We hold the pen Representing more top-rated carriers than any other agent. Theodore Tunick & Company Serving the Virgin Islands since 1962 The Marketplace / Suite 302 / Cruz Bay / St. John / Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 / www.theodoretunick.com November 9-15, 2009 T © Copyright 2009 S JO H N TRADEWINDS The Community Newspaper Since 1972 ¢ St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Wounded Veterans Take to Love City’s Warm Waters Page 3 Max Nickbarg Is U.S. Laser Champion Page 5 Junior Tennis Players Swing Away at “‘Sis”’ Frank Tourney Page 6 St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat i RESTAURANT Crusher Cubes Cars at Susanaberg Transfer Station TE NDLe. Island The V.I. Waste Management Authority sent a car crusher to the Department of Public Works’ Susanaberg Transfer Station last week to F at @ ri es C 9 uti OU S| 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 y compacts it into a cube. Officials expected to have use of the crusher for about two weeks to deal with all vehicles at Susanaberg. When imict complete, the cubes will be hauled off St. John and shipped stateside for disposal, according to DPW officials. 0 pt m Istl C fo r Se€aso n Page 7 st. thomas | 2a. \ Mla | ST. JOHN mnelson@malindamediallc.com magazine magazine 2 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 NEW TICKET SCANNER PUT INTO USE AT CRUZ BAY AND RED HOOK TERMINALS al As 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. Slodden Takes the Cake in Pie Eating Contest at Starfish Halloween Party St. John Tradewinds Witches, ghosts, princesses and even a few fairies enjoyed Halloween at The Marketplace. Starfish Market showed its Halloween spirit on Saturday, October 31, by hosting a children’s pump- kin carving contest, a dangling apple cat-off and both an adult’s and children’s pie eating contest. About 50 people young and old gathered outside the supermarket on the first floor of The Marketplace to try taking a bite out of an apple hanging from the ceiling and have their fill of pie. 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. “Tt was a lot of fun,” said Starfish’s Edwin Hill. “The kids and some adults were in costumes. Every- one had a good time.” STOPPERS USVI St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Edwin Hill Julie Slodden, center, got a little messy while winning the pie eating contest during Starfish Market’s Halloween festivities. 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Remain Totally Anonymous Collect Rewards in Cash Help Our Community be Safe CBCC Annual Meeting, Potluck Nov. 9 The Coral Bay Community Council will host tts Annual Meet- ing 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 will be sold. A special invitation is being extended to all the new residents of the Calabash Boom Apartments to join. There will be a brief presentation and discussion of CBCC objectives for the coming year. For more information, contact the CBCC office at 776-2099 or visit www.coralbaycommunitycouncil.org Women’s Storytelling November 10 at STJ Historical Society Meeting The St. John Historical Society will host its first meeting of the new season at the Bethany Moravian Church Hall on Tuesday, No- vember 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. Dept. of Agriculture Hosting Open House at Coral Bay Sation on Nov. 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 1p.m. Tour the facility, visit the nursery, and get information on pro- grams and services rendered. There will also be a beekeeping and fruit tree grafting demonstrations and much more. For more infor- mation call 776-6274 or 778-0997 ext. 228. Light refreshments will be served. Zemi Caribbean Worshop Nov. 10 The community is invited to a free workshop for anyone in- terested in experiencing “Inner Creative Journeys,” facilitated by Viki Brown on November 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. Brown uses drumming and flute along with visualizations to guide participants to find answers to specific intimate questions. She believes that by practicing these methods, originally devel- oped by indigenous Indians, that people can find what is true to their hearts. See www.zemicaribbeanworkshops.com for details about the workshops or call Brown at 693-5308 for more information. CAHS Class of 2010 Is Hosting Introductory Night Program Nov. 14 The 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. Approximately 250 members of the class will be introduced in a program based on the theme “A Showcase of Stars in a Musical Blend.” The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Ruth E. Thomas Auditorium. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the school. 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 Team River Runner, a non-profit organization dedicated to healing vets through paddle sports. Launched by Joe Mornini in 2004 at Walter Reed Army Medi- cal Center in Washington D.C., Team River Runner has grown into a national presence with vol- unteers training veterans at 21 mil- itary hospitals across the country. “Tt’s all about health and healing through kayaking and for people with mobility issues, there is adap- tive equipment so they can get out there and do this,” said Mornini. “We heal a wounded warrior one at a time and try to reach an indi- vidual. Then we get them involved with the leadership of the group by being on our volunteer leadership staff.” “From education, outreach, me- dia — they do it all,” said Morni- mi. “It makes much more sense if they’re doing it because it gives a sense of ownership.” Team River Runner first vis- ited Love City two years ago but had to cancel last year’s trip. This time around, however, the 13 vet- erans along with family members, friends and volunteers, enjoyed a full week of activities and events. “The philosophy is that when you wound a warrior you wound a family,” said Gary Clarke, a vol- unteer with Team River Runner and VI. Adaptive Kayaking and Camping Experience. “So when we bring veterans down on trips, we encourage them to bring their families or friends. It makes the experience just that much more special.” 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 com- St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott Army veteran Sean Lewis stands in the surf at Cinnamon Bay after a kayak adventure off Peter Bay Point. pany. “We got in on Sunday and we came out here to Cinnamon Bay Campground and immediately got everyone in the water,” said Clarke. “There were no complaints though.” “A lot of the guys are just meet- ing, and they’ve been having a lot of fun getting to know each other,” said Dana Alexander, administra- tive coordinator for Team River Runner. Cinnamon Bay Campground was the perfect base for these ac- tive visitors who took full advan- tage of the use of kayaks from Crabby’s Watersports and Cinna- mon Bay Watersports. “On our first day we kayaked over to Mary’s Point and just kind of got everyone used to things,” said Mornini. “Then on the sec- ond day, we went back out there and this time we snorkeled. It was incredible.” 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. “We sailed over to Lovango and then went snorkeling right off Ca- lypso,” said Dana. “We saw turtles and eels and tons of fish — it was amazing. Everyone had a great time.” During their trip, the group also enjoyed dinner at Skinny Legs, Maho Bay and Cinnamon Bay Campground, lunch at Woody’s St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 3 Wounded Warriors Take to Love City’s Waters and a Veterans’ Ball at Caneel Bay Resort. While Team River Runner is resolute about the mental and physical benefits of kayaking and watersports, group members also had some serious fun during their St. John trip. “My favorite part was learn- ing how to snorkel,” said Tara Hutchinson, an Army veteran who lost her leg in Iraq in 2006. “I thought I was going to be scared to death. The first day I tried, my snorkel gear didn’t fit right and it wasn’t so much fun, but then I got different equipment and it was like heaven” “I saw two rays and a barra- cuda,” said Hutchinson. “This is probably the best time I’ve ever had in my life.” Paddling out to Mary’s Point last week was William Santos’ first taste of ocean kayaking. “T wasn’t sure how it was go- ing to go, but I was able to use my prosthetic arm to kayak and it was great,” said Santos, who lost his arm serving with the First Calvary Division in Iraq. “The weather, the snorkeling, the kayaking, ev- erything has been great. And I’ve really been getting some work outs.” Like many other visitors, John Gierke relished the time to “un- plug” from his hectic life back in Indiana. “This is my first time here and it’s just been awesome,” said Gierke. “I love being away from everything — no cell phones, no email — just the blue water. It’s great” Sean Lewis had as much fun getting to know the other veterans on the trip as he did spending time on the water. “T am having a great time,” said Lewis, who lost his leg during a tour of duty with the Army in Iraq. “I love everything — snorkeling and kayaking. But it’s been really fun getting to hang with everyone else.” For Pete Rooney and his wife Susan, this marked their second tip to St. John with Team River Rumners and the couple was hav- ing a great time. “We were here two years ago and when Joe called to see if we wanted to come back, I said, ‘tell me the time, I'll be there,” said Pete Rooney. “The weather, the snorkeling, the beaches — there is nothing like it.” The kayaking also keeps Rooney in shape for his other pas- sion — 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. “Kayaking is great cross train- ing for hand cycling,” he said. Surrounded by beaming faces, it’s not difficult to imagine what keeps Mornini dedicated to ex- panding Team River Runners. “When you see the potential in these guys and girls and then when you see the healing, it makes me misty just talking about it,” said Mornini. “It’s life-changing for people. I know wounded veterans who went through the program who are now enrolled in college to become physical therapists for other vets.” 