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Man on Ferry “Harrassing” Minor Jailed, Charged with Disturbance Mekel Blash, 27, of the Peace Arrested for the and Vagrancy Murder of James Page 2 “Jimmy” Malfetti Malfetti Family Grateful for Homicide Arrest After More Than a Year Page 3

St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat Federal Investigation Four Generations of Samuels on St. John of Toxic Pesticide John’s Folly Learning Institute honoree Melville G. Samuel (right) joined his son Gas Confirms Island Neville E. Samuel Sr., center, grandson Neville Jr., left, and great-grandson Noah Professional’s Lee Samuel for a portrait of four generations after the elder Samuel was honored at Former Sen. Craig the 19th annual program at JFLI. Samuel, a retired teacher who taught at JFLI when Barshinger’s WAPA Predictions it was the Horace Mann Elementary School, regaled more than 50 supporters of Page 4 the school and neighbors, family and friends with tales of simpler times on St. John Battles Continue in at the Saturday, April 18, event at the education center on the southeast tip of the Fighting “100-ft” St. John Dial-A- island. Attendees enjoyed a sumptuous banquet of native dishes prepared by Roane Antenna Tower Ride Program Christian and fare contributed by the nearby Concordia Resort. Senator at Large Page 3 Almando “Rocky” Liburd, a former student of Samuel, shared stories of Samuel’s for Seniors influence on his education and Samuel presented Liburd with a St. John “rock” STJ Rescue Nears Canceled Over Samuel proposed be carved into a likeness of Rocky. JFLI founder Alvis Christian delivered the invocation. Former V.I. Delegate to Congress Dr. Donna Christensen Funding Goal for Funding continued her unbroken string of attendance at the annual event as well. New Jaws of Life Page 5 Page 7 2 St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015

Man “Harassing” Minor on Ferry Jailed, Charged Bethany Moravian Movie Night Apr. 24 with Disturbance of the Peace and Vagrancy The Bethany Moravian Church will be hosting Family Movie Night on Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. St. John Tradewinds from St. Thomas on the St. John rested. “Thankfully for the com- This month’s feature is a movie entitled “To Save a Life,” an CORAL BAY — Albert Hen- Ferry with three siblings and an munity and my family, a bunch of excellent movie for the entire family. ry Guzman, 23, was still being escort. Witnesses told police that gentlemen got together as they no- Everyone of all denominations are welcome to join in this held unable to post $10,000 bail Guzman followed one particular ticed what was going on and made “free,” family-friendly activity. For more information call the after being placed under arrest and child onto the VITRAN public the man exit the bus.” church at (340) 776-6291. charged with Disturbance of the bus, according to a VIPD release. “By the time my sitter and kids Peace and Vagrancy on April 14 Witnesses Observe Behavior got home, the police had already Hendricks To Address UUF Service in connection with an incident in- Guzman invited the minor to been called and they were able volving inappropriate contact with play video games at his house and to make a statement,” the mother on “Transcending Duality” April 26 St. John child that occurred on the continued to speak to the minor added. Nana Hendricks will be speaking on “Transcending Duality” at VITRAN St. John ferry and a VIT- even though he was being ignored, Guzman was charged with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UUF) of St. John Service, RAN bus on Monday, April 13. according to a VIPD press release Disturbance of the Peace and Va- at 10 a.m., April 26, at Gifft Hill School Lower Campus. Guzman, who authorities said on the preliminary investigation. grancy, with bail set at $1,000. “You are an infinite eternal Soul. You exist way beyond the is from Texas and may be home- Several citizens observed Guz- Unable to post bail, Guzman was skin that you are living in. As you awaken and rediscover your less, was arrested on Tuesday man’s behavior, according to the remanded to the Bureau of Correc- higher states of consciousness, you begin to experience your One- night after witnesses reported his VIPD statement. tions, pending his Advise of Rights ness. You transcend the false belief that you are separate or alone. behavior. He remained in jail on The minor had no knowledge Hearing. On Wednesday, April 15, You have found your way home, back into Wholeness.” Friday unable to post $10,000 bail of who Guzman was and other rid- Guzman appeared before V.I. Su- “Nana Hendricks is an international spiritual teacher. She is a set by the court. ers removed him off the bus, ac- perior Court Magistrate Carolyn mystic and visionary who teaches from the heart with simplicity Guzman, reportedly from Tex- cording to the VIPD release. Hermon-Purcell who increased his and lighthearted humour. Her passion and goal in her work is to as, had been positively identified “He told the kids that he was bail to a $10,000 cash bond. connect people to their own Soul and provide Guidance on how we by a witness as the individual who taking them home as well,” the This case is presently under can all live from the Soul light inside of us. was harassing and disturbing the children’s mother wrote on Face- investigation by the Investigation Hendricks’ website is www.thespiralstair.com peace of a minor who was riding book on the day Guzman was ar- Bureau. 5% 2014 Property Tax Discount VIPD Arrests on St. John for April 10-13 Period Now Extended Until April 30 The five percent discount period for 2014 property taxes is ex- St. John Tradewinds with Destruction of Property (DV) in relation to an tended until Thursday, April 30, 2015, Lieutenant Governor Osbert Friday, April 10 – Rafael G. Dalmida, 28, of incident where he punched a woman’s bedroom door, E. Potter advised Virgin Islands property owners. Pastory was arrested and charged with Simple Assault causing damage. No bail was set for Quiones, and he No additional discounts will be offered for the 2014 Property and Battery, in connection with an incident, where he was remanded to the Bureau of Corrections pending Taxes after this date. was placed under Citizen’s Arrest after he was posi- his Advise of Rights Hearing. The Tax Collector’s Offices are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tively identified by the complainant, as the individual Jamaal L. Clendinen, 28, of Calabash Boom, daily. Payments can be made on St. John at the Islandia Building. that physically assaulted and threatened to kill him. St. John was arrested and charged with Aggravated Bail for Dalmida was set at $500 and unable to post Assault and Battery (DV) after he was identified as Pre-registration Opens for Greatest bail, he was remanded to the Bureau of Corrections the individual that slapped his girlfriend in the face pending his Advise of Rights Hearing. and scratched her about the body. No bail was set St. John Dog Show, Family Fun Night Saturday, April 11 – William Y. Quiones, for Clendinen, and he was remanded to the Bureau of All dog show participants may fill out a registration form on- 24, of Bellevue Village was arrested and charged Corrections pending his Advise of Rights Hearing. line at www.wagapalooza.com or at the Animal Care Center shel- ter on the library road in Cruz Bay. Registration forms will also be available at the ACC Tuesday Adoption Clinic at The Marketplace. Registration is $20 for adults Tradewinds Publishing llc for each class entered, or three classes for $50. 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By TOM OAT reached out publicly for help in the was not just about us, and our son, St. John Tradewinds face of apparent missteps in the but that we were part of a much ST. THOMAS — After more investigation of their son’s death bigger story. than a year of persistent efforts which may have begun with the “It was this realization that — including federal political con- initial police response to the scene made us determined to bring great- tacts, a private investigator and on a burglary report at the main er transparency to the concerns re- measured public criticism of V.I. house on the property one day be- garding the Justice system in the Police Department — to keep at- fore Malfetti’s body was discov- territory, and to persevere in our tention on the unsolved murder of ered. efforts for all the families that have their son on St. John, the family of Subsequently, there were ques- been pained by crime, and contin- James Malfetti III, 41, responded tions raised about Malfetti being ue to await Justice,” Mrs. Malfetti succinctly to the announcement of the victim of mistaken identity wrote. “Our greatest hope is that the arrest of a suspect in the case. having recently moved into the Justice will begin to prevail for all “We are filled with gratitude apartment whose previous tenant victims of crime and their fami- and joy at the news of an arrest,” was scheduled to testify in a crimi- St. John Tradewinds News Photo St. John Tradewinds News Photo lies.” Ro Malfetti of New Jersey e- nal case which was dropped after James Malfetti III Mekel Blash “Please note that we could nev- mailed St. John Tradewinds after the murder. er have reached this point without the arrest was announced late Fri- The V.I. Police Department in connection to January 19, 2014, Ro Malfetti’s wrote St. John the support, love and prayers of day, April 18. “It has been a long, issued a simple three-paragraph homicide of Mr. James Malfetti Tradewinds and the St. John com- our dear family, friends, and the trying, and difficult 15 months, press release announcing the 5:30 that occurred in Chocolate Hole, munity shortly after the arrest was engagement of the V.I. commu- yet the love, prayers, and support p.m. Friday arraignment of Mekel St. John. announced. nity,” she added. of others sustained us and gave us Blash, 27, of Nadir “who was ar- “No bail was issued for Mekel “We started this public jour- “To the people of the USVI, it the much needed strength to carry rested and charged with First De- Blash by order of the Honorable ney to honor our son, determined was your stories and your engage- on.” gree Murder, Second Degree Mur- Judge Kathleen McKay of the Su- to bring his murderers to proper ment that propelled us forward in Malfetti, 41, an internet en- der, First Degree Assault, Third perior Court,” the VIPD statement Justice,” Ro Malfetti wrote. “Dur- our fight for Justice for Jimmy, and trepreneur, was found dead in his Degree Assault, Use of a Dan- concluded. “Mekel Blash was pro- ing this process, our eyes were for ALL the victims of crime in the newly-rented south shore apart- gerous Weapon during the Com- cessed and remanded to the Bureau opened to the very high homicide territory,” she concluded her brief ment on St. John with his throat mission of a Crime of Violence, of Corrections pending his Advise rate in the territory, and the inap- message. “We pray this momen- stabbed and slit in January 2014, Grand Larceny and first Degree of Rights Hearing. propriate ratio of cases that result tum can continue, and together the apparent victim of a burglary. Burglary.” Family Hopes in an arrest and conviction.” we can be part of true and lasting His parents, James and Rosemary, “The arrest of Blash was made “Justice Will Prevail” “We came to recognize that this change in the USVI.” Former Sen. Barshinger’s WAPA Battles Continue in Fighting “100-Foot” Antenna

