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Hospital Staff Craig Barshinger Continues Responded Struggle With Well To Crisis WAPA Over of Pesticide Communications Tower-Antenna Poisoning Page 5 Page 2 VIPD and VIPA Officers Cover-up Daylight Capture of Naked Lady on Mountains of Tires Cruz Bay Beach Page 3 Page 4 St. John Rescue Innovative Still Hopeful for Educational Tools St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat Agreement with for Residents at Government on Students Celebrate Earth Day 2015 UVI’s St. John St. John Administrator Camille Paris, center, celebrates Earth Day 2015 with the Transporting Academic Center island’s school students on Friday, April 24 at VINP ball field. Story on Page 4 Deceased Bodies Page 9 Page 7 2 St. John Tradewinds, April 27-May 3, 2015

Schneider Hospital Staff Responded Well JESS Report Card Distribution April 27 The Virgin Islands Department of Education, St. Thomas-St. To Medical Crisis of Pesticide Poisoning John District, has announced the Julius E. Sprauve School will distribute report cards on Monday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. By Judi Shimel St. John Tradewinds CHARLOTTE AMALIE —­ The medical direc- GHS Students Present Cabaret Show tor for the Roy L. Schneider Hospital recently out- Gifft Hill School, in collaboration with New England Youth lined the efforts doctors, nurses and technicians took Theatre, presents three performances of this year’s cabaret show, when faced with an emergency from St. John caused “The 363rd Annual Cabaret at the Empty Udder Milk Bar!” by pesticide poisoning. This hilarious original production will feature GHS students Dr. Luis Amaro, an Internist with the Schneider who will have worked for one week with NEYT staff to prepare Regional Medical Center, recounted the events of for the performances at the Upper Campus on Friday, May 1 at 7 the early hours of March 20 when educator Steve p.m., and Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Esmond, his wife Dr. Theresa Devine and their sons Tickets will be sold at the door: adults $10 and students $5. Ryan and Sean were transported to RLS Hospital af- Please call 776-1730 for more information. ter being stricken on St. John. They were unconscious and suffering from seizures. Federal and local investigators later determined month after the incident Devine is furthest along in Summer Youth Fair Is May 6 at JESS the Esmonds were exposed to the pesticide methyl her recovery and is undergoing recuperative therapy, This year the Summer Youth Fair is coming directly to schools. bromide, a potent pesticide the use of which is re- according to an attorney for the Esmonds. Participating providers can display their programs at the May 6 stricted by the Environmental Protection Administra- Steve Esmond has also regained consciousness, monthly Parent Teachers Organization Meeting at the Julius tion. according to family Attorney James Maron. The two Sprauve School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This way, parents and stu- Critical Condition on Arrival teenaged sons remain in a coma as of the last report- dents can be fully involved in choosing a summer activity. When the family arrived in the hospital emergen- ing. The family has asked for privacy. cy room, the severity of the problem was apparent, At a press conference held April 21 at the Char- Next Farmers Market Set for May 10 Dr. Amaro said. lotte Kimmelman Cancer Institute, Amaro publicly “They were brought over from St. John in critical praised the medical staff for the excellent care ren- The next St. John Farmers Market will be on Sunday, May 10 condition,” Dr. Amaro related. “There can be no more dered to the Esmond family during their treatment in from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. in the Second Level Parking Lot of the The of a definition of life-threatening than when they pre- the RLS emergency room and the hospital’s intensive Marketplace. sented, particularly the kids.” care unit. The medical staff at RLS quickly diagnosed the The press conference was called to announce the Prayer House of Faith Celebrates Sixth cause of the Esmond family affliction — methyl bro- findings of a surprise inspection of the medical cen- mide exposure — and orchestrated their care around ter — which includes the hospital, the cancer institute Anniversary on St. John May 11-15 the management of its effects, according to the medi- and the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Pastor Thelma Louis and the Prayer House of Faith located in cal examiner. Center on St. John — by the Centers for Medicaid Cruz Bay, St. John cordially invite the public to attend five days of A multidisciplinary approach was taken involving and Medicare Services. (See related story Page 8) Evangelistic Services at the Coral Bay Ball Field, Monday, May different aspects of medical care, he explained. Those Dr. Bernard Wheatley, SRMC Chief Executive 11, to Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. nightly. The Theme is “Living disciplines included nephrology, respiratory therapy, Officer, said the inspection found no infractions or Life in the Spirit.” ancillary care and others, he said. major deficiencies in the operations, record keeping Guest Speakers are Apostle Adrien Bannis, Dominica; Evan- Stabilized for Stateside Transport or patient care delivered by the three health centers. gelist Sharon Williams, New York; Reverend James Morris, An- As a result, the Esmonds were able to be moved to “This is testament to the wonderful hospital and guilla, and Apostle Lovelace, St. John, Canada. For transportation, the next step in their care, including medical air trans- institution at the Schneider Regional Medical Cen- please call Pastor Thelma at (340) 514-9882 or (340) 690-3820. port back to the Delaware area where they reside. One ter,” Amaro said, adding his own commendation. Three Residents To Be Honored May 16 Bernice Boynes, Charles Roddy and Rodney Varlack will be honored by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at an Tradewinds Publishing llc appreciation dinner on Saturday, May 16, at Cinnamon Bay to rec- The Community Newspaper Since 1972 ognize the three parishioners for their longstanding contributions to the church and community over the years. Editor/Publisher NEWSLINE Subscriptions There will be a free cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by MaLinda Nelson (340) 776-6496 U.S. & U.S.V.I. only dinner and dancing. All proceeds will benefit the church scholar- [email protected] www.tradewinds.vi $90.00 per year ship fund that provides scholarships for St. John students to attend [email protected] email: [email protected] school. 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No reproduction Rogers, Tristan Ewald, Andrew of news stories, letters, columns, Health Fair Set for Seniors on May 19 Rutnik, Craig Barshinger, Jack Circulation photographs or advertisements May is Older Americans Month and there will be health fair for Brown, Mares Crane, Dan Boyd, Call the newsline to be added allowed without written permission senior citizens on Tuesday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Bob Malacarne, Raven Philips as a newsstand outlet from the publisher. The Marketplace on the 2nd Floor in space 209. St. John Tradewinds, April 27-May 3, 2015 3

Mountains of Tires By TOM OAT St. John Tradewinds CRUZ BAY — As V.I. Waste Management continues its fiscal strug- gles, one St. John rental car company owner is trying to organize her peers to find a recycling solution for the annual mountain of tires pro- duced by the island’s burgeoning rental car business. The Susannaberg VIWMA transfer station, above, appears to be keeping up with the flow of tires, but the island has to deal with thousands of used car tires from the rental industry alone. Community Supports Calabash Boom Market After Brazen Burglars Take Cash Register, Cash Machine Index By TOM OAT St. John Tradewinds Business Directory ...... 20 CALABASH BOOM — The Church Directory ...... 18 V.I. Police Department report listed the crime as a Coral Bay Classified Ads ...... 21 burglary but residents of Calabash Community Calendar ...... 16 Boom and southeastern St. John Crime Stoppers ...... 19 neighborhoods took the brazen Crossword Puzzle ...... 20 early morning burglary of their neighborhood grocers on Friday, Cryptoquip ...... 16 April 24, personal. Letters ...... 14-15 After thieves stole the Cala- On the Market ...... 13 bash Boom Market cash register Real Estate ...... 10 and cash machine in a bold early morning break-in at the neighbor- hood store on the shore of John- son Bay, owners Mamoun “Ali” th Bayatnah and Mercedes “Maria” St. John Tradewinds News Photo Thursday, April 30 Zapata stoically moved on, with Maria tending the cash register Mamoun Bayatnah, known to all as Ali, and his wife Mercedes Zapata, called Maria by while Ali drove to St. Thomas to many, own and operate the popular Calabash Market in Coral Bay. pick up supplies to repair the dam- age to the store’s front door which Customers meanwhile were concern — and to offer to pitch strongly supported by residents of offer a picture-postcard view of stopping by throughout the day in to help secure the store for the the isolated southeast end of St. Johnson Bay and East End. with words of condolence and young storeowners, who have been John from Pen Point to Lameshur. 4 St. John Tradewinds, April 27-May 3, 2015

