Kunuku Shimaruku, PO Box 407, , Netherlands Antilles, Phone 790-8988, 790-6518, email: [email protected] Since 1994 hile much of the for- reduce upward pressure on air- Table of Contents W malities for the closer fares. ties between Holland and Bon- The revelation comes as bench- This Week’s Stories aire, Saba and Statia (BES mark oil prices reached a record Flotsam & Jetsam, Mangazina gets Appelties 2 Islands) will be in place and $138 a barrel last week, placing further pressure on airline fuel Old & New-UW sculpture, 3 operating in January 2009, the Aruban Art at Kas di Arte 3 transition of the Central Gov- costs and profits. Marine Park Algae Search 3 ernment, Curaçao, and St. Clear Blue Water News Case Maarten will not be in place TCB Director Ronella Tjin-a Study 6 -Sjoe-Croes reported that Eco- until 2011 at best and most Pup Morse CD 7 nomics Minister Elvis Tjin-a– PWA Windsurfing– Austria 8 likely not until 2012/2013. Sjoe will represent Bonaire at a Bonaire Jazz Festival 2008 10 That was the outcome of mara- meeting starting May 29 in An- Local News Sunshine Homes, EZ Air, Constitution Steps, Karate, thon meeting held between tigua to discuss air transport Tamarind Tree 11 Dutch officials and Antillean from the US to the Caribbean. He officials last week in Curacao. Bonaire’s Dolphin Groupies 11 will be accompanied by Candice Letters to the Editor (Dolphins, State Secretary of Kingdom Kimmel of TCB New York. Quad Control, 13 Relations Ank Bijleveld- Croes is optimistic that Bonaire Music Foundation 13 Schouten, who is the Dutch offi- service will continue at its pre- Photo: Coral Glimpses (Parrotfish dam- cial in charge of the Antilles, sent level since 2007 saw a 19.7% blikop- age) 15 told reporters early last Friday increase in North American traf- nieuws.nl/ Airport Activities 18 morning, “It’s a difficult process fic. Nederland Bonaire On Wheels (Piaggio Ape) 19 to dismantle a country and at the same time build new countries.” Effective Edith Strauss-Marcera and Danilo Christiaan of Mangazina di Weekly Features The Government Accountant May 16, KLM Rei cut into a celebratory cake, while Antilles Minister Plenipo- Flotsam & Jetsam 2 Bureau Foundation (SOAB) increased its tentiary Paul Comenencia and Ronald van der Giessen of the Profiles– Elly Albers 5 said that with “very tight plan- fuel surcharge Oranje Fonds look on. Bonairean Voices (Environment) ning” 2011 will be feasible, but on the flights 7 The Appeltjes van Oranje of the Oranje Fonds is presented to Sudoku Puzzle 7 2012/2013 would be more ac- between the Netherlands projects whose purpose is to promote communication between dif- Pet of the Week (Lucille-dog) 9 ceptable. ferent groups in society. The prize is €15.000 (more than NAf 41 Sudoku Answer 12 Antilles and Amsterdam. The new fuel sur- thousand) There were three winning projects this year. Bonaire’s Dining & Shopping Guides 12 The parent company of Tide Table 13 charge will cost NAf54. KLM is open-air living museum, Mangazina di Rei was one of them. The American Airlines, AMR, an- Reporter Masthead 13 also increasing the fuel surcharge award was presented in The Netherlands by Princess Maxima, the nounced that the company will Classifieds 14 on flights inside Europe by four cancel 12% of its domestic patroness of the foundation. (Antillenhuis/Pevry Press ) Picture Yourself (Amsterdam; euros per stretch, €8 (NAf22) per Jutland, Denmark ) flights, discontinue the use of 15 return ticket. Did You Know (Cup Coral) 15 some of its less fuel efficient airline, JetBlue, has expressed and regulations, but execution What’s Happening 16 aircraft and in mid-June intro- interest in flying to Curaçao procedures and implementation Sky Park (Moon, two stars) 17 duce a baggage charge of $15 on KLM announced plans on Monday to fuel its planes with twice a week beginning in 2009. had been lacking. There were no Star Power-Astrology 17 the first piece of luggage and What’s Coming (Island Tour) 19 kerosene made from algae. The The airline already flies to St. safety concerns. $25 on the second. Martin, the Dominican Republic Island View (Testing, testing) 19 company has signed an exclusive contract with Dutch company and . Its US hubs are in Bonaire International Air- While American Airlines is New York, California and Florida. port (BIA) has started the reno- How to contact us going to cut routes in the region it AlgaeLink to provide fuel for a Letters to the Editor: pilot project which will begin this Jet Blue is reported to have ex- vation of the parking lots at Fla- is not expected that Bonaire and [email protected] autumn, when the first test flight pressed concern about the high mingo Airport causing incon- Curacao flights will be affected Story tip or idea: will take place. A pilot algae pro- landing and other costs at Cura- venience for tourists and users [email protected] much, said Bonaire’s tourism duction facility is being studied cao’s Hato Airport. Has anyone of the airport. To complete the Print and Online director, Ronella Tjin-a-Sjoe- for the Cargill Salt facility on told them about the efficient and work quicker, the team decided to Advertising: Croes. American’s two daily [email protected] Bonaire. economical way KLM jets are work simultaneously on the differ- flights from Miami to Curacao are handled at Flamingo Airport in ent areas of the parking lot. Archives: Bonairenews.com, then click operating above 72% seat occu- Bonaire? Antillean Transport Minis- During a press conference by the on “Go to Archives” pancy and are “guaranteed” by the ter Maurice Adriaens has urged airport management, technical The Publisher: Curacao government, and the Aviation safety in the Dutch manager Francis Winklaar asked [email protected] daily American Eagle Bonaire– the Dutch Government not to implement an “international Kingdom, in general, complies the people to be understanding San Juan flights continue. with the requirements of the and mentioned that the work will The Bonaire Reporter, flight environment tax” on air P. O. Box 407, Bonaire, fares on the route between Am- International Civil Aviation be finished in June. See story on The aviation press reported Organization (ICAO). The or- page 18 for more information. Neth. Antilles. that many international and US sterdam and the Netherlands Phone 790-8988 Antilles. The Dutch Government ganization audited the Nether- Phone 790-6518 airlines are flying their planes lands, the Netherlands Antilles wants to levy an extra €45 on A proposed rule requiring Available on-line at: at slower, more fuel efficient and Aruba in April. each ticket. airlines to fingerprint all for- www.bonairereporter.com speeds whenever possible, a For the Netherlands Antilles, eigners as they leave the coun- move which is expected to save ICAO remarked that a “reasonable Published every two weeks The low cost value-added try has the travel industry up the carriers millions of dollars and system” had been set up for laws (Continued on page 4) Next edition printing on June 11,

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Symbols of Bonaire’s agricul- to their purple egg clusters. They tural past were stirred with the are constantly swimming all seawater that drives Bonaire’s around the eggs protecting them culture and economy of the 21st from many other fish that are century for an attraction unique trying to eat them. in the world. This month’s dedi- Inside the other parts of the cation of the underwater sculp- sculpture there are Yellowtail ture of traditional Bonairean Damselfish taking care of their Palu di Lele / cooking implements, a project of small territories and munching Wea di Funchi Bonaire’s archeological stu- on the algae that has started to sculpture dents, funded by UNESCO and cover the surface of the sculp- others, was filmed by Hendrick ture. Wuyts of Bonaire ScubaVision In the smaller holes on the base and can be seen on YouTube at: of the sculpture there are several Painting titled Miedu” (Fear) http://youtube.com/watch? Marine Hermit Crabs hiding Rastro photo v=VCOh8gvbVTc (photos in during the daytime from the this article are video captures other fish at the site. ru Anti Ekspo 2008, an from ScubaVision. Underneath the base of the A exhibition of 30 paint- The sculpture of Palu di Lele / structure there are nine columns ings of Aruban artists Elvis Wea di Funchi also functions as that support the sculpture on the Tromp and Edmond Tujeehut a “reefball,” providing a sub- sand. Near these “legs” I saw will be at the Kas di Arte from strate for coral growth and a two Spotted Moray Eels resting May 30 to June 30. The official habitat for sea creatures and with some small Pederson opening will be on Saturday, fish. The sculpture, sunk last Cleaner Shrimp picking parasites May 31 at 5 pm. The public is month off Chachacha Beach, has and other particles off their skin invited and especially all the already been taken by over sea and heads. artists in Bonaire who will be life. It seems that the sculpture, in welcomed to meet with their only a short time, has given the Aruban colleagues for a cultural rea diver Albert Bian- smaller reef creatures a new interchange. A culli, who assisted in the habitat to explore and use for The theme of the exhibit, ti- project reports: “On a recent their mutual benefit.” tled RASTRO, which has al- visit to the BONAI sculpture, Daniella ready been in Aruba and Cura- Pal’I lele/Wea’I Funchi, at Cha- A LMSP sensor, an instrument Bissessar, cao, is to bond the Antilles and Cha-Cha Beach I was amazed to that will measure the seawater BONAI Aruba through the medium of see that many reef fish have al- quality, will be attached to the student snor- painting, fantasy and the living ready inhabited the structure. sculpture in August. keling along colors and visualization of the There are many nesting Ser- Jackie Bernabela the statue. Dutch Caribbean culture. geant Major fish busily tending L.D.

