Tennis Player Honored

Ralph Stuart of Brookline and West Tisbury, has been inducted into the United States Tennis Association New England Hall of Fame.

Mr. Stuart is part of a short list of players who have enjoyed top-two rankings in four consecutive decades. Stuart was No. 2 in New England’s 18-and-under group in 1952. In 1969, he was No. 2 in the junior veterans category. In 1975, Stuart soared to the No. 1 spot in the 45s. Stuart was the second-ranked player in the 50s division in 1986.

Habitat Will Break Ground

On Sixth Vineyard House

Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard will break ground on its sixth house on Saturday, August 9, at 10 a.m.

The new home will be built in Edgartown on land donated by the Town of Edgartown and transferred to the Island Housing Trust. The address is 21 11th street, on the south side of the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road.

JO-ANN TILGHMAN

508-627-7669

(tilghmanjb@aol.com)

For the past few summers, staying connected to the outside world, the availability ofhigh-speed Internet and cell phone coverage has been a bigdiscussion topic wheneverChappy residents get together. Just how far do the digital subscriber lines (DSL) extend, what phone numbers have access, and why does your neighbor have DSL and you are told it is unavailable at your location? Where is there good cell phone coverage?

KATHIE CASE

508-627-5349

(kathleencase@comcast.net)

I am sitting here thinking about putting a long-sleeved shirt on and it is only August. Today has been rainy and the wind has been chilly but it sure feels good. I know it is not the end of the heat but the relief sure feels great.

Happy birthday to all who celebrated their day this past week.

NANCY GARDELLA

508-693-3308

(vhavenvgazette@yahoo.com)

Next Wednesday will be a big day at Logan Airport in Boston. Bob and Carol Clark are pleased to announce that daughter Lynn and her husband, Philip Dwane, will be there with family — Ryan, 17, Ben, 13, and Brandon, 11 — to greet their new additions to the family. Being escorted from Kazakhstan are 5-year-old Anya and her 3-year-old brother, Aran.

As part of a new series of Choreographic Guided Tours, designed to be of interest to both the most sophisticated dance lovers and complete newcomers to the form, The Yard is honored to present an evening curated and hosted by legendary dance educator Martha Myers.

Vineyard Village at Home recently held a a wine and cheese reception at the Polly Hill Arboretum for members and potential members to gather and learn more about the organization.

For a membership fee, Vineyard Village offers a variety of support and handyman services to Island residents to help them maintain their independence and enrich their quality of life. Nearly 40 people attended the reception.

JOHN S. ALLEY

508-693-2950

(alleys@vineyard.net)

The weekend weather was just delightful. The beaches were pleasantly full on Sunday and many cookouts were held over the weekend. The school playing field was busy as a beehive on Sunday.

JUNE MANNING

508-645-2574

(lthslnks@gis.net)

August 12 is Native American Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as proclaimed on numerous occasions by sitting governors.

All the best to Jim Kinsella as he moves on to his new position at Cape Cod Today. He has been an inspiration in assisting me with editing my column for the past two years. We will undoubtedly continue to work together as Cape Cod Today on occasion quotes some of my work.

West Tisbury Free Public Library hosts an evening with emeritus professor of SUNY/Buffalo, Herb Foster on Monday, August 11, at 5 p.m. Mr. Foster will discuss and sign his latest book, Ribbin’, Jivin’, and Playin’ the Dozens: The Persistent Dilemma in Our Schools.

Prior to his 28-plus years at SUNY, he spent 17 years as a teacher and administrator in the New York city public schools. At present, he is co-president of the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center, trustee of the Edgartown Public Library and trustee of Martha’s Vineyard NAACP.