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Students get ready to head back to school with Friends of the VINP tote bags after a morning at the Earth Day. Hundreds of Students Celebrate Earth Day With Classmates and Friends of VINP

By TOM OAT St. John Tradewinds CRUZ BAY — About 200 St. John students en- joyed a morning in the sun, celebrating Earth Day at the National Park ball field on Friday, April 24. Students from the Julius E. Sprauve School, Gifft Hill School and St. John Christian Academy joined the celebration. For organizers and outreach workers, it was a day of fun and crafts. It was also an opportunity to share earth conscious ideas and promote recycling. Each student took home a reusable tote bags, stamped with the logo from their host, the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park. Friends Programs Director Karen Jarvis said the group, its staff and vol- unteers, look forward to every Earth Day fair they have put on since 2007. “We like to think we are creating future stewards of the earth,” Jarvis said. “It’s a great thing and we enjoy doing it.” St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat An estimated 200 students browsed displays and Beulah Dalmida, center, with daughter got a chance to create litter critters, using recycled water bottles. Howard Forbes Jr., program coordina- ???, left, and Friends of VINP programs tor with the V.I. Marine Advisory Service, directed directors Karen Jarvis take part in the Earth the creation of bird feeders. Day events. Not only are the feeders fun to make, he said, they’re versatile. With a slight variation they can be Gifft Hill teacher Sean Debbraccio said his group used to grow seedlings in a self watering system. of 20 students made posters during their time at the “It’s basically getting the community to get in- ball field. GHS, in conjunction with the University of volved in the environment, to become environmental Iowa, sponsor a sustainable earth program, teaching stewards,” Forbes said. students eco-friendly farming methods. St. John Tradewinds, April 27-May 3, 2015 5 Barshinger Continues Struggle With WAPA Barshinger Doesn’t Swallow WAPA’s Over Communications Tower-Antenna Explanation of Inexplicable By TOM OAT 100-Foot Tall Tower on Mamey Peak St. John Tradewinds CRUZ BAY — It’s not the “I am opposed to a 100-foot tower being By TOM OAT typical new-parent hubbub for re- erected that uses my property as the fall St. John Tradewinds tired V.I. Senator at Large Craig radius,” Barshinger wrote in a frantic CRUZ BAY — Craig Barshinger admits he is “starting to Barshinger nesting in his bache- piece together why WAPA needs a 100-foot tall monopole tower lor-pad-turned-nursery on Mamey exchange of e-mails with Department of for the AMI (automatic meter reading) system. Peak with his fiancé, V.I. Senate Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) and “They don’t,” Barshinger says succinctly. hopeful Jody Hodge, and their WAPA officials. “It could kill my daughter, my “This tower is for VI NGN broadband. That’s the story,” weeks-old daughter Claire Urbi fiancé, myself or persons visiting us.” Barshinger told St. John Tradewinds. “WAPA couldn’t say it; Barshinger. WAPA has to maintain the fiction that it is a utility pole.” The new parents’ sleep- “The tip off is the frequency,” Barshinger explained. “200Mhz less nights are coming from the is a strange frequency to use to read meters. Low kilohertz would V.I. Water and Power Authority lated neighborhood and Water and The former three-term Senator be better, because the low kilohertz bends over the hills. Two (WAPA), not from Claire. Power Authority workers started at Large spent most of Claire’s first hundred Megahertz is strictly line-of-sight. The high frequency Barshinger thought he had se- its installation when Claire was a weeks of life — she was born at is necessary to handle Internet data, which kilohertz frequencies cured a Stop Work Order (SWO) week old. home in a water birth with the as- cannot. against the installation of a 100- “I am opposed to a 100-foot sistance of a mid-wife, Barshinger “I posit that they chose this location on Mamey Peak because foot tall, hollow, fiberglass an- tower being erected that uses enthuses — with his daughter cra- it gives line of sight to St. Thomas for the viNGN network, but the tennae less than 100 feet from my property as the fall radius,” dled in the crook of his arm while extra height was necessary because they chose a non-optimal loca- his family’s home in disregard of Barshinger wrote in a frantic ex- Barshinger called every public of- tion. (A hill top would have been better),” Barshinger continued. zoning regulations which require change of e-mails with Department ficial he could to stop the project “In order to make it work, they had to lie about the purpose of a “fall radius” to prevent an anten- of Planning and Natural Resources in his small, isolated, mountaintop the tower,” he added. “The question is, why did DPNR accept the nae tower from falling on a struc- (DPNR) and WAPA officials. “It neighborhood. absurd statement that a 100’ tower was installed to serve one (1) ture closer to the tower’s base than could kill my daughter, my fiancé, “WAPA continued to as- customer on Mamey Peak, now and forever?” its height. myself or persons visiting us.” semble the monopole and dig “Unfortunately, my piece of mind is a casualty of their scheme. Work Stops for Carnival? “It could bounce and pierce trenches long after Hugo Hodge You have to see the tower to believe it,” exclaimed Barshinger, Now the former V.I. Senator is my house like a lance,” the long- had texted me that the work was who provided a photograph of “the original utility pole (which has hoping the work will stop through timer resident of the mid-island stopped,” Barshinger wrote St. been in the middle of the road since 1986), the recently installed St. Thomas Carnival and he can aerie neighborhood. “It would be John Tradewinds. “Specifically, Continued on Page 19 get the work permanently stopped like living under the Damocles’s they joined two 45-foot sections before then. Sword, which dangles above his of monopole by hoisting sections The pieces of the tower ar- head, suspended by a hair. with crane, drilling holes and in- rived in Barshinger’s small, iso- Baby Sitting Activism Continued on Page 18 Seafan coral bracelet

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VIPD and VIPA Officers Cover-up Daylight Capture of Naked Lady on Cruz Bay Beach

