4 St. John Tradewinds, December 14-20, 2009 Wha’s Happ’nin’ by Sis Frank Shh, It’s a Secret St. John Tradewinds Guess who got married on Saturday, December 5? Bride - Mares Fairbairn Groom - Rob Crane Brides’s mother and father - Brenda and Martin Fairbairn Maid of Honor - Carey DePree Best Man - Matt Ellis Bride’s brother, Bill, witnessed the ceremony from London via computer. Reverend Anne Marie Porter officiated. Sam and Lyle were ushers (they happen to be cats). Setting - the beautiful front yard at Caribsurf facing a lovely sunset at 5:30 p.m. A banquet followed presented by Ted and company. There will be photos at a later date. Congratulations and very best wishes to Mares and Rob! STJ Chamber Chapter Meeting Dec. 15 Due to the holidays, the December meeting of the St. John Chapter of the St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce will be on Tues- day, December 15, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Ursula’s Multipurpose Center. VI Port Authority Executive Director Ken Hobsen will make a presentation regarding VIPA’s plans for parking in Cruz Bay. Please come prepared with concise questions and a positive attitude to show the chapter’s desire to work with VIPA in getting the island’s urgent parking needs met. The meeting will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and will last until 6:45 p.m. to allow for more question time. 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 Powell Charged with Marijuana Possession By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds VI. Police Department of- ficers arrested 19-year-old Ja- mari Powell of Susanaberg on Wednesday evening, Decem- ber 9, outside Nature’s Nook in Cruz Bay. Officers were in the area ap- prehending another individual on unrelated charges when they smelled an odor of marijuana, according to a report in the V/. Daily News. When approached by VIPD officers, Powell handed over a Ziplock bag containing a sub- stance that field tested positive for marijuana, according to the report. On Thursday, December 10, VI. Superior Court Magistrate Judge Alan Smith upheld a charge of simple possession of a controlled substance against Powell, who was released on an unsecured $500 bond. Powell was scheduled to face arraignment on Thursday, December 17. Adopt-A-Family During the Holidays The Department of Human Services’ Division of Children and Fam- ily Services is coordinating its third annual Adopt-A-Family Program. Community sponsors and families are asked to provide a great Christmas for a less fortunate family. For more information call 774-0930 ext 4226. Next RAVI Meeting Is December 16 The Recycling Association of the Virgin Islands, St. John Chapter, will host its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 15, at 6 p.m. at the St. John Community Foundation Office on the third floor of The Marketplace. Volunteers are needed. Everyone is welcome to join. For more infor- mation, contact Paul Devine at 693-9410. Christmas Bird Count Set for Dec. 19 The annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count is set for Saturday, De- cember 19, starting at 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed. For anyone who is not sure of the bird species, the group will assign a more experienced birder partner. Anyone interested in participating should contact Laurel Brannick at 776-6201 ext. 257. PSC Hosting Annual Workshop Dec. 17-19 The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission will be conducting its annual “Commissioners/Staff Workshop” December 17 through Decem- ber 19, at the Westin Resort and Villas on St. John. In regards to the Change of Control Proceeding for the Virgin Islands Telephone Corp., d/b/a/ Innovative Telephone, take notice that the Hear- ing Examiner, Ronald Belfon will file his Report to the Commission by December 28. The PSC Meeting to consider and take action upon the Report of the Hearing Examiner will be announced. The PSC will host a Meeting on Wednesday, December 16, at 3 p.m., in the St. Thomas Office located in Estate Ross, Barbel Plaza USVI. For more information contact the PSC at 778-6010 or 776-1291. R&I PATTON goldsmithing Mongoose Junction 776-6548 Chat@pattongold.com 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 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affiliates.