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PGU INSURANCE SERVICESServing the Community Since 1972 Lumber Yard Business Center, St. John, VI Email: pgunow@gmail.com Web: www.pguinsurance.com (340) 776-6403 Historic Artwork – Not For SaleHistoric 1850 painting of Cruz Bay Battery by Fritz Melby will be on display at the St. John Historical Society Auction on Tuesday, March 10, at the Wetin Resort — but the valuable artwork is not for sale. STORIES ON P AGES 6 AND 17
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By TOM OA T St. John Tradewinds CRUZ BA Y — St. John Senator at Large Almando “Rocky†Liburd wants the National Park Service and the federal government to take responsibility for island highway safety issues. On the heels of three serious motor vehicle acci dents on St. John in less than three months involving eleven people with two fatalities within less than a mile of each other on federal roads within the Virgin Islands National Park, Sen. Liburd wants the federal government to take responsibility for roads through park properties. “Our roads are much more dangerous than people see them to be,†Sen. Liburd acknowledged in an interview with St. John Tradewinds. “Some areas are real dangerous.†2 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 EDITOR/PUBLISHER MaLinda Nelson malinda@tradewinds.vi WRITERS Jaime Elliott, Tom Oat, Amy Roberts, Judi Shimel, Andrea Milam COLUMNISTS & CONTRIBUTOR S Mauri Elbel, Chuck Pishko, Yelena Rogers, Tristan Ewald, Andrew Rutnik, Craig Barshinger, Jack Brown, Mares Crane, Dan Boyd, Bob Malacarne, Raven Philips NEWSLINE (340) 776-6496 www.tradewinds.vi editor@tradewinds.vi ADVERTISING advertising@tradewinds.vi MAILING ADDRE SS Tradewinds Publishing LLC P.O. Box 1500 St. John, VI 00831 CIRCULATION Call the newsline to be added as a newsstand outlet SUBSCRIPTIONS U.S. & U.S.V.I. only $90.00 per year email: info@tradewinds.vi THIRD CLASS PERMIT U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 3 St. John, VI 00831 COPYRIGHT 2015 All rights reserved. No reproduction of news stories, letters, columns, photographs or advertisements allowed without written permission from the publisher. TRADEWINDS PUBLISHING LLCThe Community Newspaper Since 1972 “Understanding the Coral Bay Community Council as an or ganization – Answering Your Questions†is the topic of the next CBCC Forum on Monday, March 9, at 6 p.m. at the Johns Folly Learning Institute in Coral Bay. Understanding the Coral Bay Community Council as an organization – Answering your questions will include: How does a Come and learn more about our successful 400-member 501c3 organization – and get involved! CBCC is also seeking your ideas The Monday, March 9, presentation will begin at 6 p.m. and last about one hour at the Johns Folly Learning Institute in Coral Bay. Directions: on left side of Route 107, (Sign says Catholic Understanding CBCC Forum March 9 The St. John Historical Society will host an art show and fundon Tuesday, March 10.SJHS’s Art Show, Fundraiser Mar. 10Continued on Page 18 In an effort to involve a larger segment of St. John in its mem bership and activities, the Rotary Club of St. John is changing its Point’s beautiful Ocean 362 Restaurant. This new venue and earlier time will allow many business owners and employees to attend meetings and consequently to participate in our many community service events. day of the month to an evening meeting in order to appeal to a younger group, thereby guaranteeing that the club will prosper and grow in its dedication to the needs of the St. John community and of the world. The satellite club will continue to meet on Fridays at noon at Chateau Bordeaux. It’s time to pull out those whacky costumes and trusty clubs, the “almost world famous†mini golf tournament Coral Bay Open is set for Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at Skinny Legs. program. You can help make St. John greener while putting around a hilarious course along the beautiful Coral Bay harbor area. be ready to have fun while playing our whacky, mini-golf-ish, uniquely Coral Bay-style Open. The event will kick off at 2 p.m. with a shot-gun start. Teams of four can register at Skinny Legs for $150. Or sign up for $40 as an individual. There will be a prize awarded for Best Dressed Foursome, so get working on those costumes! Bay, a sunset cruise for 30 aboard Sadie Sea, charters with Knot E Buoys and Kiote and more. For more information call (340) 643-5313. See you there!Coral Bay Open Mar. 14 at Skinny LegsSt. John Rotary Club Adds New Venue Sen. Liburd’s Concerns for Island Road Issues Includes Safety Conditions, South Shore AccessSt. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom OatSen. Almando “Rocky†Liburd promises renewed effort to reopen roads through the V.I. National Park on the south shore of St. John, including Route 107 in Lameshur, the remotest area of the V.I. National Park, above. The former south shore access route has not been very welcoming in recent months and years with numerous, seeminglybottomless potholes spanning the unpaved access road between Europa and Lameshur Bays which historically connected to Centerline Road.
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By TOM OA T St. John Tradewinds CRUZ BA Y — The V.I. Senate is close to conducting hearings on the “very complex issue†of the impact of property tax on St. John landowners, but St. John Senator at posals for solutions on the table. “I’m not inclined to (conduct a senate hearing) without having some proposals, something to discuss,†Sen. Liburd said in an interview with St. John Tradewinds on March 8. “I don’t want to have a hearing without something to show — that we have something to present,†explained Sen. Liburd, who said he hoped to have some of those options outlined within “two to three weeks.†“I think the (Senate) president said he’s also trying to set is also expected to visit St. John to discuss the property tax issue, the St. John senator added. From Martha’s Vineyard to Hawaii something that is constitutionally tested,†Sen . Liburd told Tradewinds. “I want to see something.†“Everything we do has to pass muster,†the St. Johnian senator added. “It’s taken some time, but the legislature has formulated a commitment.†“The property tax issue is important because it ties directly into the economy of the V.I.,†Sen. Liburd explained. “You have to hande it with a balance of delivering relief and sustaining a government.’’ “I’m optimistic that some relief will come,†the St. Johnian reiterated. “It goes across the board,†Sen. Liburd explained. “You at the undeveloped land and set up a territory-wide rate and “see how it affects our taxation.†“You’ve got to do what you got to do,†Sen. Liburd acknowledged. “You’ve got to do what’s right.†Senator Encourages Appeals Process “The appeal process is still there,†Sen. Liburd reminded constitutents. “Even though that is there, there is always a window for review,†Sen. Liburd added. “You can always go to the tax assessor and ask for a review.†“They are supposed to,†grant taxpayers a review of their bill. “(Property owners) should go in and try to get a review.†the territory’s property tax system including adding differ ent assessment categories based on the type of structure, and different residential or commercial uses. “Then we will put it in draft.†“If we do it right it will bring some relief,†the St. John senator said. St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 3 Thursday, March 12th INDEXBusiness Directory ..............20 Church Directory .................18 Community Calendar ..........16 Connecting with Nature ......11 Crime Stoppers ...................18 Crossword Puzzle ...............20 Cryptoquip ...........................17 Letters .................................14 On the Market .....................12 Real Estate ....................22-23Sen. Liburd Wants Specic Proposals To Address Disparity Dilemma in Territory’s Property Taxes Considering the Future of GBS – St. John Teens Discuss the Proposed Vocational SchoolBy RA VEN PHILLIPS St. John Tradewinds CORAL BA Y self to molding young minds into gin Islanders of the future. It now stands silent and empty. As negotiations over how the building should be used now are being hashed out, one idea has rung clearest over all others: a vocational school. Rather than reestablish the building as a full blown school, some people have suggested that it be transformed into school that Since the decision affects them and they remember the school well, the teenagers of St. John were given a chance to weigh in on the issue. Many teenagers love the idea of having a vocational school. “It would be great to learn different like this since the Coral Bay Job Club. I think it is important that teens learn the skills they need for “I want to own my own busiSt. John Tradewinds News Photo by Raven PhillipGuy H. Benjamin Elementary School remains locked and unused since last year.Continued on Page 16