By Tom Oat shortly before 3 p.m. mandeered a kayak and paddled St. John Tradewinds The woman, a visitor who out of Cruz Bay over the weekend CRUZ BAY — A joint task reportedly had arrived on island only to be “rescued” by someone force of V.I. Police Department and alone the previous week and was in a passing vessel after the kayak V.I. Port Authority law enforce- suffering from some psychological overturned. ment officers staked out Cruz Bay problems related to a family crisis, A U.S. Coast Guard helicop- Beach on Monday afternoon, April hid in the shade of the bimini top ter had appeared to be conduct- St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat 20, after a woman was reported on the open boat, poking her head ing a search and rescue operation Law enforcement stands vigil in the hot afternoon sun to have taken off her clothes and up occasionally to watch the uni- between Chocolate Hole, Little as naked woman huddles in boat off Cruz Bay Beach on swum out to a boat about 15-feet formed police on shore nearby try- St. James and St. Thomas begin- from shore in full view of ferry ter- ing to figure out how to get their ning in the early morning hours of Monday, March 20. The officers subsequently coaxed the minal passengers and shoppers in quarry into custody while observ- Monday, April 20. The “z-pattern” woman to shore and provided her with appropriate cover the beachfront Wharfside Village ing all possible proprieties in full search began around 2 a.m. ac- while she put her clothes back on. public view. cording to Contant Point residents The incident — and the woman and continued until late morning. — were kept under wraps by au- There was no report from the thorities. Authorities shielded the U.S.C.G. on a search and rescue woman from public view as much operation on any search operation as possible after she voluntarily or whether it involved the same came in from the boat and put her woman. clothes back on before the 4 p.m. Incident on Live Cam ferry arrived from St. Thomas. The incident was broadcast There was no report of an arrest or live on the internet by the web any medical treatment or referral cam which covers that portion of for the woman. the Cruz Bay Beach and the of- The same woman had been re- ficers did not try to deter tourists ported displaying similar behavior and passersby from taking photo- since her arrival on island, includ- graphs of the law enforcement ac- ing partially disrobing in the lady’s tion as the woman hid on the open room of one downtown Cruz Bay sportfishing boat. fine dining establishment and ca- Officers did threaten aSt. John sually walking out into public. Tradewinds photographer with ar- There were unconfirmed re- rest and ordered him not to take ports that the woman — again pictures of them in their law en- reportedly naked — had com- forcement action.

Unitarians Will Hear of HIV Caregivers’ “Power of Touch” on Sunday, May 3 St. John Tradewinds Join Barb Douma and Cary Chapin on St. John at the Unitarian Uni- versalist Fellowship Service on Sunday, May 3 at 10 a.m. at Gifft Hill School Lower Campus for the topic: Paying It Forward … Sharing the power of touch in South Africa. Come join Douma and Chapin as they share their stories and photo- graphs of volunteering in South Africa teaching touch to HIV caregiv- ers. Having trained more than 100 people through the organization Hope For Limpopo, they will return for their fourth year to continue and expand their work. Cary and Barb have been doing massage for over 25 years. On their first visit to South Africa they learned that people who are HIV+ are shunned from their villages and families and never touched. They decided to help change that and began teaching touch to caregivers. The response has been incredibly powerful. The next step is sustainability of the initiative. St. John Tradewinds, April 27-May 3, 2015 7 St. John Rescue Still Hopeful for Agreement With Government on Transporting Deceased

By TOM OAT Bob Malacarne. St. John Tradewinds “We don’t expect anything until after (St. Thomas) CRUZ BAY — The island’s volunteer emergen- carnival,” St. John Rescue’s Bob Malacarne acknowl- cy rescue organization will soon be protected by a edged over the weekend. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the “Senator Liburd has been an absolute treasure for V.I. government and St. John Rescue drafted to au- us,” Malacarne said. “He has rescued St. John Rescue thorize the volunteer rescue organization to transport a number of times.” deceased residents to the V.I. Medical Examiner on St. John Rescue performed at least equivalent ser- St. Thomas for the government. vices as similar organizations on St. Thomas and St. St. John Rescue had stepped forward in recent Croix, yet only received a third of the Government years to provide the service after the island’s last of- funding, Malacarne pointed out. ficial transport service ended with the long-time gov- Fund Still Short for Jaws of Life Gretchen Labrenz Amanda Arquit Margie Labrenz ernment employee’s retirement, but concerns over Sen. Liburd also has pledged to continue to work liability questions forced the private organization to to help St. John Rescue, which he considers a vital stop providing the service until they had the legal pro- organization and has been working to identify money This week’s Feature tection of the V.I. government. for new “Jaws of Life” equipment. St. John Senator at Large Almando “Rocky” The rescue group has located used equipment Liburd has been working with the V.I. Justice Depart- which is compatible with V.I. Fire Service equipment ment over the last few weeks to find a solution. Sen. to replace the organizations old equipment which has Liburd hzs decried the fact that a St. John family was been damaged by heavy use in recent incidents, ac- Rendezview — This 4 bed, 3 1/2 bath forced to transport the body of a deceased loved one beachfront villa is a perfect for newlyweds, cording to Malacarne. Donations are coming in slow- Creating unforgettable vacations since 1996 to St. Thomas in a private vehicle. ly, he acknowledged families, small groups & is a 5 minute drive to Cruz Bay. Just below the villa is a short toll free: 1-888-693-7676 “We all know of that recent sad situation where a “We’re still waiting; we’re getting it in dribs and path to Hart Bay beach which is excellent for tel: 340-693-7676 fax: 340-693-8923 beachcombing & snorkeling. This fabulous family had to transport their deceased loved one (to St. drabs,” Malacarne said. “We stil need a couple of villa offers a combination sophistication and www.islandgetawaysinc.com Thomas on the barge in their own car) — that should thousand dollars.” romantic charm. [email protected] never happen,” Sen. Liburd said at a mid-April public Less Expensive Rent Sought hearing. “The good news is that I spoke to the Attor- Next, the non-profit agency is seeking to lower its ney General at length again today and she has assured overhead by finding new headquarters for the organi- me that this will be resolved by noon tomorrow.” zation’s meetings and training sessions. The Pastory Agreement Soon Come headquarters of St. John Rescue on Centerline Road This news brought applause from the audience are convenient but too expensive, Malacarne admit- and an expectant thank you from St. John Rescue’s ted.

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It is also not valid ters for Medicaid and Medicare chose the St. Thomas-St. John “It’s one thing to have a facil- ServiCeS in conjunction with other specials and is on installation Services after a five-day surprise medical center to verify the find- ity tour, but to go through every parts only. Coupon does not include shop supplies or (340)779-4800 disposal fees. Tires excluded. expires 04/30/2015. inspection by federal authorities, ings of another major inspection door on the first floor, every door The repair shop (340)779-4803 SRMC Chief Executive Officer that took place in February. A on the fifth floor, to go up in the Bernard Wheatley announced at a team from the Joint Commission, ceilings — it’s unbelievable,” press conference April 21. a group that certifies hospitals and Wheatley said. SRMC, which includes the health care centers nationwide, in- A favorable inspection by CMS Roy L. Schneider Hospital, the spected in February. will be followed by documentation Charlotte Kimmelman Cancer SRMC Medical Director Louis of that fact, which becomes part of Institute and the Myrah Keating Amaro, expressed the hope that SRMC’s federal record, Olivacce Smith Clinic of St. John under- Virgin Islanders would grow to said. went “the most detailed inspection appreciate the results of the CMS Recertification Every I have ever seen in my career in review. 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By RAVEN PHILLips St. John Tradewinds ENIGHED — Entering its “We like to provide fifth year of operation, the St. John outreach that helps Academic Center continues to of- students get involved fer easy access to educational re- sources to the community of St. in college, or at least John. helps move them The St. John Academic Center towards secondary is a five-year grant operated exten- education.” sion of the University of the Vir- – Amy Roberts, gin Islands on St. Thomas and St. tutor and retired teacher Croix. For over 60 registered St. John students attending the University tops and tablets. of the Virgin Islands, the center “The center is critical for stu- presents them with a quiet place to dents on St. John. It allows them study and convenient study meth- to fulfill college requirement with ods. less burden, no commute, and The St. John Academic Center more time for studying and work”, utilizes video conferencing. This said Till system allows UVI students on Student aid in the St. John Ac- St. John to partake in their classes ademic Center does not just stop through video communication in a St. JohnTradewinds News Photo by Raven Phillips at UVI students. High school stu- fashion similar to Skype. dents are also encouraged to make Some of the offered classes in- UVI St. John Academic Center staff members (from left to right), Librarian and Program use of the facility as well. clude cognitive psychology, com- Coordinator Ashley Till, Tech Troubleshooter Shaun Brookes, and tutor and retired teacher Through the use of the dual munications, marketing, and busi- Amy Roberts. credit program, which allows ness management. eligible high school juniors and The video conference sys- seniors to start pursuing college tem enables UVI students on St. “The St. John Academic Center troubleshooter Shaun Brookes, explained Brookes. credit, some classes are available John to pursue the degree of their is an important extension of UVI, who began this position as a work The other staff on duty is li- by video conferencing. choice, while avoiding the ardu- especially for St. John students. It study. Over time he progressed brarian and program coordinator Additionally, high school stu- ous commute. either eliminates the commute, or full time into the occupation. Ashley Till. With her assistance, dents are able to use some of the Video conferencing improves relieves the burden a few days a “It [the video conferencing] the facility also functions as a same databases as UVI students. student’s schedules by allotting week”, said UVI student Shawana services not just St. John students, study lounge for UVI students. With the cooperation of retired them extra time that can be spent Thomas. but also St. Thomas students liv- Students are given access to teacher Amy Roberts, the facility studying, or working a part time Any technical issues with video ing in East End, and St. Thomas free Wi-Fi, library databases, and also offers tutoring and college es- job. conferencing are fixed by the tech students who work on St. John”, a lending library that sports lap- Continued on Page 16

