Caneel Bay Parting Ways with Rosewood

Island Residents Question DPW Commissioner on Centerline Road Work Delay Caneel Bay Page 7 Parting Ways with Rosewood Page 3 DOE Improving Security, Energy Efficiency at STJ St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Bill Stelzer Public Schools St. John Hermit Crabs Take Over Nanny Point Page 5 A week later than they were spotted last year, thousands of hermit crabs descended on No Kindergarten Work on Wastewater Nanny Point on Thursday morning, August 22. Scientists, who know surprisingly little about the migration, believe the crabs are females who deposit their eggs at the water’s edge to be at GBS Sparks Pump Station Will taken out to sea. See the next issue of St. Tradewinds for full story and additional photos. Start in Cruz Bay see addtional photos on back page Fears of Closure Page 15 Page 2 2 St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013

IEKHS Announces Orientation Dates No Kindergarten at GBS for 2013-14 School Year Ivanna Eudora Kean High School will host orientation on the Sparks Fears of Closure following days for those students who did not attend early orientation in June.

Rumors Swirl of First Grade Transferring to JESS Monday, August 26 ID pictures 1 p.m. 12th grade By Jaime Elliott Orientation-12 graders 4 p.m. St. John Tradewinds With public schools across the territory gearing up “What has happened is that 29 Tuesday, August 27 for the 2013/2014 school year which begins on Tues- kindergartners have signed up for ID picture1 p.m. day, September 3, several families on St. John are still JESS which is more than they can Orientation-11th graders 4 p.m. wondering where their children will spend their aca- demic year. accommodate,” said the Coral Wednesday, August 28 Several Coral Bay parents trying to register their Bay resident. “Nine students ID pictures 1 p.m. children for kindergarten at the public elementary have signed up for kindergarten Orientation-10th graders 4 p.m. school Guy Benjamin School have recently been at GBS. JESS does not have a turned away. Thursday, August 29 At least one family was told that the class size at second kindergarten teacher and ID pictures 1 p.m. GBS was too small and the parents were told to regis- we are hearing that they will be Orientations-9th graders 4 p.m. ter at the Julius E. Sprauve School for kindergarten. taking the GBS teacher for the ID pictures will be taken each day August 26 through 29 at 1 Department of Education officials did not return p.m. Parents/guardians must accompany the students as well as emails or phone calls from St. John Tradewinds re- second kindergarten class at provide a copy of the students immunization card. All school fees questing information on the status of classes available JESS.” will be collected. Students must be in full uniform. – Concerned Coral Bay Resident at GBS. For more information contact the main office at (340) 775- A mandatory meeting has been scheduled for this 6380. Monday, August 26, at 5 p.m. at the JESS cafeteria, according to several Coral Bay residents who asked does not have a second kindergarten teacher and we to not be identified. are hearing that they will be taking the GBS teacher Town Meeting in Coral Bay on Aug. 27 “St. Thomas/St. John Superintendent Jeanette for the second kindergarten class at JESS.” Smith-Barry is calling a mandatory meeting this “But we don’t know if some of those students who Senator Clarence Payne, chairman of the Committee on Health, Monday for all parents of kindergarten and first grade registered at JESS were told they could not register Hospitals, Human Services and Veterans Affairs, will host a series students on St. John,” said the resident. at GBS,” the resident said. “We do know that several of town hall meetings in the St. Thomas/St. John District. Coral Bay residents are hearing that more than 25 people were told they could not register at GBS.” The first meeting will be on Tuesday, August 27, at 6 p.m. at students have signed up for kindergarten at JESS, yet While the lack of a kindergarten class at the small Guy Benjamin School in Coral Bay. The meeting will provide a only nine students have registered at GBS. It remained Coral Bay elementary school — which enjoys strong platform for residents to voice their concerns. unclear, however, how many of those students were in community support from the Coral Bay Yacht Club All interested parties are invited and Payne is interested in hear- fact turned away from GBS. and Coral Bay Community Council — is worrisome ing from Coral Bay residents and others in the surrounding neigh- “What has happened is that 29 kindergartners have for many residents, even more rumors about GBS borhoods, he explained. signed up for JESS which is more than they can ac- were swirling last week. For more information, call Payne’s office at 693-3577 or email commodate,” said the Coral Bay resident. “Nine stu- While GBS teachers have been busy getting their the senator’s Chief of Staff Maurice Donovan at mdonovan@leg- dents have signed up for kindergarten at GBS. JESS Continued on Page 17 vi.org.

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When it reopens in November, Caneel Bay Resort will still boast beautiful beaches, above, and welcome a new coffee shop Cannella, at left, but will no longer be managed by Rosewood Hotels and Resorts. Caneel Bay and Rosewood Parting Ways Resort to be independently run when it reopens in November

By Jaime Elliott nation and Europe,” said Hotze. be Love City’s newest coffee shop St. John Tradewinds “We’re looking for other partners and gelateria Cannella — Ital- After managing Caneel Bay for marketing strategies and we’re ian for cinnamon — which will Resort for the past 20 years, Rose- trying to get our new reservation open adjacent to Caneel Bay’s gift wood Hotels and Resorts will not system up and running. We’re al- shop. be renewing its management agree- ready looking at a very busy No- The resort will continue charg- ment with the property’s owner vember when we reopen.” ing $20 for day time parking, CBI Acquisitions LLC when the Also new at Caneel when the which is validated after spending luxury retreat reopens in Novem- resort reopens in November will $20 at the property, Hotze added. ber following its seasonal closure be the hotly anticipated opening of which began Monday, August 26. ZoZo’s Ristorante, which is taking “The management agreement over the former Sugar Mill Res- with Rosewood Hotels and Re- taurant area. sorts is set to expire on October “We’re excited to welcome Index 30,” said Caneel’s managing di- ZoZo’s which will be opening Business Directory ...... 18 rector Nikolay Hotze. “They will St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtesy of Facebook November 1 as well,” said Hotze. Chef Corner ...... 10 not be renewing that agreement “We’re developing a parking op- Church Directory ...... 16 and we will be an independently Caneel Bay managing director Nikolay Hotze, above, will eration for ZoZo’s and we’ll be of- Classified Ads ...... 21 operated resort.” remain in his position as the resort begins to report directly fering complimentary valet park- Community Calendar ...... 20 The 170-acre property will re- to CBI Acquisitions. ing from 5 to 11 p.m.” Crime Stoppers ...... 19 open from its shut down for its Caneel officials also anticipate Crossword Puzzle ...... 20 seasonal closure on November 1. well,” Hotze said. “We’ll report the right to continue to operate the approval of its lease renewal by Cryptoquip ...... 16 When it welcomes guests back directly to the ownership, CBI Ac- resort. Jackson Hole Preserve sold the 112th U.S. Congress early next Letters ...... 14 in November, the resort will be quisitions LLC.” that retained use estate to CBI Ac- year, which will put the resort in a On the Market ...... 12 Caneel Bay Resort St. John, and Caneel Bay Resort was original- quisitions LLC in 2004. better position to plan for the fu- Real Estate ...... 22-23 will no longer be affiliated with ly established in 1956 by Laurance CBI secured a management ture, Hotze explained. Police Log ...... 19 Rosewood properties. Rockefeller and the Jackson Hole agreement with Rosewood, which “The lease is not yet renewed To the Rescue ...... 9 “We close on Monday and we Preserve, a non-profit organization had been running Caneel Bay Re- but we hope by the beginning of reopen November 1,” said Ho- supported by the Rockefeller fam- sort since 1993. That agreement next year to enter into a new 40 tze. “When we reopen, the prop- ily. will expire in October and, for the year lease,” he said. “If we sign the erty will be Caneel Bay Resort St. In 1983, Jackson Hole Preserve first time in 20 years, the property lease in the beginning of the year, Thursday, Sept. 5th John.” donated the 170 acres of Caneel will not be included in Rosewood’s we’ll be moving forward with the Hotze, however, and his team Bay Resort to the federal govern- extensive portfolio. capital investment plan.” will return and will report directly ment for inclusion in V.I. National Caneel’s managing director, During its seasonal closure, to the property’s owners, Con- Park, according to the 111th U.S. however, sees only sunny skies lighting will be installed on two necticut-based CBI Acquisitions, Congress’ Calendar Number 296. ahead for the luxury resort, he tennis courts and Caneel officials which bought Caneel in 2004. When it donated the land, how- added. are excited to offer night tennis, “I’m staying here as managing ever, Jackson Hole preserve re- “Caneel is its own brand and Hotze added. director and my team is staying as tained a use estate and reserved we have a big reach over the entire Also opening in November will 4 St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013

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St. John residents packed the newly renovated upstairs bar area at Castaways, left, to help Cafe Roma rebuild, above.

