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March 9-15, 2009 © Copyright 2009 Island Burglaries VIPD Task Force Working To Curb Recent Burglaries Page 5 Work Continues on Roundabout and Route 201 Page 8 Janiva Magness Headlining This Year’s St. John Blues Festival Page 6 Photo by Steve Simonsen Lucky Pagoda Injured Soldiers Dive for Scuba Certification Brings Authentic Soldiers Undertaking Disability Scuba (SUDS) founder John Thompson, left, and veteran Greg Edwards, right, spotted some bright coral on a dive with Low Key Watersports last week. During their trip to St. John, the injured Chinese Food To soldiers obtained dive certification and enjoyed a hearty welcome from island business owners, residents and visitors. Story on Page 3. Island Foodies Page 11 The Marketplace / Suite 302 / Cruz Bay / St. John / Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 / www.theodoretunick.com 2 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2009 8 Tuff Miles Road Race STJ Historical Society Meeting Mar. 10 St. John Tradewinds St. John Historical Society will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Bethany Moravian Church Hall. There will be a short business meeting at which time the nomi- nating committee will announce its proposed slate of officers and directors for the upcoming year. This will be followed by a special presentation by historian George Tyson, a lifetime member of the society and a professional historian who has written widely on Vir- gin Islands and West Indian history. Tyson will provide the group with a brief update on the current status of the St. Croix African Roots Project and mainly focus on information in the project’s “St. Croix Population Database” per- taining to St. Johnians and St. Johnian families (particularly the Finch family), living on St. Croix from 1734-1917. This is sure to be an interesting and informative evening. DPNR Accepting Coral Bay Mooring Applications on St. John March 10 St. John Tradewinds The Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces that the Division of Environmental Enforcement will be accept- ing applications for anchoring and mooring permits for Coral Bay boaters only on Tuesday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DPNR offices on St. John on the third floor of The Marketplace. Only certified checks or money orders will be accepted, no cash or personal checks. For more information contact Acting Director Roberto Tapia or Donna George-Jackson at 774-3320 extension 5138. St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat More than 800 participants in the 13th Annual 8 Tuff Miles Road Race packed the Fish Fry at Taste of Love City Mar. 13 streets of St. John on February 28. Top 10 finishers in each age group on Page 18. St. John Tradewinds Deverell Alfred is hosting a fish fry at Taste of Love City across from Enighed Pond Marine Facility on Friday, March 13, starting at 6 p.m. Music will be provided by Soldier Crab Band. Lots of Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help homemade local food and drinks will be for sale. See you there! Information Sought on Recent Rental Villa Burglaries Audubon Society Annual Plant Sale St. John Tradewinds for our community,” said Crime Stoppers Law En- Crime Stoppers is asking the community to help forcement Coordinator and VIPD Lt. Thomas Han- Is March 14 at Frank Powell Sr. Park the VIPD solve the following crimes: nah. “To the tipsters, your tips have assisted with the St. John Tradewinds Police on St. John are asking for specific informa- recent arrests of robbery and assault suspects, the re- The Virgin Islands Audubon Society’s annual plant sale will be tion on suspects involved in burglaries at rental villa covery of illegal drugs in the Frederiksted area and on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Frank Powell properties, private homes and businesses. have provided helpful information on pending inves- Sr. Park in Cruz Bay. Police on St. Thomas are asking the community to tigations.” The sale will once again offer a wide variety of plants from come forward with any information they might have “Thank you for your valuable assistance to VIPD local gardens. Members expect to have palms, bay trees, desert in connection with the shooting deaths of two persons and law enforcement agencies in the Virgin Islands. roses, agaves, ground covers, orchids, and other garden favorites. on Wednesday, February 25 at about 1:28 AM. in the We received seven valuable tips in a recent 24-hour Audubon Society caps and tote bags will also be on sale. Double Play Bar and Restaurant on lower Kronprind- period,” said Thomas. “Keep up the great work!” The money raised permits the society to fund activities such as sens Gade. Anyone with information on these, or any other maintaining and improving the Small Pond at Frank Bay, a Virgin Police on St. Croix are seeking information on the crimes should immediately call Crime Stoppers Islands designated wildlife sanctuary, Earth Day activities hosted whereabouts of Marcos Gomez who is wanted in con- USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be by the Friends of V.I. National Park and support education pro- nection with an assault third degree and carrying or submitted online at www.crimestoppersusvi.org, or grams for local children. using a dangerous weapon during the commission of by texting at “USVI plus your message” to Crimes Anyone with plants to donate, should drop them off at the park a violent crime. Gomez is a light-skinned Hispanic (274637). in Cruz Bay on March 14 between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. For more male whose last known address is the Walter I. M. Tipsters will remain anonymous and do not have to information contact Jean Cottrell at 776-6090. Hodge Pavilion housing community. testify in court to receive a reward. If the information Crime Stoppers is pleased to report it paid its first provided leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen Youth Co-Ed Softball Registration Open cash reward last week. The group also received 12 property, the tipster will earn a cash reward of up to new tips, which brings the total tips received to 46. $2,500. Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers St. John Tradewinds “To all residents, thank you for what you are doing are eligible for these cash rewards. Registrations for the new American Legion Youth Co-Ed soft- ball league are available at Connections and at the St. John Com- munity Foundation office on the third floor of The Marketplace. Practices begin on March 16 at 4 p.m. at the V.I. National Park field. Coaches and umpires are needed. For more information call Paul Devine at 514-6615 or 693-9410, or email [email protected]. St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2009 3 Photos by Steve Simonsen Injured veterans obtained their open water certification through Soliders Undertaking Disabled Scuba on St. John last week, above, and at left. Injured Soldiers Get Underwater Therapy Six war veterans dive St. John waters for SCUBA certification By Mauri Elbel recent scuba diving certification Key Watersports, said the trip to St. St. John Tradewinds under his belt, he is already talking John came together when the com- It took half a page for doctors “Doctors originally told me that I had 30 of a possible marathon and another munity stepped up and showed to list all the injuries and broken percent chance of ever walking again. You can sky dive in his future. overwhelming generosity. bones Joe Claburn sustained after take it as it is and be depressed that this is Claburn said SUDS, a program More than 15 restaurants on the he was severely injured in a para- designed to help improve the lives island donated lunches and din- chute jump less than six months the card life dealt you, or you can stop sitting of wounded soldiers by providing ners for the group, Starfish Market ago. around your room and show people that there challenging dive training while fa- Continued on Page 20 But Claburn, a Major in the are still things you can do despite your dis- cilitating the rehabilitation process, United States Army, is not one to fosters a sense of hope for those abilities.” let broken bones or spirits stand – Joe Claburn, 4-tour war veteran, U.S. Army like himself. in the way of his dreams. 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