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St. John School of the Arts Offers Two Summer Vocal Camps A St. Thomas Carnival Taste of St. John St. John Tradewinds camp. Many thanks to ASCAP St. John School of the Arts Foundation and a New York non- (SJSA) is offering two summer profit organization Elixir Nepen- camps this year: “Get Real!” — the, Inc. for their full sponsorship Teen Vocal Camp, June 15-19 of this camp. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 13- Andrea Green, an award win- 17 and “The Rainbow Sea,” July ning music educator and music 6-24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages therapist, is the director and cre- 6-12. ator of this original musical. Her Students who like to sing are musicals are filled with messages encouraged to sign up for this of understanding and acceptance Teen Vocal Camp, directed by and she likes to work with a di- Kristen Carmichael-Bowers and verse group of children: the more Becky Graber who have more diverse, the better! than 50 years of combined teach- Green is used to bringing chil- ing experience. dren who have learning, social and Teens can learn to sight sing, physical challenges with those that have an individual coaching on a don’t. Her work as a music thera- song prepared by the student, im- pist is the subject of the documen- provisational singing, choral sing- tary “On the Other Side of the ing, vocal health and much, much Fence”, produced by film maker more! Tuition is $250 and SJSA Henry Nevison and MindTV. This does have financial assistance film has been awarded the 2015 available. There is very limited gold medal from the NY Inter- space, so interested students are national Film Festival and 2015 urged to sign up early to secure a bronze medal from the United Na- spot! tions Department of Public Infor- St. JohnTradewinds News Photo by Judi Shimel SJSA will offer a free three- mation. week summer camp called “The To download enrollment and Alvin Newton (left) and company welcome Carnival Village patrons to A Taste of Rainbow Sea.” Students will financial assistance forms or for St. John, known for its seafood specialties at the opening of Grapo’s Art Gallery, the sing, dance and act to perform more information, visit www. theme for the 2015 VI Carnival Village. this wonderful Broadway-style stjohnschoolofthearts.org or call original musical at the end of the the school at 779-4322

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“National park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy, returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service, and it’s a big factor in our local economy as well.” High Profile Preparations for What? VINP, Coral Reef Monument Tourism Creates $59,773,800 Economic Benefit St. John Tradewinds Fitzgerald continued. “National jobs nationally; 235,600 of those CRUZ BAY ­— A new National park tourism is a significant driver jobs are found in these gateway Park Service (NPS) report shows in the national economy, returning communities. The cumulative ben- that 426,931 visitors to Virgin Is- $10 for every $1 invested in the efit to the U.S. economy was $29.7 lands National Park and Virgin Is- National Park Service, and it’s a billion. lands Coral Reef National Monu- big factor in our local economy as Most park visitor spending was ment in 2014 spent $59,773,800 in well.” for lodging (30.6 percent) followed communities near the park. “We appreciate the partnership by food and beverages (20.3 per- That spending supported 789 and support of our neighbors and cent), gas and oil (11.9 percent), jobs in the local area and had a cu- are proud of the role that our won- admissions and fees (10.2 percent) mulative benefit to the local econ- derful natural and cultural resourc- and souvenirs and other expenses omy of $79,965,400. es play in supporting our commu- (9.9 percent), according to the “Park visitors and community nity,” the superintendent added. 2014 report. members often comment on the Peer-Reviewed To download the report visit: breathtaking beauty of Virgin Is- Spending Analysis http://www.nature.nps.gov/social- lands National Park and how much The peer-reviewed visitor science/economics.cfm St. JohnTradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat they enjoy spending time here,” spending analysis was conducted The report includes informa- said VINP Superintendent Brion by U.S. Geological Survey econo- tion for visitor spending at indi- The former First Bank building has quickly Fitzgerald. “Few stop to consider mists Catherine Cullinane Thomas vidual parks and by state. been refurbished with no word on the street about how their visit translates into a sig- and Christopher Huber and Na- To learn more about national future plans for the major commercial site in the nificant economic benefit to the lo- tional Park Service economist parks in the U.S. Virgin Islands center of Cruz Bay after the bank relocated to The cal and national economy. ” Lynne Koontz. and how the National Park Ser- Marketplace. Recent work has included clearing “These economic impact num- The report shows $15.7 billion vice works with USVI communi- and leveling the entire property around the two-story bers remind us that we are a part of direct spending by 292.8 mil- ties to help preserve local history, structure — creating a potential sizable parking lot in of a much larger system of parks, lion park visitors in communities conserve the environment, and a parking-starved commercial district. providing significant economic within 60 miles of a national park. provide outdoor recreation, go to benefits to our country,” Supt. This spending supported 277,000 http://www.nps.gov/vi.

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Employers Sought To Provide Work Experience to Youth DLCA Releases St. Croix

