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Judge Releases 3 of 7 Defendants Accused in Drug Ring Potter, Ferguson Sr., Ferguson Jr. and Skelton Remain in Prison Residents in Opposition of Convenience Center in Coral Bay Page 5 Ulrike Powell Is Employee of the Year Page 6 Oil Leak Sets Off District Power Outage Page 2 Young Authors from JESS Entertain Rotary Members with Original Short Stories VINP Archaeologists JESS students Kiahra Boynes, Alyssa Paris, Tyric Reggie, Keziah Liburd and Raymelvin Caraballo read their Are Keeping Busy original short stories to Rotary Club of St. John members at the group’s weekly meeting on Friday, May 13. The Page 7 group donated $10,000 to sponsor Cristina Kessler, center, as the school’s author-in-residence program, through which she hosted twice weekly workshops with the students throughout the school year. JESS Vice Principal Audrey Penn Brenda Dalmida and teachers Ann Sewer, Diane Cameron and Lucinda Parsons also attended the meeting where they were greeted by Rotary president Bruce Munro and district secretary John Fuller. Story on Page 11 Honored by EPA Page 10

ReseRve youR ad space foR 2012! Issue no. 6 Is In the works. email: [email protected] for more information. 2 St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011 Oil Leak Sets off District Wide Power Outage; CBCC May 16 Planning Series: No Current on St. John for Most of Day WAPA's Coral Bay R/O Proposal By Jaime Elliott The Coral Bay Community Council’s planning discussion se- St. John Tradewinds ries continues on Monday, May 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room A district-wide power outage six of Guy Benjamin School. brought all of St. Thomas, St. John The group will discuss a proposed use for Parcel 6-4 Carolina. and Water Island to a halt for the Parks and Recreations, Public Works, WAPA and WMA all have majority of the day on Wednesday, possible uses for this site. At the meeting, CBCC will look at an- May 11. other proposal for use of part of the site: a WAPA-owned water Power across St. John went tank and standpipe for water trucks to support a proposed reverse down around 7 a.m. on May 11 as osmosis water-making plant on the bay with a presentation by a major gas turbine on St. Thomas Tracy Roberts of Springline Architects and Amy Dempsey of Bio- went off line and other units, un- Impacts. able to handle the increased elec- Be part of these public planning discussions! Look for more trical demands, quickly followed, information on http://www.coralbaycommunitycouncil.org/Land- according to information from the use.htm. For more information call the CBCC office at 776-2099. V.I. Water and Power Authority. “Service was interrupted to Finance Committee Taking Testimony all feeders just after 7 a.m. when the 42-megawatt gas turbine Unit WAPA's St. John sector map shows the different on St. John Vendor's Plaza on May 17 #23 in Randolph E. Harley Power sections of the island and the corresponding feeders which Plant tripped off line due to an oil supply power to the area. Last week's outage lasted until The V.I. Senate’s Committee on Finance will meet at 9 a.m. on leak,” according to the release. about 6 p.m. for sections 3, 4 and 5 while sections 1 and 2 Tuesday, May 17, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. “Other units quickly dropped off were mostly up by noon. Thomas to receive testimony on a variety of lease agreements and line when they were unable to sus- bills including an appropriation for a Vendor’s Plaza on St. John. tain the increased load demand as The committee will receive testimony on Bill No. 29-0072, an schools and businesses prepared to act appropriating $300,000 to the Department of Public Works for open for the day.” ly restored to several feeders serv- lease as well. construction of a Vendor’s Plaza on St. John. Other bills under con- Power on St. John was first re- ing the St. Thomas/St. John dis- “WAPA apologizes to its cus- sideration include Bill No. 29-0081, an act to increase the motor stored out in Coral Bay and along trict,” according to WAPA’s media tomers for any inconveniences that vehicle rental surcharge to $5 and to use the revenues generated the north shore, when residents release. “By 2 p.m., technicians occurred throughout the day due to from the increased surcharge for the completion of certain capital enjoyed hearing their fans whir- were able to bring steam turbine the service interruptions,” accord- projects. ring by around noon. In Cruz Bay Unit #11 on line and restore sev- ing to the release. To give testimony on these bills, or others under consideration and Bordeaux, the electricity was eral more feeders. By 6 p.m., Unit To report service problems to by the finance committee, contact Chairman Senator Carlton not back until around 6 p.m. when #23 was back in service and all WAPA during regular business Dowe’s office at 693-3572. WAPA service was fully restored feeders had been fully restored.” hours, customers should call 774- in the district. The public utility operator apol- 3552. For emergencies or to report Mandatory Summer Food Service “By noon, service has been ful- ogized to its customers in the re- issues after hours, call 774-1424. Training Workshops on May 17 and 26 Mandatory training workshops for Summer Sites and Site Co- ordinators/Owners/Directors have been scheduled for the 2011 Summer Food Service Program, St. Thomas/St. John District Di- rector for the School Lunch Program Esther Izaak has reminded interested persons. The trainings will be on Tuesday, May 17, (which was initially announced as April 16) and Thursday, May 26. 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St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011 3 Judge Releases 3 of 7 Defendants Accused in Drug Ring Potter, Ferguson Sr., Ferguson Jr. and Skelton Remain in Prison By Jaime Elliott with a total of 47 drug trafficking the men as flight risks and dangers With information from the Sr.’s Estate Grunwald house and St. John Tradewinds crimes for bringing in cocaine, co- to the community. wiretaps and informants, the FBI Potter’s Estate Lower Carolina A botched Drug Enforcement caine base and marijuana into the In District Court on Wednes- planned a sting operation for the house as well as Potter’s Cruz Bay Agency sting. An 11-month under- territory and distributing the drugs day, May 11, FBI special agent morning of May 6. The bureau’s nightclub Find da Spot, accord- cover operation. Confidential in- among a network of dealers. Judge Michael Day testified about the informant set up a deal with Fer- ing to the report on the St. John formants. Early morning helicop- Miller denied bail to all but three details of the bureau’s nearly year- guson to buy 300 kilograms of co- Source. ters. At-sea apprehensions. Phoney of the defendants last week. long operation on St. John. Work- caine from a supposed Venezuelan The raid on Ferguson, Sr.’s Venezuelan cocaine buyers. Phone On Tuesday, May 10, Miller ing in conjunction with the DEA, dealer for $5,000 per kilo, who house netted a one-kilogram brick wiretaps. Home raids. granted bail to Robert Shinners, co- FBI officers watched and listened would give a 10 percent cut to the of cocaine, 19 half-ounce bags The Federal Bureau of Inves- owner of Low Key Watersports, on in on undercover drug buys using “boat man” who picked up the de- of cocaine in the bathtub, 100 tigation-led operation on St. John a $50,000 cash or property bond. confidential informants and re- livery, according to the report on jewel-sized bags of marijuana in which led to the arrest of seven As terms of his release, Shinners corded dozens of phone calls from stjohnsource.com. Ferguson, Jr.’s backpack and two people on narcotic trafficking handed over his transportation wiretapped phones, according to a After being approached by Fer- handgun’s under the son’s bed, ac- charges on May 6 sounded like documents and must comply with report on the St. John Source guson, Potter allegedly agreed to cording to the report on the online something out of a Miami Vice a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew. Day cited 16 different telephone the deal and got Skelton to join news site. episode. Miller also on Tuesday granted calls and transactions dating from him to pick up the bale at certain Nothing was found in Potter’s Details about the FBI and DEA’s Marisol Ferguson bail on a $75,000 June 18, 2010 to April 26, 2011, coordinates about 10 miles south nightclub, but in Potter’s home, operation emerged last week after unsecured bond and appointed her according to the report. While of Cruz Bay at 4 a.m. on May 6, agents found a magazine clip and the seven defendants appeared sister Elizabeth Sonson as her Miller didn’t allow Day to give de- according to the report. a safe, the contents of which have before District Court Magistrate third-party custodian. Marisol Fer- tails of the contents of the wiretaps, Which is where the sting appar- not yet been examined, according Judge Ruth Miller for preliminary guson must call in to the probation the FBI agent said the information ently fell apart. Although agents to the report. and detention hearings. office as often as required, avoid led the team to conclude the seven witnessed the suspects arriving at The operation was a joint federal On May 6, FBI agents arrested contact with witnesses and comply men were involved in a drug ring, the planned drop site, the FBI’s investigation involving the United Jerome Potter, Herbert Mason Fer- with a 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew. according to the report. plane — loaded with reams of pa- States Attorney’s Office, the FBI, guson, Sr., Herbert Mason Fer- On Thursday, May 12, Miller The FBI agent painted the scene per disguised as bricks of cocaine DEA, U.S. Marshal Service, Im- guson, Jr., Marisol Ferguson, Ter- granted bail to Terrence Martin with Skelton and Potter as the main wrapped in trash bags and burlap migration and Customs Enforce- rance Martin, Robert Shinners and of St. Thomas who works for the suppliers of the drugs with Fergu- sacks — had trouble taking off ment, National Parks Service, U.S. Earl Skelton for a number of nar- V.I. Water And Power Authority. son Sr., his son Ferguson Jr. and and then dropped the drugs in the Coast Guard, U.S. Border Patrol, cotic trafficking charges. Except He was required to post a $15,000 wife Marisol Ferguson running the wrong location, according to the V.I. National Guard, British Virgin for Martin, who lives on St. Thom- property and cash bond, continue distribution side of the operation report on the St. John Source web- Islands Police Department, Cus- as and Skelton, who is a resident of living at his girlfriend Jeanette and Martin as a “fill-in” supplier site. toms and Border Protection, Cus- the British Virgin Islands, the de- Romney’s Hidden Valley home, re- when Potter was not available, ac- Potter and Skelton never actu- toms Air Marine Branch and V.I. fendants are St. John residents ac- port to the probation office, avoid cording to the report on the on line ally picked up the shipment and Police Department. cused of running a drug operation contact with all witnesses and be news site. tried to flee, but were easily appre- All seven defendants are sched- to possess and distribute cocaine, tested for controlled substances. Shinners regularly bought co- hended, according to the report. uled to appear before Judge Miller cocaine base and marijuana. Miller denied bail on Thursday caine from Ferguson, Sr., accord- Later that day, FBI agents exe- on Wednesday, May 25, for an ar- The defendants were charged to the other four defendants citing ing to the report. cuted search warrants at Ferguson, raignment hearing. Todd Bermanski Arrested Registration for Beach-to-Beach INDEX for $300 Grand Larceny Church Directory ...... 18 Power Swim Open Until May 27 Classified Ads ...... 19 St. John tional Crime In- Community Calendar ...... 20 General registration for the Beach-to-Beach Power Swim con- Tradewinds formation Center Crossword Puzzle ...... 20 tinues through May 27 at the rate of $40, with late registration V.I. 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Shortly after VIPD officers said The race will start at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 29, and starts at Maho 11 a.m. VIPD ar- the arrest warrant Bay Beach. rested Todd Ber- for Bermanski was Thursday, May 19th manski, age 28, Todd Bermanski issued one day be- and charged him fore he was arrest- SJSA Instrumental Recital Is May 26 with Grand Lar- ed on St. John. ceny when he admitted to stealing Bermanski is a native of Mary- St. John School of the Arts will host its year end instrumental more than $300 from a Cruz Bay land residing in Gifft Hill. His bail recital on Thursday, May 26, at 6 p.m. at the school. Music stu- restaurant where he was employed was set at $35,000 and he was re- dents will perform on piano, guitar, violin and voice. as a cook. manded to the Bureau of Correc- During the investigation, a Na- tions pending further court action. 4 St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011