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4 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 Open TuesdaySunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel: 693-5579Beautifying America’s ParadiseHUGE DISCOUNTon volume sales Happy Holidays! By JAIME ELLIOTT St. John Tradewinds After being extended twice, the Army Corps of Engineers deadline for public comments on Summers marina in Coral Bay ended on Thursday, March 5. ment period for three and a half weeks when they opened it on January 5. The January 30 deadline was The extensions were a result of the large amount of comments submitted opposing the marina, according to David Silverman, a community activist with the group Save Coral Bay. “A large part of the extensions was the level of Puerto Rico,†said Silverman. “They were realizing give people ample time to submit concerns.†In the end more than 12,000 letters were submitslip mega marina and associated shore-side develop “Over 12,000 letters were received from members of The National Parks Conservation Association,†Silverman said. “Over 1,000 individually written letters were received by St. John residents, property owners and visitors and we got close to 5,300 signatures on a level of public comment before, Silverman added. an unprecedented level of public comment for their you might see a large level of comments. The ACOE munity like Coral Bay to get that level of support was unprecedented.†Since forming in October 2014, Save Coral Bay proposal sailed through the local permitting process — also managed to raise more than $93,000 from marina. In addition to receiving more than 12,000 letters more. Bay comments included expert reports on the econimpacts and navigation and marina design, as well as hundreds of pages of comments, legal analysis, Silverman explained. “It was a very complete and professionally done package of the concerns of the impact of the marina delivered with over 13,000 letters and the petition,†he said. Silverman also created accurate scale video renget a really, really accurate understanding of the how the proposal would look in the setting of Coral Bay,†said the community activist. Save Coral Bay has received letters of support from a range of national and local organizations including National Park Conservation Association, Mission Blue, Center for Biological Diversity, V.I. sociation. time it takes†to read through the thousands of letters can take several possible actions, Silverman said. “They could outright deny the application, they could summarize all of the issues that were raised and ask the applicants to respond to the issues, they could — because of the level of controversy and the probable impact to the environment — require a full got out and approve the application,†he said. conduct an Environmental Impact Statement, studies could take years, Silverman added. said the community activist. “It is conducted under the oversight of the federal agencies. It’s not a point in time study, it’s not saying ‘this is what is here today.’†“Often it is a longitudinal study saying ‘lets look at these issues over a period of time,’†he said. “By its very nature, it takes time. The federal agencies would identify the studies that would be required and would supervise the conduct of the studies in the sense of reviewing data. If it was not adequate they wouldn’t accept it.†At this point Save Coral Bay has done all it can marina, according to Silverman.ACOE Ends Month-Long Public Comment Period on SEG Coral Bay Marina Plans“Over 12,000 letters were received from members of The National Parks Conservation Association. Over 1,000 individually written letters were received by St. John residents, property owners and visitors and we got close to 5,300 signatures on a petition against the SEG marina project.â€â€“ David Silverman, community activist, Save Coral Bay Continued on Page 18
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St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 5 Senator Liburd Promises Action To Secure Replacement Equipment for St. John RescueBy TOM OA T St. John Tradewinds CRUZ BA Y — Sen. Almando “Rocky†Liburd is not all talk when he says he’s going to secure a new “Jaws of Life†for St. John Rescue. Three serious one-vehicle accidents in a three-month span involving the extrication of 11 victims with two fatalities – culminating in a six-hour extrication effort at a single-vehicle crash of a heavy crane on Kings Hill on Friday, February 20, have taken their toll on St. John Rescue volunteers and their equipment. The all-volunteer force was left looking for a new “Jaws of Life†extrication device. bers were contemplating a fundraising effort for new extrication equipment at an estimated cost of “$21,730; $15,473 on sale,†Sen. Liburd said he would seek other sources for funds – including securing federal assistance through the VINP with the help of V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett. St. John Rescue volunteers had used the equipment in early January when they responded to a fatal early-morning car crash on Route 10 on January 10 less than 100 yards east of the intersection with Route 20 which killed one back seat passenger and trapped the in the vehicle. December W reck of Rental Jeep On December 22, the volunteers had responded to a rental Jeep accident in which a tourist family with two teenage children ended hicle after it went off the shoulder of the one-way section of Route 20 scene of the subsequent February crane crash. In the December accident, the rental Jeep went off the right shoulder of the one-way section of Route 20 dropping through the north shore forest from the inter section with Route 10 connecting Cruz Bay and Coral Bay at the intersection of Centerline Road and Kings Hill Road The passengers appeared to have not been wearing seatbelts and all four victims suffered nonwhen they ended-up piled on each other on the windshield of the upended vehicle in the wooded ravine. The hours of use were too much for the rescue squad’s 12year old equipment. Malacarne said of St. John Rescue most important equipment. “And, they are old school. They were when we got them 12 years ago.†St. John Rescue, meanwhile, welcomed new members to its board of directors, including the monthly meeting, March 4. suffers because we have to make it up,†Malacarne admitted of the impact of the volunteer rescue employed and we have to make a living.†“It’s been really crazy,†Malacarne acknowledged.St. JohnTradewinds News Photos by Tom Oat From tomatoes to tomatos, the V.I Audubon Saturday, March 7, was once again a big hit as savvy shoppers mowed down the merchandise at the highly-anticipated annual event. Audubon Plant Sale Pleases
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6 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 St. John Tradewinds The St. John Historical Society art show and fundraiser at the from 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 10, will offer a rare opportunity to view historical paintings of the Virgin Islands now held in private collections. One of the historical pieces of artwork on display will be an 1850 Fritz Melby painting, Cruz Bay Battery on St. John, (inset left) which was commissioned by The painting hung at the battery on St John, which then served as the governor’s residence, until the to Lemvig, Denmark. The painting remained in the quired recently by a private St. John collector who graciously consented to loaning it to the Society for this event. Melbye was born in Denmark in 1826 but traveled and painted extensively throughout the Caribbean. He is credited with inspiring the young Camille Pissarro, the St. Thomas artist, to take up painting as a career. An original Pissarro sketch will also be on display at the fundraiser, and commentary on selected pieces of historical art will be part of the activities. The event, entitled A Look Backtime, will also feature local artists with their own works for sale with a portion of the artwork auction. Available for sale will be the work of several local artists, including Kimberly Boulon, Lucy Portlock, Janet Cook-Rutnik, Elaine Estern, Lisa Etre and society. tro, Ocean 362, Vista Mare, Virgin Fire, the Lime Inn, Ronnie’s Pizza and the Fishtrap; a sunset sail and half-day sail on Cloud9; and hotel stays at Carambola Beach Resort & Spa, Estate Lindholm and String of Pearls. Other items include a private tour of the Cinnamon Bay Museum guided by National Park archeSusannaberg conducted by Ronnie a Scandinavian dinner for six prepared by Robin Swank and Larry Boxerman; a whitening from St. John Dental; free car servicing from Community Motors; a gift ies of Life in 5 Quarters; copies of St. John Backtime and St John Voices; a mahogany hand-turned pen by Pam Richards-Samuel; and a back issue of the American Folk Art Museum’s 1990 publica tion that featured an article on the Historic Paintings on Display Are Highlight Of St. John Historical Society Fundraiser The Lumberyard/Mon-Thur 10-5/Fri 10-3/Closed 3-4 Daily See our menu at www.natureswayvi.com / 340-693-3333 Nature’s Way, your healthy alternative Health food store and vegan deli, is now restocked with your essential supplements, teas, and natural groceries. Shop online at www.natureswayvi.com. Vegenaise (original) and Earth Balance butter spread (original) now in stock. Continued on Page 17 Lulee women’ s clothing boutique is now open for business on the 2nd Level. Come visit! The Mark etplace pr oudly welcomes L ulee!