By TOM OAT Barshinger reported. St. John Tradewinds WAPA Gets Job Done MAMEY PEAK — Retired The WAPA crewmembers, three-term V.I. Senator at Large meanwhile, were conducting them- Index Craig W. Barshinger may not see selves professionally in the heat of nor appreciate the humor or the the day — nonchalantly easing Business Directory ...... 20 irony in his current bugbear, but giant sections of the pole/tower Church Directory ...... 18 his latest brush with the V.I. Wa- top the ground on the cleared site Classified Ads ...... 21 ter and Power Authority has equal in preparation for fitting the three Community Calendar ...... 16 doses of both. tapered pieces of the hollow fiber- Connecting with Nature ...... 16 Cradling his week-old daugh- glass “pole” together. Crime Stoppers ...... 19 ter Caire Urbi Barshinger, the for- It seems that WAPA was in- Crossword Puzzle ...... 20 mer senator was calling any V.I. stalling a three-section “100-foot Cryptoquip ...... 19 official he could as he waited for pole” on property adjacent to Guest Opinions ...... 15 the police to show up (of course St. Barshinger’s aerie of 30 years on Letters ...... 14 John Tradewinds got there first) the top of Mamey Peak — which On the Market ...... 13 with a cell phone in one hand and the retired V.I. senator says is part Claire sound asleep in the crook of of National Park Service property Real Estate ...... 10 his free arm. extending to the North Shore of St. A frantic call from private John. citizen Barshinger to St. John Communication Tower? rd Tradewinds on Thursday, April 16, And, the “pole” actually was Thursday, April 23 showed just how far the mighty a hollow communication anten-

St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat can fall — a retired politician was na, according to Barshinger, who calling the newspaper for help in charged the antenna was being WAPA crew members cleared a small site adjacent dealing with government bureau- assembled and erected by WAPA to the Mamey Peak neighborhood and brought in cracy. without a required building per- heavy equipment to lift the three sections of a hollow “The police came up and mit. communications tower into place on April 16. they were able to do nothing,” Continued on Page 19 4 St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015

“That investigation has revealed evidence that methyl bromide Beautifying America’s Paradise has been used improperly in Puerto Rico,” the report added. Providing Service for Over 20 Years “Documents suggest that methyl bromide may have been improperly applied at various locations in Puerto Rico. EPA is working closely with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Huge Discount Disease Registry to follow up on any possible health effects.” on volume sales Federal Investigation of Toxic Pesticide Gas Happy Holidays! Confirms Island Professional’s Predictions Open Tuesday- Coral Bay Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. By TOM OAT St. John Tradewinds Tel: 693-5579 Garden Center CRUZ BAY — As the Delaware family of four poisoned by their exposure to a highly toxic chemical gas on St. John in late March continues to deal with their on-going medical crisis, the government inves- tigation into the lax controls on the toxic fumigant is confirming initial St. John Tradewinds reports on the incident. Federal and V.I. officials have been conducting a high-profile investigation of methyl bromide usage and storage by exterminating companies in the region while withholding the names of some of the compa- St. John Tradewinds News Photo nies investigated for their use of the highly-regulated pesticide. Authorities are investigating the handling Methyl bromide is a pesticide gas and sales of the pesticide in Puerto Rico —specifi- released from pressurized canisters, above, cally sales to Virgin Islands exterminating companies with strictly limited uses. (Related story on — and the storage, handling and application of the Page 6.) highly-toxic chemical in the USVI. Shortly after the tragic exposure of the family to Disease Registry to follow up on any possible health the highly toxic Methyl Bromide gas, St. John Solu- effects.” tions owner Todd Roskin predicted what federal in- Warnings and Restrictions vestigators would find when they traced the source In response to the initial public concern over the of the gas used in a neighboring unit of the condo- Sirenusa poisoning, Roskin had come forward to ex- minium project where the family had rented. plain that the use of methyl bromide and other “re- “My guess is that it came from Puerto Rico,” the placement” fumigants — gases which are “released” pest control professional said in late March of the not “sprayed,” he elaborated — is replete with warn- highly toxic methyl bromide which is “banned” from ings and restrictions on its usage. use in structures but has industrial and agricultural A specific warning on the label of one of the prod- fumigation applications. ucts which replaced Methyl Bromide for use in struc- “My guess is they have a lot,” Roskin added pre- tural applications cautions against use in multi-unit sciently. buildings such as the Sirenusa condominiums with EPA Announces Findings shared air conditioning or ventilation systems “A federal Environmental Protection Agency The condition of school administrator Stephen (EPA) investigation has determined that the pesticide Esmond and his wife, Dr. Theresa Devine, improved used in the U.S. Virgin Islands came from licensed after the family members, repeat visitors to St. John, distributors in Puerto Rico,” EPA officials announced were airlifted back to Delaware for treatment. Dr. April 17. EPA notified the Puerto Rico Department Devine was released from the hospital in early April of Agriculture, which has direct enforcement author- and at last report Esmond was still hospitalized but ity for pesticide use violations, according to an EPA conscious. The couple’s two teenage sons, 14 and press release. 16, were reported still to be in induced comas in mid “The Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture and April. EPA are gathering information from pesticide sup- The family’s representative, Delaware Atty. James pliers and applicators of methyl bromide products in Maron, also a longtime St. John visitor, has asked that Puerto Rico regarding their distribution or use of the the family’s privacy be respected during their diffi- products,” the EPA statement continued. cult recovery from what he called a “tragedy.” “That investigation has revealed evidence that The poisoning has been the subject of national re- methyl bromide has been used improperly in Puerto ports on CNN and Fox television news channels. Rico,” the report added. “Documents suggest that Even Gov. Kenneth Mapp revealed to the media methyl bromide may have been improperly applied that he was informed that he may have been exposed at various locations in Puerto Rico. EPA is working to Methyl Bromide while staying at a rental property closely with the Agency for Toxic Substances and on St. Croix. St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015 5

St. John Dial-A-Ride Program for Seniors Canceled in “Crisis Mode” Over Funding By Tradewinds Staff for these services,” Kalousek em- St. John Tradewinds phasized. “We have been a reliable CRUZ BAY — The St. John service provider five days a week, Dial-A-Ride Transportation and by appointment on weekends (DART) and Supportive Services and ‘after-hours’ for the elderly program of the St. John Commu- disabled and disadvantaged mem- nity Foundation is being forced to bers of this community for over 26 cancel services until Legislative years, but we are in crisis,” Ka- Funding is processed through the lousek acknowledged. Departments of Human Services “The Senate knows the value and Property and Procurement. of these services and promised “It is most unfortunate that this to partner with us by committing is taking place now, just two weeks partial financial support of this before Older Americans month, a program — but we are not getting time set aside for the nation to rec- that support in time to serve the se- ognize the valuable contributions niors, disabled and disadvantaged our seniors have made to all gener- citizens in the way they need us ations,” Celia Kalousek, Director to!” the community organizer em- of the St. John Community Foun- phasized. dation, told St. John Tradewinds. “We have used our emergency St. John Dial-A-Ride Trans- reserves and it seems that every year receiving the funding is a portation and Supportive Services St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtsy of SJCF program of the St. John Commu- challenge,” Kalousek explained. nity Foundation has been in “crisis Seniors arrive at Adrian Senior Center with assistance of Program Manager and driver “Several years ago, in the wake mode for the past several months,” Dean Thomas. of a large funding cut, the seniors according to Kalousek. went to the legislature to let them “As it stands now, our elderly, the SJCF DART bus to get to the the promises that the reimburse- help speed up the processing of the know their health and well-being disabled and disadvantaged com- events and activities meant to hon- ment of program expenses accu- funds that the Senate allocated to was being severely compromised munity members will not only be or them unless the funding that was mulated since October 2014 are the St. John Community Founda- without the St. John Dial-A-Ride deprived of the reliable and com- promised last year is released,” the imminent....but there seems to be tion to provide essential St. John Transportation and Supportive passionate services needed to get community activist added. one delay after another,” Kalousek Dial-A-Ride Transportation and Services program. Although the to vital medical appointments, Program in “Crisis Mode” wrote St. John Tradewinds on Fri- Supportive Services. process was hard on everyone, the congregate meal sites, social ac- “Although services have been day, April 17. Unreimbursed Expenses senators voted to reverse the cut tivities and shopping” Kalousek limited (much to the dismay of On April 9, Kalousek attended “As of today, we have over and reinstate most of the crucial exclaimed. the seniors) we have been able to a St. John Town Hall meeting to $50,000 of unreimbursed expenses Continued on Page 18 “But they will also be denied hold off on closing the program make a plea to the Senators pres- the ability to be transported via until now, because we believed ent to see if they do anything to 6 St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015

