Nov. 15, 2002 – Sen. Alicia "Chucky" Hansen, whose 16 years in the Legislature will come to an end in January because she opted to run for governor instead of seeking re-election on Nov. 5, is having a house-cleaning of sorts before she packs up her possessions and vacates her offices on St. Croix and St. Thomas.
In a release distributed Friday, she asked that "all those who sought her assistance" over the years come by and pick up their client file documents.
Some will need to do this, the release said, "in order to seek assistance from another source to resolve problems which may be still outstanding."
Others, it said, will want to do so because the information contained in their files is confidential.
"I with to sincerely thank all those who came to me for assistance of one sort or another during my 16 years of public service," Hansen said. "It has been a pleasure to serve you, and thanks a million for your faith in me. I am left with only fond memories."
Those wishing to pick up their files are asked to do so between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any work day between Monday and Nov. 27.
The release said Hansen also wanted to remind constituents "that under the federal rules of civil procedure, it is required that any attorney who represents clients on her behalf notify the judge of the [changed] circumstances" — an apparent reference to her leaving office.
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HANSEN ASKS CONSTITUENTS TO PICK UP THEIR FILES
Nov. 15, 2002 – Sen. Alicia "Chucky" Hansen, whose 16 years in the Legislature will come to an end in January because she opted to run for governor instead of seeking re-election on Nov. 5, is having a house-cleaning of sorts before she packs up her possessions and vacates her offices on St. Croix and St. Thomas.
In a release distributed Friday, she asked that "all those who sought her assistance" over the years come by and pick up their client file documents.
Some will need to do this, the release said, "in order to seek assistance from another source to resolve problems which may be still outstanding."
Others, it said, will want to do so because the information contained in their files is confidential.
"I with to sincerely thank all those who came to me for assistance of one sort or another during my 16 years of public service," Hansen said. "It has been a pleasure to serve you, and thanks a million for your faith in me. I am left with only fond memories."
Those wishing to pick up their files are asked to do so between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any work day between Monday and Nov. 27.
The release said Hansen also wanted to remind constituents "that under the federal rules of civil procedure, it is required that any attorney who represents clients on her behalf notify the judge of the [changed] circumstances" — an apparent reference to her leaving office.
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In a release distributed Friday, she asked that "all those who sought her assistance" over the years come by and pick up their client file documents.
Some will need to do this, the release said, "in order to seek assistance from another source to resolve problems which may be still outstanding."
Others, it said, will want to do so because the information contained in their files is confidential.
"I with to sincerely thank all those who came to me for assistance of one sort or another during my 16 years of public service," Hansen said. "It has been a pleasure to serve you, and thanks a million for your faith in me. I am left with only fond memories."
Those wishing to pick up their files are asked to do so between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any work day between Monday and Nov. 27.
The release said Hansen also wanted to remind constituents "that under the federal rules of civil procedure, it is required that any attorney who represents clients on her behalf notify the judge of the [changed] circumstances" — an apparent reference to her leaving office.
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TURNBULL NIXES DEBATE, SHOULD THERE BE A RUNOFF
Nov. 15, 2002 – Gov. Charles W. Turnbull declined an invitation from the League of Women Voters to take part in a televised debate with gubernatorial race runner-up John de Jongh, should the absentee ballots from the Nov. 5 election make a runoff necessary.
Erva Denham, LWV president, said the organization sent letters out in October to all eight candidates for governor asking if they would participate in such a debate, should they find themselves in a run-off situation. She said de Jongh, Lt. Gov. Gerard Luz James II and Cora Christian responded affirmatively.
The LVW traditionally has hosted debates in gubernatorial election years. This year, because eight candidates were running, the organization held forums instead.
The Boards of Elections for the two districts are to count the absentee ballots on Saturday, with the final voting results expected to be announced immediately thereafter. If Turnbull, who finished with 50.46 percent of the on-island vote, secures a majority, or 50 percent plus one, of the total votes cast for governor, he will be the winner. If he fails to do so, he will face a runoff on Tuesday with the second-place finisher, de Jongh.
Denham said she arranged with WTJX-TV/Channel 12 for the debate, should there be one, to be held on Monday evening. She said she spent most of Wednesday trying to get an answer from Turnbull's office as to whether he would agree to take part. Late in the afternoon, she said, she received a call from the office saying that "the governor does not want to debate."
