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Sen. Liburd Gets Army Corps Birthday Gift of of Engineers Return to Senate Launches Public Page 2 Comment Period VINP Stretches for Coral Bay Budget and Eyes St. JohnTradewinds News Photo Marina Proposal Fee Increase as Page 5 Major Concessions Painfull Picture One Year After Languish, Pay Little The St. John business owner and mother of a teenage son had a personal Page 6 Their Son’s request for St. John Tradewinds which she spoke quietly. She had heard St. John Tradewinds had a photograph of the vehicle in the fatal car accident January 10. Murder, Malfetti Former Pastory “I know it’s hard for the family, but I wish you would run that photograph in the Gardens Mini- newspaper so my son can see it,” the mother said quietly. Young island drivers must Family Praises Golf Site Will Be be reminded of the dangers of driving, the mother explained of her heartfelt request. Community Page 7 Offered for Sale see story inside on Pages 3 and 4 Page 8 Letters: Page 14 2 St. John Tradewinds, January 19-25, 2015

Sen. Rocky Liburd Gets Birthday Gift CBCC’s January 19 Forum To Focus Of Return To V.I. Senate on Birthday on Coral Bay Marina and Army Corps St. John Tradewinds of Engineers’ Public Comment Period CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS — Being sworn into office on his birthday was likely the The Coral Bay Community Council will host its weekly forum biggest gift he had ever received, according to Sena- on Monday, January 19, at John’s Folly Learning Institute at 6 tor-at-Large Almando “Rocky” Liburd. p.m. “Though it has been ten years since I left the Leg- This week’s forum will focus on the current Army Corps of En- islature, everything is now truly falling into place,” gineers’ Public Notice about Summers End Marina’s 145 slip proj- Sen. Liburd said. “I am so honored by the ongoing ect requesting comments from the public about impacts. Project # support of the people of the Virgin Islands. I must SAJ-2004-12518 (SP-JMS). Letters/emails of comment from the thank the voters, my family and the campaign volun- public are due January 31. teers that made today possible.” The Army Corps notice is on their website at: http://www.saj. The St. John Senator celebrated his birthday on usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/PublicNotices/tabid/6072/ January 12 – the same day as he was sworn in as a Article/559161/saj-2004-12518-sp-jms.aspx. The notice can also member of the 31st Legislature of the Virgin Islands. be found, along with more information, at www.SaveCoralBay. Sen. Liburd, who previously served seven terms com. as the territory’s Senator-at-Large, said he came out For more information, call the CBCC office at 776-2099. of retirement in order to help create economic op- portunities, reform GERS, assist our seniors, address Youth Coalition To Meet January 20 property tax issues and provide experienced leader- ship to a community in crisis. The next meeting of the St. John Youth Coalition will be “ …greater unity to our territory.” Tuesday, January 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lutheran “I feel exceptionally blessed,” he said. “And as Church community room in Cruz Bay will start 2015 with a focus Senator-at-Large, I will work hard to bring greater on leadership of youth programs and organizations, according to unity to our territory.” its organizer. “The Virgin Islands has been through a lot of tough times, but the only way forward is to love, sup- St. JohnTradewinds News Photo by Judi Shimel ACC Buccaneer Ball Set for Jan. 24 port and assist one another – it is time for us as Cru- cians, Thomians and Johnians to come together,” Sen. Former Senate President Almando The Animal Care Center’s “Buccaneer Ball” fundraiser is rap- Liburd continued. “This is an opportunity for us to “Rocky” Liburd takes the oath of office idly approaching. Get your tickets for the Saturday, January 24th change course and the days ahead will not be easy, as the returning Senator-At-Large at a event at the Animal Care Center shelter, Catered To, Chelsea Drug, Connections East & West, St. John Hardware and online.You must however I stand ready to work hard to better the lives ceremony on Jan. 12 in Emancipation of all Virgin Islanders.” present your ticket for admittance. Garden. Liburd is one of 15 lawmakers who Join the party from 6 to 9 p.m. at Eden’s Whim off Great Cruz Sen. Liburd said he plans to focus a great deal on make up the 31st Legislature of the Virgin community outreach and assistance and will regularly Bay Road. Dress up in your finest pirate costume or island fancy Islands. meet with constituents after hours in his offices, as wear. Dance to the music of DJ Ian Samuel and be entertained well as in their neighborhoods, throughout the ter- by fire dancer Gina. Food, beverages, photo booth, silent auction, ritory. He will announce extended office hours and Liburd’s St. Thomas office is 340-693-3546 and the raffle and more. publish a directory of office phone numbers as soon email address is [email protected]. Park on neighborhood streets or take the free shuttle from the as they are finalized. The main telephone line in Sen. “I look forward to hearing from you,” he said. back, upper parking lot at Marketplace. Questions? Contact the shelter at 340-774-1625 Download St. John Tradewinds each week at www.tradewinds.vi Bethany Church Bazaar Jan. 31 There will be a Bethany Bazaar and school supply drive on Sat- urday, January 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bethany Moravian Tradewinds Publishing llc Church grounds. The Community Newspaper Since 1972 Free Vow Renewal Editor/Publisher NEWSLINE Subscriptions St . 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A small memorial signed by numerous friends and family of Elvis “Elley” Smith Jr. has been erected at the site of the fatal January 10 car accident near the intersection of Routes 10 and 20 in Upper Carolina. Mechanical Failure Possible Cause of Fatal Car Crash By TRADeWINDS STAFF Five Young Men in Vehicle One of the injured young men was airlifted St. John Tradewinds There were five people in the small, red, to Puerto Rico from the Myrah Keating Smith The Saturday morning, January 10, one-car four-door, automobile which was heading east Community Health Center about six hours after crash on Centerline Road east of the intersec- towards Coral Bay when it struck a telephone the crash suffering from head injuries. He was Index tion of Routes 10 and 20 that killed one island pole off the left shoulder of the road, according described mid-week as being “responsive.” teenager and injured four others, two seriously, to St. John Rescue Chief Pete Hassen. Emergency workers began performing re- Business Directory ...... 20 reportedly was caused when the steering con- The vehicle was almost wrapped around the suscitation on Smith and another back seat pas- Church Directory ...... 18 trol failed in the vehicle pole, according to one witness. senger at the scene, according to Bob Malac- Classified Ads ...... 21 There was no evidence of alcohol involved The accident happened shortly before 5 arne, training officer for St. John Rescue. Community Calendar ...... 16 in the accident. a.m. and the call came in shortly after 5 a.m., “We had members who arrived on the scene Crime Stoppers ...... 19 The lack of any major visible skid marks according to Hassen. V.I. Emergency Medical in about 10 minutes,” Malacarne said. “We Crossword Puzzle ...... 20 at the accident scene – and the fact the 5 a.m. Services personnel and 12 members of St. John worked with the fire department to extricate Cryptoquip ...... 16 crash left the vehicle, a small, red sedan which Rescue responded to the scene near the Colom- two of the passengers.” Earth Talk ...... 23 had been traveling east towards Coral Bay end- bo stand, according to Hassen. “One was about 15 years old; he was un- Letters ...... 14 ed with its right side caved in by a utility pole The pole impacted the four-door vehicle responsive,” Malacarne said. “We began CPR on the north shoulder of the road after striking just behind the front passenger seat on the right and he was transferred to Myrah Keating Memorial Service ...... 14 it while pointing west – appeared to support side of car, bending the small vehicle around (Smith Community Health Center).” On the Market ...... 12 unofficial reports that the driver lost steering the pole. The driver and the front seat passen- “Elvis Smith Jr., a 16-year-old, expired on Real Estate ...... 22-23 control in the vehicle and was unable to avoid ger escaped serious injury, although the driver the scene; he was seated in the rear, middle,” the fatal collision. reportedly suffered a broken jaw and the front- according to a VIPD report. “A 22-year-old in

The four-door sedan was carrying five seat passenger a broken foot. the right rear had a head injury. Another male, nd young island men – two in the front and three Rescue personnel had to use the Jaws of age not recorded, in the left rear was in critical Thursday, Jan. 22 in the rear. At least one of the four passengers Life to extricate all three victims in the back condition.” in the back seat had fallen asleep before the ac- seat from the vehicle. The VIPD did not release any further infor- cident, according to reports from family and Back Seat Passengers Injured mation on the names of the driver, the passen- friends. Elvis Smith Jr. was a back-seat passenger in gers, the injured or the status of their investiga- Elvis “Elley” Smith Jr., 16, identified as a the middle of three young men heading home. tion. The wreck of the vehicle is covered by a passenger in the center of the back seat of the The two other young men in the back of the tarp in the towing company’s storage area on vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. four-door sedan were seriously injured. the side of Route 10 in Pastory. 4 St. John Tradewinds, January 19-25, 2015

A Community United By Grief Beautifying America’s Paradise Providing Service for Over 20 Years Remembering Elvis “Elley” Smith Jr.

