Min. Gray Meets with Farmers Farmers Name Problems and Discuss Govt

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VOLUME 10, NUMBER 24, DECEMBER 15th, 2002 Min. Gray Meets with Farmers Farmers Name Problems and Discuss Govt. Policy By John Hedden Thanksgiving day, November 28th 2002, Box Cars Race in Hope Town saw the arrival of the Minister of Agricul- ture on Abaco. The Minister had returned to Abaco on invitation from the Bahamas Farmer’s Association (Abaco Branch). The Association sponsored his trip and arranged a venue set up with Mackerel’s Restaurant of Dundas Town. The purpose of the invite was to allow members of the farming community the opportunity of sitting with the Minister in a casual atmosphere to discuss some of the more pressing problems facing the community. The venue was divided into two sessions. The morning session was a session in camera to allow for uninterrupted dialogue. Members of the food chain from producers through wholesalers and retailers were in attendance, including Claude Smith, Sena- tor Edison Key, (both producers); Lowell Albury, (wholesaler); and Jeff Albury (re- tailer). Topics under discussion included the subjects of land tenure, labour, grades and standards for product marketing, the need for agricultural legislation and policy as well as Government assistance through financial, subsidy, and infrastructural input. The afternoon session was open to the public and mainly revolved around Govern- ment commitment to agricultural development in the Bahamas, the need for quality This year’s winner of the Senior Class in the Box Car Races in Hope Town on November 30 was this car built by Ricky Sweeting of production, and the system utilised for leas- White Sound. He had several cars coming in close behind his time. The course is an 800-foot hill, the site that each year brings Please see Page 2 entries from several communities including this year one from the States. See story on page 11. Gray Farm Grows 10,700 Poinsettias Schools Compete in Science Fair

Rocky Farms of Abaco, a few miles south of Marsh Harbour, produces many of the The annual science fair held at Central Abaco Primary School in Dundas Town had poinsettia plants sold in The Bahamas. Mr. Hilbert Pinder, owner of the farm shown participation from eight schools this year. Shown above are winning students from above, has been growing the plants on Abaco for the past seven Christmas seasons. Forest Heights Academy which won the overall trophy. Please see story on page 17. He ships 75 percent of them to Nassau while the remainder are sold on Abaco. Mr. Pinder starts the poinsettia plants in August and September each year so they will be Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. ready for the holiday period in December. Mr. Pinder started Rocky Farms of Nassau 20 years ago and now grows many of his nursery plants on Abaco. At 83 years of age, The Abaconian PRST STD he is a remarkable person. 9945 NW 88th Ave US POSTAGE Medley, FL 33178 PAID Forward and Address Correction Permit #2438 MIAMI FL 331 Page 2 The Abaconian December 15th, 2002 Min. Gray Urges Farmers to Work Together sistent, reasonably priced Bahamian prod- Gray From Page 1 uct to compete at the marketplace. Other productions by the Bahamas ing and use of Crown Lands by the farming Farmer’s Association over the last twelve community. Farmers were concerned about months have included the Farm and Agri- present marketing schemes through the cultural Show in February, the Radio Talk Government exchange in Nassau, catastro- Show on World Food day in October, nu- phe relief programmes such as crop insur- merous in-house meetings for farmers and ance, the quality of products marketed by the production of extension leaflets for farm- the Fish and Farm Supply Store on Potter’s ers and home gardeners. Other programmes Cay and the need for packing and process- are planned for 2003. ing facilities on Abaco. The Bahamas Farmers Association termed the meeting a success in that it allowed the agricultural community to open Subscribe to dialogue with the public service. It is hoped that this dialogue will be ongoing; and that The Abaconian over time the Ministry of Agriculture, the Today The Hon. V. Alfred Gray, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Local Government, met farmers, and the consuming public will bet- with Abaco farmers on November 28 to discuss their concerns. Shown above are, left to ter understand the demands and require- right, Min. Gray, Mr. Hamfreth Rahming, Secretary of the Abaco Agricultural Coopera- ments of the various facets of the food sup- tive, and Mr. Augustine Williams, President of the Cooperative. ply chain resulting in a high quality, con-

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By Anita Rolle cently completed its 17th session in Central tory, geography, civics, culture, econom- dustry Training with the Ministry of Tour- Creating self awareness was just one of Abaco, leaving satisfied participants who ics, teamwork and effective communication ism. the many goals achieved by those enrolled now have a much deeper appreciation for to enhance their attitudes and customer ser- The program, full of excitement, encour- in the 2002 Bahamahost lecture series held things Bahamian and our number one in- vice abilities. The class consisted of a broad aged activity and promoted teamwork as a November 18 through 30, 2002. Established dustry - tourism. cross section of professions, all eager to soak necessary base for success. A great time in 1978, the Bahamahost is a self improve- Mr. Bradley Bain, Director of Industry up as much information as possible. Facili- was had, valuable friendships formed and a ment program offered by the Ministry of Training with the Ministry of Tourism, in tators and trainers included professionals wealth of knowledge gained. A session is Tourism which takes the avenue of upgrad- opening the 17th session applauded those with a wealth of knowledge in the various scheduled for North Abaco in January 2002. ing through knowledge. Originally geared present for taking the step to better them- topics outlined for the course, including This will be followed with a graduation for toward persons directly related to the tour- selves. He remarked, “I encourage you to Mrs. Marilyn Johnson, Senior Executive In- both groups on January 19th, 2003. ism industry, the program was made acces- take in as much information as possible as sible to the general public. Bahamahost re- our number one industry tourism affects all of us, not just persons working directly in tourism.” Following two weeks of intensive training, the group of over 35 persons found themselves equipped with adequate knowledge on our his-

The participants of the Bahamahost course offered for Central Abaco entertained family and friends with a talent night at the conclusion of their two-week course. They are shown here performing with a rake and scrape band and enjoying the relax- ing evening. The next Bahamahost program to be held on Abaco will be early next year in Cooper’s Town.

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Mr. Paul Wujack of the WJ Private Foundation made generous donations to three volunteer services of Central Abaco. He is shown above at Sapodilly’s Restaurant with the recipients of the donations, Abaco Crash Rescue, the Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire Department and Trauma One ambulance service. They are, standing left to right, Donna Darville, Mr. Wujack, Dan Wiltfang, Andrew Pinder and Yvonne Key. Kneeling are Colin Albury and Cameron Sands. By Theresa Pinder check in the amount of $5,000 to the Abaco On November 5th Sapodilly’s Restaurant Crash Rescue Association. in Marsh Harbour hosted its annual wine- Thanks go to the Bristol Cellars for pro- tasting fund raising event. The evening was viding the beverages, to Price Right for do- spent sampling the wines generously donating the food and the many local artists and nated by Bristol Cellars while viewing items businesses that helped make this evening pos- and handcrafted goods that local businesses sible. Thanks are to owed Brenda Claridge and artists had donated toward the auction for allowing the use of Sapodilly’s facilities. that took place that evening. Sapodilly’s hosted its annual fashion show The funds raised over the evening were fund raiser on November 4. Clothing, jew- donated to Abaco Crash Rescue, the Marsh elry and shoe apparel were modeled from Harbour Volunteer Fire Department and Adam & Eve and Solomon’s Mines, a vari- Trauma One. In addition to the funds gen- ety of accessories to suit the casual dresser erated by the auction, Mr. Paul Wujack, to the professional employee. While enjoy- the owner of the W J Private Foundation, ing the fashion display, those in attendance donated $5,000 to each organization. Two enjoyed a luncheon. A portion of the pro- months earlier, Mr. Wujack had donated a ceeds from the luncheon was donated to the Abaco Cancer Society.

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But it will create major changes. We should be most thankful that God has we go about our daily lives. Let us show one All of us on Abaco have been concerned allowed us to live in peace and quiet. This another that we care, that we are considerate since 9/11 just how much we will be affected. does not mean that we can sit back and relax. and kind, that we truly love one another. We are entirely dependent on the outside We may have God’s blessing but He expects It is interesting that church attendance is world. Anything that creates a bump in the us to do what we can to protect this tranquil- much greater during this season. Even those economy of our neighbor directly affects us ity. We have been given intelligence and abili- marginal church-goers find the Christmas to an even greater degree. We have definitely ties to use and we must use them wisely. message comforting. realized a change in attitude since 9/11 and In this holiday season we are reminded And as we go through this holiday time, we all know that other events there will cause once again of the fact that true peace comes let us worship the Babe in a truly sincerely even more repercussions here. We realize that manner, giving thanks for all the good things David only from the Babe in the manger in our comfortable lifestyle is not going to re- Bethlehem. We can be thankful when we in our lives. If we are truly appreciative, then Ralph main withoutt hard work. realize that that same Babe is still with us in we will be better people. We will realize that We are very fortunate in that we live in a whatever comes, we have strength through A columnist in a recent article in a news spirit and is still giving peace in hearts peaceful area of the world. Yes, we have that Babe to cope, that He will be with us. magazine commented that it is arguable that through faith. Whatever comes about in this the world has never known a more dangerous time. Besides the advanced physics that creates nuclear weapons, there is the dis- tinct threat that barbarians can release vi- Generally Speaking . . . Christmas Time ruses such as smallpox or can commit other terrorist acts which put the entire world in By: S. Timothy Roberts lying in a manger.” Christmas is not a time of selfishness nor a state of fear. Many people are afraid of Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a The heart of this season has permeated a time a time of hard feelings but rather a the future. This is evident right here on state of mind. Mary Ellen Chase through 2000 years and will continue for time for sharing, caring and forgiving. It is Abaco with hotel and home rental reserva- Christmas time is here. Time for shop- whatever time remains. And it is this same a time of family togetherness and unity. tions down dramatically over Thanksgiving ping and cooking and decorating and more. heart or spirit that we need to grab hold of, Christmas, as they say, only comes once and Christmas. Visitors are afraid to leave Time for feasting and gathering together the not just for the Christmas season but all year a year. But these things - love, peace, joy the security of their home area. A greater whole family and friends and enjoying each round. and goodwill - these should be with us all proportion of our visitors are now coming other. Each year it seems the same, in cer- Gifts that are truly meaningful to all hu- year round. These things bring all of hu- from Southeastern United States and in par- tain respects, as the year before. The busy- manity are not found wrapped beneath the manity together and they promote peace in ticular Florida as coming here does not re- ness of the season often overwhelms the joy Christmas tree but are felt in the warmth every part of the world, something we have quire long flights. and happiness that we should experience. and love from family and friends as they such a lack of these recent years. People are insecure. No one knows just At the heart of Christmas is love, peace share the joys of this time of year. These year give the gift of love, let your where or how terrorists will strike next. And and joy, or as the angels proclaimed over Christmas is not a time of pride to see loved ones unwrap the gift of warmth and with a war with Saddam seemingly eminent, 2000 years ago, “peace and goodwill to- who can get or give the biggest or best gifts caring on Christmas day and every other people around the world are apprehensive. ward men.” And should we look to the ori- but a time to truly share love through what- day through the year. Another strike directly on the United States gin of Christmas we can find the very first ever means we can. It is a time for giving “He who has no Christmas in his heart is probable. gift (a gift of awesome love) given to all our time and our attention to the ones we will never find Christmas under a tree.” For several decades the world has been mankind “wrapped in swaddling clothes, love. Sunshine Magazine in a relatively quiet era although there have been many hot spots where war in various forms has been a way of life. Many of these conflicts have been ongoing for years and the people have suffered greatly. Ireland, All About Town Israel and the Palestinians, Columbian rebels, Chechnia in the Soviet Union, India’s By Isobel Sherman around these last few weeks, I have been time for Abaco to form a support group. It and Pakistan’s dispute over Kashmir and Traffic Lights Are Needed listening to hear thank you, particularly in is time for persons to be able to get the help many other countries with conflicts. In each stores. I must confess many times there they need when their world is falling apart. A call for additional traffic lights has gone of these it is innocent people who bear the aren’t any to be heard. Maybe we take for It is time that we teach our male children out. A recent accident at the intersection of brunt of the suffering. granted that the clerk in a store is doing a from birth that to hit a woman is wrong and S.C. Bootle Highway and Don MacKay There are many other uncertainties cropping job, a service-oriented job, and as a result to teach all our children that to verbally Boulevard caused the call for more traffic up in our secure world. World trade and the no thank you is needed. But when someone abuse another person to the determent of lights. In a traffic survey done a few years FTAA is a big concern for our little country says thank you to you for doing something, that person’s emotional and mental state is ago 8400 hundred vehicles traveled Don which could easily be overwhelmed by the big doesn’t that make you feel good? WRONG. MacKay Boulevard in a 24 hour period. economies pushing their own agendas, not con- We can improve the handling of domes- In a traffic study done approximately two Merry Christmas sidering any other country’s welfare. tic violence. Too many people do not be- years ago the recommendation was for the Some of the most dramatic changes which It is that time of year when it is time to lieve the victims. Too many persons say installation of at least three more traffic the world is likely to see are the repercus- wish people we know, people we love and forget about it she will go back. In many lights. Now it is up to Local Government to sions from the proliferation of the AIDS hopefully people we dislike a Merry Christ- cases the victim has no viable alternative see what can be done to control the traffic epidemic. This epidemic has been claiming mas. This Christmas is a very special one and those who are able to stay out of the in Marsh Harbour. 3 million people a year but the areas heavily for my daughter and me. abused environment find it extremely hard affected are countries with little influence Thank You To all those who read this, especially my to do so. There are persons who tease and worldwide. However, three countries with A few weeks ago I was a customer in chief critic who also praises, Mr. Patrick try to start trouble and there are persons very large populations, Russia, China and Bellevue. When the clerk handed me change Bethel, I would like to wish you a very who say the victim is guilty. India, are on the brink of major outbreaks after my purchase, I said, “Think you.” Merry Christmas and God’s Blessings to The law is not being followed correctly of this insidious disease. Over the next ten With that the clerk proceeded to tell me how you and yours. To Patrick, please comment because in a life and death situation an or- to twenty years this will greatly affect all I always say thank you, but she felt it was a on this article. Merry Christmas and Merry der to keep the peace or binding over usu- parts of the world as countries’ priorities dying art as many persons according to her Christmas to preacher (only Patrick would ally takes at least a week and a half. When change and economies are altered to deal just do not say thank you. As I traveled understand the last one!) the hearing happens, it is still difficult to Domestic Violence get in many cases. The time frame I have been told by a legal advisor in Nassau should Many comments and stories have been The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper 7,000 copies be no more than two days for a keep the written about the escalating problem of do- Inquire for advertising rates Published twice monthly peace order hearing in cases of violence. David & Kathleen Ralph mestic violence. Workshops have been held Interesting indeed. Editors & Publishers (U.S. address) Phone 242-367-2677 here on Abaco and many more in Nassau Hopefully, in the coming months there P O Box AB 20551 P.O. Box 1556 FAX 242-367-3677 and Freeport. In Nassau the Crisis Center will be a support groups for all persons who Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Jupiter, FL 33468-1556 Email: [email protected] operates a 24-hour hot line along with many are victims of domestic violence here in other services for victims of domestic vio- Photo credit: Tuppy Weatherford for parrot & lighthouse on page 1 Central Abaco. Maybe someday there will lence. In Freeport there is a support group even be a safe house and a halfway house Reporters/Writers: Theresa Pinder, Anita Rolle, Isobel Sherman for victims. On Abaco there is none. Indi- for victims to begin to rebuild their lives. Contributors: Margo Albury, Diane Claridge, Pat Elkins, John Hedden, Linda Henson, Stafford viduals are doing what they can but the at- The best way to stop this increasing crime titude needs to improve and support, espe- Patterson, Lee Pinder is by intense education. As one minister said cially emotional support, is badly needed to break the generational curse, “It can be for these victims many of whom are women. Free at over 100 Abaco locations from Grand Cay to Moore’s Is. done.” The new year is coming. It is time Many victims are in fear and many are Subscription rate $20.00 Abaco $25 other Bahamas to act, citizens of Abaco, not just against Subscribe NOW - Use living in situations because they have no (One Year) $35.00 USA $45 Canada - airmail some crimes but also the crime of domestic alternative or are too afraid to leave. It is $55.00 UK, Europe & Caribbean - surface order form on Page 9 violence. December 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 9 LettersLetters toto thethe EditorEditor seem to be healthy relationship between stu- Airport Is Deplorable dents and teachers and I never once heard a Dear Editor, complaint that the school was not provid- My family and I recently spent our vaca- ing a good education for Abaco’s youth. tion in the Abacos. We arrived in Marsh These characteristics in themselves prove Harbor in a downpour of rain and made a the success Forest Heights Academy has mad dash for the terminal. After passing gained, but most of all, I think that the through immigration, we proceeded to col- school’s success is evident through the high lect our bags and were horrified that we scores its students receive annually on our had to go and collect our own bags off the national exams. For the past several years baggage cart in the pouring rain. Passen- Forest Heights Academy as a school and its gers grappled for their bags resulting in a students individually have been recipients toppling of bags into the mud. Needless to of several awards for top scores in these say, we arrived at our house totally soaked exams. In each of the years 2000 and 2002 with muddy bags and wet clothing. one of Forest Heights Academy’s graduat- On a positive note we enjoyed our stay. ing students received the top scores in the The Abaco Islands are beautiful and we BGCSE exams for the island of Abaco. Also found the people friendly and helpful. It a ninth grade student received the top BJC would appear that you have a thriving tour- exam scores for the island of Abaco in each ist industry. The islands seem prosperous. of the years 1999 and 2000. Forest Heights We were wondering why the airport is so Academy also received these awards and deplorable? First impressions are important. others in several other years. If tourism is your primary business, doesn’t Since I have been in college these past it seem like a good idea to spend some of three months, I have come to realize how your revenue on the place your visitors see thoroughly I had been prepared for college first. I had to laugh a little when we were work. I have found my college courses chal- leaving. After climbing over bags and try- lenging. After talking to many students who ing to find a place to sit down, the ticket attended other schools, I have come to real- agent said that will be $60 for departure ize that I was far better prepared for col- tax. For what, I thought. lege than they were. Many students were Your island has a lot of potential. How- never taught how to write a lab report or an ever, I think that you have to remember effective essay as I was. And I have Forest that there are lots of places with sand, sun Heights Academy’s teachers to thank for and friendly people. It would be a good idea this. Ms. Joy Chaplin of Biology and Com- to remember how your bread gets buttered. bined Science and Ms. Leslie Kennedy of An improved airport would be the best in- English Language and Literature settled for vestment you could make for your indus- nothing but the best from their students and try. The return on the investment would be I owe them for my ability to write lab re- immediate. ports and essays. Jim and Judy Fossil I am sure there are as many opinions of Toronto, Canada Forest Heights Academy as there are stu- Praise for Her School dents, but I am also confident that if you ask any students who graduated from For- Dear Editor: est Heights Academy and are now attend- In recent issues of this newspaper there ing college what they think of their high have been several letters written in refer- school, they will tell you, if nothing else, ence to my high school, Forest Heights that they were well prepared for college Academy. I am saddened to say that these work. letters were written from a very derogatory So, all I ask is that people consider the standpoint. They included very negative high test scores and the success of Forest comments about my high school and its Heights Academy’s students before they scholastic achievements. I found these let- make negative comments about “my” high ters very disturbing because I feel that For- school. est Heights Academy is by far the highest Sincerely, quality and most successful high school on Bianca Bethel our island. Setting the I graduated from Forest Heights Acad- port of the community and our second home emy in June of this year, after attending Record Straight owners, we hope to continue with many AA Meetings this institution for six years. During this time more projects in the future; ie; a new gov- I found the work to be challenging and well Dear Sir/Madame, In order to secure our continued support ernment dock, the beautification of Front The AA (Alcoholics Anomyous) presented by teachers who truly cared about Street, the planting of flowering trees, the group of Marsh Harbour meets Mon- their students. They were always there to from the community, (as we are a fledgling association,) we would like you to take note sale of our beautiful poetry book to support day and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the lend a helping hand and offer advice and the Guana Cay Community Association and Marsh Harbour Community Library. criticism when necessary. There always of that our last effort, the new parking lot at the beginning of the government dock as the Guana Cay All Age School. If you would The AA group in Hope Town shown in the last issue of The Abaconian, like a copy of the Guana Cay Community meets Mondays and Wednesdays at is a project of the Guana Cay Community Association newsletter, e-mail us at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Association spearheaded by Mr. Troy [email protected]! Albury. We are working for a better and Have a great day! more beautiful community. With the sup- The Guana Cay Community Association

