Nov. 24, 2002 – The opponents were different but the results were the same, as both the Brigham Young University Cougars and the St. Bonaventure University Bonnies won their individual games on Saturday night at the 2002 University of the Virgin Islands Paradise Jam in the Sports and Fitness Center on St. Thomas.
Cougars (2-0) won the catfight and remained perfect in the young season with a 73-64 victory over the Kansas State University Wildcats (0-1) on Saturday night.
The Wildcats, who arrived in the capital of the U. S. Virgin Islands on Thursday afternoon, seem eager to get their season started. They were on the court doing drills two hours prior to the game. "We just wanted some extra time to do some extra shooting," K-State coach Jim Woolridge said. "We want to be better than we were a year ago; we want to continuously improve. If possible we want to over achieve," he said.
The Wildcats scouted the Cougars at the Friday night game and found ways to match the Cougars' intensity. The Wildcats fought back three times from five point or more deficits, once in the first half and twice in the second.
The Cougars used a full-court press that stifled the Toledo Rockets on Friday. However, the Wildcats utilized their size advantage in the paint to outscore the Cougars 30-16.
The Wildcats won the jump ball to begin the game but did not score for the first 2:30. The Cougars built their first half lead to six points until the Wildcats found their shooting touch. Tim Ellis led the Wildcats with five of his nine first-half points in the final five minutes to tie the game at 29. The Wildcats jumped out to a five-point halftime lead, 36-31, thanks to two three-pointers in the final minutes of the half.
The Cougars hit their first seven shots of the second half to take a 47-40 led. The Wildcats fought back and tied the game, 52-52, on Marques Hayden's three-point play with 9:42 left in the game.
The game got very physical at this point. The Cougars' Travis Hansen picked up two quick technical fouls with 8:48 left in regulation and the score 54-53. Hansen got a little too physical with the Wildcats' Hayden. The referees called a foul on Hansen, who then reacted with a fist into the padding underneath the basket. Those actions caused him the first technical foul. He quickly got the second technical foul when he said something the referee heard and was ejected.
The ejection seemed to motivate the Cougars, who regained the lead, 61-57, with 6:13 left in the game.
The Cougars' Rafael Araujo then fouled out with 5:36 remaining. The Wildcats were able to knot the game at 61 with 4:43 and once more at 63, 19 seconds later.
The Cougars once again came back as they kept the Wildcats from making a field goal. The Wildcats were able to just get one free throw for the rest of the game.
"A multitude of players stepped up, and I am very proud of our effort," Cougars head coach Steve Cleveland said. He would only say that Hansen got what he deserved for his unsportsmanlike reaction.
Woolridge said, "We missed too many field goals, and we had our opportunities but just could not cash them in. We had no answer for Hansen and a couple of our seniors did not perform."
Hayden led the Wildcats with 20 points. Tim Ellis added 14 points and Frank Richards had 13 points.
Travis Hansen scored 19 to lead the Cougars. Mark Bigalow added 18 points and Jared Jensen had 10 points.
In the second game of the evening, Mike Gansey scored 20 of his game high 27 points in the first half to set a tournament record as the Bonnies beat the Michigan University Wolverines, 89-68.
The Bonnies (2-0) took control of the game early with a dominating performance in the first half. They overwhelmed the Wolverines (0-1) in two statistical categories, in points of turnovers, 24-5, and points in the paint, 20-6, in the first half.
Gansey was perfect from behind the three-point arc hitting all of his five attempts. The Bonnies missed only one free throw for the entire game as they shot 17 for 18, 94 percent. The Wolverines shot 24 for 33, 73 percent.
Three tournament records were set in this game. The most points in a half, 54; the previous record was 47 by Miami in 2001. Another record was the most total points in the half by both teams, 88; the previous record by Miami and Eastern Michigan was 75 in 2001. The final record broken was Gansey's 20 points in a half, breaking Clemson's Jamar McKnight's of 17 in 2001.
