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Island Students Promoted Seventh Day Adventist Page 2 Julius Sprauve School Page 2 Guy Benjamin School Page 5 Route 104 Road Work on Schedule Construction To Be Complete by October Page 6 Four St. John Female Students Armed with Knife and Barbeque Fork Arrested One Juvenile Involved Page 7 St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tropical Focus Eco-Camps Offer GHS Class of 2010 Graduates Fun and Learning Gifft Hill School seniors walk onto the newly dedicated Fred Trayser Field at the school’s campus on Thursday, at Virgin Islands June 17, at the beginning of this year’s commencement exercises. See full story on Page 3 and other related school promotion events inside. Resource Station Page 8

2010We Are Editions Working Comingon oursoon st.thomasmagazine [email protected] Editions. 2 St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 JESS Promotes 12 Polished Diamonds in Annual Promotional Exercise By Malik Stevens gave advice that students could St. John Tradewinds use throughout their lifetime. Well-wishers, family, friends, Deputy Superintendent Harri- and esteemed guests beaming with gan urged the students to “pick the smiles filled the Westin Resort best friends possible.” and Villas ball room on Wednes- He said that “you can always day, June 16, as 12 young students tell a person’s future by the people marched to “Pomp and Circum- they hang around with now.” stance” in the 44th Annual Julius This message was amplified E. Sprauve School Promotional with the words of Board of Edu- Ceremony. cation member Sewer as he spoke With opening inspirational re- about peoples’ “circle of influ- marks by promotee Loran Jackson ence.” and the singing of the National He described the circle of influ- Anthem and Virgin Islands March ence as all the people who encour- by second grade student Shikira age individuals in what they do. Smith and third grade student Len- Like they say, “birds of a feather isha Richards, the ceremony was flock together” and no one wants quickly on its way as the 12 young to be a part of the wrong flock or promises of the future were recog- be influenced by the wrong people, nized and congratulated for their Sewer explained. hard work and perseverance. Guest speaker Julius E. Sprauve Mistress of ceremony Lecia School’s Class of 1985 graduate Richmond began the program by Stacie January also gave plenty for introducing JESS Principal Mario the students to think about and use St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Malik Stevens Francis who gave a sincere wel- in life. come to all and expressed his joy January spoke about the im- (L to R): Aleek Thomas, Kwasi Browne, DeQuan Cline, Andrew Penn Jr., Kahleed to see the young adults move on to portance of studying, reading, Thomas, Okyeame Brown, MeShaun Wilkinson, Amber Smith, Kelvin Small Jr. (back the 10th grade. volunteering, and striving for ex- row), Gemmali Ashly (center row), Evans Wallace and Loran Jackson. Following the welcome was a cellence. host of short speeches given by the “Do what is right, not what is In a break from the usual recog- platform guests, who included St. easy,” said January. nition of the few young men in the John Administrator Leona Smith, She also urged the students to graduating class, Smith was asked Senator Patrick Simeon Sprauve, pay attention to the advice of those to stand up and be acknowledged. Board of Education member Os- before them because “nine out of First Honor Student Aleek win Sewer, Department of Edu- 10 times they’re offering good ad- Thomas and Second Honor Stu- cation Deputy Superintendent vice.” dent Okyeame Brown were es- Michael Harrigan, AFT President Awards and Recognitions pecially recognized for their hard Vernelle Delagard, as well as rep- Like all other graduations, the work and successes during the resentatives for Senator at Large night was filled with many awards 2009-2010 school year. Craig Barshinger and Senate Pres- and recognitions. One recognition Added to the many recognitions ident Louis Patrick Hill. in particular which stood out was were those of the Second Hon- Although most of their remarks for the only female in the promo- or’s, parents, teachers, and school were under two minutes, they each tional exercise, Amber Smith. Continued on Page 16

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St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 3 GHS Class of 2010 Graduates; Vargo Is Valedictorian By Jessica Samuel St. John Tradewinds The Gifft Hill School’s Com- mencement Exercise on Thursday night, June 17, was in many ways a christening of the school’s newly finished Trayser Field. The graduating seniors, the is- land’s only 12th grade promotion, kicked off at 5:30 p.m. at Trayser Field under bright skies. The GHS class of 2010 con- sisted of 10 graduates — Jernings Abraham, Afrika Anthony, Monae Clark, Deneisha Davis, Tristan Ewald, Isaac Lalich, Shaiman Lal- ich, Jane Miller, Autumn Orlandini GHS Valedictorian and Michael Vargo. Michael Vargo Vargo, a member of GHS’ Na- plomas and the GHS senior high tional Honor Society chapter was school graduating class of 2010 this year’s Valedictorian. Not only threw their caps in the air in cel- did Vargo succeed with his strin- St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Tropical Focus ebration. gent course load but he also posted Distinguished guests at the cer- the highest SAT scores in Gifft Hill (L to R) Jernings Abraham, Afrika Anthony, Monae Clark, Deneisha Davis, Tristan emony included Board of Educa- School’s history. Ewald, salutatorian Isaac Lalich, Shaiman Lalich, Jane Miller, Autumn Orlandini and tion member Oswin Sewer, Sena- In the fall, Vargo will attend valedictorian Michael Vargo. tor-at-Large Craig Barshinger and the University of Miami, where Senator Wayne James. he plans to study biology. During Chamberlin expressed her ex- speech with a reference to Emily at having been a part of the GHS As the Chairman of the Commit- his remarks to his fellow graduates citement of hearing “Pomp and Dickinson. community which allowed her to tee on Youth and Education, James and supporters, Vargo encouraged Circumstance” for the first time on In a first for GHS, which will dream of attending college. conveyed his support of Gifft Hill his classmates to be inventive, steel pan played by the Love City uphold the tradition in the future, Interim Headmaster Deusser School being an alternative high question things, and be different Pan Dragons. She also praised the student body president Afrika An- wrapped up the ceremony by school for St. John students. — which he felt should come eas- school’s sense of “collective pride, thony gave a speech during the speaking about what made each “As an interim [to an on-island ily to them. community and steadfast beliefs.” ceremony as well. student unique and special in their public high school], it is the next GHS Salutatorian Isaac Lalich Chamberlin concluded her Anthony expressed her fortune own way. He then handed out di- best thing,” he said. will be attending Regis Univer- Congratulations to all graduates sity in Denver, Colorado, where of GHS’ Class of 2010. he plans to study visual arts and Iris Sprauve Venzen Leads CAHS Class of 1960 physical therapy. GHS Interim Head Ed Deuss- er’s welcoming remarks initiated Iris Sprauve Venzen leads the INDEX the evening’s theme of change and Business Directory ...... 19 growth when he reminisced on the Charlotte Amalie Church Schedules ...... 19 whirlwind of change the school High School Class Classified Ads ...... 20-21 had been through this year alone. of 1960 across the Commander’s Bugle Call ...10 Deusser ended his speech with a stage at the Uni- Community Calendar ...... 18 quote by Thomas Wolfe reminding versity of the Virgin Crossword Puzzle ...... 18 graduates to use the whole of their Islands Sports and Ferry Schedules ...... 19 talents in order to truly be trium- Fitness Center dur- Just My Opinion...... 15 phant. Letters ...... 14 Dr. Michael Reinert from Iowa ing commencement exercises on Sun- Police Log ...... 17 Sate University, who is directing a Real Estate ...... 21-23 five-year service project at GHS, day, June 13. A total also gave remarks during the cer- of 302 high school emony. seniors graduated GHS alumni Evanna Chinnery, as part of the CAHS Thursday, June 24th who just finished her freshman class of 2010 year at Berklee College of Mu- sic, performed Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb.” The keynote speaker was in- coming Head of School Judith St. John Tradewinds News Chamberlin, who will take over as Photo by Judi Shimel the school’s top brass in the fall. 4 St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010

#1 – Jah’Vena Q. Nisbett #2 – Shante’ Monsanto-Weeks #3 – Abigail F. Hyndman #4 – Nanyamka A. Cagan St. John To Crown Its 50th Festival Queen Continued from Back Cover Some of this year’s contestants have been Born and raised on St. Thomas, Hynd- and help with my interaction and meeting and Iran Hyndman, and Nanyamka A. Ca- entertaining the thought of a crown long be- man said she has always felt at home on St. new people and just enjoying Festival and gan of St. John, a 19-year-old recent gradu- fore they filled out an application. John and has been dreaming of participating the people of St. John.” ate of Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, is Cagan said she has wanted to be a part of in the Festival’s queen pageant for years. Monsanto-Weeks also believes the pro- the daughter of Abigail Hendricks and Brice the Miss St. John pageant since she was 16. “I’ve always wanted to do this,” Hynd- cess of running for Miss St. John will Cagan. “I saw this as an opportunity for me to be man said. “St. John is really a second home strengthen her personal skills as well as The contestants will be judged on the fol- up on the stage instead of on the sidelines,” to me — I have family who lives there, and help her to become a positive role model for lowing six categories: introductory speech, said Cagan, explaining that her mother has I have been visiting St. John since I was young girls. swim wear, a combined international wear been on the chaperone team for many years. young.” “I wanted to do this to improve my so- and talent segment, evening wear, im- “From the time I was 16, I have wanted to do Hyndman, a pre-med biology major, said cializing skills, to learn the different types promptu question and answer and a personal this. I just wanted to wait until after I gradu- she wants to work in healthcare and return of modeling there are, and to hopefully win interview conducted the evening before the ated so this could be my main focus. School to her native home to pursue a medical ca- and be a positive influence for the rest of the pageant. was very important to me and I didn’t want reer. community,” Monsanto-Weeks said. “This is an excellent opportunity to see any distractions.” “My long-term goal is to be an anesthe- Monsonto-Weeks hopes to attend the these young ladies at their best,” Doway In August, Cagan will be attending the siologist and I want to come back home and University of Georgia and pursue her bach- said. “They have worked really hard in pre- University of the Virgin Islands to study definitely practice in the Virgin Islands,” elor’s and master’s degrees in engineering. paring for the pageant and giving the audi- pre-med biology with an eventual goal of Hyndman said. “I think this opportunity and “If I become an environmental engineer, ence an evening they won’t forget.” becoming a pediatrician. experience will help with my self confidence Continued on Page 16 St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 5

