Sept. 18, 2002 – The St. Croix Marine Corps Association will hold the 7th Annual "Toys For Tots" Golf Tournament at the Carambola Golf Course on Sunday, Oct. 6. The format will be a 4-person team with a shotgun start. Tee time is 8:30 a.m.
The tournament is the main fund-raising event for the local Marines' "Toys for Tots" campaign, a U.S. Marine Corps tradition now in its 55th year. The local Marines fund the purchase of Christmas presents for such V.I. charities as The Women's Coalition, CASA, Bethlehem House, the St. Croix Shrine Club, Angel Tree and others. For more details about these groups, see the article in Source Organizations section.
This year's "Toys for Tots" tournament will have four hole-in-one prizes, one for each par-3 hole on the course. Prizes will also be awarded for men's and women's longest drives and for the shot closest to the hole. Plaques will be awarded to the members of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams and to the top all-Marine team.
A buffet lunch, tournament shirt and goodie bag are included.
Call Carambola Golf Course Pro Shop at 778-5638 to register.
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WOMEN TO GATHER FOR POSITIVE CHANGE
Sept. 18, 2002 – Sometimes, as the saying goes, it takes a village. Other times, it just takes a few angry women. Founded by former VI senator, Stephanie Scott-Williams, Women for Positive Change is much more than a village; it's a mission.
The nonprofit organization was formed two years ago, according to Scott-Williams, out of a sense of frustration. The group made waves in 2000 by taking one day and "keeping their money."
The effort made an impact on local retailers and showed women their power within the community. "It was low-budget, but it worked," she said.
The group doesn't hold meetings; they gather. "I don't want to attend another damn meeting unless it's going to accomplish something, and I don't want to ask another woman to either."
The next gathering will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Gladys' Café in the Royal Dane Mall on St. Thomas. Scott-Williams said all women are welcome to attend. "By the mere fact that you're a woman, you're a member," she said.
At Saturday's gathering, Women for Positive Change will discuss strategies for the upcoming elections. Women in the territory have tremendous voting power, a power they underutilize, Scott-Williams said.
Women have 57 percent of the territory's vote, according to Scott-Williams. "It's a very new concept for women in the community," she said.
Despite the fact that women act as heads of households in the territory, Scott-Williams said women are not aggressively pursuing a political agenda.
Women for Positive Change is part of an effort to change that.
"It's basically an empowerment organization," she said. "We make up the workforce, we make up the majority voters, but we're abused. We're like the stepchildren."
The gathering Saturday will focus on the elections and the development of a strategy for women voters. "Whoever's going to be elected must have the women's vote," Scott-Williams said. "They cannot win without the women's vote."
Scott-Williams said a movement is in the works to offer up a write-in vote to force the government to acknowledge the needs of women in the territory.
"We've decided that we're going to use the recall process because that's the law," she said. The write-in candidate is not expected to win, Scott-Williams said, but she wants to send a message to the government: "It's time that you paid attention to us."
Women need to know they have "a voice and a choice," she said.
Interested women are invited to join Women for Positive Change at Gladys' Restaurant on Sept. 21 at 3 p.m.
The nonprofit organization was formed two years ago, according to Scott-Williams, out of a sense of frustration. The group made waves in 2000 by taking one day and "keeping their money."
The effort made an impact on local retailers and showed women their power within the community. "It was low-budget, but it worked," she said.
The group doesn't hold meetings; they gather. "I don't want to attend another damn meeting unless it's going to accomplish something, and I don't want to ask another woman to either."
The next gathering will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Gladys' Café in the Royal Dane Mall on St. Thomas. Scott-Williams said all women are welcome to attend. "By the mere fact that you're a woman, you're a member," she said.
At Saturday's gathering, Women for Positive Change will discuss strategies for the upcoming elections. Women in the territory have tremendous voting power, a power they underutilize, Scott-Williams said.
Women have 57 percent of the territory's vote, according to Scott-Williams. "It's a very new concept for women in the community," she said.
Despite the fact that women act as heads of households in the territory, Scott-Williams said women are not aggressively pursuing a political agenda.
Women for Positive Change is part of an effort to change that.
"It's basically an empowerment organization," she said. "We make up the workforce, we make up the majority voters, but we're abused. We're like the stepchildren."
The gathering Saturday will focus on the elections and the development of a strategy for women voters. "Whoever's going to be elected must have the women's vote," Scott-Williams said. "They cannot win without the women's vote."
Scott-Williams said a movement is in the works to offer up a write-in vote to force the government to acknowledge the needs of women in the territory.
"We've decided that we're going to use the recall process because that's the law," she said. The write-in candidate is not expected to win, Scott-Williams said, but she wants to send a message to the government: "It's time that you paid attention to us."
Women need to know they have "a voice and a choice," she said.
Interested women are invited to join Women for Positive Change at Gladys' Restaurant on Sept. 21 at 3 p.m.
