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Vol. 30, No. 33 Nov 22 – Nov 28, 2018
INSIDE: Thanksgiving Eats | Lobster Fest Weekend | Parties | Much More
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Where to get your Thankgsgiving Treat Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill presents Thanksgiving Lunch today(Thursday). All entrees are served with two sides and one dessert for $15. To place orders, please call 495-1421. Sebastian’s On the Beach is having Thanksgiving Dinner tonight (Thursday). Please see their ad above for the menu. To make reservation, please call 495-4212.
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Red Rock will be serving up a traditional turkey dinner buffet style tonight, plus enjoy lamb, stuffing and other tasty sides and your after-dinner pumpkin pie for $38 per person. Reservations recommended, just call 442-1646 to save your spot. Bell’s Café is having thanksgiving specials today also. Check them out if you’re looking someplace to get a thanksgiving meal.
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Destiny Although she may seem shy on first introduction, she will eventually warm up to you and you will see that she is full of life and energy. Melz, Destiny’s mom, says, “she is funny sometimes and a bit talkative. She also likes to ask questions.” She continues to say that she admires her daughter’s thirst for knowledge and that she’s an incredibly fast learner. Destiny is very active. She loves swimming and ballet, and eventually wants to start gymnastics. Her favorite thing to do is make slime, thanks to YouTube. She is also a bit of a tomboy who tends to get rough and dirty but when it’s time to dress up she is 100 percent girly. Being a lover of everything that sparkles, dress up days at school mean casual clothes accessorized with fairy wings. Her mom recalls the time when Destiny decided to wear a crown just because, only to be peppered with questions about whether it was her birthday. As far as I’m concerned, Destiny has it right: any day is a good day to put on a crown and feel like a princess. Shortly after Hurricane Irma, Destiny approached Mom about starting an accessories business. Instead of questioning why, Melz’s response was “okay, lets do this.” Business sense seems to run in the family. Recently, Destiny visited Jamaica for the first Limin’Times Entertainment Guide
since her birth and was able to visit her grandmother’s restaurant. Melz reports she really enjoyed working (and bossing around the restaurant). Imagine her little self saying, “Martin, you have to fold the napkin like this!” “Grandpa, I want to make the change and count the money.” Her parents have instilled in her that she can achieve anything, so long as she is willing to put in the work. Juju’s Accessories VI is an online children accessories store catering to ages 0–16 years at very affordable prices. Their items range from hair accessories and jewelry to purses and backpacks. They also offer a seasonal subscription JujuBox which will feature 4–5 themed accessories. The first box launches in December. Items are a mix of international orders and local products. Customers also have the option of ordering directly from the site and have their goodies delivered to their personal mailing address. The difference between Destiny’s business and some others is that it’s run by a kid. Destiny personally goes through the items on her vendors’ site and picks what she thinks kids like her would love to have. Destiny’s personality shines through in many of the accessories on offer in the shop. To support Destiny, please visit her business site www.jujusaccessoriesvi.com. On Facebook, she’s @ Juju’s Accessories VI and on Instagram, @juju_accessories_vi. 4
Young Marx Creditors, spies, rival revolutionary factions and prospective seducers of his beautiful wife all circle like vultures. His writing blocked, his marriage dying, his friend Engels in despair at his wasted genius, his only hope is a job on the railway. The BVI Theatre Series presents Young Marx this Saturday at HLSCC from 7–10pm. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door and are available for purchase at Island Roots, House (BVI) and Lady Sarah’s. If you can’t make this one, they are still a few Rory Kinnear is Marx and Oliver Chris is Engels in to catch in the New Year. On January, 26th, 2019 you this new comedy written by Richard Bean and Clive can catch Allelujah, King Lear on February 23rd, I’m Coleman. not Running on the 30th March and Surprise PerforDirected by Nicholas Hytner and reunites the cremance on April, 27th. ative team behind Broadway and West End hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, Young Marz was filmed whilst performed live in the Bridge Theatre, London The play is set in the 1850, and Europe’s most feared terrorist is hiding in Dean Street, Soho Broke, restless and horny, the thirty-two-year-old revolutionary is a frothing combination of intellectual brilliance, invective, satiric wit, and child-like emotional illiteracy.
