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Now in its 27th Year!

Jan 15 - 21, 2015 Vol.27, No.19

Your Free Guide to our islands’ happenings

Elmore Stoutt

“the Fungi Master” Presents Virgin Islands Story & Song

January 17th, 8pm @ HLSCC Also this week: lady saw live @ Crystals Night Club • Painkiller Cup 2015 • Barking Frog Beginning of the Year Party

This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith

Elmore Stoutt ‘the Fungi Master’ If the name Elmore Stoutt sounds familiar – that’s because the Territory’s largest high school is named in his honor and he is also an engaging entertainer and known as one of the islands' most intriguing “Fungi Masters.” Set to take centre stage as part of at the HLSCC Performing Arts Series this weekend with Virgin Islands Story & Song. He will be performing live on Saturday at 8pm.

Mr. Stoutt has been and still is a major player in the preservation of Virgin Islands culture through music and storytelling. He has always been active in music and cultural activities in fact he is a key member of the Zion Sounds Gospel Fungi Band. He describes fungi music as the combination of cultures coming together, “It’s people in progress. Nothing is static.”

Not only is he a cultural icon and musician he also dedicated 46 years to education in the BVI and is credited with making massive improvements during his tenure. In fact in June of 2012 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to education and to the community.

Having played in the Fungi band, "The Spark Plugs" for a number of years. Mr. Stoutt has also released the CD titled Welcome to the BVI, which produced such hits as Happy n Glad, Fungi and Fish, and Sunday Morning Well.

I remember him from my high school days, as he was the Principal when I attended the then BVI High School. He often broke-out into song or would share his anecdotal historic narratives about the BVI whenever he could. One song and story in particular I will always remember is titled Over the Side and I can still remember him telling the story of that song about Ella Gifft and her attempts to smuggle rum to the USVI. Mr. Stoutt is an innovative man who utilizes his talents, as an entertainer to promote the history and folklore of the BVI thought education and passion.

So don’t miss out on this chance to experience a night with the Fungi Master. Tickets are $20 and can be bought at Bella Blooms, HLSCC Bookstore and Sunny Caribbee.

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Vol. 27, No. 19 • Jan 15-21, 2015

Ask Koren

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

He Likes Being Out Too Much Ask Koren Dear Koren, I am in a relationship with my guy for almost two years and he is helpful, caring, funny and giving. I love him very much. The problem that I am facing with him is he spends a lot of time out with his friends. We would get into arguments about this same issue often. I don't want us to break-up because when I look at everything we have been through, he is a nice person. Please give me some

for him when no one else was or maybe they do guy

advice as to how I should deal with this problem.

things that you wouldn’t enjoy. Nagging him about it could cause him to want to stay out more where he

–Frustrated

is having fun, rather than being at home arguing, so just let it be.

Dear Frustrated,

If he is neglecting important things at home, then

This relationship sounds like a good one and I

let him know that you would like for him to deal with

agree with you that it’s better to fix it than to just

certain things there before he goes out. Ensure that

walk away. Sometimes in life we have to look at the

you and him spend quality time together and make

big picture and see how we can compromise and not

it special. Use the time when he is out with his

try to control. No one likes to be controlled and told

friends to be with your own friends or family or occu-

where they can and can’t go or for how long. If he is

pying yourself meaningfully with things you enjoy.

such a nice person but just needs some friend time,

Once the home is a pleasant and comfortable envi-

then maybe you can allow him that one thing. Some

ronment and the relationship is a loving and nurtur-

persons are more outgoing than others and need

ing one, he will always come right back to you.

social interaction a bit more. Try to understand why

Send your questions confidentially to askkoren@live.com or via twitter at @korennorton

it is important to him; maybe his friends were there

Lime ... “to hang around idly” or “to go out on the town.”

Source: The Dictionary of Virgin Islands English Creole by the late educator and historian Lito Valls.

The Limin’ Times brings you all the news about when and where to “lime” in the British Virgin Islands.

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Vol. 27, No. 19 • Jan 15-21, 2015

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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events

By Jan Critchley all night long and music by DJ Extreme, DJ Franchise and a special guest DJ from 7pm.