"We expected to be here going for the tournament championship," Bonnies freshman point guard Ahmad Smith said. "We saw a little of the BYU game and we know that they are a good team, but we are going to play a good game. We worked on our defense all pre-season," he said. Smith had 16 points and Marques Green had 15 points for the Bonnies.
LaVell Blanchard scored 21 points to lead the Wolverines. Bernard Robinson and Lester Abram each had 11 points.
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BYU, ST. BONAVENTURE WIN AGAIN ON DAY 2
Nov. 24, 2002 – The opponents were different but the results were the same, as both the Brigham Young University Cougars and the St. Bonaventure University Bonnies won their individual games on Saturday night at the 2002 University of the Virgin Islands Paradise Jam in the Sports and Fitness Center on St. Thomas.
Cougars (2-0) won the catfight and remained perfect in the young season with a 73-64 victory over the Kansas State University Wildcats (0-1) on Saturday night.
The Wildcats, who arrived in the capital of the U. S. Virgin Islands on Thursday afternoon, seem eager to get their season started. They were on the court doing drills two hours prior to the game. "We just wanted some extra time to do some extra shooting," K-State coach Jim Woolridge said. "We want to be better than we were a year ago; we want to continuously improve. If possible we want to over achieve," he said.
The Wildcats scouted the Cougars at the Friday night game and found ways to match the Cougars' intensity. The Wildcats fought back three times from five point or more deficits, once in the first half and twice in the second.
The Cougars used a full-court press that stifled the Toledo Rockets on Friday. However, the Wildcats utilized their size advantage in the paint to outscore the Cougars 30-16.
The Wildcats won the jump ball to begin the game but did not score for the first 2:30. The Cougars built their first half lead to six points until the Wildcats found their shooting touch. Tim Ellis led the Wildcats with five of his nine first-half points in the final five minutes to tie the game at 29. The Wildcats jumped out to a five-point halftime lead, 36-31, thanks to two three-pointers in the final minutes of the half.
The Cougars hit their first seven shots of the second half to take a 47-40 led. The Wildcats fought back and tied the game, 52-52, on Marques Hayden's three-point play with 9:42 left in the game.
The game got very physical at this point. The Cougars' Travis Hansen picked up two quick technical fouls with 8:48 left in regulation and the score 54-53. Hansen got a little too physical with the Wildcats' Hayden. The referees called a foul on Hansen, who then reacted with a fist into the padding underneath the basket. Those actions caused him the first technical foul. He quickly got the second technical foul when he said something the referee heard and was ejected.
The ejection seemed to motivate the Cougars, who regained the lead, 61-57, with 6:13 left in the game.
The Cougars' Rafael Araujo then fouled out with 5:36 remaining. The Wildcats were able to knot the game at 61 with 4:43 and once more at 63, 19 seconds later.
The Cougars once again came back as they kept the Wildcats from making a field goal. The Wildcats were able to just get one free throw for the rest of the game.
"A multitude of players stepped up, and I am very proud of our effort," Cougars head coach Steve Cleveland said. He would only say that Hansen got what he deserved for his unsportsmanlike reaction.
Woolridge said, "We missed too many field goals, and we had our opportunities but just could not cash them in. We had no answer for Hansen and a couple of our seniors did not perform."
Hayden led the Wildcats with 20 points. Tim Ellis added 14 points and Frank Richards had 13 points.
Travis Hansen scored 19 to lead the Cougars. Mark Bigalow added 18 points and Jared Jensen had 10 points.
In the second game of the evening, Mike Gansey scored 20 of his game high 27 points in the first half to set a tournament record as the Bonnies beat the Michigan University Wolverines, 89-68.
The Bonnies (2-0) took control of the game early with a dominating performance in the first half. They overwhelmed the Wolverines (0-1) in two statistical categories, in points of turnovers, 24-5, and points in the paint, 20-6, in the first half.
