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Students Learn About Environment IGBA Seminar and More at Focuses on Green in VI VIERS Camp Page 7 Page 3 CBCC Recieves $272,100 in USDA Grants To Study Solid Waste and

Wastewater St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott Support Wounded Treatment New Pine Peace Basketball Court Nears Completion Page 9 With a brand new court, new hoops and with bleachers and playground Veterans at TTR’s Longtime Attorney eqiupment set to be shipped in August, renovations are almost wrapped up to Chaotic Kayak complete upgrades and irrigation improvement to the Pine Peace basketball court, Nancy D’Anna Dies above. Read full story on page 5 Race on July 28 Page 2 Page 2 2 St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013

Support Wounded Veterans at TRR’s Volunteers Needed To Remove Signs Bay Community Council officials are looking for volun- Third Annual Chaotic Kayak Race July 28 teers this month to help remove all the remaining signs and sign posts from the NOAA – ARRA stormwater projects. St. John Tradewinds The group will reuse the posts for fence posts and sign posts Get ready Love City! at the wetlands corner park in Coral Bay. Residents are asked to The third annual St. John Chaotic Kayak Race to bring the posts and still usable signs to the CBCC parking lot and benefit Team River Runner’s Love City program is office by July 31. For more information on how to help call CBCC set for Sunday, July 28, at 12 p.m. at Oppenheimer at 776-2099. . Teams of three, two paddlers and one “water gunner,” will go head to head in several heats, try- VIPA’s Cruz Bay Lot Closed This Week ing to wrestle the Golden Paddle Award for first place away from two-time winner Arawak Adven- The V.I. Port Authority announced last week that the parking lot tures. adjacent to the U.S. Customs facility in Cruz Bay will be closed For the first time this year, the event will also fea- from Tuesday, July 23, through Wednesday, July 24, for striping. ture a Stand Up Paddle board race. SUP racers just The parking lot will re-open on Thursday, July 25. VIPA Execu- need to show up at the beach with their own boards tive Director Carlton Dowe apologized for any inconveniences this and be ready to race for an entry fee of $25. may cause the traveling public. Even for people not racing this year, Oppen- heimer Beach will be the place to be on July 28. th Come out and enjoy the best beach party on island JFLI Fundraiser Set for July 27 and support Team River Runner’s St. John trip. John’s Folly Learning Institute Summer Program is hosting a One-hundred percent of the proceeds raised delicious fund raiser on Saturday, July 27, starting at noon. through the Chaotic Kayak Race will pay to bring Come on out and enjoy roast pork, baked chicken and fried wounded veterans to St. John in November for a along with all the sides including macaroni and cheese, week of health and healing through adaptive kayak St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtesy St. John Chaotic Kayak fried plantains and more. Punch and dessert is included with each sports. meal. For more information or to donateto the event, This trophy for the top SUP finisher is up Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit JFLI’s planned trip check out www.stjohnchaotickayak.com. for grabs for the first time this year. to Ghana. For more information call 775-9594 or check out the website at www.johnsfolly.org. See you there! Long-time Attorney Nancy D’Anna Dies CBCC “Next Steps” Meeting July 29th St. John Tradewinds boat Wednesday night and died en route, accord- Coral Bay Community Council is hosting an AIA workshop Longtime St. John attorney Nancy D’Anna died ing to unofficial reports. follow-up meeting on Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m. in room six at Thursday, July 18, while being transported to Roy Atty. D’Anna had practiced on St. John for more Guy Benjamin School. Schneider Hospital on St. Thomas. than 20 years and handled a wide variety of cases At the meeting, residents will discuss “Next Steps” based on the Attorney D’Anna told friends she had recent- for numerous island residents. She was known on presentation of the American Institute of Architects and commu- ly been ill with pneumonia and left her office the island for her love of her horses. nity concerns from the May workshop which included more than Wednesday afternoon to rest at home. She was No information was available on funeral ar- 120 Coral Bay residents and owners. transported to St. Thomas Hospital by ambulance rangements as of Sunday, July 21. The Coral Bay Vision survey results, available at http://sdrv. ms/13Tvo4K, will also be discussed. CBCC officials will also form a Steering Committee of residents to lead those “Next Steps.”

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St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott V.I. Environmental Resource Station Eco-campers take a break from identifying and other sea life at Great Lameshur bay, above. Students Learn About Environment and More at VIERS Camps

By Jaime Elliott enjoy time swimming at Little St. John Tradewinds Lameshur Beach and working in Summertime on St. John means “This year we’re focusing on and VIERS’ wet lab during their two- being able to find a parking spot habitat exploration. Mangroves are night, three-day camp. Index in Cruz Bay, quiet , warm such important habitats for all kinds of fish “This year we’re focusing on water and time for local kids to en- mangroves and mangrove habitat and , and there is so much to learn. The Business Directory ...... 18 joy camp at the V.I. Environmen- exploration,” said VIERS manager Church Directory ...... 16 tal Resource Station in Lameshur kids have really been enjoying it.” Randy Fish. “Mangroves are such Classified Ads ...... 21 Bay. important habitats for all kinds – VIERS manager Randy Fish Community Calendar ...... 20 Last week a group of seven- to of fish and corals, and there is so Crime Stoppers ...... 19 12-year-olds were busy identify- much to learn. The kids have re- ing the abundance of sea life at ally been enjoying it.” Crossword Puzzle ...... 20 Great Lameshur Bay at a VIERS cent Guy Benjamin School gradu- shore while others were picking VIERS officials hosted four Cryptoquip ...... 16 eco-camp. ate. “We’ve seen and corals their way along the rocks at Great three-day eco-camps, which were Earth Talk ...... 23 “We’ve seen and snails, and all kinds of fish.” Lameshur Bay, looking for fish all free for students, and paid for Letters ...... 14 sea anemones and sea cumbers,” Some eco-campers were wad- and other sea life. by Friends of V.I. National Park. On the Market ...... 13 said camper Seala Matthias, a re- ing through shallow water just off The students were also set to Continued on Back Page Real Estate ...... 22-23 Police Log ...... 19 To the Rescue ...... 10 Officials Suspect Arson in VINP Vehicle Damage

St. John Tradewinds found three National Park Service tion by the VINP, VIPD, VIFS and VINP officials are asking any- th On Sunday night, July 14, vehicles engulfed in flames. All Federal Bureau of Investigation. one with information about this Thursday, July 25 around 10 p.m. Virgin Islands Na- three vehicles were destroyed in The loss of these three vehicles crime to please contact the Chief tional Park Rangers, V.I. Fire De- the fire with damages amounting is impacting daily maintenance op- Ranger’s Office at (340) 776-6201 partment officials and V.I. Police to approximately $90,000. erations at VINP as well as Youth ext. 228 or 254. Anyone with in- Department officers responded to The cause of the fire is believed Conservation Corps’ summer trails formation can also contact Crime a report of a fire at the park main- to be arson related with suspects program since the vehicles were Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-8477; tenance yard in Cruz Bay. still being identified. The incident used to transport local students to and the tipster will remain confi- Upon arriving, the agencies is still currently under investiga- and from work locations. dential. 4 St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013 St. John Cancer Fund Marks One Year Non profit awarded almost $16,000 to cancer patients in first year

