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VOLUME 15, NUMBER 4 MARCH 15th, 2008 celebrated Heritage Day Traditional games bring the old days to life By Jennifer Hudson March 7 was another exciting day at Hope Town as residents gathered at Jarret Park to celebrate their annual Heritage Day commemorating the arrival of the widow Wyannie Malone and her three children, Ephraim, David and young Wyannie, along with several more Loyalists in 1785. Mrs. Suzanne Bethel welcomed everyone, especially “descendants of Wyannie Malo- ne from anywhere in the world.” Most of the program was presented by direct descendants of Wyannie Malone and included a prayer of gratitude for the men and women who helped preserve our heritage by Vernon Malone and the read- ing by Audrey Malone of a poem she had written. Tanya Duncombe, who performed an excellent job as mistress of ceremonies keeping people informed throughout the event, reminded people that the event this year was to raise funds towards paying off the mortgage for the new museum building which she described as a gift “to our chil- dren and their future.” Mrs. Bonnie Hall, dressed in Loyalist costume, raised the Bahamian flag while the children of Hope Town School sang the National Anthem of fol- lowed by which would have been sung at The chants of the children’s game Ring Play rang through Hope Town as the school students played this old time game. The students the time of the Loyalists. also entertained the crowd with songs. Heritage Day is designed to keep old tradtitions alive as well as being a fund raising event for the Wyannie Malone Historical Museum. Please see Heritage Day Page 2

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The Bahamas Electricy Corporation held a fair on March 6 to apprise the public of The Abaco office of the Ministry of Tourism held a reception for our visitors, second ways to conserve electricity and showed how their new internet website will work. The homeowners and boaters on February 28 at Mangoes Restaurant. Shown here is Ber- website is not quite ready for the public but will be online within a month or two. When nadette Hall serving a variety of food. the website is up, consumers will be able to access their statements online. During the By Mirella Santillo drew a large crowd, especially boaters fair, BEC donated $2000 to the Fox Town Primary School. This picture shows three This year’s People to People’s annual and second homeowners. students from the school along with the Principal, Mr. Austin Mills, receiving the reception for visitors organized by the Two high school students, Beatrice Al- money from Frederik Gottlieb, Chairman of the Board of BEC, while Mr. Kevin Bas- Ministry of Tourism was held at Man- den, General Manager looks on. Behind the students is Mrs. Lenora Black, Abaco’s goes Restaurant on February 28th. It Please see Tourism Page 6 Superintendent of Education. By Jennifer Hudson how their bills are calculated and ways In an effort to reach out to the commu- in which they can save electricity and cut Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. nity and become more customer friendly, down their bills as well as giving tips on The Abaconian PRST STD the Bahamas Electricity Corporation, safety and device protection and advice 9945 NW 88th Ave US POSTAGE Abaco, made history by being the first to electrical contractors. Medley, FL 33178 PAID Family Island to host a Consumer Fair. Three members of Bahamas Electric- Forward and Address Correction Permit #2438 The fair was held in front of its Marsh ity Corporation staff were on hand to an- MIAMI FL 331 Harbour office on March 6 and was a swer questions regarding electricity bills, most informative event. Every effort had been made to help consumers understand Please see BEC Page 4 Page 2 Section A The Abaconian March 15, 2008 History comes alive in the Loyalist town The school children performed Ring Plays has provided space for Heritage Day From Page 1 and gave a demonstration of Plaiting the rooms to be set out as This year’s theme was Education and Maypole. They had practiced hard for this they would have been a panel consisting of Chester Thompson, and were very successful this year at also in Loyalist times and so Vernon Malone, Patrick Bethel, Roy Cash, being able to unplait the Maypole which is provide an actual “feel Scott Patterson, Olivia Patterson and Can- the trickiest part. for the era.” A video dace Key all gave an interesting overview Stafford Patterson, Buddy Malone and history is available in of their experiences at Hope Town School Harold Malone demonstrated the art of one of the rooms but either as students, teachers or principals. sculling which was described as “the way, what is termed as “The This was followed by a light-hearted ques- once upon a time, the young men would jewel in the museum’s tion and answer period when they each an- get across from Lubbers on a windless eve- crown” is the massive swered questions fired at them by Mrs. Hall ning to hold the hands of their girlfriends and scholarly Genealo- regarding mischief at school, punishments, for a few minutes.” Buddy Malone came gy of Wyannie Malone homework and school routine. A new dis- out victorious in the short sculling race in compiled between 1985 play featuring Education is being set up in the harbour. to 1998 by Jinny and the museum and a plea was made for anyone A variety of stalls offered a selection of Mac McAlister, who having any photos which could be incorpo- arts and crafts for sale including half boat contributed so much rated to please come forward with them. models, sea glass jewelry, paintings and to the realization of Mr. Darius Williams, author of a re- items made from drift wood and shells. No the dream of the new cently published book The Rail and Lo- celebration is complete without refresh- building. comotive History of the Bahamas, spoke ments so a light selection of lunch items Each year the Heri- about his book and how various people was available. tage Day celebrations from Hope Town had impacted this indus- Admission to the Wyannie Malone Mu- show just how proud try. After his talk he was kept busy signing seum was offered free for the day to en- the Hope Town people courage people to go in and explore the are of their inheritance Mr. Darius Williams spoke about trains in The Bahamas dur- copies of his book. ing the program at Heritage Day. He has researched the his- Following this interesting verbal his- rich history of Hope Town and its people. and the involvement of This museum is well worth a visit. In ad- the children of the Hope tory of trains in The Bahamas in the lumbering idustry, the tory, people were able to glimpse some of salt industry and sisal production. He has recently published the physical activities of Loyalist times. dition to the many displays and artifacts, Town School ensures the extra area provided by the new addition that this legacy will be a book with his findings and was signing copies. He is shown carried on. There was talking with Kay Russell of Marsh Harbour, whose father an art competition for worked at the lumber camp at Wilson City the children in which they had to portray dant of Wyannie Malone’s son, Ephraim) their vision of Wyannie Malone’s Landing. conducts walking tours of Hope Town on There were four age categories from pre- Tuesdays and Thursdays for a cost of $10 school to grade six and the first three plac- per person. Groups meet at the Hope Town ers in each category were presented with a Post Office at 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. book relating to their heritage. Reservations are required; call 367 0646. Footnote: Participants learn how the original settlers For anyone interested in learning more and their descendants lived, visit the old- about the historic settlement of Hope est houses, learn historical facts and hear Town, Debby Malone (a direct descen- stories about local characters. March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section A Page 3

