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Short Term Deal Dry On Ferries Near Conditions After Months of Bring Salt to Operation, Says Pond at Salt DPW Chief Pond Bay Page 3 French National By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds Arrested on CONCORDIA ­— As most of the island’s residents con- Charges of Alien tinued hoping for some relief from the on-going dry weather Smuggling for on St. John, which has not seen significant rain in two months, 38 Cubans news of one positive aspect of Page 3 that arid heat spread last week. Pat Green For the first time in about four years, the dry weather and To Perform high heat combined to produce at Love City salt at the salt pond at Salt Pond Country Bay. Starting at day break and increasing as the morning wore Music Fest on, residents could be seen Page 4 streaming down to the pond with buckets, zip lock bags and Dylan Ferry Wins even cracker containers, any- thing to load up with salt and Commodore’s Cup haul back home. aboard Sweet Ting Page 7

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th Unlandscaping 9 Grade CAHS Pre-Orientation May 13 Charlotte Amalie High School in St. Thomas will conduct its pre-orientation meeting for incoming 9th graders for the 2015-16 school year on Wednesday, May 13, at 5 p.m. in the school’s Ruth E. Thomas Auditorium. All prospective 9th grade students should attend the meeting in order to select the course of study they plan to pursue in the next school year. School officials say students who are borderline or un- sure about passing should also attend, as this is the only scheduled pre-orientation meeting. Students and parents are encouraged to arrive by 4:15 p.m. in order to purchase the three (3) summer reading novels for $20. For more information, contact Charlotte Amalie High School at (340) 774-0780. Registation Still Open for UVI Classes It’s not too late to register for Summer Term classes at the Uni- versity of the Virgin Islands. Classes for Summer Term 1 begin May 18. A limited number of courses can be taken on St. John St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Kelly Morris through videoconferencing technology. For further information, contact the UVI’s Registrar’s Office at 693-1160, or visit the UVI And then there were none. The last palm trees in front of the Ubaldina St. John Academic Center at The Marketplace in Cruz Bay. Simmonds U.S. Post Office in Cruz Bay were removed in early May i in the on- going transformation of the busy street corner. Most residents were hopeful plans Three Residents To Be Honored May 16 would include short term parking for mail box pick-ups. Bernice Boynes, Charles Roddy and Rodney Varlack will be honored by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at an appreciation dinner on Saturday, May 16, at Cinnamon Bay to rec- ognize the three parishioners for their longstanding contributions to the church and community over the years. There will be a free cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing. All proceeds will benefit the church scholar- ship fund that provides scholarships for St. John students to attend school. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, to purchase tickets, call the church office at 340-776-6339. Health Fair Set for Seniors on May 19 May is Older Americans Month and there will be health fair for senior citizens on Tuesday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Marketplace on the 2nd Floor in space 209. Board of Elections To Meet May 21 The St. Thomas St. John District Board of Elections will con- duct their regularly scheduled board meeting on St. John in the Legislature Annex Conference Room on Thursday, May 21, at 11 Tradewinds Publishing llc a.m. as part of an on-going effort to reach out to the voting public The Community Newspaper Since 1972 and as mandated by law. The members of the STT/STJ Board of Elections will have election related discussions, according to the announcement. Editor/Publisher NEWSLINE Subscriptions MaLinda Nelson (340) 776-6496 U.S. & U.S.V.I. only [email protected] www.tradewinds.vi $90.00 per year Town Hall Meeting with VINP Is May 26 [email protected] email: [email protected] writers St. John Administrator’s Office will host a town hall meeting Jaime Elliott, Tom Oat, ADVERTISING Third Class PERMIT in conjunction with The Virgin Islands National Park Management Amy Roberts, Judi Shimel, [email protected] U.S. Postage PAID Team on Tuesday May 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the St. John Legis- Andrea Milam Permit No. 3 MAILING ADDRESS St. John, VI 00831 lature Annex in Cruz Bay. Come, listen, voice your recommenda- columnists Tradewinds Publishing LLC tions and concerns with the Virgin Islands National Park. & Contributors P.O. Box 1500 © Copyright 2015 Mauri Elbel, Chuck Pishko, Yelena St. John, VI 00831 All rights reserved. No reproduction Rogers, Tristan Ewald, Andrew of news stories, letters, columns, Democratic Party Meeting May 30 Rutnik, Craig Barshinger, Jack Circulation photographs or advertisements The Democratic Party Territorial Committee Meeting has been Brown, Mares Crane, Dan Boyd, Call the newsline to be added allowed without written permission Bob Malacarne, Raven Philips as a newsstand outlet from the publisher. scheduled for Saturday, May 30, at 10 a.m. at the Department of Education’s Curriculum Centers. St. John Tradewinds, May 11-16, 2015 3 Short Term Deal on Ferries Said Near After Months of Operation, DPW Chief

By JUDI SHIIMEL months, he added he wanted to St. John Tradewinds add language to the agreement, CRUZ BAY — After six looking at revenues derived from “We have an months in operation — and re- commuter ferry services, the cost peated assurances by the former of the vessel, management of the agreement in Department of Public Works physical property and other mat- principal. It’s a Commissioner Darryl Small that ters. matter of getting the allowed the private corporation “We want to have a long term ferry franchisees to operate the analysis of the operating costs,” paperwork through government owned vessels — the James said. the system.” commissioner-designee for Public A spokesperson for St. John’s – Gustav James Works say it will take more time resident Senator-At-Large said it Public Works Commissioner-designee before an agreement to operate was encouraging to hear Public government owned ferries is com- Works was drawing closer to en- plete. tering a written agreement with But over the Varlack Ventures and Trans- the franchise ferry companies. next six months portation Services of St. John “All we knew was there was no DPW wants to add took possession of the Red Hook agreement,” said Nicolle Bollen- language to the I and the Cruz Bay I, respectively, tini, chief of staff for Senator-At- last year. Large Almando “Rocky” Liburd, agreement, looking The new vessels, part of the who had promised to resolve the at revenues derived VITRAN public transit fleet, were St. John Tradewinds News Photo File issue in April. from commuter provided to the territory by the Ironically, the port pontoon U.S. Department of Transporta- The new VITRAn catamaran ferries, above, have of one of the two vessels, Red ferry services, the tion at a cost of $3.25 million proved very popular with visitors and commuters. Hook I, was damaged in early cost of the vessel, apiece. They were supplied to the 2015 when the vessel struck the management of the two companies holding the fran- designee Gustav James says he’s Works. Loredon L. Boynes Ferry Dock chises to provide daily commuter eying short term and a long term “We have an agreement in prin- in Cruz Bay and repaired within physical property and service between St. John and St. agreements, but the arrangement cipal. It’s a matter of getting the days without any information on other matters. Croix. requires documentation between paperwork through the system,” the cost of the repair, liability for Public Works Commissioner- the franchise holders and Public James said. But over the next six the incident or insurance. French National Arrested on Charges Index Business Directory ...... 20 Church Directory ...... 18 of Alien Smuggling for 38 Cuban Nationals Classified Ads ...... 21 Community Calendar ...... 16 Crime Stoppers ...... 19 Crossword Puzzle ...... 20 and One St. Lucian on Catamaran Cryptoquip ...... 18 Letters ...... 14 By JUDI SHIIMEL detention hearing on May 6 before 29, according to the complaint. 10 years imprisonment. Obituary ...... 14 St. John Tradewinds U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Mill- The vessel was operated by A complaint is merely a formal Real Estate ...... 10 CHARLOTTE AMALIE er. Judge Miller detained Leich- Leichtnam and contained 38 Cu- charging document and is not evi- To the Rescue ...... 10 — Alain Rene Leichtnam, 71, tnam pending further proceedings ban nationals and one national of dence of guilt. Every defendant is a French national, was arrested and he was remanded to the cus- St. Lucia. None of the individuals presumed innocent until and un-