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Man-O-War brothers, Tom and Bob Raslausky. Inside December 22. the store clerks Leola and Christina Please check with church members for By Pat Elkins Sweeting were in the spirit of Christmas, exact times. Joe’s Kicks Off Holiday Season too, sporting Santa hats as they rang up School News Marianne Albury welcomed all to the purchases and wrapped presents for those Even though she is no longer a student at 14th annual Christmas Open House at Joe’s who had found the perfect gifts for friends Studio on November 30. Even though Man-O-War School, Junea Sweeting has not and loved ones. Thanks to Marianne and stopped furthering her education. This Christmas lights had started to appear in Joe for another great open house and all the weeks before, this event seemed to un- month Junea finished the secondary phase their helpers who made the day possible. of her education by completing the General officially Church News announce that the holidays are upon us. Studies Home Schooling program under the The weather was picture perfect and shop- Lest we forget the reason for the season, American School. Junea’s parents, Walter pers and lookers enjoyed the food and fes- please make plans to attend the Christmas and Winnie Sweeting, are proud of the fact tivities. Two of our visitors strummed holi- programs at our churches. that she has fulfilled four years of high Junea Sweeting has completed her day music as island treats were sampled New Life Church will hold their program school requirements in just one year. Even high school education completing on the evening of December 18. all four years in one year through from the buffet tables. Please see Cays Page 11 A New England specialty, apple cider Man-O-War Church of God follows on correspondence courses. served cold and mulled, was brought all the December 20. The Gospel Chapel will hold theirs on way from Massachusetts by Marianne’s Abacom Christmas Specials Throughout Store Complete Systems Starting at FREE $699 CD Burner & Printer with every system

The Man-O-War young people along with some parents spent an evening caroling outside Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Sat. 9 am - 12 pm the homes of elderly. They are shown here in front of Mrs. Estelle’s house. They did this instead of presenting a Christmas school program. Don MacKay Blvd. • Marsh Harbour • Ph: 367-3475

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evening and are in hopes that caroling will former Champion and a newcomer had a Junior Downhill results were Scurvy Few Cays From Page 10 once again become a tradition on our is- stellar day at the races. Food, drinks and Club first with Stephen Malone, Sundance though she was working, she never let her land. Tee shirts were offered for sale. Transpor- Marine and Calypso rounding out the top standards fall and received her diploma with Sports tation was provided for off island visitors four. a 96.2 average. Junea has not decided what Veteran bodybuilder Arthur Elden com- from the public dock to the site. Slalom competition put on quite a show her plans are for the future so she will con- peted in his first 60 and over competition After a full round of time trials were held, of driving skill as drivers negotiated the tinue to work at Man-O-War Hardware. on November 30 in Hialeah, Florida where the eliminations began. With entries from course of markers trying not to hit any of Congratulations to Junea for a job well done. he won the heavyweight division of the Hope Town, Man-O-War Cay, Marsh them and incur a time penalty. The crowd School Christmas Program South Florida Bodybuilding Championship. Harbour and the USA, there was some se- witnessed a few great saves as well as a rious competition for the categories of Fast- few wipe outs. With the best time of two The holidays seemed to come out of no- He is now in his fifth consecutive decade as est Downhill run as well as the Slalom run runs once again, Rick Sweeting topped the where this year. The students at Man-O- a competitive bodybuilder. in both junior and senior classes. chart with Scurvy Few, Dan McCully and War School were ready, though. Instead of Arthur says it has taken a lot of dedica- Rick Sweeting of White Sound had the Shane Cash 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Juniors did the usual Christmas program at school the tion and desire to make it this far. He is fastest Downhill time down the 800-foot well with a finishing order of Scurvy Few, students decided they would like to revive thankful to Mr. Herbert Wong for his con- course in the senior class, 33.12 seconds, an old tradition. On the evening of Decem- tinuing encouragement. This contest was his followed closely by the Lighthouse Marina Please see Page 36 ber 6 the students and some of their parents last one for the year. Cays crew, Dan McCully and Charlie Cooke. went Christmas Caroling. Up and down the Have a great holiday! Queen’s Highway strains of Hark! the Her- Have a great holiday! ald Angels Sing and Joy to the World could Hope Town be heard as children and adults alike joined Competition Is Keen in. Others were charmed by the idea and joined the parade. Everyone enjoyed the at Box Car Races By Stafford Patterson The 5th annual Big Hill Box Car Derby was held on November 30th on Elbow Cay. Mother Nature provided a beautiful day. A

The box cars came in every size and shape, showing great ingenuity and creativity. Some This is the finish line for one competitor. The checkered flag announces that he has of the carts entered both the Senior and Junior Divisions but with different drivers. Most completed the downhill competition. carts had only one person but one car was a three-man car. Page 12 The Abaconian December 15th, 2002 Programs Help Special Students the form of cards and t-shirts were also on est players present, the oldest team Abaco The coaches and the team members were By Theresa Pinder display for sale. Anyone interested can pur- member a 16-year-old. Grand Bahama had not disappointed with the results of their ECC Holds Open House chase these items from the Every Child two players under the age of eighteen, but first effort; they played well, and the expo- The Every Child Counts Learning Cen- Counts Learning Center. Proceeds from the all of the other players were adults, some sure the experience brought with it was ter opened its doors to the public on De- auctioned artwork will be divided between in their forties. Also lacking the three-year worth it. At the awards dinner held later cember 1st, 2002. The first such event since the artist and his school/church and Island playing experience of the other teams, the that evening, Justin Kemp from Treasure it made the transition to the old St. Francis Biz Kids International. members of the Abaco team were under- Cay was named the Most Valuable Player de Sales Convent, the facilities were made ECC Students Participate standably intimidated. for Abaco, and the team was presented with available for the community to tour and in- in Special Olympics However, in spite of the fear of being a basketball from the Special Olympics Or- quire about how the program functions. overmatched, the team from Abaco showed ganization. For the first time ever Abaco participated Special Education teachers Pamela great spirit. Having had only three and a The team members and coaches are al- in the Bahamas Special Olympics Annual Hepburn and Margaret Philips displayed half weeks of preparation as a team, they ready looking forward to competing in the Basketball Tournament. Held on Novem- projects and other classwork that the stu- played with increasing confidence and, de- Caribbean Special Olympics next year in ber 30th, a team of eight ECC students trav- dents had completed and were available for spite all odds, placed third overall, ahead Nassau. eled to Freeport, Grand Bahama, to attend questioning. of Long Island. Patty Basalone, the President of Island the Third Annual tournament. Accompanied Biz Kids, a nonprofit corporation designed by their two coaches, Pastor Stephen to help fund programs of this nature, was Knowles and Mr. Sonith Lockhart, and World Famous also present. She had on display the origi- chaperone Mr. Emalin Sawyer, the students Grilled Food nals of the winning artwork from the is- entered the YMCA Gym with some trepi- land-wide art competition held earlier this dation, unsure of what to expect. & Cocktails year. These framed originals are currently Of the four islands represented in the Wild Wednesday being auctioned online on the Abaco Mes- tournament, Abaco, Grand Bahama, Long Happy Hour 5 - 11 sage Board, www.AbacoBoard.com,. Island and New Providence, the members Smaller reproductions and other designs in of the Abaco team were among the young- Happy Hour Daily 5 - 7:30

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For the first time a group of young Abaco men traveled to Freeport to compete in the Support Throughout The Bahamas Special Olympics Annual Basketball Tournament. They are, standing left to right, Coach Sonith Lockhart, Jamal McEwan, Jerron Knowles, Mr. Emalin Sawyer, Year And Wishing You A Most Valuable Player Justin Kemp, Raj Sawyer, Alonzo Williams, Jose Sawyer and Coach Stephen Knowles. Kneeling are, left to right, Anthony Garcon, Michael Levarity and Team Captain Michael Pedican. Merry Christmas

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www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com Page 14 The Abaconian December 15th, 2002 School News Forest Heights Academy Ovens Altidor, Vice President of the Stu- New Millennium addressed topics ranging 15-17 took a break from classes. Among dent Council, along with 14 young people from environmental issues to crime preven- these were boys from Forest Heights elev- Boys Step Out of the Classroom from other Abaco high schools were invited tion. enth grade. The Kiwanis Club sponsored a November was an eye-opening month or to attend the All Abaco Local Government Ovens was particularly interested in the Youth Leadership Forum organized by Mr. many young men from Forest Heights Acad- Workshop on November 14 and 15. The pollution problems and took away the mes- William Davis. Young Bahamian politicians emy. Joshua Malone, Head Prefect, and theme, Partners in the Challenges of the sage that “once we can better handle our served as strong role models at the motiva- waste, then we can preserve our Bahama tional event. The messages to the young men Islands.” Joshua felt “the statistics that As- were to follow through with their dreams sistant Commissioner of Police, Ellison and make the right decisions in order to have Greenslade, presented were incredibly a positive effect on society. shocking.” But primarily both students re- Both of these gatherings were well received a closer look at the inner workings of local government. Please see School Page 15 Then on November 26, 100 boys ages

Pictured is Hope Town School students with their upper primary division entry Our Bahama Parrot.” The exhibit featured pictures of the field trip the students took to see the parrots and much detail about the parrots. The Annual Science Fair was held at the Central Abaco Primary School on November 27. The Hope Town school won second place in the Upper Primary category.

