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St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Yelena Rogers Photography Play Mas, Jump Up and Enjoy Yourselves for Festival 2012 Feathers, Moko Jumbies and steel pan music rang through the streets of Cruz Bay on Wednesday, July 4, as hundreds celebrated St. John Festival. Story and additional St. John Festival photos on pages 2-7 and 24.

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Royalty, Steel Pans and Mocko Jumbies Mark Fantastic Festival Parade By Jaime Elliott down for many participants and morning when huge crowds wound Dancing behind bands aboard just having a good time.” St. John Tradewinds bystanders who packed Love City through the Cruz Bay streets during flat bed trucks pumping out tunes From towering Moko Jumb- Skies above Cruz Bay darkened for the annual St. John Fourth of J’ouvert, the traditional all-night through giant speakers begin- ies to Royalty hailing from across late in the afternoon on Wednes- July Festival Parade. dance party which takes place in ning at 4 a.m., J’ouvert 2012 was the Caribbean, this year’s St. John day, July 4, and when the rains The annual fete actually began the early morning before the July a true bacchanal in the St. John Festival Parade was one of the finally fell, it was a welcome cool- in the wee hours of Wednesday Fourth Festival Parade. streets under a bright full moon. best, and glitch-free, parades in With both steel pans and bass lines recent memory, according to many pumping, dancers kept the streets on-lookers. packed through Wednesday morn- Miss St. John Festival Queen ing’s hazy sunrise. Shanell Thomas waved to her ador- Tradewinds Publishing llc The fun continued in Cruz Bay ing fans from the back of a sleek The Community Newspaper Since 1972 when Varlack Ventures patriarch convertible with St. John Princess Rodney Varlack, this year’s St. Sh’Nyah Bacon following suit John Festival Parade Marshal, rode just a few vehicles behind. Other Editor/Publisher columnists NEWSLINE down the street in a decked out crowned royalty in last week’s pa- MaLinda Nelson & Contributors Tel. (340) 776-6496 [email protected] Chuck Pishko, Yelena Rogers, www.tradewinds.vi golf cart just after 12 p.m. noon to rade included Miss World USVI Tristan Ewald, Andrew Rutnik, [email protected] kick off the annual parade. Taiesa Lashley, Miss International News Editor Craig Barshinger, Bob Schlesinger, Cruz Bay streets were lined with VI Vanessa Donastorg and Miss Jaime Elliott Jack Brown, Mares Crane MAILING ADDRESS people, from St. John residents Teen BVI Ashellica Fahie. [email protected] Tradewinds Publishing LLC Subscriptions P.O. Box 1500 staked out in their favorite viewing Julius E. Sprauve School’s Writers U.S. & U.S.V.I. only St. John, VI 00831 spots to visitors from across Pills- Marching Gulls kept the beat go- Andrea Milam, Mauri Elbel $85.00 per year bury Sound and across the globe. ing with steel pans, followed by © Copyright 2012 “This is my second year coming Gifft Hill School’s dancing troupe ADVERTISING Third Class PERMIT All rights reserved. No reproduction of [email protected] U.S. Postage PAID news stories, letters, columns, photo- over to the St. John parade and I which included a few adult danc- Permit No. 3 graphs or advertisements allowed without love it,” said St. Thomas resident ers joining in the fun in fringed CIRCULATION St. John, VI 00831 written permission from the publisher. Daniel Peters. “The parade is so neon colored outfits. Rohan Roberts much fun and the vibe here is As customary, both Westin Re- great. Everyone is so friendly and Continued on Next Page St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012 3

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Parade participants, from a member of Caneel Bay's Musical Extravaganza troupe, bottom far left, to towering Mocko Jumbies, above, were all smiles during the St. John Festival Parade, including this year's parade Marshal Rodney Varlack, opposite page far right.

Continued from Previous Page breeze picked up around 3 p.m. sort and Villas and Caneel Bay Several much needed rainstorms Resort staged impressive troupes fell on the crowds in Cruz Bay, but Index with many participants adorned in “This is my second year coming over to the the showers didn’t affect the bright beads, glitter and feathers. St. John parade and I love it. The parade is so and sunny mood of the day. Business Directory ...... 18 Decked out in knee-high boots much fun and the vibe here is great. Everyone Parade revelers sought shel- Church Directory ...... 16 and feathered head bands, the ter beneath eaves, umbrellas and Classified Ads ...... 21 Westin transported the crowd to is so friendly and just having a good time.” overhangs, but were back on the Community Calendar ...... 20 the Mediterranean this year with street to watch the final troupes Crime Stoppers ...... 19 – St. Thomas resident Daniel Peters its Maltese Knights troupe. Caneel make their way through Cruz Bay. Crossword Puzzle ...... 20 Bay officials, meanwhile, kept Musical groups in Festival Vil- Letters ...... 14-15 the beat going with musical notes lage kept the throngs entertained Police Log ...... 19 and elaborate headpieces in their the Tap Room group did not disap- on an elaborate performance. until 9 p.m. when, with the rains Real Estate ...... 22-23 troupe Musical Extravaganza. point this year. Handing out cold The Bubblez and Tiny Treasures holding off, an impressive fire- Popular St. Thomas “Carib- beer and root beer samples while Troupe was another crowd favor- works display lit up the sky above bean Rockalypso” band West throwing beads to the audience, ite, along with BVI Sky Dancers Cruz Bay harbor. Lindy played aboard a flat bed the St. John Brewer’s embraced a Moko Jumbies and Gypsies Mexi- With the last few explosions of th truck and led the way for We and Green Flash — the brewer’s own can Bacchanal. light during the fireworks finale, Thursday, July 12 Dem’s troupe of Mayan revellers energy drink — theme this year Love City Pan Dragons were revelers returned for Festival Vil- and Moko Jumbies which included as Chirag “Cheech” Vyas kept the the pride of the island as the youth lage for the last night of music to Love City’s own Sarah Swan and beat going. steel orchestra showed off their wrap up a full week of non-stop Audrey Penn, showing off their With war paint and feathered impressive skill for the crowd. fun and merriment as St. John ful- stilt walking skills. headpieces, Shaka Zulu Tribe After several hours of merri- ly embraced the theme of “Jump St. John Brewer’s troupe is an- troupe kept the crowd enthralled ment and entertainment, the skies Up, Mas and Enjoy Yourselves for other perennial crowd favorite and while St. Thomas Majorettes put grew dark and the light afternoon Festival 2012.” 4 St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012 St. John Festival: July Fourth Parade

St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Yelena Rogers

Hula hoopers, jump ropers, dancers, singers and more dazzled the crowds in Cruz Bay who enjoyed a fantastic Festival Parade on Wednesday, July 4. St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012 5

St. John Festival: Jouver't Mornin'

St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Yelena Rogers

Steel pans led a crowd of dancers during J'ouvert early Wednesday morning, July 4. 6 St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012

2010 Property Tax Bills Issued St. John Tradewinds The Division of Real Property Tax announced last week that the 2010 real property tax bills are being issued to Virgin Islands property owners. The 2010 bills are issued to all property owners of record as of January 1, 2011. As an incentive for property owners to pay their tax bills before the July 30, 2012 due date, discounts for early pay- ment are again being offered. A 5 percent discount will be applied to bills paid by July 16. Persons paying their 2010 tax bill after that date and before the due date will receive a discount of 2.5 percent. Property owners St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Chuck Pishko are encouraged to pay the 2010 tax bill by September 30, 2012 in order to avoid late payment fees. Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen, The deadline for filing appeals with the Board of Tax Review regarding tax assessments is October 15, 2012. below, joined in the fun during Emancipation Persons who have not paid their 2009 property tax bill are ad- Day festivities in Cruz Bay. See story and vised that the bills are now considered delinquent, with penalty additional photos on next page. and interest for late payment being assessed. Payments for the 2010 property taxes and all past due years can be paid at the Tax Collector’s Office on St. John at the Islandia Building. Payments can be made in person or by mail. Property owners are reminded that they do not need to have their tax bill if they plan to pay their 2010 bill in person. Staff cashiers at all Tax Collector Office locations can access the tax bill information at their work- site in order to facilitate payment. Property owners making their payment by mail can enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope to have their payment receipt returned. Persons submitting their payments by mail are advised not to send cash. Payments of checks, cash, money orders, ATM, debit and credit cards (Visa and Mastercard only) are accepted at the window. For more information about the 2010 property tax bills, contact the Office of the Tax Assessor at 776-6737 on St. John. Questions regarding delinquencies should be addressed to the Tax Collec- tor’s office also at 776-6737 on St. John.

