THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1979

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Virgin

By J.A. Cunningham

Island Diary

Lights Out in St. John

We were not tuipriaed when Authority (WAPA). If anyone the electricity went off the lint thinks they have a complaint ‘ ‘ Ttl J * ■ ' ‘

day we spent In St.! John this about a stateside electric year. Power outages are frequent company, they should live in an

in the Virgin Islands, and area where especially on the island of St. bureaucracy is

John where cables carry electricity from St. Thomas

government in charge.

Anyone who has ever had to deal with any government

under the waters of Pillsbury agency should be able to relate Sound. Prudent residents and to the frustrations experienced visitors keep a supply of candles by Virgin Islanders at the close at hand, and go on with frequent essations of power. For

long as it has been in

PA' has been a

what they are doing - if they as

can. Local residents were existance^ WAP/ amused during a recent outage political football. At election when one tourist plaintively time, candidates promise to asked, "WHY Can't I have a pina rectify the situation. After colada?" This is a popular drink' election, new commissioners are here, but unfortunately, it needs 'appointed, large amounts are a blender to prepare it. spent in studying the problemcvThe responsibility for the lights continue to go out. providing electricity (and An expensive program piped-in water to the town of for distilling potable water Chariotte Amalie) is with the f rom watcr was begun some Virgin Islands Water and Power years ag0 . The systems are

usually out of order, probably because they are not being maintained properly. With no rivers, few wells, and undependable amounts of rainwater, water is an expensive commodity. Most homes have cisterns where rainwater is stored - when that is Used, water barged from Puerto Rico muit be purchased. Virgin Islanders seem to consider WAPA a necessary burden they must bear - one of the inconveniences of living in the Virgin Islands. Fuel for heat is not needed on these tropical isles, but the cost of electricity and water helps to keep the expenses high. On the mainland we are so accustomed to reliable electrical service and abundant water,A we sometimes forget how lucky wex

VILLAS CIVIC CLUB The Villas Civic Club will hold their Social Night on Saturday, Feb. 10th at 8 P.M. at the Millman Center, on Bayshore Rd. in the Villas. There will be prizes & refreshments for all. Donation is $1.00.

KURTZ'S Restaurant 6112 Park BM.^AtSwretbriarRd i Wildwood Crest •Breakfast•Luncheon •Dinner Menu •Children's Platters •Clam Chowder •Lobster Bisque SfAfOOOSCHKHK- „ A • South African Lobster Tail • Alaskan King Crab Au Gratin • Broiled Fish from Local Waters (In Season) • Crab Imperial

Overlooking Sunset Lake OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 A.M. TILL 8 P.M. Take-Out Orders 522-8329

CHRISTIAN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN "Fragrance of Love” will be the theme of the Southern Shore Christian Business and Professional Women's Council Dinner Party, February 12th at 7:00 PM. at Quail Hill Inn, SmithviBe. The special feature will be Card Ford of Colonial Florists J She will demonstrate how to make and wear sflk flowers. Her subject for die evening will be “Body Flowers.” She will demonstrate how, when and where to use flowers on your persons, using silk flowers as well as live flowers. / Our guest speaker and musician will be Keith Johnson. Presently, Mr. Johnson serves full time on the Ocean City Police Department. He is also currently engaged in reaching the young people of his community by directing the Dimension Program which is an independent outreach to the youth of Ocean City Mr. Johnson is a baritone soloist and will present the music for the evening. Christian Business and Professional Women’s Council is non denominational with no formal membership, sponsoring dubs anjcouncfls around the worid. AH dinners arc open to the public. Reservations for the dinner may be made by contacting Mrs. John Horakh, 641-1367 or Miss Dorothy Bickerataff, 822-1432. f AARP MEETING American Association of Retired Persons, Chapter 1182, Township of Middle will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 13th at 1:30 PM. in Memorial Hall of the First Methodist Church, Main Street, Cape May Court House for a short business meeting. A fellowship hour with refreshments will follow the meeting. Persons 55 yean of age and older are welcome to join.

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