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(L to R) J’zanee Matthias, Alli-Yah Henry, JahQuan Sprauve, Kassahun Harris, A’Feyah Smith, Aariyah Athanase, LaTiah Jackson, DeLeah Hodge, Masaia Challenger and JahHaile Bruce, kneeling. GBS Proves To Be “Best” – Promotes 10 By Jaime Elliott reminded the graduates that life will not always be St. John Tradewinds smooth sailing. Ten sixth grade graduates from the small public “There is no reason to ever give up,” said Harrigan. elementary school in Coral Bay boasted the highest “You will struggle at times, but if you don’t give up, reading scores in the territory for their grade level — keep on fighting and give it all your effort, you will just one example of how Guy Benjamin School is the come out on top.” best, according to school officials. While the ceremony celebrated the GBS class of Friends, family members and well-wishers gath- 2010, it was also a celebration for a future senior high ered at the Emmaus Moravian Church on Friday school class graduation, Harrigan added. morning, June 18, for the GBS sixth grade graduation “You are more than the class of 2010,” said the ceremony. Fifth grader Raquisha Edwards acted as a insular deputy superintendent. “As you leave sixth poised and well-spoken emcee for the ceremony, in- grade and move on, you are also going to be the class troducing guest speakers and class performers. of 2016. Make it your number one goal to graduate In addition to the sixth grade’s reading achieve- from high school and go on to college.” ment, GBS also recorded the highest math and read- Senator at Large Craig Barshinger and Senator ing scores on the fifth grade level as well, explained Wayne James also shared encouraging words with the school’s principal Dionne Wells. the graduates, before GBS valedictorian of 2003 Kurt “Our slogan at GBS is ‘We are the best,’” said Marsh addressed the crowd. Wells. “We pride ourselves on being a close-knit fam- After graduating from GBS, Marsh skipped a grade ily which works collaboratively to nurture and mold at the Julius E. Sprauve School and then went on to students into productive citizens. We not only focus become student council president at Ivanna Eudora on academics, but social growth as well.” Kean High School. GBS’ many accolades this year are proof that the Sharing his key to success, Marsh encouraged the school really is the best, Wells added. graduates to persevere throughout their lives. “We won the 2009 ballroom dancing championship, “Keep on keeping on in all of your hopes and aspi- our basketball team won the EAST division champi- rations,” said Marsh. “This is not the time relax and onship, we’ve made our Adequate Yearly Progress for back down. Don’t lose sight of your main goal.” 2009 and we will for 2010 too,” said Wells. “So when “Things won’t get any easier for you,” Marsh said. you hear us say ‘We are the best,’ we are and we have “Your future is in your hands now.” evidence to prove it.” Marsh congratulated his sister, first honor student Emphasizing respect for self, each other and prop- A’Feyah Smith before helping officials distribute di- erty, Wells had all teachers stand up and be recog- plomas. Also graduating at the top of the class along nized for their hard work and dedication to their with Smith was Aariyah Athanase, who tied Smith students. Now it is the students’ turn to set goals for down to the point for the distinction of first honor stu- themselves, according to Wells. dent. JahHaile Bruce was second honor student. “As you move forward, you must have a vision of Masaia Challenger, Kassahun Harris, DeLeah where you want to go,” said the GBS principal. “Once Hodge, Alli-Yah Henry, LaTiah Jackson, JahQuan you have that vision, you can then plot your course. Sprauve and J’zanee Matthias also graduated from You must remain focused on your vision.” the sixth grade at GBS. Deputy Insular Superintendent Michael Harrigan Congratulations graduates! 6 St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 WESTIN VIRGIN GRAND VILLA OWNERS b Are you concerned about rapidly escalating maintenance fees and special assessments? b Are you tired of getting less service for far more money? b Are you exasperated by the lack of transparency of Starwood’s management? b Are you aware of the loss of resale value because of high maintenance fees? b Are you aware that owners who pay their fees are being required to pay the unpaid maintenance fees of other owners? We are villa owners who want to prevent Starwood from making more costly changes without required owner consent. We also want to revise the by-laws, which give Starwood complete control of the Board of the owners’ association until the very last unit is sold. And we want to elect independent owner representatives to that Board. We need the names and e-mail addresses of as many owners as possible because Starwood won’t disclose that information. If you are interested in obtaining more information or participating, log St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat on to http://stjohnvirgingrandvillaowners.com/Forum/ Construction barricades line the shoulder of South Shore Road at Guinea Gut. or please email Gene Jaspan: [email protected] Route 104 Construction Continues on Schedule — Work Should Be Complete by October

By Andrea Milam St. John Tradewinds Contractor V.I. Paving contin- “We’ve had water actually running on to ues to make steady progress on people’s property right off the road, and we’re the complete overhaul of Gifft Hill trying to eliminate that. We also paved the and South Shore Roads, and work is expected to be completed by the parking lot at the school. The government is contract’s closing date, October not typically in the practice of maintaining pri- 10. vate properties, but because of the drainage Workers are currently finish- ing up installing box culverts on issues, it was something we had to do so the South Shore Road near the Westin new roadway wouldn’t be compromised.” Resort, and will soon be installing – Department of Public Works Materials Program Manager Thomas Jones. pipe culverts on the first switch- back east of Chocolate Hole. The new culverts are an im- off the road, and we’re trying to with handrails will be constructed portant part of the project, which eliminate that,” he said. “We also from the Westin Resort to Green- aims to both fix the potholes which paved the parking lot at the school. leaf Commons. plague Route 104, and prevent fu- The government is not typically Workers also must raise man- ture potholes from cropping up. in the practice of maintaining pri- holes and water valves before the Culverts, swales and drains will vate properties, but because of the final coat of asphalt can be ap- direct running water away from drainage issues, it was something plied. the road’s surface, preserving the we had to do so the new roadway The 2.8 mile-long project, roadway and drastically reduc- wouldn’t be compromised.” which runs from the Susannaberg ing the amount of damage often “I take drainage very seriously,” Transfer Station on Gifft Hill Road seen on Gifft Hill and South Shore Jones added. to the Pine Peace playground on roads during heavy rains. Once the pipe culverts are in- South Shore Road, is expected to To that end, crews have also stalled at the South Shore Road cost around $4 million and is being been paving driveways along switchback east of Chocolate Hole, funded by money from the federal Route 104 and even the Gifft Hill crews will then focus on leveling economic stimulus package. Work School’s lower school parking lot, to ensure the roadway will guide began in October 2009, and DPW explained Department of Public running water to the new swales anticipates the road reconstruction Works Materials Program Man- and drains. There is also a good will take a year to complete. ager Thomas Jones. deal of road damage near Virgin Motorists can expect one-way “We’ve had water actually run- Grand Estates which needs to be traffic directed by flaggers or stop- ning on to people’s property right repaired, and a sidewalk complete lights as work continues. St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 7 Four Female St. John Students Armed with Barbecue Fork and Knife Arrested St. John Tradewinds Additionally, a 17-year-old fe- with knife and a barbecue fork and Police on St. John arrested four male minor who accompanied the threatened to scratch his vehicle. 18-year-old female students who students was arrested and later re- The students attempted to leave attend the Ivanna Eudora Kean leased into her parent’s custody. the area once they realized the vic- High School on St. Thomas. According to initial reports, at tim was notifying the police. Arrested were St. John residents about 3:45 p.m. Thursday, June The victim received fingernail Shanayra Chichester, Rochelle 10, police arrested the students at scratches on the left side of his Moses, Sephora Ferrol and Whit- an Estate Grunwald residence. A neck and right arm. ney Bess. The girls were charged 19-year-old male victim told po- Bail for Chichester, Moses and Whitney Bess Shanayra Chichester with Carrying or Using a Danger- lice the five females drove to his Ferrol was set at $1,500. Bail for ous Weapon; Contributing to the residence and asked him to remove Bess was set at $2,500. The four Delinquency of a Minor; Trespass- a post he put on FaceBook. suspects were remanded to the Bu- ing; Disturbance of the Peace and During the encounter the stu- reau of Corrections pending fur- Third Degree Assault. dents assaulted and threatened him ther court action.

Visitor Seeking Help in Finding Lost Camera St. John Tradewinds afternoon, June 12, the visitor left her Sea Life un- A visitor from New England lost her camera on derwater camera either hanging in a tree or along Haulover Bay last week and is hoping someone the shoreline somewhere. comes forward to return it. Anyone with information about the missing After snorkeling off Haulover Bay on Saturday camera is urged to email [email protected]. Sephora Ferrol Rochelle Moses 8 St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010

Eco-Camps Offer Fun and Learning Registration Open for First at V.I. Environmental Resource Station Ever Ranger in Training Camp By Jaime Elliott trails. ERS is hosting a Ranger In Train- By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds “The program for the eco- ing camp led by V.I. National Park St. John Tradewinds Summer on St. John means fruit camps is designed so that the guide Jessica Hornbeck (see relat- Armed with a grant from the National Park Foundation, V.I. trees bursting with mangoes and campers have a lot of fun while ed story on this page) for students National Park guide Jessica Hornbeck is leading an exciting four genips, empty beaches bekoning learning about the environment beteween the ages of 13 and 16 day camp to introduce Virgin Islands teens to the world of Na- residents and students exploring through hands-on activities and from July 6 to 9. tional Park Service careers. the rugged beauty of Lameshur lessons,” according to information Another option for the 13 to 16 The Ranger In Training camp will kick off on Tuesday, July Bay. from VIERS. “The eco-camps are year old set is a five-day, four-night 6, and wrap up on Friday, July 9. The first day will be a day-time For the 10th year this summer, presented to help each student un- science camp at VIERS where stu- session only, followed up with a two-night camp at the V.I. Envi- Friends of V.I. National Park is derstand a little bit more about the dents will enjoy hiking the lush ronmental Research Station and a final day session on July 9. sponsoring eco-camps at the Virgin environment in which they live in surroundings and snorkeling the Open to students between 13 and 16, the camp is designed Islands Environmental Resource and why it is important to each of nearby pristine bays. The campers to show students what a career in NPS would be like, explained Station (VIERS) on the island’s us as individuals to protect our en- will also get to know the workings Hornbeck. remote south shore. vironment as best as we can.” of VIERS’ state of the art wet lab. “The camp is designed for kids who have thought about a ca- Thanks to donations by Lana “VIERS and its educators will “The program for the science reer in biology or archeology or with the National Park Service,” Vento Charitable Trust, Disney help students identify what some camp has been designed to provide said Hornbeck. “We’re going to show them what we do as biolo- Cruise Lines, Innovative, Inter- of their daily responsibilities are hands on experience in a working gists or archeologists today.” national Capital & Management in protecting, preserving, and con- waterside field marine biology The camp will feature VINP’s Chief of Resource Maintenance Company, Kids First!, Windward serving natural resources,” accord- laboratory,” according to VIERS Rafe Boulon, who will give a presentation outlining his field, Capital, Graystone Builders, and ing to VIERS’ information. officials. Hornbeck explained. Rotary Club of St. John, Friends The first eco-camp will kick off But it won’t be all work for the “Rafe is going to give a presentation on what careers exist in of VINP will offer four three-day, on July 12 and the last one will science campers. resource management,” said Hornbeck. “After that we’ll walk two-night eco-camps at VIERS for wrap up on July 24. “There will also be time for fun down to Solomon Beach for some hands-on lessons.” Virgin Islands students aged seven On the heels of a decade of of- stuff,” according to VIERS’ web- Among other activities, students will be asked to identify dif- to 12. fering eco-camps to youngsters, site. ferent sea turtle crawl marks and excavate a fake nest, according The eco-camps give students Friends and Clean Islands Interna- Friends sponsors one camp per to Hornbeck. the opportunity to explore the tional — which manages and oper- student, so campers can enjoy all “We’re working on a turtle crawl activity so students will iden- Lameshur Bay shoreline with V.I. ates VIERS — are offering a little the fun free of charge. For more in- tify which crawl is from which turtle and then we’ll excavate a National Park education special- educational fun for older students formation or to register check out fake nest so they’ll have to identify that too,” she said. “The stu- ist Laurel Brannick, snorkel with this summer as well. VIERS’ website at www.viers.org, dents will be carrying field journals with them and will take mea- trained instructors and hike nearby For the first time this year, VI- or call 776-6721. surements like width and length and other data.” In addition to brushing up on their sea turtle identification skills, Ranger in Training camp-goers will also enjoy hiking and lessons on astronomy, cultural history and archaeology. Spending two nights at VIERS will allow students an oppor- ATTENTION: tunity to fully develop their sense of stewardship for the environ- ment, according to information from VIERS. All cancer survivors, persons who have had “Two overnight stays at VIERS will provide students with the family or friends affected by cancer, and all opportunity to be immersed in a natural setting while learning concerned citizens: Please join us on Thursday, about the park and its resources,” according to the group’s web- site www.viers.org. “This will provide a greater understanding of July 15 @ 5:30pm @ the St. John Community knowledge gained during this camp and enhance resource stew- Foundation office on the third floor of The ardship by strengthening the bond between the student and their Marketplace. Help us coordinate St. John’s first island and Virgin Islands National Park.” The camp is free of charge and there are 12 spaces open for ever American Cancer Society students. To register, download an application at www.viers.org. VIERS’ fax machine is currently not functioning so call the Sports Massage Relay for Life. research station at 776-6721. Soft-tissue Injuries Seaview Vacation Homes, Inc. Energy Work Voter Engagement Committee Formed Short Term-Full Service Since 1985 Vacation Villa ManageMent St. John Tradewinds 24 years of on island rental service V.I. Unity Day Group Inc. recently formed a Voter Engagement Lina Guild Committee, which will sponsor several voter registration drives on Licensed Massage Therapist e: [email protected] St. Thomas and St. John prior to the upcoming elections in Novem- Nationally Certified w: www.seaviewhomes.com ber. The group is focusing on reaching families and will use fly- House Calls or Office Visits t: 340-776-6805; toll-free 1-888-625-2963 ers, radio announcements and the internet to encourage individuals who are not yet registered to do so. 776-6223 Experienced . Personalized . Professional . Proven St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 9