By Jaime Elliott a post 8 Tuff Miles beach party at Oppen- St. John Tradewinds heimer Beach in February. When a group of nine St. John residents St. John Cancer Fund members also raised saw some dire needs of local cancer patients money at the St. John July Fourth Festival not being met, they decided to form their Parade in Cruz Bay, where they sold food, own non-profit to help pay for rent, cover drinks and T-shirts from a table in Franklin medication costs and more. Powell Park. The table was sponsored by On Monday, July 15, the St. John Can- Woody’s and The Tap Room and while the cer Fund marked its first birthday and dur- group raised several hundred dollars during ing those 12 months — thanks to five main Festival, they also spread the word about fundraisers — the group was able to assist their work, Smith explained. 10 residents with everything from helping “We had so many cancer survivors come with groceries and rent to covering trans- up and share their stories with us,” she said. portation and medication costs, doling out a “I think we really got our name out there to total of $15,780.95 in assistance. people who didn’t know that much about us “I can’t believe it’s been a year already,” or what we do.” said Phillip “Grasshopper” Pickering, a While St. John Cancer Fund members founding member of St. John Cancer Fund. celebrated one year of successfully helping “The year really flew by.” cancer patients, they each hoped to be able The fund itself is managed by the Com- St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott to do more in the coming year. munity Foundation of the Virgin Islands, “I am really excited to be a part of this which charges no administration fees. Four of the nine founding members of St. John Cancer Fund (L to R) and I think our level of participation so far When a resident needs help, all they have Adonis Morton, Cynthia Smith, Phillip “Grasshopper” Pickering and Mary has been great,” said Morton. “But I would to do is file a request with a St. John Cancer Bartolucci. like to see a lot more outreach and a lot Fund board member. That person forwards more hands-on help from the community. the now anonymous request to a five person help,” said Smith. “We can cover the costs more, but to do that we need more funds,” This whole group is about the community Advisory Board, which acts on the request, of groceries or back rent or help pay for gas said Bartolucci. being their for the community and we need explained St. John Cancer Fund founding for someone. We have to cap the assistance Several local groups and organizations al- that support.” member Mary Bartolucci. we give people only based on the amount of ready do support the St. John Cancer Fund. With many residents on St. John lacking “The Advisory Board approves or denies money we have to give.” Some People on St. John hosted a Golf Out- health insurance, the fund can really have an the request and they’ve never turned down Currently residents can apply for up to ing fundraiser at Mahogany Run in October impact on someone’s life, Morton added. anyone,” she said. $1,500 in assistance from St. John Cancer for the group and organizers are planning a “There are a lot of people on St. John Once the Advisory Board approves the re- Fund each fiscal year and members want to similar event this year. who are self-employed and don’t have quest, Bartolucci sends the request to CFVI, be able to increase that number, by a lot, ex- October also saw Woody’s Seafood health insurance,” he said. “There is a lot which cuts a check for the cancer patient in plained founding member Adonis Morton. Saloon’s annual block party which also of need out there for this kind of help. This need within 24 hours, she explained. “We’d love to give people more money supported St. John Cancer Fund. While makes a definite impact on people’s lives; St. John Cancer Fund’s assistance for but to do that we have to raise more money Woody’s has since been sold, the new own- you can see it.” residents in need is only restricted by how and get the word out about what we do,” ers have pledged their continued support of Smith enjoyed being part of the group much money is in its coffers, explained said Morton. “I think once people under- St. John Cancer Fund, according to Barto- because it actually makes a difference in Cynthia Smith, another founding member stand that we are here to give them help, lucci. people’s lives, she explained. of the group. and unrestricted help, more people will step Other events which supported St. John “It’s all about making people feel better,” “What is great about the fund is that up and support us.” Cancer Fund last year included a Dinghy said Smith. “It’s about helping them get to we’re not restricted at all as to how we can “We’d love to raise that cap to $3,500 or Run poker game hosted by High Tide and a better place.”

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Playground equipment has been ordered and should be shipped in early August as renovations are just about complete at the Pine Peace basketball court, above. JUST PLASTICS is now open on St. John Pine Peace Basketball Court in the Lumber Yard (beside the VI Lottery) “Our Specialty is... Your Savings!” We carry a wide range of Pressure Renovations Nearing Completion Just Plastics Tanks, Pumps & Water Heaters, Monday-Friday Fittings & Plumbing supplies By Jaime Elliott 8 am - 5 pm St. John Tradewinds Saturday & Sunday 8 am - Noon Thanks to community support and government “We know it’s kind of impossible 340-774-7867 cooperation, renovations to the island’s sole basket- to keep kids from playing there, ball court, located in Estate Pine Peace, are just about complete. but we’re trying to get the grass to A $386,000 government allocation was awarded to grow. There is police tape around Stone Mason Construction which covered the costs the area so hopefully people will of tearing up the old court, installing extensive drain- stay off.” age to fix the frequently flooded area, pouring a new court, renovating the bathrooms, installing new fenc- – Allice Krall, community activit ing and lighting and seeding the area. canines, cats & critters In order to complete the project, however, addi- Our new location is 2.5 miles out of Cruz Bay on Centerline Road (next to Moses’ Laundromat) tional funds were needed to cover costs for bleachers, “Two pieces of equipment are already there and bleacher covers, a scoreboard and playground equip- everything else is on its way to Miami,” she said. ment. Community activists Alice Krall and Nedra “We’re hoping to ship everything together in a con- Ephraim appealed to businesses and residents to help tainer on August 8 from Miami. It will take three days Full fill that gap and the two were able to raise a total of to get here and then we’ll get to work on putting it all $50,000 which covered the cost of the entire project. together and in place.” “We had raised $42,000 and just needed a bit more The main renovations by Stone Masonry are al- Veterinary in order to order the last of the playground equip- ready complete and the contractor is helping to make ment,” said Krall. “With our last push we were able sure recently planted grass in the area continues to to raise $8,000 and that covered everything that we thrive, Krall added. SerViceS needed.” “Stone Mason finished their part of the project and All of the playground equipment for the Pine Peace they actually did a lot with the grassy area there too,” basketball court is en route to Miami, from where it Krall said. “It was just dirt and they cleaned it and boarding grooming pet supplies will be shipped to the Virgin Islands in early August, seeded it and donated a nice underground irrigation tel: 693-7780 l email: [email protected] Krall explained. Continued on Page 18 6 St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013

www.SkinnyLegs.com New Love City Sticker Helps “Be here even when you are there” Support St. John Cancer Fund By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds Gregg Bernstein has been Coral Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands spending time on St. John for 340-779-4982 more than a decade, but this time Follow us on facebook he’s here to stay. With close ties to the island and one resident who passed away, the native New Yorker decided to give back to the community. “I’ve been back and forth to St. John since 2000,” said Bern- stein. “I’ve spent several summers here in the past and I finally de- cided that this is the place I want to be.” Working with a graphic design- er friend, Bernstein recently cre- St. John Tradewinds News Photo ated a new sticker depicting the outline of St. John with a big red Gregg Bernstein, left, who is supporting the St. John heart in the middle. He will do- Cancer Fund is pictured with Mary Bartolucci, a member of nate a portion of the sale of each the organization. sticker to St. John Cancer Fund. “I always wanted to do some- some way, Bernstein was also in- St. John Cancer Fund and also thing for the community,” he said. spired by his college friend Kristi asks the retailer to donate a por- “I wanted to do something to give Hansen, who passed away last tion of their profits to the group as back. I didn’t want to just come year. well, he explained. back and be another person in the “Kristi and I were good friends “It’s kind of like a double dona- mix.” and we both stepped foot on St. tion,” he said. “I lost my mother and my John for the first time together,” Bernstein’s stickers, which re- grandmother to cancer and I think he said. “This sticker is also in her tail for $3, are available at Con- just about everyone has been af- name. I think it’s a nice memory nections in Cruz Bay, Pink Pa- fected by cancer in some way,” of her and will help to keep her paya, Papaya Cafe and Chelsea said Bernstein. legacy alive.” Drug Store in The Marketplace, While he knew he wanted to Bernstein donates a portion of and soon will be also be for sale at help the St. John community in all wholesale funds on his end to Low Key Watersports.

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Friends gathered at JJ’s Texas Coast Cafe Twix is a 1 ½-year-old in Cruz Bay last week Red Chihuahua mix. to wish owner JJ a She is shy at very happy birthday! first but warms The long-time St. up to you very John business owner quickly. Twix is fully vaccinated/ enjoyed cake and spayed and is great even blew out a few on the leash and candles at the party. very smart. Stop by Happy Birthday JJ! the shelter to meet this special friend!

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IGBA founding member Doug White, above and at left, leads a tour of construction sites during the group’s green construction seminar last week.

IGBA Seminar Focuses on Green Construction in the Virgin Islands By Jaime Elliott munity Council was represented, but also a Green Certification checklist,” said Wil- according to Willegerod. St. John Tradewinds number of people from the Department of legerod. “He explained to all the people “The first site we visited was a new con- Almost 40 people attended an Island Planning and Natural Resources from St. present, item by item, what is involved in struction in Estate Chocolate Hole where the Green Association Green Con- Thomas and even St. Croix. It was very well going green here so that people can do more IGBA seminar group learned about sustain- struction Seminar on Tuesday, July 16, on attended; it was actually over-booked.” to make their own residences more sustain- able techniques and we got to see how these St. John. A total of 36 attendees had the chance to able.” ideas were put into practice,” he said. The free seminar, hosted by IGBA in learn about the realities of “going green” in Following White’s presentation, Gary The group also toured two sites in Estate conjunction with the National Oceanic and the USVI. The group gathered at the Uni- Ray shared some of his extensive knowl- Peter Bay where waste water treatments and Atmospheric Administration, drew govern- versity of the Virgin Islands St. John annex edge about native species with the erosion control measures were highlighted, ment officials, architects and more, explained in The Marketplace on Tuesday morning group, Willegerod added. Willegerod explained. IGBA president William Willegerod. and heard from IGBA founding member and Department of Planning and Natural Re- All attendees also received valuable in- “There was a great range in our attend- board member Doug White and local plant sources St. John Coastal Zone Management centives from the St. John green building ees,” said Willegerod. “There were apprais- ecologist Gary Ray. coordinator David Rosa led the group on a group, Willegerod added. ers and architects and the Coral Bay Com- “Doug White talked about our Tropical tour of three construction sites on St. John, Continued on Page 18

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Technical Malfunction Causes Siren Alert St. John Tradewinds A technical malfunction caused the tsunami siren in the Lindberg Bay area of St. Thomas to activate at about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. VITEMA advised the public that there is no need for alarm. No warn- ing has been issued for the Virgin Islands.

