Cruz Bay Waste Water Pump Station Upgrades Expected to Close Most of Customs Parking Lot

th Summer Schedule: The Community Newspaper Since 1972 • St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Next Issue August 20 VIPD Confirm Discovery of Skeletal Remains in New Health Estate Adrian Police won’t comment Food Store on identification Nature’s Way Page 2 Opens in The Cruz Bay Marketplace Waste Water Page 7 Pump Station Mark Hardgrove Upgrades Retires from NPS

After 41 Years St. John Tradewinds News Photo Expected To Page 6 Close Most Island Ecologist Sailor Mimi Roller Makes St. John Proud at London Olympic Games St. John sailor Mayumi Roller, second from right, with her fellow U.S. Virgin Sets Out To Stop Islands Olympians during the Parade of Nations at the London Games' opening of Customs ceremony on Friday evening, July 27. Erosion at Maho See story and additional photos on Page 3 Parking Lot Page 5 Page 3 2 St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012

VIPD Confirms Discovery of Skeletal Love, Light and Levin Fundraiser Set for August 11 at Fatty Crab Remains, Won’t Comment on ID Friends of Irene and the late Steve Levin are invited to a night By Jaime Elliott of the skeletal remains, Rames added. of fine art and hors d’ouevres with select wine and drinks on Satur- St. John Tradewinds “Police will not respond to any rumors about day, August 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Fatty Crab. Residents out walking their dog last week in the the possible identity,” said Rames. “It is important The night will feature a silent auction featuring fine art and Estate Adrian area discovered human remains, V.I. that people not jump to conclusions. It is important jewelry from Les Anderson, Kimberly Boulon, Michael Banzhaf Police Department officials confirmed last week. that we get the officials conclusion from the medi- Studio, Lisa Etre, George Hollander, Maho Bay Glassworks, Cath- “A concerned citizen reported discovering cal experts before we make any assumptions.” erine Perry, R&I Patton Goldsmithing, Schnell Studio, Kat Sowa, possible human remains while out walking their The VIPD spokesperson declined to comment Joy Stillman, Aimee Trayser, Tutu Much and Denise Wright. dog,” said VIPD spokesperson Melody Rames. on how long it would take to identify the remains. There is a requested donation of $20 at the door and raffle tickets “Police responded along with the forensic officer When word of the discovery spread across Love — $10 each or six for $50 — for the chance to win one of $5,000 in who collected the remains. They were taken to the City last week, residents recalled two citizens who prizes will be available. For more information call 776-6922. R.L. Schneider Regional Medical Center morgue have been reported missing over the past few where medical staff will take the necessary action years. Seara Samantha James, 21, has not been UVI Fall 2012 Orientation Aug. 13-17 to identify the remains.” seen since October 2011 and 41-year-old Nicky Orientation for new and transfer students for UVI’s Fall 2012 While confirming the discovery, VIPD officials Brady of Coral Bay was last seen in November Semester is scheduled to take place from Monday, August 13, refused to comment on rumors about the identify 2006. through Friday, August 17. Complete schedules for both campuses and important information on UVI policies regarding placement exams and student rights have been posted on the admissions section of the UVI website at Sunset Ridge Homeowners Association http://www.uvi.edu. Unviels New Sunset Cam Devil Ray Beach Party September 2 The Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Alumni Association will St. John Tradewinds host the 2nd Annual Devil Ray Reunion Beach Party Sunday, Sep- The Sunset Ridge Villas Homeowners Association, tember 2 at Magens Bay Beach shed #4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along with friends and property managers Cimmarron St. John, announced last week that their SRV Sunset Cam is now online. DHS Invites Fathers To Bring Children Positioned on Unit C and overlooking Cruz Bay, Pillsbury Sound and St. Thomas, the SRV Sunset To First Day of School on Sept. 4 Cam is set to display great sunset pictures. The Department of Human Services Head Start Program en- It is possible to stream the camera to a television courages all fathers and male guardians to bring their children to and watch the sunset over St. Thomas during cocktail the first day of school on Tuesday, September 4, at 7:30 a.m. for hour from anywhere. Sunset Ridge Villas Homeown- extended day and 7:45 a.m. for full day. ers Association members are pleased to join the many All fathers and male guardians in attendance will have an op- web cameras operating on St. John, giving solace and portunity to meet with teachers and the center staff, browse the comfort to those waiting anxiously for their next visit St. John Tradewinds News Photo classroom and learn about getting involved in the Fatherhood Ini- or looking forward to their first. The newest live web cam on St. John tiative activities. The sunset cam can be viewed at www.sunsetrid- is sure to capture beautiful sunsets over gevillas.com/SRVrightNow.shtml. Enjoy. Help Available for Home-Bound Seniors Pillsbury Sound and St. Thomas. There is help for home-bound Seniors on St. John. Daily nutri- tional program geared to your needs. Applicants and caregivers, please call (340) 693-8580 for further information. St. Ursula’s Tradewinds Publishing llc Multipurpose Center. The Community Newspaper Since 1972 Dial-a-Ride Tea Party September 9

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Cruz Bay Waste Water Pump Station Upgrades Expected To Close Most of Customs Parking Lot

By Jaime Elliott The worst of noise and dust pollution is also ex- St. John Tradewinds pected to be contained in the first phase of the project, V.I. Waste Management Authority officials will after which disruptions in the area should diminish kick off a $1.2 million upgrade to the Cruz Bay waste until the final phase, explained Cornwall. water pump station in the next few weeks, a project “The impact will be early on in the project,” she which will force the closure of most of the U.S. Cus- said. “I say we get started this month and have the toms parking lot for a about a month. large impact done by November or December.” The project is expected to take eight months to While most of the parking lot will be closed, a por- Mimi Roller with Kobe complete and will bring the current outdated ejector tion of the lot will remain open during entire construc- Bryant, above, and system, located adjacent to the Cruz Bay public rest- tion in order to maintain access to the Department of LeBron James, right. rooms in the U.S. Customs Parking lot, up to code, Health’s ambulance boat and the U.S. Customs Of- according to WMA officials. fice, Cornwall added. “You need the pump station to pump waste wa- The area won’t look much different after the proj- Laser Radial Sailor Roller ter to the treatment facility at Enighed,” said project ect is complete, but will save the territory money, ex- engineer Michael Woolington. “The current system plained WMA. Makes St. John Proud works, but it’s old and outdated. We are putting in a “The existing fence will be expanded a few feet modern facility that will save on electricity and main- and there will be two round hatch coverings,” Aubain at London Olympic Games tenance costs.” said. “There will not be a building; it will all be in the May Cornwall, WMA executive director, along ground.” By Jaime Elliott with Woolington, WMA chief engineer Jim Grum, “The new system will be closer to a manhole sys- St. John Tradewinds chief operating officer Steven Aubain and WMA dis- tem,” said Woolington. “It will collect and pump out St. John Olympic athlete Mayumi “Mimi” Roller wrapped up trict director of solid waste Mario Leonard hosted a to the Enighed treatment facility. Once it’s set up, we her Laser Radial competition in Weymouth, England on Saturday, town hall meeting on Friday night, August 3, at St. will replace the instrumentation and everything will August 4, finishing 40th overall in the 41 boat fleet. Ursula’s Multipurpose Center, which failed to draw be up to code.” The St. John Laser Radial sailor raced a total of 10 races in any St. John residents. “The pumps are also more energy efficient and will the Games of the XXX Olympiad, completing two per day, on The public meeting was the first time WMA offi- save money,” said the project engineer. Monday, July 30, Tuesday, July 31, Wednesday, August 1, Friday, cials tried to share plans for the upcoming waste wa- The project is being paid for by a $1.2 million in August 3, and Saturday, August 4. ter pump station upgrade, explained Cornwall. Department of Interior funding, according to Woo- The pride of Coral Bay and the non-profit youth sailing pro- “We didn’t get input from the public during the lington. gram Kids and the Sea, St. John, where Roller first learned to sail, design phase so we are doing that now,” Cornwall Once upgrades to the Cruz Bay waste water pump held her own against the top Laser Radial sailors in the world on a said. “We will have more public meetings as well. station are complete, the island’s waste treatment sys- tough course in mostly high winds and choppy seas. This type of project will require educating the public tem will be in good shape for the foreseeable future, Out of the 41 boat fleet, Roller’s best finish came on the sec- throughout the project.” explained Aubain. ond race of Wednesday, August 1, Race #6, when she finished in St. Croix-based Island Roads Corporation won “The Cruz Bay treatment plant is 10 years old, the bid for the project, which was ready to begin last which is pretty new and it’s kept in good shape,” he Continued on Page 19 month, Cornwall explained. said. “We were ready to go before the fourth of July, but Looking ahead, WMA also has an agreement with saner minds said, ‘No, let’s wait,’” she said. VIPA officials to use a parcel of land adjacent to the WMA must still work out the issue of a missing existing waste water treatment plant if the facility Index parcel number on the government property, and then needs to expand, Cornwall added. 2012 Birth Announcement ...... 17 will give Island Roads the green light to get started. “For long term planning, we have the space already Business Directory ...... 18 It is the initial phase of the project which will likely secured,” she said. Church Directory ...... 16 close most of the parking in the U.S. Customs lot, ex- WMA also discussed plans to remove mounds of Rain Data Classified Ads ...... 21 plained Grum. scrap metal from the Susanaberg Transfer Station at Trunk Bay Community Calendar ...... 20 “In front of the public bathroom there is an ejec- by the end of the month and rebuild the broken solid Crime Stoppers ...... 19 tor pump station 15 feet deep,” said Grum. “We are waste compactor by mid-September. Crossword Puzzle ...... 20 installing wet wells 20 feet deep, so we must install “The solid waste compactor keeps breaking down,” Month: JULY Letters ...... 14 Island Green Living ...... 16 sheet pilings in order to create a safe environment for said Aubain. “We have a welding company coming 4.55 inches Obituary ...... 17 the construction. That takes big machinery and mate- in which will refurbish the entire compactor and the On the Market ...... 13 rials and will affect the parking area.” ramp and we’re going to replace the controls too. At Police Log ...... 19 The initial phase, when the U.S. Customs parking the end of the day, the compactor will be operational Average Real Estate ...... 22-23 lot will likely be closed to most vehicles, is expected which we are hoping to happen by mid-September.” to take a month, Grum added. Having the trash compactor back online will alle- 3.49 Inches While expected to add to Cruz Bay’s existing park- viate loose garbage in the area and help cut down on ing problem, the project will also dislocate popular the animal problem in the area, Aubain added. Thursday, Aug. 16th local food and drink vendor Patrick’s West Indian “We are also going to put in fencing along the road Total Y-t-D Delight. An alternative location will have to be found and the back side of the compactor,” he said. 16.90 Inches for the vendor, St. John Administrator Leona Smith WMA officials also plan to contact Department of explained at the meeting. Agriculture and Animal Welfare to help keep roaming “Patrick Joseph has an agreement with V.I. Port animals out of the area, Cornwall added. Average Y-T-D Authority,” said Smith. “They will have to find some “Animals should not be out loose like that,” said 21.11 Inches where to relocate him.” Cornwall. “It’s too much.” 4 St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012