Painkiller Cup 2015 If you like to SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboarding) then make sure you sign up for the annual Painkiller Cup 2015. This annual 15-mile downwind team race from Trellis Bay to the Soggy Dollar Bar in White Bay, Jost Van Dyke is a lot of fun, and registration is at the HIHO shop in Trellis Bay at 8am on 17th January. A team must consist of three people and include at least one

Razor Sharp Don’t miss Jamaican reggae and dancehall sensation, Lady Saw – Raw and Uncut at Club Crystal on

female, and better still, this year the prize money will be at least $10,000! You can also register on-line at http://painkillercup.com/

Saturday, 17th January from 10pm. She is the first

The “Paddle like a Pro…..” Painkiller Cup Welcome

female DJ to win a Grammy Award and is also the first

Party will be held on Friday, 16th January from 5pm at

woman to headline dancehall shows outside her

The Island – The Last Resort. The evening will start at

native Jamaica. Her 2014 album, Alter Ego, which fea-

5pm with the sunset happy hour and a “social cruise”

tures Beres Hammond, Flo Rida, and Ali Campbell,

around the island with a free drink for all participants.

was released in November, and will help to fund the

Dinner is from 6pm followed by Al Broderick live on

foundation of the same name that she is setting up to

stage from 7:30pm and at 9pm there will be a Fire

help abused and needy women. Get there before mid-

Dance Show with Kiki and the Flaming Gypsies.

night and the admission is just $25. Other artists

Piano Man

include DJ Dre, DJ Bertrum, Drastic and B’More and

Piano Bar entertainer, Jeff Abbott will be performthere are drink specials to keep you cool all night ing in Sam’s Piano Bar at The Rock Café on Virgin long!

Gorda through the end of January. Jeff’s aggressive

Start the Year Right!

performance style and dynamic personality make him

The Barking Frog next to Village Cay has the best

a crowd favorite wherever he performs and his com-

solution to put a spring in your step with their

mand of the keyboard and unique use of the keytar

Beginning of the Year Party! It’s all happening this

has earned him a unique niche on the international

Friday, 16th January and they have happy hour prices

piano bar circuit. Catch Jeff nightly (except Sundays).

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Vol. 27, No. 19 • Jan 15-21, 2015

live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY - DEC 15

QUITO’S — Sol Driven Train and Quito and the Edge

CANE GARDEN BAY

TRELLIS BAY THE IS. LAST RESORT — Painkiller Cup Welcome Party from 5pm w/ Al Broderick live form 7:30pm & Fire Dance Show w/ Kiki & the Flaming Gypsies

SATURDAY - JAN 17 ROAD TOWN MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Kapeye 57pm. Caribbean BBQ Night.

BEACH CLUB TERRACE — Club Night CLUB CRYSTAL — Lady Saw live on Stage along

QUITO’S — Half Price Happy Hour 5-6pm; Awesome

w/ DJ Dre, Bertrum, Drastic & B’MORE from 10pm

Crew 8pm CANE GARDEN BAY

FRIDAY - JAN 16 MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Kapeye ROAD TOWN 5-7pm. Island Vibes by the Awesome Crew Band 7pm BARKING FROG — Beginning of the Year Party w/ QUITO’S — Too Smooth during Happy Hour and Sol DJ Extreme, Franchise & Special Guest DJ Driven Train at 9 CANE GARDEN BAY PARAQUITA BAY MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ 2 for 1 HLSCC — Elmore Stoutt “the Fungi Master” presents Bushwackers 5-7pm. Speciality Pizza Night is Back. a “Virgin Islands Story & Song” at 8pm Island Vibes by Evolution Band 7pm

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ts • parties • sports • movies and more

TRELLIS BAY

BRANDYWINE BAY

HIHO STORE — Painkiller Cup Registration 8-9am

BRANDYWINE RESTAURANT — Pianist Richard

SUNDAY - JAN 18

plays 7:30-10:30pm

ROAD TOWN

TUESDAY - JAN 20

BEACH CLUB TERRACE — Latin Night

ROAD TOWN

CANE GARDEN BAY

BEACH CLUB TERRACE — Happy Hour 5-7pm

MYETT’S — Brunch 11am-3pm w/ Steel Pan Vibes 1-

CANE GARDEN BAY

4pm. DJ Japhet at the Beach Bar 4-8pm. Live Sax by

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Kapeye 5-

Glenroy

7pm. Caribbean BBQ Night

QUITO’S — Sol Driven Train 1-5pm BBQ Lunch

QUITO’S — Half Price Happy Hour 5pm - 6pm;