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research was completed, the information Farrington. Forest Heights Academy won first place School From Page 14 was artistically displayed on a three-sided Grade 8: 1st place: Gum-elemi or Poi- in the lower school division and first place panel. sonwood by Kurt Key, Lonnie Key, Emery in the upper school division. The school was ceived by the students, once again pointing The science department at the school held Russell; 2nd place: White Crowned Pigeons voted overall winner of the competition re- out that there are many lessons to be learned an inner school competition to decide which by Dustin Russell, Kerri Sawyer and Lauren ceiving the floating trophies. outside the classroom. displays were to go to Abaco Central Pri- Albury; 3rd place: Wild Horses by Rayanne This annual project has always been a Science Fair mary for the main competition. Science Malone, Ashley Knowles and Christian good way for some students to work in By Margo Albury teachers Ms. Chaplin, Ms. Carroll and Ms. Wilhoyte. groups and a way for students to learn about 10th Grade Student Davis judged the displays. The students Grade 9: 1st place: Poinciana Plants by new and exciting things. For the past few weeks all of the lower voted for their favorites, deciding the Jordan Wells; 2nd place Wild Horses by St. Francis de Sales school students at Forest Heights Academy People’s Choice. The results were as fol- Donna Albury; 3rd place: Pine Forest and have been busy researching information on lows: Fire by Illya Tinker. By Georgia Williams Bahamian plants and animals for the annual Grade 7: 1st place: Ducks by Gabrielle Forest Heights also had one upper school Worlds AIDS Day Is Celebrated All Abaco Science Fair. This year’s topic Manni, Candace Malone and Chris division display entered by Ms. Chaplin’s World AIDS Day is celebrated every year was Bahamian Plants and Animals. There- Weatherford; 2nd place: Flamingoes by Marine Biology class. They chose Marine on December 1st. On December 3 St. fore the students got to learn more about Dana Lowe; 3rd place: Fresh Water Turtles Algae as their topic. All of the displays that Francis de Sales High School held a special the environment around them. After the by Margo Lowe, Breanna Lowe and Kelsi placed first, second or third were taken to World AIDS Day assembly in an attempt to Abaco Central Primary along with other entries throughout Abaco. Please see School Page 16

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On November 28 St. Francis held a walked to airport round-about and back, a School From Page 15 Thanksgiving Service at St. Francis de Sales two and a half mile walk. The students raised Agape Christian School Agape Christian School had an “out-of- sensitize senior students on the whole issue Catholic Church. Mr. Richard Fawkes gave money by getting sponsors and by selling uniform” day on October 4. Each child paid of AIDS. an interesting talk on Thanksgiving Day refreshments afterwards at the school. $1 to wear casual clothes and the $205 raised Nurse Carolyn Russell, Community from a historical point of view while Fa- The event was organized to raise money was donated to the Abaco Cancer Society Health Nurse and Diabetes Educator, ad- ther Ramon of St. Francis de Sales Church, for networking the computer systems at the to assist this local chapter. The month of dressed the students on the facts and myths reiterated the importance of giving thanks school and to provide better night security October was Breast Cancer Awareness surrounding the AIDS epidemic. As a re- for God’s daily blessing. lighting. They were pleased to net $4000 month in the United States. The school’s sult of the interactive manner by which she The students of each class presented for their projects. They are hoping to im- family of 215 students has lost a number of presented the facts, Nurse Russell’s presen- boxes of food supplies which will be dis- prove the landscaping, especially around the parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and tation was particularly interesting and mean- tributed to the less fortunate in our commu- new building. others to this dreaded disease while others ingful. She invited students’ questions, each nity. The school administration would like to are still fighting for their lives. The staff of which was clearly answered. PTA Raises Funds thank the community for their generous felt this was yet another way to show their Nurse Russell encouraged the students The students of St. Francis de Sales had contributions. The school is particularly students that giving is always good. to make wise decisions so that they will a bike-a-thon and walk-a-thon on Novem- grateful to the American Bridge Company The school hopes that they can continue achieve their goals in life. The students en- ber 29 organized by the school’s PTA. The which donated fill and the use of equipment to support this and other charitable organi- joyed the program about AIDS featuring upper classes cycled from the school to the to improve their campus. zations. The school wishes to thank the stu- students interpreting songs, poems and skits. Cherokee turn-off and back, a 12-mile trip, The PTA officers are Ms. Cindy dents and parents for supporting this effort. Thanksgiving Service while the students of the lower grades Hayworth, President; Mr. Ernest Scott, Vice-President; Ms. Iris Henchell, Trea- And they thank the Abaco chapter of the surer, Ms. Yvonne Adderley, Secretary. Please see School Page 17

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The Management & Staff of Abaco Insurance Agency wish to thank our clients for their loyalty and support during the past year WeWe alsoalso wantwant toto taketake thisthis opportunityopportunity toto wishwish youyou andand youryour familyfamily AA HappyHappy andand HealtyHealty New YearYearNew Abaco Insurance Agency Ltd. Stratton Drive P.O. Box AB-20404, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Tel: (242) 367-2549 • Fax: (242) 367-3075 December 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 17 More School News

retary with the Ministry of Education. Ms. tral High School came in second place for to show off the rewards of their hard work School From Page 16 Oewns encouraged the young scientists to the upper division. recently. After six weeks of feeding and Cancer Society for all the support they give appreciate and take care of our plants and Schools participating this year included monitoring, the chickens on their livestock local cancer patients. animals as they are an important part of our overall winner Forest Heights Academy, farm were plucked, yielding 450 pounds of habitat. “Science,” she said, “is just as im- Abaco Central High School, Treasure Cay ready-to-be consumed chicken. Science Fair Is Held portant as English and Mathematics.” Primary, Man-O-War School, Hope Town The Agriculture Science Department and By Anita Rolle Forest Heights Academy took overall first Primary School, Cooper’s Town Primary, Mr. Scott express their sincere thanks to November 27 saw the Third Annual Sci- place, winning the coveted Prime Minister’s Central Abaco Primary School and S.C. Mr. Rudy Pinder and Abaco Big Bird Poul- ence Exhibition held at the Central Abaco Floating trophy. Winners in the Lower Pri- Bootle High School. try Farm, who assisted the school through- Primary School in Dundas Town. The fair mary Division, Grades 1-3, were first place S.C. Bootle High School out the breeding and harvesting process. The attracted eight schools from around Abaco Central Abaco Primary, second place Trea- chickens harvested are being sold and pro- Chickens Are Plucked as budding scientists pooled their talents and sure Cay Primary and third place Man-O- ceeds will go toward future agriculture sci- came up with dynamic science projects for War School. Winners in the Upper Primary By Anita Rolle ence projects at the school. display and competition. This year’s theme Division, Grades 4-6 were first place Trea- Mr. Lyndon Scott, Agriculture Science teacher at the S.C. Bootle High School in was The Wonderful World of Plants and sure Cay Primary, second place Hope Town Please see School Page 32 Animals in the Bahamas. Primary and third place Abaco Central Pri- Cooper’s Town, and his students were proud On hand to officially declare the science mary. Forest Heights won first place in both fair open was Ms. Veronica Owen, Mem- the high school divisions while Abaco Cen- ber of Parliament and Parliamentary Sec- Sea Spray Resort Hopetown, Elbow Cay, Abaco Villas • Restaurant • Marina

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By Anita Rolle there from the Family Islands. The need on any patient. 10 minutes someone needs blood. We’re The statement “The life you save could for Family Island involvement in the blood The Princess Margaret Hospital Blood hoping to become more visible on Abaco, be your very own” could apply to any one donation process has been determined a Bank accommodates three storage refrig- hopefully making this an annual or twice a of us. Recently, officials of the Princess necessity as the blood donations on New erators, each with the ability to hold up to year blood drive as we build a donor base.” Margaret Hospital Blood Bank spent a few Providence has proven to be insufficient. 460 units of blood. According to Mr. Miller, days on Abaco visiting government clinics Oftentimes persons are reluctant to do- there is seldom a time when the supply of Ads in at Marsh Harbour, Cooper’s Town and nate blood for several reasons including a blood meets the demand. This situation has Green Turtle Cay in an continuing effort to fear of needles or thinking that the process a ripple effect, as this can result in can- sensitize Family Island communities to the may be painful or unsafe. Persons are en- celled or postponed operations or lengthy The Abaconian importance of donating blood. couraged to become aware of the necessity hospital stays, both of which could possi- Mr. Everette Miller, Supervisor at the of an ample blood bank, as the process takes bly result in death. Bring Results Princess Margaret Hospital Blood Bank in just a few minutes and is completely safe as Supervisor Miller stated, “Every five to Nassau accompanied by Glenville Roberts all equipment is sterile. and Vendolyn Hepburn, spent time at the Anyone can donate who is 17 years or clinics hoping to dramatically boost the older, is healthy and is free of infections. A bank’s blood supply. Princess Margaret has person can donate as frequently as every the responsibility of supplying blood for eight weeks and blood is tested for blood- its patients, which includes those traveling transmitted infectious agents before it is used Happy Holidays... From the Staff of Dive Abaco! A Marsh Harbour Tradition Since 1978 • Full Service Dive Center • Resort Boutique • Island Tours • Sunset Cruises Make shopping easy! Stop by and sign our Christmas “Wish List”, so we’ll know the gifts you really want when your family and friends come by. Free gift-wrapping. Join us at our Conch Inn location on Thursday, December 19, before the Boat Parade for our 3rd Annual Holiday Open House. A portion of any proceeds will be donated to AARF, “Abaco Animals Require Friends”. DIVE ABACO! Abaco Beach Resort Conch Inn Resort 242•367•4646 242•367•2787 Fax: 242•367•4779 A team from Nassau were on Abaco to promote blood donations. The blood drive was www.diveabaco.com organized by the Kiwanis Club of Abaco. Shown above is Mr. David Knowles, President of the Kiwanis Club, donating at the Government Clinic in Marsh Harbour. Drawing the blood was Mr. Everette Miller, Superviso of the Primcess Margaret Hospital Blood Bank.

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George Harris Retail Operations Manager from the Management & Staff of

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ELBOWELBOW CAYCAY HOMESHOMES POINT OF VIEW VILLA JUNKANOO Dramatic Atlantic Ocean Custom home in pri- front property with views vate marina commu- south through the chain of OTHER PROPERTIES nity facing the Sea of islands just steps away from “SOLITUDE” Secluded north end Elbow Cay property offers Abaco. Turnkey 4B/4B, Tahiti Beach. incredible views of the Atlantic and easy access to bay and ocean open kitchen, dining Main house features open beaches. Split level, 3B/3B, open kitchen combines with great room. area and great room. In- kitchen, 2B/2B suite, loft w/ cludes 2 dock slips, one study/office area. Large downstairs office can convert to fourth bedroom. Large open decks for sunning, alfresco dining. Lush landscaped grounds. can accommodate up to Gazebo deck leads to twin a 60’ yacht. master suites. Decks w/bbq area, pool, lush landscaping. Private dock slip. Price: $635,000 Fully furnished, includes golf cart and jeep. Price: $2,179,000 “DORROS COVE” Price: $1,500,000 Ocean view lot. Hillside overlooking the Atlantic.Lot 110’ x 200.’ Partially PINEAPPLE cleared for building site. Great homesite. Underground electric & telephone. BEACH HOUSE SUNRISE BEACH Premier designer Price: $151,500 HOUSE home on beautiful “MARNIES CREEK” Private marina community at the southern Located on one of Elbow sandy beach. end of Elbow Cay offering ½ acre lots with views of the Atlantic Ocean, Cay’s best beaches, Features 4B/3B, large Sea of Abaco, or both. Each lot comes with private dock slip at the beautifully appointed open kitchen on sec- marina, homesites staggered for optimal views. with island style antiques. 3B/2B open floor plan, ond floor, great decks, Starting at: $180,000 balcony, swimming with 1B/1B garden level pool. LARGE OCEAN FRONT LOT apartment. Excellent rental history. Price: 110’ x 259’. Georgeous views! Private dock slip in Marnie’s Marina. $1,550,000 Undergrund utilities (electicUNDER & phone) Price: $755,000 Price:CONTRACT $315,000 ATLANTIC HORI- NORTH END, ELBOW CAY ZONS Large interior beach front lot with large swimming beach. Great building FANTASY Custom Timber Peg ocean site Great island home just steps away from the front home, views of Price: $135,000 UNDER Tilloo Cay and beyond. “EAST VIEW” Located on Lubbers Quarters Cay. Development faces beach. Open floor plan, CONTRACT 3B/3B, spacious kitchen the Sea of Abaco across from Tilloo Cut and Tahiti Beach. Beautiful 3B/2B, great room with wet bar. Master suite up- open to great room, large sunrises. Each homesite comes with a dock slip at the private marina. wrap around deck with stairs offers balcony Great investment opportunity. with views of the At- pool, and private dock Starting at: $89,000 slip at Tahiti Beach. lantic Ocean. Price: $1,500,000 Price: $480,000 CONTACT THE “OUT ISLAND SPECIALISTS” CHRIS THOMPSON GREG ROBERTS ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Ph: (242) 366-0216 www.elbow-cay.com Fax: (242) 366-0223 Page 22 The Abaconian December 15th, 2002 Local Government at Work

A notice was read in which central gov- must be removed. The budget will be scru- Town Council function more smoothly, ef- ernment is requiring all government agen- tinized in detail to see where savings may ficiently and provide the localized service cies, central and local, to reduce their re- be effected. the system is intended to provide. Govern- Hope Town District Council 28 Nov 02 curring expenditures by five percent. Cen- Members closed by discussing various ment asked for suggestions from Council- The meeting opened with Deputy Coun- tral government is reducing all capital bud- organizational methods and directions Lo- lors at the Local Government workshop held cillor Jeff Key being sworn in as a Justice-of- gets by 15 per cent. cal Government could go to make the Hope recently in Marsh Harbour. the-Peace. He can now fully exercise this Councillors were not sure how to effect office in the absence of the Chief councillor. this as most of their budget is for contract One application has been received for the items. They elected to continue December assistant light keeper’s job and this will be business as budgeted and look for ways to followed up. reduce the next six months by 10 percent. There has been no response from the It was not sure how to contend with the police concerning an officer to be stationed contracts as they are in effect a promise to in or regularly visit Hope Town. pay for a service rendered. FurnitureBella’s & Accessories A four-page report on crime prevention The Hope Town Council budget is recommendations from the police was pre- $326,500 for the year meaning $16,325 sented and members were asked to review ROOMS TO GO it and give the information to businesses and individuals. Corner Value The preservation of historic sites was discussed as structures 50 or more years Liquid Propane Gas old can be declared as historic sites and are LPG Tanks refilled then eligible for duty concessions on repair LPG Appliances by materials. The Administrator’s office has application forms which are then submitted to the Minister of Finance. We thank our customers for their patronage A letter from the Great Guana Cay Com- Maytag Appliances munity Association was read stating that the Enjoy the Christmas Holiday Season public dock there was in poor shape and asking for attention. Council will ask that and have a prosperous New Year the dock be inspected. Refrigerators A letter from a Hope Town resident was Household Goods read asking that he be given the schoolteacher’s residence and ocean front Kitchenware lot in exchange for an inland lot measuring Clothing, Shoes 60 feet by 600 feet. The government lot Stationery and house is in need of extensive seawall Hallmark Cards Christmas Stock Now in Store and beachfront restoration. Various options were discussed that might generate enough Queen Elizabeth Drive One Block East of the Traffic Light BB BMonday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am - noon revenue from the sale to build a triplex in- BB land to house a police officer, a nurse and a P O Box AB20490, Marsh harbour Tel: (242) 367-2230 or (242) 367-2300 teacher. Options will be considered by the Phone 367-2250 Fax: (242) 367-2391 Council members. Season's Greetings from BEC The management and staff of BEC Abaco extend to our customers the very best for the Holiday Season. We trust that you will enjoy prosperity and health in the coming year. BEC appreciates your support and looks forward to providing you with quality electricity service for the new year and beyond. December 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 23 Bank Employees Help Make Christmas for Sybil’s House

Employees of Royal Bank have volunteered to help Sybil’s House in Dundas.Town. They regularly take food and money donations to help Mr. James Williams with his home for the elderly. At this time Mr. Williams has four residents. This group took food and a check to help him with his holiday expenses. Shown above are Ms. Velderone Laroda, Ms. Sylvia Poitier, Mr. Williams, Ms. Janet Laing, Mr. Travis Spicer and Ms. Tiffany Turnquest.