Thursday, April 30, on a criminal tody of the United States Marshals possessed the proper documents to less proven guilty, U.S. Attorney th complaint charging him with en- Service. lawfully enter the United States. Sharpe added. Thursday, May 14 couraging and inducing aliens to U.S. Customs and Border Pro- Encouraging and inducing The case is being investigated enter the United States in viola- tection (CBP) Office of Air and aliens to enter the United States by the CBP, OAM, the USSG, and tion of law, United States Attor- Marine (OAM) and the United carries a sentence of not more than Homeland Security Investigations ney Ronald W. Sharpe announced States Coast Guard (USCG) inter- five years in prison, and in the case (HSI). Wednesday, May 6. cepted the catamaran vessel Ma- of a violation in which the offense The case is being prosecuted Leichtnam made his initial ap- zurka off the coast of St. John in was done for the purpose of pri- by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kim L. pearance on May 1 and had his the early morning hours of April vate financial gain, not more than Chisholm. 4 St. John Tradewinds, May 11-16, 2015

Beautifying America’s Paradise St. Thomas Gun Homicide Victim Was Providing Service for Over 20 Years Wounded in April Pine Peace Shooting

By JUDI SHIIMEL An unidentified a 22-year-old him April 13 in Pine Peace. Van- Huge Discount St. John Tradewinds shooting victim was questioned Holten’s death was discussed at a ST. THOMAS — A man V.I. by authorities and later transported May 5 press conference by Police on volume sales Police Department officials ac- to the Roy L. Schneider Hospital Commissioner Delroy Richards at knowledge was an “unidentified” for treatment of his injuries, ac- Government House. gunshot victim on St. John in an cording to an April 15 statement Four St. Thomas Victims Happy Holidays! unpublicized incident in April was from VIPD. Officers had been dis- At the time police were process- found slain on St. Thomas in early patched to Pine Peace in response ing four homicides that took place Open Tuesday- May. to reports of shots being fired in on St. Thomas over the course of Coral Bay Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tishawn VanHolten, 22, was the area. three days, including the stabbing found lying unresponsive on May 4 “Officers arrived on scene and death of an elderly couple visiting Garden Center Tel: 693-5579 near Holy Family Catholic Church were later dispatched to Myrah from Massachusetts. The couple’s in Anna’s Retreat. His death from Keating Clinic in reference to a son, who was recorded on surveil- apparent gunshot wounds is now gunshot victim,” Jackson said. lance camera entering a dwelling the subject of an investigation by “The victim told officers that he at the Crystal Cove condominiums the V.I. Police Department Major was walking in the area when he with the two victims, was arrested Crimes Unit. heard gunfire and ran into a nearby back in his home state on May 5. VanHolten was the victim of a store, and came to realize he’d Anyone who thinks they may shooting in the Pine Peace area on been shot once he exited the estab- have any information about the April 13, authorities subsequently lishment.” shooting of Tishawn VanHolten, acknowledged. VanHolten was not At that time, four weeks before 22, is asked to contact the VIPD mentioned by name in a statement he lost his life in a second shooting Investigations Bureau at (340) made public two days after the incident, VanHolten told investi- 693-8880, ext. 5213 or dial the po- shooting. gators he did not know who shot lice emergency line at 911.

Pat Green www.SkinnyLegs.com at Love City “Be here even when you are there” Country Music Festival May 16 St. John Tradewinds A three-time Grammy nominee, Pat Green will per- Coral Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands form at the Love City Country 340-779-4982 Music Festival on Saturday, Follow us on facebook May 16. Green has become a cultural force across the coun- try selling out venues from Nokia Theater in Times Square to the Houston Astrodome in Texas. Green’s explosive live shows have made him a fan favorite and a hot ticket, land- ing tours with the likes of Wil- lie Nelson and Dave Matthews Band. Named “the Springsteen of the South West” in People magazine, Green has sold more than two million albums, re- leased a collection of hits and has been praised in Esquire, Blender, Billboard and USA Today. Green’s new single, “Girls From Texas,” from his forthcoming album, HOME, has already topped the Texas charts. St. John Tradewinds, May 11-16, 2015 5

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Waga judges, above center, (L to R) Joan Sparling, Kelly Cruikshank and Allan Smith. Residents filled the St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Jaime Elliott Winston Wells ball field Saturday evening for the 15th Annual Wagapalooza dog show, above right. Waga King Sampson and Waga Queen Yoda with their owners, Yoda and Sampson Named Wagapalooza Queen and King above. This year’s Babe Award went to Maximus, with owners Michelle Fage and Jason Cawthorn. Maximus Honored with Babe Award By JAIME ELLIOTT Smith, had no easy task deciding winners and music by DJ I-Duane. There were also St. John Tradewinds among the talented pooches in categories plenty of activities to keep the kids busy CRUZ BAY — Dog lovers and pet ranging from Best Costume to Best Old with a bouncy house, face painting and a owners packed the Winston Wells ball field Timer. popcorn machine. on Saturday evening, May 9, for the 15th In the end, the trio named 12-year-old “This is a great turn out and we’re re- annual Wagapalooza. Yoda, last year’s Best Old Timer, as this ally excited for a great night,” said ACC The distinctly-St. John style dog show year’s Waga Queen. Sampson, who was re- President Lucy Banks. “This event brings is one of the main fundraisers of the year splendent in a feathered headdress for the the animals to the forefront and brings the for the island’s sole animal welfare organi- Best Costume category, looked regal as he community together. There aren’t many zation, the St. John Animal Care Center. accepted the Waga King honor. free, family-friendly events on St. John and This year’s judges, Joan Sparling, Kel- In addition to the dog show itself, Wa- this really is a great one.” ly Cruikshank and Magistrate Judge Allen gapalooza featured food and drinks, raffles Continued on Page 18 6 St. John Tradewinds, May 11-16, 2015

