weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces at birth. We is welcomed by sister Grace and Hannah and brother Christopher, as well as by grandparents David and Eleanor Corfield of Edgartown and Phylllis and Miles Goff.