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Junior Tennis Players Swing Away at “Sis” Frank TourneyPage 6Max Nickbarg Is U.S. Laser ChampionPage 5 Wounded Veterans Take to Love City’s Warm WatersPage 3 November 9-15, 2009 Copyright 2009 magazinest. thomas 2010 EDITIONS COMING SOONmnelson@malindamediallc.com St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom OatCrusher Cubes Cars at Susanaberg Transfer StationThe V.I. Waste Management Authority sent a car crusher to the Department of Public Works’ Susanaberg Transfer Station last week to help dispose of the estimated 2,000 vehicles at the St. John dump. The crusher takes one full-sized vehicle or two smaller vehicles and RESTAURANT ROUNDUP: Island Eateries Cautiously Optimistic for SeasonPage 7 The Marketplace / Suite 302 / Cruz Bay / St. John / Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 / www.theodoretunick.com The Marketplace / Suite 302 / Cruz Bay / St. John / Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 / www.theodoretunick.com 

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2 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 new season at the Bethany Moravian Church Hall on Tuesday, November 10, beginning at 7 p.m. and the program is sure to please. Aside from a short business meeting, the evening will feature Women’s Storytelling, moderated by a founding member of the society, Andro Childs. The society has hosted a number of story-telling sessions over the past 10 years. But, it has been quite a while since ladies, who either grew up on St. John or who have spent much of their lives here, have shared their unique perspective of the island with the society. This will be an interesting, educational and fun evening. Bring a friend or neighbor and join. All are welcome.Women’s Storytelling November 10 at STJ Historical Society MeetingThe community is invited to a free workshop for anyone inViki Brown on November 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. She believes that by practicing these methods, originally devel their hearts. See www.zemicaribbeanworkshops.com for details about the workshops or call Brown at 693-5308 for more information.Zemi Caribbean Worshop Nov. 10St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom OatAs new ferry fares went into effect last week, so did new accounting measures for ticket sales. Varlack Ventures and Transportation Services were mandated to implement the new ticketing method as part of the Public Service Commission’s recent rate investigation which hiked the price of an adult one-way ticket to Red Hook to $6, up from $5.NEW TICKET SCANNER PUT INTO USE AT CRUZ BAY AND RED HOOK TERMINALS Department of Agriculture Commissioner Louis. Petersen and his staff invites the public to a St. John Coral Bay Station Open House on Wednesday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Tour the facility, visit the nursery, and get information on programs and services rendered. There will also be a beekeeping and fruit tree grafting demonstrations and much more. For more infor will be served.Dept. of Agriculture Hosting Open House at Coral Bay Sation on Nov. 11St. John Tradewinds Witches, ghosts, princesses and even a few fairies enjoyed Halloween at The Marketplace. Saturday, October 31, by hosting a children’s pumpkin carving contest, a dangling apple eat-off and both an adult’s and children’s pie eating contest. About 50 people young and old gathered outside to try taking a bite out of an apple hanging from the After the close competition, Ezius Ashly won the apple contest, Kaitlyn Cummings had the best carved pumpkin, Xavia Bruce-Thomas ate the most pie in the children’s group and Julie Slodden put away the most pie in the adult category. Slodden Takes the Cake in Pie Eating Contest at Starsh Halloween PartySt. John Tradewinds News Photo by Edwin HillJulie Slodden, center, got a little messy while winning the pie eating contest during The Coral Bay Community Council will host its Annual Meeting and Potluck on Monday, November 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Miss Lucy’s Restaurant in Coral Bay. Everyone is invited to come and bring a dish to share. Drinks residents of the Calabash Boom Apartments to join. There will be a brief presentation and discussion of CBCC objectives for the 776-2099 or visit www.coralbaycommunitycouncil.orgCBCC Annual Meeting, Potluck Nov. 9The Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 2010 will make its formal debut to the community on Saturday evening, November 14, at the annual Introductory Night Program. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Ruth E. Thomas Auditorium. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the school.CAHS Class of 2010 Is Hosting Introductory Night Program Nov. 14 

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By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds After laying their lives on the line, 13 wounded veterans enjoyed a much-deserved week of fun in the sun on Love City last week. But this group of men and women — many of whom lost limbs during their tours of duty — didn’t just lounge on the beach every day. After learning the basics of kayaking stateside, the group of veterans came to St. John with organization dedicated to healing vets through paddle sports. Launched by Joe Mornini in 2004 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C., Team River Runner has grown into a national presence with volunteers training veterans at 21 mil itary hospitals across the country. through kayaking and for people with mobility issues, there is adaptive equipment so they can get out at a time and try to reach an individual. Then we get them involved with the leadership of the group by being on our volunteer leadership they’re doing it because it gives a ited Love City two years ago but had to cancel last year’s trip. This time around, however, the 13 veterans along with family members, friends and volunteers, enjoyed a full week of activities and events. you wound a warrior you wound unteer with Team River Runner and V.I. Adaptive Kayaking and we bring veterans down on trips, we encourage them to bring their families or friends. It makes the From the minute the group landed on Sunday, November 1, until their departure on Sunday, November 8, they enjoyed the sea, the beaches and each other’s company. came out here to Cinnamon Bay Campground and immediately ing, and they’ve been having a lot tive coordinator for Team River Runner. Cinnamon Bay Campground was the perfect base for these active visitors who took full advantage of the use of kayaks from Crabby’s Watersports and Cinnamon Bay Watersports. over to Mary’s Point and just kind ond day, we went back out there and this time we snorkeled. It was The group was treated to a sail aboard the catamaran Calypso and a pig roast at Cinnamon Bay Campground hosted by American Legion Post #131 on Wednesday, November 4. then went snorkeling right off Caamazing. Everyone had a great During their trip, the group also enjoyed dinner at Skinny Legs, Maho Bay and Cinnamon Bay Campground, lunch at Woody’s and a Veterans’ Ball at Caneel Bay Resort. While Team River Runner is resolute about the mental and watersports, group members also had some serious fun during their St. John trip. Hutchinson, an Army veteran who thought I was going to be scared wasn’t so much fun, but then I got different equipment and it was like probably the best time I’ve ever Paddling out to Mary’s Point taste of ocean kayaking. ing to go, but I was able to use my prosthetic arm to kayak and it was arm serving with the First Calvary the snorkeling, the kayaking, everything has been great. And I’ve really been getting some work Like many other visitors, John Indiana. everything — no cell phones, no email — just the blue water. It’s Sean Lewis had as much fun getting to know the other veterans on the trip as he did spending time on the water. Lewis, who lost his leg during a tour of duty with the Army in Iraq. and kayaking. But it’s been really fun getting to hang with everyone For Pete Rooney and his wife Susan, this marked their second trip to St. John with Team River Runners and the couple was having a great time. and when Joe called to see if we wanted to come back, I said, ‘tell snorkeling, the beaches — there is The kayaking also keeps Rooney in shape for his other passion — hand cycling. Rooney, who lost both legs during tours of duty in Iraq with the Army, recently completed a hand cycle marathon in New York City. Surrounded by beaming faces, panding Team River Runners. these guys and girls and then when you see the healing, it makes me people. I know wounded veterans who went through the program who are now enrolled in college to become physical therapists for For more information about Team River Runner, or to make a donation to ensure the group’s continued success, check out the website www.teamriverrunner. org. St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 3 Thursday, Nov. 12th INDEXBusiness Directory .............20 Church Schedules ..............20 Commander’s Bugle Call .....8 Wounded Warriors Take to Love City’s WatersSt. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime ElliottArmy veteran Sean Lewis stands in the surf at Cinnamon Bay after a kayak adventure off Peter Bay Point. 

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4 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 WR-FitnessClub TW 6.09.indd 1 6/10/09 12:42:29 PM Wha’s Happ’nin’by Sis FrankTelemedicine Excites Community St. John Tradewinds Appointments are requested daily by St. Thomi ans and St. Johnians! Just phone the Myrah Keating Smith Clinic for your date — 693-8900. You your medical condition from the Cleveland Clinic in Ft. Lauderdale and the highly trained staff at our clinic. It’s the perfect combination. Winter is Coming — Boats Return to Great Cruz Bay As the storm season changes, so does the number of boats in my bay. Ninety-four usually tops the Winter anchorages. Fortunately, no major storms so far. Tennis Tournament Brings Out Our Young Beginners Thanks to Patrice Harley and her helpers, youngsters from St. Thomas and St. John will days when he perfected his game. Come out and support these bright beginners! Once you learn the game, you’ll play for the rest of your life — just Jazz VI All-Stars Entertain Returning Guests Joan Bennett-Williams, of St. Thomas, promises to return to share her beautiful voice with us! Madeline Meehan was sitting in her usual seat with her sketch pad in hand. Welcome back, dear Madeline, we missed you! Join the crowd on Sundays, 4 to 7:30 p.m., at The Beach Bar! Miss Lucy’s Reopens, La Tapa Too — Stone Terrace is Becoming Mexican It’s great to see guests dining in their old favor ite restaurants! Big Announcement Sally Varlack is opening — guess what we — across from Sally’s lovely clothing shop! Faye Frederick, now a retired educator, will be cutting, ers! We all have missed being able to pick up a bouquet for a sick friend, and now we have to thank the Varlack ladies for coming to our rescue! They should open around November 15. The St. John Montessori School will host a Parent Education Night on Tuesday, November 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the school located at the John’s Folly Learning Institute. Parents and community members are invited to attend to learn implemented in the home. Enrollment is ongoing for children ages 2.5 to 5. SJM is licensed for children up to age 8. The school day is from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. After-school care and car pooling from all locations on island are available for interested families. Tuition is $575 per month. Scholarships are currently available from the SJM and JFLI for children who are fourth generation Virgin Islanders. Additional funding for scholarships is also being pursued. Anyone interested in learning about the Montessori Method is encouraged to attend. For more information about the school, call Director Debra Polucci at 775-9594 to arrange a time to tour the school.St. John Montessori School Hosting Parent Night on November 10 Thursday, November 19, at 5 p.m. at the Nazareth Lutheran Church meeting hall in Cruz Bay. Earlier this year, Paul Simmonds, Ph.D., accepted the position of AARP Virgin Islands State President and he will be the guest speaker during the meeting. He will share his views and goals for AARP in the Virgin Islands. All members and guests are invited. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Martha Bruce at 776-6832 for more information. AARP Chapter Meeting Is Nov. 19 