St. John Tradewinds activities for youths, ages 14-15 (Programs should Gas Price Analysis; St. The Virgin Islands Department of Labor, run for no more than four weeks. Mini-grants of up Workforce Development Division, wishes to in- to $4,800 are available for qualified providers). Thomas Data Incomplete; vite Employers, Not For-Profit Organizations, and Interested employers and organizations can ob- Training Service Providers to participate in this tain a “Request For Summer Youth Work Experi- St. John Subpoena Coming year’s Summer Youth Work Experience and Train- ence Program Participation” and “Summer Youth ing Program through the VI Department of Labor. Workshop Application” by contacting Fernando St. John Tradewinds VIDOL is seeking the following: Webster at 340-776-3700 x2061 (fwebster@vidol. The Department of Licensing • Employers and Agencies who are interested gov) on St. Thomas or by visiting www.vidol.gov and Consumer Affairs has released in providing a six (6) week work experience and (under the forms tab). the results of its analysis of gas job training activities for youth ages 16-24 Applications can also be picked up at our St. prices for retailers on St. Croix. • Service Providers and Organizations interest- Thomas and St. Croix location. Deadline to apply In January of this year, the de- ed in providing life skills and career exploration is May 22nd. partment subpoenaed information from gas stations in the Virgin Is- lands, regarding their gas purchas- es and prices for the six (6) month period from July 2014 and Janu- ary 2015. This was a time when Pollution the world and national trends re- vealed a decrease in oil prices and gas prices at the pump. The majority of St. Thomas St. JohnTradewinds News Photos gas stations did not respond to Solutions the DLCA subpoena and the St. St. John Gas Station Thomas results were not released, Pricing Records will be according to the commissioner. subpoened, DLCA says. The St. Thomas gas stations that Recycle items to keep them out of the did not respond have been referred to the Attorney General’s Office operate in a principled manner, for further enforcement action, ac- said Carrington. They should not landfill and our environment! cording to a DLCA release. profit unreasonably at the consum- The report also did not include ers expense, especially in these St. John gas stations which are to difficult economic times, the com- Practice recycling by: be subpoenaed shortly, according missioner added. to the release. Carrington urged the public to On one level, the study re- take a careful look at the results  Dropping aluminum cans in vealed what the public had al- of the study which are being pub- the collection boxes at the ready been aware of – that the lished in local newspapers and on prices being paid at the pump in the DLCA website and Facebook waste bin sites the Virgin Islands were not re- page. flective of the world and national Knowledge gained through  Leaving car or boat batteries trends where prices were on the information is critical to consum- decrease, Comm. Carrington ac- ers organizing themselves to con- at Coral Bay Marine or knowledged. front unethical business practices On another level however, the that are consumer unfriendly, the Caravan Auto Parts study also reveals the extent to commissioner added. While the which the gas retailers profited department has an important role  Dropping old cell phones while paying less on their gas pur- to play, consumers must organize chases, by not passing on the cost to advocate on their own behalf, at AT&T stores of their savings to the consumer, he said. the commissioner stated. The commissioner also add-  Dropping ink cartridges at Carrington characterized the ed that in light of the continuing behavior of the gas stations as less downward trend of oil prices, the the CBCC office or Office Max than consumer friendly. department is issuing an order re- In general, the numbers pro- quiring wholesalers and retailers foundly illustrate that the less of gasoline in the Virgin Islands to money retailers paid for gas on submit a written request to the de- the wholesale market, the more partment prior to increasing prices money the consumer paid at the at the pump. pump, the commissioner said in a The department is also con- prepared statement. templating further action autho- 340-776-2099 www.coralbaycommunitycouncil.org While in a free market econo- rized by statute to bring relief to

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Letter to St. John Tradewinds

Former Governor John P. deJongh Makes Statement on Re-Payment of Security Measures At the beginning of my first There was not then any govern- an expenditure in excess of $2.1 Property and Procurement. I had elected Governor, also confronted term in office, I made a commit- ment-owned residence that could million of taxpayer money. no role in selecting the appraisers my predecessors, presently con- ment to the community that my accommodate a family. I did not consider the cost for or directing their work. The value fronts our current Governor, and family and I would not benefit The option of living with my such major renovations to the of the security measures was de- will confront future governors un- from any of the security measures family at Estate Catharineberg property or the additional annual termined to be $222,631.60, and I less a solution is attained through installed by the Government on while serving as your Governor costs associated with my residing accepted the valuation. the political process. How and my private property after I left was not practical. As splendid as at Catharineberg to be appropri- I now have paid to the Gov- where the community decides it office. I committed to pay to the that property may be, it did not ate. And so I decided to remain at ernment of the Virgin Islands the wishes to house and protect our Government the present-value of then – and does not now – have my personal residence – my fam- sum of $202,831.60 which is the Governor is a matter of public whatever security measures were living quarters to accommodate a ily’s home – where we had lived, appraised, fair market value of policy. Whether to house the Gov- to remain on my property after my Governor with a family which in- where my children would not be the security measures that remain ernor at a government-owned resi- term in office. Accordingly, I de- cludes children. I was advised that disrupted from their normal rou- at my home, reduced by the cost dence or have the decision made livered to the Department of Prop- to renovate Estate Catharineberg tines, and where we would be able of removing a now no longer re- on a case-by-case basis following erty and Procurement a check for for a family would require well to continue to comfortably live as quired guard house from the prop- each election, the decision should the value of the security measures over a year of construction at an a family. erty. The cost to remove the guard not be a matter of partisan poli- that will remain on my property. estimated cost in excess of $1.5 With that decision made, I house was provided by an estimate tics for anyone elected to serve as This payment was made in fulfill- million; this to a property that had was informed by those officials from the Department of Public Governor. I trust that the commu- ment of my commitment, first an- been substantially renovated and charged with the duty of protect- Works, and I have accepted that nity will soon determine a housing nounced years ago and confirmed re-decorated only a few years ear- ing and transporting the Governor estimated cost and the obligation policy for the future. in a February 15, 2010 letter re- lier. I also was informed that the that certain security measures to to remove the guard house. It was my considerable honor leased to the public. At no time estimated annual housing expens- my residence were required. These I have no doubt that the ap- to have had the duties and respon- have I wavered in fulfilling this es to be incurred at Catharineberg security modifications consisted of proach I took to resolving the sibilities of service as commitment. would be $80,000 per year, which providing shelter for officers as- questions presented at the begin- your Governor. The fact that When I was first elected to over the course of my eight year signed to the premises, a camera ning of my first term in office with my Administration ad to govern serve as your Governor, I lived in tenure as your Governor would system, as well as secure fencing respect my housing arrangements during one of the most difficult- my home on St. Thomas with my have cost upwards of $640,000. and parking for official vehicles. as well as my security and trans- economic times experienced by wife, my three school-aged chil- Simply put, the costs associ- The then-Acting Attorney portation minimized the overall our country and our Territory was dren, and my wife’s elderly aunt ated with moving my family into General provided a written opin- costs to the Government and the a challenge I accepted. It was a who we cared for at our home. Catharineberg would have meant ion that such security measures taxpayers of our Territory. Rather time of tremendous change here were in compliance with Virgin than spend large sums for the ren- at home, in the United States, and Islands law. The scope, design, ovation and modification of Estate throughout the world. submit Letters, opinions & Obituaries to: cost, bidding, and construction of Catharineberg, that property was Once again, I wish to thank these security measures were not used throughout my term in office the many individuals who worked [email protected] controlled or directed by anyone to host official meetings, com- with me, who supported my Ad- in my family or by me. munity events, support charities, ministration’s efforts, and all in Crossword Answers (Puzzle located on Page 20) They were undertaken in ad- host Easter Egg hunts for children, the community who participated, herence with and subject to the conferences, receptions, and was whether it was by voting, by vol- long-established standard public also opened for tours. Living in unteering, or by voicing your procurement and government con- my own home, I personally paid concerns or, in some cases, even tracting processes. What was done all the normal expenses associated stating opposition to the policies and how it was done has been with maintaining a home such as my Administration pursued. Our well-documented and made avail- utilities, housekeeping, as well as elected government works best able for public review. the costs of caring for, feeding and when we all are involved. As I approached the end of my sheltering my family. I offer my best wishes to Gov- second term as Governor, the De- Based now on objectively estab- ernor Kenneth E. Mapp and Lieu- partment of Property and Procure- lished numbers, the Government’s tenant Governor Osbert E. Potter ment completed the established net expense for security measures and all those who now have the process for obtaining appraisals undertaken was $250,097. This honor of fulfilling the duties and or valuations for public purposes. equates to $31,262.05 for each responsibilities of public service The amount reimbursed was based year I served in office as your to the people of our Territory. on the averaging of the appraised Governor. values presented by three inde- Lastly, I would like to note that John P. deJongh, Jr., pendent, licensed appraisers com- the same housing dilemma that Former Governor missioned by the Department of confronted my family when I was U.S. Virgin Islands

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Letter to St. John Tradewinds

