There is a wonderful article in the Source by Lynda Lohr.
On Island Profile: June Bell Barlas.

http://stj.onepaper.com/

If you are new to the island of planning a visit it's an article
worth reading.

It does the heart and soul good to read about a spirited and wonderful character of St. John.

She said that in those days St. John was more democratic, with relationships based on how good a story you could tell and your sense of humor.
"It didn't have anything to do with money or prestige or color," she said in a recent interview.

Those were the days...long time passing...