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Cultural Day on Tuesday, July 3, in Frank Powell Park drew traditional dancers and blessings for the crowd. Emancipation Day Honors Forebearers

By Chuck Pishko St. John Tradewinds On Tuesday, July 3, St. John observed Emancipa- tion Day with a Cultural Day event at Frank Powell Park in Cruz Bay. Complaints were heard about the inordinate delay of one hour in the program starting and suggestions are being gathered on how to elimi- nate this error for future programs. Despite the delay, however, the program was well received. Emmanuel “Mano” Boyd welcomed all with his conch shell call to gather. Pastor Carlyle Sampson of the Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church offered an opening prayer calling down God’s blessings on the people gathered and offering thanks in being able to benefit from the freedom fought for and won by our forbearers. Carla Sewer and Oswin Sewer, Sr. led the program with renditions of the National Anthem and the Virgin Islands March. They reviewed the many factors that led to freedom from slavery including a general up- rising and strike by the St. Croix enslaved Africans. Owsin Sewer and Carla Sewer lead The slaves marched on Fredericksted. These actions the day with the National Anthem and V.I. by the slaves led to their immediate emancipation to March. avoid bloodshed and further destruction. Sewer introduced Congresswoman Donna Chris- tiansen who was on St. John to attend our Fourth of tinuing freedom. July festival. She commended all for taking time out As an aside, the delegate took time to track down TM of their celebration of the Fourth of July to remem- our Fish Bay neighbors in D.C. who were caught in ber what their ancestors had endured in their quest for the storm aftermath there; i.e. no power. She also PROPERTYKING freedom. Christensen reminded the audience of the took time, along with others, to dance with the Cru- key role in this fight for freedom played by the 1733 zan troupe. Slave Revolt right here on St. John. Our good friend, Alvis Christian of the John’s Folly Tel. 340-643-6348 or 340-643-0163 The celebratory dancing of the We Deh Ya Cultur- Learning Institute offered the suggestion that we offer al Dancers from St. Croix was a delightful transition more for school children. I’m sorry that they weren’t from the remembrance of the struggle to the sheer joy there. They would have enjoyed both the history and of dancing, good food, music, and the future of con- dancing. 8 St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012

Animal Shelter Hosting Friday the 13th Black Cat Adoption Celebration Animal Care Center of St. John is featuring a “Friday the Thir- teenth Black Cat Celebration” from 10 a.m. at the shelter on Fri- day, July 13. Kate Webster, the new ACC shelter manager, and her staff will be spotlighting some of the shelter’s resident black cats and kittens for adoption. Light refreshments will be served.

Annual Alumni Devil Ray Beach Party Set for September 2 at Magens Bay The Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Alumni Association is hosting the 2nd Annual Devil Ray Reunion Beach Party Sunday, September 2 at Magens Bay Beach shed #4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All faculty, staff, current students and alumni of the IEKHS are invited to the reunion party. There will be music and an array of activities such as volley ball, beach twister, dominoes, play house and much more. St. John Tradewiinds News Photo The reunion is a great occasion for alumni to reconnect with their classmates and teachers. This year the theme is Hawaiian, Governor deJongh leads a discussion during last week’s meeting at Government so attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their Hawaiian House. To the governor’s right is V.I. Energy Office Director Karl Knight and WAPA best. Executive Director Hugo Hodge Jr. Starting Sunday, July 1, planning meetings will be every Sun- day, until the event, at 3 p.m. under the IEKHS’ bus shed. The event is made possible by the generous donations from alumni and businesses. To make a donation or join a committee, Economic Development Meeting Convened contact Amazia Francis at 642-1251, Giovianni Rochester at 513- 3660 or Andrea Challenger at [email protected]. St. John Tradewinds projects in the works, including the development of For more information contact Jessica Edwards at 626-6216. Governor John deJongh met Monday, July 2, at 18 Megawatts of solar panels across the territory. Government House with the members of the Compre- Hodge also spoke about utility scale wind projects, hensive Economic Development Strategy committee new metering systems to help integrate the wind and to advance two of the territory’s most important eco- solar projects into the territory’s electrical grid, a pos- nomic objectives. sible submarine interconnection with Puerto Rico, The group of public, private and non-profit lead- and perhaps most importantly, introduction of natural ers, including representatives from the Chamber of gas generators to WAPA’s power plants. Commerce, Hotel and Tourism Association, and vari- “This meeting gave WAPA and Virgin Islands En- Happy ous unions, updated the territory’s Economic Devel- ergy Office officials an opportunity to involve con- opment Plan, and heard about strategies to develop stituents in our planning process as we aim to reduce Holidays! clean energy sources. the territory’s reliance on fossil fuels and achieve by “We had not modified our Economic Development 2025 the 60 percent fossil fuel reduction I set out ear- Plan since 2009, and it was time to present the com- ly in my first term in office,” deJongh said. mittee members with an indication of projects that we At the moment, natural gas presents the most fea- are now giving priority given the territory’s changing sible approach to meeting the territory’s baseload economic environment,” deJongh said. electrical requirements. Hodge told the committee The territory’s updated Economic Development that the current vision recognizes the first phase of a Plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of natural gas system would utilize propane, with a pos- Commerce. The Plan is the basis on which Com- sible move to liquefied natural gas in the future. merce’s Economic Development Administration al- Energy diversification involves a need for homes lots funding for vital infrastructure, business devel- and businesses to invest in retrofits. The governor is opment, public utility improvement and information working with federal partners to implement programs technology system projects. that can underwrite some of those projects, much like Business and non-profit leaders weighed in on the what was done on St. Croix with Quality Electric. plan’s strategies to mitigate and respond to potential Committee members discussed entrepreneurial natural and economic disasters. programs being done in conjunction with the Univer- The second major focus of last week’s meeting sity of the Virgin Islands. was presenting to committee members plans for di- The governor also proposed a loan program for versifying energy production in the Virgin Islands and which he has already included in the 2013 fiscal year continuing to move the territory away from an over- budget an appropriation of some $1 million to par- reliance on fossil fuels. tially match a $5 million dollar revolving loan fund V.I. Water and Power Authority Executive Direc- sought from the Economic Development Administra- tor Hugo Hodge updated the group on major energy tion to provide financing to small businesses. St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012 9