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8 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 GET IN YOUR CUSTOMERS’ F ACE AD V E R T I S E ON. . . ISLANDTREASUREMAPS@GMAIL.COM WhatT oDoVI@gmail.com App-solutely Fabulous W hatT oDoV I www.SkinnyLegs.com“Be here even when you are thereâ€Coral Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands 340-779-4982 Follow us on facebook St. John Tradewinds News Photo headquarters on Thursday, March 5, to elect a new board of directors for the volunteer organization. Wharfside Village, St. John St. John Rescue Stops Transporting Deceased for V.I. Government Over Liability ConcernsSt. John Tradewinds CRUZ BA Y — There’s no free ride on St. John — not even for the deceased. Pending resolution of a longfestering dilemma of liability questions related to St. John Rescue’s transportation of bodies of deceased to the Muyrah Keating Smith Community Health Center, the island’s volunteer emergency squad can no longer serve that function. “St. John Rescue members have voted to discontinue transporting bodies until we have an agreement with DOJ,†St. John Rescue member Maya MatthewsSterling wrote St. John Tradewinds ceived such an agreement. Hopefully, we will meet next week with matter.†After months of operating in ing over the task of transporting persons who have died in accidents or of natural causes at home on the island, the St. John Rescue formal agreement for providing the service to the community. aid to and/or attempting to resuscitate a person and EMS is not able to transport them in an ambulance we will transport as we continue to work on the person,†MatthewsSterling wrote. “Occasionally, the person we are working on is declared dead once we arrive someplace that has someone who is (usually a doctor).†No Free Ride for Person Declared Dead port a person that has been declared dead,†the St. John Rescue spokesperson wrote. “Lately, St. John EMS has been taking them to MKSCHC which now has a working freezer that can store two bodies temporarily,†Matthews-Sterling wrote. “The DOJ will then send someone from St. Thomas to transport the body(ies) to the morgue on St. Thomas during hours when barges are operating.†Ending Legal Limbo St. John Senator at Large Almando “Rocky†Liburd is trying to solve the island’s volunteer rescue company problem with transporting the bodies to the island’s de facto morgue. sibility of transporting bodies to MKSCHC to await transport to St. Thomas by the medical examiner as a community service, but the organization is still waiting for a formal arrangement and protection from liability. There has been progress, Malacarne acknowledged in February. “Sen. Liburd got me on a conference call with the acting attorney general,†Malacarne said. us.†(with a body),†Malacarne explained in February. “It’s a question of liability.†cort†when transporting a body in a St. John Rescue vehicle, Malacarne told a recent meeting of govgot into an accident and the body was damaged.†Sen. Liburd said he still expects a meeting between the par ties will lead to an agreement that transporting bodies.
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St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 9 I sland G reen Living Prepares G ifft Hill Location for Arrival of Aluminum Can Crusher and Baler Gallows Point Resort (above lobby) Cruz Bay, St. John, VI SUNDAY BRUNCH11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Dine with Sunset Views on St. John†Lounge Opens 5 pm Dinner Starts 5:30 pm Open 7 Days Reservations Appreciated Full Bar Resort Casual Dress Credit Cards Accepted Canines, Cats & CrittersOur new location is 2.5 miles out of Cruz Bay on Centerline Road (next to Moses’ Laundromat) BOARDING GROOMING PET SUPPLIES tel: 693-7780 l email: k9 catscritters @yahoo .com WE HAVE FISH Don’t miss this wonderful evening! FRIDAY NIGHT FETE BEST OF BOTH WORLDSFriday, March 13, 6-9 p.m. Mongoose Junction, St. John HANDMADE JEWELRY BYANN LARKIN-ROY St. John Tradewinds The approximately two mil lion cans that arrive on St. John each year will soon be doing a lot less harm to the Virgin Islands environment thanks to the Island chase of an aluminum can crusher and baler. The industrial aluminum can compactor/baler, which is currently en route to the island, was pur chased through donations made by Eco Serendib Villa and Spa as part of a program that allocates a portion of the villa’s rental income from every reservation to preserving St. John. has agreed to match total contributions made by Earth Day, April 22, up to $20,000 in an effort to enrecycling efforts. If $20,000 is raised by April 22, Eco Serendib fund. The machine will operate at that has been donated by Storage on Site. the can crusher uses 59,000 pounds of compaction force to crush 600 cans at a time into a 12†x 12†x 6†bale. The bales will then be collected, palletized, and shipped working with shipping companies in the hopes of securing donated space in one of the many contain ers that leave the islands empty. The can compactor will eventually operate entirely off-grid. the St. John Community Foundaditional donations to purchase a photovoltaic panel system to provide power to operate the compac tor/baler and future equipment for recycling glass, plastic, and other recyclables. Brad Camrud and The generous donation of $10,000 to tric and Solar Supply have offered to donate time and equipment at cost to get it up and running. Until the panels are in place, the can compactor will be run by a plans to build a roof over the can crusher using an existing structure location, with the purpose of supporting the PV panels and collect ing water to wash the cans prior to crushing. Labor for the roof’s installation has been offered by Stronghouse Construction. Several island restaurants have St. John Tradewinds News Photo Can Crusher Can Crush Cans — 600 at a time.Continued on Page 16
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10 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 St. John Tradewinds News Photo “Guardians Of St. John†clay vessel in progress by Catherine Perry VINP Honored in Final Event of 2015 Season at Boulon Fine Art Gallery St. John Tradewinds The Arts,†Visual and Performing, series opening Friday, March 13, at the Marketplace in Cruz Bay, St. John, from 5 to 8 p.m. The theme is PERSPECTIVES : ST.JOHN, VIRWater Fire Earth Air Spirit . March’s Event is entitled THE PRESENT: Crossroads, and honors the Virgin Islands National Park for preserving and protecting the natural and cultural ing waters. Twelve Visual Artists will showcase their oneof-a-kind creations while St. John School of the Arts (SJSA) will be performing. SJSA with 100 percent of the ticket sales. Tickets are (or on Kimberly’s website) and purchase tickets there Tues. and Thurs. 10 to 5 p.m. or call SJSA at 340779-4322. You do not need to be present at the event, which is free to the public, to win. Please go to www.kimberlyboulon.com for more information. St. John Tradewinds News Photo Earrings by Karen Calandra St. John Tradewinds News Photo “Island†Bracelet by Michael Banzhaf St. John Tradewinds News Photo “Nauti Nite†Lightechture by George Hollander St. John Tradewinds News Photos Francis Bay oil painting by Kimberly Boulon, above. Mahogany “Star Box†by Jon McKay, left.