Bonaire Reporter May 30-June 13, 2008 Page 3 Flotsam and Jetsam (Cont. from page 2) Calling All Chefs! in arms. The rule from the De- Come join the Bonaire Culinary partment of Homeland Security Team to participate in the Taste of (DHS), which is set to take effect the Caribbean Competition in Sep- in January, would require the tember. airlines to collect the fingerprints All interested chefs are invited to of all non-US citizens and send an information meeting them to Washington within 24 Saturday, June 7, 11 am at Rum hours. Airlines already are re- Runners Restaurant at Capt. quired to send biographic infor- Don’s Habitat. If you would like to mation to DHS for all passengers join the team but cannot make that prior to leaving the US. The pro- date and time please contact Floris posal to require fingerprinting at 717-8290 or 786-1508 or [email protected] when they leave was recom- mended by the 9/11 Commission in the Sorobon, Lac, Noord Lac, as an anti-terrorism measure and price of Onima, Spelonk, and Roshikiri; The Cft Board members: President Mr. Hans Weitenberg, Mr. was enacted into law in 2007. fuel at of the historical period: Tanki Max Pandt (BES islands), Ms. Margo Vliegenthart (the Nether- the Maraka, Plantage Guatemala, lands) and Mr. Alberto Romero (the Netherlands Antilles). An ABC Island-Venezuela pumps Divi Flamingo, Aeropuerto Subi ferry may be operating by the last Blanku, and the slave route from A requirement to be financially responsible is a prerequi- end of the year. A press release Friday, Rincon to Saliña. site for a direct link with Holland. Consequently the BES Is- from Agencia Bolivariana says Bon- lands are under “Financial Supervision.” The members of the that five new vessels will be aire’s Every year a lot of empty Board of financial supervision (College financieel toezicht - Cft) added to the fleet of the consor- Com- inkjet cartridges that are used recently visited the BES islands for the second time. The main tium Coventurca (Venezolano missioner of Economic Affairs in printers and faxes go into the point on their agenda was the execution of the island budgets/ Naviero Turístico del Caribe) Burney El Hage told a press con- bin and end up eventually on our financial management, which represents the second phase of the presently operating between ference, “We must learn to live landfill. These inkjet cartridges financial supervision. “This financial management needs consider- Puerto Cabello and Isla Marga- with the increase of the price of usually contain a lot of plastic, able improvement, but fortunately the islands are showing the right rita. Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire oil in the world. We are going metal, paper, rubber and remains spirit,” said the President of the Board, Hans Weitenberg, during a and possibly the Dominican Re- through a change, and we need of ink. It is estimated it will take press conference Wednesday afternoon on Curaçao, where the se- public are planned, said Diego to adapt to that.” 1,000 years before these com- cretariat is located. Castro Duno, head of the port “Regular” gasoline jumped pletely dissolve in nature. How- service of Puerto Cabello. The by NAf73 cents per liter and ever, about 97% of these compo- Kamala Shadduck, the founder European-built ferries cost €125 diesel by NAf48 cents. nents can be recycled or reused. of SingleDivers.com, hosted her million, and have a capacity of The price of regular gasoline Bonaire Automation (across group in Bonaire at Divi Flamingo 980 passengers and 250 vehicles. (92 octane) increased from from La Teraza) and Bits Bon- Beach Resort and Casino this year. NAf2.02 to NAf2.75 per liter; aire are the first companies on As always, Kamala’s group brings Queen Beatrix of the Neth- super gasoline (95 octane) from Bonaire to start collecting charity to the island they visit. Ka- erlands has indicated that she NAf2.05 to NAf2.78 per liter; these empty cartridges to pre- mala’s guests brought boxes of does not intend to step down and diesel from NAf1.27 to vent them landing on the land- books, paper, school bags and from the throne for at least NAf1.75 per liter. fill and eventually ending up in school supplies for the Maria two years, NOS TV reported. El Hage rejected the idea that our environment. They do not Hoppner Foundation. Divi photo The Queen made this comment government further subsidize the recycle these cartridges them- during her visit to Estonia, her increases. “If we let the govern- selves but send them to a spe- 45th state visit as head of state of ment pay for the increase of the cialized American inkjet recy- the Kingdom of the Netherlands. oil price, the community will cling company. She is reported to have said that have to pay that back eventu- Empty inkjet cartridges for all she had state visits already ally.” manufacturers like HP, Canon, planned for the coming two On the bright side, the prices Epson, Dell etc. can be brought years. of kerosene and cooking gas to the Bonaire Automation shop The Queen’s remark may put were lowered: kerosene from and put in the collection con- an end to discussions among the NAf 0.8027 to NAf 0.6989 per tainer. There is no charge. They Dutch concerning the question liter, one 100-pound gas cylin- can only take inkjet cartridges, The team of Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire is whether she would have to re- ders from NAf 76.77 to NAf no toners. in search of a new team member sign in favor of her son, Crown 71.36 and one 20-pound cylin- Prince Willem-Alexander. Ru- ders from NAf 14.69 to NAf Activity Guide mors concerning the possible 9.27 guilders. abdication of Queen Beatrix had Job Description: surfaced in January when the she The biggest factor in the celebrated her 70th birthday. skyrocketing price of gasoline is • Planning activities for guests of Buddy Dive Resort; This had prompted speculation the historic ascent of crude oil, about her relinquishing the which has surged from $45 per • Organizing excursions taking into consideration logistics of throne to her son Prince Willem- barrel in 2004 touching more equipment, safety regulations and presentation methods. Alexander, as her mother did on than $138 this past week. • Guiding guests during their excursions as well as providing her birthday 28 years ago. information (usually in various languages); Unlike in Britain, where Queen The Island Government of BVO photo Keeping administration regarding activities, reservations and Elizabeth (81) shows little sign Bonaire has recently nomi- sales. of handing over to Prince nated numerous archeological Job Profile: Charles even though he is near- locations on the island as pro- The Bonaire Bikers do- ing retirement age himself, tected historical sites. This list nated the NAƒ4.500 proceeds • Relevant work experience; Dutch queens have made a tradi- is going to be part of the 2008- from their Rincon Day Run to • Be able to work irregular shifts and on the weekends; tion of stepping aside for the 2011 monument policy plan. The the baseball supporting foun- next generation, over the last Island Council will have to pass dation Fundashon Blue Caps. • Speak fluent English and preferably several languages; century. an island ordinance to establish The Bikers thank DIGICEL, • Excellent attitude and socials skills; Queen Wilhelmina was 67 the necessary protections. Captain Don’s Habitat Hotel and • Be able to do physical tasks such as, moving kayaks. when she handed over to her A number of locations were Warehouse Bonaire for their Must be able to work independently, take initiative and yet work in a daughter in 1948, after a half put on the nomination list upon cooperation that made the fund- team environment; century on the throne. Queen the recommendation of archae- raising possible. About 150 rid- Juliana made way for 42-year- ologist Jay Haviser. Locations ers participated. Please submit CV and cover letter to our department of Human old Beatrix on her 71st birthday from the pre-ceramic period are: Resources. Buddy Dive Resort is located on Kaya G.N Debrot # in 1980. Lagun and Gotomeer; of the Please remember to say, 85 Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, phone number +599-717-5080. ceramic period: Wanapa, Ambo- “The Reporter sent me.” Ad- Applications can also be submitted by email to Following a 36% increase ina, Put Bronswinkel, Fontein, vertisers keep us free. G.D. [email protected].