Cultural Diversity Grant Deadline July 1 Jerry Runyon Takes Home Two Gold St. John Tradewinds of up to $3,500. Projects must The V.I. Humanities Council be completed and final reports Medals from National Veterans Games reminds applicants of its July turned in by September 30. By Jaime Elliott to start competing next year,” said 1 deadline to apply for the last The cultural diversity grant St. John Tradewinds Runyon. “I joined the group and cultural diversity grant available is a supplement to the council’s Jerry Runyon owned the pool got lessons and we all got medals to non-profit organizations. regular grant program. Guide- for the third year in at row at the for taking part. The kayak was fan- Applications examining the lines and application forms are 2010 National Veterans Golden tastic.” theme, “Building Community, available on their website www. Age Games. “I didn’t even tip over this Celebrating Diversity,” will vihumanities.org. Call 776- Runyon took gold in the 50 yard time,” Runyon said. “We were out take preference for a mini-grant 4044 for more information. back stroke as well as the 50 yard in the lake and did a 900-foot run. freestyle in the 70 to 74 age group It was really fun.” Mini-Grants Available for Summer Camps during last month’s senior veter- The games drew a record atten- an’s competition May 26 to 31 in dance of almost 800 veterans who St. John Tradewinds not be available to them. Des Moines, Iowa. competed in sports from golf to Mini-grants are available Applications for mini-grants The 72-year-old swimmer fin- shot put. through the Department of Hu- are available by emailing vir- ished the 50 yard freestyle in 39 Runyon makes the games an man Services for V.I. nonprofit ginislandsnonprofitorganiza- seconds and the back stroke in 48 annual trip in order to spend time organizations who will facilitate [email protected], the seconds, leaving the rest of the with fellow veterans. summer camps for 2010. DHS Commissioner’s Office lo- competitors in his wake. “I think really most of it is meet- Total funding available for cated at 1303 Hospital Ground, Runyon also took home an ing my fellow veterans I served Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott this project is $200,000. The Knud Hansen Complex, Build- award for taking part in the kay- with and also to meet new veterans ing A, on St. Thomas. practical budget range is $1,000 ak exhibition, led by Team River Jerry Runyon with his and help them out,” said Runyon. to $5,000 per applicant through Completed applications must Runner director Joe Mornini, who two gold medals for the The week-long event is chock Monday, June 28. be emailed to vinonprofitman- is no stranger to St. John himself. full of dinners, dances and socials backstroke and freestyle The main objective of this [email protected]. Mornini — who has watched the for veterans to get to know each project is to support non-profit Additionally, one original must adaptive kayak therapy program swimming categories. other, have fun and support their organizations that provide ac- be received by DHS Offices he launched at Walter Reed Army health. tivities during the summer 1303 Hospital Ground, Knud Medical Center in 2004 grow into kayaks to the National Veterans Runyon’s success at the veterans which will give at risk youth an Hansen Complex no later than a country-wide movement — has Golden Age Games for the first games last month qualified him for opportunity to gain new learn- 4 p.m. on Monday, June 28. led several groups of veterans on time and introduced the sport to the National Senior Games, which ing or culturally enriching ex- For more information, call adaptive kayak trips to Love City the group. he’s thinking about entering. periences that otherwise would 774-0930, extension 4103. over the past few years. “Mornini brought the kayaks to “If I shave five seconds off my Last month, Mornini brought the games to get people interested time, I’ll do it,” he said.

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Unpaved Commander’s Bugle Call roads such American Legion Viggo E. Sewer Post #131 as this one in Estate Fish Bay produce VA Caribbean Health Care System sediment which enters the bay and By Jerry Runyon taining information on veterans, and participate in our functions. destroys St. John Tradewinds including those resting in peace or Monthly meetings are hosted the reefs. Special Notice to all St. John homeless. It is equally important second Saturday of each month at Veterans — the VA Caribbean to locate all active duty personnel. 10:30 a.m. at our new headquar- Health Care System will be host- Please contact Aubrey Sewer at ters. ing a meeting on June 25, at 10:30 779-4158 for more information. The 2011 membership cards NOAA Is Hosting Coral Reef a.m. at the St. John Legislature The American Legion Post 131 are available and the deadline for Building in Cruz Bay. now has a permanent headquarters our 100 percent membership goal Workshop Set for June 7 to 9 VA Health Care Officials from at the Department of Agriculture is October 9. Cards for St. John Puerto Rico will be in attendance. building on King Hill Road in members can be picked up at our St. John Tradewinds Islands, VI National Park Ser- All veterans are encouraged to at- Coral Bay. We have lost the battle monthly meetings. A workshop sponsored by vice and others from various sci- tend and also process the paper- with District 10 to have an Ameri- Post 131 Auxiliary Meetings the National Oceanic and Atmo- entific and conservation groups. work to get into the VA Health Care can Legion Department of the continue to be on the third Satur- spheric Administration’s Coral Based on four weighted fac- System ­— this helps all veterans, Virgin Islands but Post 131 will day of each month at Mooie’s Bar Reef Conservation Program was tors: management effectiveness; especially those that need the care always be strong supporters of this in Cruz Bay at 10:30 a.m. For in- hosted at the Westin Resort and ability to achieve priority goals and cannot afford it. It is the duty effort and will continue the pursuit formation and to become a mem- Villas June 7 through 9. and objectives from a workshop; of all fellow veterans — veterans for this to happen. We owe it to our ber contact President Marie Lett at This workshop was organized biological value; and the degree belong to a unique group of Amer- youth and future veterans of the 715-158. and led by Dana Wusinick- of risk and threat — Fish Bay, icans and continue to serve. Virgin Islands. Instilling pride will Your American Legion Post 131, Mendez of NOAA-Coral Reef Coral Bay, the St. Thomas East American Legion Viggo E. always be our goal. working to serve our community Conservation Program/Atlantic- End Reserve and the St. Croix Sewer Post 131 is again asking all All veterans are encouraged and veterans. God bless America Caribbean Management Liai- East End Marine Park were St. John residents to assist in ob- to become members of Post 131 and the U.S. Virgin Islands. son; Paige Rothenberger of the identified for coral reef conser- Department of Planning and vation. Natural Resources’ division of Terry Pishko and Mary Mo- Coastal Zone Management; and roney represented Fish Bay Dress For Silliness and A Good Cause June 27 was facilitated by Mark Ama- at the workshop to lend their ral from Lighthouse Consulting knowledge and input of the area St. John Tradewinds cees in a crazy outfit and get a be present to win in the general Group from Rhode Island. and to the process of developing Come dressed overwhelm- chance to play to win! Or bring raffle. The purpose of the workshop specific and time-bound goals ingly silly or crazily imaginative a bag of weird things that the “A St John Benefit to Benefit was to develop local action strat- and objectives to address reef on June 27 at Skinny Legs for “A emcees might ask for and win St. John” is raising funds to send egies to achieve a stable, sustain- conservation. Representatives St. John Twist on TV Silliness,” prizes! Donations of $20 will St. John Firefighter/EMT Wendy able coral reef ecosystem within from Coral Bay were also on as the benefit event will morph also put a name in the pot to par- Davis to paramedic training in the next five to seven years. hand to provide their input. old TV favorites “The Price is ticipate in the silliness for the the states for 15 weeks in July. Prior to this workshop, four A final report is expected to Right” with “Let’s Make a Deal” chance to “come on down!” For more information, check priority sites were identified by be released sometime this Fall, and the new hit “A Minute to Raffle tickets are now on sale out www.wearelovecity.com or a team of representatives from which will include the next steps Win It.” at both Connections locations to volunteer contact Debbie at various areas within NOAA, need to move forward on the Catch the attention of the em- as well, and there is no need to 626-2990 or Mo at 779-4982. DPNR, University of the Virgin goals developed.

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JOHN • Irrigation & Maintenance U.S.V.I. 00831 Interactive Advertising Print & Web *Selling 2011 Space Now* (340) 776-6356 Open Tuesday- [email protected] Coral Bay Sunday 11 a.m. 715.2610 626.2505 to 4 p.m. crane Garden Center Tel: 693-5579 St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 11 Graduation on the Brain By Malik Stevens St. John Tradewinds Afrika Anthony (GHS)- Sweet Briar With the oil spill terrorizing the Autumn Orlandini (GHS)- University of the Virgin Islands Gulf of Mexico, temperatures rap- Carissa Paris (IEKHS)- Johnson and Whales University idly on the rise and everyone out Daniella Bridgewater (IEKHS)- Virginia State Isacc Lalich (GHS)- Colorado State University and about finalizing their summer J’Moi Powell (IEKHS)- United States Air Force plans, it is easy to lose track of JoAnne Berthier (IEKHS)- Texas Southern time and to neglect paying atten- Jonte Samuel (CAHS)- Berklee College of Arts and Music tion to the smaller things in life. Karina Simon (IEKHS)- Seminole State College of Florida One of these things, not neces- Christin Marsh (SDA)- Southern Adventist University in Tennessee sarily smaller, but often not rec- Michael Vargo (GHS)- University of Miami ognized for its true importance, is Razzilee Oquendo (IEKHS)- University of the Virgin Islands the graduation ceremonies for our Rochelle Moses (IEKHS)- Broward Community College young men and women. Shaiman Lalich (GHS)- Regis University of Denver Colorado June marks the month when Timothy Newton (SDA)- University of the Virgin Islands Tristan Ewald (GHS)- Savannah College of Arts and Design most of our Virgin Island senior Whitney Bess (IEKHS)- Clark Atlanta class students receive their di- plomas and begin a new journey in life. Graduation is a hallmark possibilities for furthering one’s about in life. I was happy to go, in the lives of youth as they take education becoming more acces- but at the same time, sad to leave. a step further into adulthood. Al- sible, the work force is becoming I remember sitting in my seat though graduation is such a vital much more competitive. as the Valedictorian of Gifft Hill time in the young people’s lives, it This is why we should urge all School with my thoughts running is often times overlooked. of our graduates to do something a million miles per hour. “What do In a current commercial on tele- of meaning after graduation. This I do next?” “What if I don’t like vision, President Barack Obama doesn’t have to mean going back college?” “Am I ready for all of brings to light one of the big prob- to school, but that would be wise. this?” lems the United States faces — its But there are other things, like I also remember thinking about high school graduation rate. internships and trade schools, that how much I was going to miss Obama talks about the impor- can really help a young adult as high school, which triggered me tance of graduating high school, well, not just in growing educa- to think further about how much I reminding the audience that one in tionally, but also by becoming a was going to miss childhood as a five U.S. seniors this year will not more successful adult. whole. graduate. Although these things might Although many of us students After viewing this commer- leave us with bills at the end of the put on a front and boast about cial, I was left thinking about two day, they help us grow as people now being grown because we things. “How can we lower this and they make living life in the have graduated, some, including percentage?” and “Why don’t we future and finding a decent job a myself, will admit that it is a very celebrate more for the four out of whole lot easier. On the other hand, scary transition. five students who will graduate?” leaving high school and heading While I was a nervous and it Too often do these seniors grad- straight into the work force is a was all a bit scary, it was the many uate and are not congratulated for way to almost guarantee a limited people who told me congratula- the milestone achievement, and life. tions, gave me advice, told me to are later forgotten after it happens. With positive encouragement stay focused, and really showed Let us start finding ways to and guidance, more of our stu- that they cared that I was doing make graduation more appealing dents will not only be finishing something important which made to that 20 percent of students not high school, but also heading to the transition easier. graduating. Let us hold them more institutions of higher education, Through this experience, as accountable, and help them see the where they will be able to gain well as many others in life, I have importance of it all. knowledge and learn skills that realized the impact of words. En- Most of all, let us show those will help them in the future. couraging words have helped me four in five students taking that My Graduation Experience through many of my educational step forward in life that we do care It is a hard to believe that it has endeavors, and I know they can for and we think what they are doing already been a year since I was in many others as well. is very important and is not going the same position as seniors to- Show students we do care and unrecognized. day, about to graduate from high that we do recognize their hard Pushing Forward school. Even as a student at the work and accomplishments be- After Graduation time looking forward to heading cause, although the economic val- By now, most of us already off to Georgetown University in ue of a high school diploma may know that the economic value of the fall, this time of the year was be diminished, the true value of a high school diploma has dimin- still nerve-racking for me. completing high school has not. ished over the years. With college I felt so lost. It was one of those To all of you, congratulations, education, trade schools, and other NExt Deadline: Jun 24 bittersweet moments we all talk good luck and stay focused! 12 St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010

