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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-
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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.

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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.

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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-
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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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Junior Tennis Players Swing Away
at Ruth “Sis” Frank Tournament

By Jaime Elliott
St. John Tradewinds

Tennis anyone?

More than 30 junior tennis play-
ers said “yes” to that question and
took part in the first annual Ruth
“Sis” Frank tournament over the
weekend.

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-

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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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VIUDG Giving St. John Voice
— To Carry Across the Sound

By Jaime Elliott
St. John Tradewinds

With issues facing St. John resi-
dents continuing to mount, from
the fate of property taxes to rising
ferry fares, one island organization
is dedicated to finding solutions.

The VI. Unity Day Group
formed more than three years ago
when tensions were high on Love
City and has been working since
to solve problems plaguing the is-
land.

“We were formed when there
was a lot of tension on the island
in relation to an alleged rape,” said
VIUDG president Lorelei Mon-
santo. “We filed our by-laws on
December 12 but we were meeting
long before then too.”

The group’s first success was
VI. 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-
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“We're here to make positive
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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
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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-
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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
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On October 18 a party was hosted at Fred’s for Mr.
Guy Benjamin, who is celebrating 96 years on this
Earth. I dropped by to wish him well. He continues
to inspire me because he comes from a time when
people were focused on helping each other and living
in an interdependent community.

Back then, friendship and family were more im-
portant than money. The work that he has done to
document life on East End St. John before the “money
revolution” of the 1960s is a treasure. Mr. Benjamin
continues to live a life of grace, service, and success,
and he is a role model to us all.

Health Care on St. John

The Legislative Committee on Health, Hospitals,
and Human Services met October 29 on St. John and
took testimony from Myrah Keating Smith (MKS)
Community Health Center Administrator Harold
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

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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-

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St. John Tradewinds

No one can catch Evan Jones
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The 10-year-old has led the
pack at every single elementary
cross country meet this year.

Jones, a Gifft Hill School
fifth grader, won his fifth
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own for five straight weeks
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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.”

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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-
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just about every event, from wed-
dings and banquets to dinners and
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“You need a flower, you just let
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St. John retail entrepreneur Gayle Varlack expects
her flower shop, Bou-Quet, to open its doors by mid-

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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.

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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-
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spiritual one. For transportation from Cruz Bay
call 776-6332. Childcare available upon prior re-
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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.

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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
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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.

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November 11, 2009
Coral Bay, St. John, VI

Therapeutic
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(Ag Station Bay Rum
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Sports Massage
Soft-tissue Injuries

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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.

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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

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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

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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.



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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
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event so special.

Heartfelt thanks go out to
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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

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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.





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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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Scenic Properties
340-693-7777
Cruz Bay Apartments:
One bedroom/one bath
$1200.00; One bedroom/
one bath $1200.00; One
bedroom/pool/w/d $1700.00;
Two bedroom/one bath/w/d
$1300.00; Two bedroom/
one bath/w/d $1600.00; Two
bedroom/2 bath/pool/w/d
$2000.00; Two bedroom/2
bath/w/d $2200.00; Three
bedroom/2 bath/w/d
$1700.00; Three bedroom/
one bath $1875.00; Large
three bedroom/2 bath/w/d/
pool $2800.00 dec 1
Coral Bay
One bedroom apt/w/d
$1250.00; Two bedroom
house/ washer $1700.00;
Two bedroom/2 bath house/
washer $1800.00; One
bedroom/one bath/w/d
$1400.00 dec 1; One
bedroom/one bath $1250.00
dec 1

Coral bay Seagrape Hill
furnished 1bedroom |studio/
office, breezeway garage
view hurricane hole clean
quiet safe $1800 /$1000.
610-739-3361

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Apartment in Estate Bethany,
overlooking Westin Resort
with A/C. Call 340-690-1104

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First, last and security.
Available November 1st.
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parking, ceiling fans,
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lights, spacious porch
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FISH BAY LONG TERM
AVAILABLE DEC 1
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180 degree view $2700/mo
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970-385-3416 w
970-382-6683 h

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Rent: A/C, furnished,
secure, $950 plus utilities.
First month and security
deposit required. 7 to 5 call
693-8741 or 6 to 9 call
777-6315, ask for Donna.

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Very private coral bay cot-
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1 1/2 bath. Furnished turnkey.