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Armed with Seedlings, Ecologist Gary Ray Sets Out To Stop Erosion at Maho Bay Seafan coral bracelet By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds V.I. National Park rangers and local ecologists have long known about the serious erosion issue facing Love City’s famed north and south shore beaches, yet they had no budget to tackle the problem — until recently. “This all started with a discus- sion I had with [VINP Chief of Re- source Management] Rafe Boulon regarding the park’s need to control erosion on some of the beach- R&I PATTON goldsmithing es,” said local plant ecologist Gary Mongoose Junction Ray. “In particular the number one problem was Maho Bay because 776‐6548 (800) 626‐3445 of the vehicles parking on the sea side of the road which led to the elimination of vegetation there.” The two decided to focus on a few native tree species with root systems effective at anchoring the soil, Ray explained. [email protected] www.pattongold.com “Rafe asked me what I could do and I said, ‘Let’s focus on a few native beach forest species,’” said Ray, who owns Virgin Forest Restoration. “Also I suggested we look at the bigger picture and for each beach we drew up a plan to St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Eilliott minimize erosion and restore native plants.” New plantings at Maho Bay beach, above, will hopefully While the beach specific plans help to stabilize sand and soil and cut down on erosion in were formed, VINP officials began the Maho Bay beach protec- the area. tion program by halting parking on the beach side of North Shore booked at the villa. main species to anchor sand. Road and creating a parking area “We had a meeting and then we “Sea grape is kind of our poster nearby. brought all of these things togeth- plant,” said Ray. “Ecologically Plastic white posts and “No er; the unfunded park project and speaking, it’s our most important Parking” signs now clearly delin- his desire to put something back and the reason is the root system eate where vehicles can and can- into the park and help move ahead is so prolific.” not park in the area. with the strategy to stem the ero- With both feeder roots fairly Yet there was still no budget sion,” said Ray. close to the surface, yet deep for Ray to get started reintroduc- Now, thanks to funding from enough to keep sand in place, and ing native plants on the shoreline. Eco Serendib, Ray is set to try woody growth which expands out Which is when green villa Eco to keep as much sand in place on horizontally from the tree, sea Serendib owner Harith Wickrema the beaches as possible. He has grapes are ideal for halting sand got involved in the project, Ray plans for eight beaches, five on the erosion. explained. north shore and three on the south “Sea grapes evolved in a way “Harith Wickrema was looking shore. that the top six inches of the roots for a way to allow his guests to “In the immediate term I drew are not touched by the tide which TM contribute to conservation because up a plan for Maho, so we’d start washes away the sand,” said the PROPERTYKING his villa itself has a lot of sustain- there,” he said. plant ecologist. “And the species able amenities,” said the plant Ray has already planted about also puts the appropriate roots into ecologist. 50 native tree species at Maho Bay the sand deep enough that they Tel. 340-643-6348 or 340-643-0163 Eco Serendib’s Beach Restora- beach and near the museum build- rarely fall over in storms. We’re tion Program aims to counteract ing at Cinnamon Bay, with more relying on this ecological adapta- carbon emissions while combating planned for both locations. tion to be the number one erosion erosion by planting one native tree Ray relies on sea grape trees control.” at an area beach for every night (Coccoloba uvifera) as one of the Continued on Page 18 6 St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012

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VINP Superintendent Mark Hardgrove, above at far left, with Fraser Drummond, Governor John deJongh and Joe Kessler.

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KatiLady - since 1997 either he, or someone else, is of- recovery operations in the wake of family enjoyed their time on St. ficially assigned to the position by Hurricane Marilyn in 1995. John, he explained. NPS officials. Throughout his four decades of Continued on Page 18 St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012 7 Health Food Store Nature’s Way Opens in The Marketplace Vegan chef coming soon to prepare fresh entrees and deli items By Jaime Elliott “We are asking everyone to St. John Tradewinds complete a survey on our website Wholesome cereals, whole so we can see what they want to grains, organic teas and bulk all have in the store,” said Rhodes. natural snacks line the shelves in “We really want to hear from peo- Love City’s new health food store, ple on St. John about what they Nature’s Way, located on the sec- want us to carry.” ond floor of The Marketplace. Check out www.naturesway.vg The newest store in the St. John to access the survey, which was shopping complex enjoyed a soft planned to be uploaded to the site opening last week in the former this week, or just stop by the store Black Sand Bistro and Gastro and share and those ideas, Rhodes Grub location next to Innovative. added. Nature’s Way manager Carmen Fahie, whose family owns four Rhodes and director Phillip Fahie other Nature’s Way stores — two were still busy filling those shelves on Tortola, one on Virgin Gorda last week while many people were and one in Puerto Rico — was popping by to see their wares. originally planning to open the “We are doing a soft opening next location on St. Croix, when for our retail items,” said Rhodes. he discovered The Marketplace “We’ll be adding things every day, and the need for a health food store but we are open for business.” on St. John, he explained. Nature’s Way has exciting plans “I had a meeting at The Mar- to welcome a vegan chef in the ketplace and saw this space which next few weeks who will be whip- St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott was perfect for our store,” said Fa- ping up freshly prepared entrees hie. “I asked around and realized and deli items, Rhodes explained. Manager Carmen Rhodes and director Phillip Fahie in the new Nature's Way on the there were no health food stores on “Our vegan chef should be here second floor of The Marketplace. the island. I have to thank Debbie in a week and a half,” said Rhodes. and Barbara who were really help- “We’ll be adding a lot more items ful through the whole process.” then and we’re really excited.” women’s multivitamin and an im- tergents, vitamins, herbs and body opathic items and a naturopathic For now Nature’s Way is open Nature’s Way will also be the mune builder,” he said. “We’ll also care items once Nature’s Way in- doctor who will be consulting on Monday through Friday from 8 place to pick up a vitamin-packed have fresh squeezed juices like ventory is complete. a regular basis,” said the Nature’s a.m. to 2 p.m. and after a lunch smoothie, Fahie added. carrots and beets and we will have And Fahie plans to have a natur- Way director. break from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those “We’re going to have smoothies wheatgrass too.” opathic doctor on hand as well, he What other items fill the store’s hours will be extended in October. with a variety of vitamins and Customers can also look for- added. shelves will be up to the public, For more information call the store herbs for specific functions like a ward to stocking up on natural de- “We’re going to have natur- Rhodes explained. at 693-3333.

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Coral Bay Job Club students pose with co-leaders Mark Corbeil, far left, and Bonny Corbeil, far right. Mark Corbeil, above, talks about the importance of interview skills. Coral Bay Students Put Life Lessons To Use in Job Club By Jaime Elliott speaking and have learned the importance heart. “I learned to speak louder and slower,” St. John Tradewinds of the one minute speech in obtaining work. “I learned how to approach someone said 16-year-old Cassandra Mathurin. Just two weeks into a month-long De- We are very focused on the students both about a job and not just go up and say, ‘I “I learned how to write a resume and partment of Labor sponsored summer pro- finding the right future career and learning want a job,’” said 15-year-old Courtney cover letter,” said Asha Williams, 15. “I gram in Coral Bay, 10 St. John students about the important tourism industry which Matthias. also learned to be more confident and to talk have already created professional resumes, is so imperative to St. John.” “I learned to stay confident during an in- louder.” perfected their interview skills and tackled Those hands-on exercises, from mock terview and that the best way to answer a Rahshek’ka Titre learned about how many their teenage shyness. interviews to personalty analysis, have al- question is honestly,” said Raven Phillips, career possibilities exist, she explained. The students, who all hail from Coral ready begun to show positive results. 13. “I learned that there are 45,000 job titles, Bay and range in age from 13 to 17 years “I learned how to talk when getting a “I learned to speak louder, to have a there are 16 different personality types and old, are earning $15 per day to take part in job and how to act in an interview,” said positive attitude and to not be shy,” said that each job requires hard work and soft the Coral Bay Job Club/Career Exploration, 17-year-old Dallas Phillips. LaShawn Jackson, 15. skills,” said Titre. led by brother and sister team Bonny and “This program taught me how to get rid “Coral Bay Job Club taught me how to The program meets Monday through Mark Corbeil. of my shyness,” said LaTiah Jackson, 14. act in a phone interview and how to not be Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at a class- “This program is really ‘experiential’ From public speaking to being honest, shy,” said 17-year-old Loran Jackson. room at Guy Benjamin School and has al- and hands-on,” said Bonny Corbeil. “These Coral Bay Job Club students have already The program has also helped students to ready resulted in one new business venture. teens are building confidence in public taken their recently learned life lessons to ensure they are understood. Continued on Page 16 Follow Nature’s Way Selling? Say No To WaPa Buying? Help keep our bays clean. Island Solar Renting #1 DO Grid tie systems stop erosion at Seeking? Battery stand alone systems its source with Solar Hot water systems plants, terraces, get Solar Pool Pumps and careful paving. ReSultS! DON’T let SAVE $$$$$ muddy water reach $4.50 to $5.00 a watt for most typical PV solar insatllations, St. John Tradewinds includes shipping, permits and hookup our ocean coral Classifieds reefs. e-mail: advertising@ “Off-grid living for 10 years on Lovango Cay.” tradewinds.vi Dan Boyd Coral Bay Community Council, Inc. t: 340-642-0351 e: [email protected] 340-776-2099 • www.CoralBayCommunityCouncil.org or call 340-776-6496 A V.I. Energy Office Authorized Vendor • Licensed & Insured St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012 9