Cafe Roma Love City Shows the Love for Donation Incentives Cafe Roma; More Needed Before • $100- 1 free large pizza and bottle of house wine. • $250- Dinner for 2. Includes 2 entrees, 2 salads, a bottle of house wine, and a dessert. Hopeful November Opening • $500- Your name engraved on a chair plaque plus everything included in the $250 package. • $750- A menu item will be named after you on the new menu plus By Jaime Elliott ets and food and drink sales, the “This year has been a roller everything included in the $500 package. St. John Tradewinds Castaways event in the bar’s new coaster ride for everyone involved • $1,000- Guaranteed reservations for up to 4 people for one year Love City came out in force upstairs space raised about $4,000 with Cafe Roma and with great plus two of everything included in the $250 package. You will also on Sunday, August 4, when Cast- for rebuilding efforts. In addition, support the opening is planned for receive 10% off up to 2 people for life. aways hosted a fundraiser for Cafe St. Thomas Restaurant Group pre- this fall during November 2013,” • $2,500- Restaurant dinner for 10 guests. Your choice of entrees, Roma, the beloved Cruz Bay Ital- sented Cafe Roma owner John Hiebert said. “The build out is not appetizers, salads, desserts and an open bar. You will also receive ian restaurant which was gutted by Hiebert with a $1,200 check from yet complete and funding is still your name engraved on a chair plaque and 15% off up to 2 people for life. fire in April. a joint promotion with Bellows ongoing. We have raised a great • $5,000- Restaurant dinner buyout for up to 25 guests. Your choice of The restaurant was closed when and West Indies. portion of what is needed, but entrees, appetizers, salads, desserts and an open bar. Your name the afternoon fire started — likely In the months since the April we still need to buy more kitchen engraved on a chair plaque and 20% off up to 2 people for life. from electrical wires above the blaze, Hiebert has also received equipment, food, wine, liquor and • $8,500- Restaurant dinner buyout for up to 40 guests. Your choice of ceiling, although there has been no online donations, from as far away beer inventory to open.” entrees, appetizers, salads, desserts and an open bar. Your name official word on the cause of the as Norway, but more is needed be- “There is also painting, wine engraved on a chair plaque and 20% off up to 4 people for life. blaze by V.I. Fire Department of- fore Cafe Roma can reopen. rack, kitchen shelving, cabinetry, ** Discounts for life are dine-in only and non-transferable. Contact John Hiebert at [email protected] to plan and sched- ficials — and while no one was in- Hiebert estimated that he’ll and the bar build out to complete,” ule your donation and special event. jured, Cafe Roma was destroyed. need about $30,000 more in order said Hiebert. With a silent auction, raffle tick- to open this November. Continued on Page 18

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Summer maintenance work kicked into high gear at JESS last week as workers complete projects before the September 3 start of school. DOE Improving Security, Energy Efficiency at St. John Schools

By Andrea Milam “It’s a safe condition; we have it shored up from St. John Tradewinds before, so there’s nothing to be worried about, but we St. John students will find several improvements started getting cracks in the concrete, and the con- at their schools as they return to the classroom during crete doesn’t hold on to the rebar like it should,” said the first week of September. Sibilly. “We have it shored up from before. We have a Students at both the Guy Benjamin School in Coral structural engineer who has assured us of the safety.” Bay and the Julius E. Sprauve School in Cruz Bay The project has been pushed back and will likely will benefit from improved energy efficiency in the be undertaken while students are in school, as bids form of new energy efficient light bulbs, sensors in that initially came back for the project were too high. the classrooms that will automatically turn the lights “We considered the bids we got back nonrespon- off when no one is in the room, and new toilets and sive, as they were way over what we expected,” said flush valves to reduce the amount of water used. Sibilly. “We made some changes to our scope of work, Canines, Cats & Critters JESS students will feel a little cooler thanks to so hopefully the new bids will come back in more re- Our new location is 2.5 miles out of Cruz Bay on Centerline Road (next to Moses’ Laundromat) close to $40,000 of new air conditioning units that sponsive, where the funding would be allowable.” replaced older units. Work will take place from 3 p.m. through the eve- Both JESS and GBS will be getting an electronic ning hours so as not to disrupt students. The project video system at their entry gates which will require will involve the walkway being resupported with visitors to be buzzed in. The systems are being imple- steel beams, and replastered. PET mented at all U.S. Virgin Islands elementary schools, Another major project at JESS was undertaken to and are not being installed in response to security is- correct issues the school had with sewage. sues at the two public St. John schools, Deputy Su- “We had a major sewage issue that affected the perintendent of Schools Joseph Sibilly explained. nurse’s office,” said Sibilly. “A couple lines were SuPPliES “We just don’t want anyone walking in or out crossed over and everything would just back up in- whenever they want,” he said. side the nurse’s office. We took care of that.” full Veterinary serVices Perhaps the largest project undertaken by the De- GBS students will enjoy a safer play area thanks to partment of Education this summer is at JESS, where a new drainage system. boarding grooming fish the school’s exterior walkway is experiencing cracks “Now, if any runoff comes off the road, it should tel: 693-7780 l email: [email protected] in the concrete. Continued on Page 18 6 St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013

Amnesty Until Nov. 7 for Property Tax Years 2008-2011 JFLI Summer Camp Wraps Up In accordance with legislation The last day to take advantage of dia Building on St. John. recently enacted by the 30th Leg- the property tax amnesty is Thurs- Property owners are also reas Students Look Ahead islature of the Virgin Islands, the day, November 7. minded that the 5 percent discount Office of the Lieutenant Governor Payments for the past due years for the 2012 property tax bill has to Pilgrimage to Africa in 2014 is waiving penalty and interest fees and the 2012 bill can be paid at the been extended until the bill due for property tax years 2008-2011. Tax Collector’s Office at the Islan- date of August 30. By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds DUI Checkpoints in Effect Through Labor Day Weekend After seven weeks of education, exercise and excitement, the St. John Tradewinds fenders will be ticketed and fines protect the public. Violating these John’s Folly Learning Institute, on the island’s remote southern shore, Motorists in the territory are when police encounter these vio- laws can result in injury or death. wrapped up its Summer Camp on Friday, August 16. asked to be aware that they may lations. Laws against driving over Those arrested for DUI should “It was a pleasure having so many campers returning from the encounter DUI checkpoints as they the speed limit, aggressive driv- be aware that there is a great pos- previous years,” said JFLI Founder Alvis Christian. “Our 2013 camp traverse the roads of the Virgin Is- ing — including cutting in and out sibility these infraction will be for- could rightfully be called ‘the summer of swim’ as our campers re- lands for the remainder of August of traffic — using the cell phone warded to the local media. So to peatedly choose swimming at Concordia’s swimming pool or just through Labor Day. Drivers are without an ear piece, texting while avoid added notoriety, have a des- down in John’s Folly Bay, as their favorite activity over the past seven advised to adhere to all rules and driving and not obeying posted ignated driver, or use an alternate weeks.” regulations while driving and of- traffic signs are all in effect to method to get home safely. Not only did the campers enjoy activities like camping and garden- ing, they formed close ties, Christian added. “As the days wore on, the campers established their positions within the larger JFLI family forming new bonds and strengthening existing ones,” he said. JFLI also recently unveiled its new website, www.johnsfolly.org. as its major method of information sharing. “As we enter our fundraising drive for 2014 Pilgrimage in Africa the website becomes very important,” said Christian. “It will display We are an A.M.I. - Montessori School. our progress financially — we grossed $1,200 between our Pig Roast Fully accredited by the and Saturday Food and Art sale — and educationally with articles and Association Montessori International. comments from our board, members, campers, and supporters. Don’t miss the chance to support JFLI’s Summer Camp Thursday, August 29. Stop at the Coral Bay Triangle and pick up some delicious food like beef and chicken pates, conch fritters and more. And look for JFLI in the Coral Bay ball field on Labor Day, Mon- day, September 2, during the group’s second annual Pig Roast on the Field.