$1200 firm. First, last, secu-
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General Engine, Repair,
Foreign & Domestic.
All Work Guaranteed.
Call 227-9574



STORAGE:
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Sizes to 10’ x 12’, Autos,

Boats, Trailers.
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Satellite TV & Internet
Crystal clear TV from
Dish Network starting @
$9.99/mo. 1 MB Internet
service from Hughesnet
starting @ $70/mo.
Satellites survive hur-
ricanes. “When the poles
and wires are on the
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office/retail space available
1036 sq. ft.
reasonable rates / flexible terms
excellent location next to Westin

call Emily for info. #776-6666

LOCKERS FOR RENT
10 x 20; 10 x 10;
10x5,;5x5
Call 7:00 to 5:00
693-8741

For Sale by Owner

Short-term Vacation Rental

Watersports Jobs!
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



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indoor/outdoor living space. One large residence or 2 income
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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.

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tel. 1-800-338-0987

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tel. 779-4070 or 888-643-6002
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Catered To, Inc.
tel. 776-6641 fax 693-8191
5000 Enighed #206, STJ, VI 00830

Century Hill Estates Vacation
Rentals

(340) 779-1804; 340-227-6688
www.centuryhillestates.com

Island Getaways
888-693-7676, islandgetawaysinc.com
kathy@islandgetawaysine.com

Suite St. John Villas/Condos
tel. 1-800-348-8444
or locally at 340-779-4486

VIVA Vacations
tel. 779-4250
P.O. Box 1747, STJ, VI 00831

Appliance Services

Appliance Paul
340-690-5213
“Always on, only on St. John”

Architecture

Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA
tel. 776-6356

P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831

Barefoot Architect, Inc.
tel. 693-7665 fax 693-8411
P.O. Box 1772, STJ, VI 00831

Maho Bay Art Center
tel. 776-6226
Offering Art Classses

Banking

FirstBank
Most Convenient Bank in the V.I
Cruz Bay Branch, 340-776-6881

Scotiabank
#1 Mortgage Lender in the VI
The Marketplace (340) 776-6552

Beauty/Spa

Westin Resorts & Villas
Spa Services
tel. 693-8000, ext. 1903/1904

Building Products

St. John Hardware
tel. 693-8780 fax 776-6685
Located at The Marketplace

Maho Bay Art Center
tel. 776-6226 - Glass blowing, pottery,
recycled art, tie dye, paper making

St. John Eye Care - 779-2020
27 years serving Virgin Islanders
Dr. Craig Friedenberg

Theodore Tunick & Company
Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002
www.theodoretunick.com

Jewelry

R&I PATTON goldsmithing

776-6548 or (800) 626-3455
pattongold.com, Chat@pattongold.com

Landscaping

Alfredo’s Landscaping
tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971
P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831

Coral Bay Garden Center
tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628
P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831

PROPERTYKING
tel. 643-6348
Landscaping & Irrigation

Property Manager

Cimmaron Property Management
tel. 340-715-2666
St. John’s Premier Property Manager

Seaview Vacation Homes, Inc.
tel. 340-776-6805; 1-888-625-2963
www.seaviewhomes.com

American Paradise Real Estate
tel. 693-8352 fax 693-8818

P.O. Box 8313, STJ, VI 00831
info@americanparadise.com

Cruz Bay Realty

tel. 693-8808 fax 693-9812
P.O. Box 66, STJ, VI 00831
info@cruzbayrealty.com

Holiday Homes of St. John
tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665
P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831
info@holidayhomes VI.com

Islandia Real Estate

tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499
P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831
info@islandiarealestate.com

John McCann & Associates
1-888-STJOHN8(7856468)
fax 693-3366
info@realestateonstjohn.com
Located at Wharfside Landing

RE/MAX Island Paradise Realty
tel. 775-0949 fax 888-577-3660

P. O. 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

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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

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La Tapa also remained profitable last
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“Last year our business was actually up
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One of Ewald’s main focuses is retrain-
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“If you were good, that is not good
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Although tourist season is not yet un-
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“Thanks to the local support, we have
remained busy,” Ewald said. “The locals
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“You have to continuously impress the
locals so they don’t get bored — if you can
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“Ey Cielo” - New masonry home
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“Amorita” - Beautiful, masonry home in upscale Chocolate Hole North has
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short walk tothe Westin Resort. Features include stone arches and vaulted
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and deeded access to two beaches. Seller is motivated $999,000