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By Dr. Elaine Campbell and kittens, Webster and her staff will provide a ce- Special to St. John Tradewinds ramic food or water bowl with each adopted feline. The Animal Care Center of St. John plans a Fri- This gift is to remind everyone that cats and kittens day the Thirteenth Celebration of Black Cats at the need to have fresh, clean water at all times, especially shelter. during the hot summer months on St. John. The shelter, located on the library road in Cruz Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Campbell, who has taken Bay, is currently home to 12 dogs and 47 cats and a number of St. John cats to her clinic in Manhat- Complimentary kittens. Kate Webster, the shelter’s new manager, an- tan for adoption, said that island cats and kittens have nounced last week that she and her staff are spotlight- special cachet in New York City because they come Wagapalooza Photos: ing adoption opportunities for some of the all-black from the “exotic” Caribbean. To download photos visit cats and kittens in observance of next week’s Friday For example, “Sheba”, an ACC cat, was adopted tropicalfocus.zenfolio.com/waga2012 the thirteenth date. by a New York City opera singer several years ago, Starting at 10 a.m., visitors are invited to come to and “Laurance”— named for Laurance Rockefeller the shelter to meet some of the featured cats and kit- — was adopted by a Manhattan family that flies him tens and to consider adopting a shelter resident as a back and forth with them to their ranch in Arizona. companion pet. “Calypso,” formerly “Peeper” at the shelter be- Webster advised that all the regular ACC rules for cause she was so shy, is now Dr. Campbell’s official adoption will be in effect on Friday, but that she and greeter cat at Symphony Veterinary Center. Anna her staff are offering a small reduction of the usual Jeffrey, a Caneel Bay Resort winter guest for more adoption fee for any all-black feline. than 30 years, adopted “Brindle,” a St. John cat that Prospective owner/applicants must meet the ACC she flies with her every summer to her estate in Nova guidelines for adoption, one of which is that any Scotia. animal adopted from the shelter must be guaranteed While all of the black “Friday the Thirteenth” cats veterinary care if needed. All of the kitty residents and kittens have been named by the staff, adopting are box-trained and those available for adoption are “parents” are at liberty to change the names. people-friendly. Some of the kitties adopted by Westin Resort and Webster cares for all of the Friday the Thirteenth Villas and Caneel guests as well as by villa visitors Celebration Black Cats with the assistance of Kim- have been given such tropical names as “Caneel,” ber Marnen, the shelter’s Animal Care Tech, as well “Oriel” (in honor of one of ACC’s faithful directors), as help from several faithful volunteers who come “Tango,” and “Sunshine.” weekly to help clean cages. Island visitors and residents are welcome to come Starting this week, the shelter staff will again be celebrate Friday the Thirteenth Black Cat Day at the assisted by summer intern William Vesey who spe- shelter, to meet some of the spotlighted felines, and to cializes in socializing shy kitties. Vesey handles the chat with the shelter staff and volunteers. Cool bever- resident cats to prepare them for transition to forever ages and light snacks will be offered visitors. homes with island residents and off-island visitors. As ever, donations, large and small, are welcome The shelter maintains an active Off-Island Adop- to help fund ACC’s expenses for veterinary care, tion Program for both cats and dogs who become medications, food, shelter, and staff salaries. Let this “Ambassadors of Good Will” for St. John. be the summer for giving a St. John island cat a loving In addition to reduced adoption fees for black cats home for life. St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012 11 VIPD Arrest Two Men for Westin Burglary

St. John Tradewinds V.I. Police Depart- ment officers arrested Kibo Scatkiffe, 33, and Harry Sanguillen, 21, last week after they were positively identified as the - per sons who removed seven televisions from the Westin Resort and Villas on St. John. The incident oc- Harry Sanguillen curred on June 20 and Scatliffe was arrested on July 4 at about 3 held on a $35,000 bail and p.m. while Sanguil- they were remanded to the len was arrested on custody of the Bureau of July 2. Corrections pending fur- Both suspects were ther court action.

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Sergeant First Class Monet Davis, left, poses with the sash, mace and gloves of the Washington, D.C. National Guard’s 257th Army Band before she leads the band, above, down Constitution Avenue for the Nation’s Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4. V.I. National Guard Band Makes History in D.C. July 4 Parade By Army Sgt. Athneil Thomas “To have most of my unit in the parade Other members of the V.I. contingent ap- “This has been an amazing experience,” St. John Tradewinds and in the band; and for me to be the drum preciated the significance of the day. said Staff Sgt. Kevré Hendricks. “Two ex- Flags waved from outstretched arms as major and Chief Warrant Officer Juan Har- “It was an amazing feeling to be a part cellent military bands joined together plus the applause of tens of thousands spectators rigan to be the commander of that band — it of the Nation’s Independence Day Parade,” the drum major and commander both being filled the air while Virgin Islanders led the spoke volumes to me,” Davis said. “It was a Staff Sgt. Lurlene Gerard said. “To see my from the Virgin Islands — historic.” Nation’s Independence Day Parade down once in a lifetime event.” commander and first sergeant lead the pa- The 73rd Army Band’s day did not end Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. This is the first time in history that a Virgin rade was simply magnificent.” with the conclusion of the parade. The band The 73rd Army Band from the U.S. Vir- Islands National Guard band participated in Gerard, a squad leader and clarinet player packed up and shuttled off to Reston, Vir- gin Islands joined the 257th Army Band the Nation’s Independence Day Parade. And in the V.I.’s band, said this was definitely a ginia, where they wowed the crowd with from the Washington, D.C. National Guard add in that Virgin Islanders played lead roles memorable day. performances from a combined concert band to serve as the lead element for the 236th an- as the unit as drum major and commander “The amount of people that cheered and with the 257th Army Band and other musical niversary of the United States’ 4th of July makes it even more significant. showed their appreciation for what we do performance teams like the 257th’s Tactical celebration. “I was scared and excited at the same will be forever etched in my mind,” Gerard Sax saxophone quartet and the Brigadier Setting the pace for the parade in the 97 time,” Davis said of her historic involve- sad. “Knowing that my service and commit- Brass Ensemble and the 73rd’s Steel Drum degree heat was Sgt. 1st Class Monet Davis ment. “This was really significant for us.” ment to this country is appreciated makes and Calypso Ensembles. who served as drum major for the combined Davis also shared the unique experience me feel honored to serve in our military.” The 73rd Army Band continued its band and her mace (Baton) rhythmically set with special friends. The combined band move with preci- ground-breaking tour in Washington, D.C. the cadence for the march as she led them “I made sure that retired Master Sgt. Wil- sion and blared clear and concise move- and surrounding areas with the following down the Avenue. Davis, the acting 1st Sgt. bur Hendricks was able to march because he ment down the historic parade route all with performances on July 6 at Calvert Marine For the 73rd Army Band, knows of the his- was my 1st Sgt when he was active,” Davis the Washington Monument towering in the Museum on Solomon’s Island, Maryland and toric impact of the day. said. background. July 7 at the National Harbor, Maryland.

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Open Tuesday- (340) 776-6356 Coral Bay Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 340-715-0500 www.maho.org PO Box 310, St. John USVI 00831 Garden Center Tel: 693-5579 crane St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012 13 Governor deJongh Presents 2013 Budget Say No To WaPa St. John Tradewinds in spending public funds. At the taining government operations Governor John deJongh sub- same time, appropriations must while initiating capital projects to mitted to the 29th Legislature to- continue to initiate capital projects maintain a vibrant private sector. Island Solar day a Fiscal Year 2013 budget that either directly by the public sector Those measures, along with addresses the territory’s continuing or through the facilitation of pri- targeted tax increases, judicious Grid tie systems economic challenges while main- vate sector investments. spending of stimulus funds across taining current investments and “We must make the hard choic- social and community programs, Battery stand alone systems building a sustainable economy. es that will right our course, no and an imposed policy of limited Solar Hot water systems Introducing the budget in a let- matter how difficult those choices hiring to reduce employment, re- ter to Senate President Ronald may be,” wrote deJongh. “I look sulted in positive economic signs. Solar Pool Pumps Russell, de Jongh noted the terri- forward to our continued collabo- But the sudden HOVENSA oil tory for a third straight year faces ration in the weeks and months refinery closure dealt a catastroph- diminished revenues, and for that ahead as we embrace our responsi- ic blow to the recovery. Because SAVE $$$$$ reason “we took extreme care to bility to lead our community.” of the closure, the Administration $4.50 to $5.00 a watt for most typical PV solar insatllations, craft the leanest possible budget.” Earlier this year, the Virgin Is- was left with no choice but to use includes shipping, permits and hookup Those revenue pressures caused lands economy looked to be stabi- half of the $120 million intended by external economic forces ne- lizing. Lost revenues were replaced to be borrowed in 2012 for work- “Off-grid living for 10 years on Lovango Cay.” cessitated a new level of vigilance by accessing capital markets, sus- ing capital to close the gap in the Dan Boyd 2013 budget. t: 340-642-0351 e: [email protected] “Needless to say, this one cor- A V.I. Energy Office Authorized Vendor • Licensed & Insured porate decision has been dev- astating to our territory and our Governor deJongh Specifies communities and it requires us to continue to adjust our expectations Miscellaneous Section as we navigate our way forward,” deJongh wrote. of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget The loss of the refinery repre- sents an estimated $580 million Special to St. John Tradewinds reduction in direct gross economic Governor John deJongh said last week that several major fund- output — some 13 percent of the ing areas added to the Fiscal Year 2013 budget increased the “Mis- gross territorial product — and $92 cellaneous Section of the Budget” by approximately $20 million million in lost tax revenue. The dollars when compared to the FY 2012 budget. governor believes that gap will be On July 29, deJongh submitted to the 29th Legislature a pro- reduced in subsequent years due posed budget based on a net revenue projection of $695.8 million to the implementation of growth dollars, some $25 million less than the budget he proposed a year strategies and a continued focus on ago. collecting delinquent taxes. The “Miscellaneous Section of the Budget” contains funding “Over the last year, and espe- for various services, programs, community organizations and an- cially since the onset of the Great nual events to which the government contributes. Added to this Recession in 2007, our community section in the proposed budget is funding in the amount of: has been subject to economic and - $9 million to the Department of Human Services to fund the financial challenges not witnessed Medical Assistance Program (MAP) in recent decades,” the governor - $7 million to restore salaries and fringe benefits of govern- wrote. “Our resources have been ment severely strained and the near term employees who have experienced an eight percent salary re- options for alleviating these pres- duction. The salaries will be restored in the last quarter of Fiscal sures are few.” Year 2013 The General Fund operating - $1.5 million to the Department of Public Works for road re- budget is based on a net revenue pairs and projection of $695.8 million, an road striping amount that reflects an anticipat- - $1 million to the Economic Development Authority as a 20 ed reduction in revenues due to percent match for the U.S. EDA Revolving Loan Fund changes to corporate income and - $1.75 million to enhance the welcome facility and install pub- gross receipts tax income. Project- lic restrooms in downtown St. Thomas. ed net revenues remain $100 mil- Yelena Rogers Photography DeJongh said that the notable increase in the Miscellaneous lion below what they were before Section of the Budget provides very specific funding for specific the economic crisis began. projects and initiatives during the upcoming fiscal year. To balance the lost revenue, the PO Box 554, St. John, VI 00831 “This is a very lean budget based on our financial resources, budget leaves vacant staffing posi- but we still have to invest in our infrastructure, provide a means tions that are not absolutely criti- 340-774-4027 603-401-4757 to finance growth and especially at this time, given the need for cal, eliminates programs and ser- health coverage, ensure that we take full advantage of healthcare vices that cannot be justified in the reform,” said the governor. current economic environment, Continued on Page 18 www.facebook.com/yelena.rogers.photography 14 St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012

