March 24, 2003 – The Senate Planning and Environmental Protection Committee approved one Coastal Zone Management permit Monday and postponed voting on another.
The postponement was of action on a major CZM permit sought by Red Hook Marina Inc. of St. Thomas, a long-standing business run by Per and Lynn Dohm.
Although the Dohms had the full sympathy of the committee, the vote was postponed until top CZM officials could testify. Neither Janice Hodge, the agency's director, nor Julita DeLeon, its attorney, was present Monday.
Manny Ramos of the Planning and Natural Resources Department testified in the Dohms' behalf. However Yvonne Tharpes, legislative legal counsel, said the permit could be legally deficient and required DeLeon's review. Tharpes and several senators raised questions concerning the fee structure in the permit.
The permit is for continued use of an existing 216-foot dock and 10,000 square feet of submerged land as mooring area, plus the replacement of 22 pilings and continued occupancy of parcel 100-1 Estate Nazareth (0.9 acre), including a small one-story building and a shed.
The Dohm family business is a mainstay of the Red Hook area. Started in 1949, it is likely the East End's oldest enterprise. Several committee members expressed regret at the postponement, indicating they would vote to approve the permit as soon as the legal questions are cleared up. Sen. Almando "Rocky" Liburd, a St. John resident, recalled how he had "grown up" with the Dohms' business, commuting to St. John. He said it was "part of my childhood."
The committee chair, Sen. Louis Hill, showed videos of the area depicting cleanup and beautification improvements the Dohms have made.
Per Dohm, under questioning from senators, said his water taxi business has always enjoyed a "great working relationship" with land taxi associations and the ferry services, which it complements. The establishment is an integral part of the East End community, always providing what Lynn Dohm called "a rest spot for weary commuters and travelers," selling food and drinks, making repairs to boats, and providing transportation, if needed.
Conducting his first committee hearing on St. Thomas, Hill began by calling for a moment of silent prayer for the fighting forces in Iraq.
The CZM permit the committee did approve is a minor one for the Water and Power Authority to lay an underwater fiber-optic cable from Red Hook to Little St. James. The island is owned by Jeffrey Epstein, who was represented by attorney Paul Hoffman.
Gregory Rhymer, WAPA environmental affairs manager, said LSJ LLC, the title owner to Little St. James, had provided an environmental assessment report prepared by Bioimpact Inc of St. Croix. Amy Dempsey of Bioimpact explained what the installation will entail, showing a video of the areas involved. She said the installation will not harm any existing coral, as it will avoid the coral communities around Cabrita Point, Great St. James, Whelk Rocks and Little St. James.
Under questioning by committee members, Dempsey explained step by step how the cable will be laid to avoid environmental damage.
Rhymer said what is to be installed is a three-core copper conductor cable rated at 15 KV that will run parallel to the existing electrical submarine cable line from Red Hook Point to St. John. The 18,000 feet of cable will be routed out to a depth of 100 feet off St. Thomas, Rhymer said. On Little St. James, it will connect with an existing inland power system.
The installation, Rhymer said, "not only will allow WAPA to bring on line a new customer, but makes it possible for it to provide future similar services to other locations outside it usual distribution areas, thereby increasing commerce and its prosperity."
Rhymer also said the cable will "greatly reduce shipments of fuel" now needed for electricity production using a generator on the small island.
LSJ LLC will bear the full cost of the cable, permitting, installation, interconnection and termination, Rhymer said.
The committee unanimously approved the permit. All seven committee members were present — Sens. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg, Carlton Dowe, Roosevelt David, Hill, Liburd, Shawn-Michael Malone and Ronald Russell.
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PANEL OKS WAPA ELECTRICAL LINK TO PRIVATE ISLAND
March 24, 2003 – The Senate Planning and Environmental Protection Committee approved one Coastal Zone Management permit Monday and postponed voting on another.
The postponement was of action on a major CZM permit sought by Red Hook Marina Inc., a long-standing business run by Per and Lynn Dohm.
Although the Dohms had the full sympathy of the committee, the vote was postponed until top CZM officials could testify. Neither Janice Hodge, the agency's director, nor Julita DeLeon, its attorney, was present Monday.
