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Three St. John Senators and Residents Celebrate Men Arrested Opening of New Legislature Annex for Janaury By Jaime Elliott sorts of nonsense,” said the sena- St. John Tradewinds tor. 2011 Robbery About 100 residents, six sitting Hill seemed to be pointing a senators and two former senators finger at Senator at Large Craig of Local Bank celebrated the grand opening of Barshinger, who had circulated Page 3 the Legislature of the Virgin Is- several photographs of the build- lands’ St. John annex on Friday ing during construction, which Expect Shorter evening, February 3. showed a lack of adequate public The pale yellow building had meeting space. Lines and Faster St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Jaime Elliott been a point of controversy dur- Despite the public elbow ing the more than 12 months of rubbing, the meeting site issue P.O. Box Service, While offering remarks, Senator Louis Hill, below construction, as Senator Louis seemed to have been hammered standing, confronted controversy which arose during the Hill pointed out in candid terms out by last Friday, as the first Says U.S.P.S. Legislature's construction which he oversaw as Senate during the official opening -cer floor of the new legislature build- President of the 28th Legislature as current Senate emony. ing is slated for conversion into a District Manager “I was lambasted by a senator public meeting space, explained Page 2 President Ronald Russell, seated next to Hill, looks on. sitting here tonight who misguid- Pamela Samuel, executive direc- ed the population about what we tor of the V.I. Legislature. DPW Preparing were doing in this building,” said “The lower level of this build- Hill, who launched the project to ing is intended to be developed Bids To Repair construct a new St. John Legisla- into a meeting site,” said Samuel. ture building when he was Presi- “The next level contains offices Portions of dent of the 28th Legislature. for the at Large Senator and vis- “I’m not being politically cor- iting senators and the top floor Centerline Road rect here,” said Hill. “I have wait- here is the Legislative meeting Page 7 ed to say this in public. There are hall,” said Samuel. people here who misguided this The Legislative hall is St. John community without recourse.” equipped with cameras capable “I still have the emails from of streaming hearings live on the Relay ST I people who reacted to that mis- local government TV channel, . V J S OH N , U for Life guided information telling me all Continued on Page 3 Count Down: 5 Days

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Expect Shorter Lines and Faster P.O. Box Island Homes in Harmony Will Be Service Soon, Says USPS District Manager Featured at February 9 IGBA Meeting By Jaime Elliott Manager. “Our intention was to tually improve service. The Island Green Building Association will host a free public St. John Tradewinds keep the package pick up separate “We will expand our high- seminar on Thursday, February 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the Since closing the parcel pickup from the retail window queue. A speed, computer-aided sorting of second floor of The Marketplace. trailer at the U.S. Post Office in ‘package pick up-only' line helps letter mail for the Cruz Bay Post Renata Platenberg of the U.S. Division of Wildlife will share Cruz Bay, residents have com- us to quickly serve customers with- office — in a process known as her knowledge and passion for protecting wildlife around new and plained about standing in lines for out impacting those who are at the Delivery Point Sequencing — existing island homes. more than 45 minutes at a time. retail window to purchase stamps next Tuesday,” the USPS District Conserving wildlife habitat in the island’s many residential ar- The move, however, is just one and other postal services.” Manager wrote. “Our DPS process eas can stabilize healthy ecosystems and ensure a beautiful envi- step in an on going process of “During the first few days of uses the mail processing equip- ronment for the future — an important aspect of “green building.” “improvements” planned for the the new process, the two queues ment here in San Juan to put letter Immediate benefits include enjoyment of native wildlife watching, Cruz Bay Post Office, according were combined, but that has been mail in the order in which it is to lower landscaping costs, less excavation costs and less water us- to USPS District Manager Steven corrected,” Hernandez wrote. “By be delivered. This will reduce the age. Hernandez. placing the package pick up within handwork needed to sort post of- Come learn how to be a good neighbor to all island wildlife. “I will be glad to share an ab- the building instead of outside in fice box mail significantly.” Gail Karlsson’s book, “The Wild Life in an Island Home,” will be breviated list of improvements that the trailer, we will insure the secu- “Again, this new automation available at a discount to attendees. The public is welcome to this are planned for the Cruz Bay Post rity of our packages while provid- process will help us insure that all free seminar. Call 227-1110 for more information. Office,” Hernandez wrote, in an ing our customers shelter from the post office box mail will be boxed email to St. John Tradewinds. “As heat and rain. We still have to work up by the 11 a.m. cut-off and keeps Sen. Millin-Young Speaking at Rotary you know, we have already made out a few glitches, but we will get our trained personnel dealing with Senator Janette Millin-Young will be the featured speaker at the some changes with our processes them resolved quickly.” customers in the office,” wrote Rotary Club of St. John meeting on Friday, February 10. Stop by to improve the efficiency. We have Being able to use additional Hernandez. “I am confident this, the Beach Cafe at the Westin Resort and Villas at 12:15 p.m. to moved the package pick up service USPS manpower inside the Post too, will aid in relieving the con- give the senator a warm St. John welcome. from the trailer on the side of the Office, will allow the office to fill gestion in the office.” building to the pick up door inside P.O. Boxes quicker, Hernandez Hernandez is aware that cus- the building.” added. tomers were not pleased with the Larsen Speaking to SJHS February 14 “This allows us to use employ- “Also, by increasing the ef- recent changes at the Cruz Bay Please join the St. John Historical Society on Tuesday, February ees once assigned to work at the ficiency of the package pick up Post Office and pledged his com- 14, at 7 p.m. at the Bethany Moravian Church Hall as preservation- trailer to perform other tasks, such process, we can also redirect our mitment to improve service at the ist, artist and architect Gerville Larsen presents “How and Why as distributing mail for post office resources to another timely cus- island’s sole USPS Post Office. We Need to Preserve and Conserve the Built Cultural Heritage of boxes, when they are not assisting tomer requirement of the office: “You have the commitment the USVI.” customers with package pick ups,” the completion of post office box from our employees at Cruz Bay Hernandez wrote. mail by 11 a.m. everyday,” he and the entire Caribbean District to While painting the trailer clo- wrote. “It is important that we at- improve service and customer sat- 10th Annual Vow Renewal Is Feb. 14 sure in a positive light, Hernandez tain that target daily to meet our isfaction,” Hernandez wrote. “We The public is invited to Trunk Bay on Tuesday, February 14, for explained that a “misunderstand- customer expectations for reliable, believe these steps will move us in the 10th annual Celebration of Love where St. John barefoot min- ing” led to the long lines seen last regular delivery of mail through the right direction.” ister Anne Marie Porter will lead a vow renewal ceremony starting week. this premium service.” Residents can share their com- at 5 p.m. “Unfortunately, there was a mis- The Cruz Bay Post Office is also plaints or compliments on Cruz “All couples are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a most understanding during our first few slated for a new high-tech upgrade Bay Post Office service with Her- meaningful way,” said Porter. “It’s free and fun. Over the years, days of operation under this new this week which should cut down nandez himself by emailing steven. about 800 couples have renewed their marriage vows at this annual process,” wrote the USPS District on manual mail processing and ac- [email protected]. Celebration Of Love.” Annual Plant Sale Set for February 18 Tradewinds Publishing llc The V.I. Audubon Society is hosting its 15th annual plant sale The Community Newspaper Since 1972 on Saturday, February 18, in the Nazareth Lutheran Church yard in Cruz Bay from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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just like on St. Thomas and St. Croix, Samuel added. The old St. John Legislature building, located next to St. John School of the Arts, was mold-infested and prone to flooding, ac- cording to Hill, the current senate vice president. “When I took over as senate president many of the government buildings in the territory were in states of total disrepair,” he said. “The St. John building in particular was in the worst mess. The staff was working in mold; in a totally mold-infested building.” “Whenever it rained, entire offices flooded completely like there was a river running through the building,” said Hill. Thanks to property owner and landlord Robert O’Connor, a former Senator at Large, the government was able to secure use of the new legislature building at 1D Estate Cruz Bay as a new annex. St. John Tradewiinds News Photo File O’Connor also offered remarks during last week’s grand open- ing, as did former Senator at Large Carmen Wesselhoft, and Sena- Three St. John men were arrested last week in connection with robbing Merchants tors Hill, Jeanette Millin Young, Nereida Rivera-O’Reilly, Ter- Commercial Bank, above, of more than $40,000. rence Nelson, Barshinger, St. John Administrator Leona Smith and Senate President Ronald Russell. With construction of the stately building complete, the senators were in a mood for celebration, not solemnity, explained Russell. Three St. John Men Arrested for 2011 “This is a happy moment for the Virgin Islands,” said the Sen- ate President. “Tomorrow we deal with things that are sad. To- Robbery of Merchants Commerical Bank night we are happy.” “This is a wonderful edifice and this begins a new era of democ- By Jaime Elliott to the release. recorded the men arriving at the racy in the territory,” he said. “Let’s be happy and enjoy this.” St. John Tradewinds The robbery occurred around bank, recorded the actual rob- Bethany Moravian Church Pastor Vankys Isaac led the crowd The presence of Federal Bureau 2 p.m. on January 11, 2011, when bery as it was taking place and in a Litany for Blessing the building, Shawn Auguste sang the of Investigation, Drug Enforce- two masked men walked into the recorded the robbers leaving Mer- National Anthem and the V.I. March and Libya Callwood sang a ment Agency and U.S. Customs bank with three firearms and - or chants Commercial Bank in a blue moving and motivational a capella number during the ceremony and Border Protection agents at dered everyone to the ground, Chevy Jimmy, which belonged as well. the V.I. National Park dock in Cruz according to a V.I. Police Depart- to Browne, according to the DOJ Bay early Thursday morning, Feb- ment prepared statement issued at press release. ruary 2, sent rumors flying across the time. Fessale, Browne and Thomas the island. After sifting through drawers were also charged with Hobbs Act The droning of a black helicop- and collecting cash from several conspiracy, according to a report ter which landed in the Sirenusa desks at the bank, the two fled in in the V.I. Daily News. 2012 area of Cruz Bay around 11 a.m. a blue GMC Jimmy and had re- Hobbs Act conspiracy allows INDEX that morning added to the island- mained at large until last week. the federal government to try rob- Rain Data Business Directory ...... 14 wide speculation. A federal grand jury returned bery cases involving firearms in at Trunk Bay Classified Ads ...... 17 When the dust settled, federal a four-count indictment charging U.S. District Court, according to Community Calendar ...... 16 agents had nabbed three St. John the men with Conspiracy to Inter- the report. Crime Stoppers ...... 15 men charged in connection with fere with Commerce by Robbery, Thomas was arrested in Estate January Crossword Puzzle ...... 16 robbing Merchants Commercial Bank Robbery and firearm viola- Bethany and Browne was nabbed Ferry Schedules ...... 14 Bank in Estate Chocolate Hole just tions. The indictment was returned in the Estate Bellevue affordable 2.96 inches Letters ...... 12-13 over a year ago. on Thursday, January 19, and un- housing development on Gifft Hill, On the Market ...... 10 Kevin Fessale, 22, Shevaun sealed on February 2, when the while Fessale’s arrest location was Average Police Log ...... 15 Browne, 24, and Kadeem Thomas, three St. John men were arrested, not detailed in court documents, Real Estate ...... 18-19 22, were nabbed by federal of- according to the U.S. DOJ release. according to last week’s V.I. Daily 3.12 Inches ficials at various locations on St. The indictment charges Fessale News report. John on February 2 and charged and Thomas with conspiracy to in- The defendants are scheduled in connection with the January 11, terfere with commerce by robbery, to be arraigned on Wednesday, Total Y-t-D th 2011 armed robbery of Merchants aiding and abetting bank robbery February 8, at 9 a.m. before U.S. Thursday, Feb. 9 Commercial Bank, according to and carrying and using a firearm District Magistrate Ruth Miller, 2.96 Inches a press release issued by the U.S. during the commission of a crime according to the report. Department of Justice. of violence. Browne was charged The case is being investigated The three men were advised of with conspiracy to interfere with by the FBI and prosecuted by Average Y-T-D their rights in federal court on Feb- commerce by robbery and aiding Assistant U.S. Attorney Nelson 3.12 Inches ruary 2, and charged with robbing and abetting bank robbery. Jones, according to the US DOJ the bank of $47,529.38, according Surveillance video cameras press release. 4 St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012 Two Men Arrested in Frank Powell Park St. John Tradewinds V.I. Police Department officers on St. John arrested Steven Dean Happy Reichel and Scott Chamberlian and Holidays! charged them Aggravated Assault and Battery, Disturbance of the Peace, Threats and other charges. One man was arrested after a po- lice officer asked him not to sleep on the benches of the Franklin Powell Park in Cruz Bay and not to have his personal possessions strewn about in the area. Just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Scott Chamberlain Steven Dean Reichel January 28, a VIPD officer ap- Reichel assaulted the officer by and the officer were standing and proached a man, later identified as grabbing her hand and then push- started to pick up the personal 47-year-old Steven Dean Reichel, ing it and the officer called for as- property that was in the area, ac- who was reclined and appeared to sistance, according to the VIPD cording to the VIPD report. be sleeping on a bench on the north report. Reichel was arrested on Reichel and Chamberlain began eastern side of Frank Powell Park, charges of Aggravated Assault and arguing and Chamberlain threat- according to a VIPD report. Battery, Interfering With an Offi- ened to physically harm Reichel The officer asked Reichel not to cer While Discharging Their Du- and was arrested for Disturbance sleep on the benches and to pick ties, Destruction of Government of the Peace and Threats, the VIPD up the personal property that was Property and Resisting Arrest. report continued. strewn about and Reichel began to At the same time a man later Both suspects were held in the use profanity and be aggressive, identified as Scott Chamberlian, Bureau of Corrections pending according to the VIPD report. came into the area where Reichel their Advice of Rights hearing.