Page 4 Bonaire Reporter May 30-June 13, 2008 n 1986 the Bonaire Animal front of the gate. are written in the constitution of ment. But this is I Shelter was founded after the Later, Bonaire at last had the the Foundation. always the last government gave us a large piece luxury of having a full time veteri- step. There are of land on the Kaminda Lagoen. narian who worked for the govern- “Being forced to be ‘in the special written We organized fundraising events ment in het slachthuis (the slaugh- picture’ isn’t always easy,” Elly codes that define and were very lucky to have some terhouse) next door to the Shelter. says. “There are still a lot of the maltreatment generous donors so we could build The vet could treat the animals, new thoughts to be introduced, of animals. a small office and the first kennels, sterilize them and if necessary put and many people on Bonaire are including a large kennel for cats. them to sleep. Elly started to keep simply not aware that neglecting Also the Foun- records of all the animals, of their animals is really hurting the ani- dation is deter- In those years Bonaire didn’t medications, etc. She introduced mals. In many cases where abuse have a permanent veterinarian, so the bath for treating skin disease mined to re- every six weeks a vet came from and kept track of those animals or neglect is pointed out sugges- introduce dog Curacao to put to sleep a lot of who were adopted. tions or advice to improve the tags and an ani- dogs and cats that were beyond The Shelter was becoming more situation is not always well re- mal catcher. help and in pitiful condition. and more professional. By the time ceived.” (For example: dogs that They’ve already Sometimes dogs were dropped off Elly left six years later the Shelter ordered some dog at the Shelter that were more dead had matured: several kennels had cages to catch the than alive. During those early been added, more people had be- homeless and sick years we even had to put them to come involved, awareness of its dogs on the street. Elly Albers sleep ourselves and bring them to existence was growing and the “In many cases Elly adds that the landfill to bury them. number of adoptions was increas- where abuse or ne- this Foundation came into exis- hand in realizing a better world for The Animal Shelter struggled for ing. Elly moved on to another job, tence because the Animal Shelter them. Volunteers are welcome: some years to survive, to be ac- but she never gave up her involve- glect is pointed out simply isn’t able to do all of the Phone: 717-7021. cepted, to get some cooperation ment with and concern for the suggestions or advice work. They are fully busy with and support. I met Elly some 18 welfare of animals. She’d even taking care of the homeless ani- Following are the laws written years ago when she came to Bon- become a vegetarian at a very to improve the situa- mals. She also points out the fact into the constitution of the Ani- aire from Holland, accompanied young age after watching a docu- tion are not always that Bonaire chose to be part of mal Welfare Foundation: by her two huge dogs. About the mentary about factory farming. well received.” Holland by the end of 2008, which same time, the government offered She feels it is her duty to give a implies that Bonaire has to imple- 1. To support the welfare of all to pay the salary for someone to voice to animals. ment similar animal rights. animals on Bonaire, domestic work and take care of the animals Many volunteers, preferably are constantly restricted by a animals as well animals living in on a daily basis. Well, Elly lived in In 2005 Elly became the chair- local people, are needed for this the wild. a house right across the street from man of the newly founded Founda- chain that is too short or too tremendous job. It will add to the 2. To recruit, school and train the Shelter and was therefore tion Animal Welfare Bonaire. The heavy.) well being of our whole island. We available 24 hours a day! This Animal Shelter focuses on giving But in cases of absolute refusal are all connected: plants, animals volunteers in order to implement proved necessary because so many care, protection and shelter to to improve a pitiful situation, and people all depend on each the objectives. times after hours people would homeless animals. The Animal Elly or other members of the other. Let’s give the animals that 3. To inform the community drop off their unwanted animals Welfare Foundation focuses on Foundation are forced to issue a need it a helping hand. Let’s give about the wellbeing of animals in (sometimes in garbage bags) in enforcing the animal laws which complaint to the Justice Depart- Elly and the F.A.W.B. a helping (Continued on page 7)

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Bonaire’s groundbreaking, other business activities. Sub- To continue and controversial sea water monitor- merged pipes carried sewage a expand the project ing study, the Light and Motion few hundred meters (yards) off- additional full Sensor Project (LMSP), contin- shore, so people using the time, on-island ues. Water monitoring is on beaches wouldn’t see the billow- volunteers are schedule, but the data analysis of ing brown spumes. Decades of needed to help the billions of bits of data gath- rancid outfall eventually killed with the continua- ered by the sensors is lagging the delicate corals and drove the tion of the LMSP. because of the scale and com- beautiful, glittering fish away. If you are inter- plexity of the task. A $25,000 The reefs became gray escarp- ested in diving grant is being sought to under- ments, barren and manifestly un- and collecting the write the programming needed. tropical.” electronic data The task is proving too complex Dive shop operators complained from our shore for the volunteer undergraduates of losing customers to the Florida based sites please at UCLA to accomplish on Keys and the Bahamas, where contact Albert schedule. If you can help with the water was still clear at that Bianculli at (599) One week's algal growth on float bot- MATLAB programming contact time. A few South Florida 791-2214 for tle *left) and line/sensors the project coordinator, Albert coastal cities took modest meas- more details. The Bianculli at (599) 791-2214 ures to reduce the offshore pollu- task takes about 20 minutes and dive the fish were just waking more than 2cm. So we scrubbed tion, but the reefs failed to regen- then you can continue your dive. up however there were about 50 them clean. In some areas there he consensus of the recent erate; it appears that once dead, All your air will be supplied by sergeant majors swimming in were green wispy growths on the T reports by marine biolo- coral tends to stay that way! Yellow Sub/Dive Friends Bon- the water column near the sen- rope and in between the 3 bottles gists visiting Bonaire and on- aire at no charge. sors. We saw quite a few bar that had to be 1 cm. long. island experts is: “the shore- We need your help, in a mean- Here is an observation concern- jack chasing fish for breakfast. Cassandra and Franklin Neal based activities of human habita- ingful way, to prevent this sce- ing the algae growth, from volun- Many tang, mahogany snapper, LMSP press release tion and the release of their nario from happening on Bon- teers who visit their assigned small mouth grunts and creole wastewater into the sea will de- aire. This 10-year-long project, “rainbow sensor site” each week wrasse showed up as I was fin- Money is needed to continue stroy the coral reef surrounding LMSP, is entirely funded by pri- to clean and retrieve the data: ishing up the cleaning. I had the this project. Donations ac- Bonaire!” vate donations from concerned Thursday, May 22, 2008….Site honor of taking a good picture cepted by Support Bonaire (US There is a case history that shows and interested individuals and #12… We started out to do this of one very large porcupine fish. tax deductible) or you are in- what can happen. “By 1970, after carried out by dedicated research dive at dawn (6:00). It was a We found our special place vited to directly deposit your 50 years of rapid development, volunteers on the island. clear day with few clouds in the where the big tooth cardinal fish donation to SEA MONITOR the dazzling underwater reefs of View the ScubaVision video of sky. Low tide made this entry huddle together under a Star Foundation accounts: Maduro Miami and Fort Lauderdale were the Water Quality Project on easy and although the current mountain coral and of course as & Curiel's Bank (Bonaire) dead. They were poisoned by the Bonaire. Just copy and paste on was slight it was easy to dive. usual, the large tarpon hovering USD Account # 116.735.09 release of raw sewage dumped your internet connection. The first thing I saw was an in the blue at 60 feet! NA Account # 116.736.07 into the ocean from the toilets of http://www.youtube.com/ octopus bothered by a Spanish Algae Growth: … upper two SWIFT TRANSFER: waterfront hotels, homes and watch?v=8lkj57YEhWs hog fish. At the beginning of the sets of sensors and bottles had MCBKANCUBON

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campaign. adults.” Siomara Albertus photo In the Extra newspaper we wrote about Our head of DGH OUR ENVIRONMENT the Triple R campaign: Recycle (Resiklá), (health department) Reduce (Redusí) and Reuse (Re-usa). The (58) and her assistant ost of the time when we talk about campaign for children to collect plastic bags (34) have also some- M environment we might think about and win prizes was a success. On March 26 thing to say about how what is polluting the air, the sea or the land. we started with a neighborhood cleaning to keep your surround- But environmental issues start with you and campaign. Rincon was first on the list. We ings clean. “People me. cleaned the whole area of Rincon, plus we have to be conscious of Have you ever stopped and made a close delivered a letter to each home with the their own safety. Clean- check to see what is in your back yard or rules for keeping their surroundings clean. ing their own garden, nearby surroundings? If those areas are fill- Some houses need to get a fine for breaking cistern and getting rid ing up with trash, junk, old tires, cars or the rules. The youths of Jong Bonaire made of all old tires, cars and other debris which make it look filthy, then signs for the strategic areas where people trash in their yards is you have a serious environmental problem. used to throw their trash. The environmental one step towards keep- Remember, these circumstances can influ- policemen and DEZA(Dienst Economische ing themselves healthy. ence your life and your family. For every Zaken en Arbeid) are controlling the Unwanted creatures can problem, however, there is a solution. business area and their surroundings. They invade their property and make the trash call the Hygiene Department at 717-5330 Going directly to the right source of solu- are making sure that houses and loaded they collected in their yards and surround- ext. 315 or 717-8323 and ask for advice.” tions I interviewed the PR and Marketing trucks are abiding by the rules. ings their own habitat area. The Hygiene Remember SELIBON slogans: “Huntu Coordinator (38) of SELIBON, N.V. At the landfill (dump) we want to install a Department (HD) is in charge of informing nos por” and “Tene Boneiru Limpi. This (Bonaire’s waste management company). weight bridge in the near future for all the these people, controlling the area and giving means that you and I can make it happen to She said, “SELIBON (Servisio di Limpiesa trucks coming in to dump their trash and assistance. Also they control the areas of keep our dushi Bonaire clean. di Boneiru) is aware of the dengue virus charge them a fee. Our vision is to save our high risk and treat them. Remember, the Photo & Story by Siomara E. Albertus outbreak some months ago and through the landfill from all that dumping and start a mosquito, Aedes Aegypti, that transmits the media we inform people about control and new way of burning trash there. We want to dengue virus needs just a few drops of fresh prevention. Together with DGH (Dienst change the mentality of our community water to breed, maybe in some of the trash Send your comments to The Bonaire Reporter, P.O. Gezondheid en Hygiene), DROB (Dienst about our environment. The only way to do that they’ve collected in their yards and Box 407, Bonaire, or email Ruimtelijk Ontwikkeling en Beheer) and the this is through campaigns and workshops surroundings. Yards and nearby areas need [email protected]. Fire Department we started an educational with the children in order to get to the to be kept clean. If you need help you may