Manny Ramos of the Planning and Natural Resources Department testified in the Dohms' behalf. However Yvonne Tharpes, legislative legal counsel, said the permit could be legally deficient and required DeLeon's review. Tharpes and several senators raised questions concerning the fee structure in the permit.
The permit is for continued use of an existing 216-foot dock and 10,000 square feet of submerged land as mooring area, plus the replacement of 22 pilings and continued occupancy of parcel 100-1 Estate Nazareth (0.9 acre), including a small one-story building and a shed.
The Dohm family business is a mainstay of the Red Hook area. Started in 1949, it is likely the East End's oldest enterprise. Several committee members expressed regret at the postponement, indicating they would vote to approve the permit as soon as the legal questions are cleared up. Sen. Almando "Rocky" Liburd, a St. John resident, recalled how he had "grown up" with the Dohms' business, commuting to St. John. He said it was "part of my childhood."
The committee chair, Sen. Louis Hill, showed videos of the area depicting cleanup and beautification improvements the Dohms have made.
Per Dohm, under questioning from senators, said his water taxi business has always enjoyed a "great working relationship" with land taxi associations and the ferry services, which it complements. The establishment is an integral part of the East End community, always providing what Lynn Dohm called "a rest spot for weary commuters and travelers," selling food and drinks, making repairs to boats, and providing transportation, if needed.
Conducting his first committee hearing on St. Thomas, Hill began by calling for a moment of silent prayer for the fighting forces in Iraq.
The CZM permit the committee did approve is a minor one for the Water and Power Authority to lay an underwater fiber-optic cable from Red Hook to Little St. James. The island is owned by Jeffrey Epstein, who was represented by attorney Paul Hoffman.
Gregory Rhymer, WAPA environmental affairs manager, said LSJ LLC, the title owner to Little St. James, had provided an environmental assessment report prepared by Bioimpact Inc. of St. Croix. Amy Dempsey of Bioimpact explained what the installation will entail, showing a video of the areas involved. She said the installation will not harm any existing coral, as it will avoid the coral communities around Cabrita Point, Great St. James, Whelk Rocks and Little St. James.
Under questioning by committee members, Dempsey explained step by step how the cable will be laid to avoid environmental damage.
Rhymer said what is to be installed is a three-core copper conductor cable rated at 15 KV that will run parallel to the existing electrical submarine cable line from Red Hook Point to St. John. The 18,000 feet of cable will be routed out to a depth of 100 feet off St. Thomas, Rhymer said. On Little St. James, it will connect with an existing inland power system.
The installation, Rhymer said, "not only will allow WAPA to bring on line a new customer, but makes it possible for it to provide future similar services to other locations outside its usual distribution areas, thereby increasing commerce and its prosperity."
Rhymer also said the cable will "greatly reduce shipments of fuel" now needed for electricity production using a generator on the small island.
LSJ LLC will bear the full cost of the cable, permitting, installation, interconnection and termination, Rhymer said.
The committee unanimously approved the permit. All seven committee members were present — Sens. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg, Carlton Dowe, Roosevelt David, Hill, Liburd, Shawn-Michael Malone and Ronald Russell.
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The postponement was of action on a major CZM permit sought by Red Hook Marina Inc., a long-standing business run by Per and Lynn Dohm.
Although the Dohms had the full sympathy of the committee, the vote was postponed until top CZM officials could testify. Neither Janice Hodge, the agency's director, nor Julita DeLeon, its attorney, was present Monday.
Manny Ramos of the Planning and Natural Resources Department testified in the Dohms' behalf. However Yvonne Tharpes, legislative legal counsel, said the permit could be legally deficient and required DeLeon's review. Tharpes and several senators raised questions concerning the fee structure in the permit.
The permit is for continued use of an existing 216-foot dock and 10,000 square feet of submerged land as mooring area, plus the replacement of 22 pilings and continued occupancy of parcel 100-1 Estate Nazareth (0.9 acre), including a small one-story building and a shed.