Senators Seek Public Input on HOVENSA Agreement at Public Meetings, via Email

St. John Tradewinds Senate President Shawn-Michael Malone has placed the com- plete text of the proposed HOVENSA agreement online for public review and established a special email address for comments and testimony. Senators will vote on the proposed agreement on August 7. “Given the critical economic importance of the HOVENSA re- finery to our territory it is essential that residents have maximum opportunity to review and comment on this proposal,” Malone said. “I look forward to hearing from the public and to reviewing this important document in detail.” The Fourth Amendment Agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and HOVENSA covers the potential sale of the refinery and will allow it to continue to operate as an oil stor- St. John Tradewinds News Photos age terminal during the sale process. Senators, who received a copy of the proposal last week, must Honored by VINP for Service. Pictured (L to R) back row: Colleen Caines, Evin Samuel, approve this agreement in order for any sale to move forward. Golda Hermon. (L to R) front row: Paul Jones, Ina Duncan, Deanna Somerville, Janice Malone established a special email account for comments and Williams. testimony related to the HOVENSA agreement. Emails may be sent to: [email protected]. In order for emails to be part of the official record, residents must include their full names, VINP Recognizes Employees addresses and contact information. The public is also invited to testify at or attend public hearings on the agreement set to begin at 1 p.m. July 22 on St. Croix and 5 p.m. July 23 on St. Thomas. Testifiers may sign up in advance by for Length of Service Awards calling Ms. Hobson on St. Thomas at 693-3723. St. John Tradewinds liams; 20-year certificates were presented to Glen “We are doing everything possible to maximize the public’s Virgin Islands National Park and Na- Sprauve and Monique Rogers-Clarke. VINP Arche- role in this process,” Malone said. “The closure of HOVENSA tional Monument Superintendent Brion Fitzgerald ologist Ken Wild Jr. received a 30-year certificate and with little or no warning was economically devastating and it is recently recognized 13 employees of the park by pre- Ina Duncan received a 40-year certificate. my hope that we can find a reasonable way to resume operations senting “Length of Service” certificates. “We appreciate the dedication and commitment of through a new owner at least until such time as we can further The certificates were presented for Length of Ser- these employees in their efforts to further the mission diversify our economy.” vice in five-year increments. of the National Park Service,” VINP Superintendent “The refinery’s closure has clearly demonstrated our need to Both Evin Samuel and Peter Hassen received cer- Fitzgerald said. “Their continued dedication makes expand tourism and create new jobs in technology and agriculture tificates for five years of service. Employees receiv- Virgin Islands National Park the special place that it on St. Croix,” said the Senate President. “I also continue to see the ing 10-year certificates were Johney Leon, Franklin is.” big island’s potential as a cargo trans-shipment port.” Smith and Paul Jones; 15-year certificates went to For more information contact Paul Thomas at (340) Colleen Caines, Deanna Somerville and Janice Wil- 776-6201, ext. 252. St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013 9

A portion of one of the grants will be used to test soil near the main Coral Bay dumpsters, at left, to look for contaminants.

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Dr. Cool is the leader in USVI By Jaime Elliott in air conditioning services! St. John Tradewinds Our showroom is located in Palm Plaza on St. John. Check out our website at www.drcool.com, or call (340) 693-9071. Coral Bay Community Council “We’re absolutely going to be looking at was recently awarded $272,100 relocating the dumpsters. The second part in grant funding from the United of the solid waste grant will be looking at a States Department of Agricul- ture, Delegate to Congress Donna human health and ecological risk assessment Christensen announced last week. on the dumpsters.” This USDA funding is for two – Tricia Reed different programs. The first, in CBCC environmental project manager the amount of $182,100, is from the department’s Technical Assis- tance Training Grant program to “There are two things going samples near the dumpsters to see conduct portable water and waste- on with the solid waste manage- if any toxins are affecting the area, water capacity analysis for iden- ment grants,” said Reed. “One is according to Reed. tifying solutions to potable water the development of an integrated “Basically we’ll go out and delivery and wastewater manage- solid waste management plan. sample the soil at the dumpsters ment in the area. That starts with an inventory of and see what contaminates are in “Basically we are going to be our existing solid waste in Coral that soil,” said the CBCC environ- inventorying potable water and Bay.” mental project manager. “We’ll waste water in Coral Bay and “The second part of that is fore- develop a report to see the risk to FSB0 - $649,000 forecasting future demands,” said casting future waste as we grow human health and the ecosystem SPECTACULAR VIEW CBCC environmental project and developing options and plans based on the contaminates coming price manager Tricia Reed. “We’re go- for management of that waste,” from the dumpster.” reduced INNSTEAD - 8B ENIGHED ing to be seeing what options are she said. This project will be the first A private, single family, masonry home since 1975, viable for Coral Bay’s potable and CBCC officials have been look- time anyone has sampled the soil currently with a very strong rental program, now available FSBO. waste water treatment needs. The ing at relocating the main Coral near the dumpsters and will supply Contact Jerald Grimes 978-652-5115; [email protected] answer could that it stays the same Bay dumpsters from their current scientific data on possible dangers and see ID#23936306 at www.forsalebyowner.com and people use cisterns tanks and site on the main south shore road of having the community’s solid By appointment only. private septic systems, but maybe right near the water’s edge and waste collection in that area. there will be other options.” abutting sensitive mangroves and “The report could point that the “Essentially, we’re going to wetlands, to a new location. dumpsters have the potential to use the grant to hire experts in the This solid waste grant might contaminate the environment and field who are going to assist us help in the push to move those impact human health and it might GET IN YOUR CUSTOMERS’ FACE with this,” said Reed. dumpsters, Reed explained. be a good idea to move them,” ADVERTISE ON... The second grant is in the “We’re absolutely going to be said Reed. “We’ll have hard data amount of $90,000 from USDA’s looking at relocating the dump- on that after the testing.” Solid Waste Management Grant sters,” she said. “The second part CBCC will host a series of pub- WhatToDo-VI.com program to analyze the manage- of the solid waste grant will be lic meetings in the future to share ment of solid waste in Coral Bay looking at a human health and information about the new grants and investigate the effect that ecological risk assessment on the and enlist community volunteers dumpster use has on Coral Bay’s dumpsters.” to help with the projects, Reed [email protected] water resources. CBCC officials will take soil added. 10 St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013

To The Rescue by Bob Malacarne, N-R, EMT

Our Role During Natural Disasters St. John Tradewinds The message here is for every- and to all the businesses who con- Greetings from the members of one to prepare for a hurricane and tributed to this great cause. St. John Rescue. As we enter into stay as safe as possible during the We are still a long way from the heart of hurricane season, we height of the storm. If you feel that paying for our new headquarters. need to discuss the role of St. John your is not strong enough to Rest assured that there will be Rescue during natural disasters. withstand the forces of a hurricane more St. John Rescue fundraisers St. John Tradewinds News Photos Courtesy of St. John Rescue St. John Rescue members live then you need to get to a shelter. in the near future. It is quite costly on St. John and will be prepared The location of shelters on St John to provide first class emergency A recent CPR class hosted by St. John Rescue once we receive word of an im- will be broadcast on our local ra- rescue services to the residents and members. pending storm. We work closely dio stations. visitors on St. John. We appreciate with VITEMA of St. John and re- St. John Rescue will be out the support we receive from our ceive the most up-to-date weather there before and after a hurricane friends and neighbors. reports from that agency. answering the call, as always. Re- A great big “thank you” to Cid Of course, St. John Rescue member to call 911 or (340)776- at Connections for providing St. (EMT). members will not be dispatched 9110 for any emergency. John Rescue members with a great The EMT course is about 170 to an emergency during the height Our Rib Cook Off was an over- lunch during the Festival Parade. hours of class work. The National Calls for of any dangerous hurricane. All of whelming success. We apologize It was just what we needed to get Registry of EMT’s has recently June our training sessions stress “scene for anyone who did not get to sam- us through our coverage of the pa- changed classifications to: EMR, safety” as the most important as- ple the mouth watering ribs. They rade. EMT, Advanced EMT, Paramedic. • June 4 on Centerline pect of any emergency response. were sold out in short order. We St. John Rescue is offering a EMR’s are trained to reach pa- Road for a head on If a rescue member is careless and were so impressed with the huge course to anyone who would like tients, find out what is wrong, and collision; there were no becomes incapacitated because of turn out. It exceeded all expecta- to become an Emergency Medi- provide emergency care. They injuries injury then we have just increased tions. cal Responder (EMR). This is a are also trained to move patients, • June 6 at Trunk Bay for a the number of patients we have to A great big “thank you” to all new classification for emergency when necessary, without causing water rescue treat and decreased the number of our friends who supported us by responders that is one level below further harm. The course will be • June 10 on the waters near Jost Van Dyke for a responders. attending and making donations, Emergency Medical Technician 48 hours in length and will begin stranded swimmer on August 26. Classes will meet on • June 24 for a DOA Mondays and Wednesdays starting • June 25 to Ram Head for at 6 p.m. at St. John Rescue Head- a stranded swimmer. quarters in Estate Pastory. The fee for the course is $100 and includes a text book. Please contact me at (340)626-5118 or by email at star- Our last CPR class was hosted 4th5th Annual [email protected] if you are inter- at our headquarters. Thank you to 4th5th Annual ested in signing up. Rudy Callwood and Preston Pol- We also offer CPR classes to lock for helping with this class. the community on the second Sat- Participants were: Karen Nisbett, urday of each month starting at 10 Tricia Rogers, Marylyn Phillip, a.m. If you are interested in taking Micquena Dhu, Don Berry, Oph- a three hour CPR class please con- elia Torres, and Chynel Wheatley- tact me. The fee for CPR is $30 per Barresi. Monday October 14, 2013 person. Until next month — stay safe! Wendy Davis Hosting CPR Awareness Class on Wednesday, August 7 Thanks to these early sponsors! St. John Tradewinds Wendy Davis of the V.I. Fire Service will host a two hour CPR awareness session on Wednesday, August 7, at Cases by the Sea starting at 6:30 p.m. This is an awareness session about what any- one can do to help save a life before emergency medical techni- cians arrive. St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013 11