Denham said no reason was given.
She said she was disappointed by the response. "After six weeks of work, it was disheartening," she said. "We had set aside two hours to give the candidates ample time to get out serious information, with time for rebuttal. We had formulated 12 basic areas for the candidates to address."
Nothing that the league "doesn't endorse or oppose" any candidate seeking office, she added that the organization wanted to provide a forum for "a true debate between the two contenders … to provide the electorate with what they need to know about how government functions." It would, she said, have been "a wonderful opportunity for one last chance for them to present their views and program solutions."
And the questions, she added, "would have hit each candidate equally hard." As examples, she cited two:
– How would an increased payroll be funded, and what does it mean to the electorate?
– How do you balance economic growth with maintaining the environment?
On Friday afternoon, Government House spokeswoman Rina Jacobs McBrowne confirmed that the governor had turned down participation in the potential debate. "He has not accepted the invitation," she said.
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Erva Denham, LWV president, said the organization sent letters out in October to all eight candidates for governor asking if they would participate in such a debate, should they find themselves in a run-off situation. She said de Jongh, Lt. Gov. Gerard Luz James II and Cora Christian responded affirmatively.
The LVW traditionally has hosted debates in gubernatorial election years. This year, because eight candidates were running, the organization held forums instead.
The Boards of Elections for the two districts are to count the absentee ballots on Saturday, with the final voting results expected to be announced immediately thereafter. If Turnbull, who finished with 50.46 percent of the on-island vote, secures a majority, or 50 percent plus one, of the total votes cast for governor, he will be the winner. If he fails to do so, he will face a runoff on Tuesday with the second-place finisher, de Jongh.
Denham said she arranged with WTJX-TV/Channel 12 for the debate, should there be one, to be held on Monday evening. She said she spent most of Wednesday trying to get an answer from Turnbull's office as to whether he would agree to take part. Late in the afternoon, she said, she received a call from the office saying that "the governor does not want to debate."
Denham said no reason was given.
She said she was disappointed by the response. "After six weeks of work, it was disheartening," she said. "We had set aside two hours to give the candidates ample time to get out serious information, with time for rebuttal. We had formulated 12 basic areas for the candidates to address."
Nothing that the league "doesn't endorse or oppose" any candidate seeking office, she added that the organization wanted to provide a forum for "a true debate between the two contenders … to provide the electorate with what they need to know about how government functions." It would, she said, have been "a wonderful opportunity for one last chance for them to present their views and program solutions."
And the questions, she added, "would have hit each candidate equally hard." As examples, she cited two:
– How would an increased payroll be funded, and what does it mean to the electorate?
– How do you balance economic growth with maintaining the environment?
On Friday afternoon, Government House spokeswoman Rina Jacobs McBrowne confirmed that the governor had turned down participation in the potential debate. "He has not accepted the invitation," she said.
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TURNBULL NIXES DEBATE, SHOULD THERE BE A RUNOFF
Nov. 15, 2002 – Gov. Charles W. Turnbull declined an invitation from the League of Women Voters to take part in a televised debate with gubernatorial race runner-up John de Jongh, should the absentee ballots from the Nov. 5 election make a runoff necessary.
Erva Denham, LWV president, said the organization sent letters out in October to all eight candidates for governor asking if they would participate in such a debate, should they find themselves in a run-off situation. She said de Jongh, Lt. Gov. Gerard Luz James II and Cora Christian responded affirmatively.
The LVW traditionally has hosted debates in gubernatorial election years. This year, because eight candidates were running, the organization held forums instead.
The Boards of Elections for the two districts are to count the absentee ballots on Saturday, with the final voting results expected to be announced immediately thereafter. If Turnbull, who finished with 50.46 percent of the on-island vote, secures a majority, or 50 percent plus one, of the total votes cast for governor, he will be the winner. If he fails to do so, he will face a runoff on Tuesday with the second-place finisher, de Jongh.
Denham said she arranged with WTJX-TV/Channel 12 for the debate, should there be one, to be held on Monday evening. She said she spent most of Wednesday trying to get an answer from Turnbull's office as to whether he would agree to take part. Late in the afternoon, she said, she received a call from the office saying that "the governor does not want to debate."
Denham said no reason was given.
She said she was disappointed by the response. "After six weeks of work, it was disheartening," she said. "We had set aside two hours to give the candidates ample time to get out serious information, with time for rebuttal. We had formulated 12 basic areas for the candidates to address."