The Dohm family business is a mainstay of the Red Hook area. Started in 1949, it is likely the East End's oldest enterprise. Several committee members expressed regret at the postponement, indicating they would vote to approve the permit as soon as the legal questions are cleared up. Sen. Almando "Rocky" Liburd, a St. John resident, recalled how he had "grown up" with the Dohms' business, commuting to St. John. He said it was "part of my childhood."
The committee chair, Sen. Louis Hill, showed videos of the area depicting cleanup and beautification improvements the Dohms have made.
Per Dohm, under questioning from senators, said his water taxi business has always enjoyed a "great working relationship" with land taxi associations and the ferry services, which it complements. The establishment is an integral part of the East End community, always providing what Lynn Dohm called "a rest spot for weary commuters and travelers," selling food and drinks, making repairs to boats, and providing transportation, if needed.
Conducting his first committee hearing on St. Thomas, Hill began by calling for a moment of silent prayer for the fighting forces in Iraq.
The CZM permit the committee did approve is a minor one for the Water and Power Authority to lay an underwater fiber-optic cable from Red Hook to Little St. James. The island is owned by Jeffrey Epstein, who was represented by attorney Paul Hoffman.
Gregory Rhymer, WAPA environmental affairs manager, said LSJ LLC, the title owner to Little St. James, had provided an environmental assessment report prepared by Bioimpact Inc. of St. Croix. Amy Dempsey of Bioimpact explained what the installation will entail, showing a video of the areas involved. She said the installation will not harm any existing coral, as it will avoid the coral communities around Cabrita Point, Great St. James, Whelk Rocks and Little St. James.
Under questioning by committee members, Dempsey explained step by step how the cable will be laid to avoid environmental damage.
Rhymer said what is to be installed is a three-core copper conductor cable rated at 15 KV that will run parallel to the existing electrical submarine cable line from Red Hook Point to St. John. The 18,000 feet of cable will be routed out to a depth of 100 feet off St. Thomas, Rhymer said. On Little St. James, it will connect with an existing inland power system.
The installation, Rhymer said, "not only will allow WAPA to bring on line a new customer, but makes it possible for it to provide future similar services to other locations outside its usual distribution areas, thereby increasing commerce and its prosperity."
Rhymer also said the cable will "greatly reduce shipments of fuel" now needed for electricity production using a generator on the small island.
LSJ LLC will bear the full cost of the cable, permitting, installation, interconnection and termination, Rhymer said.
The committee unanimously approved the permit. All seven committee members were present — Sens. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg, Carlton Dowe, Roosevelt David, Hill, Liburd, Shawn-Michael Malone and Ronald Russell.
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PISTARCKLE OFFERING ACTING CLASSES FOR YOUTHS
March 24, 2003 – A 10-week series of Saturday afternoon acting classes for young people will begin this weekend at Pistarckle Theater in Tillett Gardens and run through June 7.
Robert Larsen will be conducting the classes for youngsters ages 12-18. Classes will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. The registration fee is $250.
Larsen, a psychotherapist, did post-graduate study under Dorothy Heathcote at University Upon Tyne in England in a drama in education program that focused on teaching other types of subject matter using drama techniques.
He toured out of New York with the P.A.R.T. children's theater company for two years and played the title role on Broadway in the children' s musical "Young Abe Lincoln."
He was director of children's theater at the University of Minnesota, Bemidji, and worked with The Children's Theater of Minneapolis. In his 25 years as a psychotherapist, he has utilized his theater background to help children "empower their imaginative self," a release states.
To reserve space in the classes or to obtain more information, call 775-7877.
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Robert Larsen will be conducting the classes for youngsters ages 12-18. Classes will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. The registration fee is $250.
Larsen, a psychotherapist, did post-graduate study under Dorothy Heathcote at University Upon Tyne in England in a drama in education program that focused on teaching other types of subject matter using drama techniques.
He toured out of New York with the P.A.R.T. children's theater company for two years and played the title role on Broadway in the children' s musical "Young Abe Lincoln."
He was director of children's theater at the University of Minnesota, Bemidji, and worked with The Children's Theater of Minneapolis. In his 25 years as a psychotherapist, he has utilized his theater background to help children "empower their imaginative self," a release states.
To reserve space in the classes or to obtain more information, call 775-7877.