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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
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“Battery Hill Condos” - Two lovely ground floor 2-bedroom units with
spacious, private sun decks and delightful water views, Tastefully furnished
and completely air-conditioned, these units are walking distance to town and
Frank Bay Beach. Just slaps away from both the spacious pool deck amid
tropical landscaping and the ample parking area, Small complex with only
24,10 units. Excellent short term rentals. $550,000 & $795,000

“Palm Terrace Villas"- Four of the newest and most spacious condos on
St. John, New construction finished in 2005, beautiful views, sun deck & pool
area, walk to town & Frank Bay Beach. The 2 bedroom is over 1700 sq. ft. &
the 3 bedroom penthouse units are over 2100 sq-ft. All feature large kitchens,
granite countertops, stainless appliances, large closets, private washer and
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c with views of anchored boats, cool breezes & parking. $2.6M

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unlimited views to the British Virgins from Tortola to Virgin Gorda, Peter & Norman Islands -many are
waterfront. This is a sub-division for the more discerning buyer. Prices range from $950,000 & up.
“Estate Peter Bay” Gorgeous home site situated in prestigious Estate Peter Bay with great views
over north shore to Jost Van Dyke. Not part of Peter Bay subdivision therefore no membership dues,
assessments, covenants or restrictions. Owner retains right to use entrance to Peter Bay subdivision
(upper Peter Bay road) to access this parcel, Reduced to$1.2M

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columns, fountains and vibrant sunsets over Chocolate Hole Bay. $2,999,000.

CBR HOME LISTINGS

SEASCAPE - Fantastic location on Bovocoap Point! Spa-
cious 2 bd main house w/lap pool, plus a separate caretaker's
cottage. Panoramic sunset views, privacy. $1,495,000.

POINT RENDEZVOUS — New rental villa in upscale neigh-
borhood. Masonry construction w/ low maintenance features.
3 bdrm/ 2 baths, large covered veranda, spa, 20’ vaulted ceil-
ing in greatroom, ample room for expansion. $1,595,000.

PERELANDRA - Excellent 2 bd/2 bath rental villa high
above Cruz Bay. Stunning water views, privacy, lovely pool
set in lush gardens. A good buy at $1,050,000.

WATERFRONT WITH DOCK - Concrete 3 bd/2 bath
home, on large, flat 1 ac-flat lot, with direct access the bay at
your door step. Now only $1,250,000.

CHEZ SHELL - Charming 3 bd/3 bath, w/gorgeous sunset
views, & prime Great Cruz Bay location. This beautifully dec-
orated, & maintained rental villa has marble floors, A/C, cus-
tom cabinetry, inviting spa & excellent floor plan. $1,295,000.

CALYPSO del SOL - Very successful rental villa w/
excellent views of Chocolate Hole Bay & St. James islands.
Newer masonry home with 3 bdrms/3 baths, large screened
porch, A/C, beautiful pool & hot tub. $2,445,000.

TESSERACT - Popular 3 bdrm / 3 bath rental home w/
fantastic lap pool & panoramic views from Hart Bay to St.
Thomas. Comfortable layout, large rooms, multiple decks,
privacy & extensive landscaping. $1,200,000.

CHOCOLATE HOLE - Unique ruins of 1700’s Great
House, along with a 1960’s island home on a beautiful 1.42
acre lot. $899,000.

STONE HOUSE - Unique native stone 3 bd/3 bath villa w/
covered rotunda, freeform pool, and spectacular Coral Bay
views. $1,800,000. With adjacent parcel $2,100,000.

PLUMB GUT - 1 bd/1 bath home w/adjacent 1X1 cottage.
Lush setting on eastern side of Bordeaux. $574,000.

BAYVIEW -Very private villa bordering Natl. Park,
minutes from Maho Beach. Traditional masonry design
with 2 bldgs connected by pool, decks & patio. 280° views
overlooking Francis Bay & North shore, + Coral Bay &
BVI's. $1,695,000.

CAROLINA — Small, poured concrete, home with lovely
covered wraparound deck. Flat 2 ac. fenced lot. $399K.

LUMINARIA — Luxurious ridgetop villa w/incredible views
of North shore and downisland. Large pool w/waterfall, 3 bd/
bath suites, 4 car garage, gated entry, beautiful furnishings
and landscaping, vacation rental history. $2,495,000

BOATMAN POINT —- Masonry 4 bd. home on spectacular
1 ac. waterfront site with amazing views & outstanding
neighborhood. $2,795,000.