Gifft Hill School’s Energy Initiative Will Save More Than $1 Million Over 20 Years St. John Tradewinds GIFFT HILL — Gifft Hill School has installed an Energy Initiative that will provide significant future savings and ultimately zero out the electric bill at the Upper Campus. A committee comprised of staff and trustees has been working hard on this project, which includes energy saving efforts, equipment retrofits, and a net-metered solar system. For the initial phase of the Energy Initiative, ProSolar Systems in- stalled 285 energy efficient LED bulbs at the Upper Campus over spring break. Last week, ProSolar installed three inverters and 126 solar pan- els and Angel Electric performed electrical work on a new 35 kW solar system. The system, which became fully operational on April 14, supple- ments the school’s existing 12 kW array. The Energy Initiative will allow the school to save more than $46,000 per year, with a cumulative project value of $1.27 million over 20 years. A monitoring system will be installed the week of April 20 and will provide the school with real-time tracking of electricity production and consumption. Data collected by the monitoring system will help inspire further energy savings and will be used for analysis and problem-solving St. John Tradewinds News Photo in GHS science and math classes. Gifft Hill School’s goal is to raise $153,000 to fully fund the project. Gifft Hill school will save more than $46,000 per year on GHS has received $91,000 in gifts and pledges to date and is continuing energy costs with new solar system. to fundraise to complete the final phase of the initiative, which involves further retro-fitting of the Upper Campus with more energy-efficient equipment, as well as costs associated with maintenance of the new equipment over the next 20 years. Liburd Calls for Ban on Pesticide That Gifft Hill School is the only preschool through high school program on St. John, currently serving more than 160 students. Sickened Family Visiting Sirenusa St. John Tradewinds family by letter and by phone to let CRUZ BAY — Senator Al- them know that we are very sorry mando “Rocky” Liburd has pro- this happened here and that there posed that the territory ban the are many Virgin Islanders praying importation and use of methyl for their full recovery.” bromide —the dangerous pesti- Sen. Liburd said it was very cide that is blamed for seriously troubling to note that this pesti- injuring a family of four after they cide has apparently been utilized were exposed to it last month on throughout the territory, despite the St. John. fact that experts deemed methyl Sen. Liburd said he awaits an bromide too dangerous for wide- official account from the V.I. and spread use nearly 20 years ago. federal government agencies in- The senator said he worries vestigating the matter, but that in about Sirenusa employees and the meantime he supports an out- other Virgin Islanders who may right ban on the use of methyl bro- have unwittingly had contact with mide locally. the chemical. “My preliminary research indi- “There are people who may cates that there are unlikely any ap- have been repeatedly exposed over proved uses for the chemical here the years,” Liburd said. in the territory,” he said. “This is Liburd said he delayed submis- a strong and dangerous substance sion of his bill request for the ban that only has very specific agricul- on methyl bromide in hope that tural applications.” there would be a “clearer picture” The senator said that if anyone in regard to the incident that put can demonstrate that they have a the family of four in the hospital, legitimate use for methyl bromide but that many questions remain that he would consider amending unanswered. He said at least one the law to allow for special excep- other senator also supports the tions or a waiver process. methyl bromide ban and has made Liburd remains very concerned a similar request for legislation to about the Delaware family still be drafted. hospitalized, as well as about Vir- “I am calling on all my col- gin Islanders who may have also leagues to join me in sending a been exposed. strong message on behalf of pro- “This is a true tragedy,” he tecting public health and our envi- said. “I have reached out to this ronment,” Liburd said. St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015 7 St. John Rescue Nears Funding Goal for Jaws of Life Replacement Bargain

By TOM OAT about the availability of the used equipment, accord- St. John Tradewinds ing to Malacarne. CRUZ BAY — St. John Rescue members know “It looks brand new,” Malacarne told St. John they are lucky every day that they don’t need the spe- Tradewinds. “It’s all the equipment we need.” cialized extrication equipment that recent rescue mis- And, the $14,600 used equipment is compatible sions have worn out. with V.I. Fire Department equipment on island, he “We know it’s going to happen,” St. John Res- added. cue’s Bob Malacarne acknowledged. “It’s just a mat- “Right now I think we’ve got about $12,000 ter of when.” raised,” Malacarne said Saturday, April 18. The orga- “Crazy things happen here,” Malacarne said of the nization has a GoFundMe internet site. recent high-intensity rescue operations in three seri- The vital need for new rescue equipment is not ous automobile and heavy equipment accidents in- the only financial demand facing the volunteer rescue volving 11 victims, including two fatalities, between organization, Malacarne admitted. December 2014 and March of this year. “Government funding has pretty much dried up,” Now patched together with duct tape, the non- Malacarne said. profit volunteer organization’s Jaws of Life equip- The all-volunteer organization also is looking for ment was stressed by the six-hour extrication effort in less expensive training and meeting space – or a per- Gretchen Labrenz Amanda Arquit Margie Labrenz the February North Shore Road crash of a construc- manent home, Malacarne said. The rent for the non- tion crane which killed a passenger and seriously in- profit organization’s current location on Center Line This week’s Feature jured the driver. Road in Pastory is convenient, but the “rent’s to darn Almost New Equipment Located high.” “Right now we have a line on some ‘almost new’ St. John Rescue performs at least equivalent ser- equipment,” St. John Rescue’s Bob Malacarne told vices as similar organizations on St. Thomas and St. St. John Tradewinds. “Some people came down from Croix, yet only receives a third of their government the states” as visitors and contacted St. John Rescue Rendezview — This 4 bed, 3 1/2 bath funding, Malacarne pointed out. beachfront villa is a perfect for newlyweds, families, small groups & is a 5 minute drive Creating unforgettable vacations since 1996 to Cruz Bay. Just below the villa is a short toll free: 1-888-693-7676 path to Hart Bay beach which is excellent for tel: 340-693-7676 fax: 340-693-8923 Family Continues Recovery Vigil for Inner Visions beachcombing & snorkeling. This fabulous villa offers a combination sophistication and www.islandgetawaysinc.com Reggae Legend Phillip “Grasshopper” Pickering romantic charm. [email protected]

By JUDI SHIMEL still is not talking yet. He]s doing a “Everything’s in God’s hands St. John Tradewinds little bit better in Puerto Rico than now,” his father said. SAN JUAN, PR — The father he was in St. Thomas,” Jens Pick- Several community fundrais- of Inner Visions reggae artist Phil- ering said. ing events have taken place since lip “Grasshopper” Pickering says The well-known St. John mu- Pickering was stricken. his son’s condition is showing sician and community activist was Organizers of an event last improvement since he was trans- transferred to Puerto Rico April 5 weekend to raise funds to cover ferred to the Veterans Administra- after being admitted to the Inten- expenses for transportation and tion Hospital in Puerto Rico. sive Care Unit of the Schneider other costs say they met with suc- Jens Pickering says Grasshop- Regional Medical Center in late cess. According to Adonis Morton, open 6O pedaysn 7 N .i ghtsclosed a Wee sundaysk ber per’s mother, Irma, is at his bed- March. Brother and Inner Visions one of the entertainers at the April 693.7755 or www.latapastjohn.com side, overseeing his recovery from band mate Alvin “Jupiter” Picker- 11 fundraiser, close to $10,000 a sudden illness that struck the ing said different family members was collected. renowned St. Johnian musician in are planning to take turns at Grass- Morton called it a great event, late March. hopper’s beside, keeping watch produced in the spirit of a commu- “He’s in stable condition. He over his progress. nity coming together. Selling? Stelzer To Present Visual Treat to Audubon Society Buying? ROBERT CRANE ARCHITECT, A.I.A. St. John Tradewinds of commercial film and video projects in the Virgin V.I. Audubon Society members are in for a stun- Islands, including work for AT&T, Caneel Bay Re- Renting P.O. BOX 370 ning visual treat at the organization next meeting as sort, Chase Bank, Heineken, V.I. Health and the CDC, CRUZ BAY, ST. JOHN Bill Stelzer presents a slideshow of photos he’s shot NPS, USGS, USVI Tourism and Friends of Virgin Is- U.S.V.I. 00831 of the natural wonder of St. John that he’s then worked lands National Park. Seeking? with digitally to bring them into a more “painterly” Before coming to St. John in 1992, Stelzer worked realm. during the first Gulf War as graphics director for the This month’s meeting is set for Tuesday, April 21, ABC-TV affiliate in Central Texas and as a special get (340) 776-6356 at 7 p.m., on the 2nd floor Marketplace. effects director using computer and model animation Stelzer is a freelance artist/filmmaker specializ- for accident reconstructions. Steltzer was also part of ReSultS! ing in digital media. He has worked on a wide array a research expedition into the Venezuelan Amazon. crane St. John Tradewinds Classifieds e-mail: advertising@ tradewinds.vi or call 340-776-6496   8 St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015

20% OFF Family Resource Center Applies for Block Grant Funds The coupon covers By Judi Shimel FRC St. John is requesting helped batterers meet their court auTo services of: St. John Tradewinds $40,000. If awarded, the funds mandated obligations for more • Brake service • alternators/ CRUZ BAY — An established will be used to provide child and than 30 years. The FRC opened • shocks & struts starters non-profit giving service to vic- youth counseling services, FRC a satelite service agency on St. • suspension • radiators tims of violence against women Executive Director Vivian St. John more than a year ago which • Water pumps • fuel induction and families appeared at a public Juste said. operates from the Myrah Keating • Transmission service $20 OFF flush • coolant service hearing in Cruz Bay to defend “I was surprised to see that Smith Clinic on Gifft HIll. alignmenTs their request for a Community De- I was the only agency pursuing A total of 18 agencies from Coupon must be present at time of purchase and only Caravan auto redeemable at The Repair Shop. Coupon does not apply to velopment Block Grant. funds from this grant for the is- St. Thomas, St. John and St. Cro- special order parts—only for stock parts. It is also not valid The Family Resource Center land,” St. Juste said. “There are ix have submitted applications ServiCeS in conjunction with other specials and is on installation parts only. Coupon does not include shop supplies or was the only St. John group apply- needs, unmet needs, on St. John.” for 2015 CDBG grants totalling (340)779-4800 disposal fees. Tires excluded. expires 04/30/2015. The repair shop (340)779-4803 ing for funds in the CDBG 2015 The Family Resource Center, $5,739,672.58. All are subject grant cycle. The first public hear- originally the Women’s Resource to review and aproval by the VI ing was conducte in Cruz Bay on Center, has come to the aid of Housing Finance Authority Gov- April 15. domestic violence victims and erning Board.