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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Some people lament being sick in the summer, or the extra awfulness that is #manflu, but for my money, there is no illness quite like the one you get while living in paradise. For one thing, you don’t just fear that you’re missing out when it’s a gorgeous day outside and the beach down the road is warm and sunny. This is the pain of knowing for absolute certain that you are definitely missing out. This Saturday while my friends went to the beach or pool or hopped over to Virgin Gorda for the most recent Food Fete event, I was in my bed chugging water and paracetamol. It was miserable! We also have to contend with the special bother that is island pharmacies. Man was I spoiled by the giant chain pharmacies and big-box stores back in southern California. With such a small population to serve, perishable items that don’t get purchased frequently just aren’t a wise investment for businesses that serve island communities. I get why they don’t keep too many different medications on hand: why buy in bulk when chances are that you’ll have to throw away a lot of your stock when it expires? As a sick conLimin’Times Entertainment Guide
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sumer, however, the last thing I want to do is visit four or five pharmacies only to settle on whatever over-thecounter treatment comes closest to treating my particular symptoms. What I do love is the resourcefulness of island home remedies. I have a friend who swears by rum to treat sore throat. I can’t remember the exact reasoning behind this particular folk cure – it may have had something to do with the time this friend spent slinging drinks at BVI bars! I do recall that after I got over the initial burning sensation of that shot of rum going down, my throat actually did feel better. I’ve also had excellent success with eucalyptus leaf tea as a treatment for cough and congestion. It’s vastly more pleasant and convenient to step outside, pull some leaves off a tree, and then wash and boil them for tea compared to swallowing pills. They make the house smell great, too. Plus, like I said, it works really well for me, and when you’re sick, all you want is to feel better. I want to know what everybody else uses to treat illness at home. If you have a cure to share, head over the Limin Times Facebook page and let me know.
Blue Friday
providing support for free and affordable care, medical supplies and other support for those who suffer from diabetes. The dinner is from 6:30–9:30pm at Maria’s By The Sea. Tickets are $80 each, or $150 for a couple, and can be purchased from the Diabetes Association office on Main Street or by emailing them at bvidiabetes@gmail.com.
Instead of Black Friday, Flow is having a ‘Blue Friday’ Sale. Catch the best deals beginning at 6am until 10am at Road Town Wholesale; on Virgin Gorda from 9-11am; and back at their Flagship Store from 1–3pm. Please see their ad on page 16 for details.
Today (Thursday at Thelma’s Hideout it’s all about the Red n’ White Affair. Music will be provided by Selecta Under Dawg, DJ Fire Blaze, DJ Rookie and DJ Champion. Admission is $10 before 12am (a little more after). The first five ladies enter free.
Full Moon Party
Lobster Fest Weekend
Red n White Affair
It’s that time for another Full Moon Party at Trillis Bay on Friday. Enjoy BBQ, drink specials and entertainment by Evolution Band, DJ Krusha and the Bayside Jumbies.