Roller/McComb Moving to 36 in 49er FX World Ranking By JAIME ELLIOTT ing.” St. John Tradewinds Solid performances at the Pal- Since posting solid perfor- ma de Mallorca Princess Sophia mances at several European regat- Regatta in Spain and the Hyere Mimi Roller, left in photo, tas this spring, Olympic hopefuls Regatta in France helped the sail- with sailing partner Kayla Mayumi “Mimi” Roller and Kayla ors climb almost 20 places in 49er McComb, center, hold on as McComb jumped in the world FX world ranking. they try to avoid a collision rankings from 52 to 36 place, just Roller and McComb arrived in during a race. six shy of being among the cov- Spain in early March and enjoyed eted top 30 in the world. ideal weather conditions in a train- “The top 30 teams are invited ing regatta ahead of the Princess to all the World Cup regattas and Sophia Regatta, Roller explained. the next 10 have to qualify to enter “First there was a training re- St. JohnTradewinds News Photo them,” said Roller, who is home in gatta to get ready for the actual re- Courtesy of Mimi Roller Coral Bay for a few weeks before gatta and it was a great event,” she heading back to Europe for a re- said. “There were almost as many gatta in the Netherlands later this teams in the training as there were St. Lucia Woman Being Held as Witness month. in the regatta. We did really well, Roller is hoping to sail in her we finished 12th overall.” In Smuggling Case of 38 Cuban Migrants second Olympic Games in Brazil “There was light wind during in 2016. She represented the U.S. the event which is what we race By Judi Shimel 23, a material witness in the case into custody by the U.S. Coast Virgin Islands in London 2012, best in,” Roller said. “So that was St. John Tradewinds against Alain Rene Leichtnam, 71. Guard on April 30 as Leicht- where she walked in the opening definitely in our favor.” CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Authorities accuse Leichtnam of man dropped off the Mazurka’s ceremony before she raced a Laser Those light conditions Roller A St. Lucia national was ordered being the operator of the catama- passengers. Radial. and McComb enjoyed during the to be held in a federal detention fa- ran Mazurka, which brought the The woman told investiga- For her Summer Olympic training didn’t last, however, for cility after she arrived in a boat on migrants to St. John. tors she and family members Games in Brazil bid, Roller has the Princess Sophia Regatta. the East End of St. John along with In court documents St. Luce, were socializing with Leicht- joined with fellow St. Mary’s Col- “The regatta itself didn’t go 38 Cuban migrants. a native of St. Lucia, told agents nam on board the catamaran on lege of Maryland alumnae Mc- quite as well,” Roller said. “The U.S. Magistrate Ruth Miller from the Department of Home- April 25. When Leichtnam left Comb and switched to a 49er FX weather conditions and the race ruled the woman, identified as land Security Leichtnam was her the next morning to buy water rig. Brazil will be first Olympic management conditions were both Kurcharma Mishkia St. Luce, boyfriend. They were both taken in preparation for a trip an- Games to feature the class, which crazy during the regatta.” other man appeared along with is similar to the men’s 49er Olym- With all Olympic classes com- Cubans and boarded them, St. pic Skiff class but with a smaller peting in the Princess Sophia Re- Luce said. sail area. gatta, the women’s 49er FX fleet When the boat left port the Roller and McComb have been had to share a race course with the woman told authorities she practicing and competing in regat- men’s. In an effort to ensure races thought they were headed to St. tas across the globe and their work were completed for both classes, Martin, but she heard the Cu- has begun to pay off. the men’s fleet would sail two bans on board saying “St. John” “The new world rankings came races before being sent off for the and “St. Thomas,” according to out and we are 36,” said Roller. women to race. the documents. But when she “That is the highest we’ve ever After two races, the women’s asked Leichtnam what the extra been ranked. Even when I was rac- fleet would be sent off for the men people were doing on board he ing lasers my highest world rank- to return, and then the women, for did not answer her, she told au- ing was 49. So this is really excit- Continued on Page 19 thorities. Investigators said St. Luce told them she decided she would Temporary Ban on Burning Imposed not press the matter because she did not want 38 angry Cubans A temporary ban on burning and the issuance of burning per- on her hands so she went along mits in the ST. Thomas/St. John District, Eugene Farrell, Director with the change of plans. Designee of the Virgin Islands Fire Service notifies the general Defense attorney Joseph public that DiRuzzo said the magistrate In the last few weeks the landscape of the territory has changed agreed with prosecutors from because of increase temperatures and the lack of rainfall; therefore, the U.S. Attorney’s Office when all previously issued permits are hereby revoked until further no- they called St. Luce a material tice, according to Farrell. The Fire Service will make adjustments witness against Leichtnam. Be- to the remaining time on permits that are in effect however; no new cause she is not a U.S. citizen burning permits will be issued until the ban is lifted. and has no ties to the Virgin Director Farrell emphasizes that the recent climate change fa- Islands community, she was re- cilitates the spread of brush fires, therefore burning rubbish at this manded to the federal detention time would be extremely hazardous. Director Farrell apologized center in Puerto Rico, pending to the public for any inconvenience. further proceedings. St. John Tradewinds, May 11-16, 2015 7