Summer Trail Crew Offers Summer Job Opportunity St. John Tradewinds This summer’s crew will con- trail maintenance and developing This summer, Friends of sist of eight high school students an understanding of their role as Virgin Islands National Park from St. John and St. Thomas, responsible stewards of the envi- (Friends) will work in partnership along with two crew leaders. At the ronment, the students will learn with Greening Youth Foundation request of the park’s maintenance important team building and lead- (GYF) and Virgin Islands National department the crew will complete ership development skills. Park (VINP) to sponsor a summer various projects including clearing Six-Week Program trail crew for six weeks during vegetation, building and repairing At the end of the six-week pro- G ET IN YOUR CUSTOMERS ’ FACE the months of June and July. This stone steps, drainage ditches, and gram, the park will have between App-solutely Fabulous year’s crew will work from June removing loose rock on park hik- six and eight miles of its most A DVERTISE O N ... 22 thru July 31. ing trails and historical ruins. heavily-utilized trails in safe and The Friends’ Summer Trail The effects of their work will environmentally-sound condition. Crew program provides Virgin reduce erosion to trails vulner- As our national parks continue to WhatToDo-VI Islands high school students ages able to deterioration due to steep face severe maintenance challeng- 15-19 with a unique outdoor ex- slopes, shallow topsoil, and severe es due to continued federal budget perience repairing and maintain- rain. There will also be several cuts, Virgin Islands National Park ing hiking trails within Virgin educational/recreation days in- is able to successfully maintain its I SLAND T REASURE M APS @GMAIL . COM Islands National Park. Through cluding seashore walks, kayaking natural and cultural resources with [email protected] this program, trail crew members adventures, a trip to Hassel Island, increasing reliance on volunteer are introduced to a variety of top- experiences with VINP’s archae- groups like Friends of VINP. ics including outdoor work, hiking ology program, and a three-day Interested applicants are en- skills, and a basic cultural and eco- camping trip at Cinnamon Bay to couraged to apply by May 18. logical knowledge of the island. round out the crew experience. For more information, call Karen Spots for Eight Students In addition to learning about Jarvis at 340-779-4940.

SJSA Offering Two Summer Vocal Camps St. John Tradewinds up early to secure a spot! St. John School of the Arts (SJSA) is offering two SJSA will offer a free three-week summer camp summer camps this year: “Get Real!” — Teen Vocal called “The Rainbow Sea.” Students will sing, dance Camp, June 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 13- and act to perform this wonderful Broadway-style 17 and “The Rainbow Sea,” July 6-24 from 9 a.m. to original musical at the end of the camp. Many thanks 3 p.m. for ages 6-12. to ASCAP Foundation and a New York non-profit or- www.SkinnyLegs.com Students who like to sing are encouraged to sign ganization Elixir Nepenthe, Inc. for their full spon- “Be here even when you are there” up for this Teen Vocal Camp, directed by Kristen sorship of this camp. Carmichael-Bowers and Becky Graber who have Andrea Green, an award winning music educator more than 50 years of combined teaching experi- and music therapist, is the director and creator of this ence. original musical. Her musicals are filled with mes- Teens can learn to sight sing, have an individual sages of understanding and acceptance and she likes coaching on a song prepared by the student, impro- to work with a diverse group of children: the more visational singing, choral singing, vocal health and diverse, the better! Coral Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands much, much more! Tuition is $250 and SJSA does To download enrollment and financial assistance 340-779-4982 have financial assistance available. There is very forms or for more information, visit www.stjohn- Follow us on facebook limited space, so interested students are urged to sign schoolofthearts.org or call the school at 779-4322 St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015 9

St. John Merchant Complains Proposed 12th Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim Is Only Six Weeks Away Waste Management Fees Will Hit Business St. John Tradewinds • Long course (three-per- The 12th annual Beach-to- son relay teams) from Maho By Judi Shimel Beach Power Swim is only six Beach to Hawksnest Beach. St. John Tradewinds weeks away — Sunday, May The relay team transition points CHARLOTTE AMALIE — 24 and to help swimmers train will be at Cinnamon Beach and A St. John appliance merchant for the event, Friends of Virgin Trunk Beach. spoke out at an April 15 meeting Islands National Park has two In each of the events, swim- held on St. Thomas about proposed remaining scheduled practice mers may compete using snor- solid waste handling fees. The swims: April 27 from Maho to kels, fins, and/or exposure suits fees are being proposed by the V.I. Cinnamon or Trunk and May 11 in a separate category of “as- Waste Management Authority for from Maho to Cinnamon, Trunk sisted” swimmers. However, electronic waste, lubricating oil, or Hawksnest. swim paddles, webbed (training) household appliances, flourescent The practice swims will all gloves and other swim aides are bulbs, used tires, and vehicles. start at 8:30 a.m. (please note not permitted. Patrick Pierson, owner of Ap- that on race day the swim will Registration is open. There pliances Plus in the St. John Lum- start at 8 a.m.) from the north are reduced registration fees for beryard said he was worried that end of Maho Beach. swimmers 17 years and younger; attaching an import fee — as be- As always, safety is of utmost as well as reduced registration ing proposed by WMA — would importance and Friends will have fees for early registration (thru make it harder for him to sell his St. John Tradewinds News Photo File kayaks, SUPs and safety boats May 2). products. accompanying the swimmers. Please visit www.friends- “People aren’t buying like they Household appliances form just one of the piles at the Swimmers coming from St. vinp.org/swim for complete used to,” Pierson said. “I already Susannaberg Transfer Station on St. John. Thomas, should take the ferry information on this event and have to compete against other big that leaves Red Hook at 7:30 to register. Swimmers can also box stores. It’s very hard for small a.m. The Friends will have a ve- register: businesses to stay in business and St. Thomas and St. Croix by way The law that created his agency hicle meet the ferry and transport By phone by calling 340- stay open when we have to add of teleconference. called for it to become financially swimmers to Maho. 779-4940 these extra fees.” But PSC Legal Counsel Tan- self sustaining. Collecting rev- The Beach-to-Beach Power Or in person on: St. John at WMA officials articulated isha Bailey-Roka said some waste enues through special waste fees, Swim contains four simultane- The Friends of the Park Store their proposal as part of an over- disposal fees — for used vehicle tipping fees and other charges is ous events: in Mongoose Junction or Con- view at a public hearing held April tires and car batteries — are al- the way WMA expects to meet that • Short course (solo) from nections in Cruz Bay or Coral 15 at Barbel Plaza, St. Thomas be- ready being imposed by some re- mandate, WMA Operations Direc- Maho Beach to Cinnamon Beach Bay; St. Thomas at Caribbean fore hearing examiner Dolace Mc tailers. Bailey-Roka, Mc Lean and tor Steve Aubin told Mc Lean. (1 mile) Surf Co. in Havensight or Red Lean. The hearing is part of the some residents who testified at the Justin Moorhead, a financial • Intermediate course (solo) Hook and St. Croix at SCUBA in application process which waste hearing asked WMA to explain advisor to Waste Management, from Maho Beach to Trunk Christiansted. management hopes will result in what they have done so far to cap- said if adopted, residents could Beach (2 ¼ miles) Race director Joe Kessler gaining approval to impose the ture some of the revenue already expect to pay an average of $56 • Long course (solo) from reminds interested swimmers special waste handling fees. being collected and turned over to per year in special waste disposal Maho Beach to Hawksnest that registration is limited to 350 The hearing was conducted on the government. fees. Beach (3 ½ miles) swimmers.

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St. John Tradewinds Trade project, the Annaberg Sugar Planta- in the CyArk 500 Challenge.” ANNABERG ­— Set against the breath- tion and Guard House will be documented “This site speaks powerfully Though the history and lasting impact taking backdrop of a rich natural landscape, in 3D using the latest Trimble technologies, to the sugar economy of of the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade cannot be Virgin Islands National Park possesses a including 3D laser scanning, the Trimble® conveyed in one site, the digital preservation lengthy and complex history of slavery, UX5 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), the the colonial Caribbean, and of Annaberg aims to advance the site’s long- cross-cultural migration and agriculture. Trimble V10 Imaging Rover, along with the represents a vital piece in the term conservation efforts while contributing The VINP has partnered with CyArk, an latest GNSS survey system—the Trimble longer history of the slave to the ongoing research and conversation international non-profit organization dedi- R10. trade. We hope to see Annaberg about the slave trade, according to CyArk. cated to the digital preservation of world Annaberg will be the second site to be join sites such as Pompeii and Each site included in CyArk’s trans-Atlantic history for future generations, to record in documented as part of this project, follow- Chichén Itzá in the CyArk 500 Slave Trade theme will be linked through 3D (three dimension) the Annaberg Sugar ing the 3D scanning of Natchez National Challenge.” an interactive map, placing each within the Plantation and Guard House on the island Historical Park in September, 2014. Ulti- cultural context of a larger and global story, of St. John. mately, this project will include 10-15 sites according to the organization. This project is part of a larger collabora- across western Africa and the Americas, a month ahead, bringing together 3D digital “Trimble is proud to both sponsor and tion between CyArk and Trimble to docu- multifaceted project that builds on the pio- preservationists, the Danish student histori- actively participate in the documentation ef- ment, in 3D, heritage sites associated with neering work of University of Cape Town’s ans, and the park archaeologists and interns forts around such an important project. De- the exploitative trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Professor Heinz Ruther and the Zamani into one project. Our goal is to discover and livering new, 21st century, interactive digital a system responsible for the forced move- Project to document the heritage of Africa, preserve an important chapter in the island’s content to showcase the sites and structures ment of 10-12 million people from western as well as the work of the Voyages Database past when so many people sought freedom associated with this part of our history, in Africa to the Americas and critical to the and other scholars in the field. from enslavement,” says Ken Wild, Virgin partnership with the CyArk team, has been history of the world as we know it today. At Annaberg, the digital preservation ef- Islands National Park Archaeologist, on be- a very gratifying experience for us,” says The Annaberg Sugar Plantation was a forts build upon and complement the work half of his colleagues at Cinnamon Bay Ar- Bryn Fosburgh, Vice President of Trimble’s Danish colonial-era processing facility, or of researchers from the SAXO Institute and chaeology Museum and Lab. Construction Technology Divisions. “sugar works,” which facilitated the large- the Department of History at the University “We are thrilled to partner with Virgin A digital record of sites associated with scale production of raw cane sugar into of Copenhagen currently working with the Islands National Park and Trimble to digi- the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade helps to pre- rum and molasses for export. Constructed Virgin Islands National Park. The resulting tally preserve the Annaberg Sugar Planta- serve our global heritage for long-term con- between 1797 and 1805, at the peak of the data captured will contribute to their ongo- tion and associated structures as part of servational efforts and provide open access great sugar boom in the New World, the ing research, conservation, and interpreta- the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade theme,” said to a global forum for further academic re- 518-acre Annaberg Sugar Plantation quick- tion of the site, and will also be eligible for Elizabeth Lee, Vice President of CyArk. search and discussion. The digital preserva- ly became one of the largest sugar producers nomination to the CyArk 500 Challenge, an “This site speaks powerfully to the sugar tion of the Annaberg Sugar Plantation and on St. John, an economy that was dependent international initiative to digitally preserve economy of the colonial Caribbean, and Guard House will become a vital part of this on slave labor to work the labor-intensive 500 at-risk cultural heritage sites over the represents a vital piece in the longer history ongoing effort to expand our understanding fields. course of five years. of the slave trade. We hope to see Annaberg of the slave trade and its role in shaping the As part of CyArk’s trans-Atlantic Slave “We are looking forward to an exciting join sites such as Pompeii and Chichén Itzá world today.