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By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds tional laser single-handed cham pionship medal is in the Virgin Islands — and it’s on St. John. the 2010 Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA) High School Single-handed Championship to claim the title of best high school laser single-handed sailor in the country. After two days of sailing in took home the Cressy Trophy on Sunday, November 1, posting 85 points — a decisive 46 points betThe Cressy Trophy, named in honor of Morton Starr Cressy, Jr., a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and an avid sailor, has been recognized since 1990 as the ISSA National High School Single-handed Championship — the highest award in high school single-handed laser sailing in the United States. Nickbarg’s high school chamSchool, where the St. John teen is a senior. laser radials, Nickbarg, 17, moved up to laser fulls just this fall. In his Nickbarg won the ISSA’s 2010 South Atlantic District Singlehanded Championship in Florida the St. John skipper for the national championship, where he cruised past the competition. The regatta at Corpus Christi the St. John teen struggled early. 10 boats. of digressed. I didn’t really know what was going on, but it wasn’t going good, but then I started getNickbarg quickly found his pace and over the 18 races, he took in the mind-set that I was going to win. I like being the challenger, so The Love City teen was so far ahead by the end, with two races still left, Nickbarg already had the championship sewn up tight. pretty much told me that I had it in really have to sail the last two races, but my coach wanted me to get With no chance of losing the trophy, Nickbarg went out and sailed took honors as the best laser single-handed sailor in the country. With the Cressy Trophy in hand, Nickbarg is eyeing college on an elite team — as soon as he chooses a school. Closer to home, fans can watch Nickbarg’s sailing skills in December when he plans to compete in the Carlos Aguilar Match Race Championship off St. Thomas. St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 5Nickbarg Nabs National Single-handed Laser Championship — a V.I. First St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtesy of SAISA Nickbarg received the national high school laser sailing top award. St. Ursula’s ChurchpresentsRENOWNED ORGANIST ALBERT A. LYNCHandCELLIST KENNITH PIERCEandFRIENDS SPECIAL APPEARANCEfrom The New School of Music Inc. St. Ursula’s Youth Steel Orchestra & moreSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AT 4:00 PM ST. URSULA’S CHURCH CRUZ BAY, ST. JOHNDONATION: $10 at the door. All proceeds to to St. Ursula’s Church St. John Tradewinds Dust off those running shoes, it’s time to get the holiday season started right. The St. John Landsharks are Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. Registration will be at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts promptly at 8 a.m. Donations of $5 for adults and $2 for children are appreciated. Runners should meet at the Annaberg parking lot to start a 5K course that will loop through the area of Maho Bay, Francis Bay and Leinster Bay. Kids are welcome. The course is partly on a road and partly on a trail, so runners There will be fun Thanksgivingthemed prizes and awards courtsey of Baked In The Sun. For more info email Louise Wearmouth at louise@surfbvi. com or call Jude Woodcock at 779-1416.Landsharks Host Turkey Day 5K Run Nov. 26 

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By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds Tennis anyone? More than 30 junior tennis playweekend. Hosted by the St. John Junior Tennis Association led by Patrice Harley, the Sis Frank Tennis Tour nament started on Friday, November 6, and ran through Sunday afternoon, November 8, at the Cruz Bay courts. About 36 juniors from throughout the Virgin Islands took part in the three-day double elimination round robin tournament. While Harley, a retired teacher, time she hosted a tournament in years. and over the years we’ve had clinics also. My dad used to come over Parks and Rec. and they would send someone over to lead the dent. And now we’re hosting our The tournament was named in Frank’s honor as a way to thank the long-time resident for years of plained Harley. always supported tennis and the er, she would always make sure that he and the other players had enough money to travel and get to the tournaments they needed to go but she’s a good mentor and is alA former player herself, Frank was delighted to hear of the tennis tournament in her honor. Applegate back when there was Frank, who founded the St. John School of the Arts and led the esteemed pan bands Steel Unlimited and Steel Unlimited II, has long been involved with youth development. teaches kids how to get along with Frank fondly remembered tennis star, when he was a junior player. a junior tennis player, his mother and I used to go to every single match that he had. Then he was sent to Hawaii and all over the uniTennis is great for a child’s mind and body, Frank added. outside and teaches them to compete nicely. Patrice Harley has done a marvelous job with the proWhile competition is important, Harley was more concerned that all the competitors had fun. ment, I hope kids walk away with I just want the kids to come out and enjoy playing and meet kids With students from St. Thomas, across the net, Harley planned to make sure all of the students met an introduction and the kids will say their names and what schools it will be a great way for the kids to get to know each other — they St. John Tradewinds for results of the Ruth 6 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 Junior Tennis Players Swing Away at Ruth “Sis” Frank TournamentSt. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime ElliottGovernor John deJongh, center, was spotted in the stands at the Cruz Bay tennis courts on Sunday afternoon, November 8, as Junior tennis players squared up across the net during the Ruth “Sis” Frank tournament. Experienced . Personalized . Professional . ProvenSeaview Vacation Homes, Inc. Short Term-Full Service Since 1985 VACATION VILLA MANAGEMENT24 years of on island rental servicee: info@seaviewhomes.com w: www.seaviewhomes.com t: 340-776-6805; toll-free 1-888-625-2963 EVOLVE!15 MINUTES COULD SAVE YOU 85% ON YOUR W AP A BILLS*Grid Tie Solar Electric Alternative EnergyPR O FORMA SOLARtel: 693-7040 . email: w_osborn@earthlink.netIsland Life Photos by J. Baldwin 

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By Mauri Elbel St. John Tradewinds With peak season just weeks away, St. John restaurant owners have their plates full preparing, renovating and adding new dynamics to their staple Cruz Bay eateries in hopes of a more successful year. Walter Hinds, owner of Hinds Restaurant, which opened its doors in August 2008. Hinds admitted his restaurant was affect ed by the economy last year but acknowledged that it could have been a lot worse. In an effort to cater to the another season entering a slower-than-average economy, Hinds has lowered some of his menu prices offered daily from 5:30 to 7 p.m. featuring a three course meal for $38. ing our bar menu in two weeks and will have some fun prices so people can come in, have a salad or oysters on the half shell and a glass of wine in a much more fun and Hinds said he wants to cater to the locals and create a fun, kinetic energy at the property where people will want to come martini Wednesdays or champagne cocktail Fridays. poor right now, but I want to dilute the illu sion that we are only a high-end restaurant to create a cool little spot and bring some energy to the bar — there will be much lowWhile the welfare of three island restaurants — Asolare, Paradiso and Chloe and Bernard’s — remain in question, others remained focused on improving their own establishments and are working hard to prepare for season. Chris Meyer, owner of The Lime Inn, said there is no arguing that when a restaurant closes or opens on this island, it affects the entire community. But she said in the past few years, she has noticed that business always evens out, and when one restaurant goes, another usually comes. The Lime Inn, celebrating its 25th anniing twists to its landmark establishment in preparation of its reopening November 16. New renovations like the front courtyard’s columns and the arbor above the entrance — all built by Meyer’s handy hubby — set the scene for what promises to be an even more charming dining ambiance. Although business was slightly down last St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 7 Waterfront Bistro Friday & Saturday 8:30 to 11 PM OPEN EVERY DAY!Sunday, 4PM 12AM Monday through Thursday, 12PM 12AM Friday & Saturday, 12PM 1AM Where the Winners Play!www.myspace.com/granthaze Wharfside Village, Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI Restaurant Roundup: Island Eateries Cautiously Optimistic for SeasonContinued on Page 21 St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott this month. 

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By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds With issues facing St. John residents continuing to mount, from ferry fares, one island organization formed more than three years ago when tensions were high on Love City and has been working since to solve problems plaguing the island. was a lot of tension on the island December 12 but we were meeting V.I. Unity Day in 2006 which brought residents from across the territory together to dialogue and spread understanding. Since then, issues head on, and they’re not about to slow down. Since the group is a 501c(4), it is a lobbying body that seeks to effect the tension that was rising and to take that energy and turn it into a ways positive change. From there we came up with a list of St. John needs and issues that were affectWith about 35 committee members, the group has lobbied for St. John high school and been vocal detractors of unplanned and unchecked development, among other issues. Since a territory-wide property year — which would have sent many home owners’ bills skyrocketing — the group has been on the market assessments for Love City. And no one has been in the propcommittee has garnered the support of more than 400 residents who contribute to an on-going legal battle against the V.I. government. all the funds that come through for eryone who contributes, we send copies of all of our invoices. They know where their money is goThe funds are going to demand new and correct property revaluawere done by BearingPoint to be ing on St. John, need to be redone. The same formula needs to used Since taking about $6 million gia-based mass appraisal company BearingPoint has declared bankruptcy, squelching any course for local leaders to recoup their costs, thing in the government contract that gave the government footing their pleas fell on deaf ears, Barry added. and tried to talk to every senator and government agency saying everyone and got no where, we had The case is in the discovery months. In the meantime, Barry urged residents to come out for all status hearings and court motions. you, they know you really care and With many decisions that affect St. John made across Pillsbury dedicated to making sure Love City’s voice is heard on Rock City, ity of life has changed now and we For more information on VIwww.viunitydaygroup.org.8 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 VIUDG Giving St. John Voice — To Carry Across the Sound Open TuesdaySunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel: 693-5579Beautifying America’s ParadiseHUGE DISCOUNTon volume sales Happy Holidays! crane ROBERT CRANEARCHITECT, A.I.A.P .O. BOX 370 CRUZ BAY, ST. JOHN U.S.V.I. 00831(340) 776-6356 SUMMER TIME% Local Discount 00 Maho – double occupancy 50 Concordia – double occupancy per night for USVI/BVI & PR Residents 00 Maho & 00 Concordia low season rate for non-residents Enjoy swimming, snorkeling and hiking at Maho Bay Camps and Concordia Eco-Tents340-715-0500 www.maho.org PO Box 310, St. John USVI 00831 Where Quality, Value and Service Excellence matter!Offering affordable Vacation Rentals on beautiful St. John. Give us a call at (888) 856-4601; Check out our live availability at www.vivacations.com and learn about the VIVA Difference. ber O pen 7 Ni ghts a Week open 6 days . closed tuesdays693.7755 o r w w w .la t apas tjoh n.c o m 