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PISTARCKLE STARTING ACTING CLASSES FOR YOUTHS
March 24, 2003 – An 11-week series of Saturday afternoon acting classes for young people will begin this weekend at Pistarckle Theater in Tillett Gardens and run through June 7.
Robert Larsen will be conduct the classes for youngsters ages 12-18. Classes will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. The registration fee is $250.
Larsen, a psychotherapist, did post-graduate study under Dorothy Heathcote at University Upon Tyne in England in a drama in education program that focused on teaching other types of subject matter using drama techniques.
He toured out of New York with the P.A.R.T. children's theater company for two years and played the title role on Broadway in the children' s musical "Young Abe Lincoln."
He was director of children's theater at the University of Minnesota, Bemidji, and worked with The Children's Theater of Minneapolis. In his 25 years as a psychotherapist, he has utilized his theater background to help children "empower their imaginative self," a release states.
To reserve space in the classes or to obtain more information, call 775-7877.
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Robert Larsen will be conduct the classes for youngsters ages 12-18. Classes will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. The registration fee is $250.
Larsen, a psychotherapist, did post-graduate study under Dorothy Heathcote at University Upon Tyne in England in a drama in education program that focused on teaching other types of subject matter using drama techniques.
He toured out of New York with the P.A.R.T. children's theater company for two years and played the title role on Broadway in the children' s musical "Young Abe Lincoln."
He was director of children's theater at the University of Minnesota, Bemidji, and worked with The Children's Theater of Minneapolis. In his 25 years as a psychotherapist, he has utilized his theater background to help children "empower their imaginative self," a release states.
To reserve space in the classes or to obtain more information, call 775-7877.
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USED OIL COLLECTION SITE TO OPEN WEEKENDS
March 24, 2003 – The Do-It-Yourself used oil collection site at the Public Works Department's Anna's Hope Compound in Christiansted will now be open on weekends, according to a department release.
The site is currently open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, but beginning Saturday, weekend hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Do-it-yourself used oil collection sites are for "weekend mechanics" who change their own car oil. Each person may deposit up to five gallons per month at the sites.
The DIY sites only accept used motor oil that does not contain dirt, leaves or other contaminants. Used oil must be stored in clean containers, that were not used for bleach, detergent or hazardous solvents.
For more information, call Public Works at 773-1290 ext. 2228.
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The site is currently open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, but beginning Saturday, weekend hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Do-it-yourself used oil collection sites are for "weekend mechanics" who change their own car oil. Each person may deposit up to five gallons per month at the sites.
The DIY sites only accept used motor oil that does not contain dirt, leaves or other contaminants. Used oil must be stored in clean containers, that were not used for bleach, detergent or hazardous solvents.
For more information, call Public Works at 773-1290 ext. 2228.
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AD CLUB TOPIC IS WEB DEVELOPMENT
"Where Marketing Meets Programming" is the topic of the May 14 meeting in the Professional Speaker Series of the Advertising Club of the Virgin Islands. Russell Inman, president and CEO of Cobalt in Washington, D.C., will speak on implementing a Web development project.
The meeting is at noon at the Caravelle Hotel. Cost is $16 for members and $21 for non-members. Call Linda at 719-0578 for information about joining.
The meeting is at noon at the Caravelle Hotel. Cost is $16 for members and $21 for non-members. Call Linda at 719-0578 for information about joining.
BOY SCOUTS GET FREE RIDES TO 'SPRING CAMPOREE'
March 24, 2003 – Thanks in part to a donation from Robert Huckabee III, president of Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands, 80 St. Croix Boys Scouts from the St. Thomas-St. John district will have transportation costs to the annual Spring Camporee on St. Croix defrayed.
The Camporee will be held Friday through Sunday at Camp Harold Wall on St. Croix's south shore. About 70 scouts from St. Croix will also attend.
"Community involvement like this is exactly what we need," Charlie Tinsley, scout executive of the V.I. Council of the Boy Scouts of America, said. He declined to say how much Huckabee contributed. Tinsley said it will cost about $3,200 to get the St. Thomas and St. John scouts to St. Croix aboard the Boston Harbor Ferry.