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From the Free National Movement Branch Associations of North Abaco & South Abaco Greetings Constituencies I want to take this opportunity to May You Have A thank you for your support. I wish you the best of the Christmas Sea- Safe and Happy son. Holiday May the New Year bring you health and prosperity. Page 24 The Abaconian December 15th, 2002 Police Report

As reported to The Abaconian vember 24 that someone stole his 1995 Abaco Wholesale Ltd. smashed. The key Clinic in Grand Cay and discharged. A resident of Spring City reported on Honda Domani from Albury’s Ferry dock holder was contacted, and nothing is be- The owner of Bahamas Family Market November 20 that someone entered Sid’s in Marsh Harbour. lieved to be taken at this time. reported on December 3 that someone broke Pub in Spring City and stole $200 and a Someone entered the staff room at Abaco A search of the premises of a Marsh into the establishment and stole the cash satellite card valued at $250. Central High School on November 24. Harbour business was conducted on Novem- register, which contained thirty or forty A resident of Nassau reported on Novem- Nothing was stolen. ber 28, and ten pounds of a brown grass- dollars in coins. ber 21 that someone entered his hotel room While making a check of the rear of the like substance was found, suspected to be at the Conch Inn. His wallet was stolen con- Marsh Harbour Police Station, an officer marijuana or Indian hemp. As a result two Anchor Club Installs taining a variety of credit cards, together val- arrested a resident of Murphy Town for employees were arrested. ued at $20,000 and his cellular phone valued breaching the vagrancy act. A resident of Dundas Town reported that, New Members at $550. The wallet and credit cards were On November 24 a Grand Cay resident while at Abaco Central High School on By Theresa Pinder found; however, his cellular phone is still reported that someone stole his 75 HP Mer- November 29, her son was approached by On November 26th the Evening Anchor missing. cury outboard engine and two oil reser- a group of males and a female. The group Club of Central Abaco installed its new A resident of Murphy Town was arrested voirs. attacked him, hitting him across the face members for the 2002-2003 year. The cer- on November 22 for possession of danger- A resident of Little Harbour reported that and head with bottles. emony was held at Mackeral’s Restaurant ous drugs. sometime between November 16 and 21 A Murphy Town resident reported on in Dundas Town. Ms. Gaitor, an advisor A Treasure Cay resident reported that she someone stole his 1988 Ford pickup truck November 30 that, while working at the for the club, gave a brief overview of what was attacked by a group of people while in which was parked at the Marsh Harbour Upper Level Nightclub, a man struck him the Anchor and Pilot Clubs stand for and Wood Cay. Stones and other items were International Airport. in the head with a hand-held metal detector the standards that the new members are thrown at her vehicle, causing damage to A fight was reported on November 26 injuring him. committing themselves to upholding. In a the windshield and the front and rear pas- between two residents of Crossing Rocks; A resident of Crown Haven reported on candle lighting ceremony the new members senger windows. one of the residents received serious inju- November 30 that a man she knew broke into pledged to uphold the ideals of the club. A resident of Murphy Town was arrested ries after being struck in the head with a her residence. He was caught while fleeing; After the installation of the regular club on November 23 for possession of a coun- tire wrench. The other resident was subse- nothing is believed to have been taken. members, the executive officers received terfeit note. quently arrested. A resident of Murphy Town reported on their candles and made their pledges. The Residents of Cooper’s Town and Trea- A Cedar Harbour resident reported on November 30 that, while traveling near the incoming President is Adia Rolle, President- sure Cay were arrested on November 23 November 26 that someone entered her resi- Marsh Harbour Airport, her boyfriend Elect is Claire Basden, Secretary is Candy for possession of dangerous drugs with the dence and stole $10,000 which she had hid- struck her over the eye with a cellular phone, Woodside, Assistant Secretary is Viline intent to supply. den between her bed mattress and box causing injuries. Baptiste, Treasurer is Kadren Knowles, A Murphy Town resident was arrested spring. She was unable to detect any signs A traffic accident occurred on Sunset Assistant Treasurer is Cinquetta Basden. on November 23 for possession of danger- of forced entry. There are three suspects. Boulevard, Grand Cay, on December 2. A Four members of the Morning Anchor Club ous drugs with the intent to supply. A resident of Cooper’s Town was arrested golf cart collided into a pedestrian, who were also installed, including the President A Marsh Harbour resident was arrested for raising a minor offence on November 26. received a broken finger and several minor Elect of the Morning Club, Belinda Jacobs. on November 23 on suspicion of having He was charged and released on bail. injuries. She was treated at the Government dangerous drugs in his possession. A Wood Cay resident was arrested and A resident of Murphy Town was arrested charged with causing damage. He was re- on November 23 for possession of danger- leased on bail. ous drugs, with an intent to supply. While on patrol on November 27 several Harbour A Man-O-War resident reported on No- police officers discovered the front door to View

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November 25th He pleaded guilty and was fined $200. has been set for the woman at $20,000 and pleaded guilty to charges of obscene lan- A resident of Murphy Town was charged Earlyn Ward, a resident of Murphy for the man at $40,000. The matter has been guage and disorderly behaviour. He has with two counts, forging currency notes and Town, pleaded guilty to a charge of using adjourned to February 27th, 2003. been given time to pay the $150 fine. possessing forged currency notes. He obscene language; he was fined $100. He December 2nd A resident of Marsh Harbour was charged pleaded not guilty to these charges; the also pleaded guilty to a charge of drunken Geno Pinder of Sandy Point has been with driving without due care and attention. matter has been adjourned to February 12th, and disorderly behaviour, and was given charged with six counts of traffic violations. The matter has been adjourned to January 2003. an absolute discharge. On the first four counts, the defendant 13th, 2003. Three residents of Marsh Harbour resi- Two women of Moores Island were pleaded guilty; for counts five and six, he A Marsh Harbour resident has been dents, were charged with the possession of charged with causing harm. The matter has was given an absolute discharge. He was charged with stealing. The matter has been dangerous drugs. The matter has been ad- been adjourned to February 12th,2003. fined $150. adjourned to February 19th, 2003. journed to February 10th, 2003. November 26th Juan-Bobby Roker, a resident of Marsh Three residents of Treasure Cay, Grand Terran Smith, a resident of Murphy Harbour, was charged with driving without Bahama and Cooper’s Town were charged Town, was charged with taking prohibited due care and attention to a matter that took with possession of dangerous drugs with the items into a prison lockup. He pleaded guilty place on March 22, 2002, in which a pe- Ads in intent to supply. They pleaded not guilty to and was fined of $750. He has been given destrian was knocked down. The defendant the charges; the matter has been adjourned fourteen days to pay the fine. pleaded guilty, but the court did not accept to February 12th. November 28th his plea. The complainant was not present, The Abaconian Two Murphy Town residents were Three residents of Marsh Harbour were so the matter was adjourned to February charged with the possession of dangerous charged with possession of an unlicensed 17th, 2003. Bring Results drugs with the intent to supply. The matter firearm. The matter has been adjourned to Don Davis, a resident of Moore’s Island, has been adjourned to February 10th. January 23rd, 2003. A resident of Andros failed to appear in A Marsh Harbour resident was charged court to answer to the charge of driving with the possession of dangerous drugs. The without due care and attention. A warrant matter has been adjourned to January 23rd, J & J ELECTRIC has been issued for her arrest. 2003. BILL JOHNSTON A Murphy Town resident failed to ap- A resident of Dundas Town has been pear in court to answer to the charges of charged with obscene language, threats of MIKE JORGENSEN driving without due care and attention, driv- death and assault. The matter has been ad- ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ing an unlicensed vehicle, and driving with- journed to January 23rd, 2003. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS out a valid certificate of inspection. A war- A resident of Great Cistern has been CELL: 242-357-6674 (BILL) • CELL: 242-477-5222 rant has been issued for his arrest. charged with obscene language. The mat- TEL: 242-367-5145 • FAX: 242-367-5144 A resident of Marsh Harbour was charged ter has been adjourned to January 23rd, P.O. BOX AB 20413 • MARSH HARBOUR • ABACO • BAHAMAS with driving without due care and attention. 2003. The matter has been adjourned to February November 29th 10th, 2003. Two residents of Marsh Harbour have Ian Knowles of Murphy Town was been charged with the possession of dan- charged with possession of dangerous drugs. gerous drugs with the intent to supply. Bail A

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Call 367-2700 • VHF Ch 16 December 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 27 Food for Thought . . . Conch Salad By Linda Henson “Raw.” grinning friend began a description of the the salad you buy at 11 a.m. to eat at 12 “Have you tried conch salad yet?” was “RAW?” “You must be joking!” sea creature that somehow made the conch noon may end up with the slime in it. one of the first food questions I encoun- While visiting Tokyo, I had ventured into in conch salad sound really raw. Finally, I Friendliness and courtesy are the two tered when I arrived in Marsh Harbour. the world of “raw” with sushi. The pink learned that lime juice acted as the marinat- main ingredients of Showboat’s formula for While visiting Nassau, I had my first taste salmon had been marinated in rice wine vin- ing agent. As time passed and my experi- a successful conch salad stand. It seems to of cracked conch and had seen conch chow- egar before being placed in the seaweed. The ence increased, I learned that the marinat- be a formula that works; his record is 185 der on the menu. But conch salad was some- nice rectangle of rice that acted as a bed for ing time varied according to either the salad salads in one day. He tells stories of tour- thing new. I kept prying my friend with the raw fish helped me to attempt something chef or the one devouring the food. With ists who refused to try conch salad, but with questions to get the details of the salad. How so foreign to my diet. I could handle that. open-air conch salad stands around Marsh his friendly Bahamian insistence they finally was the conch prepared? The answers were But now I was hearing that there was no rice Harbour, I began a quest to explore the se- sampled his wares. “How can you visit the very evasive until finally I pulled it out of to help this over-sized snail go down. crets of this popular dish. island without tasting one of our national the reluctant Bahamian. Seeing my reaction, my large-toothed Most of our tourists are familiar with dishes?” One taste was all it took. After “Showboat’s” conch stand next to Snappas. that, they came for conch salad everyday When I stopped in to talk with him and ex- of their stay and even took some with them plore his culinary secrets, I found him to be the day they left the island. a wealth of information. Not only is his Juan Bobby and Mickey Lowe have re- recipe popular here, but conch salad chefs cently relocated their conch salad business from Nassau have adopted his trademark to the area across from the Texaco station. style. After skinning the conch he cleans it They place their emphasis on serving fresh with salt. He invited me to watch the whole conch. Just at sunrise their boat goes out to process of preparation. According to Show- boat, there is a slime that is present on the Please see Conch Page 36 conch and if it isn’t cleaned with salt first,

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Each year we ask the business community for Regardless of the destination, Please Call Us donations for fireworks. We are seeking assistance Today to quote Your Next Trip at: from you once again. Thanking you in advance 1-242-367-4852 or 1-242-365-8852 for your generous donation. (Marsh Harbour Terminal) (Treasure Cay Terminal) 1-800-852-0275 (U.S. Only) Donations may be left at (386) 423-1773 • Fax (386) 423-1774 Abaco Insurance or the Jib Room E-mail: [email protected] www.vpj.com CHECK OUR WEBSITE BEFORE YOU PLAN YOUR NEXT TRIP Page 28 The Abaconian December 15th, 2002 Principal Is Saluted for Great Service By Anita Rolle prise that family, friends and well wishers Many offered tributes, all reiterating the what you say,” he said, “but they believe Meticulous, Integrity, Caring, Helpful, would show up in great numbers to salute opinion that Michael Rolle is a man worthy what you do.” Athletic, Energetic, Loyal Mr. Michael Henry Rolle, Principal of the of the accolades being received. Among The program was balanced with song, The acrostic was used to describe the man Cooper’s Town Primary School. He was them was former District Education Super- dance and poetry. The confirmation of love, deemed worthy of praise. It came as no sur- honored at a grand event held at the intendent, Mr. Jackson McIntosh, who said, gratitude and appreciation was evident as Cooper’s Town Church “The academics of Cooper’s Town has seen the entire teaching staff of nine, who hap- of God for the role he a steady growth under Mr. Rolle’s watch, pen to all be female, serenaded their Prin- has played for the past who always sees that his students receive cipal in a harmonious, moving original com- fifteen years, both in the first priority.” He continued, “Michael position, Here’s to the Man. By the end there classroom and in the Rolle obviously realises the essence of his wasn’t a dry eye among them. community. calling - preparing students for life.” Showered with gifts galore, among them Showing up expect- Also bringing remarks was a former stu- a camcorder, all expense paid trip for two ing to be attending a dent, Mr. Ed Armbrister, representing the to Florida, one year’s supply of barber ser- Harvest Thanksgiving classes of 1977 through 1980 who stated vices, a Land luggage set, Mr. Rolle de- Service, Mr. Rolle was that Mr. Rolle always practiced what he clared his gratitude for all that was said, obviously overawed to preached, thanking him for the positive remarking that he will cherish the memo- find that the evening impact he made on his life. Keynote speaker ries of the evening forever. Mr. Rolle has was being held in his traveling from Andros was former District been in the educational field serving in vari- honor. Education Officer for Abaco Mr. Rudolph ous capacities since 1971. He is married to Smith, remarking that Michael Rolle was the former Nadine Russell; the couple has Mr. Michael H. Rolle, commissioned to teach. “People may doubt one son, Marlon. Principal of Cooper’s Town Primary School, was honored with a special program which CONGRATULATIONS showed the appreciation to of the school and the community for his out- Theresa Pinder standing work. He is on achieving a Prime Time shown here with Mrs. Scholarship to Louisiana State Shannalee Sands, Se- nior Mistress of the University. Cooper’s Town Primary GOOD LUCK TO YOU! School.

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www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com December 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 29 Kiwanis Host Forum For Young Men By Anita Rolle ministrator of Doctor’s Hospital in Nassau; and expect to lead people, you’re expected Pastor Arnett and Mr. Halkitus shared Real men pray everyday was the mes- Mr. Michael Halkitus, Member of Parlia- to be intelligent.” He continued, “Leaders life changing experiences which have as- sage driven home to over 200 young men ment; former Senator Darren Cash; and have personal knowledge, they are curious. sisted them in their road to achieving great between ages 15 - 17 who packed the An- Pastor Lawrence Arnette of Soul Saving They want to know how things work, they success. Along with reading and keeping glican Parish Hall to be encouraged to fol- Ministries in Dundas Town. want to know what’s happening around the abreast of what is going on in the country, low through on their dreams and prepare to Mr. Sealy in his address reiterated, world, they want to know what opportuni- the young men were encouraged to always be productive men in society. The forum, “Leadership is not a popularity contest. ties lie ahead.” Explaining to the young men show respect to others while working hard sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Abaco, Leaders are expected to demonstrate some some of the attributes of an effective leader, to achieve their goals. was addressed by Mr. Charles Sealy, Ad- level of intelligence, so you can’t be dumb he reminded them that leaders follow by This effort of the Kiwanis Club and Abaco example and make other feel good about Central High must be applauded. According themselves. to Mr. Benjamin Stubbs, Principal at the Enticing the young men to make right Abaco Central High School, this is just the and positive decisions, Mr. Cash brought beginning of great things to come in encour- to their attention, “You make decisions ev- aging our young men to become productive eryday. When you decide whether or not to citizens of the country. Schools participat- pay attention in class everyday, you are ing included Forest Heights Academy, Abaco making a decision. What really concerns Central High School, Smith Memorial Acad- us is making the right decisions.” emy and S.C. Bootle High School.

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By Diane Claridge awareness for on-going research and con- of Abaco to monitor the local dolphin popu- dolphins. Each pod consists of three resident The Bahamas Marine Mammal Survey servation efforts to protect wild dolphins and lation and along with Friends to introduce dolphins either from the Sea of Abaco or has joined forces with Friends of the Envi- their habitat in The Bahamas. Your support new educational program on Abaco. Rocky Point, near Sandy Point. They will ronment to introduce an Adopt-A-Dolphin is encouraged. Money raised through the Two different adoption packages are avail- receive the above information for each dol- program on Abaco. This program is de- program will allow the research team to able. The Adopt-A-Dolphin package for $50 phin in their pod as well as a year’s member- signed to increase community support and conduct monthly vessel surveys in the Sea per year allows the person to choose one of ship to Friends, the Friends newsletter, a six resident Abaco dolphins (including the Bahamas Marine Mammal Survey t-shirt and locally famous dolphin “Rocky”) and that annual field report. person will receive an adoption certificate, a These packages make the perfect Christ- photo of their dolphin, the dolphin’s biogra- mas gift for any dolphin lover. A win-win phy and a map showing all locations where for all, especially Abaco’s dolphins. For that dolphin has been seen. The Adopt-A- more information look for the Adopt-A- Pod package for $145 per year allows a per- Dolphin flyers at local businesses or call son to choose between two different pods of BMMS at 366-4155. K & S AUTO SERSERO VICEVICEVICE We service most vehicles Merry Christmas