Former Senator at Large Barshinger Presses DPNR To Stop WAPA’s Erection of Tower Mr. Douglas Hodge, Permits, Unit Chief sound may mean in terms of the integrity of the pole. Atty. Dawn Henry, Commissioner Designee Presently the workers are jackhammering the hole. It appears that it is too small.” Dear Mr. Hodge, I invite you and all recipients to visit my house You told me verbally yesterday that the Stop and view the vertical pole from my kitchen window. Work Order is lifted. The process is entirely opaque, You will be astounded. You don’t look out, you look with no documentation provided or offered. You said up. It looms over the house. repeatedly, “The decision has been made.” WAPA says in theory it should not strike the Commissioner Designee Henry, I have been try- house if it fell and did not bounce or slide. But seeing ing to reach you for days, intensely the past two days. is believing and common sense will tell any observer You are “unavailable”. I will keep calling until your that WAPA is using my property as the fall radius and assistant tells me that you will not take the call. the inhabitants of my house are in danger.” Commissioner, you know the abuses that were As my property is steep, the monopole will likely taking place with unregulated tower construction. slide 300 feet until it hits the gut. My house is in the The Legislature put a moratorium on tower instruc- fall line. tion and empowered the DPNR to draft new Rules How could DPNR allow such a large monopole & Regulations (Regs). You were one of the principal to be erected without requiring a permit, or a risk architects of the new Regs. analysis? I request that you share, openly and transparently, For a few hours I have considered what kind of your decision-making process on the current issue. structure could be built on my property to protect my WAPA and subcontractors are presently install- family and me from the falling monopole. I don’t ing the monopole. There is no one from DPNR here have an answer. So we are sitting ducks. to observe. I request that DPNR provide a clear statement I have been watching since this morning. I have of how the decision was made to classify the mono- taken photos to document the process. pole tower as a utility pole. I anticipate that you will Today the monopole tower has been inserted and address the analysis that I provided in my recent removed several times. It has been inserted as much email. Island Green Building Association as 6 feet. Sometimes it has made a crunching sound Sincerely, upon removal similar to what a fiberglass boat makes Craig Barshinger when aground on rocks. I am concerned what that

Official Street Names in Downtown Cruz Bay Editor’s Note: These names were first given to the streets of Cruz Bay by Danish Crown Surveyor Julius von Rohr when the town was founded in June of 1766. In 2013 they were recognized by the U. S. Virgin Islands Government as the current official street names for Cruz Bay town.

Cruz Bay’s official Danish street names and their English equivalents: PRINDSENS GADE (PRINCE’S STREET) St. John Youth Coalition — Prince’s Street is the street that runs straight up through the center of town, from the Cruz Bay dock to the corner by Julius E. Sprauve School. STORE KONGENS GADE (GREAT KING’S STREET) — Great King’s Street is the street that runs parallel to the beach from the corner by Mooie’s Bar, past Wharfside Shopping Mall to the Catholic Church, where it intersects with Dronningens Tvaer Gade. DRONNINGENS TVAER GADE (QUEEN’S CROSS STREET) — Queen’s Cross Street is the street that runs from the beach by the Beach Bar, inland past St. John Car Rental and the Catholic Church, to the bend in the road near Fish Trap Restaurant, where it curves to the left and becomes Vester Gade. VESTER GADE (WEST STREET) — West Street is the street that begins at the corner by the US Post Office and runs straight across

town past the First Bank intersection, where it crosses Prince’s Street, to the bend in the road near Fish Trap Restaurant, where it turns to the right and becomes Dronningens Tvaer Gade. STRAND GADE (BEACH STREET) — Beach Street is the street that begins at Cruz Bay beach by the Beach Bar, where Dronningens Tvaer Gade ends, and runs along the shoreline and up the hill past the cemetery to Gallows Point. 16 St. John Tradewinds, April 27-May 3, 2015

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Monday, April 27 viders can display their pro- — The Virgin Islands De- grams at the May 6 monthly partment of Education, St. Parent Teachers Organization Thomas-St. John District, Meeting at the Julius Sprauve has announced the Julius E. School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sprauve School will distribute This way, parents and students report cards on Monday, April can be fully involved in choos- 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ing a summer activity. Thursday, April 30 Saturday, May 9 — The five percent dis- — The Animal Care Cen- count period for 2014 property ter ‘s Wagapalooza fundraiser taxes is extended until Thurs- will be on Saturday, May 9, day, April 30, 2015, Lieuten- from 5 to 8 p.m at the Winston ant Governor Osbert E. Potter Wells ballfield in Cruz Bay. advised Virgin Islands property Sunday, May 10 owners. The Tax Collector’s — The next St. John Farm- Offices are open from 9 a.m. to ers Market will be on Sunday, 4 p.m. daily. Payments can be May 10 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. St. JohnTradewinds News Photo by Raven Phillips made on St. John at the Islan- in the Second Level Parking dia Building. Lot of the The Marketplace. Librarian Ashley Till helps a UVI student at the St. John Academic Center. May 1 and 2 Saturday, May 16 — Gifft Hill School, in col- — Bernice Boynes, Charles laboration with New England Roddy and Rodney Varlack Educational Tools at St. John Academic Center Youth Theatre, presents three will be honored by Our Lady Continued on Page 16 performances of this year’s of Mount Carmel Catholic say consultation to high school students. technology available for the community to use”, ex- cabaret show, “The 363rd An- Church at an appreciation din- “We like to provide outreach that helps students plained Amy Roberts. nual Cabaret at the Empty Ud- ner on Saturday, May 16, at get involved in college, or at least helps move them Both Roberts and Till extended their full thanks der Milk Bar!” This hilarious Cinnamon Bay to recognize towards secondary education”, said Roberts. towards UVI President David Hall. “He really pushed original production will fea- the three parishioners for their The benefits of the St. John Academic Center is for the innovative center”, they both said. ture GHS students who will longstanding contributions not just geared toward students, but the community Current St. John UVI students expressed their have worked for one week to the church and community as a whole. thanks towards the center. with NEYT staff to prepare for over the years. Tickets are $75 The Preferred User Program passes along the “I attended the St. Thomas campus for my bach- the performances at the Upper per person. For more informa- same amenities for students to the community. elor’s degree. It is so convenient to be able to con- Campus on Friday, May 1 at 7 tion, call 340-776-6339. By paying a community membership fee, people tinue by education from the center”, described Katura p.m., and Saturday, May 2, at 2 Tuesday, May 19 who are not affiliated with UVI are given access to Tracy. p.m. and 7 p.m. — There will be health fair the Wi-Fi, printing, online databases, and the lending “It provides a friendly helpful staff to help with Wedesday, May 6 for senior citizens on Tuesday, library. registering/advising of courses, video conferencing, — This year the Summer May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 The center also caters to senior citizens by offer- and more. Youth Fair is coming directly p.m. at The Marketplace on the ing some free classes to those who are eligible. Overall, the St. John Academic Center is a fantas- to schools. Participating pro- 2nd Floor in space 209. Many seniors also participate in yoga classes tic facility that I hope future students and community taught by librarian Ashley Till. “Anyone is welcome members get to experience”, concluded UVI student to come in for a tour and to ask questions”, said Till. Shawana Thomas. As the current grant for the facility is only avail- The St. John Academic Center is located on the Alcholics Anonymous Meetings able until December, the future of the St. John Aca- third floor of the Marketplace, and it is open from All meetings are now open. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday demic Center is ambiguous. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, and it and Friday 6 p.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; “I hope funding will continue, we have various closes at 3:45 p.m. on Fridays. Thursday 7 a.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; Sunday 9:45 a.m., Hawksnest Bay Beach; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral Bay

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church.