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St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 11 By JAIME ELLIOTT St. John Tradewinds A total of 1,046 runners and walkers of all ages and abilities hoofed it across the challenging hills of St. John in the 19th Annual 8 Tuff Road Race on Saturday morning, February 28. Hosted annually by Peter Alter and a team of about 400 volunteers on the last Saturday in February, the well-organized race from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay has drawn a steadily increasing number of participants and an impressive talent pool. This year’s race saw Jessica Rice repeat as the women’s winner. Rice, 39, of Needham, Massachusetts, set the course record for women last year at 56 minutes and three seconds. Rice followed up that performance this year in 57 minutes and 39 seconds. Ruth Ann David, 41, of St. Thomas, a time of one hour and 19 minutes. Twenfrom North Carolina was the third woman to of one hour, six minutes and 22 seconds. for Paul Jones, 39, of North Carolina who 34 seconds after setting out from Cruz Bay. and 28 seconds. Javan Anthony Lapp of 53 minutes and 37 seconds. year’s 8 Tuff Miles was up and coming runner Evan Jones. The 15-year-old athlete has race in seventh place with a time of 56 minutes and eight seconds. of participants with wide range of ages and abilities. This year’s youngest 8 Tuff Milers were seven years old while oldest person to Among those more than 1,000 runners and walkers in the race, were Jordan Manges, Aaron Hale and Jaclynn Larington who ran to raise funds for Team River Runner, a program dedicated to teaching adaptive kayak skills to wounded veterans. Manges, along with Hale, a blind veteran, and Larington, began 8 Tuff Miles at the very back of the 1,046-peson pack. They raised money for each of the 703 people they crossed together after one hour, 30 minutes and 17 seconds. The runners hoped to raise about $7,000 for Team River Runner’s St. John leadership program. The event would not be possible without the 400 volunteers, organized by Race Director Peter Alter who oversees all aspects of the day, from the start line to the awards ceremony. — nixed due to Department of Homeland Security budget cuts — the highlight of the opening ceremony was Shikima Jones’ stir ring rendition of the American Anthem. Nineteen years after starting a little race from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay, Alter these the last Saturday in February. It is the positive comments he gets from participants that keeps dedicated to 8 Tuff Miles, the race director explained. positive comments I get from people after the race,†said Alter. “I get lots of nice emails from people and walking around town some of the tourists whoa re still here a few days after the race will come up to me and thank me.†“People take a minute to stop doing what they are doing to come over and say, ‘Hey you know, this is a great event,’†Alter said. “All that positive feedback is really great.†race’s 20th celebration next year, which will be on Saturday, February 27, he hoped to have his key volunteers back again. “There are a lot of people looking for ward to that last Saturday in February,†said Alter. “I hope that my volunteers continue to hang with me. There are so many key volunteers; everyone helps.†In addition to setting up, breaking down, handing out fruit, medals and more, there are more than 150 volunteers who hand out water along the race course. This year, Alter — who runs the race each year — took time to thank those volunteers. “It was a little different. I took my time and I thanking the volunteers.†By all accounts, the 1,045 other partici pants in the 19th Annual 8 Tuff Miles also For more information on the race and a full list of results, go to www.8tuffmiles. com. More Than 1,000 Runners and Walkers Brave St. John Hills in 19th Annual 8 Tuff MilesSt. John Tradewinds News Photo by Bill Stelzer Race director Peter Alter
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12 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 By JAIME ELLIOTT St. John Tradewinds Anyone dreaming of the postcard perfect Caribbean retreat — think gin clear water and a powder white sand beach steps from your expansive pool and luxurious family beach house — will fall in love with One Peter Bay. The three bedroom home sits on a full 1.1 acre parcel of land in the upscale Estate Peter Bay neighborhood, a gated enclave nestled within the pristine Virgin Islands National Park on the island’s famed North Shore. The address says it all, explained Merry Nash of “If you want to be right on a white sand beach on the island’s North Shore, One Peter Bay is the house for you,†said Nash. “This is a charming family beach house with only a few short steps from the private pool in the courtyard to the white sandy beach right on the water at famed Estate Peter Bay.†One Peter Bay is situated to take full advantage of the cooling trade winds coming in off the nearby Caribbean Sea. The pod-style home is centered around a large, free form pool, deck and courtyard. Enter through the decorative iron gate the top of the driveway and be ready to be swept off your feet by the tropical beauty of One Peter Bay. The home is about 5,000 square feet with an additional 3,500 square feet of outdoor living space. Lush, tropical gardens, 100 feet of private palm fringed powder beach front and a path to Peter Bay plenty of space to lounge in the sun or stretch out in the shade, with your toes in the sand or dangling in the pool, you won’t have any reason to leave. An outdoor grill and bar area will have you whipping up gourmet lunches for all your friends. Inside the shared living area at One Peter Bay, beam ceiling. The open plan, country style kitchen features custom tile work and a center island. The perfect place for a night cap and a few pages of reading before turning in for the night. The master bedroom suite at One Peter Bay feacovered verandah facing the pool. The en suite bathroom boasts double vanities and an outdoor native stone shower. The two guest suites are nestled in a separate pod allowing for the utmost in privacy. The en suite bedrooms feature private terraces and indoor and outdoor showers. Situated on one of the most beautiful shorelines in the world, One Peter Bay is designed to embrace outdoor living. All of the rooms open by pocket doors the tropical sun and cooling breezes. One Peter is Bay is currently not listed on the MLS. For more information on the home, including the price, contact Nash at (340) 642-2246 or via email at merryvi@aol.com.Exclusive One Peter Bay Has It All — White Sand Beach, Views, Breezes and MoreSt. John Tradewinds News Photos The Address Says It All – One Peter Bay is picture perfect. St. John’s Exercise Hot Spot! The Lumber Yard Complex Cruz Bay, St. JohnFor more information or to book an appointment, call 877-249-WORX (9679)or visit www.pilatesworx.comTime-honored exercises and the latest equipment to treat and strengthen the entire body.Healthy Bodies Do Pilates!TM www.stjohnweddingplanner.com www.katilady.com 340-693-8500 Wedding Consulting Travel Coordination Accommodations KatiLady since 1997 www.facebook.com/yelena.rogers.photographyYelena Rogers Photography PO Box 554, St. John, VI 00831 340-774-4027 603-401-4757