By RAVEN PHILLIPS “I couldn’t believe it” brightened people’s day. I can re- St. John Tradewinds “I cried, I couldn’t believe it; I member the last time we went to Huge Discount ST. JOHN — As the teenag- kept asking if it was true,” Jovanie the movies; he kept saying how he ers of St. John prepare for school, Stephenson reflected about his ini- wanted to get nachos. He was so on volume sales they give a silent prayer for their tial reaction. Shock and disbelief funny!” fallen friend and family member. is common amongst the grieving “I miss him a lot,” another teen With the death of Elvis Smith Jr. St. John community. said. “He was always laughing Happy Holidays! still fresh in their minds, they rem- “I thought I was having a really and joking. I’ll always remember

Open Tuesday- inisce over good memories. bad nightmare, I thought it couldn’t the day we hung out and played Coral Bay Sunday 11 a.m. Known locally as “Elley”, El- be true,” one student said. videogames. It was the most fun I to 4 p.m. vis Smith Jr. passed away in a fatal “It was hard to take in. he was ever had.” Garden Center Tel: 693-5579 car accident on Saturday, January so well known; I started to bawl as “He’s in a better place” 10. His death shocked both friends soon as I heard,” Dana Gilbert said Though they miss him greatly, and family, and the community mournfully. many teens consoled themselves immediately joined in mourning “He brought happiness with the thought that Elvis Smith as a small shrine was erected at the everywhere he went” Jr. is in a better place. scene of the accident. Elvis Smith Jr. was quite well “I didn’t want to believe he “He was like a brother to me” known throughout the community was gone,” one teen said accept- Teenage friends and family for his kind spirit and joking per- ingly. “He was so down to earth. of Elvis Smith Jr. sport solemn sonality. I’m going to miss his joy, but he’s faces and bags reading “R.I.P. El- “He was the kind of person that in a much better place now. We ley”. Many of them have attended brought happiness with him every- have to keep living life for him.” school with him since kindergar- where he went no matter what,” “I hope he’s doing well with ten. cousin Mirisa Clendinen said wist- God” Nandi Furet expressed. “He’s “I remember going to Guy fully. Her sister Aysha Clendinen up in heaven watching us now. My Benjamin School with him, he’s chimed in saying. “He was so nice condolences to the family, and I’ll always been a part of my life,” one and the best cousin you could ask keep them in my prayers” another friend said. His friends remem- for.” teen affirmed. ber the time they spent with him “I’ll always remember “I didn’t believe it at first and fondly. his smile” I miss him,” said Naiquan Frett. “He was like a brother to me, Some teens were willing to “We have to continue and remem- he came to my house almost every open up about specific memories ber what good we had with him.” weekend. I’ll always remember with Elvis Smith Jr. The funeral for Elvis Smith Jr., the good times we had” one teen “I’ll always remember his 16, is scheduled for Friday, Janu- remarks. smile,” Nandi Furet explained. “It ary 23.

Lecia Richmond Honored by IAA Officials of the Interscholastic Athletic Association present a service award to Lecia Richmond for her dedication to young athletes and promotion of sports competition in the St. Thomas-St. John district. Richmond recently retired as the physical education teacher at the Julius E. Sprauve School in September 2014. The presentation was made Jan. 18 in the gymnasium at the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, scene of the 2015 Martin Luther King Basketball tournament.

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Army Corps of Engineers Launches Public Comment Period for Coral Bay Marina

By Jaime Elliott ing their concerns with ACOE St. John Tradewinds now, he explained. Army Corps of Engineers offi- “It is important that people cials launched the public comment understand there are two separate period for Summer’s End Group’s types of approval,” Silverman proposed mega-marina in Coral said. “There is the local permit Bay on January 7 with a deadline which happened during August, for submitting letters set at Janu- September and October that only ary 31. looks at the CZM Act which has a Summer’s End Group (SEG) is somewhat limited set of standards hoping to construct a 145 slip ma- and criteria. Close to 400 letters rina off-shore of the Island Blues were submitted by individuals and area of Coral Bay with land-based agencies with detailed analysis development of restaurants, shop- and, of course, that didn’t have a St. John Tradewinds News Graphic ping areas and parking lots. lot of impact.” SEG, facing strong opposition The Army Corps of Engineers public comment period on the proposed Coral Bay “At the local level at least they from a group of residents in the Marina ends January 31. did not really give any attent9on Save Coral Bay campaign, was to the public comments they re- approved by the by the St. John ceived whereas at the ACOE level, Coastal Zone Management Com- is a public interest determination. “ACOE expects the public to ments, Silverman added. there are a large number of federal mittee in October 2014 and grant- The public comment process is provide that information,” he said. “What ACOE will typically do laws they must comply with in or- ed permits by V.I. Department of done very early on in the ACOE Save Coral Bay is urging all is summarize all of the comments der to grant a permit,” Silverman Planning and Natural Resources. permitting process.” residents who are opposed to the they receive and ask the applicant said. “There are the EPA Act, the In order to build its proposed ma- “Just a minimal amount of construction of the large-scale ma- to address the those concerns,” Endangered Species Act, the Fish rina, however, SEG must obtain work has been done at this point,” rina in Coral Bay to write to ACOE said the community activist. “It’s and Wildlife and Coastal Zone Act federal ACOE permits as well. Silverman said. “The whole pur- before the January 31 deadline, different from the process that we and a whole list of about 15 differ- The ACOE permitting process pose of this period is to uncover Silverman explained. have here.” ent laws which must be complied. has just gotten under way, and all of the issues that need to be ad- “We are suggesting people In the fall of 2014, about 350 ACOE can’t issue a permit unless Save Coral Bay campaign officials dressed during the subsequent re- send ACOE a letter detailing the residents wrote to DPNR detailing they are compliant with all the fed- are hoping residents write in and view period. What they are essen- things they are concerned about,” their concerns about the marina eral legislation.” voice their concerns, explained tially doing now is a public interest he said. “The more comments ahead of the CZM hearing. Silver- ACOE’s comprehensive re- David Silverman, one of the determination to hear from the ACOE receives, the better review man is hoping that those residents view of SEG’s proposed marina group’s main organizers. public on their concerns regarding they can do.” understand the importance of shar- Continued on Page 18 “Public comments are very, impacts on the environment, im- ACOE officials will ask the very important to ACOE,” said pacts on the economy, impacts on applicant, SEG, to respond to the Silverman. “What they are doing the culture and the history.” concerns raised in the public com- 6 St. John Tradewinds, January 19-25, 2015

VINP Stretches Budget, Eyes Fee Increase as Major Concessions Languish, Pay Little