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By Deblyn Van Gelder, Gifft Hill School Teacher Special to St. John Tradewinds Is it because we live in the Caribbean, or is it that there is simply a bit of the buccaneer in all of us? boat Breath owned by Peter and Dorothy Muilenburg and captained by Jared with his crew Josh. son Barry who showed his commitment to the pirate profession by amputating his leg for the occasion (replacing the missing limb with a toilet plunger). Norman Island the inspiration that Robert Louis Stevenson used to write his classic tale of buried pirate plored Norman Island and snorkeled the nearby caves. Olmo. nale wanted to know. The fortune hunters circled their captain to learn more about Caribbean lore. The questions continued as the students sought information about the rumored Norman Island treasure, hidden by British Captains Lloyd, Blackstone and Norman on (then) Liberty Island. Peter and Dorothy Muilenburg (a founder of Pine nated this particular adventure since 2000. After the class at sea, the swashbuckling students created large posters, graphically organizing the information they had compiled over the two-month long unit. Stevenson use Norman Island as his model for Treasure Island? Jaqualyn Clark agreed. eton Island, Spyglass Hill, and the swamp with all of have been found on Norman Island and everyone Austin Edwards was certain Norman Island had nothing to do with the famous novel. Makeda Dawson echoed everyone’s thoughts. Breath and snorkeling the caves takes And what did Captain Jared have to say? St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 9 With over 40 extraordinary villas, we provide on-island 24-hour personalized service to every guest. Expansive ocean views, glittering pools, lush landscaping, spectacular decks—we have it all. We live here too—join us and be Catered To! Book on-line at www.cateredto.com Located on the second floor at the Marketplace 6641 CTVH-TW 1.09.indd 1 1/22/09 5:17:15 PM Land Ahoy: A Pirate’s Talefrom Gifft Hill School’s Seventh Grade St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtesy of GHSDeblyn Van Gelder and GHS seventh grade pirates get ready to set sail aboard Breath. 

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10 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 SELLING? BUYING? RENTING SEEKING? GET RESULTS!St. John Tradewinds Evan Jones Dominating Field in Elementary Cross Country By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds No one can catch Evan Jones — at least they haven’t yet. The 10-year-old has led the pack at every single elementary cross country meet this year. straight elementary cross country meet last week on St. Thomas, completing the mile in 6 minutes and eight seconds. The young runner, who won his age group in the 2009 and 2008 8 Tuff Miles Road Races, try team each Tuesday to the University of the Virgin Islands’ St. Thomas campus golf course for meets — where he has consistently dominated the competition. Under cross country coach Peter Alter, Jones has held his now against about 85 other boys at each meet. With 50 points under his belt — out of a total of 60 possible points for the season — Jones secured a spot in the territo rial elementary cross country where he’ll represent the St. Thomas/St. John district. St. John Tradewinds On October 18 a party was hosted at Fred’s for Mr. Earth. I dropped by to wish him well. He continues to inspire me because he comes from a time when people were focused on helping each other and living in an interdependent community. Back then, friendship and family were more important than money. The work that he has done to continues to live a life of grace, service, and success, and he is a role model to us all. Health Care on St. John The Legislative Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services met October 29 on St. John and took testimony from Myrah Keating Smith (MKS) Community Health Center Administrator Harold and Hospitals. When is a St. Johnian not a St. Johnian? to Dr. Watson, medical director for the RLS Hospital, that for many St. John residents, it is important from a spiritual and convenience viewpoint for our children to be born on St. John. Dr. Watson said that the standard for care cannot be met on St. John, which is why most St. John babies are born on St. Thomas. She did agree that we can perform most perinatal care on St. John, and will At present, the only way to have a baby on St. John at the MKS Clinic is when the baby comes fast and it is routine delivery, but if there are complications, RLS Hospital is the place to be. More and more babies are being born at home, with the help of a trained nurse-midwife. If you do have baby at home, completing paperwork to record the birth is necessary. If you encounter problems with guide you. We have heard reports of undue red tape. New Medical Equipment in the Works pieces of medical equipment at MKS are worn out. Some of it dates from before hurricane Marilyn. Therefore I am sponsoring an appropriation bill for $1 million to upgrade this equipment. Mr. Wallace is preparing an itemized list. Senator Sprauve, chairman of the committee, is co-sponsoring the measure. We want St. John to have modern, fully-functional equipment. Long-Awaited Ambulance Boat The ambulance boat is still not purchased, and the members of the Department of Health (DoH) who are responsible for this did not attend the hearing. Your legislature funded the purchase of a new ambulance boat. The DoH must get the job done. Melee is afoot about the DoH going on a multiContinued on Page 17 Senator-at-Large ReportsBy Senator Craig BarshingerBenji Makes 96 St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Beth JonesEvan Jones continues to run ahead of the pack. 

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St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 11 Gayle “Sally” Varlack Filling Island Niche with FlowersBy Mauri Elbel St. John Tradewinds It wasn’t long after Today’s Flowers shut its Cruz Bay doors when a dream began to blossom Varlack, known to many by her self, ‘Okay, I can do that in the The talented designer will cel Sally’s Couture, on November 15 — and plans to open her new same day. on November 15 so it can be a kind of grand opening/anniversary Varlack, who was born and have always been a passion of hers. been a hobby for me, even before I did the clothing thing, I was into all the displays in Sally’s Couture, Although Varlack admits she has not been dreaming of owning ous she is no novice when it comes to blooms and stems. This may be the inspiration behind the slogan Varlack created for With a little encouragement from friends and family, Varlack void from its convenient location across the way from Sally’s CouMonday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays by aplivery service to every one on the island — locals and visitors alike, Varlack said. ing on the island, Varlack said Boujust about every event, from weddings and banquets to dinners and Varlack will create all the deover from Roses Too and Roses Too East on St. Thomas. have a great inspiration, Felipe Ayala, Jr., who owns and manages of my greatest inspirations and I Even in the midst of a slow economy, Varlack remains fearless about starting her new business. something people will still buy — to say I love you, just because, to say congratulations or for sympathetic reasons. Flowers can say a Varlack will be keeping herself busy between the two shops, but promises she will remain just as available to her loyal customers as her new ones. ture customers to think I am desertunder construction but if you need to talk arrangements, you can reach Varlack at 774-7600. ATTENTION ST. JOHN HOMEOWNERSHIRING PROFESSIONALS TO MAINT AIN YOUR HOME ISNOT AN EXTRAVAGANCEI T ISSMART BUSINESS SENSE CONTACT THE PROFESSIONALS AT Cimmaron Property ManagementS t. John’s Premier Property M anagement Company Providing:COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GUEST SERVICES (340) 715-2666 / www.cimmaronstjohn.com / info@cimmaronstjohn.com P.O. Box 37, St. John, VI 00831 / Lumberyard Complex – Cruz Bay St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott November.“Right now, I am too anxious to have any fears. It is a slow are something people will still buy Flow ers can say a lot.” – Gayle Varlack.owner 

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12 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 Sports Massage Soft-tissue Injuries Energy WorkLina GuildLicensed Massage Therapist 776-6223 Students Hear from Fireghters And Police Ofcers During Story Hour at Elaine I. Sprauve Library VETERANS DAY90TH Anniversary 1919-2009November 11, 2009 Coral Bay, St. John, VI Parade Starts 10:30 am at Crabby’s WaterSports and Ends with a Ceremony at the American Legion Post 131 Hdq(Ag Station Bay Rum Factory on Kings Hill Rd)To be followed by STJ’s1ST MINI AG F AIRCo-hosted by American Legion Viggo E. Sewer Post 131 and the VI Dept. of Ag.St. John Tradewinds On Wednesday, November 4, V.I. Police Department St. John Deputy Chief Darren Foy and VIPD Sergeant Kerry Harrigan read to St. John Methodist School pre-schoolers during one story hour at Elaine I. Sprauve Library. Later that day, V.I. Fire Service St. John Deputy Chief Winifred Powell read to Julius E. Sprauve School students in kindergarten, classes. St. John Tradewinds students at Elaine I. Sprauve Library during story hour.Brand Is UU Guest Speaker The Unitarian Universalists of St. John meet The guest speaker on Sunday, November 15, is Come join in seeking the truths in life and shar spiritual one. For transportation from Cruz Bay call 776-6332. Childcare available upon prior request. For more information check out www.uufstjohn.org.L ynch, Pierce Performing Concert on November 22St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church presents renowned organist Albert Lynch and cellist Kenneth November 22, at 4 p.m., at the Cruz Bay church. and more. A donation of $10 will be accepted at the door and all proceeds will go to St. Ursula’s church. 

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St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 13 GHS Goes Green with New Athletic Field AT THE WESTIN RESORT NOVEMBER 21, 2009tickets: Mongoose Junction Activities Desk St. John Information Center at The Marketplace West Indies Corporation St. Thomas and St. Croix The Captain Knows Info Center near the Ferry Dock Connections (Coral Bay & Cruz Bay) Chelsea Drug Store (Red Hook & The Marketplace)693-85006:30 PM 11:00 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND FLAVORS TASTING SILENT AUCTION AND PEOPLES VOTEMUSIC & AFTER PARTY WITH INNER VISIONSJoin the fun at the ALL NEW 2009 f t e with St. John’s best restaurants & caterers!$85 DONATION (Advance)$100 DONATION (Event Day) $65 DONATION (For Food Handlers Card Carriers) All proceeds benefit The Rotary Scholarship Fund, your donation is tax deductible.A ROTARY CLUB OF ST. JOHN CHARITY EVENT 2009 By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds Hill School was looking conspicuously greener last week. Field Turf personnel were at the St. John private available for public use. and will be available for community use any time sorbent and won’t even get muddy after a rain storm, according to Jones. ning something special for the big unveiling.St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat take place from 9am to 3pm on: Tuesday, November 17th at the STX Cardiac Center Thursday, November 19th at the STT Head Start Center in Sugar Estate Friday,November 20thattheCruzBayBattery Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 12thLetters to the Editor, Press Releases, Advertising Artwork 