Virgin Islands Sailors Represent at Regattas Reader Identifies Rare Bird By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds When Candice Greathouse shared a picture of several Young Virgin birds she had been enjoying Islands sailors, watching on Puerto Rico but including Mateo Di could not identify, a St. John Blasi second from Tradewinds reader came left, have been through with the answer. representing the The birds are troupials, territory well this according to Capt. Barbara summer at regattas Emerson. across the globe. The “It’s a troupial,” Emerson wrote. “Was introduced over Opti Championships a century ago from South are in Italy this week America. Now common to and wrap up on July western Puerto Rico. Rarely 26. seen on the south side St. Thomas. Ref: “A Guide to the Birds

St. John Tradewinds News Photo of Puerto Rico and the VI” by Herbert Raffaele, Plate 37. A Troupial

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Enjoy views of Chocolate Hole and St. Thomas, above. Enjoy meals al fresco by the pool, top right, just off the great room at Samba Azul, bottom right.

Enjoy Caribbean Sunsets and Views of St. Thomas from Samba Azul

By Jaime Elliott double doors will welcome you to this at home. Enjoy dinner in the great refreshing pool without having to take St. John Tradewinds newly constructed home overlooking room, or dine al fresco under the cov- your eyes off the turquoise water of You’ll never tire of watching the Chocolate Hole bay below and beyond ered deck just off the pool. You’ll want Chocolate Hole bay. tropical sun sink below the horizon and to St. Thomas. to toast under the stars while you en- Samba Azul includes two oversized seeing the lights of St. Thomas twinkle As soon as you open the double doors joy the cooling trade winds on Samba master suites, each with en suite bath to life while reclining on the tiled pool to the home, the view off the pool deck Azul’s tiled deck. complete with spa tubs, large tiled deck at Samba Azul. — and the cool breeze — is visible at “Samba Azul boasts a large, com- showers and double vanities. Step out This two bedroom, two and a half the far end of a spacious great room. fortable living area which opens to of either bedroom to a private deck and bathroom Estate Chocolate Hole villa is Entering the home, an expansive an outdoor dining and pool area with seating area, sure to be your new favor- for sale for $1.3 million, explained Is- great room gives you the feel of open- beautiful sunset views over St. Thom- ite spot to enjoy a cup of coffee each landia Real Estate sales associate Lynn ness and fills the villa with light and air. as,” Giovanna said. morning. Giovanna. A comfortable living room invites you Walk out of the double hard wood “From the two spacious, air condi- “Samba Azul is an exquisite new to curl up and watch the game while the doors of the great room and step onto tioned master suites, the well-equipped rental villa that offers beautiful sunset open floor plan is sure to make enter- the pool deck and outdoor dining area. gourmet kitchen and more, there is ex- views overlooking Chocolate Hole bay taining a breeze. Stretch out in a lounge chair just ceptional craftsmanship found through- and beyond to St. Thomas,” said Gio- An open plan kitchen, boasting a off the pool and soak up the Caribbean out Samba Azul,” said Giovanna. vanna. beautiful island with granite counter- sun, or avoid the heat in the shade of For more information on Samba A grand entryway with hardwood tops, will entice you to whip up meals the covered dining deck. Cool off in the Azul, call Giovanna at (340) 344-1825. 14 St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013

Letters To St. John Tradewinds

Too Much Weight on Power Poles Last week while we were keeping an eye on Tropi- Fiber Optics is the way our island should have had cal Storm Chantal, I drove to East End St. John and new communication cable installed. It should have also across the Bordeaux Mountain Road. What I saw been installed underground too, just like it was in St really has me concerned. Croix and on St Thomas. Two companies, Innovative and Next Generation, Now with two sets of heavy coaxial cables hanging are installing new coaxial cable onto our existing from our existing poles, our electrical grid is at risk. Next Deadline: power poles (WAPA poles). The cables they are in- Again St. John gets the short end of the stick; and not stalling are the same type, very heavy gauge coaxial only were we shortchanged on not getting Fiber Optic th cables. The problem is that the power poles we have cable, now we have to deal with falling power poles friday, july 25 were not designed to support much more weight. and lines hanging way too low. With the newly added weight, the poles are starting Please call Senator Barshinger to see what can be to lean and bend. Already poles on Bordeaux and East done to fix this mess we already have. End have broken or fallen from this new weight. That With this being hurricane season, I believe it should has caused power outages, and then everyone blames be fixed now and not later. Our electrical grid depends WAPA for not having power. This time, however, it is on a fix for this haphazard installation. not WAPA’s fault. For a greener tomorrow, 2012 2013-To-Date Lets face it coaxial cables are a thing of the past. Dan Boyd, Lovango Cay

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Stabbings: 0 Stabbings: 0 It is truly a blessing to be deemed as your Miss St. met Market, JuJu’s Place, Skinny Legs, Dr. Bern and John 2013 and continue on with everlasting experi- Elizabeth Putnam, Marilyn Rogers, Kilroy’s Laundry Armed Robberies: 1 Armed Robberies: 0 ences, exposure and relationships. and Dry-cleaning, Just Me Fashion, Sittin’ Pretty Special and sincerest thanks to the Almighty! He Beauty Salon, Venus and Mars, Cases By the Sea, Arsons: 0 Arsons: 0 stuck by my side when I was on my last straw of pa- Candi’s Barbeque, Pine Peace Mini Mart, Marla of 1st Degree Burglaries: 3 1st Degree Burglaries: 1 tience. The saying is definitely true; one can do all C4th Inc, All Around Maintenance, Starfish Market, things through Christ who strengthens once you be- Debbie Marsh at Enighed Pond Partnership, Trans- 2nd Degree Burglaries: 3 2nd Degree Burglaries: 1 lieve and trust. portation Services, Caribbean Villas, Global Marine, 3rd Degree Burglaries: 40 3rd Degree Burglaries: 13 To my community, it takes a village to raise a child. Cse Artistry, MAC, St. John Senior Variety Commit- My village not only helped raise the young lady I am tee, St. John Festival Queen’s Committee and other Grand Larcenies: 72 Grand Larcenies: 44 today but ensured that I had the necessary tools to- sponsors who wish to remain anonymous. ward my quest in becoming the now reigning Miss St. Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! Rapes: 1 Rapes: 1 John Festival Queen 2013. Most gracious Thank You’s to my court — Cha- I thank each and every community member who risma Starr Hypolite, Monee K. Edwards and Tyeefah has taken their precious time out whether it was to Keyahna Lynch, you ladies have truly made this con- Crossword Answers — Puzzle on Page 20 grant me well wishes, give advice, support me finan- tinuous journey one I would never forget! cially and mold a better young role model. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always To my Dream Team Entourage and Friends: Chap- remember, you have within you the strength, the pa- erone Cresida Reid, Fashion Guru and Modelling tience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change Coach Chermaine Kean, Speech Therapists and Cre- the world.” -Harriet Tubman. ators Chester Edwards and Kory E. Davis, Mr. Kyza To the WTJX Family, Daily News, St. John Callwood, Kemistry and Simon, and my family — Tradewinds and all other media for capturing the pre- you guys are truly the “wind beneath my wings.” cious moments and exposure, I thank you all! To Mrs. Feja Lima and Mrs. Gerda Morales, Mr. Remember as we celebrate and go forth on Love Gooding, Ms. Nydia Thomas, Officer Steven Payne City’s Cultural Scene for Festival 2013 increase the and Ms. Karen Samuel, Charis Rhymer, Lydia Mor- peace, no drinking and driving, and respect one an- ris, Fashion Treats and Bertha C. Boschulte. other The grandest halos goes out to sponsors: Woody’s Respectfully Yours, Seafood Saloon, Courtesy Jeep Rental, Theodore Tu- Khadijah Ashiya Ann Lee nick and Company, Island Style Weddings, Healthcare Miss St. John Festival Queen 2013 Connection PC, Slim Man’s Parking, Dolphin Gour-