Green Building Is View Building by Karen Vahling

What enters your mind when hear the term “green building”, or hear that someone has a Certified Ways To Save Green While Building Green Home? What does it mean to • Even if a renewable energy system isn’t build green? And why are we hear- immediately affordable, go green starting with ing more and more about it in the energy efficiency in consumption and design. Virgin Islands? Passive strategies such as including longer When people ask me what my overhangs, using trees for shade, orienting job is, I tell them I work for a non- windows to the south to aid day lighting and profit that promotes green building: including lots of windows to catch a breeze are cost the Island Green Building Associa- effective options that are on the table for everyone. tion. So often I am surprised when people respond with a question such • Looking for land or a home? Use these key as, “Like houses with solar panels?” words when working with your realtor to select Or they might ask, “Isn’t green build- a property: gentle slopes, flat land, mature trees, ing more expensive?” I always smile native landscaping, Certified Green Home, and hold back a laugh, because green southern exposure (to take advantage of the sun), building is so much more than solar rich soil, existing road or driveway, downhill build, panels, and can cost so much less! easy access, energy efficient, reclaimed materials, Green building is a conscious ef- and water conservation. fort to protect our environment, and Solar panels AND a great view, both important to Green Building. everything that makes up our views. • Planning to Build? Green design and construction Most people agree that the beautiful practices can save tens of thousands in upfront view and environment of our Virgin did. Building green means low-pro- during the processes of building and costs, time, materials, and utilities, and long- Islands are the number one moti- file, low-impact homes vs. imposing, living day-to-day. These choices of term maintenance. The money saved by the right vation when buying real estate to consumptive homes that damage the green building vs. traditional build- professional guidance will more than pay for build an island home. When we visit island and overuse earth’s resources. ing will continue to shape our lives itself. Carefully plan your home’s footprint and an island home, the first thing we It keeps our soils from washing down and our island communities. orientation. Guidelines to help are available do is: go look at the view! Verdant slopes, so we don’t smother the col- So it’s clear that green building through the Department of Planning and Natural hills and sugary beaches meeting orful reefs. Renewable sun and wind is about much more than solar pan- Resources (DPNR): http://building-permits.dpnr. multiple shades of turquoise (where power provides clear views through els, but what about the other com- gov.vi/. DPNR is now looking for energy efficiency coral reefs and seagrass meadows clean air unaffected by fossil fuels. mon response: “Can I afford it?” measures when plans are submitted. abound!) Green building is protec- We can afford to build green by us- The answer is a resounding, tion vs. taxation on our environ- ing reclaimed and sustainable build- “YES!” Green building can actu- • Consult an architect with experience in green ment. ing materials. Wisdom has taught us ally cost much LESS than traditional building and site design. Find green building Green building protects the that every action has a reaction and building when done with careful professionals with experience in the Virgin plants, trees, and wildlife that called that there are connections between planning. Here are ways to save Islands on the Island Green Building Association these islands “home” long before we each alteration we make to the land green while building green: (IGBA) website, http://www.igbavi.org/, or ask for credentials and references from other green building projects or organizations.

• Homeowners and Realtors will appreciate research showing Certified Green Homes sell for more, stay on the market less time, and are healthier and more economical to live in. Consider a Tropical Green Home Certification from IGBA. A Checklist can be found at http://www.igbavi.org/.

• Property managers and rental villa owners will enjoy lower costs and maintenance from renewable and energy efficient features, water conservation techniques, and the use of natural cleaning www.igbavi.org products. Guests feel good about staying in green homes too, which adds up to big savings and income.

Remember, View Building means maintaining the views of our turquoise waters, made possible by our coral reefs • Be sure the timing is right to build – do you have and seagrass meadows. The decisions you make when purchasing or building your island home can help you, your funding ready for your entire project, including family, and your community continue to enjoy the beauty of our Virgin Islands for years to come. Research, learn, talk paving the driveway? Don’t let your money wash with others, and enjoy the journey of creating a special place that is healthy for you and what it connects to. away with your soil. Make sure you only start Look for upcoming green building workshops throughout the Territory as part of NOAA Coral Reef Conservation excavating your driveway and home site if you can Program efforts through NOAA Fisheries’ Caribbean Field Office. As an important partner in the Green Building effort, continue the project and stabilize the bare soil. you can visit the IGBA website to stay informed. 10 St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012

Tradewinds News Photos by Yelena Rogers

Hoop-maneuvering, swimming and drinking filled the 12th Annual Bar Wars at the Beach Bar, which raised more than $2,000 for the St. John Animal Care Center.

Cafe Livin' Wins 12th Annual Bar Wars By Jaime Elliott second teammate who had to make a margarita, us- St. John Tradewinds ing only one hand. Hundreds of people packed the Cruz Bay beach The “bartender” than carried the drink through a on Saturday afternoon, July 28, to watch the best series of hoops to a flipper-wearing “patron” who bartenders battle it out on an obstacle course on land had to chug the drink and dash back across the and sea and raise some much needed funds for the beach. The fourth team member had to pour four St. John Animal Care Center. beers in four cups, travel through a few more hoops A total of 12 teams of four people each took part and finally each teammate had to chug one of those in this year’s Bar Wars, which has been hosted annu- beers. ally by the Beach Bar for 12 years. While it was a close contest for most of the day, in Teams had to maneuver through a course which the end the team from Cafe Livin’ took the title away tested both agility and mixology skills. The first team from last year’s winner Intoxication Station. member was tasked with swimming out on a boogie The event raised about $2,000 for the St. John board and picking up a ball, which was passed to a Animal Care Center.

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2012 Off-Season Restaurant Closures

Aqua Bistro - Closing August 19; Opening September 20 Asolare - Closing October 1; Opening October 15 Baked in the Sun - Staying open Banana Deck - Closing September 1; Opening October 15 Barefoot Cowboy - Staying open Beach Bar - Staying open Cafe Concordia - Closing August 13; Opening mid-November Cafe Livin’ - Staying open Cafe Roma - Closing September 2; Opening October 4 Castaways - Staying open Chateau Bordeaux - Staying open Cruz Bay Prime - Closing August 18; Opening October 17 Da Livio - Staying open Donkey Diner - Closing August 25; Opening late October Driftwood Dave’s - Staying open Fatty Crab - Closing August 28; Opening TBD Fish Trap - Closing August 25; Opening October 16 High Tide - Staying open Iguana Grill - Staying open Inn at Tamarind Court - Staying open Island Blues - Staying open Jake’s - Staying open JJ’s Texas Coast Cafe - Staying open La Plancha del Mar - Opening August 13 La Tapa - Closing early September; Opening early November Lime Inn - Closing August 25; Opening early November - Food and drinks available at outside bar all summer Lone Star Taqueria - Staying open Maho Bay Campground - Staying open Margarita Phil’s - Closing September 1; Opening October 1 Miss Lucy’s - Closing August 2; Opening early November Morgan’s Mango - Staying open Ocean Grill - Closing September 3; October 4 Rhumblines - Closing September 3; Opening late September Ronnie’s Pizza n’ Mo - Closing August 17; Opening mid-Sept. Sam and Jack’s Deli - Staying open Shipwreck Landing - Closing August 31; Opening November 5 Skinny Legs - Closing September 4; Opening October 1 - Food, drinks and football available on Sundays all month Sogo’s - Staying open Spyglass - Staying open Sun Dog Cafe - Staying open Sweet Plantains - Closed for Summer; Opening TBD Tap Room - Staying open Tourist Trap - Closing August 18; Opening mid-September Vie’s Snack Shack - Closed for Summer; Opening TBD Waterfront Bistro - Closing September 3; Opening October 5 Woody’s Seafood Saloon - Staying open Zero Sushi - Staying open Support your local newspaper! Zozo’s Ristorante - Closing August 31; Opening October 4 We need your support to report. 12 St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012

Summer Maintenance To Include Roof Repairs and New Air Conditioning at Guy Benjamin and Sprauve Schools

By Jaime Elliott cost around $40,000, according to the DOE spokes- St. John Tradewinds person. Department of Education contractors started put- At the Coral Bay public elementary school Guy ting fresh coats of paint on St. John public school Benjamin School, DOE contractors plan to enclose walls last week as the department launched its Sum- the open-air cafeteria, Pancham explained. mer Maintenance work. “Plans are to enclose the cafeteria and put in air St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Jaime Elliott In Cruz Bay, DOE contractors are scheduled to conditioning,” she said. “Roof repair and general re- DOE officials hope to have all work completed by the replace the air conditioner in the kitchens at Julius pairs to the playground area are also planned.” time school starts at GBS, above, and JESS, below. E. Sprauve School and paint exterior areas before Contractors have already wrapped up the roof re- kicking off structural work in the next few weeks, ex- pairs and started painting several exterior areas, Pan- plained DOE spokesperson Ananta Pancham. cham added. “Painting and general maintenance work has al- General repairs and construction in the cafeteria ready started, but the other repairs — some structural area are slated to “start within a week or two,” said repairs to walkway beams — will be starting in the Pancham. next week or two,” said Pancham. In total, GBS summer maintenance work is also Repairs should be completed by the beginning of expected to cost $40,000 and be completed by the the school year, Pancham added. beginning of the school year at the end of August, ac- JESS summer maintenance work was expected to cording to the DOE spokesperson.

