St. John Festival 2014

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Twenty-three JESS Eighth Ultramarathon Graders Honored Hundreds Flock Page 9 Paddle Boarder to Festival Food Circumnavigates Fair, Boat Races Captains readied their St. Thomas and vessels for the annual boat races, above, as St. John To Kick hundreds of residents and Off Challenge visitors crowd the Cruz Bay Page 5 waterfront, left, during the St. John Festival Food Fair Co-Workers Sad and Stoic, on Sunday, June 22. Festival coverage Say Goodbye To GBS Sixth Graders on pages 3, 6-7, 15 Says Goodbye Tradewinds News Photos by Tom Oat “Smiling Tony” Page 8 Page 10 PGU INSURANCE SERVICES AUTO • HOME Serving the Community Since 1972 COMMERICAL PROPERTY Lumber Yard Business Center, St. John, VI (340) 776-6403 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pguinsurance.com CASUALTY • BONDS 2 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014

GHS Informational Session June 25 The public is invited to an open informational session at Gifft Hill School on Wednesday, June 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will provided. Please join GHS staff at the The St. John Lower Campus (incoming Preschool through 5th grade) or at the Scotiabank branch — Upper Campus (6th through 12th grade) for tours and information an original tenant of about the exciting programs offered at GHS. The Marketplace on St. Tuition assistance is still available for 2014-2015. For more John — will be closing in information, call 776-6595 (Lower Campus) or 776-1730 (Upper September as a sign of Campus). the territory’s continued economic woes. IGLA Green Thursdays Summer Documentary Series Starts June 26 The Island Green Living Association will start its Green Thurs- St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat days Summer Documentary Series on Thursday, June 26, with Forks Over Knives. The documentary follows two doctors as they explore how de- Scotiabank To Close St. John Branch generative diseases can be avoided by adopting a diet that omits all meat and processed foods. The screening will be at the Gift Hill By Amy Roberts Aqui attributed the closing to the economic cli- School Upper School Atrium, and will start at 5:30 p.m. St. John Tradewinds mate. The rumors are true: Scotiabank will be closing its “The Virgin Islands has been suffering from a St. John Branch located at the Marketplace on Sep- downturn in the economy since 2008,” he said. “The Passport Office Closed Until July 17 tember 20, 2014. St. John branch hasn’t been growing.” The public is advised that the St. John Passport Office will be “Our staff has been notified. Letters have already St. John customers will still have access to the closed from June 20 to July 17. Customers needing to renew or ap- been dispatched to our customers,” said Lawrence bank’s ATMs on St. John, while their accounts will be ply for passports are encouraged to visit the St. Thomas Passport Aqui, Vice-President of Scotiabank in the Virgin Is- consolidated to the Red Hook branch on St. Thomas. Office located at Nisky Center for services. lands. “Nothing will change,” he added. For more information, contact the St. Thomas/St. John District passport office at (340) 774-4024. Stakeout in Deli’s Front Window Nabs Wanted Man Register by July 2 To Vote in Primary By Tom Oat lar deli/restaurant was broken by law enforcement ac- St. John Tradewinds tivity around 2 p.m. June 20 as the V.I. Police Depart- Voters must register to vote and declare their party affiliation ENIGHED – What do you call four uniformed V.I. ment got their man — putting a 50-something worker by Wednesday, July 2 in order to vote in the primary election on Police Officers and a V.I. National Park Ranger sitting for a local small general contractor up against the wall August 2. at a table in the front window of Sam and Jack’s Deli and into handcuffs. on the third floor of The St. John Marketplace on a Someone from the newspaper would have to go Friday afternoon — without any food, or even coffee to the V.I. Police Department’s Leander Jurgen Com- Corporations and Trademarks Staff in front of them? mand in Cruz Bay and be cleared for public access to To Assist Citizens on June 25 and 30 A St. John stakeout. the log of activity to provide that information to the The Friday afternoon post-lunch lull at the popu- public. Corporations and Trademarks staff will be on St. John on Wednesday, June 25, and Monday, June 30, 2014 to assist corporate citizens in filing their franchise taxes. 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Above Left: Al fresco diners enjoy fresh fruit and prepared dishes served at the Festival Food Fair on Sunday afternoon. Above Right: Frosty containers of passionfruit punch and iced moringa tea await thirsty visitors in Franklin Powell Sr. Park.

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Above: Governor John de Jongh, Pamela Samuel and Senate President Shawn- Michael Malone help newly crowned Miss St. John, Festival Princess and Junior Miss officially open the 2014 Festival Food Fair Sunday, June 22, in Franklin Powell Sr. Park. The fair was named in honor of Avelino Samuel of Coral Bay, an internationally recognized wood turning artist and educator. The honoree is currently on a six city U.S. tour, teaching his craft to American youth.

Left: A display of mocko jumbies rest on parquet brickwork at the base of a sculpture in Franklin Powell Sr. Park during the 2014 St. John Festival Food Fair Sunday, June 22.

Index Hot Sun and Food Fair Fun Business Directory ...... 20 Chef’s Corner ...... 12 By Judi Shimel he started drinking moringa tea while staying tions. Church Directory ...... 18 St. John Tradewinds in New York. When he came to St. John he “It’s an honor to be here because it’s 60 Classified Ads ...... 21 CRUZ BAY – The Sunday sun served up found moringa trees growing on island, so he years and it’s an honor to be part of it,” said Community Calendar ...... 16 a hot one for the 2014 St. John Festival Food began bottling his own. It helps on days when 1993 Prince Reynaldo Oquendo. Crime Stoppers ...... 19 Fair, but cold drinks, warm smiles and lots of he doesn’t eat right, he said. Governor John deJongh helped with corona- Crossword Puzzle ...... 20 cool shade kept the party going. Most of the food fair crowd was engaged in tion duties for Junior Miss D’Azhae Harrigan, Cryptoquip ...... 21 Any spot in Franklin Powell Park provid- eating right, whatever right meant to them that Princess Tae Zha Maduro and Queen Kyrelle Letters ...... 14 ed some refuge and an opportunity to browse day. For some it was a heaping plate of conch Thomas, who won her title early Sunday morn- Obituary ...... 14 among the tented vendors with their crafts. The in butter sauce with fungi, mac and cheese. For ing at the Winston Wells Ballpark. On the Market ...... 13 Real Estate ...... 22-23 food fair celebrates culture in its many forms others, a thick slice of cooling watermelon. The Food Fair honoree, however couldn’t and the creative touch of Virgin Islanders. And for those who wanted to beat the heat, make it. Woodturning artist Avelino Samuel Painter and musician Llion Maynard set out two cool containers of passion fruit punch and was away doing the thing he loves most in life, his canvasses in the center of the park and went more moringa tea. Cecilia Andrews poured teaching children, said his wife, Pamela. Thursday, June 26th off to a display of native fruits near the road- drinks into cups in between touting the benefits “He is a member of the international soci- way. On his table was a furry fruit at the end of of beauty oils and creams. ety, so when they want him they book him two a curly vine, looking like a possum. This year’s fete came in time for the fes- years in advance,” Pamela Samuel said as she “It’s baobab,” he said to a curious visitor. tival’s 60th anniversary. It was also a time for accepted the plaque recognizing Avelino for his At the table’s other end lay two long pods, royalty to reign from the past to the present. cultural contributions. resembling okra. “That’s moringa,” Maynard Sixteen former queens, princes and princesses Samuel is a retired industrial arts teacher said. donned sashes and gathered at the food of the from the Julius E. Sprauve School in Cruz In two bottles was homemade tea. He said Powell Park bandstand to honor their tradi- Bay. 4 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014

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Stacey Plaskett, center, with her St. John fundraising host Miles Stair, left, and her campaign manager Cletis Clendenin, right. Stacey Plaskett, Candidate for Delegate, Outlines Issues for Territory