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By Jaime Elliott plications for permits from Department of ern use, has to be completely redesigned.” St. John Tradewinds Planning and Natural Resources before pro- As a board member of the V.I. Waste Man- About 35 people came out to Coral Bay ceeding with the Centerline Road project, “The federal money has agement Authority, Smalls also asked resi- Community Council’s August 20 meeting at which includes three separate areas. DPW been approved and Island dents to suggest possible alternative spaces Guy Benjamin School to hear from Depart- officials, however, previously said that the Roads is the contractor who to relocate the Coral Bay main dumpsters, ment of Public Works Commissioner Daryl contractor will take emergency actions in was selected. Commissioner Coldren explained. Smalls on the status of repairs for crumbling the most severely damaged section near Es- “Commissioner Smalls asked if anyone Centerline Road. tate Upper Carolina. Smalls plans to issue the had land in the room who would like to In addition to Smalls, DPW’s Federal At the August 20 meeting Smalls con- notice to proceed within 30 suggest for this site as all which have been Highway Division Manager Winston Benja- firmed that the project will be completed days. The timing of the work, suggested so far did not meet one criteria or min and the department’s St. John projects by March and that Centerline Road will not however, remained vague.” another,” said the CBCC president. manager Dale Brathwaite also attended last be closed during the construction phase, ac- Smalls also discussed DPW’s budget sit- week’s meeting. The officials discussed the cording to CBCC officials. – Sharon Coldre, CBCC President uation which has been pinched from around almost three year delay in fixing Centerline “The work will be ongoing, but we didn’t $28 million in 2009 to around $19.6 million Road, which is the sole road connecting get any time frames,” said Coldren. “The When asked by John’s Folly Learning last year, according to residents. Coral Bay to Cruz Bay. commissioner did say that Island Roads Institute Director Alvis Christian about the CBCC officials and Coral Bay residents The roadway was initially damaged might even mobilize equipment out here be- possibility of supplying bus service on La- at last week’s meeting also took time to in several areas in the wake of heavy rain fore the starting date.” bor Day for the annual Coral Bay celebra- thank DPW officials for their contributions dumped by Tropical Storm Otto in October Residents at least week’s meeting also tion, the DPW Commissioner didn’t make to recent stormwater improvements, Cold- 2010. Following years of inaction as DPW questioned the DPW Commissioner about any promises, according to residents at last ren explained. applied for Federal Highway Administra- the lack of VITRAN bus service on the is- week’s CBCC meeting. “I stood up and thanked DPW and action funds, a section of the roadway near land. DPW officials announced they had knowledged their partnership in our NOAA the Estate Upper Carolina subdivision gave “The commissioner promised to have a awarded a contract to Better Roads to pave ARRA and EPA grants which brought more way during a rainstorm this May. bus back up and running right away and he the final section of Bordeaux Mountain than $2 million in stormwater improvements The latest damage sent a large chunk explained that the purchase of new buses is Road, according to residents who attended to St. John,” said Coldren. “We’ve been of Centerline Road down the hillside and an ongoing project which will be a while,” the August 20 meeting. working with Dale Brathwaite on some new forced officials to close one lane of traffic in said Coldren. About $750,000 has been authorized for experimental projects as well as continued the area. The project was finally approved by New buses must be custom made to con- survey and preliminary engineering work stormwater management.” FHA a few months ago, and DPW recently form with the Virgin Islands’ left lane driv- on Kingshill Road, Small explained at the Residents at the meeting also applauded awarded the estimated $1 million contract to ing, which sends the cost of the vehicles meeting, according to Coldren. two main projects DPW has completed in Island Roads, according to CBCC President skyrocketing, Coldren explained. “The commissioner said that the $750,000 recent years, Coldren added. Sharon Coldren. VITRAN stopped weekend and holiday that had been authorized for Kingshill Road “We acknowledged two improvements “The federal money has been approved service due to low ridership Smalls ex- would only cover doing some survey work within the administration: striping Cen- and Island Roads is the contractor who was plained at the meeting, Coldren added. and preliminary engineering because it terline Road so it is safe to drive at night selected,” said Coldren. “Commissioner “The commissioner also said that the rea- would take several million dollars to redo from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay and the road- Smalls plans to issue the notice to proceed son we don’t have service on weekends is that road in order to meet Federal Highway side clearing which improves sight distance within 30 days. The timing of the work, that the ride was only taking in $25 to $60 a standards,” said Coldren. “You have an his- around our blind curves and makes it easier however, remained vague.” day and that didn’t even pay for gas and he toric road that was not intended for modern for cars and pedestrians,” she said. “There It seems likely, according to Coldren, has to have four people mobilized to run the vehicles which has been grand-fathered into were rounds of strong applause for all of that Island Roads will have to submit ap- route,” said the CBCC president. the system and, in order to bring it into mod- those accomplishments.” It’s hurricane season...are you prepared? 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8 St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013 Snoopy’s Legacy: A Meaningful Tribute St. John Tradewinds the beautiful red and white kitty.” the advertisement and contacted When Anthony “Snoopy” Tous- Oriel Smith’s e-mail was given as Porter. They told Porter, who is saint died in June, his beloved pet a point of contact for anyone gen- St. John’s “barefoot minister,” that cat was left homeless. The full- erous enough to give Snoopy’s cat they have a home in Coral Bay, grown, tame orange and white a “forever home.” and although they were about to kitty had been totally cared for by No one responded to the appeal. leave for their mainland home in Snoopy all his life. When his mas- Smith would drive out to Coral Pennsylvania, they would adopt ter did not appear to feed or care Bay and put fresh water and food Snoopy’s kitty. for him, he simply stayed near for the faithful cat, while await- Alan and Cheri Kaucher, who Snoopy’s cottage, waiting for his ing an offer for a life-long home have spent many seasons at their master to come home. for the pet who had never known home on Seagrape Hill in Cor- Snoopy was a well-loved resi- abandonment. al Bay, told Porter, “We loved dent of St. John for 38 years. A friend in Cape Cod, Paula Snoopy and have fond memories Originally from Dominica, he Myles, learned about the situation of him from many years ago.” lived in Coral Bay where he was and decided to write an advertise- In honor of Snoopy’s memo- well-known by many residents. A ment to be placed on the Connec- ry, they told Porter, they would member of Caneel Bay Resort’s tions bulletin boards. She e-mailed name his well-loved cat after him: grounds crew, he worked under St. John Tradewinds News Photos it to Anne Marie Porter, asking that “Snoopy.” They then searched for Oriel Smith, Director of Horticul- Porter take the ad to Connections. a carrier to enable the cat to fly ture and Grounds, for Caneel. The Karchers, above left, happily adopted Snoopy’s kitty, In the meantime, Smith had col- with them, took him to Canine, A stellar employee, Snoopy be- above right, and plan to call the pet after his former owner. lected the kitty and taken it to his Cats, and Critters for his travel came a close friend of Smith whom cottage at Cinnamon Bay. Smith, documents, and have just left with he helped after hours to feed home- was buried on July 13 in the Cruz friend from the Animal Care Cen- about to leave the island for a their new pet for their farm in less cats in Coral Bay. Snoopy was Bay cemetery. Tributes were pre- ter, to write an obituary for Snoopy three-week vacation, asked Porter Pennsylvania. also well-known for his love of sented during the ceremony, and for Tradewinds, and it appeared to come out to his cottage daily and From Cape Cod, Myles writes, music, entertaining with several of some of the residents of Coral Bay in the July 15 issue of the island feed and clean up after his kitties, “We’re all in this together. One St. John’s bands over the years. A started to plan a memorial celebra- newspaper. The last paragraph of including Snoopy’s pet cat, all liv- network and I’m proud to be part kind, gentle person, he epitomized tion of Snoopy’s life to be held on the Tradewinds obituary reads, ing in Smith’s cottage. Porter be- of it.” Thus, Love City’s “coconut the best qualities of “Love City.” the beach. During all this time, “Snoopy’s beloved pet cat is now came the new point-of-contact on telegraph” has once again worked. After Snoopy’s death in New Snoopy’s beloved pet cat was homeless, and the most meaningful the Connections advertisement. This time it enabled an “off-island York City, he was brought “home” homeless and forgotten. tribute to Snoopy’s memory would Finally, a month and a half af- adoption” for one of St. John’s to St. John by his sisters, and he Smith asked Elaine Campbell, a be for one of us to give a home to ter Snoopy’s death, kind souls saw homeless animals.

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open 6O pedaysn 7 N .i ghtsclosed a Wee sundaysk ber 693.7755 or www.latapastjohn.com The heart of hurricane season is here Dr. Cool St. John Tradewinds AC, Refrigeration & Appliances is Greetings to all St. John residents and visitors. We are now recent NOW OPEN! entering the heart of hurricane visit our new showroom where we o er the most exclusive incidents Dr. high-end kitchen appliance brands on the market, including ... season. Hopefully, we are all prepared for whatever nature has in • July 28 - Chaotic Kayak store for us. Fund Raising Event at We have been extremely lucky, Oppenheimer, No injuries St. John Rescue’s so far. Let’s hope that our luck • August 3 - Medical Call holds out. However, as the old newest volunteer? Dr. Cool is the leader in USVI Castaways, refusal in air conditioning services! saying goes, “Hope for the best but • August 8 - MVC North Our showroom is located in Palm Plaza on St. John. Check out our website at www.drcool.com, or call (340) 693-9071. prepare for the worst.” Shore Road, no injuries By now we should have pre- • August 9 - Myrah Keating We are still in need of a sponsor pared our storm shutters and the Smith Center Patient to help us pay for our new head- hardware and tools needed to in- Transport quarters. I am sure that there is stall them. Are they handy so we • August 9 - Medical someone out there who can write Closing can reach them easily? Have you Cardiac Arrest at The us a check for a couple hundred checked the condition of your Westin thousand dollars without much roof? Have you cleared your yard • August 10 - DOA pain. sale of any debris that can be picked up transport at Contant Another method would be to by a strong wind and sent flying • August 15 - Marine loan us the money to purchase the % through a window? Are you keep- Rescue at Cruz Bay building; then we could pay it back 40-50 oFF ing your vehicles and generator Harbor with interest. If anyone out there topped off with fuel? • August 15 - Myrah would be able to help us out please women’s dresses • tee shirts • beach cover-ups! We all need to be prepared be- Keating Smith Center contact me or any member of St. children’s tee shirts • clothing • children’s books cause in case of a major disaster, Patient Transport John Rescue. toys • birthday party gifts • beach toys St. John will be on its own for We conduct training at head- some time. We need to be able to quarters and finally have an office Closing september 1st fend for ourselves until the ports where we can store all our docu- Open 9-7 • Dockside Building next to the ferry • 776-2828 open and help arrives. Anyone interested in taking this ments and equipment. Just a reminder that St. John 48 hour course please contact me Our oxygen generator is work- Rescue members will be ready to at (340) 626-5118. ing fine. We have been filling oxy- respond to any emergency before Members of St. John Rescue gen tanks for EMS and Coral Bay and after the storm. However, dur- participated in a three hour rappel- Fire Service as well as our own ing a major natural disaster, we ling training on the hill in front of tanks. However, as you can imag- will be secured at our homes or the Myrah Keating Smith Health Cen- ine, since we started filling the EOC waiting for conditions to be ter. Dylan Baird led the training tanks our WAPA bills have risen. safe enough for us to respond. since he is our most experienced We will need to take measures We can make it if we all work rappeller. to reduce our electric bill shortly. together as a community. If a vehicle travels off the road Hopefully, we will be able to raise We recently conducted a First and down an embankment, St. funds to purchase a photovoltaic Aid class for a group from St. John Rescue is the only agency on system to provide us with suffi- Thomas. Preston Pollock and I island trained to rappel down to cient electricity. challenged them to attend to our the patients, treat them, and carry We will be having an open “broken bones” and “severed ar- them back up to the road. We have house on Sunday, September 8, teries.” equipment and train frequently on from noon to 2:30 p.m. so mem- With the help of a moulage kit its proper use. bers of the community can see just GET IN YOUR CUSTOMERS’ FACE we were able to make our “inju- If anyone out there can assist us what St. John Rescue is doing and DVERTISE N ries” look quite real. The students, with this skill, please contact me. look at all our equipment. All are A O ... Marilyn David, Matthew Thomas, We are always looking for more welcome. Erma Derima, Louise Petersen, help. We are still accepting applica- WhatToDo-VI.com and Navle Fleming, did a great job Our new headquarters got a lit- tions for membership to St. John treating us. tle interior facelift recently. Fresh Rescue. Please consider joining St. John Rescue will begin a new paint and new trim have really our dynamic organization. Saving Emergency Medical Responder made the interior look clean and a life is a wonderful thing. www. [email protected] course starting August 26 at 6 p.m. fresh. stjohnrescue.org

10 St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013

by Mares Crane

Service Quick and Light Meals for Summer New Accounts

System Upgrades St. John Tradewinds FCC Licensed Having recently spent a few weeks in England, I was inspired by all the fresh fruit and vegetables Commercial that were in season. Since it’s summertime, with Installations these hot days and warm nights, it is lovely to have Villas quick, light and simple recipes for easy entertaining with family and friends without too much fuss. The Home Entertainment following recipes reflect that for me. Enjoy! Systems 340 779 4001 Gazpacho A quick flavourful summer starter for 6 to 8 people. A little over 2 lbs of ripe tomatoes 1 large clove garlic 1 red onion chopped Poisoning emergency? Don’t 2 red peppers roasted and then peeled St. John Tradewinds News Photo 1 medium red chili finely chopped search the Internet. Call your 1/2 cucumber peeled and seeds removed chopped An inspiring salad on the Isle of Wight. into chunks, Poison Center for the right 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil thinly sliced prosciutto answer the first time. croutons for topping Melt the butter in a pan and cook the sliced on- Cut a small cross in the base of each tomato, ions for a minute or two until soft. Allow to cool FREE EXPERT ADVICE IN AN EMERGENCY place in a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water and add to cheese mixture.