By TOM OAT “I was told that the concession to the company who Recreational Senior, Access or Military Passes. These St. John Tradewinds runs the campground for the national park service is run- passes also may be obtained at the Park. The V.I. National Park is proposing to raise fees for ning out shortly,” Ouelette continued. “A Tradewinds Beginning in 1990 the park began installing mooring visitors by land and sea to increase revenues – while article noted that the new contract for the campground balls to better protect the marine environment. With the the National Park Service prepares to increase revenue was going out for proposals shortly, with an award an- financial support of the Friends of Virgin Islands Nation- through its share of National Park Service revenues from ticipated for Summer 2015.” al Park, overnight moorings have now been installed in new contracts for the major resort concessions at Trunk “I’m just wondering how that might affect my group 13 locations throughout the park. Overnight moorings Bay and Cinnamon Bay for the first time in their his- which is beginning to plan a February 2016 visit,” the are $15 per night and that fee has not changed since its tory. prospective visitor continued. “Will there be significant inception in 2000. Park officials did not release any fur- The concessions have been operated under yearly upgrades by then? We just want to make sure that the ther financial information on fee collections. extensions of the original agreements with Laurence facilities will be clean (emphasis on showers and bath- “We are committed to keeping the park afford- Rockefeller’s Caneel Bay Resort that expired more than rooms) and the restaurant offering good service and a able however we also want to provide visitors with the 20 years and have continued to be operated by CBI, the better variety of food.” best possible experience,” VINP Superintendent Brion investment company that purchased Caneel Bay Resort “I wasn’t quite sure how to go obtaining more in- FitzGerald said in a VINP press release. “The money more than two years ago. (See related story on Page formation, as I am currently in residence in a northern collected from these fees is used to maintain visitor fa- 11.) climate, and not on St. John (unfortunately),” Ouelette cilities, including the boat moorings and to pay for park Virgin Islands National Park officials will conduct a added. “Your help in letting me know what I might ex- interpretive programs like the cultural history demon- public open house on Wednesday, January 28, to discuss pect would really be appreciated.” strations at Annaberg.” possible fee increases related to the Trunk Bay Expand- Fees Unchanged Since 1998 Rehabilitated Restrooms ed Amenity fee and overnight mooring fees that would The current park user fees for Trunk Bay facilities In 2014, fee revenues were used to rehabilitate the take effect January 1, 2016. have been in place since June 1998. Current user fees at restrooms at the park visitor center in Cruz Bay, accord- Reader Questions Resort Readiness Trunk Bay are $4 for an Individual Day Pass, an Indi- ing to the press release. Although there was no mention of new contracts for vidual Annual Pass is $10 with the annual Family Pass This summer the Trunk Bay shower and restroom the major park concessions, an e-mail from a St. John priced at $15. facilities will receive a facelift, including new fixtures, Tradewinds reader questioned the current and future There was no information available on the conces- skylights, roofs and gutters, paid for by user fees. Ad- state of affairs at the popular Cinnamon Bay Camp: sion fees the NPS received from Cinnamon and Trunk ditional revenue raised by a fee increase would help bet- “I’ve stayed a couple of times at Cinnamon Bay Bay concessions or NPS expenditures related to those ter maintain all park facilities and ensure they remain in Campgrounds, and it is amazingly gorgeous,” wrote fees. good condition, according to the VINP release. “Happy Camper” Cindy Ouelette. “However, I’ve no- The Expanded Amenity Fee at Trunk Bay is not In 2013, more than 400,000 park visitors contributed ticed that the facility is not being as well-cared for as it charged to persons under 16 years of age or holders of $64.7 million to the local economy and supported 798 used to be.” the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal jobs related to tourism, according to the press release.

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By TOM OAT lier, Friday, January 17, had failed St. John Tradewinds to check Malfetti’s apartment. The year began with the still- There was never an official unresolved January murder of time of death reported for Mal- James Malfetti Jr. a New Jersey in- fetti. ternet entrepreneur with a love for Sources subsequently told St. paddle boarding. Malfetti, who had John Tradewinds that Malfetti had made St. John his home, was found only recently moved into the apart- dead of knife wounds on Sunday ment in the south shore neighbor- morning, January 19, 2014, after hood which had been quietly va- a suspected burglary of his rental cated by the victim of a vicious apartment in what may have been street assault in Cruz Bay who a case of mistaken identity. was pressing charges against one “It has been a challenging of his assailants despite threats of year, but we have been blessed by St. JohnTradewinds News Photo File retaliation. The former tenant was the love and support of family and believed to be the intended target friends,” Ro Malfetti emailed St. James Malfetti Jr. of the attack. Gretchen Labrenz Amanda Arquit Margie Labrenz John Tradewinds. “The outpour- Police said Malfetti suffered ing of love has sustained us.” stab wound to his neck. The pri- “We thank the many friends of fetti wrote. vate investigator hired by the Mal- this Week’s Feature our son and the beautiful people of There has been no new informa- fetti family would not comment on St John and St Thomas who have tion on the V.I. Police Department reports that their son’s throat had tried so hard to help us,” Malfetti’s investigation of Malfetti’s murder, been cut. mother wrote. Jim (Sr.) and I are so which may have been bungled by The complainant in the street appreciative, it is easy to see why police even before their late start assault dropped the prosecution of our son loved St John so much.” when officers responding to the re- the only one of his attackers facing Chateau Margot — located hillside Creating unforgettable vacations since 1996 “We have faith that someday port of an attempted burglary at the charges in the street assault within on Bordeaux Mtn with majestic views of East toll free: 1-888-693-7676 End, 6 bedrooms, 5-1/2 baths, completely tel: 340-693-7676 fax: 340-693-8923 justice will be served,” Ro Mal- neighboring house two nights ear- days of Malfetti’s death. renovation with regal decor, high-end linens, artfully furnished, state-of-the art kitchen, www.islandgetawaysinc.com pool, air-conditioned bedrooms, and more. [email protected] Annual Visitor?

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The beginnings of the Pastory Gardens development are engulfed in weeds.

For Sale by Bank Former Pastory Gardens Mini-Golf Site Will Be Offered for Sale – Ideas Abound By TOM OAT at Ocean Grill restaurant in Mon- an underutilized nighttime, family St. John Tradewinds goose Junction on January 13. entertainment attraction for the is- PASTORY — The bank is St. John Rotary President Ale- land in its brief heyday in the first finally willing to sell the former cia Wells was planning to speak to decade of the 21st century. mini-golf property on Center- education officials about the site’s The cocktail hour and dinner line Road in Pastory and Realtor potential as a location for a voca- views of the sunsets behind St. B.J. Harris told St. John Rotary tional school as well, according to Thomas complemented the lush it would be smart to form a coali- Harris. plantings and tinkling water foun- tion of community organizations “We have often talked about tains of the mini-golf course, but to move on purchasing the com- a vocational school at our meet- the planned development never mercially-zoned property for their ings,” Harris said. “This can be a fully-materialized. use — or as the site for an island wonderful thing for St. John and The lush vegetation has cov- vocational school. should bring the entire community ered much of the existing devel- Harris has spoken to the Ani- together.” opment — especially the golf mal Care Center, St. John Res- Envisioned — or dreamed up course. cue and the St. John Community — in the go-go third-millennium The property may have “gone Foundation about the property, she real estate market on St. John, the to the dogs” but there is a chance it told the weekly Rotary meeting creative mini-golf emporium was could be “rescued.” 10 St. John Tradewinds, January 19-25, 2015 GHS Students Star in Beauty and the Beast Performance

St. John Tradewinds with the talented students who not with New England Youth Theater would like to thank NEYT for dents. Gifft Hill School’s partner- Gifft Hill School students only performed but designed and in Brattleboro, VT allows GHS to continuing to help our students ship with New England Youth wowed audiences during four per- built the sets and costumes and offer intensive theater mini-mester find their passion and have the op- Theatre brings NEYT staff to St. formances of Beauty and the Beast created delicious treats for sale at sessions twice each year, during portunity to express themselves John twice a year to work with stu- last weekend on January 9 and 10. the concessions stand under the which students can participate as and learn through performing arts. dents on productions such as Once Community members, friends and guidance of Chef Andy Marcellin. cast, tech crew, set design crew, or Special thanks also go out to Dana Upon a Mattress, Joseph and the family members were impressed Gifft Hill School’s partnership costuming crew. Gifft Hill School and Martha Robes for making this Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, partnership possible. NEYT staff cabaret and improv shows, and will return to GHS in the spring to more. work on a Cabaret production. Call 340-776-1730 or send Gifft Hill School’s preschool an email to theaterresident@ through high school program on giffthillschool.org for more infor- St. John currently serves 160 stu- mation about our theater program.