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Laurie Schreiner: 242.367.5046 Kerry Sullivan Laurie Schreiner Jane Patterson Stan Sawyer Bill Albury t 242.366.0163 t. 242.367.5046 t 242.366.0035 t 242.577.0298 t 242.367.5046 Continued in Section B, Page 3 Page 4 Section A The Abaconian March 15, 2008 BEC answered consumers’ questions BEC From Page 1 The matter of the fuel surcharge is al- less strain on the power station so there can ity Corporation, Mr. Frederik Gottlieb, ways the most frequently asked question, then be a more reliable power source.” thanked all of the BEC staff along with Mr. adjustments and damage claims while oth- and Mr. Basden addressed this issue by Mr. Basden thanked the employees who Basden and his Executive Staff and gave es- ers gave short talks on money saving tips saying, “The fuel surcharge has more participated. “We want to open up BEC to pecial praise and handed out flyers and cards contain- than doubled over the last two years which customers; this is something we all need to and thanks ing very useful and important information. makes the surcharge higher now than the be concerned about.” to the local Two of the main ways people were advised basic electricity rate. Oil to date has now Mr. Chervonne Cambridge, Assistant BEC staff. to cut down their bills were by only turn- reached a record high of $104 per barrel. General Manager with responsibility for “This is an ing on water heaters for two hours a day We cannot control the cost of oil, but we Abaco, who was also visiting from New o n g o i n g (one in the morning and one at night) in- can control our lifestyle and usage.” He Providence, stated, “Abaco has the fastest process, to stead of running them all day and to use mentioned that people do not realise how growing consumer base at a rate of 7-10 educate the the new energy saving light bulbs. A very much electricity is being wasted in their percent compared to an average rate of 2 public and interesting demonstration was given com- homes every day and encourages people to percent for all other Family Islands. We answer and Mr. Kevin Basden paring the use of two regular bulbs with turn off fans and lights when they are not are all stakeholders in the community and alleviate their General Manager, BEC two energy saving bulbs. When the regular in the room. “Electricity is being wasted in need to be proactive in trying to improve concerns and bulbs were plugged into a socket, the me- the home even when no one is there since the quality of supply and service. The end provide them with information. People will ter wheel whizzed around; but when those current is going to computers, televisions, of year projection for fuel cost is likely to leave this fair with a greater appreciation were removed and replaced with two en- cable and other devices all the time they reach $140 per barrel and BEC gets no of what is involved in the production of ergy saving bulbs, it was difficult to detect are plugged in even if not in use,” he stat- benefit from the surcharge.” electricity and ways to help cut costs. In any movement at all in the wheel. Every- ed. “The less electricity that is used, the Chairman of the Bahamas Electric- the same way we can’t blame the gas sta- one was totally amazed. When BEC staff tion for how much we have to pay for gas, members were questioned by customers we cannot blame BEC for the cost of elec- about this, since it was so hard to believe, tricity.” they stated that the savings really are that Mr. Gottlieb presented a cheque on be- tremendous. In order to get people started half of the Bahamas Electricity Corpora- on a regime of energy saving light bulbs, tion to the principal and students of Fox customers at the fair were each given a new Town School. “BEC has adopted Fox bulb with the admonition, “BEC can only Town School in our desire to show support do so much, now you need to go and buy for the educational programme. The money energy saver bulbs to replace all the rest is to provide science kits and accompany- of the bulbs in your home.” It was stated ing work books for the students, some of that consumers can save $30 to $40 per whom, it is hoped, will one day become month by using the new bulbs which give valuable employees of the Bahamas Elec- out more light and use less current. tricity Corporation. Prinicpal Austin Mills Mr. Kevin Basden, General Manager of thanked BEC on behalf of the staff and stu- BEC, was on hand with a team from Nas- dents of Fox Town School, saying, “There sau. Mr. Basden said how pleased he was The BEC fair featured ways that homeowners can reduce their electric bills. One was a is no greater contribution than that which is to see the event going so well. “I felt that graphic demonstration of the amount of electricity needed for ordinary light bulbs com- invested in our youth.” BEC Abaco was a good choice to launch pared to electric consumption for the new energy saving bulbs. Chairman of the Board of Mr. Wenzil Jones, Manager of BEC the initiation of the first Family Island BEC, Mr. Frederik Gottlieb, with suit coat and tie, is looking at the demonstration of the Abaco, said how pleased he was with the Consumer Fair, and this has been the result minimal current being used by a compact florescent bulb while Mr. Kevin Basden, also of a corporate approach between local help Please see Page 30 with a suit coat, looks on. BEC and expertise from .” March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section A Page 5 Page 6 Section A The Abaconian March 15, 2008 Annual reception was for our visitors Town, drawing much laughter. Four stu- Tourism From Page 1 dents from Wesley College, calling them- tidor and Marcus Sands, as well as the staff selves the Dynamite Dancers, interpreted of the local Tourism office garbed in color- several dances very dynamically, gathering ful red Androsia shirts, welcomed visitors much applause. And to top it all the winners who by six o’clock had already gathered in of this year’s Junkanoo parade, the Spring great numbers. Mrs. Edna Kemp and Mrs. City Rockers, rushed among the cheers of Sharon Dorsett displayed some of the craft the audience, some visitors even joining items that they had created with local ma- them. In between entertainment, musicians terials. Clint Sawyer and Gary McDonald kept up As 2008 has been dedicated as the In- the ambiance with popular songs. ternational Year of the Reef, People to Yellow Air Taxi sponsored a raffle for People’s theme was Protecting our reefs, round trip tickets to Florida, the first one an attempt to bring awareness of the fra- won by a visitor, Mrs. Barbara Langford, gility of the reef’s eco system to the visi- the second ironically went to an employee tors. The program included Mrs. Kristin of Twin Air, Mr. Roberto Smith. Williams with Friends of the Environment Visitors had been informed of the func- made a presentation on the Abaco reefs and tion through the Cruiser’s Net, Radio Ab- reminded people to anchor at a buoy or in a aco and flyers. Many local residents joined sandy area, not to touch the reef as the oil in the celebration which is aimed at hav- Three ladies from Murphy Town performed a skit portraying life in the past. Two of them from the skin can interfere with the deli- ing Bahamians and tourists interacting in a are shown here. This was greatly enjoyed by the boaters, second homeowners and visitors cate reef’s plants and not to walk on a reef. cultural way. The event, organized by Ms. who attended the reception hosted by Tourism and held at Mangoes Restaurant. Abiding by these simple do’s and don’t’s Doranell Swain, was very successful and will help Abaco’s reefs remain healthy. entertaining. Ms. Philippa Ferguson was Throughout the evening visitors were the costume coordinator for the evening. asked questions by various Tourism staff Among the officials present, were the relating to the presentation and the correct Senior Administrator for , answers were rewarded with canvas gift Mr. Cephas Cooper, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Laverne Cooper, and the As- ROCK imported & local bags filled with goodies. SAND imported & local A skit about fishing regulations was sistant Administrator, Mrs. Margaret Sy- performed by three ladies from Murphy monette. 