Celebrations
Philip Dietterich announced at the Tartan Day meeting held April 4 at the Old Whaling Church that President George Bush had on that day issued a proclamation regarding the observance of April 6 as National Tartan Day.
Although a Senate resolution had established April 6 as Tartan Day several years earlier, a Presidential proclamation is necessary in obtaining coverage of the observance in calendars around the country, such as that given each year in the Peter Simon calendar. It was also noted that the mother of James (Scotty) Reston was born in Scotland.
Choreographers Note
Built on Stilts, the Island’s own annual dance festival, will celebrate its summer season August 15 to 19 and 23 to 24. To register a piece, visit online builtonstilts.org. Registration deadline is July 1.
Earth Day Clean Up
Vineyard Conservation Society’s annual Earth Day Beach Clean Up tomorrow, Saturday, April 19, from 10 to noon, so bring your family and friends to your favorite beach.
Volunteers will meet you and show you what to do. Volunteers will receive all the materials needed for the cleanup, plus a conservation society reusable shopping bag made from recycled bottles.
Announcing William
Tara and Jeffrey Simmons of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, William Topley Simmons, born on March 24 at the Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital. Will is welcomed by brother Hudson and sister Amelia. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.
Fred Natusch is Honored
For Nstar Customer Care
Vineyard resident Fred Natusch, a veteran lineworker at Nstar, recently received the company’s Champion for the Customer award for outstanding dedication on the job.
In a release, the electric utility stated Mr. Natusch is known by coworkers and customers alike for his strong work ethic and caring response to customer calls.
Scholarship Offered
The Title 1 Robert J. Watson Scholarship was established in 1989 to honor the memory of Robert Watson, Title 1 director for the Lynn Public Schools. The scholarship will provide $1,500 for one or more graduating seniors who have been accepted into a post-secondary undergraduate program. The scholarship may be awarded to any student who participated in a Title 1 funded program for at least one academic year at any grade level.