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JESS students, above, listen to Dr. Gilbert Sprauve talk about the "good ole" days on St. John during Tourism Week celebration outside of the department's Cruz Bay visitor's center. Dr. Gilbert Sprauve Shares Stories of Olden Times in Cruz Bay as Part of Tourism Week By Jaime Elliott Sprauve. “Think of Cruz Bay as plained Sprauve. St. John Tradewinds pristine, without a single boat in “We would arrange a riding Dr. Gilbert Sprauve recreated the harbor and then imagine just party to Coral Bay and we’d leave the bygone days of St. John on three or four sail boats in the bay. at 4 a.m. to reach Coral Bay by 2 Wednesday, May 11, as part of the The wharf where you catch the p.m.,” he said. “We’d go by don- Department of Tourism’s celebra- ferry, imagine that goes out only key or horse. Not only after we tion of National Travel and Tour- as far as where the cashier sits and arrived out there, they would tell ism Week. gives out tickets.” us to get ready to head back soon DOT officials hosted activi- “There were three sail boats before darkness catches us on the ties across the territory last week, that were means of transportation road.” from a reception for the employ- back then,” Sprauve said. “This It was so quiet back in the ees at both the Cyril E. King and was in the late 1940s and early olden days that the first thing one Henry Rohlson Airports on Fri- 1950s.” heard when sailing into the har- day, May 13, to celebrations at lo- Ever Ready, owned by the Ju- bor on a Sunday morning was the cal ports featuring musicians and rgens family, was the slowest of choir from the Nazareth Lutheran refreshments. the three, according to Sprauve. Church, according to Sprauve. On St. John, festivities were Eddy Moorehead’s Speed was “Imagine it so quiet that sailing centered in Cruz Bay with live the fastest one and Charles Smith’s in by boat, the first thing you hear music at the Cruz Bay Creek and Lillian was the broadest, Sprauve is singing coming from the Lu- storytelling and refreshments in explained. theran Church on Sunday morn- front of the DOT’s Visitors Center “Some felt that in a favorable ing,” said the historian. “One near Frank Powell Park. wind, Lillian could be the fastest,” voice stood out above even the Passersby enjoyed fresh pates, he said. melody. Lordeon Boynes’ mother dumb bread, salt fish and tarts With no electricity lighting up Dina Boynes had a country alto while sipping local juices like the island back then, playing hide you wouldn’t believe.” tamarind and ginger. Several arti- and seek in the darkness of Cruz “You could hear her voice out sans displayed their hand-crafted Bay was a special treat for chil- by the reef as you were sailing in,” wares as Dr. Sprauve shared sto- dren, Sprauve told the students. said Sprauve. ries about island life more than “Imagine Cruz Bay so dark, Students listened eagerly to half a century ago. we would stump our toes play- Sprauve’s tales from the past and Julius E. Sprauve School stu- ing hide and seek because you even answered questions in order dents listened as Sprauve talked couldn’t see,” he said. “The only to win prizes from DOT officials. about the days before electricity lights came from a few candles Over at the Cruz Bay Creek illuminated the night and motor and lanterns.” Rooney Rhymer on steel pan and vehicles clogged the roads. Taking a trip to Coral Bay to Allen Fruman on guitar kept the “My first trip to St. John was on visit family and friends was a full crowds awaiting ferries to the a sail boat out of Red Hook,” said day’s adventure back then, ex- British Virgin Islands entertained. St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011 5 Most Residents Express Opposition to Convenience Center in Coral Bay By Jaime Elliott mony on the issue, Environmental also appeared on the site recently. St. John Tradewinds Protection Committee Chairperson The main Coral Bay valley It doesn’t look like V.I. Waste Senator Louis Hill asked her to see “It seems this type of thing would be bet- gut also cuts across a portion of Management Authority will con- if the community was in favor of ter near to the densely populated side of the the land and CBCC — as part of struct a convenience center on moving the dumpsters to a parcel island as opposed to an area removed from its watershed management proj- Parcel 6-4 in Coral Bay. of unused government-owned land ect — is overseeing construction Most of the 30 residents who in the area. that dense population. The rural end of the of a berm to filter sediment from attended a Coral Bay Community In addition to relocating the island is Coral Bay. It seems more appropriate the gut before it flows across the Council planning discussion series dumpsters, officials also raised to have this in the Cruz Bay area.” property. meeting on Monday night, May the idea of constructing a “conve- The VIWMA convenience cen- 9, at Guy Benjamin School were nience center” on the land, which – George Courlas, Coral Bay resident ter was one idea for use of the land, against the idea. would include several dumpsters albeit a highly unpopular idea, ac- The suggestion arose after and recycling bins in a roofed and cording to most residents at last residents at a past planning se- fenced structure. Mario Leonard plete his presentation. in the community are under the week’s CBCC meeting. ries meeting expressed concerns of the V.I. Waste Management Au- Parcel 6-4 Carolina is a five- impression that this government “You want to put a dump in my about the current location of the thority tried to share a power point acre piece of land which was do- owned land is ‘deed-restricted’ to mother’s face,” said Wilma Marsh dumpsters in the Coral Bay area. presentation at the meeting, ex- nated to the V.I. Government in be used for parks and recreation, Monsanto. “There are other ways Residents cited aesthetics, public plaining what the centers are and the 1960s. The land is located in a a review of the deed and the leg- to use this area. Don’t put a dump safety and negative impacts on the how they operate. residential area just off Centerline islation for the government pur- right in front of my nose.” sensitive mangroves as reasons Before Leonard was able to give Road not far from the Coral Bay chasing the property in the 1960s “I have land adjacent to this why the main dumpsters needed to his presentation, however, several triangle. shows that there are no restrictions parcel,” said Lorelei Monsanto. be relocated. members of the audience voiced While the land was originally on the Government’s use,” Cold- “How will this affect my property CBCC president Sharon Cold- strong opposition to the idea. After donated to the government with ren previously told Tradewinds. value.” ren brought those concerns to the regaining control of the meeting, the intent of supplying space for Since it was donated to the gov- “I live right above this land V.I. Senate’s Committee on Plan- which deteriorated into name call- a recreational facility, the parcel ernment, the land has only been and each morning I wake up and ning and Environmental Protec- ing and mud slinging several times is not deed-restricted, according to used by Department of Public as have my coffee and look out to the tion last month. throughout the evening, Coldren Coldren. a site to dump fill from landslides. ocean,” said another resident who After hearing Coldren’s testi- was able to allow Leonard to com- “While a number of people Several abandoned vehicles have Continued on Page 16 6 St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011

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Rhodora Tira, in character as Dora the Explorer, reads a story to Gifft Hill School stu- dents as part of MKSCHC's celebration of Nurses Week.