8” CONCRETE BLOCKS 50LBS BAGS ROCK & • Delivery from Crown Haven to Sandy Point AIR COMPRESSOR AVAILABLE FOR RENT Flyers Abaco Print Shop Abaco Shopping Center s Cards Visit our modern facility on the Programs sines Tel: 367-3202 - Fax: 367-3201 Bu Abaco’s cornerstone Murphy Town Water Front beside Letterheads to construction Parker’s Landing FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS! March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section A Page 7 Booklet will encourage community tourism By Jennifer Hudson Mr. Cornish has many great ideas need to provide new challenges for our vis- ployment.” His goal is to make people A Community Tourism booklet is be- which he has laid out in this booklet, and itors. “The opportunities are enormous and think more about the business of tourism. ing finalized for release shortly by the he will also be holding public meetings in can include a marketplace, an entertain- He will be beginning discussions regarding Abaco office of the Ministry of Tourism. all major communities in March to launch ment show, bird watching tours, park vis- what steps to take and challenging people Mr. Don Cornish, Director of Tourism for a Community Initiative. “We need to its and walking tours which could include to get involved. Abaco, sees this as an opportunity to begin target potential hot spots from which we places such as the castle, Captain Beecher “Community consciousness is my pas- discussions with the community in ways can benefit. We can certify tour guides, Archer’s house, old jail and east side dock, sion,” he states and stresses how important to expand the tourism plan in order to get hire good qualified musical entertainers kayaking, horse back riding, historic settle- it is for visitors to see everywhere clean, more out of tourism. “I would like to chal- and organize cultural shows. There is a ment tours and visits to blue holes, sunken neat and tidy. “People need to put on their lenge people to think more creatively about whole lot to offer from the historical per- caves and coppice trails.” best face and not litter. People will be com- things that are unique to the island,” he spective from the Loyalist past up to our Mr. Cornish envisages more people be- ing into your community so you must keep stated. “At the moment visitors are happy, more recent history. We have unique ar- coming involved in the tourism business it clean and safe and show yourselves bet- but they say there is not much to do which chitecture, we have boat building and sea- such as becoming certified as tour guides, ter,” he admonishes. is not the case. We must develop strate- faring communities and we have unique involved in a native show or a marketplace. This Community Tourism booklet should gies to push the envelope and engage more foods. We need to provide greater fellow- “With an injection of funds more people be in circulation by the end of February. people and ideas in an effort to improve ship with our visitors, more experiences can benefit. All these ideas can create em- our product.” for them and a visitor centre and museum This informative booklet is an easy ref- where they can learn about our island,” erence guide which lays out goals, objec- he stated. tives, suggestions and opportunities for “On Abaco we have a 69 -74 percent each community. Five thousand copies are repeat visitor business which is the high- being printed and will be given out to com- est in the country but average spending per munity leaders, church leaders, schools, visitor is down because our visitors are not shop owners and others interested in be- spending on repeat experiences,” explained coming a vital part of the tourism product Mr. Cornish. He described the tourism for Abaco. product as “stagnant” and emphasized the

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For those wanting becomes rather vague and the eyes gloss retrieve the baggage and gifts from Nassau. a nature trip but with less water, there is a over. This is one small example of Tourism’s one-hour car trip, then a half-hour seashore There are four or more well qualified new thrust. The potential exists for a hike to the Wilson City lumbermill ruins. bird-watching guides who not only know walking tour in many towns either with a Abaco abounds with these historic places our birds but can combine bird watch- guide or perhaps a self-guided tour using and many of them are easily accessible. ing with a historical trek. Several of our an informative map. A map would give North of the Treasure Cay airport, just bonefish guides report an area where fla- brief explanations of the points of interest south of Blackwood, is a short woods road mingoes are occasionally seen. The Abaco while a guided tour would give fuller ex- to the coast. A sign says it leads to North marles were hone to large flocks of fla- planations and allow questions and discus- Abaco’s public beach about a half mile to mingoes until World War II. The present Dave sions. the coast. The road ends beside a beautiful birds are thought to have escaped from the Ralph Many of our towns offer points of inter- blue hole with the coast another 100 or 200 Different of Abaco bonefish camp of the est suitable for this kind of tourism such feet farther ahead. For the mildly adven- mid-1990s. as the oldest house, interesting plants and turous, an exploratory walk into the thick Our Tourism staff is hoping to encour- Our Abaco Tourism office has begun trees, a few short stories, typical birds you brush behind the blue hole will take them age local government, town people and po- a program to utilize our diverse historical may encounter and so on. to an old boiler and flywheel from a sisal tential guides to utilize these natural or his- relics and heritage which abound on our Just within the past few weeks, Debbie mill dating back 100 or so years. Old tim- torical attractions to entertain and captivate island. The idea is to better utilize these Patterson, an authentic Loyalist descen- ers in Blackwood tell of the locomotives a share of our visitors. Motivated guides local attractions to give our visitors more dent, has begun a walking tour in Hope that used this hole to fill their boilers. Not should be able to easily come up with sev- options and which we too easily overlook Town and to the lighthouse. It is structured far from the sisal mill relics is the foun- eral accessible local tours and find the ex- as trivial and unimportant. around the ferry schedule to make it ap- dation of a building. This easy location is perience financially rewarding. Even those In early March a small group walked pealing to those beyond Hope Town’s bor- worth a Sunday afternoon visit. taking advantage of a self-guided tour must over to Marsh Harbour’s east side follow- ders. Most of those who cater to our visitors stop for a refreshing drink or bite to eat. ing the original Soldier Road or path which Beyond the confines of our towns exist tend to think that all the attractions are in We are sure that more will be heard of the road evolves into. This is the narrow more opportunities, some as do-it-yourself the middle part of Abaco - not so. There this local initiative. Interested persons, ei- road in Marsh Harbour behind Memorial tours while a guide might use the same are fascinating historical ruins to the far ther potential guides or those looking for Plaza which passes the cemetery, the old venues and give a fuller and richer expe- north and south, and many points in-be- obscure points of interest, are asked to con- Marsh Harbour jail and effectively stops rience. Some of our heritage and richest tween. tact the Marsh Harbour Tourism office. at Mrs. Darville’s Straw Factory and the history are obscure and best viewed with a Abaco has ruins and Indian camp sites Catholic Rectory. Continuing past the Rectory, one enters a fascinating hand-carved cut allowing pas- sage to the shore without climbing the steep hill. On leaving the cut, the path follows Letters to the Editor a property fence, then begins to meander to the shore. It is hoped to re-establish the Protests Junior a part of the group.” This is supported by an annual fee to the Bahamas Treasury for original pathway. Rule Eight. Moore’s Island should receive his space, whereas Bullet Proof pays noth- Several hundred feet south where the Junkanoo results a penalty of 20 points for each illegitimate ing. This is unfair, and something should Dear Editor, path meets the shore is the remains of the participant. This contravention would also be done about it. Numerous complaints Would you kindly print the following original stone wharf which was used into have implications for judging the Best Mu- have been made to the local Port Authority letter. the early 1960s. We don’t have the date sic award for this category. with no action taken. Mr. William Davis, Chairman, when this wharf was built but it may go More seriously, Moore’s Island also In essence, the barge Bullet Proof is liv- Abaco Junkanoo Committee back to the early 1900s. failed to produce a lead banner. According ing free and blocking access to our land- Dear Sir, Nassau passengers coming to Marsh to Rule Six: “All groups must be identified ing stage, all at the expense of the property Re: Junior Junkanoo Protest Harbour on the mail boat would be put off by a lead banner which should correspond