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. INDEX Business Directory Church Schedules Classified Ads Commander’s Bugle Call Community Calendar Crossword Puzzle Ferry Schedules Letters Police Log Real Estate Senator at Large Reports ...10 Wedding Announcement Wha’s Happn’nin’ NEXT DEADLINE Thursday, Nov. 12" NEWS LINE 340-776-6496 E-MAIL info @tradewinds.vi 4 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 St. John Montessori School Hosting Parent Night on 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. Parents and community members are invited to attend to learn about the benefits of a Montessori education and how it can be implemented in the home. Enrollment is ongoing for children ages 2.5 to 5. SJM is li- censed 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 onisland 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. AARP Chapter Meeting Is Nov. 19 The next St. John AARP Chapter 4777 meeting will be on 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. Renew your Spirits Rejuvenate your body and relax your mind at the Westin Workout and Spa - All new cardio and strength equipment - Daily, weekly, and annual membership packages - Massages, facials, body wraps, manicures and pedicures - Mention this ad for special savings on spa treatments For more information, please call 340.693.8000, ext 1903/1904. This is how it should feel.” THE WESTIN ST. JOHN RESORT & VILLAS Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affiliates. Spa Services Discounts are available to residents of the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with valid ID. ID must be presented when making appointment. Valid 6/01/09- 10/31/09. ©Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All rights reserved. Westin is the registered trademark of J Juaune! Wha’s Happ’nin by Sis Frank Telemedicine Excites Community St John Tradewinds Appointments are requested daily by St. Thomi- ans and St. Johnians! Just phone the Myrah Keat- ing Smith Clinic for your date — 693-8900. You will receive the best examination and solution for 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 num- ber 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 compete in their first tournament this weekend. It reminds me of a young George Lewis in the 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 ask Gilbert Sprauve! Jazz VI All-Stars Entertain Returning Guests Joan Bennett-Williams, of St. Thomas, prom- ises 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 have all cried for — a flower shop!! “Bou-quet” — across from Sally’s lovely clothing shop! Faye Frederick, now a retired educator, will be cutting, pruning, wrapping and arranging gorgeous flow- ers! We all have missed being able to pick up a bou- quet 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 Band 776-6548 R&I PATTON goldsmithing Mongoose Junction Chat@pattongold.com Nickbarg Nabs National Single-handed Laser Championship — a V.I. First By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds For the first time ever, the na- tional laser single-handed cham- pionship medal is in the Virgin Islands — and it’s on St. John. Love City’s own Max Nickbarg demolished the field last week at 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 Corpus Christi, Texas, Nickbarg took home the Cressy Trophy on Sunday, November 1, posting 85 points — a decisive 46 points bet- ter than the second place finisher. The 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 cham- pionship win is a first for the Vir- gin Islands and a first for Antilles School, where the St. John teen is a senior. After dominating his field in laser radials, Nickbarg, 17, moved up to laser fulls just this fall. In his first regatta sailing the full rigs, Nickbarg won the ISSA’s 2010 South Atlantic District Single- handed Championship in Florida in September. That win qualified the St. John skipper for the nation- al championship, where he cruised past the competition. The regatta at Corpus Christi Yacht Club was Nickbarg’s first St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtesy of SAISA After thumping the competition, St. John sailor Max Nickbarg received the national high school laser sailing top award. time sailing in Texas waters, and the St. John teen struggled early. After the first three races, Nick- barg hadn’t finished among the top 10 boats. “T had a rough start,” said Nick- barg. “The first few races I sort of digressed. I didn’t really know what was going on, but it wasn’t going good, but then I started get- ting the hang of it.” Nickbarg quickly found his pace and over the 18 races, he took first five times and placed in the top three in another six races. “T felt confident the whole time, but I tried not to jinx myself,” Nickbarg said. “I didn’t want to be in the mind-set that I was going to win. I like being the challenger, so I kept that in my head.” The Love City teen was so far ahead by the end, with two races still left, Nickbarg already had the championship sewn up tight. “The last two races my coach pretty much told me that I had it in the bag,” said Nickbarg. “I didn’t really have to sail the last two rac- es, but my coach wanted me to get a huge lead.” With no chance of losing the tro- phy, Nickbarg went out and sailed to first, third and second place in the last three races and officially took honors as the best laser sin- gle-handed sailor in the country. “It’s pretty sweet,” said Nick- barg. “I’m stoked about it. It was really exciting.” With the Cressy Trophy in hand, Nickbarg is eyeing college next year when he is sure to shine on an elite team — as soon as he chooses a school. Closer to home, fans can watch Nickbarg’s sailing skills in De- cember when he plans to compete in the Carlos Aguilar Match Race Championship off St. Thomas. Landsharks Host Turkey Day 5K Run Nov. 26 St. John Tradewinds Dust off those running shoes, it’s time to get the holiday season started right. The St. John Landsharks are hosting a fun-filled 5K run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, No- vember 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 An- naberg 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 should expect to get wet or muddy. There will be fun Thanksgiving- themed 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. 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Hosted by the St. John Junior Tennis Association led by Patrice Harley, the Sis Frank Tennis Tour- nament started on Friday, Novem- ber 6, and ran through Sunday af- ternoon, November 8, at the Cruz Bay courts. About 36 juniors from through- out the Virgin Islands took part in the three-day double elimination round robin tournament. While Harley, a retired teacher, has long been a fixture on the lo- cal tennis circuit, this was the first time she hosted a tournament in years. “This is the first tournament we're hosting in a while,” said Harley. “We had one back in 2000 and over the years we’ve had clin- ics also. My dad used to come over from St. Croix every summer and lead the clinics.” “Then we got involved with Parks and Rec. and they would send someone over to lead the clinics every summer,” Harley said. “Then I started doing classes on my own as I got more confi- dent. And now we’re hosting our first tournament in years.” The tournament was named in Frank’s honor as a way to thank the long-time resident for years of supporting tennis on St. John, ex- plained Harley. “Throughout the years, Sis has always supported tennis and the players,” Harley said. “Even when George Lewis was a junior play- 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 to.” “Sis always supported the play- ers both verbally and monetarily,” said Harley. “She doesn’t coach, but she’s a good mentor and is al- ways encouraging the kids.” A former player herself, Frank was delighted to hear of the tennis tournament in her honor. St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott Governor 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. “T used to play tennis with Dr. Applegate back when there was one court at Caneel,” said Frank. “Tm very complimented to have the tournament in my name.” Frank, who founded the St. John School of the Arts and led the es- teemed pan bands Steel Unlimited and Steel Unlimited II, has long been involved with youth develop- ment. “I think the tournament means a great deal to the children,” said Frank. “Taking part in these types of things builds confidence