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By Jaime Elliott Sprauve Schools, respectively. ful recognized for their efforts. St. John Tradewinds V.I. Police Department and Nurses are “champions of care,” From hosting story time at lo- VIFD Cruz Bay staff enjoyed cof- who work long and hard for their cal schools to sharing cookies and fee and snacks with MKSCHC em- patients, said Madsen, who served coffee with V.I. Fire Department ployees on Tuesday. On Wednes- as host of the awards ceremony. members, employees at Myrah day Fire Department officials in “They work long hours and Keating Smith Community Health Coral Bay enjoyed the treats be- carry a heavy load,” she said. “But Center took time out last week to fore health center officials served they do it to make a difference in Seaview Vacation Homes, Inc. reconnect with the community. senior citizens lunch at Bethany the lives of people they see and the MKSCHC employees focused Hall. community in which they live. We Short Term-Full Service Since 1985 on public outreach as part of their “This year we wanted to cel- see people of all ages, all walks of Vacation Villa ManageMent celebration of National Nurses ebrate the community in which we life from all over the globe.” 24 years of on island rental service Week, which culminated on Thurs- live and which supports us,” said “We have the best job in the day, May 12, the birthday of Flor- Abbie Madsen, a nurse at MK- world because we get to share in e: [email protected] ence Nightingale, the founder of SCHC. “You could taste, smell our patients’ lives,” said Madsen. w: www.seaviewhomes.com modern nursing. and see the excitement and en- “Although our days are long and t: 340-776-6805; toll-free 1-888-625-2963 The theme of this year’s week thusiasm of our outreach efforts our work load growing, when we was “Trusted to Care,” and MK- a mile away. This year it was less see the difference in someone’s Experienced . Personalized . Professional . Proven SCHC employees took that mes- about the clinic and more about face, it reminds us why we are all sage to the community. On Mon- reconnecting with our community here.” day, May 9, staff members shared and each other.” Several bouquets from MK- coffee and snacks with EMS and On Thursday, May 12, MK- SCHC patients were testaments to Department of Health officials. SCHC staff took time out to honor the caring job of the nurses at the On Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri- their own during an awards cer- health center. R.L. Schneider Re- day, Rhodora Tira — better known emony in the health center’s con- gional Medical Center CEO Alice across the island as Dora the car- ference room. During the ceremo- Taylor was on hand to share in the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 toon character she closely resem- ny long-serving employees were celebration. Gold Addy Award Magazine Design bles — hosted storytime at Gifft honored and the many people who “I want to acknowledge the Hill, Guy Benjamin and Julius E. help to make the center so success- Continued on Page 17 St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011 7 Archaeologists Busy at Cinnamon Bay, Catherineberg, Hassel Island and More Special to St. John Tradewinds Cinnamon Bay Reburial V.I. National Park Archaeologist Ken This year the completion of the excava- Wild shared updates on on-going projects, tion unit at Cinnamon Bay for the reburial of which were made possible in part or entire- the human remains is a high priority. In the ly through funding provided by Friends of last 10 centimeters excavated, eye inlays for VINP. wooden zemi statues were recovered along The work to restore and prepare the Cin- with beads used to make a chiefdoms belt namon Bay warehouse/great house for the and a three pointed zemi stone. The park new heritage education station and archae- is also intent on analyzing and cataloging ology laboratory began April 26. many of the prehistoric items from this site. The archaeology lab has moved out of the So far this year we are averaging approxi- historic structure and into a freight container mately a thousand objects a month. at Cinnamon Bay. The public may still find Artifact Research folks out there a few days a week working Speaking of prehistoric stone artifacts out of the container as the park continues to last month her Majesty’s Master and Com- excavate and analyze and catalog artifacts. mander and one of the park’s favorite Dan- Heritage Education Station ish interns Casper Toftgaard joined the and Archaeology Laboratory VINP archaeology department again with Work to be completed before the exhibit St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtesy of VINP new discoveries from the Danish National cases are installed is extensive. The concrete VINP archaeology intern Casper Toftgaard, of Denmark, has been re- Museum. floor will be taken out and all electrical wir- Toftgaard is researching stone axes in the searching this complete stone ball belt, above, discovered on St. John. ing will be installed in a new lime floor for Danish collections that were excavated from the museum cases and lab tables. St. John and taken to Copenhagen. In so do- The windows and doors will be replaced ing, he has found a complete stone ball belt with 18th century period construction tech- sibility will be provided everyone as a con- this plantation. Friend’s archaeology funds from the island — the implications of which niques using hardwood and hand forged crete sidewalk and a ramp into the building were used to remove the plywood over the are very significant — and has also provided hardware. The walls will be lime plastered will also be built. doors and windows of one of the historic the park with excellent photographs of the where needed and lime washed. Accessibility Trail structures along the walk. ball court stones from St. Croix’s Salt River A new security system will be installed Investigations and monitoring of the ac- Using the archaeological information de- Bay site and many other artifacts from the along with phone lines and internet for re- cessibility trail at the Cinnamon Bay factory rived from the work done for the trail and Virgin Islands and across the region. The search. The contract also includes the con- area is complete. In the process, the investi- using the guidelines for historic restoration, stone ball belt photograph will be uploaded struction of discovery drawers for education gations documented several surface remains the shutters, doors and hand forged hard- onto the intern blog site, friendsvinparch. purposes and a 60 inch indoor/outdoor TV and features that have helped the park define ware were restored as defined for 18th cen- blogspot.com screen for educational presentations. Acces- the village for those that were enslaved at tury construction. Continued on Page 21

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By Jaime Elliott disease, stroke and obesity.” program,” said Coleman. “I’ll St. John Tradewinds While there are limited fitness train them and provide education- Love City ladies were out on centers on St. John, there are many al materials so they can go back to the V.I. National Park ball field ways to get and stay fit on the is- their non-profit groups and either each afternoon last week learning land, Coleman explained. incorporate the program into their pilates, dancing, meditating and “St. John has a beautiful natu- program or just teach the Journey more. ral environment and we can be to Womanhood program.” Sisterhood Agenda, with fund- healthy here,” she said. “Wellness Journey to Womanhood focus- ing from the U.S. Department of includes eating right and exercis- es on teaching young women 12 Human Services’ Office on Wom- ing, but also your state of mind. to 17 about sexual health, healthy en’s Health, hosted a celebra- We’re emphasizing loving your- relationships, public speaking, tion of National Women’s Health self, resolving hurt and disappoint- interviewing skills, educational Month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at ment and anger management.” awareness, life skills, history and the field all week long with differ- “Having a positive attitude in heritage, explained Coleman. ent activities each day. addition to making healthy food Sisterhood Agenda currently Monday had ladies enjoying a choices and moving your body on hosting a Journey to Womanhood walk and guided mediation, while a regular basis is something that program at the Department of Tuesday saw women dancing with all of us can do,” said Coleman. Housing, Parks and Recreation’s Liz Putnam. Keryn Bryan took Showing examples of healthy youth center in Cruz Bay. Coleman over on Wednesday to teach Core food choices, Starfish Market and St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtesy of Sisterhood Agenda is working with Julius E. Sprauve Pilates, while on Thursday St. Deli Grotto donated wholesome School officials to incorporate the John women learned self-defense food for the afternoon sessions Sisterhood Agenda volunteer and Advisory Board program into the school’s summer with Earl Thomas. A final dance last week, Coleman added. member Shelley Griffith, left, and Sisterhood Agenda program as well, she added. party was hosted on Friday for the “There are good food options President Angela Coleman, smile for the camera. In the meantime, Coleman is last day of the week-long celebra- and exercise and fitness experts hosting a webinar in June on “Sis- tion. right here on St. John,” she said. to take 20 to 30 minutes each day tion of Women’s Health Week, she ters in Business” and is looking The week’s theme was “Sisters: “We can all take advantage of for self-care. That can include a 20 explained. for more mentor/teachers and vol- Healthy and Empowered” with these resources.” minute energizer at work.” The non-profit group continues unteers. a focus on a holistic approach While many women are aware “Take a break and go for a to gain momentum both locally “There are so many opportuni- to health, explained Sisterhood of what they need to do to get and walk,” she said. “Even just doing and globally as Coleman is plan- ties to help,” she said. “We’ll work Agenda founder Angela Coleman. remain healthy, finding time can some stretches or arm circles can ning a Sisterhood Empowerment with the volunteers and find ways “We’re emphasizing that you be difficult. Last week Coleman help. We’re emphasizing a holistic conference in the fall. This month, they can help that work with their don’t have to take a lot of time to suggested women take just 20 to approach to health.” she will be busy training 10 local schedules.” focus on yourself and your health,” 30 minutes to themselves for both While the events were pushed community-based non-profit offi- For more information or to Coleman said. “Statistically wom- physical and mental health. to the VINP field as Frank Powell cials her Journey to Womanhood volunteer for Sisterhood Agenda en here, and all over the country, “Some of us know what we’re Park renovations continue — re- program. call Coleman at 714-7076, email are disproportionately represented supposed to do, but it’s hard to sulting in less than expected par- “At the end of the month, I’m acoleman@sisterhoodagenda. by those affected by health issues find the time and space,” said ticipation — Coleman was pleased training 10 community based non- com, or check out www.sister- like diabetes, hyper-tension, heart Coleman. “We are urging women with Sisterhood Agenda’s celebra- profits the Journey to Womanhood hoodagenda.com.