ichael Morse, better M known as “Pup” Morse, Profiles (Continued from page 5) introduce in a broad sense, dog is releasing his CD on the web on order to stimulate a positive tags and a license to keep spe- July 1. attitude, especially focusing cial animal species. The album is called "Just a on the young people on Bon- 14. When available funds and Scuba Cowboy;" Pup is from aire. facilities allow this: to partici- pate in rescue operations. Colorado and is part of the Singles 4. To monitor existing and Dive Group who are visiting the 15.To obtain land and/or fa- future organizations, pri- cilities which are necessary for island, and the theme song of the vately owned or commercial, the care and recovery of rescued album is dedicated to the Singles (hotels /shops) to assist in animals. Group. effective animal care. 16. To build facilities for the In his debut album, Pup has 5. 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To develop surveillance porary shelter for rescued ani- protocols concerning sterili- mals. 19. When necessary supply the zations, vaccinations and transportation of rescued ani- euthanasia, as well as the mals to the available facility. basic animal care 20. To maintain contacts with 9. To promote laws concerning the local authorities, the media, the welfare of animals. the veterinarians and others 10. To develop the definitions concerning the welfare of ani- of “animal abuse.” “animal mals. Story & photo by assault” and “animal neglect” Louise Rood and have these definitions be documented within educational Loos Rood programs. was one of the 11.To monitor the results of original foun- the existing and future laws con- ders of the To solve the puzzle, enter the numbers 1 through 9 to the partially cerning animal welfare. filled in puzzle without repeating a number in any row, column or 3 x 3 Bonaire Ani- 12. To assist and initiate the mal Shelter. region. Answer on page 12. Supplied by Molly Bartikoski-Kearney counting of animals. 13. To initiate programs for Bonaire Reporter May 30-June 13, 2008 sterilization, vaccination and to Page 7 The Reporter’s Windsurf Man explosive freestyle action in such on the European Scene, Ruben light conditions. They managed to PWA Photo Petrisie, is back with a description run the first 8 runs on the second of the professional Windsurfer’s day. Later that evening the official Association (PWA) first freestyle event party took place alongside World Cup event in Austria that numerous party tents, shops and makes you feel your feet are on the bars. Both competitors and visitors board. enjoyed a night of live music and partying in true Austrian style. uben: “After spending a R month in Tarifa, Spain, de- Day 3 welcomed competitors with veloping sails with Loft Sails and at partly cloudy skies and a solid 15-20 the same time doing shoots and tests, knot onshore wind, but by the end of I took part in the season’s first event. the 9am skippers meeting the wind It was a bit of a disappointing time dropped to almost nothing. A frus- with spotty wind that managed to fit trating hour commenced, as the wind in only two rounds on the four blew for just a few minutes and then Tonky PWA Photo Kiri windy days out of the almost week- dropped back to a couple of knots. long event. Later that day we tried to start, but Kevin Mevissen (RRD) and Ruben ginal that competitors had to pump dropping wind, to defeat the Rus- I flew to Vienna, Austria, where I the wind was just not enough. Petrisie (Exocet, Loft Sails, Reptile- to make most of their moves. sian. Gollito advanced easily. hooked up with Bonaire friends, Masts, Unifiber, Jibe City Bonaire) Following the successful completion The final heat of the day was run Taty and Tonky Frans and Kiri Day 4 promised another windy to advance to round three. of all the second round heats, round in testing, marginal conditions. Thode. morning that had everyone excited Heat 10 saw the exit of Andy three got underway without a pause. Antxon Otaegui (JP, NeilPryde) took The PWA Freestyle season open- about the prospect of competition. 'Bubble' Chambers (JP, NeilPryde) Thus far, all the big names had ad- on Normen Gunzlein and Andreas ing event was set at the beachside But following the 8am skippers to a well prepared Kiri Thode vanced without upset. Olandersson battled with three-time arena on the shores of Podersdorf, meeting, with heat nine scheduled to (Starboard, Gaastra Fiberspar, Starting proceedings were Belgium's freestyle world champion, Ricardo Lake Neusiedler, Austria, from April start just as the previous day, the Choko Fins) who took the opportu- Steven Broeckhoven against Tonky Campello (JP, NeilPryde). When 29 through May 4. It celebrated the wind dropped off within minutes of nity to showcase his newly invented Frans and local Michael Sumereder competition got underway, Oland- PWA’s 10th anniversary and inaugu- the heat getting started. trade mark move, the “kono,” for the taking on the master of tricks, Kiri ersson just couldn't keep up with the rated a new judging system that first time in competition. Also ad- Thode. Underdogs Broeckhoven and magnitude of Campello's arsenal of demands a best trick format with a Day 5 was poised to be the most vancing in heat 10 was a local boy, Sumereder showed they're a force to tricks. On the other side of the heat, maximum and minimum amount of exciting day of competition. A solid Michael Sumereder (RRD, North be reckoned with, but unfortunately Gunzlein and Otaegui had an ex- tricks being set per heat depending wind was forecast for the whole day, Sails). couldn't match Fran's awesome clew tremely close heat. Both sailors were on the sailing conditions on the com- with a stable18 knot breeze, so Heat 11 had to be canceled because first ponches or Thode's switch obviously frustrated with the light petition day. judges wasted no time getting the of too light winds. The re-run, which stance explosive Burners. Frans and winds, but the judges ultimately first of round two's heats underway. happened three hours later was com- Thode both advanced. rewarded Otaegui's more tactical Day 1 was warm and windless, but Steven van Broekhoven (F2, pleted in light, gusty conditions. Next up, Russian Egor Popretin- sailing with the victory. Leaving we all signed up. MauiSails) and Tonky Frans (F2, Bonaire star Taty Frans showed skiy and local favorite Michael heat 20 of round three to be com- Gaastra, Fiberspar, Choko Fins) give class, stylish and technical moves Rossmeier took on Taty Frans and pleted tomorrow, along with the Day 2 the wind eventually came the day’s first show with some im- which got him into the next round. Jose 'Gollito' Estredo. Taty put to- remainder of the single elimination. up, but the day went on with lots of pressive freestyle moves, defeating By the time heat 16 of round three gether a pleasing mix of ponches, cancellations of heats and some their underpowered opponents, had started, the wind was so mar- flaka diablos and chachoos in the (Continued on page 9)