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Hotels and House Rental Agents + agents who have multiple cottages and houses Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Marsh Harbour area Casuarina Point Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 Different of Abaco 8 rm 20 cott 366-2150 Abaco Real Estate 6 hse + 367-2719 Cherokee Abaco Towns 32 effic 367-2227 Alesia’s 3 rms 367-4460 Lee Pinder 3 hse + 366-2053 Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 Grand Cay Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Green Turtle Cay D’s Guest House 6 rms 367-3980 Bank Apartments 3 apts 365-4105 Great Abaco Club 12 hse + 367-4151 Bluff House 8 rm 20 cott 365-4200 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 Chris Plummer 3 hse 365-4648 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 Coco Bay Cottages 4 cott 365-5464 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 Green Turtle Club 34 rm 365-4271 Sunset Point Resort 8 rm 367-5333 Island Properties 9 hse + 365-4465 Moore’s Island New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp 8 rm 366-6334 Ocean Blue Properties 13 + 365-4234 Sandy Point Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Guana Cay Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott.365-5137 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 366-4477 Coco Paradise 8 cott 365-5197 Spanish Cay Donna Sands 12 hse + 365-5195 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 Guana Seaside 8 rm 7 cott 365-5106 Harbour View Haven 365-5028 Treasure Cay Ria-Mar Rentals 5 + 365-6241 Bahama Beach Club 365-8500 Banyan Beach Resort 21 rm 365-8111 Sea Shore Villas 365-5028 Island Dreams 45 hse + 365-8507 Hope Town Treasure Cay Resort 95 rms 365-8801 Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Walker’s Cay Elbow Cay Prop 43 hse + 366-0035 Walker’s Cay Resort 353-1252 Hope T Harb Lodge 22 rm 366 0095 Wood Cay Hope T Hideaways 50 hse + 366-0224 Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villas 365-2222 Wishing you and your family Hope T Villas 3 hse + 366-0030 General for Abaco Island Colours + 366-0290 Listings for the entire island Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 a Very Merry Christmas Sea Gull Cottages 3 hse + 366--266 Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 Sea Spray Resort 5 villas 366-0065 Abaco Bound + 242-367-5576 and a Prosperous New Year! Tanny Key 30 hse + 366-0053 Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 Web Sites with general information Lubbers Quarters From the Staff of www.abacoinet.com Sea Level Cottages 4 hue 366-3121 www.abacoinfo.com The Abaco Print Shop Man-O-War www.abacos.com Island Home Rentals 8 hse+ 365-6048 Monday - Friday • 9 am - 5 pm www.go-abacos.com Ria-mar Rentals 9 + 365-6241 Ph: (242) 367-3202 • Fax: (242) 367-3201 www.oii.net Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 December 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 31

Area code 242 Visitors’ Guide unless listed Restaurants • Services • Transportation

Emergency Services Abaco Chamber of Commerce • 367-5822 • Fax 367-5823 • [email protected] Police (Marsh Harbour) 367-2560 Bonefish Guides Marsh Harb. Volunteer Fire Dept. 367-2000 Ferry Schedule Departure times shown • Daily unless noted Sandy Point Cherokee Hope Town Volunteer Fire Dept. VHF Ch 16 Albury’s Ferry Service Patrick Roberts .... 366-4286 Theodore Sawyer .... 366-2111 Trauma One Ambulance Service 367-2911 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town 20 minute trip Nicholas Roberts Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 Dundas Town Fire Dept. 367-2935 or 4935 7:15 (M-F) 9 am 10:30 12:15 pm 2 4 5:30 Derrick Gaitor Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Man-O-War Fire & Rescue 365-6911 Hope T. to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Ferdinand Burrows366-4133 Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc VHF 16 or 366-0282 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm 3 4 5 (M-F) Vernal Burrows Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War 20 minute trip Kendall White Hope Town 10:30 am 12:15 pm (M-Sat) 2:30 (M-Sat) 4 5:30 Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0133 Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers Man-O-War to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Floyd Burrows ..... 366-4175 North Abaco Plus extra for each passengers above two 8 am 11:30 (M-Sat) 1:30 pm 3:15 (M-Sat) Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 O’Donald McIntosh • Between Marsh Harbour Airport and: Marsh Harbour to Scotland Cay & Guana 30 minute trip Valentino Lightbourne Pope McKenzie ...... 477-5894 Ferry Dock ...... $12.00 + $3 Ricky Burrows ..... 366-4233 Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Abaco Beach Hotel through Golden Harvest .... $10.00 + $3 ‡6:45 am 10:30 1:15 pm 3:30 5:30 Marsh Harbour Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 Dove Plaza to Stop Light ...... $10.00 + $2 Guana & Scotland Cay to Marsh Harbour 30 minute trip Western Auto ...... $ 6.00 + $2 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45pm 5:30 (min $40) Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Gov. freight dock through Dundas Town ...... $10.00 + $3 Fare • OneWay / Round Trip Adult $10 / $15 Children $5 / $8 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Green Turtle Cay Murphy Town or Pelican Shores ...... $14.00 + $4 Charters any time • Phone 367-3147 or 365-6010 VHF Ch. 16 Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 Eastern Shores or Spring City ...... $15.00 + $4 Hope Town and Man-O-War ferries leave from Crossing Beach Terrance Davis .... 367-4464 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 Gov. Clinic ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Guana Cay and Scotland Cay ferries leave from Conch Inn Danny Sawyer ..... 367-3577 Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Snake Cay ...... $35.00 + $10 ‡ Workman’s special Mondays thru Fridays from Union Jack Dock Man-O-War Treasure Cay B ...... $55.00 + $ 5 David Albury ...... 365-6059 Casuarina Point ...... $60.00 + $10 Green Turtle Ferry Airport - Treas. Cay B ...... $65.00 + $ 5 Green Turtle Cay to Treasure Cay Airport • Daily Bahama Palm Shores ...... $70.00 + $10 8 am 9 11 12:15pm 1:30 3 4:30 Restaurant Guide Little Harbour or Cherokee ...... $80.00 + $10 Treasure Cay Airport to Green Turtle Cay • Daily Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Crossing Rocks ...... $100.00 + $10 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 (Based on dinner entree range) Sandy Point ...... $135.00 + $10 One way adult fare $7 (Children $3) • Round trip $11 ‡ Provides ride from town • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Additional to some destinations • Charter any time + Picnic tables & restroom only Abaco Beach Hotel through Wally’s ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 VHF Channel 16 Jib Room ...... $ 5.00 + $2 Marsh Harbour Stop Light or Dove Plaza ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Abaco Adventures Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Government Freight Dock ...... $ 7.00 + $3 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Wed & Sat 10 am, return 5 pm $25 C&G Restaurant ...... $ ...... 367-3227 Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. Insurance ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Sun 11, 12:30, 4, return 11:45, 3 & 5 Conch Inn Bistro ...... $$$ ...... 367-4444 Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Treasure C. to Man-O-War & Hope T - Thur 10 am, return3:30 $35 Golden Grouper ...... $ ...... 367-2301 No children under three years to be charged. Charters available - Phone 365-8749 VHF Channel 16 Henry’s Jerk Center ...... $ ...... 367-5959 Uncaged pets will be charged as passengers Jamie’s Place ...... $ ...... 367-2880 Luggage $.50 each over four, Surf Boards $3.00 ea. Pinder’s Ferry Service • Between Northern Abaco Airport and: Jib Room ...... $$ ...... 367-2700 • Treasure Cay, Bahamas Star, or Moxy ...... $14 + $6 Connects Abaco & Grand Bahama - Approximately 1 hour trip Everyone Kentucky Fried Chicken (lunch)...... 367-2615 • Bronks or Highway Liquors ...... $10 + $5 Crown Haven to McLean’s Town - Daily 7:30 am & 2:30 pm reads The Mackerals ...... 367-5932 • Sand Banks ...... $20 + $5 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Abaconian. Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 • Joe’s Creek ...... $35 + $5 Fare $30 one way - For information call Grand Bahama 353-3093 or Abaco 365-2356 Mavis Country Kitchen...... $ ...... 367-2002 • Black Wood ...... $14 + $5 Bus service to and from Freeport at McLean’s Town AND bus service to and from Pop’s Place ...... $ ..... + .... 367-3796 • Fire Road ...... $25 + $5 Marsh Harbour at Crown Haven. Rental automobiles at both terminals. Sapodilly’s ...... $$$ ...... 367-3498 • Cooper’s Town ...... $30 + $5 Sea Shells ...... $ ...... 367-4460 • Cedar Harbour ...... $45 + $5 • Wood Cay ...... $50 + $5 Snack Shack ...... $ ..... + .... 367-4005 • Mount Hope ...... $55 + $5 Snappas ...... $ ...... 367-3278 • Fox Town ...... $60 + $5 Subway ...... 367-3498 • Marsh Harbour or Crown Haven ...... $65 + $5 Rentals Wallys ...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 • Marsh Harbour Round Trip ...... $85 + $5 Abaco Marinas Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts Dundas Town TC Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $55 + $5 Slips Fuel Phone Marsh Harbour Ambassador Inn ...... $ ...... 367-2022 TC Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $25 + $5 Walker’s Cay A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Murphy Town TC Hotel to Sand Bank ...... $16 + $5 Walker’s Cay Marina 75 .... F .... 353-1252 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Lazy Parrot - SC Bootle Hwy367-5331 TC Hotel to Moxey ...... $10 + $5 Green Turtle Cay Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 TC Hotel to Bronks ...... $7 + $5 Hope Town Bluff House ...... 45 ...... F .... 365-4200 Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 From TC Hotel to All Areas N. of T.C. Airport Add $10 Abaco Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 Waiting Time $12 Per Hour Green Turtle Club ..... 32 ...... F .... 365-4271 Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 Boat House ...... $$ ...... 366-0065 Black Sound Marina . 15 ...... 365-4531 Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Cap’n Jacks ...... $ ...... 366-0247 Other Shore Club...... 12 ...... F .... 365-4195 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Carlton’s Island Grill ...... $$ ...... 366-0153 Air Lines Serving Abaco Abaco Yacht Service 10 ...... F .... 365-4033 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars 367-4643 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$ ...... 366-0087 Abaco Air - Nassau & Moores Island ...... 367-2266 Treasure Cay Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Hollywood Temptations Air Florida - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-5599 Treasure Cay Marina150 ...... F .... 365-8250 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$ ...... 366-0095 Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-2800 Man-O-War Sea Star Car Rentals...... 367-4887 Munchies ...... $ ..... + .... 366-0423 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F .... 365-6008 Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 Rudy’s Place ...... $$$ ..... ‡ .... 366-0062 Bahamasair - Nassau ...... 367-2095 Marsh Harbour Green Turtle Cay Man-O-War Continental Connection - Miami Boat Harbour Marina183 ...... F .... 367-2736 Bay Street Rentals...... 477-5300 365-4070 Pavilion ...... $ ...... 365-6185 Ft. Laud and W Palm Bch ...... 367-3415 Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F .... 367-4000 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Golden Airlines - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-359-8020 Hibiscus ...... 365-6380 Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F .... 367-2182 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4656 Island Express - Ft Lauderdale ...... 367-3597 Guana Cay Lynx Air International - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-772-9808 Marsh Harbour Marina52 F 367 2700 Donnie’s Boat Rentalss ...... 365-4119 Coco Paradise ...... 365-5197 Major Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Mangoes ...... 29 ...... F .... 367-2366 New Plymouth Cart Rentals . 365-4188 or 4149 Guana Seaside ...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 Twin Air - Fort Lauderdale ...... 365-8677 Port of Call ...... 24 ...... F .... 367-2287 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch ...... 367-2231 Abaco Yacht Haven .... 7 ...... 367-3079 Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 Mermaid Cafe ...... $$$ ...... 365-5137 Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Hope Town T & A Cart Rentals...... 375-8055 Orchard Bay Hope Town Marina.... 16 ...... 366-0003 Guana Cay Treasure Cay Abaco Air Charters ...... *367-2266 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Cherokee Air Charters ...... *367-2089 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F .... 366-0154 Guana Cay Cart Rentals ...... 365-5016 * Local charter companies serving S.Florida and within the Harbour Cafe ...... $ ...... 365-8635 Bahamas Sea Spray ...... 24 ...... F .... 366-0065 Man-O-War Hudson’s Delight ...... $ ...... 365-8648 Spanish Cay Conch Pearl Boat Rentals ...... 365-6059 Island Boil & Sports Bar .. $$ ...... 365-8849 Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F .... 365-0083 Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Spinnaker Restaurant ... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Tours & Excursions Guana Cay Water Ways Boat Rent .. 357-6540 & 365-6143 Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Marsh Harbour Guana Beach Resort 22 ...... F .... 365-5133 Hope Town Traveller’s Rest ...... 365-8654 Abaco Outback - by kayak ...... 367-5358 Orchid Bay ...... 32 ...... F .... 365-5175 Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 Green Turtle Cay Abaco Beach Dive Center ...... 367-4646 Boats coming from U.S. can clear Customs at Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals ...... 366-0380 Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 Walker’s Cay, Spanish Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Dave’s Dive Shop Boat Rentals ...... 366-0029 Jolly Roger Bistro ...... $$ ...... 365-4200 Hope Town Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 Froggies - by excursion boat ...... 366-0431 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$ ...... 365-4287 Treasure Cay Dive Shops Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $ ...... 365-4625 Abaco Adventures - by kayak ...... 365-8749 Marsh Harbour Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 New Plymouth Inn ...... $$$ ...... 365-4161 Abaco Beach Dive Center ...... 367-4646 Sea Spray Resort Boat Rentals...... 366-0065 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Medical Services Hope Town Rooster’s Rest ...... $$ ...... 365-4066 Treasure Cay Marsh Harbour Dave’s Dive Shop ...... 366-0029 Wrecking Tree Rest. Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Abaco Medical Clinic ...... 367-4240 Froggies ...... 366-0024 Harbour Café (ferry dock) . $ ..... + .... 365-8635 Treasure Cay Cas’s Carts ...... 365-8771 Abaco Family Medicine ...... 367-2295 Sandy Point Treasure Divers ...... 365-8465 Claridge’s Cart Rentals ...... 365-8248 Government Clinic ...... 367-2510 Big J’s ...... $ ...... 366-4020 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Cooper‘s Town Gov. Clinic .... 365-0300 Oeishas ...... 366-4139 Green Turtle Cay JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8465 Green Turtle Cay Gov. Clinic 365-4028 Brendal’s Dive Shop ...... 365-4411 Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Hope Town Gov. Clinic ...... 366-0108 Green Turtle Divers ...... 365-4271 Seaside Inn...... $$$ ...... 366-4120 Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Sandy Point Gov. Clinic ...... 366-4010 Guana Cay Dive Shop ...... 365-5178 Rickmon Bonefish Lodge ...... 366-4477 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Treasure Cay Corbett Clinic ... 365-8288 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Page 32 The Abaconian December 15th, 2002 More School News

celebration concluded with a Junkanoo Rush School From Page 17 out in which everyone had the opportunity to participate. One Bahamas Is Celebrated Principal Leslie Rolle applauded the By Anita Rolle teachers and students for a job well done in S.C. Bootle High School joined with oth- organizing and bringing forth a spectacular ers throughout the Bahamas on November show and encouraged them to always ap- 25 to celebrate One Bahamas under the preciate and be proud of their country. theme A Celebration of One God, One People, One Bahamas. Abaco Central High The day of festivities included song, By Isobel Sherman dance and poetry, all with great Bahamian Baseball to Freeport flair. Other schools participating in the event The Abaco Central Mighty Marlins Jun- along with S.C. Bootle were Treasure Cay ior Baseball team traveled to Freeport on Primary, Amy Roberts Primary, Cooper’s November 28 to participate in the Legacy Town Primary and Fox Town Primary. Baseball tournament. Eleven boys along Mistress and Master of Ceremonies, 12th with coach Elva Davis made the trip. graders Anvar Russell and Tamara Burrows, Please see Page 33 skillfully kept the audience’s attention. The School The Ministry of Education held its annual Grade Five Spelling Bee in early December. Shown above are the winners. In the front row, left to right, are 1st place Alexstan Russell of Cooper’s Town Primary, 2nd place Wesnel Chery of Treasure Cay Primary and 3rd place Shaquille Jones of Central Abaco Primary. In the back row is a Burns House representative on the left along with the coaches of the winning students.