By Amy Roberts St. John Tradewinds RENDEZVOUS – “St. John is really an important “So much of what happens place. Many of your issues are related to federal is- in Washington happens on sues,” Stacey Plaskett told a group of St. John resi- committees,” she said. “A delegate dents on June 19. The candidate for delegate to Con- gress was referring to the fact that 60 percent of the is a lobbyist for the Virgin Islands. island’s land is within the boundaries of the Virgin We’re a special interest group. All 501 (3) c Islands National Park, which is managed by the U.S. of St. Croix, parts of St. Thomas, NON-PROFIT Department of the Interior. and all of St. John are considered ORGANIZATION But Plaskett emphasized that the most critical is- U. S. VIRGIN ISLANDS sue affecting the entire territory is economic growth. rural and are eligible for grants “We need new jobs and new revenues that will as- and federal programs, including sist us in so many areas, and closely related to that is New Market Tax Credits, which the [the cost of] energy,” she said. territory has never tapped.” As counsel to the territory’s Economic Develop- ment Authority for five years, Plaskett said that she – Stacy Plaskett, candidate for Delegate to Congress often met with manufacturers who were excited about setting up shop in the Virgin Islands because of the tax advantages and the pool of skilled workers, but when when you have business in Washington. If grants they saw the cost of utilities, they often lost interest. come through, we can assist you with technical sup- [At more than 50 cents per kilowatt hour, the Virgin port,” she said. Islands has one of the highest rates for electricity in She would also seek to get herself appointed to the United States.] two Congressional committees, Transportation and Plaskett said she spent two days in October meet- Agriculture. ing with experts in the banking and financial indus- “So much of what happens in Washington happens Panzer is a sweet dog who is ready to go into a loving home. tries to discuss the territory’s fiscal concerns. “We on committees,” she said. “A delegate is a lobbyist for He is a male hound-mix who is around 6-years-old and is the spent one day talking about how we got where we are the Virgin Islands. We’re a special interest group. All perfect dog. Panzer with other dogs, can be with kids, house- now, and one day talking about what are our options. of St. Croix, parts of St. Thomas, and all of St. John trained, and loves to lounge around all day and enjoy the breezes. I’m thinking of a fundamental push for us ten, 15, 20 are considered rural and are eligible for grants and anyone willing to give him a home would not regret it. years ahead, for our children’s children.” federal programs, including New Market Tax Credits, Plaskett said that as delegate to Congress, she which the territory has never tapped.” PO BOX 429, ST. JOHN, VI . 774-1625 . ACROSS FROM LIBRARY would make her office a place “to meet and unite Continued on Page 18 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014 5 Ultramarathon Paddle Boarder Perrin Circumnavigates St. Thomas, St. John To Kick Off 2015 Adventure Challenge

By Andrea Milam St. John Tradewinds USVI WATERS – Paddle “When I turned the corner on the west side boarding has earned its place as a of St. Thomas near Mermaid’s Chair, it got leisure sport in the Virgin Islands, nasty and I was just flat out blasted with wind. with young and old alike taking to calm bay waters as a means of There were headwinds and nasty swells, and sightseeing and exercise. if I stopped paddling I just went backwards St. John Tradewinds News Photos But no one had attempted to at a pretty quick pace. After leaving Hull Bay, Shane Perrin at Leinster Bay, St. John, above, and at continuously circumnavigate St. there was cross chop bouncing off the rocks Thomas and St. John — until June Brewers Bay, St. Thomas, below. 14 and 15, when professional ul- and just washing me all around.” tramarathon paddle boarder Shane – Shane Perrin, paddle boarder Perrin took on the extreme challenge. The 71-mile adventure took Vertical Oar about doing some- the west side of St. Thomas near Perrin 33 hours and 57 minutes thing unique in the V.I.,” said Mermaid’s Chair, it got nasty and to complete, including the single Vyas. “We wanted to showcase the I was just flat out blasted with hour of sleep that he stole during potential for ultramarathon paddle wind,” said Perrin. “There were the early morning hours on Hon- boarding here in the islands.” headwinds and nasty swells, and eymoon Bay. Perrin is sponsored Perrin’s grueling adventure if I stopped paddling I just went by VerticalOar.com, a hub for began at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June backwards at a pretty quick pace. stand up paddle boarders that was 14, when he launched from Cruz After leaving Hull Bay, there was founded by a childhood friend of Bay beach. He crossed Pillsbury cross chop bouncing off the rocks St. John Brewers co-owner Chirag Sound, then headed west along St. and just washing me all around.” Vyas. Thomas’s south shore. Perrin took brief respites at “We’d had discussions with “When I turned the corner on Continued on Back Page Our EcOnOmy EducatiOn - Teach all children to read taxEs - Verify all government contractors pay taxes GOvErnmEnt - Continuous training for employees ElEctricity - Begin to install solar on all homes JObs - Create an organic farming industry

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By Andrea Milam race that we didn’t have before.” St. John Tradewinds One of Smith’s other talents as Festival Village to be Dubbed “Leona works hard, Festival Committee chairperson is “Smithville” in Honor of Festival she really does. We fundraising, Thomas continued. Committee Chairperson Leona don’t get paid for the “She is a very good fundrais- Smith er,” Thomas said. “She raises a lot After years of doing a lot of work we put in. We of money for us to be able to put the hard work that goes into mak- do it to keep this part on the fireworks show.” ing St. John Festival a success, of our culture alive, Smith, who grew up on St. John and after almost as many years of and fondly recalls performing as a turning down the honor, St. John and she really works majorette when the July 4 parade Festival Committee Chairperson hard.” took place in Coral Bay, turned the Leona Smith has been selected as – Enid Doway, member honor back around to her commit- the 2014 Festival Village honoree. St. John Festival Committee tee members. Smith, who leads the Festival “I actually give the honor to Committee on an entirely volunteer most of the committee members basis, is one of a small handful of mittee treasurer Natalie Thomas who have really put St. John Festi- people who coordinate the weeks credits Smith with organizing and val on the map,” said Smith. “Many of events leading up to the culmi- streamlining the process. years ago it used to be small, but nation of the Fourth of July Fes- “Everything is more orga- now it attracts thousands and thou- tival parade. With this year being nized,” said Thomas. “It’s very sands of people thanks to all the the 60th anniversary, the schedule hard work, but some of the things hard work that the committee has of events is bigger and better than she’s done have made it easier.” done to really make Festival a suc- ever, thanks in large part to Smith, Smith brought order to the food cess.” explained Enid Doway of the St. fair, which now requires vendors Smith encouraged residents John Festival Committee. to submit applications in order to and visitors alike to enjoy the live “Leona works hard, she really participate. Vendors are organized entertainment that’s on tap for does,” said Doway. “We don’t get along the Cruz Bay waterfront by the Village this year, including paid for the work we put in. We do what they are selling, from fresh big-name international artists like www.SkinnyLegs.com it to keep this part of our culture foods to arts and crafts. In addition Krosfyah, Bunji Garlin, and Ma- “Be here even when you are there” alive, and she really works hard.” to shaping up St. John Festival’s chel Montano. Smith leads the committee each operations and events, the annual “I think we’ve taken our music year as they organize and plan pag- cultural celebration has grown to a level where people come out eants, the construction and setup of thanks to Smith’s efforts. just to see the entertainment,” she Festival Village, a bike race, a boat “Festival has actually grown said. “We are proud of our music race, food fair, nightly live music, quite a bit under her leadership,” selection.” Coral Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands and of course, the big July 4 parade said Thomas. “The parade has Smithville, located at the cus- 340-779-4982 and culminating fireworks show. grown to more than 40 entries, and toms parking lot in Cruz Bay, will Follow us on facebook Parade chair and Festival Com- we’ve added activities like the bike open on Friday, June 27, at 7 p.m. 8 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014

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Sixth grade students of the Guy H. Benjamin Elementatry School Class of 2014 gather on Thursday, June 19, as the last promotional class at the soon-to-be-closed Coral Bay public school. Sad and Stoic, Guy Benjamin School Sixth Graders Say Goodbye

By Judi Shimel St. John Tradewinds CORAL BAY – The last graduates of the Guy H. Benjamin Elementary School were honored at a promotional ceremony held on the school grounds June 19. Eight sixth graders said their good-byes to the school that has borne the name of the late Coral Bay educator, historian and author since 1975. The rest of the school — students, faculty and staff, also said goodbye since the Department of Education announced June 9 that Benjamin School will not re- open in the fall. A promotional exercise should have been a happy occasion but for many it was tinged with sad- ness. Community leaders who led the fight to keep the school open and supported some of the school’s needs, commended the graduates and those who Discover the brought them to their special day. “We in Coral Bay know this school has done a Treasures! wonderful job of educating these students, and you students, you have done well in helping the school make AYP every year,” said Sharon Coldren, head of the Coral Bay Community Council. Annual Yearly Progress — or AYP — is an aca- demic standard required of all Virgin Islands Public School. It is measured in part by standardized test A few days before the sixth grade promotion scores. And while some public schools have not ceremony, the school received a plaque from AnnualNEW ITEMS Carnival ADDED DAILY!SALE reached the standard and others have reached it once the Department of Education Office of the Open every day or more, Benjamin School has achieved the standard Insular Superintendent recognizing the seven seven years in a row. consecutive year it achieved the Annual Yearly Located upstairs at Mongoose Junction Continued on Page 16 Progress standard. St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014 9 Twenty-three Eighth Graders Honored at JESS Promotional Ceremony