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Gifft Hill School students wowed audiences with four performances of Beauty and the Beast. St. John Tradewinds, January 19-25, 2015 11

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Top Nashville Songwriters Kendell Marvel Marti Frederiksen To Perform Hits May 15

St. John Tradewinds Love City Country Music Festival, the first-ever country music festi- val on St. John, announced the lineup for a special presentation of a “Hit Makers & Rum Chasers” songwriters showcase happening Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at Winston Wells ball field. Presented by Caneel Bay Resort, the festival will run May 14-16. Hit songwriters Kent Blazy, Marti Frederiksen, Kendell Marvel, Danny Myrick and special guest songwriters will entertain music fans during a Nashville-style writers round performing and telling the stories behind their biggest hits. “‘Hit Maker & Rum Chasers’ has been bringing in some of country January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month music’s hottest songwriters to St. Thomas for the past year and half and Protect Our Daughters From Cervical Cancer! we are thrilled to have such a powerhouse lineup of writers on the bill for the inaugural Love City Music Festival,” said event promoter Jamie

Gladman. “If country music fans have never seen a songwriters show- HPV Vaccine is Cervical Cancer Prevention case, they are in for a real treat,” Gladman continued. Get the HPV Vaccine! Kent Blazy and Garth Brooks penned together “If Tomorrow Never Comes,” the first No. 1 song for them both. Brooks recorded eight more Cervical cancer causes about 4,000 deaths in U.S. women each year. of their songs on his albums with four capturing the No. 1 spot including “Somewhere Other Than the Night,” “Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til the Sun Getting vaccinated against HPV (Human Papillomavirus) greatly reduces the chances that your Comes Up),” “It’s Midnight Cinderella,” and “She’s Gonna Make It”. daughters will ever have to face this devastating disease. Brooks’ newest CD, “The Lost Sessions,” includes another Blazy and CDC recommends vaccination for 11 and 12-year-old girls, as well as young women Brooks song, “For a Minute There,” written for their fathers. His songs ages 13 to 26. were also recorded by Kenny Chesney, Terri Clark, Diamond Rio, Clay Walker, Patty Loveless and more. Blazy’s latest No. 1 hit “Gettin’ You Completing the 3 dose HPV vaccine series is very important to ensure protection against Home (The Black Dress Song)” was recorded by Chris Young. HPV-related disease. Marti Frederiksen sang lead vocals in several signed alternative and rock bands in the ‘80s and ‘90s. His songwriting and producer talents The pre-teen years are the best time to vaccinate. caught the attention of legendary A&R executive John Kalodner who The HPV vaccine only provides protection if it is given before exposure to the virus. introduced him to his now longtime collaborator, Aerosmith. Frederik- sen co-wrote and produced the album Just Push Play giving him his first taste of worldwide songwriting success with the hit “Jaded.” This paved For more information, please visit CDC website (www.cdc.gov/hpv/vaccine.html) or call the the way for writing with Def Leppard and Mick Jagger, then producing Department of Health Immunization Clinic in your area, St. Thomas-774-7477 ext. 2120, St. Croix-718-1311 ext.3254, St. John-776-6400 “Cry” by Faith Hill and working with Sheryl Crowe, Pink and Eminem. Fredericksen is an award-winning songwriter and producer crossing all genres with hits including Ozzy Osbourne’s “Dreamer,” Sorry” by Buck- This message is sponsored by the Department of Health Immunization Program cherry, “Love Remains the Same” by Gavin Rossdale, Carrie Under- wood’s “Undo It” and “Mama’s Song,” and “Crawling Back to You” by “Celebrating National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month” Daughtry. January 2015 Kendell Marvel wrote “Twang” for superstar George Strait and land- ed seven songs on Jake Owen’s first two albums including the hits “Yee Haw,” “Startin’ With Me,” and “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You”. He co-wrote “Right Where I Need To Be” for Gary Allan, “That Lonesome Song,” the title cut on Jamey Johnson’s GRAMMY-nominated album and has had songs recorded by Trace Adkins, Blake Shelton, Joe Diffie, Josh Turner, Randy Houser, Lee Ann Womack, Colt Ford and more. Continued on Page 19 14 St. John Tradewinds, January 19-25, 2015

Letters to St. John Tradewinds

Sprauve Gala Set for February 28 Sneaky Senator It’s that time again!!! The 18th Annual Julius E. Sprauve School During 2014, Ex-Senator-At-Large Barshinger mental Protection forwarded the Bill to the Committee Benefit Gala will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Caneel peddled Bill No. 30-0426. This bill was intended to on Rules and Judiciary for further consideration. Terrace, Caneel Bay Resorts. Our theme for this year is, “Educating amend Act 7075, the original renewal able energy leg- On the December 18, 2014, Bill 30-0426 was pre- our Children is a work of Heart”. Also, be prepared to be dazzled with islation passed in 2009, by limiting the size of renew- sented to the Committee on Rules and Judiciary. The student performances, captivated by the many prizes that are being able systems in the net metering program to 10kW, Bill was presented WITHOUT Amendment 30-1211. auctioned, surprised by the raffle ticket winners, serenaded by the forbidding net metering on leased properties, and ter- The Sunset Clause (Section 1149), which Senator wonderful live music and enchanted by the ambiance. No more sit minating net metering for all customers with systems Barshinger said would be eliminated, which Senator down program! There will be featured presentations at different times over 10kW in 2025. As you would expect, 30-0426 Pane submitted an amendment to eliminate, which the throughout the evening. was met with resistance by current and prospective net Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection This year we are continuing our target monetary goal of $100,000. metering customers and those in the renewable energy voted to eliminate, WAS NOT eliminated! This year the gala’s monies will focus on two major projects, mod- business community. In his testimony at this hearing Barshinger stated, ernizing our current library, and outfitting each classroom with iPads After much discussion and with the aid of the “originally there were some in the business commu- in the school. It is said that ‘reading is fundamental’ and technol- Chamber of Commerce, a group of those opposed to nity who were not happy with the fact that their rights, ogy is on the rise. With the modernization of our library and iPads Bill 30-0426 agreed to support the legislation if an as they called them, under net metering were going to in the classrooms, it will help to foster independent research, criti- amendment was made that eliminated the clause that fold…in 2025. And, we have negotiated and come to a cal thinking and avid reading among our students. All of our goals terminated net metering for all customers with sys- point where we’ve made some changes and…we now are designed to make it better for our children. You have been very tems over 10kW in 2025. This clause (Section 1149 have the support of those who formally did not sup- generous with us in the past and we hope that we can count on your of the bill) is known as the “Sunset Clause” and states, port the bill.” I assume that the “changes” that he was continued support. “net metering program expires January 1, 2025, for referring to is Amendment 30-1211, which, again, was Tickets for this event sell out quickly. Do not delay in contacting a customer- generator that has a generating capacity NOT included in the bill. Ms. Roslynn Dalmida-McCain or Ms. Ivy Scatliffe-Lynton at 340- larger than 10 kilowatts residential.” So what happened to Amendment 30-1211? Who 776- 6336 to make your reservation. Tickets are $100 per person. On October 24, 2014 the Committee on Energy knows? It was never mentioned at the Rules and Ju- Don’t forget raffle tickets for great and exciting prizes are also avail- and Environmental Protection met to vote on Bill 30- diciary hearing on 12/18. The VI Legislature Website able. Our raffle drawings are responsible for a large portion of the 0426. At that hearing, Barshinger summarized that, only reports that the bill was “revised sent out” on funds raised each year. The exciting, high energy atmosphere that “there was some contention about some of the issues 10/22/14. is generated during this part of the evening’s events has always pro- that hadn’t been fully vetted in segments of the com- Despite blatant protests by his constituents over vided great entertainment and fun to all our attendees. They will be munity that wanted to have their voices heard….with the span of many months, Barshinger forced his ver- on sale at various locations in Cruz Bay as well as the school office the leadership of the Chamber of Commerce, we were sion of Bill 30-0426 into law as Act 7705. until February 27. able to come to a consensus on what it would take to Does it matter? Now that this shady Senator no Sincerely, pass [the bill]. The answer was that we wanted to… longer represents us, do we care? I think that this Desha Powel, Acting Principal and Gala Co-Chair eliminate the Sunset Clause… So my colleague [sic] serves as an important reminder that we should never Senator Pane has agreed to offer the amendment … become complacent in the assumption that our repre- [that] will put this bill in line with what the people sentatives are actually representing OUR interests. If Next Deadline: January 22nd seem to be asking for at this time.” we have a cause we should advocate for it to the bitter Amendment No. 30-1211, which reads, “to amend end. I hope that the new legislature proves to be more Bill No. 30-0426 by striking Section 1149 in its entire- trustworthy but I caution my fellow citizens to remain Crossword Answers (Puzzle located on Page 20) ty and by striking all references to section 1149 from vigilant. the Bill summary” was submitted by Senator Pane. If you are interested in researching this matter There were no objections from any of the senators to yourself you can find testimony from the commit- the proposed Amendment. Hugo Hodge (WAPA) and tee hearings on 10/24/14 and 12/18/14 on LEGIT Karl Knight (Virgin Islands Energy Office) were both TV [http://new.livestream.com/accounts/5860719/ in attendance at this hearing. They both stated that they events/2794991/videos/71525132]. You can track leg- thought the amended bill should “move forward at this islation on the Legislature of the Virgin Islands web- point.” Bill 30-0426, as amended, was voted on as fa- site [http://www.legvi.org/vilegsearch/]. vorable and the Committee on Energy and Environ- Maya Matthews-Sterling