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Brian and Nan Nan, at left, and Miss Tiki, above, have all gone missing from their worried owners. Cats Missing from Susanaberg and Cinnamon Bay By Jaime Elliott one of them was dumped out miles from home.” St. John Tradewinds “Kind people in Chocolate Hole recognized One- Several island cat owners are hoping for a happy sie’s photo in Tradewinds and called to say he was ending, or at least closure, to their ordeals soon. welcome to remain with them where he’d be safe,” About 10 cats in the Cinnamon Bay area, two of said the pet owner. “We only hope someone will which were pets, went missing in March and last recognize our Miss Tiki and let us know she is also month another cat from Estate Susanaberg went alive and well. We miss her.” missing. At Cinnamon Bay, cats Nan Nan and Brian both Over the winter a cat named Onesie went missing went missing when a V.I. National Park ranger ap- from Estate Susanaberg and after his photo was pub- parently trapped about 10 cats in the campground lished in St. John Tradewinds, the cat was returned area. When the pet owner returned and discovered home by the family who had been feeding him. his cats missing, he was first told they were released Now a second cat is missing from the area, and in the VINP maintenance area near Mongoose Junc- the owner is hoping for a similar outcome. tion. “When this small shy cat first came to our shelter There are several cat feeding stations in the Mon- with three kittens, we caught and neutered the kit- goose Junction area, however, and no one who tends tens but couldn’t catch her,” said the pet owner, who to those cats has seen any sign Nan Nan or Brian, or asked to not be identified. “Over the next few years, the other eight trapped cats. she returned several times with new kittens for us to After further inquires about the location of his neuter and, when possible, to place in new homes. pets, the owner was then informed that only Nan Then finally, she entered the trap, went to be spayed, Nan out of the 10 trapped cats was dropped off on and became one of our always present favorites.” North Shore Road near Caneel Bay. Nan Nan has not Since then Miss Tiki has called Estate Susanaberg been seen in that location either. home, arriving for breakfast and dinner every day While the owner of the cats has all but given up and lounging in the shady yard with the others, ex- hope of seeing Nan Nan and Brian again, he hopes plained the pet owner. to at least discover what happened to them, accord- “One by one, her offspring had disappeared,” she ing to friends. said. “And now, just a month ago, she went missing If anyone has seen Miss Tiki, Nan Nan or Brian, too. We’re sure that numbers of our owned cats have call St. John Tradewinds at 776-6496 or email edi- been trapped by neighbors and we know that at least [email protected].

Island Dog Show Is This Saturday; Sunday9am-1pm Brunch ACC Reveals Waga Judges Identities LIVE Classical Guitar Music St. John Tradewinds his first appearance at the Waga judges’ stand. Sena- The Animal Care Center of St. John is proud to an- tor Barshinger is “Dad” to cats Alexander and Sabri- Serving Breakfast & Dinner nounce the names of Wagapalooza 2011 judges. na. He dreams of a yellow lab or a coconut retriever Outdoor Dining Overlooking Salt Pond Bay In recent years, Waga featured the Wagameter for in his future for beach playtime. judging audience response to each of the dog show Barshinger will be joined by former member of the categories. This year, however, the Wagameter is tak- ACC Board of Directors, St. John resident Paul Jor- Call Us for Seasonal Hours Breakfast Served: 8:00-10:00am ing a rest in favor of a panel of local celebrities. dan who established the Virgin Islands Responsible 340.693.5855 Happy Hour: 5:00-6:00pm Long-time St. John resident and current Virgin Is- Dog Ownership Day with the help of the senator. Jor- St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Dinner Served: 6:00-9:00pm lands Senator-at-Large Craig Barshinger will make Continued on Page 17 10 St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011

Friends Program Manager Penn Honored by EPA By Jaime Elliott about exploring careers.” St. John Tradewinds “One student wanted to be an From her high-energy Earth Day archaeologist, so they visited sci- Environmental Fair to recruiting entists at the Cinnamon Bay lab,” teenagers to maintain trails during Penn said. their summer break, Audrey Penn The SKIP program is designed works tirelessly to promote her to engage local youth, which also home island — and environmental happens to be a passion of Penn’s experts have noticed. as well. Penn, program manager for “The goal is to inspire the future Friends of V.I. National Park, was of St. John, which is the next gen- recently recognized by the U.S. eration,” she said. “We are all kind Premium Dry Environmental Protection Agency of stuck in our ways, so you have with its individual citizen Environ- to start with that next generation.” Dog FooD mental Quality Award. Penn hoped her EPA award Curbside Delivery Available “It’s a great thing,” Penn said Audrey Penn would help to raise awareness about the award. “I didn’t even about the good work which Friends Highest quality pet collars, know that my V.I. Network of of VINP achieves, she explained. leads, treats, sporting wear Environmental Educators part- explain how easy it is to get kids “I hope the award raises recog- and muCH, muCH more. ners nominated me for the award. out there and how SKIP could help nition for the Friends and all that 340.777.9588 When I found out I had won, I was purchase supplies.” we do,” said Penn. “It’s not just www.stjohnimals.com really excited.” Classrooms can apply for grants me. Heather [Ruhsam] raises the The news came just after Penn up to $500 to cover the costs as- money and I try to come up with finished a long weekend celebrat- sociated with going to the VINP, creative and innovative programs ing Earth Day with the island’s Penn explained. to spend some of it. I hope people youth. She hosted the Friends’ “We just had 77 kids from St. are aware of all that the Friends annual Earth Day Fair on Friday, Thomas who visited St. John, does, and has been doing since be- April 29, and Reef Fest at Hawk- some of them for the first time, this fore I started.” snest Bay on April 30. year through the SKIP program,” Penn, who seems to have found “This award definitely makes she said. “The students had four her calling, is dedicated to forg- me feel that all of my hard work different projects. The health class ing relationships between Friends setting up do down and getting counted how many steps they took and the community, and VINP, she all the schools to come out, really on St. John and the science teacher added. paid off,” said Penn. had students identifying different “I hope to raise awareness about Penn, who has been with Friends trees.” who Friends of VINP actually are for almost three years, has also Even the youngest students can and change people’s views in been instrumental in ramping up benefit from visiting VINP and some cases,” said Penn. “We have enthusiasm for the group’s School drawing lessons from the envi- a great team and a great board and Kids In the Park (SKIP) program, ronment into the classroom, Penn our advisory council is heading in which resulted in more than 600 added. a great direction. Our connection local students using VINP as a liv- “We also recently had pre- with VINP Superintendent Mark ing classroom. schoolers from Gifft Hill School Hardgrove also means we are all “SKIP has always been a project go out to Cinnamon Bay and ex- working as one.” that Friends had, but we changed plore their senses,” she said. “They For more information about the name and ramped up efforts smelled the coconut trees, smelled Friends of VINP or to support and interest to bring more students the bay rum and felt silk cotton. the group, check out www.friend- to the park,” Penn said. “We also They listened to the gut flowing sofvinp.org or call the group at did more work in the schools to and learned about nature and also 779-4940.

VINP Hosting 2011 Summer Youth Conservation Corp

St. John Tradewinds the conservation mission for the citizen, or have permanent resi- V.I. National Park Superin- National Park Service. dency status. Interested youths tendent Mark Hardgrove an- The program will employ five may pick up an application at nounced that VINP will be youths and a Youth Leader. Par- the VINP Visitor Center in Cruz hosting the Annual Youth Con- ticipants will be involved in a Bay between the hours of 8 a.m. servation Corps (YCC) Program variety of duties associated with and 4:30 p.m. until May 18. again this summer. park operations and earn $7.25 Applicants will be chosen The YCC Program provides and hour. The eight-week pro- based on their responses from an an opportunity for youths to gram will begin on June 27 and interview. For more information be employed for an eight-week end on August 19. contact Vanessa Taliaferro-Rob- period while gaining an under- Applicants must be between inson, Administrative Officer, at standing and appreciation about 15 and 18 years of age and a U.S. 776-6201, ext. 260. St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011 11

Boaters Reminded To Renew Storm Refuge Permits for Hurricane Hole

St. John Tradewinds V.I. National Park and Coral Reef National Monument remind- ed any boaters last week with storm refuge permits for Hurricane Hole from 2010, and who have not done so yet, to inform the park immediately if they wish to keep your permitted spot in Hurricane Hole for the 2011 hurricane season. If officials do not hear from boaters by May 24 VINP will as- sume that boaters do not plan to use the spot for which they had a permit in 2010 and their spot will go into the drawing. Boaters are asked to spread the word on this. Each year VINP hear from people that they don’t check their email, or their email has changed and they haven’t notified the park, or some other reason. Please help them and VINP by getting the word out to anyone you know with a permit from last year. St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tropical Focus Please send an email to [email protected] to let her JESS students, Vice Principal Brenda Dalminda, teachers Anne Sewer, Diane Cameron know and so that she can send an application for renewal. Boat- and Lucinda Parsons pose with Cristina Kessler and Rotary members. ers may also send or drop off a letter stating their desire to retain their spot from 2010. Boaters must fill out an application for the 2011 season so VINP has up-to-date information on boaters and their vessels. JESS Young Writers Share Stories Emails or letters should include name, vessel’s name and the location of permit (example - Otter-3). For those who had tem- porary permits for part of last year, VINP will reach out if the with Rotary Club of St. John original permit holder elects to not use the spot this year, thus By Jaime Elliott plot, show don’t tell and more. forfeiting their spot. St. John Tradewinds Kiahra Boynes, fourth grade, Alyssa Paris, fourth VINP will be hosting a drawing for all vacant spots on Satur- Rotary Club of St. John members enjoyed the pres- grade, Tyric Reggie, sixth grade, Keziah Liburd, fifth day, May 28. The drawing will be at 9 a.m. at the VINP Visitor ence of five well-spoken guests at the group’s meet- grade, and Raymelvin Caraballo, sixth grade, read Center. Anyone interested in possibly obtaining a spot in Hurri- ing on Friday, May 13, at Westin Resort and Villas. their stories to the Rotary members. cane Hole for the 2011 season please be there before 9 a.m. to fill The local Rotary Club donated $10,000 to support Paris’ piece “Chippy’s New Best Friend,” is also out a card and place it in the box. Cristina Kessler for the Julius E. Sprauve School au- going to be published in the September/October issue At 9 a.m. VINP officials will be drawing the cards and people thor in residence program and on Friday five young of the award-winning multicultural children’s literary will be called in the order that their card is drawn. Once all avail- writers in fourth, fifth and sixth grades shared their magazine Skipping Stones. able spots are filled (less than 10 as of May 5), named will be original short fiction stories with the group. More JESS writing might appear in future issues of placed on a waiting list in case a spot becomes available during Since September, the students have been meeting the magazine as well, as Kessler has submitted seven the season for temporary assignment. with award-winning author Kessler twice a week for additional pieces upon which editors have not yet de- Thanks and let’s hope we have a quiet year! workshops covering dialogue, character development, cided, according to the author.