WOMEN TO GATHER FOR POSITIVE CHANGE
Sept. 18, 2002 – Sometimes, as the saying goes, it takes a village. Other times, it just takes a few angry women. Founded by a former V.I. senator, Stephanie Scott-Williams, Women for Positive Change is much more than a village; it's a mission.
The nonprofit organization was formed two years ago, according to Scott-Williams, out of a sense of frustration. The group made waves in 2000 by taking one day and "keeping their money."
The effort made an impact on local retailers and showed women their power within the community. "It was low-budget, but it worked," she said.
The group members don't hold meetings; they gather. "I don't want to attend another damn meeting unless it's going to accomplish something, and I don't want to ask another woman to, either," Scott-Williams said.
The next gathering will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Gladys' Café in Royal Dane Mall. Scott-Williams said all women are welcome to attend. "By the mere fact that you're a woman, you're a member," she said.
At the gathering, Women for Positive Change will discuss strategies for the upcoming elections. Women in the territory have tremendous voting power, a power they under-utilize, Scott-Williams said.
Women have 57 percent of the territory's vote, according to Scott-Williams. Yet, voter power is "a very new concept for women in the community," she said.
Despite the fact that women act as heads of households in the territory, Scott-Williams said, women are not aggressively pursuing a political agenda. Women for Positive Change is part of an effort to change that.
"It's basically an empowerment organization," she said. "We make up the work force, we make up the majority voters, but we're abused. We're like the stepchildren."
The gathering Saturday will focus on the development of a strategy for women voters. "Whoever's going to be elected must have the women's vote," Scott-Williams said. "They cannot win without the women's vote."
She said a movement is in the works to offer up a write-in vote to force the government to acknowledge the needs of women in the territory. "We've decided that we're going to use the recall process because that's the law," she said.
The write-in candidate is not expected to win, Scott-Williams said, but the effort will send a message to the government: "It's time that you paid attention to us."
Women need to know they have "a voice and a choice," she said.
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The nonprofit organization was formed two years ago, according to Scott-Williams, out of a sense of frustration. The group made waves in 2000 by taking one day and "keeping their money."
The effort made an impact on local retailers and showed women their power within the community. "It was low-budget, but it worked," she said.
The group members don't hold meetings; they gather. "I don't want to attend another damn meeting unless it's going to accomplish something, and I don't want to ask another woman to, either," Scott-Williams said.
The next gathering will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Gladys' Café in Royal Dane Mall. Scott-Williams said all women are welcome to attend. "By the mere fact that you're a woman, you're a member," she said.
At the gathering, Women for Positive Change will discuss strategies for the upcoming elections. Women in the territory have tremendous voting power, a power they under-utilize, Scott-Williams said.
Women have 57 percent of the territory's vote, according to Scott-Williams. Yet, voter power is "a very new concept for women in the community," she said.
Despite the fact that women act as heads of households in the territory, Scott-Williams said, women are not aggressively pursuing a political agenda. Women for Positive Change is part of an effort to change that.
"It's basically an empowerment organization," she said. "We make up the work force, we make up the majority voters, but we're abused. We're like the stepchildren."
The gathering Saturday will focus on the development of a strategy for women voters. "Whoever's going to be elected must have the women's vote," Scott-Williams said. "They cannot win without the women's vote."
She said a movement is in the works to offer up a write-in vote to force the government to acknowledge the needs of women in the territory. "We've decided that we're going to use the recall process because that's the law," she said.
The write-in candidate is not expected to win, Scott-Williams said, but the effort will send a message to the government: "It's time that you paid attention to us."
Women need to know they have "a voice and a choice," she said.
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ST. CROIX MARINES SET 'TOYS FOR TOTS' GOLF TOURNEY
Sept. 18, 2002 – The St. Croix Marine Corps Association will hold the 7th Annual "Toys For Tots" Golf Tournament at the Carambola Golf Course on Sunday, Oct. 6. The format will be a 4-person team with a shotgun start. Tee time is 8:30 a.m.
The tournament is the main fund-raising event for the local Marines' "Toys for Tots" campaign. "Toys For Tots" is a U.S. Marine Corps tradition now in its 55th year of distributing more than 7 million toys nationwide each Christmas season.
The local Marines fund the purchase of Christmas presents for such V.I. charities as The Women's Coalition, CASA, Bethlehem House, the St. Croix Shrine Club, Angel Tree and others. For more details about these groups, see the article in Source Organizations section.
St. Croix Shrine Club president Dr. Philip Petachenko played Santa Claus at the Christmas party two years ago, when 120 children received gifts through the Marines' "Toys for Tots" program. He looks forward, he said, "to lots more hugs this year."
This year's "Toys for Tots" tournament will have four hole-in-one prizes, one for each par-3 hole on the course. Prizes will also be awarded for men's and women's longest drives and for the shot closest to the hole. Plaques will be awarded to the members of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams and to the top all-Marine team.