and teaches kids how to get along with each other.” Frank fondly remembered watching George Lewis, a St. John tennis star, when he was a junior player. “My main star was George Lewis,” said Frank. “When he was 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 uni- verse to play tennis.” “He’s still playing and teaching tennis today,” Frank said. Tennis is great for a child’s mind and body, Frank added. “It’s a wonderful all-around sport,” she said. “It gets the kids outside and teaches them to com- pete nicely. Patrice Harley has done a marvelous job with the pro- gram and the kids.” While competition is important, Harley was more concerned that all the competitors had fun. “By taking part in the tourna- ment, I hope kids walk away with a love of the game,” said Harley. “Winning and losing is secondary. I just want the kids to come out and enjoy playing and meet kids from other schools.” With students from St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John facing off across the net, Harley planned to make sure all of the students met each other, she explained. “Before each match, we'll have an introduction and the kids will say their names and what schools they attend,” Harley said. “I think it will be a great way for the kids to get to know each other — they already have tennis in common.” Check next week’s St John Tradewinds for results of the Ruth “Sis” Frank Tennis Tournament. St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 7 Restaurant Roundup: Island Eateries Cautiously Optimistic for Season 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 dy- namics to their staple Cruz Bay eateries in hopes of a more successful year. “I am being optimistic and looking for- ward to a stronger season this year,” said 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 acknowl- edged 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 and established a prix fix menu that will be offered daily from 5:30 to 7 p.m. featuring a three course meal for $38. “My whole concept for this season is, “Wow,” Hinds said. “We are also introduc- 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 casual atmosphere.” Hinds said he wants to cater to the lo- ¥ play responsibly St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott The Lime Inn will offer an expanded happy hour menu when it reopens this month. cals and create a fun, kinetic energy at the property where people will want to come and relax — perhaps during half-priced martini Wednesdays or champagne cocktail Fridays. “I do understand the economy is very poor right now, but I want to dilute the illu- sion that we are only a high-end restaurant for special occasions,” Hinds said. “I want to create a cool little spot and bring some energy to the bar — there will be much low- er prices than in the restaurant for sure.” While the welfare of three island restau- rants — Asolare, Paradiso and Chloe and Bernard’s — remain in question, others remained focused on improving their own establishments and are working hard to pre- pare for season. Chris Meyer, owner of The Lime Inn, said there is no arguing that when a restau- rant 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. “T think the key is not to count on anything to change the course of what will happen,” Meyer said. “We are just going to work re- ally hard to be as busy as we can.” The Lime Inn, celebrating its 25th anni- versary this month, is adding a few excit- ing twists to its landmark establishment in preparation of its reopening November 16. New renovations like the front court- yard’s columns and the arbor above the en- trance — all built by Meyer’s handy hubby — set the scene for what promises to be an even more charming dining ambiance. 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Unity Day in 2006 which brought residents from across the territory together to dialogue and spread understanding. Since then, VIUDG has tackled a number of 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 real change, Monsanto explained. “Our first goal was to reduce the tension that was rising and to take that energy and turn it into a positive solution to our problems,” Monsanto said. “Our focus was al- ways positive change. From there we came up with a list of St. John needs and issues that were affect- ing us.” “We're here to make positive change,” said Monsanto. With about 35 committee mem- P.O. BOX 370 CRUZ BAY, ST. JOHN U.S.V.I. 00831 bers, the group has lobbied for St. John high school and been vo- cal detractors of unplanned and unchecked development, among other issues. Since a territory-wide property tax revaluation was completed last year — which would have sent many home owners’ bills skyrock- eting — the group has been on the forefront of the fight to have fair market assessments for Love City. And no one has been in the prop- erty tax trenches more than Myrtle Barry, chairperson of VIUDG’s Real Property Tax Committee. The committee has garnered the sup- port of more than 400 residents who contribute to an on-going le- gal battle against the VI. govern- ment. “We have strict accounting for all the funds that come through for the legal case,” said Barry. “Ev- eryone who contributes, we send copies of all of our invoices. They know where their money is go- ing.” The funds are going to demand new and correct property revalua- tions, explained Barry. “We want the reevaluations that were done by BearingPoint to be tossed — they were wrong,” Barry said. “All the revaluations, includ- ing on St. John, need to be redone. The same formula needs to used throughout the Virgin Islands.” Since taking about $6 million from the V.I. government, Geor- gia-based mass appraisal company BearingPoint has declared bank- ruptcy, squelching any course for local leaders to recoup their costs, Barry explained. “There should have been some- thing in the government contract that gave the government footing in case the data was flawed,” said Barry. “But it doesn’t matter now that the company is bankrupt.” Before taking the fight to court, VIUDG members tried to reason with top government officials, but their pleas fell on deaf ears, Barry added. “We went through every door and tried to talk to every senator and government agency saying “stop, these values are wrong,” she said. “When we went through everyone and got no where, we had to go to court.” The case is in the discovery phase and is expected to be sched- uled for trial within the next few months. In the meantime, Barry urged residents to come out for all status hearings and court motions. “When people physically see you, they know you really care and they act differently,” she said. “It really makes a difference.” With many decisions that af- fect St. John made across Pillsbury Sound on St. Thomas, VIUDG is dedicated to making sure Love City’s voice is heard on Rock City, explained Monsanto. “St. John has been a sleeping giant,” Monsanto said. “Our qual- ity of life has changed now and we need to speak up.” For more information on VI- UDG or to support the group visit www.viunity day group.org. NEVE SN HUGE DISCOUNT on volume sales Garden Genter} St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 9 St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtesy of GHS Deblyn Van Gelder and GHS seventh grade pirates get ready to set sail aboard Breath. Land Ahoy: A Pirate’s Tale from Gifft Hill School's Seventh Grade 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? The Gifft Hill School seventh graders hoisted their Jolly Rogers to resounding hales of “Yo ho ho” ona recent field trip to Norman Island aboard the charter boat Breath owned by Peter and Dorothy Muilenburg and captained by Jared with his crew Josh. “[’ve got dibs on the doubloons,” boasted Jack- son Barry who showed his commitment to the pirate profession by amputating his leg for the occasion (re- placing the missing limb with a toilet plunger). “There’s always a chance we’ll find treasure,” ex- plained the captain. “Supposedly only one-seventh of the buried booty has been uncovered.” Culminating a literature unit on the novel “Trea- sure Island,” the 10 students voyaged back in time to 1750 in search of an answer to the question, “was Norman Island the inspiration that Robert Louis Ste- venson used to write his classic tale of buried pirate treasure and Caribbean mutiny?” To research the answer, the junior privateers ex- plored Norman Island and snorkeled the nearby caves. “Every time I jumped off the rat lines, I thought I saw a sea chest in the sand,” exclaimed Luca del Olmo. “What’s that creepy smell in the caves?” John Spi- nale wanted to know. “Tts’s bat guano,” said the captain. “In fact, gather round, I have a good story about that bat guano.” 