Nothing that the league "doesn't endorse or oppose" any candidate seeking office, she added that the organization wanted to provide a forum for "a true debate between the two contenders … to provide the electorate with what they need to know about how government functions." It would, she said, have been "a wonderful opportunity for one last chance for them to present their views and program solutions."
And the questions, she added, "would have hit each candidate equally hard." As examples, she cited two:
– How would an increased payroll be funded, and what does it mean to the electorate?
– How do you balance economic growth with maintaining the environment?
On Friday afternoon, Government House spokeswoman Rina Jacobs McBrowne confirmed that the governor had turned down participation in the potential debate. "He has not accepted the invitation," she said.
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Erva Denham, LWV president, said the organization sent letters out in October to all eight candidates for governor asking if they would participate in such a debate, should they find themselves in a run-off situation. She said de Jongh, Lt. Gov. Gerard Luz James II and Cora Christian responded affirmatively.
The LVW traditionally has hosted debates in gubernatorial election years. This year, because eight candidates were running, the organization held forums instead.
The Boards of Elections for the two districts are to count the absentee ballots on Saturday, with the final voting results expected to be announced immediately thereafter. If Turnbull, who finished with 50.46 percent of the on-island vote, secures a majority, or 50 percent plus one, of the total votes cast for governor, he will be the winner. If he fails to do so, he will face a runoff on Tuesday with the second-place finisher, de Jongh.
Denham said she arranged with WTJX-TV/Channel 12 for the debate, should there be one, to be held on Monday evening. She said she spent most of Wednesday trying to get an answer from Turnbull's office as to whether he would agree to take part. Late in the afternoon, she said, she received a call from the office saying that "the governor does not want to debate."
Denham said no reason was given.
She said she was disappointed by the response. "After six weeks of work, it was disheartening," she said. "We had set aside two hours to give the candidates ample time to get out serious information, with time for rebuttal. We had formulated 12 basic areas for the candidates to address."
Nothing that the league "doesn't endorse or oppose" any candidate seeking office, she added that the organization wanted to provide a forum for "a true debate between the two contenders … to provide the electorate with what they need to know about how government functions." It would, she said, have been "a wonderful opportunity for one last chance for them to present their views and program solutions."
And the questions, she added, "would have hit each candidate equally hard." As examples, she cited two:
– How would an increased payroll be funded, and what does it mean to the electorate?
– How do you balance economic growth with maintaining the environment?
On Friday afternoon, Government House spokeswoman Rina Jacobs McBrowne confirmed that the governor had turned down participation in the potential debate. "He has not accepted the invitation," she said.
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TURNBULL NIXES DEBATE, SHOULD THERE BE A RUNOFF
Nov. 15, 2002 – Gov. Charles W. Turnbull declined an invitation from the League of Women Voters to take part in a televised debate with gubernatorial race runner-up John de Jongh, should the absentee ballots from the Nov. 5 election make a runoff necessary.
Erva Denham, LWV president, said the organization sent letters out in October to all eight candidates for governor asking if they would participate in such a debate, should they find themselves in a run-off situation. She said de Jongh, Lt. Gov. Gerard Luz James II and Cora Christian responded affirmatively.
The LVW traditionally has hosted debates in gubernatorial election years. This year, because eight candidates were running, the organization held forums instead.
The Boards of Elections for the two districts are to count the absentee ballots on Saturday, with the final voting results expected to be announced immediately thereafter. If Turnbull, who finished with 50.46 percent of the on-island vote, secures a majority, or 50 percent plus one, of the total votes cast for governor, he will be the winner. If he fails to do so, he will face a runoff on Tuesday with the second-place finisher, de Jongh.
Denham said she arranged with WTJX-TV/Channel 12 for the debate, should there be one, to be held on Monday evening. She said she spent most of Wednesday trying to get an answer from Turnbull's office as to whether he would agree to take part. Late in the afternoon, she said, she received a call from the office saying that "the governor does not want to debate."
Denham said no reason was given.
She said she was disappointed by the response. "After six weeks of work, it was disheartening," she said. "We had set aside two hours to give the candidates ample time to get out serious information, with time for rebuttal. We had formulated 12 basic areas for the candidates to address."