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to the Editor ecently the Skol Di Musika two concerts, sponsored R celebrated its yearly festi- by local people and DOLPHIN PROTOCOL from just two or three animals, val with shows and performances. businesses, raised Dear Editor, right up to 100 or more. The defi- In honor of this celebration Fun- money and donated it nitions of groups and pods are dashon Bonaire Entertainment to worthy organiza- In the last issue included in several technical pa- donated a brand new electric gui- tions. of The Bonaire pers that I can provide to any- tar (worth NAf 600) to the school. The Fundashon Bon- It was a welcome opportunity for aire Entertainment is Reporter, an item body who might like to read the musically talented students to founded, managed, in your article them. play a real electrical guitar! And supported and kept about the Bon- Ron Sewell bonairedol- that’s not all. alive by the Bert Poyck aire Coastal Dolphin project, the [email protected] or call: 785- In April the Kolegio Reina and Jo Bux, two pas- idea of ‘Pursuit’ might be mis- 9437. Beatrix celebrated its 25th annual sionate music fans who leading and may be miscon- cultural festival. In honor of this are dedicated supporters Bert, Sigfried and Jo with the guitar strued. Fundashon Bonaire Entertainment of charity work on Bon- It is important to approach any donated NAf. 1.000 to help make aire. They founded the F.B.E. two and keep much of the typical Bo- Tracks groups of Bottlenose dolphins the trip to Curacao on May 30th years ago with the goal of promot- nairean culture alive. that might be seen from an angle possible for the students. ing various musical styles and With the generous donations to of approximately 45 degrees, and As many insiders know, the traditions on the island. The Fun- Skol Di Musika and the Kolegio then cruise alongside them. QUAD RENTALS OPPOSED Fundashon collects funds to sup- dashon offers the opportunity for Reina Beatrix the Fundashon Should any readers be lucky Dear Editor: port various charities on Bonaire. Dutch bands and artists to perform hopes to have started a new tradi- enough to encounter a group and They do this by organizing con- for the Antillean public, to create tion. cruise alongside, it would be In regard to the Letter to the certs, like the dynamic Rock ‘n a mutual bond and interest be- Bert and Jo would like to thank helpful if an approximate count Editor about Quad Control and Roll concert by Rene Shuman in tween Dutch artists and the island all those sponsors who have made could be made and notes made of Compromise in the last issue of 2006. In 2007, the soul legend, of Bonaire. the last two concerts possible and any young that are seen. The Reporter let me note that George McCrae, made a long last- Part of the proceeds of the con- they hope to continue these events It would be valuable then if that five years ago Bonaire banned ing impression with his swinging certs are donated to charities on for many more years to come. performances on Bonaire. These Bonaire in order to contribute to Story and photo by Louise Rood information could be passed on Quad rentals for the very same to me for my records. reason as mentioned in the last otary Club Bonaire hosted Auction items ranged On such occasions, we are hop- issue: they disturb and damage its Second Auction Dinner from paintings, dinners ing that members of our group our natural environment. R on May 2 at Plaza Resort. It was a for four at fine restaurants with boats and cameras might be So what’s changed? Who paid sellout crowd of over 180 people on Bonaire, trips includ- able to photograph the dorsal fins whom to regain permits for quad who enjoyed a Caribbean Buffet ing air and car to Aruba, in order to try to identify if the rentals? Is Bonaire an environ- created by Vernon Martijn and and Cura- animals are the same as those mentally conscious island? Or students of SGB Chez Nous. The cao, as well as an Ajax seen in previous months. are we just another Caribbean menu was a variety of local dishes football jersey signed by By enjoying the dolphins in this island in the chain of islands. including: Keshi Yena, Beef players, a year’s internet way, it will avoid the risk of any Renting out quads is as stupid as Stew, Fresh Fish and Conch, by Telbo, Cable TV from Happy Rotarians: Ruud Vermeulen, distress that might be caused and wild water rafting on Bonaire. Yucca and Banana chips, as well Flamingo TV and much, Sara Matera and Rene Hakkenburg help to keep the groups from There can be no tolerance for as a delicious Tamarind Leg of much more. Those items moving elsewhere. such activities and no matter Lamb, Beef Tenderloin along with were all donated to Rotary, and other youth projects on Bonaire. The Coastal Bottlenose Dol- what regulations you invent the Salads and Desserts of Interna- with the high energy of auctioneer Thank you to all those who par- phins seen around Bonaire only thing you will achieve is tional cheeses. Wines were spon- Huub Groot and Corine van der ticipated in the auction, donated mostly travel in ‘Groups’, not in losing Bonaire’s integrity. A sored by AWC and Mezzacorona Hout, Rotary brought in over NAf items or were present in support. “Pods” as mentioned in your last Bonaire lover is a Nature lover. winery in Italy including their 100.000 that evening. The pro- Press release issue and those groups can vary SVF Sicilian and Trento collection. ceeds to be used for the BIS and KRALENDIJK TIDES (Heights in feet, FT)

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ere are Jytte and Knud who brought The Bon- Did You Know…. H aire Reporter to a Citroën owners rendezvous in Denmark. They are having a great time using The hat one of the most beautiful corals in Bonaire is an introduced ay Van Dijk, Maggie Wynter and species? The Orange Cup Coral, Tubastraea coccinea is na- Reporter to show their friends where they spent their T R the “Queen of Holland” at The vacation. tive to the Indo-Pacific region and it is thought that this species was Dam in Amsterdam. If you are looking for introduced via ballast water to the Caribbean more than 50 years ago. a “nanny” this summer, you might want to Orange Cup Coral doesn’t have zooxanthellae and relies entirely on call Maggie. See her ad on page 14. WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of The Bonaire plankton-capture for its energy needs (reef-building corals have Reporter with you on your next trip or when you return zooxanthellae that convert sunlight into energy for the corals). Be- to your home. Then take a photo of yourself with the cause they don’t need sunlight, orange cup-corals are able to grow in newspaper in hand. THE BEST PHOTOS OF THE YEAR WILL WIN THE PRIZES. Mail photos very deep water and in dark recesses. They look rather dull in the to Bonaire Reporter, Box 407, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles (AN). E-mail to: daytime, but are absolutely gorgeous when their large tentacles extend [email protected]. at night. Photographers often make this coral their subject while out night diving here in Bonaire. Nonetheless, it is a non-native species and competes with native corals and other animals for space (a pre- cious commodity on the coral reef). Successful introductions such as this may have far-reaching effects on the coral community that may he terminal male parrotfish who has chomped this never be fully understood, especially when the effects T brain coral has been doing so are slow in the making. More and more regulations over a period of time, since some of are being made to control the numbers of introduced the chomped area has algae growing on species, but it is a complicated process and difficult it. It's believed the parrotfish do this to to enforce. Do what you can to help and be sure to discourage mark their territories, since this chomp- anyone from releasing his or her aquarium fish into ing is different from their nor- the ‘wild’ to be ‘free’. Caren Eckrich . mal feeding. Dee Scarr