Fundraising Dinner On Saturday, the Diabetes Association invites the public to a dinner paying tribute to the Late Elton Georges CMG, OBE. Mr Georges It’s that time again for the Annual Anegada Lobwas a dedicated assoster Festival Weekend and as always the weekend ciation member, a son of the soil and philan- is promised to be full of entertainment and fun for everyone. Below are some of the activities on offer;
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THURSDAY – NOV 22 HAPPY THANKSGIVING – SEE PG 3 FOR THANKSGIVING MEAL HOTSPOTS ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone”Thirsty Thursday $3 beers, Happy Hour 5-7pm
EAST END EMILE’S – Happy Hour 3-5pm CANE GARDEN BAY PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am-until. Lunch & dinner on the beach. Full Moon Party ELM’S BEACH BAR – Serving lunch & dinner daily from 11am until. Happy Hour 4–7pm WEST END LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am-9om. Happy Hour 3-6pm. Thanksgiving Dinner, see ad on pg 4 TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Special Thanksgiving lunch $15. To place order please call 495-1421 VIRGIN GORDA THELMA’S HIDEOUT – Red n White Affair ANEGADA THE WONKY DOG – Lobster Festival kick-off w/DJ Richie Rich 6:30 FRIDAY – NOV 23 BLACK FRIDAY – SEE PG 4 FOR DEALS AROUND THE ISLAND ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone”TGIF Party. Happy Hour 5-7pm MARCHE – Turbo Sounds 7pm LYNDON BAR – Turbo Sounds 5pm until NANNY CAY CAPTAIN MULLIGAN’S - Feel Good Friday 6pm EAST END RED ROCK – Quiz Night. Pub-style specials including cracked conch, half-price pizzas, $5 wings, $5 goat water, $3 mixed drinks & live music EMILE’S – Happy Hour 3-5pm CANE GARDEN BAY
WEST END LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am-9om. Happy Hour 3-6pm TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Vybez & Chill BBQ Night. Live music w/DJ Carly Cartel. Full menu w/ grill lobster, steak & shrimp and lobster pasta. Full Moon Party w/ Evolution Band, DJ Krusha & the Bayside Jumbies ANEGADA BIG BAMBOO – Lobster Festival Warmup w/VIBE & DJ Rookie 10pm ANEGADA REEF HOTEL – DJ Paid Fa & Too Smooth Band THE WONKY DOG – Lobster Festival kick-off w/DJ Richie Rich 6:30 KISSES SPORT BAR – ‘See & Don’t See Party’ w/DJ Keel & DJ Construction SATURDAY – NOV 24 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone” Happy Hour 5-7pm PIER PARK – Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar “Saturday Night Vibes” 10pm MARIA’S BY THE SEA – Fundraising dinner honouring the late Elton Georges CMG OBE 6:30pm CANE GARDEN BAY PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch & dinner on the beach. Happy hour 4-7pm; 2-for-$7 painkiller or rum punch. DJ 9pm-midnight MYETT’S – Beach Bar opens from noon ELM’S BEACH BAR – Serving lunch & Dinner daily from 11am until EAST END EMILE’S – Movie Night 6pm WEST END
PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch & dinner on the beach. Happy hour 4-7pm; 2-for-$7 painkiller or rum punch. DJ 8pm-midnight
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ELM’S BEACH BAR – Serving lunch & Dinner daily from 11am until. Beach BBQ w/live music
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LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am-9om. Happy Hour 3-6pm
TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “BBQ Night” 11am-10pm drink specials. Pizza Saturdays ANEGADA ANEGADA REEF HOTEL – DJ Paid Fa, DJ Wiz & Onyan & 3 Cylinder Band BIG BAMBOO – Pop Up Shop by Karasi Krafts KISSES SPORT BAR – ‘Silent Party’ w/DJ Richie Rich, DJ Kuga & DJ Keel 9pm
CANE GARDEN BAY PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch and dinner on the beach. Happy hour 4-7pm; 2-for-$7 painkiller or rum punch ELM’S BEACH BAR – Serving lunch & Dinner daily from 11am until WEST END
THE WONKY DOG – Entertainment by DJ Richie Rich 12pm
TUESDAY – NOV 27 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone”Taco Tuesday with Happy Hour 5-7pm
ANEGADA BEACH CLUB – Secret Party w/It’s A Secret Band SUNDAY – NOV 25