and leave for about 25 seconds. Then refresh in cold Place the pastry on the lined baking sheet and 24 HOURS A DAY water. The skins should come away easily. paper and prick all over with a fork. Lay parchment For easy access, call for your Put tomatoes, garlic, onion, chili, peppers and paper on top and top that with a second baking sheet free magnet or sticker, and cucumber in a blender and whizz until smooth. This and bake for 25 minutes until golden. Remove the made need to be done in batches, depending on the top sheet and paper and bake for an extra 5 minutes. program the toll-free number size of blender. Allow to cool slightly. Florida/USVI Poison Information Center Service -‐ New into Accounts your -‐ System phone. Upgrades Season with salt and pepper then stir in most of Meanwhile using a vegetable peeler, thinly slice Commercial Installations -‐ Villas -‐ Home Entertainment the olive oil. Chill for at least 30 minutes. Place in the zucchini lengthways. Blanch in boiling water FCC Licensed bowls and top with ribbons of prosciutto and crou- for 10 seconds. Drain and refresh with cold water. tons, drizzle over remaining olive oil and a splash Spread half the cheese mixture over the pastry, 340 779 4001 of sherry vinegar if desired or a dollop of crème fra- leaving a one inch border. Scatter over the zucchini [email protected] iche is nice too. then dollop the remaining cheese mixture evenly over the top. Beat the remaining egg yolk and brush Gruyere and Zucchini the pastry border. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish Open Tart with the scallions and salad leaves. This is a simple and fresh lunch for friends, for 4 to 6 people. Warm Fig Salad 1 tbsp chopped tarragon I love fresh figs, they are a source of calcium and 1 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley add another dimension to salads warm or cold. And 2 oz of full fat crème fraiche as we all know, walnuts are good for the brain and 3 medium egg yolks the heart. 2 1/2 oz gruyere cheese grated 1/4 to 1/2 oz fresh ginger Yelena Rogers Photography 1 oz unsalted butter 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 bunch of scallions, thinly sliced and some 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil PO Box 554, St. John, VI 00831 shredded for decoration 8 walnut halves 1 sheet of puff pastry roughly 4 fresh figs 340-774-4027 603-401-4757 3 zucchini 3 tbsp butter Several baby salad leaves for garnish 1 tbsp honey Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet About 1/2 lb baby leaf salad with parchment paper. Combine in a bowl the tar- 4 oz Roquefort or Stilton Cheese (of Feta Cheese www.facebook.com/yelena.rogers.photography ragon, parsley, crème fraiche, 2 egg yolks and 1 1/4 if not a blue cheese fan) oz of the cheese. Season well with salt and pepper. Continued on Page 16 St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013 11 14th Annual Love City Triathlon and Aquathon Set for September 1 By Jaime Elliott After the swim, triathletes will jump plete both the swim and run portions of the Lynn will be back to defend his winning St. John Tradewinds onto their bikes and pedal off to Cruz Bay event. time of 1:55:57. On the women’s side, It’s time to dust off those running shoes, on North Shore Road. In Cruz Bay, the bik- The Love City Triathlon and Aquathon 2012’s triathlon winner St. Croix’s Teresa pull out the swim cap and grease up that bike ers will head up to the turn-around and ride also offers an inter-island competition Harper will be back to defend her winning chain, the St. John Landsharks are hosting up Centerline Road to the Colombo Yogurt which is open to all residents of the Carib- time of 1:59:09 the 14th Annual Love City Triathlon and Stand, where they’ll head back down North bean. Each three-member mixed gender It’s not too late to join the fun. Registra- Aquathon on Sunday morning, September Shore Road to end the 14 mile course at team must compete in the triathlon as indi- tion is $40 for individuals for both events 1, at Maho Bay. Maho Bay. viduals. and $35 for a triathlon relay team member. The race kicks off and ends at Maho with The final leg of the race is a four-mile The top three combined times is the win- The registration fee includes a race T-shirt, all transition areas at the beach as well. Tri- run. Competitors will start at Maho, run to ner and will have their island’s name mount- finisher’s award, support on the course, and athlon competitors will spend the morning Francis Bay, turn around and head up the ed on a trophy to be displayed in the estab- a beach picnic at Maho Bay after the event. swimming a half-mile, pedaling for 14 miles stairs to Annaberg Sugar Mill before turning lishment of a sponsor. The trophy has been Registration is available online at www. and wrapping up the morning’s effort with a back for Maho Bay. traded back and forth between St. John, St. stjohnlandsharks.com or pick up a form at four-mile run. Once all triathletes are on their bikes Croix, and St. Maarten, with St. Croix so far the Tap Room in Mongoose Junction. Aquathoners will complete the half-mile heading to Cruz Bay, aquathoners will take having the most wins. The last day to register is Saturday eve- swim and, instead of running a 5K distance to the water at Maho. The swim course and While the number of registered competi- ning, August 31, at the mandatory meeting as in years past, will run a full four miles run course for aquathoners is the same as tors was low as of press time — due in part at the Tap Room from 4 to 5:30 p.m. All this year just like the triathlon competitors. for the triathletes and will begin and end at to the lack of accommodations for off-island participants are required to check in at this The fun kicks off at 7 a.m. with triathletes Maho as well. athletes accustomed to staying at the now race briefing to receive their race numbers, diving in the water at Maho Bay first. The Triathlon competitors can complete all closed Maho Bay Campground, according T-shirts and course instructions. swim portion is a three-buoy, quarter-mile three legs individually or form a relay team to St. John Landsharks officials — the field For more information about the 14th An- lap which participants will complete twice with one or two athletes and each complete is full of talent. nual Love City Triathlon and Aquathon go for the half-mile swim. one or two legs. Aquathoners must com- Last year’s male triathlon winner Brent to www.stjohnlandsharks.com.

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Enjoy Sweeping Views and Caribbean Luxury at Stone Court

By Jaime Elliott sale for $1.325 million, explained Stone Court offers panoramic St. John Tradewinds Holiday Homes broker/owner views from Ram’s Head all the Enjoy the very best of Carib- Miles Stair. way to the twinkling lights of St. bean living with sweeping views “The house was designed by a Thomas across Pillsbury Sound. from every room and elegant is- local architect using beautiful na- Watch sail boats cruise by and take land architecture at Stone Court. tive stonework and hardwoods, in the thrilling colors of a tropical This three bedroom, three bath which lends it a lovely island aes- dusk as the sun dips below the ho- home, located in the quiet neigh- thetic,” said Stair. rizon. St. John Tradewinds News Photos borhood of Boatman Point, is for Nestled on a full acre of land, Stone Court was designed Water views and Carribean charm abound at Stone Court, above.

by noted St. John architect Glen from bed. The other two bedrooms Speer and features classic island are located in detached suites each elements like exposed beam ceil- with private bath and outdoor ings, oversized windows and luxu- showers. rious outdoor living areas. Beauti- “In addition to a sleeping loft ful native stone details combine that looks down on the great room with rich hardwood features for a and out on endless views of the uniquely Caribbean elegance. sea, there are also two detached “With beautiful island-inspired bedroom suites,” said Stair. “Both architecture, charming indoor and suites are air-conditioned, beauti- outdoor living spaces, and com- fully furnished, and have spacious plete privacy, Stone Court is a ha- outdoor showers.” ven,” said Stair. “It is the perfect The entertaining options at place to escape the stresses of civi- Stone Court don’t end inside. Ad- lization.” jacent to the great room is an ex- Located in Estate Rendezvous pansive covered pavilion, where and Ditleff, Stone Court indeed it is easy to picture entertaining feels a world away from it all, but guests at dinner parties or hosting is actually only a short drive to the intimate family gatherings. famed North Shore beaches and “Adjoining the great room is a the dining and nightlife of nearby gorgeous open-air dining pavilion, Cruz Bay. where you’ll spend unforgettable The main living space at Stone evenings watching the sunset and Court boasts an open-plan kitchen the sparkling lights of St. Thomas and an impressive two-story great as you eat and drink and talk well room with walls of windows, into the night,” Stair said. which invite one to sit back, relax Manicured grounds offer plenty and soak up those stunning water of space to put in a small pool or views. even expand. With stylish and clas- “The main house is built around sic Caribbean charm, an oversized a magnificent, two-story great lot on a commanding site which of- room, with floor-to-ceiling win- fers sweeping water views, Stone dows and an abundance of Carib- Court is a must see. bean sunshine,” said Stair. For more information about One bedroom is perched in a Stone Court call Stair at Holi- loft above the great room, afford- day Homes at 776-6776 or email ing those amazing views right [email protected]. St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013 13 Street Addressing Pilot Projects Near Completion By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds The territory is getting closer to adopting a uniform street addressing system, Lieutenant Governor Greg- ory Francis announced last week. The Street Addressing Initiative is nearing completion of the pilot projects, which kicked off several months ago across the Virgin Islands. About 1,500 parcels throughout Mon Bijou on St. Croix, downtown Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas and Cruz Bay, St. John have now received new ad- dresses which include a number and a street name, according to the Lt. Governor’s office. Street signs must be installed and new house numbers placed on the homes in the pilot areas before the pilot projects are considered complete. Upon completion of the pilot projects, the Lt. Governor’s Office will be positioned to move towards its goal of imple- menting addressing throughout the territory. Information gained from the pilot process will be valuable as the project proceeds, explained Francis. “Conducting the pilot projects has not only con- firmed the community’s overall receptiveness to addressing in the territory, but also clarified the level of human and financial resources that will be needed to complete a territory-wide initiative of this magni- tude,” Francis said. Address implementation involves deploying field crews to distribute new address packets, the installation of street signs, and the creation of a Master Ad- dressing database that is accessible by all agencies that rely on addressing data to perform their daily operations. Transitioning the territory to a logical and stan- dardized addressing system is projected to cost about $2.5 million dollars and could take up to two years, based on the availability of resources, according to the Lt. Governor’s Office. Francis’ office continues to aggressively explore various opportunities to secure funding for the project, he added. The Lt. Governor’s Office appreciates the input of all stakeholders and residents who have helped the Street Addressing Initiative to reach this point, Fran- cis explained. “We appreciate the input from all of the residents who have worked together to submit street name recommendations for their communities, particularly since street addressing cannot take place on unnamed roadways,” he said. Virgin Islands residents are reminded to submit their street name recommendations to the Office of the Lt. Governor. Representatives of the project team are also available to meet with neighborhood associations to discuss the Street Addressing Initiative. For more information or to set up a presentation, contact GIS Coordinator/ SAI Project Manager Chris George at (340)776-8505 x 4321 or email [email protected]. 14 St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013