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A new sign is being fabricated, above. Alex Brookes lowers footings into pond with extended lift, middle. Mary Moroney, Dave Spoth and Tim Moroney mix the concrete for footers, right. V.I. Audubon Members Installing Bird Viewing Platform in Frank Bay Pond St. John Tradewinds cement into them and waited the requisite basic T-shape with a 6-foot by 12-foot plat- “We have designed the platform to be FRANK BAY ­— Many changes are three weeks before hiring Alex Brookes to form at the end of a straight dock. The mate- ADA, handicap accessible,” she added. happening with the V.I. Audubon Society. move them into the pond with an extend lift. rials will be both wood and Trex boards. ” “We will continue to have our school chil- Volunteers are progressing on the con- We will wait for them to settle before the Better Viewing, ADA Compliant dren visit the pond and learn about the birds struction of the bird-viewing platform at wood frame is built by the end of April. “Our goal has always been to allow bet- on St John.’ Small Pond across from Frank Bay. Darrell, “We have had obstacles and delays, we ter viewing of the numerous birds on Small “We have a brand-new, aluminum com- from Asplundh, removed and chipped a tree are proceeding with speed now,” Mary Ma- pond to residents and visitors alike,” Maron- posite sign being designed and fabricated, with the company’s equipment. roney e-mailed St. John Tradewinds. “We ey explained. “The dock/viewing platform which will be on site within the month,” Three VIAS members — Tim Moroney, need to wait until the concrete footings settle does not go far into the pond, just far enough Maroney continued. “The project is permit- Dave Spoth and Mary Moroney — built the into the silt bottom for a few weeks. After around the mangroves to make viewing pos- ted through DPNR.” forms for the footings, mixed and poured that we will be building the platform, it is a sible. ” Continued on Page 17 YOU CAN HELP! BEST OF BOTH WORLDS encourages everyone who cares for Grasshopper Pickering to please donate to the St. John Revolving Fund* on his behalf. We wish him a speedy and complete recovery.

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Rutnik’s Fund Continues To Award View Platforms on Cleared Battery Hill Lot Portend More Cruz Bay Scholarships To Pre-school, Skyline Buildings Young Women in Memory of Ruby St. John Tradewinds nerstone of a million dollar endowment fund cam- FISH BAY — April 9, 2015 – Today Ruby would paign to insure that Gifft Hill School will continue be 40 years old had she not died tragically in an auto to grow with the community and be able to meet its accident at the tender age of 21. Words cannot ex- expanding educational needs. press the depth of grief we feel or the great joy we Additionally the Ruby Rutnik Scholarship Fund take in knowing that this beloved girl’s memory will will continue to award annual scholarships totaling live on in our hearts and so many others. $5,000 to St. John girls to attend or who are attending For 17 years, with the encouragement and sup- an accredited college or university. port of the Virgin Islands community, our family has The Virgin Islands community so generously hosted a Softball Tournament in Ruby’s honor which supported the Tournament and Scholarship fund each raised funds for scholarships awarded to over 40 col- Spring usually held at this time of year, by writing lege bound V.I. girls as well as several young students checks for innings at $100 each, games at $700, or attending Gifft Hill School. More than $160,000 was scholarships at $2500 or in kind services. It is our given out in awards from 1997 to 2014. hope that this same kind generosity will continue in After the last Tournament in 2012 the Ruby Rut- Ruby’s memory for the benefit of future Virgin Is- nik Scholarship Fund, Inc. Board elected to turn over lands children wishing to attend Gifft Hill School and the endowment fund, totaling nearly $300,000, to the those graduating young women who need a little help Gifft Hill School, originally founded as Pine Peace pursuing their higher education ambitions. School in 1978 for preschoolers like Ruby, who was Donations can be made to the Ruby Rutnik Schol- in that first class. In so doing it has become the cor- arship Fund by contacting Gifft Hill School Devel- opment Office at St. JohnTradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat 340-776-1735 or mailing to Gifft Hill The morbidly-monikored Gallows Point is just down Follow School, Box 1657, the hill, but the scaffolding on the ridge top lot adjacent St. John VI 00831. to the Ivan Jadan Museum overlooking Cruz Bay is just Applications as foreboding to residents of the quiet Frangipani Lane Nature’s Way neighborhood above the town. for college-bound girls may be picked Neighbors have been told plans are for the construction up from Gifft Hill of a “modest home” on the site which abuts the landmark School (776-1730) three-story Battery Hill condominiums. Use your cut brush to or Connections The three levels of platforms appear to offer views from (776-6922) in Cruz different elevations of potential construction on the lot save th e environment! Bay and Coral Bay overlooking the terra cotta roofs of the already imposing from April 20. They Grande Bay Resort on the hillside below leading to Cruz Keeping your will be due back by Bay Beach. The owner of the site also owns several units May 20. Gifft Hill at Grande Bay, according to a neighboring property owner. yard waste for Scholarships for Much of the south side of Battery Hill with views over brush berms: students entering Turner Bay to St. Croix already has been dotted with pre-school through imposing apartment buildings and private residences on • Helps stop erosion 12th grade should postage-stamp sized lots, the last of which are being filled in with multi-story structures. • Helps water soak be applied for di- rectly through the Now it appears the ridgeline above Lavender Hill, into ground school. Sirenusa and Cruz Bay Beach itself will continue to evolve. • Saves fuel and time For more infor- Residential properties on the west wide of the Ivan Jadan to transport mation kindly call Museum property overlooking Gallows Point and Frank Bay Beth Jones, GHS are also undergoing major renovations. • Doesn’t fill up landfill Development Di- • Returns nutrients rector (776-1735) or Beth Knight, to the soil head of Lower BRUSH • Doesn’t distribute pests BERM School (775-6595) or the Rutniks at • BEST GARDENING 693-8069. On be- PRACTICE! half of our family and the Ruby Rut- nik Scholarship Fund we thank you 340-776-2099 www.CoralBayCommunityCouncil.org from the bottom of Produced under a grant by the Rural Utilities Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are our hearts. solely the responsibility of the Coral Bay Community Council and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Rural Utilities Service. St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015 13

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By Jaime Elliott Enjoy jaw-dropping views of two full bathrooms on this level St. John Tradewinds the crystal clear waters of Rendez- of the home. The master bedroom RENDEZVOUS — Boasting vous Bay below and out to the Ca- boasts an expansive en suite bath- panoramic views of Rendezvous ribbean beyond. You’ll never tire room. The two additional bed- Bay out to the turquoise Carib- of watching the sun rise above the rooms are spacious as well, offer- bean Sea, 15-I-1 Consolidat Ren- horizon as you start another day in ing plenty of living space as you dezvous & Ditleff offers a unique paradise. complete construction projects on opportunity to make your St. John The upstairs of the property the upper level of the home. home ownership dream a reality. is still a work in progress, yet al- One thing you won’t have to The three bedroom, two bath- ready frames the stunning water work on at this property is the Yelena Rogers Photography room partially completed home vistas in elegant masonry arches. view. is priced to sell at $849,000, ex- The downstairs of the property at “There are panoramic water plained Tammy Donnelly, owner/ 15-I-1 Consolidat Rendezvous & views of Rendezvous Bay, out to PO Box 554, St. John, VI 00831 broker of 340 Real Estate. Ditleff is completed, explained the Caribbean Sea and down the “You can finish the home to Donnelly. beautiful south shore of St. John,” 340-774-4027 603-401-4757 your own tastes,” said Donnelly. “A buyer can live in the fin- said Donnelly. “And it is priced to sell.” ished downstairs while they com- This partially completed ma- The partially constructed ma- plete the house,” said the 340 Real sonry home at 15-I-1 Consolidat sonry structure is nestled on a Estate broker/owner. Rendezvous & Ditleff is a must www.facebook.com/yelena.rogers.photography 0.493-acre parcel of land in the The downstairs area is ready to see, Donnelly added. Estate Rendezvous & Ditleff area welcome you home. The kitchen “This property is a must see just a few minutes from the dining, boasts wooden cabinets and a large and priced to sell,” she said. shopping and nightlife of Cruz island. The kitchen opens onto the For more details about 15-I-1 Bay. The alabaster beaches of the great room which is flooded with Consolidat Rendezvous & Ditleff, island’s famed North Shore are light. call Donnelly at (340) 779-4478 or only a short drive away as well. There are three bedrooms and at (340) 643-6068. 14 St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015