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light the eclectic and diverse art a glass of wine as Ann discusses her work. To go with the wine that will be served in the gallery, Virgin Fire will be providing a delicious selecas Live music by Inner Visions, For more information, please 340-693-7005 or by e-mail at thebestof@optimum.net St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 13 Don’t miss this wonderful evening! FRIDAY NIGHT FETE BEST OF BOTH WORLDSFriday, March 13, 6-9 p.m. Mongoose Junction, St. John HANDMADE JEWELRY BYANN LARKIN-ROY A necklace by Larkin-Roy rstbankvi.comFirstBank Virgin Islands is a division of FirstBank Puerto Rico. Member FDIC. Branch Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm Relocation NoticeVisit our new branch located in Estate EnighedThe FirstBank Cruz Bay Branch has relocated to The MarketPlace, 5000 Estate Enighed, St. John.A full service staff for retail banking, consumer lending and commercial services. Extended lobby hours Express deposit service Night depository for business clients 24 Hour ATM access to the largest network across the islands The new FirstBank MarketPlace location will offer: The St. John Branch is now open for business on the 1st Level. Please stop by! The Mark etplace pr oudly welcomes F irstBank! Best of Both Worlds Friday Night Fete Features Jeweler Ann Larkin-Roy on Friday, Feb. 13St. John Tradewinds to invite the public to a series of Friday Night Ftes with the next event featuring Jeweler Ann Lar kin-Roy, onFriday, March 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mongoose Junction, St. John. Ann Larkin-Roy is a native of Canada who has lived on St. Thomas since 2010. Jewelry has been her passion and she handthe islands. Each piece is created with inspiration from the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and is a wonderful reminder of the stunning nature of the Virgin Islands. Her sense of style is shown in beautiful pieces from delicate lariats to beaded ear rings and necklaces. stantly changing displays to highSt. JohnTradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat Longtime St. John snowbird Sybil Lefferts joined guitarist-vocalist Erin on stage at Castaways in downtown Cruz Bay to delate the audience with classic song. Sybil Sings the Blues
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It takes a village to maintain a grassroots move ment such as the St. John Cancer Fund. Formed in July 2012, the St. John Cancer Fund’s mission is StJohnians battling cancer. The founding members’ goal is complete transparency in our fund raising St. John Cancer Fund does not restrict how the funds are utilized by the patient, but rather serves as VI (CFVI). The St John Cancer Fund does not pay any administrative fees to CFVI. 100% of all monies raised are granted to St John patients. Since 2012, the fund has assisted over 30 St John patients and their families. If you or someone you know is bat fund.org . campaign. The St John Cancer Fund hosted three events: Feb 21-22, 2015Light Up the Night Feb 27, 2015Pasta in the Park – hosted by Cruz Bay Landing March 1, 2015The Oppenheimer Beach Recov ery Party The St John Cancer Fund members are eternally grateful to the community and visitors of St John for their generosity and support. The combined events raised is over $70,000 (and counting). These events would not be possible without the support of our volunteers, sponsors, local businesses and individu als who donated their time, talent and products. THANK YOU!! LIGHT UP THE NIGHT SPONSORS Mongoose Merchants Association Health Care ConnectionSplash Transportation Services Massage Magic at Caneel Bay VERY SPECIAL THANKS T O: Virgin Islands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine St John Hardware VI Eco Tours 14 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 The image printed with an article entitled “Janet Cook-Rutnik was of Mandy Thody’s ceramic piece not artwork by Janet Cook Rutnik who also exhibited in the show. The information accompanying photographs of the annual St. John Cancer Fund Light Up the Night program in the February 23 issue of St. John Tradewinds of the event which is the St. John Cancer Fund.Corrections Letter to St. John Tradewinds here to assist individuals in our community. That assistance is especially geared towards the youth of our community. From July 26 to July 31, Intercessor International Ministries, Inc., sponsorships for our organization as we embark on a mission to uplift the community which without donations from individuals like you, would not be possible. Donations help sustain our organization and In the near future we would like to work towards getting our telephoning you, but we do hope that you will respond positively to our written request. Remember that your gift may be tax-deductible! Your donation will be recognized in our program book throughout the year. Thank you in advance for your support! Sincerely, Freda Baly-AbramsonIntercessor Ministries Geared T owards Assisting St. John YouthIf the stupid Republicans and the stupid Democrats would stop becoming leaders of this country leaders of this country because they wanted to lead us to a better situation; we would be starting to solve the climate change problem instead of kicking the can down the road. Republicans, the party that thinks government should be almost nonexistent, except to help people make money and the Democrats the party that wants the government to make sure everyone gets taken care of but doesn’t bother to pay enough attention to make it work. you were too old, or because you were hurt, or the company eliminated 2000 employees or because your family was always poor, you get taken care of by the government giving you money. Even more stupid is work legally again and you still can’t make enough to The R’s and the D’s leaders could create a country where everyone could take care of each other but this they ever had it. Instead of trying to get the citizens of this commu nity, America, to get together and work together for anger, attack, befuddled ways to correct the problems, and the more and the louder they shout the more like ly they will get elected, as long as they can convince enough rich people that they will “be da manâ€. In spite of them in some ways we are progressto have sex with kids. It was not that long ago that tribes would allow men to have sex with girls until they became fertile. Now priests, football players, billionaires, and fathers and brothers can’t have sex with kids because they might get caught and not be for given for it. The same change is happening in race, religion, politics, and our daily lives, we are beginning to treat each other better and we can do this whenever we get a chance. If American leaders want to continue politicks let them, here we can try to be nice to each other. two years ago to give him some CD’s of the Pistackle Theater “Stopping crime at the Roots†kids program. He said thanks and kept walking to the door and I told so well at the PBS programing on St. Thomas. It is very, very good. There are a lot of local programs and the selections of PBS progress that they choose to broadcast be very good. I guess now I have to hope that Potter does as well in helping this community to get on the right path. B. Greg MillerI Sure Am Glad I Live HereContinued on Page 19Cancer Fund Thanks Supporters for Fundraising Success
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St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 15 Island Green Building Association St. John Youth Coalition St. John Tradewinds The 12th annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim Sunday, May 24, in the protected waters of Virgin Islands National Park along the north shore of St. John will consist of three simultaneous events: miles) The long course may be swum solo or as part of a 3-person relay team. There is also an “Assisted†cat Registration is now open and it will be limited to 350 swimmers. Advance registration is available through May 1 at $50 for adults and $30 for youth 17 and under. From May 2-22, registration will be $65 for adults and $30 for youth. In the unlikely event that places are still available, late registration will be available at the pre-race meeting, which will be held on Saturday afternoon, May 23, at Cinnamon Bay Campground, at $85 and $50 for adults and children, respectively. To register: On-line at: www.friendsvinp.org/swim By phone at: 340-779-4940 In person on St. John at: Friends of the Park Store, Mongoose Junction; Connections in Cruz Bay and Coral Bay. In person on St. Thomas at: Caribbean Surf Co in Red Hook and Havensight In person on St. Croix at: SCUBA, Christiansted Full information about the swim is available at www.friendsvinp.org/swim. All swimmers are strongly urged to review the course details and competition rules on this website. For further information or if you have questions, please e-mail: swim@friendsvinp. org, or call: 340-779-4940.Beach-to-Beach Power Swim Registration Opens PERMANENT CAMPING ONLYSt. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom OatAccommodations were so tight someone decided to camp in the Cruz Bay Cemetery in early March.