owners at Lubbers Quarters. We hereby protest the broadcast results on this East Side dock. The mail boat would with names and themes listed on the regis- Something should be done about this, if of the 2008 Junior Junkanoo Parade for the then proceed to Hope Town and Man- tration form. The lead banner should have not at the local level, then by the Nassau All Age Division. O-War Cay with passengers and freight. some crepe paper and the lead banner can Port Authority. The judges awarded Moore’s Island first Eighteen to 24 hours later, the boat would have wheels.” This infringement should Thank you, place with 4248 points and Wesley College dock or anchor in the harbour of Marsh result in disqualification. In fact, under a A concerned resident second place with 3705 points. Moore’s Is- Harbour to discharge freight. Those get- strict interpretation of the rules, the group land, the only other school registered in the Protect ’s ting off on the East Side dock had gotten should never have been allowed to partici- division, committed two serious breaches into Marsh Harbour a day earlier. pate without a lead banner. Judges should water supply of the rules by allowing participants who Dear Editor, The original town of Maxwell was es- have been aware of the fact that the pro- were not students of their school and by It is with great concern that I read in tablished in the late 1700s on this little duction of a lead banner is the most expen- failing to be identified with a lead banner. the February 15 issue of The Abaconian of explored eastern side of Marsh Har- sive and demanding aspect of the prepara- According to the rules provided to us, possible plans to develop the area around bour. Maxwell was eventually absorbed tion for the parade. It is also the aspect of Moore’s Island should have been penalised the Treasure Cay farm road for low in- by “Marshes” Harbour and subsequently preparation that demands team work. for allowing some 20 persons not students come housing. Housing of any sort at all in disappeared. There are old walls and ru- Additionally, Wesley College wishes to in the school to participate in their perfor- the area is going to have a negative impact ins along this coast that date back to this peruse the Judges score sheets, as it is dif- mance, particularly in their brass section. on a precious water supply. period. ficult to see how the judges arrived at their We are informed that this brass section was Unless each dwelling is equipped with The stone wharf remains on the shore, total if Wesley College was automatically brought in from another island. According composting toilets, sewage is going to end jutting 100 feet or so out to sea. Founda- be awarded the best banner award and to the Junior Junkanoo Rules and Regula- up in the fresh water. Sure, the treatment tion remnants of a eight or ten-foot square points for the banner presented. tions, specifically rule 2, “Participants must plant is just that. But when the water could shelter can be seen on the shore at the foot Your urgent cooperation will be greatly be enrolled in the participating school to be be surprisingly clean to begin with, why go of the dock. appreciated. Sincerely yours, ahead and mandate the pouring of sewage Marvin A. Russell into it? The entire peninsula that the farm road 7,500 copies Junior Junkanoo Coordinator The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper crosses covers the second largest fresh wa- Inquire for advertising rates Published twice monthly Charles A. Carey David & Kathleen Ralph Principal, Wesley College ter lens on Abaco. North of the road, west Editors & Publishers of the airport, is the fresh water well field (U.S. address) Phone 242-367-2677 Access to community P O Box AB 20551 990 Old Dixie Hwy #14 FAX 242-367-3677 for Treasure Cay, Green Turtle Cay and points north. This is an extremely valu- Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Lake Park, FL 33403 Email: [email protected] dock is blocked Dear Sirs: able, highly vulnerable area. While the Photo credit: Tuppy Weatherford for parrot & lighthouse on page 1 For a number of years now the freight Abaco Barb Horse Preserve and Conserva- Reporters/Writers: Samantha Evans, Jennifer Hudson, Julian Lockhart, Vernique Russell, barge Bullet Proof has been docked at the tion Area and the well field offer some pro- Mirella Santillo Lubbers Quarters freight landing, prevent- tection, it would be most sensible to look ing other vessels from loading or unload- at a map, see the peninsula as an entire, in- Contributors: Lee Pinder ing cargo there without permission. This tegrated water storage area and realize that area is for the use of all the property own- this is NOT the place to put more people. The entire peninsula needs to be protected Free at over 100 Abaco locations from to Moore’s Is. Subscribe NOW ers on Lubbers Quarters, not any one indi- vidual, and it should be kept clear except from any encroachment if the precious wa- Subscription rate $20.00 Abaco $25 other Bahamas Order form on Page 9 when loading or unloading freight. No one ter supply is to be fully protected. (One Year) $45.00 USA $65 Canada - airmail person owns the freight landing, it’s public $95.00 UK, Europe & Caribbean - surface property. Please see Letters Page 30 Also, each slip owner on Lubbers pays March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section A Page 9 Viewpoint . . . Development must come with control Phenomenal economic growth, pre- radical climate change. Our diplomats our door. leaving the vehicle to go shopping. ferred hospitality location, the Carib- do the rounds of international confer- There’s more. Take an active interest in our history bean’s top destination, boater’s haven, ences, attend local Caribbean meetings Through all of this, how are we going and our natural artefacts; travel to the out water sports, fishing tournaments, scuba and discussions, make the appropriate to pull ourselves together. islands in order to support their commu- diving, African diaspora conference and noises, and then do nothing. Perhaps, in The public and the communities look to nities (because once ago they were our tours: All designed to bring in the tourist all honesty, we don’’t know what to do. their leaders and politicians. These in turn own). dollar. Therefore, our plan of action becomes appoint another committee to investigate. Conserve water; plant native trees and Tourism contributes approximately 65 “Do nothing and ignore it; eventually it The committee looks to the public for shrubs to lessen our demand. grow native percent of the Bahamian earned revenue will go away.” input. The public looks askance at their and drought resistant grass on our lawns. in any year, which means that for every As a country we are meant to be look- leaders. But this must be democracy in its There is so much we as individuals can dollar in my pocket sixty five cents of that ing at a phase shift in economic develop- finest hour for we are doing nothing more do to conserve. We may also find out that dollar is derived from hospitality some- ment and projections. We are meant to than passing the puck. the biggest benefit is our wallet and our where in the national money flow. be changing our approach for the primary Turning off our lights and air-condition- purse. A subtle change in life style may For years we have been abusing this production sector of our economic model. ing during the day and when we don’t need create a big savings for our bank accounts. financial boon, and destroying our natural We are meant to become more concerned them. Telling our government we don’t At the same time we may help conserve beauty, marine heritage, culture, architec- about our environment, maintain our want polluting electrical generating sys- our natural and native surroundings. ture and history. We throw our garbage swamps and mangroves, keep our hills, tems like Bunker C-fired new BEC plants. It has become a sad day in The Baha- right on the road and in the wilderness ar- nourish our bio-diversity and, further- Stop clear cutting and levelling our mas when we can‘t look to our leaders eas. We have a seabed littered with soda more, encourage sustainable development building lots and start building environ- for guidance because they are just as con- cans, the seas full of plastic bags and oth- and living. Sadly, these are all just words mentally sensible houses and buildings, fused and uninformed as we are. er floating debris. The only visible part of which we do not even begin to under- planting