By Judi Shimel tend the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School St. John Tradewinds as freshmen in the fall. Wells and other CRUZ BAY – Twenty-three students education administrators informed the stu- from the Julius E. Sprauve School celebrat- dents about the increasing demands of high ed their pending transition to high school at school; the increasing workload they will promotional exercises held June 17 in the have to keep up with, which will require Sprauve School cafetorium. them to adjust. The student heard words of encourage- The principal asked parents of the pro- ment and caution from JESS Principal Di- motees to continue supporting their chil- onne Wells. A gathering of parents, teachers dren’s education. and well wishers cheered their accomplish- Assistant Superintendent Michael Har- ment as ten top performing students received rigan presented two top JESS students with gifts and other forms of recognition. new learning tools in recognition of the hard “Set goals for yourelf. Make sure your work they had already put in. Williams, as goals are meaningful. You must take owner- the Class of 2014 top science student and ship of your own learning,” Wells said. Neisha Somersall, as the 2014 top math There was also special praise for one St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Judi Shimel student, were given new tablet computers, member of the JESS Class of 2014 who equipped with features to help them do their emerged as a top student, having entered the Eighth graders from the Julius E. Sprauve School accept the praise homework. school several years ago, speaking no Eng- of family, friends and educators on Tuesday, June 17, during promotional The computers were provided by South- lish. exercises held at the school. ern Trust, LLP., where Virgin Islands First Salutatorian Daniela Melo-Cedana, the Lady Cecile de Jongh serves as general JESS 2nd Honor Student, thanked all the “If we use these, we will meet again in a “For me, it’s a huge privilege to be here manager. teachers who encouraged her to never give similar place, but in 2018,” she said. with my fellow classmates to receive a pro- “The overall mission of these gifts from up as she grew academically strong. Melo- Soft-spoken 1st Honor Student Joel Wil- motional certificate. It proves hard work pay Southern Trust is to give the high achieving Cedena credited her achievements to hard liams said he too was grateful for his prog- off,” Williams said. students something they can use for a long work and dedication. ress. Most of the graduating class will at- time to come,” Harrigan said.

What the community deserves: B. Gregory miller District Representation ➣ Resident of the Virgin Islands since 1992 ➣ Licensed Professional Engineer in the VI and NH ➣ Operated a Engineering and Survey Business in the • Better Government Service • reduce the damaGe that we Virgin Islands since 1995 I will work very hard to Training and good supervision of the are doinG to the environment ➣ My business has been in St. John for 15 years and Government work force, the lack of good Clean up junk cars and roadside litter accomplish these goals but what I can help this community. service is costing this community too programs we really need right now is a ➣ Active in Rotary and Board of Directors of much money. system of electing leaders that Pistarckle Theater, EAST and the Virgin Islands Teach kids and adults that they should results in responsible leadership, Conservation Society Create ways to use Federal Funds wisely stop throwing things out the window not a way for people to suck off the and not turn unspent money back to the Bring WMA back under Government Government Teat. Federal Government control, an appointed board is not capable We need to implement a way “Let’s get the job done correctly • Better learninG of managing our trash problem. Begin to to have District Representation, and then go and do another one.” opportunitieS for our children recycle as a viable option. by creating Districts out of Estates Continued focus on improvement in math, Increase the education and effectiveness and having St. John have its own reading and writing skills as well as of the Government Employees at DPNR Senator, not one third of a Senator. B. Greg Miller sports, music, art The free-for-all system now • create dependaBle and Our kids deserve a lot better help than we favors the incumbents because of affordaBle electric enerGy are giving them name recognition. Every vote you Solar panels on every home cast after the first one is a vote • Better crime prevention Solar is the low hanging fruit in the VI School programs on crime and gang against the first one so please vote #11 we need to develop a system to use it prevention in all grades wisely. on the ballot With the help of UVI and WAPA we Constant training for our police officers, can become a world leader in renewable, PLEASE CONTACT ME partnering with qualified Federal environmental friendly energy IF YOU HAVE ANY THOUGHTS Agencies generation. OR SUGGESTIONS Much stricter policing and prevention of [email protected] illegal guns PAId POLITICAL Ad 10 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, How2014 Great Thou Art there proclaim, my God, how great 1. O Lord my God! When I in awe- thou art! some wonder. Consider all the worlds (Repeat Refrain.) Memorial Service thy hand hath made. I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power Amazing Grace in Celebration of the Life of throughout the universe displayed. 1. Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,Always Smiling, CAnthonyinnamon “Tony” KmettBay’s “Tony” Kmett Samuel Graduates withRefrain: Class of 2014 That saved a wretch like me. Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. Died: May 30, 2014 thee; How great thou art, how great Remembered Fondly After Inexplicable Suicide thou art! Then sings my soul, my Sav- ior God, to thee: how great thou art, 2. T'was grace that taughtBy myTom heart O toat was always there for his co-work- how great thou art! fear. And grace, my fearsSt. relieved.John Tradewinds ers and especially guests — smil- 2. When through the woods and forest How preciousCINNAMON did that grace appear BAY – There ing. glades I wander And hear the birds The hour I first believed. sing sweetly in the trees; When I look would not have been enough room Tony’s career at Cinnamon down from lofty mountain grandeur 3. Thein Lord Lionel has promised Roberts good toStadium me. on St. Bay and with Caneel was the only And hear the brook and feel the gentle His wordThomas my hope tosecures. hold all the visitors to breeze. He will my shield and portion be, job he ever held after his military (Repeat Refrain.) As longSt. as life John endures. and St. Johnians whose service in the 1970s. lives were touched by the ever- Before leaving the St. John 3. And when I think that God, His 4. Throughpresent, many dangers,infectious, toils and twinkling smile Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I snares after his retirement in November, scarce can take it in; That on the cross, I have ofalready Caneel come; Bay and Cinnamon Bay outwardly Tony seemed elated my burden gladly bearing, He bled and 'Tis graceResort’s that brought Tony me safeKmett. thus far talking about his nebulous retire- died to take away my sin: and grace will lead me home. (Repeat Refrain.) Instead, dozens of Tony’s co- ment plans to casual friends,.

5. Whenworkers we've been atthere Caneel ten thou- Bay Resort, But Tony was insecure about 4. When Christ shall come with shout sand yearsthe concessionaire operating Cin- his future telling close friends and of acclamation; And take me home, Bright shining as the sun. what joy shall fill my heart! Then I We've namonno less days Bay, to sing gatheredGod's praise on a rainy Anthony “Tony” Kmett former co-workers when he re- shall bow in humble adoration, and Than whenTuesday we've first afternoon begun. to say good- turned to St. John that he had been bye to the Tony who touched their ChurchCinnamon remarked Bay onCampground, the rain which unable to find work after several daily lives during his 32 years with began to St.fall John, as the USVI memorial ser- months in the states. the resort — and who committed vice started,Tuesday, “God’s June 17,blessing,” 2014 and Unsuccessful finding work on suicide six months after his retire- his stentorian voice echoed in the his brief return to St. John, out- 2:30 p.m. ment and leaving St. John. al fresco T’ree Lizard’s restaurant wardly Tony was less his ebullient Hymns Under Forest Canopy at Cinnamon Bay as he spoke of self — but told a few of his friends The signs informed off-season Tony’s suicide at 61, on May 30 at and former co-workers of his deep visitors to Cinnamon Bay Camp- his home in Johnstown, Pennsyl- despair. ground that the camp store would vania. When Tony spoke with close be closed for two hours on the Fr. Anthony spoke forthrightly friends in Caneel management rainy Tuesday afternoon for a staff of the church’s change in perspec- they encouraged him to get some function. tive concerning religious services counseling for his job search and There were no questions asked for suicide victims as he sought to his growing depression. as visitors heard the mournful a help Tony’s long-time co-workers “Lonely” Behind His Smile St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Judi Shimel cappella hymns rise under the deal with the unexpected and un- Tony said he was “lonely,” one damp canopy of trees on the lan- explainable suicide of their cheer- co-worker said, incredulously. Nineteen-year-old Isaac Samuel poses with proud guid Tuesday afternoon from a ful co-worker. Tony left St. John the last time father Neville on Saturday, June 14 as he prepared ”Memorial Service in Celebra- As it was, his co-workers sang after less than a month and returned to join the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Class of tion of the Life of Anthony ‘Tony’ and prayed and — those who to Johnstown. He was found dead 2014. Kmett.” could muster their composure — in his home. Kean High Principal Sharon McCollomb said 2014 It was a service to ease the be- spoke about the bonds they form At his memorial, several staff was the year of the largest number of St. John student reavement of his predominantly with co-workers with whom they members spoke fondly of Tony’s graduates. female and St. Johnian co-workers often spend more time than they guitar playing for guests at the Parents, friends and family gathered in the school as much as testimonial for the al- do their own families. weekly campground gatherings. ways-smiling Tony. And they somberly, fondly If you listened to the rain on gymnasium to witness 35 St. John students accept Rain Is “God’s Blessing” but honestly spoke in tributes of the forest canopy at Cinnamon their high school diplomas. Fr. Anthony Abraham of Our the ever-smiling Tony who, they Bay Campground you could al- Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic acknowledged, wasn’t perfect but most hear Tony strumming. RETAIL/OFFICE FOR LEASE ROBERT CRANE ARCHITECT, A.I.A. 100 to 4,000 SQ FT P.O. BOX 370 SPACE AVAILABLE CRUZ BAY, ST. JOHN U.S.V.I. 00831 www.stjohnweddingplanner.com www.katilady.com AMPLE 340-693-8500 PARKING! Wedding Consulting Travel Coordination Call (340) 776-6356 Accommodations (410) 357-6208 crane KatiLady - since 1997 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014 11

