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Powell Park Gets Signage and Plantings Page 2 39th USVI-BVI Friendship Day Celebrated Page 3 Plane Crash Update: Downed aircraft located, raised and towed; bodies of two missing passengers recovered; pilot is still missing Page 6 St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott Affordable Crowd Packs Winston Wells Ball Field for ACC Flea Market Health Care The annual "No Fleas, Please" Flea Market to benefit the St. John Animal Care Center drew a huge crowd to Winston Wells ball field on Saturday morning, October 20. ACC Board of Directors member Dr. Elaine Campbell, on Horizon for above, manned the popular children's toy table while many other residents of all ages scooped up everything from plants and ceramics to clothing and home goods. See full story and more photos in next issue. Small Business Page 4 PGU INSURANCE SERVICES AUTO • HOME Serving the Community Since 1972 COMMERICAL PROPERTY Lumber Yard Business Center, St. John, VI (340) 776-6403 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pguinsurance.com CASUALTY • BONDS 2 St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012

Frank Powell Park Filled with Plants UVI Launching New Strategic Plan at Meetings Across the Territory The University of the Virgin Islands will launch its new strategic plan — Pathways to Greatness — with special events on St. John, St. Croix and St. Thomas on October 22, 23 and 24, respectively. On St. John, the meeting will be at the UVI St. John Academic Center on the third floor of The Marketplace on Monday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. Clothing, Toiletries Donations Needed The Department of Human Services and the St. Thomas/St. John Chapter of the United Way are hosting the second annual Day of Caring/Project Homeless Connect in Cruz Bay on Friday, October 26. To help ease the suffering of those living without homes, the groups are asking for donations of clothing and toiletries. Espe- cially in demand are men’s shorts sized 28 to 32, men’s shirts sizes medium, large and extra large, hats, belts, shoes and flip-flops. Residents are also asked to donate canned goods and toiletries like toothpaste, deodorant, soaps, shampoo and razors. Donations of clothing can be dropped off at Kilroy’s Laundry. St. John Com- munity Foundation Executive Director Celia Kalousek will accept all other donations. For more information or to schedule an ap- The final touches to pointment with Kalousek call SJCF at 693-9410. complete renovations at Frank Powell Park were Junior Tennis Tourney Set for Nov. 2-4 completed by Department The St. John Racquet Club will sponsor a V.I. Tennis Associa- of Planning and Natural tion Junior Tennis Tournament at the Cruz Bay tennis courts No- Resources officials last vember 2 to November 4. week, just in time for the This tournament will once again honor and say thanks to Vic 39th Annual BVI/USVI Ebbesen for his dedication and commitment to the development of junior tennis on St. John. Friendship Day. Work The event is for girls and boys ages 8 and under to 18 and under. included construction of The entry fee is $15 and the deadline for entries is Tuesday, Oc- a stone pyramid, at left, tober 30. Off-island players can check with VITA for the limited which bears the name of availability of funding for travel. For more information contact Pat the park at its entrance Harley at 776-6643. and the installation of a variety of plants, above. More Delinquent Property Auctions

St. John Tradewinds News Slated for November 20 and 21 Photos by Jaime Elliott The Division of Real Property Tax, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, announced last week that the next round of auctions for properties in delinquent payment status of ten or more years has been scheduled. In the St. Thomas/St. John District, the auctions will be on No- Tradewinds Publishing llc vember 20 and 21, in the courtyard of the GERS Building on Kro- The Community Newspaper Since 1972 nprindsens Gade. On St. Croix, the auctions will take place from November 14 through 16 at the Virgin Islands Cardiac Center located at the Juan Editor/Publisher columnists NEWSLINE MaLinda Nelson & Contributors Tel. (340) 776-6496 F. Luis Hospital. [email protected] Chuck Pishko, Yelena Rogers, www.tradewinds.vi The property auctions will begin at 9 a.m. on each of the sched- Tristan Ewald, Andrew Rutnik, [email protected] uled auction days. In the event the auctions do not conclude on the News Editor Craig Barshinger, Bob Schlesinger, first day, it will continue on the second or third days. Jaime Elliott Jack Brown, Mares Crane, Dan MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] Boyd Tradewinds Publishing LLC Owners of delinquent properties can either pay their balances in P.O. Box 1500 full or enter into an installment arrangement in order to avoid the Writers Subscriptions St. John, VI 00831 sale of their properties. Andrea Milam, Mauri Elbel U.S. & U.S.V.I. only Property owners interested in making arrangements are advised $85.00 per year © Copyright 2012 to contact the Office of the Tax Collector at 776-6737 on St. John. ADVERTISING All rights reserved. No reproduction of [email protected] Third Class PERMIT news stories, letters, columns, photo- Property owners whose properties are in probate are reminded to U.S. Postage PAID graphs or advertisements allowed without file their cases with the Recorder of Deeds Office in their district. written permission from the publisher. CIRCULATION Permit No. 3 A list of the properties that are slated for auction can be viewed Rohan Roberts St. John, VI 00831 at www.ltg.gov.vi. St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012 3

St. John Tradewinds News Photos 39th USVI-BVI Friendship Day Celebrated

By Jaime Elliott huge crowd, which also enjoyed a naberg Sugar Mill Ruins, where St. John Tradewinds free and healthy breakfast spread. more dancing and cultural music Dignitaries from across the U.S. A mini-parade from the Cruz was featured. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Bay Battery along the water- Attendees at last week's USVI- Islands gathered in Cruz Bay on front was headed by the Julius E. BVI Friendship Day festivities Saturday morning, October 20, Sprauve School Marching Band, included Governor John deJongh for the 39th annual celebration of followed by the Love City Leap- and his wife, Cecile, Lt. Governor USVI-BVI Friendship Day. ers, Gifft Hill School dancers, Greg Francis and his wife Cheryl, , Last week's festivities was the King Shaka Zulu and his Queen Department of Public Works Com- Index first time the event was hosted on and colorful Mocko Jumbies. The missioner Darryl Smalls, Senator Business Directory ...... 18 St. John. St. Thomas Majorettes completed at Large Craig Barshinger as well Chef’s Corner ...... 7 Church Directory ...... 16 Following speeches and songs the fun-filled morning parade. as BVI Premier Dr. Orlando Smith, Classified Ads ...... 21 at the Cruz Bay bandstand, Love After the Cruz Bay fun wound and numerous other USVI and BVI Community Calendar ...... 20 City Pan Dragons entertained a down, revelers decamped to An- government officials. Crime Stoppers ...... 19 Crossword Puzzle ...... 20 Historical Bit & Pieces ...... 8 Island Green Living ...... 11 Letters ...... 14-15 On the Market ...... 12 Police Log ...... 19 Real Estate ...... 22-23

Thursday, Oct. 25th 4 St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012 Affordable Health Care on Horizon for Small Businesses in Virgin Islands