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 Is- land. Peter and Dorothy Muilenburg (a founder of Pine Peace School, now the Gifft Hill School) have coordi- nated this particular adventure since 2000. “The community has given so much to us,” said Peter Muilenberg. “I want to give back whenever pos- sible.” After the class at sea, the swashbuckling students created large posters, graphically organizing the in- formation they had compiled over the two-month long unit. And what was the final tally? Did Robert Louis Stevenson use Norman Island as his model for Trea- sure Island? “Tf you tilt Stevenson’s map in such a way, it could be St. John,” said Malik Richards. Jaqualyn Clark agreed. “Look at all of the geographical similarities: Skel- eton Island, Spyglass Hill, and the swamp with all of the mosquitoes,” said Clark. “Plus, many treasures have been found on Norman Island and everyone knows there’s more.” Austin Edwards was certain Norman Island had nothing to do with the famous novel. “Robert Louis Stevenson never even set foot in the Caribbean,” Edwards said. Makeda Dawson echoed everyone’s thoughts. “Sailing on Breath and snorkeling the caves takes your breath away,” said Dawson. And what did Captain Jared have to say? “Any island in the Caribbean could be dubbed Treasure Island,” said the captain. We’ve got it all at... St. John MARKETPLACE NEW Ry KZ IGUANA-RID @ Protect your plants! Repels by odor & taste. Completely safe for humans, pets & birds. Mon-Fri 7am to 5pm Saturdays 8am to 12 Noon PH: 693-8780 FAX: 776-6685 ith over 40 extraordinary villas, we provide on-island 24-hour personalized service to every guest. 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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 Wallace, as well as other officials from our Clinics and Hospitals. When is a St. Johnian not a St. Johnian? I raised the issue of birthing on St. John. explained 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 ba- bies are born on St. Thomas. She did agree that we can perform most perinatal care on St. John, and will PROP] Senator-at:'Large Reports By Senator Craig Barshinger Benji Makes 96 work to expand these services. At present, the only way to have a baby on St. John at the MKS Clinic is when the baby comes fast and it’s too late to go to St. Thomas. This may be fine if 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 recording a birth, please contact our office and we will guide you. We have heard reports of undue red tape. New Medical Equipment in the Works Administrator Wallace testified that significant pieces of medical equipment at MKS are wor 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 equip- ment. 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 multi- Continued on Page 17 w IKJING" LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION Need a landscape design or just refreshing deck plants? We can work with your budget! Beautiful tropical plants arriving weekly. Call us with your plant needs. Get a tour and review our portfolio of satisfied clients. Tel. 340-643-6348 www.propertykingusvi.com lonski@propertykingusvi.com Fax 340-715-3313 You've tried the rest... now hire the BEST! Fhaauye on St HOME ohn & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT mu.carefrectelaways.com P.O. 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Visit Maho Bay Art Gallery (next to restaurant) Open for breakfast & dinner daily 340-776-6226 www.maho.org By Mauri Elbel St John Tradewinds It wasn’t long after Today’s Flowers shut its Cruz Bay doors when a dream began to blossom for Gayle Varlack. “T just saw the need for a good flower shop on St. John and I jumped at the opportunity,” said Varlack, known to many by her nickname, Sally. “I thought to my- self, ‘Okay, I can do that... in the little time that I have.” The talented designer will cel- ebrate the fifth anniversary of her fine clothing and accessories store, Sally’s Couture, on November 15 — and plans to open her new flower shop, Bou-Quet, the very same day. “T am trying to open Bou-Quet on November 15 so it can be a kind of grand opening/anniversary event,” Varlack said. “With God’s help, it will be ready by the 15.” Varlack, who was born and raised on St. John, said flowers have always been a passion of hers. “Arranging flowers has always been a hobby for me, even before I did the clothing thing, I was into flowers,” she said. “If you notice all the displays in Sally’s Couture, there are always lots of flower ar- rangements throughout the store.” Although Varlack admits she has not been dreaming of owning a flower shop for long, it is obvi- Cell Phones Internet Cards (340) 715-1469 ADM WIRELESS) —) PUT Erte) Phone Accessories ous she is no novice when it comes to blooms and stems. “T love orchids and Gerber dai- sies, tulips, gladiolas, roses,” she rattled off. “I love them all — any- thing that is bright and colorful.” This may be the inspiration be- hind the slogan Varlack created for her new shop, “Fresh flowers to color your dreams.” With a little encouragement from friends and family, Varlack has high hopes for Bou-Quet, which will fill the island’s flower void from its convenient location across the way from Sally’s Cou- ture and next to Pink Papaya. “We will have the freshest, most creative designs on the island,” she said. “I have lots and lots of ideas.” Bou-Quet, which will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays by ap- pointment, will offer a flower de- livery service to every one on the island — locals and visitors alike, Varlack said. As the only flower shop operat- ing on the island, Varlack said Bou- Quet will be able to accommodate just about every event, from wed- dings and banquets to dinners and “just because” arrangements. “You need a flower, you just let me know,” she said. Varlack will create all the de- signs herself with flowers shipped over from Roses Too and Roses No need to go to St. Thomas - Find the Latest Models Right Here! 2nd Floor at the Marketplace St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 11 Gayle “Sally” Varlack Filling Island Niche with Flowers Fresh Flowers to Color Your Dreams Ff St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott St. John retail entrepreneur Gayle Varlack expects her flower shop, Bou-Quet, to open its doors by mid- November. Too East on St. Thomas. “T also have to mention that I have a great inspiration, Felipe Ayala, Jr., who owns and manages barefoot architect ae licensed architect AIA member NCARB certified professional design and development services mongoose Junctlon, po box 1772 st. john, us virgin islands 00831 tel (840) 693-7665, fax (340) 693-8411 barefootarchitects.com Roses Too East,” Varlack said of her long-time friend. “He is one of my greatest inspirations and I also think he is the best floral de- “Right now, | am too anxious to have any fears. It is a slow economy, but flowers are something people will still buy ... Flow- ers can Say a lot.” — Gayle Varlack.owner Bou-Quet signer.” Even in the midst of a slow economy, Varlack remains fearless about starting her new business. “Right now, I am too anxious to have any fears,” she said. “It is a slow economy, but flowers are something people will still buy — to say I love you, just because, to say congratulations or for sympa- thetic reasons. Flowers can say a lot.” 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. “TI don’t want my Sally’s Cou- ture customers to think I am desert- ing them,” she said. “I’ll always be right here.” Bou-Quet’s website is currently under construction but if you need to talk arrangements, you can reach Varlack at 774-7600. ATTENTION ST. JOHN HOMEOWNERS HIRING PROFESSIONALS TO MAINTAIN YOUR HOME IS NOT AN EXTRAVAGANCE SMART BUS ITIS NESS SENSE CONTACT THE PROFESSIONALS AT Chmmearom lProperiy Management St. John’s Premier Property Management 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 12. = St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 Brand Is UU Guest Speaker The Unitarian Universalists of St. John meet each Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Great Room located at the Gifft Hill School. The guest speaker on Sunday, November 15, is visiting minister Gabriella Brand. Her service is titled “Wabi Sabi: Imperfection in Art And Life.” Come join in seeking the truths in life and shar- ing a, not necessarily religious experience, but a spiritual one. For transportation from Cruz Bay call 776-6332. Childcare available upon prior re- quest. For more information check out www.uuf- stjohn.org. Lynch, Pierce Performing at St. Ursula’s Benefit Concert on November 22 St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church presents tre- nowned organist Albert Lynch and cellist Kenneth Pierce and friends in a benefit concert on Sunday, November 22, at 4 p.m., at the Cruz Bay church. The concert will also feature “The New School of Music Inc,” St. Ursula’s youth steel orchestra, and more. A donation of $10 will be accepted at the door and all proceeds will go to St. Ursula’s church. T'S THAT TIME AGAIN! Residential and Commercial Electronic Waste Recycling Drive RECYCLING SCHEDULE ST. CROEKX ST. THOMAS November 12-14, 2009 ey November 12-14, 2009 9:00 am to 1:00 pm iw 9:00 am|tolz:00 pm 941-946 Williams Delight )(~" Warehouse? in Subbase (East of Sunshine Mall) | y Pe (Behind Nisky Center) ST. JOHN November 9-10, 2009 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Winston Wells Ball Park Items That Will Be Accepted For Recycling: CPU’s e Projectors e Walkie-Talkies Disk Drives Scanners Copiers Keyboards Speaker Sets Printers Lap: Tops Surge Protectors Fax Machines Monitors Two-way Radios Televisions Mouse Video Canieras PDA/Handheld Systems Residential Drop-off Requirements Bring your electronic waste-boxed No more than3 of the same items per household will be accepted Proyide- manpower