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By Raven Phillips ers insular communities by improving their St. John Tradewinds quality of life, creating economic opportu- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Between nities, and promoting efficient and effective April 25 and May 3, I had the honor of par- governance. taking in the high school Close Up program The meeting was headed by Secretary in Washington D.C. Esther Kia’aina who grew up in Hawaii. The Close Up program is a session- During the visit, Virgin Island students based operation that began in 1971. The learned about how funds are allocated to the Close Up program brings students from US territories, how policies are enforced around the United States and its territories and more. and teaches them a curriculum that encom- They had hoped to meet Delegate Sta- passes democracy, political efficacy, and cey Plaskett afterwards, but she was on St. American history. Thomas at the time. The goal for each session is to instill The Close Up program was an invalu- students with the skills and knowledge they able experience for all who attended. It had need to make positive changes in their com- a profound impact because attendees learned munities, and the country as a whole. not only about their country, but themselves Students are given the opportunity to as well. visit national monuments and memorials, Their exposure to differing viewpoints participate in workshops and discussions will prepare them to take the necessary ac- with a diverse group of students, and even tions to improve their communities. meet their state representatives. All in all, this program has the potential The session I attended contained stu- St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott to mold the future lobbyists, politicians, law- dents from Arizona, California, Michigan, yers, and presidents of the United States. North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Student attendees at Up Close 2015 (if you look closely, I’m the one in It primes students for productive adult- Minnesota, Montana, and the Virgin Islands. the front row wearing a panda hoodie and V.I. beanie hat. hood by teaching them about the services I was the only attendee from St. John. and actions they can take today. During the week students discussed Actions such as boycotts, park clean various domestic issues with students from and opinions to debate solutions for these rial, the National Museum of the American ups, neighborhood watches, canvassing, around the country. problems. Indian, Capitol Hill, the Washington Monu- fundraising, and letter writing are all pos- These issues included same sex mar- In between workshops, they visited na- ment, The Library of Congress, Arlington sible for students to do. The possibilities are riage, reproductive rights of women, the tional monuments and memorials to hear Cemetery, the White House, and more. endless. efficiency of standardized testing, youth testimonies about American history. This For one day that week, all the students With the help of the Close Up program, obesity, gun control, ISIS, minimum wage, ensured that they examined each domestic dressed in suits to meet their delegate to students can learn to make their voices immigration, oil pipelines, and the voting issue in a historical context. Congress and to tour Capitol Hill. heard, and expand their knowledge of poli- rights of U.S. territories. They got to see the Jefferson Memorial, The group from the Virgin Islands went tics and advocacy. It was eye-opening to see these issues the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the to US Department of Interior to visit the Of- Expect changes within the power bal- from the perspective of peers. Each student WWII Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, fice of Insular Affairs. ance of citizens and the government, and do had a chance to apply their own experiences the Vietnam Memorial, the Lincoln Memo- The Office of Insular Affairs empow- not doubt the willpower of students.

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Rescue was dispatched to a car- diac arrest on Honeymoon Beach. APRIL calls We responded and assisted EMS with providing care to the male pa- • April 6: to Honeymoon Beach To The Rescue tient. Although the patient did not for cardiac arrest by Bob Malacarne, NR-EMT, ASHI, NAEMT • April 14: to Cruz Bay Beach for survive the efforts of EMS and St. a female swimmer in distress; John Rescue were superior. • April 20: to Cruz Bay Beach for Agreement Reached on Transport of Deceased In particular EMT Jeffrey Al- a female swimmer in distress, len’s compassionate care of the • April 25: to Fish Bay to assist patient’s wife and Dylan Baird’s EMS with a trauma patient • We are St John Rescue-On St. John Tradewinds During our April 11 CPR class the second Saturday of each month superior resuscitation techniques Call for Life Greetings to all our friends on one of the students suggested that starting at 9 a.m. The course lasts were indicative of the dedication St. John. I include a reminder of the emer- three to four hours. The fee is the members of St. John Rescue St. John Rescue has finally gency phone number for St. John. $30.00. exhibit on a daily basis. worked out an agreement with the If you have an emergency The schedule for the following On Thursday April 23 the Department of Justice regarding while on St. John please call (340) months is: May 9, July 11, August following students successfully the transporting of the deceased to 776-9110 if you are calling from a 8, September 12. Please sign up completed the Emergency Medi- the morgue at Myra Keating Smith cell phone. You can use 911 from by contacting me at stjrescue9@ cal Responder (EMR) class: Brian Community Health Center. a house phone. Also, please state gmail.com or at (340) 626-5118. Grassi, Sean Degracchio, Mikey As a result of the efforts of clearly that you are calling from Classes are limited to 6 students. Kent, Travis Johnson and Shay Senator at Large Rocky Liburd St. John and give accurate direc- We are still trying to pur- Copeland. They were superior and St. John Administrator Ca- tions. It is advisable to have some- chase new Holmatro extrication students and demonstrated their St. John Tradewinds News Photo mille Paris, V.I. Attorney General one looking out for the responders equipment. So far we have raised enthusiasm for learning the skills Terri Griffith, Deputy Attorney to guide them to your emergency. $12,000. Our goal is $25,000 necessary to become an EMR. Students take CPR class. General Amalie Parrott and Coro- When you see Cherie Mul- which is the cost of the equip- The incidents of Deep Vein ner Troy Titley met with St. John der or Adam Eichenauer, Amelia ment. Thrombosis have been steadily fered a leg injury, have blood clot- Rescue President Martha Toomey Hippolyte, Yana Augustin, Kitori Thank you to Jim and Kate increasing. Knowing the signs ting issues, have had a heart attack and me on Friday April 10. Thomas, Shekinah Abraham, Li- Swan owners of St. John Hard- and symptoms of this potentially or stroke, or have congestive heart We all agreed that this service nique Dagou, Liv Peltier, Ilive ware for offering to take care of fatal medical issue can save your failure you are at greater risk. is necessary and that St. John Res- Peltier, Cassandra Charles please the shipping of the equipment to life. DVT occurs when a blood Sitting for a long time or being cue is the only agency on St. John thank them for taking a CPR class. us. Jim and Kate have always been clot forms in a vein deep inside overweight also increase the risk equipped and willing to transport Because of their concern for the supporters of St. John Rescue. a muscle in your body, usually in of developing DVT. the deceased to the morgue. Agent safety of the people of St. John Please consider making a dona- your legs. This clot can block your If you are experiencing leg Titley was quite complementary there are now several more resi- tion to St. John Rescue so we can circulation or lodge in a blood ves- pain, difficulty breathing, chest of St. John Rescue’s professional- dents who know this valuable life purchase this life saving equip- sel in your lungs or heart. Death pain, or trouble walking please see ism and dedication to serving the saving skill. ment. usually occurs within hours. your doctor immediately. Your life people of St. John. St. John Rescue offers CPR on On Monday April 6, St. John If you are a smoker, have suf- depends on it.