By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds Twenty years ago Omar Haedo brought affordable health care to the Virgin Islands. The Puerto Rican businessman was instrumental in getting gov- ernment health care coverage and establishing a network of health- care and dental providers. With no competition, however, CIGNA rates and premiums, as well as those of many other lo- cal insurance providers, have bal- looned to proportions which are not realistic to many small busi- St. John Tradewinds News Photo nesses. Haedo left the insurance field Omar Haedo and his family smile for the camera. to build his own business, IKON Benefit Group, which provided economy by not doing mail or- BlueCross and BlueShield solutions in insurance, administra- der.” USVI also hired a medical liaison tion, human resources, business Although the focus remains on in Miami in the event that clients consulting and job placement. local needs, residents who travel have to travel to Florida for care, Now, Haedo is back in the insur- would be covered under the world- Haedo added. ance world. He returned to the ter- wide BlueCross and BlueShield And don’t expect to see glossy Seaview Vacation Homes, Inc. ritory last week as a representative providers, Haedo added. advertisements for BlueCross and of BlueCross and BlueShield, de- “It is a part of VI Equi Care BlueShield USVI. Short Term-Full Service Since 1985 termined to offer affordable health which is the biggest network of all “We’re not doing any advertis- Vacation Villa ManageMent care to local small businesses. here, but the network is huge too,” ing,” said Haedo. “We want all of 24 years of on island rental service “I am the guy who brought he said. “So no matter where you our efforts and money to go to our CIGNA to the islands 20 years are, you’re covered in the world- network and our clients. It’s really e: [email protected] ago,” said Haedo. “I actually wide network of BlueCross and about making this right for the lo- w: www.seaviewhomes.com signed the contract with the gov- BlueShield.” cals.” t: 340-776-6805; toll-free 1-888-625-2963 ernment on May 2, 1992. I built up The company also offers dis- The coverage is available to any CIGNA here and then I built my counts of about 15 percent off small businesses with two or more Experienced . Personalized . Professional . Proven own company.” competitors’ rates, Haedo added. employees, according to Haedo. “I’m selling my company now “I am lowering my manuals by “We’re looking for volume,” he and I went to BlueCross and a lot and I’m giving employers an said. “We’re doing it all.” BlueShield and said ‘The folks in average discount of between 10 Haedo is also seeing interest in the Virgin Islands need affordable and 15 percent and that includes BlueCross and BlueShield USVI, health care,’” said Haedo. more benefits than the competi- he explained. Instead of approaching the gov- tors,” he said. “We are seeing a significant ernment this time around, howev- There are 60 different plans wave of interest in the market,” he er, Haedo is offering his services with a variety of options and pre- said. “What is going to happen is to private enterprises. miums, Haedo added. our competitors are going to have “We can do this right,” he said. “We offer multiple-design plan to sharpen their pencils and change “I told them, ‘I’m not going to options with medical, pharmacy, some things. That is only good for government; there are 125,000 vision and dental benefits cover- the community.” small business employees who age in one package,” he said. Haedo already has a personal don’t have a good choice and are All plans include health, dental stake in bringing BlueCross and facing very high rates.’” and vision as well as MASA cov- BlueShield to the territory, he Yelena Rogers Photography BlueCross and BlueShield of erage, according to Haedo. added. the U.S. Virgin Islands is specifi- “We’re not encouraging people “I am trying to right my sins of PO Box 554, St. John, VI 00831 cally adapted to the territory, Hae- to go to Puerto Rico, but if you do, the past, bringing CIGNA here,” do explained. we hired someone full-time to take said Haedo. “But without com- 340-774-4027 603-401-4757 “My primary focus is on small care of Virgin Islanders who might petition, you become very com- businesses with 50 employees or need help with translation or trans- placent. There are a lot of people less,” he said. “I am working with portation,” he said. “When and if and a lot of kids who do not have local pharmacies which will fill you have to go to Puerto Rico for insurance.” prescriptions. That way it’s more care, we want to make it a really For more information check out www.facebook.com/yelena.rogers.photography convenient and supports the local good experience.” BCBSusvi.com St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012 5 St. John Kids of All Ages Get Active at Fourth Annual Just Play Day

By Jaime Elliott low up and I will be here for them year after St. John Tradewinds year,” said Doeling. “I look forward to our With the image of several children in “I have been blessed to have a lot of community support 24th Annual and our 25th Annual Just Play Winston Wells ball field kicking a lone de- and community involvement. I had a lot of people come up Days.” flated soccer ball, Dean Doeling set out to to me and say, ‘you’re still here.’ And that is the point.” This year’s event featured St. John Fes- make a difference. tival Queen Shanell Thomas, who sang the With nothing except his determination V.I. Anthem and U.S. National Anthem and and perseverance, he returned home to Or- “I want those kids to know that I do follow up and I will stuck around all day, taking part in games egon and created the non-profit organiza- be here for them year after year. I look forward to our 24th and even helping to helm a winning tug-of- tion Using Sport for Social Change with the war game, Doeling explained. mission of improving access to sports and Annual and our 25th Annual Just Play Days.” “Shanell was fantastic,” he said. “She is sports equipment for local children. – Dean Doeling, Using Sport for Social Change beautiful and her voice is amazing and her Four years later and after countless dona- personality is great. She was so sincere and tions of soccer balls, footballs, basketballs was hopping right in to help wherever she and sneakers to local schools and organiza- toss. While winners in each age group are teers; we’ve had some who come out each was needed.” tions including the V.I. Department of Parks awarded medals, the event offers students year and each year we get new volunteers “I think she had a lot of fun with the kids and Recreation, Doeling watched as chil- the chance to compete in a healthy and posi- too.” too,” said Doeling. dren of all ages packed the Winston Wells tive environment. USFSC has enjoyed wide community University of the Virgin Islands basket- ball field on Monday, October 8. “It was another wonderful event this support since its inception, which in no ball team head coach Sean Georges was the It was the Fourth Annual Just Play Day, year,” said Doeling. “For me, Just Play Day small part accounts for its success, Doeling guest speaker for this year’s Just Play Day. the signature event of Doeling’s USFSC, is definitely the highlight of what we do; just added. Georges arrived early in the morning and which continues to put sports equipment in seeing the kids out there having fun. The “I have been blessed to have a lot of com- spent the entire day at Winston Wells ball the hands of local youth. weather was great and the DJ was great.” munity support and community involve- field, according to Doeling. Just Play Day is a free event open to all “There were so many positive vibes this ment,” he said. “I had a lot of people come “Sean was there from the beginning all local youth. Students gather in the Cruz year,” Doeling said. “We saw some kids for up to me and say, ‘you’re still here.’ And the way until we all went home,” said Doe- Bay field and try their hands at a variety of the fourth year in a row and we saw some that is the point.” ling. “He is the first guest speaker to come kids for the first time. The same with volun- “I want those kids to know that I do fol- activities, from a soccer kick to a football Continued on Page 18 SKINNY LEGS