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Letters to St. John Tradewinds EDITOR/PUBLISHER MaLinda Nelson malinda@tradewinds.vi NEWS EDITOR Jaime Elliott jaime@tradewinds.vi WRITERS Andrea Milam, Susan Mann, Mauri Elbel COLUMNISTS/ CONTRIBUTORS Sis Frank, Bonny Corbeil, Katie Tarta, Eliza Magro, Malik Stevens, Chuck Pishko, Vern Tonge, Jeff Smith, Paul Devine, Jerry Runyon, Andrew Rutnik, Dustin Prudhomme, ADVERTISING advertising@tradewinds.vi CIRCULATION Rohan Roberts NEWSLINE Tel. (340) 776-6496 www.tradewinds.vi editor@tradewinds.vi MAILING ADDRESS Tradewinds Publishing St. John, VI 00831 SUBSCRIPTIONS U.S. & U.S.V.I. only $70.00 per year THIRD CLASS PERMIT U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 3 St. John, VI 00831 COPYRIGHT 2009All rights reserved. No reproduction of news stories, letters, columns, photographs or advertisements allowed without written permission from the publisher. TRADEWINDS PUBLISHINGThe Community Newspaper Since 1972 14 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 Out of curiosity: Many of you know, that I do a lot of work with the St. John Youth Committee. There fore, I try to keep up with current events in the US Virgin Islands and its government. I am currently listening to the Roger W. Morgan as to whether or not our government should institute a part time legislature! Now, of course this discussion turned into a debate. Some Virgin Islanders feel as though our government is dysfunctional while others feel as though it is not. I personally believe that the truth lies in the middle ground. The more research that I do, the more that I realize that our government is a bit, dysfunctional but it’s not as bad as we think it is. We say that our politicians do nothing and only blow out hot air but the last time I checked we are allowing them to do so! We claim they aren’t being held accountable for their actions but are we not the ones who are supposed to be holding these people accountable? Why is it that so many of us are apathetic yet so willing to Yes, I totally do agree that our government isn’t doing enough, they waste resources, so on and so forth, but what are we doing to stop this! Complaining to one another isn’t enough. dysfunctional why is it that we as a people insist upon re-electing these senators so often? Many of these We have a culture of poverty, apathy, cynicism, and a mistrust of social institutions. Honestly, we might want to correct this because if I remember correctly, we kind of are the government. I say this not only this because the Virgin Islands is a small place. to us in some way (my friend’s father, my cousin, my auntie, my mother’s sister’s friend). So tell me when are we going to stop frontin’ and actually stand up, unite and make demands so that we can get what we need. Solely blaming the government was cute once upon a time but, honestly, our complaints are getting old. It’s starting to sound like we just like to hear our selves talk because I don’t see most of us doing anything about it! By the way, your apathy is thwarting the efforts of those who are actually making an effort to catalyze change. Tell me, what is the problem? Hadiya SewerSomething on a Y outh’s Mind About Her Home Craig Barshinger, I recently had a rather minor but complicated issue with the Defortune to get the patience, understanding and help of two very kind ladies on your staff. my problem, she calmed my concerns and referred me to Mrs. Steappropriate people in DMV to bring a positive conclusion to my improbable dilemma. and #28-0101 (ferry bill). Keep up the good work! Marty Freeman, 20-year residentThanks to Barshinger’s Staff city of Boston. It has been almost two months and more since I left you and that in itself to me was a big step. It is still hard to believe that I am on my own and am living in an actual city, but then again I am loving my chance to be independent and attending my Berklee College of Music! And yes, I do mean my! Every minute I spend here as a musician at Berklee helps me develop my own unique sound and style. over the world and I love it! for training to become a sound in music. Right now my major is performance. But as I become more enlightened about the majors here at Berklee, I am cur rently thinking about switching my major, while I still have time, to professional music which is a made-up major at Berklee. This major will enable me to take any classes I want. This means I will be allowed to study not only performance, but also other majors I am interested in such as: composing; song writing; music business; and production. I am also hoping that I will be switched to the degree program as of being a current diploma program student. My current classes are Ear Training 1 with Tom Applemen, Harmony with William Silvio, Intro to Music Tech. with Chris Noyes, R&B Lab and Per formance Skills/ Background Singing with Raymond Reeder, Private Instruction Voice-1 with Darcel Williams, Writing Skills with Steve Kirby, and Rhythm As I know Winston Maccow, a professor here at asked me to join his Caribbean Ensemble Class which It is also one of Berklee’s highest ensembles classes. In addition to taking my classes I have also joined several groups including the Caribbean Beat Club, the Song Writing Club, the BSU (Black Student Union), I am truly in the place I need to make it to where I hope to be. A for being in the Caribbean Ensemble, I am getting ready for a concert, which will be in December and I can’t wait! Being from an island like St. John there are a lot of ear training was my hardest classes, but after putting in the work and applying myself I am doing great! Harmony sometimes gives me trouble but, like always, the teachers here are so dedicated to my education that they always make time to meet with me individually so I can understand better. Other than that Boston I must say is a very beauti ful city in the fall. Even though it is getting colder, the views from my window and by the Charles River are very beautiful. Seeing the leaves of the trees change color and fall to the ground, and the ducks and geese swimming in the river is every refreshing. Whenever I think of home it is always when I sit on the river dock. Sometimes I wish I owned a Nikon Chinnery Is Excelling at Berklee College of MusicThis community is suffering. I was sitting on the beach last night, looking at the moon and the other islands, this truly is paradise. I think all of us in this commu nity can see it, going along North Shore Road, South Shore Road, Centerline Road, over town. Everywhere that you look you know it’s paradise, but a lot of us are suffering and don’t always see it. We really all need to get together to start taking care of our young kids so that they can all grow up and see it all the time. Greg Miller Continued on Page 16This Is Paradise 

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Racism n. {Disapproving} 1. Prejudice or animosity against people who belong to other races. 2. The belief that people of different races have different qualities and abilities, and that some races are inherently superior or inferior. In the world we live today, the overall lack of love and compassion I believe leads to most of the prejuthat seems to rule our everyday lives. The ego and its belief that we need money and all it the big house with two cars in the garage. How long can the list go on of our lack in faith and understanding of our connection to source or the energy that is behind all of creation? Our lack of understanding of just what a small part of a second in eternity. The oneness to this source which we all are will end the world as we know it. Once we understand our connection to this source we will realize we are all equal and perfect in every will take the place of hatred. An understanding that giving and receiving are in fact one in the same — to give is to receive. A world where there is no war. Pollution will end and respect for the planet we live on along with all that lives here with us will be way. New energy sources will take the place of those we now use. We have been promised a garden and the time is soon here. Let us all see a positive light shining on our future and it will come to be! The news and headlines now seem to project a different light — one of shortcomings, one of mass confusion and war, terrorists around every corner, hunger and disease, hatred and the lack of love. There is a lack of understanding that our purpose is to love and have compassion in this world we live in. It’s our choice in how we choose to see the world with dark and ugly days and more of what the past has brought us? We can create for our children and ourselves a better world. Let’s all bring these thoughts into play and let your light shine through — let love be the way. We all who live on St. John know we have a special place here on this planet. I believe we all know we have problems here also. Let’s all work together to make Love City live up to its nickname. each and every day as these are free gifts we can give. Honor the spirit within each and all. We are at a crossroads in the history of mankind in which we can, through our thoughts and actions, make our world a place in which we all have what we need and the ways of the past are part of history. Choosing to be a part of this change brings us all one step closer to it becoming a reality. How much of what we have been taught in the world as it is do we use of lies and fear. Have faith and believe in the power we have in being part of the energy that has created all. Within this the future of our children. Within this oneness there can be no prejudice or animosity — and racism will be gone forever. Robert Sells St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 15 An End to Racism Forever St. John Tradewinds Keeping Track2008 FINAL COUNTHomicide: 0 Solved: 0 Shootings: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 Solved: 0 Armed Robberies: 2 Under Investigation: 2 Arsons: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 Solved: 0 Solved: 0 Solved: 0 Grand Larcenies: 68 Under Investigation: 68 Solved: 0 Rapes: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 2009 TO-DATE Solved: 0 Shootings: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 Stabbings: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 Solved: 0 Arsons: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 Under Investigation: 5 Solved: 0 Under Investigation: 55 Grand Larcenies: 55 Under Investigation: 52 Solved: 0 My husband and I recently visited your lovely island, and during the course of our visit I left my handbag at one of the bay view turnoffs. When I realized this — perhaps a half hour later — we immediately retraced our steps, but to no avail. We revisited Mongoose Junction, where we had been prior to our journey up the coast, and I prevailed on Tom at Bajo el Sol for the use of his cell to cancel our credit cards. My husband had remained in the car outside, as he was done climbing stairs for the day. While still on the phone, I heard Tom draw in his hand, grinning from ear to ear. as had been behind us on the way up the coast, and picked up the bag when he noticed it at the turnoff. His intention was to take it to the Police Department, but as he came down the terribly congested street in front of Mongoose, he thought just maybe the car my husband was in might be the car he had seen earlier. middle of the road and brought the bag to the side of the car to see if my husband recognized it. I consider this to be an incredible miracle. We were driving a rental car, in no way unusual, a Toyota Corolla, the same red as 25 percent of the cars around us. But Thomas took a chance. distance on a hunch, saving us no end of time and trouble. Your island is indeed lovely, but it cannot compare to the kindness, concern and genuine humanity of the people who inhabit it. I not only thank Thomas, but also Tom at Bajo el Sol, and the sweet woman who approached me as I was running about to see if I needed any money. Where in the world do you planet — you have renewed my faith. Joan Martinez A St. John MiracleSt. John Tradewinds’ Keeping Track data comes from the V.I. Police Department’s Leander Jurgen Command Incident Log, an John. Alcholics Anonymous Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meets as scheduled: Sundays, 9:45 a.m. at Hawksnest Bay Beach; Closed meeting for alcoholic only at Nazareth Lutheran Church at 5:30 on Tuesdays; Open meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cruz Bay; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral Bay. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Narcotics Anonymous has open meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meets on St. John every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the p.m. at St. Ursula’s Multi-purpose center. Alateen Meetings Alateen will meet on Mondays at St. Ursula’s Church from 6 to 7 p.m. and is open to anyone interested in attending. What Do Y ou Think? Send your letters to editor@tradewinds.vi 