• New - Cardio Kick Box Class • • Free weights Instructor-led classes • Strength stations • Yoga • Cardio Stations • Aerobics • A/C & Cable TV • Private fitness training • Showers by arrangement

$65 monthly • $25 weekly • $10 day visit Long term discounts available Mon - Fri • 6 am - Noon & 2 pm - 8 pm Saturday • 7 am - 1:30 pm • Closed Sunday Mr. L. Scott, Agriculture Science teacher at S. C. Bootle High School and some of the hard working agriculture science students proudly show off freshly plucked, cleaned and Call 367-5939 • Memorial Plaza, Marsh bagged chickens which they are raising as a school project. December 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 33 More School News

been processed and placed on sale. The FAO After Christmas break the Agricultural Ramapo College for their Bachelor’s De- News From Page 32 of the United Nations funded the chicken- Science classes will begin to raise a new gree. processing unit. Many parents on Abaco hesitate sending Chickens for Sale batch of chickens. Succulent plump broilers are now for sale College Offers their children to Nassau to college and pre- The chicken-processing unit at Abaco at the high school for the price of five or fer sending them to Freeport. The only Central High School is complete and the six dollars each. The chickens have been Housing Plan drawback for many has been finding a place first batch of chickens raised by the Agri- raised with only natural feed. By Isobel Sherman for their children to live in Freeport. Terreve cultural Science classes at the school have Terreve College is a fairly new accred- College has now developed a housing pack- ited two-year college located in Freeport, age which seems to be a very good one. Interested persons should contact Mrs. Edrico Armbrister of Grand Bahama. A private institution Terreve Sherman at Abaco Central High School for Fox Town Primary offers a wide range of courses and majors. information on this housing package. School was the winner It was a participant in the Abaco College of the 2002 Sixth Grade Fair. Terreve just signed an agreement with District Spelling Bee. Ramapo Collge in New jersey that will al- Edrico has now won low graduates of Terreve to continue at his sixth First Place trophy and he has won each of the District Spelling Bees since first REVERSE OSMOSIS grade. SEA WATER DESALINATORS MAKE DRINKING WATER FROM SEAWATER

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Lightbourn Realty Chris Farrington - [email protected] Office Ph. 242-367-2992 • Fax 242-367-4800 Green Turtle Cay P.O. Box AB 20900 Brent Cartwright - [email protected] Office 242-365-4695 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Mailin Sands - [email protected] Fax 242-365-4697 New Year’s Resolution Buy that dream property! Here are a few of our many special listings to choose from.

Green Turtle Cay - #0272 - six magnificent Guana Cay - #0271 - Finely crafted 4/2 home Marsh Harbour - #0245 - Great starter home buildings make up this residence on a high on Boat Harbour. Offers private dock, eleva- for new family. 3/2, large rooms, fenced in, bluff. Features pool, Italian ceramic tiles, gor- tions and commanding views of the Sea of big yard. $185,000 geous views and too many other features to Abaco. $699,000 list. $2,800,000

Marsh Harbour - # 375 - 3/2.5 new home has Lubbers - #0266 - The only waterfront lot Man-O-War - #1387 - 1.1 charming cottage downstairs apartment, garage, private patio available on the southern end of Lubbers. 70’ with upstairs sleeping loft, in the heart of town, and more. $355,000 of rocky shoreline, suitable for a dock. newly renovated interior, ideal for a vacation $160,000 home. $140,500 Page 34 The Abaconian December 15th, 2002 ObituarObituarObituaries of FFies amilamilamily and FFy rrriendsiendsiends Support Citizens Against Crime The funeral for Geneva Bowe Roberts, Shane, Fabian, Alfred, Jessica, Annie, 79 was held in St. Martin’s Anglican Church Kenya and Ricardo Penn, Rhonda Paris, Out Islands Finest Vacation Homes in Sandy Point on November 30. Rev. Fr. Marlon, Shadell and Samara Munnings, Waterfront Properties • New Marina Earle Hepburn officiated by Catechist Ben- Phillipa, Nicola and Dwight Ramsey, Tif- Rentals & Sales jamin Pinder. Interment was in the Sandy fany, Chubasco and Ulysees Williamson and Point Cemetery. Joey Rolle; great grandchildren, daughters- She is survived by sons Cyril and Audric in-law Lillian Dean, Julia Roberts, Kathie Dean, Christopher, Mervyn, Roswald, Roberts, Patricia Roberts, De’Shaun Rob- Graylon, Percival and Mancer Roberts, erts; sons-in-law Inglis Penn, William Perry 1 Purple Porpoise Place Prescola Penn, Brenda Perry, Melvina Jr. William Munnings, Allison Rolle; Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas Munnings, Luthel Greene and Enid Rolle; brother-in-law Wilba Roberts; sister-in-law Chris & Peggy Thompson, Proprietors brother Morris Bowe; grandchildren Lilis Bowe; nephews, nieces; and many Phone 242-366-0224 • Fax 242-366-0434 Laverne, Denise, Deborah, Vanria, Cyril other relatives and friends. Jr, Nelson, Michael, Tania, Fenton, James, William, Janice and Oneil Dean, Christo- pher Mansa, Christopher, Elsie Mae, Anita, Natasha, Mervyn, Rose, Rossanne, Edwina, Ross Jr., Nathan, Monet, Onan and Graylon Jr., Krystal, Mancer Jr., Mashach and Brokers Jereau Roberts, James, Veronica, Sebastian, Anne Albury Marcellus Roberts Govt. Announces (242) 365-8538 Ph $130 Million (242) 365-8587 Ph/Fax Member Abaco Project Treasure Cay Properties - Offered by Treasure Cay Specialists The Prime Minister announced a $130 ROYAL PALM million development for Winding Bay be- CASUARINA BEACH/OCEAN BOULEVARD Canal Front Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool tween Little Harbour and Cherokee. The "Toad Hall" Package deal. Extra large ocean front lot Phase I 3 bed / 2.5SOLD bath -12 ft. wide slip$302,500 announcement was made at the close of the with unlimited opportunity for building your Phase II 3 bed / 3 bathSOLD - 12 ft. wide slip $266,000 PLP convention on November 22. dream home. Directly behind is your present main ATLANTIS As announced, the project will include a home on its own lot. Two storey with 4 bed / 3 bath Canal Front Condos with on-site Pool 20-room club house, a golf course and large upstairs and large living / dining / kitchen down Bldg. 3 Downstairs 2 bedSOLD / 2 bath residential lots. The project is expected to stairs. Detached double garage with 1 bed / 1 bath with boat slip $182,000 create 300 jobs. No timetable was given. guest apt. above. $1,169,000 Bldg 4 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 Bldg 5 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 "Sea Grapes" Directly on the ocean modern CBS fully MARINERS COVE tiled 3600 sq. ft. home on extra large lot with 215 Townhouse Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool ft.± frontage. Features 3 bed / 3 ½bath, fully Garden/Pool View 2 bed / 1 bath $113,000 equipped kitchen, large living / dining area (open Marina View 1 bed / 1 bath beginning at $91,000 concept). Two bedrooms / living / dining / kitchen 2 bed / 1½ bath $121,000 all face ocean side and have direct access to COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL VILLAS beautiful garden and beach. Garage and utility in FILTRATION SYSTEMS Beach Villa Subdivision main house with additional detached garage / work Garden villa 1 bed / 1 bath duplex, excellent rental shop / storage. Grounds fully landscaped with WATER SOFTENERS, REVERSE OSMOSIS, potential $181,500 irrigation / sprinkler system. $2,225,000 CARBON FILTERS, STAINLESS STEEL & Garden villa 2 bed / 2 bath extra features $157,300 PLASTIC PUMPS, SALT & MORE “Serenity” A real “Estate” property. Modern 4 bed/4.5 Ocean Villa Subdivision bath, 5600 sq. ft., two storey CBS home with 2 bed / 2 bath special garden location with pool incredible ocean views. Upper level extra large, PPP RICESRICESRICES BELOWELOWELOW U... SSS... RETAILETAILETAIL view $260,000 open concept living/dining/kitchen with outdoor 2 bed / 2 bath with direct greenway access to CONTRACTOR PRICES AVAILABLE covered balcony and master en-suite bed/bath. CONTRACTOR PRICES AVAILABLE ocean plus extra features $272,000 Lower level 2 bed/2 bath, lounge, wet bar plus CALL/FAX APARTMENTS additional bed/bath and double garage. Property 365-8749 Rock Point four-plex, 2 storey CBS apartment build has two fully landscaped lots with 290 feet ocean ing, each level has 2 full apartments with 2 bed, 1 OR front. Special property with many, many additional email: [email protected] bath, living/dining/kitchen. Great rental investment. features including 2 bed/1 bath caretaker’s cottage. Must see. $280,000 $3,800,000 Representing the ATLANTIC TREASURE HOUSES GALLEON BAY CANAL / ESTATES pioneers: Ocean front luxury units with lagoon pool / waterfall “Safe Harbour” Canal front with excellent elevation. 2 bed / 2 bath octagonal house $275,000 Octagonal 825± sq. ft. garage / efficiency guest BAHAMA BEACH CLUB house with plans for main house. Dock with FILTER CORP New luxury condominium project on Treasure Cay power in place. Must see. $369,000 Beach. 3 bed / 2 bath / Den / Lanai / on-site pool and many other features Starting at $425,000 “Laguna” brand new canal front, octagonal home,fully Plus 14% closing furnished, 3 bed/ 2 bath, modern open concept, living/dining/kitchen plus partially covered deck. Brand BRIGANTINE BAY ESTATES Perfect island retreat for some lucky family "Sea Cliff" newly completed 2 storey CBS home fully $676,500 Parts furnished. Living / diningSOLD / kitchen downstairs, bed rooms upstairs. Direct greenway access to Treasure “Island Times” 2500 sq. ft. modern spacious 3 bed / Hardware Cay beach $431,000 2 1/2 bath, living/dining/kitchen opening onto “Sableau Soleil” Canal front with dock. Island covered patio facing waterfront. Double garage/ & Fasteners simplicity home, 3 bed / 2 bath, detached garage utility. Extra adjacent lot. Total frontage 108 ft. $830,250 for Homeowners with half bath. Waterfront view from master and Contractors bedroom and open concept living / dining / “Seaductress” / “Harbour’s Edge” Modern CBS 3 bed/ kitchen. $430,500 3 bath home including private entry suite, pool, Plumbing Supplies WINDWARD BEACH 80 ft., full serviced dock, 2 car garage including “Seaclusion” Ocean front CBS house, 2 bed / 2 bath two vehicles. Exceptional location and view. plus detached 20’ x 30’ 2-car garage with extra Many more features, must see to appreciate. Water Heaters MOTIVATED SELLER $1,200,000 Your largest choice of bath. House has wonderful view as well as prevail- ing tradewinds $800,000 VACANT LOTS AVALABLE economical • Windward Beach / Oceanfront beginning at$150,000 Gas Appliances • Canal Front beginning at $99,000 • Golf Course / Interior beginning at $25,000

Treasure Cay has one of the world's best Beaches, Golf Course, Tennis, full service Marina, just naming a few amenities. Paints Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information - We not only sell here, we live here and love it. At the traffic light For further details and pictures visit our web page at treasurecayrealestate.com in Marsh Harbour Mailing address: P.O. Box AB22183, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas • E-mail: [email protected] December 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 35 Church News Women Hold of Friendship Tabernacle, and held their Wright, runner up Jaynell Cornish. The egory and runner-up position was claimed very first conference that very same year Praise Dancers of Grace Baptist Church by young men called FLAVOR. The Abaco Church Conference under the Presidency of Deaconess were victorious in their category with the Central High School Choir won the Choir By Anita Rolle Willamae Dawkins. The ministry also of- Marsh Harbour Church of God as runners showcase with Zion Baptist Church Youth Under the theme Arise and Walk in the fers marriage counseling. up. In the Group Artist category, two tal- Choir as runner up. Power of God, the Abaco Women of God Music Workshop ented young ladies, Vashti Mills and Daphne held their fifth annual women’s conference Brown, took the winning trophy in that cat- Please see Church Page 38 By Anita Rolle on November 12-14 at the Dundas Town The Fall Gospel Classic Music Workshop Church of God where the host was Pastor 2002 was a great success. Participation was Anthony Campbell. OCEAN BLUE PROPERERERTIESTIESTIES excellent and the energy level was high as Day and evening session were held. Day Sales, Rentals and Property Management the workshop participants soared to new session speakers included Evangelist Shirley G.P.O. Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas heights, proclaiming the word of God Telephone 1-242-365-4234 • Fax 1-242-365-4636 Burrows of Eleuthera, Min. Colamae through song and dance. The three-day e-mail: [email protected] • www.go-abacos.com/oceanblu Collymore from Nassau, Min. Val Pinder music workshop held at the Dundas Town On Green Turtle Cay: of Freeport and Nurse Genevieve Adderley Bluff Harbour: Furnished private home. Three Church of God and was co-ordinated by The beach: • 1.46 acres on Atlantic Ocean. 135' who spoke about Breast Cancer. Prophet- bedrooms, three baths plus caretaker cottage. Min. Alfred Dean, music teacher at Abaco on beach. $480,000 2000’ water front. Secluded. One acre. Boat ess Sharon Seay-Eiland was the special guest Central High and music minister at the Zion • Two one-third acre lots on Bight O Bay beach. ramp and dock site. Needs repair. speaker for the evening services, traveling Baptist Church in Murphy Town. 90' frontage. Close to town and public dock. Inner White Sound: Two bedroom suites; 3 from Tennessee for the event. The three day • Fourteen lots across from Bight O Bay Beach. All participants received certificates while bath: Kit/liv/dining fully furnished villa on wa- conference saw a packed house daily, as Water front on Inner White Sound. 1/2 acre winners and first runners-up in the five ter. In pristine condition. Good rental income. the women arose and walked in the power and up. Starting at $78,650 $275,000 showcase categories received trophies. of God. White Sound: Four inland lots within 5 minute • Four unit income producing 2 bed 1 bath apart- There were several categories. Winning the The Abaco Women of God was estab- walk of waterfront and public dock.$47,200 each ment complex. Fully furnished. Water views. Dock. Male Vocalist showcase was Prince Renaldo • 1/2 acre lots within 5 minute walk of public dock, lished in 1998 through the vision of Nathalie Laundry. Two years old $700,000 plus closing Davis, runner up was Carson Mitchell. The water front and Green Turtle Club. $60,000-$70,000 Knowles, wife of Pastor Kenneth Knowles • Stunning new home. Interior still under con- Female Vocalist was won by Ms. Carolyn each struction. All materials on site to complete. Truck. Quiet waterfront: 1.35 acres on Black Sound, 2 bed 2 bath. A/C throughout. Views of ocean, The Fall Gospel Classic with dock, close to beach. $650,000 Guana Cay and Sea of Abaco. $775,500 ONO Music Workshop was A jewel of a home with pool set high on a bluff Coco Bay: 1/3 acre, 75’ x 185’, about 3 min held November 21 - 23 in overlooking Sea of Abaco. One acre of prop- walk to beach. $59,000 Dundas Town. Organized erty stunningly landscaped with wooden walk- • 1.4 acre parcel with large trees and water view by Min. Alfred Dean, it ways and decks. Six buildings set out in “pod” $340,000 showcased the talent on arrangement. 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath. Wicker • 1/4 acre on water front at Coco Bay with dock. and rattan furniture throughout including pieces SOLD Abaco. Shown here, left 190 ft. of water front. Electrictiy on site $300,000 by Tommy Bahama. $2.8 million to right, is Min. Dean On Munjack Cay: Green Turtle Estates: 1/2 acre only 125 feet 10 acres. Dock. 320’ on Sea of Abaco. Good with Moderator Leroy from ocean beach. Firm $183,000 elevation. $300,000 Thompson and Ms. Ocean Beach: 1/2 acre lot on high ridge with One-quarter acre on beach, 125’ frontage. Carolyn Wright, Winner gorgeous ocean view. Many fruit trees. Five $183,000 Female Vocalist. minute walk to beach. Reef close enough to On Little Ambrigris Cay: swim to. $102,000 10 acres. Dock material on site. Beautiful beach. Black Sound: 2 acreSOLD parcel from sea to sea on High hill. $515,000 gross Black Sound with excellent dock with amenitis. 125 ft. of beach front. $650,000

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"Dannie's Den" "Down the Way" "Son Burns" Sand Banks Creek - + 80' Waterfront - Almost 1 1/2 wooded Little Harbour - 3 bedroom - 3 bath home -530' of harbour frontage - Treasure Cay - 4 bedroom - 3 bath - 2,160 sq.ft. home - almost acres. 2 bedroom, 2 bath home - Private Dock Solar Electric w/gen. back up - Private Docks-Boat House- 2 Garages 3/4 Acre on Galleon Bay Canal - Private Dock - Fully Furnished - #AB 0073 - NEW LISTING $395,000. Furnished - # AB 0065 NEW PRICE - $1,300,000. #AB 0072 - $635,000.