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Downed Aircraft Located and Bodies KATS St. John Launching Introductory of Two Missing Passengers Recovered Seamanship Program This Month Kids and the Sea, St. John is launching its rowing and introduc- St. John Tradewinds tory seamanship program for new sailors this month. Recovery crews working in the eighth straight day Students must be eight years old by December 1, 2012 in order to locate a missing aircraft, the pilot and two passen- to be eligible to participate. Meet at Skinny Legs at 9 a.m. on Sat- gers struck a positive chord on Saturday afternoon, urday, October 27, for the mandatory swim test. Children should October 20, when they located the Piper Aztec air- wear a swimsuit and bring a towel. craft on the ocean floor a little over one mile northeast Children don’t need to be able to swim, but must be willing to of where the plane fell off radar a week ago. learn and want to be part of the rowing program. Recovery crews including a number of local gov- ernment agencies, a salvage company as well as sev- GHS Gives Back Community Service eral private boat operators had been conducting first St. John Tradewinds News Photo a rescue mission augmented by U.S. Coast Guard as- Day Scheduled for November 16 sets and over the last five days, a recovery mission to The Piper Aztec aircraft in waters off Cyril locate the missing passengers and aircraft. E. King Airport after being towed. Gifft Hill School has announced the third annual “Gifft Hill Following the suspension of the rescue effort last School Gives Back” Community Service Day will be Friday, No- Monday night, the Department of Planning and Natu- St. Thomas. Hodge’s last radio contact to the FAA vember 16, at various locations across St. John. ral Resources led a recovery mission with the ultimate control tower on St. Thomas came when he was about The school is organizing teams of faculty and students (ranging objective being to locate the aircraft and recover the eight miles out from the King Airport. Hodge’s plane in age from preschool through 12th grade) to do service projects in missing passengers. The multi-agency recovery team fell off radar shortly thereafter at 4:57 a.m. the community throughout the day, and would like to understand has also included: VITEMA, the Office of the Gover- A rescue mission was activated and a U.S. Coast how best to assist any St. John organizations. nor and the V.I. Port Authority and Sunday, October Guard chopper found Valerie Jackson Thompson Last year’s projects included: beach clean-ups; office help; 21, the Medical Examiner’s Office within the Depart- in the waters southwest of St. Thomas about 2 p.m. cleaning and maintenance projects at the Library, fire station, ment of Justice and the V.I. Police Department’s Fo- some nine hours after the plane crashed. The missing churches, and St. John School of the Arts; visit to the senior centers rensics Unit. passengers include: Darwin Carr, Rachel Hamilton to provide companionship and singing by the youngest students; On October 18, government responders obtained and pilot Kirby Hodge. and gardening help at Julius E. Sprauve School. the last recorded radar position of the aircraft from After the aircraft was raised from the waters near Community service is an important part of the GHS curriculum federal authorities which allowed the mission to be the Cyril E. King Airport, recovery crews removed as well as a graduation requirement, and this day of service has refocused to a specific area. the bodies of the two missing passengers from the become a tradition to which students and staff look forward. On Saturday afternoon at about 1 p.m. an oil sheen downed Piper Aztec airplane on Sunday morning, For more information call 340-776-1730 or email mollymur- was discovered on the ocean surface and dive crews October 21. [email protected]. entered the water at that location in search for the The missing passengers were Darwin Carr and Ra- missing aircraft. Divers went into about 100 feet of chel Hamilton. There were no signs of the missing pi- Applications for Carnival Queen 2013 water and spotted the aircraft lying on its roof with lot, Kirby Hodge. Late Sunday morning, government one wing separated but the fuselage generally intact. officials notified the families of Rachel Hamilton and Applications for the 2013 Carnival Queen Competition Pageant Divers also spotted one body in the aircraft. Darwin Carr that the aircraft had been found, that the are now available for pick up from the Virgin Islands Carnival About four hours later, using an inflatable air bag two bodies had been recovered and that in all likeli- Committee’s office located across from the Department of Finance device, the fuselage was floated. Divers secured the hood, the bodies were those of Hamilton and Carr. An or from any of the St. Thomas public or private high schools. plane’s openings and began the slow process of tow- autopsy scheduled for early next week will confirm The Committee is encouraging community groups and schools ing the aircraft to St. Thomas to facilitate removal of the identities and determine the cause of death. to send their best, brightest and most-talented to vie for the title of the body and securing the aircraft for a subsequent Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the Queen of Carnival 2013. investigation into the cause of the crash. National Transportation Safety Board have been no- Applications can be picked up between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Pilot Kirby Hodge and three passengers took off tified that the aircraft was located. Federal officials must be completed and returned no later than November 14. For from St. Croix’s Henry E. 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Happy Fall and Happy Halloween! This is such a 4 oz black treacle Happy Holidays! great time of year, when the heat of summer starts to 4 oz corn syrup subside and the worst of Hurricane Season is behind Heat sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Do Open Tuesday- us. Even down here in the Caribbean where we don’t not let it boil Add all other ingredients, stir until bub- Coral Bay Sunday 11 a.m. get those beautiful Autumn colors, we can still cel- bling and boils. Do not leave for a second! Stir con- to 4 p.m. ebrate this season. stantly. Garden Center Tel: 693-5579 Here are some traditional recipes to celebrate All Test to see if it is ready by dropping a teaspoonful Hallow’s Eve and Guy Fawkes Day! Enjoy! into a cup of cold water. If it sets, it’s ready. Grease a flat tin with a thin layer of butter and Yorkshire Parkin pour in mixture. Leave it to set. This sticky cake is served warm with butterscotch When it is rock hard, shatter it and enjoy! sauce (see below) or cold on its own. It is tradition- ally eaten on November 5, which is the celebration Pumpkin, Chili and Coconut Soup of the famous failed attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow 1 medium pumpkin Happy up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. 1 large yellow onion, chopped Holidays! Guy was a Yorkshireman. We build bonfires on 1-inch piece of ginger, finely chopped village greens with an imitation Guy in the middle 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped and celebrate with food and fireworks. 1/4 of scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped 400 ML coconut milk 8 oz butter, softened 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme 4 oz soft dark brown sugar Salt and Pepper to taste 2 oz molasses Cut pumpkin in half and then into wedges. Peel 7 oz corn syrup and de-seed each wedge and cut into 1 inch cubes. 5 oz medium cut oatmeal Put pumpkin in large pan with onion, garlic and 7 oz self-raising flour chili. Strip the thyme and add to pan. 1 tsp baking powder Pour in about 400 ML of water and bring to boil. 4 tsp ground ginger Cook until the pumpkin has turned to a pulp (if not 2 tsp nutmeg smooth enough, puree in blender and then add back 1 tsp mixed spice to pot). 2 large eggs, beaten Add coconut milk and season with salt and pepper 2 Tblsp milk to taste. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 min- Heat oven to 275; Grease an 8x8 square tin utes. In a large, heavy bottom saucepan, melt the butter, Serve in hot bowls. sugar molasses and corn syrup over a gentle heat. Do not boil. Vampire Cocktail In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients. 1 scoop vanilla ice cream Gradually add butter to mixture. Beat in eggs one 1 oz Triple Sec at a time and slowly mix in milk. 1/2 oz White Creme de Cacao Pour into the greased tin and cook for 1 and 1/2 Drizzle of Grenadine hours until firm, set and golden brown. Blend all ingredients except Grenadine until Allow to cool in tin. Store in an airtight container smooth. Pour into stemmed cocktail glass and drizzle for a minimum of three days as it becomes more fla- Grenadine on top. vored and sticky. Will keep for up to two weeks. Mulled Wine Butterscotch Sauce 1 Liter dry red wine Melt 4 oz butter with 4 oz light brown sugar in 2 cinnamon sticks saucepan until sugar is dissolved. 1 tsp whole cloves Add 100 ML of heavy cream or milk. 1 tsp whole all spice

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New Stamp Honors Virgin Islands Tradition

St. John Tradewinds The U.S. Postal Service hosted an event on St. Thomas, Tuesday, October 14, to unveil a new stamp for the Virgin Islands. As you can see, the stamp has the Virgin Islands flag and a Sailfish. The other stamps issued inthe past featuring the U.S. Virgin Islands include a 1937, REOPENING IN NOVEMBERber 3-cent stamp which shows the harbor at Charlotte Amalie, then the center of activity in the islands. This was followed by a 94-cent stamp featuring Trunk Bay in 2008. The latest stamps actually were released this summer on August 10 — one of six stamps on a coil. The local sport fishing industry depicted on a new stamp had its start right here on St. John. The billfish of choice here is the ferocious-fighting Blue Marlin. The full moons of July and August bring the migrat- USVI Commemorative USPS Stamps ing marlin and sport fishers from all over the world for two of the biggest blue marlin tournaments; the July Open Billfish Tournament and the USVI Open/ Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament otherwise called sport fishing business. Rockefeller wanted to not only the ‘Super Bowl of Sports Fishing.’ entertain his guests but also to attract both tourists and A kid from Kansas, Johnny Harms, who became local residents. Harms sent pictures and weekly catch a Florida sport fishing captain after World War II, is reports to Rockefeller. He boated 22 blue marlin, 96 credited with finding one of the best blue marlin fish- yellowfin tuna, 52 wahoo, 13 white marlin, and11 ing grounds in the world. The nautical charts showed sailfish. him a steep drop off north of St. Thomas of 100 fath- Harms anchored his boats in Mangrove Lagoon on oms. He knew that the deep sea currents bring up the St. Thomas. In 1967 he purchased land in Red Hook favorite fish that big game fish feed on. for his marina. He was the first to bring catch and Laurance Rockefeller was interested in provid- release to the islands with billfish gear developed at ing his guests with water sports activities. He called Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Johnny Harms to a meeting in New York City and He enlisted his forward-thinking angler buddies to offered to finance the purchase of a sport fishing boat start a tag and release program that is the standard to Harms’ specifications in order that Harms could ex- practice today. Harms made 73 years before he passed plore the sport fishing potential. in 1995. His legacy is the generations of sport fisher- Caneel Bay Resort became the site of his charter men who fish the drop. DPNR Warns of Storm Water Runoff St. John Tradewinds water flooding. There may be an elevated health risk Department of Planning and Natural Resources to anyone swimming in storm-water-impacted areas Commissioner Alicia Barnes announced on Friday, as a result of increased concentrations of bacteria. October 19, that as a result of the recent rains through- All persons should also be aware that storm-water out the territory, the Division of Environmental Pro- runoff may also contain contaminants or pollutants tection anticipated negative environmental impacts harmful to human health and therefore all persons caused by storm-water runoff. should avoid areas of storm-water runoff (i.e. ghuts, DPNR advised the public to refrain from using puddles, and drainage basins). DPNR will continue to the waters throughout the territory until these effects monitor the impacted areas and waters. subside. DPNR also advised parents to instruct their For more information regarding water quality call children to keep away from storm-water-impacted the Division of Environmental Protection at 774-3320 beaches as well as areas with manholes and storm- in St. Thomas. St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012 9

Adult Education Classes Begin Oct. 22 Trackhoe Flips in Adult Education classes will begin on Monday, October 22, ac- cording to St. Thomas/St. John District Principal Dahlia Adams. Estate Chocolate Hole Registration for all Adult Education evening programs will run On-going construction of through October 31. There is a $100 registration fee, which is pay- a new 24-hour gas station able by money order to the Government of the Virgin Islands. For and convenience store on more information, call (340) 774-8399 or (340) 227-5295. South Shore Road in Estate Chocolate Hole atop Jacob's Free After-School Tennis Clinics Ladder has seen it share of Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner St. delays and incidents. The latest Claire N. Williams last week encouraged the general public to par- was a trackhoe accident which ticipate in free, after-school tennis clinics available to residents in occurred over the weekend. This both districts. photo was snapped on Sunday, “On St. John, after-school tennis clinics are being conducted at the Cruz Bay tennis courts every Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. for October 21, and clearly shows youth ages 8 and up,” said Williams. “Plans are also in place to the trackhoe on its side above re-activate the after-school tennis program at the Doris E. Hodge the towering retaining wall. Tennis Courts at Sub Base on St. Thomas.” St. John Tradewinds News Photo Puerto Rico Symphony and Rising Stars To Perform at Reichhold Center Caravan Auto Launches New Repair Service The joint performance of the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra and the Superior Court Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra, origi- St. John Tradewinds nally scheduled for October 13, was postponed due to the threat of Caravan Auto Parts recently opened a new store a tropical storm. located directly behind its Estate Pine Peace location The show has been rescheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday, November where clients can get their cars fixed. 2. Ticket holders who are unable to attend on the rescheduled date Caravan Automotive Services is open Monday can receive a refund by presenting their tickets at the Reichhold through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday Center Box Office. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details are available by calling the Box Office at (340) 693- Stop by for shocks, struts, alternators, starters, bat- 1559. St. John Tradewinds News Photo teries, front end suspensions, transmission flushes, oil The show will feature more than 100 performers on stage as the changes, brakes, bearings, exhaust, Fuel Induction Caravan Auto Services, above, in Pine two orchestras collaborate on a number of musical selections. Then Services, belts, hoses, radiators, water pumps, power Peace, has started a repair service. each will present their individual brand of music. steering pumps and much more. The Symphony, under the direction of Chilean Maestro Max- Caravan Auto also has a huge tire inventory, in- will take care of all those car needs. imiano Valdés, will conclude the evening with Beethoven’s Fifth cluding Mini Cooper tires. A.S.E. certified Master For more information call the new Caravan Repair Symphony. Technician Barry Nolan and two other technicians Shop 779-4803 or 779-4800.