Gansey was perfect from behind the three-point arc hitting all of his five attempts. The Bonnies missed only one free throw for the entire game as they shot 17 for 18, 94 percent. The Wolverines shot 24 for 33, 73 percent.
Three tournament records were set in this game. The most points in a half, 54; the previous record was 47 by Miami in 2001. Another record was the most total points in the half by both teams, 88; the previous record by Miami and Eastern Michigan was 75 in 2001. The final record broken was Gansey's 20 points in a half, breaking Clemson's Jamar McKnight's of 17 in 2001.
"We expected to be here going for the tournament championship," Bonnies freshman point guard Ahmad Smith said. "We saw a little of the BYU game and we know that they are a good team, but we are going to play a good game. We worked on our defense all pre-season," he said. Smith had 16 points and Marques Green had 15 points for the Bonnies.
LaVell Blanchard scored 21 points to lead the Wolverines. Bernard Robinson and Lester Abram each had 11 points.
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Cougars (2-0) won the catfight and remained perfect in the young season with a 73-64 victory over the Kansas State University Wildcats (0-1) on Saturday night.
The Wildcats, who arrived in the capital of the U. S. Virgin Islands on Thursday afternoon, seem eager to get their season started. They were on the court doing drills two hours prior to the game. "We just wanted some extra time to do some extra shooting," K-State coach Jim Woolridge said. "We want to be better than we were a year ago; we want to continuously improve. If possible we want to over achieve," he said.
The Wildcats scouted the Cougars at the Friday night game and found ways to match the Cougars' intensity. The Wildcats fought back three times from five point or more deficits, once in the first half and twice in the second.
The Cougars used a full-court press that stifled the Toledo Rockets on Friday. However, the Wildcats utilized their size advantage in the paint to outscore the Cougars 30-16.
The Wildcats won the jump ball to begin the game but did not score for the first 2:30. The Cougars built their first half lead to six points until the Wildcats found their shooting touch. Tim Ellis led the Wildcats with five of his nine first-half points in the final five minutes to tie the game at 29. The Wildcats jumped out to a five-point halftime lead, 36-31, thanks to two three-pointers in the final minutes of the half.
The Cougars hit their first seven shots of the second half to take a 47-40 led. The Wildcats fought back and tied the game, 52-52, on Marques Hayden's three-point play with 9:42 left in the game.
The game got very physical at this point. The Cougars' Travis Hansen picked up two quick technical fouls with 8:48 left in regulation and the score 54-53. Hansen got a little too physical with the Wildcats' Hayden. The referees called a foul on Hansen, who then reacted with a fist into the padding underneath the basket. Those actions caused him the first technical foul. He quickly got the second technical foul when he said something the referee heard and was ejected.
The ejection seemed to motivate the Cougars, who regained the lead, 61-57, with 6:13 left in the game.
The Cougars' Rafael Araujo then fouled out with 5:36 remaining. The Wildcats were able to knot the game at 61 with 4:43 and once more at 63, 19 seconds later.
The Cougars once again came back as they kept the Wildcats from making a field goal. The Wildcats were able to just get one free throw for the rest of the game.
"A multitude of players stepped up, and I am very proud of our effort," Cougars head coach Steve Cleveland said. He would only say that Hansen got what he deserved for his unsportsmanlike reaction.
Woolridge said, "We missed too many field goals, and we had our opportunities but just could not cash them in. We had no answer for Hansen and a couple of our seniors did not perform."
Hayden led the Wildcats with 20 points. Tim Ellis added 14 points and Frank Richards had 13 points.
Travis Hansen scored 19 to lead the Cougars. Mark Bigalow added 18 points and Jared Jensen had 10 points.
In the second game of the evening, Mike Gansey scored 20 of his game high 27 points in the first half to set a tournament record as the Bonnies beat the Michigan University Wolverines, 89-68.
