Selvin "Magic" Adams Sr., age 60, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, at his home. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, at Frederick Lutheran Church. The first viewing will be held on Friday, Aug. 24, second viewing will be 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. Burial will be at Western Cemetary.
Selvin Adams, Sr. is survived by his mother Olympia Adams Pero, sons Selvin Jr. and Chutney; daughter Denise Adams; step daughter Cheryl Hill; brother Roy Roberts: sisters Eleanor Faulkner, Virginia Williams and Rosa Rios; close friend Rosemary Parson; and several grandchildren.
Arrangements by Creque"s Funeral Home.
ELTON VALDEMAR KING, JR. FUNERAL
Furneral services for Elton Valdemar King, Jr., age 17, who died Aug. 16, will take place at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Creque's Chapel. Viewing will be at 8 a.m. at the Chapel.
Elton King, better known as "Junie Boy" is survived by his mother Carolyn Gumbs; father Elton Valdemar King Sr.; brothers Hasani and Elton Josiah King; sisters Shenigua and Makaeda King; grandparents Francilia and Ralph Gumbs Sr. and Sylvanie King, close friends Ricky Donastorg and Elton.
Elton King, better known as "Junie Boy" is survived by his mother Carolyn Gumbs; father Elton Valdemar King Sr.; brothers Hasani and Elton Josiah King; sisters Shenigua and Makaeda King; grandparents Francilia and Ralph Gumbs Sr. and Sylvanie King, close friends Ricky Donastorg and Elton.
TOURISM CONSERVATION AWARD NOMINEES SOUGHT
Aug. 20, 2001 – Two national entities are inviting the public to submit nominees for a new conservation award that will recognize contributions within the tourism industry toward the preservation and protection of historical, cultural or natural treasures.
The Smithsonian Magazine and the U.S. Tour Operators Association are co-sponsoring the project. The winner will received a $25,000 cash prize.
According to the web site describing the project, www.ustoa.com, the magazine and the tour association "have joined forces to recognize and honor an individual, organization or destination in the travel or tourism industry that has made significant contributions toward the preservation and protection of historical, cultural or natural treasures."
Each of the sponsoring entities has a history of promoting preservation. Throughout its 30 years, Smithsonian Magazine, a publication of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., "has been a trail-blazing voice on culture, history, nature and ecology," a release promoting the conservation award stated. And USTOA, through its Travelers Conservation Foundation, "helps to protect and preserve sites of historic natural and cultural significance."
Both organizations and individuals may be nominated.
The nomination form may be downloaded from the conservation award web site given above, using Adobe Acrobat software (which can be downloaded from the Internet without charge). An individual submitting a nomination must provide two other references familiar with — but not involved in — the project that is the subject of the nomination. The nomination form also calls for a 75-word "summary of the nominee's qualifications for the award."
The Tourism Department distributed a release to the news media Monday announcing the call for nominations. Nomination forms also may be picked up at Tourism offices and can be faxed upon telephone request to the main Tourism number, 774-8784.
Nominations must be postmarked by Aug. 31. The winner is to be announced in December.
The Smithsonian Magazine and the U.S. Tour Operators Association are co-sponsoring the project. The winner will received a $25,000 cash prize.
According to the web site describing the project, www.ustoa.com, the magazine and the tour association "have joined forces to recognize and honor an individual, organization or destination in the travel or tourism industry that has made significant contributions toward the preservation and protection of historical, cultural or natural treasures."
Each of the sponsoring entities has a history of promoting preservation. Throughout its 30 years, Smithsonian Magazine, a publication of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., "has been a trail-blazing voice on culture, history, nature and ecology," a release promoting the conservation award stated. And USTOA, through its Travelers Conservation Foundation, "helps to protect and preserve sites of historic natural and cultural significance."
Both organizations and individuals may be nominated.
The nomination form may be downloaded from the conservation award web site given above, using Adobe Acrobat software (which can be downloaded from the Internet without charge). An individual submitting a nomination must provide two other references familiar with — but not involved in — the project that is the subject of the nomination. The nomination form also calls for a 75-word "summary of the nominee's qualifications for the award."
The Tourism Department distributed a release to the news media Monday announcing the call for nominations. Nomination forms also may be picked up at Tourism offices and can be faxed upon telephone request to the main Tourism number, 774-8784.
Nominations must be postmarked by Aug. 31. The winner is to be announced in December.