One Polling Place, What a Shame Leave it to the esteemed Board of Election to come 3. The Oswald Harris Court community is known up with the brilliant idea of having one polling place to be a high crime area unfortunately and many of our for the residents of St. Thomas Democratic Party Pri- elderly residents and those who are familiar with that mary 2012. area are not going to vote in that vicinity. The area of choice being the Oswald Harris Court, 4. There is only one way in and one way out of New Housing. How can the people of St. Thomas ex- that location and I feel assured that on Election Day Next Deadline: ercise their rights to participate in this most basic of thousand of people will be stuck in a traffic jam like rights when the Board of Election of St. Thomas/St. waterfront on a six cruise ship day. th John has decided that the most inconvenienced loca- The largest party and only primary in the territory Thursday, July 12 tion on the island can best serve potentially thousands should not be treated with such disdain. Elections of citizens who wants to participate in this privileged are already stressful and we don’t need our esteemed activity. board of election, lack of vision, to create unneces- Let us analyze the location that this group believes sary stress on the voters of this territory, which could can best serve us the populace: discourage our people from voting. 1. There is absolutely no parking spaces for the Please call the board of election and speak to Act- thousands of citizens who would like to drive, park, ing Supervisor Mabel Maduro at 774-3107 and let our 2012-To-Date vote and leave; zero, as a matter of fact the residents collective voices be heard! I am encouraging all of the of that community does not have the spaces for their residents of this territory to engage this process and Homicides: 0 own cars much less thousands of voters. demand that the citizens of this island have more than 2. The surrounding businesses cannot accommo- one Polling Place. Shootings: 0 date the influx of vehicles on a Saturday which is Technically, this issue is bigger than the any singu- Stabbings: 0 the primary shopping day in our community and it lar party. Please remember, mistreat of the Democrats is totally unfair for non-patrons to full up the parking today, ICM tomorrow. Armed Robberies: 1 spaces to conduct business elsewhere while patrons Clarence Payne Arsons: 0 are forced away because of the lack of parking. Resident of St. Thomas 1st Degree Burglaries: 3 Voting Districts and Representative Senate Needed 2nd Degree Burglaries: 2 I just returned home from a couple of weeks in Li- the Governor to come up with a plan to help resolve 3rd Degree Burglaries: 19 beria. I went there to work with a team of volunteers, our financial problems and now they are punishing the nine surveyors, engineers and architects, to design a people who have to carry out the firings. These are the Grand Larcenies: 41 hospital. ones that only cater to small special interest groups so While I was there I went to visit an orphanage that they can get re-elected. Rapes: 0 was the second one built on using the design of the one The same ones who stole $6.5 million from us and we did in 2001. won’t tell us which ones did it. Folks, aiding and abet- It was really great to see the kids and how they got ting crime is a crime. Now we have “Senators ideas for Crossword Answers — Puzzle on Page 20 along with each other. This was the third time that I change do not include fewer seats” who would have have done projects there. The last time was at the very thought? end of the civil war in 2006 and the country was a di- The only way that they can solve the problem that saster, no utilities, buildings bombed out or burned out they have created and perpetuated is to create voting many injured people on the streets, UN tanks all over, districts and a truly representative Senate which the vot- not a very happy place. ers can hold accountable. Then they might start work- Liberia has made remarkable progress, all the roads ing to help this community instead of just using it. were repaved, striped, and clean which created a huge There was one bright spot in the paper, buried on amount of energy. The people were feeling good and page 9 “Ex Puerto Rico senator to spend four years in looking towards the future. The buildings were repaired prison.” Seems like P.R. is ahead of us in a lot of ways. and the shops were all open. There were don’t litter About a month later the paper said that the Senators signs all over and one day a month they had community were going to fix the broken election system, not a big pick up litter day. fix but a fix. There were several local news papers and they all Then a couple of weeks later the cab drivers told seemed to be critical and find fault with politicians who them that they weren’t making enough money and they were not serving the country wisely. Some were critical wanted to be in the cab renting business then the Born- of the fact that some of the leaders of the community efield group wanted to have the Government fix up the came back from America to help but they left their fam- buildings they are living in and give them to them. They ilies in the U.S, where they had gone during the thirty got distracted. Like they did when they got us to pay the years of war. hospital bills that the patients aren’t paying. Can’t Stop When I got back I bought a newspaper at the airport. the Carnival? The headlines were “Senators grill Terry over firing of I would suggest that anyone connected with the $6.5 teachers”, “Senators grill Luis executives” and “Sena- million not run again. If you do it will give us some tors grill hospital officials about firings.” more time to look into it. These are the same people who refused to work with Greg Miller St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012 15

No HOVENSA, Let's Focus on UVI Hovensa and the University of the Virgin Islands We go to the telephone book and never envision (UVI) have been serving our territory for a long our children with that skill. We call our friends after time. the work is completed and say he or she did a great Now Hovensa is leaving and UVI is celebrating its job and I paid them well for the service. 50th Anniversary. I believe that UVI can play a sig- We still miss the point that our children could one nificant role in creating our future workforce. The ac- day be providing that same service and making that ademic programs offered are of a very high standard money. We were made to believe that once our child and all UVI would have to do is make course offer- got through college, their life would be okay. ings in the areas of Career and Technical Education. Fifteen years ago when we heard that many adults In order for the university to be an academic/career with college educations were having a difficult time and technical university I know changes would have finding jobs, some were working in neighborhood to be made to the present university’s structure. This McDonalds, we still pushed our children toward aca- university should have been offering CTE classes for demic colleges. the past 30 years. We should have used television, the internet and Virgin Islanders got fixated on a (new) and revo- mass media to realize all the professions that were lutionary tool called cable television in the 70s, and available to our children and encourage UVI to adapt still today, mass media through television, constantly courses relating to those professions that met the promotes academic universities/colleges. needs of our community. Statistics show that of to- We as a people and our leaders lacked the vision day’s first year students in academic colleges, 46 per- to see that all students are not academically driven. cent will not finish higher education. And it’s not because they’re dumb, but because some Those former students will now join the remainder people have natural talents and skills. of adults in our community that are unskilled. This is All adults know that skilled workers make more just an idea but I think it is doable and I am ready to money than college graduates, but we very rarely en- try. We have wasted enough time. courage our children in those directions as a career The Virgin Islands needs more people that are path. We wake up many mornings and need a skilled gainfully employed and that means people proficient worker, maybe an electrician, plumber or even an ac- in academic and technical skills. countant. Ronnie Jones