Letters To St. John Tradewinds

Audit Failures Cost Justice System Millions

For years and years the VI has not been utilizing too stupid? Is it because they don’t have to? millions of dollars that are given it in the form of Fed- This community cannot afford this lack of respon- eral grants. We don’t fund projects because we don’t sibility that the government officials take in their jobs. fill out the paper work in time. Projects are started and If the commissioners and supervisors don’t know how never completed because we don’t want to bother do- to do their jobs, they need to be trained. If they just ing the required reports, or we don’t do the required will not do their jobs, they need to be replaced. Next Deadline: inspections and audits. We are borrowing more and more money to keep th The PSC just voted to give the ferry companies the government going, increasing our debt to an un- Thursday, Sept. 5 an increase in fares. We are going to charge tourists, sustainable level because the government does not do which are the biggest source of funds for the Virgin its job. Islands $14 plus bag fees for a trip from St. Thomas to A few years ago the governor proposed a plan that St. John because the ferry companies are not required would allow the commissioners to get rid of the dead- to do legitimate audits of their financials. wood — the employees that were not doing their jobs We could get transportation grants from the Feder- — to reduce the cost of government. al government that would reduce this to $4 or $5 if the The Senators thought that it would be better to cut 2012 2013-To-Date PSC would require the ferry companies provide le- everyone’s pay and keep the dead-wood instead. That gitimate records. Can you imagine what a nightmare must have been really inspirational for the employ- Homicides: 1 Homicides: 0 that it is going to be to charge tourists $1 more per ees that were doing their jobs and were watching the trip than residents. Checking ID’s and keeping track dead-wood continue to not do their jobs. Shootings: 1 Shootings: 0 of money, this is a perfect setup for more cheating in We cannot afford this dysfunctional government Stabbings: 0 Stabbings: 0 the books. much longer. Employees have to be trained and su- Why does the PSC refuse to do their job and con- pervised correctly so they do their jobs, so we don’t Armed Robberies: 1 Armed Robberies: 0 tinue to allow the ferry companies to provide inac- keep preventing the Federal Government from send- Arsons: 0 Arsons: 0 curate and unsubstantiated records and still let them ing all the dollars that they are willing to send to us. increase fares? It would be beneficial to all concerned if we started 1st Degree Burglaries: 3 1st Degree Burglaries: 1 Why do the supervisors of the government em- to get rid of the dead-wood. We need to require that ployees refuse to do their jobs and properly supervise they do their jobs or retire or go and find something 2nd Degree Burglaries: 3 2nd Degree Burglaries: 1 the government employees and require them to man- that they like to do. We cannot afford to continue to 3rd Degree Burglaries: 40 3rd Degree Burglaries: 15 age the grants correctly? Is it because they don’t care borrow more money to pay them. about the community? Is it because they are lazy? Is Greg Miller Grand Larcenies: 72 Grand Larcenies: 48 it because they are on the take? Is it because they are Rapes: 1 Rapes: 1 Lessons for Innovative Crossword Answers — Puzzle on Page 20 Innovative, please learn how to provide your service. Some of you know that programing on Innovative is really great. Three PBS stations and channel 2 to tell us what is going on here, a lot of beamed programing and a great selection of specific focus channels. The carry a lot of local programming with the community involved in the issue like like Face to Face, shows about carnival, and how to grow plants in your back yard, which is very good. But, only a few of us watch it because it is so expensive and unreliable. If it is cheaper to have a DISH Network, why bother? The people that come here never get to see it because it is cheaper and more reliable to use a dish. Why would anyone put it in to their hotel, condo or villa that St. John Tradewinds News Photo they rent out? So only a few of us get to see it. It is good and it is worth you guys start to get Chris Chapman Passes it done. No one needs you, phone, fax, internet, tv, are all available and cheaper and they are not Long time St. John massage therapist out of business if a hurricane strikes us. This is and beloved friend of many Chris Chap- very fast becoming an old model, no longer nec- man passed away at her Estate Upper essary. I would miss the great programing if you Carolina home on Thursday, August 22. cannot continue to deliver. She will be dearly missed by all. Greg Miller St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013 15 Iggy and Juana by Larry Safady CANDY

, Hi Juana. I missed you buddy :) Long time no see. ( I’m paid to say that )

If you’re half as happy Flattering... to see me as I am to see you, in a twisted Iggy then that makes me twice as happy sort of way. to see you. .

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VI WMA’s construction will eliminate 12 parking spaces in Cruz Bay’s U.S. Customs I have a brand spanking new to ask you what your mega money making invention. new scale-brained ideas are, parking lot for about the next year. I’m about ready to launch. so hit me. VI WMA Starting Work on Cruz Bay Wastewater Pump Station Monday

St. John Tradewinds V.I. Waste Management Authority will start work on the Cruz Bay Wastewater Pump Station on Mon- day, August 26. Mobilization of the project will begin on Monday You really do when 12 spaces of the U.S. Customs Parking lot will Candy for have too much time on your hands since you’ve retired. be closed and remain closed during the construction the blind. period, which is expected to be about one year. These spots are located adjacent to the existing pump station. The solid waste disposal bin will also be relocated for the duration of the project. Residents are asked to use the existing waste disposal sites in the areas of Enighed Pond, Julius E. Sprauve School St. John Tradewinds News Photo or Pine Peace basketball court. VI WMA, through its contractor Island Roads The Cruz Bay pump station has not been Corp., will be expanding and upgrading the exist- upgraded in 30 years and has exceeded its ing wastewater pump station in Cruz Bay to meet useful life, according to VI WMA. the increasing demands of the town area. The current facility, located adjacent to the public restrooms by generator. So I’m pitching I guess it’s supposed the parking lot, has been operational for more than The removal and abandonment of the existing See’s Candy for a line of to be good humor for me 30 years and has exceeded its useful life. The new infrastructure of existing sewers, excavation, grad- “Don’t See” Chocolates. to humor him, but it’s sooooo darm dicult! facility will prevent failures and spillages from oc- ing, paving, maintenance and protection of existing curring and will facilitate more efficient cost savings utilities will also be included in the project which is operations. scheduled to take about one year to complete. This project, which is funded by the U.S. Depart- VI WMA apologized to St. John residents for any ment of Interior in the amount of $1.184 million, inconvenience that this project may cause as the au- consists of the construction of a new pump station, thority works to improve and upgrade the quality of including the installation of a sewer force main, grav- wastewater collection in the Cruz Bay area. ity sewer lines and manholes, the elimination of the For more information on the project, call VI existing ejector station and replacing it with an auto- WMA’s Office of Communications at 715-9110 or mated submerged system with a wet well and standby 690-4218.

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Arrange the salad leaves on plates, 1 tsp salt and black pepper 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 top with all other ingredients and drizzle over the Sunday School 10 a.m., 1 tsp white wine vinegar Sunday evening 6 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. warm dressing Shell peas and beans, halve asparagus, trim carrots and slice really thin. Blanch for a couple of Christian Ministry Prosciutto, Mozzarella minutes in boiling water and refresh with cold. Cinnamon Bay Beach and Peach Salad Inter-Denominational, Sunday 8:30 a.m. Heat a dry heavy-bottomed pan over high heat. with Buckwheat and Quinoa Add duck skin, side down and cook for 5 to 7 min- Christian Science Society A lot more people are becoming gluten free, so utes until skin is crisp and golden. Turn the breast 10:45 a.m. Sunday- Marketplace this is a summery recipe for them. This salad in- over and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer Wednesday Testimonials cludes a great combination of grains. Instead of 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month to a plate for 5 to 10 mins to rest. peaches, feel free to use mangoes or nectarines. It is Meanwhile make the mayonnaise. Place egg The Church of Jesus Christ a yummy side dish with grilled chicken. Serves 2 to yolks into a bowl add garlic, mustard powder, salt of Latter-day Saints 3 as a main course. and pepper and mix. Hold oil in one hand and a Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 1 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock, Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard whisk in the other, and add a drop of oil into eggs, 4 tbsp buckwheat whisking in. Continue like this. Once you have add- Cruz Bay Baptist Church 4 tbsp quinoa rinsed ed several drops the mixture, it will begin to thicken Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 1/2 cup green beans, sugar snap peas or string and go stiff. At this point add vinegar. Now add oil beans cut into one inch pieces Emmaus Moravian Church in a steady thin stream, beating all the time. Taste Coral Bay, Sun. 9 a.m. 776-6713 4 slices prosciutto and add more seasoning if necessary. Juice of 1/2 lemon Distribute salad leaves on 4 individual plates and Jehovah’s Witness 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil scatter around the vegetables, beet slices and herbs. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. 2 ripe peaches cut into chunks Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays, Spoon a little mayonnaise over, mix the olive oil 340-715-053 1/4 cup arugula and balsamic and drizzle around the plate. Slice 1/2 cup mozzarella torn into pieces duck and fan out on top of salad. Serve and enjoy! Missionary Baptist Church Handful of fresh mint leaves 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Heat the stock in a pan, then add the buckwheat Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 Tropical Sorbet Trio and quinoa. Bring to boil and cook 10 to 15 min- This is a light and refreshing end to a meal on a Nazareth Lutheran Church utes until the grains are tender. Add the beans/sugar hot day. The lovely lady outside Connections who Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. snaps in the final 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and set aside sells some wonderful produce inspired me for this 776-6731 to cool. summer recipe. Serves 4 to 6. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Meanwhile dry fry the prosciutto on a high heat Mango sorbet: 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and stoned Saturdays 6 p.m.; Sundays 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. for about a minute until beginning to crisp. Set and roughly chopped, 4 1/2 oz confectioners sugar, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. aside. Combine the lemon juice, oil and salt and juice of 1 lemon Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 a.m. pepper in a large bowl and add the grain mixture. 776-6339 Papaya sorbet: 3 small ripe papayas, peeled, de- Add peaches, arugula, mozzarella, mint and half the seeded and sliced, 4 1/2 oz confectioners sugar, 4 St. John Methodist Church prosciutto roughly broken. Toss to combine. tbsp fresh lime juice Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 Pile all ingredients onto a platter and top with Passion fruit sorbet: 12 passion fruits, pulp and remaining prosciutto. Serve immediately. Seventh Day Adventist seeds scraped out, 5 oz granulated sugar, 1 to 2 tbsp Saturdays, 779-4477 lemon juice Pan Fried Duck Breast For the mango and papaya, put the ingredients St. John Pentecostal Church with Summer Vegetable Salad for each in a food processor and whizz to make a Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m. I tasted the best salad ever on my trip to Eng- Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., smooth puree. Freeze in an ice cream machine or Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. land this July. We went to have lunch at a hotel in a small tub in the freezer. Every few hours, whisk 779-1230 the Isle of Wight and all the ingredients were from well and refreeze. Repeat 3 times for a smooth sor- their kitchen garden. So this is my take on that, add- bet. St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church ing the duck to make it more of a meal. Serves 4 Sunday Church Service, 9 a.m. For the passion fruit sorbet, put the pulp and Bible Class on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. 777-6306 people. seeds in a bowl. Warm the sugar in a pan with 1/2 4 duck breasts, skin scored with a sharp knife cup water. When dissolved, simmer for about 8 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1 1/2 lbs fresh peas in pods minutes, until it makes a syrup. Pour over the fruit 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 1 1/2 lbs fresh fava beans in pods in a bowl and add lemon juice to taste. Freeze the 1 large handful fresh baby carrots same way as the other sorbets. 4 small cooked beets sliced To serve, put a scoop of each in a bowl, spoon 1 bunch trimmed asparagus over some extra passion fruit seeds and add a sprig 1 cup fresh salad leaves (arugula, spinach, baby of fresh mint. romaine) Enjoy the taste of summer! St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013 17