Live in Moment and Have Fun At a recent meeting, a comment one another. Even worse, we’ve and way of life to be fun. Growing was made that we had forgotten to stopped forgiving. up doesn’t mean that it stops being have fun. That happens when we Already our year has started fun. It just takes more intentional become bogged down with exces- with so many folks saying good- planning and sometimes spontane- sive work and drama. bye to loved ones. What we say ity to make sure that time is given We put aside activities like and do today can mean the differ- to new things. swimming, reading, seeing a mov- ence in our attitude towards life. It So my fellow St. Johnians, ie because we have so much to can transform a dull existence into 2015 is here, we have lots of work do. Even taking time to rest gets a beautiful and joyous experience. to do. shoved aside in order to fit in more The Bible says “Whatever your But along the way, lets live in activities on the schedule. hands find to do, do it heartily as the moment and have fun. Therefore we’ve stopped unto the Lord.” Enthusiasm? smiling, caring and sharing with As children we found our island Emmanuel Prince St. John Tradewinds, January 19-25, 2015 15

First Bank Expected To Relocate To Marketplace in March

St. JohnTradewinds News Photos by Tom Oat

First Bank, the landmark bank in the center of Cruz Bay, above, will be relocating to The Marketplace in March, according to members of its Cruz Bay staff. There has been little public fanfare about the major change in store for the center of town with the relocation of the bank — and its parking and open space — after more than 20 years with Chase Bank and then First Bank as the commercial hub of the island. Island Green Building Association The Marketplace businesses and Starfish Market will welcome the return of banking customer traffic that was lost when ScotiaBank closed its branch in October. The shadowy outline of the signs of the former banking tenant in the ground level entrance lobby to The Marketplace adjacent to the Starfish Supermarket are gone, with plywood covering the ATM machine locations, below, Workmen were removing the final pieces of the former tenant’s office furniture during the week of January 12. “We’ll be there in March,” a First Bank employee said assuredly on Tuesday, January 13.

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Another Storybook St. John Wedding

St. John Tradewinds welcomes notices of community-orient- ed, not-for-profit events for inclusion in this weekly listing. Call 776-6496, e-mail [email protected] or fax 693-8885.

Monday, January 19 — The Coral Bay Community Council will host its weekly fo- rum on Monday, January 19, at John’s Folly Learning Institute at 6 p.m. This week’s forum will focus on the current Army Corps of Engineers’ Public Notice about Summers End Marina’s 145 slip project requesting comments from the public about impacts. Project # SAJ-2004-12518 (SP-JMS). Letters/emails of comment from the public are due January 31. Saturday, January 24 The Animal Care Center’s winter gala fundraiser will be at Eden’s Whim on Saturday, January 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, January 25 — Join Reverend Allen Wells at the Unitarian Universalist Liz and Jeff Skaife of Madison, Wisconsin, brought together 27 friends and Fellowship Service on Sunday, January 25, at 10 a.m. at Gifft Hill family members from across the U.S. for their classic St. John wedding, which School’s Lower Campus for the topic: Trust Intimate Knowing. include a private reception Saturday, January 17, at High Tide on Cruz Bay Beach Friday, January 30 with music into the evening by Love City reggae legends Inner Visions. The couple — Bethany Moravian Church will be hosting Family Movie Night on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 7pm. got engaged on Denis Bay Beach on their first stay on St. John and their island This month’s movie is “God’s Not Dead” everyone of all de- friend Roan Christian, of Palestina, Coral Bay, far right, was unofficial master of nominations are welcome to join in this family friendly activity. ceremonies at the reception. For more information call the church at (340) 776-6291. Saturday, January 31 — The Bethany Bazaar and school supply drive will be on Sat- urday, January 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the church grounds. Sen. Liburd Thanks Those That Honor Saturday, February 14 St . John’s Barefoot Minister, Anne Marie Porter, invites all married couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day by renewing their the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King marriage vows on February 14, at 5 p.m. on Trunk Bay Beach. Saturday, February 21 St. John Tradewinds what are you doing for others?’ of Dr. King’s sentiments that — The 8 Tuff Miles Road Race and the St. John Cancer Fund Let us be reminded of the late Let each of us ask ourselves this though we may have arrived here have joined forces to present the 8 Tuff Miles Festival. The fes- Dr. Martin Luther King’s most as, even in the midst of our own on different ships we are ‘all in tival will begin on Saturday, February 21. at 4 p.m. with “Light fundamental message of love and personal hardships, we can still the same boat now’ and that ‘the up the Night” an 18-hour, family-oriented, community supported service as we celebrate him this contribute to the overall better- time is always right to do what overnight event. weekend, said Senator-at-Large ment of our families, neighbor- is right.’” Saturday, February 28 Almando “Rocky” Liburd. hoods and territory.” Liburd concluded by express- — The 19th Annual 8 Tuff Miles Road Race is February 28 at “Dr. King left a legacy of Liburd said that each Martin ing his gratitude to those Virgin 7:15 a.m. followed by the awards ceremony at Mongoose Junc- sharing and caring for our fel- Luther King Day he is reminded Islanders that have taken Dr. tion at 4 p.m. low man that has long inspired of the sacrifices made by Dr. King’s message of non-violence — The 18th Annual Julius E. Sprauve School Benefit Gala me,” Sen. Liburd said. “At last King and his words of hope and and community service to heart. will be on Saturday, February 28 at Caneel Terrace, Caneel Bay week’s swearing in ceremonies wisdom. “Thanks to all those that go I spoke of our community’s need “His message changed our the extra mile to make our ter- to unite and, like Dr. King, I be- world and continues to resonate, ritory a better place,” he said. lieve everyone has a role to play particularly in periods of crisis - “I continue to be encouraged by Alcholics Anonymous Meetings as it will take a collective effort whether economic, social or po- the many volunteers, caregivers, All meetings are now open. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday for us to truly move forward. Dr. litical,” Sen. Liburd said. “As I public servants and others that and Friday 6 p.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; King once said, ‘Life’s most per- urge my fellow Virgin Islanders have devoted so much of their sistent and urgent question is — to work together, I am reminded lives to helping others.” 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.

Al-Anon Meetings For Al-Anon meeting location and times, please call (340) 642-3263 St. John Tradewinds, January 19-25, 2015 17