Festival and Cultural Organization Thanks Sponsors The St. John Festival and Cultural Organization Silver Sponsors would like to thank the following sponsors for putting Grande Bay Residence Club on a well done Fireworks Display July 4, 2012. Scotia Bank We appreciate all of Tradewinds' help during the Theodore Tunick St. John Festival Activities. Steve and Pamela Deckoff

Platinum Sponsor Big-Hearted Sponsor The West Indian Company Limited Catered to Vacation Homes Red Hook Family Practice, P.C. Gold Sponsors Computer Express Andrew Stillman & Joy Stillman St. John Accommodations Council Sincerely, Virgin Islands Lottery Leona Smith, President St. John Festival & Cultural Organization

attention: St. John Tradewinds Newspaper will begin its Summer Publishing Schedule next month. August 6th and 20th September 3rd and 17th 16 St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012

Church Directory Energy Savings: Numbers You Should Know By Dan Boyd Newer refrigerators will al- better now. St. John Tradewinds most pay for themselves in about A central air system uses be- With our WAPA rates at $0.48 a year. A new Whirlpool freezer tween 2000 and 5000 watts hour- Baha’i Community of St. John cents per kilo Watts (kW) the less refrigerator will consume about 34 ly. 3.5 kW x 14 = 49 daily, cost = For Devotions and Study Circles,call 714-1641 electrical energy you use the more kWs monthly, costing you $16.50 $23.50 daily, $705.00 monthly. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays 776-6316, 776-6254 you will save. a month, so throw away that old These figures are typical -aver A typical Hunter ceiling fan will refrigerator now and save over ages. Your averages may be more Bethany Moravian Church consume 100 watts per hour, in 24 $63.00 a month! or it may be less. If you would like 11 a.m., Sunday School 776-6291 hours it uses 2.4 kW, left on for Air conditioners can cost you a to consume less energy Island So- Calvary Baptist Church a month it will consume 72 kWs, small fortune also. A room air con- lar can do an energy audit of your 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 costing you about $34.50 per fan, ditioner will consume about 1000 home and figure out what size so- Sunday School 10 a.m., per month! watts (1 kW) per hour it runs. If lar system you can install to bring Sunday evening 6 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. An old refrigerator can consume you use your A/C all day and night down the cost of your WAPA bill. Christian Ministry as much as 462 watts per hour, if it it will run for about 14 hours per You are not only saving money Cinnamon Bay Beach runs for 12 hours per day that re- day 14 kW X $0.48 will cost $6.72 and using less electricity you will Inter-Denominational, Sunday 8:30 a.m. frigerator will cost you $2.60 per daily and $201.60 per month. be helping our environment by re- day and $80.00 a month ! Those ceiling fans are looking ducing your carbon footprint. Christian Science Society 10:45 a.m. Sunday- Marketplace Wednesday Testimonials 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month Commercial Renters Must Obtain License The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints St. John Tradewinds or more of the following catego- owners who have not met the Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 The Department of Licens- ries are required by law to obtain legal requirements of obtain- Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard ing and Consumer Affairs re- the applicable license type for ing a current business license Cruz Bay Baptist Church minds all commercial space and their property: from DLCA are in violation of Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 building owners in the territory - A building owner renting an the licensing laws of the Virgin engaging in commercial renting entire non-residential building Islands. Any commercial build- Emmaus Moravian Church Coral Bay, Sun. 9 a.m. 776-6713 that they must be in possession or facility. ing/space owner found renting of a valid business license. - An owner of a commer- without the appropriate license Jehovah’s Witness The requirement for all com- cial building renting single or will be subject to citations and 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. mercial renters to obtain a valid multiple units, bays, rooms, or applicable penalties. Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays, 340-715-053 business license(s) is pursuant to spaces. For additional information, Title 27, Section 302 of the Vir- Rental of a commercial space contact the Licensing Division Missionary Baptist Church gin Islands Code. or building constitutes engaging of DLCA on St. Thomas at 774- 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Persons who fall within one in an act of business. Building 3130. Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884

Nazareth Lutheran Church Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. 776-6731 SBDA 90-Day Loan Amnesty Program Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saturdays 6 p.m.; Sundays 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Deadline Schedule for July 16 Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 a.m. 776-6339 St. John Tradewinds ment options for small business owners.” The Virgin Islands Economic Development Au- “The deJongh/Francis Administration continues to St. John Methodist Church thority reminded delinquent borrowers of the Small support the discounting and loan restructuring initia- Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 Business Development Agency (SBDA) and the tives adopted by the GDB and SBDA in collaboration Seventh Day Adventist Government Development Bank (GDB) that the with the VIEDA to help ease the burdens of delin- Saturdays, 779-4477 deadline for its 90-day Loan Amnesty Program is quent borrowers,” Clouden said. July 16, 2012. Accounts with loan principal balances paid in full St. John Pentecostal Church In April 2012, these lending arms of the VIEDA by July 16, 2012 will be offered a 100 percent dis- Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., embarked on this new loan policy to assist clients in count on accrued interest and late payment penalty Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. paying off their outstanding loan balances. fees, or a 50 percent discount on interest if the loan 779-1230 According to Percival E. Clouden, VIEDA’s Chief principal balance if paid down by at least 50 percent, Executive Officer, the Loan Amnesty Program in- along with a new payment schedule that may be ne- St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church Sunday Church Service, 9 a.m. cludes a waiver of payment of up to 100 percent of a gotiated. Loan restructuring options are also avail- 777-6306 loan’s accrued interest and all accumulated late pay- able. ment penalty fees. Discounts are also available for Payments can be submitted by cash, money order, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship GDB and SBDA borrowers with loans that are delin- certified check, or cashier’s check and sent to the 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 quent for more than 151 days. VIEDA by mail to 5055 Norre Gade, St. Thomas, Word of Faith Church “We are reminding our SBDA/GDB clients that U.S. Virgin Islands 00804, or hand-delivered to the Word of Faith International the Loan Amnesty Program is still in effect,” said VIEDA’s offices. Christian Center, Sundays 7:30 a.m. Clouden. “This program can remedy some of the For more information on the GDB/SBDA Loan Gifft Hill School 774-8617 challenges these clients have been facing during this Amnesty Program, contact the VIEDA’s Lending Di- economic crisis. This program provides possible pay- vision on St. Thomas at 714-1700. St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012 17

What Are Sustainable Communities?