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camera so that I could take some pictures. As usual the city is busy night and day and people are always beeping their horn. Oh! I so learned that here everything is on time! So usually I have to get things done way in advance including getting up in the morning. I am still adjusting but at the same time treasuring each moment of it all. St. John, I love you and miss you but it is my time to leave you and make my dream come true. To those who always believed in me, helped me, watched me and are still watching me blossom, I want to say thank you know who you are. Please keep me in you precious prayers and may contact with you. Email me at evanna.chinnery@gmail.com or call me at 340-626-3179. You can also write me at Evanna Chinnery, Berklee College of Music, 140 Boylston St., Boston, MA. 02215, SB-2718. Evanna Chinnery16 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 Suki Dickson Buchalter and Bucky Buchalter of Coral Bay are pleased to announce the wedding of their daughter Jessa to Brian Levine of New Jersey. Jessa and Brian celebrated with family and friends on October 4, 2009 at an afternoon wedding which was held at Trunk Bay with Craig Barshinger of the Unitarian Universalist FelBrian sang an engagement song that he wrote for Jessa. Jessa’s sister Sage shared a beauti ful song that she wrote especially for the couple. Finally Jessa read a heartfelt poem that she wrote for Brian. The wedding service was full of love and great joy. The full moon reception was at Estate Concordia pavilion. The wedding ring and pearl jewelry worn by the bride was designed and created by Suki, the bride’s mother. All n all it was a fabulous affair. The couples 8-month-old daughter Coral Jean was the special guest of honor. Suki and Buck would like to thank all of our island friends who made this event so special. Heartfelt thanks go out to ers for the lovely bouquets, Alfredo’s Landscaping, KatiLady Catering, Westin St. John, Maho Bay Camps, Stanley Selengut of Concordia, T Bird and her special band, Kent of Concor dia, Nat Ford, Teneisha, Megan and Nat Kolchak, Sarah, Debbie, Ulle, Viki Brown, Karen of Windspree, Andrea Leland, Ken Yolman, Peter Muilenberg and all of the villa owners who shared their homes with us. Spebug free time. Brian and Jessa Buchalter can Eagle, CO, 81631. Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 12thLetters to the Editor, Press Releases, Advertising ArtworkContinued from Page 14Photo Courtesy of the Buchalter FamilyJessa and Brian Levin at Trunk Bay.Buchalther Weds Levine at Trunk Bay Ceremony — Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center Administrator Harold Wallace’s name was incorrect in Sis Frank’s Wha’s Happ’nin’ column in the November 2-8, 2009 issue of St. John Tradewinds. Harold Wallace was instrumental in the implementation of telemedicine at the health center. St. John Tradewinds did not a score of 12 to 8. Corrections Chinnery Is Excelling at Berklee College of Music 

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and purchase and ambulance boat. I hope this is just melee, stakeholders have already selected the boat and the equipment that would do the job. The Committee on Health Hospitals and Human Services determine what is being done with the money appropriated for the ambulance boat. Is There a Helicopter in Our Future? I asked Administrator Wallace to develop a proposal for helicopter transportation between St. John, St. Thomas, St. contacted and have agreed to work on this with Mr. Wallace. cally possible. If our hospital team can come up with a plan that makes economic sense, I will champion the funding by the legislature in 2010. Is the Ferry Fare Fair? On the evening of October 28, the Committee on Appropriations and Budget met on St. John to hear testimony on bill 28-0101. This bill will set the adult ferry fare between Red Hook and Cruz Bay at $2 ($1 for children and seniors), It will require that the ferry companies produce audited determine the amount of the subsidy. The legislature is willing to appropriate the required subsidy, and I thank all of my colleagues for understanding the importance of low cost, reliable inter-island transportation. Note: the PSC met on a long-standing fare increase request and boosted the fare to $6. This $12 round trip is too high and impedes the ability to travel for many. Please call voice your support for a $2 fare. Property Tax I was honored to be the guest speaker at the Annual Meeting of the St. John Board of Realtors on October 23. Proper Senator Attacked But Keeps Focused on Issues The president of the Unity Day group attacked me in the October 26 issue of Tradewinds. There was nothing of substance in it. If I did respond point by point, it would shift the focus away from the solution we seek. Clearly she is positioning herself to run for senator at large in 2010. I will remain focused on solving the problems. I cannot and will not attack in return for the simple reason that the Unity Day group’s lawsuit is a vital part of the solution. I At the time I did not foresee that it might be comman deered for a political purpose. I must reiterate the cautions with your efforts and money, but assure yourself that it is properly managed and directed toward a resolution. During campaign season, let the candidates compete for the favor of your vote. In the meantime, let us work together sis. Thank you for the honor of serving as your Senator at Large, and the opportunity to report to you. Please call our net if we may be of service. Friday, October 30 2:35 p.m. A citizen c/requesting police assistance with a vehicle. Police assistance. 3:48 p.m. An Estate Contant resident c/r an auto accident in Estate Bethany. Auto accident. 3:53 p.m. An Estate Zootenlarceny. 5:14 p.m. An Estate Susanaberg resident c/r that someone damaged his vehicle. Damage to a vehicle. Saturday, October 31 No time given A citizen c/r that a vehicle went over the embankment in the area of Estate Pastory. Auto accident. 8:32 p.m. Central Dispatch c/r a disturbance of the peace in Estate Adrian. 9: p.m. ADT c/r an alarm in Coral Bay. Activated alarm. Sunday, November 1 4:02 a.m. Central Dispatch c/ requesting police assistance at the Westin Resort and Villas. Police assistance. 8:03 a.m. Badge #130 p/ at Jurgen Command with one Lincoln Jarris of Estate Enighed under ar rest and charged with aggravated assault and battery, D.V. Bail was set at $1,000 and he was transported to the Bureau of Corrections on St. Thomas. Aggravated assault and battery. 2:26 p.m. Central Dispatch c/r that someone r/ a damaged vehicle. Vehicle tampering. 2:35 p.m. A St. Thomas resident c/r that someone planted some marijuana trees on her property in the area of Estate Pastory. 4:18 p.m. An Estate Power Boyd resident c/ via Central Dispatch to r/ that someone threw rocks at her. Loud noise. No time given An Estate Concordia employee c/r that a guest was robbed. Burglary in the third. Tuesday, November 3 p/r that he was struck by another male. Simple assault. 11:30 a.m. A St. Thomas resident p/r that someone removed ceny. 12:05 p.m. A visitor p/r that his rental vehicle was parked in the area of Anaberg and items were removed and the back glass 12:30 p.m. A St. Thomas resident p/r that she is being harassed 5:25 p.m. The owner of Love City Mini Mart p/r a break-in. Burglary in the third. 7:40 p.m. An Estate Chocolate Hole resident r/ being threatened with bodily harm. Disturbance of the peace, threats. 9:00 p.m. An Estate Contant resident r/ a disturbance. Distur bance of the peace, threats. 11:10 p.m. An employee at the Westin Resort and Villas r/ a possible attempted suicide at the resort. Possible attempted suicide. Wednesday, November 4 12:51 p.m. Central Dispatch c/r an auto accident in the area of Pine Peace. Auto accident. Thursday, November 5 11:05 a.m. A Superior Court employee p/r that someone caused damage to his vehicle. Accidental damage. 11:15 a.m. An Estate Enighed resident p/r he lost his personal documents. Lost documents. 6:37 p.m. An Estate Hard Labor resident r/ he was physically assaulted in the area of Calabash Boom. Assault in the third. 7:00 p.m. A citizen r/ that two males held him up in the Cruz Bay public bathroom and took his wallet. Robbery in the third. 8:33 p.m. A citizen r/ a distur bance in the area of Pine Peace. Police assistance. 9:35 p.m. An Estate Power Boyd resident r/ that her neighbors are smoking and making noise. Police assistance. in the area of Pine Peace. House Friday, November 6 1:08 a.m. A citizen r/ having a disturbance with his brother in the area of Estate Contant. Distur bance of the peace, D.V.St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 17 American Legion Post #131 CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL SCORES AND STANDINGSPatriots 32 Raiders 30 This was a high-scoring beauty of a game but it looked like the Raiders might be taken out early. The duo of Anthony Angol and the half it was 26-0 Patriots The second half showed an entirely different Raiders team as they roared back with 30 unanswered points and a very deter Shakeem Meade was brilliant at quarterback in the comeback as he tossed four TDs, three to Mishawn Wilkinson. The Patriots came back with another late scoring drive as Anminute mark. With time running out, the Raiders made one last desperate scoring drive which was cut short deep in Patriots terri tory as time ran out. Broncos 34 Packers 0 It was not the Packers’ night as the Broncos put together a scor put together some plays for the Packers but the Broncos wouldn’t allow him to get untracked. Broncos quarterback Jay Williams was right on target as he kept drives alive with accurate passes and played well on defense. and RJ Mathurin. Standings As of October 30 Team W L PF PA Broncos (Red) 5 1 140 39 Raiders (Black) 4 2 168 89 Patriots (Blue) 2 4 123 153 Next games: November 6 Patriots vs. Packers at 6 p.m.; Raiders vs. Broncos at 7 p.m.Senator at Large ReportsContinued from Page 10 