CANE GARDEN BAY PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch & dinner on the beach. Happy hour 4-7pm; 2-for-$7 painkiller or rum punch. MYETT’S – Beach Bar opens from noon ELM’S BEACH BAR – Serving lunch & dinner daily from 11am until. Happy Hour 4-7pm. Beach BBQ w/live music EAST END EMILE’S – BBQ Dinner RED ROCK – Sparkling Brunch 9am-5pm WEST END LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am-9om. Happy Hour 3-6pm TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Serving lunch & dinner from noon–8pm. Menu: Conch fritters, Lobster & Shrimp pasta & wraps ANEGADA ANEGADA REEF HOTEL – DJ Paid Fa, DJ Wiz, VIBE & Onyan & 3 Cylinder Band BIG BAMBOO – Karasi Krafts Fashion Show 3pm THE WONKY DOG – Entertainment by DJ Richie Rich noon. $5 Lobster Taster Tacos POTTER’S BY THE SEA – Entertainment by Spectrum Banf & DJ 2 Kool Kris MONDAY - NOV 26 EAST END EMILE’S – Mexican Night. Margarita, Tequila & Corona specials plus Mexican food from 4-8pm
LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am-9pm. Happy Hour 3-6pm
EAST END RED ROCK – Seafood Night. Menu includes fresh salmon, local lobster, crawfish, coconut shrimp, cracked alligator CANE GARDEN BAY PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch and dinner on the beach. Happy hour 4-7pm; 2-for-$7 painkiller or rum punch. Steel pan music 6-9pm ELM’S BEACH BAR – Serving lunch & Dinner daily from 11am until. Happy hour 4-7pm WEST END LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am-9om. Happy Hour 3-6pm
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WEDNESDAY – NOV 28 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone” Wacky Wednesday with Bushwacker specials 5-7pm CANE GARDEN BAY PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch and dinner on the beach. Happy hour 4-7pm; 2-for-$7 painkiller or rum punch ELM’S BEACH BAR – Serving lunch & dinner daily from 11am until ELM’S BEACH BAR – Serving lunch & dinner daily from 11am EMILE’S – Paint & Sip party group painting class 4-6pm. Call 441-4110 to reserve your space WEST END LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am-9om. Happy Hour 3-6pm
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UPCOMING EVENTS Feel da VIBE – Nov 30 Arbour Day – Nov 30 Sag. Bashment – Dec 1 Dinner & Auction – Dec 1 All White Affiar – Dec 1 DJ Compition – Dec 1
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Entertainment: The Anegada Reef Hotel entertainment for Friday is DJ Paid Fa and Too Smooth Band. On Saturday catch DJ Paid Fa, DJ Wiz and Oyan & Cylinder Band. Then on Sunday it’s all the entertainers from Saturday night along with VIBE. Big Bamboo is having a Lobster Festival warmup on Friday featuring VIBE and DJ Rookie. For persons who wish to attend can catch Road Town Fast Ferry at 8pm from Tortola, 8:45pm from Virgin Gorda and the boat returns from Anegada at 3am. Round trip is $45 and action starts at 10pm. On Saturday they are having a beach party featuring Final Faze Band, DJ Kuga and DJ Bertrum. Then on Sunday, It’s a Secret Band, 786 Sounds and DJ Commodore will provide entertainment. Kelly Conch Shell tours are Adults are $25 and kids under 16, $15. There will be 45 minutes to one hour trips at various times and 5–8 boats with life vests on board available. The boats depart from Faulkner Gas Station and there will be drinks on board. Please call 544-9661 for more information. On Friday, Kisses Sports Bar is having a see and don’t see party at 9pm. Music will be provided by DJ Keel and DJ Construction. Then on Saturday, they are is having a silent party. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Richie Rich, DJ Kuga and DJ Keel. Headphones are $20 and action starts 9pm. Entertainment at The Wonky Dog kicks-off today (Thursday) with DJ Richie Rich all four days (22nd25th). Thursday and Friday actions starts at 6:30pm and on Saturday and Sunday action starts at 12pm. Also enjoy their $5 Lobster Taster Tacos. On Sunday, Potter’s By the Sea is having a LobLimin’Times Entertainment Guide
ster Fest Party with Spectrum Band and DJ Kool Kris. Enjoy food, drinks and music. Goodnight Delights presents jello shots, more rum and more fun for only $2 on Saturday and Sunday. Anegada Beach Club is also having a secret party on Saturday. Music will be provided by It’s a Secret Band.