Dear EarthTalk: The term “sustainable approaches.” communities” gets bantered around quite a bit today. And perhaps more important: Sustainable commu- Could you define it for me? nities take a long-term perspective, focusing on “both Holly Parker, Mechanicsburg, PA the present and future, well beyond the next budget or Kaid Benfield, Sustainable Communities program election cycle” so that the needs of the current as well director at the Natural Resources Defense Council as future generations are met with adequate resources. (NRDC), used the term “sustainable communities” ISC adds that the success of a community’s efforts to to describe places “where use of resources and emis- be sustainable depends on its members’ commitment sions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants are go- and involvement as well as leadership that is inspir- ing down, not up; where the air and waterways are ing, effective and responsive. accessible and clean; where land is used efficiently Some of the ways ISC has worked to further its Summer Special and shared parks and public spaces are plentiful and goals include helping teach leaders from low income easily visited; where people of different ages, income U.S. communities along the Gulf of Mexico how en- 10% OFF Display Ads levels and cultural backgrounds share equally in en- ergy efficiency and ecological restoration can revital- vironmental, social and cultural benefits; where many ize their otherwise struggling economies; developing (new or existing clients) needs of daily life can be met within a 20-minute walk community sustainability initiatives throughout war- and all may be met within a 20-minute transit ride; ravaged parts of Kosovo, Serbia and Macedonia; in- where industry and economic opportunity emphasize stalling green roofs on residences in the Chinese city Advertising Reservations healthy, environmentally sound practices.” of Shenzen as a pilot project to show how such “tech- 340-642-5365 In his March 2011 NRDC ‘Switchboard’ blog post nologies” can yield significant carbon sequestration [email protected] entitled “A Trip to Sustainaville,” Benfield laid out and other environmental benefits, and many more. his vision for what a model of sustainable commu- Key to any consideration of what makes a commu- nities could look like, with neighborhoods sporting nity sustainable is the acknowledgement that there is healthy amounts of green space and shared vegetable no such thing as perfection. gardens; mass transit, biking and walking replacing “Sustainability is a process of continuous improve- the majority of automobile traffic; and mixed use ment so communities constantly evolve and make communities where schools, residences and commer- changes to accomplish their goals,” reported Sustain- cial spaces are near each other and are powered by able Communities Online, a web-based information solar panels, geothermal heat pumps or windmills. and networking clearinghouse started in the 1990s According to the Vermont-based Institute for Sus- by a broad coalition of sustainability-oriented orga- tainable Communities (ISC), sustainable communi- nizations and managed by the Washington, DC-based ties are “economically, environmentally and socially non-profit CONCERN Inc. healthy and resilient” and meet “challenges through To learn more about sustainable communities and integrated solutions rather than through fragmented what makes them tick, check out sustainable.org.

Subsidies for Renewable Energy Dear EarthTalk: Renewable energy production in and increased energy efficiency, and only $2.5 billion the solar and wind markets currently receives about in subsidies to the fossil fuel industry in the form of $7 billion in government subsidies annually, but is tax breaks. still not competitive against fossil fuels on a large But this breakdown in favor of larger subsidies to scale. To what extent should the U.S. continue to alternative renewables is a recent product of President prop up these industries as they compete against Obama’s stated goal of cutting back on subsidies to dirty energy? the hugely profitable oil industry. Jack Morgan, Richmond, VA Historically the vast majority of energy subsidies Given the importance of abundant amounts of en- have gone to developing fossil fuel resources and re- ergy for Americans, the federal government tends to serves. The CBO notes that until 2008 most energy subsidize all forms of energy development, including subsidies went to the fossil fuel industry as a way to fossil fuels and renewables. encourage more domestic energy production. A report A recently released report by the Congressional by the non-profit Environmental Law Institute (ELI) Budget Office (CBO) found that in 2011 the federal confirms that, between 2002 and 2008, the federal government spent $16 billion of our tax dollars in government provided substantially larger subsidies to subsidies for the development of renewable energy Continued on Page 18 18 St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012 Critical Equipment Stolen During Burglary St. John Tradewinds Expressing her frustration last week, DOE Com- St. John Tradewinds Department of Education officials were notified missioner Dr. LaVerne Terry said that the burglary over the last weekend of a burglary at DOE’s Main forces the department to absorb the cost of replacing Complex on St. Thomas, which included the loss of the equipment during a difficult fiscal time. Business several desktop computers, monitors, laptops and “We have already made public our need to cut other technical equipment. costs and streamline services,” Terry said. “To have DOE’s fiscal offices were severely impacted dur- to take on such an unnecessary expense at this time Directory ing the break-in, leaving many employees without will not only hurt the department financially, but also critical on-the-job equipment. DOE is asking the pub- interferes with our ability to meet critical deadlines at lic to be on the look out for any of these items, and this busy time of the year.” to report any information they might have to the V.I. “At this point, we are working very closely with the Police Department. Police Department to recover the equipment, but we A police report has already been filed, and an in- are also asking for the public to report any informa- Accommodations Real Estate ventory of all items has been logged with the VIPD. Caribbean Villas & Resorts Debbie Hayes, GRI tion they might have to the authorities,” said Terry. tel. 1-800-338-0987 tel. 714-5808 or 340-642-5995 or locally 340-776-6152 [email protected] www.stjohnvirealestate.com Island Getaways Governor deJongh Presents Fiscal Year 2013 Budget 888-693-7676, Holiday Homes of St. John islandgetawaysinc.com tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 Continued from Page 13 excessive force decree; more than $7 million to the [email protected] P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 streamlines government processes and shifts costs. 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Box 1747, STJ, VI 00831 Restaurants The budget restructures some government offices. partment to fund outstanding mental health obliga- Concordia Cafe, 693-5855 It moves the Medical Assistance Program from the tions and operating costs, $885,544 to pay for staff Architecture Happy Hour 4:30-6pm Department of Health to the Department of Human and operational costs associated with the opening of Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA Dinner 6-8:30pm Tues-Sat the Charles Wesley Turnbull Regional Library, $1.4 tel. 776-6356 Services and transfers the Bureau of Economic Re- P.O. 