Woman Arrested on St. John on Ohio Warrant

St. John Tradewinds V.I. Police Department officers on St. John arrested 19-year-old Katarina Bogus Bennet after she was identified by U.S Customs and Border Patrol officers as the subject of an arrest warrant originating from Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Bennet arrived on St. John on Monday, January 30, on a boat from the BVI. A routine Customs and Border Patrol inspection re- vealed that Bennet was wanted on drug charges in Ohio and she was detained. VIPD arrested Bennet at about 7:30 p.m. the same day. According to the Ohio arrest warrant, if located, Bennet is to be Say No To WaPa Katarina Bogus Bennet arrested and returned to face charges in that state. Island Solar VIPD Arrest Two for Domestic Violence St. John Tradewinds Grid tie systems V.I. Police Department officers on St. John made two arrests on Battery stand alone systems Friday, January 27. 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St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012 5 DPW Preparing Bids To Repair Portions of Centerline Road Portions of Centerline Road Were Damaged in 2010 Hurricanes By Jaime Elliott age pipes under Centerline Road last year, St. John Tradewinds but the parts of the road which have been After almost 15 months, St. John resi- washed out underneath, have only been dents can expect to see repairs to the under- marked with cones for the past 15 months. mined portions of Centerline Road by the There has been no large-scale work done end of March, according to Wystan Benja- to improve the condition of Centerline Road min, Federal Aid Program Manager with the which is the sole thoroughfare across the is- Department of Public Works. land and the only road to and from Coral “We are getting ready to put out the bid Bay. packages right now,” said Benjamin. “There By the end of next month, however, resi- are quite a few projects that are part of this dents can finally expect to see crews starting program. Those funds just became available repair projects, according to Benjamin. and we’re working on the scope of the proj- “The way we’re doing it, all of the wash- ects now.” outs on Centerline Road will be packaged DPW has been awarded about $1.2 mil- together in one contract and there may be lion for the St. Thomas./St. John District a separate package for repairs to Kings Hill from the Federal Highway Administration Road,” said the Federal Aid Program Man- for repairs to roadways and infrastructure ager. “The scopes are pretty much ready and damaged in Hurricanes Otto and Tomas, Federal Highway will need to take a look which blew through the territory in October and approve them and then they’ll go out St. John Tradewiinds News Photo File 2010, according to Benjamin. for bid.” The St. Croix District was awarded about Hurricanes Tomas and Otto inundated St. John with heavy rains and washed “Right now we’re working to get the no- $800,000 in federal funds to repair road- out many portions of Centerline Road, above. tices out and I’ll say probably we will re- ways damaged by the 2010 hurricanes, Ben- ceive bids in the end of February and some- jamin added. Tomas and Hurricane Otto pounded St. out. time in March,” said Benjamin. “If all goes “There are a bunch of sites that are ap- John in October 2010, causing severe mud Since October 2010, the various under- well, we should be seeing some activity to proved as part of the damages from Hur- slides and undermining quite a few portions mined portions of Centerline Road which repair those sites within 60 days or so.” ricanes Tomas and Otto,” said Benjamin. of Centerline Road. Several neighborhoods were damaged during the storms have been Benjamin did not share specific informa- “There are a lot of locations that need some on Bordeaux and along the southern shore marked with orange cones and lane delinea- tion about the scope of work planned for the clean up and sites that have been washed were even cut off from the rest of the island tors; but that is basically the extent of work undermined portions of Centerline Road, out and collapsed.” when the roadways were blocked by mud which has been done to date. how long the work will take or how the Heavy, sustained rains from Hurricane slides, forcing neighbors to dig themselves DPW crews buried two large drain- work will affect the flow of traffic.