to unload and load items Commercial Drop-off Requirements Pre-register with VIWMA. Applications and registration forms can be picked up from the La Grande Princesse or Williams Delight offices in St. Croix, the Wheatley. Center office in'St. Thomas or the Public Works:office in St. John Only checks and money orders.accepted_and_are to be made out to the V.L Waste Management Authority Bring ALLe-waste boxed except for jumbo items Provide manpower to unload and load items For More Information Contact: St. Croix a St. Thomas/St. John Paulina Hobson Cordell Jacobs 712-4963 Viasn ets Were enone 777-3073 i! St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtesy of Carol McGuinness Virgin Islands Police Department officers read to students at Elaine |. Sprauve Library during story hour. Students Hear from Firefighters And Police Officers During Story Hour at Elaine |. Sprauve Library St. John Tradewinds hour at Elaine I. Sprauve Library. On Wednesday, November 4, Later that day, V.I. Fire Service VI. Police Department St. John St. John Deputy Chief Winifred Deputy Chief Darren Foy and Powell read to Julius E. Sprauve VIPD Sergeant Kerry Harrigan School students in kindergarten, read to St. John Methodist School first grade and special education pre-schoolers during one story classes. VETERANS DAY 90TH Anniversary 1919-2009 November 11, 2009 Coral Bay, St. John, VI Therapeutic Massage Parade Starts 10:30 am at Crabby’s WaterSports and Ends with a Ceremony at the Ameri- can Legion Post 131 Hdq (Ag Station Bay Rum Factory on Kings Hill Rd) Sports Massage Soft-tissue Injuries Energy Work To be followed by STJ’s 1ST MINI AG FAIR Lina Guild Licensed Massage Therapist Nationally Certified House Calls or Office Visits 716-6223 Co-hosted by American Legion Viggo E. Sewer Post 131 and the VI Dept. of Ag. , eS Co St John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat Artificial turf was laid on the Gifft Hill School field last week. GHS Goes Green with New Athletic Field By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds After years of planning and months of work, Gifft Hill School was looking conspicuously greener last week. Field Turf personnel were at the St. John private school on Thursday, November 5, laying artificial sod on the playing field. The regulation flag football sized field will be used by GHS teams and will also be available for public use. “Tt will be the primary athletic field for the school and will be available for community use any time people want to use it,” said Beth Jones, development director for GHS. Fred Trayser worked with Field Turf officials to build the field to exact specifications for the high-tech surface. Once completed, the field will be soft and ab- sorbent and won’t even get muddy after a rain storm, according to Jones. “There was a huge amount of engineering that went into this,” Jones said. “Everything had to be done ex- actly to the specifications so it would drain properly. You can play on the field right after it rains — there is no mud.” The field, the cost of which was covered by an anonymous GHS benefactor, will be officially opened for use on November 16, and school officials are plan- ning something special for the big unveiling. The Department of Human Services invites proprietors of nonprofit organizations to an infor- mational meeting about funding opportunities from federal and local sources. The meetings will 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 20th at the Cruz Bay Battery Office Information about benefit programs to assist clients with access to TANF, SNAP (aka Food Stamp), Medicaid, WIC, Unemployment and other cash or health assistance programs will be provided. Registration forms are available at the Department of Human Services main office on St. Thomas at the Knud Hansen Complex, and on St. Croix in the Commissioner’s office at the Vit- raco Building in Golden Rock. Completed registrations forms can be delivered to either main office, faxed to Mrs. Warrington at 774-3466, or emailed to vinonprofitmangament@yahoo.com. : nk cg St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 = 13 SALON & SPA @ St. John Residents Receive Complimentary Spa Gifts & Discounts Come Visit Our New Location at Mongoose Junction res: 2 (340) 776-0774 www.stjohnbeautylounge.com WWW .SKEINNYLEGS.COM Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 12th Letters to the Editor, Press Releases, Advertising Artwork join the fun at the ALL NEW 2009 féte with St. John’s best restaurants & caterers! AT THE WESTIN RESORT es l=) eat $85 DONATION (Advance) $100 DONATION (Event Day) $65 DONATION (For Food Handlers Card Carriers) 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND FLAVORS TASTING SILENT AUCTION AND PEOPLES VOTE MUSIC & AFTER PARTY WITH INNER VISIONS tickets: 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) Katilady Events * St. John Rotary Club Members or call: 693-8500 All proceeds benefit The Rotary Scholarship Fund, your donation is tax deductible. de A ROTARY CLUB OF ST.JOHN CHARITY EVENT 2009 INO8 FW! -H91S30 14 = St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 Letters to St. John Tradewinds Thanks to Barshinger’s Staff Office of the Senator-At-Large Craig Barshinger, I recently had a rather minor but complicated issue with the De- partment of Motor Vehicles. I turned to your office and had the good fortune to get the patience, understanding and help of two very kind ladies on your staff. Ms. Callwood in your St. Thomas office was the first person I en- countered when I called your office. After explaining the nature of my problem, she calmed my concerns and referred me to Mrs. Ste- phen in your St. John office. Both ladies worked with tremendous efficiency in contacting the appropriate people in DMV to bring a positive conclusion to my im- probable dilemma. My thanks to them both, they reflect all the good you are doing for the community. Best of luck with your bills: #28-0078 (property tax) and #28-0101 (ferry bill). Keep up the good work! Marty Freeman, 20-year resident This Is Paradise This 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 TRADEWINDS PUBLISHING The Community Newspaper Since 1972 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 Fax (340) 693-8885 www. tradewinds. vi editor @tradewinds. vi MAILING ADDRESS Tradewinds Publishing P.O. Box 1500 St. John, VI 00831 SUBSCRIPTIONS US. & U.S.V.I. only $70.00 per year THIRD CLASS PERMIT US. Postage PAID Permit No. 3 St. John, VI 00831 © COPYRIGHT 2009 All rights reserved. No reproduction of news stories, letters, columns, photo- graphs or advertisements allowed without written permission from the publisher. Chinnery Is Excelling at Berklee College of Music Hey St. John! It’s the little Island Girl from the big 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 Berk- lee 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. This school is so filled with gifted musicians from all over the world and I love it! I know I am in the right place in God’s right time for training to become a sound in music. Right now my major is performance. But as I become more en- lightened 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 busi- ness; 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 Wil- liams, Writing Skills with Steve Kirby, and Rhythm Section and Grooves for Voice with Stan Strickland. As I know Winston Maccow, a professor here at Berklee that I knew from the five-week programs, he asked me to join his Caribbean Ensemble Class which at the time I didn’t know was a level five class. It is also one of Berklee’s highest ensembles class- es. 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), the Women’s Group, Berklee Cares Group, and the Student Government Association. 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 De- cember and I can’t wait! Being from an island like St. John there are a lot of pros and cons. In addition to this, at first harmony and 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 al- ways, the teachers here are so dedicated to my edu- cation 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 Continued on Page 16 Something on a Youth’s Mind About Her Home 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 Show (93.5 FM in St. Croix) and there is this debate 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 sup- posed to be holding these people accountable? Why is it that so many of us are apathetic yet so willing to have a lot of “nars” to say! Yes, I totally do agree that our government isn’t do- ing enough, they waste resources, so on and so forth, but what are we doing to stop this! Complaining to one another isn’t enough. Furthermore, if our government is really so flippin’ dysfunctional why is it that we as a people insist upon re-electing these senators so often? Many of these senators have been in office for a minute! 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 because we live in a so-called “democracy,” but I say this because the Virgin Islands is a small place. We all know that the people in office are connected 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 com- plaints 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 any- thing 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 Sewer Letters to St. John Tradewinds A St. John Miracle My husband and I recently visited your lovely is- land, and during the course of our visit I left my hand- bag at one of the bay view tumoffs. 