lots of trees for shade, spending I really don’t fancy the idea of going of our culture left for the visitors is junk- stand the meaning. more time outside on the porch. scuba diving over Casuarina Point in 25 anoo. Our heritage colonial architecture We are terrified of losing the slightest Eliminate multiple transport systems years. But if all of us don’t pull together, has been almost totally destroyed, and our bit of our lifestyle. We want to walk into for the family except when absolutely nec- think together and work on alternatives to history is being literally bulldozed over our homes at the end of the day and find essary. Spend less time with the engine what we are doing now, it may be Marsh so that we can make way for neo-modern it nice and chilled from air-conditioning idling while at a stop, whether talking or Harbour as well. faux pseudo-colonial (intentional) assem- maintaining it for us while we are out of blages on that same spot. the house. We want the latest technology The economy is slipping, the tourist ar- in appliances and entertainment. We want Keep up with the Happenings on Abaco rivals are down, construction is down, our the convenience of multiple transport for social fabric has been ripped to shreds, our families and the safety and symbol of we have become a rude and violent peo- large SUV’s. We want to fly away to do Subscribe to The Abaconian Today ple, we can’t read and write; and we are our shopping in the United States. extremely greedy. We want everything we see, but we Sounds good, doesn’t it! don’t want to pay for it all; and our infra- In addition, we are failing to under- structure is in a mess. stand and grasp three important threats Roads and public transport are a mess. to our very existence, pollution, environ- The telephones don’t work. mental degradation and global warming. Our electricity network is not large The Bahamas is one of the world’s major enough to cope. contributors, per capita, of green house Our water system leaks out more of gases to a planet undergoing rapid and that precious liquid than is delivered to

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Central Abaco News Educator is honoured his wife to be, Valerie Pinder. Ragged Is- a few years younger. One could also re- nisced on the time while he was Principal By Mirella Santillo land was next, then Long island, back to trace his life story through memorable when Mr. Hardy taught his two children. Retirement, birthday, anniversary: Abaco in Spring City, then events fixed on the screen. Mr. Cooper quoted his daughter as saying, March 1st was chosen by his family for and Abaco again, where he taught English Mr. Patrick Bethel, a long time friend “Daddy, Mr. Hardy really taught me how this triple celebration, not only to bestow at Abaco Central High School for the last of Mr. Hardy’s, complimented him on his to write. He ended by thanking Mr. Hardy birthday and anniversary wishes to Mr. 18 years. many talents: teacher, writer, editor of for the support he gave when Mr. Cooper Jack Hardy, but also to render honor to During the March 1st celebration, Mr. the Abaco Journal, gardener and handy- was Principal. his teaching career in The Bahamas, just Hardy was recognized by many of the man and reminded the audience that he The Prime Minister praised the achieve- short of 40 years, from which he retired people he knew during his life in The Ba- had been rated Master Teacher a few years ment of a Bahamian, “a nationalized Ba- last August. hamas, the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. prior. Then came words of thanks by a for- hamian,” who, like so many nationalized In 1968 young Jack Hardy, annoyed with Hubert Ingraham; Mr. Cephas Cooper, mer student of Mr. Hardy, Police Officer Bahamians, has demonstrated his love of the inclement British weather, answered an an Abaco Central High School Principal, Perkins Collie, who credited him for help- the country. He mentioned Mr. Hardy’s ad recruiting teachers for the Out Islands presently an Administrator; colleagues; ing him pass the “O” level examination teaching positions in remote islands where of The Bahamas. He was offered a position students; friends and family members who with an A and obtain a scholarship from many Bahamians did not want to go. The and accepted it, not knowing that it was the had come from all over the island to share the College of The Bahamas. Mrs. Lenora Prime Minister praised Mr. Hardy for en- beginning of a long career that made The in the celebration. Throughout the dinner, Black, District Superintendent of Educa- Please see Page 13 Bahamas his permanent home. That first photographs gathered during Mr. Hardy’s tion, stated, “To teach is to touch a life Central job took him to Sandy Point where he met life here were projected and many guests for eternity.” Mr. Cephas Cooper remi- saw themselves on the screen looking quite

On March 6 the Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire Department was called out to Common- Jack Hardy, left, a well known high school teacher, was honoured at a banquet on wealth Bank in Marsh Harbour because of heavy smoke coming from the air conditioning March 1. He is shown here with the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, vents in the ceiling. The building was vacated and electricians were called in to find the and Mrs. Valerie Hardy. The banquet was held at the Faith Convention Center in Marsh cause and make necessary repairs. Harbour. March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section A Page 13

More Central Abaco News Pearl Gallery exhibited the work of pho- Don Cornish, who also has the certifica- to grow and enhance their educational pur- Central From Page 12 tographic artist, Mrs. Anyes Adams. The tion, told the graduates to not settle to just suits. couraging students from Sandy Point to be- show debuted on February 22nd with a re- have another title behind their name but Mr. Cephas Cooper, Senior Administra- come teachers, his sponsoring social clubs ception at the gallery. to do good work in their various places of Please see Page 15 and his involvement in sports. “Thank Titled Bohemian Seascapes, the show business. He encouraged them to continue Central you, Jack, for your many years,” ended comprised approximately a dozen pho- the Prime Minister. tographs of dramatic seascapes and sail- Mr. Hardy felt that since there were too boats, offered in various sizes and various many people to thank, he selected three settings. The photographs were artistically people who had recently been so important composed and altered with superimposi- in his life. Faron Newbold, a former stu- tions and light play. dent and the architect who design his new Hors d’oeuvres, champagne and wine home; George Martin, the builder of that were served and guests’ conversations house in which he is hoping to move in were accompanied with a background of soon; and Ms. Zoe Hepburn, the loan of- classical music played by talented pianist, ficer who made it possible. Ms. Garnell Stuart. Mrs. Adams’ photographs are a regular Photographer exhibits feature of the Conch Pearl Gallery. at Conch Pearl Gallery By Mirella Santillo Twenty Professionals Twenty people took a professional management course from the Institute of Certified For the second year in a row, Conch Receive Certification Professional Managers of James Madison University in Virginia supervised by the past By Samantha Evans administrator for Central Abaco, Mr. Revis Rolle. The graduates are shown here with After one year of classes Mr. Rolle standing on the far right. and studying, 20 professionals from across Abaco received their certificate as Certified Professional Managers on February 27th at the Tourism Training Center. On hand to moderate was the lecturer and former Senior Administrator for Central Abaco, Mr. Re- vis Rolle. According to Mr. Rolle, this program has ex- posed the students to strategies on how to work with people better. He is very proud of all Anyes Adams, right, exhibited her photographs at the of them because they worked Conch Pearl Gallery in Marsh Harbour on February Daily Specials extremely hard to get to this 22. Her work is mostly sea scenes with sailboats. She is 10 pc. Leg & thigh $14.95 point. shown here with Mirella Santillo. 8 pc. Mixed family meal w/2 large sides- 4 biscuits $19.95 Mon - Thu 10 am - 7 pm Fri & Sat 10 am - 9 pm • Sun 11 am-4.30 pm Chicken • Fish • Shrimp • Sandwiches Sides • Milkshakes • Soft Serve Abaco Shopping Center • Marsh Harbour • 367-2615 We do chicken right!