TOURISM CONSERVATION AWARD NOMINEES SOUGHT
Aug. 20, 2001 – Two national entities are inviting the public to submit nominees for a new conservation award that will recognize contributions within the tourism industry toward the preservation and protection of historical, cultural or natural treasures.
The Smithsonian Magazine and the U.S. Tour Operators Association are co-sponsoring the project. The winner will received a $25,000 cash prize.
According to the web site describing the project, www.ustoa.com, the magazine and the tour association "have joined forces to recognize and honor an individual, organization or destination in the travel or tourism industry that has made significant contributions toward the preservation and protection of historical, cultural or natural treasures."
Each of the sponsoring entities has a history of promoting preservation. Throughout its 30 years, Smithsonian Magazine, a publication of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., "has been a trail-blazing voice on culture, history, nature and ecology," a release promoting the conservation award stated. And USTOA, through its Travelers Conservation Foundation, "helps to protect and preserve sites of historic natural and cultural significance."
Both organizations and individuals may be nominated.
The nomination form may be downloaded from the conservation award web site given above, using Adobe Acrobat software (which can be downloaded from the Internet without charge). An individual submitting a nomination must provide two other references familiar with — but not involved in — the project that is the subject of the nomination. The nomination form also calls for a 75-word "summary of the nominee's qualifications for the award."
The Tourism Department distributed a release to the news media Monday announcing the call for nominations. Nomination forms also may be picked up at Tourism offices and can be faxed upon telephone request to the main Tourism number, 774-8784.
Nominations must be postmarked by Aug. 31. The winner is to be announced in December.
The Smithsonian Magazine and the U.S. Tour Operators Association are co-sponsoring the project. The winner will received a $25,000 cash prize.
According to the web site describing the project, www.ustoa.com, the magazine and the tour association "have joined forces to recognize and honor an individual, organization or destination in the travel or tourism industry that has made significant contributions toward the preservation and protection of historical, cultural or natural treasures."
Each of the sponsoring entities has a history of promoting preservation. Throughout its 30 years, Smithsonian Magazine, a publication of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., "has been a trail-blazing voice on culture, history, nature and ecology," a release promoting the conservation award stated. And USTOA, through its Travelers Conservation Foundation, "helps to protect and preserve sites of historic natural and cultural significance."
Both organizations and individuals may be nominated.
The nomination form may be downloaded from the conservation award web site given above, using Adobe Acrobat software (which can be downloaded from the Internet without charge). An individual submitting a nomination must provide two other references familiar with — but not involved in — the project that is the subject of the nomination. The nomination form also calls for a 75-word "summary of the nominee's qualifications for the award."
The Tourism Department distributed a release to the news media Monday announcing the call for nominations. Nomination forms also may be picked up at Tourism offices and can be faxed upon telephone request to the main Tourism number, 774-8784.
Nominations must be postmarked by Aug. 31. The winner is to be announced in December.
MAN STRUCK AND KILLED BY CAR IN SMITH BAY
Aug. 20, 2001 – A 66-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed Sunday night while crossing the road near Lake's Chicken Fry & Bar, a fast-food restaurant in Smith Bay.
Lennox Robert Alfred, of Anna's Retreat, died at the scene of the accident, which occurred at 7:18 p.m. according to a release from the V.I. Police Department.
Deputy Chief of Police Theodore Carty said Monday afternoon the case was still under investigation and that no one had been arrested.
"I have little information," on the circumstances of the accident, he said.
On Aug. 1, a 33-year old woman and a 10-year-old girl died hours after being struck by a vehicle in the vicinity of the Clinton E. Phipps Race Track in Bovoni.
Two days after the accident Joel "Joey" Benjamin was been charged with negligent homicide in the death of Ilma Dyer and Wilshana Stuart.
Lennox Robert Alfred, of Anna's Retreat, died at the scene of the accident, which occurred at 7:18 p.m. according to a release from the V.I. Police Department.
Deputy Chief of Police Theodore Carty said Monday afternoon the case was still under investigation and that no one had been arrested.
"I have little information," on the circumstances of the accident, he said.
On Aug. 1, a 33-year old woman and a 10-year-old girl died hours after being struck by a vehicle in the vicinity of the Clinton E. Phipps Race Track in Bovoni.
Two days after the accident Joel "Joey" Benjamin was been charged with negligent homicide in the death of Ilma Dyer and Wilshana Stuart.