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EPA Honors U.S. Virgin Islands Claire Urbi Barshinger Arrives on Mamey Peak

Environmental Champions MAMEY PEAK — Claire Urbi (“Princess in Nigerian) Barshinger was born at 12:11 p.m. St. John Tradewinds New York, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 9, 2015, on Mamey Peak, St. John, to today announced that it has honored three individuals and organiza- former three-term Senator at Large Craig W. tions from across the U.S. Virgin Islands with Environmental Champion Barshinger and political acolyte turned novitiate Awards for their achievements in protecting public health and the en- and 2014 V.I. Senate candidate Jody Hodge. vironment. EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck was joined by Wearing only a diaper in the comfort of the Donovan Richards, Chair of the New York City Council’s Committee on high forest between the Virgin Islands National Environmental Protection, to present the awards to this year’s recipients Park and the Carolina Valley, Claire slumbered at a ceremony at the EPA’s offices in Manhattan. as her father worked the phone in his latest “The EPA is thrilled to honor the work of these environmental trail- battle with WAPA. blazers,” said Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck. “These Virgin Is- “I guess I always hoped,” the 50-something landers work tirelessly to protect human health and the environment, inspiring us all to strive for a more sustainable future.” Barshinger said of his late introduction to The Environmental Champion Award winners from the U.S. Virgin parenthood. “I could not have imagined a better Islands (in alphabetical order) are: birthing experience,” he added of his wife Caribbean Solar Company Jody’s home “water birth.” St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Since its founding in 2012, Caribbean Solar Company has installed over 500,000 watts of solar energy and helped offset 576 tons of CO2. The company built a reputation as a high quality solar installer in the Virgin Islands. The Islands have one of the highest electricity rates in the 5th Annual St. John Summer Youth Fair world and alternatives, such as solar energy, can make the utility consid- erably more affordable. Caribbean Solar Company provides financing options that offer the possibility of going solar to a broad base of island May 4, 5:30-7:30pm at the Julius Sprauve School residents. Mario A. Francis U.S. Virgin Islands Urban & Community Forestry Council, Inc. Bring the Entire Family St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Sign up for a Summer Program Mario A. Francis is Chairman of the Urban and Community For- estry Council in the U.S. Virgin Islands for the past two decades. He Apply for a Summer Job created the Council’s newsletter, The Tree Speaker, and has represented the Council at many local, regional and national conferences. More than 20 years ago he founded the Junior Gardening and Ecology Academy, an eight-week annual summer course that teaches children ages 6-15 about Are you a government organization, private business or the environment and sustainability. Campers do everything from kayak- ing to dolphin watching to gardening. non-profit organization who would like to promote their The Nature Conservancy Summer Program to the youth of St. John? St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Since 1995, the Nature Conservancy’s USVI Program, has worked to Do you have Summer Employment or Internship Opportunities and seeking protect and restore priority conservation areas, helped recover important young, eager candidates? native species, and provided scientific assessments and training to island- ers. Most recently, the Conservancy has grown thousands of endangered Then get involved in the St. John Summer Youth Fair! You’ll have an oppor- staghorn and elkhorn coral in USVI nurseries and is placing 20,000 coral back onto coral reefs this year. The Conservancy also helped launch the tunity to promote your program and sign up candidates on the spot! USVI Reef Responsible Sustainable Seafood Initiative and certified over a dozen local restaurants to date. Phone 340.712.6080 to get involved! Organized By

WHAT DO St. John USVI YOU THINK? Next Letter Deadline: If you would like to participate as a service or job provider, contact Kevin th Jackson, VIPD Public Information Officer at 340.712.6080 Thursday, April 30 18 St. John Tradewinds, April 27-May 3, 2015

Church Directory WAPA Communications Tower-Antenna Continued from Page 5 stalling bolts; they dug trenches from the concrete Baha’i Community of St. John pad to the hole where they intend to place the mono- For Devotions and Study Circles, call 714-1641 pole tower.” 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays “What are the next steps? I want to be listed as 776-6316, 776-6254 an opponent of this monopole being placed without a permit, without a review process, and most impor- Bethany Moravian Church tantly without a fall radius,” Barshinger continued. Sunday School 9 a.m., Divine Worship 10 a.m. “WAPA has stated that the primary purpose of the monopole is to support an AMI antenna,” Barshinger Calvary Baptist Church wrote. “In fact, by WAPA’s own admission, the prima- 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday evening 6 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. ry purpose of the monopole is to hold an antenna.” Barshinger argued with the attorney’s reference WAPA workers unload one of the three pieces of Christian Ministry to WAPA’s installation of a “utility pole and support a new 100-foot-plus fiberglass tower which replaces Cinnamon Bay Beach infrastructure.” the new and unused 60-foot wooden pole, right, Inter-Denominational, Sunday 8:30 a.m. “Att. Kragel states that the monopole will also be which replaced the old 30-foot pole, left, in the center of the right of way in the Mamey Peak neighborhood. used to carry electrical lines, which is a function of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints utility pole,” Barshinger argued. “Under the (regula- Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 tions) monopole towers require a permit.” low 100-foot towers to fall on anyone’s property. ” Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard “Furthermore, there is no need for a monopole “This critical system is a core to bringing the Au- thority’s electrical distribution system to a state of the Cruz Bay Baptist Church tower to carry electric lines as there is only one (1) Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 WAPA customer served by the pole,” Barshinger add- art quality and will serve as one stationary location ed. “It is absurd to state that WAPA needs a 100-foot through which the Authority will monitor and record Emmaus Moravian Church tower in order to serve one customer. Additionally, its St. John grid conditions,” the WAPA attorney con- Coral Bay, Divine Worship 8:30 a.m., 776-6713 there is no need for growth, as the other customers tinued. to the east are already supplied by other poles and “This new utility pole and associated utility infra- Freshwater Church lines.” structure will allow the Authority to detect any trans- Freshwater Church St. John USVI “This utility pole is identical to the utility poles mission disturbance and identify the exact location of Sunday Worship 10 am at Hawksnest Beach which the Authority has installed in St. Thomas and any disturbance in electrical distribution system at a Follow us on Facebook, 340.514.6578 which were installed after confirming from DPNR the speed nearly 100 times faster than any other technol- Jehovah’s Witness regulation found at CVIR 29-5-312B §§ 1 et seq. was ogy available,” the WAPA attorney continued. “The 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. inapplicable,” Atty. Kragel wrote. new utility power will serve as wired distribution Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays, 340-715-053 “If identical poles were installed on St. Thomas point in the Authority’s electricity system that can without permits, they are also in violation of the (reg- instantly syncophase any oscillation in the grid, ana- Missionary Baptist Church ulations),” Barshinger countered. “Getting away with lyze and produce in real time for the Authority’s engi- 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, violations of law does not justify additional viola- neer information to immediately isolate a problem by Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 tions. DPNR should visit the sites WAPA claims.” through switch capacitors. Contradicting Contentions “Finally, the new utility pole and associated util- Nazareth Lutheran Church ity infrastructure will save enormous time, costs and Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. 776-6731 Barshinger also contradicted the attorney’s con- tention that the monopole will replace an existing headaches to the Authority’s customers in that the line Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church utility pole that is currently located near the center of crews will be dispatched to a specific location will Saturdays: 6 p.m.; Sundays: 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. in Coral Bay the right of way. no longer need to shut down entire feeder sections to at the John’s Folly Learning Institute & 6 pm. in Spanish; “This is false. WAPA has just erected a new 65- work on power outage problems,” the lawyer contin- Mondays: 12:15 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 7 a.m. foot utility pole to replace the aging pole placed in ued. “As you can see, each piece of infrastructure in- & Fridays: 7 p.m. Call 776-6339 for more information. the middle of the road in (about) 1986,” Barshinger stalled on the utility pole in question is an inseparable wrote. component to the Authority’s distribution of electric- Prayer House of Faith “The new pole will be exclusively owned and op- ity and providing lighting throughout the Territory.” Sunday Morning Service at 8 a.m; Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays “In essence, these new utility poles, associated Prayer services at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; 340-690-3820 erated by the Authority as a public utility,” the WAPA attorney continued in his written response to DPNR utility infrastructure and wire components will pro- St. John Methodist Church officials. “The new pole will carry the Authority’s vide the authority the cutting edge technology to Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 primary electrical distribution lines as well as all sec- make the entire electrical grid in the Territory more ondary electrical lines needed to provide electrical reliable, more secure and much more cost efficient Seventh Day Adventist power to the surrounding residents. while ensuring that renewable energy resources are Saturdays, 779-4477 “This is false; the 65-foot pole was placed to carry integrated into the system as required by law,” the electricity to the one (1) customer,” Barshinger coun- lawyer concluded. St. John Pentecostal Church tered. “The tower is to gather AMI remote metering “I appreciate the pep talk about how great AMI Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., is, but it is not relevant to placing a 100-foot tower, Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 779-1230 signals; it is a transmission tower. “The new utility pole will also serve as a location without a permit, pouring concrete and constructing St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church for the Authority’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure without a permit, and using my property and the lives Sunday Church Service, 9 a.m. and Customer System which is funded in part through of my daughter and fiancé as the ‘cushion’ when the Bible Class on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. 777-6306 a federal grant under the American Recovery and Re- tower is blown over,” Barshinger responded bluntly. investment Act” the WAPA attorney continued. No stranger to struggles with WAPA, Barshinger Unitarian Universalist Fellowship “AMI is indeed a good idea,” said Barshinger, is watching to see if work on the project moves ahead 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 who has had a contentious history with WAPA, “but while most of the V.I. Government is shut down dur- we cannot violate permitting laws, and we cannot al- ing St. Thomas Carnival until early May. St. John Tradewinds, April 27-May 3, 2015 19