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More Central Abaco News mental and Community Affairs Director Central From Page 13 for Bakers Bay, who spoke on You In- tor, who told the graduates that he saluted corporated, which he believes will add them and expressed his gratitude to them to their personal and professional value. because he is aware of the major sacrifices He gave them seven things to take with they made to be where they are today. Ad- them as they journey towards excellence. ditionally, he stated that this new found Firstly, they must embrace and conquer knowledge will not only impact them the uncomfortable. Secondly, they must greatly as professionals but the entire Ab- know their weaknesses. Many persons aco district. He was concerned, however, focus only on their strengths and ignore by the small number of males who took their weaknesses but Mr. Marshall be- the course as he believes that males should lieves that acknowledging their weakness- be targeted and attracted to these types of es will help to shine brighter with more programs as well. confidence. Thirdly, they must set goals as goals will propel them in the desired He further noted that they have taken a The traffic congestion at Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour continues to increase. Sug- big step to position themselves for oppor- direction. Fourthly, they must expand their box gestions have been made for moving the ferries to another location with adequate parking tunities for advancement in the work place and facilities for dropping off and picking up ferry passengers. but he told them that change can begin rather than get out of the box. There is laboration to take place in the workplace. conduct on the job, and a pin for success- now once they decide in their mind that a slogan that encourages persons to think Finally, the future belongs to the commu- fully completing the program. Assisting they will become more productive on the outside the box but Marshall believes that nicators. Businesses are looking for per- with the presentation was Mr. Cooper, job. Now that they have this certification, expanding one’s box will be more reward- sons who can communicate effectively, are Assistant Administrator, Ms. Margaret they must not stop learning but rather go ing rather than abandoning the box. Fifth- innovative thinkers, and have good, sound Symonette, Mr. Cornish, and Mr. Mi- on and receive their Master’s Degree and ly, don’t overlook the rewards of educa- character. chael Rolle, with the Department of Edu- PhD’s. It will require more sacrifices on tion. Education will help them to connect At the end of this presentation the cation. their part but it will be worth it. with people and help them to grow. Sixth, graduates received their certifications, The guest speaker for the graduation communicate with people well so that they James Madison University Code of Eth- was Dr. Livingston Marshall, Environ- are not misunderstand. It inspires clarity Please see Central Page 18 that leads to trust. Trust is essential for col- ics, which is to guide their behavior and

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More Central Abaco News All Age School on Long Island and in 1963 work for the Cancer Society of Abaco Member of Parliament for , Central From Page 15 became District Inspector of Schools for all which he had served for 12 years as its spoke not only of Hugh’s commitment the Southeastern Schools of The Bahamas. President up until the time of his death. to his community but praised the tireless A Memorial Service was Several years later he was posted to John Hudson spoke on behalf of the Pres- dedication of his wife Sylvia, who had re- held for Hugh Cottis as District Education Officer. byterian Kirk of the Pines which Mr. Cot- mained at Hugh’s bedside in the hospital By Jennife udson In 1975 Mr. Cottis arrived on Abaco to tis served as an Elder. Jack Hardy remi- throughout the many months of his illness. People from near and far and from all take up the post of District Education Of- nisced on the time they had spent together A special message was spoken by the walks of life gathered at the Marsh Har- ficer for Abaco and made Abaco his home in the service of education. Vernon Malone Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, Prime Minister bour Gospel Chapel on the afternoon of with his wife and young son for the rest of brought condolences from the St. James of The Bahamas, who had worked closely March 1st to pay homage to a great man, his life. While here Hugh not only made a Methodist Church in Hope Town with with Mr. Cottis during his time as District Hugh John Arthur Cottis. Mr. Cottis died tremendous impact on his students and in which Mr. Cottis had held close ties and Education Officer and also later through at Doctor’s Hospital on February 14th af- the field of education but in countless other Patrick Bethel read a poem of comfort to his association with Hugh’s son, Greg, a ter a long illness. He had a distinguished ways which were attested to by the tributes Hugh’s wife, Sylvia. lawyer who worked for some time in Mr. career in education and a life devoted to paid to him during his memorial service. Bryan Thompson thanked Mr. Cottis on Ingraham’s law office. the service of his fellow man. The tributes were many as Mr. Cottis had behalf of the Rotary Club of Abaco which Hugh was always very proud of his son, Born in Essex, England, he came to The touched so many lives in so many ways and he had served unstintingly both as a mem- Greg, and he would have been pleased Bahamas in 1960 with his wife Sylvia to not once was there any repetition, his con- ber and as its President and for which he take up the position of Principal of Roses tributions were so wide and varied. was awarded Rotary’s highest honour, a Please see Central Page 19 Mrs. Kathy Whiting spoke about his Paul Harris Fellowship. Mr. Edison Key,

The Abaco Tourist office is encouraging communities to develop interesting activities for visitors. One suggestion for Marsh Harbour is to have a walking tour that would include a walk through a cut in a hill that allowed old timers to access a dock on Marsh Harbour’s east side. This allowed passengers to disembark before the mailboat went on The cut is at the end of Soldier Road in Marsh Harbour. It was apparently cut at the end to Hope Town and Man-O-War. The next day the mailboat would anchor in the harbour of tehe 1800s or early 1900s. But it was convenient for walking or for a wheelbarrow. of Marsh Harbour. The path allowed passengers to be in Marsh Harbour one day early. Tourism will be cleaning it up and making access to it more comfortable. March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section A Page 19

More Central Abaco News read a passage from Revelation. Ian Knowles, a resident of Murphy Central From Page 18 Many allusions were made throughout Abaco Resident with the wonderful tribute he was paid in the service to Hugh’s great love of the sea Convicted of Murder Please see Central Page 30 A Life Remembered in which Greg touch- and the part it had played in his life and his By Jennifer Hudson ingly conveyed what a great father Hugh involvement in the sport of sailing. had been while also showing what a great Hugh Cottis loved music and the ser- community spirit he had shown. Through- vice included the singing of some of his out his tribute Greg conveyed the wonder- favourite hymns by a combined choir of ful sense of humour his father had always members from the Kirk of the Pines Pres- shown. byterian Church and the Marsh Harbour This was a great service of thanksgiv- Gospel Chapel, soloist and violinist. There ing for Hugh’s life. It was officiated by was a great outpouring of love at this ser- Rev. Charles Greenwood, Pastor Da- vice for a man whose contribution to Baha- vid Cartwright, Mr. Vernon Malone and mian society is so vast that one could never Rev. Charles Sweeting, who presented the count all the lives that he has touched in Meditation. Mr. Hezekiah Dean, officer some way. in charge of education on Grand Bahama,

This is an aerial view of Dundas Town. The older areas of towns built along Front Street and Forest Drive are shown in the lower left. The Central Pines Subdivision is what is dominant on the right side. It is very well filled in and almost looks like a subdivision in the States. In the center of the photo is the new area that will soon be opened for hom- eowners with an additional 80 lots. In the top right is the Marsh Harbour airport.