Bonaire Reporter May 30-June 13, 2008 Page 15 ???? REGULAR EVENTS HAPPENING SOON Thursdays 786-7699 . • The popular SGB High School • Flamingo Rockers at “Admiral’s Al-Anon meetings - every Monday ************************* restaurant, Chez Nous, is now open to Hour” for yachtsmen and others, evening at 7 pm. Call 790-7272 the public. Four-course dinners with Vespucci Restaurant, Harbour Village Weekly Bonaire Talker Gathering and Sunday, June 1 - Anniver- welcome cocktail on Tuesdays. Seating Marina. HH drinks, gratis tapas, 5-7 pm Dinner at Gibi's - Tuesday - 6:30 pm - sary Celebration Washington begins at 6 pm. Lunches on Wednesday • Bonairiaan Restaurant, open 9 – call 567-0655 for directions. Park, 8 am-5 pm. Free en- & Thursdays. Call 717-8120, ask for 10:30 am, run by teens in training. Only Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7.30 trance and participation in Chez Nous or email: keeslee- on Thursdays and Fridays. Coffee, tea, pm ) All levels, NAƒ2,50. Call Joop 717 activities. Call STINAPA 717- [email protected] homemade baked goods. Stichting Pro- -5903 for venue. 8444, 717-4163 • HH 2 for 1 (all beverages) 6-7 ject. Kaya J.A. Abraham#27 Darts Club plays every other Sun- pm, Divi Flamingo Balashi Beach Bar • Divi Fitness, Body Balance 6- 7 day at City Café. Registration at 4, May 30-June 30- Aru Anti games at 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. Expo 2008, 30 paintings of • HH—50% off- Buddy Dive Re- pm sort, 5:30-6:30 p.m. JCI - First Wednesday of the Month- Aruban artists Elvis Tromp Fridays • Divi Flamingo Casino open • Bonairiaan Restaurant, open 9 – Junior Chamber International Bonaire and Edmond Tujeehut. Kas di daily for hot slot machines, roulette and 10:30 am, run by teens in training. Only (JCI Bonaire, formerly known as Bon- Arte (page 3) black jack, Monday to Saturday 8 pm– on Thursdays and Fridays. Coffee, tea, aire Jaycees) meets at the ABVO build- Saturday, May 31– Opening 4 am; Sunday 7 pm– 3 am. homemade baked goods. Stichting Pro- ing, Kaminda Jato Baco 36 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Contact: of Aru Anti Expo. All invited, • By appointment – Rooi ject. Kaya J.A. Abraham#27 Renata Domacassé 516-4252. Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Tours $21 • Harbour Village Tennis, Social especially artists of Bonaire to Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Plaza, (includes tax). Discounts for residents Round Robin 7-10 pm. $10 per person. meet with their colleagues Kaya International, every other Tues- and local people. Tel. 717-8489, 540- Cash bar. All invited. Call Elisabeth Vos at from Aruba, Kas di Arte, day, 7 pm. Tel. 717-5595, Jeannette 9800. 565-5225 5pm. Rodriguez. • Manager’s Bash—free Flamingo nd th • Parke Publico children’s play- Lions Club meets every 2 and 4 Smash & snacks, Live music by Fla- ground open every day into the evening Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Kaya Bonaire Wellness Month June mingo Rockers, Divi Flamingo, Balashi hours. Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. 1-29, 2008, Schedule of Free Beach Bar 6-7 pm Saturdays Rotary lunch meetings Wednesday, 12 Events: Steak Night On the Beach (a la carte) • Free Rum Punch Party (5:30- noon-2 pm - 'Pirate House', above with live mariachi- Buddy Dive Resort, 6:30 pm) with Moogie Nation, followed Zeezicht Restaurant. All Rotarians wel- Sunday June 1 – Bonaire Wellness 6-10pm by all-u-can-eat BBQ, 7-10 pm, Buddy come. Tel. 717-8434 Month Opening • Rincon Marshé—6 am-2 pm. En- Dive Resort Toastmasters Club meets every two 6:30pm- Eden Beach Resort joy a Bonairean breakfast while you • Divi Fitness, Body Balance 8-9 weeks. For more information call Cru- Mondays June 2, 9, 16, 23 shop, fresh fruits and vegetables, gifts, am; Body Vive 9-10 am sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Marti- 6:15- 7:30am Mountain Bike Ride local sweets, snacks, arts, handicrafts, • nez Beck, at 786-2953. (all levels) Eden Beach candles, incense, drinks, music. Big FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS Marché first Saturday of the Month— 5- 6:30pm Hiking, Eden Beach Re- Sunday– Creature Feature– John and CHURCH SERVICES www.infobonaire.com/rincon. sort Suzie Wall of Buddy’s Digital photo Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: • All You Can Eat BBQ at Divi 6-7 Lecture “Healthy Lifestyle”- center present a multimedia slide Pres- Kralendijk, Wilhelminaplein. In Papia- Flamingo with live music, 6 to 9 pm. Bon Fysio * entation about Buddy’s House Reef - mentu, Dutch, English, Sundays, 10 am. Call for reservations 717-8285 ext. 444. pool bar Buddy Dive, 6:30-7 pm, 717- Tuesdays June 3, 10, 17, 24 Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian, in Papia- • Soldachi Tours—See the real 5080 6:15-7:30am Mountain Bike Ride mentu, Sundays, 8:30 am. Bonaire and be transported back in time. Monday-Dee Scarr’s Touch the Sea Children’s club, Saturdays, 5 pm, in (For advanced riders) starting from Learn about the history, culture and na- Slide Presentation, Capt. Don’s Habi- Kralendijk Eden Beach [Miguel]* ture by Bonaireans from Rincon. Call tat, 8:30 pm. 717-8529 Sunday School, Sundays, 4 pm, in Rin- 8-9am Fun Swim & Snorkeling, Maria Koeks for more information—796 Monday- Land & Ocean Bonaire by con. Bible Study and Prayer meetings, Eden Beach -7870. Fish-Eye photo staff, 8 pm on the big Thursdays, at 8 pm, Kralendijk. 5- 6:30pm Mountain Bike Ride (all • Mountain Bike Training for screen in front of Bonaire Dive & Ad- New Apostolic Church: Centro di levels) riders of all levels (also Tuesday) at venture. Bario Nord Saliña , Sundays, 10 am. 6-7pm Health Check Up, Bon Fysio 5pm. Bonaire Wellness Connexions, Tuesday —Sea Turtle Conservation Services in Dutch. 700-0379 . Wednesdays June 4, 11, 18, 25 Eden Beach, 785-0767, email Bonaire presents the Sea Turtles of Bon- International Bible Church of Bon- 6:15-7:30am Mountain Bike Ride [email protected] aire Slide Show. Every 1st & 3rd Tues- aire, at SGB High School auditorium (all levels), Eden Beach Sundays day, Buddy Dive Resort, 7 pm—717- (Kaya Frater Odulfinus, off Kaya 5- 6:30pm Hiking, Eden Beach • Live music 6-9 pm while enjoying 3802. Korona.) Sunday services in English at 6-7pm Workouts for Supreme Core a great dinner in colorful tropical ambi- Tuesday—Diving Facts And Fiction - 9 am; Sunday evening prayer meeting at Stability, BWC Fitness Center ance at the Chibi Chibi Restaurant & An Evening with DIR slide/video show Pastor's home, 7 pm. Fridays, 6 to 8 pm, Thursdays June 5, 12, 19, 26 Bar, Divi Flamingo. Open daily 5-10 by Caribbean Gas Training, 8 pm, Bon- Light & Life Club, children 5 to 12 6:15-7:30am Mountain Bike Ride pm. aire Dive & Adventure,786-5073 yrs. Tel. 717-8332. (Advanced riders),Eden Beach Mondays Wednesday– Sea Turtle Conservation The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter 8- 9:30am Hiking, Eden Beach Re- • “Dive & Dine” Buddy Dive Re- Bonaire presents the Sea Turtles of Bon- Day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, Sundays aire Slide Show, every 2nd & 4th sort sort, 6:30 –9:30 pm 8:30 - 11:30am. In Papiamentu, Spanish Wednesday at Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn 5- 6:30pm Mountain Bike Ride (all • Soldachi Tour of Rincon, the heart and English. (717-8819) at 7pm. Catholic: San Bernardus in Kralendijk levels) of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call Maria 717-6435 – Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm in 6–7 pm Health Check Up, Bon Fysio BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS • Divi Fitness: Papiamentu, 717-8304. Therapy Center Kas Kriyo Rincon—Step into Bonaire’s past Body Balance (Mix of Yoga, Tai Chi Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Sat- Fridays June 6, 13, 20, 27 in this venerable old home that has been re- and Pilates )8-9 am, 6-7 pm urday at 6 pm in English. Mass in Papia- 8- 9:00am Fun Swim & Snorkeling. stored and furnished so it appears the family Body Vive (Low impact aerobics) mentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 pm. 717 Location: Eden Beach Resort [Miguel] has just stepped out. Local ladies will tell you 9-10 am, 7-8 pm -4211. Saturdays June 7, 14, 21, 28 the story. Open Monday thru Friday, 9 –12, 2- Body Dance (High impact aerobics) Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios): 8-9am Running Clinic, Bon Fysio 4. Weekends by appointment. Call 717-2445. Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, 8-9 pm 10:30-11 am Lecture “ Back Injuries Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the view Dutch & Papiamentu on Sunday at 10 and Prevention,” Bon Fysio * Tuesdays from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn about am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 5-6:30pm Mountain Biking Ride (all • Margarita & Taco Tuesdays! Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from the 17th pm. 717-2194 levels) With $2.50 Margaritas and a Taco bar! century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790-2018 Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services Sundays June 15, 22, 29 Plus Live music by the Flamingo Rock- Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, be- Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bonaire 4-5 pm Fun Swim & Snorkeling, ers, 6-8pm Divi Flamingo, Balashi hind the Catholic Church in town. Open week- Youth Center in English, Dutch and Papia- Eden Beach Beach Bar days from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. 717- mentu. Preaching the full gospel. Contact: Wednesdays Sunday June 29 Bonaire Wellness 8868 786-2557. Month Closing Ceremony + Party • “Live Cooking by the Chefs” Washington-Slagbaai National Park, with live music by the Flamingo Rock- Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open 5:30pm Eden Beach Send event info to: ers Unplugged - Buddy Dive Resort, 6- daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on some holi- The Bonaire Reporter *Please register in advance for 10 pm days. 717-8444/785-0017 Email [email protected] lectures via telephone 717-7030/7850 • Divi Fitness, Body Balance 9-10 Tel:790-6518 or 790-8988 or email [email protected] am CLUBS and MEETINGS AA meetings - every Wednesday at 7:00 PM-every Sunday at 5:00 PM. Phone: Page 16 Bonaire Reporter May 30-June 13, 2008