WINDSONG - Stately Boatman Pt. villa, w/separate
cottage, situated on a lac parcel w/panoramic views. 6
bdrms., 7 baths, huge pool, fully furnished. $3,495,000.





NAUTILUS — Dramatic setting on Maria Bluff. 3 bd/ 2 bath
masonry with large wraparound veranda, spa, sunrise to
sunset views, 1.25 ac. lot, tile roof, circular drive. $1,599,000.

BORDEAUX MT. - Family home w/3 bd./2 baths, large
porch, water view, % ac. lot w/large trees. $675,000.

GOLDEN DRAGON - Beautiful stone villa w/exceptional
craftsmanship. 4 bds./4 baths, infinity pool, multi patios &
decks, lush gardens, Pt. Rendezvous location. $2,195,000.

CBR CONDO LISTINGS

BETHANY CONDO - Spacious, free-standing 2 bd/2 bath
unit w/ amazing views, new common pool. $495,000.

GALLOWS POINT CONDO - Waterfront, 1/bd/1 bath
condo in resort setting. Pool, restaurant, swimmable beach,
hotel amenities. $695K.

SELENE’S - Ideal in town location, w/parking, for living/
rental or business. Terrific views. $450,000.

CBR LAND LISTINGS
CANEEL HILL - Gorgeous panoramic views. Improved
property w/driveway & foundation slabs in place for 4 bed-
room villa. Paved roads, underground utilities. $580K.
DITLEFF POINT - Extraordinary sites on magnificent pen-
insula w/sandy beach, gated entry, beautiful landscaping,
and incredible views. Prices start at $895,000.
KLEIN BAY - Small upscale neighborhood, gorgeous
views, commonly owned beach. $799K & $995K.
WATERFRONT ON MONTE BAY - Spectacular 13.44 ac.
site, ideal for private estate or subdivision. $3,400,000.
CRUZ BAY TOWN - Walk to Frank Bay, R-4 zoning. $249K.
CHOCOLATE HOLE - Water views, 2 ac. $299K & $379K.
GLUCKSBERG - Gentle grade, ¥% ac., Ig. trees. $130K.
POINTRENDEZVOUS- Outstanding views. $415K &$425K.
LEINSTERBAY-—2IotsonJohnnyHorn Trail.$225K&$329K.
ZOOTENVAAL — Hurricane Hole views, paved road. $400K.
GREAT CRUZ BAY - 1.05 acre site w/fantastic harbor
views & architectural plans. Walk to dingy landing. $895,000.
FLANAGAN’S PASSAGE ~2 beautiful sites. $299K-$350K.
ESTATE FISH BAY — Many parcels to choose from, start-
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ESTATE CAROLINA/EMMAUS - Time to buy. Affordable
lots, with water views, $95k and up.

CBR BUSINESS LISTINGS
FABRIC MILL — Very successful clothing business, estab-
lished in 1982, in Mongoose Junction. Price includes inven-
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BETHANY Remodeled property, South
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GARDEN BY THE SEA B&B, West Indian
gingerbread architecture & island furnishings.
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units. Room for expansion. $1,800,000

FLANAGAN'S PASSAGE VILLA 3 BR, 3.5
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SEAGRAPE Live in guest apartment & rent
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foundation, cistern & deck in place. $765,000

NEW! 2 unit (2x2+1x1) masonry home
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with 2nd unit for rental income. $679,000

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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-
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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.

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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.

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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
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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-
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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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By Jaime Elliott
St. John Tradewinds

Tennis anyone?

More than 30 junior tennis play-
ers said “yes” to that question and
took part in the first annual Ruth
“Sis” Frank tournament over the
weekend.

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-

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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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VIUDG Giving St. John Voice
— To Carry Across the Sound

By Jaime Elliott
St. John Tradewinds

With issues facing St. John resi-
dents continuing to mount, from
the fate of property taxes to rising
ferry fares, one island organization
is dedicated to finding solutions.

The VI. Unity Day Group
formed more than three years ago
when tensions were high on Love
City and has been working since
to solve problems plaguing the is-
land.

“We were formed when there
was a lot of tension on the island
in relation to an alleged rape,” said
VIUDG president Lorelei Mon-
santo. “We filed our by-laws on
December 12 but we were meeting
long before then too.”