Officials of the Bahama Public Service Union were on Abaco on February 22 discuss- ing workplace issues with their members. In the evening they held a public meeting for those not personally contacted or those who may have had additional concerns. Shown here are, seated, Mr. Wilson Gray, Chief Shop Steward/Advisor; Ms. Gwen Jones, Chief Shop Steward; Mr. John Curtis, Vice President BPSU, Northern Region; and Ms. Zeneth Rolle, Secretary and Chairperson for the Women’s Branch. Page 20 Section A The Abaconian March 15, 2008 Obituaries of Family and Friends One of Hope Town’s bright lights was Lisa, Stephen, Sabra, Suzanne and Shan- drew Longley, Jacqui Gibson, Solomonia nephews Kareem Knowles, Richard Mor- extinguished when Steve Best died sud- non; as well as “Shanty,” a Jack Russell and Raynard Rigby, Roberto and Delcina ley Jr., Corderro, Gordon Jr., and Jerome denly of a stroke on January 31 in West Terrier, the latest addition to the family. Reckley, Ladrana Reckley, Ramona Mon- Dean, Shepon Hall, Javon Walker, Lavis- Palm Beach Florida. A service of thanksgiving for Steve’s cur, Rose, Allenia, Wendell, Bunny and co , Ramon, Casanova and Shakyno King Steve was an active member of the Hope life will be held at 2 p.m. on March 22 at Edvardo Beneby, Albert and Jan Mortim- and Rodney Wells Jr.; step-brothers Sel- Town community, sharing his love of St. James Methodist Church to be followed er, Trisha and Betty, Cynthia Mackey, Jes- vin, Marvin and Lynden Dean; step-sisters painting and writing with all. He is known by a reception at the Hope Town Coffee sie Burrows, Barbara Thompson, John and -in -law Bernadette, Dianne and Shanishka for his series Shop. All are welcome. Ivy Mackey, Steve and Melanie, Stanley Dean; step-mother Enamae Dean; uncles of illustrated The funeral service for Michael Eze- and Coralee Pedican, Sharmeen and Har- Rev. Copeland Morley and Wilfred Edge- books about kiel Baillou, 41, affectionately called “Big old Pierre, Sandra Cooper, Ricardo Bail- combe; aunts Crescola Edgecombe and life on the Mike,” of Blackwood was held on March 1 lou, Althea Munroe, Veronica, Verneka, Louise Morley; and many other relatives islands and at St. Simon by the Sea Anglican Church in Valinda, Verona, Vincent, Virgil, Victor, and friends. his beloved Treasure Cay. Father Dwight Rolle assist- Lerlene, Jenanine, and Junior Baillou; and The funeral service for Harriet Ger- Jack Rus- ed by Canon Ivor Ottery and Father Earl many other relatives and friends. raine “Chi-Chi” Williams, 46, of Mur- sell Terriers, Hepburn officiated and interment followed The funeral service for Clyde Leslie phy Town was held at the Church of God Sparkle and in the Public Cemetery in Blackwood. King, Jr., 43, of Dundas Town was held Cathedral in Dundas Town on March 1. Soleil, as Steve Best He is survived by his wife, Elaine Bail- at Friendship Tabernacle Church in Dun- Officiating was Pastor Alphonso B. Lewis, well as for lou; parents Euclid and Marjorie Baillou; das Town on March l. Officiating was Pas- assisted by Rev. Nathaniel Hield and Rev. his poetry. Some of this was published in children Michael (Jr.), Mikelle, Miguel tor Silbert Mills assisted by Elder Wenzel Alonza Dawkins. Interment followed in a book he wrote with Adelaide Cummings; and Makaeo; brothers James, Arthur and McBride. Interment followed at the public the Murphy Town Public Cemetery. Steve also illustrated the book. He wrote Eugene Baillou; sisters Anna and Mona cemetery in Dundas Town. She is survived by her mother Dolly poems and songs to commemorate special Lisa Baillou, Norma Jane Smith, Tyronia He is survived by his parents Alice Davis; sons Elvis and Tavaris Edgecombe, events, birthdays of friends and to express Stuart and Margo Kelly; nieces Samantha, Morley Deveaux and Leslie King; step- Stephen Woodside; daughters Shakera political and local views. Candi and Semajra Baillou, T’Neil Mc- mother Juanita King; brothers Rev. Ken- Forbes and Sarantha Sweeting; grandchil- Steve will be remembered for his beau- Intosh, Tyronisha, Talycha and Taliyah neth Knowles, Min. Freddy Archer, dren Lazario Cornish and Kaitlyn Wood- tiful paintings on canvas, benches and Stuart and Vanisha Smith; nephews Se- Richard Morley, Absalom Albert, Rev. side; sisters Karen Antonio, Petral and clothing and for his friendly ways. He was ranno, Samantino and Nathario Baillou, Christopher Dean, Joseph, Gordon and Margaret Williams, Mary McKenzie and a true renaissance man - an avid golfer, Stanley McIntosh, Justin Moss, Israel and Garnet Dean, Deacon Anthony King and Justina Reckley; brothers Vernal Reckley, sailor, traveler and a sports fanatic. Steve Kaylano Kelly; aunts Evalina Baillou, Eva Harrison King; sisters Eleanor Hield, Anderson Wilmore and David Williams; was a long-time member of the Hope Town Baillou-Hanna, Kessie Moncur, Susie Mae Charmaine Wells and Branhilda Pascal; nieces Carla, Sonia, Patrona, Samantha, Sailing Club and often served on the nomi- Longley, Mary Whylly and Jessie Mae brothers-in-law Rodney Wells and Kesner Lanette, Sanovia, Dolly, Latanya, Sher- nating committee. Reckley; mother-in-law Vivian Cornish; Pascal; sisters-in-law Nathalie Knowles, ry, Claudette, Shantell, Latoya, Lateisha, Steve would have been 75 “going on aunts-in-law Inez Baillou and Jacqueline Shane Archer, Jackie Morley, Chris- Melonie, Michelle, Carla, Antoinette, 21” last month. Reckley; uncle-in-law Andrew Longley; tine Dean, Sandra Dean, Claudine King Alvina, Ashley, Gerraine, Crystal, Mary While we in Hope Town will remember brothers-in-law Derham Smith, Oganger and Winnifred King; nieces Nancy Sey- and Latara; nephews Nathaniel, Jackson, Steve as, most often, barefoot and in casual Stuart, Rudy, Lenward, Sydney, Eddison, mour, Raquel Knowles, Chervain Stuart, Christopher, Pedro, Pablo, Nigel, Theo- clothing, usually covered in paint; before Wesley and Clyde Cornish, Latario Kelly Lachrisser Scriven, Christy Wells, Trudy dore, Prince, Trinity, Rolando, Vernal Jr., moving to the Bahamas Steve was a long- and Nigel Bootle; sisters-in-law Gwendo- Dean, Abria Miller, Joevaughnia Dean, Dennis, Garvin, Anderson Jr., Antonio, time resident of Fairfax, Virginia, where lyn and Belinda Baillou, Evamae Reckley, Aisha Walker, Sharon Knowles, Prescola he was an attorney. 