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 breath, and I turned to find my husband, handbag in hand, grinning from ear to ear. As it happened, a taxi driver by the name of Thom- 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. So, with nowhere to park, he left his taxi in the 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 Co- rolla, the same red as 25 percent of the cars around us. But Thomas took a chance. That, to me, was the miracle. He went that extra 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 find people like that? Thank you all for being on the planet — you have renewed my faith. Joan Martinez An End to Racism Forever Racism n. {Disapproving} 1. Prejudice or animosity against people who be- long to other races. 2. The belief that people of different races have dif- ferent 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 preju- dice and animosity that exists. Along with the fear that seems to rule our everyday lives. The ego and its belief that we need money and all it can buy to be better than the next, with fancy cars and the big house with two cars in the garage. How long can the list go on of our lack in faith and understand- ing of our connection to source or the energy that is behind all of creation? Our lack of understanding of just what a small part this human experience is of who or what we really are. Our existence in this form is but a mere fraction 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 way — no one is better or less than the next. Love 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 sourc- es 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 dif- ferent light — one of shortcomings, one of mass con- fusion 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 we live in. Shall it be a world filled with love and the joy and light that would follow it? Or one filled with dark and ugly days and more of what the past has brought us? We can create for our children and ourselves a bet- ter 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. Help when you see a need. Give a hug and a smile 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 find to be untrue? Part of a plan of control through the use of lies and fear. Have faith and believe in the power we have in be- ing part of the energy that has created all. Within this faith we will find the power to change our future and the future of our children. Within this oneness there can be no prejudice or animosity — and racism will be gone forever. Robert Sells What Do You Think? Send your letters to editor @tradewinds.vi St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 = 15 St. John Tradewinds Keeping Track 2008 FINAL COUNT Homicide: 0 Solved: 0 Shootings: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 Stabbings: 1 Under Investigation: 1 Solved: 0 Armed Robberies: 2 Under Investigation: 2 Solved: 1 Arsons: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 1st Degree Burglaries: 1 Under Investigation: 1 Solved: 0 2nd Degree Burglaries: 18 Under Investigation: 18 Solved: 0 3rd Degree Burglaries: 67 Under Investigation: 67 Solved: 0 Grand Larcenies: 68 Under Investigation: 68 Solved: 0 Rapes: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 2009 TO-DATE Homicide: 1 Solved: 0 Shootings: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 Stabbings: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 Armed Robberies: 3 Under Investigation: 3 Solved: 0 Arsons: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 0 1st Degree Burglaries: 5 Under Investigation: 5 Solved: 0 2nd Degree Burglaries: 16 Under Investigation: 15 Solved: 1 8rd Degree Burglaries: 57 Under Investigation: 55 Solved: 4 Grand Larcenies: 55 Under Investigation: 52 Solved: 3 Rapes: 1 Under Investigation: 1 Solved: 0 St. John Tradewinds’ Keeping Track data comes from the V_I. Police Department’s Leander Jurgen Command Incident Log, an unofficial record of calls to the station, reports and arrests on St. 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 picnic table at the VINP ball field, and every Thursday at 5:30 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. 16 = St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 Buchalther Weds Levine at Trunk Bay Ceremony Suki Dickson Buchalter and Bucky Buchalter of Coral Bay are pleased to announce the wed- ding of their daughter Jessa to Brian Levine of New Jersey. Jessa and Brian celebrated with family and friends on Octo- ber 4, 2009 at an afternoon wed- ding which was held at Trunk Bay with Craig Barshinger of the Unitarian Universalist Fel- lowship of St. John officiating. Brian sang an engagement song that he wrote for Jessa. Jes- sa’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 Es- tate 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 fabu- lous affair. The couples 8-month-old daughter Coral Jean was the special guest of honor. Suki and Buck would like to thank all of Bay Camps, Stanley Selengut and all of the villa owners who our island friends who made this of Concordia, T Bird and her shared their homes with us. Spe- Custom Embroidery Supplier of wholesale and retail embroidery Hats - Polos - Tees - Bags Logos - Monograms - Stock and custom designs y Visit our "Factory Outlet" retail store: Town & Country Center a Coral Bay, St. John CRUZ BAY 1 FAMILY 8 PRACTICE FREE SKIN SCREENING EXAMINATIONS for precancerous or unidentified skin lesions Nov. 15 through Dec. 15th ~ By appointment only — JAMES PACE CLAYTON, MD Einstein University of Medicine, NYC University of Connecticut Family Practice, Post Grade Emergency Medicine and Dermatology Photo Courtesy of the Buchalter Family Jessa and Brian Levin at Trunk Bay. Cruz Bay Family Practice: <> Red Hook Family Practice: 340-776-6789 v 340-775-2303 Located 2nd Floor, Eoulon Center, Upstairs, Red Hook Shopping Plaza, Downtown Cruz Bay, St. John Red Hook, St. Thomas Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 12th Letters to the Editor, Press Releases, Advertising Artwork oP am /pyrighted Materia meee 5) dicated Content Tobe Available from Commercial News Providers — Ma? event so special. Heartfelt thanks go out to Noel Grammar of East End flow- ers for the lovely bouquets, Al- fredo’s Landscaping, KatiLady Catering, Westin St. John, Maho special band, Kent of Concor- dia, Nat Ford, Teneisha, Megan and Nat Kolchak, Sarah, Deb- bie, Ulle, Viki Brown, Karen of Windspree, Andrea Leland, Ken Yolman, Peter Muilenberg cial thanks to the “Powers that Be” for gorgeous weather and a bug free time. Brian and Jessa Buchalter can be reached at P.O. Box 2094, Eagle, CO, 81631. Chinnery Is Excelling at Berklee College of Music Continued from Page 14 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 in- cluding 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 and may God bless every single one of you and you know who you are. Please keep me in you precious prayers and may God do the rest. It would also be really nice to keep in 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 Chinnery Corrections — Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center Administrator Harold Wallace’s name was in- correct 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. — The “Football Game: JESS vs. GHS” in the November 2 edition of St. John Tradewinds did not include the score of the game. Julius E. Sprauve School’s flag football team beat Gifft Hill School by a score of 12 to 8. Senator at Large Reports Continued from Page 10 state tour with several DoH officials to find, commission and purchase and ambulance boat. I hope this is just melee, as that would cost a lot of money, and our local experts and stakeholders have already selected the boat and the equip- ment that would do the job. The Committee on Health Hospitals and Human Services may have to subpoena the DoH officials on this issue, to 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. Croix, and Puerto Rico. It only takes five minutes to fly from our clinic to the RLS hospital, and twenty minutes to fly to the cardiac center on St. Croix. Officials from the hospitals on all three islands have been contacted and have agreed to work on this with Mr. Wallace. It will require some out-of-the-box thinking, but it is techni- 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 Appro- priations 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), and provide a subsidy sufficient to guarantee that the ferry companies cover their expenses and make a fair profit. It will require that the ferry companies produce audited financial statements, from which the PSC will be able to determine the amount of the subsidy. The legislature is will- ing to appropriate the required subsidy, and I thank all of my colleagues for understanding the importance of low cost, re- liable inter-island transportation. Note: the PSC met on a long-standing fare increase re- quest and boosted the fare to $6. This $12 round trip is too high and impedes the ability to travel for many. Please call my office at 693-8061 or email to senator@barshinger. net to voice your support for a $2 fare. Property Tax I was honored to be the guest speaker at the Annual Meet- ing of the St. John Board of Realtors on October 23. Proper- ty tax was an area of concern, and we had a dialog on ways to solve it. I learned some things that will help fine tune my St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 17 bill 28-0078 in order to resolve the property tax crisis. 