Letters to St. John Tradewinds

Where Has Our Island Pride Gone? It Sure Looks Like a Letter to the Editor… Good day. I’m writing with a suggestion that your reporter a growing mess.This ties into the article for the good- Where has our island pride gone? follow up yet again with V.I. Waste Management as hearted souls trying to crush cans and bottles, when Walk down any of the streets in Cruz Bay or Coral Bay and see to their lack of progress with solid waste removal at they really should be all over the government to use litter trashing up our beautiful island of St John. the Susannaberg transfer station. our tax dollars to provide basic government services Who is to blame? We all are to blame. We walk down the streets It’s not being transferred again! like road repair and trash removal. turning a blind eye at the litter lying in the sidewalks, in the bushes But it is also a problem for the entire island, which This is not a letter to the editor, just an alert for a and in our beautiful waters. is overloaded with people and rental villas generating potential story update on the pathetic situation at the WE can change this, you and I by picking up trash that we see junk cars and heavy duty trash (not the wastebasket Susannaberg transfer station and all our dumpsters lying around. When you see people littering ask them to dispose of type). around the island, including the growing number of their trash properly. The “tipping floor” and new waste removal proce- junked cars parked everywhere they can be. Business owners please help by installing waste receptacles out- dures have never been put into operation. The place is Accountability side of your businesses. It’s your civic duty to help St John be clean and pristine! Tourism is our main economic generator. If we want guests to Former CZM Commissioner Hills Reiterates Terms keep thinking of St John as being a nice clean island we need to do our part in helping it stay that way. of CZM Permit Granted for Enighed Parking Lot On Saturday, April 25, at 9:30 a.m. there will be an event called Dear Editor, “Get Trashed St John” organized by Erin of the Facebook page Get I have sent a copy of this let- Trashed St John. People will meet at the bandstand in the Powell ter to the people mentioned in it. Park to help organize cleaning up Cruz Bay and Coral Bay. Plastic Comments regarding the gravel bags, gloves passed out and clean up areas will be assigned then. public lot in Cruz Bay, and news Please join this worthwhile community event. Afterwards there that the Port Authority is planning will be a get together to talk of more ways to help St John be a clean to turn the lot into paid parking. beautiful island that we all love and care for. To receive a permit for con- See you at the Bandstand April 25 at 9:30 a.m! struction of the lot, The Port Au- thority was required to present the Put litter in its place! plans in a CZM Public Hearing Dan Boyd and get a CZM Permit. This was determined to be a Major Permit Application in CZM Tier 1. The submit Letters, opinions & Obituaries to: Commissioners voted unanimous- [email protected] ly for a free public parking lot. There was no provision in the permit for assigned/reserved park- ing spaces for police vehicles, and Crossword Answers (Puzzle located on Page 20) there was no provision for paid parking. To put either of those into effect, another CZM Public Hear- ing is required under VI Law. Further, the Permit for this St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Gerry Hills public lot was granted with a Special Condition that it be land- VIPA’s parking lot at Enighed Marine Terminal. scaped. At one time there were funds for landscaping. The archi- tect exchanged emails with me not arbitrarily start charging fees This letter is for information and told me that the landscaping for parking in the public lot. You only. Thank you for holding the funds were used for something need permission from CZM, in Town Meeting last week. This else. the form of an Amendment to the lot was mentioned by at least two To Sandra Coldrone, St. John Permit, which can occur only with testifiers. If further plans for de- Chief of Police. The sign and bar- a Public Hearing. velopment of this area are being rier that the St. John Police De- To Dawn Henry, DPNR Com- considered, please note that the partment has erected in the public missioner. This letter is for infor- area would be considerably beau- lot are probably illegal and should mation only. The CZM Permit tified by landscaping in the areas be removed immediately. This lot was granted under a former DPNR between the lot and the street — was never intended to be for re- Commissioner, and it is probably which were designed for that pur- served parking for police vehicles. on file. As with other Major CZM pose. St. John has knowledgeable See photo. projects, a Public Hearing would citizens who would be willing to To Roberto Clintron, Chair- be necessary to make changes to recommend appropriate foliage. man of the Port Authority. As I the Permit. Gerry Hills understand the Permit, you can- To Senator Rocky Liburd. St. John St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015 15

Guest Opinion

World Yacht Squadron Weighs USVI Attitude Toward Charter Yacht Fleet I have been sailing to the U.S.V.I. for over 40 sand boats here, but few come to the U.S.V.I. You are years. I am a professional seaman and captain of sail- missing the greatest money-spending yacht fleet in ing ships and working vessels. Caribbean history. Your marinas and beautiful bays In the 1960s, 70s and 80s there was a large pri- are empty of fine yachts and cruisers. In the national vately-owned charter fleet operating out of Charlotte park there are only empty mooring balls littering the Amalie Harbor. Many of these beautiful classic ves- pristine beauty of the bays. sels worked at chartering in the winter season, then There is still a very small charter yacht and ocean sailed to the Mediterranean sea and chartered there cruising community in tge V.I. They are hanging on for the summer season. They sailed back and forth, by their fingernails. In St. Thomas harbor, Sub Base, crossing the Atlantic every year between the Virgin The Lagoon, Red Hook and Coral Bay, St. John. Islands and Europe. Boats coming from Europe to This tiny boating industry is still under attack. the Panama Canal stopped in St. Thomas to make re- Heavy taxes, in the form of exorbitant mooring and pairs, rest a bit, and party a lot. registration fees, and constant hassle by rude police At that time, many light industries existed in St. and government officials. The boating community is Thomas to service and support this yacht traffic. Die- constantly slandered and blamed for everything under sel engine shops, electrical repair shops, sail makers, the sun. They are barely making a living and are hav- canvas awning and cushion makers, carpenters and ing difficulty maintaining their yachts. shipwrights, rigging shops, marine hardware stores, These hard-working people are to be commended and markets sold provisions by the ton. Restaurants, for their tenacity, determination and courage in pre- bars, and hotels flourished. Money flowed in and serving the last remnant of what once was a major business was good. yachting industry. I must take my hat off to them for It was conservatively estimated that this yacht their patience and strength in the face of this busi- traffic brought in 100 million dollars a year tothe ness-killing attitude U.S.V.I. economy. Those of us in Britain and France are watching Toward the end of the 1980’s, the V.I. Govern- you. We applaud your efforts. Please carry on. Don’t ment began to make its move to get their fingers into give up. One can only hope and pray that the freedom this money flow. Mooring laws, licensing regula- and liberty to engage in honest business be restored in Island Green Building Association tions, taxes, and rude and downright mean water po- the Virgin Islands and that the Eco-tyranny be ended. lice were created under the excuse of “protecting the We hope the V.I. will end their war on charter yachts environment”. They were armed, very aggressive, and the ocean-cruising community and restore com- and intimidating. They came aboard and treated us mon sense and free-port status. as criminals. When this finally happens, we will come again We were just good and peaceful people who were and to support you. Freedom is good business. Be- here to do business, spend money, and have a good lieve me, my friends, we are watching you. Take time doing it. heart. The sun also rises. As one might expect, this activity completely sur- Thank You, prised and alienated the cruising and charter yacht Captain: Sir Robin Smythe fleet. They sailed away never to return. The yacht- Physical Oceanographer ing service and support industry collapsed and disap- Master Mariner peared. The U.S.V.I. had destroyed a major economic Commodore: World Yacht Squadron income industry. Word quickly went out on short- St. John Youth Coalition wave radio to the rest of the world. Stay away from Footnote: the U.S.V.I. It was a case of authority gone mad. The World Yacht Squadron is not on the internet. Now, only a few yachts come to the V.I. It is well We are a private international organization that is known in the yachting and ocean cruising world that owned by its members. We can be contacted only the Virgin Islands is a place to avoid. Instead, they on short-wave radio at proper times and frequencies. go to Antigua, St. Martin, Martinique, St. Lucia and Our membership has grown over 15 years by word- Grenada. of-mouth only. Currently we have 17,331 vessels Today, in the Eastern Caribbean an explosion of registered and 28,464 members. We continue to grow yacht traffic is occurring. There are now several thou- steadily. Watch for our flag.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Next Deadline: Thursday, Apr. 23rd 16 St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015