Rutnik’s Fund Continues To Award Scholarships Crimes of the Week Crime Stoppers USVI To Pre-school, Young St. John Tradewinds and removed a gold watch from the wrist. The sus- Crime prevention is up to all of us. Even the pect then left the porch and walked down the road Women in Memory of Ruby smallest bit of information may be just what law heading south. The victim stated that the suspect enforcement needs to solve the following cases. was wearing a red cloth around his face. The vic- St. John Tradewinds St. John: On April 13th at about 5:15 p.m. offi- tim was unable to identify him. FISH BAY — April 9, 2015 – Today Ruby would be 40 years old cers were dispatched to Pine Peace regarding shots St. Croix: On Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 28-year- had she not died tragically in an auto accident at the tender age of 21. being fired. Officers were informed that there was old Kenya Lawrence and her 7-year-old son, De- Words cannot express the depth of grief we feel or the great joy we take the shooting victim at Myrah Keating Clinic. The vontae Charles, were brutally gunned down in in knowing that this beloved girl’s memory will live on in our hearts and officers found that the victim had a single gunshot their Estate Glynn home. At about 2:00 p.m. emer- so many others. wound to his upper right thigh. The victim stated gency dispatchers received a call reporting shots For 17 years, with the encouragement and support of the Virgin Is- that while walking in the area, he heard gun fire fired in the residential area on the northern side lands community, our family has hosted a Softball Tournament in Ru- and ran to a nearby store. It was not until after he of Estate Glynn. Within 10 minutes a subsequent by’s honor which raised funds for scholarships awarded to over 40 col- exited the store, did he realize that he had been call reported that two injured individuals had been lege bound V.I. girls as well as several young students attending Gifft shot. The victim did not see who did the shoot- found in the home. According to the report, Law- Hill School. More than $160,000 was given out in awards from 1997 to ing and was subsequently transported to Schneider rence and Devontae were in the home along with 2014. Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas for fur- her two-year-old twins. The toddlers were not After the last Tournament in 2012 the Ruby Rutnik Scholarship ther medical treatment. physically harmed in the incident. Fund, Inc. Board elected to turn over the endowment fund, totaling St. Thomas: On April 11th officers were dis- These crimes could easily have happened to nearly $300,000, to the Gifft Hill School, originally founded as Pine patched to Estate Thomas regarding a robbery. you. Continue to work for the good of all. Tell us Peace School in 1978 for preschoolers like Ruby, who was in that first The victim stated that at approximately 11:45 a.m. what you know about these, or any other crimes, at class. In so doing it has become the cornerstone of a million dollar en- while sitting on the porch, an unknown male en- www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or call 1-800-222- dowment fund campaign to insure that Gifft Hill School will continue to tered the victim’s porch, pointed a gun, and then TIPS (8477), or text “USVI” plus your message to grow with the community and be able to meet its expanding educational snatched the victim’s gold chain from the neck CRIMES (274637). needs. Additionally the Ruby Rutnik Scholarship Fund will continue to award annual scholarships totaling $5,000 to St. John girls to attend or who are attending an accredited college or university. The Virgin Islands community so generously supported the Tour- nament and Scholarship fund each Spring usually held at this time of year, by writing checks for innings at $100 each, games at $700, or scholarships at $2500 or in kind services. It is our hope that this same kind generosity will continue in Ruby’s memory for the benefit of future Virgin Islands children wishing to attend Gifft Hill School and those graduating young women who need a little help pursuing their higher education ambitions. Donations can be made to the Ruby Rutnik Scholarship Fund by contacting Gifft Hill School Development Office at 340-776-1735 or mailing to Gifft Hill School, Box 1657, St. John VI 00831. Applications for college-bound girls may be picked up from Gifft Hill School (776-1730) or Connections (776-6922) in Cruz Bay and Coral Bay from April 20. They will be due back by May 20. Gifft Hill Scholarships for students entering pre-school through 12th grade should be applied for directly through the school. For more information kindly call Beth Jones, GHS Development Di- rector (776-1735) or Beth Knight, head of Lower School (775-6595) or the Rutniks at 693-8069. On behalf of our family and the Ruby Rutnik Scholarship Fund we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

WAPA’s Explanation of 100-foot Tall Tower Continued from Page 5 65-foot utility pole, and the 100-foot-plus monopole installed today,” The “short” pole in the middle of the picture is actually a regular util- ity pole, about 32 feet tall. It was installed in 1986 and it carries electric- ity to one customer via the wires that go overhead in the pic. The next vertical element in the pic is the 100+ foot monopole tower, installed today. Next to the right, partially covered by trees is the 65’ wooden util- ity pole that WAPA installed last week. “The 100-foot monopole has no fall radius as required by law. Or rather, WAPA is using my property as the fall radius. I fear for the safety of my family and my property in a windstorm.” 20 St. John Tradewinds, April 27-May 3, 2015

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Villa Lumineria | $2,190,000 Rivendell | $1,895,000 7A Hansen Bay | $2,490,000 3 bed | 3. 5 bath | 6,639 sqft 4 bed | 4.5 bath | 6,350 sqft 18 Acres

L’Autre Monde | $4,800,000 Kokomo Cottage | $499,000 Calabash Boom | $595,000 7 bed | 7.5 bath | 10,000 sqft 1 bed | 1 bath | 660 sqft 2 bed | 3 bath | 1,497 sqft

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