The Grass is Getting Green

St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott

Charlie Palminteri’s grass growing plan for Winston Wells ball field is already sprouting results. After removing debris, turning the soil and fertilizing the field, Palminteri and volunteers have ensured regular watering keeps the grass green and growing.

No Kindergarten at GBS Sparks Fears of Closure

Continued from Page 2 Monday, August 26, meeting at the JESS cafeteria at classrooms ready to welcome this year’s students, at 5 p.m. least one other classroom in addition to kindergarten “Parents are getting different stories and we’re might be sitting empty when classes begin on Sep- hearing stories about parents being turned away at tember 3. GBS,” said Coral Bay Community Council President “We are also hearing that JESS is lacking a second Sharon Coldren. “The good thing is that there is a Island Green Building Association grade teacher,” said the Coral Bay resident. “We hear meeting coming up on Monday night, but we have to that the superintendent plans to combine the JESS and get the word out to every single parent of a kindergar- GBS first grade classes at JESS which would allow ten and first grade student on St. John. Parents need them to use the GBS first grade teacher as a second to come out to this meeting so that they can hope- grade teacher at JESS.” fully help make a good decision for the future of our The name being rumored for possible reassignment school.” from GBS to JESS is first grade teacher Jane Roskin, “Parents have already bought uniforms and ar- who is no stranger to DOE’s reassignments. Several ranged child care, and may now be involved in a last years ago Roskin, who lives in Coral Bay, was reas- minute shuffle that has everyone upset and demoral- signed to an elementary school on St. Thomas. She ized including the parents of other grades, parents of was eventually returned to GBS, but it remains to be preschoolers,” said Coldren. “GBS test scores this seen for how long she’ll have that assignment. past year were so high — best in the territory I think With no kindergarten and no first grade at GBS, — yet it keeps getting threatened and effectively dis- residents and parents in the area fear DOE officials seminated if it doesn’t have its first two grades.” could be preparing to close the elementary school; “I hope this idea gets rethought and revised,” said something which has long been rumored. Coldren. “Otherwise working toward high education With no response from DOE officials last week, quality and the value of community involvement in however, these prospects for now remain only ru- public schools is just being ridiculed by the govern- mors. But residents are hoping that all St. John par- ment. I know budget times are tough, but there have ents of kindergarten and first grade students attend the to be other solutions that would work better for all.”

18 St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013

DOE Improving Security, Energy Efficiency at Public Schools Continued from Page 5 explained Interim Head of School/ St. John Tradewinds hit the drainage systems and not Lower Campus Principal Beth affect the play area,” said Sibilly. Knight. Business Directory “Additionally, the Coral Bay Com- The upper campus will benefit munity Council will work with us from a paved turnaround in the to plant grass to make it more of a driveway, complete with solar usable area.” lighting. Also at the upper cam- Accommodations Landscaping Other general maintenance at pus, work is being finalized on the Caribbean Villas & Resorts Alfredo’s Landscaping tel. 1-800-338-0987 tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 the Coral Bay elementary school, school’s kitchen, which should be- or locally 340-776-6152 P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831 including painting, is approxi- gin producing lunches for students mately 80 percent complete, ac- Painting is almost finished sometime during the 2013-2014 Island Getaways Coral Bay Garden Center 888-693-7676, tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628 cording to Sibilly. at GBS, abvoe. school year, according to Knight. islandgetawaysinc.com P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831 Gifft Hill School, the island’s At the lower campus, the re- [email protected] private school, is also undergoing grant, the entire phone and inter- cycled tire mulch at the school’s Sunset Ridge Villas Real Estate improvements this summer. net system is being rewired at both playground is being replaced with Interval Ownership or Rentals Debbie Hayes, GRI Thanks to a $325,000 E-Rate the upper and lower campuses, four tons of new green mulch. www.sunsetridgevillas.com tel. 714-5808 or 340-642-5995 Sales: [email protected] [email protected] www.stjohnvirealestate.com Suite St. John Villas/Condos Love City Shows Love for Cafe Roma; More Help Needed tel. 1-800-348-8444 Holiday Homes of St. John or locally at 340-779-4486 tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 Continued from Page 4 chair plaque and enjoy 15 percent money for the fire. The restaurant P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 In order to reach that goal, off for up to two people for life. was a complete loss. Nothing was [email protected] A/C & Refrigeration Hiebert is offering some enticing Help out with a $5,000 dona- salvageable.” Dr. Cool | St. John 693-9071 Islandia Real Estate and delectable incentives, ranging tion and receive a restaurant din- “The company is now left with A/C Refrigeration and Appliances tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499 from $100 to $8,500, for veteran ner buyout for up to 25 guests no money, vendors to pay, and Mitsubishi A/C Diamond Dealer P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831 Sub-Zero, Wolf, Bosch, Viking [email protected] Cafe Roma fans and new custom- with choice of entrees, appetizers, taxes due,” wrote Hiebert. “We ers alike. salads, desserts and an open bar, a need all new kitchen equipment — Architecture Restaurants “Since we fell in love with the name engraved on a chair plaque hood; range; pizza ovens; coolers; Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA Fish Trap Restaurant island on our honeymoon, and and 20 percent off for up to two walk in freezer; mixer; sinks pots; tel. 776-6356 and Seafood Market this tragic event happened on our people for life. pans; shelving — furniture, lights, P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 693-9994, Closed Mondays wedding anniversary, we decided Finally, donate $8,500 to Cafe fans, mural painted, tile laid, a bar La Tapa Restaurant the promotion had to be love and Roma and get a restaurant dinner constructed, menus printed, small Banking tel. 693-7755 special event themed,” said Hie- buyout for up to 40 guests with wares, glassware and more.” Firstbank Open 7 Days a Week Located in downtown Cruz Bay bert. “Since many people come to choice of entrees, appetizers, sal- Many residents stepped up to 340-776-6881 Skinny Legs St. John to celebrate special events ads, desserts and an open bar, a the plate for Hiebert and the Cafe “A Pretty OK Place” such as weddings, birthdays, cou- name engraved on a chair plaque Roma family, especially Cast- Scotiabank tel. 340-779-4982 ples vacations, and anniversaries and 20 percent off for up to four aways owner Dan Boudreau, who #1 Mortgage Lender in the VI www.skinnylegs.com The Marketplace (340) 776-6552 they should come celebrate at people for life. hosted the August fundraiser. The Cafe Roma.” “All of the funds raised will be event featured some of Cafe Ro- Services A $100 donation will get a diner used to fund Cafe Roma and the ma’s most popular dishes like the Green Building C4th Custom Embroidery Island Green Building Association tel. 779-4047 one free large pizza and a bottle of costs associated with rebuilding Ragin Cajun and Penne Broccoli check www.igbavi.org for Seminar Located in Coral Bay house wine. A $250 donation will the restaurant,” Hiebert wrote on and Hiebert even got the chance Series info and ReSource Depot get customers dinner for two in- the Cafe Roma Facebook page. to step back into a kitchen for inventory Island Solar "Off the Grid Living for 10 Years" cluding two entrees, two salads, “I love Cafe Roma and have been the night, a place he has dearly Insurance tel. 340-642-0531 a bottle of house wine and a des- proud serving the local residents missed. PGU Insuracne sert. and tourists alike. You are all like “The fundraiser was fun, and Located at The Marketplace Wedding Services For $500, have a name engraved family to me.” all who attended seemed to enjoy 776-6403; [email protected] Weddings by Katilday on a chair plaque and everything “I am doing everything possible themselves,” said Hiebert. “It was www.stjohnweddingplanner.com Theodore Tunick & Company www.katilady.com included in the $250 package. A to ensure that Cafe Roma will once also nice for me to be able to get Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 340-693-8500 - Consulting, Travel $750 donation will get a menu again be a destination restaurant on into a kitchen again. Local busi- www.theodoretunick.com Coordination, Accommodations item named after the donor on the St. John,” he wrote. “It may look nesses did a fantastic job of donat- new menu plus everything includ- newer, the chairs will match, and ing great raffle prizes.” Jewelry ed in the $500 package. the windows will open, but I guar- “I want to thank Dan at Cast- R&I Patton goldsmithing A $1,000 donation, and the cus- antee that the cuisine will continue aways for hosting the event and Located in Mongoose Junction 776-6548 or (800) 626-3445 tomer is guaranteed reservations to satisfy all of you.” Michelle Fage with Paradise Plan- [email protected] for up to four people for one year, Images of the restaurant in the ning for doing a great job promot- two of everything included in the days after the April fire, located ing the event,” Hiebert said. “I also $250 package and a 10 percent above Joe’s Diner in the heart thank Robert Fleming for organiz- discount for up to two people for of downtown Cruz Bay, showed ing and handling the food portion life. charred remains of everything in- of the Castaways event, as well as Make a $2,500 donation to Cafe side the space. taking care of so many ongoing Roma’s rebuilding and receive “The restaurant has been totally details and running errands for me restaurant dinner for 10 guests cleaned out and gutted,” Hiebert on St John.” with choice of entrees, appetizers, wrote and shared on the restau- To make a donation to Cafe salads, desserts and an open bar. rant’s website following the fire. Roma, contact Hiebert at cafero- Plus, get a name engraved on a “Cafe Roma received no insurance [email protected]. St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013 19