The group’s first success was
VI. 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
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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-
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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-
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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
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St. John Tradewinds

On October 18 a party was hosted at Fred’s for Mr.
Guy Benjamin, who is celebrating 96 years on this
Earth. I dropped by to wish him well. He continues
to inspire me because he comes from a time when
people were focused on helping each other and living
in an interdependent community.

Back then, friendship and family were more im-
portant than money. The work that he has done to
document life on East End St. John before the “money
revolution” of the 1960s is a treasure. Mr. Benjamin
continues to live a life of grace, service, and success,
and he is a role model to us all.

Health Care on St. John

The Legislative Committee on Health, Hospitals,
and Human Services met October 29 on St. John and
took testimony from Myrah Keating Smith (MKS)
Community Health Center Administrator Harold
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

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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-

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St. John Tradewinds

No one can catch Evan Jones
— at least they haven’t yet.

The 10-year-old has led the
pack at every single elementary
cross country meet this year.

Jones, a Gifft Hill School
fifth grader, won his fifth
straight elementary cross coun-
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minutes and eight seconds.

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competition.

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own for five straight weeks
now against about 85 other
boys at each meet.

With 50 points under his belt
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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.”

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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-
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just about every event, from wed-
dings and banquets to dinners and
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“You need a flower, you just let
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St. John retail entrepreneur Gayle Varlack expects
her flower shop, Bou-Quet, to open its doors by mid-

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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.

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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-
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St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church presents tre-
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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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
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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

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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.
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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
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event so special.

Heartfelt thanks go out to
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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.


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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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Scenic Properties
340-693-7777
Cruz Bay Apartments:
One bedroom/one bath
$1200.00; One bedroom/
one bath $1200.00; One
bedroom/pool/w/d $1700.00;
Two bedroom/one bath/w/d
$1300.00; Two bedroom/
one bath/w/d $1600.00; Two
bedroom/2 bath/pool/w/d
$2000.00; Two bedroom/2
bath/w/d $2200.00; Three
bedroom/2 bath/w/d
$1700.00; Three bedroom/
one bath $1875.00; Large
three bedroom/2 bath/w/d/
pool $2800.00 dec 1
Coral Bay
One bedroom apt/w/d
$1250.00; Two bedroom
house/ washer $1700.00;
Two bedroom/2 bath house/
washer $1800.00; One
bedroom/one bath/w/d
$1400.00 dec 1; One
bedroom/one bath $1250.00
dec 1

Coral bay Seagrape Hill
furnished 1bedroom |studio/
office, breezeway garage
view hurricane hole clean
quiet safe $1800 /$1000.
610-739-3361

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Apartment in Estate Bethany,
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Available November 1st.
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parking, ceiling fans,
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FISH BAY LONG TERM
AVAILABLE DEC 1
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970-385-3416 w
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Rent: A/C, furnished,
secure, $950 plus utilities.
First month and security
deposit required. 7 to 5 call
693-8741 or 6 to 9 call
777-6315, ask for Donna.

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1 1/2 bath. Furnished turnkey.

$1200 firm. First, last, secu-
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STORAGE:
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Boats, Trailers.
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Satellite TV & Internet
Crystal clear TV from
Dish Network starting @
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service from Hughesnet
starting @ $70/mo.
Satellites survive hur-
ricanes. “When the poles
and wires are on the
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reasonable rates / flexible terms
excellent location next to Westin

call Emily for info. #776-6666

LOCKERS FOR RENT
10 x 20; 10 x 10;
10x5,;5x5
Call 7:00 to 5:00
693-8741

For Sale by Owner

Short-term Vacation Rental

Watersports Jobs!
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



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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.

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tel. 1-800-338-0987

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tel. 779-4070 or 888-643-6002
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Catered To, Inc.
tel. 776-6641 fax 693-8191
5000 Enighed #206, STJ, VI 00830

Century Hill Estates Vacation
Rentals

(340) 779-1804; 340-227-6688
www.centuryhillestates.com

Island Getaways
888-693-7676, islandgetawaysinc.com
kathy@islandgetawaysine.com

Suite St. John Villas/Condos
tel. 1-800-348-8444
or locally at 340-779-4486

VIVA Vacations
tel. 779-4250
P.O. Box 1747, STJ, VI 00831

Appliance Services

Appliance Paul
340-690-5213
“Always on, only on St. John”