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New Backpacks for GBS Students SJSA Fundraiser Broadway Comes To St. John Set for February 16 This Year’s Raffle Is “St. John Goes to London” St. John Tradewinds The Third Annual Broadway Comes to St. John — the St. John School of the Arts Fundraiser of an original musical featuring fourth graders from across St. John — is set for Saturday, Feb- ruary 16, 2013. That date is fast approaching and SJSA wants to make sure the public has a “leg up” on this St. John Tradewinds News Photo File highly anticipated production! So Each year's Broadway Comes to St. John original mark those calendars! The five Broadway actors — musical has thrilled audiences, including last year's John Tartaglia, Donna Drake, performance, above. Laura Barnao, Michael Shawn Lewis and Rhonda Miller — are a fun-filled evening, all for only continental U.S., Puerto Rico or coming back to St. John, giving $200. the US Virgin Islands; a three- back and not holding back on And, if you miss the premiere, night hotel stay in London; plus a this year’s original musical, “One don’t worry! three-night stay hotel in Scotland World, One Heart.” There will be a second perfor- or Paris; two theatre tickets in Angel Tickets for the premiere mance (show only) at 8 p.m. with London; and one dinner for two. show will be on sale soon! Only a suggested donation of $20. But Additional raffle details will 150 angels will have the thrill of those donations of any amount are be announced soon, are subject watching the 4th graders perform greatly appreciated and help sup- to availability, and must be used and entertain at the Westin Resort port programs and scholarships at within 11 months. and Villas grand ballroom at 6 SJSA. Early bird reservations are be- St. John Tradewiinds News Photo Courtesy of USFSC p.m. To top it all, this year’s raffle is ing accepted now, with no deposit Once everyone has dried their St. John Goes to London! required. Simply send an email to Using Sport for Social Change founder Dean “happy” tears, join SJSA right Buy a $100 raffle ticket and [email protected] Doeling, above, distributed backpacks filled with down on the beach at Great Cruz support quality arts education or a note to SJSA, PO Box 180, school supplies, to every single student at Guy Bay as the Westin Resort caters to for St. John children. The lucky St. John, VI 00831. Benjamin School recently. The project was a those mouth watering-desires. winner and one friend will enjoy Be an “Angel!” This event collaboration with Global Backpack Initiative. Then finish the night with round-trip airfare to London from is sure to sell-out as capacity is dancing to Paradise People and any American Airlines city in the strictly limited.

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St. John Tradewinds in full. Not so with the VI Gov- Make each department director I realize we all want to bash ernment. The Legislature of the responsible for their division’s en- WAPA for the price of electricity Virgin Islands made it a law that ergy usage. in the Virgin Islands. The fault, WAPA could not disconnect any This next election, we all have however, is not theirs alone. government buildings or offices. a good chance to make a change. Much of the blame lies with the Pretty convenient! Out of the 15 Senators in the Vir- governor and the legislators of the Who pays the tab for their non- gin Islands, only three are stand- Virgin Islands. payment? You and I do. ing for re-election. That means we There is a great big elephant in Even if you live off-grid like can vote in 12 new Senators who the Virgin Islands, and no one is I do, you are still affected by the should work for the people of the talking about it during this elec- high cost of electricity. Every busi- Virgin Islands. EVERY SatuRdaY tion season — the Virgin Islands ness in the Virgin Islands passes Ask these candidates if they BEGINNING OctOBER 20 government does not pay its elec- that cost on to its customers. will get the government current tric bills! Sadly, many businesses have on its WAPA bills. Tell them that LIVE MuSIc! WAPA is owed more than $30 folded and more continue to go the people own the Government of million from the government. If under because of their high elec- the Virgin Islands, that it is we the the government paid that money, tric bills. They simply cannot stay people who own WAPA. your electrical bills would be low- competitive in light of the rates The future of the Virgin Islands FRESh er! they are forced to pay. lies in your vote. (At this time the Government of Even if the government cannot Dan Boyd of Island Solar can caRIBBEaN LOBStER the V.I. is borrowing money to pay afford to pay its bills, at least it be reached via telephone at 340- EVERY tuESdaY! its WAPA bills!) could start using less power! Turn 626-9685 or by email at islandso- LIVE MuSIc tuES-thuRS-FRI-Sat. If you or I were to not pay our up the thermostat on the A/C’s, [email protected] and is a Virgin WAPA bills, we would be discon- turn off lights at night and limit Islands Energy Office authorized nected until the account was paid the use of government vehicles. vendor. Cruz Bay, St. John • 340-693-8141 Dining Nightly 5:30-10 p.m. • Reservations Recommended Across from the National Park Dock • E-mail: [email protected]

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Music Fills The Marketplace UVI Launching New Strategic Plan Oct. 22 The University of the Virgin Islands will launch its new stra- tegic plan — Pathways to Greatness — with special events on A crowd enjoyed St. John, St. Croix and St. Thomas on October 22, 23 and 24, the musical stylings respectively. of Paradise People, On St. John, the meeting will be at the UVI St. John Academic Margo Dias and more Center on the third floor of The Marketplace on Monday, October at The Marketplace 22, at 6:30 p.m. Music Festival on Saturday night, October 20. SJSA and Kimberly Boulon

St. John Tradewinds News Fusing “Caribbeanese” Photo by Yelena Rogers at Three Gallery Receptions St. John Tradewinds Kaye Thomas. St. John School of the Arts is Each reception will begin at 5 collaborating with Kimberly Bou- p.m. At each reception, there will lon in celebration of her themed be one oil painting and one ce- art showing: “CARIBBANESE” - ramic piece raffled and SJSA will Caribbean-Japanese Fusion in Art. be the beneficiary from the raffle Boulon is celebrating Caribbean proceeds! people and motifs with Japanese The receptions will also feature esthetics and artistic sensibilities. special performances by SJSA SJSA will explore its own inter- students until the raffle drawing pretation in movement, costuming, around 7:45 p.m. with the recep- body art and music while Boulon tion closing at 8 p.m. will be showing her new Impres- Each reception will be a won- sionistic and Contemporary paint- derful night of artistry and the ings along with a guest ceramic public is invited to join in this cel- artist. ebration! Each of three Friday night gal- Purchase raffle tickets for $10 lery receptions — at Kimberly each or six tickets for $50. It’s a Boulon’s Fine Art Gallery on the chance to win one of Boulon’s second floor of The Marketplace beautiful paintings and a ceramic ­— will have subthemes. piece from a guest artist. December 7 will feature The Tickets are available at SJSA People along with guest ceramist (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – Helen Dunkerley. The Land will 3 p.m.) or Kimberly Boulon’s Fine take center stage on February 8 Art Gallery Tuesdays and Thurs- with guest ceramist Jerilee Rob- days from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call erts. And on March 8, The Sea will 779-4322 or 690-3332 for more be featured with guest ceramist information. Benton To Speak at Next UU Meeting St. John Tradewinds The Unitarian Universalists of St. John meet every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the Great Room at Gifft Hill School Lower Campus. The guest speaker for Sunday, October 28, is Phyllis Benton, who will speak on “From Hummingbirds to Pelicans — helping injured and orphaned birds here on St. John.” Benton believes in giving wild birds a second chance and she is trying to encourage others to get involved. Benton grew up in Connecticut in a tradition of being kind to animals, moved to St. John in 2003 and soon found herself caring for a temporally blind feral chicken, then an orphaned nestling scaly-naped pigeon. She is a federally-permitted migratory bird rehabilitator who has worked with many native bird species including doves, hummingbirds, water birds and raptors. That is only the beginning of her story. Childcare is available. For transportation from the Cruz Bay ferry dock call 776-6332 in advance. St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012 13 Follow Nature’s Way Help keep our bays clean. # 3 DO respect our natural ghuts; they infiltrate water into the ground, provide habitat, and carry water to the ocean.

