PET HEALTH FAIR

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At 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 28, 1999, the American Red Cross of St. Thomas St. John will hold a Pet Health Fair at the Crown Bay Port Authority Lot.
There will be 12 different categories for your dog to enter. Or enter him in the Best Pet contest.
For more information call 774-0375.

PARENTS URGED TO ASSIST STUDENTS TO PREPARE FOR MID-TERM EXAMS

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Mid-term exams will begin Tues. Jan. 19 and will end on Fri. Jan. 22, 1999. parents and guardians are urged to assist sudents for these exams.
It is suggested that students study for at least 1 to 2 hours every day, get a good night's rest, and report to school every day on time.
Remind students that they are not to be on campus after 12 noon.

SKILL CENTER REGISTRATION STARTS

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Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Mon. through Fri. or 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mon. through Thurs., interested persons may register for Skill Center evening classes at the Raphael O. Wheatley Skill Center.
Classes being offered this semester include: microcomputer applications; typing; cosmetology; carpentry; electronics; masonry; and diesel engine mechanics.
Registration fees are $100 per course and payable only by money order.
Classes begin on Tues., Feb.2, 1999 and will end on Fri., June 11, 1999.
For further information, call 774-6277.

CAHS CONDUCTS FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP

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At 5:30 p.m. on Wed. Jan. 20, 1999, a financial aid workshop is scheduled for all seniors and their parents in the school's auditorium.
Representatives from the University of the Virgin Islands will conduct the session. Bring a number two pencil and copies of your latest tax information.

PROSSER'S FIRM HIRES REDFIELD AS LOBBYIST

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Former Sen. Holland L. Redfield has been hired as director of governmental affairs for Jeffrey Prosser's Innovative Communications Corp., which owns the V.I. Telephone Corp., the Daily News and the islands' cable television stations.
Redfield, 55, a six-term senator from St. Croix who decided not to seek re-election last year, said the job will involve "interfacing with the local and federal government on certain issues of basic interest," the Independent reported Saturday.
Redfield said he also will deal with "personnel development" for the company.
The Independent noted that Redfield "will be lobbying for a company that is partly regulated by a commission he used to be a member of — the Public Services Commission. Part of his job will also be to discuss with fellow colleagues in the Virgin Islands Senate legislation pertaining to the telecommunications company."
Redfield said he saw no conflict.
Redfield declined comment on the newspaper's report that he will earn more than $100,000 a year in the new post.

SIBILLY PSTA WILL HOLD A 'CLEAN-UP DAY'

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A clean-up activity at Joseph Sibilly school will be held from 7 a.m. until noon on Sat., Jan. 23.
Parents, students and teachers are encouraged to participate. Bring tools and equipment to facilitate the clean-up.

CYBER PAPER LAUNCHED

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Friday, Jan. 15, marked the official launch of St. Thomas Source, the territory's first on-line newspaper.
St. Thomas Source will offer news, commentary, resource data and a host of other information to island residents, former residents, property owners and would-be visitors, as well as people around the world who have an interest in St. Thomas goings-on.
Shaun A. Pennington is the publisher and owner of the Source.
St. Thomas Source is an edition of OnePaper Inc., an innovative company providing on-line community newspapers. OnePaper provides the platform and the national feed. Local publishers provide the local news and information for their communities.
"The beauty of this publication is that it is completely grassroots — the digital nature of the medium naturally eliminates some of the overhead," said Pennington. "We also have a large corps of volunteers who want a voice in their community. St Thomas Source can provide that."
One of the Source's premiere volunteers and advisers, Penny Feuerzeig, was executive editor of the Virgin Islands Daily News when the paper won the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and scores of other national prizes.
"When I looked at the opportunity presented by OnePaper for small communities to have their own independent, on-line newspapers, I knew I had to get involved," Feuerzeig said.
The Source's advisory board is impressive, made up of respected journalists and community leaders: Feuerzeig, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Melvin Claxton, Carol Henneman, Frank J. Jordan and Henry U. Wheatley.
Jordan, another hard-working Source volunteer, is a former University of the Virgin Islands journalism professor and before that was dean of the School of Communications at American University. Jordan was also, for many years, an executive of NBC news.
The focus of St. Thomas Source is to provide news, informed commentary and information to readers here and abroad.
"There is really something for everyone," Pennington said. "News for locals and residents who are off-island, potential visitors and investors; commentary for the same audience, and lots of data and information for everyone — including potential visitors to our island."
St. Thomas Source expects to attract readership from the 10,000 or so Virgin Islands residents who have Internet accounts. In addition, the increasing number of students using the Internet at their schools and libraries will log on to St. Thomas Source for research in its expanding databases providing information specific to the Virgin Islands.
Among the data now on the site: economic benchmarks, ferry schedules, cruise-ship visits and lists of restaurants, water sports, land sports, religious services and a calendar of events. Other data will be added to the site regularly.
"It is encouraging to see how many people are willing to give their time and effort to this venture. I am overwhelmed by the tremendous support that has been freely offered," Pennington said. "But that is why I have chosen St.Thomas as my home — the quality of the service to this community by its people is unparalleled."
Pennington first came to St. Thomas in 1967. She has an extensive background in management as well as advertising and public relations. She was a senior account representative with Austin Advertising and was a principal of AdOne, an advertising agency in Rochester, N.Y. She is also a free- lance writer.

REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING ED

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Registration for adult continuing education classes began at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs., Jan 14 at Charlotte Amalie High School.
Registration will be ongoing at 6:30 week-nights through Jan. 28, 1999.
The tuition for three or more classes is $100 and must be paid by money order.
Laboratory fees are $15 and may be paid in cash.
For further information call Gene A. Powell, continuing education program administrator at 774-0780.

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Launches OnePaper Edition

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January 15th marked the official launch of St. Thomas Source, an edition of Onepaper and the territory's first on-line newspaper.
St. Thomas Source will offer news, commentary, resource data and a host of other information to island residents, former residents, property owners and would-be visitors, as well as people around the world who have an interest in St. Thomas goings-on.
Shaun A. Pennington is the publisher and owner of the Source.
St. Thomas Source is an edition of OnePaper Inc., an innovative company providing on-line community newspapers. OnePaper provides the platform and the national feed. Local publishers provide the local news and information for their communities.
"The beauty of this publication is that it is completely grassroots — the digital nature of the medium naturally eliminates some of the overhead," said Pennington. "We also have a large corps of volunteers who want a voice in their community. St Thomas Source can provide that."
One of the Source's premiere volunteers and advisers, Penny Feuerzeig, was executive editor of the Virgin Islands Daily News when the paper won the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and scores of other national prizes.
"When I looked at the opportunity presented by OnePaper for small communities to have their own independent, on-line newspapers, I knew I had to get involved," Feuerzeig said.
The Source's advisory board is impressive, made up of respected journalists and community leaders: Feuerzeig, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Melvin Claxton, Carol Henneman, Frank J. Jordan and Henry U. Wheatley.
Jordan, another hard-working Source volunteer, is a former University of the Virgin Islands journalism professor and before that was dean of the School of Communications at American University. Jordan was also, for many years, an executive of NBC news.
The focus of St. Thomas Source is to provide news, informed commentary and information to readers here and abroad.
"There is really something for everyone," Pennington said. "News for locals and residents who are off-island, potential visitors and investors; commentary for the same audience, and lots of data and information for everyone — including potential visitors to our island."
St. Thomas Source expects to attract readership from the 10,000 or so Virgin Islands residents who have Internet accounts. In addition, the increasing number of students using the Internet at their schools and
libraries will log on to St. Thomas Source for research in its expanding databases providing information specific to the Virgin Islands.
Among the data now on the site: economic benchmarks, ferry schedules, cruise-ship visits and lists of restaurants, water sports, land sports, religious services and a calendar of events. Other data will be added to the site regularly.
"It is encouraging to see how many people are willing to give their time and effort to this venture. I am overwhelmed by the tremendous support that has been freely offered," Pennington said. "But that is why I have chosen St.Thomas as my home — the quality of the service to this community by its people is unparalleled."
Pennington first came to St. Thomas in 1967. She has an extensive background in management as well as advertising and public relations. She was a senior account representative with Austin Advertising and was a principal of AdOne, an advertising agency in Rochester, N.Y. She is also a free- lance writer.

THE ST. THOMAS BRIDGE CLUB HAS NEW LOCATION

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Thc St. Thomas Bridge Club has a new location at Al Cohen's Plaza. There are duplicate games 1 p.m. Wed. and Fri., 1:30 p.m. Sun, and 7 p.m. Mon. and Thurs.
For information, call 775-5335 or 775-6381.