Nothing that the league "doesn't endorse or oppose" any candidate seeking office, she added that the organization wanted to provide a forum for "a true debate between the two contenders … to provide the electorate with what they need to know about how government functions." It would, she said, have been "a wonderful opportunity for one last chance for them to present their views and program solutions."
And the questions, she added, "would have hit each candidate equally hard." As examples, she cited two:
– How would an increased payroll be funded, and what does it mean to the electorate?
– How do you balance economic growth with maintaining the environment?
On Friday afternoon, Government House spokeswoman Rina Jacobs McBrowne confirmed that the governor had turned down participation in the potential debate. "He has not accepted the invitation," she said.
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Erva Denham, LWV president, said the organization sent letters out in October to all eight candidates for governor asking if they would participate in such a debate, should they find themselves in a run-off situation. She said de Jongh, Lt. Gov. Gerard Luz James II and Cora Christian responded affirmatively.
The LVW traditionally has hosted debates in gubernatorial election years. This year, because eight candidates were running, the organization held forums instead.
The Boards of Elections for the two districts are to count the absentee ballots on Saturday, with the final voting results expected to be announced immediately thereafter. If Turnbull, who finished with 50.46 percent of the on-island vote, secures a majority, or 50 percent plus one, of the total votes cast for governor, he will be the winner. If he fails to do so, he will face a runoff on Tuesday with the second-place finisher, de Jongh.
Denham said she arranged with WTJX-TV/Channel 12 for the debate, should there be one, to be held on Monday evening. She said she spent most of Wednesday trying to get an answer from Turnbull's office as to whether he would agree to take part. Late in the afternoon, she said, she received a call from the office saying that "the governor does not want to debate."
Denham said no reason was given.
She said she was disappointed by the response. "After six weeks of work, it was disheartening," she said. "We had set aside two hours to give the candidates ample time to get out serious information, with time for rebuttal. We had formulated 12 basic areas for the candidates to address."
Nothing that the league "doesn't endorse or oppose" any candidate seeking office, she added that the organization wanted to provide a forum for "a true debate between the two contenders … to provide the electorate with what they need to know about how government functions." It would, she said, have been "a wonderful opportunity for one last chance for them to present their views and program solutions."
And the questions, she added, "would have hit each candidate equally hard." As examples, she cited two:
– How would an increased payroll be funded, and what does it mean to the electorate?
– How do you balance economic growth with maintaining the environment?
On Friday afternoon, Government House spokeswoman Rina Jacobs McBrowne confirmed that the governor had turned down participation in the potential debate. "He has not accepted the invitation," she said.
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BLACK TIE AFFAIR TO MARK WORD OF FAITH'S 5TH YEAR
Nov. 15, 2002 – The Word of Faith International Christian Center invites the public to celebrate at its 5th Year Anniversary Black Tie Affair at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, at Palms Court Harborview Hotel.
Bishop Keith A. Butler, Word of Faith founder and pastor, and Psalmist Judy Turnbull will be featured.
The cost is $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 4-11. Tickets are available in the church bookstore and office.
For more information call 774-8617.
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Bishop Keith A. Butler, Word of Faith founder and pastor, and Psalmist Judy Turnbull will be featured.
The cost is $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 4-11. Tickets are available in the church bookstore and office.
For more information call 774-8617.
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ROTARY II WILL MEET AT FRENCHMAN'S REEF
The Rotary Club of St. Thomas II will meet at Marriott's Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort. Guest speaker will be Ms. Therese Hodge.
Ms. Hode is a physical education teacher at Addelita Cancryn Junior High School. Her topic will be the school's Girl Power program.
Ms. Hode is a physical education teacher at Addelita Cancryn Junior High School. Her topic will be the school's Girl Power program.
ROTARY CLUB II WILL MEET AT FRENCHMAN'S REEF
Nov. 15, 2002 – The Rotary club of St. Thomas II will meet at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Marriott's Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort.
Guest speaker will be Ms. Therese Hodge, physical education teacher at Addelita Cancryn Junior High School. Her topic will be the school's Girl Power program.
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Guest speaker will be Ms. Therese Hodge, physical education teacher at Addelita Cancryn Junior High School. Her topic will be the school's Girl Power program.
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CAHS CLASS OF '95 TO MEET AT PALM COURTS
Nov. 15, 2002 – The Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 1995 will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, at the Palm Courts Harbour View Hotel. Direct any questions to one of the class officers.
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