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Thanks to all for the great response to my candidacy for the Senator at Large seat. This election has lots of choices, both in the At Large race and the District races. Much is at stake with no clear plan to get out of our struggling economy. Energy rates are crippling our residents and businesses, young men play basketball on a court that needs to be replaced, government services are cutting back, cell phone service is erratic and frustrating, and there is no major recreational facility for our children to play sports, despite

St. John Tradewinds News Photo all the talent in our community. These are real problems that need immediate attention. The majestic pool at Vista Cielo, above, beckons. Here are some of my solutions: • WAPA can initiate a program where they fund the installation of solar panels and solar hot water heaters on their customers roofs, the solar arrays will then be paid for monthly with a charge on the customers bill. The customer can easily absorb the fee from the savings of electricity from net metering. Energy saved, pollution reduced, consumers benefit. • Fix the Basketball Courts. There have been a lot of plans for repairing and replacing the Pine Peace Court. It is in a low area where water can accumulate. No amount of fixing or costly redesigns is going to change that. Move the Basketball Enjoy a Slice of Heaven at Vista Cielo Court to the Tennis Courts area by rearranging the parking lot, put back-to-back bleachers that face each facility and have By Jaime Elliott complete with granite counter tops, stainless steel new lights installed that cover both courts. St. John Tradewinds appliances and beautiful mahogany cabinetry. Vista • Initiate an E-Government solution that works and put all In the quiet, gated enclave of Virgin Grand Estates Cielo includes everything you’ll need to enjoy para- government agencies on-line for all your needs. Licenses, Tax sits a little slice of heaven in the form of a three bed- dise, explained O’Neil. Payments, Permits, Government Forms, Record Checks— room, three and a half bath villa. “The home has all state of the art amenities for re- with real time status updates on all these transactions. The Vista Cielo, which translates as “View of the Heav- laxing,” she said. new broadband system being installed promises to deliver low cost Internet to all residents, thus making E-Government ens” in Spanish, boasts stunning sunset views from Each of the three bedrooms include en suite baths accessible to all. a grand covered veranda and the ultimate in privacy with double vanities with the highest quality finishes and comfort. The villa is for sale for $3.249 million, and fixtures. Step through custom arched mahogany • Cell Phone companies should compete for services explained Holiday Homes broker/owner Christie doors to soak up the sunset or enjoy a cooling dip in not coverage. Cell phone companies should be required to share towers and utilize WAPA poles for small relay antennas O’Neil. the inviting pool. that can blanket a neighborhood. Wireless communication Luxurious details include custom woodwork and Native stone accents and a gated parking court is rapidly becoming the only communication device for elegant architecture, yet it is the views from Villa complete the private, get-away which is Vista Cielo. residents and visitors. Cielo which will stop you in your tracks, explained While feeling like its own private paradise a world O’Neil. away from it all, the home’s Virgin Grand Estates lo- • The St. John Capital Improvement Fund is a budgeted amount every year, and every year it is spent on operating “The phenomenal views from the home are the best cation means the dining and nightlife of Cruz Bay and expenses. Our young men and women are particularly feature,” she said. “There are both water views during the island’s alabaster North Shore beaches are only a disadvantaged by the lack of recreational facilities. We the day and twinkling lights visible at night.” short drive away. need to provide a platform for the many talented athletes Take in those views from the expansive covered The home was constructed in 2010 and is already a in our community. I am involved with sports and I know how verandah which surrounds a sunny swimming pool; a popular short-term rental, explained O’Neil. important it is for our young men to be appreciated for their perfect place to float while soaking in the vista across “Vista Cielo would be great continuing as a vaca- talents. Build a recreational facility with that money, Pillsbury Sound. tion rental or would be great for someone looking for not pay garbage haulers. Inside Vista Cielo, enjoy the comfort of full air a second home in a resort location,” said the Holiday conditioning in the contemporary yet classic Carib- Homes broker/owner. “The villa would also make a bean-style home which offers water views from every great permanent home for someone.” I ask for your vote in the Democratic Party room. For more information about Vista Cielo, call O’Neil primary on September 8th, and thank you for Chefs will delight in the professional grade kitchen at 774-8088 or 998-7451. all your encouragement and support. 14 St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012

Skilled Managers Should Lead Marine Action, Not Enforcement Officers

At the July 26 DPNR public hearing on raising tion of firms to remove sunken and/or derelict ves- boating fees, 140 residents of St. John also expressed sels, as well as scrap metal, on a case by case basis their concerns about recent DPNR Enforcement Of- territory-wide. ficer actions in Coral Bay. Some of these efforts can be directed to continu- Next Deadline: The Coral Bay Community Council and all resi- ing the clearing of derelict vessels from Coral Bay, th dents are pleased that, in response, DPNR opened an according to a plan we work on together. Let’s make Thursday, Aug. 16 internal investigation into the officers’ actions. In ad- this work! dition to appropriate sanctions, CBCC has expressed While there have been many people showing will- hope that the investigation will lead to improved ingness to help solve the derelict boat problem over policies and procedures for boating enforcement of- the years, in this latest efforts, we need to recognize ficers and the management of boating registration and Senator Barshinger for his recent very active role in mooring activities in the Virgin Islands. this, and Will Hudson for having contacted Senator Unfortunately, as people who have lived in Coral Barshinger a few months ago to requesting help on Bay know, these kinds of problems are not new and the derelict boat issue. 2012-To-Date have persisted for more than a decade; this incident I see this CZM effort as part of beginning an over- was just worse in some ways. all planning and management initiative for the marine Homicides: 0 Therefore, when the Commissioner mentioned that uses of the Coral Bay Watershed. I see this as being Shootings: 0 I and others had been pleading for DPNR enforcement responsive to the community’s request that these ef- to come out to deal with derelict boats wrecks, I think forts to control the derelict boat problem be directed Stabbings: 0 we can understand that the reality is that individually by DPNR managers and planners, in cooperation with and collectively people in Coral Bay have wanted to the community, rather than directed by enforcement Armed Robberies: 1 deal with the problem of derelict boats in cooperation officers. Arsons: 0 with DPNR, but based on past experience, none of us I am very pleased that the leadership of this proj- requested it be done with the DPNR law enforcement ect will be within CZM and look forward to working 1st Degree Burglaries: 3 officers in the lead. The leaders should be skilled with Jonathan Smalls, other CZM staff, and the com- 2nd Degree Burglaries: 3 managers and planners. munity to begin to make a dent in the derelict boat I’m very happy to be able to say that this shift numbers. 3rd Degree Burglaries: 22 in management style is beginning. DPNR’s Coastal Furthermore, CBCC is about to launch Phase II Zone Management Division has offered to work with of the Coral Bay Watershed Management project, Grand Larcenies: 43 the Coral Bay Community Council, the Coral Bay including an update of the five-year-old stormwater Rapes: 1 Yacht Club and residents in a Coastweeks Cleanup management plan, and adding additional planning el- effort (September 15 to October 6 nominally) aimed ements, such as a marine uses plan, and an infrastruc- at the removal of some of the worst derelict boats and ture capacity plan. marine debris. We look forward to full involvement by our com- Crossword Answers — Puzzle on Page 20 A small amount of funds will be available to sup- munity and government partners and stakeholders. port this effort, as well as getting the Department of Just this week, we were notified we have received a Public Works and WMA involved, and having vol- new $44,000 grant to help do this. Shortly we will unteer community assistance. Our organizations will bring the proposed project elements and timeline to solicit input and cooperation from all boaters and the community for input and participation. residents to coordinate with CZM in order to handle As always, CBCC looks forward to providing a removal of some of the worst derelict boats. platform for cooperation and collective action to im- Practically speaking, it is likely that only two or prove the quality of life and the environment in Coral three of the grounded or sunk wrecks will be ad- Bay. I also want to personally thank everyone who dressed in this timeframe.There are about eight more has stood up in the past couple of weeks to help im- sunk wrecks, and also a number of floating boats that prove our community and our government. need to be processed in a sensitive fashion. In addition, Commissioner Barnes has told us that Sincerely, DPNR has executed a contract with Sea Tow for the Sharon Coldren removal of sunken and derelict vessels resulting from President past storms. Further, DPNR is working with the De- Coral Bay Community Council partment of Property and Procurement for the selec-