Bag Your Own Trash We have three main dumpsites the bins. meet” to recycle items. Donate one and several small bins located on Ball all loose items and secure hour to cleaning up the island. St. John. The company responsible the tops. Make sure all items go Show your appreciation by tell- for removing the garbage is doing into the bin. Encourage your neigh- ing the garbage men and truck a wonderful job. It is our turn to bors to clean up. Take all big items driver, “Than you.” insure that the trash remains inside to the landfill. Organize a “swap Emmanuel Prince St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013 15

Letters To St. John Tradewinds

Blind Leading the Blind

Let’s get to the point. If the U.S. Virgin Islands mess in the first place. I know that many of you don’t were to get a CFO, that will be a short-term solution agree with the conservative or the Republican party. to a long-term problem. But let me ask you this, “If you are on a sinking ship, When that CFO leaves, the issues concerning mon- your wife, children, relatives and friends are all on ey will come right back. If our people don’t under- the boat and the only person handing out life saving stand how to manage money in a new way, we will equipment is of a different belief. Would you take continue to squander and abuse. The reason being is their assistance or allow everyone to drown?” that our old habits will seek to dominate any progress We have to take a serious look at our political gained by the temporary fix. beliefs. And compare it to the economic, social and The reason the government is failing is because the physical well-being of our society. Something has to majority of homes are failing when it comes to financ- change. es. Most homes are living paycheck to paycheck and I continue to ask you to look at the situation in these same folks ingrained in this culture are running Detroit. A city that is heavily black, unionized, with our government. many welfare programs and is largely Democrat. If Therefore you have a system that spends too much, our current leaders follow this pattern, we will no lon- robs one account to pay another, saves little, piles up ger have a say in our destiny. debt on unnecessary items, rewards employees who The U.S. Virgin Islands are headed towards a fi- don’t produce, won’t clean house when corruption is nancial cliff and it is saddled with a bag of old ideas. evident and lowers standards just to fit in. There are a The only useful tie we have with the Democrat party few bright ones in the bunch, however, this apple cart is that of their mascot “donkey” because we have is about to turn over. plenty of those. We cannot survive for much longer with this Dem- Emmanuel Prince ocrat philosophy. It is the reason why we are in this

Choices It is upsetting to see parents, grand parents, uncles, ing while the government and parents squander their aunts, relatives and friends participate in the Carnival money away. Island Green Building Association revelry. And to know that these same people won’t The success of any team is the time, money and come out to support their kids as they participate in energy that one must invest in order for players to sporting events. develop. We can have a world class facility, school It is distressing to know that money is being spent system and teams, if our focus were on the priorities on new clothes, costumes, food, drinks and toys but of life. uniforms and proper footwear for our kids can’t be Your children are worth the sacrifice, so cut the ca- bought. ble for a few months and use that money to buy cleats. The Julius E. Sprauve school teams have to share Ask the boss if you can leave early once all your work jerseys, gloves and even the baseball field. The last is done. Read with your kids about a famous athlete two games of the season had to be played in St. and the hard work they put into becoming the best. Thomas because the ballfield was being set up for a Instruct your kids that they are to be respectful to the musical event. We claim that we love our kids, yet the coaches, opposing teams and referees. lack of financial support, attendance at games, proper The school year will be starting soon and we would attire and discipline shows a different story. like full cooperation between coaches, parents and The parents make sure that the kids show up for students. Many of us are willing to teach the kids the practice in order to perform for Carnival day. But they fundamentals of the game. But we need the proper have no idea where the kids are during the school year tools, attitudes and support to ensure another success- for sports practice. It is for the love of sports and kids ful season. that many coaches and teachers go out of their way to Thanking you in advance, field a team for these events. Yet the frustration comes Emmanuel Prince from dipping into your own pocket to keep things go-

attention: St. John Tradewinds will begin its Summer Publishing Schedule next month. August 12th and 26th / September 9th and 23rd 16 St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013

Church Directory Two Virgin Islands athletes will take part in the

Baha’i Community of St. John exciting Basketball without For Devotions and Study Circles, call 714-1641 Borders Camp and learn 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays from some of the game’s 776-6316, 776-6254 greatest players. Bethany Moravian Church Divine Worship 10 a.m., except second Sundays start at 9 a.m., 776-6291

Calvary Baptist Church 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 St. John Tradewinds News Photo Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday evening 6 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m.

Christian Ministry Cinnamon Bay Beach VI Basketball Standouts Selected Inter-Denominational, Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Christian Science Society 10:45 a.m. Sunday- Marketplace for Basketball without Borders Camp Wednesday Testimonials 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month St. John Tradewinds is 6’2’’ guard with a high basketball IQ and a high Virgin Islanders Nicholas Springer and Stephaun motor.” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Adams were chosen to represent the Virgin Islands at Adams single handily changed IEK from a second Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 the annual FIBA/NBA Camp of the Americas. place finisher to a winner. Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard Basketball without Borders Americas 2013 is Carlos Delfino (free agent, 12-13 season with scheduled to take place July 25 through 28 at CE- Houston Rockets), Manu Ginobili (San Antonio Cruz Bay Baptist Church Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 NARD in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Spurs), Walter Hermann, Fabricio Oberto, Pablo Pri- Springer is a 6-foot-5 shooting guard who decided gioni (New York Knicks), Pepe Sanchez, and Luis Emmaus Moravian Church to do his senior year at Maranatha High School in Scola (Phoenix Suns) will join fellow NBA players Coral Bay, Sun. 9 a.m. 776-6713 Pasadena, California. Springer, who’s been at Cres- Chris Copeland (Indiana Pacers) and James Anderson Jehovah’s Witness centa Valley since his sophomore year, earned All Pa- (free agent, 12-13 season with Houston Rockets) as 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. cific League first-team accolade in his junior season, mentors for the campers. Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays, tallying 13.1 points and 5.3 rebounds a game. The NBA coaches attending BWB Americas include 340-715-053 Falcons advanced to the Division I-A semifinals in Kenny Atkinson (Atlanta Hawks), James Borrego Missionary Baptist Church consecutive campaigns and finish with a 23-9 record. (Orlando Magic), Kaleb Canales (Dallas Mavericks), 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Springer also was a member of the Virgin Islands and Ime Udoka (San Antonio Spurs). Gersson Rosas Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 junior men’s national team two years ago after com- of the Houston Rockets returns as the BWB Americas pleting his freshman year at Country Day School. Camp Director. Nazareth Lutheran Church Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. “It’s an honor to represent my home,” said Spring- In addition to on-court instruction, the NBA play- 776-6731 er. “It tells me that I have people who believe in me, ers and coaches will participate in extensive commu- people that I know think I can make it to the next nity outreach through NBA Cares, the leagues global Our Lady of Mount Carmel level. To me that’s motivation in itself.” social responsibility initiative. Saturdays 6 p.m.; Sundays 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. “And I want to thank Coach Jareem Dowling es- Events will tip off with a basketball clinic for 50 Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 a.m. pecially, for making it all happen,” he said. “We are Special Olympics athletes at CENARD followed by 776-6339 going to do it big in Puerto Rico this year!” a BWB Girls Clinic for 40 local female basketball Stephaun Adams is a rising senior who attends players. Highlighting the camp will be an afternoon St. John Methodist Church Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 Ivanna Eudora Kean High School. The 6-foot-2 guard of hands-on service alongside community volunteers was named Most Outstanding Player two weeks ago in partnership with TECHO, a nonprofit that con- Seventh Day Adventist at the Five Star Camp in Louisville. He presently structs transitional and provides social inclu- Saturdays, 779-4477 plays with team Manimal in AAU competition. sion programs for families living in extreme poverty St. John Pentecostal Church “Stephaun is a new addition to Team Manimal,” conditions. Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m. said Team Manimal Coach Maze Stallworth. “He is Nike, a BWB global partner since 2002, will out- Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., the top-rated player in the Virgin Islands and is go- fit the campers and coaches with Nike apparel and Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. ing to make a splash on the circuit this weekend. He footwear. 779-1230

St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church Sunday Church Service, 9 a.m. Bible Class on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. 777-6306