DON’T throw litter or debris in ghuts, or remove plants and trees in ghuts.

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By Jaime Elliott views and generous balconies.” St. John Tradewinds As an added bonus, condo owners can enjoy a Two exceptional condominium units are available common sun deck and even cool off in a shared pool, for purchase in the beautiful and quaint Palm Terrace Nash explained. Condos. The first unit in Palm Terrace Condos available for There is no sharing a wall in this complex, or a dark purchase is Unit #3, a 1,300 square-foot space. There bathroom or bedroom with nary a window in sight. are two bedrooms and two full bathrooms in Unit #3, Palm Terrace Condos consists of a total of six units which was recently reduced in price from $599,000 spread over two, three-story buildings, explained Is- to $525,000. landia Real Estate broker/owner Merry Nash. The second unit available in Palm Terrace Condos “Each unit takes up the entire floor of its building is Unit #6, a spacious four-bedroom and three full so there are windows on all four sides,” said Nash bathroom space with more than 1,700 square-feet of about both condo opportunities. living area. Unit #6 is priced at $849,000, explained Tucked away in a quiet area of Estate Contant and Nash. Enighed, the condo building is conveniently located “I believe Unit #6 is the only four bedroom condo just a short walking distance to town, yet far enough on St. John,” said the Islandia Real Estate broker/ away to feel secluded. owner. The idyllic and off-the-beaten-path shoreline of Both units boast large, open kitchens with beau- Frank Bay beach and the nearby bird viewing pond tiful granite countertops and chic stainless steel ap- are also a short stroll away. pliances. Also find large closets, private washer and “Palm Terrace Condos are located in a quiet resi- dryers and ample storage in both Palm Terrace Condo dential area of Cruz Bay, yet still it’s easy to walk to units as well, Nash added. town or Frank Bay beach,” said Nash. “These units have it all,” she said. The condos are spacious and offer plenty of out- Both condo units are also popular short-term rent- door space as well, Nash added. als with many repeat guests. “Palm Terrace Condos are some of the most spa- For more information on Unit #3 and Unit #6 at cious condos to be found on St. John,” she said. “They Palm Terrace Condos, call Nash at Islandia Real Es- were just completed in 2005 and all have beautiful tate at 776-6666, or on her cell phone at (340) 642- 14 St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012

Please Use ACC Emergency Number If Needed A thoughtlessly cruel handling of young cats oc- Heartless residents who can’t be bothered to feed curred this past weekend. the hungry creatures in their neighborhood or even Three little kittens, only a few months old, had bring their cat and dog babies to the shelter for care been separated from their mother cat, collected, and and feeding, cannot place blame upon the shelter for deposited at the Gifft Hill dumpster. One of the three being unavailable. was ill and lying in the rain by the dumpster. A caring Although the shelter currently houses over forty Next Deadline: resident, Denise Wright, saw the kittens and called cats and kittens, the manager and her staff do not the Animal Care Center. turn away needy ones. St. John residents, you can do th ACC board member Monica Munro found the sick better than whoever placed three very young brother- Thursday, oct. 25 kitten and took him to the veterinarian. The side of and-sister kittens at a dumpster, especially during an his head was severely injured and he was suffering expected tropical storm. greatly. Canines, Cats, and Critters made the medical Shelter activity indicates that numbers are rising of decision to euthanize him because of the extent of his homeless adult and young cats on St. John. St. John suffering. residents can help prevent cruelty such as practiced Monica and Lucy Portlock have been trying to on X and X and X (yes, they deserve to live, have catch the other two kitties before they, also, become names, and be given medical help), by reducing the 2012-To-Date too ill to survive without adequate food, water, and number of new-born kitties through the ACC’s trap, needed medical attention. spay and neuter program. Homicides: 1 There is absolutely no need to “dump” little kittens ACC needs more volunteers to assist with its trap, at the island’s dumpsters if you don’t want to keep spay/neuter, return program on both the Cruz Bay Shootings: 1 them at home or at your property. side of the island as well as on the Coral Bay side. Stabbings: 0 Even if it’s a Sunday or after work hours and you Prospective volunteers can contact Shelter Manager believe the Animal Care Center shelter is closed, Kate Webster, Petsmart Coordinator Lucy Banks, or Armed Robberies: 1 please call (340-774-1625) and there will be an au- ACC officer Monica Munro. Arsons: 0 tomatic message giving you an emergency cell phone ACC is fortunate to have a large group of volun- number to call for help. teer dog walkers; now it needs an increased number 1st Degree Burglaries: 3 You will get through to Kate Webster, the Shel- of responsible trappers to help control the growing ter Manager, and she will arrange to have the kittens population of hungry, homeless, and often sick cats 2nd Degree Burglaries: 3 picked up and brought to the shelter. Residents and and dogs. 3rd Degree Burglaries: 37 visitors can report abuse and neglect with total con- For help, please call the shelter at 774-1625 any fidentiality. time, or contact Monica at [email protected] Grand Larcenies: 59 St. John takes pride in being “Love City.” All the or Lucy Banks at 693-7448. It’s time to practice the Rapes: 1 real estate and travel agents advertise it as “Paradise.” much-publicized “love” in “Love City” for our ani- The truth is that it is not “Paradise” for many of our mals as well as for our human neighbors. companion animals. Elaine Campbell Crossword Answers — Puzzle on Page 20 Domestic Violence Awareness Event Relocates to Church The Virgin Island Domestic Violence/Sexual As- Many thanks to Pastor Sampson of the Nazareth sault Council and Family Resource Center, Inc. would Lutheran Church for graciously allowing us to use the like to apologize to the St. John community for the church yard and helping to set up for the occasion. confusion surrounding the location of the Domestic The agencies were not able at this late time to get Violence Awareness month gathering on October 18. the information regarding the change of location out Due to the construction and improvement activi- to the St. John community and for this we apologize. ties for the BVI/USVI Friendship Day going on in the We would like to thank those who found the loca- Frank Powell Park, we were unable to use the park tion for attending. and the location for the gathering had to be changed to Annette Small the Lutheran Church’s yard on the day of the event. FRC Social Worker, STJ

There's a New Athlete on Island I have been taking the North Shore Road home Her most outstanding quality was her running from Cruz Bay lately because it’s much more peace- style. Her cadence and timing were perfect: smooth, ful and makes my life here on St. John enjoyable. broad strides and fast. Her shoulders and upper body As I was coming to the end of the Big Maho Bay were in rhythm with the rest of her body. flatlands last week around 4:30 p.m., I saw a new ath- As I passed her, I was initially not going to give her lete running on the left side of the road in the same a second look, but I couldn’t resist as I glanced into direction I was driving. I had never seen her before. the side-view mirror. I was so glad I did because I Was it a tourist? She seemed to be between 22- and would have snubbed a friend of over 20 years and was 24-years-old and her hair was pulled back in a single able to give Jodi Tanino a sincere and friendly wave. braid. She was in excellent shape, trim and fit. Name withheld upon request St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012 15

It’s Time to Hold Senators Accountable with District Voting The U.S. is having a serious problem with the Thomas who even knows what issues seven of these amount of money that the 1 percent is giving their candidates are campaigning on? How many of us candidate to get elected. There is no question that even know all the candidates well enough to make a buying politicians is the result. decision? In the Virgin Islands we are trying to understand Friends, think about a voting district as a village. and learn what Democracy is. The Senate President I know Red Hook would fight for districting. Would went to court and spent our money to hide informa- Anna’s Retreat? Peterborg? Wintberg? Bordeaux? tion on which Senators stole our money. Is he is run- Would those communities like to have a representa- ning for re-election? I do have to say, we have come tive to the Senate? I think that they would. a long way. Do you remember former Senator Bryan These guys don’t mean to become bad Senators and what he did while in office? when they get elected, but they are not running for We need to have a method of electing our repre- office to help the community. They do it for the life- sentatives which is better than this one. There are 36 style and the benefits. If that were not the case, why people running for the seven positions for St. Thom- would they have given themselves such big raises at as, St. John Senate. There are 30 people running for the same time that they are cutting the pay of the rest the seven positions for St. Croix of the government work force by 8 percent? I can understand that the incumbents would rather We have a Majority Party, a Minority and some concentrate on fish fries. What I can’t understand is guys that could not fit in. The Party participants are why the other candidates all avoid the issue of the decided by themselves after the election. What is the missing $6.9 million. Crime, education and the econ- common goal? They decide. omy is what they are all campaigning on. As if they I expect that membership is achieved by those will- knew anything about any of that stuff. ing to cater to groups like the taxi drivers, people in The community has been doing getting better in a public housing, fishermen and EDC companies. It lot of areas in the last few years without their help. I certainly is not crime, or education or the economy think that we could do a lot better job if we had their that they are picking sides on. help. The trouble is, with this system senators don’t I got Senator Berry to write a letter to DPW re- even try to learn anything about that stuff. They just questing a sidewalk in Red Hook, so the kids did not live the good life for a few years. to walk to school in the road. Every morning until It would not take much to change it. These guys the sidewalk was completed, the kids were part of the are not really bad guys, neither is Rodney Miller, who morning traffic when everyone was going to work actually did a very good job upgrading the health care or school or to St. John. About seven years after she at Schneider Hospital. Willis Todd did a good job wrote the letter, they started building a sidewalk. as well but he also could not prevent himself from What if Senator Berry had represented the Red taking the opportunity to get over-paid when it was Hook area? I doubt that it would have taken seven presented to him. They contributed a lot to the com- years to start build a sidewalk to the high school. munity, but they did was they were unable to resist Think about voting districts as villages which each the temptation. have a representative to the government, who will Until we start to hold people in government ac- work to make things better for us. At least with vot- countable, that is the way it will be. We are making ing districts we can get to know who we are voting great strides in holding people in government ac- for and what they intend to do. If we make a mistake countable, except for the Senate. There is only one and vote someone in who steals from us, we can vote candidate who is campaigning on reducing the pay them out the next time. and benefits to Senators that I know of, it is Andreas Don’t forget that in this free-for-all system each Tietje. candidate that you vote for after your first vote, is a As far as I know, there is no one campaigning on vote against the candidate that you voted for first. opening up the records so we can see where the mon- This is the reason incumbents keep getting re-elect- ey went and who took it, or even developing ways to ed — because more people recognize their names on prevent it from happening again. the ballot than they do the name of any other candi- We have 65 people running for 14 senate seats. The date. way we have to vote for them is to look at the list Vote Wisely. and check off seven of them. Is there anyone on St. Greg Miller