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By Jaime Elliott surf, ‘wasted’ an entire day at the beach, and best of NOW AcceptiNg members for the St. John Tradewinds all, when life gave you lemons, you made lemonade,” It’s time to get ready for St. John Festival and Bajo she said. island cork Wine Society as the el Sol is setting the mood. For layerist Denise Wright, a long-time St. John Wine of the Month club is introduced. Join the Mongoose Junction art gallery on Friday resident, late June and early July mean just one thing evening, June 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. to view new works - Festival. 6 bottles of wine per month 2 bottles of wine per mo. by painter Denise Wright and ceramic artist Kaye “It’s Carnival,” said Wright. “It’s fun time for St. 3 months @ $342.00 3 months @ $176.00 Thomas Eichner. John. Fun is the theme for this show for me.” 6 months @ $670.00 6 months @ $352.00 It was the perfect temperatures and endless activi- “Bright, Carnival colors balanced with some calm, 12 months @ $1335.00 12 months @ $705.00 ties which has been inspiring Eichner, she explained. cool blue seascapes,” she said. “Carnival fun and se- “In the land of the tropics, the land of St. John, rene beach enjoyment. Yin and Yang.” All selections mAde by PAul. and the land of endless summer, there is a sense of In addition to creating beauty on the canvas, Wright Discover a range of wines you never knew you needed! living in the moment,” said Eichner. “Ride the waves, also delves even deeper and hopes to inspire others, Mongoose Junction t: (340) 228-2090 e: [email protected] w: www.islandcork.com now. Enjoy the beach, now. Have a fresh lemonade. she added. Indulge.” “Once again, I have quotes and notes on the edges “The surf might not be here tomorrow, maybe of my paintings which I believe to be truths that will you’ll be too busy for the beach tomorrow, or just help us all live in consciousness and awareness,” POISONING EMERGENCY? maybe those lemons you’ve been waiting to make Wright said. lemonade with won’t last ’til tomorrow,” said the ce- The June 27 artists’ reception will also feature ap- ramic artist. petizers from Ocean Grill, a wine tasting by Island Eichner is ready to embrace life and wants her work Cork owner Paul Tsakeres and music by Lee Mor- to remind people they can be surrounded by beauty all ris on keyboard. Work by Wright and Eichner will be the time, she explained. featured throughout the month of July. “Indulge in summer, in life, and what better way to Bajo el Sol is located up the stairs at Mongoose do so than surrounding yourself with beauty and art,” Junction and regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 9 said Eichner. “There is a pleasure in viewing art, a p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. sense of wonder and mystic. And don’t just view my Sunday. For more information about the show or Bajo art; use it. Use it daily.” el Sol check out www.bajoelsolgallery.com or call Expert, confidential advice from the health professionals “Allow it to be a reminder that you did ride that (340) 693-7070. at the Florida/USVI Poison Information Center. 12 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014

Salmon and Quinoa Salad 1/2 Cup Quinoa rinsed; handful of each broccoli florets, asparagus and frozen edamame beans; 1 salmon fillet about 6 oz; 2 chopped scallions; handful each of chopped parsley, mint and spinach; 1 lemon; 1 crushed garlic clove; 1 Tbsp olive oil and 3/4 Cup vegetable stock Cooking with Mares Crane Fry Quinoa in olive oil and add the stock and simmer until absorbed. Meanwhile simmer the vegetables in water for 5 minutes. Drain and re- serve cooking liquid. Add Tbsp of lemon juice to the reserved water and poach a seasoned salmon fillet in it for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked. Cool Healthy and Tasty Recipes for Summer and remove the skin and flake into large chunks. Combine quinoa with the cooked vegetables, chopped spring onions and herbs. Place the salmon on top with extra lemon juice mixed with St. John Tradewinds Banana Pecan Smoothie some of the crushed garlic clove to your taste and season with salt and This month I have put together some fast tasty Blitz 1 large chopped banana with 1 Cup Soy pepper. healthy recipes. I wish everyone a great summer milk, 1 tsp honey and a pinch of nutmeg. Pour into where ever you are. Next month we will have to a glass and top with 1 Tbsp of chopped Pecans Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry be a little unhealthy. I will have visited a little vil- Strawberry Smoothie Handful of broccoli florets, 1 crushed garlic clove, 1/2 chopped de- lage where cheddar cheese originated! Blitz 1 small banana with 10 strawberries, 1/2 seeded red chilli, 2 chopped scallions, handful frozen edamame beans, Start the day with a delicious smoothie — here Cup milk and 1 heaped Tbsp probiotic yogurt. 1/2 a bok choi, and 1/2 Cup diced tofu, 1/2 Tbsp each soy sauce and are two options. Now for some lunch and dinner recipes. hoisin sauce, handful cashew nuts. Stir fry broccoli in 1/2 Tbsp olive oil until tender, add a little water if it begins to catch. Add the garlic and chilli, frying for 1 minute and then add scallions, edamame, chopped bok choi and tofu. Stir fry 2 to 3 min- John’s Folly Learning Institute utes. Add hoisin and soy sauces and nuts to warm through. Steak with Beetroot Mash 2014 Summer Camp 1 potato peeled and chopped, 1 beetroot peeled and chopped, 1 Tbsp Ages 6 - 18 low-fat creme fraiche, 1 steak of choice, handful fresh spinach leaves and seasoning. Simmer potatoes and beetroot in a pan of water for 10 to 15 minutes Lunch and a snack will be until tender and drain. Add the creme fraiche and seasoning and mash provided by the Summer Food together. Grill steak 3 to 4 minutes on each side depending on cut of meat. Tuesday, June 24, 2014 thru Service Program Leave to rest for a few minutes. Serve with the mash and wilted spinach (anyone 2-18 is eligible for the meals) Friday, August—4:00 1, pm2014 8:00 am Shellfish Stew 1/2 medium onion finely chopped, 1/2 a fennel bulb finely chopped, 1 Register online @ crushed garlic clove, pinch of crushed coriander seeds, olive oil, 4 Tbsp www.johnsfolly.org or fish stock, juice of 1 orange, 1 small tin chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp dried mixed herbs, mixed frozen or fresh shellfish. John’s Folly Learning-site) Institute Fry onion, fennel, garlic and coriander seeds in 1/2 Tbsp olive oil until (On soft. Add the stock, orange, tomatoes, mixed herbs and simmer for 20 to SCHEDULED PRGRAMS 25 minutes. Add the shellfish and cover and cook until cooked through. Serve and enjoy! For more information contact:  O.U.R.S.E.P. Alvis “Buck” Christian [email protected] Chickpea, Spinach and Cashews Science and Cultural research projects with Cumin and Coconut  Recycling 102 Olive oil for frying, 2 medium onions finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves Practicing and learning the art of recycling finely chopped, 2 1/2 Cups fresh baby leaf spinach, 2 tins of chickpeas  Island History drained and rinsed, 1 1/2 Cups unsalted raw cashew nuts, 3/4 Cup goji Recalling the Sons and Daughters of the Soil berries, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 Tbsp desiccated coconut toasted in a fry-  Garden Program $150 NON-REFUNDABLE CAMP FEE ing pan until golden. Heat olive oil, then add onions and garlic and fry until softened. Stir in  Beach Day Contact # 776-2353 spinach and cook until it wilts. Add chickpeas, cashew nuts, berries and The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for cumin then cook for another 3 minutes. Season to taste. Sprinkle over employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, reprisal, and where ap- toasted coconut, stir well and serve. This makes a great side dish. plicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any Vietnamese-style Noodle Salad program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited basis will apply to all programs and/ or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA 1/2 Cup unsalted peanuts chopped, 2 Tbsp groundnut oil, 2 garlic Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.go/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at cloves peeled and chopped, 2 stems lemon grass outer leaves removed any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request a form. You may also write a letter containing all of the infor- and soft center chopped, 2 red chilies deseeded and finely chopped, small mation requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of piece ginger peeled and grated, 4 Tbsp reduced salt soy sauce, pack- Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax age glass noodles, 3 limes, 1 large carrot, peeled and grated, 1 mango (202) 690 -7442 or email at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech dis- abilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish) peeled stoned and sliced, 1 bunch scallions chopped, 1 bunch cilantro chopped. Toast peanuts in a pan until golden, then set aside. Heat the oil then Continued on Page 16 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014 13

