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Ceremony Salutes Salt of the Earth Islanders

Julia Rappaport

On Tuesday afternoon as thunderstorms threatened, they came to the West Tisbury Grange Hall early and straggled in late: fishermen fresh off their boats, cooks from Chilmark and New York, politicians and lawyers in coats and ties, teenagers on skateboards. They came to honor Clarissa Allen and Mitchell Posin, recipients of the 25th annual Award for Creative Living from the Ruth J. Bogan and Ruth Redding fund. The Permanent Endowment Fund for Martha’s Vineyard gives the award every year to acknowledge an Island resident who embodies the spirit of Vineyard living.

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Mitch Posin, Clarissa Allen Take Blue Ribbon for Creative Living

Sam Bungey

For Mitchell Posin, who runs the Allen Sheep and Wool Company with his wife Clarissa Allen, the most exciting thing on the farm right now is compost.

“This compost tea has really got my juices flowing,” said the farmer, a stone-hard hand resting on the 50-gallon plastic drum he uses in his barn to brew the solution. One barrel is enough to fertilize an acre of land.

“In the space of a single period at the end of a sentence, there are 500,000 bacteria in this. You’re talking little critters,” Mr. Posin enthused.

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Tell Me a Story - Susan Klein Captures Creative Living Award

Mike Seccombe

Twenty-five years ago, Susan Klein leapt into the void, counting on her muse to catch her. She was 30 years old, born and raised in Oak Bluffs, but she just knew "it was time to go."

"I had just bought the house, the mortgage was due," she recalled. "I'd quit my job, I had no health insurance, no retirement, no savings. I had $300 and I drove away. I had nine days' of work scheduled for the rest of my life."

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M.J. Bruder Munafo to Receive Ruth Bogan Creative Living Award

Rachel Novac

Her schedule is never-ending. This summer she has managed to put together a full season of plays at the Vineyard Playhouse, direct two plays at the same time - Rounding Third and Romeo and Juliet - fill the Monday Night Special schedule with new works and famous names and still enjoy the beauty a Vineyard summer offers.

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Honoring Two Lives of Stewardship

Kib and Tess Bramhall receive The Creative Living Award.
Kib and Tess Bramhall receive The Creative Living Award.
Ray Ewing
Kib and Tess Bramhall receive The Creative Living Award.
Kib and Tess Bramhall receive The Creative Living Award.
Ray Ewing
Many stories were told, including some legendary fishing stories.
Many stories were told, including some legendary fishing stories.
Ray Ewing
Many stories were told, including some legendary fishing stories.
Many stories were told, including some legendary fishing stories.
Ray Ewing
Everett Bramhall, so of Kib and Tess, told of his earliest memory fishing with his father.
Everett Bramhall, so of Kib and Tess, told of his earliest memory fishing with his father.
Ray Ewing
Everett Bramhall, so of Kib and Tess, told of his earliest memory fishing with his father.
Everett Bramhall, so of Kib and Tess, told of his earliest memory fishing with his father.
Ray Ewing
The Grange Hall in West Tisbury was full of friends, family and colleagues.
The Grange Hall in West Tisbury was full of friends, family and colleagues.
Ray Ewing
The Grange Hall in West Tisbury was full of friends, family and colleagues.
The Grange Hall in West Tisbury was full of friends, family and colleagues.
Ray Ewing
"Thunderstorm" was painted by Kib Bramhall in 2023.
"Thunderstorm" was painted by Kib Bramhall in 2023.
Ray Ewing
"Thunderstorm" was painted by Kib Bramhall in 2023.
"Thunderstorm" was painted by Kib Bramhall in 2023.
Ray Ewing
David Foster spoke of the contributions the Bramhalls have made to Island conservation.
David Foster spoke of the contributions the Bramhalls have made to Island conservation.
Ray Ewing
David Foster spoke of the contributions the Bramhalls have made to Island conservation.
David Foster spoke of the contributions the Bramhalls have made to Island conservation.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Polly Brown, Rose Styron, Tess Bramhall, Ellen Jewett.
[l-r] Polly Brown, Rose Styron, Tess Bramhall, Ellen Jewett.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Polly Brown, Rose Styron, Tess Bramhall, Ellen Jewett.
[l-r] Polly Brown, Rose Styron, Tess Bramhall, Ellen Jewett.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Moore made a special fly for Kib.
Andrew Moore made a special fly for Kib.
Ray Ewing
Andrew Moore made a special fly for Kib.
Andrew Moore made a special fly for Kib.
Ray Ewing
Tess and Kib are regaled with storeis.
Tess and Kib are regaled with stories.
Ray Ewing
Tess and Kib are regaled with storeis.
Tess and Kib are regaled with stories.
Ray Ewing
Alec Walsh is Chair of The Board for The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Alec Walsh is Chair of The Board for The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Ray Ewing
Alec Walsh is Chair of The Board for The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Alec Walsh is Chair of The Board for The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Ray Ewing
Fellow painters Allen Whiting and Kib Bramhall.
Fellow painters Allen Whiting and Kib Bramhall.
Ray Ewing
Fellow painters Allen Whiting and Kib Bramhall.
Fellow painters Allen Whiting and Kib Bramhall.
Ray Ewing
Paul Shulz is Executive Director for The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Paul Shulz is Executive Director for The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Ray Ewing
Paul Shulz is Executive Director for The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Paul Shulz is Executive Director for The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Ray Ewing
Allen Whiting spoke about Kib's influence on him as a painter.
Allen Whiting spoke about Kib's influence on him as a painter.
Ray Ewing
Allen Whiting spoke about Kib's influence on him as a painter.
Allen Whiting spoke about Kib's influence on him as a painter.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Alec Walsh, Kib Bramhall, Tess Bramhall, Paul Shulz.
[l-r] Alec Walsh, Kib Bramhall, Tess Bramhall, Paul Shulz.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Alec Walsh, Kib Bramhall, Tess Bramhall, Paul Shulz.
[l-r] Alec Walsh, Kib Bramhall, Tess Bramhall, Paul Shulz.
Ray Ewing
The Bramhall family.
The Bramhall family.
Ray Ewing
The Bramhall family.
The Bramhall family.
Ray Ewing
Kib and Tess Bramhall receive The Creative Living Award.
Many stories were told, including some legendary fishing stories.
Everett Bramhall, so of Kib and Tess, told of his earliest memory fishing with his father.
The Grange Hall in West Tisbury was full of friends, family and colleagues.
"Thunderstorm" was painted by Kib Bramhall in 2023.
David Foster spoke of the contributions the Bramhalls have made to Island conservation.
[l-r] Polly Brown, Rose Styron, Tess Bramhall, Ellen Jewett.
Andrew Moore made a special fly for Kib.
Tess and Kib are regaled with storeis.
Alec Walsh is Chair of The Board for The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Fellow painters Allen Whiting and Kib Bramhall.
Paul Shulz is Executive Director for The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Allen Whiting spoke about Kib's influence on him as a painter.
[l-r] Alec Walsh, Kib Bramhall, Tess Bramhall, Paul Shulz.
The Bramhall family.

This past wednesday night, The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation bestowed the Creative Living Award on Kib and Tess Bramhall.