MONDAY - JAN 19

Quito plays solo 7:30pm

ROAD TOWN

WEDNESDAY - JAN 21

BEACH CLUB TERRACE — Happy Hour 5-7pm

ROAD TOWN

Trade Winds Crusing Party @ Myett’s — Jan 31

CANE GARDEN BAY

BEACH CLUB TERRACE — Happy Hour 5-7pm

Farmer’s Week — Feb 6-13

MYETT’S — Mexican Margarita Monday w/ 2 for 1

CANE GARDEN BAY

National Theatre Live @ HLSCC “Skylight” — Feb 14

speciality margaritas 5-7pm w/ Mexican Bar Food.

MYETT’S —Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm. 3D Band

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

Singing Chef Al on Stage 7pm

live on stage 7pm.

QUITO’S — Half Price Happy Hour 5pm - 6pm. Marcus

QUITO’S — Half Price Happy Hour 5-6pm with Quito

Marks at 7:30

on Guitar at 5:30

National Theatre Live @ HLSCC “A Small Family Business” – Jan 31

Chris Klein Band @ Myett’s — Jan 23 & 24 Mitch Woods @ Myett’s — Jan 28-29

Sweethearts of Caribbean & Classic Yacht Regatta — Feb 13-15 HLSCC Spencer’s Theater of Illusion — Mar 6 Dark & Stormy Regatta — Mar 6-9 First Ultra Marathon — April 25

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By Jan Critchley

The Skeleton Twins The Skeleton Twins is is a story of estranged twins, Milo (Bill Hader) and Maggie Dean (Kristin Wiig), who come together under difficult circumstances after being separated for ten years, and how they work on re-kindling their relationship. It sounds intense, but there are many comedic moments, helped enormously by Kristin Wiig of Bridesmaids’ fame.

The movie begins with Milo writing a brief impersonal suicide note, and cutting his wrists. Meanwhile, his sister, Maggie is in her bathroom preparing to

now has a son, and is dating a woman. When Milo

swallow a handful of pills, however, she is interrupted

shows up unannounced at Rich’s home, he is infuriat-

by a call from a hospital informing her that her broth-

ed at the possibility that his past may be exposed.

Concerned that he may be infertile, Lance con-

er – whom she hasn't spoken to in 10 years – has

fides in Milo, who tries to re-assure him. Maggie

unsuccessfully attempted suicide.

Maggie goes to the hospital, and suggests that he

meanwhile thinks she may be pregnant, but when she

come to stay with her and her gregarious husband

runs into an old classmate with a badly-behaved

Lance in New York for a while and he reluctantly

child, this just adds to her anxiety about parenting,

agrees. Lance tells Milo that they are trying to have a

and she is relieved when she discovers she is not

child – however Maggie is taking scuba lessons and

about to become a mother.

having a heated affair with the diving instructor, Billy.

Maggie ends the relationship with Billy, and

Later, when Milo questions Maggie about Lance’s

returns home. There she is confronted by Lance, who

announcement, she confesses that she's taking birth

is painfully confused by the birth control pills he has

control pills, and she worries that she's not worthy to

found. She admits her indiscretions to him, and then

be married to Lance or to be a parent.

confronts Milo, blaming him for ruining her marriage and the twins yet again go their separate ways.

Meanwhile, Milo reacquaints himself with Rich a middle-aged man he clearly knows. Milo meets up

Will they find each other again and what will hap-

with Rich, who was his high school English teacher

pen to Lance and Maggie? You will have to watch to

and it is clear they have a past. Milo hears that Rich

find out, available on DVD and iTunes now.

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Vol. 27, No. 19 • Jan 15-21, 2015

By Claudia Colli

The Treehouse Time can go by in a flash and our garden that once looked like a desert, has now blossomed into a tropical forest. It is beautiful and magical to live amongst trees, flowering shrubs and ferns, a bit like a fairyland. But living in a forest has its drawbacks when the wildlife mistakes our wooden house for a tree.

We have had a snake or two slither in, sometime under its own steam, and sometimes with the help of one of our cats who think that chasing it around the living room is great sport. They are tricky to get rid of and I am amazed at my husband’s skill at boa removal (these are the miniature ones, which wrap themselves around lizards, rather than mice – or people), and evicting one takes deft hands and a non-squeamish attitude. Neither of which I have.