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St. John Tradewinds Center follows the Creative Curriculum Kids First!, a VI based non-profit cor- which balances child-initiated and teacher- poration dedicated to supporting education directed activities while emphasizing re- on St. John, has awarded Gifft Hill School sponsiveness to children’s strengths, inter- $30,000 to provide need-based tuition as- ests, learning styles and needs. sistance for students attending their early With a low teacher-student ratio (one learning program. to eight or better), students move through This grant is the largest ever made by educational centers that promote active Kids First! and is the group’s third major learning and progress in all developmental gift to GHS’ early learning program. This areas. gift was structured so as to qualify for a “Early childhood is the most important matching gift offered by a generous island period in a person’s life for the develop- resident, so that a total of $60,000 will be ment of intelligence, personality and so- awarded to GHS. cial behavior,” said GHS Headmaster Judy “Children are born ready to learn,” said Chamberlain. “The foundation established Bruce Claflin, President of Kids First! “By between birth and age 8 is crucial, and Kids the time they are two to three years old they First’s support of our ELC enables Gifft can thrive if given the experience of a qual- Hill School to provide more children ac- ity pre-school program. Since VI public cess to our wonderful school community schools are not funded to provide that ex- and resources.” perience, participating children must attend Kids First!, a 501(c)(3) non-profit cor- a private school.” poration is dedicated to ensuring all the “The cost of attending however is be- children of St. John have a quality learning yond the reach of most families,” said Cla- experience in a safe and nurturing environ- flin. “Our grant to GHS will allow more ment. Kids First! focuses on early learning St. John Tradewinds News Photo Files children to attend a quality pre-school pro- programs in the school, home, and commu- gram than would otherwise be the case.” nity. To learn more about Kids First! check GHS lower school head Beth Knight accepts a $30,000 donation from Kids The school’s celebrated Early Learning out www.kidsfirststj.org. First! president Bruce Claflin.

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Letters To St. John Tradewinds

What Do VINP Mystery: The Case of 10 Vanished Cats In mid-March, Oriel Smith noticed that his pet cats Subsequently, Oriel spoke with NPS employees Brian and Nan Nan were missing from his residence working at the maintenance yard where the cats were You Think? in Cinnamon Bay. reported to have been dumped. Not one of the work- Because Nan Nan and her friends always greeted men there have seen any new cats. Send your letter to [email protected] Oriel when he returned from work each day, he was Upon driving out from Mongoose one evening worried. He watched for them every day for a week after searching there for his cats, Oriel encountered without any luck. Then in a routine e-mail to his col- a NPS ranger parking his truck in the maintenance Next Deadline: leagues on the Board of Directors of the Animal Care yard. He introduced himself and discovered that the th Center of St. John, he mentioned his deep concern ranger was the person who had done the trapping. Thursday, May 19 that his beloved pets had “vanished.” He said he was very sorry that he’d trapped Oriel’s Word got around as it does in St. John, and an is- personal pets. When asked who was his boss, he re- land friend of Oriel’s called the NPS office, asking if plied “Jeff.” He told Oriel that one cat had cried so the Park had been trapping cats in the Cinnamon area. piteously from his cage in the truck after trapping that An official quickly replied that he’d been off-island he stopped on North Shore Road and released the cat Keeping Track of Crime and didn’t know anything about trapping but would along the road in the vicinity of Caneel Bay. get back. He felt sure that that cat was Nan Nan because she 2011-To-Date His return message was that yes, a park ranger matched Oriel’s description. He also offered to help had trapped 10 cats at Cinnamon. When asked where Oriel search for her, but he has never called Oriel Homicides: 0 the cats were, he said they’d been re-located to the back to arrange their search effort. In the meantime, Park Service maintenance yard adjacent to Mongoose Oriel has been searching for Nan Nan at Caneel, to Shootings: 0 Junction in Cruz Bay. no avail. Stabbings: 0 Oriel went to visit the official at Park offices on One of Oriel’s colleagues on the ACC Board of Di- North Shore Road. He was given the same informa- rectors tried to determine just who had ordered the Armed Robberies: 0 tion. When he asked who did the trapping, he was told trapping and why. She attempted to locate an NPS Arsons: 0 to wait while the ranger went in search of the trap- ranger named “Jeff” but found no such person. per, a new ranger who’s only been on island for a few That raises numerous questions: Who authorized 1st Degree Burglaries: 0 months. He returned saying that the man wasn’t in his this trapping? Did a volunteer perhaps request NPS to office although his car was on the property. They did go to Cinnamon to trap? Or did Kelly come up with 2nd Degree Burglaries: 3 not give the trapper’s name. the name “Jeff” when quizzed by Oriel in order to 3rd Degree Burglaries: 8 In the meantime, friends of Oriel began to search obfuscate? And if so, was it under orders? for Brian and Nan Nan as well as any of the other Why would Kelly seek to disguise the trapping ac- Grand Larcenies: 23 eight cats. They figured that the cats would wander tion if all was as described by the Park and the cats Rapes: 1 next door to the feeding bowls at Mongoose Junction, were in relative safety in a new location? Where in- and that certainly such an influx of new cats would deed are the cats? Were they killed? be noted. ACC has put out a Facebook call for information They visited the shops where cat caretakers worked about Nan Nan and Brian with clear, close-up pho- Crossword Answers — Puzzle on Page 20 at Mongoose, explaining the situation. Later, photos tographs. To date, no one has seen them or the other of Nan Nan and Brian were distributed. No one at eight vanished cats. What is the true story here? Mongoose has seen any new cats in the area. U.S. Taxpayer

Pulling the Lever It is hard to believe that St. John has slot machines. lenge yourself to a new adventure. Once a man twice a child doesn’t mean that we resort Many people say that the young people of today back to children’s games. Because that’s what playing are different. The truth is, so are the older ones. What these gambling machines lead too — taking your hard kind of example are they setting, both morally and fi- earned money and foolishly giving it away. nancially? Our kids should see adults that are respon- In an economy where everyone is just making it, sible with their time and pocketbooks. how can anyone justify using one penny on a chance? A community built on the sharing of food and fel- Interest may not be much at the bank, but it’s better lowship does not need a selfish act of gambling in its than zero at the casino. midst. Because the term “easy come, easy go” will It is also incomprehensible to understand that at a apply even if you manage to win. And then you start time when our schools need repairs, public service over again. personnel need equipment, libraries need mainte- This is a free society in which we make choices. nance, etc. that our residents would turn to these gods I pray that everyone restrain from visiting the estab- for fun. lishments. St. John never did and does not need these If your hands need something to do, plant a gar- places to occupy our time. Let’s spend it in positive den, volunteer at a school or organize a neighborhood pursuits with family, friends and visitors. cleanup and beautification project. If you need excite- Blessings, ment learn something new, read something new, chal- Emmanuel Prince St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011 15

Letters To St. John Tradewinds

Can You Guess Who This Is? Carlos Jaime Garcia There’s a restaurant in Cruz Bay that is the epitome guests off by the bus load. Even a major resort on You left us so soon and we are still sad. But of success. It’s ideally located. It has top-of-the-line island supports this business, probably because they we hope that it’s going to be all right when we food due to a responsible head chef. In high season it get such good feedback from their guests. meet again. averages over 200 people a night and I hear fantastic What’s the key selling point? Being sexy. This res- Love, Siggy and Elba commentaries from tourists. taurant not only hires extremely attractive floor staff, The staff is comprised of solid professionals. What but the kids are educated and sharp. They have the makes them so professional? They are extremely ability to at least banter with the most self-actualized When your maintenance is done by Bob’s A/C, patient with the public. I watch them; they’re good. people from The United States. any maintenance related failures are And as well they should be, considering the price the They rotate the staff from the floor, to the bar and repaired at no cost to the customer — wealthy clientele is paying for a dinner. to greeting people as host. One young woman who Same policy with service calls and installations. Who’s behind the success of this business? The works there dresses so well that when it’s her turn to 20 years experience . dependable. owners. They know how to market and they know seat people she looks like dynamite, a pleasant first that customer service is number one. As a neighbor- impression the guests get when they walk into the res- ready 24 hours / 7 days ing merchant, I silently observe the hospitality these taurant. Her personality is even better. entrepreneurs extend to their patrons. One thing that It doesn’t matter what the restaurant is; it’s just an Bob’s A/C & Refrigeration they do is allow non-customers to use their toilets. amazing self-sustaining organism and it’s beautiful to p.o. box 37 st. John, Vi, 00831 . 340-514-7850 How smart is that? watch unfold. Other restaurant owners should take a “Come and see our beautiful restaurant — and, oh cue. by the way, make a reservation while you leave.” An Observant Merchant They also give a discount to local livery who drop Obituary

