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Created on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 09:49
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Written by Jaime Elliott
Renovations to the Pine Peace basketball court, above, continue to progress.
About $4,500 is needed to purchase playground equipment, above.
Renovations to Love City’s sole basketball court in Estate Pine Peace are in full swing and community members are hoping to raise the final funds needed to purchase equipment for the project.
Thanks to a $386,000 government allocation, the often-flooded basketball court is being remodeled with improved drainage, new lighting, covered bleachers to accommodate almost 100 people, updated bathrooms and a scoreboard.
While the government funds were appreciated, most of the money was needed by contractor Stone Mason Construction to cover the extensive irrigation issues. So community activists Alice Krall and Nedra Ephraim launched a fundraising campaign to help cover the cost of the bleachers, covers for the bleachers and the scoreboard.
So far the two have raised $42,000 from community donations, but they still need an additional $4,500 in order to purchase playground equipment.
“We’re down to our final push in our fundraising for the basketball court amenities,” said Krall.
Krall and Ephraim ordered most of the equipment, which is being sent to Miami, last week. Once in Miami, the equipment will be shipped in a container to the Virgin Islands and Krall hopes to get the playground equipment to Miami in time, she explained.
“We need $4,500 more and we’re really hoping to get everything shipped from Miami at the same time,” Krall said. “We really want everything to come together.”
Read more: About $4,500 Needed for Final Equipment for Basketball Court
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Created on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 09:45
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Created on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 04:21
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Created on Tuesday, 11 June 2013 10:00
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Written by Letter to St. John Tradewinds
Dear Governor deJongh and DPW Commissioner Smalls,
We have not wanted to be alarmist about the crumbling of Centerline Road Route 10 (caused by TS Otto, Oct 2010) as it enters Coral Bay, St. John, USVI, threatening the community’s only paved, federally funded, access road.
But it is too late now. We are raising the alarm. The roadway is now — each day — crumbling more as traffic, including heavy water trucks and construction equipment, rumbles through here, obeying the current one-way status.
These two pictures, taken Sunday, June 9, at 1:30 p.m. show that even “one way status” is rapidly being eroded away. People are approaching me — and I expect you — with their grave concerns.
In addition, the flashing light sign donated by the National Park ceased to work at all mid-week. The one way signage is poor. All of us who have been patient with realities of the government’s financial and staff situation are about to witness a preventable tragedy or, at the least, a serious economic inconvenience.
Please note we still have a lot of tourism happening now and all summer — income for the whole territory. As I took these pictures, three rental jeeps went by.
Fixing this portion of Route 10 to repair the damage from Hurricane Otto almost three years ago needs to take emergency status now. Mostly this is Federal funds, but the funding sources and contracting rules can’t be the lead driver — or rationale for delay — any more.
This is a genuine emergency that now must be dealt with in a matter of days or even hours, in order to prevent Coral Bay, St. John from being cut off from normal paved road access. There are also other known spots on the road that are almost as dangerous, and threatening to collapse at any time, as we enter rainy season.
Please take the necessary actions immediately to stabilize the road, to protect life and property and the economy.
And let us know what we can do to help escalate this to immediate action, and keep our community safe.
Sincerely,
Sharon Coldren, President CBCC
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Created on Monday, 10 June 2013 04:52
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Written by Jaime Elliott
Larry Grenier, above, took home the title of Best Ribs at the First Annual St. John Rib Cook Off on Saturday, June 8, in the rear parking lot of Mongoose Junction.
About 400 people packed the First Annual St. John Rib Cook Off to support St. John Rescue on Saturday afternoon, June 8, in Cruz Bay.
A huge crowd packed the rear parking lot of Mongoose Junction around 4 p.m. to support the volunteer emergency responder organization and enjoy tasty ribs cooked up by some of the most popular island restaurants.
A total of six entries — La Plancha del Mar, Aqua Bistro, Tourist Trap, Skinny Legs, St. John Catering and Cases by the Sea — served up ribs to the crowd and battled it out for the title of Best Ribs.
A huge crowd packed the rear parking lot at Mongoose Junction on June 8 to support St. John Rescue and eat some tasty ribs.
Read more: St. John Rib Cook Off Draws Hundreds
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Created on Sunday, 09 June 2013 04:37
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Written by Jaime Elliott
Relax by the pool and soak up those BVI views while enjoying sun and moon rises.
Enjoy the relaxed pace of the quiet side of St. John while soaking up stunning views of the British Virgin Islands at Love View Too.
Located in the Estate Concordia area, this two bedroom, three bath masonry villa is for sale for $850,000, explained Holiday Homes broker associate Jan Courlas.
Stretch out by the pool and listen to the sound of the surf at nearby John’s Folly Bay while enjoying sweeping views of the East End of St. John and the gems of the BVI dotting the horizon.
“The perfect buyer for this home will love the view of the BVI, the constant breeze across John’s Folly Bay and the quiet area of Concordia and St. John,” said Courlas.
Enjoy invigorating sunrises and beautiful moonrises from Love View Too, located close to the stunning natural beauty of the V.I. National Park’s Salt Pond Beach, as well as the Ram Head. Lameshur Bay and Europa Bay hiking trails, Courlas added.
“Nature lovers can enjoy the National Park with walks, hikes, swims, bird-watching and enjoy all the beauty of the remote coastline near Ram Head,” said the Holiday Homes broker associate.
Love View Too offers expansive deck space. Work on that tan while gazing at the water or cool off in the shade and enjoy the constant breeze across John Folly Bay below.
Inside find a quaint Caribbean cottage complete with an airy great room. The modern kitchen offers granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. A granite kitchen bar is the perfect place to enjoy a casual breakfast or dine al fresco on the covered porch.
Love View Too, located in a charming residential neighborhood, also offers easy turn around parking. With the bedrooms located in separate pods, privacy is not a problem at this villa.
The buyer will find Love View Too ideal as either a family island retreat or a short-term rental for visitors hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of Cruz Bay. Yet with Coral Bay’s funky shops and restaurants a short drive away, and the distinct Tourist Trap and Estate Concordia Eco-Resort located within walking distance, you won’t feel completely isolated.
Spend some time on the beautiful southern shore of St. John, and you won’t want to leave.
For more information on Love View Too, call Courlas at Holiday Homes at (340) 776-6776 or on her cell at (340) 643-5102.
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