By Jenny Lynch June 2008 *to find it... just look up Aries A busy and exciting month is in store, dear Aries. Although you may be doing "An Exquisite Moon Visits Two Evening Planets much, at the end of the day you could find you haven't produced a whole lot! You're jug- And A Great Star!" gling, but perhaps have too many balls in the air. The 3-8 is an excellent period for personal relationships, learning, and communications. Play and recreation appeal, and so does ro- mance, which is especially heated this month. Taurus Increased energy for tackling major projects around the home figures strongly in June, dear Taurus. So do finances, which can be a little tricky until after the 19th. Career matters--potentially frustrating ones--are likely to manifest mid-month, as well as somewhat of a face-off with a significant other, probably about money. Overall, however, June is mostly stable. Gemini You are making big impressions this month, dear Gemini. It’s a strong month for personal plans and feeling quite energized. Around the 18th, a partner needs extra atten- tion, and the 23rd is strong for strengthening or attracting relationships. Communicating with friends and networking figure strongly this month. Fate is in your hands, particularly in June. You have the power to make things happen on your terms. Cancer You are strongly motivated to increase your personal income flow this month, dear Cancer, and that extra effort is likely to meet with success. While the first three weeks of June are largely devoted to introspection and some level of emotional retreat, you begin to feel more in control of your life by the last week.. Your powers of attraction are espe- cially strong from the 18th forward. Partnerships are absorbing and rewarding from the 21- 25. Leo Plenty of energy is at your disposal this month, dear Leo, but the question will be where to direct it. Tricky matters with friends and lovers up until, and especially on, the 18- 20, after which it's pretty much smooth sailing. Don't let misunderstandings get in the way f you're new to star and planet gazing in the Sky Park then like most people of pleasure. The 3-11 is an excellent period for prosperity and enjoyment. I you have difficulty finding planets because they constantly change their posi- Virgo Much of your time and attention is devoted to career initiatives and involvement tion in relation to the stars. But every once in a while the Moon passes very close this month, dear Virgo. Going over past mistakes professionally, and dealing with a few visually to a planet or a star at which time you can use the Moon to make absolutely misunderstandings personally, figures until after the 19th, when delays lift. The 7-8 present sure you've found a particular planet or star. And such is the case the first weekend opportunities on romantic or financial levels (or both!). Social engagements and romance of June. are more likely to be found through work. On Friday night June 6th just after it gets dark face west where above the horizon Libra You are working hard to achieve your goals this month, not only material but also you will see an exquisite four day old crescent Moon complete with earthshine spiritual goals, dear Libra. Single Libras might find a partner through a friend or group ac- which will look like a dark full Moon nestled within the crescent. And if you men- tivity, particularly from the 5-8. After the 19th, delays with education or travel plans lift, tally draw a line up to its left that line will pass first through the red planet Mars and career matters assume more prominence in your life. It’s a strong period for cutting a then Regulus the brightest star of Leo the Lion and very close by the wonderful deal or acquiring fringe benefits. ringed planet Saturn. But it's much more fun using the Moon to identify these ob- Scorpio June continues to be a strong period for work and career, dear Scorpio. You jects, which means all you have to do is wait until 24 hours later on Saturday June could receive public recognition for the work you do now. The 18-20 could bring some 7th when a five day old Moon will be less than two fingers at arm's length away touchy matters to the surface, likely financial. The 29-30 represents an opportunity period from Mars. And 24 hours later on Sunday the 8th a six day old Moon will be only for you. Those looking for a job could find one now. four fingers at arm's length away from the heart star of the lion king. At which time Sagittarius June is an expressive month for you, dear Sagittarius. Satisfying your itch the Moon and Regulus and Saturn above them will form a lovely triangle. for change and adventure seems like a good idea. Tricky matters with finances and partner- Once again, this Friday the crescent Moon will be only about one and a half fists, ships need to be handled. Relationships become easier to manage after the 19th. The Full held out at arm's length, away from Mars. On Saturday the Moon will be less than Moon on the 18th occurs in your sign, and you could surprise others (and even yourself) two fingers away from Mars and on Sunday the Moon, Regulus and Saturn will with an emotional outpouring or proclamation. form an exquisite tight triangle. But remember even though these objects will look Capricorn Getting down to business, handling the details of daily existence, and focus- close together visually nothing could be farther from the truth. On Saturday our ing on improvement figure strongly in June, dear Capricorn. Personal plans regain momen- 2,000 mile wide Moon will be only 231,000 miles away from us but 4,000 mile tum, and work snags ease in the last two weeks of the month. Travel plans may not move wide Mars will be 181 million miles away. And on Sunday when the Moon makes a swimmingly just now. Best days for opportunities are the 10th and 20-24. Aquarius Taking in plays, movies, dinner, and romantic activities are featured. Your lovely triangle with Regulus and Saturn the Moon will be only 235,000 miles away energy levels are on the low side, so when work becomes a more pressing concern after the while Saturn will be 866 million miles beyond, almost 5 times farther than Mars. 20th, you might feel a little out of focus.. The 12-13 is a tricky period when you could be But hold onto your hats because Regulus, which is a star five times wider than our feeling unappreciated or stressed. Finish up the details of personal projects and plans before million mile wide Sun, will be a whopping 459 trillion miles away. Or to put it in a the 26th for maximum success. better light it is so far away that it takes its light 78 years to reach us. Pisces Work is busy and challenging in June, dear Pisces, while your heart is with your And now would be a good time to get out a small telescope because on all three home and family. You are more able to increase your income by performing tasks that oth- nights, Friday, Saturday and Sunday you'll be able to watch the Moon's shadow ers dislike doing this month. Your powers of attraction increase significantly after the 18th, slowly shrink plus you'll be able to see Mars' reddish globe and Saturn's rings, I and a more pleasurable and flowing cycle begins; perhaps with the exception of the 20-21, guarantee, will knock your socks off. Regulus, however will not look any bigger when money concerns and other stresses grab hold. through any telescope, it will only look brighter. And that's because it is so incredi- bly far, far away. Have a great first weekend of June. Jack Horkheimer

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Bonaire Reporter May 30-June 13, 2008 Page 17 An Island Construction Tour A little further we notice that the building that once housed the Blue Moon Restaurant has been torn down. Right now we’ve not a clue what will happen here. We’ll try to find out. Moving further north we no- Dennis Lensink photo tice that on the land for the new Divi All Inclusive a giant s everyone can see there is a only. More to the right (see picture) tent structure is being created. A lot of construction going on there will be long term parking (for A circus? We haven’t seen any at the airport. As of the end of June which you will have to pay as well). want ads for a lion tamer in the the Airport will have the first paid What do we pay for? More safety local newspapers. No, it’s go- parking on Bonaire. because of cameras, street lights and ing to be the place where Divi The parking lot in front of the more security. will have a showcase for sell- airport will change into a drop-off- It is going to be a nice welcome ing the condos to be built here. zone where you may park the first for tourists with all these walking 15 minutes for free. After that you paths (wheelchair friendly) and palm photo by Marcel Leurs Going further north on “hotel (Sunset) Divi’s “circus tent” Showcase have to pay NAf 2 per hour. After 4 trees. hours this will be NAf 1 per hour, The total cost of this project is his time we won’t be Herman van Leeuew photo with the maximum of NAf .20 per NAf 2,1 million, completely paid T looking at a specific con- day. This parking area will have for by BIA. The expectations are struction or development com- space for up to 80 cars. that it will be ready the end of June. ing our way because in order to The road directly in front of the Dennis Lensink and Press Re- keep up with all individual de- airport will be for busses and taxies lease velopments this article (and therefore The Bonaire Re- porter), should almost be pub- lished daily. That’s not possible so let’s just tour parts of the island so we can deal with mul- tiple developments at once. The Blue Moon Restaurant is no more Let’s start off at Flamingo Airport where the work on and resort), we notice that the row” there’s a lot going on on around the parking area is grounds have been cleared. the inland side of the road. We clearly progressing. We dealt Something is happening there; already wrote about Bamboo with details on it in an earlier hope we can get you further Bali (the wooden houses), but issue already (paid parking details about it in an upcoming there was no opportu- coming our way), but this didn’t issue. nity yet to explore the include the airport rental center Going back north we pass new MCB Office, Bon that has sprung up in no time Flamingo Paradise (the system Bida Apartments, across from the airport. This of peninsulas opposite the air- Alexander Liberty Dierenartsen team: center is not part of the Bonaire port) and notice that Waterlands Apartments and other Drs. Arie Binksma International Airport (BIA) or- Village is now close to being developments arising Drs. Hans & Etty Lambeek ganization but is a project by finished too. We gave you the here. Supposedly Drs. Seib Fietsma some of the (car) rental agencies details in an earlier issue, but we there is also a new Drs. Ytzen v.d. Werf that have a brand new housing weren’t aware then of the great rum factory some- here now. Details to follow in artwork on the on the outside where there. We’ll Kaminda Lagun 24A, Tel 717-4255 one of the upcoming issues. walls that was going to be added find out! Right behind the airport rental by the SGB students. The other Leaving Hato we Next to the Animal Shelter center we find the waters of developments here (Saramaca, pass the area where Banda di Dierenaisel Plaza Resort Marina. The ma- Bahia, Azul) are in various things are going to Naast het Dierenaisel rina management is in new stages of completion, from get- change considerably hands now, and we can expect ting close to still far off. with the new seafront to see serious upgrades in the Taking a left onto Abraham resort right there, as harbor’s facilities. We’ll try to Boulevard we notice that the we wrote in a previ- get you the details. place formerly known as The ous issue. This tour Making a detour into Belnem, Old Inn is being worked on. The ends near Hilltop we see that the Bellevue build- establishment will re-open un- where at the end of ing on the shoreline is almost der new management and a dif- Kaya Barcadera (up The clinic is open from: finished now. The first apart- ferent name within months. Go- the cliff at the begin- Klinika ta habri di: ments have already been turned ing on further it’s impossible ning of the “‘tourist De kliniek is geopened van: over to the new owners, al- not to notice the progress on the road”) the grounds though completing the pool and road taking place here. We can for El Pueblo have Consulting Monday, Wednesday and Friday 13:30-14:30 other details are still being done. imagine that those who live or been prepared for Hours Tuesday, Thursday 17:00-17:30; Saturday 11.00-12.00 Going further south we see a have a business to run here will construction. or by appointment every day lot going on at Punt Vierkant. be happy once things are done. And this was just a available 24 hours a day, including weekends: Tel. 790-6001 Well known Dutch designer and It’s quite a thing to happening little tour of the is- Bonaire lover, Piet Boon, will on your doorstep. land. Marcel Leurs Orario: djaluna, djarason i djabierne 13:30-14:30 soon see close to 10 homes that Getting to the shoreline near djamars i djaweps 17:00-17:30; djasabra 11.00-12.00 came from his drawing board Chachacha beach, changes are of sigun sita tur dia built there at the shoreline, mak- pretty dramatic. Dive Inn Stu- 24 ora pa dia disponibel, tambe den wikent: Tel. 790-6001 ing this part of EEG Blvd al- dios is there no more, and foun- most into the “Boon Boule- dations for a new structure are Spreekuur: maandag, woensdag en vrijdag 13:30-14:30 dinsdag en donderdag 17:00-17:30; zaterdag 11.00-12.00 vard.” being laid. Close by, the Haus- of volgens afspraak elke dag A little further at “Kas di mann Follies development is 24 uur per dag bereikbaar, ook in het weekend: Tel. 790-6001 Sjeik” (located between Punt reaching ground floor levels and Vierkant and Lighthouse Beach will rise considerably higher.