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WR-FitnessClub TW 3.2011.indd 1 3/23/11 6:44 PM 6 St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012 St. John Rescue Hopes To Improve Emergency Response with Oxygen Generator for Island By Jaime Elliott Malacarne. the USP specifications and will St. John Tradewinds While SJR, VINP and EMS al- reduce oxygen supply costs by at When an emergency occurs, ways try to keep oxygen in stock, least 80 percent,” according to the most people don’t think about refilling tanks often proves both SJR grant request. “Less than one things like the island’s stockpile of costly and time-consuming. kilowatt-hour of energy is required oxygen — which is where St. John “All emergency services agen- to fill one ‘M’ size oxygen cylinder Rescue comes in. cies need to replenish oxygen sup- and all transportation, handling, and The group’s 14 active respond- plies as quickly as possible since labor costs involved in transporting ing volunteer members make it St. John is an island with no mutual tanks to St Thomas — including a their business to know exactly how aid assistance available in case of $50 round trip fee for the barge — much oxygen is on island because natural or man-made disaster,” ac- will be eliminated.” they are the ones who have to go cording to SJR’s grant proposal. “If The generator would also elimi- to St. Thomas each time more is we run out of oxygen there is no nate the uncertainty related to ob- needed, explained SJR training of- readily available source of medi- taining oxygen from St. Thomas, St. John Tradewiinds News Photo ficer Bob Malacarne. cal oxygen to replenish our supply. via St. Croix and Miami. “Currently the only source we Our only source of medical oxygen “Making oxygen and having the Jason Moody and Woody Anderson tug on lines to — and that includes SJR, Myrah is located on St Thomas.” capacity to fill our own tanks on bring the "patient" up the side of the hill. Keating Smith Community Health “This privately owned business site eliminates the uncertainty and Center, EMS, Fire Service and V.I. is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on logistics of traveling to St Thomas National Park — have for oxygen weekdays only,” according to the for oxygen replenishment,” accord- SJR and EMTs Brush Up is on St. Thomas,” said Malacarne. grant request. “If we require oxy- ing to the grant proposal. “With “The oxygen originates in Miami gen refills we must wait until the this system in place emergency and is shipped to St. Croix, where it supplier is open for business. The responders are also assured that in on Rappelling Skills is converted into a gas and shipped procedure for refilling oxygen bot- the event of a disaster — we are to St. Thomas. Each time it is need- tles takes at least four hours and can located in an earthquake and hur- St. John Tradewinds ed, we must travel to St. Thomas to take up to 24 hours or more if the ricane zone — our oxygen supply St. John Rescue First Responders and EMTs received training purchase oxygen for medical appli- vendor has several tanks to fill or if will not be in jeopardy. The system on rappelling skills by veteran mountaineer Greg Wingate on cations on island.” he has run out of oxygen.” itself can also be transported for use Sunday, January 29. “If there is a problem in Miami SJR, which responds to about at a disaster site.” SJR is the only agency on St. John with the equipment and or on St. Croix, we are out of oxy- 150 emergency calls each year, pro- SJR does not have the funds to skills for rappelling and the group trains frequently to hone its gen,” Malacarne said. “A natural or jected the total cost of the oxygen purchase the oxygen generator; the skills, explained Bob Malacarne NR-EMT, SJF training officer. man-made disaster can deplete our generator at $55,865, according group already relies on donations “Since rappelling down a steep slope is the most dangerous op- oxygen supply in short order.” the group’s grant. That cost breaks to cover the $11,000 difference be- eration we perform we must be always practicing the safest pos- SJR is hoping to change that, down to $52,000 for the system tween its annual expenses and gov- sible techniques,” said Malacarne. “Not only are we responsible and improve emergency response and then several hundred more for ernment funding. With VINP, EMS, for rescuing an injured person; we must also be able to ascend by eliminating the chance of run- cylinders, manifolds, wall mount Fire Department and MKSCHC op- steep embankments or cliffs ourselves.” ning out of emergency oxygen. The brackets and transfill hoses. erating in similar cash-strapped cir- SJR volunteers and EMTs who participated in the training were group has written a grant proposal After the initial investment, cumstances, the island’s emergency First Responders Rudell Callwood, Randy Fish, Rob Vahling and for the purchase of an oxygen gen- however, the oxygen generator equipment is quickly deteriorating, EMTs Jason Moody and Malacarne. erator for St. John, which would be would reduce oxygen supply costs according to SJR’s grant proposal. Anyone interested in joining St John Rescue should visit the capable of producing oxygen and by 80 percent for the island’s first For more information about St. website www.stjohnrescue.org for more information or for an ap- filling high-pressure oxygen cyl- responders, according to the grant. John Rescue or the group’s oxygen plication. inders for all emergency response “This system produces medical generator grant proposal check out CafeTWind12Ad.pdf 11/10/11 8:44:15 AM agencies on the island, according to grade oxygen in accordance with www.stjohnrescue.com.

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By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds Abigail Schnell O’Connell didn’t know about the American Cancer Society’s resources when she was diagnosed with stage three melanoma cancer in 2006, but looking back, she wishes she had. “American Cancer Society is a great resource for people, especial- ly for people who seek medical at- tention off-island,” said O’Connell. “There are so many facilities to choose from, it’s hard to figure out where to go and how to get there. My doctor told me to ‘Do a little research,’ and I thought, ‘My god, I don’t know what to do.’” “One thing ACS does is of- St. John Tradewiinds News Photo fer support to people and I think just having someone explain the Cancer survivor Abigail Schnell O'Connell, above with options would have been a huge daughter Olivia, will on the Relay for Life track with her help,” she said. Live Strong team Feb. 11 and 12. O’Connell and her Team Live Strong is just one of the more than lignant melanoma and I ended up out what treatment was the right 30 teams expected to pack the going off-island for surgery.” treatment for me and that is where Winston Wells ball field starting at With the mole removed, I could have really used help from 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, O’Connell thought her problem an organization like ACS. No one for the second annual St. John Re- was solved. Just about a year later, in my immediate family or circle lay for Life ACS fundraiser. however, she noticed problems of friends had ever experienced The event will run for 18 hours with her lymph nodes. this and they didn’t really have any before wrapping up at 10 a.m. on “About 14 months later the idea what to do.” Sunday morning, February 12, melanoma returned to my lymph “There is not one specific treat- with the expectation that at least nodes,” said O’Connell. “I noticed ment that is recommended post-sur- one member from teach team will my lymph nodes in my groin area gery and they are still researching keep to the make-shift track in the were enlarged. It started out the size what is really right for melanoma ball field all night long. of a golf ball and within a month’s patients,” she said. “The hospital I Relay for Life events, which are time it quickly progressed.” went to in Miami told me to ‘Do hosted across the country, serve “I suspected that something was some research,’ which was not a as reminders to communities that wrong and I went to my local doc- help. It was so hard to figure out “Cancer never sleeps,” while rais- tor for a consultation,” she said. where to go.” ing funds for the organization. The “He pretty quickly advised me that Faced with daunting confusion funds raised at the St. John event I needed to go off-island to have a about post-surgery treatment, it remain in the St. Thomas/St. John scan and seek additional care.” was a family friend who actually ACS Chapter and help cancer pa- It was 2006 when O’Connell helped out in the end, O’Connell tients finance off-island travel for was diagnosed with stage three explained. treatments while supplying the melanoma. She underwent a lymph “This small community of St. support which O’Connell missed excision at a Miami area hospital, John is amazing and a good fam- during her ordeal. which removed most of her lymph ily friend put me in touch with a O’Connell’s cancer was first nodes on one side of her groin, young man who had the exact same discovered when she found a mole but she still faced the question of surgery which I did,” she said. “It on her leg which had changed which follow up treatment to pur- still would have been very nice shape and color. sue and where to have it done. to talk to someone about my op- “I had a mole on my leg that “After my surgery it was rec- tions and where I could go which would change in color and texture ommended that I have follow up is where ACS would have been a at times and it was something I treatment done and that is when big help.” went to my local doctor for,” said I came back to St. John,” said After being directed to the O’Connell. “They did a biopsy on O’Connell. “There was time be- NYU Cancer Center in New York, it and it came back that it was ma- tween having surgery and figuring Continued on Page 15 8 St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012 TWO 1BR 1B W/LOFT AND SHARED POOL OFF-GRID CAPABLE SOLAR POWER AND WIND GENERATOR “Broadway Comes to St. John” COMPOSTING SEPTIC SYSTEM AND WATER RECYCLING $495,000 (EA) Fundraiser Brings in More Than $45K LOTS FOR SALE DOME FROM $225,000, ROAD AND UTILITIES COMPLETED CONDOMINIUMS for St. John School of Arts Programs 779-7445 WWW.CORALBAYDESIGNBUILD.COM By Jaime Elliott than 230 people, who offered mitment to music,” said Wild. “In St. John Tradewinds donations of their choice, which March Dion Parsons and Victor After a month of intense train- totaled $1,800 by the end of the Provost, who are both members of ing, rehearsals and production night. In total, the Broadway the 21st Century Band, will be here meetings, when the curtain in the Comes to St. John fundraiser to give a week-long workshop and Westin Resorts and Villas ballroom brought in $45,417 for the island’s that program needed funding too.” rose on Friday evening, January arts school. Broadway Comes to St. John 27, it was show time for “World of The fundraiser was a success also offered the island’s fourth Dreams.” on several levels. First of all the graders an amazing opportunity to The St. John School of the students’ performances were im- work with world-renowned actors, Arts fundraiser show brought in pressive, bringing the audience to dancers, singers and choreogra- more than $45,000 for the school its feet several times during the phers. While the next Baryshnikov and amazed audiences who raved production. might not have been discovered, about the original musical produc- “My favorite part of the whole many students raved about the pro- tion. project was definitely watching gram being fun, while also honing Five Broadway actors, Michael the show,” said SJSA acting di- their concentration, memorization Shawn Lewis, John Tartaglia, rector Kim Wild. “It was really and collaboration skills. Laura Barnao, Rhonda Miller and magical to see it all come together With so many positive outcomes Donna Drake, donated count- in an amazing performance. I had from Broadway Comes to St. less hours of their time and paid been seeing pieces of it and then John, residents can expect SJSA to for their own travel expenses — sometimes I went to rehearsal and bring the program back for a third which included several trips back things weren’t going as smoothly time next year, but this time with to New York City for gigs — to as I would have liked.” a twist on angel and raffle tickets, support the second annual SJSA “But then all of a sudden, it’s explained Lee. fundraiser, Broadway Comes to lights, camera, action and the au- “Although the date isn’t set yet, St. John. dience is there and the atmosphere you can count on a sparkling new While last year’s Broadway changes,” said Wild. “It’s just production of Broadway Comes Comes to St. John was a success, magical. There is really no other to St. John, in February or March, this year’s show brought in about word for it.” starring next year’s 4th grade stu- $10,000 more in fundraising for Lee agreed that Love City’s dents,” he said. “A new twist on SJSA. fourth graders more than rose to the dine-around is being consid- The brainchild of SJSA board high standard which was expect- ered. Stay tuned for more news.” of directors member Ronnie Lee, ed. Instead of a St. John Goes to the fundraiser brought together “I’m more than gratified that the Broadway raffle — which Susan top Broadway actors with fourth audience reaction was a resound- and Miles Stair won this time — grade students at all three St. John ing success and that the children next year’s raffle prize will send schools to work in a collaborative, made us all so proud,” said Lee. one lucky winner to London, Lee not competitive, atmosphere. “In short, the kids were amazing.” added. The actors spent about 40 hours While the audience and SJSA “With a St. John Goes to Lon- each week for three weeks at Guy officials enjoyed the production, don raffle already planned for Benjamin, Gifft Hill and Julius the real success of the night was next year, we expect to set a new E. Sprauve Schools working on the $45,000 raised which will al- fundraising record,” he said. “The the original musical production low the school to continue its value of the package will be in the “World of Dreams.” After three classes and expand a mentoring neighborhood of $10,000. You weeks of intense work, the stu- through music program, explained can anticipate round-trip air fare dents wowed the audience at both Wild. for two from any city served by the 6 and 8 p.m. performances of “The funds raised through American Airlines from the Conti- the musical. Broadway Comes to St. John will nental U.S. or St. Thomas, an out- Audience members at the 6 p.m. allow us to keep on doing what standing, luxury Starwood Hotel Seaview Vacation Homes, Inc. show paid $200 for angel tickets, we’re doing and even try to ex- for seven nights in London, theatre which included dinner at one of pand,” she said. “The Mentoring tickets and a dinner for two at one Short Term-Full Service Since 1985 Cruz Bay’s top restaurants and a Through the Arts of Music which of London’s top restaurants and Vacation Villa ManageMent champagne reception following was started by Dion Parsons on St. other enticing goodies.” 24 years of on island rental service the show. SJSA sold 101 angel Thomas last year was one program No one will want to miss op- tickets and 150 raffle tickets, at that needed funding. The program portunity! e: [email protected] $100 each, for the chance to win a is now territory-wide and our di- For more information about w: www.seaviewhomes.com three-night stay in New York City, rector of music education Eddie SJSA or to find out how to support t: 340-776-6805; toll-free 1-888-625-2963 with theater tickets and dinners. Bruce is our instructor.” the school, call 779-4322 or check The 8 p.m. performance of “It’s basically a youth band for out their web site at www.stjohn- Experienced . Personalized . Professional . Proven “World of Dreams” drew more kids who show proclivity and com- schoolofthearts.org. St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012 9 Maho Bay Camps Staffers Remove 14 Bags of Trash from Oppenheimer