Transportation Speedy’s is having a Boat Ride on Saturday and Sunday departing Virgin Gorda 9am, Beef Island 9:30am and returns from Anegada 6pm on both days. Fare is $30 adults and $20 children. DJ Wiz will provide entertainment aboard. For information, please call 495-5240. VI Air Link is offering a special fare for the weekend also. From Friday to Sunday pay $79 round trip or $60 one way. For more information, please call 495-2271. The C.Breeze is also having a boat ride on Saturday and Sunday departing Road Town 9:30am and returns 6pm. Adults are $35 and children pay $20.
Pop up shops Karasi Kraft is having a pop up shop at Big Bamboo featuring handmade clothing and Henna. Then on Sunday they are having a fashion show at 3pm. Island Boy Graphics is also having a pop up shop at the Anegada Ferry Dock. Receive 20% off selected items and also receive free jello shots.
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Light, Camera, Action; Part 2 Chapter 18: Haunting Departure
Jazz I have nothing to hide, so I agreed to take the stand. They began with the basics: stuff about my relationship with my Dad, with Shelly, and how much I knew about Dad and Shelly’s relationship. When they got asking me about my mom, I froze. Mom’s death still haunts me. “Hi Princess,” I remember my mom greeting me when I walked in the house after school that day. My mom was a fashion model, so I guess that’s where my love for fashion design came from. Growing up I loved to play dress up in her clothes and play in her cosmetics. She never minded, and even taught me how to put on basic makeup from a young age. From the first time I presented her with my own design, she encouraged me and even gave me pointers here and there. “Hey mom,” I greeted her back heading straight to the fridge. I was a senior in high school and I had hopes of going to a top design program after graduation. The kitchen smelled like heaven as always, so I never noticed that my Mom seemed a little different. Dad was out of town so it was just me and mom having dinner. After we ate, I told her to rest while I cleaned up. When I finished, I met mom on her bathroom floor not breathing. 11
It wasn’t until we reached the hospital that I called Dad and told him to come straight home because Mom needed him. As for me, I needed my best friend. As soon as I explained what happened, she rushed straight to the hospital to be by my side. A year later, it seemed like my mom’s suffering had been constant. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor. We were warned surgery would be risky, but Dad and I so wanted to save her that we choose to go ahead with it. She turned into a vegetable. After that, Dad, who had always travelled a lot, was out of town even more. Even though I was 18, I was surprised when the doctors approached me to make a decision instead of my dad. Truth is, Mom knew about her condition and hid it from us. She wanted to go in peace and with the least burden on us. Instructions from her lawyer told me that she didn’t want to live on life support. She said if the worst should happen, I needed to act like the grown up (guess she knew Dad wouldn’t be able to handle it) and pull the plug. Knowing all that, I felt disappointed in myself after I read the letter. I had encouraged Dad to give permission for the surgery, which I only too late realized she would not have wanted. I held on to that letter for months and never told Dad because I was still holding on to hope that she would wake up. When the doctors asked me what my decision was, I told them to pull the plug. Vol. 30, 33 / Nov 22 - Nov 28, 2018
Various business throughout the Territory are offering huge discounts on Friday. If you want to take advantage of the sales, below are a few to check out; Digicel is celebrating their 10th Anniversary and is having a huge Black Friday Sale from 6am-6pm. Little Switzerland, JBY and various other stores on the Tortola Pier Park are having black Friday sales offering up to 70 percent off. Visit the Pier Park between 9am-7pm to cash in on some of what is being offered. In addition to shopping at JBY, shoppers will receive complimentary appetizers and refreshments. DJ Carly Cartel will provide music from 4-7pm.
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5girls in Pockwood Pond is having a pre-sale starting on Thursday from 5pm and continues into Friday until the store closes. Receive up to 50 percent off on selected items. Runway on Main Street is offering up to 80 percent store wide. Mi Amore is offering 20–60 percent off throughout the entire store. iSmart is offering 10 percent off on all appliances. Cash & Carry’s big sale kicks off at 5am. Check them out and see what they have to offer while supplies last.