Correction A short notice in the July 30-August 6, 2012 issue of St. John Tradewinds included the incorrect date for the Animal Care Center’s annual Flea Market. The market will be on Saturday, October 20. St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012 15

Senator-at-Large Reports By Senator Craig Barshinger

Answers Needed from DPW on Centerline Road Repairs

St. John Tradewinds office presented its budget, they reported that they We have lost some wonderful St. Johnians recent- have engaged “Deloitte” to perform the 2012 prop- Yelena Rogers Photography ly. I attended services for Austin “Beaver” Hendricks erty evaluations. This is a cover word for the real and for Guy “Benjie” Benjamin. These two men cap- contractor: Bearing Point, which is now owned by PO Box 554, St. John, VI 00831 tured a spirit that symbolized what is special about Deloitte. The Virgin Islands wasted $8 million on St. John. As we mourn their passing, let us commit to Bearing Point in 2005 as has been proved repeatedly keeping alive what they taught us by the exemplary by volunteer St. John residents working through com- 340-774-4027 603-401-4757 lives they each lived. munity groups. The budget hearings are in full swing at the Legis- Finance hearings continue until early September, lature. Although not a member of the Committee on at which time the Senate Majority will “mark up” the Finance this term, I have been attending the hearings budget into final form, which will go to the Legisla- www.facebook.com/yelena.rogers.photography because it is an excellent chance to evaluate how well ture for a final vote prior to the end of September. the executive branch is doing with managing the slim Are you looking to become a St. John homeowner? resources available to us this year. (Tune in to Chan- If you would be a first time homeowner, take a look at nel 17 when you reach home in the evenings to view the housing units at Calabash Boom, which are avail- the proceedings.) If you have any questions for a par- able at under market value. ticular department, please contact me at 693-8061 and They were built by the Housing Finance Authority I will ask it during the appropriate budget hearing. at a cost of $400,000 each. They are available for pur- Of particular interest to St. John residents will be chase for $295,000 or as low as $125,000 with incen- the Department of Public Works hearing on August tives for people with moderate to low incomes. Half 24. Many are concerned with the lack of prepara- of the units are presently available. tion for hurricane season with our roads. Presently These duplex homes are attractive and are situated Centerline Road repairs from TS Otto have not been right on the bus line. They are nestled in a valley to completed, setting us up for disaster should we expe- resist hurricanes. They even have beach access where rience a repeat performance of intense rain such as you can walk across the street and take a morning sea Otto provided. bath. Contact VIFHA or my office for more informa- In the 28th Legislature I appropriated money to fix tion. Kinghill Road. This would give us an alternate route I am enthralled by the London Olympics on TV. between Coral Bay and Cruz Bay, which could be a The coverage is truly excellent, and I am sure that matter of life and death in the case of an ambulance we see more on our TVs than we could if we were in call. the stadiums in London. This evening I write this ar- We saw a construction sign go up a month before ticle, I watch Gabby Douglas win the Gold Medal in the election where Kinghill Road crosses Centerline women’s gymnastics. Most of us are bound to Earth Road. Maddeningly, the sign was taken down three by gravity. For Gabby Douglas, gravity is optional. months after the election, with no work done. The fact that native St. Johnian Mimi Roller is sail- In February 2012 my office officially requested a ing for the Virgin Islands in the Olympics is a special status report of all road projects on St. John. DPW is treat. It is not often that an island with 5,000 residents not cooperating, despite dozens of phone calls, let- has the opportunity to field a world-class athlete. ters, and emails. We kept up the pressure. Win or loose, Mimi Roller has made us proud by DPW made a firm promise to respond by March participating. Hopefully she will represent St. John 20, then failed to do so. We can prepare a subpoena and the Virgin Islands for many years to come. Peter to compel them to come before the Legislature and Holmberg was 27 years old in 1988 when he won Sil- answer under oath. This is a move that we rarely have ver in Olympic Sailing for the USVI. to resort to, but in this case it appears necessary. Log on to www.nbcolympics.com which report- There is one more step that I will try before the edly has full coverage of the London Olympics. subpoena. DPW is due to testify before the Finance Many of my readers want to know if I am running Committee on August 24. I would like to organize a for reelection. The answer is a hearty “Yes.” I will be group of approximately 10 St. John residents to come running for Senator at Large in the upcoming elec- to St. Thomas that day to speak about the state of our tion. This job is difficult and occasionally exasperat- roads and their expectations. Please contact Catherine ing as the nonsense gets in the way of solving the real at 693-8061 if you are interested. Mobilizing people problems. However with your continued prayers and power has rescued the St. John Dial A Ride program support, I will continue to represent you on into the for seniors; let’s try it on the road issue which affects 30 Legislature. our safety. Thank you on behalf of me and my staff for the op- I have some bad news. When the Lt. Governor’s portunity to serve as your Senator at Large. 16 St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012

Church Directory Island Green Living Simplifying Solar Power Systems by Lovango Cay resident Dan Boyd Baha’i Community of St. John For Devotions and Study Circles,call 714-1641 St. John Tradewinds ter, your meter will spin back- which is good for one year from 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays There has some confusion wards while you are inputting the date of the credit issue. 776-6316, 776-6254 about what type of solar (photo into the WAPA grid. A Grid Tie system will not Bethany Moravian Church voltaic) systems are best to have If you have a new digital me- produce power when WAPA is 11 a.m., Sunday School 776-6291 installed on a home. ter, you will not get any credit out. There three types of solar en- for your power input into the At this time the local VI Gov- Calvary Baptist Church 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 ergy systems: Grid tie/Net Me- WAPA grid, you may even be ernment rebates are not funded. Sunday School 10 a.m., tering; Off Grid systems; and charged for the power you input However you are entitled to a 30 Sunday evening 6 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. Hybrid systems into the WAPA grid. percent federal tax credit once A Grid Tie system is a solar WAPA will install a Net Me- the solar system has been in- Christian Ministry Cinnamon Bay Beach energy system which converts ter for your solar power only af- stalled, of which may be rolled Inter-Denominational, Sunday 8:30 a.m. solar energy D/C (Direct Cur- ter you have your solar system over from year to year up to rent) into A/C (Alternating Cur- inspected and passed by the lo- 2016. Christian Science Society rent) and directly inputs that cal Department of Planning and Read the next Island Green 10:45 a.m. Sunday- Marketplace Wednesday Testimonials power into the house current. Natural Resources Electrical Living article for information 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month Whatever your energy need is Inspector and have submitted a about Off Grid Systems and Hy- for your house, the solar power Net Metering Agreement with brid Systems. The Church of Jesus Christ can power those energy needs. the WAPA Business Office. A Save electricity, save money, of Latter-day Saints Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 If there is an abundance of solar Net Meter will tell how much save our planet! Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard power — more than your home energy you have input into the For more information on is consuming — the extra solar WAPA grid and how much en- green living, contact Dan Boyd Cruz Bay Baptist Church power will be inputted into the ergy you have consumed at 340-626-9685 or via email Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 WAPA electrical grid. You will never receive a at [email protected]. Emmaus Moravian Church If you have the old analog check from WAPA for the power Boyd's business, Island Solor, is Coral Bay, Sun. 9 a.m. 776-6713 (like an old record player that you have input into the WAPA a Virgin Islands Energy Office spins a disc) type of WAPA me- grid. You will receive a credit authorized vendor. Jehovah’s Witness 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays, 340-715-053 Students Put Life Lessons To Use in Job Club Missionary Baptist Church 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Continued from Page 8 marketable skill in the world is a positive attitude.” Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 LaShawn Jackson and Courtney Matthias have put While focusing on careers, Coral Bay Job Club Nazareth Lutheran Church their natural chicken capturing skills to good use, the students also brainstorm about local job possibilities, Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. two friends explained. Bonny Corbeil added. 776-6731 “We used to catch a lot of roosters and hens when “We talk about finding ‘survival jobs’ to develop Our Lady of Mount Carmel were little,” said Matthias. experience for their resumes and to fund college,” she Saturdays 6 p.m.; Sundays 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. When the two discovered people would pay them said. “In fact each student now has an official resume, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. to remove roosters from their property, the budding has developed skills for job interviews, both those in Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 a.m. entrepreneurs started Rooster Round-up. person and on the telephone, and we’ve done many 776-6339 “We had to come up with another solution because extensive role-playing exercises to develop these St. John Methodist Church it was hard to grab them,” said Matthias. “So we got a skills.” Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 big mongoose trap and the rooster went in there.” “There are a lot of great examples of teenagers Matthias and Jackson already have several happy who have done amazingly well in business,” said Seventh Day Adventist Saturdays, 779-4477 clients and will surely expand their enterprise in the Mark Corbeil. future. The program is funded through a $4,500 grant from St. John Pentecostal Church At the beginning of the program, each student DOL, with support from the Coral Bay Community Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m. completed a personality assessment which helped Council, which is covering administration costs, and Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. them identify possible future careers and create cor- the Rotary Club of St. John, which donated a video 779-1230 responding resumes to reflect those hopes. camera so students could record practice interview “If you find something that you love to do, you will sessions, Bonny Corbeil explained. St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church never work a day in your life,” said Mark Corbeil. The program is hopefully just the first of its kind to Sunday Church Service, 9 a.m. 777-6306 Coral Bay Job Club also focuses on action and bring life skills to St. John youngsters, added Bonny honesty, Mark Corbeil explained. Corbeil. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship “Life rewards action,” he said. “It’s all about the “So many of these students want jobs and they just 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 interview. Whether you are 18 or 65, the hardest ques- need to learn how to sell themselves,” she said. “Our Word of Faith Church tion to answer is ‘tell us a little about yourself.’” goal is to help these young people get jobs and we Word of Faith International “You have to be passionate and honest,” said the are trying to plant the seeds to develop more skills Christian Center, Sundays 7:30 a.m. Coral Bay Job Club co-leader. “That is what we call programs. We are hoping that this carves the way Gifft Hill School 774-8617 the one minute speech, a short speech you share about for more quality life skills programs for our St. John yourself about your skills and core values. The most youth.” St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012 17