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By Jaime Elliott property offers two fully air-conditioned pavilions, an St. John Tradewinds infinity-edge swimming pool with a large built-in hot If you have ever dreamed of owning a stunning tub and waterfall and a second entertainment kitchen home only a few hundred feet from a sugary sand shaded under an open pool side pavilion.” beach with every luxury amenity you could imagine, Inside, find a recently updated kitchen with stain- Rivendell is for you. less steel appliances, hard wood cabinets and island Rivendell, a four bedroom, four and a half bath- stone details. The expansive great room encompasses room Lower Peter Bay home is for sale for $5.25 a comfortable living space and affords sweeping wa- million, explained Islandia Real Estate owner/broker ter views. Nick Van Assche. Rivendell’s four en suite bedrooms are spread over The Mediterranean-style villa is nestled on a full two air conditioned pavilions affording the utmost in acre and a half of land just 300 feet from the sandy privacy. Enjoy beautiful water views and elegant fin- beach inside the gated enclave of Lower Peter Bay ishings throughout the home. on North Shore Road. Rivendell’s location means “Rivendell is beautifully distinguished by its you are only a few minutes from Cinnamon Bay and breathtaking sea views, lovely gardens with tiled Trunk Bay. walkways and patios with brick accents,” said Van While the beaches are close by it will surely be dif- Assche. ficult to pull yourself away from your own backyard No details have been overlooked at this exception- at Rivendell. Enjoy sweeping views of Jost Van Dyke, al home, Van Assche added. the V.I. National Park and off shore cays from your “The home boasts sink-into sofas and mahogany spacious brick patio which also features an infinity and teak furnishings enhanced by custom tropical edge swimming pool, a hot and a waterfall feature. woods and native stonework throughout,” he said. The patio also boasts a covered gazebo with an “Rivendell also has fully-screened windows, hand- outdoor kitchen and plenty of space for dining and painted sinks, and original island art. Although just lounging either in the sun or in the shade. Tucked a few minutes from the white sands of Peter Bay away in a beautiful tropical garden, Rivendell feel Beach, Rivendell is completely private and seques- like private oasis. tered within a privileged world of its own.” “Rivendell is an exceptional and luxurious private For more information about Rivendell call Van home on 1-1/2 lush acres, secluded within lovely Assche at Islandia Real Estate at (340) 776-6666 or tropical gardens,” said Van Assche. “This beautiful on his cell phone at (340) 998-7023.

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Gallows Point Resort, Cruz Bay “Off-grid living for over 12 years on Lovango Cay.” (340)776-0001 Dan Boyd email: [email protected] t: 340-626-9685 e: [email protected] website: www.ocean362.com We are an Authorized V.I. Energy Office Dealer • Licensed & Insured How Great Thou Art there proclaim, my God, how great 1. O Lord my God! When I in awe- thou art! some wonder. Consider all the worlds (Repeat Refrain.) Memorial Service thy hand hath made. I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power Amazing Grace in Celebration of the Life of throughout the universe displayed. 1. Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, Anthony “Tony” Kmett Refrain: That saved a wretch like me. Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. Died: May 30, 2014 thee; How great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Sav- ior God, to thee: how great thou art, 2. T'was grace that taught my heart to how great thou art! fear. And grace, my fears relieved. 2. When through the woods and forest How precious did that grace appear glades I wander And hear the birds The hour I first believed. sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur 3. The Lord has promised good to me. And hear the brook and feel the gentle His word my hope secures. breeze. He will my shield and portion be, (Repeat Refrain.) As long as life endures.

3. And when I think that God, His 4. Through many dangers, toils and Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I snares scarce can take it in; That on the cross, I have already come; my burden gladly bearing, He bled and 'Tis grace that brought me safe thus far died to take away my sin: and grace will lead me home. (Repeat Refrain.)14 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014

5. When we've been there ten thou- 4. When Christ shall come with shout sand years of acclamation; And take me home, Bright shining as the sun. what joy shall fill my heart! ThenObituary I We've no less days to sing God's praise Letters to St. John Tradewinds shall bow in humble adoration, and Than when we've first begun. GovernmentCinnamon or Kids Bay in Campground,a Candy Store Election time is rolling around again and so are the senators manage to find enough funds to purchase all the promises. Just so we the voters don’t makeSt. the John,new cars USVI for themselves. same mistakes, let us take a peek at what our politi- And now that it’s time to leave office, Craig cians have done for us and our wallets. Tuesday,Lets start at BarshingerJune 17, has decided2014 that our solar program was the top and work our way through. not good enough, so he has managed to help WAPA As we all know, our governor decided he needed2:30 tell us p.m. what we really need. to build himself a new fence (to keep the riff-raff out And now to the new election. One of the first or was it to keep it in) and borrowed $500,000 to build things out of the people mouths (that are running for his new fence. Should he have to pay this back? Well office) is that our children are our biggest commod- not according to him. ity. Well Donna Christensen has found grant money Caneel and Cinnamon Bay’s Anthony A few years ago our senators needed funds for for a marina that really isn’t going to help (except to Kmett, 57, Dies in Pennsylvania Thanksgiving and decided to spend $850,000 for din- make some people richer), but cannot give any help ners. Sounds like some very good turkey. We the peo- on saving Guy Benjamin school. Maybe we should St. John Tradewinds ple of the Virgin Islands voted to reduce the amount start investing on building prisons. Anthony J. “Tony” Kmett, 57, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, of senators. However, Ronnie Russell decided that we This is just a tip of the iceberg, but election time passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at his residence. do not know what we really need and has decided to is coming around and instead of voting for family and Born in Johnstown, Tony was the son of Bernard A. Kmett Sr. and keep the current amount. friends maybe we should really check out who is go- Joan L. Piskurich) Watson. He married Lubertina (Hilda) Castillo. Teachers and nurses (thank you for your hard ing to help the Virgin Islands. So far, all I see is kids Tony was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Tony work) were docked 8% on the paychecks because the in the candy store. and Amelia Piskurich and Andy and Mary Kmett. government didn’t have enough in the till. However, Name Withheld by Request Surviving are his son, Michael, and his former wife, both of Switzerland; his parents; stepmother Alice Kmett; stepfather Donald Watson; sister Roseanne Conrad; and brothers Bernard, Tony’s twin; It’s So Hard Closing Guy Benjamin School Ronald; Richard and sister in law Kim; and John. Tony is also sur- In the early 1990s, the musical group Boyz to Will the money saved by closing GBS be used to vived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Men sang this song that tells of losing a loved one to improve conditions at JESS? Will DOE trim some of Tony graduated from Johnstown Vocational-Technical School in tragedy. This is how we feel after hearing the news the fat from upper management to show that they too 1974, where he was an accomplished wrestler. He served two years in that Guy Benjamin School would be closing. A little feel the financial pain? the US. Navy and four years in the U.S. Navy Reserves. school with a big heart, numerous supporters and a It is amazing to note that while we consider our In 1982, Tony moved to St. John, where he was employed for 32 committed faculty and staff, to the students and staff children to be the leaders of tomorrow, our leaders years in the maintenance and customer service for Caneel Bay Resort GBS meant family. of today have shown that progress is made by going and Cinnamon Bay Campground. He retired in November 2013. Despite cutbacks, GBS carried on its long and rich backwards. Given the importance of early childhood Tony enjoyed playing his guitar and entertaining friends and tradition of educating and empowering young minds education in today’s world, it would seem that con- family. He will be remembered for his joy for life and his constant and bodies. A place where peace and quiet facilitated certed efforts would have been applied to save this smile. an environment of eager learning. Sadly a move to a beloved institution. noisy and congested setting seems to be the only op- God knows that the community of Coral Bay has tion after the DOE has rendered its verdict. worked hard all these years to take care of their own. Crossword Answers (Puzzle located on Page 20) While we celebrate the progress made externally It is a sad day in St. John history that we had to and internally at the Julius E. Sprauve School, our close a school. concern as a community is that consolidation does not With tears in our eyes, we say goodbye. always result in a better product. Emmanuel Prince