Geckos, as geckos do, live behind our paintings and in our rafters. Unlike the snakes, I find them cute, and would like to imagine them to be urbane and witty, with a British accent like the Geico gecko.

But unfortunately mine are intellectually deficient and not house trained. I am looking for someone to invent a humane lizard trap, small and nimble, with a one-way door where they can get in, but not out.

Failing that I capture them in a jar and transport them outside, hoping that in spite their former life of indoor luxury, they will grow to appreciate the great outdoors.

Living in a forest means that we are surrounded by birds. There are killy killys perching on a pole near the house, king birds twittering on the delicate cedar branches, all manner of doves, as well as manLimin’ Times Entertainment Guide

grove cuckoos, who in our yard, prefer ficus trees to mangroves. Bananaquits and hummingbirds both love feasting on the aloe blossoms in front of our kitchen window.

Occasionally though, a bird with bad navigational skills flies through the front door hoping to reach the garden on the opposite side of the house. If the windows at the front of the living room are open, this is a good strategy. Most recently a large Zenaida dove flew into the house after a breakfast of red berries. He didn’t know what to do, and we didn’t either. He flew round and round looking for a way out, all the while eliminating the berries in large red splotches on our white rugs and couch. I quickly got out some plastic sheets left over from a painting job and spread them around the living room while Alan opened all the windows and doors. Then suddenly he got it, he spied an open window and made a beeline for the trees at the front of the house. Letting out a sigh of relief, I got out a sponge and detergent and turned our tree back into a house.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

A Great Grandmother’s Contribution and Reward nominated for, but winning the U9 Girls Division Most As it approaches its 45th anniversary later this Outstanding Track and Field athlete award. year, the BVI Athletics Association has been fortunate When Mrs. Hodge contributed of her time and to have its storied history that began on September effort, it was not just a benefit to her children who 19, 1970 chronicled. were involved, but the entire organization. She, like During its early development, there were many the others noted above saw the need to raise funds unsung individuals who gave selflessly of their time and did something about it – something parents today and worked tirelessly to raise funds via fish fries can learn from. where they scaled and cleaned lots of fish and She and the others worked diligently behind the cleaned and fried lots of chicken, allowing track and scenes. They never looked for recognition but to field athletes to travel to competitions. ensure the foundation of what is being enjoyed by It wasn’t until 1982 some 12 years after the BVIAA track and field athletes today, was was formed that government began laid. It took Hodge’s efforts and contributing financially to the many nameless others, who selforganization when Hon. Ralph T. lessly gave of their expertise for the O’Neal was the Minister responsibetterment of the sport. ble for sports.

I’m sure when she learnt that During its early growth and her Great Granddaughter had won development, parents played a key an award, memories of the times role in the Association ensuring she toiled into the night in the early funds were raised unlike today’s days of the organization, it brought parents who silently sit on the sideAdaejah Hodge collecting her award a smile to her face because she lines looking on as others work dilimade an important contribution. It’s easy to forget the gently to ensue their children get an opportunity. people behind the scenes who make key contribuAmong the early persons who gave unselfishly of tions to all our sports. their time included Ambrozine Wilson, Ersulita Tom, Since at this time I’m also the BVI Athletics Eileen Vantepool and Rita Hodge among others—all Association president, as the organization approachof whom had children involved in the sport. It would es its 45th birthday, I must say thanks to all who have be great to see such a revival if today’s parents contributed to its growth and development over the become conscientious enough take a page out of years – particularly those who never even ran tentheir book. meters – but were important pieces of the puzzle and It was truly heart warming to see that during the can bask in the success that the Association enjoys BVI Athletics Association’s 6th Athletes Awards Gala today. on December 27, 2014, the offspring of Rita Hodge – While the athletes shine on the field of play, imporwho fried all those chicken and fish in the early 70stant behind the scenes work goes on to give them lots to help the sport and our athletes travel – that her of opportunities.

Great Granddaughter Adaejah Hodge not only being 13

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The objective is to fill the full 9x9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 “sub-grids” that compose the main grid contains all of the digits from 1 to 9 – with no repeats within each row or column within the entire square. A partially completed grid is usually provided, which typically has a unique solution. See next weeks Limin’ Times issue for solution.