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16 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 St. John Tradewinds welcomes notices of community-orient 776-6496, e-mail editor@tradewinds.vi or fax 693-8885. Monday, March 9 — “Understanding the Coral Bay Community Council as an organization – Answering Your Questions†is the topic of the next CBCC Forum on Monday, March 9, at 6 p.m. at the Johns Folly Learning Institute in Coral Bay. Tuesday, March 10 — The St. John Historical Society will host an art show from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10. Saturday, March 14 John Community Foundation for the Coral Bay Open urday, March 14, at Skinny Legs. Shotgun start at 2 pm. You don’t have to be a golfer to participate. This year, the proceeds from this fund raiser have been designated to support recycling efforts on St. John. Sunday, March 15 Join Laurie Herrick at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Service on Sunday, Hill School Lower Campus for the topic: Attention is the Beginning of DevotionMary Oliver said: “Attention is the beginning of devotionâ€. This service will explore “to what or whom do we give our ener with abundant opportunities, innovations and inventions, do we focus more on the things that happen to come our way or on the things to which we Friday and S aturday, January 29-30, 2016 — Broadway Comes to St. John 2016 has been scheduled for Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30! ALCHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS and Friday 6 p.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; Thursday 7 a.m. Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cruz Bay; Sunday 9:45 a.m., Hawksnest Bay Beach; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 6 p.m. at Moravian Church, Coral Bay NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS Narcotics Anonymous has open meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Saturday at St. Ursula’s Church. AL-ANON MEETINGS For Al-Anon meeting location and times, please call (340) 642-3263 WHA T DO YOU THINK?Next Letter Deadline:Thursday, March 12thagreed to separate their cans for already has an entire container full of cans ready to be crushed, gathered from the collection sites ity St. John residents for help with continuing to collect cans, whether by adopting certain collection bins or donating to the cost of paying for the collection and delivery of the cans to the crusher. The can crusher is poised to make a big impact on the preservation of the Virgin Islands environthe cooperation of the commu the machine running. To donate, please visit www.iglavi.org or call Continued from Page 9 ness someday. It would be great if I learned how to do it while I’m still in high school,†said another. Some agree with the idea because of the indepen dence it will give St. John. “I think it is a great idea because St. John doesn’t have very much to do and our resources are limited. I feel that we rely on St. Thomas too much,†said Lakeisha Hendrickson. elry making, agriculture, hospitality training, entre preneurship and business management, engineering, and more. One vocation in particular that interested many teens is culinary arts. A prevailing issue on St. John is the fact that our many restaurants opt to hire people from the main land. Because of this and a lack of the proper training, the teenagers of St. John miss out on many prospecBy establishing a foundation to teach culinary skills to students, our restaurants will instead hire the local teenagers. “I would love to take some culinary classes. It can one teen. “It’s a good idea. It should offer culinary classes,†another teen added. Not only do teens love the idea, they are already devising ways it can be improved. Many of them suggested that the school also offer afterschool programs. “I think it would be a good idea to have nice things to do with your friends afterschool,†comment ed Zaria Longueville. A large amount of teenagers on St. John attend Ivanna Eudora Kean High School. The commute from St. John to St. Thomas discourages many of them from participating in afterschool programs. “I live all the way in Coral Bay. It is very hard to go back and forth to St. Thomas for the clubs I am involved in. St. John needs more afterschool programs†declared one teen. Others proposed that the school should offer tutor Tutoring can help them with school and college. You could even hire teens to be the tutors and pay them in community service hours,†explained Lauren Samuel. Proposed classes include dance classes for all ages, choir, pottery, cosmetology, modelling, pageant training, gymnastics, and graphic arts and design. should never be forgotten. “You can do new things with the school, but you can’t forget its past. That school means a lot to all the people who used to go there. Don’t cover up what it has already done for St. John†one teen argued. Many agree that because of the history of the school, the building should take strides to preserve St. John. “I like the idea of the school and the idea of making clubs in it, but I think it should offer Quadrille. It should also teach about the history of St. Johnâ€, said LaTiah Jackson. good plan. Plus, I think we can all agree that it is better than chopping the whole area down and turning it into a marinaâ€, asserted Lioness Bruce. The teens of St. John agree that the idea of a vocational school on St. John is a wonderful idea. the competitive business world. The idea can be expanded so that it enriches every aspect of a student’s life and education. remain an abandoned but not forgotten piece of St. John history. Though it seems like an empty shell on the outside, the inside is brimming with endless potential. Considering the Future of Guy Benjamin SchoolContinued from Page 3
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St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 17 Continued from Page 6 St. John market basket by Bernie Kemp. Music by Bo Magnie will complement light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The historical society suggests a minimum donation of $25 per person at the door. The St. John Historical Society organization that has served the St. John community for the past 41 years. Its mission is to document, preserve and share with the public the history of this very special island. This has been achieved with the help of numerous professional historians, crafts people, artisans, musicians and educators who have brought this island’s rich history to life. Through its collections, publications, media, educational proand more, the organization has been and continues to be the leading resource for discovering St. John. To learn more, visit the socitoricalsociety.org/.Historic Paintings on Display Are Highlight Of St. John Historical Society Fundraiser St. John Tradewinds The St. John Historical Society’s A LOOK BACKTIME-Historic Art and an impressive array of unique silent auction offerings that you won’t want to miss – in addition to the historical art on display, the local art for sale, music by Bo, light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, thanks to the generosity of businesses and individuals throughout the territory. two-night stay for two at the villa String of Pearls; a sunset sail on Cloud Other prizes include: Blue Light present to win. Items for the silent auction include: race Restaurant, the Fish Trap Restaurant, Da Livio, Lime Inn and Vista Mare holm on St. John Jones ditions Cook-Rutnik Richards-Samuel Community Motors erine Perry hand-turning wood, donated by Avelino Samuel Five Quarters,†donated by Robin Swank and Larry Boxerman Kemp, donated by Diana Hall donated by an anonymous member be used to move the society one step closer to real izing its long-term goal of having a home of its own. See more of our plans for a “Cultural and Historic calsociety.org/visit/cultural-and-historic-resourcecenter/.