Elbow Cay - North End - "Silver Butte" 2 bedroom - 2 bath Green Turtle Cay - Splendid hill top one acre buliding site. Great Marsh Harbour - Pelican Shores - "Pelican Point" 3 bedroom, 3 bath Home - almost 1/2 Acre, 130' of Beach-front on beautiful elevation, wonderful White Sound and Sea of Abaco views. home - A Marsh Harbour Landmark - 1 bedroom, 1 bath garage Atlantic Ocean beach. Superb Breezes and Ocean Views - # AB 5094 $485,000. apartment - on 2 Acres- over 1,000' of water-frontage - private dock Furnished # AB 0070 - $988,235. Green Turtle Cay - Coco Bay Area - 1 Acre - 140' x 300' - Ocean with boat lift - Fabulous Views of the Harbour & Sea of Abaco Elbow Cay - "Marnie's Creek" - 1/2 acre hilside building sites, a Beachfront Building Site - super views. #AB 5113 $275,000. furnished #AB 0067 - Price Upon Request. private dock slip for each parcel - fabulous Sea of Abaco views Green Turtle Cay - Family Residence - 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath -2,265 Marsh Harbour - Cove Estates - "Laura's Hideaway" - Duplex - 100' # AB5114 - NEW LISTING from; $230,000. sq.ft. living space on two floors on 1 1/2 secluded acres. x 100' lot - 2 - 2 bedroon, 1 bath apartments plus efficiency - great Elbow Cay - White Sound Area - 6.13 Fabulous Acres - perfect for # AB 0035 $945,000 location and rental income - furnished - # AB 0044 $228,000 development or elegant estate - # 3697 - $1,820,000 Lubbers Quarters - "Abaco Ocean Club - Lot 105" - 12,819 sq.ft. - Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - "Spinnaker Reach" - 3 Elbow Cay -"Tahiti North" - 2.5 acre building site - north of and 1/4 acre.Beautiful Hillside Building Site - Great Sea of Abaco Views. Bedrooms, 3 Baths - 1,300 sq.ft. Private slips for 50' & 25' boats. adjoining Dorro's Cove - 91' of Sea of Abaco frontage - 1,200' depth # AB 5097 - UNDER CONTRACT. AB 0069 - $525,000. # AB5065 NEW LISTING $1,500,000. Man-O-War Cay - "Outrageous" - 4 bedroom - 31/2 bath home. Sand Banks Creek - One Acre plus - Wooded lots with over 90' of Great Cistern - "The Chandlery" - 4 bedroom, 2 bath lovely 2,200 Furnished, Beach Access, Ocean View, Semi-Private Dock. water frontage on Bay - 3 miles south of Treasure sq.ft. home, one acre of land - with cabin, called "Heaven" by current # 2899 - $875,000. Cay. Limited Number Available #AB 5069 from $63,700. owner, perfect for studio. guest house or income property. Man-O-War Cay - "Cézanne" - 3 bedroom - 3 bath Luxury South Abaco - Old Kerr's - 24.69 acres - 327 ft. magnificent sandy # AB 0025 $349,900. Residence-Large,Elegant Living Spaces - Built 1998 - Beach beach front. 1/2 hour from Marsh Harbour. Suitable for construction of Great Guana Cay - "Oceanfrontier Hideaway" - mini-resort Beach- Great Ocean View - #2861 - $1,295,000. cottages or small resort - #AB 5104 - $222,000. front - 6 unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath, rental log cabins- 2,000 gal/day Man-O-War Cay - "Gauguin" - 2 bedroom - 2 bath home - Furnished, Tilloo Cay - "Thompson Tract" - 7 acres. - sea-to-sea, good elevation Watermaker - Central location # AB 0026 $1,275,000. Near Beach - Ocean View - # 3435 - $400,000. for great Sea of Abaco and Ocean Views - can be divided into 2 3.5 Green Turtle Cay -104' x 80' Building site - # 3619 - $86,000. Marsh Harbour - "Running Light" - Commercial - Over 100' of acre parcels - #AB 5113 - $965,000. Green Turtle Cay - "Coco Sound" - 28 prime residential building prime Marsh Harbour waterfront - over 1/3 acre. 2,600 sq.ft of Office Treasure Cay - "Honey's Home" - Windward Beach Road - 3 sites between Coco Bay and White Sound from 1/4 - 1/2 acre or residential space in two buildings. Great parking and room for bedroom, 3 bath - 1,600 sq.ft. home - 2/3 Acre on Galleon Bay Canal #AB 5090 - priced from $59,000 expansion. Private Dock - # AB 0042 $800,000. - Private Dock with Boat Lift - Great Canal and Sea of Abaco Views. Green Turtle Cay - Coco Bay - Beautiful 2.68 acre building site. sea- Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - "Sea View" - Furnished - #AB 0066- $765,000. to-sea, between Coco Bay and the Ocean. Good elevations for 2 bedrooms - 2 1/2 baths - 1,400 sq.ft. Home - Treasure Cay - "South View" - 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home. - Canal spectacular views - Dock. Fabulous beaches on sound and ocean. Private well protected Boat slip - Furnished - Front Location - Great Sea of Abaco Views, Good family home - #AB 5067 $650,000. # AB 0068 - $575,000. Fully furnished #AB 0030 - $340,000.

Derek A. Lee, BRI Margot Lee Christopher Plummer John Cash Roscoe Thompson, III Abaco District Managing Broker Estate Agent Estate Agent Estate Agent Sales Assistant Retta Thomas - Office Manager Man-O-War Cay, Abaco Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Treasure Cay, Abaco Elbow Cay, Abaco Bay Street - P.O. Box AB 20777 Tel: (242) 365-6156 Tel/Fax: (242) 365-4648 Tel/Fax: (242) 365-8467 Tel/Fax: (242) 366-0665 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Fax: (242) 365-6229 e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] Tel: (242) 367-4608 - Fax: (242) 367-5452 e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] HGChristie.com - "All you need to know about real estate in The Bahamas!" 9/01/02 Page 36 The Abaconian December 15th, 2002 that their particular version makes a differ- The Boxcar organizing committee wishes Conch From Page 27 Cays From Page 11 ence. Mary Gabrielle from the Lazy Parrot to thank all those who contributed to the catch the fare for the day. A unique point insists that fresh limes are necessary. “The Sundance Marine, Calypso and Christian success of this event including Burns House of their business is the addition of grilled bottled stuff is yuk!” Various restaurants, Wilhoyte. Liquors, Gatorade, Cracker P’s, Clay conch. “Steaming in foil on the grill brings markets and convenience stores in gas sta- With points added from both classes Rick Wilhoyte Trucking and Frank Knowles DJ a tenderness and brings out the sweetness tions offer the quick fix for hunger pangs. Sweeting emerged as Gatorade Champion service. Funds raised will benefit youth to the seafood,” was a comment from a Conch, green peppers, hot peppers, onions, of The Hill 2002 senior class with Scurvy sporting programs in the islands. Mark your customer at the business. lime....conch salad is truly the fast food of Few Junior Champion. Trophies were pre- calender to attend next year’s event and tell The ingredients don’t change much from the Bahamas. sented to the winners in a short ceremony a few friends to come along. It is quite a one cook to the next, but each will argue immediately following the racing. unique event.

Lubbers Quarters JACK’S JUNGLE Lubbers Quarter’s Cay, Abaco, Bahamas Your Own Secluded Acre Surrounded by Trees and Nature…….

A few select lots are now available on the Estate of Jack Patterson, known as “Jack’s Jungle,” located on the island of Lubber’s Quarters in the Sea Jack’s Jungle of Abaco. You may ask, what makes these lots so special and rare? Here’s your answer: This land has a very good natural energy because Mr. Patterson protected his estate from the excesses of developers since the 1950s. He used the land as his own private nature park, cutting only small trails which meandered through his collection of native trees. There are 150 native trees in the Bahamas and up until the time of his passing Mr. Patterson continued to add more species to his collection which at last count stood at 137. A Little History About the Property….. Jack Patterson first noticed the beauty of Lubbers Quarter’s Cay in the 1950s while on holiday from his home in Nassau. As a naturalist Mr. Patterson fell in love with the pristine native forest and seclusion offered at Lubbers. He built a holiday home in the center of the island and 10 years later moved to Lubbers permanently. Mr. Patterson and his family were the only residents on Lubber’s from 1968-1982. During these years the estate was enjoyed by his family and many visitors who came to take the tour of Mr. Patterson’s collection of native trees. During this period Mr. Patterson authored a hand guide-book titled Native Trees of The Bahamas. Most of his tree collection still thrives on the island. Locations to Choose From: From the hilltop lots enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean facing Tilloo Cut and Tahiti Beach. From the waterfront facing west you can see Man-O-War, Marsh Harbour and the glistening Sea of Abaco. From the interior you will be amongst virgin Bahamian broadleaf forest. The few acres available are Jack’s Jungle surrounded by another 20 acres of undeveloped land and nature parks. Most likely any acre you choose will provide Price List you with plenty of privacy. Land has been set aside in the Western Lots. All lots 110 feet wide minimum, approx 250 form of nature parks to protect the many stands of these feet deep. Frontage a mix of white sand and rock. gorgeous trees that Mr. Patterson loved so much. His dream W Lots $135,000 was for the forest “to be seen and enjoyed.” We honor that intention with a covenant stating that “no trees may be cut Northern Hilltop Lot or removed within 20 feet of a road/boundary…….” Further N5 $120,000 0.946 Acres to that, there will only be small “golf cart size” trails between Central Hilltop Lots your acre and your private dock slip. C Lots $120,000 Eastern Hilltop Lot E4 $120,000 0.867 Acres Southern Interior Lots S Lots $85,000 Call Victor at Sea Grape Realty Prices include: 242-367-2749 1. Brokers fee 2. ½ Stamp Tax or visit our website 3. Seller’s Legal Fee www.jacksjungle.com Each lot will be provided with its own private dock slip on e-mail: [email protected] the east side and utilities will be brought to each lot (Electricity, Telephone Line, etc.)

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 RENTAL HOUSES RENTAL HOUSES COMMERCIAL Additional lines at $2 per line AND APARTMENTS AND APARTMENTS PROPERTY FOR RENT Display classified $18 per column inch We can take the photo within the Marsh BAHAMAS VACATIONS 100+ private Out Marsh Harbour one bedroom apt., fully fur- Harbour area or use your photo. Island homes, resorts, villas for rent. Free list- nished, central A/C, washer / dryer. $600 per Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 ing. Call 1-800-462-2426 month. Call 367-3190 http://www.bahamasvacations.com Treasure Cay luxury beach front home, 3 bed, RENTAL HOUSES Cherokee Sound Cottage - 2 bed 2 bath, mod- 3 1/2 bath, sleeps 14, all amenities. $500 nightly. AND APARTMENTS ern, A/C, large screened porch. Day, wk, mo. Sell for $1,995,000. Call 561-738-0996 2100 sq. ft. Warehouse next to the Abaco Bonefish guide available. VISA/Master Card. Water Bottling plant. Not being divided. This 242-366-2111 or 305-664-9471 COMMERCIAL fenced -in area has electric and phone. Great Bustic Bight Resort Black Wood, elegant, fully furnished, one and PROPERTY FOR RENT site for light manufacturing, assembling, ware- Bustic Bight Resort two bedroom apartments. At main entrance of house, whatever. 2100 square feet for just Black Wood. Call 365-0614 or 554-8424 $1400 per month. Call Michael Albury at 367- 2951 or 359-6658 Great Abaco Club - luxury vacation rentals Retail & Office Space. Located in with all resort amenities. Ph. 242-367-4151 one of the most charming commer- www.GreatAbacoClub.com cial buildings in Marsh Harbour. Classified Ads Hope Town Specialist A collection of upscale Busy up-scale retail area, constant Four Guest Units pools, docks, reunions, special occasions, hon- foot traffic. Ground floor available. Bring Results eymoons. Hope Town Hideaways. 242-366- Liquor Store • Open till 9 p.m. Call: 367-3262 ext. 201 0224 Fax: 242-366-0434 Phone 367-5995 • Ask for Ernestine Call 367-3202 December 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 37 Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 PROPERTY AND HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES Additional lines at $2 per line FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch We can take the photo within the Marsh Harbour area or use your photo. Season’s Greetings Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Sea Grape from PROPERTY AND HOUSES Realty FOR SALE Victor R. Patterson Green Turtle Cay Office Memorial Plaza P.O. Box AB 20123 Agent: Chris Farrington INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas P.O. Box AB 22758 Tel: 242-367-2749 Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas MUST SELL E-mail: [email protected] Office # 242-365-4695, Fax # 242-365-4697 We offer the finest properties Email: [email protected] REAL ESTATE IN ABACO Marsh Harbour: Waterfront lot on the Website: www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com available for purchase plus Sandy Point Dundas Town Sweeting’s Tract. Over 200 feet of frontage LIGHTBOURN REALTY professional, personal and 3 bed, 1 bath 2 storey, 4 bed, 2 bath and small sandy cove. $100,000 efficient service. Each office is independently owned and operated 13,545 sq. ft. on ½ acre Tilloo: Shore to shore parcel in the Bight of Call us for all your real estate Lot #119 Lot #25 ‘Loo. 120’ wide with good elevation in the New! Luxurious Home. 3 Bed/ 3bath center. Just north of “Junk Beach.” $165,000 estate, swimming pool. Completely needs. We are here to serve you. furnished . Turn key. Call for details. Murphy Town Dundas Town Elbow Cay: Beach front lots on the Atlantic 3-2 bed, 1 bath triplex New! Beachfront-, 1/2 Acre lot on the Sandra Evans Vacant Land Ocean. 95-feet wide, coconut groves, 108’ x 104” 9,000 sq. ft. Atlantic Ocean $210,000 Multiple-listing Broker $260,000 Ph: 242-367-2365 Lot 78B Lot #18B New! Ocean View- Two 1/3 acre lots [email protected] Marsh Harbour: lots on the Sweeting’s Tract with great views of the Sea. $85,000 Murphy Town Murphy Town with road and all utilities, access to water Yachtsman’s Dream – Large treed lot Barbara M. Simmons 3 bed, 2 bath Vacant Land front/beach. $20,000 Sales Assistant with 125 ft. dock. Near to beach and Hill top 9,000 S. Ft. Ph: 242-359-6128 Lubbers Quarters: large water front and in- settlement. $650,000 Lot 67 Lot #38 terior lots with all utilities present, private [email protected] dock slip, exclusive development. Starting Coco Bay –Lot with dock and dredged 7’ Treasure Cay David Cote at $99,000 channel. Dock has power already Multiple Listing Agent Vacant land installed. $575,000 Ph: 242-367-3751 10,000 sq. ft. Little Harbour - White Sound lot with [email protected] Lot #65 deep water dock, electricity connected. Offers should be addressed in plans for 2/2 house included with sale. writing to: Abaco $375,000 Real Estate White Sound –hilltop lots with good M. Gardiner/Ms. M. T. Rolle Agency Ltd views of the harbour. Water front lots also available. Starting at $94,000 P.O. Box AB20567 East Bay Street Marsh Harbour, Abaco Fantastic Starter Home – Foundation Marsh Harbour, Abaco For conditions of the sale and any other informa- NEW LISTINGS with cistern already complete. Plans www.abacorealtor.com included. $95,000 tion, please contact M. Gardiner/Ms. M. T. Rolle at Bahama Palm Shores Section 1 (242) 367-2141, 367-2142 Abaco. Serious enqui- Beachfront – 100’ frontage by 800’ + Green Turtle Cay ries only may be considered for qualified purchas- Block Lot deep located on beautiful Long Bay B25Beach. $365,000. Ocean Beach Lots (North End), 1+ acres ers. Interested persons in Nassau may contact Ms. with good elevation from $245,000 Delores Johnson at 242-328-7041 or 242-300- C33Green Turtle Estates – 3/3 two story F32home. Scenic sea views. Tastefully Coco Bay Lots, 81 feet on beach from 2265. $170,000 H34furnished $750,000 Bita Bay Ocean Lot 8.26 acres from ocean to Coco Bay- 1½ acres of elevated land, Section 2 Inner White Sound, good elevation and pro- 720located across from the bay. $325,000 tection from sea, spectacular views. $1.25 M. Section 3 Black Sound – deep water harbour side On the internet at www.bahamasinvest.com 14 30 lots near settlement. 100’ on the water, 1 or call 365-4271 927acre. $305,000 Section 4 Split Level Townhouse – 1/1 townhouse 23 31 in a resort setting, walk to beach. A must LIVE YOUR DREAM ATTT 26 17, 18 see. $110,000 Cherokee Sound, for sale upon completion, Waterfront – two 1 acre waterfront lots in ready to view in Jan. 2 bed/2bath, central A/C. LOCATED ON Blackwood 200’ on water $50,000 each Includes major appliances & cabintry. Only fve STRATTON DRIVE minutes from beautiful Winding Bay beach. 1.5 IN MARSH HARBOUR Treasure Cay – Residential lot near miles east of Cherokee Sound in Yellow Wood. P.O. BOX AB 20404 Ocean Beach Boulevard. $25,000 Enjoy the life style you deserve . . . $170,000 Net. Call 366-2065 or 477-5291. Se- ABACO, BAHAMAS Waterfront lots with private boat slips rious inquires only, please in a secure gated community 242-367-2719 Treasure Cay - “Paradise Found” luxury starting at $195,000 FAX 367-2359 home right on your own beach. Search no more. Call 242-367-4151 or Fax 367-4152 Fantastic ocean views from every room. Gor- www.greatabacoclub.com geous new tropical decor with all amenities in- Marsh Harbour Duplex, 2 bed 1 bath on cluded. Three bedrooms, three and one half Crockett Dr. Call Mr. Malone at 367-2044 days baths plus three outdoor hot showers. Easily Treasure Cay 3/2, patio, shed, double lot, 135’ accommodates up to 14 people. Two car ga- Buying? Selling? x 200’, fully furnished, 1 block from beach. rages with apartment. Rooftop sunset deck and $200,000. Call 561-236-6649 extra large decking area to the beach. Built-in Need Qualified Help? Eight Mile Beach 15 acres,193 ft. on beach. propane stainless steel grilling area. Paved semi 60 ft. elevation. Call 365-6035 Turtle Rocks beach front home, almost 1 acre, Want more business? fabulous views, gated community. Call 407-389- circular drive with lushly landscaped grounds Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, Rentals 6075 and and accent light all around. Truly “One in A low cost ad like this and Sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- a Million.” Offered at $1,995,000. Please con- 366-0224 or Fax 242-366-0434. On the inter- tact Dr. William or Dana Domeyer at 561-738- can bring fast results net at www.hopetown.com 0996 Elbow Cay 3 bed / 3bath cottage on 1/3 acre, Call 367-3202 Fax 367-3201 nicely landscaped, central A/C. $190,000 Call 366-0583 Page 38 The Abaconian December 15th, 2002