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SILLY STATESMANACROSS columns 22 Flow out (from) 25 Continental or Delta 26 Start of a riddle ly) Benson (Shiite leader) 50 Not survive 52 Banded gem 56 Impede 66 Birds laying blue eggs 80 Firewood bit 82 Linked with 86 Demolition compound 88 Self-images ried DOWN 2 Closet pests 5 “Time to move on 6 Data Irish Rose” Edward 28 Whale type 55 Bridge dwarf 56 Restricted part of a street leaky pen chain) 65 Sahara-like gadgets Samuel in Doha space where ...” (comparable to) William PREMIER Crossword18 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 Monday, November 9 The Coral Bay Community Council will host its Annual Meeting and Potluck on Monday, November 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Miss Lucy’s Restaurant in Coral Bay. Tuesday, November 10 The St. John Montessori School will host a Parent Education Night on Tuesday, November 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the school located at the John’s Folly Learning Institute. Tuesday, November 10 The community is invited to a free workshop for anyone inby Viki Brown on November 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, November 10 The St. John Historical Socithe new season at the Bethany Moravian Church Hall on Tuesday, November 10, beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 11 V.I. National Park, in recognition of Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009, has been declared a Fee Free Day for veterans and their families Wednesday, November 11 In celebration of the 90th Anniversary of Veteran’s Day, American Legion Post 131 is pig roast in Coral Bay on November 11. Wednesday, November 11 Department of Agriculture Commissioner Louis Petersen and his staff invites the public to a St. John Coral Bay Station Open House on Wednesday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Novemer 14 The Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 2010 will make its formal debut on Saturday evening, November 14, at the annual Introductory Night Program. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Ruth E. Thomas Auditorium. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the school. Sunday, November 15 The Unitarian Universalists of St. John meet each Sunday The guest speaker on Sunday, November 15, is visiting minisTuesday, Novmeber 17 The Virgin Islands Audubon Society will kick off its season School featuring guest speaker V.I. National Park Ranger Deanna Somerville on November 17, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 19 Chapter 4777 meeting will be on Thursday, November 19, at 5 p.m. at the Nazareth Lutheran Church meeting hall in Cruz Bay. Saturday, November 21 The Rotary Club of St. John will host the annual Flavors fundraising event will be on Saturday, November 21, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Westin Resort. Friday, November 20 The Department of Human Services invites proprietors of informational meeting about funding opportunities from federal and local sources on St. John on Friday, November 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cruz Bay Battery. Sunday, November 22 St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church presents renowned or ganist Albert Lynch and cellist Kenneth Pierce and friends in November 22, at 4 p.m., at the Cruz Bay church. Thursday, November 26 The St. John Landsharks are Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. Registration will be at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 8 a.m. Donations of $5/ adults; $2/children appreciated. Meet at Annaberg parking lot. Thursday, November 26 Tradewinds will be closed for Thanksgiving Day holiday. 

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St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 19 For Rent Commerical/Storage STORAGE: SECURED LOCKERS Boats, Trailers. Call For Rates: 779-4445 www.properyachts.com EVERYTHING YOU NEED ON EVERY LEVEL GREAT PLACE TO SHOP, DINE AND WORK COME JOIN US WE HAVE SPACES AVAILABLE RETAIL, OFFICE AND STORAGE 340-776-6455 RELIABLE MOBILE AUTO REPAIR enced. Brakes, CV Joints, Suspensions, Shocks, Alternators, Timing Belts, Foreign & Domestic. Call 227-9574 Territorial Monitoring Assistant SALARY: $18/Hr part-time DEADLINE: November 20, 2009 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Seeking an energetic assistant to help implement a land-based environmental monitoring project at Coral Bay & Fish Bay, St. John. Assistant will help install, but not required. Interested candidates should be independently motivated, possess solid quantitative and organizational skills, and project tasks in the absence of the PI. Candidates must be able to component also requires a willingness to endure uncomfortable heavy lifting, long work days, and hiking, all while maintaining the transportation. Please submit letter of interest, resume, references & proof of citizenship to: V.I. RC&D / 5030 Anchor Way, Suite 2 / Christiansted, VI 00820 Visit www.usvircd.org or call 340-692-9632 x5 for details. V.I. RC&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Lumberyard Down Town Cruz Bay Where St. John Does BusinessCommercial Space AvailableFor Space Call Nick 771-3737 2 bedroom, 2 baths furnished, A/C, W/D. First, last and security. Available November 1st. Call 775-7561. Short-term Vacation Rental Two Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment in Estate Bethany, overlooking Westin Resort with A/C. Call 340-690-1104 For Sale by Owner NEW FOR SEASON: Affordable, clean, cute 2 bedroom apartment for rent short-term. Ideal Cruz Bay location proV.I. National Park hiking trails. Accommodates up to four street parking. Starting at $1000/week. For availability and more information, email: stjohnrental@earthlink.net. Glass/Screens Satellite TV & Internet Crystal clear TV from Dish Network starting @ $9.99/mo. 1 MB Internet service from Hughesnet starting @ $70/mo. Satellites survive hurricanes. “When the poles and wires are on the ground, the satellites will still be up there spinning round.” (340) 779 4001 sloopjones@sloopjones.com COMPLETE GLASSES$79 Single Vision $109 BifocalsDr. Craig Friedenberg779-2020 FREE E XAMS forS tudents & Teachers Scenic Properties 340-693-7777 Cruz Bay Apartments: One bedroom/one bath $1200.00; One bedroom/ one bath $1200.00; One bedroom/pool/w/d $1700.00; Two bedroom/one bath/w/d $1300.00; Two bedroom/ one bath/w/d $1600.00; Two bedroom/2 bath/pool/w/d $2000.00; Two bedroom/2 bath/w/d $2200.00; Three bedroom/2 bath/w/d $1700.00; Three bedroom/ one bath $1875.00; Large three bedroom/2 bath/w/d/ pool $2800.00 dec 1 Coral Bay One bedroom apt/w/d $1250.00; Two bedroom house/ washer $1700.00; Two bedroom/2 bath house/ washer $1800.00; One bedroom/one bath/w/d $1400.00 dec 1; One bedroom/one bath $1250.00 dec 1 To Sea it is to Want it! Very private coral bay cottage harborview 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. Furnished turnkey. rity. To look call 779-4154. Employment Cruz Bay Watersports 776-6857Watersports Jobs! watersports company has immediate openings: NEXT ADVERTISING DEADLINE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH LOCKERS FOR RENT Call 7:00 to 5:00 693-8741 For Rent indoor/outdoor living space. One large residence or 2 income producing apartments. Stone, masonry and wood house, private location, water view, great rental history, motivated sellers. Phone: 540-776-0039 daytime, Virginia; Services new center with market, bank, spa & more ofce/retail space available 1036 sq. ft. reasonable rates / exible terms excellent location next to Westin call Emily for info. #776-6666 Cruz Bay Apartment for Rent: A/C, furnished, secure, $950 plus utilities. First month and security deposit required. 7 to 5 call 693-8741 or 6 to 9 call 777-6315, ask for Donna. Coral bay Seagrape Hill furnished 1bedroom 1studio/ view hurricane hole clean quiet safe $1800 /$1000. 610-739-3361 New 2BR, furnished, large bath, off-street parking, ceiling fans, microwave, security lights, spacious porch overlooking Westin, $1650/month; 340-7766331 or 678-715-1129. AVAILABLE DEC 1 Furnished 3/2 native stone home w/covered desks & 180 degree view $2700/mo markmccullough@earthlink.net 970-385-3416 w 970-382-6683 h GLASS MIRRORS GLASS SHOWERS SCREENS TABLE TOPSAcross from Inspection Lane, Sub Base, STT, 777-9269 An EDC Qualied SupplierLICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND P AINTING Commerical/Storage Employment 

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20 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 AccommodationsCaribbean Villas & Resorts tel. 1-800-338-0987 or locally 340-776-6152 Carefree Getaways on St. John tel. 779-4070 or 888-643-6002 www.carefreegetaways.com Catered To, Inc. 5000 Enighed #206, STJ, VI 00830 Century Hill Estates Vacation Rentals (340) 779-1804; 340-227-6688 www.centuryhillestates.com Island Getaways 888-693-7676, islandgetawaysinc.com kathy@islandgetawaysinc.com Suite St. John Villas/Condos tel. 1-800-348-8444 or locally at 340-779-4486 VIVA Vacations tel. 779-4250 Appliance ServicesAppliance Paul 340-690-5213 “Always on, only on St. John”ArchitectureCrane, Robert Architect, AIA tel. 776-6356 Barefoot Architect, Inc. ArtMaho Bay Art Center tel. 776-6226 Offering Art ClasssesBankingFirstBank Most Convenient Bank in the V.I. Cruz Bay Branch, 340-776-6881 Scotiabank #1 Mortgage Lender in the VI The Marketplace (340) 776-6552 Beauty/SpaWestin Resorts & Villas Spa Services Building ProductsSt. John Hardware Located at The MarketplaceGalleriesMaho Bay Art Center recycled art, tie dye, paper makingHealthSt. John Eye Care 779-2020 27 years serving Virgin Islanders Dr. Craig FriedenbergInsuranceTheodore Tunick & Company www.theodoretunick.comJewelryR&I PATTON goldsmithing 776-6548 or (800) 626-3455pattongold.com, Chat@pattongold.comLandscapingAlfredo’s Landscaping tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 Coral Bay Garden Center PROPERTYKING tel. 643-6348 Landscaping & IrrigationProperty ManagerCimmaron Property Management tel. 340-715-2666 St. John’s Premier Property Manager Seaview Vacation Homes, Inc. tel. 340-776-6805; 1-888-625-2963 www.seaviewhomes.com Real EstateAmerican Paradise Real Estate info@americanparadise.com Cruz Bay Realty info@cruzbayrealty.com Holiday Homes of St. John info@holidayhomesVI.com Islandia Real Estate info@islandiarealestate.com John McCann & Associates 1-888-STJOHN8(7856468) info@realestateonstjohn.com Located at Wharfside Landing RE/MAX Island Paradise Realty RestaurantsConcordia Cafe, 693-5855 Happy Hour 4:30-6pm Dinner 6-8:30pm Tues-Sat La Tapa tel. 693-7755 Open Wednesday-Monday Skinny Legs tel. 340-779-4982 www.skinnylegs.com Sun Dog Cafe tel. 693-8340 Located at Mongoose JunctionServicesC4th Custom Embroidery tel. 779-4047 Located in Coral Bay The Marketplace Full service business center Everything you need in one place St. John TradewindsBusiness Directory Join the S t. John Tradewinds Family of Avertisers! Call 776-6496. 3 Sail Church 10 Sunday Baha’i Community of St. John Race Unity Devotions 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays 776-6316, 776-6254 Bethany Moravian Church Cruz Bay, St. John 11 a.m., Sunday School 776-6291 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. Christian Science Society 10:45 a.m. SundayMarketplace Wednesday Testimonials 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sun. 9 a.m., STT. 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, Sun. 9 a.m. 776-6713 Jehovah’s Witness 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. Saturdays (Espaol), 10 a.m. Sundays 340-715-0530 Missionary Baptist Church 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 Nazareth Lutheran Church Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. 776-6731 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., Spanish Mass 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. 776-6339 St. John Methodist Church Sunday 10 a.m 693-8830 Seventh Day Adventist Saturdays 779-4477 St. John Pentecostal Church Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 779-1230 St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church Sundays, 7:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday: Servce 9:30 a.m. Bible Class, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. 777-6306 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday 776-6332 Word of Faith Church Word of Faith International Christian Center, Sundays 7:30 a.m. St. John Church Schedule & Directory Subscription Form Ferry Schedules CRUZ BAY TO RED HOOK RED HOOK TO CRUZ BAY CRUZ BAY TO DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE AMALIE Leaves Cruz Bay Leaves Charlotte Amalie 