VIPD Consent Decree I would like to bring to your attention the current Work continues by all involved to ensure that all areas status of the Virgin Islands Police Department as it in these two sections, and the other sections outlined pertains to the Consent Decree. in the mandates, are brought to substantial compli- The VIPD has been under a Consent Decree ance as timely as possible. As we move forward, the (the Decree) for the past five years and two months VIPD is tasked with selecting quarterly goals from as most of our residents should be familiar with its selected areas of the Decree and must meet compli- background as it pertains to the implementation of ance in the areas selected by mid-August. police reforms. On Wednesday June 18, 2014, all par- The VIPD continually strives to do its part with ties, including representatives from the United States the personnel and assets available in meeting the Department of Justice, the Local Attorney General’s mandates as established by the Decree. We are en- Office, the Virgin Islands Police Department, and In- couraged by feedback received by the Monitors and dependent Monitors, met for an evidentiary hearing the Court, and will continue to work diligently to- in the District Court on St. Thomas, where the VIPD wards the goal of substantial compliance in all areas. demonstrated to the Court its progress towards sub- Because of the efforts being made from day one, we stantial compliance in the areas of the Citizen Com- are a better police department and will continue to plaint Process, and Training. Based on the hearing improve as the decree mandates are met. outcome, it was clear to all involved, that substantial Rodney F. Querrard, Sr., progress had been made by the VIPD in these areas. V.I. Police Commissioner St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014 15

Tae Zha Maduro Crowned 2014 St. John Festival Princess

Newly crowned St. John Festival Princess Tae Zha Maduro, 8, celebrates the moment along with grandfather Glycerius Herman and cousin Sh’Nyah Bacon, the reigning VI Carnival Princess.

St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Judi Shimel

Island Green Building Association

St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Judi Shimel

St. John Festival Princess Contestant No. 1 Marlene Warner, above left, and St. John Festival Princess Contestant No. 3 Kaleya Redding, above right. submit your opinions to: [email protected] 16 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014

Guy Benjamin School Class of 2014 Says Goodbye

Continued from Page 8 “Today is the day we are rec- min School teachers, if a wing of ognized for going to the seventh Sprauve School could be renamed Students, staff and faculty at grade, but do we really know what in honor of Guy Benjamin. St. John Tradewinds welcomes notices of community-orient- Benjamin School did it, in spite that means?” Powell said. “Let’s “Mr. Benjamin was my neigh- ed, not-for-profit events for inclusion in this weekly listing. Call of several challenges, including make sure we get to the next stage bor and a family friend, and I think 776-6496, e-mail [email protected] or fax 693-8885. the loss of their principal, Brenda by working hard and making sure something should be named in his Dalmida, loss of the first grade we don’t get too distracted.” honor,” Wells said. “Benjamin teacher and class, and spotty fund- Lillie Hayward, the Benjamin School has accomplished great Wednesday, June 25 Monday, June 30 ing from the central government School Class of 2014 2nd Honor things and they should be recog- — The public is invited to — Lt Gov. Francis reminds for several months. Student, shared the hopes she once nized.” an open informational session corporate citizens to meet the Speaker after speaker at the had for the school and the people Assistant Insular Superinten- at Gifft Hill School on Wednes- June 30 deadline for franchise June 19 graduation expressed a she thought she’d leave behind. dent Joseph Sibilly Jr., said he day, June 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 taxes and annual filing require- sense of loss. First honor student, “I’d like to say how sad it is to would carry the request back to the p.m. Light refreshments will ments. Failure to comply with Kahlaijah Powell, called the occa- see this school closing. I always Department of Education. provided. Please join GHS the annual filing requirements sion bittersweet. thought we would leave and the Members of the graduating staff at the Lower Campus (in- will result in the assessment But Powell urged her class- fifth graders would take our place. class include Kahlaijah Powell, coming Preschool through 5th of penalties and interest, with- mates to remain focused as they However, our hearts will always Lillie Hayward, Liliana Farrell, grade) or at the Upper Campus drawal of good standing status, and the rest of Benjamin School be here,” Hayward said. Dylan Gumbs, Akhil Luke, Kath- (6th through 12th grade) for or even administrative dissolu- transferred to the Julius E. Sprauve Acting Principal Dionne leen Casimir, Tecari Smith and tours and information about tion. School in Cruz Bay. Wells asked, on behalf of Benja- Wendy Denis. the exciting programs offered — Corporations and Trade- at GHS. marks staff will be on St. John Chef’s Corner: Healthy and Tasty Recipes for Summer — Corporations and Trade- on Monday, June 30, to assist marks staff will be on St. John corporate citizens in filing their Continued from Page 12 cool. on Wednesday, June 25 to as- franchise taxes. Representa- add garlic, lemongrass, chilies and ginger. After 1 Beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add sugar and sist corporate citizens in filing tives will be at the Tax As- minute add the soy, set aside. Cook noodles accord- continue beating. Add apple mixture, mashed ba- their franchise taxes. Repre- sessor’s Office in the Islandia ing to the packet instructions. Drain, rinse with cold nanas, sunflower oil and vanilla and mix well. Stir sentatives will be at the Tax Building from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. water, drizzle with the juice of 2 limes. Add the car- in the rice flour and salt. Add the chopped choco- Assessor’s Office in the Islan- Wednsday, July 2 rot, mango, scallions and most of the cilantro. Sea- late. dia Building from 9 a.m. to 4 Voters must register to vote son, then garnish with the peanuts, lime wedges and Pour into tins and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. p.m. and declare their party affilia- some cilantro. Chicken or steak can be added. Leave to cool in the tin about 10 minutes before Thursday, June 26 tion by Wednesday, July 2 in I have included these last two recipes because turning out on a wire rack. Enjoy warm or cool de- — The Island Green Living order to vote in the primary they were devised by my cousin’s children (27 and pending on your patience level. Personally I think it Association will start its Green election on August 2. 23 years old) who have undertaken an enormous is slightly better cold. Thursdays Summer Documen- Saturday, November 22 challenge to raise money for cancer research. It is tary Series on Thursday, June The Rotary Club of St. called Bikesplashbike. They will be cycling from Orange, Almond and Carrot 26, with Forks Over Knives. John will host the organiza- Land’s End in Cornwall to John O Groat’s (from Cake (gluten free) The documentary follows two tion’s annual Flavors of St. most southwest tip of Great Britain to the most 3 Tbsp pine nuts browned, 3 medium carrots, doctors as they explore how John fundraiser on Saturday, northeast tip of Great Britain) swimming the largest peeled and grated, 1/2 Cup mixed orange and lemon degenerative diseases can be November 22 inside the Westin lake in between, Lake Windermere. juice, 1/2 Cup sultanas, 2/3 Cup sugar, 1/2 Cup ol- avoided by adopting a diet that ballroom. The fundraiser will I wish them the best of luck and I know they have ive oil plus extra for greasing, tsp vanilla extract, 3 omits all meat and processed include about 24 participating the incredible determination and dedication to com- large eggs, 1 2/3 Cups ground almonds, tsp ground foods. The screening will be restaurants, live music by Cool plete it. Thank you for sharing your recipes! cinnamon, zest and juice of 1 lemon at the Gift Hill School Upper Sessions, a number of wine Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and line base of 9” School Atrium, and will start at distributors and silent auction. Chocolate Banana Bread round spring form cake tin. Put sultanas in a sauce- 5:30 p.m. Details to follow later. (gluten free) pan with the mixed juice and bring to the boil and 8 medium bananas mashed, 2 apples peeled, simmer 3 minutes. Cool. cored and chopped, 1 cooking apple, peeled, cored Whisk sugar and oil until airily mixed. Whisk and chopped, 1/4 Cup chopped dates, juice of 1 in vanilla and eggs. When well whisked fold in al- Alcholics Anonymous Meetings lemon, 1 Cup sugar, 4 large eggs, tsp vanilla extract, monds, cinnamon, carrots, sultanas and lemon zest 1/4 Cup sunflower oil, 2 Cups rice flour, 1/2 Cup and juice. Pour into tin and sprinkle with the nuts. All meetings are now open. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday dark chocolate, pinch of salt. Put in oven 30 to 40 minutes until top is risen and and Friday 6 p.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; Preheat oven to 350F and line 2 x 7” loaf tins golden and a skewer inserted comes out sticky but Thursday 7 a.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; with parchment paper. Stew apples with the dates more or less clean. Cool in the tin and then turn out Sunday 9:45 a.m., Hawksnest Bay Beach; Tuesday, Thursday and lemon juice about 10 minutes, set aside and and enjoy! and Saturday 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral Bay

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church.