CRUZ BAY GATEWAY PANEL SEEKS DESIGN FOR SIGNS
Aug. 20, 2001 – It's a sign of the times that the Gateway Committee of the St. John Community Foundation is holding a contest to develop a standardized signage system for Cruz Bay.
The competition is to design a distinctive look for visitor-oriented signage throughout Cruz Bay, Craig Barshinger, a member of the Community Foundation Board, said. The resulting signs will be part of a "way-finding" system to be developed in cooperation with the National Park Service to help V.I. National Park visitors find their way around the town.
Designs should incorporate St. John's natural and cultural history and environment.
"This is challenging," Barshinger said, "because you're designing the look. All the signs in Cruz Bay will use that theme." He said the signage will include directions and information and identify streets. A banner sign welcoming visitors will hang at the ferry dock.
The contest is one of several community efforts to improve how Cruz Bay looks. "It's one small thing we can do," Barshinger said.
The designer of the winning entry will receive a three-night stay for two people in an ocean-view room at Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda. Transportation from Little Dix's sister property, Caneel Bay Resort, will be provided.
The Gateway Committee hopes many V.I. artists submit proposals, he said. The contest closes Nov. 1. Barshinger said five people selected by the Community Foundation will judge the entries.
Copies of the rules and regulations are available at the Community Foundation office, the V.I. National Park Visitor Center, and both Connections offices. To have a copy faxed, call the foundation office at 693-9410.
To request by e-mail that a copy of the contest guidelines be e-mailed to you, click here.
The competition is to design a distinctive look for visitor-oriented signage throughout Cruz Bay, Craig Barshinger, a member of the Community Foundation Board, said. The resulting signs will be part of a "way-finding" system to be developed in cooperation with the National Park Service to help V.I. National Park visitors find their way around the town.
Designs should incorporate St. John's natural and cultural history and environment.
"This is challenging," Barshinger said, "because you're designing the look. All the signs in Cruz Bay will use that theme." He said the signage will include directions and information and identify streets. A banner sign welcoming visitors will hang at the ferry dock.
The contest is one of several community efforts to improve how Cruz Bay looks. "It's one small thing we can do," Barshinger said.
The designer of the winning entry will receive a three-night stay for two people in an ocean-view room at Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda. Transportation from Little Dix's sister property, Caneel Bay Resort, will be provided.
The Gateway Committee hopes many V.I. artists submit proposals, he said. The contest closes Nov. 1. Barshinger said five people selected by the Community Foundation will judge the entries.
Copies of the rules and regulations are available at the Community Foundation office, the V.I. National Park Visitor Center, and both Connections offices. To have a copy faxed, call the foundation office at 693-9410.
To request by e-mail that a copy of the contest guidelines be e-mailed to you, click here.
SOMEBODY HAS TO PAY THE BILL FOR LIVING LONGER
The most prevalent question I, as well as other health insurance agents, get from our clients and prospects is; Why is health insurance so expensive? The simple answer is health insurance premiums are so high because health care costs are so high.
Since your health insurance policy promises to pay the covered and medically necessary health care expenses you and your family incur,(less the deductibles and coinsurance.) The more expensive the covered medical care, the more expensive the insurance is which pays the medical bills.
Many clients make the statement that health care should not be so expensive. However, I point out that the health care industry; pharmaceutical companies, medical research companies, even your own family doctor, are not to blame. They are not the bad guys.
The health care industry has done exactly what we have asked them to do. We have told them we want to live longer. We told them we want to live healthier. We want to play with our great grandchildren, even attend their wedding. And they have done exactly what we have asked them to do.
The diseases and degenerative conditions which decimated our grandparent's generation are no longer even part of our vocabulary. If we know some one who dies in their 70s we consider it a tragedy.
However, all of the new technological advances, groundbreaking pharmaceuticals and improved treatment techniques come at a price. And that price is paid by your health insurance carrier.
So, the next time you get your health insurance premium bill, or see the deduction for your employer's health insurance plan on your pay check stub, remember that old adage, "If you've got your health, you've got everything."
But also remember that someone has to pay the bill.
For an on-line quote or more information on what Gotts & Associates has to offer go to their Web site at www.gottsassociates.com.
Since your health insurance policy promises to pay the covered and medically necessary health care expenses you and your family incur,(less the deductibles and coinsurance.) The more expensive the covered medical care, the more expensive the insurance is which pays the medical bills.
Many clients make the statement that health care should not be so expensive. However, I point out that the health care industry; pharmaceutical companies, medical research companies, even your own family doctor, are not to blame. They are not the bad guys.