The Bonnies (2-0) took control of the game early with a dominating performance in the first half. They overwhelmed the Wolverines (0-1) in two statistical categories, in points of turnovers, 24-5, and points in the paint, 20-6, in the first half.
Gansey was perfect from behind the three-point arc hitting all of his five attempts. The Bonnies missed only one free throw for the entire game as they shot 17 for 18, 94 percent. The Wolverines shot 24 for 33, 73 percent.
Three tournament records were set in this game. The most points in a half, 54; the previous record was 47 by Miami in 2001. Another record was the most total points in the half by both teams, 88; the previous record by Miami and Eastern Michigan was 75 in 2001. The final record broken was Gansey's 20 points in a half, breaking Clemson's Jamar McKnight's of 17 in 2001.
"We expected to be here going for the tournament championship," Bonnies freshman point guard Ahmad Smith said. "We saw a little of the BYU game and we know that they are a good team, but we are going to play a good game. We worked on our defense all pre-season," he said. Smith had 16 points and Marques Green had 15 points for the Bonnies.
LaVell Blanchard scored 21 points to lead the Wolverines. Bernard Robinson and Lester Abram each had 11 points.
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REPORT SEWAGE DISCHARGES, DPNR URGES
Nov. 23, 2002 – A release issued Friday by the Planning and Natural Resources Department states that "in an effort to ensure and sustain a healthy environment for citizens of the territory, visitors and future generations," it is urging that "residents who may observe the discharge of sewage" report it to the department's Division of Environmental Protection.
This may be done, it said, by calling 774-3320 on St. Thomas or 773-1082 on St. Croix.
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This may be done, it said, by calling 774-3320 on St. Thomas or 773-1082 on St. Croix.
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REPORT SEWAGE DISCHARGES, DPNR URGES
Nov. 23, 2002 – A release issued Friday by the Planning and Natural Resources Department states that "in an effort to ensure and sustain a healthy environment for citizens of the territory, visitors and future generations," it is urging that "residents who may observe the discharge of sewage" report it to the department's Division of Environmental Protection.
This may be done, it said, by calling 773-1082 on St. Croix or 774-3320 on St. Thomas.
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This may be done, it said, by calling 773-1082 on St. Croix or 774-3320 on St. Thomas.
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REPORT SEWAGE DISCHARGES, DPNR URGES
Nov. 23, 2002 – A release issued Friday by the Planning and Natural Resources Department states that "in an effort to ensure and sustain a healthy environment for citizens of the territory, visitors and future generations," it is urging that "residents who may observe the discharge of sewage" report it to the department's Division of Environmental Protection.
This may be done, it said, by calling 774-3320 on St. Thomas or 773-1082 on St. Croix.
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This may be done, it said, by calling 774-3320 on St. Thomas or 773-1082 on St. Croix.
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A 9-TO-12 BASEBALL TOURNAMENT'S IN TOWN, TOO
Nov. 23, 2002 – Basketball is not the only game in town during the coming week: Eight 9-to-12 baseball teams started today into an extended-play tournament at Alvin McBean Complex, which will end the Friday after Thanksgiving.
The St. Thomas Baseball Explorers is hosting the annual Lionel "Smut" Richards Thanksgiving baseball tournament. Although the tournament's been going on for at least 10 years, said Michael Bute of the Explorers, this year it's being held in conjunction with the Housing, Parks and Recreation Department; funded in part through a grant from the Law Enforcement Planning Commission; and co-sponsored by Beyond Visions Foundation.
Defending champion Falcons will compete against the Twins, Lions, Archers, Marlins, Ragamuffins, Rebels and Sluggers in daily action (except for Thanksgiving Day) until the tournament champion is declared Friday. Each team has about 15 players, and thus this year's participation matches previous years, when either six or eight teams have competed.
The Explorers group is a group that pulls together players to practice together and travel to compete in stateside tournaments. With their other co-sponsors, they've been working with the young people not only in game techniques, but also with information sessions about drug awareness and violence.