St. John Tradewinds On Wednesday, February 1, 10 Maho Bay Campground staff mem- bers decided to spend a couple of their off-hours picking up trash around the Oppenheimer Building on Gibney Beach. The goal was to pick up as much trash on the beach and the surround- ing area, the parking lot, the drive- way, and the community center near St. John Tradewiinds News Photo the beach. In two hours the staff members The St. John youth sailing program Kids and the collected 14 bags of trash, one tire Sea is hosting a fundraiser sunset sail aboard s/v and one rusted folding chair, filling Roseway, above. the back of a Ford Ranger. The most common item collected Historic Grand Banks Schooner were glass bottles! There were so Roseway Sailing to St. John March 31 many Heineken and Coors Light bot- tles. About up to 5 percent of the trash St. John Tradewinds collected was from the beach with the The historic Grand Banks schooner Roseway is coming to Cor- vast majority of trash found in the al Bay, St. John! woods surrounding the community Don’t miss the chance to sail on this 137-foot pilot boat built in center and driveway to the beach. 1925, one of the last of her kind cruising the world’s oceans. The idea of collecting trash at Op- Join the non-profit youth sailing organization St. John Kids And penheimer Beach came from Stephen The Sea (KATS) on Saturday night, March 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 Rinaldi, a cook at Maho Bay Camps. p.m. for a sunset sail aboard this registered U.S. National Historic Rinaldi started the season with a Landmark. Departure will be from the KATS dinghy dock directly goal of collecting trash at each beach behind Skinny Legs at 5 p.m. on St. John before the end of the sea- Tickets, $75 which includes light refreshments, are available at son. The idea has certainly spread, as Connections in Coral Bay and Cruz Bay. Don’t miss this amazing he was able to gather support from St. John Tradewiinds News Photo opportunity and support youth sailing on St. John. The number of nine other co-workers for the Oppen- passengers is limited, so don’t wait to buy those tickets! heimer clean-up. Maho Bay Camps staffers are all smiles after For more information call Jennifer Robinson at 340-514-3718. “People who litter are trash,” was cleaning litter from their favorite North Shore beach. the best quote of the day.

We’ve moved Canines, Cats & Critters Our new location is 2.5 miles out of Cruz Bay on Centerline Road (next to Moses’ Laundromat) barefoot february is Dental design group,llc licensed architect AIA member HealtH montH NCARB certified Bring in your pet this month for a FREE dental evaluation. Call to make an appointment. professional design and Full Veterinary SerViceS development services boarding grooming pet supplies mongoose junction, po box 1772 st. john, us virgin islands 00831 tel: 693-7780 l email: [email protected] tel (340) 693-7665, fax (340) 693-8411 barefootaia.com 10 St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012

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The grand entrance at Orion's Hill beckons.

On the Market A feature dedicated to special homes on the market listed with Tradewinds real estate advertisers

Orion's Hill: Majesty Atop Ajax Peak

By Andrea Milam St. John Tradewinds Imagine sitting high atop Ajax Peak, and experi- encing a feast for the senses: you can’t believe your eyes as you gaze upon the jaw-dropping 360-degree view that stretches for miles, from Bordeaux to Cor- al Bay and down the BVI island chain to the north shore, Jost, and even to St. Thomas; you smell the fresh island breeze as it rustles through the trees; off in the distance, you hear a pleasure cruiser heading into Maho Bay. Permeating it all is a feeling of complete solitude and privacy. There’s no better place to delight the St. John Tradewiinds News Photo senses than Orion’s Hill, located high on Ajax Peak on what one local surveyor called the “best piece of Orion's Hill boasts impressive views and land on St. John.” an expansive pool. This beauty and solitude is thankfully not hard to come by — accessing the property is easy, explained tion, poured concrete cisterns and epoxy coated rebar, Orion’s Hill listing agent Jane Kelly of Islandia Real to minimize rusting, mean that Orion’s Hill will stand Estate. strong for decades to come. “Ajax Peak is all paved and it just meanders to the An historic “welcoming arms” Danish staircase in- top where Orion’s Hill is,” said Kelly. “It’s such an vites visitors inside the more than 2,000 square foot easy drive, and there’s lots of flat land up there. Ajax main house, which features vaulted ceilings and two Peak is so close to Maho, and so easy to get to from master bedrooms, each with its own en suite bath. Cruz Bay and Coral Bay.” There are also two half baths in the main home. The home was built to last, ensuring minimal A one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest cottage offers maintenance for future owners. Masonry construc- Continued on Page 15 St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012 11

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Dan Boyd's Seabiscuit, above, offers day sails around St. John with fantastic snorkeling stops. See a Different St. John Aboard Seabiscuit with Lovango Charters By Jaime Elliott local businesses — restaurants, bars, T-shirt shops St. John Tradewinds and boutiques — we are supporting our island.” Instead of gazing out at the Caribbean Sea from The boat captain might be a bit biased, but he has one of the island’s overlooks, get out on the water and another reason for wanting to remain in local waters. see the island from a new perspective. “Also I believe we have much nicer beaches here Dan Boyd’s Lovango Charters is ready to take pas- on St. John, much more undisturbed land and much sengers on full and half day cruises aboard his 40-foot less over-development,” said Boyd. “St. John is gor- Liberty dive boat Seabiscuit, which features a fresh geous from the water. We are also available to do trips water shower and easy boarding swim ladder. to Big and Little Hans Lollick, Water Island, Hassel Boyd, who grew up on the water in Massachusetts, Island and most all of the out lying cays.” has had his captain’s license since he was 18 years old. Boyd’s St. John circumnavigation trips depart from He’s called St. John, and now Lovango Cay, home for the V.I. National Park Visitors Center in Cruz Bay at 24 years and is excited to be back out on the sea. 9 a.m. and head along the island’s North Shore where “I used to fish and do charters, but I stopped for a the captain shares his knowledge of local sights and while and I always missed it,” said Boyd. “I grew up history. on the water and all of my family are fishermen in The captain makes one snorkeling stop along the Nova Scotia. I love the water.” way, usually at Flanagan Island, an off-shore cay with Trying to phase out of the construction business impressive corals and fish populations. Then it’s time which has kept him busy for the past few years, Boyd for lunch at Miss Lucy’s, perched right on Friis Bay is ready to get back out on the water. Lovango Char- in Coral Bay harbor. ters offers twice weekly circumnavigations of St. John “Miss Lucy’s is awesome,” said Boyd. “There is a or can tailor a special trip, but Boyd is determined to big sandy spot where we are able to anchor right there keep his charters in U.S. Virgin Islands waters, he ex- and then dinghy in to shore and have lunch. We usu- plained. ally sit outside under the big sea grape tree.” “For starters we will be doing circumnavigations After lunch, guests cruise along the island’s south of St. John on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Seabiscuit shore and take one more snorkel stop before return- is available for private charters any other days,” said ing to Cruz Bay around 4 p.m. Seabiscuit can carry Boyd. “We will be doing only US Virgin Islands char- a maximum of 24 guests, but Boyd likes to keep the ters. To be truthfully honest the boat has all the gear to head count for the circumnavigation trips to about 18 do BVI trips but I am getting sick of spending money, people. clearing in, to go spend more money at their bars and The trip costs $100, which includes complimen- restaurants and boutiques.” tary soda, water and beer and use of snorkel equip- “I would like to see more money spent here in the ment, but not lunch at Miss Lucy’s. Seabiscuit is also US Virgin Islands,” Boyd said. “The money that goes available for private charters. For more information, to the BVI never comes back here. If we support our call Boyd at 340-626-9685. 12 St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012