Architecture

Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA
tel. 776-6356

P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831

Barefoot Architect, Inc.
tel. 693-7665 fax 693-8411
P.O. Box 1772, STJ, VI 00831

Maho Bay Art Center
tel. 776-6226
Offering Art Classses

Banking

FirstBank
Most Convenient Bank in the V.I
Cruz Bay Branch, 340-776-6881

Scotiabank
#1 Mortgage Lender in the VI
The Marketplace (340) 776-6552

Beauty/Spa

Westin Resorts & Villas
Spa Services
tel. 693-8000, ext. 1903/1904

Building Products

St. John Hardware
tel. 693-8780 fax 776-6685
Located at The Marketplace

Maho Bay Art Center
tel. 776-6226 - Glass blowing, pottery,
recycled art, tie dye, paper making

St. John Eye Care - 779-2020
27 years serving Virgin Islanders
Dr. Craig Friedenberg

Theodore Tunick & Company
Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002
www.theodoretunick.com

Jewelry

R&I PATTON goldsmithing

776-6548 or (800) 626-3455
pattongold.com, Chat@pattongold.com

Landscaping

Alfredo’s Landscaping
tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971
P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831

Coral Bay Garden Center
tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628
P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831

PROPERTYKING
tel. 643-6348
Landscaping & Irrigation

Property Manager

Cimmaron Property Management
tel. 340-715-2666
St. John’s Premier Property Manager

Seaview Vacation Homes, Inc.
tel. 340-776-6805; 1-888-625-2963
www.seaviewhomes.com

American Paradise Real Estate
tel. 693-8352 fax 693-8818

P.O. Box 8313, STJ, VI 00831
info@americanparadise.com

Cruz Bay Realty

tel. 693-8808 fax 693-9812
P.O. Box 66, STJ, VI 00831
info@cruzbayrealty.com

Holiday Homes of St. John
tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665
P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831
info@holidayhomes VI.com

Islandia Real Estate

tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499
P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831
info@islandiarealestate.com

John McCann & Associates
1-888-STJOHN8(7856468)
fax 693-3366
info@realestateonstjohn.com
Located at Wharfside Landing

RE/MAX Island Paradise Realty
tel. 775-0949 fax 888-577-3660

P. O. 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

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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

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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.

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“Amorita” - Beautiful, masonry home in upscale Chocolate Hole North has
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apt. Price based on present condition. $1.65M

“Bella Vista” is a well maintained & “beautifully decorated home, perched
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spacious, private sun decks and delightful water views, Tastefully furnished
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“Palm Terrace Villas"- Four of the newest and most spacious condos on
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area, walk to town & Frank Bay Beach. The 2 bedroom is over 1700 sq. ft. &
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waterfront. This is a sub-division for the more discerning buyer. Prices range from $950,000 & up.
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over north shore to Jost Van Dyke. Not part of Peter Bay subdivision therefore no membership dues,
assessments, covenants or restrictions. Owner retains right to use entrance to Peter Bay subdivision
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columns, fountains and vibrant sunsets over Chocolate Hole Bay. $2,999,000.

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SEASCAPE - Fantastic location on Bovocoap Point! Spa-
cious 2 bd main house w/lap pool, plus a separate caretaker's
cottage. Panoramic sunset views, privacy. $1,495,000.

POINT RENDEZVOUS — New rental villa in upscale neigh-
borhood. Masonry construction w/ low maintenance features.
3 bdrm/ 2 baths, large covered veranda, spa, 20’ vaulted ceil-
ing in greatroom, ample room for expansion. $1,595,000.

PERELANDRA - Excellent 2 bd/2 bath rental villa high
above Cruz Bay. Stunning water views, privacy, lovely pool
set in lush gardens. A good buy at $1,050,000.

WATERFRONT WITH DOCK - Concrete 3 bd/2 bath
home, on large, flat 1 ac-flat lot, with direct access the bay at
your door step. Now only $1,250,000.

CHEZ SHELL - Charming 3 bd/3 bath, w/gorgeous sunset
views, & prime Great Cruz Bay location. This beautifully dec-
orated, & maintained rental villa has marble floors, A/C, cus-
tom cabinetry, inviting spa & excellent floor plan. $1,295,000.

CALYPSO del SOL - Very successful rental villa w/
excellent views of Chocolate Hole Bay & St. James islands.
Newer masonry home with 3 bdrms/3 baths, large screened
porch, A/C, beautiful pool & hot tub. $2,445,000.