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St. John Tradewinds cation. art, music, theater and dance. At Auditions will be Saturday, • Application forms must be least a two-minute performance Fun Day of Tennis June 6, at 2 p.m. at the St. John completed and returned to the will be required for music, dance School of the Arts for all out- SJSA office no later than June and theater students. At least a standing and talented students 1. No applications will be con- two-minute presentation of art on St. John and St. Thomas. sidered submitted after this date. work will be required. Partici- The scholarship is applied to Forms may be picked up in the pants should be prepared to an- tuition for the 2015-16 school office or download an applica- swer questions. year at SJSA. tion from our website at www. Three community leaders Requirements are as fol- stjohnschoolofthearts.org will be conducting and judging lows: What is a performance or the audition. • Qualified students must be merit scholarship? For more details, call 779- between the ages of 11 - 17 years Students are awarded schol- 4322. SJSA is a non-profit 501(c) old. arships based solely on excep- (3) corporation. We are partially • A reference letter from a tional noted talent during the funded by Virgin Islands Council teacher or professional must ac- audition process. on the Arts and National Endow- company your completed appli- Scholarships will be given in ment for the Arts (NEA).

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Tennis fans from St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix, including Patrice Harley, above, spent the day at the Cruz Bay tennis court for a fun day held in honor of local tennis great Victor Ebbessen. St. John Tradewinds, May 11-16, 2015 13

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Steve Simonsen Photography of St. John won in the Cinematography category at the district level for their video production of The Bucanneer resort located on St. Croix. Caribbean Winners Announced for AAF Fourth District 2015 ADDY Awards

St. John Tradewinds Orlando, Florida — The American Advertis- ing Federation Fourth District presented the 2015 Ameri- 2015 District can Advertising Awards for advertising creative excellence Winners Saturday, May 2nd in Orlando, Florida. Advertising & Marketing (Ja.) Ltd. Of the 1,300 entries judged, 80 gold and 165 silver LASCO iCool fi Life Music with Lyrics awards were presented in this second tier of the 3-tier na- tional advertising competition. Entries were comprised Greg Hoyos Associates Inc. Pinehill Juice “Sip Smile” Radio Jingle of top winners from the 21 local clubs across the state of Florida and the Caribbean. Red Advertising & Marketing Ltd. Winners of the District competition move to the final Banks Beer Mapps Rumshop “Music” Live level of competition to vie for National ADDY awards. Eidetic Limited Entries were judged based on creativity, originality and TC Group Chateau de Chantilly Brochure creative strategy. Members of the Caribbean Advertising Federation re- McCann Port of Spain Yelena Rogers Photography ceived 16 District Awards: 5 Gold and 11 Silver awards. TSTT “No Words” blink/bmobile TV Cam- paign McCann Port of Spain TSTT “No McCann Port of Spain took 2 Gold and 2 Silver awards for Words” blink/bmobile Cinematography their blink/bmobile “No Words” TV Campaign, TV spot, PO Box 554, St. John, VI 00831 Music with Lyrics, and Cinematography. Ross Advertising Two special Judges’ Choice awards were presented, ReThink “Cash in Kindness” Social Media 340-774-4027 603-401-4757 one going to Beyond Publishing in Barbados for Illustra- Ross Advertising tion Excellence in addition to their Gold award for their NGC Republic Day Derby “Triumph of Hard Ears Graphic Novel illustrations. Energy” Logo Ross Advertising NGC Indian Two local firms won awards. MLB Creative was pre- Arrival Day Greetings Newspaper Ad www.facebook.com/yelena.rogers.photography sented a Gold ADDY for Responsive Website Design for MLB Creative their own website and a Silver ADDY for their Frenchtown Frenchtown Grand Opening “It’s Official. Grand Opening Invitation, “It’s Official. We’re Frenchies.” We’re Frenchies.” Invitation Photographer Steve Simonsen took home a Silver ADDY Send letters, guest opinions Steve Simonsen Photography Inc. for The Buccaneer Hotel Cinematography. The Buccaneer Hotel Cinematography & Obituaries To: [email protected] Vicki Locke, General Manager of The Buccaneer was pleased to hear of the award. “We could not be more pleased with the consistently “Janet and I are honored to win at the District fabulous work the Simonsen’s produce for The Bucca- level and be in the company of the likes of Dis- neer.” Locke said. “They have a keen eye, and truly un- ney and the cruise lines,” added Steve Simonsen. derstand the soul of our resort, which is reflected in their This is a significant achievement for our small success in achieving this prestigious award.” Continued on Page 16 14 St. John Tradewinds, May 11-16, 2015