Letters To St. John Tradewinds

What Do A Few Simple Ideas To Improve Service at Post Office Regarding the package trailer closing at the U.S. by the same unit, with at least two mainland USPO Post Office, how much imagination would it take for officials in attendance, two or three years ago, when You Think? the USPS Regional Administrator, Steven Hernandez, we were informed that the new Post Office facility to Send your letter to [email protected] to instruct our Postmistress to put two clerks on duty be built in proximity of Enighed barge dock would be at the main counter at all times, now that the trailer ready “within six months.” is closed. How easy and sensible it would be for St. John And if Information Officer Maureen Marion wants residents to be able to park legally and walk in to get Next Deadline: to lower the standard of service and information given our mail at a new facility built with adequate space. th to the taxpaying public by the USPO, she is succeed- An improved facility and better service might even Thursday, February 9 ing admirably. improve the financial picture for the USPO. Perhaps she wasn’t at the public meeting convened Name Withheld Upon Request

Keeping Track of Crime SJSA Thanks All Supporters of Broadway Comes To St. John St. John School of the Arts wishes to thank all who Supporters and Volunteers to this event are numer- came to “Broadway Comes to St. John — World of ous. Their contribution is immeasurable and we thank 2011 2012-To-Date Dreams” and/or bought “St. John Goes to Broadway” them for the success of Broadway Comes to St. John Homicides: 0 Homicides: 0 raffle tickets. in 2012: There were 101 Angel ticket holders; 30 senior Lori Barlas, Donald Becker, Eddie Bruce, Concert Shootings: 0 Shootings: 0 citizens; more than 230 audience members for the Works, Connections, Elana Daneau, Paul Devine, Stabbings: 0 Stabbings: 0 second show; and 150 raffle ticket holders. Luba Dolgopolsky, Epiphany Theater, Teresa Fra- SJSA would not have had the success that it was guada, Rob Glabach, Alesia Georgiou, Tim Jackson, Armed Robberies: 0 Armed Robberies: 1 without the support of Donald Sussman, those who Andrea Leland, Mindy Michtner, Sesyle Moorhead, donated money specifically for this event and the Karen Ovcina, Lucinda Parsons, Andrew Penn, Carli Arsons: 0 Arsons: 0 many people who bought angel and/or raffle tickets. Powell, Prestige Winegroup/West Indies Corporation, 1st Degree Burglaries: 2 1st Degree Burglaries: 3 In-kind services are vital to ensure the highest Puff’s Taxi Service, Dr. Bern Putnam, Steve Simon- quality and professional output. sen, Starfish Gourmet, St. John Printing, St. John 2nd Degree Burglaries: 8 2nd Degree Burglaries: 0 Thanks to: Rescue, Earl Thomas, Tall Ship Trading, Jonathan 3rd Degree Burglaries: 51 3rd Degree Burglaries: 10 The Broadway actors: Laura Barnao, Donna Drake, Werbel Michael Shawn Lewis, Rhonda Miller and John Tart- And... Grand Larcenies: 58 Grand Larcenies: 7 aglia. Without these extraordinary artists, we would SJSA “Angel” Committee: Carol and Jim Furneaux, not have had the high caliber, collaborative effort Donna Joyce, Ronnie Lee, Michael Weinman, Glenda Rapes: 1 Rapes: 0 leading to the amazing experience and production; and Harvey Werbel. The St. John restaurants that participated in giving Thank you to those persons/businesses participat- 10 dinners each as part of the Angel ticket fundraiser ing in the St. John Goes to Broadway Raffle: Crossword Answers — Puzzle on Page 16 were insurmountable in their support and success of Jim and Carol Furneaux, Etcetera Etcetera, Sardi’s, this event; da Livio, Fatty Crab, Fish Trap, La Tapa, theater tickets furnished by the producers of “Chi- Lime Inn, Morgan’s Mango, Ocean Grill, Rhumb cago” and “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” Alecia Lines, Spyglass, and ZoZo’s; Parker, GM and W New York - Downtown; Bougainvillea Leasing and St. John Car Rental for Our biggest thank you is to the 4th Grade class at giving the actors a way to get to all four schools for Gifft Hill School, Guy Benjamin School, Julius E. rehearsals. Sprauve School, and the Principals and Teachers Cheryl Geller, in designing SJSA’s new logo, was And students at St. John School of the Arts: Kait- able to transpose a fresh new concept as well as create lyn Cummings, Chloe Jarvis, Tiareh Schaub, Lineek highly visual artwork for this event; Williams and Zoya Otto. The Westin St. John, its staff and manager Mike With your support and participation, the communi- Ryan allowed us to house this production in a space ty had the enthusiasm and anticipation of watching it where the magic could happen; all come together like magic; making SJSA’s Broad- MaLinda and Jaime at St. John Tradewinds News- way event a fundraiser that brings the community to- paper for expert coverage of this event and all SJSA gether while instilling the importance of the arts for events; all of us... Ronnie and Pat Lee, who have started “growing ….and last but not least, the Board of Directors of wings,” provided a home for the actors for the entire SJSA would like to give a hearty thanks to Kim Wild time on St. John; and Kazumi Schaub for their tireless efforts in keep- Steve Deisher, Jeff Crokin, Craig Roub and the ing it all together and making it happen. crew for constructing the stage and creating a “the- Board of Directors and Staff ater-like” space. St. John School of the Arts

Send letters, guest opinions & Obituaries: [email protected] St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012 13 ACC Thanks Many for Snow Ball Help By Elaine Campbell greeters Maia Mongie, Cynthia Einstein and Lav- Special to St. John Tradewinds ender Hill’s Brian Ust. As guests passed beyond the The directors, staff, and volunteers of the St. John Welcome Table, volunteers at the Favor Table helped Animal Care Center thank the myriad donors and guests choose from among the sparkling party favors: workers who made the group’s January fundraiser twinkling snowflake necklaces; blue light-up power gala Snow Ball the most glorious event in ACC his- rings; clear plastic blinking bracelets; ropes of faux tory. pearls; and light sticks. Champagne flutes were next “Chris [Wegener] and I thought that the Snow Ball offered to arriving guests before they even passed into was the ACC’s best event ever,” wrote Eileen Duffy, the great room of A La Mer on their way to the pool founder and former long-time owner of Catered To. and gazebo area. “The villa was beyond gorgeous, and I do have a nod- The ISH band under the baton of Jared Warren was ding acquaintance with gorgeous villas! How gener- already playing when early arriving guests entered the ous of the owners to donate it for the gala!” main party scene, and the two open bars were already (SUP) STand UP “The food was delicious and plentiful and was out dispensing a wide choice of bottled water, sodas, and Paddleboard and well distributed early — a boon for those of us alcoholic beverages. Among the busy bartenders who no longer keep late hours,” Duffy wrote. “We felt were Mary Heath, Stephanie King, Dana Heuschkel renTalS it was the best food ever at an ACC event, the partici- and Kevin Baker. & leSSonS pating restaurants and caterers will find it hard to top Fabulous Foods next year, but we are looking forward to 2013!” Snow Ball’s main attraction was the enormous Complimentary Board Delivery and Pickup First thanks go to the owners of A La Mer, the Great circular buffet table loaded with finger foods. Lor- 340-642-9419 Cruz Bay villa that was the setting for the evening. na Nichols and Laura Nichols Samms from Passion Backing up owners Janet and Martin Marshall was Fruit Chefs coordinated the kitchen and also donated Love City Paddleboards Chuck Siebert’s St. John Savvy, A La Mer’s property food. Throughout the evening, the impressive work- management company. And very special thanks go to ing kitchen, located indoors right behind the outdoor Marianne Giovanna, A La Mer’s house manager, who buffet table, was a beehive of activity. made sure that the cleaning crew had the villa cleaned In addition to the various chefs who were on the BE CREATIVE! and ready for the gala. scene were many kitchen helpers including Mark The departing villa guests left Saturday morning Horgan, Mark Harvath, Mia Dixon, Jill Dray, Laurie Glazing Guidelines Feb 2 and Giovanna’s crew had the villa ready for the ACC Damron, Nancy Grayhek, Nancy Carrieri, Kimber and The English Potter Feb 9-12 set-up crew who arrived at 2 p.m. with icicle lights, Sally. BJ Harris was ACC’s lead on the food commit- Potter’s Wheel 2/14,21,28 3/6 yards and yards of cotton snow, a snowman, a snow tee, and Julie Van Pelt from East/West Catering ad- Watercolor on Beach Feb 22 dog, and sparkle wands, to name some of the winter vised Harris on finger food and dessert solicitations. Sculpting the Figure Feb 25 wonderland decorations. ACC is indebted to the generosity, creativity, and The set-up crew included ACC board members as willingness of the following restaurants and chefs. 340-776-6226 ext 212 well as faithful volunteers; all deserve a nod of appre- ACC hopes that no one has been left out of the list of 340-514-6594 mobile [email protected] ciation for working hard and quickly to prepare for the donated foods. party. Zac Hales, Brenda Hooper, John Fuller, Oriel Baked in the Sun for coconut macaroons, Banana Smith, Monica Munro, Bruce Munro, BJ Harris, Kar- Deck for brownies, Westin Resort for assorted des- in Schlesinger, Jayne Kaiser, Denise Walker, Diana serts, Queen of Tarts for veggie and cheese tartlettes Ripley, Nancy Grayhek, Brian Ust, Bob Schlesinger, and for assorted desserts, Barefoot Cowboy Lounge and Rob Upham of St. Johnimals completed their task for pulled pork sliders, Chateau Bordeaux for cheese just in time to race home to change into party attire and fruit platters, DaLivio for Italian pizza, East/West Vezio’s Custom Painting and hurry back to greet early party guests. Catering for miso shrimp and veggie summer rolls, Behind the scene workers and donors included Zac Fatty Crab for veggie tea sandwiches, Iguana Grill Hales of St. John Properties who worked the phones for spinach taquitos, Katylady for seafood ceviche, for weeks before the event, canvassing St. John ca- Lime Inn for shrimp cocktails, Passion Fruit Chefs terers and chefs, Karin Schlesinger who created the for assorted pizzas, Rhumblines for veggie samosas, concept and posters for the event, Susan Pratt who do- Spyglass for beef sliders, Starfish Gourmet for a deli nated the glass vases, Debbie Duplisea used for raffle platter, St. Thomas Seafood for shrimp scampi, Sun- Vezio Ricciardi / License #91505 tickets, and The Marketplace who lent the snowman dog Café for crabcakes, Woody’s for chicken fingers, (tel) 340-776-6134 (email) [email protected] presiding over the buffet area. Shipwreck Landing for ceviche and smoked salmon ACC’s Shelter Administrator Sally Nelson recruit- canapes, Skinny Legs for crabcakes, Donkey Diner ed over a dozen volunteers to work in the kitchen and for salmon wrapped cream cheese with dill, Mathay- to circulate with trays of finger foods. She was assist- om for assorted delicacies. ed by ACC’s Kennel Technician Kimber Marnen who And, concerned that there wouldn’t be sufficient never ceased bringing replacement platters of food to food at Snow Ball, BJ Harris donated fourteen pounds the huge circular buffet table and who took time to of shrimp for the shrimp scampi! collect empty paper plates and plastic glasses. Fantastic Entertainment Debbie Duplisea and her daughter Alisha Dupli- When ISH took a well-deserved band break, Pyros sea worked tirelessly before the event to solicit the of the Caribbean took over entertaining the guests. many raffle prizes. Jason Corley assisted with raffle Once again, the Pyros team donated their extraor- prize organization, and Elaine Campbell donated 72 dinary talents to Snow Ball’s ultimate purpose: the feet of icicle lights and light-up snowflakes from post- care and feeding of St. John’s homeless, hungry, and Christmas sales. sometimes abused companion animals. Very much on the scene were the Welcome Table Continued on Page 14 14 St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012