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The St. Thomas Baseball Explorers is hosting the annual Lionel "Smut" Richards Thanksgiving baseball tournament. Although the tournament's been going on for at least 10 years, said Michael Bute of the Explorers, this year it's being held in conjunction with the Housing, Parks and Recreation Department; funded in part through a grant from the Law Enforcement Planning Commission; and co-sponsored by Beyond Visions Foundation.
Defending champion Falcons will compete against the Twins, Lions, Archers, Marlins, Ragamuffins, Rebels and Sluggers in daily action (except for Thanksgiving Day) until the tournament champion is declared Friday. Each team has about 15 players, and thus this year's participation matches previous years, when either six or eight teams have competed.
The Explorers group is a group that pulls together players to practice together and travel to compete in stateside tournaments. With their other co-sponsors, they've been working with the young people not only in game techniques, but also with information sessions about drug awareness and violence.
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RED CROSS GIVES THANKS FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Dear Source,
As Thanksgiving approaches, family and friends gather to give thanks for their good fortune over the past year.
The St. Thomas-St. John American Red Cross Chapter would like to take this opportunity to thank its family and friends as well.
Thousands of volunteers and members of our community have given their time, talents and generosity over the past year to help those in dire need. As a result, your St. Thomas-St. John Red Cross Chapter was able to provide disaster relief to 11 families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by fire by providing food, shelter, clothing, health and mental health services as needed. We also educated over 2,000 people in disaster preparedness either through individual contact or through group presentations.
With your donated dollar, we taught 1,186 members of your community life-saving skills such as CPR, first aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. We also educated more than 10,000 people about how to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and connected 87 local military families with loved ones overseas.
It is your continuous commitment to providing warmth and support to other members of our community for which we at the St. Thomas-St. John Red Cross are so thankful.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, and know that you have truly made a positive difference this year.
Priscilla L. Hintz
Chair of the Board,
St. Thomas-St. John American Red Cross Chapter
(Member Agency of the United Way)
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As Thanksgiving approaches, family and friends gather to give thanks for their good fortune over the past year.
The St. Thomas-St. John American Red Cross Chapter would like to take this opportunity to thank its family and friends as well.
Thousands of volunteers and members of our community have given their time, talents and generosity over the past year to help those in dire need. As a result, your St. Thomas-St. John Red Cross Chapter was able to provide disaster relief to 11 families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by fire by providing food, shelter, clothing, health and mental health services as needed. We also educated over 2,000 people in disaster preparedness either through individual contact or through group presentations.
With your donated dollar, we taught 1,186 members of your community life-saving skills such as CPR, first aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. We also educated more than 10,000 people about how to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and connected 87 local military families with loved ones overseas.
It is your continuous commitment to providing warmth and support to other members of our community for which we at the St. Thomas-St. John Red Cross are so thankful.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, and know that you have truly made a positive difference this year.
Priscilla L. Hintz
Chair of the Board,
St. Thomas-St. John American Red Cross Chapter
(Member Agency of the United Way)
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RED CROSS GIVES THANKS FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Dear Source,
As Thanksgiving approaches, family and friends gather to give thanks for their good fortune over the past year.
The St. Thomas-St. John American Red Cross Chapter would like to take this opportunity to thank its family and friends as well.
Thousands of volunteers and members of our community have given their time, talents and generosity over the past year to help those in dire need. As a result, your St. Thomas-St. John Red Cross Chapter was able to provide disaster relief to 11 families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by fire by providing food, shelter, clothing, health and mental health services as needed. We also educated over 2,000 people in disaster preparedness either through individual contact or through group presentations.
With your donated dollar, we taught 1,186 members of your community life-saving skills such as CPR, first aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. We also educated more than 10,000 people about how to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and connected 87 local military families with loved ones overseas.
It is your continuous commitment to providing warmth and support to other members of our community for which we at the St. Thomas-St. John Red Cross are so thankful.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, and know that you have truly made a positive difference this year.