VIPD Safety TIPS Protect your business Friday, August 9 Wednesday, August 14 bance with her boyfriend. Simple 3:36 p.m. - A citizen c/r a 8:42 a.m. - An Estate Carolina assault, D.V. against coPPer theft disturbance of the peace in Es- resident c/r an electrical fire at 3:15 p.m. - An Estate Enighed tate Enighed. Disturbance of the Aqua Bistro. Electric fire. resident c/r a disturbance with copper theft is a widespread problem all around the u.s. as the value of peace. 2:16 p.m. - An Estate Pastory her son. Disturbance of the peace, copper continues to rise. Police task forces are increasing patrols and are 4:29 p.m. - A citizen c/r a resident c/requesting police assis- D.V. focusing on copper thefts. the Legislature is strengthening laws regarding D.O.A. at the Westin Resort and tance to remove someone from 3:56 p.m. - A citizen c/r dam- the possession, sale and receipt of copper. Villas. D.O.A. her residence. Police assistance. age to a vehicle in the area of Cruz The public can help prevenT copper ThefT by: 10:07 p.m. - A citizen c/r loud Thursday, August 15 Bay. Damage to a vehicle. • enclosing equipment containing copper in metal cages or other music in the area of Cruz Bay. Dis- 11:11 a.m. - A Bellevue Village 4:51 p.m. - A citizen c/r dis- secure structures turbance of the peace. resident r/ that she was assaulted charge of firearm in The Valley. • utilizing a camera security system and motion sensor lighting Saturday, August 10 by her ex-boyfriend. Aggravated Discharge of firearm. • controlling and shutting off access points 5:42 a.m. - A citizen c/r seeing assault and battery, D.V. 5:45 p.m. - A citizen p/request- • establishing a business or neighborhood Watch group illegal aliens walking on the road 11:45 a.m. - A visitor from ing police assistance to remove a at Estate Zootenvaal. Police assis- Florida c/r a hit and run. Auto ac- female from her property. Police tance. cident. assistance. 9:49 p.m. - A citizen c/r a fight 2:58 p.m. - A Bell’s Towing em- Tuesday, August 20 in progress in the area of Cruz Bay. ployee c/r that someone cut off the 12:11 p.m. - A citizen c/request- Simple assault. boot he put on their vehicle in the ing police assistance at Mongoose 10:00 p.m. - Badge #1177 p/ at area of Caneel Bay Apartments. Junction. Police assistance. Leander Jurgen Command with one Destruction of property. 2:50 p.m. - A Bellevue Village Keenan George of Estate Glucks- Friday, August 16 resident p/r that she paid someone berg under arrest and charged with 3:15 a.m. - An Estate Chocolate for an item and didn’t receive the Crime Stoppers — U.S.V.I. simple assault and battery. His bail Hole resident p/r that she was as- item and has not gotten her money was set at $500 by order of the saulted by her ex-boyfriend. Ag- back. Obtaining money under false St. John Tradewinds court. He was transported to the gravated assault and battery, D.V. pretense. Crime has a cost, and it is ultimately paid by you, the law abid- Richard Callwood Command to 11:12 p.m. - A citizen c/r a 4:50 p.m. - A citizen c/requesting citizens of the community through higher prices and higher be processed and remanded to the disturbance between him and his ing police assistance to travel to taxes. Reducing that cost puts money back in your pockets. If you Bureau of Corrections. girlfriend at their residence. Dis- a residence in Estate Grundwald. know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot con- Sunday, August 11 turbance of the peace. Police assistance. trol crime without your help. 1:38 a.m. - An Estate Glucks- Saturday, August 17 Wednesday, August 21 St. John berg resident p/r that her son was 10:10 a.m. - A citizen p/r a sto- 12:03 a.m. - A citizen c/r that Between 6:30 p.m., Monday August 5, and 2:25 a.m. Tuesday not being treated properly when he len vessel. Unauthorized use of her vehicle was damaged while it was in the care of VIPD. Police as- vessel. morning August 6, a 1997 white Jeep Wrangler, plate # TDR-172 was parked across from the tennis sistance. 12:35 p.m. - A citizen c/r a dis- courts in Estate Enighed. Damage was stolen from the parking lot of the Enighed Barge Ramp. Help 5:17 p.m. - A visitor from Ken- turbance in downtown Cruz Bay. to vehicle. police recover this vehicle by telling us what you know. tucky p/r that he was assaulted in Disturbance of the peace. 1:09 a.m. - A citizen c/r that a On Thursday, August 8, at about 3:20 p.m., a man reported that the area of Cruz Bay. Simple as- 12:52 p.m. - A citizen c/request- male attempted to hit him with a he placed his white iPhone 4, that was in a purple case, on the ferry sault. ing police assistance with a male rock. Simple assault. ticket counter in Cruz Bay and accidentally walked off without 7:30 p.m. - An Estate Pastory at Salt Pond Beach making sexual 3:26 p.m. - A citizen c/r that a it. When he realized he left his phone, he went back to get it but resident c/requesting police assis- gestures. Police assistance. male didn’t want to pay him for a somebody had stolen it. Help police solve this theft. tance at his residence. Police as- Saturday, August 18 boat engine. Police assistance. St. Thomas sistance. 12:37 a.m. - A citizen c/r that a 8:00 p.m. - An Estate Pastory On Friday, July 12 at 5:50 a.m., it was discovered that the rear 8:18 p.m. - A Wharfside Village male was harassing her. Police as- resident p/r that a male confronted western door of Touch Easy Java, located at Vitraco Park Mall, resident c/requesting police assis- sistance. him about a dog. Disturbance of had been pried open by burglars. They also broke in to four video tance. Police assistance. 1:33 a.m. - A citizen c/r that the peace. lottery terminal cash pans, and stole an ATM from the business. 11:39 p.m. - A citizen c/request- while she was sleeping an un- Thursday, August 22 Tell us what you know about this incident so police can identify ing police assistance with a drunk known male came into her house 10:20 a.m. - A Coral Bay Fire the burglars. male in the area of Wharfside Vil- and removed some items, held Department official c/r a D.O.A. in On Saturday, April 6, at 7:50 p.m., a woman was walking in the lage. Police assistance. her down and tried to remove her Estate Upper Carolina. D.O.A. Monday, August 12 clothes. Attempted rape. 8:21 p.m. - A citizen p/r that he area of Dronningens Gade on her way home when a man ran up 10:28 a.m. - An Estate Contant 6:06 a.m. - An Estate Adrian was assaulted by a male in the area to her, snatched her gold chain from her neck, and fled the area on resident c/r an auto collision. Auto resident c/r that her boyfriend is of Cruz Bay. Simple assault. foot. Help police identify this thief. collision. creating a disturbance and break- 9:49 p.m. - An Estate Enighed Step up and be part of the solution. Continue to help make our Tuesday, August 13 ing windows. Destruction of prop- resident p/r a threat. Disturbance islands a safer place to live and visit by telling us what you know 10:20 a.m. - An Estate Enighed erty, D.V. of the peace, threats. about these, or any other crimes, at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org resident p/r that someone struck 10:44 a.m. - An Estate John’s Friday, August 23 or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also text “USVI” his vehicle while it was parked. Folly resident c/r that a woman 1:27 a.m. - A citizen c/r a distur- plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Auto collision. broke the windshield of his vehi- bance. Disturbance of the peace. All three of these methods will keep you anonymous. If your tip No time given - A Wharfside cle. Damage to a vehicle. 8:00 a.m. - A citizen c/r a bur- leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, Village resident c/requesting po- Monday, August 19 glary. Burglary in the third. or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according lice assistance. Police assistance. 12:06 a.m. - A citizen c/r hear- 11:00 a.m. - A citizen c/r a dis- to your instructions. The minimum cash reward for the arrest of 11:56 p.m. - A citizen c/r loud ing shots fired in The Valley. Ille- turbance with a male in the area a robber is $900 plus 10 percent of the retail value of property music in the area of Coral Bay. gal discharge of firearm. of Cruz Bay. Disturbance of the recovered. Our maximum reward is $2,500. Loud music. 8:23 a.m. - A citizen c/r a distur- peace. 20 St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013