TESSERACT - Popular 3 bdrm / 3 bath rental home w/
fantastic lap pool & panoramic views from Hart Bay to St.
Thomas. Comfortable layout, large rooms, multiple decks,
privacy & extensive landscaping. $1,200,000.

CHOCOLATE HOLE - Unique ruins of 1700’s Great
House, along with a 1960’s island home on a beautiful 1.42
acre lot. $899,000.

STONE HOUSE - Unique native stone 3 bd/3 bath villa w/
covered rotunda, freeform pool, and spectacular Coral Bay
views. $1,800,000. With adjacent parcel $2,100,000.

PLUMB GUT - 1 bd/1 bath home w/adjacent 1X1 cottage.
Lush setting on eastern side of Bordeaux. $574,000.

BAYVIEW -Very private villa bordering Natl. Park,
minutes from Maho Beach. Traditional masonry design
with 2 bldgs connected by pool, decks & patio. 280° views
overlooking Francis Bay & North shore, + Coral Bay &
BVI's. $1,695,000.

CAROLINA — Small, poured concrete, home with lovely
covered wraparound deck. Flat 2 ac. fenced lot. $399K.

LUMINARIA — Luxurious ridgetop villa w/incredible views
of North shore and downisland. Large pool w/waterfall, 3 bd/
bath suites, 4 car garage, gated entry, beautiful furnishings
and landscaping, vacation rental history. $2,495,000

BOATMAN POINT —- Masonry 4 bd. home on spectacular
1 ac. waterfront site with amazing views & outstanding
neighborhood. $2,795,000.

WINDSONG - Stately Boatman Pt. villa, w/separate
cottage, situated on a lac parcel w/panoramic views. 6
bdrms., 7 baths, huge pool, fully furnished. $3,495,000.





NAUTILUS — Dramatic setting on Maria Bluff. 3 bd/ 2 bath
masonry with large wraparound veranda, spa, sunrise to
sunset views, 1.25 ac. lot, tile roof, circular drive. $1,599,000.

BORDEAUX MT. - Family home w/3 bd./2 baths, large
porch, water view, % ac. lot w/large trees. $675,000.

GOLDEN DRAGON - Beautiful stone villa w/exceptional
craftsmanship. 4 bds./4 baths, infinity pool, multi patios &
decks, lush gardens, Pt. Rendezvous location. $2,195,000.

CBR CONDO LISTINGS

BETHANY CONDO - Spacious, free-standing 2 bd/2 bath
unit w/ amazing views, new common pool. $495,000.

GALLOWS POINT CONDO - Waterfront, 1/bd/1 bath
condo in resort setting. Pool, restaurant, swimmable beach,
hotel amenities. $695K.

SELENE’S - Ideal in town location, w/parking, for living/
rental or business. Terrific views. $450,000.