Priscilla L. Hintz
Chair of the Board,
St. Thomas-St. John American Red Cross Chapter
(Member Agency of the United Way)
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As Thanksgiving approaches, family and friends gather to give thanks for their good fortune over the past year.
The St. Thomas-St. John American Red Cross Chapter would like to take this opportunity to thank its family and friends as well.
Thousands of volunteers and members of our community have given their time, talents and generosity over the past year to help those in dire need. As a result, your St. Thomas-St. John Red Cross Chapter was able to provide disaster relief to 11 families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by fire by providing food, shelter, clothing, health and mental health services as needed. We also educated over 2,000 people in disaster preparedness either through individual contact or through group presentations.
With your donated dollar, we taught 1,186 members of your community life-saving skills such as CPR, first aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. We also educated more than 10,000 people about how to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and connected 87 local military families with loved ones overseas.
It is your continuous commitment to providing warmth and support to other members of our community for which we at the St. Thomas-St. John Red Cross are so thankful.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, and know that you have truly made a positive difference this year.
Priscilla L. Hintz
Chair of the Board,
St. Thomas-St. John American Red Cross Chapter
(Member Agency of the United Way)
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DAY OF CARING IS AN ENTHUSIASTIC DAY OF DOING
Nov. 23, 2002 – Armed with paint brushes and rollers, some of the approximately 100 volunteers who showed up at Roy L. Schneider Hospital on Saturday morning for the fifth annual United Way Day of Caring took on the task of sprucing up the lobby, while others worked outdoors.
"We always look for a project that is central to the community," Cornell Williams, United Way vice president, said while on the job Saturday. "The hospital, as you can see, is in a mode of refurbishing. We offered to paint the lobby, and we'll be doing some landscaping in the back parking lot."
Members of such organizations as Iota Phi Lambda, the Red Cross, SPARKS (Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility, Knowledge and Service) and the University of the Virgin Islands Golden Key International Honor Society participated in the event. From 8 a.m. to noon, they painted and landscaped and worked on placing benches around the back entrance of the hospital.
United Way of St. Thomas/St. John, a not-for-profit organization, raises funds for its 18 member agencies, which include the local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Catholic Charities, Red Cross and Legal Services organizations. To qualify for support, agencies must provide human services.
"We raise funds during our annual campaign to support these agencies," Thyra Hammond, executive director, said. But, she added, "United Way is charged also with promoting volunteerism."
Hammond said more than 200 individuals volunteer with the local agency. "The whole idea is to inspire people to give back to their community," she said. "That's the reason we initiated the Day of Caring — to promote volunteerism."
She noted that Saturday's workers would get instant satisfaction from seeing the fruits of their labors.
Last year, the Day of Caring volunteers worked at the Alvin McBean Complex. In previous years, they have gone to the Queen Louise Home for the Aged and Addelita Cancryn Junior High School.
Natacha Jermain, a Golden Key volunteer, said, "That's part of what we do as an honor society. I'll be assisting wherever I'm needed."
Julie Lafferty, a registered nurse at the hospital, described what the United Way was doing on Saturday as "remarkable." "There's so much need in the community, and people who are taking their time to volunteer are a blessing," she said. "They are the ones making a difference."
Karl Jackson, funeral director at John Thomas Memorial Chapel, said he thinks the Day of Caring project is great. "I wanted to come down to the hospital and help and be a part of the community," he said. "The United Way is bringing a lot of people together who don't normally come together."
Darryl Smalls, the hospital's director of engineering, said the Day of Caring is a big help. "We're undergoing extensive renovations throughout the facility," he said. "United Way's services are most appreciated."
Corporate donations in support of the day's activities came from Chi-Co's Distributing, MSI Building Supplies, Paint Depot, PriceSmart, Renaissance Resorts, the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas Resort, Sea Chest, Sherwin-Williams Paint Co. and The West Indian Co. Frank's Bake Shop and the Fruit Bowl provided breakfast for the volunteers.
