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St. John Tradewinds, December 14-20, 2009

Letters to St. John Tradewinds

A Caribbean Christmas Wish by Dana Heuschkel

Twas the nights before Christmas
and all through the Caribbean,

Not a donkey was grazing

nor a goat was a bleatin.’

Just the treefrogs in harmony
and the moon full of glow,

Sea waves all glistening
softly tossing to and fro.

Time goes by slowly,

people in passing say “Good Day,”
Positive vibes flow freely
Love City’s roosters alarm us all day.

Online shoppers are clicking,
families preparing for feasts,

Newcomers arrive and depart
always from West to East.

So as the Paradise rule goes
Slow down and be blessed;

For the Holidays are here
enjoy time with loved ones and rest.

May our blazing sun
kiss your face and soul
for mistletoe and eggnog

are far from the North Pole.

Merry Christmas to all

Live your life full of cheer,

Remember One Love
throughout this New Year!

St. John Police Report

Saturday, December 5

2:40 p.m. - A visitor from San
Diego 1/ a larceny at Westin Re-
sort and Villas. Grand larceny.

Sunday, December 6

9:00 am. - A Bellevue Vil-
lage resident p/r he lost his wal-
let in the area of Cruz Bay. Lost
wallet.

11:39 a.m. - An Estate Caro-
lina resident p/r that he was
assaulted by his ex-girlfriend.
Simple assault.

12:55 p.m. - An Estate Beth-
any resident p/r he was involved
in an auto accident. Auto acci-
dent.

Monday, December 7

1:53 p.m. - A visitor from
California p/r that her laptop
was stolen out of her suitcase.
Grand larceny.

4:48 p.m. - A Morris F. deCas-
tro employee c/r a disturbance at
the Cruz Bay clinic. Disturbance
of the peace.

Tuesday, December 8

1:15 p.m. - An Estate Adrian
resident p/r that he was robbed
in his house at gunpoint on Oc-
tober 4, 2009. Robbery in the
first.

6:25 p.m. - A citizen c/r a
two vehicle accident in the area
of Estate Pastory on Centerline
Road. Auto accident.

7:50 p.m. - A citizen c/r a dis-
turbance at Coccoloba in Coral
Bay. Disturbance of the peace.

Wednesday, December 9

4:32 p.m. - A citizen r/ a male
bleeding in the area of Cruz
Views Apartments. Burglary in
the first.

10:15 a.m. - A citizen p/r that
her ex-boyfriend is harassing
her. Disturbance of the peace,
D.V.

11:42 a.m. - An Estate Caro-
lina resident p/r that he and a
female had a verbal altercation
at the Lumber Yard. Disturbance
of the peace.

12:45 p.m. - An Estate Pas-
tory resident p/r that he is be-
ing harassed. Disturbance of the
peace.

3:44 p.m. - An Estate Contant
resident c/r a disturbance. Dis-
turbance of the peace.

5:35 p.m. -Acitizen c/ra man
shouting in the area of Frank
Bay. Police assistance.

6:43 p.m. - A Cruz Bay resi-
dent r/ a larceny. Grand larceny.

6:50 p.m. - The people of
the Virgin Islands 1/ that some-
one possessed a controlled sub-
stance. Simple possession of a
controlled substance.

9:00 p.m. - Badge #726 p/
with one Jamari Powell of Es-

tate Susanaberg, under arrest
and charged with simple posses-
sion of a controlled substance.
His bail was set at $500 by order
of the court. He was remanded
to the Bureau of Corrections.

9:20 p.m. - Badge #177 p/
with one Cruise Riley of Es-
tate Pastory, under arrest and
charged with robbery in the
first degree. His bail was set at
$75,500 by order of the court.
He was remanded to the Bureau
of Corrections.

Thursday, December 10

1:14 a.m. - A citizen r/ hav-
ing a disturbance with a male.
Disturbance of the peace, D.V.

12:20 p.m. - An Estate Cala-
bash Boom resident p/r that un-
known individuals were present
on his property. Trespassing.

3:03 p.m. - A George Sim-
monds Terrace resident p/r he
was involved in an auto acci-
dent. Auto accident.

2:00 p.m. - An Estate Enighed
resident p/r he lost his docu-
ments. Lost documents.

3:29 p.m. - Central Dispatch
t/ a female down in the area of
Privateer, Coral Bay. Police as-
sistance.

Friday, December 11

9:22 am. - A citizen c/r be-

ing involved in an auto accident.

 

 

“Do The Right Thing”

An open letter to Governor deJongh,

Since election your administration has shown professionalism and vi-
sion and has been a breath of fresh air. Through hard work you have
tackled many long standing problems and recognized opportunities as
they have presented themselves. Overall you get high marks from many
Virgin Island residents.

When the Alpine Energy deal was announced and several letters ap-
peared in the press criticizing the deal, I thought, surely our government
must have done their homework and were looking out for our best inter-
ests. Now, as things unfold, I have grave doubts.

Openness in government is a wonderful thing. Please explain to the
Virgin Islands people why this deal had to be made without our knowl-
edge, input, or review. Please release and make public all of the infor-
mation about the various options looked at by WAPA for alternative en-
ergy.

If a fraction of what has been printed in the opinion section of the lo-
cal newspapers is correct, these “energy producing” plants would pres-
ent a serious hazard to our environment and our health.

For example, if a polluting plant is placed in Bovoni, which is upwind
of downtown Charlotte Amalie and the majority the St. Thomas popula-
tion, the water collected off roofs for drinking, washing, and cooking
would become a health hazard — not to mention the air we breathe.

This could be “the perfect storm” health wise, adding an increase in
cancer rates to an already alarming rate of HIV/AIDS, obesity, diabetes,
and high blood pressure currently afflicting the territory. Pollution would
also collect in our pristine waters and fishing areas, negatively affecting
our draw as a tourist destination.

Does this remind anyone of Lindberg Bay, but with far graver con-
sequences? A ground swell is occurring. Please come forward now and
talk with us.

Either explain in plain terms why we need this deal and why it is the
best thing for the Virgin Islands or admit that a mistake was made and
cancel the deal.

The Virgin Islands needs alternative non-polluting energy now. We
have an abundance of sunshine and wind. Why not tap these non-pollut-
ing sources of power?

We cannot afford to waste time and effort fighting each other with
costly lawsuits. We need to come together and focus our resources on a
clean solution to our energy needs.

It’s OK to say we made a mistake and move on. Doing that would
show responsibility (to the people) on the part of our government. As
Spike Lee said “Do The Right Thing.”

Don Porter, St. John

Thanks To EMTs, St. John Rescue
and MKSCHC

I want to express my deepest thanks to the EMS, St. John Rescue, and
the folks at Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center emergency
room.

Following my pre-Thanksgiving dive froma ladder which should have
killed me, I spent Thanksgiving day being truly thankful (and please for-
give me if I miss some names under the circumstances) for EMT Ernest
and his crew, St. John Rescue Terry, and the caring and careful stitchery
of Dr. Barot and the care of nurse Chris Jordan and her crew.

T am on the mend and still very thankful. One note to the ambulance
crew though: please use your siren! At least a little. The most comfort-
ing sound to a person lying bleeding on the ground would be the sound
of the approaching ambulance.

John Fuller, St. John