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If you’re a fan of Tyler Perry’s work, better yet, if you’re a fan of Power’s Omari Hardwick or the legendary Whoopi Goldberg, then Nobody’s Fool is the perfect film for you to see. Oh! Did I forget to mention that rising comedy star Tiffany Haddish is also in the film? My bad. The film opens with Danica (Tika Sumpter) talking to her love, who, despite the fact that they’ve been dating for a whole year, she’s never seen in person. Danica and her friend Kalli (Amber Riley) were on the same marketing team and were presenting a killer proposal for a client. Later in the day Danica received a call from her mother asking her to pick up her sister Tanya (Tiffany Haddish) who recently spent five years in jail. Mom’s instructions: drop Tanya anywhere but at her mother’s house. At this point in the movie I was like darn, your own mom is trying to keep far from you? You gotta be real bad. Danica and Kalli go to collect Tanya and meet her in a compromising positing they both wished they could un-see. It’s the final straw, Tanya is going to stay with her big sister. Danica is 13
sure she can help her get her life back on tract. At the house, while Danica takes a call from her mysterious boyfriend, Kalli informs Tanya that she needs to look out for her sister. The feisty ex-con becomes suspicious when her sister shares that she’s never seen her boyfriend IRL. No stranger to online cons, it only takes a little research for Tanya to realize that her sister’s mystery man isn’t real. She reaches out for some help and realizes that prim and proper princess Danica doesn’t have her life as together as she would like everyone to think. Tanya gets a job at a coffee joint and also attends the meetings required of her. Unlike the other employees, she treats the boss as if they are friends and she sets the rules. In this case, that’s not a bad thing. It builds a bond between them. Tanya soon realizes that her boss was also in love with her sister. She tries to hook them up, but Danica isn’t interested. Along the way, however, something changes and a new union brings out some unwanted emotions. Nobody’s Fool is currently showing at UP’s Cineplex. Vol. 30, 33 / Nov 22 - Nov 28, 2018
Pickering Helping Eagles Soar Sharonda Pickering is ending her collegiate volleyball career the same way she started it—with a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Pickering helped the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles to their first ASUN Conference Tournament crown and the prized trip that comes with it to the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. That came after helping the Eagles to their first conference title since 2012, with her mother Sayretta, father Amos and sister Sharona looking on, in her last home game on Sr. night. Sunday’s victory over rivals Kennesaw State, was the Eagles’ 15th straight victory, tying their 2012 and 2016 best team marks. “The past three years, we have been close but never able to snatch the regular season title,” Pickering said after winning conference. “Last year, we finished second which was still a great position heading into the conference tournament. This year, having a lot more playing time, being able to be a part of this is something great and going all the way, it’s exciting.” She said having her family in the stands on senior night was a very special treat. “Senior night was really special knowing that it was the last time you’ll play on your home court,
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with your home crowd,” she said. “It was extremely special for me because I was able to celebrate with my parents and sister who saw me play at this level for the first time.” Pickering and her team spent the summer touring Europe and playing different teams as a way of bonding and preparing for the season. They lost their senior Libero/defensive specialist, but had a freshman coming in and dominating the position. “Going to Europe, we had basically the same roster so working day in and day out with the same group of girls, made our team even better,” Pickering noted. “So Dana (Anxer) our new Libero, is really stepping up as a freshman and making a great impact on the floor.” Pickering, who attended Jr. College at Hillsborough Community College and earned a NCAA Jr. College Championships bronze medal in her freshman year, said her senior season has definitely been her best season in college. “Starting off at Hillsborough as a freshman, there was a lot of adjusting to do, especially the pace of the game,” the Elmore Stoutt High School graduate pointed out. “From then until now, I have developed and grown a lot more as a player and continue to be able to help my team as best I can.”
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