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Tuesday, August 27 urday, September 7, in the St. — Senator Clarence Payne, Thomas/St John District at the chairman of the Committee on University of the Virgin Islands Health, Hospitals, Human Ser- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. vices and Veterans Affairs, will Saturday, September 14 host a series of town hall meet- — St. John Montessori ings in the St. Thomas/St. John School is hosting an open District.The first meeting will house for fall enrollment on be on Tuesday, August 27, at Saturday, September 14, at the Guy Benjamin School in Coral John’s Folly Learning Institute Bay. The meeting will provide in Coral Bay from 9 to 11 a.m. a platform for residents to voice For more information call (340) their concerns. 775-9594 or (617) 688-3818. Sunday, September 1 Saturday, October 19 — It’s time to get ready for — “No Fleas, Please,” the the 14th Annual Love City Tri- St. John Animal Care Center’s athlon and Aquathon, which annual flea market, will be will be Sunday, September 1, at Saturday, October 19, at the 7 a.m. starting at Maho Bay. Winston Wells ball field from Monday, September 2 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Donated — Don’t miss the fun in Cor- wares are now being accepted. al Bay on Labor Day, Monday, Call the shelter at 774-1625 for September 2, when the com- information about pickup of munity gathers to celebrate.A furniture and volunteering to long-standing tradition in Coral help with setting up the fair. Bay, this festive day will kick- Through November 7 off with a mini-parade starting — In accordance with legis- at Love City Mini Mart and lation recently enacted by the JOB (1962 film) 9 Round bread of India colloquially ending at the ball field. The pa- 30th Legislature of the Virgin 76 Jazzy Anita 10 Hot tub 69 Largest city on Hawaii rade will begin at 11 a.m. and Islands, the Office of the Lieu- SCREENING 77 Irritated reply to “Are you 11 In a docile way 70 “Get — back!” it’s not too late to join in the tenant Governor is waiving awake?” 12 1985 Kate Nelligan film 71 Abrades ACROSS 81 Devours, with “down” 13 In re 72 Coloring substance action. To participate call Jane penalty and interest fees for 1 Perceive 83 Accept 14 “Dallas” actor Patrick 78 Dance great de Mille Johanes at 776-6450. property tax years 2008-2011. 8 Wavering 84 Riddle, part 5 15 Singer Sumac 79 Ovid’s 1,051 Saturday, September 7 The last day to take advantage 16 Dies down 90 Gulf nation 16 Begin, as a journey 80 Diarist Anaïs 20 One of the Great Lakes 91 Good diving score 17 — ball (pool hall item) 81 Took the prize — The H.E.A.L.T.H and of the property tax amnesty is 21 CD from Eminem or Jay- 92 Genetic letters 18 “Fists of Fury” star 82 Florida city Wellness Expo will be on Sat- Thursday, November 7. Z, say 93 Flanders river 19 Get sight of 84 Breathe loudly 22 Marshland 94 Ovum, e.g. 24 “— the weather?” 85 Bringing up the rear 23 Start of a riddle 96 “There it is!” 29 Phone no. 86 Collides with 25 Teal, e.g. 98 Souses 31 Port of Japan 87 Not deserved 26 Mineo of films 102 End of the riddle 33 Actress Lisa 88 Tramped (on) 27 First-century emperor 108 Al who drew Li’l Abner 34 Poem of lamentation 89 “Holiday” actor Ayres 28 Sufficient, in dialect 109 Old Italian coins 35 “Hick” actor Baldwin 95 Mao — -tung Alcholics Anonymous Meetings 29 After-bath sprinkle 110 Tie down, as a ship 36 Hayek of Hollywood 96 Romeo and Juliet’s 30 Zest 111 Sheik, e.g. 37 Window ledge town All meetings are now open. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 32 Riddle, part 2 113 Actress Carrere 39 Parking — 97 “It’s — state of affairs” and Friday 6 p.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; 38 Majestic 114 Mark Twain’s Huck 43 — left field 99 Lane of Broadway 40 Inane 115 Riddle’s answer 44 Tine 100 Narcotic Thursday 7 a.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; 41 High-pH compound 120 Poker cost 46 Repeated statement in 101 Generates Sunday 9:45 a.m., Hawksnest Bay Beach; Tuesday, Thursday 42 Sticky, viscous stuff 121 Ethereal quality Windows ads 103 Beatnik’s “Got it!” and Saturday 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral Bay 45 Previously called 122 Relate (to) 47 Plating metal 104 People on the move 46 “— have to wait” 123 Prayer opener 48 Kind of PC monitor 105 Like a well-pitched 49 ESPN’s Hershiser 124 Northern parts of New 50 Rage inning Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 50 Riddle, part 3 York and New Jersey 51 — nous 106 “Sing, Sing, Sing” 55 They often elicit groans 125 Numbers used in sums 52 “There — ‘I’ in team” drummer Gene Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 56 “Suffice it — ...” 53 Musical piece 107 Totally filled p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. 57 Chinese zoo mammals DOWN 54 Racket-raising Arthur 112 Longtime West Virginia 58 “Thou — lady”: King Lear 1 Divining rod 55 Rover’s foot senator Robert 59 Hotel’s kin 2 Get some air 60 Fruit discard 114 — Schwarz Al-Anon Meetings 60 Young dog 3 German military camp 62 Arcane 115 Sorority letter For Al-Anon meeting location and times, please call (340) 61 Sews an edge around 4 Jaguar, e.g. 63 Annoyed with 116 Humid 65 Riddle, part 4 5 “— Brockovich” 64 Boa, for one 117 Suffix with colour 642-3263 73 Tara of “American Pie” 6 Gone up 66 “Right, bro” 118 Ar-tee link 74 Granola bit 7 — Dame 67 0% of the people 119 Honored Fr. woman 75 “— Man Answers” 8 Suffix with script 68 Biker’s bike, St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013 21

Employment For Rent For Rent/Space Available

Expanding Watersports Company Fully Furnish 3 bedroom, is accepting applications for: 2 bath, AC, w&d, located on Rendezvous and Ditliff. Retail SaleS Please contact Vera @ Beach attendantS 340.690.1514 or Steven Payne @ 340.626.4423 MuSt Be: reliable and professional, detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills, clean cut and able to swim. Long Term Rental For more information call 776-6857 2 bed, 1.5 bath in Chocolate Hole East, W/D, furnished, A/C, $2,000/month, SHORT-TERM, PART-TIME JOBS electric included. Call Ron 715-853-9696 Solid Waste Management Planner Live-to-Work Studio Units Water Supply Planner Wasterwater Treatment Planner Now Available commercial/ Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessor retail space Recently refurbished office/studio apartments with available for rent, located kitchenette, bath and tile floors for work and/or sleep Help Coral Bay plan its future! The Coral Bay on Centerline Road, Community Council (CBCC) has received grant Bordeaux Mountain, funding to conduct solid waste management, water starting @ $2,125/mo. , supply, and wastewater treatment planning as well as call 1.480.626.7571 conducting a risk assessmen of current solid waste for further information. management practices over the next year, as part of the or Andy Coral Bay Watershed Management Project. Bachelor’s degree and direct experience related to Nick at (340) 771-3737 / Andy at (340) 690-1260 Scenic job duties required. Advanced degree and major Properties experience desirable. Time frame: Oct 2013 to Sept 340-693-7777 2014. Position descriptions and how to apply are at Home For Sale Storage Commercial/Office www.coralbaycommunitycouncil.org. Cruz Bay Side: CBCC is an Equal Opportunity Provider and • Efficiency apartment, Home For Sale: Pastory Wifi in Cruz Bay $900 Employer and has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. 3 BR, 3 BA on Bordeaux Self Storage • Large efficiency Mountain with stunning Available Immediately apartment in Cruz Bay views. Decorated and $900 5x5x8 up to 10x20x8 For Rent furnished impeccably. • One bedroom, one bath, Starting at $85/mo. Studio apartment on One mile from Cruz Bay. w/d $1000 EVERYTHING ST. JOHN PROPERTIES proudly announces • One bedroom, one bath, lowest level. Successful 340-776-1330 short and long term rental YOU NEED their management of Guinea Grove apartments, furnished, w/d $1200 ON EVERY LEVEL across from the Westin. These one and two bedroom • One bedroom house, $650,000 furnished, awesome units have A/C in the bedrooms and stacking washer/ [email protected] STORAGE: SECURED GREAT PLACE view $1300 LOCKERS, AUTOS TO SHOP, DINE dryer units. Electricity is individually metered • Two bedrooms, two and tenants share the cost of water when needed. from $35 month AND WORK bath, w/d $1650 co-op Maintenance services will be provided by our 643-3283 • Two bedrooms, one opportunity Come join us professional staff. bath, in Cruz Bay $1650 on st. john we have spaces There are both one bedroom ($1,150/month) and • Two bedrooms, one available — two bedroom ($1,600/month) apartments available bath, washer, Wifi, Lockers for Rent 2 units Retail, Office at this time. Either stop by the office (across $1700 Location Cruz Bay or Storage for Sale from the National Park ball field) or emailinfo@ • Two bedrooms, two 5x5 & 10 x 20 available bath, w/d A/C $1800 Serious Inquiries Only stjohnproperties.com for a rental application. Daytime 693-8741 • Two bedrooms and loft, 340-776-3455 344-1074 340-776-6455 You can be assured of professional service from our one bath, washer, $1800 friendly staff at St. John Properties, established in 1983 • Three bedroom, two and helping turn dreams into reality for thirty years on bath, large deck w/d St. John. $1800 • Three bedrooms, one bath, large deck w/d FISH BAY LONG TERM - Furnished native stone home $1900 2bd/2ba/office, view, privacy on 1.22 ac, 3k Will consider • One bedroom, one bath, short term. 970-382-6683 or [email protected] Coral Bay $1100 22 St. John Tradewinds, August 26-September 8, 2013

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New Bank Coming to Cruz Bay Chocolate Hole Gas Station Rises

St. John Tradewiinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewiinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott Construction continues on the island’s newest gas station, located Renovations to the front area of theMooie’s building, above, in in Estate Chocolate Hole just over Jacob’s Ladder — and not far from downtown Cruz Bay continued last week. The space will be the new the sole St. John gas station E&C Service Station. Storage tanks home of the first branch of Puerto Rico-based Banco Popular on St. have been installed and what appears to be the roof for the filling John. area rose last week.

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Tradewinds News Photos by Bill Stelzer

Hermit Crabs Migrate at Nanny Point In a migration that continues to baffle scientists, St. John hermit crabs took to the water last week at Nanny Point. Scientists believe they are females who are depositing their eggs to be taken out to sea.

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