Letter to Tradewinds Obituary

Thank You! Henry Drexel Patterson II Dies at Age 91 The Coral Bay Yacht Club, Nauti Yacht Club and St. John Yacht St. John Tradewinds Nagasaki at the age of 23. tric and telephone poles, supplied Club would like to thank all of the generous citizens and businesses Henry Drexel Patterson, II, Henry met Ann McCartin dur- by WAPA, were not installed for owners who donated prizes to the Budget Marine 2015 Commodore’s born August 11, 1923, was a resi- ing the summer of 1947 on Lewes another year. Grafton Bernard, a Cup Regatta. The regatta, which supports KATS St. John, would not dent of Coronado, California for Beach in Delaware. When they friend, was said once to row out to be possible without these generous business. the past 31 years. He died on April met, it was love at first sight. Three their fish trap in the bay to place a Thank you to: Budget Marine, Premier Wines and Sprits, Skinny 6, 2015, at the age of 91, from days later he proposed and they note in a bottle that read ‘Come for Legs, Catered To, Arawak, Destination St. John, St. John Spice, Just complications related to Alzheim- were married on April 3, 1948. dinner Friday night’. They resided Beach, Friends of the Park, Caravan Gallery, Waterfront Bistro, La er’s disease. He is survived by his With so much future ahead and there for twelve years, growing Tapa, Shipwreck, Tall Ships, Colombo’s, Baked in the Sun, Joe’s Rum wife, Ann McCartin Patterson, barely a couple years’ college be- younger by the day. Hut, St. John Repair Shop, Charme of Italy, Coral Bay Computers, A with whom he shared 67 years of hind, they moved to Wilmington, Ann got a real estate license Few Good Handymen, Jolly Dog, High Tide, Mumbo Jumbo, Cruz marriage and three children. then settled in New Castle, Dela- and Henry put on a construction Bay Landing, Driftwood Dave, Barefoot Cowboy, Beach Girl De- Born in Whitemarsh, Penn- ware to raise their family of three, belt. In 1984, their adventure con- sign, Castaways Bar, The Triple B, Fabric Mill, Virgin Fire, St. John sylvania, he was the fifth of nine Sherry Thevenot (now living in tinued with a move to Coronado, Hardware, Ms. Etta’s, Big Planet, Nest & Co, Now & Zen, Kitchen children born to Francis Lytton Dijon, France), Henry Drexel California to live in the home Ann Creole, Sam & Jack’s Deli, Pink Papaya. Chelsea Drug Store, Ca- and Helen Berl Patterson. Henry (Drex) Patterson, III (now living grew up in. Their return to the main nine’s Cats and Critters, E&C Service Station, Sunnyrock Building and his older brother Bill moved in La Jolla, California), and Mary land proved a welcome change, & Design, Connections, Budget Marine, Indigo Grill, Gallows Point to Wilmington, Delaware for four Dana Koley (now living in Tuc- where they picked up and carried Resort, Grande Bay Resort, Kathy Noonan, Jan’s Creations by the years where they attended The son, Arizona). on with many of Ann’s childhood Sea, Crabby’s Watersports, Dr. Bob, Aqua Bistro, Keep Me Posted, Friends School and lived with In 1966, during a family camp- friendships. Steinworks, One Horn Buttfish, Full Moon of St. John and Pottery their esteemed Uncle E. Ennalls ing trip to Cinnamon Bay on the In a word, Henry was affable, in Paradise. Berl, Esq. island of St. John, USVI, Henry handsome, considerate, modest, Thank you, In 1943, Henry enlisted in the and Ann bought property over- and a gentleman to his core. Henry Stephen Hendren Coral Bay Yacht Club Navy. He served three years dur- looking Hart Bay. They began will well be remembered for his ing WWII as a signalman on an planning their home Rara Avis, wit, desire to learn, and admirable LST in the Pacific Theater at Leyte making the daring, life-changing sense of faith and family. He loved Start by Helping Others Gulf, Ormoc, and Peleliu. Henry move from Wilmington in 1973 music and dancing; many a sum- We are the richest country in the world we created armed forces was headed to Japan at the time and never looked back. Theirs was mer night found them with the car- and we sent them to teach democracy to two Arab countries; with the U.S. atomic bombs fell and ar- one of the first houses to be built pets rolled back, dancing late into guns. What if we went after Bin Laden and killed him and helped rived to walk through the rubble of in Chocolate Hole Estates. Elec- the evening. anyone that would help us with money to rebuild their country. It would probably cost a lot less. At least he would not have won. Start By Helping Others to a society that creates problems that are damaging The worse part of this whole attack in other places is that it was Continued from Left to all other life on the planet and is beginning to be fought with volunteers. No leader’s family had to worry about their kids getting drafted. Now they don’t want to pay damaging to itself. Continued on Right their army to help heal their wounds. Americans; at America, the leader of the “free” world has a least take care of the people that served you. Veterans chance to change this but our leaders are all directed Crossword Answers (Puzzle located on Page 20) need to be taken care of not abandoned. by the money. Money from the NRA and the defense This has gone on since cave man days. There are industry and the ethanol producers and last but not some really great civilizations/empires in our history least the money changers, the group that made the and they all failed for the same reason. The Egyp- most money during the last recession. tians, Greeks, Romans, Mayans, Ottomans, were all The only way that I can see to fix this problem is very successful for a while. This is our turn to make to do what you can to help other people, or you could a civilization that lasts. organize a March on Washington or refuse to buy Capitalism like this is not a sustainable way of life stuff or riot and demand enough pay to live comfort- on this planet. As we can all see, in the wars and ter- ably so you can get off welfare or call the President of rorists and polluted oceans and in the change in the the United States and tell him he doesn’t have much climatic systems that we are creating. time left before it’s going to be too late or you can find Capitalism was created to enable people to follow some other way to fix this problem. their passions and try to get good at it. The potter who This way is in for some very serious territorial traded pots for a dozen ears of corn, or a piece of beef, changes for all life on this planet. Maybe it is time can sell his pot to anyone, he does not have to find for us humans to take another path, since we are the someone that wants to trade some beef for a pot. It only ones that know that this one leads to disaster. Or was created so Tim Duncan can try hard and get rich maybe they all do and it is us that don’t. playing basketball and Steve and Gates could make Maybe that is the reason he kicked over their ta- billions creating computer systems and I can enjoy bles – money is a tool not a goal and not to be used to designing roads. give tribute to Gods. When Jesus kicked over the money changers tables Where to start? I am going to start to try to help he was showing us that making money by changing other people as a way of life. That sounds like the money and charging for it was not a beneficial way to easiest. I cannot think of a better place in the world to make money. It leads to a society that values money try it than right here in paradise. more than it values their great grandchildren. It leads B. Greg Miller St. John Tradewinds, May 11-16, 2015 15

Volunteers Prepare Morgan’s Mango for Rebuild

St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Tom Oat

Friends turned out in force to demolish the remains of the kitchen and office at the iconic Morgan’s Mango restaurant in Cruz Bay which were heavily damaged by an April 28 fire and prepare to rebuild the “back of the house.” A “relief fund” started by friends of owners Carlos DiBlasi and Maria Ines on the gofundme internet site had raised $15,110 from 52 friends and supporters in 12 days as of Sunday, May 10, to help couple, who could not get fire insurance for the ramshackle wooden structure. Island Green Building Association The bar and restaurant deck overlooking Cruz Bay Creek were saved from serious damage by both St. John companies of the V.I. Fire Service who quickly contained the early morning fire.