Al-Anon Meetings For Al-Anon meeting location and times, please call (340) 642-3263 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014 17 GHS Class of 2014 Continues Education

Jah’Sheada Griffith: Jo-Anne Attika: The University undecided but has been of the Virgin Islands accepted at the University of the Virgin Islands

The Governor will again be challenging students in Kindergarten through eighth grade to read at least five books this summer. The school with the most participation will receive a prize. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to be rewarded for your reading achievements! Naphtali Anthony: Bunker Hill Nicole Cirigliano: Community College Colorado Mountain ST. CROIX June 21, 2014 College Sunny Isle Shopping Center Amphitheatre 1:00pm – 5:00pm VI Housing Finance Authority Expo at the Sunshine Mall 10:00am – 3:00pm Books will also be distributed at selected public housing community recreational centers. ST. THOMAS June 21, 2014 Tutu Park Mall 12:00pm – 3:00pm ST. JOHN June 22, 2014 Cruz Bay during the Festival Food Fair 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Please bring books that are in good Viniqua David: condition to trade in for other books Iowa State University Lexus Wesley: The public library’s website www.virginislandspubliclibraries.org has made a large (she already left the day Art Institute of Tennessee, variety of e-books available for reading at the library or at home! after graduation to attend Nashville The Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge is a partnership between the Office of the Governor, Virgin Islands Department of Education, a summer program there!) the Virgin Islands Public Library and CFVI “The Family Connection” 18 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014

Church Directory Stacey Plaskett Tells Her Story

Baha’i Community of St. John By Amy Roberts Congress, who held the post from 1973–1979 and For Devotions and Study Circles, call 714-1641 St. John Tradewinds from 1981–1995. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays RENDEZVOUS – When Stacey Plaskett met Plaskett gave birth to her first child, Jeremiah, 776-6316, 776-6254 with a group of St. John residents at the home of while at Georgetown and had two more sons while Miles and Susan Stair on, Thursday evening, June working full time during the day and attending law Bethany Moravian Church 19, she had three goals in mind: to introduce her- school at night at American University. Sunday School 9 a.m., Divine Worship 10 a.m. self to a community that knows little about her, Her first job after law school was working Calvary Baptist Church to listen to questions and concerns from her audi- as a prosecutor for the Narcotics Division in the 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 ence, and to raise funds for her campaign for Del- Bronx, where after four days of training, they Sunday School 10 a.m., egate to Congress. handed her stack of cases and sent her into the Sunday evening 6 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. Plaskett began her presentation by telling her courtroom. “Stacey prosecuted several hundred story. Both of her parents were born on St. Croix cases and served as a prosecutor in the Narcotics Christian Ministry and migrated to New York City in the 1950s. division handling undercover and long term nar- Cinnamon Bay Beach “I like to say that I grew up in the largest Carib- cotic operation prosecution, giving her a first hand Inter-Denominational, Sunday 8:30 a.m. bean island — Brooklyn,” she said. “Even though understanding of crime, its deterrence, and its ef- my father was a NYC policeman for 30 years, he Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints fects on communities,” according to the website Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 still talks like he’s in Gallows Bay [St. Croix].” ourcapmpaigns.com. Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard Her parents regularly sent her back to St. Croix Plaskett moved to Washington, working as to spend holidays with her extended family. It was Counsel on the U.S. House of Representatives, Cruz Bay Baptist Church only later that she realized they did this not only to House Ethics Committee, and later to the Depart- Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 strengthen her roots, but also so they could work ment of Justice. She worked with the 9/11 Victims’ double shifts in her absence and send more money Compensation Fund, and was an attorney in the Emmaus Moravian Church home to the family. largest civil litigation matter in U.S. history, the Coral Bay, Divine Worship 8:30 a.m., 776-6713 After receiving her undergraduate degree from federal RICO case against the tobacco companies, Georgetown University School of Foreign Ser- Freshwater Church which resulted in millions of dollars in funds for Sunday Service 10 a.m; Monday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. vice, Plaskett interned at the Washington office heath care in the territory. Thursday Women’s Bible Study 9 a.m. of Ron de Lugo, the territory’s first delegate to Continued on Next Page Saturday Men’s Bible Study 10 a.m. Follow us on Facebook for Locations or call (340) 514-6578

Jehovah’s Witness 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. Stacey Plaskett Outlines Issues Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays, 340-715-053 Continued from Page 4 Windows” program, a successful initiative in law Plaskett said she would like to see the Virgin Is- enforcement which encouraged police officers to Missionary Baptist Church lands ports expanded to be able to handle the new, address vandalism as a way of stemming the crime 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, larger ships that will be plying the waters when the wave. That initiative involves increased funding to Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 Panama Canal expansion is completed in 2016. The hire, outfit, and train law enforcement officers, some- territory’s exemption from the Jones Act gives it a thing she’d like to see happen in the Virgin Islands. Nazareth Lutheran Church But crime is also related to social policies, Plas- Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. further advantage over stateside ports. 776-6731 Long-term resident Iris Kern asked Plaskett what kett said. Providing meaningful activities, programs the federal government can do to cut the crime rate, and jobs for young people is critical to solving the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church reduce poverty, and improve social services. territory’s problems. Saturdays: 6 p.m.; Sundays: 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. in Coral Bay “One of the points in my Seven-Point Plan deals Maggie Day, a long-time resident who works for at the John’s Folly Learning Institute & 6 pm. in Spanish; with poverty,” Plaskett responded. Red Hook Family Practice, asked Plaskett what can Mondays: 12:15 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 7 a.m. She said federal aid is based on a formula which is be done to include the Virgin Islands in the Afford- & Fridays: 7 p.m. Call 776-6339 for more information. calculated on the number of Virgin Islanders that fall able Care Act, which extends health insurance to below the federal poverty line. That line is currently those living in the mainland United States but not to St. John Methodist Church residents of territories. Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 defined as having income of less than $29,000 for a family of four. “We need to push to be added to an exchange Seventh Day Adventist “Some jurisdictions have exemptions to that pov- with another state,” Plaskett responded. She said that Saturdays, 779-4477 erty line based on the cost of living,” said Plaskett. a proposal to join West Virginia’s exchange was de- “Hawaii, for example, has a $40,000 limit.” nied by the Federal Government. More advocacy is St. John Pentecostal Church She said she would seek a similar exemption for needed, she added. Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., the Virgin Islands. Plaskett ended the meeting with a request for fi- Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 779-1230 As a resident of Frederiksted, Plaskett said she nancial support. regularly sees families that are “living on the cusp “I care so much about the Virgin Islands,” con- St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church cluded Plaskett. “I see myself not as a politician, but Sunday Church Service, 9 a.m. of poverty. The soup kitchen at My Brother’s Table Bible Class on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. 777-6306 feeds government workers who say they can’t afford as a public servant running for office.” to feed their families on their salaries. That is outra- She promised to be on St. John during the July 4th Unitarian Universalist Fellowship geous.” Festival to meet with residents and ask for their vote 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 Plaskett said she worked in the Bronx as a pros- in the Democratic Party primary election on August ecutor when New York City initiated the “Broken 2. St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014 19 Plaskett and the Primary By Amy Roberts included anyone who uses the data cloud. It included St. John Tradewinds any type of consultancy or advocacy for e-commerce Perhaps the most challenging part of winning the business — so that I (as a private consultant) could election in November to Delegate to Congress is win- apply for benefits. It also included the ISPs—Internet ning the Democratic Party’s primary scheduled for Service Providers.” August 2. The Malone Amendment effectively gives tax Stacey Plaskett faces stiff competition from two benefits amounting to $45 million to the three largest other candidates in the primary, Emmett Hansen II, internet service providers, Innovative Internet, Broad- a former two-term senator to the VI Legislature from band V.I., and Choice Communications, according to St. Croix, and Shawn-Michael Malone, the popular Plaskett. These three companies are all “virtual ten- six-term senator from St. Thomas who now serves as ants” of the RT Park; they maintain their offices else- Senate president. where, yet they are eligible for RT Park programs. Fortunately for Plaskett, she now has an issue “My objection is first to the process,” said Plas- that clearly distinguishes her from her St. Thomas kett. “The changes in the amendment were substan- competition, her opposition to the so-called “Malone tive, not technical, and should have gone through the Amendment,” an issue that “has been extremely con- committee process which includes hearings.” troversial,” Plaskett told her audience at the June 19th The Malone Amendment was passed without any gathering on St. John. committee scrutiny or public hearings in the midst of The issue is complicated, but Plaskett summarized St. Thomas Carnival activities. it for her listeners. On April 24, the Virgin Islands The St. Thomas-St John Chamber of Commerce Senate passed legislation to merge the Government sponsored full page ads in the Daily News to publicize Development Bank and the Small Business Develop- the issue. After Attorney General Vincent Frazer ruled ment Agency, legislation that Plaskett helped craft in that these virtual tenants were not legally entitled to her former role as general counsel to the Economic RT Park benefits and ISPs did not fit the definition of Development Authority. e-commerce businesses, Governor John deJongh Jr. The legislation contained a three-page technical vetoed the legislation. The Senate overrode the veto amendment sponsored by Senator Malone – the ‘Ma- on June 18. lone Amendment’ — which concerned the protection At the meeting on St. John, Plaskett also ques- of benefits for tenants of the Research and Technolo- tioned whether the government could afford to give gy Park located at the University of the Virgin Islands tax benefits to established corporations when the gov- on St. Croix. These are businesses which are involved ernment is operating at a $45 million deficit and is St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Amy Roberts in e-commerce and rely primarily on the internet and projected to have a $55 million deficit next year. other communication networks. Plaskett said she called the four senators who vot- Stacey Plaskett is running for Delegate to Congress in RT Park tenants receive significant tax benefits, ed against the override to support them in their stance. the democratic primary election. including exemption from Gross Receipts Tax and re- She said the ISPs provide financial assistance to many ductions in corporate income tax liability. community groups and activities sponsored by sena- The Malone Amendment “broadened enormously tors, and those opposing the Malone Amendment risk Stacey Plaskett Tells Her Story the definition of e-commerce,” Plaskett explained. “It losing their support.