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Crime Stoppers USVI Friday, June 22 Disturbance of the peace. Bay. Auto collision. bail was set at $35,000 by order Seeks 9:58 a.m. - An Ajax Peak resi- Tuesday, June 26 Thursday, June 28 of the court. Unable to post bail, dent p/r that his vehicle was sto- 11:05 a.m. - An employee of 12:11 p.m. - A security officer he was transported to the Bureau Information len. Unauthorized use of vehicle. Cool Breeze Jeep Rental r/ one at the Westin Resort and Villas of Corrections on St. Thomas to St. John Tradewinds 10:45 a.m. - An Estate Choco- of the company’s Jeeps stolen. c/r a larceny. Grand larceny. be remanded. Law enforcement needs late Hole resident p/r that he was Unauthorized use of vehicle. Friday, June 29 8:35 p.m. - Badge #1047 p/ at the community’s help to involved in an argument with his 12:38 p.m. - A citizen c/r an 8:16 a.m. - An Estate Pastory Leander Jurgen Command with solve the following crimes. child’s mother. Disturbance of auto collision in the area of Lindt resident c/r being involved in an one Ashlew Carr of Estate Pasto- If anyone knows something, the peace, D.V. Point. Auto collision. auto collision. Auto collision. ry under arrest and charged with they should say something, 1:53 p.m. - The People of the 1:49 p.m. - Badge #1009 p/ at Saturday, June 30 assault in the third. No bail was as police cannot control Virgin Islands c/r that a male Leander Jurgen Command with 2:36 a.m. - A citizen c/r a dis- set by order of the court. He was crime without help. Even the was making a disturbance at the one Terral Hodge of Calabash turbance in the area of Cruz Bay. transported to the Bureau of Cor- smallest bit of information Caneel Bay fueling station. Dis- Boom Apartments under arrest Disturbance of the peace. rections to be remanded. may be just what is needed turbance of the peace. and charged with unlawful sexu- 4:21 a.m. - A citizen c/r hear- 9:53 p.m. - An Estate Caro- to solve these cases. 5:35 p.m. - A citizen p/r that al contact and disturbance of the ing shots fired in the area of Gifft lina resident p/r that she was as- St. John she lost her wallet in the area of peace. His bail was set at $11,000 Hill. Illegal discharge of firearm. saulted by an unknown female. On Wednesday morning, Pine Peace. Lost wallet. by order of the court. Unable to 6:10 p.m. - A citizen p/r that Simple assault and battery. June 13, the director of the 10:19 p.m. - A citizen c/r loud post bail he was remanded to his iPhone was stolen in the area Wednesday, July 4 Department of Public Works music in the area of Coral Bay. the Bureau of Corrections on St. of Cruz Bay. Grand larceny. 2:20 a.m. - An Estate Enighed discovered that the ware- Disturbance of the peace. Thomas. 11:59 p.m. - An Estate Caro- resident p/r getting into an alter- house at #6 Estate Susannab- 11:05 p.m. - A citizen c/r No time given - An Estate lina resident c/r an auto collision. cation with her boyfriend. Dis- loud music in the area of Estate erg was burglarized again. Power Boyd resident c/request- Auto collision. turbance of the peace, D.V. Enighed. Disturbance of the ing police assistance to retrieve 3:50 a.m. - An Estate Belle- The burglar(s) gained entry Sunday, July 1 peace. her keys from her daughter. Po- 2:59 a.m. - A citizen c/r that vue resident p/r that a minor as- through one of the windows 11:23 p.m. - A citizen c/r hear- lice assistance. she was assaulted in the area of saulted him in the street. Simple and stole four wrecker tires. ing shots fired in the area of Guy 7:44 p.m. - An Estate Grun- Cruz Bay. Assault in the third. assault. St. Thomas Benjamin Elementary School. Il- wald resident c/requesting police 12:45 p.m. - A citizen r/ see- 3 p.m. - Badge #11 p/ at Le- On Thursday, May 17, legal discharge of firearm. assistance to remove his bother ing a U.S. Post Office box open. ander Jurgen Command with one at about 12:40 a.m., a man Saturday, June 23 from his residence. Police assis- Suspicious activity. Kibo Scatliffe of Estate Enighed in the area of Bethlehem 12:05 a.m. - A citizen c/r an tance. Monday, July 2 under arrest and charged with House Hospital Ground was auto collision in the area of Coral 8:16 p.m. - Badge #128 p/ at 3:45 a.m. - An Estate Enighed grand larceny. His bail was set heading towards his safari Bay. Auto collision. Leander Jurgen Command with resident c/r an auto collision on at $35,000 by order of the court. taxi when he was held up by 12:09 a.m. - A citizen c/re- one Alphonso Queely of Hos- Pine Peace Road. Auto collision. Unable to post bail, he was trans- two masked men who were questing police assistance with a pital Ground, St. Thomas under 7:52 a.m. - An Estate Pastory ported to the Bureau of Correc- armed with a silver hand mental patient in the area of Naz- arrest and charged with distur- resident r/ a lost green card. Lost tions to be remanded. gun. The robbers stole his areth Lutheran Church in Cruz bance of the peace, threats. His documents. 4:20 p.m. - An Estate Grun- licensed black Taurus Mil- Bay. Police assistance. bail was set at $2,000 by order of 1:59 p.m. - A citizen c/re- wald resident p/r that her cell lennium 40-caliber firearm, 5:36 p.m. - A Calabash Boom the court. Unable to post bail he questing police assistance in phone was stolen in the area of a black iPhone in a black Ot- resident c/r a disturbance with was remanded to the Bureau of Estate Chocolate Hole. Police Cruz Bay. Grand larceny. ter case, a dark gray Xcover her boyfriend’s brother. Distur- Corrections on St. Thomas. assistance. 7:01 p.m. - An Estate Gifft Hill cell phone, $120 in cash and bance of the peace. 8:19 p.m. - A citizen p/r that he 3:06 p.m. - An Estate Enighed resident c/r a disturbance with an a black iPad. The robbers Sunday, June 24 was threatened by an unknown resident p/r an aggravated assault intoxicated female in the area of then fled the area on foot in 1:45 p.m. - A citizen p/r that he male. Disturbance of the peace, and battery. Aggravated assault Cruz Bay. Police assistance. an unknown direction. was threatened by an unknown threats. and battery, D.V. 8:59 p.m. - An Estate Grun- Please continue to help male. Disturbance of the peace. 10:58 p.m. - A Coral Bay resi- 10:12 p.m. - A citizen c/r loud wald resident c/r that he was as- make the community a safer 4:55 p.m. - A Coral Bay resi- dent c/r loud music. Disturbance music in the area of Coral Bay. saulted in the area of Cruz Bay. place to live by submitting dent c/requesting police assis- of the peace. Loud music. Assault in the third. information on these or tance. Police assistance. Wednesday, June 27 Tuesday, July 3 9:10 p.m. - Badge #130 p/ at any other crimes at www. Monday, June 25 4:39 a.m. - An Estate Choco- 4:20 p.m. - A St. Thomas resi- Leander Jurgen Command with CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or 11:29 a.m. - A citizen c/r that late Hole resident c/r that his dent p/r that her minor 15-year- one Alejandro Thomas de los by calling 1-800-222-TIPS she was involved in a dispute home was burglarized. Burglary old child has not been home since Santos of St. Thomas under arrest (8477). with her husband. Disturbance of in the second. July 1. Runaway minor. and charged with assault in the Tips are completely the peace. 10:29 a.m. - A citizen c/r that 12:10 p.m. - An Estate Pas- third. His bail was set at $25,000 anonymous, and the state- 7:15 p.m. - An Estate Pastory a villa in Estate Chocolate Hole tory resident p/requesting police by order of the court. Unable to side operators speak sev- resident p/r that his ex-girlfriend was burglarized. Burglary in the assistance to retrieve his minor post bail he was transported to eral languages. If a tip leads is harassing him. Harassment. third. daughter from the area of Santos the Bureau of Corrections on St. to an arrest or the recovery 6:48 p.m. - A citizen p/r that 5:25 p.m. - A citizen p/r that Laundry. Police assistance. Thomas to be remanded. of stolen property, illegal she was kicked out of her home her kayak was stolen from the 6:20 p.m. - Badge #1105 p/ Thursday, July 5 drugs, or weapons, tipsters and she has no where to stay. Po- area of Coral Bay harbor. Grand at Leander Jurgen Command 12:16 a.m. - A visitor from will receive a cash reward lice assistance. larceny. with one Harry Sanguillen of Ohio c/r that his girlfriend lost to be paid according to their 11:05 p.m. - A citizen c/r loud 8:04 p.m. - A resident c/r an Estate Enighed under arrest and her wallet in the area of Cruz instructions. music in the area of Coral Bay. auto collision in the area of Coral charged with grand larceny. His Bay. Grand larceny. 20 St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012