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18 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 Baha’i Community of St. John For Devotions and Study Circles, call 714-1641 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays 776-6316, 776-6254 Bethany Moravian Church 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. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sun. 9 a.m., on St. Thomas . 776-2379 Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard Cruz Bay Baptist Church Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 Emmaus Moravian Church Freshwater Church Freshwater Church St. John USVI Follow us on Facebook, 340.514.6578 Jehovah’s Witness 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 p.m. Saturdays (Espaol), 10 a.m. Sundays, 340-715-053 Missionary Baptist Church 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 Catholic Church Saturdays: 6 p.m.; Sundays: 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. in Coral Bay at the John’s Folly Learning Institute & 6 pm. in Spanish; & Fridays: 7 p.m. Call 776-6339 for more information. Prayer House of Faith Sunday Morning Service at 8 a.m; Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays 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 Sunday Church Service, 9 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 Church Directory ACOE Ends Month-Long Public Comment Period Crime Stoppers asks that you to continue to help make the Virgin Islands a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without your help. The smallest bit of infor mation may help solve these cases. Step up and be part of the solution. St. John: On November 18, 2014 about 9:15 a.m., police responded to a call about a man who was found motionless in his home in the area of Hansen Bay. If you have any information concerning the death of Edward Hutton Netherland, please let us know. St. Thomas: On February 11th about 6:40 a.m., police were dispatched to Building 10 in Tutu High Rise because a man had been shot and 21-year-old Leroy Rawlins of St. Kitts dead from gunshot wounds. If you have any information about this murder, please say something. If you have any information on who is bringing illegal weapons into the Territory, please let us know. You can reach us by calling 1-800-222TIPS (8477); by texting “USVI†plus your message to CRIMES (274637); or by visiting www. CrimeStoppersUSVI.org. If your tip leads to an arrest or recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs or weapons,Crimes of the W eekFocusing Attention on Closed Roads In fact, Sen. Liburd intends to re-focus on his continuing effort to force the NPS to open up longclosed island roads which the VINP has allowed to fall into disrepair and out of use – including the continuation of Route 20, known as King’s Hill Road, through the Carolina Valley to Route 107 on the shore of Coral Harbor from the south side of its intersec tion with Route 10 at the landmark Colombo stand; the completion of Route 108, the Bordeaux Mountain Road, from below Mamey Peak to Route 107 on the shore of Coral Harbor; and the reopening of Route 107 from Salt Pond Bay thorough Europa to connect with Route 108 on Bordeaux Mountain. “The park and I are going to sit down,†Sen. Liburd told St. John Tradewinds. “I’m getting all of the roads opened up.†“The part of the agreement is they are supposed to maintain these roads.†The St. John senator said. “Instead what they have done is let them for into disrepair.†rails on hazardous portions of existing roads through the VINP to the thorny issue of reopening and improving unmaintained or closed historical roads through the south shore of the park, Sen. Liburd says it is time to address St. John road issue. “It’s something we can look at for sure,†Sen. Liburd told St. John Tradewinds. about improved series of serious accidents. “It’s about protecting our people so it is something we need to address.†“I intend to meet with the National Park Superintendent (Brion Fitzgerald) ,†Sen. Liburd said. “The fact that congress appropriates money for roads, I would like to see what monies were sought (by the VINP) to address our roads, to see what they asked for and if they got any at all.†“At every chance, guard rails and protection should be maintained,†Sen. Liburd reiterated. “There has to be some type of safety consideration.†Continued from Page 2Sen. Liburd’s Concerns for Island Road Issues set of comments in and we have cies will take the right steps.†wait to hear ACOE’s decision on before taking action locally, Silverman added. has not taken any action on the permit applications and we know that the governor has not taken any action and I believe that a prudent thing to do would be to wait and see how the federal agencies view ACOE — and the local Board of Land Use Appeals — Save Coral the Moravian Church’s proposed Bay and look forward to working proactively, Silverman added. things that were in our mission statement which was to support the small, sustainable improvement to Coral Bay infrastructure that will ensure the health of Coral Bay for future generations,†said the community activist. “That means looking at municipal docks that would allow people to come and utilize the amenities of the restaurants and shops or getting fuel and pump out facilitates available and improving mooring practices.†“Once we get this immediate threat off the radar we can start talking with Coral Bay Community Council and churches and the yacht club and get all parties together and try to come up with a shared vision and create an action plan to ensure the right things are to not have to be reactive, but we proactive.†For more information about Save Coral Bay, check out http:// savecoralbay.com. 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St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 19 Continued from Page 14 Key Management Sargent Brown & VI Police Department The Avengers JESS Students and Faculty DJ Adonis Dancing Classrooms Lauren & Bo Boheme T-Bird Cirqutacular Entertainment In the Sand Band Frankie Jamison Inner Visions Methodist Church choir Shikira Smith Jesse Richards Claudine Scatliffe Daniels Local and Tasty Catering Queen of Tarts Sam and Jack’s Deli Ronnie Klingsberg Elaine Estern Art by Amy St John Viki Brown David Lamb GOLDEN TICKET SPONSORS CRANDALL ON ST JOHN, BILLY AND TONI BRANNER, RECOVERY P ARTY DONA TIONS MARKET, DRINK, JOES RUM HUT, COLUMBOS SMOOTHIE RHUMBLINE’S, JAKE’S, The FISH TRAP, PARROT CLUB, Cancer Fund Thanks Supporters for Fundraising Success Letter to Tradewinds
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20 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 AccommodationsCaribbean Villas & Resorts tel. 1-800-338-0987 or locally 340-776-6152 Island Getaways 888-693-7676, islandgetawaysinc.com kathy@islandgetawaysinc.com Suite St. John Villas/Condos tel. 1-800-348-8444 or locally at 340-779-4486ArchitectureCrane, Robert Architect, AIA tel. 776-6356 P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831Art GalleriesBajo el Sol Gallery Located in Mongoose Junction tel. 340-693-7070 Kimberly Boulon Fine Art Gallery Located at The Marketplace 340-693-8524BankingFirstbank Located in downtown Cruz Bay 340-776-6881FurnitureCarlos Furniture 340-693-0016 Located at Tutu Park Mall on STT Free delivery and setup to St. JohnGreen BuildingIsland Green Building Association check www.igbavi.org for Seminar Series info and ReSource Depot inventoryInsurancePGU Insuracne Located at The Marketplace 776-6403; pgunow@gmail.com Theodore Tunick & Company Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 www.theodoretunick.comJewelryR&I PATTON goldsmithing Located in Mongoose Junction 776-6548 or (800) 626-3445 Chat@pattongold.com LandscapingAlfredo’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 00831Real Estate340 Real Estate Company, LLC 340-643-6068 or 340-779-4478 340realestateco@gmail.com www.340realestateco.com Holiday Homes of St. John tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 info@holidayhomesVI.com Islandia Real Estate tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499 P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831 info@islandiarealestate.comRestaurantsFish Trap Restaurant and Seafood Market tel. 693-9994, Closed Mondays La Tapa Restaurant tel. 693-7755 Ocean 362 American Contemporary Cuisine For reservations, call 340-776-0001 Skinny Legs “A Pretty OK Place†tel. 340-779-4982 www.skinnylegs.comServicesC4th Custom Embroidery tel. 779-4047 Located in Coral BayWedding ServicesWeddings by Katilday 340-693-8500 Consulting, Travel Coordination, Accommodations St. John TradewindsBusiness Directory BETWEEN THE EXTREMESACROSS 1 Like humans 7 Turn about 13 Bundt holder 20 Extreme folly 21 86-Across in eastern Kansas 22 Constructed in advance 23 Site of many a yoga class 26 Like some braking systems 27 Freezing cold 29 One adding seasonings 30 Gentle — lamb 31 Mumbai, vis--vis India 33 “Blow†co-star Johnny 37 Bicolor whale 39 Reprieve 40 Clearasil competitor 43 Forget to include 45 Papyrus plants, e.g. 48 Bit attached to a cob 50 Civil War prez 52 Fictional Scarlett 56 Pitch-perfect 57 Science also known as bionomics 59 Fire on 61 Comic actor Kevin 63 What melts in a meltdown 68 Airport rental 69 Stir in, say 70 “Listen up!