Native Texan Courtney Wright Joins RE/MAX Island Paradise Realty

By Mauri Elbel Now that Wright has earned St. John Tradewinds her sales agent license, she is RE/MAX Island Paradise Re- looking forward to putting all of alty has recently added a new the real estate training and men- face to its real estate sales team. toring she has received over the Courtney Wright, who moved past year to the test. from Texas to St. John with her “I feel very lucky to have husband just over a year ago, joined RE/MAX, and I think it completed her real estate exam has been great that I have had in March and received her li- Diana Beam as my mentor,” cense just last week. she said. “I feel I have learned Th “I’ve been working with Di- so much in the last year that has open Tues-saT unTil July 9 ana Beam for approximately a given me the tools to be success- year now,” Wright said. “I start- ful in selling real estate on St. ed last June and I have worked John.” as her assistant while pursing Courtney Wright Wright is not the only one ex- my license.” cited about joining the island’s Prior to moving to St. John, got married,” Wright said. “So RE/MAX office located in Mon- Wright worked in the mortgage basically a week after we were goose Junction. Broker/owner industry financing home loans married, we packed up every- Diana Beam said she is elated for five years and in corporate thing, moved here and started Wright is joining fellow sales happy hour: 4:30-5:30pm outside sales for nearly four our new life.” agent Jared Warren. Wright immediately began Dinner served: 5:30-8:30pm years. But she said she was al- “I am thrilled to have Court- ways interested in real estate, pursuing her real estate license ney on our team and I am look- and from the time she and her while her husband opened Cac- ing forward to getting her out estate Concordia preserve, Coral Bay, st. John usVi then fiancé set foot on St. John, tus on the Blue in the former there now that she finally has (Just above saltpond Bay) 340-693-5855 she knew where she wanted to Stone Terrace location last No- her license,” Beam said. “Peo- pursue her new career. vember. ple are going to absolutely love “We came to St. John on va- “I feel like every thing just fell working with Courtney — she is cation after we got engaged and into place,” Wright said. “And I extremely knowledgeable, hard- NOW TAKING fell in love with the island and really feel we are accomplishing working and enthusiastic about decided to move here after we every thing we wanted to do.” everything she does.” space reservations for our next edition – Call 776-6496 Proposed 2011 Executive Budget Available St. John Tradewinds of appropriation bills, enabling legislation, as well as Senate President Louis Patrick Hill has placed the the organizational structure of all three branches of Governor’s proposed 2011 Executive Budget on the government.” legislative website, www.legvi.org, for easy viewing “Knowledge is the key to understanding the opera- by everyone. tion of our government and the public has the right “It is critical for all Virgin Islands residents to fol- to follow the actions of those whom they elect,” said low the budget process, especially with the all-around Hill. ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH approach being taken to stabilize our economy under The senator went on to say that no Virgin Islander the current financial challenges,” Hill said. “The bud- should miss the opportunity to review the budget that FOR YOUR COMPANY’S get book is replete with descriptions of funds, listing is being proposed for them. GROUP HEALTH COVERAGE? COAST Now Offering Services on St. John Are you pAWyingE C AtooN H muchELP! for your St. John Tradewinds outreach education to community is located on the third floor of the The Council on Alcoholism and youth on the risks associated with Marketplace in Office Suite II, compAny’s group heAlth insurAnce? Drug Dependence St. Thomas/St. alcohol consumption and volun- units 203-205. Office hours are IT’S TIME TO CALL John (COAST) has expanded its teer opportunities for middle and Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to We Can Help – It’s tIme to Call! services to the community of St. high school students. 5:30 p.m. and walk-ins are wel- John. “We look forward to helping come. Services include counseling for those in need and reducing crime COAST also accepts donations those individuals and family mem- and homeless in St. John,” said the from residents interested in affect- bers who suffer from alcoholism group’s executive director Shelley ing positive change in the commu- VI employee Benefit Consultants, Inc. at the marketplace, suite 306K and drug dependence, supportive Williams. nity. For information or to receive (340)V 776-6403I Emp / lFaxoy (340)ee 775-6509Bene fi/ [email protected] Consulta / nwww.viebcserve.comts, Inc. services assistance, referrals and COAST’s new St. John office services call COAST at 775-1255.

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St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Jaime Elliott

Stop by Asolare for exciting libations from Kim Holland, at far left, tasty treats from their new bar menu, above, and impressive eats at the tables, center. Asolare Stays on Top with Enticing Libations, Invigorated Menu Options By Jaime Elliott With Chole and Bernards and Chateaux ture of Barbancourt 8 year, Cherry Herring, they can get a raspberry colada anywhere, St. John Tradewinds Bordeaux closed and Paradiso under new Orange and local gooseberry. but where else are they going to get a house In the wake of restaurant company In- ownership, Bennett has given Asolare the Other highlights on Holland’s drink infused bay rum or sorrell infused tequila?” tegrated Assets’ financial struggles last attention it deserves and it shows — in all menu include the Holland Tunnel — made Proving her point, Holland talked a tour- year, one of the company’s restaurants has facets of the high-end establishment. with New Amsterdam gin, passionfruit, the ist into having his Knob Creek on the rocks emerged with invigorated menu options, in- Upon first entering the historic-feeling Caribbean liqueur Falernum and organic rimmed with a local smoky honey, which spired chefs and enticing libations. stone structure at Lind Point, diners are cinnamon from St. Lucia — and the Lem- Holland extracted herself. Perched above Cruz Bay, Asolare has long whisked to the bar where they are in for a ongrass Lemondrop, a grown up version of “This was one of the first hives we relo- been a mainstay of Love City’s fine dining treat. Mixologist Kim Holland has crafted the spring break special crafted only with cated,” said Holland. “It was probably eight scene. With its commanding view, the scen- one of the most impressive drink menus on house infused lemongrass vodka and simple years old, which is why it tastes so smoky. ery has always been a main attraction of the St. John. syrup. And since Knob Creek is smoky, they just restaurant. But now Asolare’s vantage point Relying heavily on local spices and fla- Holland also infuses her own rum and go together really well.” is just one of the draws at Winston Bennett’s vors, Holland’s offerings range from the re- tequila. The Sorrell Rita, a simple blend of If you don’t make it past the bar, have no showpiece restaurant. freshing nonalcoholic Chichi Lala, a thirst Holland’s sorrell infused tequila mixed 100 fear. Asolare’s new bar menu offers ample Bennett, who formerly owned Integrated quenching concoction of muddled cucum- percent agave tequila, is pure perfection. portions of exciting fare at affordable pric- Assets, used to oversee Chole and Bernards, ber, fresh lime and cranberry, to the potent “My inspiration is to keep things as lo- es. Chateaux Bordeaux, Paradiso and Asolare. digestif Port-au-Prince, a tantalizing mix- cal as possible,” said Holland. “I tell people Continued on Page 16 recipes Wanted…

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Letters to St. John Tradewinds

Beware of New Cell Phone Scam Thanks for 45 Years of Friendships and More I retained my V.I. cell phone after moving back to the U.S. I am To all of our friends on St. John: of my journey. about to cancel it when the contract is done next month. I am writing to tell you how grateful I am for the My intention is to return this winter, and we will In the past few days, I have been getting calls (which fortunately many messages of love and support I am receiving arrange a memorial gathering to share our stories and I didn’t answer) from Grenadines, St. Vincent, and Dominica. I re- from all of you on our dear island. memories of a most unusual man, Bob Lefferts. ceived a call from the Sprint fraud line that they were blocking my You have enriched our lives these 45 years of our phone to local calls only. winter visits, and your love will continue to arm my With gratitude and love, I just pulled up my Sprint bill online and I have over $2,800 heart as I travel without our dear Bob on the next part Sybil Lefferts charged with incoming and outgoing calls to all over the Caribbean. As my phone hasn’t been used in days and never out of my posses- sion, clearly it was hacked. The Power of the Cucumber The fraud line never called me ­— I called to ask that these calls be This information was in The New York Times sever- for centuries and often used by European trap- blocked and found out from customer service! I requested that calls al weeks ago as part of their “Spotlight on the Home” pers, traders and explores for quick meals to should be made to the customer to tell them that they are blocking series that highlighted creative and fanciful ways to thwart off starvation. all long distance calls before the customer finds out when trying to solve common problems. 8. Have an important meeting or job interview do so. 1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you and you realize that you don’t have enough As my bill was due in two days for the same amount, I would not need every day, just one cucumber contains time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut have caught it until next month. Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin cucumber over the shoe. Its chemicals will The fix is very easy — they ask you to go to the program part and B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calci- provide a quick and durable shine that not only the issue is the “code” is the same as the phone number when initially um, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium looks great but also repels water. set up. and Zinc. 9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky While online with one phone, I called Sprint and he was able to 2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along reprogram my V.I. phone to break the hacking. I was assured me that caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak all of these charges would be removed. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins is gone! The scary part is that it is somehow done remotely as I am not even and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick 10. Stressed out and don’t have time for massage, in the V.I. Watch your bills closely. I remember reading something on- pick-me-up that can last for hours. facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cu- line in the Daily News about this last year. Maybe time for our friends 3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after cumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, in the press to put another alert out. Spread the word! a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the chemicals and nutrients from the cucum- the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide ber with react with the boiling water and be Best regards to all, a soothing, spa-like fragrance. released in the steam, creating a soothing, re- St. John Resident Living in the U.S. 4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? laxing aroma that has been shown the reduce Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your stress in new mothers and college students garden will be free of pests all season long. during final exams. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the 11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to don’t have gum or mints? Take a slice of cu- Island Notes humans but drive garden pests crazy and make cumber and press it to the roof of your mouth from the publisher them flee the area. with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate 5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the Congratulations To All Graduates! cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along bad breath. your problem area for a few minutes, the phy- 12. Looking for a “green” way to clean your fau- tochemicals in the cucumber cause the col- cets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of Keeping Track of Crime lagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to outer layer and reducing the visibility of cel- clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish 2009 2010 To-Date lulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!! and bring back the shine, but is won’t leave 6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? streaks and won’t harm you fingers or finger- Homicides: 1 Homicides: 0 Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed nails while you clean. Shootings: 0 Shootings: 0 and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cu- 13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the out- cumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and side of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase Stabbings: 0 Stabbings: 0 electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the the pen writing, also works great on crayons Armed Robberies: 5 Armed Robberies: 1 body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, and markers that the kids have used to deco- avoiding both a hangover and headache! rate the walls! Arsons: 0 Arsons: 0 7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used Submitted by Z. Hruza 1st Degree Burglaries: 6 1st Degree Burglaries: 0

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3rd Degree Burglaries: 70 3rd Degree Burglaries: 39 Grand Larcenies: 67 Grand Larcenies: 23 WhatSend your D letterso Yto [email protected] Think? Rapes: 1 Rapes: 0 Next Deadline: Thursday, June 24th St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 15

Just My Opinon by Andrew Rutnik

Democrats Take Heart!