Church From Page 35 Abaco Tug & Transport The proof of talent and boldness for Christ was evident among the participants Tug & Barge Work throughout the workshop, but even more Available for Charters so on Saturday, the awards night. Two tro- Sand & Rock Deliveries phies remained for the Praise Team. Min. Container & Building Material Deliveries Dean challenged those in attendance to form teams to showcase their gift of praise and Marine Construction & Development worship. This saw the on-the-spot forma- Boulders • Dock & Sea Wall Construction tion of the Zion Baptist Church Youth Praise team who were victorious in the category, Hi Tide Boat Lifts • Dredging with youth of the Church of the Latter Rain Excavation • Land Clearing as runners up. Trenching • Drilling • Blasting On the waterfront at the end of the Key Club Road P.O. Box AB20285, Marsh Harbour, Abaco Phone 367-5205 / 367-5206 • Fax 367-4018

Well Done Well Done Electronics Service Center Water Well WaterWaterWater Formerly Television Service Center Repairing: ServicesServicesServices MakersMakersMakers Radio, TV, VCR & Audio Equipment Professionally drilled Juke Boxes & Video Games Musical Instruments water and drain wells. Well Done carries a complete Marine Electronics Serving all of Abaco including: line of Reverse Osmosis Guana Cay, Elbow Cay, Man’O’War Cay, Office Equipment Desalinators. Sizes start at Cash Registers Green Turtle Cay and Marsh Harbour. 100 GPD to 20,000 GPD. Computers We case all of our wells down to the We can install, service and Microwaves water and use professional well screen FAX Machines maintain all of the equipment at the pump levels. Electronic Organs we sell and drill the Get your well done today to supply your Medical Equipment neccessary water and drain water maker or your home or business. Automotive & Marine Electronics wells to supply the units. Telephone Recorders, Phones & Phone Devices We also sell, service and install water makers Call us today Call us today In Marsh Harbour on Queen Elizabeth Drive between Keys Dr. & Fire House Corner 242-367-4841 • 242-367-4842 242-367-4842 • 242-367-4841 TEL: 367-2830

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LAST UNIT REGATTAS OF ABACO - Ground REGATTAS OF ABACO - New, fully furnished 2 bedroom on the Sea of Abaco, next to Aunt Pat’s Bay Subdivision. AAAT THISTHIST floorTHIS 2 bedroom 2 bath, tile floors, 2 bath condo with pool, tennis court, fitness centre and beauti- Sea to sea views. Beautiful property for development or PRICE !!PRICEcentral !air, granite countertops, ma- ful beach. On site rental management available. Ideal holiday private estate. $990,000. jor appliances, covered patio, quality apartment in convenient location. Asking $280,000. finishes, tennis court, pool and beach. HOPE TOWN - “Club Soliel” - Hotel, restaurant, marina Price $199,900. Last unit available PELICAN SHORES - WATERFRONT LOT - on the harbour on 1.75 acres; 320 feet harbourfront. $2,990,000. #1369 at this price! #1391 200’ x 255’, great views, ideal place to build a dock, partially landscaped with coconut palms, ready to be built upon. Price HOPE TOWN POINT - “Bellfree” - North End turnkey 1 upon enquiry. bed, 1 bath cottage on 2/3 acres. Beautiful views of the Sea Regattas of Abaco, Marsh Harbour of Abaco. Plans for main house to be built on the point. PELICAN SHORES - ELEVATED WATERFRONT LOT - Aluminum sea wall, private deep water dock with 50 amp. 100 feet on the sea, all utilities available. Price upon enquiry. service, 13 foot Whaler and golf cart. $1,150,000. #1338 ELBOW CAY - NEW LISTING - “Tahiti Hai” - Beautiful 4 bedroom, NEWNEWNEW BAHAMA PALM SHORES - SECTION ONE - Two ELBOW CAY – North End – Large building site with ocean LISTINGLISTING 2 bathroom home in Dorros Cove, LISTINGLISTINGLISTING residential lots, great location, $22,000 each. view near sandy beach. $114,000. 1530sq’, central a/c, wrap around deck, steps away from Tahiti Beach, BAHAMA PALM SHORES - Two residential HOPE TOWN – “Coconut Cottage” – Adorable dock access, separate gardener’s accommodations. Panoramic view lots 150 feet from the beach, great sea 1,000 sq. ft., 2/2 Colonial cottage with view of Atlantic Ocean, Tilloo Cut and views. Asking price $42,500. of the Atlantic Ocean. Across from a Sea of Abaco. Priced to sell: beautiful beach and close to town. DorDorDorrrros Cove, Elbow Cay $960,000. EASTERN SHORES - Waterfront Tastefully decorated, partially DorDorrros Cove, Elbow Cay sea to sea 34,902 sq. ft. There is a 85 furnished, detached garage. $415,000. foot beach, good elevation, buildable #1429 ELBOW CAY – Dorros Cove- on both sides. Last one available in “Summer Winds” - Newly area. Price $350,000 gross. HOPE TOWN - “Ocean View” - 2,500 renovated, spacious 3/2 oceanfront sq’, 4 bed/3 bath, beachfront home with 0.8 house. Excellent for entertaining - CASUARINA POINT - SECTION 4 - ON acres of land. Very private and fully landscaped. awesome view of the Atlantic, THE CANAL - 85’ x 135’ lot. Asking price Fully furnished. $1,425,000.UNDER #1412CONTRACT heated pool, large deck, water $48,000. maker, generator, central a/c, 2-car UNDER CONTRACT LUBBERS QUARTERS - NEW LISTING - Waterfront lot garage, close proximity to Tahiti FOREST DRIVE - 4 bed 3 bath 2 storey house on 59,940 with dock access. $140,000. Beach, tastefully decorated, fully sq. ft. property, double garage, concrete construction. Asking Hope TTHope own, Elbow Cay furnished, private dock slip price $310,000. LUBBERS QUARTERS - NEW LISTING - Interior lot $1,290,000. #1427. with view. $46,000. HIGH ROCK AREA - Charming and well-kept 3 bed 2 NEWNEWNEWLUBBERS QUARTERS - Two bath 1,700 sq. ft. home on 124’ x 125’ enclosed lot. This TILLOO CAY – Ocean front property in the Bight of Tilloo. LISTINGLISTINGLISTING gorgeous cottages located on 1.5 home features a family room, tiled floors, new kitchen, large Excellent elevation with sea to sea views. Access to dock acres of beautiful landscaped master bedroom, heated swimming pool and sundecks, and power to property. $89,000. #1630 waterfront property. One cottage central air, landscaped & generator. Price upon enquiry. brand new, 2 bed 1 bath with loft, TILLOO CAY – Choice Property! 4 water front lots in second cottage 1 bed 1 bath with GREAT ABACO CLUB - 3/2 with master spa bath, fully protected bay south of “The Castle”. Superb elevation, sea french doors, mexican tiles, furnished, vaulted ceilings, deepwater dockage and more. to sea views, deep water with sandy bottom. Access to Tilloo porches, A/C. Private dock. Great Gated community with Beach Club privileges and good beach. Starting at $125,000. Also interior lots from $75,000. investment property. Price rental record. Price upon enquiry. #1631 Lubbers Quarters $696,000. #1589 ELBOW CAY - NEW LISTING - White sound - 3.1 acres wwwwwwwww.damianos.com December 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 39

Correction: In the last issue of The Chamber of Commerce. However, CONGRATULATULATULATIONS!TIONS!TIONS! Abaconian we stated that Mrs. Veronica Bahamasair has since informed us that she to Archer was a guest of Bahamasair flight to traveled as a business woman. West Palm Beach as representing the Abaco Joshua Malone for being selected as Head Prefect at Forest Heights Academy Ph: (242) 367-5363 From Mom & Dad DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR EMPTY TONER CARTRIDGES. Happy Belated Birthday to RECYCLE THEM! Durrell Burrows We refill Canon, Hewlett Packard, From his parents, Hudson & Claudine, Sharp and Xerox sisters Latora and Rahneisha, P.D.H. Copier Repairs and his brother Arsenio Tel: 367-5363 Have a Blessed Day! Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Commercial Service, Cars & Boats

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 COMMERCIAL SERVICES COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOATS AND MARINE Additional lines at $2 per line ITEMS FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch New Generation We can take the photo within the Marsh Construction Tropical Souvenirs Harbour area or use your photo. Straw Baskets • Shirts • Hats Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Casual Wear • Gifts • Souvenirs Don MacKay Blvd. near Airport COMMERCIAL SERVICES Phone 367-2431 • Marsh Harbour 18’ Fiberglass Abaco-built boat, 85 HP Yamaha engine almost new, 6-7 mos. old, alu- Big CaCaBig t Equipment HELP WANTED minum gas tank. Make offer. 365-6061 Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, Payloader, Dump Truck Commercial • Private 20’ Wellcraft 1978, steplift, 150HP OMC 1983, Mature, reliable maid wanted for house- Services: Land clearing, Trenching Cabinetry • Masonry needs a starter. $1500. also 225 HP OMC 1987 Foundations Ph. 365-0614 • 375-3863 • Blackwood work. $120 per week. Call 375-3744 $3200 OBO. Call 365-0083 Fill, rock and sand VEHICLES FOR SALE 22 ft. sailboat, fixed keel 3.5 ft, 2 head sails and main, newly refurbished interior, outboard Fax: 242-367-2464 bracket. Asking $2500. Call 365-8109 Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 Tom Cat Enterprises Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 Repairs Always a good selection of cars, vans & Sales • Generators trucks. Pre-owned quality vehicles, competi- tively priced at Marsh Harbour Auto Sales. • Generators • Gas Engines Ph. 367-2111 • R.O. Systems • R.O. Systems • Hi-pressure Pumps • Diesel Engines Golf Carts for Sale 26’ Panga boat wtih 75 HP Mercury. $16,000. Lance R. Newbold 1 ea. 2002 XRT Carryall Gas. Burgandy with Call National Marine 367-2326 Certified Diesel Mechanic gray seat, split windshield & canopy top. $7600 Phone/Fax: 242-366-0135 • Hope Town 1 ea. 2002 XRT Carryall Gas. Red with black seats, split windshield & canopy top. $7600 1 ea. 1998 Club Car 4 passenger electric. Call Us for All Your Travel Needs Diane Fletcher White with white seats & canopy top. New bat- teries, new car. $5200 Twin Engine, Turbo Prop, ______Chartered Accountant *Carts sold FOB Freeport. Call 242-352-2219 Turbo Jet and Helicopters Available Financial Statement Preparation 94 GMC Jimmy 4 door, clean, runs great, cold Business Licenses Ph: 954-938-9508 A/C. $5900. 367-3596 or 366-0354 44’ Thompson Trawler, 1977, new teak floor, Audits and Investigations Specializing in Fax: 954-938-9509 Point of Sale dinghy, motor, blue Sunbrella, low time, Ford Accounting Software 91 Subaru Loyale, 4 door, auto, A/C, low mile- Cell Ph: 954-647-8278 Software Lehman diesel & 15 KW generator, icemaker, Installation and Training age, p/windows. Asking $3000 OBO Call 365- 2 refrigerators, Princess stove, much more. 8895 Working with Nassau Cellular 359-3207 Located in Hope Town. $99,000. Call Jill/Chris you in Abaco Abaco Cellular 559-8889 98 Honda Odyssey Van 30,000 miles, excel- at 366-0151 Christmas Special lent condition. $19,000. 367-4616 [email protected] This Christmas give the gift of a new computer. Computers for all ages, kids BOATS AND MARINE and adults. ITEMS FOR SALE • Talking Beary Smart (18 months) Supply Depot • Preschool desktop (ages 3 and up) Hotel, Restaurant and Mercury Outboard Engines • Barbie laptops for girls Contact National Marine 35 HP $1000 125 HP $4000 • Hotwheel laptops for boys Commercial Supplies 52’ Houseboat 1988 custom aluminum hull, 2 200 HP $5000 • Bilingual laptop teaches lessons in Blue Warehouse Volvo turbo 130 HP, dual prop I/O. 10 KW Call 367-2326 English and Spanish Government Subdivision gen. set. 2 Cruisair A/C. Recently painted and Compaq, Hewlett Packard, much more Marsh Harbour 85 HP Yamaha $2500. Call 365-6138 refurbished, costing $25,000, fully furnished and All reasonably priced. Ph/Fax 367-2128 equipped. 320 gal diesel, 700 gal water, sleeps 99 Honda 15 HP outboard, new condition, 8, full galley, 3 staterooms. $99,500. Call Kevin Call 352-2261 or 559-1189 Call us or stop by in Treasure Cay. $1600 OBO. Call 375-8809 or Kathi 229-723-6352 or E-mail or 359-6937 [email protected] For all your vertical and mini-blind needs contact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. Sales and Service. Have sciatica? TMJ? Lower back pain? Headaches? Get relief with muscular therapy. Tupperware - Place your order today. Call 559- Call Karen Lane @ 367-5215 8206 or 365-2233 Page 40 The Abaconian December 15th, 2002

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