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Tuesday April 21 Amphisbaena fenestrata face, above, and a — V.I. Audubon Society members are in for a stunning visual live one, at right. treat at the organization next meeting as Bill Stelzer presents a slideshow of photos he’s shot of the natural wonder of St. John that he’s then worked with digitally to bring them into a more “painterly” realm. This month’s meeting is set for Tuesday, April 21, at 7 p.m., on the 2nd floor Marketplace. Friday, April 24 Connecting with Nature The Bethany Moravian Church will be hosting Family Mov- by Gail Karlsson ie Night on Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. This month’s feature is a movie entitled “To Save a Life,” an excellent movie for the entire family. Everyone of all denominations are welcome to join in this It’s a blind snake! A legless lizard! “free,” family-friendly activity. For more information call the No – it’s an amphisbaena! church at (340) 776-6291. Sunday, April 26 St. John Tradewinds forest areas and under the ground, and their skin does — Nana Hendricks will be speaking on “Transcending Dual- My scientist friend Kevel Lindsay from the Island not protect them from the sun, so they can quickly ity” at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UUF) of St. John Resources Foundation recently posted a picture of a become desiccated. Service, at 10 a.m., April 26, at Gifft Hill School Lower Cam- little snake on Facebook. He identified it as a ground Then I got another message from Kevel. “It’s a pus. snake (Magliophis exiguum exiguum), a rarely seen legless lizard, not a snake.” Thursday, April 30 Virgin Islands native, and expressed his concern about Well, that was a surprise. I went on the Internet to — The five percent discount period for 2014 property taxes the survival of local species due to land development find out more, and saw on the kingsnake.com website is extended until Thursday, April 30, 2015, Lieutenant Governor and loss of habitat. that “until recently they were considered to be legless Osbert E. Potter advised Virgin Islands property owners. The Tax Unfortunately photos of snakes are not too popu- lizards, but they are now placed their own taxonomic Collector’s Offices are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Payments lar, so only a couple of people ‘Liked’ that post. order, Amphisbaenia, apart from lizards and snakes”. can be made on St. John at the Islandia Building. Imagine my excitement when shortly afterwards I I asked Renata about that and she said she has al- Wedesday, May 6 spotted this little pinkish guy by the side of the road ways considered them to be neither lizards nor snakes, — This year the Summer Youth Fair is coming directly to right near my house in Fish Bay. I wouldn’t have even though the most recent genetic studies place them schools. Participating providers can display their programs at the noticed it if I hadn’t been pulling up some weeds next closer to lizards. It seems they still have some traces May 6 monthly Parent Teachers Organization Meeting at the Ju- to it. of their former shoulders and pelvic girdles, which lius Sprauve School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This way, parents and At first I thought it was a big worm, but then I would clearly distinguish them from snakes. students can be fully involved in choosing a summer activity. saw that it had a face and a mouth with teeth. I called The name ‘amphisbaena’ is from the Greek, Saturday, May 9 my husband over. “Look a little snake! I have to show meaning ‘goes both ways’ — because the head and — The Animal Care Center ‘s Wagapalooza fundraiser will Kevel.” It wasn’t moving, so I was able to get my tail look similar, and they can actually move back- be on Saturday, May 9, from 5 to 8 p.m at the Winston Wells camera and take some pictures of it. wards and forwards making tunnels underground. ballfield in Cruz Bay. Sadly, it was dead. Not just dead but all dried up They eat insects and other invertebrates they find in Sunday, May 24 and stuck in its twisty position. It was still there when the ground or under rocks and fallen trees. They don’t — The 12th annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim will be on we returned from our walk, so my husband picked come to the surface very often — usually only if they Sunday, May 24, in the protected waters of Virgin Islands Na- it up and brought it inside. It seemed like it would get flooded out or otherwise disturbed. It is hard to tional Park along the north shore of St. John. be about 9 inches long if it was straightened out, and say why this one was caught out in the open and flash- thinner than a pencil. dried by our house. There hadn’t been any big rain I posed it next to a scorpion exoskeleton I hap- storm that day to wash it out. pened to have on my shelf in order to show its size, The VI Division of Fish and Wildlife reports that Alcholics Anonymous Meetings and sent the photo off to Kevel in an email titled these creatures are not very abundant, and very few All meetings are now open. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday “Dried up snake” with the message “Look what we people have seen them. (Renata said she has looked and Friday 6 p.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; found!” and looked for them for 10 years and has only seen a Thursday 7 a.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; My kids had reported seeing a blind snake one handful.) Mostly gardeners and farmers come across Sunday 9:45 a.m., Hawksnest Bay Beach; Tuesday, Thursday time when they went to camp at the VI Environmental them when they are digging in the soil. Or people’s and Saturday 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral Bay Resource Station, but I had never seen one myself — cats drag them in. Our cat is much too old now to or any other kind of snake here. catch lizards, even legless ones. I guess we just got Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Kevel wrote back “Amphisbaena” and also for- lucky. Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 warded it to Dr. Renata Platenberg, a herpetologist Now we are going to keep watching for a live p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. and Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Manage- one. ment at UVI. She confirmed that it was an Amphis- Gail Karlsson is an environmental lawyer and Al-Anon Meetings baena fenestrata and kindly shared a picture of a live part-time resident of St. John. Her book The Wild Life For Al-Anon meeting location and times, please call (340) one. I asked why the one I found was all dried up like in an Island House is available on amazon.com — or 642-3263 that on the ground instead or rotten or eaten up by view some of her other writing at gvkarlsson.blog- something. Apparently they are mostly found in moist spot.com. St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015 17 Senator Francis Urges VIPD Bird Viewing Platform in Frank Bay Pond To Move Quickly To Implement Continued from Page 11 “Judy is going to be sorely missed but we are “When the Virgin Islands Audubon Society happy for her as well,” . Judy and her husband, Mike, pushed to have the pond designated a Wildlife and will be near their daughter in Indiana, and we are sure Crime Prevention Strategies Marine Sanctuary, decades ago, we also committed they will continue to be active participants in what- to being stewards of the area by “adopting” the small ever niche they choose. Thank you, Judy! St. John Tradewinds area of the pond adjacent to the bay,” she explained. Longtime board member Terry Pishko will stay CRUZ BAY ­— Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. today called on the “VIAS has planted mangroves and plans on planting on St. John but she has decided to step down from Virgin Islands Police Department to move quickly as it implements a native flower garden to attract more birds and but- the VIAS board. She has been active with Audubon crime prevention strategies needed to curb the occurrence of violent terflies. This is a little gem, close enough to town for and started the tradition of the annual plant sale as the crime across the territory. Sen. Francis is the Chair of the 31st Legis- both schoolchildren and sight seers.” society’s main fundraiser. Terry was instrumental in lature’s Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Justice. While the small crew worked down at the pond, the development and subsequent permit process for Information provided by VIPD Acting Commissioner Delroy they were entertained by the peacocks, numerous the bird-viewing platform. She has held many offices Richards at the March 24 meeting of the Committee on Homeland Se- white-cheeked pintail ducks and moorhens, according in VIAS and has been actively involved since arriving curity, Public Safety indicated that the Police Department is working to Mary Maroney. A pair of yellow warblers darted on St. John in the early 1990s. Thank you, Terry! to address violent crime, according to Francis. Francis is imploring back and forth in song. Phyllis Benton has served as secretary for the past the Police Department to step up its crime fighting measures, which Residents are encouraged to stop by to see the two years and has chosen to continue as a board mem- remain critical as more innocent lives are lost to gun violence. progress. By the way, the volunteers can really use ber but not as an officer. VIAS will continue to have “The tragic loss of Mr. Terrance Moorehead reinforces the urgency help with building the framework. Dave Spoth has a reciprocal relationship with Phyllis and her bird re- of implementing strategies to curb gun violence and crime. Every life gone back to New York and so the crew is down to habilitation efforts. lost is one too many,” Francis said. the Moroneys. New Officers on Slate Measures such as improved street lighting, surveillance cameras, If you can help, please email me at viaudubonso- Although there are changes and people we will routine traffic stops and increased police enforcement are proven ciety@ gmail.com. Please! surely miss we do have a new slate of officers for crime fighting strategies, Francis said. Longtime Officers Step Down 2015-2016. David Spoth for president, Mary Mo- “In addition to increasing the ranks of our police officers, taking New developments have created changes with roney for vice president, Peggy Spoth for treasurer simple yet necessary steps like installing surveillance cameras in high next year’s slate of officers. and Marcia Sexton for secretary. crime areas and improving visibility in our neighborhoods and com- The trusty and energetic Bananaquit editor and Marcia is a relatively new member of VIAS and mercial areas can have a significant impact on overall crime preven- board member, Judy Buchholz, is moving off island has agreed to be a board member and secretary for tion,” he stated. “All of these visible and tangible measures help to at the end of the summer. She has done a great job next year. She lives on St. John part time, as do the reassure our community that their safety is a priority and that active with the newsletter and has been a constant at both Spoths. Marcia and her husband, Jim, hail from Cape policing is taking place.” the National Park Headquarter’s front desk and out Cod. Crime prevention is a high priority for him and his legislative col- at Francis Bay Pond for the weekly birdwalk with Anyone who would like to become a member or leagues, Francis added. Presently, anti-gang, no loitering and firearm Ranger Laurel. be more active in the organization is encouraged. importation measures are going through the legislative process.

V.I. Agriculture Dept. Offers 5th Annual St. John Summer Youth Fair May 4, 5:30-7:30pm at the Julius Sprauve School

Urban Forestry Grants Bring the Entire Family St. John Tradewinds Sign up for a Summer Program CRUZ BAY ­— Organizations and agencies in the U.S. Virgin Is- Apply for a Summer Job lands may apply for grants of up to $20,000 from the V.I. Department of Agriculture, Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Assistance Pro- gram announces the availability of grants for the 2015 urban forestry Are you a government organization, private business or program. non-profit organization who would like to promote their Grants require a 1-to-1 match to the amount requested; however, Summer Program to the youth of St. John? matches usually can be met through in-kind donations and volunteer time. Grant awards will be made on a competitive basis. Do you have Summer Employment or Internship Opportunities and seeking The deadline for proposal submissions for this grant cycle is Mon- young, eager candidates? day, May 4. Proposals may be mailed or delivered to the Department of Then get involved in the St. John Summer Youth Fair! Yo u ’ll have an oppor- Agriculture offices on St. Croix, St. Thomas, or St. John, or, preferably, tunity to promote your program and sign up candidates on the spot! emailed. “Trees, properly planted and managed in our parks, along our road Phone 340.712.6080 to get involved! Organized By ways, in backyards, playgrounds, and other public spaces are invaluable in enhancing and improving the quality of life for our community,” said Agriculture Commissioner Carlos Robles. The U&CF Program is designed to encourage citizen involvement St. John USVI in urban and community forestry projects throughout the Territory. The Program seeks proposals for project funding from local government, nonprofit organizations, civic and/or educational organizations, includ- ing but not limited to schools, churches, homeowners’ associations, ser- vice clubs, and environmental organizations. The U&CF Program does If you would like to participate as a service or job provider, contact Kevin NOT fund strictly agricultural projects. Projects must have a forestry Jackson, VIPD Public Information Officer at 340.712.6080 component to be eligible for funding. 18 St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015