Elisabeth (Elsbeth) Phylliss Gottel Ruffer January 6, 1922-May 9, 2011 St. John Tradewinds taught vocal music in the middle library sewing circle friends and Elsbeth Ruffer, 89, of Masonic school district of North Hills for the congregation of the Nazareth Village, Sewickley, formerly of 10 years. Lutheran Church. Ross, passed away Monday, May Elsbeth was well known within Since moving to the Masonic 9, 2011. the music circles of the greater Village five years ago, Elsbeth She is survived by her loving Pittsburgh area, and was a mem- and Walter have made many won- husband of almost 65 years, Wal- ber, both as a singer and as a derful friends. We wish to thank ter, daughters Carolyn (Monro- pianist, of the North Hills Music the caring staff at the Masonic eville, PA) and Nancy (London, Club and the Tuesday Music Club Village and Valley Care Nursing England), and son Fritz (Cyndi) of Pittsburgh as well as serving as Home with special thanks to her (Grand Rapids, MI). She also has past president (of the Pittsburgh dear friend and helper Barbara two grandchildren, Nathan (Tri- chapter), and Life Member, of the and caregivers, Maureen and Val- cia) and Jonathan (Vanessa), who music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon. eria. will miss her dearly, and three Elsbeth was also an accomplished In lieu of flowers, the family great-grandchildren, Benjamin, porcelain painter and could liter- requests donations be made to the Zachary, and Aaron Ruffer. She ally do anything she set out to do. Alzheimer’s Association of Pitts- was also loved by her sister-in- She and Walter traveled the burgh: 1100 Liberty Ave, Suite law, Delores Printy (Troy, MI), world together after they retired E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 and nine nephews and nieces. but preferred to spend six months Phone: 412-261-5040 or The Ma- Elsbeth was a graduate of out of the year on their beloved sonic Village at Sewickley: Em- Wayne State University in De- island of St. John in the U.S. Vir- ployee Appreciation Fund at the troit, MI, where she received her gin Islands where she belonged to Masonic Village at Sewickley, degree in music education. She the Audubon Society, served as 1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, taught elementary music in the president of the St. John Histori- PA 15143 Detroit suburban school system cal Society and worked at the V.I. Services will be private with and gave private piano lessons National Park. She will be missed a public memorial service to be before moving to Pittsburgh with by her many friends on St. John held at a later date in July at the her husband Walter. She then including Ms. Vashti Boynes, her Masonic Village at Sewickley. 16 St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011

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lives in the area. “Now you want me to look down on this.” Other residents at the meeting thought the convenience center was a good concept, but should be constructed in the Cruz Bay area instead of Coral Bay. “It seems this type of thing would be better near to the dense- ly populated side of the island as opposed to an area removed from that dense population,” said George Courlas. “The rural end of the island is Coral Bay. It seems more appropriate to have this in the Cruz Bay area.” Still other residents were doubt- ful that the St. John Department of Public Works could keep up with maintenance of a convenience center. “This is viable and important for a community, but there is skep- ticism if our government can or will be able to handle this,” said Lori Francis. Most residents at the meeting agreed on two things — parcel 6-4 is not the ideal location for a con- venience center and the Coral Bay dumpsters need to be relocated. “The present place of the dump- sters is unacceptable,” said Barry Devine. “They should have been moved a long time ago. No one is saying this is the right site for them.” “We really need to look into it,” Devine said. “We all say, ‘Not In My Back Yard,’ but we will all need to compromise. We need a transfer station out here and we all need to think about where we would like to see it and what we would like to see on parcel 6-4.” This week, CBCC is hosting another planning session series meeting to discuss the V.I. Water and Power Authority’s proposal to build a reverse osmosis facility in the Fortsberg area of Coral Bay and a stand pipe and water storage facility on Parcel 6-4. Amy Roberts of Springline Ar- chitects and Amy Dempsey of Bio- impacts are expected to attend the Monday night, May 16, meeting at Guy Benjamin School at 6 p.m. For more information call CBCC at 776-2099. St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011 17

Friday, May 6 Tuesday, May 10 3:34 p.m. - An Estate Pastory resident p/r that 11:30 a.m. - Badge #115 p/ with Todd Bermans- his phone and backpack were stolen from the area ki of Gifft Hill under arrest and charged with grand of Cruz Bay beach. Grand larceny. larceny. Bail was set at $35,000 by order of the Sunday, May 7 court. He was transported to the Bureau of Correc- 6:14 a.m. - A citizen requested police assistance tions on St. Thomas to be remanded. Hospital officials congratulate MKSCHC nurses during an at the barge ramp. Police assistance. 11:35 a.m. - A Cruz Bay resident r/ being side awards ceremony last week. 8:45 a.m. - A Cruz Bay resident p/r that he got swiped by another vehicle on Centerline Road. into an altercation with another male and was Auto accident. National Nurses Week: threatened. Disturbance of the peace, threats. 3:46 p.m. - An Estate Pastory resident p/r that 8:26 p.m. - An Estate Pine Peace resident c/r a he was verbally harassed by another male. Distur- Continued from Page 6 staff,” said Madsen. “Some com- verbal disturbance with her son. Disturbance of the bance of the peace. hard work and dedication of the ments about Ullie were that she peace, D.V. 4:44 p.m. - An employee of Cocoloba c/r a dis- staff here,” said Taylor. “This cen- is ‘a highly meticulous individual Monday, May 9 turbance at the restaurant. Police assistance. ter has the best customer service with a deep passion for her job,’ 7:02 a.m. - Owner of Lone Star Taqueria r/ a 5:20 p.m. - An Estate Adrian resident p/r that scores of our three facilities. The and ‘she has been here longer than break-in. Burglary in the third. she over heard threats being directed toward her. center consistently exceeds pa- the building.’” 7:40 a.m. - An Estate Pastory resident p/r that Disturbance of the peace, threats. D.V. tients’ expectations.” Powell is retiring this year after her work vehicle was side swiped by another ve- 5:48 p.m. - A citizen c/r an auto collision on As the regional medical center, 28 years in MKSCHC’s lab and hicle on Centerline Road. Auto accident. South Shore Road in the area of Fish Bay. Auto which includes R.L. Schneider staff members wanted to “send her 12:38 p.m. - An Estate Hard Labor resident re- accident. Hospital and the Charlotte Kimel- out with a bang,” said Madsen. quested police assistance. Police assistance. Wednesday, May 11 man Cancer Center in addition to MKSCHC officials also hon- 4:00 p.m. - An Estate Pastory resident p/r that 3:46 a.m. - An Estate Pastory resident c/r that MKSCHC, continues to improve ored long-time staff members for he was threatened by two males. Disturbance of her grandmother passed away D.O.A. its customer service as a whole, their years of service. Dina Al- the peace, threats. 12:53 p.m. - An Estate Enighed resident r/ that the St. John health center is lead- ford has worked in the medical 5:04 p.m. - A citizen c/r a female down in the someone opened a credit card in his name. Identity ing the way, Taylor explained. records office for 15 years. Ten area of Connections. Police assistance. theft. “This is really a team effort,” year employees Valona Hendricks, 7:35 p.m. - A visitor from Pennsylvania c/r a Thursday, May 12 she said. Alyce Jordan, Christine Jordan disturbance at Cruz Bay dock. Simple assault. 1:32 p.m. - A visitor from Maryland r/ a stolen A large part of the MKSCHC and Abbie Madsen were honored. bag. Grand larceny. team for the past 28 years, Ulrike And five year employees Sandra Powell, was honored as the cen- Liburd-Santos and Rhodora Tira ter’s employee of the year. While were also honored for their years Powell, known to many as Ullie, of dedication. was enjoying a day off on Thurs- Madsen also handed out em- Crime Stopppers U.S.V.I. day last week, staff overwhelm- ployee appreciation awards to staff ingly voted to honor her with the members throughout the facility Organization Seeks Information on Recent Crimes award, explained Madsen. from security officers to kitchen “The selection came from the staff. St. John Tradewinds St. Thomas eyes, and a tattoo on her wrist of Crime Stoppers is asking the On Thursday, May 5, J’ouvert three stars and the words “One Island Dog Show: community’s help to solve the celebrations had to be stopped love.” If anyone saw Spencer following crimes. If anyone because of violence. On one on the ferry or any time after it Continued from Page 9 knows something, they should occasion, several people were docked at Gallows Bay, please dan is a certified AKC “Canine Good Citizen Examiner,” and he has say something. Even the small- stabbed, allegedly by one indi- give the details. served as a judge for three previous Wagapalooza dog shows. est bit of information may be vidual. Please help identify this Let’s continue to help make New to the Waga judging scene is Adonis Morton, mortgage broker just what law enforcement needs person and help send a message the community a safer place to with the St. John branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia. Morton is a dog to solve these cases. that this behavior will not be tol- live by submitting information lover par excellence. He is currently “Dad” to two beautiful former shel- St. John erated at Carnival or at any other on these or any other crimes at ter dogs who are reported to be very spoiled! On Friday, April 15, at Salt time. www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org Thomas Shirey, a frequent part-time resident of St. John, has bred, Pond Beach, between 10:30 a.m. St. Croix or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS trained, and raised numerous AKC Bouvier des Flandres champions. He and 1:30 p.m., a locked rental VIPD is asking the commu- (8477). has trained Schuzhund competitors in both the U.S. and Holland, and is vehicle, with all four of the nity’s help to locate a missing Tips are completely anony- also an experienced police and protection dog trainer with Dutch Na- windows open about one inch, person. On Sunday, April 3, mous, and the stateside opera- tional Police Club background. ACC trusts that he will not be too de- was burglarized. Although there Susan Spencer was seen board- tors speak several languages. manding of St. John dogs competing for prizes as Best Lap Sitter, Best were no signs of how the bur- ing the 3:45 p.m. ferry from St. If a tip leads to an arrest or the Tail, Best Puppy Love among other unusual show categories. glar entered the car, the follow- Thomas to St. Croix. Accord- recovery of stolen property, ille- Wagapalooza will be this Saturday, May 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the ing items were missing: a wallet ing to information provided to gal drugs, or weapons, the tipster Winston Wells ball field in Cruz Bay. Admission is free. containing $200 cash; a driver’s VIPD, she was also seen on the will receive a cash reward to be It’s not too late to register dogs or puppies in one of the show catego- license; bank and credit cards; a ferry while it was under way to paid according to their instruc- ries. Log into http://wagapalooza.com for on-line registration, or register birth certificate; and a Nintendo St. Croix. Spencer is white, 5’ tions. Only anonymous callers in person at 4:30 p.m. at the ball field on the day of the event. Three rib- DS along with two PSP video 5” tall, about 165 pounds, with to Crime Stoppers are eligible bons will be awarded in each category, and it’s even possible to create a games. strawberry blonde hair, hazel for these cash rewards. new category to be sure of a winning ribbon! 18 St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011