16 St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012

Church Directory USVI Hosts BVI Delegation for Fifth Inter Virgin Islands Council Meeting

Baha’i Community of St. John On Tuesday, October 16, Governor John deJongh For Devotions and Study Circles,call 714-1641 hosted the fifth meeting of the Inter Virgin Islands 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays Council, bringing together government leaders from 776-6316, 776-6254 the U.S. and British Virgin Islands to work together Bethany Moravian Church to solve mutual concerns and advance common in- 11 a.m., Sunday School 776-6291 terests. The Council was formed through a joint memoran- Calvary Baptist Church dum in 2004, and today’s assembly marked the first 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 Sunday School 10 a.m., time the Virgin Islands has hosted the meeting since Sunday evening 6 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. deJongh took office. The governor began his remarks by welcoming St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Jaime Elliott Christian Ministry BVI Premier Dr. Orlando Smith, his fellow co-chair Cinnamon Bay Beach Inter-Denominational, Sunday 8:30 a.m. of the council, and the entire BVI delegation. The Governor de Jongh and Premier Smith governor said he shares with Dr. Smith “a common look on as their respective heads of police Christian Science Society vision for cooperation and mutual progress, and a be- sign a Memorandum of Understanding on 10:45 a.m. Sunday- Marketplace lief in the same approach to realizing a vision for the Wednesday Testimonials DNA analysis during the 5th Inter Virgin 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month benefit of our territories’ peoples.” Islands Council meeting on Tuesday on “We must continue to engage each other in this St. Thomas. (From left to right: Governor The Church of Jesus Christ way, because our islands are inextricably connected de Jongh, USVI Commissioner of Police of Latter-day Saints by their geographic proximity, the close ties of their Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 Henry White, Jr., BVI Ag. Commissioner of Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard citizens and a binding historical legacy,” deJongh said. Police, Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Cruz Bay Baptist Church During a day of meetings, updates and presenta- David Morris, and BVI Premier Dr. Orlando Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 tions, counterparts from multiple agencies in the U.S. Smith). Emmaus Moravian Church and British Virgin Islands governments discussed top- Coral Bay, Sun. 9 a.m. 776-6713 ics ranging from the development of clean energy re- the two territories on St. John at the 39th USVI/BVI sources, cultural preservation, educational and higher Friendship Celebration on Saturday, October 20. Jehovah’s Witness learning opportunities for young people, commercial “The diverse topics that will be addressed today 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays, fishing and marine regulations, combatting crime and are vital to the economic, social and cultural health of 340-715-053 gangs, and the development of common tourism in- the U.S. Virgin Islands,” deJongh said. “We are eager terests. to hear the plans of our British counterparts, and their Missionary Baptist Church VIPD Commissioner Henry White, Department of insights into our own efforts.” 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 Planning and Natural Resources Commissioner Ali- The Governor praised the Council for the positive cia Barnes, Department of Tourism Assistant Com- developments it has contributed to both territories Nazareth Lutheran Church missioner Monique Sibilly Hodge, Water and Power since its inception. He shared his belief that the “spe- Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. Authority Director Hugo Hodge, University of the cial relationship” between the United Kingdom and 776-6731 Virgin Islands President Dr. David Hall, and Territo- the United States first described by Winston Churchill Our Lady of Mount Carmel rial Archivist Susan Lugo from the Division of Li- in 1944 is nowhere in the world more special than it Saturdays 6 p.m.; Sundays 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. braries all made presentations. is in the Caribbean, where the two great nations have Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. They discussed cooperative efforts in the areas of only a slight geographic and cultural divide. Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 a.m. 776-6339 law enforcement, pleasure boating and fishing, tour- At the conclusion of the meeting, deJongh and ism, energy, higher education, and archives and re- Smith sat down with the two heads of their respective St. John Methodist Church cord management. police departments to sign a Memorandum of Under- Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 British Virgin Islands officials also briefed the standing regarding the analysis of DNA evidence. Seventh Day Adventist USVI representatives on the completion of the new The BVI delegation to the Council consisted of Saturdays, 779-4477 Pockwood Pond Incinerator Plant, a project mitigat- Tourist Board Chairman Russell Harrigan; Inter- ing air pollution that affects St. John. national Affairs Secretariat Director Sylvia Moses; St. John Pentecostal Church Governor deJongh thanked his British counterparts Ag. Commissioner of Police David Morris; Natural Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., for advancing their project and keeping his adminis- Resources and Labour Permanent Secretary Ronald Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. tration informed on its progress throughout construc- Berkeley; BVI Ports Authority Chairman Claude 779-1230 tion. Skelton Cline; Health and Social Development Dep- “Among our shared resources is the very air we uty PS Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe; BVI Ports Authority St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church Sunday Church Service, 9 a.m. breathe, and political borders cannot contain environ- Managing Director Gener Creque; Ag. Chief Records 777-6306 mental problems,” deJongh said. “We have a respon- Management Officer Christopher Varlack; Ag. Chief sibility to honor each other’s environmental integrity, Conservation and Fisheries Officer Manager Kelvin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and I am confident in our progress on this issue.” Penn; Anslem Meyers from the Solid Waste Depart- 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 After the opening ceremony at which the two heads ment; Assistant Secretary for External Affairs Najan Word of Faith Church of territory gave remarks, the first order of business Christopher; Sergeant and Commissioner Staff Offi- Word of Faith International was to adopt the official report from the 4th Inter Vir- cer Peterson Jno-Lewis; Office of the Premier Private Christian Center, Sundays 7:30 a.m. gin Islands Council hosted in May of last year. Secretary Desary Cameron-McDowell; Information Gifft Hill School 774-8617 The meeting took place just days before BVI and Officer April Glasgow; and BVI Energy Corporation USVI citizens celebrated the relationship between General Manager Leroy Abraham. 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Passport Offices To Open on Saturday, October 27 St. John Tradewinds In addition to the completed passport application, The Passport Offices of the Office of the Lieuten- persons planning to apply for or renew their tradition- ant Governor will open on Saturday, October 27, in al passports or passport cards are also required to pro- order to accommodate residents who are unable to vide proof of citizenship and identity, two 2x2 photos visit the offices during regular working hours. and associated fees. Both the St. Thomas office, located in Nisky Cen- Additional requirements apply for minor children. ter, and the Christiansted office, located at Govern- Copies of the passport application are available at the ment House on St. Croix, will be open from 9 a.m. Office of the Lieutenant Governor or online at www. to noon. ltg.gov.vi. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this For more information contact the Passport Offices opportunity to apply for or renew their passports in at 773-6449 for the Christiansted, St. Croix office or preparation for holiday travel. 774-4024 for the St. Thomas office.