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While many industry 8:45 a.m. 10 a.m. awards are selected by the organization, StJohnWeddings.com was selected based on 11:15 a.m. 1 p.m. its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients. 3:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m ACC Thanks Many for Snow Ball Help Continued from Page 13 lyn, Seaborne Airlines roundtrip to SJU, Performing on the far side of A La Mer’s LaPlancha del Mar, Kalina sunset sail, St. John Tradewinds gorgeous, large free-form pool, Gina Well- Asolare, High Tide, Ocean Grill, La Tapa, ner, Fuego, and Sandwich — recruited Bamboula, Best of Both Worlds, Big Planet, by ACC volunteer Michelle Fage — fire- Nest, Portico, Sun Dog Café, St Johnimals, danced into the darkness. With torches, fire Bougainvillea Shop, Just Beach, Gerry Hill’s Business Directory wheels, and multi-branched candelabra, the cutting board, Arawak Expeditions’ dry bag, three Pyros, separately or ensemble, dis- Caravan Auto, Kaleidoscope Video for five Theodore Tunick & Company played their unique skills to the silent admi- free videos, St. John Hardware, Tap Room, Accommodations Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 Restaurants ration of Snow Ball’s guests. Ending with Barefoot Cowboy Lounge, Low Key Water- Caribbean Villas & Resorts www.theodoretunick.com Concordia Cafe, 693-5855 tel. 1-800-338-0987 Happy Hour 4:30-6pm an awe-inspiring act of “fire-eating,” Pyros’ sports, Driftaway Dave’s, Kathy Depree for or locally 340-776-6152 Dinner 6-8:30pm Tues-Sat donation of time and talent won the ova- a will, Liv Hitchcock for an animal portrait, tion of everyone present. ACC cannot suf- Ritz massage, Ritz facial, Frenchman’s Reef Island Getaways Jewelry Fish Trap Restaurant 888-693-7676, R&I Patton goldsmithing and Seafood Market ficiently express its appreciation for Pyros’ for two nights for two, String of Pearls two islandgetawaysinc.com Located in Mongoose Junction tel. 693-9994, Closed Mondays generous contribution to the success of its nights, Waterfront Bistro, Grapevine Salon [email protected] 776-6548 or (800) 626-3445 fund-raising event! massage, Val Donohue for one month gym, [email protected] La Tapa Restaurant Suite St. John Villas/Condos tel. 693-7755 Prizes and Raffles Gypsea Girl Charters, Skinny Legs, Beach tel. 1-800-348-8444 Open 7 Days a Week After a second interlude of ISH’s dance- Bar, Computer Express for assistance, tu- or locally at 340-779-4486 able music, the tempo of the party again toring, repair, St. John Dental whitening, Landscaping Skinny Legs VIVA Vacations Alfredo’s Landscaping “A Pretty OK Place” changed pace. At nine o’clock the action St. John Dental exam, Two Fish flying boat tel. 779-4250 tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 tel. 340-779-4982 changed to the announcement of the Grand charter, Drift Away Spa, Mathayom dinner P.O. Box 1747, STJ, VI 00831 P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831 www.skinnylegs.com Door Prize winner and the raffle winners. for four with wine included and Big Blue Coral Bay Garden Center Sun Dog Cafe The Grand Prize winner was Forrest Hall Boat charters. tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628 Casual Dining at Mongoose who won a sunset sail for 40 guests. This Raffle winners included Vicki Becker, El- Architecture P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831 693-8340; www.sundogcafe.com Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA extraordinary prize was donated by Claire lie Wasson, Calvin George, Diana Beam, Ja- tel. 776-6356 Propertyking and Jamison Witbeck, owners of the sailboat son Corley, BJ Harris, Cindy Rutnik, Carrie P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 643-6348 Kekoa. ACC thanks the Witbeck’s for their Clark, Nancy Louis, Bob Schlesinger, Lisa Landscaping & Irrigation Services Barefoot Design Group, LLC C4th Custom Embroidery amazing generosity and sends its best wish- Etra, Judith Whitley, Tiff Thomas among tel. 693-7665 fax 693-8411 tel. 779-4047 es to Forrest Hall for a joyful party aboard others. P.O. Box 1772, STJ, VI 00831 Located in Coral Bay Kekoa. “One of the most special parts for us was Property Mgmt how well attended the gala is by the St. John Seaview Vacation Homes, Inc. Island Solar Nancy Carriere had single-handedly tel. 340-776-6805; "Off the Grid Living for 10 gathered all the raffle prizes for the event, community,” said Duffy. “We always know Banking 888-625-2963 Years" tel. 340-642-0531 and Debbie Duplisea and her daughter Al- that we will have the opportunity to recon- Firstbank www.seaviewhomes.com Located in downtown Cruz Bay Terminix isha sold the raffle tickets at the beginning nect with friends and acquaintances in a 340-776-6881 Termite, Pest, Rodent Control of Snow Ball with the aid of Joe Zackary lovely setting with good food while support- Problem Solved Guarantee and Katie Peterman who had come from St. ing a cause dear to our hearts — critters!” Scotiabank Real Estate 340-777-4423 #1 Mortgage Lender in the VI Debbie Hayes, GRI Thomas to help with the raffle. While some As for the “critters,” they in their quiet The Marketplace (340) 776-6552 tel. 714-5808 or 340-642-5995 Vezio's Custom Painting raffle donations were offered as single units, manner, sometimes silence, sometimes little [email protected] Special Techniques a large number were “bundled” together into meows or purrs or barks, are the most grate- www.stjohnvirealestate.com 340-776-6134 [email protected] small lots. Since there were so many raffle ful of all to the myriad of supporters who Beauty/Spa Holiday Homes of St. John donations, the bundling helped cut down donated to or attended Snow Ball. Westin Resorts & Villas tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 the possibly over-long time for winner an- ACC’s small shelter is overflowing with Spa Services P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 693-8000, ext. 1903/1904 [email protected] nouncements with the result that Snow Ball adoptable kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs, could be ended at ten o’clock as promised. all hoping for “forever” homes, either here Islandia Real Estate ACC thanks all the following donors of on St. John or as an “Off-Island Adoption” tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499 raffle prizes for Snow Ball and sincerely by some of our island visitors. Please stop Insurance P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831 PGU Insuracne [email protected] hopes that no one has been left unrecog- by Tuesday through Saturday after ten a.m. Located at The Marketplace nized. to visit our formerly homeless creatures. 776-6403; [email protected] Raffle Donors One or two may capture your heart and go Michael Banzhaf for a necklace, The with you to bring happiness and companion- Pampered Pause’s Kim, Krista, and Caro- ship into your home. St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012 15