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Wednesday, May 13 uled board meeting on St. John Charlotte Amalie High in the Legislature Annex Con- School in St. Thomas will con- ference Room on Thursday, duct its pre-orientation meet- May 21, at 11 a.m. as part of an ing for incoming 9th graders on-going effort to reach out to for the 2015-16 school year the voting public and as man- on Wednesday, May 13, at 5 dated by law. p.m. in the school’s Ruth E. Sunday, May 24 Thomas Auditorium. Students — The 12th annual Beach- and parents are encouraged to to-Beach Power Swim will be arrive by 4:15 p.m. in order on Sunday, May 24, in the pro- to purchase the three (3) sum- tected waters of Virgin Islands mer reading novels for $20. National Park along the north For more information, contact shore of St. John. Charlotte Amalie High School Tuesday, May 26 at (340) 774-0780 St. John Administrator’s Saturday, May 16 Office will host a town hall — Bernice Boynes, Charles meeting in conjunction with Roddy and Rodney Varlack The Virgin Islands National St. John Tradewinds News Photo will be honored by Our Lady Park Management Team on of Mount Carmel Catholic Tuesday May 26, from 6 to 8 Terri Brown of MLB Creative, center in black, with her team at Districts in Florida. Church at an appreciation din- p.m. at the St. John Legislature ner on Saturday, May 16, at Annex in Cruz Bay. Come, Cinnamon Bay to recognize listen, voice your recommen- AAF Fourth District 2015 ADDY Awards the three parishioners for their dations and concerns with the Continued from Page 13 longstanding contributions Virgin Islands National Park. family run film and photography company.” to the church and community Saturday, May 30 Ross Advertising, Port of Spain won Silver over the years. Tickets are $75 The Democratic Party Ter- Awards for The National Gas Company newspaper per person. For more informa- ritorial Committee Meeting has and online work, and for their Rethink digital work. tion, call 340-776-6339. been scheduled for Saturday, MLB Creative, US Virgin Islands took Gold for their Tuesday, May 19 May 30, at 10 a.m. at the De- own responsively designed website and Silver for — There will be health fair partment of Education’s Cur- their Grand Opening Invitation. Six Caribbean agen- for senior citizens on Tuesday, riculum Centers. cies won single awards. May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 Friday, June 12 Batchac Art & Design, Barbados won Gold. Silver p.m. at The Marketplace on the — Gifft Hill School’s grad- awards going to Advertising & Marketing, Jamaica, 2nd Floor in space 209. uation ceremony for the Class Greg Hoyos Associates Inc., Barbados, Red Adver- Thursday, May 21 of 2015 to be held on Trayser tising & Marketing Ltd., Barbados, Eidetic Limited, The St. Thomas St. John Field at the Upper Campus on Trinidad, and Steve Simonsen Photography, US Vir- District Board of Elections will Friday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m. gin Islands. Terri Brown, Caribbean Advertising Fed- St. John Tradewinds News Graphic conduct their regularly sched- with a reception to follow. eration founder and current president was proud of the region’s performance. MLB Website Screen Capture “With the third largest local competition in the Alcholics Anonymous Meetings entire nationwide ADDY system, the Caribbean is All meetings are now open. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday firmly established as a region of exceptional creativ- tion, the American Advertising Awards honor excel- and Friday 6 p.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; ity and strategy,” Brown said. “Our work is proven to lence in advertising and cultivate the highest creative Thursday 7 a.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; be on the level of that for Royal Caribbean Interna- standards in the industry. It is the largest creative awards competition in the advertising industry. Re- Sunday 9:45 a.m., Hawksnest Bay Beach; Tuesday, Thursday tional, Disney, McDonald’s, Rosetta Stone, Wendy’s and Universal Orlando among other big names.” sults from the National competition will be announced and Saturday 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral Bay More than 160 industry professionals gathered in in Las Vegas, Nevada in June. Entries for the 2016 Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Orlando, Florida for the gala event. Teams from Mc- American Advertising Awards will open in August for Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 Cann Port of Spain, Batchac Art & Design, Eidetic work created and aired in 2015. Member information for the Caribbean Adver- p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. Limited and MLB Creative were in attendance. As the last recipient of the Jack Philipps Award for contri- tising Federation is available on Facebook or by re- Al-Anon Meetings butions to the advertising industry, Terri Brown pre- quest to [email protected]/ 340-774-8478 A For Al-Anon meeting location and times, please call (340) sented the award to the 2015 recipient, Jackie Barker full list of winners is available can be downloaded: 642-3263 from Sky Advertising in Satellite Beach, Florida. http://4aaf.com/images/easyblog_images/516/4AAF- Sponsored by the American Advertising Federa- A3_2015WinnerBook_WEB.pdf St. John Tradewinds, May 11-16, 2015 17

St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Jaime Elliott

Erin Durrell and Amy Star, below center, of Triple B are serving up delicious brunch items from their food truck every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, next to Oasis in on the Coral Bay waterfront.

Triple B Serves Up Seriously Great Brunch Eats in Coral Bay

Continued from Page 8 the two met thanks to a mutual friend, a made cashew almond granola, Greek ple B’s Breakfast BLT — thick cut ap- rrell. “I felt more pressure because my brunch truck was in the stars. yogurt and fresh fruit — and the Triple plewood bacon, fried egg, red wine jam, name was on the line and I didn’t want “As soon as we met and started B Eggroll — house-made pork sausage, local greens and a primavera blend aioli to disappoint my friends and Coral Bay talking about this, we just immediately egg and cheese in a crispy wonton wrap- on homemade honey oat toast — chick- family. Before we even opened there clicked,” said Durrell. per drizzled with 100 percent maple syr- en and biscuits, warm apple fritters with was a line and we burst into tears.” “We had a food truck and didn’t have up — are a few repeating favorites. caramel sauce, chocolate cherry mini Durrell, who hails from Rhode Is- anything inside of it,” said Star. “I had Yet Durrell brings true creativity to Bundt cakes and triple berry scones. land originally, grew up around food wanted to do breakfast and my original the Triple B kitchen and allows her pro- Iced Chai spiced coffee lattes, mi- beginning at her mother’s fish and chip idea was coffee and doughnuts. I tried duce to dictate the week’s menu. mosas, white peach sangrias and fresh shop. and failed several times to make dough- “A lot of the menu revolves around fruit juice blends make for the prefect “I’ve always cooked and I’ve always nuts and that clearly was not working what I can get my hands on that week,” accompaniment to those dishes. loved good food,” said Durrell. “I came for me.” she said. “If I can find something locally, Don’t miss Triple B, serving up down here working as a private charter “I knew something like this could like mangoes or pumpkin, or this week breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 8 chef and then worked in a few places work but I couldn’t do it myself,” Star actually it was soursops, that’s where I a.m. to 2 p.m. and Monday from 7 a.m. before I took a break from it and start- said. “When I met Erin, we were on the start. I also use Joesphine’s greens and to 12 p.m., or until sold out, next to Oa- ed bartending. But eventually I missed same page instantly.” local honey as much as possible.” sis in Coral Bay. cooking.” That page Durrell and Star are on “I kind of cook whatever pops into The truck is mobile, the ladies re- Durrell works both in the kitchen happens to be one seriously tasty page. my mind,” Durrell said. “It’s definitely a cently served up breakfast to hungry and behind the bar at Shipwreck Land- While Durrell’s Triple B menu creative outlet for me. After living here sailors at the Budget Marine Commo- ing, where she has worked for the past changes weekly, there are a few items for 13 years, I get bored of what we have dore’s Cup at Skinny Legs, so diners are five years. She had always aspired to that find their way on the chalkboard all the time so I thought it would be nice encouraged to check Durrell and Star’s opening her own place some day. Star outside the food truck most weekends. to have an ever changing menu.” Facebook page to make sure of Triple happened to have a food truck and when Durrell’s Coral Bay Parfait — home- A recent brunch menu featured Tri- B’s location. 18 St. John Tradewinds, May 11-16, 2015

Church Directory

Baha’i Community of St. John For Devotions and Study Circles, call 714-1641 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays 776-6316, 776-6254

Bethany Moravian Church Sunday School 9 a.m., Divine Worship 10 a.m.