CBR LAND LISTINGS
CANEEL HILL - Gorgeous panoramic views. Improved
property w/driveway & foundation slabs in place for 4 bed-
room villa. Paved roads, underground utilities. $580K.
DITLEFF POINT - Extraordinary sites on magnificent pen-
insula w/sandy beach, gated entry, beautiful landscaping,
and incredible views. Prices start at $895,000.
KLEIN BAY - Small upscale neighborhood, gorgeous
views, commonly owned beach. $799K & $995K.
WATERFRONT ON MONTE BAY - Spectacular 13.44 ac.
site, ideal for private estate or subdivision. $3,400,000.
CRUZ BAY TOWN - Walk to Frank Bay, R-4 zoning. $249K.
CHOCOLATE HOLE - Water views, 2 ac. $299K & $379K.
GLUCKSBERG - Gentle grade, ¥% ac., Ig. trees. $130K.
POINTRENDEZVOUS- Outstanding views. $415K &$425K.
LEINSTERBAY-—2IotsonJohnnyHorn Trail.$225K&$329K.
ZOOTENVAAL — Hurricane Hole views, paved road. $400K.
GREAT CRUZ BAY - 1.05 acre site w/fantastic harbor
views & architectural plans. Walk to dingy landing. $895,000.
FLANAGAN’S PASSAGE ~2 beautiful sites. $299K-$350K.
ESTATE FISH BAY — Many parcels to choose from, start-
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ESTATE CAROLINA/EMMAUS - Time to buy. Affordable
lots, with water views, $95k and up.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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20 St. John Tradewinds, November 9-15, 2009 AccommodationsCaribbean Villas & Resorts tel. 1-800-338-0987 or locally 340-776-6152 Carefree Getaways on St. John tel. 779-4070 or 888-643-6002 www.carefreegetaways.com Catered To, Inc. 5000 Enighed #206, STJ, VI 00830 Century Hill Estates Vacation Rentals (340) 779-1804; 340-227-6688 www.centuryhillestates.com Island Getaways 888-693-7676, islandgetawaysinc.com kathy@islandgetawaysinc.com Suite St. John Villas/Condos tel. 1-800-348-8444 or locally at 340-779-4486 VIVA Vacations tel. 779-4250 Appliance ServicesAppliance Paul 340-690-5213 “Always on, only on St. John”ArchitectureCrane, Robert Architect, AIA tel. 776-6356 Barefoot Architect, Inc. ArtMaho Bay Art Center tel. 776-6226 Offering Art ClasssesBankingFirstBank Most Convenient Bank in the V.I. Cruz Bay Branch, 340-776-6881 Scotiabank #1 Mortgage Lender in the VI The Marketplace (340) 776-6552 Beauty/SpaWestin Resorts & Villas Spa Services Building ProductsSt. John Hardware Located at The MarketplaceGalleriesMaho Bay Art Center recycled art, tie dye, paper makingHealthSt. John Eye Care 779-2020 27 years serving Virgin Islanders Dr. Craig FriedenbergInsuranceTheodore Tunick & Company www.theodoretunick.comJewelryR&I PATTON goldsmithing 776-6548 or (800) 626-3455pattongold.com, Chat@pattongold.comLandscapingAlfredo’s Landscaping tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 Coral Bay Garden Center PROPERTYKING tel. 643-6348 Landscaping & IrrigationProperty ManagerCimmaron Property Management tel. 340-715-2666 St. John’s Premier Property Manager Seaview Vacation Homes, Inc. tel. 340-776-6805; 1-888-625-2963 www.seaviewhomes.com Real EstateAmerican Paradise Real Estate info@americanparadise.com Cruz Bay Realty info@cruzbayrealty.com Holiday Homes of St. John info@holidayhomesVI.com Islandia Real Estate info@islandiarealestate.com John McCann & Associates 1-888-STJOHN8(7856468) info@realestateonstjohn.com Located at Wharfside Landing RE/MAX Island Paradise Realty RestaurantsConcordia Cafe, 693-5855 Happy Hour 4:30-6pm Dinner 6-8:30pm Tues-Sat La Tapa tel. 693-7755 Open Wednesday-Monday Skinny Legs tel. 340-779-4982 www.skinnylegs.com Sun Dog Cafe tel. 693-8340 Located at Mongoose JunctionServicesC4th Custom Embroidery tel. 779-4047 Located in Coral Bay The Marketplace Full service business center Everything you need in one place St. John TradewindsBusiness Directory Join the S t. John Tradewinds Family of Avertisers! Call 776-6496. 3 Sail Church 10 Sunday Baha’i Community of St. John Race Unity Devotions 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays 776-6316, 776-6254 Bethany Moravian Church Cruz Bay, St. John 11 a.m., Sunday School 776-6291 Calvary Baptist Church 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday evening 6 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. Christian Ministry Cinnamon Bay Beach Inter-Denominational Sunday 8:30 a.m. Christian Science Society 10:45 a.m. SundayMarketplace Wednesday Testimonials 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sun. 9 a.m., STT. 776-2379 Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard Cruz Bay Baptist Church Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 Emmaus Moravian Church Coral Bay, Sun. 9 a.m. 776-6713 Jehovah’s Witness 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. Saturdays (Espaol), 10 a.m. Sundays 340-715-0530 Missionary Baptist Church 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Worship, Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study 693-8884 Nazareth Lutheran Church Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 8 a.m. 776-6731 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., Spanish Mass 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. 776-6339 St. John Methodist Church Sunday 10 a.m 693-8830 Seventh Day Adventist Saturdays 779-4477 St. John Pentecostal Church Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 779-1230 St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church Sundays, 7:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday: Servce 9:30 a.m. Bible Class, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. 777-6306 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday 776-6332 Word of Faith Church Word of Faith International Christian Center, Sundays 7:30 a.m. St. John Church Schedule & Directory Subscription Form Ferry Schedules CRUZ BAY TO RED HOOK RED HOOK TO CRUZ BAY CRUZ BAY TO DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE AMALIE Leaves Cruz Bay Leaves Charlotte Amalie

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

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

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

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