Tinsley said the weekend costs the scouts about $20 to $25, which includes a $3 charge by the Council and the cost of food. The troops prepare their own meals. Except for the $3 charge and the food costs, the Council picks up the tab.
Tinsley said that the scouts participate in activities such as catapult building, archery and knot tying. The scouts get uniform patches for their efforts.
Huckabee said in a news release that he is a big scouting fan.
"I was a scout myself and so is my son. I take pride in helping youth become better people. Scouting is one of the best ways to do it," he said.
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The Camporee will be held Friday through Sunday at Camp Harold Wall on St. Croix's south shore. About 70 scouts from St. Croix will also attend.
"Community involvement like this is exactly what we need," Charlie Tinsley, scout executive of the V.I. Council of the Boy Scouts of America, said. He declined to say how much Huckabee contributed. Tinsley said it will cost about $3,200 to get the St. Thomas and St. John scouts to St. Croix aboard the Boston Harbor Ferry.
Tinsley said the weekend costs the scouts about $20 to $25, which includes a $3 charge by the Council and the cost of food. The troops prepare their own meals. Except for the $3 charge and the food costs, the Council picks up the tab.
Tinsley said that the scouts participate in activities such as catapult building, archery and knot tying. The scouts get uniform patches for their efforts.
Huckabee said in a news release that he is a big scouting fan.
"I was a scout myself and so is my son. I take pride in helping youth become better people. Scouting is one of the best ways to do it," he said.
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BOY SCOUTS GET FREE RIDES TO 'SPRING CAMPOREE'
March 24, 2003 – Thanks in part to a donation from Robert Huckabee III, president of Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands, 80 St. Croix Boys Scouts from the St. Thomas-St. John district will have transportation costs to the annual Spring Camporee on St. Croix defrayed.
The Camporee will be held Friday through Sunday at Camp Harold Wall on St. Croix's south shore. About 70 scouts from St. Croix will also attend.
"Community involvement like this is exactly what we need," Charlie Tinsley, scout executive of the V.I. Council of the Boy Scouts of America, said. He declined to say how much Huckabee contributed. Tinsley said it will cost about $3,200 to get the St. Thomas and St. John scouts to St. Croix aboard the Boston Harbor Ferry.
Tinsley said the weekend costs the scouts about $20 to $25, which includes a $3 charge by the Council and the cost of food. The troops prepare their own meals. Except for the $3 charge and the food costs, the Council picks up the tab.
Tinsley said that the scouts participate in activities such as catapult building, archery and knot tying. The scouts get uniform patches for their efforts.
Huckabee said in a news release that he is a big scouting fan.
"I was a scout myself and so is my son. I take pride in helping youth become better people. Scouting is one of the best ways to do it," he said.
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The Camporee will be held Friday through Sunday at Camp Harold Wall on St. Croix's south shore. About 70 scouts from St. Croix will also attend.
"Community involvement like this is exactly what we need," Charlie Tinsley, scout executive of the V.I. Council of the Boy Scouts of America, said. He declined to say how much Huckabee contributed. Tinsley said it will cost about $3,200 to get the St. Thomas and St. John scouts to St. Croix aboard the Boston Harbor Ferry.
Tinsley said the weekend costs the scouts about $20 to $25, which includes a $3 charge by the Council and the cost of food. The troops prepare their own meals. Except for the $3 charge and the food costs, the Council picks up the tab.
Tinsley said that the scouts participate in activities such as catapult building, archery and knot tying. The scouts get uniform patches for their efforts.
Huckabee said in a news release that he is a big scouting fan.
"I was a scout myself and so is my son. I take pride in helping youth become better people. Scouting is one of the best ways to do it," he said.
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BOY SCOUTS GET FREE RIDES TO 'SPRING CAMPOREE'
March 24, 2003 – Thanks in part to a donation from Robert Huckabee III, president of Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands, 80 St. Croix Boys Scouts from the St. Thomas-St. John district will have transportation costs to the annual Spring Camporee on St. Croix defrayed.
The Camporee will be held Friday through Sunday at Camp Harold Wall on St. Croix's south shore. About 70 scouts from St. Croix will also attend.