Why Cancer Survivor O’Connell Will Walk in 2012 Relay for Life

Continued from Page 7 before my five year mark of when O’Connell connected with a der- I was diagnosed,” said O’Connell. Friday, January 27 11:18 a.m. - An Estate Susanaberg resident c/r matologist and oncologist who While Olivia might not make 12:05 p.m. - An Innovative Corporation em- hearing shots fired . Illegal discharge of firearm. were facilitating a trial treatment it for the entire Relay for Life, ployee r/ damage to a company truck. Damage to 1:35 p.m. - A New Jersey resident r/ his phone for melanoma. O’Connell will certainly be on the a vehicle. was stolen from a bar in Cruz Bay. Grand larceny. “NYU was facilitating a trial at track all night long, she explained. 12:00 p.m. - An Estate Adrian resident r/ a bur- 4:01 p.m. - A resident r/ an assault in The Mar- that time for monoclonal antibody “I will be out on the track for glary. Burglary in the first. ketplace. Assault and battery. treatment which teaches your nat- Relay for Life,” said the cancer 1:40 p.m. - A citizen p/requesting police assis- 5:48 p.m. - The manager of Dolphin Market r/ a ural antibodies in your system to survivor. “My motivation is really tance. Police assistance. larceny. Petit larceny. attack and kill cancer cells,” said just for awareness. I’d love to help 3:30 p.m. - An Estate Bethany resident r/ a bur- 8:07 p.m. - Badge #729 p/ at Leander Jurgen O’Connell. anyone who might be in a similar glary. Burglary in the third. Command with one Katarina Bennett Bogus who Although O’Connell’s treat- situation to myself.” 3:38 p.m. - An Estate Bethany resident r/ a bur- resided on M/V Dreamweaver in Cruz Bay harbor. ment was only one dose, she had It’s not too late to get involved glary. Burglary in the third. She was placed under arrest and charged with drug side effects for months afterwards with the second annual St. John 5:00 p.m. - An Estate Enighed resident r/ a miss- possession on a warrant issued from the Sheriff of and spent several months in New Relay for Life. Luminary bags are ing vehicle. Unauthorized use of vehicle. Cauyahoga County, Ohio. She was denied bail and York. Today she continues to meet available for purchase in The Mar- No time given - An Estate Glucksberg resident transported to the Bureau of Corrections on St. with her New York doctors every ketplace most afternoons, stickers c/requesting police assistance to remove his girl- Thomas. six months for scans and follow-up are also for sale around the island friend from his residence. Police assistance. Tuesday, January 31 visits, but is usually kept busy run- and on February 11, be sure to be at Saturday, January 28 12:17 a.m. - A citizen r/ hearing shots fired in ning around after her six-month- the Winston Wells ball field for 18 1:10 p.m. - A Calabash Boom Apartments resi- the area of Battery Hill. Illegal discharge of fire- old baby girl Olivia. hours of fun, music and entertain- dent r/ an assault. Assault and battery, D.V. arm. “I had Olivia in July 2011, ment while raising much-needed 5:54 p.m. - Badge #720 p/ at Leander Jurgen 6:58 a.m. - The manger of Paradise Lumber c/r which was just a couple of months funds for local cancer patients. Command with two individuals under arrest. One a disturbance at the business. Disturbance of the John Doe was placed under arrest and charged with peace. Disturbance of the Peace. One Steven Reichel was 11:35 a.m. - A citizen p/r an auto collision on placed under arrest and charged with aggravated Bordeaux Mountain Road. assault and battery. The men were detained at Le- 5:40 p.m. - A Calabash Boom Apartments resi- ander Jurgen Command and later transported to dent p/r that her brother pointed a handgun at her the Bureau of Corrections on St. Thomas. head and punched her in the face. Assault in the 10:15 p.m. - An Estate Bethany resident p/r a third. disturbance. Disturbance of the peace. Wednesday, February 1 Sunday, January 29 6:33 p.m. - A citizen c/requesting police assis- 3:20 a.m. - A citizen c/r hearing gun shots fired tance. Police assistance. in the area of Estate Contant and Enighed. Illegal Thursday, February 2 discharge of firearm. 10:00 a.m. - A citizen c/r an auto accident on 2:15 p.m. - A citizen p/r a disturbance of the Rock Ridge Road. Auto collision. peace and threats. Disturbance of the peace, 11:24 a.m. - A citizen c/r a black helicopter threats. landing on an adjacent property in the area of Sire- Breathtaking views abound from Orion's Hill. 4:16 p.m. - A citizen r/ an auto accident on nusa. Police assistance. North Shore Road. Auto collision. Friday, February 3 5:54 p.m. - A citizen p/r a lost wallet. Larceny. 2:46 a.m. - A citizen p/r a robbery at knife point. On the Market: Orion's Hill Monday, January 30 Robbery in the first. Continued from Page 10 fect place to kick back after a day an additional 1,120 square feet of of beaching it and watch the sky space, and underground utilities come alive with the fiery oranges are in place for the addition of a and pinks during sunset – with a Crime Stopppers U.S.V.I. second guest cottage, should the frosty tropical beverage in hand, new owners desire. of course. Organization Seeks Information on Crimes The home has been utilized as Orion’s Hill, listed at $1.65 mil- a short-term rental, generating lion, has been on the market since Crime Stoppers needs the community’s help to electronics, and iPhones. Tell what you know, and great income for its owners. Fami- the end of November 2011, and solve the following crimes. If anyone knows some- please lock your doors. lies with small children appreciate Kelly has stayed busy showing thing, they should say something, as law enforce- Please continue to help make the community a the fact that the two bedrooms are the property to prospective buyers. ment cannot control crime without help. Even the safer place to live by submitting information on located in the same building, and So, if you think this could be your smallest bit of information may be just what law these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStopper- couples traveling together rave home away from home, give Kelly enforcement needs to solve these cases. sUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). about the privacy the layout af- a call today, before Orion’s Hill is On January 9, 19, 22, and 24, residences in Es- All tips are completely anonymous, and the fords. gone! tate Enighed and Pocket Money were burglarized. stateside operators speak several languages. If It would also make a fantastic Kelly can be reached at Islan- The suspects in these burglaries were armed with a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen second, or even permanent home, dia at 340-776-6666 or on her cell knives or handguns and gained entry via screen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster re- for someone looking to make the phone at 941-544-5855. To view doors, glass doors, and unlocked doors, while the ceives a cash reward to be paid according to their move to St. John, Kelly added. photos of Orion’s Hill, or to see victims were either sleeping or getting ready to instructions. The minimum reward for the arrest of The widow’s walk, dubbed the other St. John real estate listings, go to bed. The burglars demanded or stole money, a murder suspect is $1,500. “Happy Hour Tower,” is the per- visit www.islandiavi.com. 16 St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012 PREMIER Crossword

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Thursday, February 9 ervationist, artist and architect The Island Green Building Gerville Larsen presents “How Association will host a free and Why We Need to Preserve public seminar on Thursday, and Conserve the Built Cultural February 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 Heritage of the USVI.” p.m. on the second floor of The Saturday, February 18 Marketplace. — The V.I. Audubon Society Friday, February 10 is hosting its 15th annual plant — Senator Janette Millin- sale on Saturday, February Young will be the featured 18, in the Nazareth Lutheran speaker at the Rotary Club Church yard in Cruz Bay from of St. John meeting on Fri- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. day, February 10. Stop by the — On Saturday, February Beachfront Cafe at the Westin 18, at 9 a.m., naturalist and St. Resort and Villas at 12:15 p.m. John Historical Society Histo- to give the senator a warm St. rian Eleanor Gibney will offer John welcome. an informative glimpse into Saturday, February 11 the shifting cultural landscapes — Relay for Life at the Win- of St. John from the grounds ston Well Ball Field on Satur- of the historic Estate Bellevue day, February 11, at 4 p.m. for great house. 18 hours of friendship, food Friday, March 9 and fun and help to make a dif- — Virgin Islands music lov- ference! ers are invited to come out and Tuesday, February 14 enjoy a unique aural experi- — The public is invited to ence as Ashu performs classi- Trunk Bay on Tuesday, Febru- cal saxophone music beginning ary 14, for the annual Celebra- at 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, at IN TWO dish pings 62 “Did — something?” tion of Love. St. John barefoot Tillett Gardens on St. Thomas. 71 Eddying 4 Alight 64 Take a shot minister Anne Marie Porter Tickets are $30 each. ACROSS 74 “Bye-bye!” 5 Wild bugler 65 Goat hangers? will lead a vow renewal cer- Saturday, March 10 1 Edible gifts for teachers 75 Stuck with a harpoon 6 Bow of respect 66 Using ink, as a signature 7 Quadri- times two 79 Beaker’s kin 7 The final Mrs. Chaplin 68 See 95-Down emony at 5 p.m. — Myrah Keating Smith 11 Sudden gush 80 Chiang — -shek 8 Ascend 69 No, in Essen — Join the St. John Histori- Community Health Center is 16 Partners for pas 81 Like very gory films 9 Operatic male 70 Noble Italian family name 19 Lead-in to “I can’t hear 84 Great pitcher 10 Horse cousin 71 Picked hairdo cal Society on Tuesday, Febru- offering free HPV Vaccines you!” 85 Turns bad 11 8-Down, as a tree 72 Snaillike ary 14, at 7 p.m. at the Bethany on Saturday, March 10, from 9 20 Corrida yells 86 Get liberated 12 Singer LaBelle 73 They’re turned on when 21 Quite severe 90 Be in the red 13 Country south of Braz. one starts crying Moravian Church Hall as pres- a.m. to 3 p.m. 22 ETs’ carrier 91 William of “Hopalong 14 String past Q 76 A kidnapper may write it 23 Philadelphia museum Cassidy” 15 1999 film with Albert 77 “Behold!,” to Brutus since 1824 92 Banishes Brooks and Sharon 78 Elk’s cousin 26 Rapper — Jon 93 Al of Indy Stone 80 Canoe type 27 Tim or Tara of acting 94 Rodeo rope 16 Like onions 82 Like emeriti: Abbr. 28 1836 Texas siege target 96 Pay-to-stay place 17 In flames 83 See 56-Down Alcholics Anonymous Meetings 29 Morsel for an echidna 97 Start of a line by Juliet 18 Recital highlights 86 Ray Charles’ “I — 30 The first “M” of MGM 100 Line of Japanese sport 24 “Why would —?” Woman” Alcoholics Anonymous meets as scheduled: Sundays, 9:45 32 Suffix with west bikes 25 Shadowed 87 Sea off Sicily a.m. at Hawksnest Bay Beach; Closed meetings for alcohol- 33 Chou En- — 105 Round body 31 Up ’til 88 Former senator Sam 34 They may result in 106 Many a yuppie’s deg. 33 Shylock 89 Detroit-to-Toronto dir. ics only at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cruz Bay at 6 p.m amnesia 109 Molecule’s makeup 35 P — “Peter” 91 Large reed instrument 38 Sounded like an explo- 110 Go off — tangent 36 Bright colors 95 With 68-Down, 1971 on Tuesdays; Open meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays and sion 111 Prod 37 Clogs up Neil Diamond hit Fridays at 6 p.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church; Tuesdays, 41 Surreptitious 113 Santa — (hot desert 39 Lennon lover 96 Some navels 42 Picture prop winds) 40 Faucet noise 98 Hotel unit Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral 43 Ross of pop 114 Road goo 43 Finger-paint 99 Very fancy Bay. 45 Strong, lustrous fiber 115 Conditions of dermatitis 44 Rick’s love in a classic 100 Couric of ABC News 48 Habitation 120 Class film 101 In any way Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 49 Not fore 121 Church path 46 Hex- ender 102 “If — Had a Heart” Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 52 Native Americans living 122 Charles Lamb’s pseud- 47 Desert illusion 103 Jiggly food along the Ottawa River onym 48 Voodoo land 104 From the top p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. 56 Apollo’s instrument 123 Clan cloth 50 Munich Mrs. 107 Mundane Al-Anon Meetings 57 Capitalize on 124 City trains 51 “Bill & — Excellent 108 Clubs: Abbr. 58 Evening meal 125 Chest pictures, perhaps Adventure” 112 Fed of a sort Al-Anon meets on St. John every Monday at Scandic 59 Letters before rhos 126 City in west Germany 53 State bird of California 113 Snootiness 60 In first place 127 Collectible Ford cars 54 Curl — bed 116 Dry white wine apéritif Executive Service's meeting room in Mongoose Junction 61 Song from “South 55 2010 Apple release 117 “This — test ...” from 6:30 to 7:30pm; and every Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Pacific” DOWN 56 With 83-Down, terrier 118 Short mo. 63 Turn to hit, in baseball 1 Woodard of Hollywood from Tibet 119 Small bit the VINP ball field bleachers. Warm line: 340-642-3263. 66 Wax-winged flier of myth 2 Peeling knife 60 Behaved like a bone- 67 Base components of a 3 Deli item with no top- head St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012 17