Ferry Schedules - Cruz Bay and Charlotte Amalie High-Profile Film and Editorial Projects Continued from Page 24 Cruz Bay to Red Hook Every hour on the hour from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. On the May 6 episode of “The Nate follow in the June issue, in which the terri- Berkus Show,” approximately 1.2 million tory’s beaches will once again be showcased Red Hook to Cruz Bay viewers watched as Nate Berkus surprised with photo credits. The June issue will also Every hour on the hour from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. a woman, who was reunited with her birth feature a five -page travel story dedicated to Cruz Bay to Downtown Charlotte Amalie mother and grandmother after 40 years of the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Vogue China separation, with a vacation to St. Thomas at coverage will result in more than three mil- Leaves Cruz Bay Leaves Charlotte Amalie the Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Mar- lion media impressions with an ad value of 8:45 a.m. 10 a.m. riott Beach Resort. The promotional value of more than $145,000. 11:15 a.m. 1 p.m. this segment is $20,000. Finally, the territory will be featured on 3:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m On the May 10 episode of the “Today two HGTV programs in the coming months. Show,” hosts Hoda Kotb and Kathy Lee The popular “House Hunters International” awarded one “Fan of the Week,” with a three- recently filmed an episode in St. Croix while night stay at The Buccaneer. The coverage “Bang for Your Buck” shot on St. Thomas. aired to approximately 2.5 million viewers Both programs are real estate focused and and showcased great visual branding for the will feature three properties and a local real- St. John Tradewinds destination as well as The Buccaneer. tor as well as beauty shots of the destination. The DOT also gave support to a St. John- “House Hunters International” has close to based production company to secure a photo one million viewers per episode and has pre- Business Directory shoot with the high-fashion international viously filmed in the territory. magazine Vogue China. Secured and coordi- Overall, the territory’s on-island film com- nated by Ottworks, the shoot was for a two- munity and local economy have benefited Accommodations Jewelry Islandia Real Estate part fashion spread with accompanying edi- from the influx of film projects that have shot tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499 torial appearing in the May and June issues. in the first half of 2011. Caribbean Villas & Resorts R&I Patton goldsmithing P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 1-800-338-0987 Located in Mongoose Junction [email protected] The department assisted by providing “We are extremely pleased to see such an or locally 340-776-6152 776-6548 or (800) 626-3445 flight support for the entire crew and models, interest in our islands from various types of [email protected] John McCann & Associates and its NY-based PR team worked with the film production and national broadcast,” said Island Getaways tel. 693-3399 fax 888-546-1115 888-693-7676, islandgetaway- Located at Wharfside Landing magazine’s editors to share key information DOT Commissioner Beverly Nicholson- sinc.com Landscaping www.RealEstateOnStJohn.com about the territory’s attractions and activities Doty. “Hosting these projects in our territory [email protected] Alfredo’s Landscaping tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 for an accompanying travel story. is an important economic driver, resulting Suite St. John Villas/Condos P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831 Restaurants The May issue features a seven-page in benefits including on-island spend and tel. 1-800-348-8444 Concordia Cafe, 693-5855 beauty spread set against the azure waters of the creation of temporary jobs for our resi- or locally at 340-779-4486 Coral Bay Garden Center Happy Hour 4:30-6pm tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628 Dinner 6-8:30pm Tues-Sat the USVI, with a 10-page fashion spread to dents.” VIVA Vacations P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 779-4250 Fish Trap Restaurant P.O. Box 1747, STJ, VI 00831 Propertyking and Seafood Market Baha’i Community of St. John Missionary Baptist Church tel. 643-6348 tel. 693-9994, Closed Mondays For Devotions and Study Circles,call 714-1641 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Landscaping & Irrigation 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 Architecture La Tapa Restaurant 776-6316, 776-6254 Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA tel. 693-7755 Nazareth Lutheran Church tel. 776-6356 Property Mgmt Open 7 Days a Week P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831 Cimmaron Property Bethany Moravian Church Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. Management 11 a.m., Sunday School 776-6291 776-6731 Skinny Legs tel. 340-715-2666 Barefoot Architect, Inc. “A Pretty OK Place” St. John’s Premier Property Calvary Baptist Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel tel. 693-7665 fax 693-8411 tel. 340-779-4982 Manager 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., Spanish Mass P.O. Box 1772, STJ, VI 00831 www.skinnylegs.com Sunday School 10 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Seaview Vacation Homes, Inc. Sun Dog Cafe Sunday evening 6 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. 776-6339 tel. 340-776-6805; 888-625-2963 Banking tel. 693-8340 Scotiabank www.seaviewhomes.com Located at Mongoose Junction Christian Ministry St. John Methodist Church #1 Mortgage Lender in the VI Cinnamon Bay Beach Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 The Marketplace (340) 776-6552 Real Estate Inter-Denominational, Sunday 8:30 a.m. American Paradise Real Estate Retail Seventh Day Adventist Saltwater Gypsy Consignment tel. 693-8352 fax 693-8818 Christian Science Society Saturdays, 779-4477 Beauty/Spa (340) 244-8888 Westin Resorts & Villas P.O. Box 8313, STJ, VI 00831 10:45 a.m. Sunday- Marketplace Located in The Lumberyard Spa Services [email protected] Wednesday Testimonials St. John Pentecostal Church tel. 693-8000, ext. 1903/1904 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m. St. Johnimals Cruz Bay Realty Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., Island Pet Outfitter tel. 693-8808 fax 693-9812 The Church of Jesus Christ Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 340-777-9588 P.O. Box 66, STJ, VI 00831 of Latter-day Saints 779-1230 Construction Located at Wharfside Village St. John Hardware [email protected] Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 tel. 693-8780 fax 776-6685 Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church Located at The Marketplace Debbie Hayes, GRI Sunday 9 a.m.; Bible Class, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. tel. 714-5808 or 340-642-5995 Services C4th Custom Embroidery Cruz Bay Baptist Church 777-6306 [email protected] tel. 779-4047 Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 www.stjohnvirealestate.com Insurance Located in Coral Bay Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Theodore Tunick & Company Emmaus Moravian Church 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 Holiday Homes of St. John Coral Bay, Sun. 9 a.m. 776-6713 www.theodoretunick.com tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 Word of Faith Church [email protected] Jehovah’s Witness Word of Faith International 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. Christian Center, Sundays 7:30 a.m. Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays, Gifft Hill School 340-715-053 Call 774-8617 St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011 19