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

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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Jaime Elliott Cruz Bay Baptist Church Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315

Emmaus Moravian Church Best Old Timers, (L to R) Algernon, Rufus Coral Bay, Divine Worship 8:30 a.m., 776-6713 and Yoda, above. Freshwater Church Freshwater Church St. John USVI Best Costume went to Sheep Dog Maddie Sunday Worship 10 am at Hawksnest Beach and four-year-old sheep Elena Magnie, left. Follow us on Facebook, 340.514.6578

Jehovah’s Witness 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays, 340-715-053

Missionary Baptist Church Yoda and Sampson Named Wagapalooza Queen and King 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 Continued from Page 5 ize he only has three legs.” While there were plenty of laughs and no short- With a job at Canines, Cats and Critters, Lori Nazareth Lutheran Church age of entertaining dogs, not even emcee Ellis Davis Damron often sees rescue dogs when they first arrive Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. 776-6731 could keep a dry eye when he announced this year’s at the ACC’s shelter and need medical attention. She Babe Award. loved seeing many of those once sick dogs happily Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church Given each year to the dog that has made the most playing in the Cruz Bay ball field. Saturdays: 6 p.m.; Sundays: 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. in Coral Bay at the John’s Folly Learning Institute & 6 pm. in Spanish; miraculous change in spirit and health since it entered “It’s so great to see these dogs here who used to Mondays: 12:15 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 7 a.m. ACC’s shelter, the three-legged Maximus was hon- be in the shelter and now they’ve been adopted and & Fridays: 7 p.m. Call 776-6339 for more information. ored with the Babe Award Saturday night. they’re so happy,” said Damron. “It’s especially great Maximus was hit by a car and was able to undergo seeing some of the dogs who we watched go through Prayer House of Faith successful surgery only thanks to the outpouring of heart worm treatment and now they’re doing great.” Sunday Morning Service at 8 a.m; Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays love and financial support from local and stateside All funds raised at Wagapalooza go to keep the Prayer services at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; 340-690-3820 residents. Since being adopted by Michelle Fage and ACC’s no kill shelter open and allows the organiza- Jason Cawthorn, Maximus has thrived. tion to care for the island’s neglected and abused dogs St. John Methodist Church “Just a week or two after his surgery, Maximus and cats. Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 was up and about, walking around on his three legs,” For more information about the St. John ACC or Seventh Day Adventist Davis told the crowd as he announced the award. to make a donation, check out www.stjohnanimalcar- Saturdays, 779-4477 “Now he loves to run and jump and doesn’t even real- ecenter.com.

St. John Pentecostal Church Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 779-1230

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Crimes of the Week Crime Stoppers USVI

St. John Tradewinds stated that after the male swung the knife cutting Let’s help make the USVI the safest places in his shirt, he punched him. After the male swung the world to live, work, and raise a family. Let’s the knife again, he was stabbed in the leg while make sure that no crime goes unsolved. To do that, the male stated, “I got you,” and ran from the area. everyone needs to speak up. If you know some- The victim was treated for a stab wound to his left thing, say something. leg and a scratch to his stomach. If you have infor- St. John mation, please let us know. On April 14th at about 4:30 p. m. officers were St. Croix dispatched to 10-29-3 Estate Carolina regarding a Police are investigating a first degree robbery St. JohnTradewinds News Photo Courtesy of Mimi Roller burglary. According to the victim, a husband and that occurred at the Estate Mountain Top Gas Sta- wife arrived home at about 4:15 to find damage to tion at about 10:15 on June 4, 2014. The suspects Mimi Roller, right in photo, with sailing partner Kayla the bedroom window. Upon leaving the area for robbed three people and one was struck on his McComb, hike out to balance their 49er FX. their safety, they observed a male running away head with a gun. through the bushes carrying a white bundle. In that Tell us what you know about these or any other bundle was the following items that were stolen: a crimes, at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or call Mac laptop, an Air iPad, and a grey iPad case. 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Or text “USVI” plus your Roller/McComb Sailing Duo St. Thomas message to CRIMES (274637). If your informa- On April 29th a man reported that while tion leads to an arrest or the recovery of illegal Continued from Page 6 “There was a mixture of con- dancing with a female at the Blitz nightclub, he weapons, property or drugs, you will receive a one final race. ditions from breezy to really light felt someone tap him on his back. Upon turning cash reward paid according to your instructions. “It was frustrating,” said which reflected in our finishes,” around, he observed a black male with a pocket Our maximum reward is $2500, and you will re- Roller. “As soon as you were get- she said. knife in his hand pointed towards him. The victim main anonymous. ting into a groove, you would be Roller and McComb posted sent in. We would just get back to three top five finishes and reached shore and put our boat up and they as high as third place. would switch the flag calling the “We know we can be competi- women’s fleet back out.” tive with the top of the fleet and we “It messes with your head be- know we can be consistent in cer- cause you are ready for a break tain conditions,” said Roller. “We now but you have to go back out have to become more proficient in and be race ready again,” said the more conditions now.” sailor. Up next for Roller, the sailor Despite the conditions of both will join with fellow Antilles race management and changing School alum Love City’s Agus- weather, Roller and McComb tina Barbuto to race in the Delta achieved their goal at the Princess Lloyd Regatta in the Netherlands Sophia Regatta, to qualify for the later this month as McComb rests Hyere Regatta in France. a nagging knee injury. This regatta presented a whole While Roller and Barbuta have different set of challenges to the never raced together before, Barb- U.S. Virgin Islands Olympic hope- uta, a medical school student in fuls. Argentina, is no stranger to trapeze “All of the other regattas sailing, Roller explained. we’ve raced have split the fleet “Agustina sails 29ers which in two with about 20 to 25 boats are trapeze rig skiffs so I think she each,” said Roller. “This event had will transfer that to 49ers well,” the top 40 boats there. For the first said Roller. “We’re both really time were against the entire fleet at excited about this. Agustina is tak- the start line.” ing a week off from school to race Starts are always important in with me.” 49er FX racing, but at start line If all goes according to plan, with 40 boats makes a good start Roller and Barbuto will do well imperative to staying competitive. enough in the Netherlands to qual- “The start was really important ify team U.S. Virgin Islands for the because it was so hard to find a ISAF Sailing World Cup in Wey- lane and then to manage the lane,” mouth and Portland in early June. Roller said. “It was a really inter- For more information about esting race.” Roller and McComb’s Olympic The conditions in France were bid and to donate to their cam- about as a volatile as a 40 boat start paign, check out www.mksailing. line, Roller added. com. 20 St. John Tradewinds, May 11-16, 2015

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