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332

Word of Faith Church Word of Faith International Christian Center, Sundays 7:30 a.m. Gifft Hill School 774-8617 St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013 17 Athew Laban Wins 25th Anniversay Bastille CFVI Board Elects 2013 Day Kingfish Tourney with 34.26-pound Catch Officers, Four New Directors St. John Tradewinds and Yanmar went to Adrian Turbe, Ricardo Charaf Named Chairman Emertius Skill and luck proved a winning who caught six fish weighing a to- combination for St. Thomas angler tal of 67.09-pounds, aboard St. John Tradewinds Matthew Laban recently. Jem. The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands last week an- When the official weigh-in was Nicole Berry won the Best Ju- nounce the results of the 2013/14 election of officers and four new complete at the 25th Anniversary nior Female prize, $325 cash from board members. Bastille Day Kingfish Tourna- Offshore Marine and Yanmar and At their annual meeting, CFVI Board members unanimously ment, hosted July 14 at Hull Bay the Brin Family in memory of elected Attorney George Dudley as Chairman; Alda Monsanto as Hideaway, it was Laban who Kimberley Brin, with the catch 1st Vice chair; Victoria Saunders as 2nd Vice chair; Trudie Prior reeled in the Largest Kingfish, a of four fish weighing a total of as Secretary; and William Graham as Treasurer. 34.26-pounder, aboard the Calyp- 24.79-pounds, aboard . Four new directors were also elected to the Board: Scott Bar- so 34, Emanuel. Although the tournament is fo- ber, Angelina Daswani, Letty Hulsman and Mark Robertson. The Laban was one of 211 anglers, Mathew Laban, far left, cused around kingfish, other spe- new directors began their three-year term of service immediately including 39 junior anglers, on 55 wins the Largest Kingfish cies earned anglers $525 cash each following the annual meeting on June 28. Ricardo Charaf, who stepped down after serving as CFVI Chair boats who celebrated a success- and Best Male prizes. courtesy of TOPA Insurance Ser- ful tournament at the Coors Light, vices, Inc. and Coors Light, dis- for the past 12 years, was named Chairman Emeritus by a unani- Snapple and Captain Morgan an- uted by Offshore Marine; Coors tributed by Bellows International. mous vote in recognition of his moving the Foundation to new gler bars, provided compliments Light, distributed by Bellows In- Paul De Lyrot caught the Larg- heights during his tenure. The Board also honored three board of Bellows International, which ternational; and Frank’s Electric. est Jack, a 12.13-pounder, from members who had completed the maximum service of nine years: distributes these brands and has “We saw a big one, over 60 aboard Feel Good I. Junior angler Vivek Daswani, Betty Saks and Marie Thomas Griffith. sponsored this tournament for over pounds, very early, but then lost Joshua Laplace reeled in the Larg- Other current directors on the CFVI Board are Filippo Cass- two decades. it,” said Bengoa, who was fishing est Barracuda, a 31.46-pounder inelli, Lawrence Kupfer, Catherine Lockhart Mills, Margaret “I caught the big one early in in the tournament for the first time, from aboard Ruckus, which set a Sprauve-Martin, Claire Starkey and emeritus directors Henry and the morning,” Laban said. “It was although she regularly in new tournament record. Penny Feuerzeig. our second bite of the day. I knew tournaments hosted by the Golden The Largest Bonito was caught “We are so very thankful to the CFVI Board of directors, new it was a big one by the way it tore Hook Fishing Club on her home aboard Sea Wessel by Flame Gon- and returning members as well as past directors who provide off line making the reel scream.” island of St. Croix. zales and it weighed 3.32-pounds. the leadership needed to take the work of the Foundation to new There were two secrets to La- “It was fun to catch such a big Finally, Tim Spofford reeled in the heights,” said CFVI President Dee Baecher-Brown. “These distin- ban’s success, he explained. fish,” she said. Largest Mackerel, a 7.93-pounder, guished volunteers are tireless in their commitment to advancing The first was bait. Tamika Turbe, fishing aboard from aboard C-Hawk 222. the goals of the Community Foundation and to bringing positive “We use big bait to catch big Emanuel, reeled in a 30.27-pound- Winners also received overnight change to our Virgin Islands.” fish — horse ballyhoo,” he said. er to win the Third Largest King- stays at local hotels, dinners for For almost 25 years CFVI has supported programs committed “Anyone serious about winning fish cash prize of $850, sponsored two, and a variety of luxury gifts to youth, learning, family support and the environment. CFVI is a this tournament, like us, spends by Coors Light, distributed by and excursions all generously do- leading advocate and supporter of programs that give children the the entire day before rigging baits, Bellows International and Frank’s nated by the Virgin Islands’ busi- best starts possible while ensuring opportunity and sustainability checking reels, checking hooks Electric. ness community. for our community in the future. and making sure everything is With 14 fish (132.42-pounds) Judges Herman Richardson CFVI operates or funds close to 50 community programs in- ready.” caught total, Capt. Joel Questel and Kevin Laplace, Sr., officially cluding: The Family Connection, scholarships, Kids Count data The second was a lucky well- aboard Feel Good I won Best Boat weighed in the catches. book, teacher grants and emergency grants for families, for se- worn long sleeve dark blue shirt. and was awarded $1000 cash from After weigh-in, the fun contin- niors, and for medical assistance. CFVI is a registered non-profit “I’ve worn this shirt in all the Offshore Marine and Yanmar. ued onshore at Hull Bay Hideaway. supported by individual donors, trusts, corporate donations and tournaments I’ve fished in so far Meanwhile, the catch of 6 king- Oliek Ledee and Cool Session estate planning. this year,” Laban said. fish (67.09-pounds) earned Capt. Brass entertained throughout the True to result, he landed the Adam Turbe, aboard Ocean Jem, afternoon. Later, crowds gathered fourth and fifth largest dolphin in the Best Captain award and $1,000 inside Hull Bay Hideaway for the ceives $100 cash. the tournament has become one of the Virgin Islands Game Fishing cash from Offshore Marine and Awards Ceremony, where Lashing Over $16,000 was awarded in the highlights of French Heritage Club’s Dolphin Derby in April, Yanmar. Dogs entertained. cash and prizes this year. Week July 8-14 festivities. the first and third largest fish in the Laban’s catch of 6 fish weigh- In celebration of the tourna- The 25th Bastille Day King- The tournament benefits the Jo- Frenchtown Father’s Day Tourna- ing a total of 96.91-pounds, aboard ment’s Silver Anniversary, a $500 fish Tournament is sponsored by seph Sibilly School, St. Thomas ment in June, and now the Largest Emanuel, earned him Best Male prize was awarded to each of five Coors Light, Captain Morgan and Rescue and Nana Baby Children’s Kingfish, in which Laban pock- Angler, and a $725 cash prize from randomly drawn registered boats Snapple, distributed by Bellows Home. eted $2000 in cash, sponsored by Offshore Marine and Yanmar, and that did not reel in any prize-will- International; Offshore Marine, In addition, seven students re- NEMWIL, managed in the USVI Frank’s Electric. ing fish. the Yamaha and Yanmar distribu- ceived a combined total of $6,500 by Red Hook Agencies, Inc. and It was Tamika Turbe, aboard Similarly, all 39 registered ju- tor in the Virgin Islands; NEM- in scholarships for post high school providing homeowners and busi- Emanuel, who reeled in a total nior anglers were eligible for a WIL, managed in the USVI by education. The students are Adam ness insurance in the USVI for of seven fish weighing a total of special $1,000 “Catch in the Hat” Red Hook Agencies, Inc., provid- Berry, Shanelle Brin, Jakesha Des- over 20 years. 70.86-pounds, who picked up the award. In this award, sponsored by ing homeowners and business in- Cartes, Joshua Ledee, Alexander The Second Largest Kingfish Best Female Angler award and Red Hook Agencies and Offshore surance in the USVI for over 20 Querrard, Gabrielle Querrard and prize also went to Gina Bengoa, a $725 cash prize - $500 of this Marine, 18 names of registered ju- years; and TOPA Insurance Ser- Bianca Sibilly. aboard Absolutely, who caught a sponsored by Red Hook Agencies. nior anglers are randomly drawn vices Inc. For additional information 33.98-pounder and won $1000 in The Best Junior Male prize of from a hat and awarded $50 cash First organized by the North- email [email protected] or call cash sponsored by Yanmar, distrib- $325 cash from Offshore Marine while the 19th name selected re- side Sportfishing Club in 1987, (340) 998-0854 . 18 St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013