"Community involvement like this is exactly what we need," Charlie Tinsley, scout executive of the V.I. Council of the Boy Scouts of America, said. He declined to say how much Huckabee contributed. Tinsley said it will cost about $3,200 to get the St. Thomas and St. John scouts to St. Croix aboard the Boston Harbor Ferry.
Tinsley said the weekend costs the scouts about $20 to $25, which includes a $3 charge by the Council and the cost of food. The troops prepare their own meals. Except for the $3 charge and the food costs, the Council picks up the tab.
Tinsley said that the scouts participate in activities such as catapult building, archery and knot tying. The scouts get uniform patches for their efforts.
Huckabee said in a news release that he is a big scouting fan.
"I was a scout myself and so is my son. I take pride in helping youth become better people. Scouting is one of the best ways to do it," he said.
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The Camporee will be held Friday through Sunday at Camp Harold Wall on St. Croix's south shore. About 70 scouts from St. Croix will also attend.
"Community involvement like this is exactly what we need," Charlie Tinsley, scout executive of the V.I. Council of the Boy Scouts of America, said. He declined to say how much Huckabee contributed. Tinsley said it will cost about $3,200 to get the St. Thomas and St. John scouts to St. Croix aboard the Boston Harbor Ferry.
Tinsley said the weekend costs the scouts about $20 to $25, which includes a $3 charge by the Council and the cost of food. The troops prepare their own meals. Except for the $3 charge and the food costs, the Council picks up the tab.
Tinsley said that the scouts participate in activities such as catapult building, archery and knot tying. The scouts get uniform patches for their efforts.
Huckabee said in a news release that he is a big scouting fan.
"I was a scout myself and so is my son. I take pride in helping youth become better people. Scouting is one of the best ways to do it," he said.
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BOY SCOUTS GET FREE RIDES TO 'SPRING CAMPOREE'
March 24, 2003 – Thanks in part to a donation from Robert Huckabee III, president of Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands, 80 St. Croix Boys Scouts from the St. Thomas-St. John district will have transportation costs to the annual Spring Camporee on St. Croix defrayed.
The Camporee will be held Friday through Sunday at Camp Harold Wall on St. Croix's south shore. About 70 scouts from St. Croix will also attend.
"Community involvement like this is exactly what we need," Charlie Tinsley, scout executive of the V.I. Council of the Boy Scouts of America, said. He declined to say how much Huckabee contributed. Tinsley said it will cost about $3,200 to get the St. Thomas and St. John scouts to St. Croix aboard the Boston Harbor Ferry.
Tinsley said the weekend costs the scouts about $20 to $25, which includes a $3 charge by the Council and the cost of food. The troops prepare their own meals. Except for the $3 charge and the food costs, the Council picks up the tab.
Tinsley said that the scouts participate in activities such as catapult building, archery and knot tying. The scouts get uniform patches for their efforts.
Huckabee said in a news release that he is a big scouting fan.
"I was a scout myself and so is my son. I take pride in helping youth become better people. Scouting is one of the best ways to do it," he said.
Southland Gaming is currently in the midst of installing the controversial video lottery terminals at businesses across the territory.
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The Camporee will be held Friday through Sunday at Camp Harold Wall on St. Croix's south shore. About 70 scouts from St. Croix will also attend.
"Community involvement like this is exactly what we need," Charlie Tinsley, scout executive of the V.I. Council of the Boy Scouts of America, said. He declined to say how much Huckabee contributed. Tinsley said it will cost about $3,200 to get the St. Thomas and St. John scouts to St. Croix aboard the Boston Harbor Ferry.
Tinsley said the weekend costs the scouts about $20 to $25, which includes a $3 charge by the Council and the cost of food. The troops prepare their own meals. Except for the $3 charge and the food costs, the Council picks up the tab.
Tinsley said that the scouts participate in activities such as catapult building, archery and knot tying. The scouts get uniform patches for their efforts.
Huckabee said in a news release that he is a big scouting fan.
"I was a scout myself and so is my son. I take pride in helping youth become better people. Scouting is one of the best ways to do it," he said.
Southland Gaming is currently in the midst of installing the controversial video lottery terminals at businesses across the territory.
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