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Obituary Advertising Reservations 340-642-5365 [email protected] Ernest Harold Vaissiere: 9/6/1920 - 6/24/2012 A Life Well Lived St. John Tradewinds versity and they had a home on Once the container arrived on Ernie Vaissiere and his wife — East 9th Street in New York City’s St. John, the wines were stored in Anne Brook Vaissiere — began Greenwich Village. what is believed to be the island’s visiting St. John in the early 1950s. Ernie was a WWII veteran; he first wine cellar, below the modest They rented the Lyne House be- flew missions over Europe and home at No. 1 Genip Street. tween Honeymoon Beach and was shot down in Italy in what he The Vaissiere’s had many Solomon Beach. When Laurence referred to as a “controlled crash.” friends on St. John, West Indian Rockefeller opened Caneel Bay He said it was a terrible experi- and Continental alike. The little in 1956, they were among the first ence, but that he was happy to be house with the big lawn (“Place guests to enjoy the resort. alive to say so. Vaissiere”) was always a hub of The Vaissieres also enjoyed Ernie’s vocation, after graduat- friendliness and a place where yacht charters with Ron Morrisette, ing from Cornell University Busi- Ernie could practice his “mental Sr. — whose Captain at that time ness School in 1951 with degrees gymnastics” with his guests. was a very young Carl Penn. In in Industrial Engineering and La- There were also many visitors a letter from Ron Sr. to the Vais- bor Relations, was brokering the at Place Vaissiere who came from sieres dated in the winter of 1952, sales and purchases of paper mills Europe, and they would arrive with he told them that they could sleep — mostly throughout Europe. yet more culinary delights to share on the boat, or for an extra $2, In winter, Ernie and Anne would with Ernie and Anne and the Vais- his captain would take a mattress come to St. John to unwind and siere’s other friends and guests. ashore where they could sleep on regroup. In February they would Anne was a gourmet chef — terra firma under the stars. traditionally host an island party schooled at Cordon Bleu in France. Ernie and Anne bought their St. for friends — which featured the Those who were lucky enough to John home from Duke and Kay Salamanzar bottle of champagne sample her culinary skills were Ellington in 1971. It is the house that Ernie always brought to St. always pleased and greatly im- with the “lawn” across the street John from France. pressed. from what is now Gallows Point Back in those days, shopping in When Anne passed away in Resort. Today, the address is No. the Virgin Islands was limited, so March 2000, Ernie stayed on at 1 Genip Street. the Vaissieres would ship their cu- No. 1 Genip Street until October The house was modest, but pro- linary treasurers to St. John from 2005 when he relocated to Flori- vided fantastic sunset views over NYC. Anne would shop in Man- da. Current Cut in the winter months, hattan and then drive her treasures Ernie passed away — peace- and was perfect for entertaining. to be shipped by sea from the con- fully — on June 24, 2012, having St. John was not the Vaissiere’s tainer port in New Jersey, includ- truly had a life well lived. primary home in those days. The ing the wines they had purchased In loving memory of Ernie and couple had met at Cornell Uni- in France. Anne. 18 St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012

Seedling Plantings To Help Erosion at Maho Bay

Continued from Page 5 St. John Tradewinds Most of the plantings at Maho Bay are sea grape trees, yet Ray also plans to plant orange manjack (Cordia rickseckeri) in the area. Business “Orange manjack trees have a single erect stem and grow very tall and put down very deep roots,” said Ray. “The idea is to have trees that reach the Directory canopy and put down very deep roots that are really good stabilizers.” Ray also plans to use false nutmeg (Cassine xylo- carpa), which produces a fruit called “nothing nut.” “You grab the fruit and hammer it with a cleaver and cut in half and it looks like wood all the way Accommodations Real Estate through,” said Ray. “But the outer coating of the seed Caribbean Villas & Resorts Debbie Hayes, GRI is tasty and nutritious for bats who have been feeding tel. 1-800-338-0987 tel. 714-5808 or 340-642-5995 or locally 340-776-6152 [email protected] on them for centuries. They are also extremely salt www.stjohnvirealestate.com and drought resistant.” Island Getaways Other trees Ray plans to plant to help halt ero- 888-693-7676, Holiday Homes of St. John islandgetawaysinc.com tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 sion include caneel (Canella winteriana), gree gree [email protected] P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 tree (Bucida buceras), dog almond (Andira inermis), St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Eilliott [email protected] black mampoo (Guapira fragrans), and water mam- Suite St. John Villas/Condos tel. 1-800-348-8444 Islandia Real Estate poo (Pisonia subcordata). Plantings along the shoreline at Maho, or locally at 340-779-4486 tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499 While all of the plantings are still thriving, Ray above, will hopefully save the beach from P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831 was shocked to find that two plantings had been run VIVA Vacations [email protected] further erosion. tel. 779-4250 over by cars. P.O. Box 1747, STJ, VI 00831 Restaurants “The biggest threat is still the traffic at Maho,” he so there is no doubt how it happened. But both of Concordia Cafe, 693-5855 said. “What happens is the removal of trees by cars them survived.” Architecture Happy Hour 4:30-6pm tearing up the roots and compacting the soil. Even After plantings are complete at Maho and Cin- Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA Dinner 6-8:30pm Tues-Sat though the park has the white markers and signs, peo- namon Bays, Ray plans to address erosion at Hawk- tel. 776-6356 P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831 Fish Trap Restaurant ple still park on the sea side of the road.” snest, Trunk and Francis Bay before heading south to and Seafood Market “A few little seedlings have been run over there,” Salt Pond Bay, Lameshur Bay and eventually Reef Banking tel. 693-9994, Closed Mondays said Ray. “You could see tire treads in the sand there Bay. Firstbank La Tapa Restaurant Located in downtown Cruz Bay tel. 693-7755 340-776-6881 Open 7 Days a Week Mark Hardgrove Retires structing North Shore Road,” he said. “It is now a Scotiabank Skinny Legs safer and more enjoyable experience serving more #1 Mortgage Lender in the VI “A Pretty OK Place” Continued from Page 6 and more visitors every year. I am proud of working The Marketplace (340) 776-6552 tel. 340-779-4982 with Friends VINP on hundreds of projects to include www.skinnylegs.com “Speaking of family I must thank the community accessibility improvements that were completed at of the Virgin Islands from my-father-in-law,” said Insurance Sun Dog Cafe Cinnamon Bay ruins and Francis Bay.” PGU Insuracne Casual Dining at Mongoose Hardgrove. “Cirilo Flores passed in February 2011 His biggest accomplishment, however, cannot be Located at The Marketplace 693-8340; www.sundogcafe.com after living with us for four years. He loved St. John, 776-6403; [email protected] seen while driving or hiking in VINP, Hardgrove ex- his friends at the senior center, and this allowed us to plained. Theodore Tunick & Company Services see the community from a different perspective and “What I am most proud of is what most of you can- Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 C4th Custom Embroidery meet some of the finest people of my life.” www.theodoretunick.com tel. 779-4047 not see out in the park,” said the retired VINP Su- Located in Coral Bay Looking back over the past five years and around perintendent. “The NPS has planned for the next 10 at the park he oversaw, Hardgrove felt a deep sense of years developing over 250 new projects that will sta- Jewelry Island Solar pride, he explained. R&I Patton goldsmithing "Off the Grid Living for 10 Years" bilize and restore historic sites and allow the NPS to Located in Mongoose Junction tel. 340-642-0531 “When I drive through the park I feel proud of the continue to work on the maintenance backlog which 776-6548 or (800) 626-3445 accomplishments of the NPS team during my time is well over $25 million.” [email protected] Vezio’s Custom Painting here,” said the retired VINP Superintendent. “Hawk- Special Techniques “As Federal budgets continue to shrink these proj- 340-776-6134 snest, Peace Hill, Jumbie Bay, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon ects will shift shrinking operational budgets to project Landscaping [email protected] Bay and the ruins, Maho Bay, Francis Bay, Annaberg budgets allowing our resources to be protected even Alfredo’s Landscaping tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 — all serving thousands of visitors and local residents in lean budget years,” said Hardgrove. “Again thank P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831 Wedding Services 365 days per year.” you all both from me and from my wife Milagros Weddings by Katilday “I am proud of our volunteer program and the park Flores, Millie.” Coral Bay Garden Center www.stjohnweddingplanner.com trails that receive the benefits of thousands of volun- tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628 www.katilady.com The VINP relies on the support of the St. John P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831 340-693-8500 - Consulting, Travel teer hours led by the Friends of the Park,” Hardgrove community, Hardgrove added. Coordination, Accommodations said. “I am proud of the partnerships and relationships “The NPS needs each of you who live and work in Propertyking tel. 643-6348 I enjoyed and feel good that the park is better than I the Virgin Islands to support your National Parks,” he Landscaping & Irrigation found it.” said. “We enjoy the finest Unit of the National Park The reconstruction of North Shore Road and creat- Service — Virgin Islands National Park and Coral ing accessible trails were two major accomplishments Reef National Monument. I am proud to have served for VINP under Hardgrove’s tenure, he added. as your Superintendent and look forward to visiting “I am also proud to have been involved in recon- frequently from my home in Puerto Rico.” St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012 19 Laser Radial Sailor Roller Makes St. John Proud