St. John Tradewinds The Republican Party has masterfully manipulated The historic election of our first African-American the swing voters by exhorting the erroneous belief President is now a topic for scholars to study and me- that a Democrat agenda will take from them and give dia persons to use as a footnote. to others. Republicans have become the party of fear, President Obama has now been in office for just relying heavily upon the power of negative rhetoric, over a year and with the support of a majority Demo- voter insecurities and prejudices. cratic Congress, was able to move some major legis- This battleground has been visited many times over lation forward. So why are Democrats in such a de- recent years and the health care debate is just the most fensive posture going into the off-year elections? recent example. You could watch the publics support Were they naïve to the fact of political whiplash? for Health Care Reform diminish with each new poll Putting aside the relentless attack of Republicans on as the party of fear played on those fears with the the Health Care Reform act, Democrats themselves same old unfounded claims of a socialist government seem surprised at the old idiom of “every action is take over of their lives. followed by a reaction.” Get over it, regain your mo- The real urgency of health care system reform (re- mentum and take the game to the Republicans. placing a system that is impossible to maintain and After then candidate Obama was swept into the about to explode into a fiscal and health care crisis of “White House,” the Republican Party looked like biblical proportion) was lost in a viscous assault of they were thrown into a tailspin. Leaderless, defeated, lies being propagated by the right wing conservative humbled by their worst defeat in years and wondering media loud mouths and their blogger surrogates. what their future might look like; President Obama However, this time they are taking a big gamble became their savior when he jumped on Health Care by adapting a policy of “tarring” President Obama in Reform for his first major piece of legislation. order to destroy his mystique and popularity. That is The Republicans were still weak and rudderless why they are allowing their surrogate Tea Party ac- when Obama exhorted both parties to come together tivists to press on with their unfounded, viscous and under a broad vision of principles and work together veiled attacks on Obama and his presidency. in a bi-partisan effort to achieve Health Care Reform. This strategy of short- term political gain for the This gave comfort to the Republicans as they were at upcoming off year elections has the risk of driving the least perceived as having some value to bring to the moderate wing of the Republican Party into extinc- table. tion or at the very least forcing them to run as Inde- After spending eight years pushing the Bush agen- pendents or Democrats. da of an unpopular war; tax cuts for the wealthy; a Democrats should exploit this weakness by ad- laissez fair approach towards wall street regulation vancing policies that appeal to the middle that will and environmental protections; fiscal policies that re- eventually isolate the extreme and narrow views of sulted in the near destruction of the middle class; the the new Republican Party. “chickens have now come home to roost.” The President just has to keep throwing fast-balls at Was it a wise move by President Obama to lift them the Republicans and forcing them to choose between up from the floor and dust them off for his vision of the moderate views they all harbor and the extreme bi-partisanship? That may be to his favor in the long views demanded by the populist Tea Party. run but not for those Democrats facing election or re- The Republicans are so desperate for a mid-term election in 2010. election victory to regain some of the power and sta- Republicans do not favor bi-partisanship when tus that they lost in the McCain/Palin disaster of 2008 2010 Gold Addy Award they are not in control of the presidency. Why, be- that they are willing to make a deal with the devil by Magazine Design cause they are a small party and have a history of selling the soul of their party to the Tea Party con- primarily representing the minority interests of “big servatives. The majority of the American electorate business” and the wealthy. will not tolerate the behavior and rhetoric of the Tea Republicans have no incentive to reach across the Party very much longer as itdoes not represent their isle when they face a presidential veto and a Democrat values. majority in the Congress. Then, you may ask how do Democrats take heart — the Republicans are their they win elections over the more numerous registered own worst enemy. Anything short of an election rout Democrats? How are they able to push their agenda in November will insure their defeat in 2012. With through Congress when most Americans identify with issues like Financial Reform, Energy Independence Democratic Party principles? and Immigration on the table, Democrats can ener- It is because much of the American public is sensi- gize their base to show up in November and send the tive to their own predicaments and vote according to minority party into another free fall. The party of “no what they perceive will help or hurt them regardless not now” cannot win over the party of “yes we can” of party affiliation. while America’s future hangs in the balance. 16 St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 Crown 50th Festival Queen JESS Promotes 12 Polished Diamonds Continued from Page 4 Continued from Page 2 importance of the adage “it takes the highest grade point average. I would like to help with the pollution around the world, especially for encouragement and support. a village to raise a child.” “I would like to say congratu- with the recent oil crisis,” Monsonto-Weeks said. “I hope to help Brown thanked them for the many First Honor student Thomas latioms to the class of 2010,” said resolve these kinds of problems and prevent them from happening lessons he had learned over the took the opportunity to do so as Second Honor student Brown. “I in the future.” years and values he had gained he spoke about the close-knit fam- hope that we can stay friends, stay Nisbett, who is going on her second year in the Army National throughout his time at JESS. ily setting at both Guy Benjamin positive, encourage each other and Guard and majoring in transportation and logistics management, said “Keep the Dream Alive” School and Julius E. Sprauve be there for each other as much as pageant training has been particularly challenging for her. Besides listening to the wise School as well as all the people in possible. We must never forget our “It’s been rough coming from military training,” Nisbett said. “I remarks of the guest speakers the community who have impact- school and our community.” am used to military marching and modeling is totally different. I and seeing all 12 student march ed his life. “Let us also not forget to make have to go from walking in boots to walking in heels — and not just in white and black to the famous Thomas thanked both schools our parents proud and most of all wearing heels, but walking gracefully in them.” graduation song “Pomp and Cir- for their nurturing atmosphere and let’s continue to be good people,” Nisbett said she is now wearing heels outside of pageant practice cumstance,” people in attendance good education, and everyone else said Brown. and is becoming more and more comfortable as the days go by. were also spectators to musical se- for their care and guidance. After all the remarks and speech- “Since running for Miss Eudora Kean in 2006, I have wanted to do lections by the JESS All Star Band “You have all played a role in es were given and all the students another pageant so when I heard that St. John had opened its contest and JESS Concert Band, as well as guiding me on a straight path,” he had received their awards and cer- to St. Thomas girls as well, I thought this would be the perfect op- the harmonies of the Faculty Choir said. tificates, JESS Assistant Principal portunity,” Nisbett said. as they sang the song “Keep the Thomas also thanked the “gov- Brenda Dalmida wrapped up the Pageant contestants must be between 16- and 21-years-old, but Dream Alive.” ernor” of his village, his mother, ceremony by giving special thanks due to a lack of St. John participants in recent years, the committee The music department further Lucille Parsons, for being there for to all the people who participated decided to include young ladies from St. Thomas — a move Doway delighted the crowd by introduc- him and providing. in and helped put the program to- said makes the process more about preparing young women for life ing a new scholarship, which was After mentioning some of the gether and, of course, the teachers than crowing a queen. awarded to the talented saxophone many lessons he learned at JESS, of these students. “It is not about the crown, it is about the process of grooming for player Jonte Samuel. Thomas’ speech was concluded To wrap up the program, pro- the crown,” Doway said. “We would rather open it up to St. Thomas Samuel was the 2007 Valedic- with the wise words of Henry motee Andrew Penn Jr. gave clos- and have the girls go through the different classes and training so the torian of JESS and graduated this Wadsworth, “let us be up and do- ing inspirational remarks. contestant who receives the title is actually groomed rather than just year from Charlotte Amalie High ing, with a heart for any fate, still “Keep up the good work,” said appointed.” School. achieving still pursuing; learn to Penn. “The journey is far from The skills young women acquire during the pageant process trans- Although on crutches, Samuel labor and to wait.” over.” fer to real-world situations; for example, Doway said contestants was in attendance to receive the Later in the ceremony Thomas With these last remarks the cer- receive professional interview training during pageant preparation award, which will help him on his received numerous awards in- emony was brought to an end as which will be a tremendous benefit as they apply for future jobs. way as he heads to Berklee Col- cluding the English, Social Stud- the 12 students marched out of the “Honestly, this is why I like pageants so much — I can actually lege of Music next year. ies, Mathematics, Industrial Arts, ballroom and were met by a crowd see the change in the young ladies from the time they submit an ap- It Takes a Village and the newly introduced Athletic of well-wishers with hugs, kisses, plication to the night of the show,” Doway said. “It’s not just in the No promotional ceremony is and Academic Awards, which was gifts and more. The night was truly way they walk, but also the way they talk and the way they present complete without reinforcing the granted to the student athlete with a celebration. themselves to the public.” Asolare: Libations and New Menu Options Crossword Answers — Puzzle on Page 18 Continued from Page 13 have created a four course tasting serts, which are made in house and Try the BLT, brimming with menu that was priced at $55 on a change often. On a recent night, house cured bacon atop handmade recent evening. the sweet offerings included an bread served with a tempura cher- Choose from jerk seared shrimp airy profiterole drizzled with dark ry tomato and greens grown right or BLT for the first course, before chocolate sauce, a creamy key outside of the restaurant’s door. deciding between the silken gazpa- lime pie topped with baked me- The house smoked copper river cho drizzled with cilantro oil and a rengue and blackberry champagne salmon is served with pickled red bright carrot ginger salad. poached pears. onions on toasted pumpernickel Main course options on the Just like Holland at the bar, bread and topped with citrus creme tasting menu were a pan seared Ghinazzi and Balak let their sur- fresh. Other bar menu options are mahi mahi with baby bok choy roundings dictate their menu. tempura leeks served with red with a coconut green tea emulsion “We try as much as possible to curry hollandaise, and jerk seared and coriander-honey glazed duck make the menu reflect the Caribbe- shrimp with a light mango tequila breast with grilled summer squash an and the island,” said Ghinazzi. salsa and grilled pineapple. and port duck jus. “If the spices aren’t local here, With prices ranging from $5 for Ordering off the regular menu they’re local to the Caribbean,” edamame to $13 for the smoked is just as rewarding. Highlights said Balak. “We try to keep things salmon, Asolare’s bar menu is a include a local tuna tartar served light and local.” perfect option for light dinners or atop a bed of wakame salad, a re- Let Ghinazzi, Balak, Angol and pre-entree noshes. freshingly different spinach salad the entire Asolare staff show you For more heartier appetites, let with port sage brown butter and a their take on local and light — it’s chefs Tom Ghinazzi, Jon Balak and pan seared grouper served with red sure to be impressive. Asolare is Fabian Angol delight your senses. wine braised quinoa and coconut open seven nights a week from The Culinary Institute of America- mushroom sauce. 5:15 to 9 p.m. For Reservations trained chefs Ghinazzi and Balak Be sure to save room for des- call 779-4747. St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 17

