Venezuela to give island to New Jersey

By: Micah Bacheller

Petty's Island will be given back to the state of New Jersey. The island is located on the Delaware river, between Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey. CITGO is the owner of this island, and it is used mainly as a fuel storage facility. CITGO belongs to the Venezuelan government, and Chavez announced on earth day that he would be donate the island back to New Jersey.
New Jersey likes the idea, because the island represents more than a mere storage place. There are some families of bald eagles living on the island, as well as other important waterfowl. The island will be transformed to a hiking and biking area. In essence, the island will be given back to nature and to the people. The timeline is that by 2020 it will be completed.
It is interesting to question the reason why Chavez would give this island back to the US. He is a very leftist president, has had quarrels with the US for many years, yet he is donating an island on earth day. Very fishy....