at London Olympic Games Friday, July 27 Tuesday, July 31 9:47 a.m. - A citizen c/r a disturbance of the 11:31 a.m. - A Spring Garden resident p/r that Continued from Page 3 peace. Disturbance of the peace. Disturbance of someone stole his boat trailer from Estate Susan- 22nd place. She also finished 35th little bit lighter than some of the the peace. aberg. Stolen vehicle. in Race #7 on August 3 and in first days, so that was really nice. 11:00 a.m. - A citizen p/requesting police 1:00 p.m. - Central Dispatch r/ a burglary in Race #9 on August 4, and then ei- But the four upwind legs per race assistance with a possible possession of stolen progress at Estate Concordia. Burglary in the ther 40th or 41st in all of the other did get a bit tiring.” property. Police assistance. second. races. “Today is the last day of rac- 6:00 p.m. - A citizen r/ that his girlfriend is 1:00 p.m. - Another house in Estate Concor- Keeping her fans on Facebook ing,” wrote the Laser Radial sailor. acting strange. Police assistance. dia was discovered to have been burglarized. updated on her experience, Roller “Two more races today! The last 9:07 p.m. - Government of the Virgin Islands Burglary in the third. shared pictures from the open- day of racing! I can’t believe it’s r/ a disturbance in the area of Wharfside Village. 3:55 p.m. - A citizen c/r a disturbance at the ing ceremony, where she walked almost over.” Disturbance of the peace. Innovative office. Disturbance of the peace. in the Parade of Nations with the After 10 races, the top 10 finish- Saturday, July 28 Wednesday, August 1 seven member U.S. Virgin Islands ers in the fleet advance to the medal 8:24 p.m. - A citizen c/r an auto collision in 9:17 a.m. - VIPD Sgt. Hill c/r that he found Olympic Team and even snapped races, where points are doubled, on the area of Coral Bay. Auto collision. what appeared to be human remains. D.O.A. pictures with U.S. Men’s Basket- Monday, August 6. Roller finished 10:23 p.m. - A visitor from Texas c/r that he 12:50 p.m. - A citizen p/r that she is missing ball team members LeBron James 40th overall with 335 points. was struck in the head with a stick in the area of items and believes her husband stole them. Lost and Kobe Bryant. The top of the Women’s Laser Wharfside Village. Assault in the third. documents. After a tough first day of com- Radial fleet was super close after 11:30 p.m. - A citizen c/r loud music in the 6:31 p.m. - An Estate Chocolate Hole resident petition, Roller showed she had a the 10 races, with only one point area of Coral Bay. Disturbance of the peace. c/r that her grandson was destroying items in her great attitude and truly gave it her separating four sailors. Sunday, July 29 residence. Disturbance of the peace, D.V. all at the Olympic Games. China’s Xu Lijia and Marit Bou- 7:35 a.m. - An Estate Enighed resident c/r a 6:41 p.m. - An employee at Cap’s Place c/r “Pretty rough first day on the wmeester of the Netherlands were disturbance at her residence. Disturbance of the that a man was trying to destroy the slot ma- water,” she wrote on Facebook tied with 33 points each, followed peace. D.V. chines. Destruction of property. on Monday, July 30. “Didn’t do by Ireland’s Annalise Murphy and 11:26 p.m. - A citizen c/r an auto collision in Thursday, August 2 as well as I had hoped. The fleet Evi van Acker of Belgium, who the area of Dolphin Market. The operator of the 12:00 a.m. - A Bellevue Village resident c/r is really tough and the conditions were tied with 34 points each. vehicle collided into a WAPA pole and caused that someone threw a rock into her window caus- weren’t exactly my favorite, being Alison Young, from Great Brit- power outage in the area. Auto accident. ing damage. Destruction of property, D.V. pretty windy, with really choppy ain, with 54 points, is also still vy- Monday, July 30 3:09 a.m. - An Estate Pastory resident r/ a dis- waves.” ing for a medal to win in front of 1:20 a.m. - A citizen c/r an auto collision in turbance in Cruz Bay. Disturbance of the peace. “But I’m looking forward to the home fans. the area of Jacob’s Ladder. Auto collision. 10:00 p.m. - An Estate Carolina resident c/r getting back out there tomorrow Roller’s U.S. Virgin Islands 8:10 a.m. - An Estate Carolina resident p/re- that his neighbor wants to commit suicide. and giving it my all again,” wrote Olympic teammate Cy Thompson quest police assistance. Police assistance. 11:16 p.m. - An Estate John’s Folly resident Roller. “We’ll be sailing on a dif- of St. Thomas also wrapped up his 12:14 p.m. - An Estate Enighed p/r that her c/r that a female was creating a disturbance out- ferent course tomorrow, so it’ll be Olympics on August 4. The Men’s neighbor is playing loud music. Disturbance of side her residence. Disturbance of the peace, interesting to see how the condi- Laser sailor finished in an impres- the peace. D.V. tions change. sive 25th place with 203 points in After putting up her best fin- the fleet of 49 boats. ish on day three of racing, Roller Tom Slingsy of Australia was shared her excitement with sup- at the top of the Men’s Laser fleet porters. with 25 points, followed by Pavlos Crime Stoppers U.S.V.I. Seeks Information “Days 2 and 3 were also re- Kontides of Cyprus with 39 points. ally tough; but the second race of The top 10 men finishers after 10 St. John Tradewinds a white or brown four door Chevy or Toyota ve- day two was substantially better,” races were also set to sail in medal Crime Stoppers is asking the community’s help hicle (license plate # TD?-929) containing three wrote the St. John Olympic athlete. races on August 6. to solve the following crimes. If anyone knows black males coming from the northwestern side of “Although I did end up getting a The 2012 U.S. Virgin Islands something, they should say something, as law the building and traveling toward Cassi Hill. The yellow flag, so that brought me Olympic Team consisted of Roll- enforcement cannot control crime without help. items stolen were $20,900 in cash, two passports, back a few places. Yesterday was er; Thompson; 100 meter freestyle Even the smallest bit of information may be just and a gold chain. a rest day, which I spent with my swimmer Branden Whitehurst; what law enforcement needs. Let’s continue to help make the community a parents doing some sightseeing.” long jumper Muhammad Halim; St. John safer place to live by submitting information on “Excited for another day of rac- 400 meter runner Tabarie Henry, On Monday, July 16, at 2:30 p.m., it was discov- these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStopper- ing today, and hoping to get some the first U.S. Virgin Islander to ered that Gifft Hill School had been vandalized. sUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). more better results,” Roller wrote qualify for the semifinals in the The suspect(s) broke a glass door and vandalized Tips are completely anonymous, and the state- on Facebook. event;100 meter and 200 meter the premises by pulling and throwing books from side operators speak several languages. If a tip Before heading out on the water runner Laverne Jones-Ferrette, the shelves onto the floor and pouring an unknown leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen proper- on her final day of racing on Au- the first female from the territory liquid over the floor. ty, illegal drugs, or weapons, tipsters will receive gust 4, Roller took time to reflect to advance to the semifinals in the St. Thomas a cash reward of up to $2,500. on her Olympic experience. 100 meter; and Allison Peter, who On Saturday, July 7, at 8:45 p.m., the owners The reward for the recovery of stolen property “Yesterday I had a little bit of also runs both the 100 meter and of Value Foods Grocery located in Smith Bay and is 10 percent of its retail value. The reward for the a better result in race 1,” wrote 200 meter races. two customers were robbed at gun point. After arrest of a vandal is $357, for a burglar it is $714, Roller. “The conditions yesterday Congratulations to all of the the suspect ran out of the store, the victims saw and for a robber it is $900. were still hiking conditions, but a athletes! 20 St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012