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding

Friday, June 11 struck a wall with his rental vehicle. Auto acci- 5:31 p.m. - An Estate Grunwald resident p/r dent. loud music. Loud music. Tuesday, June 15 5:39 p.m. - Unit 431 was dispatched to a distur- 12:06 p.m. - A citizen c/r an auto accident in bance in Estate Adrian. Disturbance of the peace. Cruz Bay. Auto accident. 10:05 p.m. - Estate Chocolate Hole resident r/ 12:09 p.m. - A citizen r/ an auto accident on the an assault. Aggravated assault and battery, D/V. barge. Auto accident. 10:33 p.m. - Estate Carolina resident r/ a distur- 2:00 p.m. - An Estate Pastory resident r/ some- bance. Disturbance of the peace. one unknown left a threatening message on his an- 11:50 p.m. - An Estate Fish Bay resident r/ an swering machine. Telephone harassment. assault in the area of Cruz Bay. Assault and bat- 2:30 p.m. - An Estate Bethany resident r/ that tery. he’s being threatened by someone unknown. Tele- Saturday, June 12 phone harassment. 1:15 a.m. - An Estate Enighed resident request- Wednesday, June 16 St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Jaime Elliott ed help from police. Police assistance. 12:30 p.m. - Unit 521 p/ with one Peter Amedee 7:30 a.m. - An Estate Susanaberg resident/ that of George Simmonds Terrace placed under arrest South Shore Road was flooded at the waste water his car was struck while parked. Auto accident. and charged with Assault 3rd Degree. Bail was set treatment plant across from The Marketplace on 9:04 a.m. - An Estate Bethany resident r/ his at $500 by order of the court, posted. Sunday afternoon, June 20. Bands of heavy rain green card and social security card were stolen 7:17 p.m. - A St. Thomas resident p/r being started late Saturday night and continued throughout during a robbery in St. Croix. Stolen documents. threatened. Disturbance of the peace, threats. the day. Island guts were overflowing as the rain water 11:34 a.m. - A resident r/ a disturbance in Cruz No time given - A citizen r/ a burglary at Virgin rolled off saturated hillsides. Bay. Police assistance. Grand Estates. Burglary in the second. 12:34 p.m. - A citizen c/r an accident in Estate 8:07 p.m. - A Maho Bay Camps employee p/r Adrian. Auto accident. that his friend has been missing since last night. No time given - A citizen c/r being involved in Missing person. an auto accident in Coral Bay. Auto accident. 10:29 p.m. - A citizen c/r an auto accident near USCG and ICE Arrest 8:06 p.m. - A citizen c/r a disturbance in Cruz Jacob’s Ladder. Auto accident. Bay. Destruction of property. Thursday, June 17 8:06 p.m. - A citizen r/ that she lost her purse in 8:47 a.m. - A Cruz Bay resident c/requesting Three Smugglers, Seize the area of Cruz Bay. Lost purse. police assistance to remove her boyfriend from 11:24 p.m. - An Estate Pastory resident r/ that her residence. Police assistance. someone stole three pallets of cement from his 12:37 p.m. - An Estate Enighed resident p/r a $7.5 Million in Cocaine truck. Grand larceny. break-in. Burglary in the third. Sunday, June 13 2:20 p.m. - An Estate Contant resident p/r his St. John Tradewinds terdicted the suspicious pleasure 1:12 a.m. - Police provided assistance to a resi- vehicle was hit while parked. Auto accident. The crew of the Coast Guard craft in waters approximately four dent who was passed out in his driveway. Police No time given - A citizen p/r that his wife faint- Cutter Cushing, working jointly nautical miles north of Aguadilla, assistance. ed in Cruz Bay. Police assistance. with U.S. Immigration and Cus- Puerto Rico. 6:14 p.m. - A citizen c/r loud music in Cruz Bay. 3:54 p.m. - A visitor p/r being involved an auto toms Enforcement special agents, Upon interdicting the vessel, Police assistance. accident. Auto accident. arrested three smugglers and seized the crew of Cushing conducted an Monday, June 14 No time given - A citizen c/r someone injured in approximately 534 pounds of co- at-sea boarding of La Burla, which 11:20 a.m. - A visitor from Pennsylvania r/ he the area of Cruz Bay. Accidental injury. caine and 10 pounds of an unde- revealed the drug shipment inside termined substance in Mayaguez, a hidden compartment onboard the following an at-sea interdiction of vessel. Further field testing of the a pleasure craft last week. contraband yielded positive to co- The 26-foot vessel La Burla was caine. Crime Stoppers USVI Seeking Information on Crimes carrying a shipment of cocaine The crew of Cushing proceeded with an estimated street value of to detain all three crew members St. John Tradewinds and muscular. Surveillance photos are available at approximately $7.5 million. ICE onboard and escort La Burla to the Crime Stoppers is asking the community’s help the website www.crimestoppersusvi.org. special agents arrested two Puerto Port of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. to solve the following crimes. If anyone knows Community members can submit tips on these Rican and one Dominican men in The crew of Cushing, Customs something, they should say something. Even the or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI. connection with the seizure. and Border Protection officers and smallest bit of information may be just what law org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips are “This is another example of our Immigrations and Customs En- enforcement needs to solve these cases. completely anonymous, and the stateside opera- collective efforts with ICE, DEA, forcement agents conducted a fur- On April 19, after midnight, a home was bur- tors are bilingual. FBI, CBP, the Puerto Rico Police ther search of La Burla once it was glarized at 465 Estate Chocolate Hole. While the If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of sto- and the U.S. Attorney’s Office safely moored in Mayaguez. residents slept, perpetrators entered the home and len property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster working aggressively to combat The case was transferred to removed several items, including a Samsung cell receives a cash reward to be paid according to drug trafficking organizations and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the phone, HP laptop, Sony and Magnavox digital their instructions. bring smugglers to justice,” said District of Puerto Rico for further cameras, three wallets with credit cards, driver’s li- Only anonymous callers are eligible for these Capt. Eduardo Pino, Coast Guard prosecution. censes, a check book, and $150 cash. Surveillance cash rewards. Technology makes it virtually im- Sector San Juan commander. The Coast Cuard Cutter Cush- cameras showed two light-complexion males, one possible for anyone to trace your tip. To learn how The crew of the Coast Guard ing is a 110-foot patrol boat home tall and slim, the other of medium height, stocky, it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org. Cutter Cushing detected and in- ported in San Juan. 18 St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010

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Saturday, June 26 — The St. John Festival — The St. John Festival Committee is hosting a Cul- Queen Show will be on Satur- tural Day on Saturday, July 3, day, June 26, at Winston Wells at Frank Powell Park in Cruz ball field starting at 8 p.m. Bay. — The St. John Festival Monday, July 5 Food Fair will kick off at 1 p.m. — The St. John Festival pa- on Sunday, June 27, at Frank rade will be on Monday, July 5, Powell Park in Cruz Bay. starting at 11 a.m., near Mon- Sunday, June 27 goose Junction and the VINP — The St. John Festival ball field. The annual fireworks Boat Races will be on Sunday, display show will start promo- June 27, at 3 p.m. in Cruz Bay tely at 9 p.m. in Cruz Bay. harbor. Tuesday, July 6 — Mark those calendars for -Friday, July 9 Sunday, June 27 and plan to The Ranger In Training camp party for a purpose at Skinny will kick off on Tuesday, July Legs as friends raise money to 6, and wrap up on Friday, July advance Wendy Davis’ EMT 9. The camp is free of charge training to that of aramedic. and there are 12 spaces open Monday, June 28 Deadline for students. To register, down- Mini-grants are available load an application at www. through the Department of Hu- viers.org. VIERS’ fax machine man Services for V.I. nonprofit is currently not functioning so organizations who will facili- call the research station at 776- tate summer camps for 2010. 6721. Total funding available for this Wednesday, June 7 project is $200,000. The prac- -Friday, June 9 tical budget range is $1,000 to A workshop sponsored by $5,000 per applicant through the National Oceanic and At- E’s Off 75 Took a chair one’s curfew 62 Engrave mospheric Administration’s 76 Dwell on an exhausted 3 Winter vehicle with 64 Back end Monday, June 28. For more de- ACROSS topic, to an Egyptian treads 65 Covert org. tails, call 774-0930, extension Coral Reef Conservation Pro- 1 Eelpot, e.g. god? 4 “— a Rebel” 66 Prone gram was hosted at the Westin 9 Los — (New Mexico city) 78 Villain in “Aladdin” 5 Uno tripled 67 River inlet 4103. 15 Wooden shoe 81 Abdomen 6 Slowing, in mus. 68 Pool player’s “English” Saturday, July 3 Resort June 7 through 9. 20 “Interview With the 82 Wise 7 See 89-Across 71 Nearsighted cartoon Vampire” novelist 83 — colada 8 1959 NBA MVP Bob “Mr.” 21 Accumulate 84 Cain’s sib 9 Alcoholic appetizer 72 U.S. border lake 22 Sort of 85 Fast photo-developing 10 Tyler of film 73 Milan moon 23 Cautiously, to a Roman outlet 11 Bath beers 74 Son of Isaac goddess? 89 With 7-Down, decide 12 Little plateau 76 Sacrifice hit Alcholics Anonymous Meetings 25 16-Down’s husband by calling heads or tails 13 Defeat 77 Take in food Alcoholics Anonymous meets as scheduled: Sundays, 9:45 26 Tic- — -toe 91 French for “water” 14 Digging tool 78 Leno and Mohr 27 “Believe — Not!” 92 Reply of disbelief, to a 15 Silence 79 “— Ben Adhem” a.m. at Hawksnest Bay Beach; Closed meetings for alcohol- 28 Horse rider’s chafing, Roman goddess? 16 25-Across’s wife 80 Clan quarrel to a Norse god? 95 Magnum — 17 Fugue writer 81 Martini liquor ics only at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cruz Bay at 6 p.m 30 Flavored frozen treats, 97 Unexpected 18 Norway port 85 — the cloth (clerics) on Tuesdays; Open meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays and to an Egyptian god- 98 Tuna-snaring nets 19 Stratum 86 F. — Bailey dess? 100 “— drink!” (tense per- 24 German trousers 87 “I don’t give —!” Fridays at 6 p.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church; Tuesdays, 35 Eye, in Paris son’s cry) 29 Roaring 55-Across 88 Advantages Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral 36 Frame jobs 104 Viva — 31 Jean- — Ponty 90 Crooned 37 Rockies range 107 Attractions with tame 32 MP3 player 93 Nullifies Bay. 40 Musical scale’s span critters, to a Greek 33 High-hoper 94 Writer Anya Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 45 Nightclub in a Manilow god? 34 Unit of loudness 96 “Oh yeah? — who?” title, briefly 109 Steinbeck novel, to a 38 “Volare (— Blu Dipinto 99 Cooks, as clams Narcotics Anonymous has open meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 47 Reagan decade, to a Norse god? di Blu)” 101 Lamprey lurers Greek god? 115 Enemies 39 Periodic payments 102 Maiden name of p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. 50 Boy or girl 116 — Vegas 41 Make the rounds in a Eva Peron 53 Lover of Aeneas 117 Verbalize restaurant 103 Evaluates Al-Anon Meetings 55 Cats 118 Bring about changing 42 Fruity quaffs 105 Car variety 56 Stooped times, to a Greek god- 43 “—, vidi, vici” 106 Early Ford Al-Anon meets on St. John every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the 57 Brickell or Falco dess? 44 Villa d’— 108 “Failure — an option” 59 Castle, in chess 123 Taunt 46 Begin using 109 It is, in Peru picnic table at the VINP ball field, and every Thursday at 5:30 61 “— favor” 124 Goober 48 Seth’s son 110 Summit p.m. at St. Ursula’s Multi-purpose center. 62 Old spokescow 125 Sherlockian villain 49 Alway 111 Shut tightly 63 Regions, to a Greek 126 Wheel bars 50 Small casks 112 Use a stun gun on god? 127 Church officers 51 Brainstorm 113 “— no idea!” Alateen Meetings 68 Fr. martyress, maybe 128 Emphasizes 52 Couturier Christian 114 Hawaiian state bird 69 “Bewitched” actor Dick 54 — and aah 119 Karel Capek sci-fi play Alateen will meet on Mondays at St. Ursula’s Church from 70 — the bud (stop early) DOWN 58 Kind of deli sandwich 120 Make a flub 6 to 7 p.m. and is open to anyone interested in attending. 71 “Romy and —’s High 1 “Truth be told ...” 60 Study of motion’s 121 Golfer Michelle School Reunion” 2 Having gotten home past forces 122 Syllables of laughter St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 19