Saving “BioGems” Dear EarthTalk: Leonardo Di Caprio, Paul McCartney, Alec Baldwin, I heard of an effort to save what are being called Seth Myers, Jason Mraz and others to bear for the “BioGems.” What are BioGems and what is being sake of saving BioGems. done about them? “Together, BioGems Defenders and our local Larry Dibner partners on the ground have scored dozens of his- Tallahassee, FL toric victories for the environment, proving that in- Send letters, guest opinions & Obituaries: dividuals can be a powerful force for conservation,” [email protected] “BioGems,” a term created by the Natural Re- reported NRDC. sources Defense Council (NRDC), describe the most Some of the campaign’s recent successes include: endangered natural treasures around the Americas. helping to persuade Iceland to call off its fin whale NRDC selects special places in the hemisphere hunt for the second year in a row; protecting the last that face an imminent threat of destruction, from 340 beluga whales of Alaska’s Cook Inlet through fil- pristine coastlines that could become industrial ports ing a lawsuit; helping secure a breakthrough agree- to ancient forests that could be stripped of trees to ment for wild buffalo that allows them to roam out- unspoiled wildlife habitats that could be sacrificed to side Yellowstone National Park during the harsh oil and gas drilling. winter months; and winning in court over trophy “Our imperiled BioGems are irreplaceable rem- hunters keen on stripping the polar bear from its en- nants of wilderness that curb global warming, pre- dangered status. serve biodiversity and provide sanctuary for rare and Currently NRDC is focusing on a half dozen pri- extraordinary wildlife, from threatened polar bears to mary BioGems campaigns: keeping Shell out of the endangered gray whales,” reported NRDC. American Arctic (unfortunately the company’s drills NRDC launched its BioGems Initiative back in just went in); stopping Big Oil’s attack on whales in 2001 as a way to harness the power of online citizen Alaska’s Cook Inlet and up and down the Atlantic activism to help save threatened lands. The group seaboard; stopping the pipeline from Alberta’s tar mobilizes its 1.3 million members and online activ- sands to Texas refineries (Obama has kyboshed the ists “to bring overwhelming pressure to bear on gov- pipeline for now); stopping the Pebble Mine in Bris- ernments and companies bent on industrializing the tol Bay, Alaska; and saving British Columbia’s Spirit world’s last wild places.” Bear coast. Never afraid of a little attention, NRDC has en- Individuals can get involved by customizing and listed the help of several celebrity partners in cham- sending pre-written e-mail messages to decision pioning the cause of saving the BioGems. makers who are key to the particular locales in need Robert Redford is spearheading NRDC’s cam- of protection. paign to keep the Polar Bear Seas safe from oil drill- NRDC will also gladly take donations of any size ing, while Pierce Brosnan is leading the charge to toward the BioGem campaign of the giver’s choos- try to bring an end to the commercial slaughter of ing. Of course, telling friends, neighbors, co-workers whales. and family members about the potential despoliation The group has also brought the star power of of natural treasures is also a big help.

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St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012 19 DeJongh Proclaims Cyber Security Awareness Month St. John Tradewinds Governor John deJongh has signed a proclamation designating this month as “Cyber Security Awareness Month” in the Virgin Islands to Em e r g e n c y Nu m b e r s : increase awareness among Virgin Islanders about online threats to their Emergency Land Line: 911 Emergency Cellular: 340-776-9110 privacy and financial security. Friday, October 12 11:21 a.m. - An Estate Caro- court. Unable to post bail, he Technology plays a vital role in daily lives as well as in the future 10:48 a.m. - A citizen c/r lina resident r/ a suicidal male. was detained at Leander Jurgen of the territory. Many Virgin Islands residents, government agencies, hearing a shot fired in the area Attempted suicide. Command and later transported schools, libraries, businesses and other organizations use the Internet for of Gifft Hill School. Illegal dis- 2:01 p.m. - An Estate Pine to the Bureau of Corrections on a variety of tasks, including keeping in contact with family and friends, charge of firearm. Peace resident r/ a disturbance St. Thomas to be remanded. managing business affairs, managing business and personal finances, Saturday, October 13 of the peace, domestic violence. 3:38 p.m. - Badge #1242 p/ at performing research, and enhancing access to education. 8:40 a.m. - A visitor from PA Disturbance of peace, D.V. Leander Jurgen Command with Critical sectors are increasingly reliant on information systems in or- p/r that his rental vehicle was 10:58 p.m. - A citizen c/r a one Jose Bolques under arrest der to support financial services, energy, telecommunications, transpor- broken into. Grand larceny. fight in the area of Windy Level and charged with cultivation. tation, utilities, health care, and emergency response systems. Sunday, October 14 Restaurant. Disturbance of the 4:25 p.m. - An Estate Enighed “The use of the Internet at our territory’s primary and secondary 2:23 p.m. - An Estate Enighed peace, D.V. resident p/r that her husband schools enhances the education of our youth by providing them access resident c/r that someone van- 11:29 p.m. - Badge #1161 p/ came to her residence and ar- to online educational and research materials,” said deJongh. “At institu- dalized her apartment. Land- at Leander Jurgen Command gued with her. Disturbance of tions of higher education, the use of information technology is integral to lord/tenant dispute. with one Sylvia Pearson of Es- the peace, D.V. teaching and learning research, and outreach and service.” Monday, October 15 tate Adrian under arrest and 10:46 p.m. - An Estate Free- Internet users and the information infrastructure, however, now face 11:00 a.m. - An Estate Adri- charged with Destruction of man’s Ground resident r/ a miss- an increasing threat of malicious cyber-attacks, loss of privacy from spy- an resident p/r that her minor Property, Domestic Violence. ing canvas bag. ware and adware and significant financial and personal privacy losses daughter ran away. Run away No bail was set by order of the Thursday, October 18 due to identify theft and fraud. minor. court. 3:52 p.m. - A visitor from The “Stop. Think. Connect.” Campaign is a national effort coordi- 1:38 p.m. - An Estate Adrian Wednesday, October 17 North Carolina c/r that a dia- nated by a coalition of private companies, non-profits and government resident p/r that his residence 3:37 p.m. - Badge #1242 p/ mond ring was stolen from his organizations to help all digital individuals stay safer and more secure was burglarized. Burglary in the at Leander Jurgen Command rental vehicle. Grand larceny. online. The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center pro- third. with one Angel Bolques of Es- Friday, October 19 vides a collaborative mechanism to help state, local, territorial and tribal Tuesday, October 16 tate Chocolate Hole under arrest 3:10 a.m. - An Estate Upper governments enhance cyber security. 10:36 a.m. - An Estate Adrian and charged with possession of Carolina resident r/ someone “These national efforts compliment our own work through the Virgin resident r/ a disturbance. Distur- an unlicensed firearm. Bail was trying to break into his home. Islands Bureau of Information Technology to provide a comprehensive bance of the peace. set at $25,000 by order of the Suspicious activity. approach to help enhance the security of the technology operations of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands,” deJongh said. Maintaining the security of cyberspace is a shared responsibility and awareness of computer security essentials will improve the security of the United States Virgin Islands information infrastructure and econo- Crime Stoppers — U.S. Virgin Islands my. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (www.dhs.gov/cyber), St. John Tradewinds St. Croix the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (www.msisac. The cost of crime is always paid by the law In the past month there have been three armed org), the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (www. abiding citizens of the community through higher robberies of restaurants: Subway near Sunshine nascio.org), and the National Cyber Security Alliance (www.staysafeon- prices and higher taxes. Reducing that cost puts Mall on September 15 at about 9:20 a.m.; the line.org) have declared October as National Cyber Security Awareness money back in our pockets. If anyone knows Golden Rock McDonalds on September 17 at Month. something, they should say something as law en- about 5:40 a.m.; and Pizza Hut in La Reine Shop- DeJongh encouraged all Virgin Islanders to visit these sites, along forcement cannot control crime without help. ping Center on October 3 at 11:45 a.m. Help po- with the Virgin Islands Bureau of Information and Technology (http:// St. John lice find these robbers by telling us what you may www.vi.gov/bit/) and Stop. Think. Connect (www.stopthinkconnect.org) On Sunday, September 30, at 10:30 a.m., a know. to learn about cyber security in order to implement security practices in woman returned to her home at Estate Zooten- Tell us what you know so law enforcement can their homes, schools, workplaces, and businesses. vaal and discovered it had been burglarized. Items identify and arrest these criminals. Submit in- “Through these websites we can learn about and recognize the impor- stolen include a black and red pocket book that formation on these or any other crimes at www. tance of online cyber security and incorporate such knowledge into our contained $1,680 in cash, plus her passport, social CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222- personal and professional lives,” the governor said. security card, driver’s license and some prepaid TIPS (8477) or by texting “USVI” plus the mes- ferry tickets. sage to CRIMES (274637). St. Thomas Tips are completely anonymous, and the state- On Wednesday, September 12, at 10:15 p.m. at side operators speak several languages. If a tip Magens Point Resort, three masked men broke a leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen proper- glass window and entered the lobby area of the re- ty, illegal drugs, or weapons, tipsters will receive a sort. The armed robbers pointed black handguns at reward to be paid according to their instructions. two women, ordered them not to move, and then The minimum cash reward for the arrest of an robbed the resort of $443 and the women of an iP- armed robber is $900. For the arrest of a burglar it hone in a black case and a purple bag that included is $714. In both cases the reward is increased by $100 cash, a driver license and a social security 10 percent of the retail value of property recov- card. ered. The maximum reward is capped at $2,500. 20 St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012