Canfield Named ‘2014 Virgin Islands Sailor of the Year’ St. John Tradewinds nals. The one two finish for Can- “We trained hard leading up to he explains. wins in a best of five finals against St. Thomas — Impressive field and Williams, respectively, the event and when it came time to In August, it was the leader- his Congressional Cup rival, the performances at the Congressional mirrored their world match race perform we did. We kept all of our board of the Chicago Match Cup UK’s Ian Williams, aboard Tom Cup, Etchell Worlds and Central rankings, a testament to the high- finishes below 20 or so and sailed that Canfield and his team of Rod 28s. American and Caribbean Games quality competition at this longest- a very consistent event not having Dawson, Mike Rehe and Hayden “The Chicago Match Cup is are just a few of the reasons why running sailboat match race re- to sail the last race of the regatta,” Goodrick topped, sailing to three Continued on Page 19 Taylor Canfield has been awarded gatta in North America. Canfields the coveted title of ‘2014 Virgin well-oiled Catalina 37 crew con- Islands Sailor of the Year’ for the sisted on Rod Dawson, Goodrick second year in a row by the Vir- Hayden, Mike Rehe, Dan Morris 2015 Seminar Series gin Islands Sailing Association and Brian Jenney. January 2 – April 12, 2015 (VISA). “Since the Congressional Cup Call 340.779.4940 to book today! We are so proud of Taylor’s was the first match race of the 2014 unprecedented accomplishments season, it was a very important win JANUARY MARCH this year in the world of sailing,” for us to show everyone that US FULL MOON HIKE • Jan. 2, Fri. • 5:00pm – 8:30pm; Meet: Salt Pond parking lot; MARINE BIOLOGY SAIL • Mar. 1, Sun. • 8:45am – 3:00pm explains VISA president, Phillip One was here to have another great Bring: Snack, water, wear hiking shoes, flashlight or headlamp; Meet: National Park Visitor Center dock FLAGPOLE; Seminar Fee: $25 Mem / $35 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 Bring: Lunch, water bottle, towel, & sunscreen; Shannon. year of sailing. I am very proud to PASTELS WITH LIVY HITCHCOCK • Jan. 11, Sun. • 10:00am – 1:00pm Seminar Fee: $85 Mem / $95 Non Mem • Max Group: 27 Canfield, who is honored to be the second Virgin Islands’ name Meet: Take resort shuttle to Turtle Bay Veranda; Bring: Drinking water, wear old clothes; FULL MOON HIKE • Mar. 5, Thurs. • 5:00pm – 8:30pm Seminar Fee: $75 Mem / $85 Non Mem • Max Group: 6 Meet: Salt Pond parking lot; Bring: Snack, water, wear hiking shoes, flashlight or headlamp; be selected, says, “There are cur- on the trophy after Peter Holmberg HASSEL ISLAND KAYAK & HIKE • Jan. 16, Fri. • 2:00pm – 5:00pm Seminar Fee: $25 Mem / $35 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 Meet: Dock in front of Hook, Line & Sinker Restaurant, Frenchtown, St. Thomas; LOVANGO SUSTAINABLE LIVING & DESIGN TOUR rently so many remarkable sailors who won the event back in 2002,” Bring: Towel, sunscreen, plenty of water/snack, dry bag, hiking shoes; • Mar. 7, Sat. • 9:30am – 1:30pm; Meet: Friends of the Park Store; Seminar Fee: $69 Mem / $79 Non Mem • Max Group: 8 from our small island who are put- says Canfield, who is the manag- Bring: Lunch, water, sunscreen, hat, & wear bathing suit & hiking shoes; TROPICAL GARDEN TOUR I • Jan. 17, Sat. • 10:00am – 3:00pm; Seminar Fee: $55 Mem / $65 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 ting up great results around the ing partner of the US One Sailing Meet: Friends of the Park Store, Mongoose Junction to carpool; PADDLEBOARD, HIKE, & SNORKEL • Bring: Lunch, water, sunscreen; Seminar Fee: $55 Mem / $65 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 Mar. 8, Sun. • 9:30am – 12:30pm world. I am proud to represent the Team and, at age 25, the youngest Meet: Skinny Legs parking lot to carpool to Hansen Bay; U.S. Virgin Islands just like all the skipper and one of only 10 sailors HIKE WITH THE “SUPER” • Jan. 21, Wed. • 9:30am – 1:30pm Bring: Lunch, water, swimsuit, water or hiking shoes, towel, hat; Meet: Annaberg Ruins parking lot; Bring: Lunch, water, hat, sunscreen; Seminar Fee: $60 Mem / $70 Non Mem • Max Group: 10 Seminar Fee: $40 Mem / $50 Non Mem • Max Group: 16 others and wish my fellow Virgin to earn both the Congressional LAMESHUR BAY/VIERS TOUR • Mar. 9, Mon. • 10:00am – 2:00pm Islands sailors luck as we begin Cup and Bermuda Gold Cup. KAYAK THE MANGROVES OF HURRICANE HOLE Meet: Lameshur Bay parking lot; Bring: Notebook & water; • Jan. 25, Sun. • 10:00am – 3:00pm; Meet: Skinny Legs Restaurant to carpool; Seminar Fee: $45 Mem / $55 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 what is hopefully another great Two months later, Canfield Bring: Lunch, water, snorkel gear, hat, sunscreen & towel; Seminar Fee: $65 Mem / $75 Non Mem • Max Group: 11 TRADITIONAL BROOM MAKING • Mar. 11, Wed. • 12:45pm – 2:45pm Meet: St. John School of the Arts • Bring: Yourself; year for the Virgin Islands.” served as tactician aboard the 2014 EXPLORE THE SHORE • Jan. 29, Thurs. • 10:00am – 12:30pm Seminar Fee: $45 Mem / $55 Non Mem • Max Group: 10 The VISA award caps off a year Etchells World Champion, Line Meet: Annaberg parking lot; Bring: Wear shoes to walk in water, lunch, water, towel, hat, sunscreen; Seminar Fee: $25 Mem / $35 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 CANEEL BAY KAYAK, HIKE & SNORKEL ADVENTURE • Mar. 13, Fri. • 9:00am – noon; Meet: National Park Visitor Center; of remarkable accomplishments Honors, in the New York Yacht ADVANCED CANEEL/MARGARET HILL NATURAL HISTORY TREK WITH DR. Bring: Lunch, snacks, water, towel, hat & sun protection GARY RAY • Jan. 31, Sat. • 9:00am – noon by Canfield, achieved in both fleet Club-hosted one-design fleet- Seminar Fee: $60 Mem / $70 Non Mem • Max Group: 10 Meet: Friends of the Park Store, Mongoose Junction to carpool; and match racing, as skipper and racing regatta in Newport, Rhode Bring: Minimum 2 liters water, binoculars & notebook; MANGROVE SNORKELING BOAT TRIP • Mar. 14, Sat. • 9:00am – 3:00pm crew, and aboard a variety of dif- Island. He joined the all-star crew Seminar Fee: $30 Mem / $40 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 Meet: National Park Visitor Center dock at 8:45am; FEBRUARY Bring: Lunch, water, snorkel gear, towel, sunscreen, hat; ferent boats. of owner Bill Hardesty, who had Seminar Fee: $85 Mem / $95 Non Mem • Max Group: 18 ST. THOMAS MANGROVE LAGOON, CASE CAY KAYAK, HIKE, SNORKEL PEPPER SAUCE MAKING AT HANSEN BAY • Mar. 15, Sun. • 11:00am – 3:00pm In April, Canfield posted a collected this title twice before, • Feb. 1, Sun. • 12:45pm – 4:00pm; Meet: VI Ecotours, St. Thomas, Mangrove Lagoon Meet: Skinny Legs to carpool to Hansen Bay; Marina by 12:45pm. Tour leaves at 1:00pm; Bring: Water, snack, towel, sunscreen, hat, Bring: Lunch, water, notebook, pen, camera, swimsuit, towel, snorkel gear (optional); decisive victory at the 50th Con- Marcus Eagan and Stephanie hiking shoes; Seminar Fee: $59 Mem / $69 Non Mem • Max Group: 30 Seminar Fee: $55 Mem / $65 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 gressional Cup in Long Beach, Roble to battle a 96-boat fleet in FULL MOON HIKE • Feb. 3, Tues. • 5:00pm – 8:30pm TROPICAL LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY • Meet: Salt Pond parking lot; Bring: Wear hiking shoes, flashlight or headlamp; Mar. 16, Mon. • 8:00am – noon California, where he defeated the what has become one of the most Seminar Fee: $25 Mem / $35 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 Meet: Friends of the Park Store; Bring: Camera & manual, batteries, memory cards, water & notebook; UK’s Ian Williams by two vic- competitive one design classes in BIRDS OF THE PARK • Feb. 5, Thurs. • 9:00am – 1:00pm Seminar Fee: $45 Mem / $55 Non Mem • Max Group: 15 Meet: National Park Visitors Center; Bring: Water, snack, binoculars, notebook; tories to one in a best of three fi- the world. Seminar Fee: $55 Mem / $65 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 MEDICINAL HERBS • Mar. 18, Wed. • 12:30pm – 2:30pm Meet: St. John School of the Arts; Bring: Notebook & pen; EAST END KAYAK TOUR • Feb. 8, Sun. • 10:00am – 2:30pm Seminar Fee: $35 Mem / $45 Non Mem • Max Group: 25 Meet: Skinny Legs to carpool to Hansen Bay; Bring: Lunch, water, swimsuit, water shoes, snorkel gear, sunscreen, hat; ARCHAEOLOGY BY SEA BOAT TRIP • Mar. 25, Wed. • 9:45am – 3:00pm Friends Raffling Bronze Mother Seminar Fee: $65 Mem / $75 Non Mem • Max Group: 10 Meet: National Park Visitors Center dock at 9:45am; Bring: Lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, swimsuit & towel (optional); MEDICINAL HERBS • Feb. 11, Wed. • 12:30pm – 2:30pm Seminar Fee: $65 Mem / $75 Non Mem • Max Group: 28 Meet: St. John School of the Arts; Bring: Notebook & pen; of Pearl and Diamond Pendant Seminar Fee: $35 Mem / $45 Non Mem • Max Group: 25 TAINO POTTERY • Mar. 27, Fri. • 10:00am – 1:00pm Meet: Pottery in Paradise, Coral Bay (behind Pickles Deli, Rt. 107, Coral Bay) PEPPER SAUCE MAKING AT HANSEN BAY • Feb. 15, Sun. • 11:00am – 3:00pm; Bring: Snack, water; Seminar Fee: $55 Mem / $65 Non Mem • Max Group: 8 St. John Tradewinds Meet: Skinny Legs to carpool to Hansen Bay; Bring: Lunch, water, notebook, pen, camera, swimsuit, towel, snorkel gear (optional); TROPICAL GARDEN TOUR II • Mar. 28, Sat. • 10:00am – 3:00pm Friends of V.I. National Park Seminar Fee: $55 Mem / $65 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 Meet: Friends of the Park Store, Mongoose Junction to carpool; Bring: is pleased to announce a special ARCHAEOLOGY BY SEA • Feb. 18, Wed. • 9:45am – 3:00pm Lunch, water, sunscreen; Meet: National Park Visitor Center dock at 9:45am; Bring: Lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, Seminar Fee: $55 Mem / $65 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 limited-ticket jewelry raffle of a swimsuit & towel (optional); Seminar Fee: $65 Mem / $75 Non Mem • Max Group: 28 MAHO/WHISTLING CAY KAYAK & SNORKEL ADVENTURE 14k red gold heart pendant, made EXPLORE THE SHORE • Feb. 19, Thurs. • 10:00am – 12:30pm Mar. 29, Sun. • 9:45am – 1:00pm; Meet: Maho Bay parking lot; Meet: Annaberg parking lot; Bring: Lunch, water, wear shoes for walking in water, towel, hat, Bring: Lunch, water, wear swimsuit, towel, hat, sunscreen, camera; by KABANA and donated by R&I sunscreen; Seminar Fee: $25 Mem / $35 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 Seminar Fee: $55 Mem / $65 Non Mem • Max Group: 8 PATTON at Mongoose Junction on COASTAL ECOLOGY • Feb. 21, Sat. • 9:00am – 3:00pm APRIL Meet: National Park Visitor Center, 8:45am; Bring: Lunch, water, sunscreen, & snorkel gear; St. John, is inlayed with extra fine Seminar Fee: $75 Mem / $85 Non Mem • Max Group: 18 HIKE WITH THE “SUPER” • Apr. 1, Wed.• 9:00am – 3:00pm Meet: National Park Visitor Center; Bring: Lunch, hat, water, sunscreen quality Bronze Mother of Pearl BOOBY ROCK SNORKEL/SUNSET SAIL • Feb. 22, Sun. • 1:45pm – 6:30pm Seminar Fee: $55 Mem / $65 Non Mem • Max Group: 6 Meet: Calabash Market, to follow Capt. Karl to Johnson Bay; and set with 0.90ctw Diamonds. Bring: Snorkel gear, hat, towel, sunscreen, snacks (optional); FULL MOON HIKE • Apr. 2, Thurs. • 5:00pm – 8:30pm Seminar Fee: $65 Mem / $75 Non Mem • Max Group: 6 Meet: Salt Pond parking lot; The value for this pendant Bring: Snack, water, wear hiking shoes, flashlight or headlamp TRADITIONAL BROOM MAKING • Feb. 25, Wed.• 12:45am – 2:45pm Seminar Fee: $25 Mem / $35 Non Mem • Max Group: 20 is $3,469. It can be seen at R&I Meet: St. John School of the Arts; Bring: Yourself; PATTON until the drawing at the Seminar Fee: $45 Mem / $55 Non Mem • Max Group: 10 LEINSTER BAY GUIDED SNORKEL & HIKE • Apr. 11, Sat. • 9:00am –3:00pm Meet: Annaberg parking lot; SEA TURTLE SAIL • Feb.26, Thurs. • 1:00pm – 5:00pm Bring: Friends Gala on February 7, 2015. Meet: Charlotte Amalie waterfront, St. Thomas (across from Greenhouse Restaurant); Lunch, water, sunscreen, & snorkel gear; Only 100 tickets will be sold. Bring: Snack, water, sunscreen, hat, snorkel gear, & swimsuit; Fee: $40 Mem / $50 Non Mem • Max Group: 15 Seminar Fee: $65 Mem / $75 Non Mem • Max Group: 50 LIONFISH BOAT ADVENTURE • Apr. 12, Sun. • 9:30am – 3:00pm Tickets can be purchased for $50 BOTANY HIKE • Feb. 27, Fri.• 9:00am – 1:00pm Meet: National Park Visitors Center dock; each at the Friends of the Park Meet: Friends of the Park Store; Bring: Lunch, water, sunscreen, hat, & hiking shoes; Bring: Lunch, water, sunscreen, towel, snorkel gear (optional); Seminar Fee: $55 Mem / $65 Seminar Fee: $45 Mem / $55 Non Mem • Max Group: 25 Non Mem • Max Group: 10 Store, by phone at 340-779-4940, or at Connections in Cruz Bay. Visit www.friendsvinp.org/seminars or pick up a brochure for more details! 18 St. John Tradewinds, January 19-25, 2015