The health care industry has done exactly what we have asked them to do. We have told them we want to live longer. We told them we want to live healthier. We want to play with our great grandchildren, even attend their wedding. And they have done exactly what we have asked them to do.
The diseases and degenerative conditions which decimated our grandparent's generation are no longer even part of our vocabulary. If we know some one who dies in their 70s we consider it a tragedy.
However, all of the new technological advances, groundbreaking pharmaceuticals and improved treatment techniques come at a price. And that price is paid by your health insurance carrier.
So, the next time you get your health insurance premium bill, or see the deduction for your employer's health insurance plan on your pay check stub, remember that old adage, "If you've got your health, you've got everything."
But also remember that someone has to pay the bill.
For an on-line quote or more information on what Gotts & Associates has to offer go to their Web site at www.gottsassociates.com.
CHANTAL SENDS 2 SHIPS TO ST. THOMAS, ST. JOHN
Aug. 20, 2001 – With Tropical Storm Chantal moving through the Western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, two cruise ships, Celebrity Cruises' Century and Norwegian Cruise Line's Norway, will be making unscheduled calls at St. Thomas and St. John this week.
A release from The West Indian Co. said that due to Chantal's "possible adverse affect on shipping in the Gulf of Mexico and at Western Caribbean ports, there have been changes in ship arrivals."
The Century will pull in at the WICO docks Tuesday at 7 a.m. and leave at 6 p.m. for Sint Maarten. The Norway will call at 7 a.m. Thursday on St. John, then move on to St. Thomas, where it will arrive at 9 a.m. and stay until 6 p.m.
Although the Norway for years called weekly at St. Thomas and St. John, it has been on a Western Caribbean itinerary for part of this summer. The Century also was cruising the Western Caribbean this week.
All other schedules locally remain the same, according to WICO. For a full look at other cruise ship arrivals click here.
A release from The West Indian Co. said that due to Chantal's "possible adverse affect on shipping in the Gulf of Mexico and at Western Caribbean ports, there have been changes in ship arrivals."
The Century will pull in at the WICO docks Tuesday at 7 a.m. and leave at 6 p.m. for Sint Maarten. The Norway will call at 7 a.m. Thursday on St. John, then move on to St. Thomas, where it will arrive at 9 a.m. and stay until 6 p.m.
Although the Norway for years called weekly at St. Thomas and St. John, it has been on a Western Caribbean itinerary for part of this summer. The Century also was cruising the Western Caribbean this week.
All other schedules locally remain the same, according to WICO. For a full look at other cruise ship arrivals click here.
CHANTAL SENDS 2 SHIPS TO ST. THOMAS, ST. JOHN
Aug. 20, 2001 – With Tropical Storm Chantal moving through the Western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, two cruise ships, Celebrity Cruises' Century and Norwegian Cruise Line's Norway, will be making unscheduled calls at St. Thomas and St. John this week.
A release from The West Indian Co. said that due to Chantal's "possible adverse affect on shipping in the Gulf of Mexico and at Western Caribbean ports, there have been changes in ship arrivals."
The Century will pull in at the WICO docks Tuesday at 7 a.m. and leave at 6 p.m. for Sint Maarten. The Norway will call at 7 a.m. Thursday on St. John, then move on to St. Thomas, where it will arrive at 9 a.m. and stay until 6 p.m.
Although the Norway for years called weekly at St. Thomas and St. John, it has been on a Western Caribbean itinerary for part of this summer. The Century also was cruising the Western Caribbean this week.
All other schedules locally remain the same, according to WICO. For a full look at other cruise ship arrivals click here.
A release from The West Indian Co. said that due to Chantal's "possible adverse affect on shipping in the Gulf of Mexico and at Western Caribbean ports, there have been changes in ship arrivals."
The Century will pull in at the WICO docks Tuesday at 7 a.m. and leave at 6 p.m. for Sint Maarten. The Norway will call at 7 a.m. Thursday on St. John, then move on to St. Thomas, where it will arrive at 9 a.m. and stay until 6 p.m.
Although the Norway for years called weekly at St. Thomas and St. John, it has been on a Western Caribbean itinerary for part of this summer. The Century also was cruising the Western Caribbean this week.
All other schedules locally remain the same, according to WICO. For a full look at other cruise ship arrivals click here.