†71 Patella site 72 Like the social class that includes managers 75 Move beyond 77 Prepared 78 Razor brand 84 Give a coif to 85 Comic actress Charlotte 86 San Rafael, vis--vis Marin 88 Invest (with) 91 Furnace fuel 93 Slap cuffs on 96 Actor/singer Jerry 99 Enchilada kin 101 Gumbo, e.g. 108 Rent payer 110 Simple exercise to work the abs 115 Coifs alternate title for this puzzle 119 “Swing Time†co-star Fred 120 Lifelessness 121 Totally ripped 122 Least sloppy 123 Brook, e.g. 124 Passed quickly DOWN 1 Notes following re 2 Major Norse deity 3 Film director Martin 4 Literature Nobelist Morrison 5 Fast Amtrak offering organelle 8 Flamenco dance cry 9 Dance from Buenos Aires 10 Take a stab at 12 More weird 13 “— Sharkey†(old sitcom) 14 Inverse trig function 15 — cool head 16 Online missives 18 Farewells, to Franois 19 Close 24 Wound result 28 Producer for Eminem 31 Began airing 32 Runner-turned-baron Sebastian 34 Designer von Furstenberg 35 Bacon, e.g. 36 Certain evergreen dropping 38 Capital of New Hampshire 42 Terrier type 44 With 94-Down, restless 46 Mail-slot spot 47 Evaluations of resistance to sudden impact 50 Up in years 51 Win — hair 53 Oodles 54 One-in-a-million 55 Suit to — 58 Mandate 59 Climb aboard 60 Oscar de la — 62 Vertex 64 Count — (cereal brand) 65 Snarly dogs 66 Adopt- — (kennel program) 67 Fix, as a dog 69 Balm plant 73 French for “nothing†74 Biotech material 75 Says “I told you so!†76 Eyelid woe 79 Writer Umberto 81 Satisfy 82 Trim (down) 83 Pack away 85 Puzzle with pictures 87 Ideas 89 “ER†extras 90 Samovar 91 “The Swimmer†author John 93 Detroit of “Guys and Dolls†94 See 44-Down 95 “La Isla —†(Madonna hit) 97 Pretends to be 98 Patron 100 Master cook 104 Not from a major studio 107 Before-surgery 110 Potting soil 111 Swiss river to the Rhine 112 Made angry 113 Ticket leftover 114 Notice 116 In position 118 Vardalos of the screen
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St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 21 Commercial Space Available 3 ACRE LOT ABRAHAM FANCY Convenient beach access. $819,000. Peter Briggs John Foster R. E. 340-513-1850 STORAGE: SECURED LOCKERS, AUTOS FROM $35 MONTH. 643-3283 Help Wanted St. John Tradewinds SUBSCRIPTIONS TRADEWINDS PUBLISHING LLCSend check payable to Tradewinds Publishing LLC P.O. Box 1500 St. John, VI 00831 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION $90.00 USD Name ____________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Telephone _______________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________ BUYING? SELLING? RENTING? SEEKING?CALL 340-776-6496 Email: advertising@tradewinds.viGET RESULTS!AMEX, DISCOVER, VISA & MASTERCARD Accepted Boats For Sale Real Estate Coral Bay Domain 16 units on 8 lots Off grid-solar-wind Compost-H2O recovery Pre-const, $397,500 www.domain-llc.com EVERYTHING YOU NEED ON EVERY LEVEL GREAT PLACE TO SHOP, DINE AND WORK COME JOIN US WE HAVE SPACES AVAILA BLE — RETAIL, OFFICE OR STORAGE340-776-6455 Commercial/Retail COMMERCIAL OR RETAIL SPACE available for rent, located on Centerline Road, Bordeaux Mountain, starting @ $2,125/mo. Call 1.480.626.7571 or 340.626.4946. for further information. PASTORY ESTATES CONDO FOR RENT Furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Cathedral ceiling, Clean tile, $2,300 Pool, deck, Ocean view. 340 228-1710 Download St. John Tradewinds each week at www.tradewinds.vi For Rent FOR RENT: GUINEA GROVE AP ARTMENTS One and two bedroom apartments with washer/ dryer, stove and refrigerator, across the $1050-$1700 per month. Contact Carolyn at St. John Properties, 340/693-8485 FOR SALE “MALABAR†– HINCKLEY B40 Classic sailing yacht, lovingly maintained, exquisite mahogany interior. $99,500. Stu 340-643-3283. Need 100 ton captain with sailing endorsement with credential and also a dinghy attendant, must live on St John, please email resume and references to info@calypsovi.com 4/1/15 Chocolate Hole East Furnished Long Term 2 bed, 1 1/2 bath. AC, $1950/mth. Or add a 3rd bed and bath for $2800/ month. No dogs please. Text or email Ron 715-853-9696 reironald@gmail.com
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Real Estate 22 St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 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 . Call 340.779.4940 to book today!Visit www.friendsvinp.org/seminars or pick up a brochure for more details!Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: Meet:Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: 6 Jan. 16, Fri. Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet:Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: 16 Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: 11 Meet:Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: Meet:Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: Meet:Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: Meet:Bring: Seminar Fee:Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: 6 Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: 27 Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: 6 Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Fee: Max Group: Meet: Bring: Seminar Fee: Max Group:
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www.IslandiaRealEstate.com | www.SeaGlassProperties.comO: 340-776-6666 F: 340-693-84995C-3 Friis | $795,000 .71 acre Serving St. John for Over 40 Years 75 Chocolate Hole | $499,000 1.03 acre Rainbow Beach | $2,195,000 5 bed | 4 bath | 3,800 sqft Villa Lucca | $990,000 2 bed | 2.5 bath | 2,264 sqft Tree-Top Hideaway | $399,000 4 bed | 3 bath | 2,040 sqft Ixora | $1,400,000 5 bed | 4 bath | 4,658 sqft Cruz Bay Villa #4 | $325000 1 bed | 1 bath | 1,978 sqft Grande Bay Unit 3-104 | $899,000 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,721 sqft Casa de Sonadores | $2,550,w000 5 bed | 4.5 bath | 10,300 sqft We Do Vacation Rentals! NEW NEW St. John Tradewinds, March 9-15, 2015 23 COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SE R VI C ESST . JO HN’S OLD EST R EAL ESTATE F I R M SE R VI N G ST. JO HN F O R 55 YEA R S! INFO@HolidayHomesVI.com TOLL FREE: WWW.HOLIDAYHOMESVI.COM SEARCH ENTIRE ST. JOHN MLS, VIEW PROPERTY VIDEOS AND NEWSLETTER/SALES HISTORY AT WWW.HOLIDAYHOMESVI.CO M “HALF MOON HOUSE†“MERMAID FALLS†“BEACH GARDEN†“CINNAMON BAY ESTATE†“KALORAMA†“GULL COTTAGE†LOTS OF LAND LISTINGS!! MOTIVATED SELLERS!! SOME SELLER FINANCING!!WALK TO BEACH! “SEA WAVES†“VILLA LE VIRAGE†“VILLA MADELINE†“PARADISE ON THE ROCKS†“SEA CLIFF†INVESTORS SPECIAL YOU CAN SEE FOREVER! GIFFT HILL GEM “COQUI COTTAGE†CAROLINA FISH BAY EMMAUS GLUCKSBERG SAUNDERS GUT CHOCOLATE HOLE HANSEN BAY VIRGIN GRAND ESTATES CALABASH BOOM CONCORDIA FREEMAN’S GROUND UPPER MONTE BAY/RENDEZVOUS LOVANGO CAY SABA BAY PETER BAY/NORTHSHORE WESTIN TIMESHARES “The Company that gives back to St. John†$372,500 MLS 14-520 GALLOWS POINT CONDO $1,100,000 WATERFRONT MLS 14-244 “RAINBOW’S END†BATTERY HILL CONDO $449,000 MLS 12-358$1,395,000 MLS 14-332 VIDEO $1,995,000 MLS 15-116 $995,000 MLS 14-473 $825,000 MLS 15-103 $699,000 MLS 13-129 $8,000,000 MLS 14-100 BEACHFRONT VIDEO $3,599,000 MLS 14-243$2,975,000 MLS 13-454 VIDEO $549,000 MLS 13-346 $475,000 MLS 13-347 OWN A MONTH IN A LUXURY HOME From $50,000 FRACTIONAL $6,500,000 MLS 11-385 VIDEO $2,295,000 MLS 15-99 $1,850,000 MLS 14-233 $4,900,000 MLS 14-333 WATERFRONT VIDEO WATERFRONT NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING www.IslandiaRealEstate.com | www.SeaGlassProperties.comO: 340-776-6666 F: 340-693-8499 The Islandia Building FOR SALE
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