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[Martha's Vineyard] The Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation this week issued a public apology and launched an overhaul of its land management practices following the revelation that large numbers of trees and other plants had been dug up from two of its preserves and used to landscape an exclusive private property on the North Shore. *** The two foundation properties, the Caroline Tuthill Preserve in Edgartown and the Priscilla Hancock Meadow in Chilmark, were left damaged by heavy earth moving equipment brought in by contractors hired to landscape the 30-acre property of Dirk Ziff near Lambert’s Cove in West Tisbury.

 The Casual Wons arrive, sans boob belt and suit, respectivelyThe Casual Wons finally arrived on the Vineyards yesterday afternoon, following a morning  touchdown in Orlando where BO, with Lady M’s help, threatened rallied the retired troops: (SNIP “It’s hurting our military. I made it clear that your veteran’s benefits are exempt from this year’s sequester,” the president said to the applause of hundreds at the Disabled American Veterans' convention in Orlando, Fla. “But I want to tell you going forward the best way to protect the VA care you have earned is to get rid of this sequester altogether.” (SNIP) Also...

Obama Watch: Plum's Exclusive Coverage of the First Family's visit to the Vineyard presents never-before-seen footage of the Summer White House. The President and his family will be staying at Blue Heron Farm in Chilmark on Tisbury Great Pond. Check out the beautiful grounds and boathouse! Blue Heron Farm is owned by William and Molly VanDevender (who are Republicans!) of Mississippi. The property is close to 30 acres and consists of main house, guest house, boat house, horse barn and pasture land, golf green, and pool.