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In the private sector, Plaskett has extensive experience as an attorney Crime Stoppers U.S. Virgin Islands and lobbyist for the health and financial industries. “With nearly 20 years practicing law — negotiating multi-million Step up and be part of the solution. Help make St. John dollar agreements, drafting legislation, managing billions of dollars — sure that in the US Virgin Islands no crime goes Police responded to reports of shots fired going to Congress, a body of law makers, will be an easy transition,” she unsolved. If you know something, say something. around 5:15 pm on June 9. This incident took told the Source when she announced her candidacy last November. Some examples of when to call: place in the Coral Bay area of Cases by the Sea Plaskett moved back to St. Croix ten years ago, where she spent five When someone knocks on your door and has and Island Blues. A male was shot and transported years as counsel to the Economic Development Authority and five years no valid reason for being in the area, note their ap- to the Clinic. Tell police what you know about this in private practice with Kellerhals Ferguson Kroblin PLLC (KFK), a law pearance, then call 911. incident. firm with offices in the U.S. Virgin Islands and New York. When you see a suspicious person in front of St. Thomas She lives in Frederiksted with her husband Jonathan Buckney-Small a house using their cell phone, assume that person On Tuesday, June 10 at 2:30 a.m. a female and now has five children, four sons and a daughter, ranging in age from is the lookout for a burglary in progress, then call caught a ride from an unknown black male in an 26 to five. Plaskett is active in numerous community groups, including 911. area unknown to her. The woman was taken to a the St. Croix Landmarks Association and the Caribbean Museum Art When you see a slow-driving, suspicious car beach where she was raped by the driver. The vic- Center in Frederiksted. in your neighborhood, with the driver looking tim stated no weapon was used. Plaskett was once a Republican but became a Democrat in 2008. She around, pay attention to the vehicle type, color, Make a difference. Make the call. Make your first ran for election in 2012 against Delegate Donna M. Christensen in make, and description of the occupants. Then call neighborhood a safer community. Tell us what you the Democratic Party Primary, gaining a respectable 43% of the vote 911. know about these, or any other crimes, at www. against the nine-term incumbent. Though Christensen is now running Lastly, report what you know about perpetra- CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222- for governor of the Virgin Islands, Plaskett faces stiff competition in the tors who have committed burglaries and the people TIPS (8477). You can also text “USVI” plus your Democratic Party Primary on August 2. or businesses who are buying the stolen goods. message to CRIMES (274637). (See related stories on Page 4 and this page). 20 St. John Tradewinds, June 23-29, 2014

St. John Tradewinds Business Directory

Accommodations Landscaping Caribbean Villas & Resorts Alfredo’s Landscaping tel. 1-800-338-0987 tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 or locally 340-776-6152 P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831

Island Getaways Coral Bay Garden Center 888-693-7676, tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628 islandgetawaysinc.com P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831 [email protected]

Suite St. John Villas/Condos Real Estate tel. 1-800-348-8444 340 Real Estate Company, LLC or locally at 340-779-4486 340-643-6068 or 340-779-4478 [email protected] www.340realestateco.com Architecture Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA Debbie Hayes, GRI tel. 776-6356 tel. 714-5808 or 340-642-5995 P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831 [email protected] www.stjohnvirealestate.com

Art Galleries Holiday Homes of St. John Bajo el Sol Gallery tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 Located in Mongoose Junction P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 340-693-7070 [email protected]

Kimberly Boulon Fine Art Gallery Islandia Real Estate Located at The Marketplace tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499 340-693-8524 P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831 [email protected] Banking Firstbank Restaurants Located in downtown Cruz Bay Fish Trap Restaurant 340-776-6881 and Seafood Market tel. 693-9994, Closed Mondays

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Shane Perrion continues his circumnavigation around St. John, left, as he departs Salt Pond Bay after a short respite.

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Ultramarathon Paddle Boarder Circumnavigates St. Thomas and St. John To Kick Off 2015 Adventure Challenge

Continued from Page 5 various beaches as he made his way along St. Thomas’s north shore before heading back across Pillsbury Sound for St. John — in the middle of the night. “Coming back toward Cruz Bay, there was a nasty wind coming through plus ferry boat traffic, other boat traffic, and huge swells rolling across,” said Perrin. “I hit the worst area when I couldn’t read the conditions well, so instead of timing things like I can during the day, it was more just reacting to the waves that came. The moon definitely helped, but I fell in a lot.” Perrin continued on with his circumnavigation of St. John, again facing difficult conditions at Ram Head before meeting up with Vyas and St. John Brewers co-owner Kevin Chipman at Salt Pond Bay for a brief moment of relief. He then paddled about three miles offshore to take advantage of a downwind that helped him complete his journey back into Cruz Bay, where he arrived at 4:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon. At that point, not only did Perrin remain upright, he joined a cocktail hour in his honor at Motu, where he chatted with patrons. Perrin’s extreme paddle boarding adventure is amazing in its own right, but what makes his feat even more astounding is the fact that Perrin is a kidney transplant survivor. He essentially pioneered the sport of ultramarathon paddle boarding in 2011, when he decided to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the transplant by competing in a 340-mile-long kayak race — on his paddle board. “It was a huge challenge, and I didn’t know what the impact would be; I just looked at it as a personal celebration,” said Perrin. “Out of 117 kayaks, I was the only paddle boarder and I placed 34th. I shocked people.” Since then, Perrin has paddled thousands of miles in various races and expeditions, and ultramarathon paddling has taken on a life of its own. Perrin’s circumnavigation of St. Thomas and St. John was a kick- off of sorts for a big event that St. John Brewers and VerticalOar.com are planning for next year. “We have some other things planned including an event next year that will essentially be a combination race/adventure challenge,” said VerticalOar.com founder JP Pesare. “We’re trying to incorporate Survi- vor meets the Amazing Race meets stand up paddle boarding meets eco- challenge. We’re going to try and bring business to the Virgin Islands while increasing the awareness of what you can do with stand up paddle boarding.” Stay tuned to VerticalOar.com for more news on the 2015 challenge, or follow St. John Brewers on Facebook for more information.