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Monday, May 16 — St. John School of the — The Coral Bay Commu- Arts will host its year end in- nity Council’s planning discus- strumental recital at 6 p.m. at sion series continued from 6 to the school. Music students will 7:30 p.m. in room six of Guy perform on piano, guitar, violin Benjamin School. and voice. Tuesday, May 17 May 26-28 — The V.I. Senate’s Com- The 20th Annual Folklife mittee on Finance will meet at 9 Festival will take over the An- a.m. at the Earle B. Ottley Leg- naberg Sugar Mill Ruins from islative Hall on St. Thomas to Thursday morning, May 26, receive testimony on a variety through Saturday, May 28. of lease agreements and bills Friday, May 27 including an appropriation for — Enrollment for children a Vendor’s Plaza on St. John. in St. Thomas/St. John district Saturday, May 21 public schools for the 2011- — 11th Annual Wagapaloo- 2012 school year are advised za is May 21 at Winston Wells that the registration begins on ball field from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 2, and will con- Sunday, May 22 tinue through Friday, May 27. — The Unitarian Universal- — Registration for children ists of St. John meet at 9:45 residing on the island of St. a.m. each Sunday in the Great John will be on Friday, May 27, Room at Gifft Hill School. The at the Julius E. Sprauve School guest speaker is Nana Hen- from 8:30 a.m. through 11:45 dricks-Collins, who will speak a.m. on “Living from Soul-Subtle Sunday, May 29 Awareness." For more informa- — The 8th annual Beach- IT'S A SMALL 71 Histology 5 Fail to use 63 Swinelike animal tion visit www.uufstjohn.org to-Beach Power Swim will be WORLD 74 Stud’s game 6 “Alice” actor Tayback 64 “QB VII” author Leon Tuesday, May 24 over Memorial Day weekend. 75 “— Miller” (Verdi opera) 7 “That’s right!” 65 Dead-end street sign 76 7-Down, in France 8 Motherboard compo- 66 Rock concert gear — The next meeting of the Registration is available at the ACROSS 77 Very, very softly, in nents 67 Early stringed instru- St. John Chapter of the St. Friends of the Park Store or Of- 1 Pizza-topping fish music 9 In — (going nowhere) ment 8 Troglodytes 80 — as a fox 10 Word stock, informally 68 Nasty Thomas/St. John Chamber of fice, and Connections in Cruz 15 Drang’s partner 81 Kitten noise 11 Suffix with differ 72 Golfing need Commerce will be from 5:30 to Bay or Coral Bay. The race 20 University of Wyoming 82 Young kid 12 Expresses grief 73 “Note — ...” 6:30 p.m. at Castaways. will start at 8 a.m. and starts at city 85 Michigan/Ontario border 13 List of typos 77 Web site designer’s 21 Smelter input river 14 “I — nap!” specification Thursday, May 26 Maho Bay Beach. 22 Kayak’s kin 87 Bit of cotton on a stick 15 — -fi flick 78 Early pope 23 It includes a nucleus 89 Sports group for tykes 16 Did a certain ballroom 79 Push 25 Run up, as debt 91 Like laced punch dance 81 City in Italy 26 Jet that last flew in 2003 94 In times past 17 Like nerds 83 “— the ramparts ...” 27 Penta- plus three 96 Esther of “Maude” 18 Mickey of movies 84 Soda bottle size 28 X-ray dosage units 97 Pigsty 19 Most minimal 86 On the — (hiding out) Alcholics Anonymous Meetings 30 Injure with a horn 98 Don Ho hit 24 Rich dessert 87 Use a parachute Alcoholics Anonymous meets as scheduled: Sundays, 9:45 31 That fellow’s 101 See 107-Across 29 Scent 88 Fly snarer 33 “No — traffic” 102 Neighbor of Mich. and 31 Virile guys 89 “The Raven” writer a.m. at Hawksnest Bay Beach; Closed meetings for alcohol- 35 Publisher owned by Ill. 32 Ice skater Slutskaya 90 “Fallen” actor Koteas ics only at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cruz Bay at 6 p.m Random House 103 Use a Kindle 33 Old Vegas casino 91 Helmet parts 38 “ER” co-star La Salle 104 Very small battery 34 Baseballer Irabu or 92 Cardin of fashion on Tuesdays; Open meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays and 40 “Start the tune!” 105 Suffix with margin Matsui 93 Back to back Fridays at 6 p.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church; Tuesdays, 42 “The Lady — Tramp” 107 With 101-Across, 36 Feel ill 94 Diminisher 43 Shoelace-receiving hole way up a slope 37 “Toodles!” 95 Vacant, as a stare Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral 44 What a very 109 Extra Dry deodorant 39 Sine — non 99 1993 Nannygate Bay. thorough description is 111 Waterspout climber of 41 T, in Greece figure Zoe given in song 45 Betrayer 100 Costly dark brown fur 47 Snow glider 117 Validate 46 Complicated 106 The “L” of “SNL” Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 48 Fencer’s cry 118 Settle, as an issue 47 Punjabi believer 107 Go in circles 49 Earth heater 119 Slightly 50 Resurrected 108 Vocalist Eartha Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 50 Stair support 120 Waste line 51 Largest city in Ghana 110 Article in Ulm p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. 52 Left-winger, for short 121 Pale lager 52 Like bums 112 1903, for Bob Hope: 55 — in “November” 122 12 times per year 53 “Oh, so that’s it” Abbr. 56 Arctic diving bird 54 Epic poet 113 Oft-candied tuber Al-Anon Meetings 57 Bit of magic DOWN 58 Actress Sofer 114 — -pitch softball Al-Anon meets on St. John every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the 59 — apso (terrier type) 1 Made in the manner of 59 Rodents in research 115 Kay follower 61 Terrier type 2 “King” Cole’s first name 60 — Lewis & the News 116 San Luis —, California picnic table at the VINP ball field. 66 Pilot a plane 3 Points of intersection 61 Filly’s mother 69 Sailor 4 Radio buffs 62 Love, in Nice 70 Toed the line St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011 21

ret’s house. Parret had a wife, five children VINP Archaeologists and three enslaved workers when he died in Continued from Page 7 1739. VINP archaeologists were hoping to in- VINP archaeologists also hosted another volve the community in this project more Caribbean lithic researcher, Professor Se- but unfortunately the survey areas are very bastiaan Knippenberg of Leiden Univer- steep and covered in Christmas bush, wild sity, Netherlands who is the leading expert pineapple and catch and keep. Therefore, studying island stone sources to determine the group has been somewhat reluctant to where stone tools originate from within the invite the public. Caribbean. Knippenberg completed his field Maritime Research Projects research on St. John in November. His re- Two underwater survey projects continue port will help archaeologists sort stone tools as time and resources allow. One project and determine what island they came from. aims to complete the park’s efforts to install Historic Structures Preservation Projects moorings for large boats. To complete this The project to stabilize historic ruins at installation requires 106 compliance that Catherineberg and the factory area at Cin- insures that no significant resources will be namon Bay has begun. The work is being damaged as a result of this action. completed by a local mason contractor and The first half of this project, a magnetom- monitored by cultural resource staff. The eter survey of the proposed site areas, has mortar used in these types of preservation/ been completed. Currently, the anomalies stabilization efforts is key to long term pres- are being mapped so that ground truthing ervation efforts. Therefore, mortar sample can be undertaken. analysis was completed for this project. The other project is being completed in Bedding mortar and wall capping will be partnership with the National Oceanic and completed with Type S lime mortar with Atmospheric Administration. The goal of white cement and sand. this project is to locate cultural resources All visible work and work around soft and abandoned and illegal traps in the Coral historic brick will consist of Virginia Lime Reef National Monument. Works Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) 3.5 The project started with the use of Navy and sand in the ratio determined by the mor- self-guiding side scan sonar torpedo shaped tar analysis. Most of the work to be com- devices that located and scanned possible pleted consists of pointing and wall cap- targets. Since the majority of the survey ping. However, in consultation with the VI area was completed in over 100 to 130 feet Historic Preservation Office it was decided of water it was determined to be too time that the factory at Catherineberg should be consuming to dive on the large number of restored as the photographic record depicts. targets identified. At Cinnamon Bay the graves and the As a result, NOAA’s research vessel Nan- one fallen stone entrance column will be cy Foster was brought down in March and C a r i b b e a n Providing professional rental management restored. Work is currently underway at the archaeologists used an ROV to basically fly and marketing services for St. John’s finest Catherineberg factory. to and video record each target. Two pos- vacation villas and condominiums. 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Now $1,095,000 americanparadise.com $7,450,000 views. 5BR/5BA. $4,250,000 1BR/1BA with a/c. .23 acres $240,000 LAND BORDEAUX MOUNTAIN South VIRGIN GRAND ESTATES Gated CONTANT WATERFRONT .71 GRUNWALD Improved and UPPER CAROLINA Expansive Shore views for $115,194 community, fabulous views, Stamped acres, private neighborhood, topo unimproved. Views of south shore. views, .5 acre downhill build $125,000 FISH BAY .5 acre, expansive water concrete roads, & underground utilities. included $750,000 Prices start at $150,000 BETHANY .25 acre, down hill build, views. Prices start at $106,0009 Prices start at $430,000. EAST END Acre + sized lots, PETER BAY .76 acres in Lower Peter South Shore viewz, Prices start at $99k. ESTATE RENDEZVOUS! Stunning ENIGHED Gentle slope, sunset views. waterfront and hillside, deeded cottage Bay. Permitted drawings included. EDEN .28 acres, excuvated driveway, views of Rendezvous Bay $380,000 Two adjacent lots. Starting at $229,000. use. Prices start at $379,000 $2,999,000 Hurricane Hole veiws. $129,600 24 St. John Tradewinds, May 16-22, 2011 High-Profile Film and Editorial Projects Yield Big Results for Territory St. John Tradewinds Bay Resort & Spa hosted them dur- On Sunday, May 8, on ABC, Coral World and BOSS Underwa- beaches on St. Thomas. The value A number of high-profile on-lo- ing the taping of popular television approximately 10 million viewers ter Adventure, along with meaning- the destination received from this cation film, video and still projects series “Extreme Makeover Home watched the Prewitt-Brewer family ful Mother’s Day family gatherings exposure is over $1 million. which recently took place in the Edition.” from North Central Florida enjoy at local restaurants and popular Continued on Page 18 territory have benefited the U.S. Virgin Islands and will continue to do so. Select projects injected signifi- cant funds into the local economy while a series of on-island photo shoots and national broadcast op- portunities showcasing the destina- tion’s offerings to potential visitors have and will continue to generate positive exposure for the territory, according to the Department of Tourism. In April, the production team for a major motion picture filmed scenes on St. Thomas, employing more than 60 residents and utilizing services from several local busi- nesses. The estimated on-island spend was close to $1 million over the course of just one week. The DOT will continue to work with the production company’s ex- ecutives to explore the potential for partnerships around the film’s re- lease as well as future projects. In keeping with the department’s 2011 marketing strategy, the mar- keting team secured coverage for the destination through on-island photo shoots and national broad- cast opportunities. These valuable opportunities yield high return on investments and share key destina- tion branding messages with con- sumer audiences. A photo-shoot held in St. Thom- as over a five-day period earlier this year yielded 11 pages of cover- age and roughly 4.3 million media impression in Essence magazine’s May issue. In a three-page spread, supermodel Toccara Jones, a for- mer America’s Next Top Model contestant, is photographed with a friend across various sites includ- ing The Royal Dane Mall, Oceana, Blackbeard’s Castle and Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa. In a separate eight-page fashion feature, a model shows off color- ful spring clothing and accessory trends amidst the foliage of Villa Botanica. More St. Thomas cover- age is slated to appear in the June issue. In January, a family struck by a natural disaster was afforded an unforgettable St. Thomas vacation when DOT and Wyndham Sugar