April 20-26, 2015 © Copyright 2015 Man on Ferry “Harrassing” Minor Jailed, Charged with Disturbance Mekel Blash, 27, of the Peace Arrested for the and Vagrancy Murder of James Page 2 “Jimmy” Malfetti Malfetti Family Grateful for Homicide Arrest After More Than a Year Page 3 St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat Federal Investigation Four Generations of Samuels on St. John of Toxic Pesticide John’s Folly Learning Institute honoree Melville G. Samuel (right) joined his son Gas Confirms Island Neville E. Samuel Sr., center, grandson Neville Jr., left, and great-grandson Noah Professional’s Lee Samuel for a portrait of four generations after the elder Samuel was honored at Former Sen. Craig the 19th annual program at JFLI. Samuel, a retired teacher who taught at JFLI when Barshinger’s WAPA Predictions it was the Horace Mann Elementary School, regaled more than 50 supporters of Page 4 the school and neighbors, family and friends with tales of simpler times on St. John Battles Continue in at the Saturday, April 18, event at the education center on the southeast tip of the Fighting “100-ft” St. John Dial-A- island. Attendees enjoyed a sumptuous banquet of native dishes prepared by Roane Antenna Tower Ride Program Christian and fare contributed by the nearby Concordia Resort. Senator at Large Page 3 Almando “Rocky” Liburd, a former student of Samuel, shared stories of Samuel’s for Seniors influence on his education and Samuel presented Liburd with a St. John “rock” STJ Rescue Nears Canceled Over Samuel proposed be carved into a likeness of Rocky. JFLI founder Alvis Christian delivered the invocation. Former V.I. Delegate to Congress Dr. Donna Christensen Funding Goal for Funding continued her unbroken string of attendance at the annual event as well. New Jaws of Life Page 5 Page 7 2 St. John Tradewinds, April 20-26, 2015 Man “Harassing” Minor on Ferry Jailed, Charged Bethany Moravian Movie Night Apr. 24 with Disturbance of the Peace and Vagrancy The Bethany Moravian Church will be hosting Family Movie Night on Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. St. John Tradewinds from St. Thomas on the St. John rested. “Thankfully for the com- This month’s feature is a movie entitled “To Save a Life,” an CORAL BAY — Albert Hen- Ferry with three siblings and an munity and my family, a bunch of excellent movie for the entire family. ry Guzman, 23, was still being escort. Witnesses told police that gentlemen got together as they no- Everyone of all denominations are welcome to join in this held unable to post $10,000 bail Guzman followed one particular ticed what was going on and made “free,” family-friendly activity. For more information call the after being placed under arrest and child onto the VITRAN public the man exit the bus.” church at (340) 776-6291. charged with Disturbance of the bus, according to a VIPD release. “By the time my sitter and kids Peace and Vagrancy on April 14 Witnesses Observe Behavior got home, the police had already Hendricks To Address UUF Service in connection with an incident in- Guzman invited the minor to been called and they were able volving inappropriate contact with play video games at his house and to make a statement,” the mother on “Transcending Duality” April 26 St. John child that occurred on the continued to speak to the minor added. Nana Hendricks will be speaking on “Transcending Duality” at VITRAN St. John ferry and a VIT- even though he was being ignored, Guzman was charged with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UUF) of St. John Service, RAN bus on Monday, April 13. according to a VIPD press release Disturbance of the Peace and Va- at 10 a.m., April 26, at Gifft Hill School Lower Campus. Guzman, who authorities said on the preliminary investigation. grancy, with bail set at $1,000. “You are an infinite eternal Soul. You exist way beyond the is from Texas and may be home- Several citizens observed Guz- Unable to post bail, Guzman was skin that you are living in. As you awaken and rediscover your less, was arrested on Tuesday man’s behavior, according to the remanded to the Bureau of Correc- higher states of consciousness, you begin to experience your One- night after witnesses reported his VIPD statement. tions, pending his Advise of Rights ness. You transcend the false belief that you are separate or alone. behavior. He remained in jail on The minor had no knowledge Hearing. On Wednesday, April 15, You have found your way home, back into Wholeness.” Friday unable to post $10,000 bail of who Guzman was and other rid- Guzman appeared before V.I. Su- “Nana Hendricks is an international spiritual teacher. She is a set by the court. ers removed him off the bus, ac- perior Court Magistrate Carolyn mystic and visionary who teaches from the heart with simplicity Guzman, reportedly from Tex- cording to the VIPD release. Hermon-Purcell who increased his and lighthearted humour. Her passion and goal in her work is to as, had been positively identified “He told the kids that he was bail to a $10,000 cash bond. connect people to their own Soul and provide Guidance on how we by a witness as the individual who taking them home as well,” the This case is presently under can all live from the Soul light inside of us. was harassing and disturbing the children’s mother wrote on Face- investigation by the Investigation Hendricks’ website is www.thespiralstair.com peace of a minor who was riding book on the day Guzman was ar- Bureau. 5% 2014 Property Tax Discount VIPD Arrests on St. John for April 10-13 Period Now Extended Until April 30 The five percent discount period for 2014 property taxes is ex- St. John Tradewinds with Destruction of Property (DV) in relation to an tended until Thursday, April 30, 2015, Lieutenant Governor Osbert FRIDAY, APRIL 10 – Rafael G. Dalmida, 28, of incident where he punched a woman’s bedroom door, E. 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