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Monday, July 9 ment will be discussed in detail. — St. John School of the The workshop on St. Thomas is Arts will present “An Over- scheduled for Friday, July 27, simplification of Her Beauty,” at 5:30 p.m. at the VICA office. a film by Terence Nance, star- More details call 774-5964. ring Nance, Namik Minter and Sunday, August 11 Chanelle Pearson on Monday, A silent auction of fine art July 9, at 7:30 p.m. by St. John artists and raffle Friday, July 13 fun(d)-raiser for Steve Levin’s — Animal Care Center of family is planned for Saturday, St. John is featuring a “Friday August 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Thirteenth Black Cat Cel- Fatty Crab. Raffle tickets are ebration” from 10 a.m. at the available at both Connections shelter on Friday, July 13. Kate for $10 or six tickets for $50. Webster, the new ACC shelter Sunday, August 26 manager, and her staff will be — The 2nd annual Chaotic spotlighting some of the shel- Kayak Race is set for Sunday, ter’s resident black cats and August 26, at Oppenheimer kittens for adoption. Light re- Beach and last year’s winner is freshments will be served. already talking smack. Saturday, July 14 Sunday, September 2 — St. John School of the — The Ivanna Eudora Kean Arts will present a live per- High School Alumni Associa- formance of "KICK IT," the tion is hosting the 2nd Annual school's summer video produc- Devil Ray Reunion Beach Par- tion program on Saturday, July ty Sunday, September 2 at Ma- 14, at 4:30 p.m. at the school. gens Bay Beach shed #4 from The public is welcome. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 27 Sunday, October 7 HIT COUNT 78 — v. Wade 8 Part of DOS: Abbr. 73 Not sick — Virgin Islands Council — A fundraiser for the 4th 79 Prefix with con 9 Podded vegetables 74 Dummies ACROSS 80 Get a goal 10 Everyone, in Essen 75 County east of Sandusky on the Arts (VICA) is conduct- Annual Using Sport for So- 1 Pronoun in many letter 81 “Max —” (2008 noir 11 Czech, Pole, or Serb 76 TV warrior princess ing a series of “How to Apply” cial Change “Just Play!” event greetings action film) 12 Concocted 77 Atlas part 5 Psi preceder 82 1967 hit for the Lovin’ 13 Jule of songwriting 83 “For the life — ...” workshops in preparation for aboard the Kekoa catamaran is 8 Involuntary twitches Spoonful 14 Tennis great Ashe 84 See 69-Down the August 31, grant submis- set for Sunday, October 7, from 14 Differently — (having 86 Drank sherry, e.g. 15 Port of Italy 85 “The Bridge on the other skills) 89 Football throw 16 Hero-worship River —” (war film) sion deadline. Information on 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 19 Of Earth’s largest 90 “C’mon, this way” 17 Defectors 87 Get a glimpse of project and budget develop- per person. landmass 93 Very cushy course 18 Have a minority view 88 Coloring agents 21 Berate loudly 95 U.S. island territory 20 Eider, e.g. 91 Stat of gas consumption 22 “Spider-Man 3” director 98 Pay attention suddenly 24 Observant individual 92 King James Bible suffix Sam 100 Gifts for calligraphers 28 Indent key 94 Careful examiner 23 1978 hit for the 105 Nine-item group 29 “Ouch!” kin 95 Less severe Commodores 108 1965 hit for the Beatles 30 — fog (lost) 96 Oblivious Alcholics Anonymous Meetings 25 Un, deux, — 111 Henpeck 31 The, to René 97 Silky-haired rabbits 26 Ambush 112 FBI’s govt. division 33 U.S. lang. 99 Baseball legend Mel Alcoholics Anonymous meets as scheduled: Sundays, 9:45 27 2008 hit for Miley Cyrus 114 Perfect rating 37 “Give that — cigar!” 101 Pool party? 29 Added lubricant to 115 Eli — (drug giant) 38 Some hosp. scans 102 Potentially shocking a.m. at Hawksnest Bay Beach; Closed meetings for alcohol- 32 Golfer’s peg 116 1986 hit for Stacey Q 39 “How dry —” fish ics only at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cruz Bay at 6 p.m 34 Water, in Toulouse 122 Alias 40 Mop & — 103 — Aviv 35 Angriness 125 “CSI: Miami” actress 41 Horse’s foot 104 Plane’s place on Tuesdays; Open meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays and 36 1961 hit for the Eva 42 Up — good 106 Product-pitching costs Fridays at 6 p.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church; Tuesdays, Diamonds 126 1946 hit for Frank 44 Sporty Italian auto, 107 Homer Simpson’s 43 Audacious Sinatra briefly utterance Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral 45 Indy vehicle 131 Clear away 47 Have faith in 109 College list maintainer Bay. 46 Clumsy sort 132 French for “brothers” 50 Bit of errata 110 Rescinds 48 “— there be any doubt 133 Person giving ear 51 Foreteller 113 Gordon and Bridges Narcotics Anonymous Meetings ...” 134 Siestas, say 53 Port of Algeria 117 Unseat Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 49 Makes a sweater, e.g. 135 Sequence 54 Admit (to) 118 Million or billion ender 52 Sliding-glass auto option 136 Jet to JFK, once 55 Lasting blemishes 119 Vacationer in a p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. 55 — Tzu 137 Tiger sound 56 Capital of Vietnam camper, informally 59 Thus far 57 Back-of-the-book list 120 Garr of the screen Al-Anon Meetings 61 1957 hit for Jim Reeves DOWN 58 Chick’s mother 121 “Peter Pan” character Al-Anon meets on St. John every Monday at Scandic 65 Certain chairmaker 1 Showery 60 He-cats 123 Soulful Redding 67 Lowly laborers 2 “What?” 62 Tripoli locale 124 Bird’s berth Executive Service's meeting room in Mongoose Junction 70 — José 3 Hockey player Bobby 63 Some bank holdings 127 Particular mag. edition from 6:30 to 7:30pm; and every Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at 71 VI halved 4 “Diamond Lil” 64 Is a father to 128 Yoko from Tokyo 72 Statement before singing playwright 66 Infomercial gadget brand 129 Stephen of film the VINP ball field bleachers. 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St. John Tradewinds, July 9-15, 2012 23 Virgin Islands Healthcare Reforms on Solid Footing St. John Tradewinds the governor said. form Implementation Task Force and the “The Affordable Care Act was a land- Governor John deJongh said last week’s The Affordable Care Act allows the ter- Health Insurance Exchange Team are con- mark piece of legislation aimed at remedy- United States Supreme Court ruling uphold- ritory to pursue some $300 million in ad- tinuing to gather data regarding the local in- ing one of the country’s most intractable and ing the constitutionality of the Affordable ditional funding to expand Medicaid over a surance landscape and the territories Infor- serious long-term problems — the millions Care Act assures the Virgin Islands that it nine-year period, with the goal of increasing mation Technology infrastructure to support of Americans not covered by health insur- will continue to benefit from a strong federal Medicaid rolls from the 8,500 Virgin Island- the development of a territorial or regional ance,” said deJongh. “Among the benefits to partner in reforming its health care system. ers currently using the program to 25,000 by Health Insurance Exchange. the Virgin Islands, the law helps the territo- The nation’s high court largely upheld all 2019. A decision to overturn the law would But other important provisions did ap- ry’s largest uninsured group — young adults provisions of President Obama’s signature have jeopardized those funding provisions. ply to the territory, including several con- — continue to have access to the health care piece of legislation that moves the nation to- The deJongh/Francis administration has sumer protections that Lieutenant Governor system by allowing them to stay on their ward universal health care, preserving cru- committed an additional $9 million from Gregory Francis, in his role as Insurance parents’ plans until they are 26 years old.” cial federal support for states and territories the General Fund to the territory’s Medicaid Commissioner, implemented in the Virgin More than half of uninsured Virgin Is- to expand Medicaid and protecting market Program in the Fiscal Year 2013 budget. The Islands in September 2010. Today’s ruling landers are between the ages of 18 and 24. reforms that shield citizens’ from abuses. total federal matching funds of $15 million, assures those market reforms have a solid If the Affordable Care Act had been struck “The 5-4 ruling from the Supreme Court in addition to the $6 million already dedi- footing in law. down, those without employer sponsored has historic implications for the people of cated to Medicaid, allows the territory to One reform was a ban on insurance com- coverage or Medicaid eligibility would have the United States and the Virgin Islands,” drawdown the entire Medicaid annual fed- panies denying children coverage because few options for obtaining insurance, since said deJongh. “Thanks to the ruling, I am eral allotment at a 55 to 45 percent matching of preexisting conditions. Another prevents no carriers are writing individual policies in confident my administration’s focus on im- rate. The balance can be used to pay pro- insurers from imposing lifetime limits on the territory. proving the territory’s health care system gram affiliated costs. coverage that could lead to terminations for “The Supreme Court was faced with a will go forward with the same level of sup- The centerpiece of the legislation, the patients suffering from medical conditions difficult decision to reconcile competing port from the federal government.” individual mandate requiring Americans to requiring substantial amounts of care. public policy interests in a way that bal- “This landmark decision makes it pos- purchase health insurance, was not an offi- Bans on insurance plans setting total dol- ances the Congress’ power to legislate for sible for many young Virgin Islanders to re- cial requirement for the Virgin Islands and lar amounts on coverage annually, and from the public good while respecting the Con- main insured after they become adults, pro- other insular territories. denying adults coverage because of preexist- stitution’s limits on federal power,” said de- tects the rights of patients who suffer from Another key provision, the implementa- ing conditions, are set to go into effect at the Jongh. “It is a thoughtful and historic deci- preexisting conditions or serious illnesses, tion of Health Insurance Exchanges, was start of 2014. The Virgin Islands Division of sion which will allow health care reform for and perhaps most importantly, helps my ad- also not mandatory for the territory, which Banking and Insurance will monitor health all Americans to move forward, as well as ministration expand our Medicaid program instead has the option of using its allotment insurance companies to make sure they are help propel the territory towards parity with to thousands of uninsured Virgin Islanders,” to further expand Medicaid. The Health Re- compliant with the reforms, deJongh said. the states.”

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Festival Fireworks Light Up Sky Over Cruz Bay Harbor

St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Yelena Rogers Photography

Capping a full week of revelry, an impressive fireworks show lit up the skies above Cruz Bay harbor on Wednesday night, July 4.