Dean’s List

Devin M. Colter, the son of Richard and Deborah Colter of Edgartown, was named to the Ithaca College Dean’s List for the spring semester 2008.

Mr. Colter plans to enter the Park School of Communications at Ithaca College in the fall to major in filmmaking and photography. He is a 2007 graduate of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.

Built on Stilts Slots

A few available performance slots for the Island’s dance festival coming August 15 to 19 and 23 and 24. Please e-mail Built on Stilts Director, Abby Bender, at [email protected] or visitbuiltonstilts.org for more information. Theater, dance, improvisation and music are welcome. Final programming due by August 5.

Island Plan Forum

The next Island Plan summer forum, which will deal with the Vineyard’s built environment, will be held Monday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Union Chapel on Kennebec avenue in Oak Bluffs.

The forum will discuss Vineyard buildings, neighborhoods, streetscapes and public spaces. At the forum, the Island Plan Built Environment Work Group will present its preliminary recommendations. Admission is free.

Navy Ensign Brett A. MacLaren, the son of Navy Capt. Ron J. MacLaren of Oak Bluffs, recently completed the Navy nuclear power training unit course at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Goose Creek, S.C.

Ensign MacLaren received instruction about nuclear theory, chemistry, physics, reactor operations, safety and security. Upon completion of the course, he was designated a nuclear power operator.

Receives Degree

Tonya Leonard, a member of the class of 2008 at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree summa cum laude with honor in education studies.

Prior to commencement, she received the John P. Shepard Prize in Education Studies, named in honor of a former professor and given annually to the student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in both academic achievement and field work in education.

She is the daughter of Pia and Richard Leonard of Vineyard Haven.

Concerned that the Bush administration has stepped up its threats against Iran, peace groups, including the Martha’s Vineyard Peace Council, are holding No War on Iran rallies on Saturday, August 2. The Vineyard rally will be at Five Corners at 1 p.m.

Organizer Chris Fried notes that on July 22, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned that Iran had two weeks to halt its development of nuclear energy or face further “punitive measures.” That deadline will expire on Tuesday, August 5.

For details, call Mr. Fried at 508-693-7741.