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October is Breast Cancer Homeless Connect in Cruz Bay Awareness Month on Friday, October 26. — The American Cancer Sunday, October 28 Society United States Virgin — The Unitarian Univer- Islands reminds the community salists of St. John meets ev- that October is Breast Cancer ery Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the Awareness Month. The ACS Great Room at Gifft Hill School encourages all men and wom- Lower Campus. The guest en over the age of 40, to get a speaker for Sunday, October mammogram from October 1, 28, is Phyllis Benton, who will through October 31, at a low speak on “From Hummingbirds cost for those with insurance to Pelicans — helping injured and no-cost for those without and orphaned birds here on St. insurance. Call 693-9410 to John.” make an appointment at the St. November 2-4 John Community Foundation — The St. John Racquet office at The Marketplace. Club will sponsor a V.I. Ten- Monday, October 22 nis Association Junior Tennis — The University of the Tournament at the Cruz Bay Virgin Islands will launch its tennis courts November 2 to 4. new strategic plan — Pathways Friday, November 16 to Greatness — with special — “Gifft Hill School Gives events on St. John, St. Croix Back” Community Service and St. Thomas on October 22, Day is Friday, Nov. 16, at vari- 23 and 24, respectively. On St. ous locations across St. John. John, the meeting will be at the The schoool is also hosting a UVI St. John Academic Center shoe drive which will end on its on the third floor of The Mar- 3rd Annual community service ketplace on Monday, October day, Gifft Hill School Gives NONDIGITAL 80 Put — on (limit) resembling a squirrel 72 Big name in makeup 22, at 6:30 p.m. Back on Nov. 16. 83 Rink coverer 13 With 46-Across, 73 It’s secured with stakes DISORDER 84 Clara of the Red Cross his porridge 77 “Slow Turning” singer Friday, October 26 Saturday, November 24 85 Riddle, part 5 was too hot John — The Department of Hu- — The annual Rotary Club ACROSS 91 Take — (rest one’s dogs) 14 Cain’s sibling 78 “Steady — goes!” 1 Cotton-tipped stick 92 “O Fortuna” composer 15 Protected 79 Suggestive of a spirited man Services and the St. Thom- of St. John Flavors fundraiser 5 Has an onstage role Carl 16 “Mazel —!” horse as/St. John Chapter of the Unit- is scheduled for Saturday, No- 9 Final 93 Bids silently 17 Before, to a sonneteer 81 1970 Jerry Reed 13 Art class adhesive ed Way are hosting the second vember 24, at the Westin Resort 94 End of the riddle 21 Borden’s cow hit about an 18 Rabbit relative 100 Male parents 24 Coin- — alligator hunter annual Day of Caring/Project and Villas. 19 Schmooze 103 Actor Danson 28 High trains 82 Lima’s nation 20 Startlingly unusual 104 Group of relatives: 29 Hosp. diagnostic 84 Like a life story: 22 Despise Abbr. 34 Entertainer Reese Abbr. 23 Space studier’s field 105 Atop, to a sonneteer 35 Doesn’t exit 86 Filly food 25 Merciless 106 Writer Munro 37 Top exec. 87 Airport abbr. 26 Rile 108 Riddle’s answer 38 Total 88 — -the-wall Alcholics Anonymous Meetings 27 Start of a riddle 116 Booze 39 Sakai sash 89 Very loudly, Alcoholics Anonymous meets as scheduled: Sundays, 9:45 30 Seduces 118 Typical 40 Counterpart of masc. in music 31 Slithery swimmer 119 Of one mind 41 Make docile 90 Author Rule a.m. at Hawksnest Bay Beach; Closed meetings for alcohol- 32 Title for Mick Jagger 120 Sought data 42 Hitachi rival 95 Brother of LBJ’s ics only at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cruz Bay at 6 p.m 33 NFL scores 121 Hazard 43 Very chubby predecessor 36 Mata Hari was one 122 “Finding —” 44 “That’s not necessary” 96 Scarf down on Tuesdays; Open meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays and 37 Riddle, part 2 123 “Qué —?” 45 Make evident 97 History unit Fridays at 6 p.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church; Tuesdays, 44 Dweeby type 124 Silly sorts 48 Hives, e.g. 98 Fix again, as a piano 46 See 13-Down 125 Lays lawn on 49 Kazan of films 99 One who de-creases Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral 47 Barmaid on “Cheers” 126 History units 50 Albert of sportscasts 100 Certain acorn maker Bay. 48 Riddle, part 3 127 Give a bias 51 Since Hector was — 101 Blame 56 Grammy winner 52 Tony-winning Carter 102 Park board Morissette DOWN 53 Eddy creator 106 Nickname of 57 According to 1 Shoulder wraps 54 Train station Onassis Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 58 Bleating mothers 2 Clean oneself 55 “The race —!” 107 Light sources Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 59 “— Kapital” 3 Vein’s kin 61 Italian for “girlfriend” 109 Ideal serves 60 “Cops” noise 4 Swiss capital, in France 62 Here, in Dijon 110 Relinquish p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. 61 Served with milk, 5 Stridex target 63 Unstated 111 Maltese coin as café 6 Half a toy train? 65 Lee Harvey — 112 Stated 64 Cock-a- — 7 Fiddle (with) 66 Bee groups 113 Afflictions Al-Anon Meetings (crossbred dogs) 8 Surgeon’s slender probe 68 Neighbor of Yemen 114 Dalai — For Al-Anon meeting location and times, please call (340) 67 Riddle, part 4 9 — Ness 69 PC problem solver 115 Slaughter 74 “G.I. 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St. John Tradewinds, October 22-28, 2012 23 DeJongh Meets Bond Rating Agencies To Request Ratings on Pending Sale of Territory's Gross Receipts Tax Bonds St. John Tradewinds HOVENSA closure on the territorial economy and on gross On Friday, October 12, and again on Monday, October receipts tax collections. 15, Governor John deJongh and members of his financial “These were productive meetings,” said deJongh. “The team hosted meetings with the three national bond rating bond rating agencies, and the institutional investment com- agencies — Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. munity for which they serve as important intermediaries, are The purpose of the meetings was to request ratings on the critical stakeholders for our community. They have consis- pending sale by the V.I. Public Finance Authority of Gross tently paid close attention to our efforts, and provided im- Receipts Tax bonds. portant feedback.” The PFA is planning to sell Gross Receipts Tax bonds “They understand that this is an important moment for our to refund outstanding Gross Receipts Tax Bonds, Series community,” said the governor. “The action by HOVENSA 1999A. The refunding of the Series 1999A Bonds is ex- came right at the moment that we have been anticipating pected to produce as much as $10 million in savings to the recovery in our economy and key revenues.” government over a multi-year period. (L to R) Bureau of Economic Research Director The rating analysts’ questions focused on the important It is also anticipated that proceeds of the bonds will be Wharton Berger, BIR Director Claudette Watson- balance between achieving fiscal balance and ending defi- used to pay off outstanding bank loans that provided funds Anderson, Delbert Hewitt, Chief of Operations, Office cit financing, while at the same time supporting economic for working capital and for the government’s broadband ini- of the Lt. Governor, Governor deJongh, and OMB growth at this critical time, deJongh added. tiative. Director Debra Gottlieb during a meeting of Bond “Institutional investors demonstrated their strong sup- “Should the Legislature take final action of the my pro- Rating Agencies on October 15. port for our efforts when we sold Matching Fund Bonds in posed energy savings initiative and capital projects, these August,” said Commissioner of Finance and PFA Execu- bonds will provide funding for those projects as well, en- adverse economic impact of the HOVENSA closure on the tive Director Angel Dawson. “We were able to secure our abling us to move forward to implement energy saving territory. Moody’s also changed the outlook on the rating financing needs at costs that were significantly lower than projects and projects that will meet public need and provide from stable to negative, also reflective of the consequences we anticipated. We are moving this financing forward now, economic stimulus,” deJongh said last week. of the HOVENSA action. as we have significant remaining investor demand for our This spring, in the wake of the HOVENSA closure an- At that time, Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s af- securities.” nouncement, each of the bond rating agencies conducted firmed their BBB and BBB+ ratings, respectively, onthe “The meetings with the rating analysts were productive reviews of their ratings on the Gross Receipts Tax Bonds. Gross Receipts Tax bonds, and Fitch also moved the out- and we look forward to continuing to respond to their in- At that time, Moody’s downgraded the Gross Receipts look from stable to negative, indicating that a downgrade is formation requests as they complete their rating analysis,” Tax Bonds from Baa1 to Baa2 due to the anticipation of the a possibility, primarily based on the ultimate impact of the Dawson said.

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