Church Directory St. John Dial-A-Ride Program for Seniors Canceled Continued from Page 5 making appointments, coordinating multiple errands, funds needed to serve this vulnerable population.” require reminders or follow up services are also of- fered these services at no charge. Baha’i Community of St. John Financial Woes in 2014 For Devotions and Study Circles, call 714-1641 In April of 2014, the program was in the same po- • Daily home pick-up service which allows se- 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays sition of having allotments delayed and Dial A Ride niors to attend local senior centers to take advantage 776-6316, 776-6254 was operating in “crisis mode” for four months until of congregate meals, social, recreational and educa- funds were released, according to Kalousek. tional offerings. Many seniors lack a support sys- Bethany Moravian Church “This past year the senior center operation was cut tem and this consistent interaction ensures they have Sunday School 9 a.m., Divine Worship 10 a.m. substantially, but between Dean Thomas, the St. John someone who checks in on them regularly. This keeps Dial-A-Ride Transportation and Supportive Services them engaged and encourages continuous participa- Calvary Baptist Church Program Manager and Driver, and the senior center tion to reduce the risk of isolation, and helps identify 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 seniors who may be at risk of the onset of dementia Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday evening 6 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. Manager Abigail Hendricks and other DHS staff, they were able to keep the seniors busy with trips to the or depression due to lack of social interaction, mental Christian Ministry beach and picnics and shopping and more,” Kalousek stimulation or lack of access to basic health and hu- Cinnamon Bay Beach said. man services. Inter-Denominational, Sunday 8:30 a.m. “However, we cannot afford to accumulate more • Grocery & personal shopping locally and in- than the $50,000 unreimbursed expenses as it stands cludes trips to St. Thomas for buying in bulk at dis- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now, and it breaks my heart to have to deny them the counted prices. With sufficient funding, we plan to Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 services that they need,” Kalousek added. “I want reintroduce the discounted grocery distribution pro- Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard to believe that it is true, and that funding is immi- gram so seniors can take advantage of the bulk prices without having to store large quantities of household Cruz Bay Baptist Church nent. I hope for the sake of the seniors that it is true. Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 We should all be able to celebrate Older Americans goods and supplies. month in May… Especially the Seniors!” • Special get-togethers, events and community ac- Emmaus Moravian Church Enhancing Quality of Life tivities including cultural performances, educational Coral Bay, Divine Worship 8:30 a.m., 776-6713 The main goal of St. John Dial-A-Ride Transpor- and political forums, recreational and sporting events, tation and Supportive Services program is to offer el- civic activities including voting and town hall meet- Freshwater Church derly, disabled, and disadvantaged individuals living ings, health fairs for vital screenings, preventative Freshwater Church St. John USVI on or visiting St. John transportation and supportive health care information and services. Sunday Worship 10 am at Hawksnest Beach services that will help them achieve and maintain • Referral services to outside service providers Follow us on Facebook, 340.514.6578 maximum independence and enhance their quality of to help make the connections for proper health and Jehovah’s Witness life by providing the assurance that they will always well-being services. This includes assistance mak- 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. have the mobility to do the things they need to do. ing appointments and completing forms for clients Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays, 340-715-053 St. John Dial-A-Ride provides service regardless who cannot hear, see, read or write well enough to do of a clients’ ability to pay. They do ask for a small this on their own. We also offer transportation to and Missionary Baptist Church fee-for-service within the ability of the transportation from their appointments and are available for follow 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, program client and will accept donations that are used up service provision. Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 to offset costs of vehicle upgrades, safety checks, • Services available for elderly &disabled tourists, maintenance, repairs and other operating costs. How- as well as providing tour operators and travel agen- Nazareth Lutheran Church cies with details on services available for travelers Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. 776-6731 ever, no one is turned down for service if they are unable to pay. with special needs who want to visit St. John. The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church St. John Community Foundation takes special Cruz Bay tourist information booth routinely refers Saturdays: 6 p.m.; Sundays: 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. in Coral Bay pride in the ability to provide services beyond the de- tourists with special needs to our agency for transpor- at the John’s Folly Learning Institute & 6 pm. in Spanish; mand response transportation by also providing as- tation while on island and information on accessible Mondays: 12:15 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 7 a.m. sistance with organizing special get-togethers, events venues. & Fridays: 7 p.m. Call 776-6339 for more information. and activities, as well as collaborations with other • Disaster relief transportation and supportive ser- organizations on events such as Health Fairs, Project vices St. John Dial-A-Ride Transportation is avail- Prayer House of Faith Homeless Connect, the Visiting Veterans Wounded able to provide disaster relief transportation as needed Sunday Morning Service at 8 a.m; Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays for evacuation, delivery of food and medical supplies, Prayer services at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; 340-690-3820 Warrior program, Intergenerational Community Ser- vice Projects and more! and transportation to/from emergency shelters. St. John Methodist Church “Our primary driver Dean, who has grown up with SJCF Founded in 1989 Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 most of the seniors on island, is a trusted friend who The St. John Community Foundation was formed is welcome in their homes and is often requested to in 1989, to help St. John recover from the massive Seventh Day Adventist help the homebound seniors with groceries and medi- destruction caused by Hurricane Hugo. Through this Saturdays, 779-4477 cine pickups, provide haircuts and minor chores as community commitment toward a common goal, the needed, ” Kalousek elaborated. “When the tasks are Foundation was born and continues to serve the is- St. John Pentecostal Church outside of his area of ability or expertise, he makes a land’s residents. Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., The St. John Community Foundation is a locally Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 779-1230 concerted effort to make sure their needs are met via referral to other service providers.” incorporated, non-profit Virgin Islands corporation St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church Transportation and Support whose mission is to promote programs that strength- Sunday Church Service, 9 a.m. Routine transportation and supportive services in- en community and enhance the quality of life for all Bible Class on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. 777-6306 clude (but are not limited to): members of the St. John community. • Medical care appointments and medication pick- Plans are underway for the development of a Unitarian Universalist Fellowship up: Coordination of and transportation to doctor’s ap- Community Pavilion and Gardens at Foundation 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 pointments and drugstore/pharmacy for medicines Park, where the agency has also leased property to and health supplies. Clients who need assistance the St. John Historical Society to build a museum. St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015 19

St. John Students Celebrate Week of the Young Child

St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Judi Shimel

St. Thomas-St. John District Superintendent Dionne Wells, left, greets children attending the April 17 fun day celebration the Week of the Young Child. The event was held on St. Thomas at the Addelita Cancryn Cricket Grounds. Students from the Julius E. Sprauve School, above, participate in a bean bag pick up race Friday on St. Thomas.

Former Sen. Barshinger’s WAPA Battles Continue in Fighting “100-Foot” Antenna Crimes of the Week Continued from Page 3 Crime Stoppers USVI “WAPA was trying to do this without a permit by calling it a utility pole,” Barshinger explained. “It is a tower in a mono-pole.” If You Know Something, Say Something “It is not a utility pole, it has transmission function,” he elaborated. The hollow fiberglass “tower” gathers WIFI radio signals for WAPA’s Crime Stoppers empowers you to make your St. Thomas: On April 9, Mrs. Nataya A. Mel- own electronic metering, according to Barshinger. neighborhoods safer by reporting information chior-Munoz reported that sometime around 7:45 After the hollow pole is assembled it is filled to the density of con- while remaining totally anonymous. To learn p.m., while she was in the area of Dober School crete, the former Senator at Large explained. how we how we keep you anonymous, please with some friends and speaking on her phone, she House in “Fall Zone” visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and click on observed a black male walking towards her. Public citizen Barshinger expressed his concern about the hazard of How It Works. If you know something, say some- As she was about to put her phone into her bag, this towering tube falling on his former bachelor pad across the narrow thing, as law enforcement needs to know what you he came up to her and pulled her 14 karat gold dirt neighborhood road — especially since the renowned island bachelor know. Omega chain and gold pendant off her neck. He politician is now a proud papa just settling into fatherhood with part- St. John: On November 18, 2014, at approxi- then took off running towards the vicinity of Sa- ner and political-acolyte-turned-aspirant Jody Hodge less than 100-feet mately 9:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to the van. If you were in the area and saw something, away in Barshinger’s simple wood-frame home overlooking Carolina area of Hansen Bay about a report that a man was please let us know. Valley. discovered lifeless inside the residence. The victim Please continue to work for the good of all. Tell “This thing would make an earthquake if it fell,” Barshinger said. has been identified as Edward Hutton Netherland. what you know about these, or any other crimes, “The law is clear, when you have a tower you must have a ‘fall area.’” Anyone having information about this homicide atwww.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or call 1-800- “They are trying to use the national park property, the roadway and can call the Major Crime Unit at 340-714-5617, 222-TIPS (8477), or text “USVI” plus your mes- my property as the ‘fall area,’” the new father explained. Crime Stoppers, or 911. sage to CRIMES (274637). “They have been ordered to stop the tower installation,” Barshinger reported on Friday. April 17. “DPNR told them to stop.” There remains a question about whether the tower will have support wires, according to Barshinger, who said the NPS officials have said they were told there would be no support wires on park property. Ironically, Barshinger is renowned for his contentious history with WAPA in a battle of wills which actually led the future senator to become a forerunner in solar power on St. John after an infamous dispute with WAPA over utility service in his isolated neighborhood in the center of the island. Which brings to mind a favorite island expression, “Time is longer than twine.” 20 St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015

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