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year, Meyer said she is trying her best to be optimistic about the upcoming season and making a few changes that will give the restaurant a new dynamic. stead of stopping between lunch and dinner, and we will really promote our happy adding that she will be back in the kitch en. With selected drinks half-price and a bar including Meyer’s delicious homemade a void at the restaurant, giving it another perspective besides lunch and dinner. Despite widespread economic woes, some island restaurants were able to dodge around. Ferrigno, proprietor of ZoZo’s Ristorante Unlike many of the island’s restaurants which felt the recession’s crunch, Ferrigno able yet. With the same team in place this year and a new menu coming out November 4, Ferrigno is bringing in another element guaranteed to garner rave reviews this season. tas will be homemade — linguini, gnocchi, ravioli, parpadelle — and they are out year despite the economy. For the 13-yearold Spanish-inspired Cruz Bay hot spot, everything seems to get better with age — ing, learning and continuously improving. shows that we put effort into every aspect One of Ewald’s main focuses is retrain ing her old staff — she says it’s a continual ter, one needs to set higher goals. whole world in an economic crisis, there is stances, to try to push even harder because if you don’t, you are going to fall on your Although tourist season is not yet underway, La Tapa’s warm eatery, which has become a local’s haven for coming togeth er for good times and even better food, has been packed with diners nightly. are your bread and butter and if they come on a regular basis, that means you are dolocals so they don’t get bored — if you can keep the locals happy and satisfy them, said Ewald. St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 21 Just for Season: An Affordable Accommodation Affordable, clean, cute 2 bedroom apartment for rent short-term. Ideal Cruz Bay location provides an easy short walk to the ferry dock, taxi stand and V.I. National Park hiking trails. Accommodates up to four people comfortably and off-street parking. Starting at $1000/week. For availability and more information, email: stjohnrental@earthlink.net.Island Eateries Cautiously Optimistic Providing professional rental management and marketing services for St. John’ s finest vacation villas and condominiums.For reservations For St. John or brochures business call1-800-338-0987 340-776-6152Vi e w o u r v i l la s a t w w w . c a r i b b e a n v i l l a . c o m Lumberyard Complex P .O. Box 458 St. John USVI 00831 C a r i b b e a nV i l l a s & R e s o r t sM A N A G E M E N T C O . Continued from Page 7 

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We ’ re Sold on St. John! .cruzba yrealty .com Gretchen Labrenz Margie Labrenz Susanne Kir kT amm y P olloc k CBR HOME LISTINGSSEASCAPE – Fantastic location on Bovocoap Point! Spa cious 2 bd main house w/lap pool, plus a separate caretaker’s cottage. Panoramic sunset views, privacy. $1,495,000. POINT RENDEZVOUS – New rental villa in upscale neigh borhood. Masonry construction w/ low maintenance features. 3 bdrm/ 2 baths, large covered veranda, spa, 20’ vaulted ceil ing in greatroom, ample room for expansion. $1,595,000. PERELANDRA – Excellent 2 bd/2 bath rental villa high above Cruz Bay. Stunning water views, privacy, lovely pool set in lush gardens. A good buy at $1,050,000. WATERFRONT WITH DOCK – Concrete 3 bd/2 bath home, on large, at 1 ac.at lot, with direct access the bay at your door step. Now only $1,250,000. CHEZ SHELL – Charming 3 bd / 3 bath, w/gorgeous sunset views, & prime Great Cruz Bay location. This beautifully dec orated, & maintained rental villa has marble oors, A/C, cus tom cabinetry, inviting spa & excellent oor plan. $1,295,000. CALYPSO del SOL – Very successful rental villa w/ excellent views of Chocolate Hole Bay & St. James islands. Newer masonry home with 3 bdrms / 3 baths, large screened porch, A/C, beautiful pool & hot tub. $2,445,000. TESSERACT – Popular 3 bdrm / 3 bath rental home w/ fantastic lap pool & panoramic views from Hart Bay to St. Thomas. Comfortable layout, large rooms, multiple decks, privacy & extensive landscaping. $1,200,000. CHOCOLATE HOLE – Unique ruins of 1700’s Great House, along with a 1960’s island home on a beautiful 1.42 acre lot. $899,000. STONE HOUSE – Unique native stone 3 bd/3 bath villa w/ covered rotunda, freeform pool, and spectacular Coral Bay views. $1,800,000. With adjacent parcel $2,100,000. PLUMB GUT – 1 bd/1 bath home w/adjacent 1X1 cottage. Lush setting on eastern side of Bordeaux. $574,000. BAYVIEW –Very private villa bordering Natl. Park, minutes from Maho Beach. Traditional masonry design with 2 bldgs connected by pool, decks & patio. 280 views overlooking Francis Bay & North shore, + Coral Bay & BVI’s. $1,695,000. CAROLINA – Small, poured concrete, home with lovely covered wraparound deck. Flat ac. fenced lot. $399K. LUMINARIA – Luxurious ridgetop villa w/incredible views of North shore and down island. Large pool w/waterfall, 3 bd/ bath suites, 4 car garage, gated entry, beautiful furnishings and landscaping, vacation rental history. $2,495,000 BOATMAN POINT – Masonry 4 bd. home on spectacular 1 ac. waterfront site with amazing views & outstanding neighborhood. $2,795,000. WINDSONG – Stately Boatman Pt. villa, w/separate cottage, situated on a 1ac parcel w/panoramic views. 6 bdrms., 7 baths, huge pool, fully furnished. $3,495,000. NAUTILUS – Dramatic setting on Maria Bluff. 3 bd/ 2 bath masonry with large wraparound veranda, spa, sunrise to sunset views, 1.25 ac. lot, tile roof, circular drive. $1,599,000. BORDEAUX MT. – Family home w/3 bd./2 baths, large porch, water view, ac. lot w/large trees. $675,000. GOLDEN DRAGON – Beautiful stone villa w/exceptional craftsmanship. 4 bds./4 baths, innity pool, multi patios & decks, lush gardens, Pt. Rendezvous location. $2,195,000.CBR CONDO LISTINGSBETHANY CONDO – Spacious, free-standing 2 bd/2 bath unit w/ amazing views, new common pool. $495,000. GALLOWS POINT CONDO – Waterfront, 1/bd/1 bath condo in resort setting. Pool, restaurant, swimmable beach, hotel amenities. $695K. SELENE’S – Ideal in town location, w/parking, for living/ rental or business. Terric views. $450,000.CBR LAND LISTINGSCANEEL HILL – Gorgeous panoramic views. Improved property w/driveway & foundation slabs in place for 4 bed room villa. Paved roads, underground utilities. $580K. DITLEFF POINT – Extraordinary sites on magnicent pen insula w/sandy beach, gated entry, beautiful landscaping, and incredible views. Prices start at $895,000. KLEIN BAY – Small upscale neighborhood, gorgeous views, commonly owned beach. $799K & $995K . WATERFRONT ON MONTE BAY – Spectacular 13.44 ac. site, ideal for private estate or subdivision. $3,400,000. CRUZ BAY TOWN – Walk to Frank Bay, R-4 zoning. $249K. CHOCOLATE HOLE – Water views, ac. $299K & $379K. GLUCKSBERG – Gentle grade, ac., lg. trees. $130 K. POINT RENDEZVOUS – Outstanding views. $415K & $425K. LEINSTER BAY – 2 lots on Johnny Horn Trail. $225K & $329K. ZOOTENVAAL – Hurricane Hole views, paved road. $400K. GREAT CRUZ BAY – 1.05 acre site w/fantastic harbor views & architectural plans. Walk to dingy landing. $895,000. FLANAGAN’S PASSAGE – 2 beautiful sites. $299K–$350K. ESTATE FISH BAY – Many parcels to choose from, start ing at $165K. Call US for a complete list. ESTATE CAROLINA/EMMAUS – Time to buy. Affordable lots, with water views, $95k and up.CBR BUSINESS LISTINGSFABRIC MILL – Very successful clothing business, estab lished in 1982, in Mongoose Junction. Price includes inven tory & equipment, owner will train: $150,000. VILLA ROMANCE – Brand new, luxury 4 bd. pool villa, features exquisite design, craftsmanship, tile roof, coral ooring, columns, fountains and vibrant sunsets over Chocolate Hole Bay. $2,999,000. 