Church Directory

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

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

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

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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard

Cruz Bay Baptist Church Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315

Emmaus Moravian Church Coral Bay, Divine Worship 8:30 a.m., 776-6713 St. John Tradewinds News Graphic Freshwater Church Freshwater Church St. John USVI Drawings show the extent of the proposed Coral Bay Marina. Sunday Worship 10 am at Hawksnest Beach Follow us on Facebook, 340.514.6578

Jehovah’s Witness Army Corps of Engineers Launches 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. Saturdays (Español), 10 a.m. Sundays, 340-715-053 Public Comment Period for Coral Bay Marina Missionary Baptist Church Continued from Page 5 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 will take place after the public comment phase has cials are reaching out to make sure these government ended, Silverman added. officials are aware of their concerns about the pro- Nazareth Lutheran Church “In order to determine if the project is compliant posed marina, Silverman added. Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. 776-6731 with all of the federal laws, ACOE will coordinate “We have a new government in place now and we Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- are working to make sure the new senators are fully Saturdays: 6 p.m.; Sundays: 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. in Coral Bay istration, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. De- informed on all the issues regarding the marina and at the John’s Folly Learning Institute & 6 pm. in Spanish; partment of Fish and Wildlife and will consult with a what has happened so far on this application,” he said. Mondays: 12:15 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 7 a.m. host of different groups who will look at those differ- “We have some progress in place for that.” & Fridays: 7 p.m. Call 776-6339 for more information. ent impacts and give feedback,” said the Save Coral Coral Bay Community Council is hosting a forum Bay organizer. “If additional information is required this Monday, January 19, at the John’s Folly Learning Prayer House of Faith and if there are impacts that are not mitigated this is Institute at 6 p.m. which will also focus on the SEG Sunday Morning Service at 8 a.m; Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays really where the comprehensive environmental re- marina and the ACOE public comment period. Prayer services at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; 340-690-3820 view takes place. At the local level I was disappointed Letters can be sent to ACOE via email at St. John Methodist Church at what little environmental review took place but we [email protected] with the project Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 always knew that the big league look would be at the permit application number SAJ-2004-12518 (SP- federal level.” JMS) in the subject line. Letters can also be mailed Seventh Day Adventist As the ACOE process gets underway, Save Coral via U.S. Postal Service to Mr. Johann M. Sasso, An- Saturdays, 779-4477 Bay officials continue to raise money for the cam- tilles Permits Section, 400 Fernández Juncos Avenue, paign to stop the SEG marina. Residents can donate San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901-3299. St. John Pentecostal Church to the campaign at the group’s Go Fund Me site at Save Coral Bay officials are asking residents who Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., www.GoFundMe.com/coralbay. email letters to send a copy of their letter to the group Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 779-1230 Save Coral Bay officials also continue to wait at [email protected] in order to keep a tally. St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church for action on their Board of Land Use Appeals case, The ACOE public notice for the public comment Sunday Church Service, 9 a.m. which was filed on November 14, 2014, questioning period can be viewed online at http://www.saj.usace. Bible Class on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. 777-6306 the legality of the CZM permit for the project. army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/PublicNotices/ta- “We haven’t heard anything from BLUA yet,” bid/6072/Tag/8455/st-john.aspx. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship said Silverman. For more information about Save Coral Bay, email 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 With a recently elected V.I. Governor and newly the group or check ou thttp://savecoralbay.com/army- inaugurated Senators in place, Save Coral Bay offi- corps-comments/ St. John Tradewinds, January 19-25, 2015 19