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"We always look for a project that is central to the community," Cornell Williams, United Way vice president, said while on the job Saturday. "The hospital, as you can see, is in a mode of refurbishing. We offered to paint the lobby, and we'll be doing some landscaping in the back parking lot."
Members of such organizations as Iota Phi Lambda, the Red Cross, SPARKS (Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility, Knowledge and Service) and the University of the Virgin Islands Golden Key International Honor Society participated in the event. From 8 a.m. to noon, they painted and landscaped and worked on placing benches around the back entrance of the hospital.
United Way of St. Thomas/St. John, a not-for-profit organization, raises funds for its 18 member agencies, which include the local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Catholic Charities, Red Cross and Legal Services organizations. To qualify for support, agencies must provide human services.
"We raise funds during our annual campaign to support these agencies," Thyra Hammond, executive director, said. But, she added, "United Way is charged also with promoting volunteerism."
Hammond said more than 200 individuals volunteer with the local agency. "The whole idea is to inspire people to give back to their community," she said. "That's the reason we initiated the Day of Caring — to promote volunteerism."
She noted that Saturday's workers would get instant satisfaction from seeing the fruits of their labors.
Last year, the Day of Caring volunteers worked at the Alvin McBean Complex. In previous years, they have gone to the Queen Louise Home for the Aged and Addelita Cancryn Junior High School.
Natacha Jermain, a Golden Key volunteer, said, "That's part of what we do as an honor society. I'll be assisting wherever I'm needed."
Julie Lafferty, a registered nurse at the hospital, described what the United Way was doing on Saturday as "remarkable." "There's so much need in the community, and people who are taking their time to volunteer are a blessing," she said. "They are the ones making a difference."
Karl Jackson, funeral director at John Thomas Memorial Chapel, said he thinks the Day of Caring project is great. "I wanted to come down to the hospital and help and be a part of the community," he said. "The United Way is bringing a lot of people together who don't normally come together."
Darryl Smalls, the hospital's director of engineering, said the Day of Caring is a big help. "We're undergoing extensive renovations throughout the facility," he said. "United Way's services are most appreciated."
Corporate donations in support of the day's activities came from Chi-Co's Distributing, MSI Building Supplies, Paint Depot, PriceSmart, Renaissance Resorts, the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas Resort, Sea Chest, Sherwin-Williams Paint Co. and The West Indian Co. Frank's Bake Shop and the Fruit Bowl provided breakfast for the volunteers.
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DAY OF CARING IS AN ENTHUSIASTIC DAY OF DOING
Nov. 23, 2002 – Armed with paint brushes and rollers, some of the approximately 100 volunteers who showed up at Roy L. Schneider Hospital on St. Thomas Saturday morning for the fifth annual United Way Day of Caring took on the task of sprucing up the lobby, while others worked outdoors.
"We always look for a project that is central to the community," Cornell Williams, United Way vice president, said while on the job Saturday. "The hospital, as you can see, is in a mode of refurbishing. We offered to paint the lobby, and we'll be doing some landscaping in the back parking lot."
Members of such organizations as Iota Phi Lambda, the Red Cross, SPARKS (Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility, Knowledge and Service) and the University of the Virgin Islands Golden Key International Honor Society participated in the event. From 8 a.m. to noon, they painted and landscaped and worked on placing benches around the back entrance of the hospital.
United Way of St. Thomas/St. John, a not-for-profit organization, raises funds for its 18 member agencies, which include the local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Catholic Charities, Red Cross and Legal Services organizations. To qualify for support, agencies must provide human services.
"We raise funds during our annual campaign to support these agencies," Thyra Hammond, executive director, said. But, she added, "United Way is charged also with promoting volunteerism."