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Voted “BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY ON ST. JOHN” 2008 HOMES L'ESPRIT DE LA VIE Glorious sea views in desirable Pt. Rendezvous. Smart and efficient design. 4BR/4BA, pool, spa. $2,950,000 VILLA TESORI is a luxurious custom home offering uncompromising quality and exquisite finishing touches. Sweeping 180 views. 5 BR/5BA. $4,395,000 YOUR OWN SECLUDED BEACH Just steps to Hart Bay, "Rendezview" features 4 BR/4BA with a lower 3BR beach house. $2,895,000 NEW 3 BR/2 BA in Upper Carolina. Expansive views. Master suite, living area & kitchen on upper level. Lower level has 2 BR, living area & kitchen. A/C. Priced to sell. $675,000 QUACCO Brand new 3 BR, 4 bath masonry home in Flanagan's Passage. Great views with many amenities. Sleeps 12. $1,999,000 BETHANY Remodeled property, South Shore views. Additions include 2 a/c bdrms, pool, laundry rm & kitchen. 5 BR/6.5 BA $1,225,000 GARDEN BY THE SEA B&B , West Indian gingerbread architecture & island furnishings. Owners apartment plus 3 income producing units. Room for expansion. $1,800,000 FLANAGAN'S PASSAGE VILLA 3 BR, 3.5 BA villa, superior craftsmanship, Spanish tile roof, 180 views, large pool & hot tub $2,850,000 MAHOGANY TREE VILLA , Create a charming B&B offering a gated entry, walk to Frank Bay & town. (4) 1bd/1ba units with A/C, common pool & garage. $895,000 BAREFOOT New 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath guest cottage in quaint Coral Bay neighborhood, Room for expansion. REDUCED TO $729,900 ELLISON New construction in the Virgin Grand. Generous floor plan w/3 levels of living space. 3 master suites. $2,495,000 SEAGRAPE Live in guest apartment & rent lower apt. Plans for 2BR/2BA main house with foundation, cistern & deck in place. $765,000 NEW! 2 unit (2x2+1x1) masonry home overlooking Carolina Valley. Spacious covered porches, breezy location. Ideal for starter home with 2nd unit for rental income. $679,000 RAINBOW PLANTATION A private, family estate house on 1.6 acres. Features one of the largest private pools on St. John (w/diving board & bar). Mature landscaping. $1,650,000 BLUE HEAVEN 3 BR, 3 BA with hot tub overlooking Rendezvous Bay; Caribbean cute popular vacation rental $769,000 VIRGIN GRAND ESTATES Brand new villa nearing completion in the Virgin Grand Estates. 4 master suites, top shelf furnishings & cabinetry, granite counter tops, travertine floors. $2,950,000 CAROLINA Veiws to BVI. Well maintained 2-unit cottage offers a 1 bed/1 bath with a cozy covered porch. Plus studio apt. $585,000 ZOOTENVAAL Quaint Caribbean cottage tucked in at the end of the road. Walk to Coral Bay. 2 units. All offers considered. $729,000 NEW! Least expensive home on the market! Great starter home with room to expand. Property has CO. Adjacent parcel with 2 unit masonry home also available. $279,000 MYSTIC RIDGE 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, dramatic views, short distance to North Shore beaches, cooling breezes $2,390,000. ON THE BEACH AT KLEIN BAY-JUST BUILT! Serenata de la Playa offers 5 bdrms and 5.5 baths. Swimmable water access. $4,950,000 ADURO Cute Caribbean cottage in a tranquil setting. Water views of Fish Bay. 3BR/2BA on .27 acres. $710,000 CVISTA Magnificent open air 4 bdrm villa above tendezvous Bay. Stunning residence exudes comfort, class & elegance. $3,895,000 NEW CINNAMON DAY DREAMS! Located in National Park boundaries of Catherineberg on 1 acre. Providing serenity and solitude, this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath immaculately maintained home is surrounded by lush hills. Office loft and garage can easily convert to living space. $2,395,000 CONDOS . HOMES . LAND . FRACTIONALS . COMMERCIALView all St. John MLS properties at our website at www.americanparadise.com CONTRACTED CONTRACTED NEW WATERFRONT! Chill in the oceanfront pool while gazing out upon excellent bay views. Lush tropical gardens. 3 BR/2BA. $1,295,000 ISLAND MANOR Hear the surf of Hart Bay. 4 BRs w/ensuite baths, elegant furnishings, .51 acre. Multilevel floor plan offers privacy. $1,499,000 INN LOVE Beautiful Great Cruz Bay with sunset views! 5 BD/5BA with pool & spa. Come see the impressive recent renovations $1,350,000. TEMPTRESS PRICE REDUCED OVER $350,000 2 bdrm suites, pod style, impressive kitchen, private decks, dramatic sunsets. $1,299,000 FUN & CONTENTMENT 180 views. Tiled pool deck, 2 large AC. suites & mahogany hardwoods Plans for 3 more bdrms. $1,235,000 INFO@HolidayHomesVI.com TOLL FREE:WWW.HOLIDAYHOMESVI.COM WATERFRONT “PRESIDIO DEL MAR” on Peter Bay Point, has private path to pristine beach. Spectacular new, gated estate on 1.63 acres with exceptional privacy, surrounded by 645’ shoreline and National Park waters. BEACHFRONT “HARBOUR VIEW” has upscale amenities/ luxury lifestyle/ elegant dcor. Private 1 ac. estate is beautifully landscaped, and affords direct beach access, views of Great Cruz Bay harbor. Boating and swimming at your doorstep! Walk to Westin. “VILLA DEVINE” FISH BAY BRAND NEW (5X6) Mediterranean style gated estate with covered verandahs, guest house, innity edge pool, spa, efcient a/c, mahogany arched doors, tile roof, copper gutters. “VISTAERO” offers total privacy with breathtaking views over Rendezvous Bay & St. Thomas. 5 spacious bedroom suites, huge pool, gazebo & hot tub make this a top rental villa. WATERFRONT ”LA DOLCE VITA” is an exceptionally charming 3 bedroom property on the water’s edge with the possibility of boat mooring. 376 ft. pristine shoreline. Panoramic. W-1 zoning allows commercial uses. UPPER CAROLINA: 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, beautifully-appointed villa has spectacular Coral Bay views. Entry level has spacious great room & covered porch. Interior stair case leads to 2 master suites & lower level studio suite. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL ST. JOHN MLS PROPERTIES, DVD TOURS OF THE PROPERTIES, AND/OR A COPY OF OUR NEWSLETTER CALL OR E-MAIL US.“The Company that gives back to St. John” $1,395,000 $1,995,000 DVD $2,395,000 DVD DVD “SAGO COTTAGE” adorable Caribbean style masonry cottage with wonderful down island views and great rental history. 3 UNIT INCOME PRODUCER! Near town, all masonry. Top oors each 3 bedrooms with decks, A/C, plus lower studio. Renovated 2003: Corian counters, new appliances & tile oors. “ FISH BAY” 4X2 INCREDIBLE VALUE! Huge panoramic views and a quiet, private, breezy location that bor ders Nature Conservancy property make this home a must see! $32,000,000 $2,900,000 DVD “GALLOWS POINT” 3 premier OCEAN FRONT UNITS (9-D & 1-D upper & 9-A lower) each with private deck/ patio, Walk to town! $1,400,000, $1,275,000 & $1,200,000. $3,485,000 $975,000 $685,000 $595,000 “ CONCH VILLAS” : Why pay rent? Opportunity to own a 2br, 1ba &/or a 1br, 1ba condo close to Cruz Bay! Purchase one for yourself and stop throwing money away on rent or purchase both for additional income. $225,000 & $240,000 “ RAINBOW’S END” AT BATTERY HILL this bright, clean and cheerfully decorated poolside condo is conveniently close to town with nicely manicured grounds. A must see! $535,000 OWN A MONTH (OR MORE) in a 3 or 4 bedroom luxury home. Magnicent views and sunsets from 3 homes with all amenities, pools w/waterfalls and spas. Deeded 1 month ownerships from $69,000. WESTIN RESORT TIMESHARES: Own a week, a month, or more & enjoy all the resort amenities! Most unit sizes and weeks available. Priced from $6,800. “MILL VISTA – CAROLINA” Easy access & build on Centerline Rd. $ 135,000 “EMMAUS SEAGRAPE HILL” Great dual water views 0.387 ac. $ 193,500 “RENDEZVOUS & DITLEFF” Sunset views & gentle site .649 acre $ 274,900 “LEAST EXPENSIVE WATERFRONT”! Gentle slope, 4 min. walk to beach $ 298,000 “SUGAR APPLE WEST” Harbor views gentle ac. with Topo $ 299,000 “FREEMAN’S GROUND” DOWN ISLAND VIEWS .76 ac. Upper & lower access $ 425,000 “CALABASH BOOM” .4 ac. GREAT views, private. Topo map $ 475,000 “GREAT CRUZ BAY” Westin Resort beach access! .78 ac. $ 499,000 “BEAUTIFUL EAST END” Views to Coral Harbor, deeded access to waterfront $ 595,000 “AZURE BAY” IN CONTANT .5 ac. EXTRAORDINARY views, Owner nancing $ 650,000 “ VIRGIN GRAND ESTATES” Gated sub-division, sunset views. Can build FRACTIONAL HOME! Paved roads. 3 from $335,000 “ LOVANGO CAY” Waterfront & hillside properties; upscale amenities including barge docks, paved roads, undrgrd utilities beach & views. From $425,000 “ CHOCOLATE HOLE” VIEW LOTS Sunrise to Sunset. 2 adjoining breezy lots. Hart Bay east and St. Thomas west views. From $425,000. “ ESTATE CONCORDIA” hillside sites with stunning views ranging from the BVIs, down St. John’s eastern coast to Ram’s Head , St. Croix. From $550,000 BEST BUY “JOHN’S FOLLY” OCEANFRONT & HILLSIDE private gated enclave with shared generator, beach access; 3 lots from $560,000 “ BOATMAN POINT” 2 Waterfront lots with views & breezes. Topo surveys (2) & full house plans (1). From $945,000 “UPPER MONTE BAY ESTATES” 7 Spectacular private parcels above Rendezvous Bay; paved road, stone walls & underground utilities. From $999,000 “PETER BAY ESTATES” Exquisite home sites with breathtaking views over the North Shore, BVI & cays between. Prices from $1,850,000 BEST BUY BEACH FRONT “GREAT CRUZ BAY” private dock access, quiet upscale neighborhood, awesome views. Owner/broker. Call for details. “CANEEL HILL” OWNER WILL FINANCE! Minutes from town. Water views to St. Thomas, 3 gentle sites: .5 to .775 ac. starting at $200,000EAST END LAND Parcels in Privateer Bay and on far East End. Coral Bay views and underground utilities. From $285,000“ FISH BAY” 3 large parcels. Views, breezes and paved access. One includes cistern slab, well, active plans/permits. From $369,000 SELLER FINANCING WITH GREAT TERMS! “ HAULOVER” BEACHFRONT 2.24 acre sub-dividable borders National Park! AMAZING VIEWS! $1,999,000 “ SABA BAY” WATERFRONT & HILLSIDE Incredible BVI views! 12 acre sub-divideable waterfront lot for $9,999,000 plus 4 hillside lots available from $699,000 “ DREEKETS BAY ESTATES” spectacular BVI views, excellent roads, underground utilities, stone walls, planters, common beach. Minutes from Coral Bay. 12 lots from $399,000 Ask about “MUST SELL BEST BUY” SITUATIONS Call or email today for info! HH-TW 11.9.09.indd 1 11/4/09 12:31:09 PM 

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24 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 Adults Come OUt to Play Halloween revelers swarmed the island in costume from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay on Saturday Beach Bar, Skinny Legs and everywhere in between.St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Tom Oat and Jaime Elliott