Baha’i Community of St. John Missionary Baptist Church For information on Devotions and Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Circles, please call 714-1641 Tuesday 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Bible Study 693-8884 St. John Tradewinds Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays - 776-6316, 776-6254 Nazareth Lutheran Church Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. Bethany Moravian Church 776-6731 Business Directory Cruz Bay, St. John 11 a.m., Sunday School 776-6291 Our Lady of Mount Carmel [email protected] Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., Accommodations Health Spanish Mass 5:30 p.m. Caribbean Villas & Resorts Calvary Baptist Church St. John Eye Care - 779-2020 Holiday Homes of St. John 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 Monday and Tuesday, 7 p.m. tel. 1-800-338-0987 27 years serving Virgin Islanders tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 Sunday School 10 a.m., Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. or locally 340-776-6152 Dr. Craig Friedenberg P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 Sunday evening 6 p.m., 776-6339 [email protected] Thursday 7 p.m. Island Getaways St. John Methodist Church 888-693-7676, islandgetawaysinc.com Insurance Islandia Real Estate Christian Ministry Sunday 10 a.m [email protected] Theodore Tunick & Company Cinnamon Bay Beach 693-8830 tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499 Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831 Inter-Denominational Suite St. John Villas/Condos www.theodoretunick.com [email protected] Sunday 8:30 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist tel. 1-800-348-8444 Saturdays or locally at 340-779-4486 V.I. Employee Benefit Consultants Christian Science Society 779-4477 John McCann & Associates Phone 776-6403 tel. 693-3399 fax 888-546-1115 10:45 a.m. Sunday- Marketplace VIVA Vacations www.viebcserve.com Located at Wharfside Landing Wednesday Testimonials St. John Pentecostal Church tel. 779-4250 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m. www.RealEstateOnStJohn.com P.O. Box 1747, STJ, VI 00831 Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Jewelry RE/MAX Island Paradise Realty of Latter-day Saints 779-1230 Appliances R&I Patton goldsmithing tel. 775-0949 fax 888-577-3660 Sun. 9 a.m., STT. 776-2379 Appliance Paul Located in Mongoose Junction P. O. Box 646, STJ, VI 00831 Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church tel. 690-5213 776-6548 or (800) 626-3455 [email protected] Sundays, 7:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. pattongold.com, [email protected] Cruz Bay Baptist Church Every 1st Sunday: Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Bible Class, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Architecture Restaurants 776-6315 777-6306 Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA Landscaping Concordia Cafe, 693-5855 tel. 776-6356 Alfredo’s Landscaping Happy Hour 4:30-6pm Emmaus Moravian Church Unitarian Universalist Fellowship P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 Dinner 6-8:30pm Tues-Sat Coral Bay, Sun. 9 a.m. 776-6713 9:45 a.m. Sunday P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831 776-6332 Barefoot Architect, Inc. Fish Trap Restaurant Jehovah’s Witness tel. 693-7665 fax 693-8411 Coral Bay Garden Center and Seafood Market 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. Word of Faith Church P.O. Box 1772, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628 tel. 693-9994, Closed Mondays Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays Word of Faith International P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831 340-715-0530 Christian Center, Sundays 7:30 a.m. Island to Island Architecture La Tapa Restaurant Gifft Hill SchoolCall 774-8617 Leonard J. Baum Propertyking tel. 693-7755 www.LJBArch.com tel. 643-6348 Open 7 Days a Week Landscaping & Irrigation Ronnie’s Pizza and Mo’ Banking tel. 693-7700 Call for Delivery Scotiabank Property Manager Located in Boulon Center #1 Mortgage Lender in the VI Cimmaron Property Management Cruz Bay to Red Hook The Marketplace (340) 776-6552 tel. 340-715-2666 Skinny Legs “A Pretty OK Place” Every hour on the hour from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. St. John’s Premier Property Manager tel. 340-779-4982 www.skinnylegs.com Red Hook to Cruz Bay Beauty/Spa Seaview Vacation Homes, Inc. Every hour on the hour from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. Beauty Lounge Salon & Spa tel. 340-776-6805; 1-888-625-2963 Sun Dog Cafe 776-0774 www.stjohnbeautylounge.com www.seaviewhomes.com tel. 693-8340 Cruz Bay to Downtown Charlotte Amalie Located in Mongoose Junction Located at Mongoose Junction Leaves Leaves Westin Resorts & Villas Real Estate Spa Services American Paradise Real Estate Services Cruz Bay Charlotte Amalie tel. 693-8000, ext. 1903/1904 tel. 693-8352 fax 693-8818 C4th Custom Embroidery 8:45 a.m. 10 a.m. P.O. Box 8313, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 779-4047 Located in Coral Bay 11:15 a.m. 1 p.m. [email protected] Building Products St. John Treasure Map and Guide 3:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m St. John Hardware Cruz Bay Realty Interactive Advertising for Print and tel. 693-8780 fax 776-6685 tel. 693-8808 fax 693-9812 Web. [email protected] Located at The Marketplace P.O. Box 66, STJ, VI 00831 Subscription Form

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virgin iSlandS WaSte management authority GLASS • MIRRORS • GLASS SHOWERS Long-term Fully Furnished reQueSt for ProPoSal SCREENS • TABLE TOPS Coral Bay Newer 2 Bed 2 the virgin islands Waste management authority (viWma) is soliciting proposals for: rfP-Wma-008-c-10 environmental attorney in the territory of the u.S. virgin islands: St. croix, St. thomas, St. John and Water island An EDC Qualified Supplier Bath A/C W/D $1800/mth Ron 715-853-9696 documents pertaining to this request for Proposal (rfP) may be obtained from the viWma’s division of Procurement and Property, St. thomas- LICENSEd GENERAL CONTRACTOR ANd PAINTING St. John district office at 9500 Wheatley center ii, Suite 2 or from the St. croix district officer at #1 la grande Princesse, Suite Bl1, christiansted Across from Inspection Lane, Sub Base, STT, 777-9269 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, monday through friday, or by contacting the director, mrs. cecile lynch, directly via phone or email. Pre-ProPoSal meeting: friday, July 9, 2010 at 10:00am atlantic Standard time One bedroom fully vi Waste management authority’s conference room, 941-946 Williams delight, frederiksted, vi Commerical: Retail/Office/Storage furnished apartment ProPoSal due date and time: friday, July 23, 2010 at 4:00pm atlantic Standard time ProPoSal due Place: virgin islands Waste management authority for rent. Quiet, private 9500 Wheatley center ii, Suite 2, St. thomas, vi 00802 ; P. o. Box 303669, St. thomas, vi 00803 #1 la grande Princesse, Suite Bl 1, christiansted, vi 00820; P. o. Box 5089, kingshill, vi 00851 location, separate Six (6) Sealed Proposal Packages marked Proposal for rfP no. rfP-Wma-008-c-10, do not oPen) note: the proposal number must be placed on the outside of all Bid Packages. Proposals may not The Lumberyard driveway and entrance. be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of the submission deadline. AC in bedroom, wireless direct inQuirieS: mrs. cecile Phillip-lynch director, Procurement and Property division internet, no smokers, no virgin islands Waste management authority #1 la grande Princesse, Suite Bl1, christiansted, vi 00820 Down Town Cruz Bay dogs. $900.00 per month or email: [email protected] Phone: 340-718-4489 Where St. John Does Business plus utilities. 514-6611 all questions pertaining to the submission of proposals, scope of services and the award process should be directed in writing either in hard copy or by email to mrs. cecile Phillip-lynch, director of Procurement and Property, at [email protected].

the virgin islands Waste management authority reserves the right to waive any non-substantive informalities, technicalities, or irregularities; or Commercial Space Available reject any or all qualifications and proposals; or to re-advertise for proposals, and to award or refrain from awarding the contract for the work. the virgin islands Waste management authority also reserved the right to accept or reject any Proposal or any item listed therein. viWma further Coral Bay, Small furnished reserves the right to waive any informality in Proposals received. For Space Call Nick 771-3737 cottage, Electric included, may adams cornwall Pets ok. Close to bus route. executive director Ron 715-853-9696 For Sale by Owner Employment

Coral Bay quarter acre 200 feet above Cocoloba Get a Tan and a Paycheck! Full time, part time, lots of benefits, free scuba, Scenic Properties with approx. 100-foot of 340-693-7777 snorkeling, sailing trips to the BVI, etc. Growing new center with market, road frontage. Great views. EVERYTHING Cruz Bay: Studio apt w/d watersports company has immediate openings: bank, spa & more Sacrifice at $125,000. YOU NEED $750.00; One ½ bedroom/ ON EVERY LEVEL office/retail space available one bath $1000.00; Call 508-939-1414. • Beach Attendants at Westin Resort One bedroom/one bath • Retail Store Staff 1036 sq.1036 ft./ sq. 448 ft. sq. ft. GREAT PLACE $1100.00; One bedroom/ Your chance to own a piece • PADI Instructors TO SHOP, DINE reasonable rates / flexible terms one bath $1300.00; of St. John. Adjoining AND WORK Three bedroom/2 poolside studio + one one- excellent location next to Westin bath/w/d $1700.00; One bedroom apts to be sold Cruz Bay Watersports 776-6857 COME JOIN US ½ bedroom/one bath together. For the reasonable WE HAVE call Emily for info. #776-6666 $1700.00 Fish Bay; SPACES AVAILABLE price of $285,000. Some Misc. Items For Sale RETAIL or OFFICE Services One bedroom/one bath owner financing available. $800.00 Fish Bay 340-776-3455 For Sale: 340-776-6455 Coral Bay Studio apt $800.00; (3) Air conditioners in very House for Sale: Well main- good condition $50-100; One bedroom/one bath tained 3 BR, 3BA island (1) refrigerator in good $1100.00; One bedroom/ Storage: Secured Lockers Complete home atop Bordeaux Mt with condition, $350. PLENTY one bath $1300.00; Sizes to 10’ x 12’Autos, awesome views of the BVIs. 340-642-5386 Boats, Trailers. OFglasses PARKING One bedroom/one bath Beautiful mahogany floors, Call For Rates: 779-4445 $79 GOODSingle Vision $1250.00 trim and doors throughout www.properyachts.com $109 Bifocals and tastefully decorated and TRAFFIC FLOW furnished. Also, a new studio Buying? Cruz Bay location. Dr. Craig Friedenberg apartment is on the lower Selling? Autos One bedroom, furnished level for additional income. chair Sale: 779-2020 and a/c. $800 month, plus Will consider lease purchase 340-642-5386 Renting? Suzuki Island Car utilities. Call 693-8741, or seller financing for right for Sale: Partially daytime, or 777-6315 buyer. $750KCall or email • Five (5) Mahogany- Seeking? Renovated $1500 OBO after 5 p.m. Mark for more information or stained bar chairs RELIABLE MOBILE – $75 each or all five Richard 340 642-5358 to schedule a showing. Call AUTO REPAIR: 732-804-0606 or for $300. Professional and experi- St. John Saltpond Bay Area: [email protected] • Six (6) Coffee wood, 340-776-6496 Super Island car enced. Brakes, CV Joints, Beachfront, masonry villa, 3 outdoor chairs, very with luxury Suspensions, Shocks, bed/2 bath, queen size beds, heavy and sturdy – Place an 2008 Toyota Rav 4 Alternators, Timing Belts, all A/C, plus ceiling fans, NExt Ad $100 ea. or all six ad today! Limited edition. Loaded. 4WD. General Engine, Repair, 60 ft treetop deck. Rent 2K/ Deadline is for $500. Leather interior. Only 13K miles. Foreign & Domestic. • Two (2) Executive Just registered in March. Dealer month + utilities. Call Peter We accept VISA All Work Guaranteed. Thursday, office chair, used for willing to buy back. Great deal Mollo 917-821-2826 & MasterCard. for $18,500. Call 340-642-5365 Call 227-9574 Check www.villamollo.net June 24 $10 each St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010 21

Requests for Proposals

virgin iSlandS WaSte management authority reQueSt for ProPoSal

the virgin islands Waste management authority (viWma) is soliciting proposals for:

rfP-Wma-009-c-10 Processing and removal of e-Waste in the territory of the uS virgin islands: St. croix, St. thomas, St. John and Water island

documents pertaining to this request for Proposal (rfP) may be obtained from the viWma’s division of Procurement and Property, St. thomas- St. John district office at 9500 Wheatley center ii, Suite 2 or from the St. croix district officer at #1 la grande Princesse, Suite Bl1, christiansted between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, monday through friday, or by contacting the director, mrs. cecile lynch, directly via phone or email.

Pre-ProPoSal meeting: tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 10:00am atlantic Standard time vi Waste management authority’s conference room, 941-946 Williams delight, frederiksted, vi

ProPoSal due date and time: monday, July 19, 2010 at 4:00pm atlantic Standard time

ProPoSal due Place: virgin islands Waste management authority 9500 Wheatley center ii, Suite 2, St. thomas, vi 00802 ; P. o. Box 303669, St. thomas, vi 00803 #1 la grande Princesse, Suite Bl 1, christiansted, vi 00820; P. o. Box 5089, kingshill, vi 00851 Six (6) Sealed Proposal Packages marked Proposal for rfP no. rfP-Wma-009-c-10, do not oPen) note: the proposal number must be placed on the outside of all Bid Packages. Proposals may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of the submission deadline.

direct inQuirieS: mrs. cecile Phillip-lynch director, Procurement and Property division virgin islands Waste management authority #1 la grande Princesse, Suite Bl1, christiansted, vi 00820 or email: [email protected] Phone: 340-718-4489

all questions pertaining to the submission of proposals, scope of services and the award process should be directed in writing either in hard copy or by email to mrs. cecile Phillip-lynch, director of Procurement and Property, at [email protected].

the virgin islands Waste management authority reserves the right to waive any non-substantive informalities, technicalities, or irregularities; or reject any or all qualifications and proposals; or to re-advertise for proposals, and to award or refrain from awarding the contract for the work. the virgin islands Waste management authority also reserved the right to accept or reject any Proposal or any item listed therein. viWma further reserves the right to waive any informality in Proposals received.

may adams cornwall executive director

Misc. Items for Sale

Island Elegance Unique opportunity to purchase these gorgeous one- of-a-kind colorful, antique window and door frames from Indonesia, which are rarely found on today’s market. These 4 large teak window frames and 3 large teak door frames would be perfect for a pool house or to build into a home under construction for an ele- gant island look. $2,000/window frame, $3,000/door frame or best offer. Sale ends June 30 — frames will be shipped stateside. Email: [email protected] or Call: 340-642-5365

EXCLUSIVE REAL ESTATE SERVICE IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ISLA VISTA Exceptional 5 bedrm, 4.5 bath Gated Villa atop Caneel Hill. Seller is Licensed Real Estate Broker.