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TESTING, TESTING, 1-2-3

y students love doing M these tests. You know them; they are in almost every magazine. “What kind of person The 30th of a series of Bonaire Reporter articles by J@n Brouwer, featuring some of Bonaire’s are you? Do you and your boy/ interesting vehicles that are “on wheels.” girlfriend belong together? Do you have violent tendencies?” Kralendijk – Within 10 to 20 questions you on my signal just before I turn left very tiny, little, cute have your answer, whether it is (if at all) because there is proba- white delivery van is the answer you want or not. And bly nobody to see my maneuver. A parked in front of Books and then, what do you do? What if B. I make a small turn to the right Toys, the recently opened book- according to this test you and and then I turn left. store on Kaya Grandi in Kral- your partner do not belong to- C. I just turn left; I have never endijk, owned by Addo Stuur. gether? Mostly it is just for fun really thought about it. The car appears to be an original of course, because deep down Piaggio Ape 50 Panel Van. The we like being tested. It is like 7) You see somebody in the car is brand new and it’s covered holding a mirror for us to look street. What do you do? only a few miles on the tarmac in, and we are very vain. A. I greet everybody. of the island of Bonaire. So here is my own test. The B. I greet the people I know. question that needs answering is C. There are a lot of people in the Cathlyn Boezem, employee of whether you are the right mate- street, what makes that somebody special? Books and Toys, 19 years young, rial to live on Bonaire. You may is the regular driver of this continue reading at your own 8) Somebody asks you what mighty three wheeler. Cathlyn risk. Good luck! time it is. What do you say? says, “I love working in the book

A. I am sorry I do not have a shop and l love driving this cute 1) Do you like to read books? watch, but according to the sun it A. Yes! Where is my hammock? little car.” is in the afternoon. B. Well, I do not have that much B. Five-ish. time for reading. I need a lot of Cathlyn, born on Bonaire, gave C. It is 13 minutes past five. Cathlyn Boezem with the Books and Toys Piaggio Ape 50 in time for the essential gossiping. birth to a boy, Timothy who is front of the shop on Kaya Grandi. C. Not books, magazines are OK. now two years old. Her other 9) Your driver’s license needs “child” is made of metal: the renewal. What do you do? 2) The electricity is down in the brand new white sprayed Piaggio 1946. (“Vespa” is Italian for distributed by a fuel pump to the A. I will try and combine it with Ape. “I really love this little ve- “wasp.”) The scooter became carburetor and taken in by a ro- evening, what do you do? more administrative nonsense, so A. That is no problem; I have hicle,” she enthuses. “There is no very popular in Europe. It was tary inlet. The compression ratio I have leave the serenity of my wind/solar power. steering wheel in it, like in a car. cheap and easy to maintain. The is 10.5:1. This makes the little home only once. B.I take my car out for a drive. This Ape reminds me of a Vespas were very reliable and mouse peppy enough to take part B. Deep sigh first, then I go and C.I call the newspaper to tell scooter! Look at the handle bars economical. Engine sizes were: in Bonairean traffic. The weight do it. them of this special event. and the brakes! Is this not fun? 125 – 150 – 175 cc. All engines of the “truck” is 230 kg and the C. What is the issue? You just go And look at this huge lever. If were simple two-stroke designs. car can carry 200 kg. A real to this one place and it is done in 3) Your friend’s generator is you push it forwards you can In 1948 the first Piaggio Ape workhorse though. 10 minutes, right? broken. He asks your advice. combine it with the four-speed was built. (“Ape” is Italian for What do you say? 10) You park your car. How do rotating handle on the steering “bee!”) The modern Ape is Driving the Piaggio Ape is real A. Start banging your head you leave it? bar. There you go. If you push it available as a real pick up truck, fun. The small, two-stroke, 50 cc against the wall; it will take a wh A. Unlocked, but I shall close the backwards the Ape is in reverse. a panel van, an Ape “Web” with engine comes alive by the activ- ile before it can be fixed. windows because according to Is it not funny! In fact I do not a real roll bar and as a sturdy ity of a very small electric starter B.Call everybody you know if the movements of the donkeys, it need a reverse at all because I cross country model. engine. The sound of the engine they know a person who can fix will start to rain soon. can push it backwards and my really sounds like a busy hum- this. B. In Playa locked, by the side of little cutie is very agile with a This Piaggio Ape, built in ming bee: Prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. C. Look under the “G” for Gen- the tourist road unlocked. turning circle radius of only 3.7 2007, consists of a steel frame First gear. Prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. erator repairman in the Yellow C. Locked of course, and I have meters!” and a steel body. Most modern There we go! Second, third, Pages. this special annoying alarm that Apes are two-seaters. There is a fourth gear. There is a lot of

will go off as soon as so much as The Piaggio Industries were handbrake on the right hand side shifting to do with this little 4) You have some rubbish you a breath of wind touches my car. established in 1882 in Genoa, of the handlebar. A four-speed gearbox and engine. It is fun! want to get rid of. What do you Italy, by Enrico Piaggio and his selector is mounted on the left The car is light and when it is do? 11) Somebody plays loud music son, Rinaldo. During the First hand side of the handle bar. The only carrying one or two persons A. Burn, burn, burn. in the evening. What do you World War Piaggio manufac- vehicle is also fitted with a real it is still quite quick! Cornering B. The “mondi” is very big, or do? tured engines for aircrafts. After foot brake. A lever has to be is fun too. There is just one maybe put it in the kliko (garbage A. If it is just for one night, I’ll WW I the factory specialized in moved to put the car in reverse. wheel in the front! can). chill. C. I am sorry, I do not understand personal transport. Later on the The car is equipped with real People like this vehicle. In- B. Check out where the party is, the question. first prototype of the latter safety belts, turn signals and a stantly people start waving and and then I’ll take my cousins with scooter was produced. It was horn. There is even a wiper! The laughing when they see it on the me. 5) You have a water and elec- called “Paperino,” which is Ital- car is fitted with a very small road. This car is a nice contribu- C. I’ll call the cops. ian for “Donald Duck.” The suc- 49.8 ccm two-stroke engine, a tion to the happiness of our tricity bill to pay, what do you do? cessful mass production of the four-speed gearbox, a reverse lovely island! 12) Your mobile phones rings A. I do not want to leave the tran- first Vespa scooter made by and an electric start! The mixture Story & photo by J@n Brouwer while you are driving. What do quility of my home for such a Piaggio started after WW II in of gasoline and two-stroke oil is you do? trivial thing, so I have a standing A. Why do I have that dumb order at the bank. phone again? Results B. I just grind my teeth and stand B. I pick it up at any time and If your answers consist mostly of “B,” then you So, have you passed the test? Do you feel that in line at WEB. anywhere, because I am impor- are ready to move to this island. You will just you know more about yourself? Are you going to C. Hahahaha! They pay people to tant. That must mean that who- blend into the surroundings. try and change yourself? I surely collect payments of bills? ever is calling must have some- You have answered with a lot of “A,” you are so hope that whether you are an “A”,

thing important to say. well adapted it is time to buy your own kunuku. “B” or a “C” person, you had fun 6) You turn left at a junction. C. Don’t you get, like, a Unfortunately, for the people with a lot of “C,” being tested! ! Mary Ann What do you do? ticket if you talk on the phone in Bonaire is not the island for you. Your visits are Koops A. I slow down about 200 meters your car? before the junction. Then I turn appreciated, but you will frustrate yourself by Koops teaches Biology at the SGB staying here more than six months. High School.

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