Basketball Court Renovations Nearing Completion St. John Tradewinds Continued from Page 5 system which will pop up and wa- ter the grass. The system has rain Business Directory detectors too so it won’t go off un- less it is needed.” Although the beautiful new Accommodations Landscaping court must be enticing to local Caribbean Villas & Resorts Alfredo’s Landscaping youth looking forward to being tel. 1-800-338-0987 tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 able to use the sole island basket- or locally 340-776-6152 P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831 ball facility, officials are asking Island Getaways Coral Bay Garden Center the public to stay off the court for 888-693-7676, tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628 now. islandgetawaysinc.com P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831 [email protected] “We know it’s kind of impos- sible to keep kids from playing Sunset Ridge Villas Real Estate there, but we’re trying to get the Interval Ownership or Rentals Debbie Hayes, GRI www.sunsetridgevillas.com tel. 714-5808 or 340-642-5995 grass to grow,” said Krall. “There Sales: [email protected] [email protected] is police tape around the area so www.stjohnvirealestate.com hopefully people will stay off.” Suite St. John Villas/Condos tel. 1-800-348-8444 Holiday Homes of St. John If all goes according to plan, or locally at 340-779-4486 tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 the final pieces for the basketball P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 court renovation project will arrive [email protected] A/C & Refrigeration on St. John by mid-August and be Dr. Cool | St. John 693-9071 Islandia Real Estate installed by the end of the month. A/C Refrigeration and Appliances tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499 “We’re hoping to ship from Mi- Mitsubishi A/C Diamond Dealer P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831 Sub-Zero, Wolf, Bosch, Viking [email protected] ami on August 8 and two weeks after that we hope to have every- Architecture Restaurants thing completed,” said Krall. Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA Fish Trap Restaurant The court will be open by the tel. 776-6356 and Seafood Market time school resumes in the fall and P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 693-9994, Closed Mondays government officials are planning La Tapa Restaurant a grand opening which will likely Banking tel. 693-7755 take place after Labor Day, Krall Firstbank Open 7 Days a Week St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott Located in downtown Cruz Bay explained. 340-776-6881 Skinny Legs The event will also feature a “A Pretty OK Place” basketball tournament and shoot Games should resume before September on the newly Scotiabank tel. 340-779-4982 around, Krall added. renovated and upgraded Pine Peace basketball court. #1 Mortgage Lender in the VI www.skinnylegs.com The Marketplace (340) 776-6552 Final touches to the Pine Peace Services basketball court will include a sign worked.” Hardware, the Kanebs, Helen Si- Green Building C4th Custom Embroidery thanking the many private donors Support for the Pine Peace mon, the Bitners, Innovative, Fred Island Green Building Association tel. 779-4047 who helped to ensure the proj- basketball court has come from Trayser, who is donating services check www.igbavi.org for Seminar Located in Coral Bay ect was completed, according to Series info and ReSource Depot Scotiabank, which paid for the to install the bleachers, and sev- inventory Island Solar Krall. scoreboard, Rotary Club of St. eral anonymous donors, according "Off the Grid Living for 10 Years" “It’s really nice that the com- John, Tim Duncan’s Community to Krall. Insurance tel. 340-642-0531 munity stepped up and that this Education Initiative, the Claflins, The St. John Community Foun- PGU Insuracne project is coming together,” she B.J. Harris, Woody’s Seafood Sa- dation acted as the fiscal partner for Located at The Marketplace Wedding Services said. “It’s a great example of a loon, St. John Accommodations the community fundraising portion 776-6403; [email protected] Weddings by Katilday private and public partnership that www.stjohnweddingplanner.com Council, Terri Gibney, St. John of the project, Krall added. Theodore Tunick & Company www.katilady.com Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 340-693-8500 - Consulting, Travel www.theodoretunick.com Coordination, Accommodations

Jewelry IGBA Seminar Focuses on Green Construction in V.I. R&I Patton goldsmithing Located in Mongoose Junction Continued from Page 7 cation.” tising spots featuring White and 776-6548 or (800) 626-3445 [email protected] “Everybody who attended re- There was so much interest in Ray, Willegerod added. ceived a participation reward,” he the seminar in fact, IGBA officials “William Stelzer filmed the said. “There were IGBA member- are planning to host more Green whole seminar and he’ll be work- ships given out and everyone had Construction seminars in the fu- ing with Doug White and Gary the opportunity to choose from ture. Ray to create 30 second ads about professional membership or fam- “We’re going to host similar green building,” said the IGBA ily membership. There were also seminars on St. Thomas and one president. “We’ll definitely see opportunities for people to take on St. Croix,” said Willegerod. more of this in the future.” advantage of two hours of green The seminar was paid for with For more information on IGBA, construction counselling or $200 a NOAA grant, which will also be check out the group’s website at off of our Tropical Green Certifi- used to produce 30-second adver- www.igba-stjohn.org. St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013 19

DOJ Concludes Second Round of “Operation Island Sweep” for Sex Offender Compliance Friday, July 12 dent p/r that a male threatened questing police assistance with 3:17 p.m. - A citizen r/ that his him in the area of the Cruz Bay her landlord. Police assistance. St. John Tradewinds friend fell and hurt herself. Ac- ferry dock. Disturbance of the 1:44 p.m. - A citizen p/r that Attorney General Vincent Frazer said Saturday, July 20, that the Vir- cidental injury. peace, threats. she lost her wallet in the area of gin Islands Department of Justice has successfully completed its second 6:17 p.m. - While on Sector 6:49 p.m. - A Calabash Boom Jumbie Beach. Lost wallet. “Operation Island Sweep.” In joint cooperation with the United States Patrol, a traffic stop was con- resident c/requesting police as- 2:11 p.m. - A Coral Bay resi- Marshals Service and with the assistance of the Virgin Islands Police ducted and a resident refused to sistance to get her kids from dent c/requesting police assis- Department, a territory-wide compliance check of all sex offenders re- obey the lawful orders of the of- their father. Police assistance. tance to remove someone from siding, attending school and working within the territory was conducted ficer. Interfering with an officer 8:36 p.m. - A citizen p/r that a his vessel in Coral Bay harbor. during this past week. in the discharge of duties. female assaulted her in the area Police assistance. He said there are currently 55 sex offenders registered in the District 6:26 p.m. - Badge 1205 p/ at of Hawksnest Beach. Assault in 3:56 p.m. - A citizen r/ that of St. Thomas-St. John and 42 sex offenders registered in the District of Leander Jurgen Command with the third. someone entered the villa where St. Croix. “Sex offenders who were found to be in violation of territorial one Roger Fleming Jr. of Estate 10:56 p.m. - A citizen c/r that he is staying and removed sever- and/or federal sex offender laws for their failure to report to the Virgin Beverhoutsberg, under arrest and vehicles were on fire in the area al items. Burglary in the second. Islands Department of Justice to register were apprehended.” charged with interfering with an of V.I. National Park Mainte- Wednesday, July 17 Frazer said five offenders were arrested on St. Croix and three on St. officer during official commis- nance Yard. Fire. 8:27 a.m. - A St. Thomas resi- Thomas. We continue to pursue those violators who were not located. sion of duties. His bail was set Monday, July 15 dent p/r that his child mother’s As the agency tasked with monitoring sex offenders in the territory, at $500 by order of the court. He 10:00 a.m. - A citizen c/r that boyfriend assaulted his daugh- the Department of Justice remains committed to protecting the families was detained at Leander Jurgen a male was smoking marijuana ter. Aggravated assault and bat- of the Virgin Islands community. The registration requirements are nec- Command and later transported outside his business in the area tery on a minor. essary to accomplish this task. “We ask that members of the community to the Bureau of Corrections on of Wharfside Village. Simple 6:07 p.m. - A citizen c/r that continue to visit our website at www.doj.vi.gov or go directly to usvi. St. Thomas to be remanded. possession. a male assaulted him in the area nsopw.gov to access the registry and view the list of sex offenders in the 9:10 p.m. - A citizen r/ that 12:27 p.m. - Badge #1248 of Cruz Bay ferry dock. Simple territory. We also ask that anyone knowing the whereabouts of a sex of- a man urinated on his private p/ at Leander Jurgen Command assault. fender who is required to register under Virgin Islands law but has failed property. Obscene/indecent con- with one Willis Fahie of Es- 8:15 p.m. - A citizen c/r loud to do so, to contact us at 774-5666 on St. Thomas or 773-0295 on St. duct. tate Contant under arrest and music in Cruz Bay. Disturbance Croix and provide this information to one of our Sex Offender Registry Saturday, July 13 charged with simple possession. of the peace. coordinators. You may also provide this information through the email 2:23 p.m. - A citizen c/r a do- His bail was set at $500 by order Thursday, July 18 address provided in our registry,” Frazer said last week. mestic disturbance in the area of of the court. He was detained at 9:23 a.m. - A Coral Bay resi- Estate Beverhoutsberg. Distur- Leander Jurgen Command and dent c/r a larceny in the area bance of the peace, D.V. later transported to the Bureau of the Coral Bay dinghy dock. Poison Control Centers Urge Sunday, July 14 of Corrections on St. Thomas to Grand larceny. 9:30 a.m. - An Estate Pine be remanded. 10:38 a.m. - A St. Thomas res- Peace resident p/r a disturbance. 2:32 p.m. - A St. Thomas ident p/r a destruction of proper- Safe Summer Travel, Share Tips Disturbance of the peace. resident p/r that an ex-employee ty. Destruction of property. St. John Tradewinds 12:54 p.m. - A Calabash received two checks from said Friday, July 19 The American Association of Poison Control Centers and the experts Boom resident c/r a disturbance complainant knowingly. Grand 12:34 p.m. - A citizen p/r that at America’s 57 poison centers are encouraging summer travelers to stay with her children’s father. Dis- larceny. he was assaulted by another poison-free while vacationing, according to Wendy Stephan, educator turbance of the peace, D.V. Tuesday, July 16 male in the area of Cruz Bay with the Florida Poison Information Center – Miami. 4:55 p.m. - A St. Thomas resi- 9:20 a.m. - A citizen c/re- ferry dock. Assault and battery. “Poison emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere; even on vaca- tion,” Stephan said. “In fact, poisonings often happen when normal rou- tines or environments change. So while you’re enjoying yourself visiting family, camping at a national park, or relaxing at the beach, it’s important to follow these tips to stay poison-free.” Crime Stoppers — United States Virgin Islands America’s poison experts offer the following tips for travelers: Crime prevention is up to idence through a window. Items ported to the hospital where he - Always keep medicine and cosmetics out of the reach of children all of us, and thanks to you, the stolen included an iPod, a 14k died. Preliminary investigation and in their original containers. Don’t leave them in luggage where a community, we are seeing a re- Cuban Link hand chain, a pair revealed that Hyndman was child can get into them. If someone takes the wrong medicine or a child duction in crime. Please con- of diamond stud earrings, and a in the vicinity of Tutu Hi-Rise gets into it, call the local poison center at 1-800-222-1222. tinue to speak up. If you know Glock 40 handgun. Tell us what Building #21 when he was shot. - Be aware of the and wildlife in the area, and teach children something, say something and you know and help identify the Help identify the shooter(s). to always ask before touching new bugs or creatures. The local poison help get the rest of the criminals burglar. Be part of the solution. Con- center will know which species are harmful and can give important steps off our streets. Even the smallest St. Thomas tinue to help make our islands to reduce pain and prevent serious harm. bit of information may be just On Sunday, July 7, at 8:40 become a safer place to live - Travel and eating go hand-in-hand, but food poisoning can become what is needed. p.m., officers responded to the and visit by telling us what you an issue. The local poison center can give immediate advice and tell St. John Lima Company Fire Station for know about these, or any other when it’s time to seek emergency care. On June 18, between the hours a call about a male with a gun- crimes, at www.CrimeStopper- “Before you leave on your trip, program your cell phone with the of 5 a.m. and 7 p.m., a home in shot wound. Responding of- sUSVI.org or by calling 1-800- nationwide toll-free Poison Help line: 1-800-222-1222,” Stephan said. the area of #873 Estate Gift Hill ficers found 32-year-old Akim 222-TIPS (8477). You can also “A call to the Poison Help line will connect you to free, confidential help and Regenback was burglarized Hyndman with a gunshot wound text “USVI” plus your message from medical professionals at your local poison center 24 hours a day, by someone who entered the res- to his torso. Hyndman was trans- to CRIMES (274637). seven days a week. Happy travels!” 20 St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013