Hammond said more than 200 individuals volunteer with the local agency. "The whole idea is to inspire people to give back to their community," she said. "That's the reason we initiated the Day of Caring — to promote volunteerism."
She noted that Saturday's workers would get instant satisfaction from seeing the fruits of their labors.
Last year, the Day of Caring volunteers worked at the Alvin McBean Complex. In previous years, they have gone to the Queen Louise Home for the Aged and Addelita Cancryn Junior High School.
Natacha Jermain, a Golden Key volunteer, said, "That's part of what we do as an honor society. I'll be assisting wherever I'm needed."
Julie Lafferty, a registered nurse at the hospital, described what the United Way was doing on Saturday as "remarkable." "There's so much need in the community, and people who are taking their time to volunteer are a blessing," she said. "They are the ones making a difference."
Karl Jackson, funeral director at John Thomas Memorial Chapel, said he thinks the Day of Caring project is great. "I wanted to come down to the hospital and help and be a part of the community," he said. "The United Way is bringing a lot of people together who don't normally come together."
Darryl Smalls, the hospital's director of engineering, said the Day of Caring is a big help. "We're undergoing extensive renovations throughout the facility," he said. "United Way's services are most appreciated."
Corporate donations in support of the day's activities came from Chi-Co's Distributing, MSI Building Supplies, Paint Depot, PriceSmart, Renaissance Resorts, the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas Resort, Sea Chest, Sherwin-Williams Paint Co. and The West Indian Co. Frank's Bake Shop and the Fruit Bowl provided breakfast for the volunteers.
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"We always look for a project that is central to the community," Cornell Williams, United Way vice president, said while on the job Saturday. "The hospital, as you can see, is in a mode of refurbishing. We offered to paint the lobby, and we'll be doing some landscaping in the back parking lot."
Members of such organizations as Iota Phi Lambda, the Red Cross, SPARKS (Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility, Knowledge and Service) and the University of the Virgin Islands Golden Key International Honor Society participated in the event. From 8 a.m. to noon, they painted and landscaped and worked on placing benches around the back entrance of the hospital.
United Way of St. Thomas/St. John, a not-for-profit organization, raises funds for its 18 member agencies, which include the local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Catholic Charities, Red Cross and Legal Services organizations. To qualify for support, agencies must provide human services.
"We raise funds during our annual campaign to support these agencies," Thyra Hammond, executive director, said. But, she added, "United Way is charged also with promoting volunteerism."
Hammond said more than 200 individuals volunteer with the local agency. "The whole idea is to inspire people to give back to their community," she said. "That's the reason we initiated the Day of Caring — to promote volunteerism."
She noted that Saturday's workers would get instant satisfaction from seeing the fruits of their labors.
Last year, the Day of Caring volunteers worked at the Alvin McBean Complex. In previous years, they have gone to the Queen Louise Home for the Aged and Addelita Cancryn Junior High School.
Natacha Jermain, a Golden Key volunteer, said, "That's part of what we do as an honor society. I'll be assisting wherever I'm needed."
Julie Lafferty, a registered nurse at the hospital, described what the United Way was doing on Saturday as "remarkable." "There's so much need in the community, and people who are taking their time to volunteer are a blessing," she said. "They are the ones making a difference."
Karl Jackson, funeral director at John Thomas Memorial Chapel, said he thinks the Day of Caring project is great. "I wanted to come down to the hospital and help and be a part of the community," he said. "The United Way is bringing a lot of people together who don't normally come together."
Darryl Smalls, the hospital's director of engineering, said the Day of Caring is a big help. "We're undergoing extensive renovations throughout the facility," he said. "United Way's services are most appreciated."
Corporate donations in support of the day's activities came from Chi-Co's Distributing, MSI Building Supplies, Paint Depot, PriceSmart, Renaissance Resorts, the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas Resort, Sea Chest, Sherwin-Williams Paint Co. and The West Indian Co. Frank's Bake Shop and the Fruit Bowl provided breakfast for the volunteers.
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