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Sunday, August 11 Tuesday, September 4 — Friends of Irene and the The Department of Human late Steve Levin are invited Services Head Start Program to a night of fine art and hors encourages all fathers and male d’ouevres with select wine and guardians to bring their chil- drinks on Saturday, August 11, dren to the first day of school from 5 to 9 p.m. at Fatty Crab. on Tuesday, September 4, at Friday, August 17 7:30 a.m. for extended day and — Orientation for St. John 7:45 a.m. for full day. Christian Academy School Sunday, October 7 Year 2012-2013 will be Friday, — A fundraiser for the 4th August 17, at 6:30 p.m. School Annual Using Sport for So- summer office hours are Mon- cial Change “Just Play!” event day-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 aboard the Kekoa catamaran is p.m. Application forms may be set for Sunday, October 7, from picked up during this time. Call 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 693-7722 for more details. per person. For more informa- Monday, August 20 tion, go to www.usingsport- — St. John Christian Acad- forsocialchange.com. emy's first day of school will be Monday, October 8 Monday, August 20. — Using Sport for Social Sunday, August 26 Change is hosting the 4th An- — The 2nd annual Chaotic nual Free “Just Play!” day Kayak Race is set for Sunday, event on Monday, October 8, August 26, at Oppenheimer at Winston Wells field in Cruz Beach. Bay. Sunday, September 2 Saturday, October 20 — The Ivanna Eudora Kean — The Animal Care Cen- High School Alumni Associa- ter’s annual flea market, “No SWEET SQUAD 81 Zeta follower 12 For — see (in plain view) George 13 “Stones for —” (1988 75 Ring great Muhammad tion is hosting the 2nd Annual Fleas, Please,” will be on 82 Best guests ACROSS 84 Riddle, part 6 Glenn Close movie) 76 Travel in the direction of Devil Ray Reunion Beach Par- Saturday, October 20, at the 1 A little wet 93 Brit’s fencing blade 14 President Reagan 77 Morticia’s hairy cousin ty Sunday, September 2 at Ma- Winston Wells ball field. ACC 5 Dice throw 94 Pentagon’s govt. division 15 Barrett of Pink Floyd 78 War vehicle 9 Bureau of Indian — 95 Macramé creation 16 “The Cabinet of Dr. —” 79 Magnum of TV et al. gens Bay Beach shed #4 from Board member Jason Corley 16 USMC rank 96 — around (circa) (classic horror film) 82 91-Down, Italian-style 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. is the point-of-contact for the 19 Downtown, say 97 Chemical cousins 17 Maker 83 “— Eat Cake” (Gershwin 21 High chest 100 Available with no Rx 18 — oil (flax product) musical) — Love City Triathlon and event. Corley can be reached at of drawers 102 Trample (on) 20 Skin care brand 84 Transaction requiring no Aquathon is set for September 2 [email protected]. 22 Jackie’s husband #2 105 Trellis plant 24 Gaping mouth credit 23 Start of a riddle 106 End of the riddle 30 Body fat 85 Certain woodwind insert 25 Chaney of old horror 110 Med. country 31 One of Chaplin’s wives 86 “Stop! — Mom 26 Eden mother 111 Guevara in “Evita” 32 Goes rancid Will Shoot” 27 Lexus, e.g. 112 Ending for press 33 Jet walkway 87 Part of KISS 28 “La-la” lead-in 113 CIA figure 34 Nervous — 88 Donkey foot Alcholics Anonymous Meetings 29 Bouncers’ demands 114 No, to a kilt wearer 35 Kind of bomb 89 Like national Alcoholics Anonymous meets as scheduled: Sundays, 9:45 30 Riddle, part 2 115 Riddle’s answer 36 Joe theme songs 39 Lav, in Soho 123 “Go, torero!” 37 O.T. book read on Purim 90 Ph.D. offerer a.m. at Hawksnest Bay Beach; Closed meetings for alcohol- 40 Prankster in “The 124 It’s fact-filled 38 “... blackbirds baked in 91 Sweetheart’s emotion ics only at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cruz Bay at 6 p.m Tempest” 125 Very same —” 92 Prohibition advocates 41 Train stop: Abbr. 126 “The Simpsons” 44 WA airport 93 Audit, as a class on Tuesdays; Open meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays and 42 Column inches sold to neighbor Flanders 46 Prefix with bytes 98 In a lavish way Fridays at 6 p.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church; Tuesdays, sponsors 127 Ocular cleansing cup 48 “And — grow on” 99 Sinister plan 43 Crumb-toting colonists 128 Bit of a dollar 51 Lego piece 101 Thing relied Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral 45 Reno fixture 129 Old French president 52 Two Unsers of Indy on for help Bay. 47 — -lacto vegetarian René 53 Stomach “six-pack” 103 Go-ahead 49 Sleepy DOWN 54 Like a wet lawn at dawn 104 Train stop Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 50 Riddle, part 3 1 Tipsy person’s hwy. 55 Caddy drink 107 Shish — Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 56 Narrow road offense 59 Bro, for one 108 Half of hexa- 57 Slugger’s stat 2 Pooch noise 60 Pipe joint 109 Song line p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. 58 Wide shoe specification 3 Many an exec’s deg. 61 Carrere of Hollywood 115 — kwon do Al-Anon Meetings 59 Sharp quarrels 4 “Dona nobis —” 62 Trim a field 116 Santa — 62 Riddle, part 4 (“Grant us peace”) 63 Mine matter 117 Back muscle, Al-Anon meets on St. John every Monday at Scandic 69 Of a pelvic bone 5 Like a very violent film 64 Hide away for short Executive Service’s meeting room in Mongoose Junction 70 Cole Porter’s “Hitchy- —” 6 Suffix with audit 65 “Am not!” comeback 118 Lofty verse 72 Lawyer Cohn 7 Waikiki garland 66 Flashy scarf 119 Stimpy’s bud from 6:30 to 7:30pm; and every Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at 73 Army unit 8 Round Table knight 67 Charged bit 120 — -conscious the VINP ball field bleachers. 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Rural Development regulations in 7 CFR 3560. “Boatman Point Waterfront” – Stunning easterly facing parcel with wonderful breezes, soothing sounds of the waves and breathtaking sun & moon rises. Spectacular homesite on a downhill build with topo included. The Contact Cruz Bay Apartments, 21400 Ridgetop Circle, Suite shoreline is a mix of cobble beach & rock face, with great snorkeling. 175 feet of frontage at a fantastic price. $730,000 250 Sterling, VA 20166, attn: Roy Pingitore 703-406-3471 “Maho Bay” - Rare opportunity to own 13.8 acres with over 850 feet of shoreline - mostly of white sandy beach (Little Maho), located within the confines of the Virgin Islands National Park on St. x119 for more details. Local USDA Rural Development Area John’s pristine north shore. The property is flanked by two very large National Park Beaches office is St. Croix Area VII Office. (340-773-9146 x4) accessed via footpaths; Francis Bay at the east and Maho Bay at the west. $19.5M. CONDOS – We have over 45 condos for sale ranging from one bedroom at $225,000 to 4 bedrooms at $999,000. Fractional Ownership – There are now many fractional opportunities available on St. John from a summer week for $3,000 to a prime holiday month in a 3 bedroom spa villa at $950,000 Finance Commissioner Presents 2013 Budget St. John Tradewinds, August 6-19, 2012 23 St. John Tradewinds funding from the Government Insur- a heart during these challenging eco- Department of Finance Commis- ance Fund and $2,681,922 form the nomic times,” he said. After House Vote, DeJongh Still sioner Angel Dawson last week pre- Indirect Cost Fund for a total operat- To fulfill its mission of provid- Opposed to CFO Legislation sented to the 29th Legislature’s Finance ing budget of $8,496,786. ing efficient financial services for the Committee a 2013 proposed budget for That budget will fund 61 positions, government, the department has been St. John Tradewinds the department that processes the gov- almost half the 112 DOF employees of introducing new technologies. Among Government House said Wednesday night, August 1, that ernment’s financial transactions, from three years ago, Dawson said. them is the ongoing establishment of a the governor’s position on Delegate Donna Christensen’s disbursing payroll to paying vendors. DOF also exercises custodial con- Credible Financial Management Sys- Chief Financial Officer legislation is unchanged. In a time of a shrinking budget and trol over several funds. The projected tem, the backbone of which is seven The administration remains opposed to what it considers a workforce, automation and efficiency appropriations for fiscal year 2013 integrated core financial modules. deeply flawed piece of legislation. are helping the Department of Finance include: Transportation Trust Fund, DOF has also, to date, overseen This measure simply creates a new level of bureaucracy (DOF) assist the rest of the executive $11,500,000; Internal Revenue Match- implementation of 98 percent of the rather than addressing the fundamental causes of the territo- branch meet its goal of building sus- ing Fund, $47,100,000; Caribbean biometric time clocks that will be used ry’s fiscal challenges, according to Governor John deJongh. tainability by focusing on “one trans- Basin Initiative Fund, $13,000,000; across the central government, includ- “Not only does the bill miss the mark in its diagnosis of action at a time,” Dawson said. Interest Earned on Debt Service Re- ing in the legislature and judiciary. the problems, it creates a false illusion of fixing them,” said “As a central service provider to serve, $3,500,000; union arbitration The department has been fully com- deJongh. the entire Government of the Virgin fund, $1,050,000; and the Interest mitted to complimenting the ERP Pay- The current financial challenges were caused by a drastic Islands, we strive to conduct our busi- Revenue Fund, $1,000,000. The total roll Module through a project called drop in revenue that started four years ago, the result of the ness in a professional, consistent and appropriated fund transfers amount to Standardized Automated Time and global economic downturn, explained the governor low key manner so that we seldom, if $77,150,000. Attendance System (or STATS). The Additionally, this legislation represents the first proposal ever, make headlines,” he said. Early in his presentation, Dawson STATS project, upon full implementa- by a member of Congress to impose a federally-created of- The DOF Commissioner requested acknowledged that currently many tion, will successfully automate time fice to manage the financial affairs of a state or territory, de- an appropriation from the General Virgin Islanders’ main concern with and attendance processing across gov- Jongh added. It restricts the rights of our voters and elected Fund more than 30 percent lower than his department is the status of income ernment departments and agencies. officials to address our problems and instead puts those re- what he received in fiscal year 2010. tax refunds. A $120 million bond infu- “The STATS project is indicative sponsibilities in the hands of Congress, he explained. The $5,257,398 proposed fiscal year sion expected next month should allow of the types of innovative approaches “This is the most troubling aspect of the bill, because sim- 2013 budget represents a decrease of DOF to issue more than $50 million in that the Department of Finance and ply put, it is a step backwards,” said deJongh. “It is unfor- 8.5 percent from the 2012 appropria- tax refunds by the end of September, the Virgin Islands Government, as a tunate that at a time when our Legislature is taking up the tion. Dawson explained. whole, will have to take if we are to issue of advancing a Constitution for the Virgin Islands, our In addition to the General Fund ap- “Like lifeblood, this is money that emerge from our current fiscal con- Delegate is handing the reigns of our financial future over propriation, the department’s proposed will circulate in the local economy straints with increased efficiency,” to Congress without even a voice from our people on the 2013 Budget includes $557,466 in and, I am certain, will gladden many Dawson said. matter.”

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