SUMMER CRUISE SHIP SCHEDULE
Ships are located at the cruise ship dock unless noted by the following:
** anchored inside/outside harbor
++ Crown Bay
*STJ St.John
Schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
Monday, August 20
Carnival Destiny
Monarch of the Seas
Tuesday, August 21
Explorer of the Seas
Carnival Triumph
Century * re-routed due to weather
Wednesday, August 22
Disney Magic
Grand Princess
Thursday, August 23
Carnival Paradise
Enchantment of the Seas
Norway * re-routed due to weather
Friday, August 24
No ships
Saturday, August 25
No ships
Sunday, August 26
Holiday
Monday, August 27
Carnival Destiny
Monarch of the Seas
Tuesday, August 28
Century
Explorer of the Seas
Wednesday, August 29
Disney Magic
Thursday, August 30
Maasdam
Norway **
Friday, August 31
No ships
SEPTEMBER 2001
Saturday, September 1
No ships
Sunday, September 2
Holiday
Monday, September 3
Carnival Destiny
Monarch of the Seas
Tuesday, September 4
Carnival Triumph
Explorer of the Seas
Wednesday, September 5
Disney Magic
Grand Princess
Thursday, September 6
Enchantment of the Seas
Carnival Paradise
Friday, September 7
No ships
Saturday, September 8
No ships
Sunday, September 9
Holiday
Monday, September 10
Crystal Harmony
Carnival Destiny
Monarch of the Seas
Tuesday, September 11
Century
Explorer of the Seas
Wednesday, September 12
Disney Magic
Thursday, September 13
No ships
Friday, September 14
No ships
Saturday, September 15
No ships
Sunday, September 16
Holiday
Monday, September 17
Carnival Destiny
Monarch of the Seas
Tuesday, September 18
Explorer of the Seas
Carnival Triumph
Wednesday, September 19
Disney Magic
Grand Princess
Thursday, September 20
Carnival Paradise
Enchantment of the Seas
Friday, September 21
No ships
Saturday, September 22
No ships
Sunday, September 23
Holiday
Monday, September 24
Carnival Destiny
Tuesday, September 25
Explorer of the Seas
Century
Wednesday, September 26
Disney Magic
Thursday, September 27
Maasdam
Friday, September 28
No ships
Saturday, September 29
No ships
Sunday, September 30
Holiday
** anchored inside/outside harbor
++ Crown Bay
*STJ St.John
Schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
Monday, August 20
Carnival Destiny
Monarch of the Seas
Tuesday, August 21
Explorer of the Seas
Carnival Triumph
Century * re-routed due to weather
Wednesday, August 22
Disney Magic
Grand Princess
Thursday, August 23
Carnival Paradise
Enchantment of the Seas
Norway * re-routed due to weather
Friday, August 24
No ships
Saturday, August 25
No ships
Sunday, August 26
Holiday
Monday, August 27
Carnival Destiny
Monarch of the Seas
Tuesday, August 28
Century
Explorer of the Seas
Wednesday, August 29
Disney Magic
Thursday, August 30
Maasdam
Norway **
Friday, August 31
No ships
SEPTEMBER 2001
Saturday, September 1
No ships
Sunday, September 2
Holiday
Monday, September 3
Carnival Destiny
Monarch of the Seas
Tuesday, September 4
Carnival Triumph
Explorer of the Seas
Wednesday, September 5
Disney Magic
Grand Princess
Thursday, September 6
Enchantment of the Seas
Carnival Paradise
Friday, September 7
No ships
Saturday, September 8
No ships
Sunday, September 9
Holiday
Monday, September 10
Crystal Harmony
Carnival Destiny
Monarch of the Seas
Tuesday, September 11
Century
Explorer of the Seas
Wednesday, September 12
Disney Magic
Thursday, September 13
No ships
Friday, September 14
No ships
Saturday, September 15
No ships
Sunday, September 16
Holiday
Monday, September 17
Carnival Destiny
Monarch of the Seas
Tuesday, September 18
Explorer of the Seas
Carnival Triumph
Wednesday, September 19
Disney Magic
Grand Princess
Thursday, September 20
Carnival Paradise
Enchantment of the Seas
Friday, September 21
No ships
Saturday, September 22
No ships
Sunday, September 23
Holiday
Monday, September 24
Carnival Destiny
Tuesday, September 25
Explorer of the Seas
Century
Wednesday, September 26
Disney Magic
Thursday, September 27
Maasdam
Friday, September 28
No ships
Saturday, September 29
No ships
Sunday, September 30
Holiday