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 sub- stance 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 have steered many people to the UDG. At the time I did not foresee that it might be comman- deered for a political purpose. I must reiterate the cautions from my last Senator at Large Report — support the UDG 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 toward our common goal of resolving the property tax cri- sis. Thank you for the honor of serving as your Senator at Large, and the opportunity to report to you. Please call our St. John Office at 693-8061 or email at senator@barshinger. net if we may be of service. American Legion Post #131 CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL SCORES AND STANDINGS Patriots 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 Kwazi Brown for the Patriots accounted for all the first half scor- ing. Angol was on his game with four first-half scoring passes. At 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- mined defense to take the lead 30-26 with six minutes left to play. 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 An- gol pitched another TD to De’Quan Cline to go ahead at the six minute 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- ing machine and was stingy on defense. Tommy Gibney tried to 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. Williams threw five TD passes to Addison Rogers, Colin Brago and RJ Mathurin. Standings As of October 30 Team W LPF PA Broncos (Red) 5 1 140 39 Raiders (Black) 168 89 Patriots (Blue) 123 153 Packers (Green) 67 217 4 2 2 4 2 4 Next games: November 6 Patriots vs. Packers at 6 p.m.; Raid- ers vs. Broncos at 7 p.m. St. John Police Report Friday, October 30 2:35 p.m. - A citizen c/request- ing police assistance with a ve- hicle. Police assistance. 3:48 p.m. - An Estate Contant resident c/r an auto accident in Es- tate Bethany. Auto accident. 3:53 p.m. - An Estate Zooten- vaal resident c/r a larceny. Grand larceny. 5:14 p.m. - An Estate Susan- aberg 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 em- bankment 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: pm. - ADT e/r an alarm sounding at Domino Gas Station 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 Ju- rgen 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 trans- ported to the Bureau of Correc- tions on St. Thomas. Aggravated assault and battery. 2:26 p.m. - Central Dispatch c/r that someone r/ a damaged ve- hicle. Vehicle tampering. 2:35 p.m. - A St. Thomas resi- dent c/r that someone planted some marijuana trees on her prop- erty in the area of Estate Pastory. Confiscated marijuana. 4:18 p.m. - An Estate Power Boyd resident c/ via Central Dis- patch to 1/ that someone threw rocks at her. Loud noise. No time given - An Estate Con- cordia employee c/r that a guest was robbed. Burglary in the third. Tuesday, November 3 7:20 a.m. - A Gift Hill resident p/r that he was struck by another male. Simple assault. 11:30 a.m. - A St. Thomas resi- dent p/r that someone removed items from his vehicle. Grand lar- 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 was broken. Grand larceny. 12:30 p.m. - A St. Thomas resi- dent p/r that she is being harassed by her ex-boyfriend. 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 sui- cide. 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 La- bor 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 wal- let. Robbery in the third. 8:33 p.m. - Acitizen r/ a distur- bance in the area of Pine Peace. Police assistance. 9:35 p.m. - An Estate Power Boyd resident r/ that her neigh- bors are smoking and making noise. Police assistance. 11:06 p.m. - A citizen r/ a fire in the area of Pine Peace. House fire. 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. 18 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 Community Calendar Monday, November 9 The Coral Bay Community Council will host its Annual Meeting and Potluck on Mon- day, November 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Miss Lucy’s Res- taurant in Coral Bay. Tuesday, November 10 The St. John Montessori School will host a Parent Edu- cation Night on Tuesday, No- vember 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 in- terested in experiencing “Inner Creative Journeys,” facilitated by Viki Brown on November 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, November 10 The St. John Historical Soci- ety will host its first meeting of the new season at the Bethany Moravian Church Hall on Tues- day, November 10, beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 11 VI. National Park, in recog- nition of Veterans Day, Wednes- day, 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 hosting a ceremony and BBQ/ pig roast in Coral Bay on No- vember 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 at 10 a.m. in the Great Room located at the Gifft Hill School. The guest speaker on Sunday, November 15, is visiting minis- ter Gabriella Brand. Her service is titled “Wabi Sabi: Imperfec- tion in Art And Life.” Tuesday, Novmeber 17 The Virgin Islands Audubon Society will kick off its season with a meeting at the Gifft Hill School featuring guest speak- er VI. National Park Ranger Deanna Somerville on Novem- ber 17, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 19 The next St. John AARP 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 nonprofit organizations to an 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 a benefit concert on Sunday, November 22, at 4 p.m., at the Cruz Bay church. Thursday, November 26 The St. John Landsharks are hosting a fun-filled 5K run on 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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Full time, part time, lots of benefits, free scuba, snorkeling, sailing trips to the BVI, etc. Growing watersports company has immediate openings: ¢ Beach Attendants at Westin Resort ¢ Retail Store Staff ¢ PADI Instructors Cruz Bay Watersports 776-6857 Territorial Monitoring Assistant SALARY: $18/Hr part-time for 24 months, no benefits 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, maintain, and monitor field equipment and complete lab analyses of soil samples. Experience in previous scientific research preferred but not required. Interested candidates should be independently motivated, possess solid quantitative and organizational skills, and able and willing to learn new field and lab techniques. Candidates are expected to help the Principal Investigator, but also complete project tasks in the absence of the PI. Candidates must be able to strictly follow instructions to assure data quality. The project field component also requires a willingness to endure uncomfortable physical labor including exposure to extreme weather conditions, heavy lifting, long work days, and hiking, all while maintaining the expected data quality standards. Candidates must also have basic computer skills, be familiar with Excel software, and have own 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 Fish Bay, Turnkey, 2-Story Residence, Approx. 3200 sq. ft. 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; 540-890-5397 evening; email: bluecaribgems@cox.net NEW FOR SEASON: Affordable, clean, cute 2 bedroom apartment for rent short-term. Ideal Cruz Bay location pro- vides an easy short walk to the ferry dock, taxi stand and V.I. National Park hiking trails. Accommodates up to four people comfortably with air-conditioning, wi-fi and off- street parking. Starting at $1000/veek. For availability and more information, email: stjohnrental@earthlink.net. NEXT ADVERTISING DEADLINE: THURSDAY, es a St. John Church Schedule & Directory = 3 Sail Church 10 Sunday Missionary Baptist Church 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Tuesday 7 p.m. Baha’i Community of St. John Bible Study 693-8884 Race Unity Devotions 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays 716-6316, 776-6254 Nazareth Lutheran Church Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. 716-6731 Bethany Moravian Church Cruz Bay, St. John 11 am., Sunday School 776-6291 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. 7716-6339 Calvary Baptist Church 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday evening 6 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. St. John Methodist Church Sunday 10 am 693-8830 Christian Ministry Cinnamon Bay Beach Inter-Denominational Sunday 8:30 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist Saturdays 7719-4477 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 Christian Science Society 10:45 am. Sunday- Marketplace Wednesday Testimonials 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sun. 9 am., STT. 776-2379 Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard 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. Cruz Bay Baptist Church 777-6306 Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday 7716-6332 Emmaus Moravian Church Coral Bay, Sun. 9 a.m. 776-6713 Jehovah’s Witness 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. Saturdays (Espafiol), 10 a.m. Sundays 340-715-0530 Kou may et Li Cay CRUZ BAY TO RED HOOK Every hour on the hour from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Word of Faith Church Word of Faith International Christian Center, Sundays 7:30 a.m. Gifft Hill SchoolCall 774-8617 RED HOOK TO CRUZ BAY Every hour on the hour from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. CRUZ BAY TO DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE AMALIE Leaves Cruz Bay Leaves Charlotte Amalie 7:15 am. 9:15 am. 11:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Subscription Form e TO SUBSCRIBE ¢ St. John TRADEWINDS Newspaper Send Check Payable to Tradewinds Publishing, P.O. 