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CHEZ SHELL – Charming 3 bd/3 bath, w/gorgeous WINDSONG – Stately Boatman Pt. villa, w/separate sunset views, & prime Great Cruz Bay location. This cottage, situated on a 1ac parcel w/panoramic views. 6 beautifully decorated, & maintained rental villa has bdrms., 7 baths, huge pool, fully furnished. $3,495,000 marble floors, A/C, custom cabinetry, inviting spa & GOLDEN DRAGON – Beautiful stone villa w/exceptional excellent floor plan.Reduced to $1,150,000. craftsmanship. 4 bds./4 baths, infinity pool, multi patios & REEF BAY VIEW – Absolutely stunning, unobstructed, decks, lush gardens, Pt. Rendezvous location. $2,195,000. views of National Park land, w/secluded white sand CBR CONDO LISTINGS beach below. Attractive 4 bd/3 bath,w/pool, spa and LAVENDER HILL – Tropical 2 bd/2bath penthouse unit vacation rental history. $1,595,000. w/wrap-around deck, pool & sunset views. $849,000. 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GREAT BUYS! highest quality & craftsmanship. This well-designed villa CANEEL HILL – Gorgeous panoramic views. Improved provides privacy, comfort & exquisite detail. The gated en- property w/driveway & foundation slabs in place for 4 bed- try leads to the heart of the villa, overlooking the 30 ft. pool, room villa. Paved roads, underground utilities. $580K. with a tropical courtyard setting. Tile roof, coral flooring, DITLEFF POINT – Extraordinary sites on magnificent fountains, arches, columns, covered galleries, & romantic peninsula w/sandy beach, gated entry, beautiful landscap- gazebo. This is a MUST SEE! Reduced to $2,400,000. ing, and incredible views. Prices start at $895,000. A BEST BUY! – Well built, poured concrete cottage with KLEIN BAY – Small upscale neighborhood, gorgeous lovely covered wraparound porch in Est. Carolina. 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“VIRGIN GRAND ESTATES” Gated sub-division, BEST BUY BEACH FRONT “GREAT CRUZ BAY” “MILL VISTA – CAROLINA” Easy access & build on Centerline Rd. $ 125,000 sunset views. Can build FRACTIONAL HOME! Paved private dock access, quiet upscale neighborhood, Ask about “MUST SELL “RENDEZVOUS & DITLEFF” Sunset views & gentle site .649 acre $ 274,900 roads. 3 from $335,000 awesome views. Owner/broker. Call for details. BEST BUY” SITUATIONS Call or email today for info! “LEAST EXPENSIVE WATERFRONT”! Gentle slope, 4 min. walk to beach $ 298,000 “LOVANGO CAY” Waterfront & hillside properties; $1,300,000. upscale amenities including barge docks, paved roads, SELLER FINANCING WITH GREAT TERMS! “SUGAR APPLE WEST” Harbor views gentle ½ ac. with Topo $ 299,000 undrgrd utilities beach & views. From $425,000 OWN A MONTH (OR MORE) in “FREEMAN’S GROUND” DOWN ISLAND VIEWS .76 ac. Upper & lower access $ 425,000 “CHOCOLATE HOLE” HILLTOP; Breezes and views “HAULOVER” BEACHFRONT 2.24 acre sub- a 3 or 4 bedroom luxury home. dividable borders National Park! AMAZING VIEWS! “CALABASH BOOM” .4 ac. GREAT views, private. Topo map $ 475,000 to St. Thomas. $385,000. Magnificent views and sunsets $1,999,000 from 3 homes with all amenities, “GREAT CRUZ BAY” Westin Resort beach access! .78 ac. $ 499,000 “ESTATE CONCORDIA” hillside sites with stunning views ranging from the BVIs, down St. John’s eastern “SABA BAY” WATERFRONT & HILLSIDE pools w/waterfalls and spas. “BEAUTIFUL EAST END” Views to Coral Harbor, deeded access to waterfront $ 595,000 coast to Ram’s Head , St. Croix. From $550,000. Incredible BVI views! 12 acre sub-divideable Deeded 1 month ownerships waterfront lot for $9,999,000 plus 4 hillside lots “BOATMAN POINT WATERFRONT” East facing w/cobble bch, .72 ac. Topo included. $ 795,000 “UPPER MONTE BAY ESTATES” 7 Spectacular from $69,000. private parcels above Rendezvous Bay; paved road, available from $699,000 WESTIN RESORT TIMESHARES: EAST END LAND Parcels in Privateer Bay and on far East End. Coral Bay views and stone walls & underground utilities. From $999,000 “DREEKETS BAY ESTATES” spectacular BVI Own a week, a month, or more & underground utilities. From $285,000 “PETER BAY ESTATES” Exquisite home sites with views, excellent roads, underground utilities, stone enjoy all the resort amenities! “FISH BAY” 3 large parcels. Views, breezes and paved access. One includes breathtaking views over the North Shore, BVI & cays walls, planters, common beach. Minutes from Coral Most unit sizes and weeks cistern slab, well, active plans/permits. From $369,000 between. Prices from $1,850,000. Bay. 12 lots from $399,000 available. Priced from $5,000. For a complete list oF all st. John mls properties, DVD tours oF the properties, anD/or a copy oF our newsletter call or e-mail us. [email protected] • Approved supplier of real estate for the VI Economic Development Commission.

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AMANI Spectacular sunsets, 180° views, NEW! ALLESANDRA Luxurious masonry villa, PLUMERIA Sunsets! 3 BR/3BA masonry pool CHATEAU MARGOT A private gated compound SOLAR POWERED BED & BREAKFAST! prestigious Maria Bluff, 3 bdrms w/baths located extensively renovated in 2007, picture villa. Set privately in lush gardens, fenced yard, located in Spice Hill, knock-your-socks-off views, “Garden By The Sea” is a quaint & welcoming Caribbean home. Live in the spacious newly in the main building, plus private self-contained postcard views of 3 bays, 3BR/3BA, 2 car boarding greenspace. 2-car garage $1,499,000 5 bdrms + guest cottage. 2 acres. $2,195,000. renovated owners’ apartment while renting the 3 guest cottage $1,950,000 garage $1,999,000 HOMES income producing A/C units. $1,800,000. AMARILLA VILLA 3 BR, 3.5 BA villa, CRUZ BAY Prime .75 acre property, 3 bdrm VIRGIN GRAND ESTATES New villa INN LOVE Beautiful Great Cruz Bay with BAREFOOT New 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath guest superior craftsmanship, Spanish tile roof, with pool and panoramic views. Zoned R-4 and nearing completion. 4 master suites, top shelf sunset views! 5 BD/5BA with pool & spa. Come cottage in quaintCONTRACTED neighborhood. $599,000. 180° views, large pool & hot tub $2,595,000 suited for development. $2,950,000 furnishings, granite counter tops & travertine see the impressive recent renovations FUN & CONTENTMENT 180° views. Tiled A PERFECT PLACE TO STAY ACCORD- AMOROSA A brilliant Tuscan inspired villa floors. $3,450,000 $1,095,000. pool deck, 2 large AC. suites & mahogany ING TO BUDGETTRAVEL.COM. 3 BR, 3 BA in Peter Bay. Sweeping views, deeded walking NEW! ISLANDS END 5BR/5.5BA home on MYSTIC RIDGE 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, hardwoods. Plans for 3 more bdrms. $1,235,000 gem, hot tub and views overlooking Rendez- path to the beach, 4 BR/5 BA $7,450,000 the serene East End. Completely renovated. dramatic views, short distance to North Shore WATERFRONT RETREAT Privateer Bay. vous Bay; Caribbean cute $699,000. CVISTA Magnificent open air 4 bdrm villa HOA common parcel with dock.$1,995,000 beaches, cooling breezes $1,990,000. 3BR/3BA masonry beach house steps from the UPPER CAROLINA 3 BR/2BA. Expansive above Rendezvous Bay. Stunning residence CINNAMON DAY DREAMS! Located in NEW IN ZOOTENVAAL! Large (1.36 water. Paved roads & u/g utilities. $975,000 views. Master suite, living area & kitchen on Nat’l Pk boundaries of Catherineberg on 1 acre. acres) FLAT fenced parcel with expansion ELLISON BIG PRICE REDUCTION New upper level. Lower level has 2 BR, living area & exudes comfort, class & elegance. $3,895,000 CONTRACTED 2BR/2.5BA & office. Immaculate! $2,395,000 and/or subdivision opportunities. Newly built construction in the Virgin Grand. Generous kitchen. A/C. Priced to sell. $675,000 VILLA TESORI Luxurious custom home, multi-unit tasteful masonry home. $925,000 floor plan w/3 levels of living space. 3 suites. RAINBOW PLANTATION A private, family uncompromising quality, exquisite finishings, YOUR OWN SECLUDED BEACH Just MILL RIDGE exudes quality, mahogany $1,990,000 estate house on 1.6 acres. Features one of the sweeping views. 5 BR/5BA. $4,395,000 steps to Hart Bay, "Rendezview" features 4 largest private pools on St. John (w/diving board, ISLAND MANOR Hear the surf. 4 BRs, BR/4BA with a lower 3BR beach house. throughout, & Island stone. Masonry 2 BR/2 BLUE CARIBE Successful short term & wet bar). Mature landscaping. $1,399,000 elegant furnishings,multilevel plan offers $2,895,000 BA, office, garage, pool & cabana. $1,695,000 rental home with gourmet kitchen and with MULTI UNIT 2 unit (2x2+1x1) masonry privacy. $1,499,000 COTTAGE One of the least expensive NEW! 1.05 acres on Mamey Peak, 1x1 views of Coral Bay harbor. $615,000 home overlooking Carolina Valley. Ideal starter WATERFRONT! Chill in the oceanfront pool homes on the market! Great starter home with Main House and 1x1 Guest Cottage. Flat MARBELLA Expansive St. Thomas sunset home w/2nd unit for rental income. $679,000 while gazing out upon excellent bay views. room to expand. Adjacent parcel with 2 unit slope and stunning views. One of a kind fixer views, 3 bdrms w/ en suite baths. Open style, Adjacent cottage available for $279,000 Lush tropical gardens. 3 BR/2BA. $1,295,000 masonry home also available. $279,000 upper!!! $795,000 all on one level, Central A/C. $2,595,000 View all St. John MLS properties at our website at www.americanparadise.com CONDOS . HOMES . LAND . FRACTIONALS . COMMERCIAL 24 St. John Tradewinds, June 21-27, 2010

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Contestant #3 Contestant #4 Abigail F. Hyndman Nanyamka A. Cagan St. John To Crown Its 50th Festival Queen By Mauri Elbel St. John Tradewinds On one evening each year for nearly a half century, a St. John tradition fills the island with a bit more glitz, glamour and poise than any other night. This year, the Festival and Cultural Organization of St. John will crown its 50th queen — giving one deserving young woman the title of Miss St. John after its sure-to-be riveting selec- tion pageant slated for 8 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Winston Wells ball park. “The first queen was elected in 1960 so this is actually the 50th queen we will be electing this year,” said Enid Doway, pageants committee chairperson. Elsie Thomas-Trotman became the first Miss St. John in 1960, and four promising young ladies are vying to be Festival 2010’s queen. Jah Vena Q. Nisbett of St. Thomas, a 20-year-old sophomore enrolled in the American Military University’s distance learning program, is the daughter of Karen Nisbett; Shante Monsanto-Weeks of St. Thomas, a 17-year-old soon-to-be senior at Antilles Private School, is the daughter of Phylis Jones-Monsanto and Darryl Weeks; Abigail Hyndman, a 20-year-old third year student at Xavier University of Louisiana, is the daughter of Cheryl and Elias Willie Continued on Page 4