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Tuesday, July 23–Wednesday, July 24 — The V.I. Port Authority announced last week that the park- ing lot adjacent to the U.S. Customs facility in Cruz Bay will be closed from Tuesday, July 23, through Wednesday, July 24, for striping. The parking lot will re-open on Thursday, July 25. VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe apologized for any inconve- niences this may cause the traveling public. Friday, July 26 — Virgin Islands Council on the arts is conducting a series of “How to Apply” workshops for the August 31 grant submission deadline. Information on project and budget development will be discussed in detail. First time applicants are encouraged to attend. On St. Thomas the workshop will be at VICA’s office on July 26 at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27 — John’s Folly Learning Institute Summer Program is hosting a delicious fund raiser on Saturday, July 27, starting at noon. Come on out and enjoy roast pork, baked chicken and friend grouper along with all the sides including macaroni and cheese, fried plan- tains and more. Punch and dessert is included with each meal. Sunday, July 28 — The third annual St. John Chaotic Kayak Race to benefit Team River Runner’s Love City program is set for Sunday, July 28, at 12 p.m. at Oppenheimer Beach. Monday, July 29 — Coral Bay Community Council is hosting a follow-up meet- ing on Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m. in room six at Guy Benjamin School. At the meeting, residents will discuss “Next Steps” based on the presentation of the American Institute of Architects and OUT OF THE 75 Big name in dog food 9 Suffix with Caesar 68 Robert De — community concerns from the May workshop which included 76 108-card game 10 Mu — pork 69 1990s exercise fad 77 Toque or fez 11 Western treaty inits. 70 Bldg. units more than 120 Coral Bay residents and property owners. ORDINARY 80 1967 hit for the Doors 12 Pope before Gregory 71 Virus, e.g. Wednesday, August 7 85 Infrequent XIII 72 Not closed ACROSS Wendy Davis of the V.I. Fire Service will host a two hour CPR 86 “Star Trek” rank: Abbr. 13 More nonsensical 73 Jay of NBC 1 It may begin “Here lies 87 Pilfer from 14 Prison, informally 74 Biblical verb awareness session on Wednesday, August 7, at Cases by the Sea ...” 88 Singer Yoko 15 — and haw 77 Belittling frat brother starting at 6:30 p.m. This is an awareness session about what any- 8 Like fables with morals 89 Leaks slowly 16 Pizza herb 78 Circus venue 15 Sprayed like a firefighter 90 To no extent 17 More irritated 79 Touchy one can do to help save a life before emergency medical techni- 20 Composer Saint-Saëns 94 Mismatched collection 18 Rocker Winter 81 Bohemianism cians arrive. 21 Maui tourist town 99 Knife of old infomercials 19 Plow pioneer 82 Meanders 22 Wash away 101 — Kippur 24 Noisy clamor 83 Question’s opp. 23 Like overly harsh 102 Stream of electrons 29 Basic idea 84 Turndowns punishment 103 Witches in “Macbeth” 31 Actor Jimmy 85 Like Brutus 25 Consolidate 107 Cantaloupe or 32 Granny, e.g. 89 Prince — von Bismarck 26 Suffix with prophet honeydew 33 At — of (priced at) 91 Go along with 27 Calc prereq 108 Body gel additive 34 Item in a P.O. box 92 Christie’s cry 28 Hosiery hitch Alcholics Anonymous Meetings 109 “There’s — haven’t 35 Part of NATO: Abbr. 93 — many words 30 Transmission option heard!” 36 Acne spot 95 Coloring stuff All meetings are now open. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 31 Coil of yarn 110 — prayer for 37 Performed on stage 96 Caméra — 33 1985 hit for Sheila E. and Friday 6 p.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; 111 Univ. Web site suffix 38 Lies in wait 97 Ones toeing the line 37 Female graduates 114 Beach hills 39 Apocryphal archangel 98 Tag anew Thursday 7 a.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; 40 Middle: Abbr. 116 “77 Sunset Strip” 43 With 115-Down, nervous 100 In the habit of Sunday 9:45 a.m., Hawksnest Bay Beach; Tuesday, Thursday 41 Cello bow rub-on actor, familiarly and apprehensive 103 Crossed a ford 42 Monkey of kid-lit 122 Mrs. Bunker 44 Part of i.e. 104 Get by and Saturday 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral Bay 46 Upholstered footstool 123 Use an umbrella, say 45 “... wife could — lean” 105 Like a charged atom 50 Country singer Travis 124 Posts again 47 Injure badly 106 Cyclical, at the beach 51 Inits. on a navy vessel 125 Hunter’s lure 48 Jai — 107 — tai (drink) Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 52 Neighbor of Ger. 126 Fusible alloys 49 DEA agent 110 “The — the limit!” Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 54 Apple pie — mode 127 Bad-mouth 53 “Shape — ship out!” 111 Markey of 55 Just makes, with “out” 56 Alphabet opener Tarzan films p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. 56 1965 Marvin Gaye hit DOWN 57 “May — of service?” 112 Nixing mark 63 Dial-up alternative, for 1 “Lo!,” to Livy 58 Burglar’s job 113 Stalin’s land short 2 Golf norms 59 Missile’s path 115 See 43-Down Al-Anon Meetings 64 Fall away 3 Don of radio 60 “Deathtrap” star Michael 117 English dramatist For Al-Anon meeting location and times, please call (340) 65 Cube inventor Rubik 4 Deadlock 61 “For — us a Thomas 66 Feeble 5 100% child is born” 118 Lyrical verse 642-3263 67 Noncircular paths 6 Tableland 62 Guitarist Paul 119 Bruin Bobby around bodies 7 Units of inductance 64 “Green” sci. 120 Peru’s Sumac 72 Homeland, affectionately 8 Chug- — (guzzle) 67 Sci-fi power 121 Campaigned St. John Tradewinds, July 22-28, 2013 21

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VIERS Manager Randy Fish, bottom right standing, with eco- campers watched an ell just off shore at Great Lameshur Bay, above. The dock at Great Lameshur, above.

Students Learn About Environment and More at VIERS Camps Continued from Page 3 While the eco-camps also include fun time like what some of their daily responsibilities are in protect- “Field activities will be analyzed in the lab so that swimming and telling stories around the camp fire, the ing, preserving, and conserving natural resources. This campers can experience real life research practices,” students also learn a little something about being the summer we will continue our focus on coastal ecology according to VIERS officials. “Field activities will in- future stewards of St. John. through interactive activities and lessons.” clude hiking, swimming and snorkeling.” “VIERS Eco-Camps are presented to help each stu- In addition to their popular eco-camps, VIERS of- Finally VIERS is also offering one four-night, five- dent understand a little bit more about the environment ficials also host one four-night, five-day Science Camp, day Ranger in Training camp from July 29 through in which they live in and why it is important to each for 13- to 17-year-olds, each summer. August 2. This camp is designed for students between of us as individuals to protect our environment as best This summer, Science Camp will run from July 22 13 and 17 years old and will focus on preserving the as we can,” according to information from the group. through 26 and will offer students hands-on field work natural and cultural resources in V.I. National Park, ex- “VIERS and its educators will help students identify and marine biology experience in the wet lab. plained Fish.