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DebbieHayes-TW IV 11.14.2011.indd 1 11/11/11 11:37 AM St. John Tradewinds, February 6-12, 2012 19 Text of Governor deJongh’s JESS Hosts Health Fair State of the Territory Address St. John Tradewinds forward measure of an economy that fell off As I deliver this State of the Territory a steep cliff, as tourism, manufacturing and Address, we find ourselves in the most dif- investment declined, and world markets col- ficult period our generation will face. We lapsed. face a moment in time that requires nothing We acted aggressively when we borrowed less than for each and every one of us to ac- to maintain public employment and govern- knowledge the change thrust upon us and to ment spending during the early years of the rise up and work together if we are to ensure recession. Had we not, the recession would our survival as a government and as a com- have devastated what was left of our busi- munity. ness community and compromised our fu- One year ago — almost to the day — I ture. The social safety net of our community delivered my fifth State of the Territory Ad- would have become unglued, placing untold dress, I emphasized then that our territory stress on our families and communities. was at a Tipping Point. I stressed then that it We hoped that the nation’s economic re- was still within our grasp to decide the type covery, and our recovery, would have come of future, the kind of community we wanted more quickly, but it has not. And our ability to build. to fully insulate our people from its effects This state of affairs — our Tipping Point has run its course. — was a result in part of actions we had We began 2011 confronted by the strong

St. John Tradewiinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott taken as well as actions taken by others who likelihood that public sector employee dis- came before us, but it was predominantly missals — like those that had already been Julius E. Sprauve School officials opened the school's cafeteria driven by global and national forces that had experienced by our private sector workers — on Monday, January 30, to a number of health care providers who undermined our economy and ripped apart would be needed as we adjusted governmen- offered vision tests, blood pressure checks, blood sugar tests and our finances. tal expenses to the reality of our revenues. more. The sharp decline in our tax revenues that I met — and you also met — with union we have experienced is a simple and straight- Continued on Back Page

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Continued from Page 19 The State of our Territory to- that time was not on our side. Now, we will have to take ever risk losing more than $300 mil- leaders who requested we take night can best be described as trou- We do not yet know the full im- more drastic steps to bring our lion if we fail to set aside our local this path, only to have them then bled. These are, indeed, the times pact of HOVENSA’s actions. But revenues and expenditures into match. This is true about the Waste sue us for having honored their re- that try men’s souls. we do know that the taxes paid by balance. And we will have to take Management Authority, where quest. We remain certain that we We have made great progress in HOVENSA and its subcontractors those steps to reduce spending that proposed plans would require tens acted then, and must continue to many areas that will serve us well total more than $50 million. I can order as Governor, as it has of millions of dollars beyond what act now, in a manner that is best for going forward. We have 100,000 And we know that the payroll of become clear that the Legislature we currently spend. And this is true the greatest number in our commu- more airline passengers flying into HOVENSA and its subcontractors has made its decision and new rev- about the costs of uncompensated nity. our territory and three new air car- causes over $30 million of payroll enues will not be part of their solu- care at our hospitals. We ended 2011 without resolu- riers. We have rationalized and withholding taxes to be paid into tion. And we do not know how much tion to our financial problems, and streamlined licensing and permit- the treasury of the territory. And Accordingly, I shall act as I worse the situation will be because last month we began the process ting. Our outreach programs are we know that the past income taxes must, because all know that it is of HOVENSA. But we know it of employee dismissals and reduc- reaching displaced workers, and we collected when they were prof- unlawful to issue checks that can- will be worse, and we know that tions in some services. This was citizens will no longer have to go itable will not be collected if they not be covered, and we will not we cannot wait and see. We must not something I wanted to do, but office to office to determine their are not operating and operating break the law. On top of the 8 per- take steps now in what we can rea- it was caused by your inaction last eligibility for social programs. We profitably. And we do know that cent salary reduction and the dis- sonably predict will be a dramatic year and your continuing unwill- are investing more than $100 mil- the gross receipts taxes paid by the missals which have already taken further reduction in our revenues. ingness to deal with the problems lion to assure all have access to businesses that serve HOVENSA place, we must turn to the narrower And everyone who is listening we face. high-speed Internet. And for the and its workforce will go down. range of options available to us, to me tonight or who reads this lat- And now, in the first month of a first time in two decades, we will We know that the gap between including: more dismissals; short- er needs to know that we will come new year that we all wished would be building new senior housing on our revenues and our expenditures er work weeks; additional school through this economic crisis and mark a time of recovery, we are St. Thomas. is widening, and we have a duty closures and classroom consolida- move forward to the future that we confronted by a new tsunami, the However, tonight I must speak to make every effort to meet these tions; shorter hours at senior cen- all wish for ourselves, our families, announcement that the company to you in this chamber, and on this challenges head on. ters, public health clinics and rec- and most keenly for our children. that has been the largest private occasion to the people who put us Limited resources require us to reational facilities. The people of the Virgin Islands employer in the territory ever since in public office, in our positions of terminate areas of service that are We also know that we must be- have endured much in our history its plant construction in the 1960’s public trust, on where we are as a no longer critical to our mission — gin to acknowledge and address the and we will come through this cri- is closing its oil refinery and termi- community not just as a result of that we do more with less and for real costs of what we owe and what sis as well. nating the employment of its em- the shock of the announcement of our departments and agencies to we want to do. This is true about Visit www.tradewinds.vi for a ployees and its subcontractors. the closure of HOVENSA, but as a find ways to save and accomplish GERS, that is unfunded by over $1 more complete excerpt of Gover- This is a catastrophic decision result of the actions — and inaction their goals and mission with fewer billion dollars. This is true about nor deJongh's Monday, January 30 that will effect workers and their — of the 29th Legislature over the resources. our Medicaid program, where we State of the Territory address. families, support to community or- past year, your inaction in the Spe- ganizations, the sales of local busi- cial Session I called a month ago, nesses and all they support; quite and your votes of last Tuesday. frankly, our entire territory. The I think by now it is clear to all HOVENSA announcement has Virgin Islands voters that there is caused a universal shudder of fear a block in this Legislature whose and anxiety to pass through our is- politics requires them to oppose lands, not unlike the emotions that each and every action I propose, be we all experience with the coming they large or small, whether the ap- of a hurricane. proval of a new rum distillery, the The news of HOVENSA’s clos- merger of government agencies to ing is causing many of us to fear reduce long-term costs or a vote to for our future. We feel uncertain of raise the revenues necessary to sup- the next step, uneasy about the pay- port a borrowing so that we could ment of the next bill, worried about pay our bills and maintain govern- how we will meet our children’s ment services and personnel. needs, and worried about our fu- So, where are we now? Had we ture. And while this impact will not had the announcement from be felt more immediately on St. HOVENSA that 2,000 people were Croix, it will reverberate through- to be put out of work. Had we not out the entire territory because we learned of this drastic action the are a community connected each night before it was announced and every day by links of family, publicly, and if we had not already business and politics. If you did not come to appreciate how these ter- believe so before — accept it now. minations will affect so many other So, as we embrace this new re- businesses of all kinds on St Croix, ality, as we work to stabilize our we would still know that our bud- economy and achieve diversifica- get crisis was dire. We knew that tion and growth going forward, we actions we thought were to be taken have been rocked by these recent last week might not prevent all cut- announcements, we have been backs, all future dismissals, but we tipped to one side. knew we had to act and we knew