Canfield Named ‘2014 Virgin Islands Sailor of the Year’ Continued from Page 17 ing a turn towards two hulls. of match racing at age 13 when he one of my favorite events. After “We just took delivery of a traveled to Bermuda to sail Opti- living in Chicago for several years, Marstrom 32, a 32-foot carbon mists in the Renaissance Re Ju- I have met many great people and fiber catamaran. It is a great plat- nior Gold Cup, which takes place sailors that are all supporters of form to get into multihull sailing at the same time as the Bermuda US One. With a lot of pressure and a rapidly growing fleet around Gold Cup. At age 16, he qualified to defend this win, my team did the world. We will be sailing the for the U.S. Match Race Champi- an incredible job only having lost winter series in Miami. It is my onship and that same year sailed two races in the entire event,” says goal to sail in an Americas Cup,” the competitive Governor’s Cup Canfield. Canfield says. in California. More recently, Can- Less than a month later, Can- Canfield started skippering field and his US One Team won field and his Chicago Match Cup Optimist dinghies at age six off the 2013 ISAF World Match Rac- crew made history by champion- the beach at the St. Thomas Yacht ing Tour Championship. He also ing the Dutch Match Cup, an in- Club under the tutelage of his fa- starts 2015 as No. 1 in the Open augural event on the Alpari World ther, Bill Canfield. In high school, Division of the ISAF Match Race Match Race tour, sailed in Lalys- St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtesy of VISA Canfield along with Thompson Rankings, a ranking Canfield first tad, Holland. Once again he hand- and Barrows were the trio of Club achieved in August 2013. ed the UK’s Ian Williams a second Max Nickbarg, Addison Caproni, Taylor Canfield, Phillip 420 skippers who led the Antilles The Virgin Islands Sailing As- place finish by besting the first to Shannon at 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games. School Sailing Team to national sociation (VISA) is the organiza- three finals with a 2-0 score. championships in team and fleet tion that administers all sailing “Never having sailed in the racing. Canfield was also twice activities in the US Virgin Islands. boats (Max Fun 25s) or in the ven- sition into the J24 after all of us well as to the Virgin Islands natu- named Club 420 National Cham- We are a Member National Au- ue, we were pleased to come away grew up together sailing the IC24 ral attributes of perfect year-round pion. His four years sailing for thority of ISAF which is the Inter- with the Cup title. This win kept us in the Virgin Islands,” says Can- sailing conditions, in his evolution Boston College were remarkable national Federation that governs in the hunt to defend our WMRT field of his first Gold Medal at the into a globally recognized world- for a nearly unprecedented number sailing worldwide, the Pan Ameri- World Championship,” he says. Games. class sailor. of on-the-water victories. These can Sailing Federation and Central Finally, in November, Canfield Canfield credits Virgin Is- In 2015, Canfield will continue included being named a three-time American and Caribbean Sailing skippered the USVI’s J/24 entry at lands’ professional sailors Peter match racing in an effort to main- All-American, two-time fleet rac- Organization. In addition, VISA the Central American and Carib- Holmberg, Anthony Kotoun and tain his number one position. He ing champion and one-time team was a founding member of the Vir- bean Games in Veracruz, Mexico. Ben Beer as well as his contempo- will also join the ranks of other racing champion, sloop champion gin Islands Olympic Committee, The team, which included fellow raries, Cy Thompson and Thomas professional sailors in Melges 20s, and match racing champion. Can- which administers all Olympic Virgin Islands’ sailors Addison Barrows, for helping him to be- J70s, and Etchells, as well as tak- field first fell in love with the sport sports in the Virgin Islands. Caproni, Phillip Shannon, and come the sailor and racer he is to- Max Nickbarg, picked up a Gold day. He also gives a strong nod to Medal. the St. Thomas Yacht Club for its “It was a relatively easy tran- active junior sailing program, as Crime Stoppers USVI Top Nashville Songwriters Crimes of the Week Perform Hits May 15 Continued from Page 13 As we enter this New Year with many transi- Chair then distributes the information to the media tions taking place within the Government, Crime for publication. The announcements that you have Danny Myrick has written a number of hits including Craig Morgan’s Stoppers USVI would like to take this time to thank heard on a weekly basis are the Crime of the Week “International Harvester” and 2009s most played country song, “She’s you, the community of law enforcement agencies, for which law enforcement reaches out and relies Country” by Jason Aldean. In 2011 and 2012, Myrick enjoyed radio and the media for helping to make our beloved US on your input. The catch phrase you will often hear success with Chris Cagle’s “I Got My County On” and Tim McGraw’s Virgin Islands a safer place to live, work, and raise is, “If you know something, say something.” That “Truck Yeah.” He has also penned songs for Gloriana, Big and Rich, our children. little bit of something may result in a reward to the Montgomery Gentry and Joe Cocker, and co-wrote and co-produced The One of our partners that has been extremely individual who supplied the information needed Farm’s debut CD including its first single “Home Sweet Home”. supportive is the many men and women of the to solve the crime. While the information provid- Arista Nashville/Sea Gayle recording artist Jerrod Niemann will mass media of radio, television, and newspapers. ed is shared within law enforcement agencies to headline the three-day Love City Country Music Festival with perfor- Crime Stoppers USVI takes this time to thank and help solve the crime, the tipster’s identity remains mances from special guests Pat Green, Dallas Smith, Sunny Sweeney acknowledge you, the members of the mass media, anonymous. If you have a crime you would like and more. See full lineup here. for your unceasing support. Crime Stoppers USVI us to feature, email us at crimestoppersvi@gmail. A two-day pass is available for $120 and includes all shows on Fri- could not be successful without your willingness com. day and Saturday at a $20 savings. Individual day tickets are $50 for to publicize our releases each week. Tell what you know about any crime at www. Friday and $90 for Saturday. Crime Stoppers utilizes a multimedia approach CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or call 1-800-222-TIPS The “Ultimate Fan Experience” includes the “Music Festival Bun- for solving crime, designed to gather evidence and (8477). You can also text “USVI” plus your mes- dle” plus a seven-night stay aboard the fully inclusive Yacht Charters information of unsolved crimes through the coop- sage to CRIMES (274637). All three methods will which includes a multitude of VIP experiences and amenities. eration of local media. An unsolved crime in each keep you anonymous. If your tip leads to an arrest In addition to the main stage there will be satellite stages throughout island district is selected by the VIPD and sent or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, downtown Cruz Bay featuring country and local music throughout the to the Public Relations Chair of Crime Stoppers or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be weekend. USVI to get the ball rolling. paid according to your instructions. Crime Stop- To purchase festival tickets and packages, and for additional infor- After an editing process, the Public Relations pers USVI is still ran solely by volunteers. mation, please visit lovecitycountrymusicfest.com. 20 St. John Tradewinds, January 19-25, 2015

St. John Tradewinds Business Directory

Accommodations Landscaping Caribbean Villas & Resorts Alfredo’s Landscaping tel. 1-800-338-0987 tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 or locally 340-776-6152 P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831

Island Getaways Coral Bay Garden Center 888-693-7676, tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628 islandgetawaysinc.com P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831 [email protected]

Suite St. John Villas/Condos Real Estate tel. 1-800-348-8444 340 Real Estate Company, LLC or locally at 340-779-4486 340-643-6068 or 340-779-4478 [email protected] www.340realestateco.com Architecture Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA Holiday Homes of St. John tel. 776-6356 tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831 P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 [email protected]

Art Galleries Islandia Real Estate Bajo el Sol Gallery tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499 Located in Mongoose Junction P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 340-693-7070 [email protected]

Kimberly Boulon Fine Art Gallery Located at The Marketplace Restaurants 340-693-8524 Fish Trap Restaurant and Seafood Market Banking tel. 693-9994, Closed Mondays Firstbank La Tapa Restaurant Located in downtown Cruz Bay tel. 693-7755 340-776-6881 Open 7 Days a Week

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