A buffet lunch, tournament shirt and goodie bag are included.
Call Carambola Golf Course Pro Shop at 778-5638 to register.
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The tournament is the main fund-raising event for the local Marines' "Toys for Tots" campaign. "Toys For Tots" is a U.S. Marine Corps tradition now in its 55th year of distributing more than 7 million toys nationwide each Christmas season.
The local Marines fund the purchase of Christmas presents for such V.I. charities as The Women's Coalition, CASA, Bethlehem House, the St. Croix Shrine Club, Angel Tree and others. For more details about these groups, see the article in Source Organizations section.
St. Croix Shrine Club president Dr. Philip Petachenko played Santa Claus at the Christmas party two years ago, when 120 children received gifts through the Marines' "Toys for Tots" program. He looks forward, he said, "to lots more hugs this year."
This year's "Toys for Tots" tournament will have four hole-in-one prizes, one for each par-3 hole on the course. Prizes will also be awarded for men's and women's longest drives and for the shot closest to the hole. Plaques will be awarded to the members of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams and to the top all-Marine team.
A buffet lunch, tournament shirt and goodie bag are included.
Call Carambola Golf Course Pro Shop at 778-5638 to register.
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TV STATIONS TO SIMULCAST THE STATE FUNERAL LIVE
Sept. 18, 2002 – TV 2 and WTJX, Channel 12, will pool together to broadcast the state funeral of former Virgin Islands Gov. Alexander A. Farrelly, who died last week at his home in Virginia.
At 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, WTJX, Channel 12, will air the St. Croix memorial service recorded earlier that day by the Government Access Channel.
On Friday, WTJX and TV 2 will simulcast live the Mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Cathedral in Charlotte Amalie starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until noon. WTJX will present a repeat broadcast from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
WTJX reminds viewers on the south side of St. Croix that Channel 12 programming can be seen via translator station W05AW by hooking up a small outdoor antenna, or in some cases, a pair of rabbit ears to their TV sets.
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At 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, WTJX, Channel 12, will air the St. Croix memorial service recorded earlier that day by the Government Access Channel.
On Friday, WTJX and TV 2 will simulcast live the Mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Cathedral in Charlotte Amalie starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until noon. WTJX will present a repeat broadcast from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
WTJX reminds viewers on the south side of St. Croix that Channel 12 programming can be seen via translator station W05AW by hooking up a small outdoor antenna, or in some cases, a pair of rabbit ears to their TV sets.
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TV STATIONS TO SIMULCAST THE STATE FUNERAL LIVE
Sept. 18, 2002 – TV 2 and WTJX, Channel 12, will pool together to broadcast the state funeral of former Virgin Islands Gov. Alexander A. Farrelly, who died last week at his home in Virginia.
At 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, WTJX, Channel 12, will air the St. Croix memorial service recorded earlier that day by the Government Access Channel.
On Friday, WTJX and TV 2 will simulcast live the Mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Cathedral in Charlotte Amalie starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until noon. WTJX will present a repeat broadcast from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
WTJX reminds viewers on the south side of St. Croix that Channel 12 programming can be seen via translator station W05AW by hooking up a small outdoor antenna, or in some cases, a pair of rabbit ears to their TV sets.
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At 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, WTJX, Channel 12, will air the St. Croix memorial service recorded earlier that day by the Government Access Channel.
On Friday, WTJX and TV 2 will simulcast live the Mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Cathedral in Charlotte Amalie starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until noon. WTJX will present a repeat broadcast from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
WTJX reminds viewers on the south side of St. Croix that Channel 12 programming can be seen via translator station W05AW by hooking up a small outdoor antenna, or in some cases, a pair of rabbit ears to their TV sets.
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PROPHECY SCHOOL PTF MEETING
The Prophecy Elementary School PTF meets the first Wednesday of every month. The next meeting date is 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
CARNIVAL COMMITTEE MEETING FRIDAY
Sept. 18, 2002 – The Virgin Islands Carnival Committee will have a general meeting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Carnival Committee headquarters. All members are asked to arrive early.
For more information contact the VICC office at 776-3112.
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For more information contact the VICC office at 776-3112.
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CARNIVAL COMMITTEE MEETING FRIDAY
The Virgin Islands Carnival Committee will have a general meeting at the Carnival Committee headquarters. All members are asked to arrive early.
For more information contact the VICC office at 776-3112.
For more information contact the VICC office at 776-3112.
SUPPORTERS OF DE JONGH AND ARNOLD HOST PARTY
Sept. 18, 2002 – St. John supporters of John de Jongh and Paul Arnold are hosting a Cocktail party at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, in the Mongoose Junction Courtyard. the public is invited to hear both candidates discuss the issues of the coming election.
There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
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There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
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