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Box 646, STJ, VI 00831 info@remaxipr.com Restaurants Concordia Cafe, 693-5855 Happy Hour 4:30-6pm Dinner 6-8:30pm Tues-Sat La Tapa tel. 693-7755 Open Wednesday-Monday Skinny Legs “A Pretty OK Place” tel. 340-779-4982 www.skinnylegs.com Sun Dog Cafe tel. 693-8340 Located at Mongoose Junction C4th Custom Embroidery tel. 779-4047 Located in Coral Bay The Marketplace Full service business center Everything you need in one place Join the St. John Tradewinds Family of Avertisers! Call 776-6496. Island Eateries Cautiously Optimistic Continued from Page 7 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. “We are going to serve food all day in- stead of stopping between lunch and din- ner, and we will really promote our happy hour between 3 and 5 p.m.,” said Meyer, adding that she will be back in the kitch- en. With selected drinks half-price and a bar menu featuring five to six daily specials including Meyer’s delicious homemade pizzas, the owner said she is hoping to fill a void at the restaurant, giving it another perspective besides lunch and dinner. Despite widespread economic woes, some island restaurants were able to dodge them altogether last year and are expect- ing another profitable season this time around. “If October is any indication, we are going to do great this season,” said John Ferrigno, proprietor of ZoZo’s Ristorante perched above Gallows Bay Resort. Unlike many of the island’s restaurants which felt the recession’s crunch, Ferrigno said last season was ZoZo’s most profit- 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 sea- son. “This year, we are making all of our pastas in house,” he said. “All of our pas- tas will be homemade — linguini, gnoc- chi, ravioli, parpadelle — and they are out Caribbean of this world!” La Tapa also remained profitable last year despite the economy. For the 13-year- old Spanish-inspired Cruz Bay hot spot, everything seems to get better with age — a fact owner Alex Ewald attributes to liv- ing, learning and continuously improving. “Last year our business was actually up by 10 percent,” Ewald said. “But it just shows that we put effort into every aspect of the business.” One of Ewald’s main focuses is retrain- ing her old staff — she says it’s a continual learning experience and in order to get bet- ter, one needs to set higher goals. “If you were good, that is not good enough — you have to be better,” she said. “I think especially nght now, with the whole world in an economic crisis, there is no room for mediocrity.” “Now is the time, under these circum- stances, to try to push even harder because if you don’t, you are going to fall on your face,” said Ewald. Although tourist season is not yet un- derway, 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. “Thanks to the local support, we have remained busy,” Ewald said. “The locals are your bread and butter and if they come on a regular basis, that means you are do- ing something right.” “You have to continuously impress the locals so they don’t get bored — if you can keep the locals happy and satisfy them, everything else will come automatically,” said Ewald. Providing professional rental management and marketing services for St. John’s finest vacation villas and condominiums. For reservations or brochures For St. John business call 1-800-338-0987 340-776-6152 View our villas at wwwcaribbeanvilla.com Villas & Resorts MANAGEMENT CO. Lumberyard Complex P.O. Box 458 St. John USVI 00831 THE SUITE ST. 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Price reduced by $900,000 to $1,650,000! “Amorita” - Beautiful, masonry home in upscale Chocolate Hole North has large pool deck with spa & faces southeast to catch the tradewind breezes. Water views of Hart Bay & the South Shore just minutes from Cruz Bay & a short walk tothe Westin Resort. Features include stone arches and vaulted cypress ceilings, screened gallery, arched courtyard entrance, fruit trees, and deeded access to two beaches. Seller is motivated $999,000 showers,Saltilo Mexican tile & more. Great room & bedrooms open to a large tiled deck. Pool has been poured. Lower level 3rd bedroom could be apt. Price based on present condition. $1.65M “Bella Vista” is a well maintained & “beautifully decorated home, perched high atop cool Bordeaux Mountain. Views from Jost Van Dyke to Virgin Gorda. 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Ren- | ovated 2003: Corian coun- ters, new appliances & tile floors. $ 135,000 $ 193,500 $ 274,900 $ 298,000 $ 299,000 “FREEMAN’S GROUND” DOWN ISLAND VIEWS .76 ac. Upper & lower access $ 425,000 “CALABASH BOOM” .4 ac. GREAT views, private. Topo map “GREAT CRUZ BAY” Westin Resort beach access! .78 ac. “BEAUTIFUL EAST END” Views to Coral Harbor, deeded access to waterfront “AZURE BAY” IN CONTANT .5 ac. EXTRAORDINARY views, Owner financing “CANEEL HILL” OWNER WILL FINANCE! Minutes from town. Water views to St. Thomas, 3 gentle sites: .5 to .775 ac. starting at $200,000 EAST 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 FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL ST, $ 475,000 $ 499,000 $ 595,000 $ 650,000 NEW (5X6) Mediterranean style gated $2,900,000 “FISH BAY” 4X2_ INCREDIBLE VALUE! 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A “UPPER MONTE BAY ESTATES” 7 Spectacular private parcels above Rendezvous By, 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. 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 Si! “CONCH VILLAS”: Opportunity to own a 2br, UPPER CAROLINA: 3 bdm, 3.5 bath, beautifully-appointed villa has spec- tacular Coral Bay views. Entry level has spacious great room & covered porch. Interior — stair- case leads to 2 master suites & lower level stu- $1,395,000 dio suite. Why pay rent? tba &/or a tbr, 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 Ask about “MUST SELL BEST BUY” SITUATIONS Call or email today for info! OWN A MONTH (OR MORE) in a 3 or 4 bedroom luxury home. Magnificent views and sunsets from 3 homes with all amenities, pools w/waterfalls and spas. Deeded 1 month ownerships from $69,000. WESTINRESORT TIMESHARES: Own a week, a month, or more & enjoy all the resort amenities! Most unit sizes and weeks available. Priced from $6,800. INFO @HolidayHomesVL.com ¢ Approved supplier of real estate for the VI Economic Development Commission. Voted “BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY ON ST. JOHN” 2008 Dee Ee ly ees - ERY ONT! Chill in the oceanfront pool while gazing out upon excellent bay views. Lush tropical gardens. 3 BR/2BA. $1,295,000 2S L'ESPRIT DE LA VIE Glorious sea views in desirable Pt. Rendezvous. Smart and efficient design. 4BR/4%BA, 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 3BR/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 Tel 340-693-8352 Fax 340-693-8818 ISLAND MANOR Hear the surf of Hart Bay. 4 INN LOVE Beautiful Great Cruz Bay with sunset ? BRs w/ensuite baths, elegant furnishings, .51 views! 5 BD/5BA with pool & spa. Come see the 2 bdrm suites, pod style, impressive kitchen, deck, 2 large AC. suites & mahogany acre. Multilevel floor plan offers privacy. $1,499,000 impressive recent renovations $1,350,000. 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 offerings fexentry, walk to Frank Bay, eresSuLscatns units with A/C, common p&fr& garage. $895,000 BAREFOOT New 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath guest cottage in quaint Coral Bay neighborhood, Room for expansion. REDUCED TO $729,900 HOMES 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 TEMPTRESS PRICE REDUCED OVER $350,000 private decks, dramatic sunsets. $1,299,000 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 QuaiQt dewm 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. View all St. John MLS properties at our website at www.americanparadise.com HOMES : LA N D © FRACTIONAL S g co i OHN MLS PROPERTIES, DVD TOURS OF THE PROPERTIES, AND/OR A COPY OF OUR NEWSLETTER CALL OR E-MAIL US. FUN & CONTENTMENT 180° views. Tiled pool hardwoods Plans for 3 more bdrms. $1,235,000 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 MMERCIAL 24 ~= St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 : fs q 5 a ae: oe St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Tom Oat and Jaime Elliott Halloween revelers swarmed the island in costume from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay on Saturday night, October 31. Festive parties were in full swing at Morgan’s Mango, The Parrot Club, The Beach Bar, Skinny Legs and everywhere in between.