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March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section A Page 21 More Obituaries was a loving Obituaries From Page 20 husband, fa- Ashton and Frisco; sister-in-law Marie ther, grand- Reckley; brothers-in-laws Wilton Antonio, father, broth- Leslie McKenzie, and Elgie Reckley; aunts er, uncle and Louise Swain, Catherine Davis, Petral friend. He 2,3,4&5Bedroom Williams; uncles Roland Swain and Henry had a unique Beachfront Rentals Davis; nieces-in-law Shaka and Tamika; sense of nephews-in-law Dario, Kevin, Bernard, humor and loyalty to his 18 Hole Golf Course, Tennis, Boat Rentals, Isiah and Paul; grandnieces and grand- Ira Millard Russell nephews; godchildren and many relatives family and Scuba, Island Tours, Shopping & More! and friends. friends. Ira was diagnosed with cancer in Suzanne Russell, formerly of Hope December 2006 and was a true warrior in Town died at her son’s home in Margate, a long, hard and painful battle until he sur- “Best Beach Florida, on February 28. A memorial ser- rendered to make his peaceful journey to vice was held in Florida. heaven on March 4, 2008. Suzanne, predeceased by her parents He leaves behind many family and in the Caribbean” Wesley Russell and Marie Russell, is sur- friends who will miss him dearly: his wife Caribbean Travel & Life Magazine vived by her husband James Russell, sons Cheryl; daughter Starla; son-in-law James; Capt. Philip Russell and Shaun Wolfe, granddaughters Kaitlynn and Kalyssa Ken- daughters Cindy Gittelmacher and Heath- nelly; son Erich; brothers Dan, Wayne, er Campbell, son-in-law Devin Gittelm- Charlie, Troy and Brent; sisters Issie, acher, sister Helen Jordan, brother Capt. Vadie, Linda, Charlene, Barbara, Kathy Mike Russell, brother-in-law Dean Jor- and Cheryl; and many wonderful brothers- Toll Free Reservations: dan, sister-in-law Harriet Russell, uncles in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and aunts Capt. and Mrs. Hartley Elden, and other family and friends. 800-563-0014 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Elden, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elden, Heidi Kemp, nephews Dax Russell, John-Michael Russell, Adam Rus- sell, Matthew Russell and David Russell, former husband Jimmy Russell and numer- ous relatives and friends. Support the Ira Millard Russell was born in Marsh Harbour on August 28th, 1946, to Millard Cancer Society and Oriette Russell. He was the first boy Donate Used Items and third child of 14 children. Being the LUXURYCONDOMINIUMS eldest boy, Ira quickly learned the ways to Be Sold in Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas of the sea from his father and developed a Their Thrift Shop passion for the beautiful waters of the Ba- Call 367-3744 for info Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas hamas at an early age. He spent most of his Phone: 242-365-8500 Fax: 242-365-8501 life navigating the seas as a fisherman. Ira www.BahamaBeachClub.com Page 22 Section A The Abaconian March 15, 2008

News of the Cays++ and 4th. This year’s theme will focus on obtain expert advice, materials and equip- large group of people, young and old(er), Green Turtle Cay the British influence on Bahamian society ment already being used in the construction some on foot, kids on bikes, scooters and By Annabelle Cross and the 55th anniversary of the corona- of LYC. It would reduce the final cost to skateboards were there to Walk for the We have had a winter that offered tion of Queen Elizabeth II. The committee the Homeowners Association. Cure! Some of the proceeds were donated weather to please everyone! There have would be grateful for copies of any photos to the Abaco Cancer Society while some been weeks that started off with summer Tourism Meeting that show coronation or May Day celebra- people chose to donate directly to Mrs. temperatures and ended with a winter The Abaco Tourist Office held a Com- tions held in the Bahamas. Please contact a Molly McIntosh, who is currently receiv- chill. Even the animals are confused. The munity Tourism Meeting on March 4th. committee member if you have photos that ing treatment. Ms. Lynn Johnson is very seagulls are already laughing in the day Mr. Don Cornish and Ms. Bernadette Hall you are willing to share. The website is active in this effort and was instrumental and frogs are croaking at night. Easter is explained the concept of community tour- www.islandrootsheritagefestival.com in organizing the event. She personally un- early this year and hopefully the weather ism and what we can do to improve the vis- derstands the importance of early detection will be warm enough for the Easter Mon- Local Government itor experience. Mr. Ricky Johnson spoke and encourages everyone to keep current day picnics! The Local Government District Council on eco-tourism and the impact of eco-tours held a town meeting in January to inform and bird watching. We often walk around on their mammograms and tests! A very Island Roots Heritage news the community of an additional $50,000 to and not notice the beauty of nature around worthwhile cause and the exercise will The Island Roots Heritage Festival Com- be used in the community and to ask for us. There was a discussion on recycling. benefit all participants! mittee held its fifth annual Wine Tasting suggestions on how the money could be Presently only cans and bottles are accept- at the Green Turtle Club on January 19th. People in the news used to improve the community. Some sug- ed for recycling on Abaco. Representatives Our community said goodbye to Sgt. Bristol Wines and Spirits sponsored the gestions were a park for the children, more from the Abaco Tourist Office will con- Derek Ferguson last month. Officer Fergu- event and live entertainment was provided public bathrooms, more parking areas in tinue to hold meetings throughout Abaco in son made his presence known in the com- by Abaco’s own Geno D and the Impact town, dredging settlement creek, channel an effort to spread the message that tour- munity and had a good relationship with Band. The event was attended by persons markers, speed bumps, widening the road ism is everybody’s business. the young people. He often pointed out from all over the island of Abaco. Special coming off the hill into town, installing a that many of the complaints he received guests for the evening were Prime Minister Cancer Walk guard rail on the school steps and enlarging of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Hubert In- The First Annual Green Turtle Cay the administrator’s building for a commu- Please see Cays Page 23 graham and the Min. of Health, Dr. Hubert Cancer Walk was held on March 8th. A nity center. The lack of government land Minnis. For Mr. Ingraham and Dr. Minnis in town makes it difficult to build a park, this was an evening to relax and mingle parking lot or public bathrooms. Most peo- with the crowd as there were no expected ple agreed that the widening of the road speeches or official duties. Knowing the and the rail at the school steps should be a hectic schedule that the Prime Minister priority to avoid a serious accident. must keep, it was really nice to see him just Representatives of the private subdivi- sitting and relaxing for a while. It was a sion known as Bethell or Green Turtle Es- very successful evening and the committee tates informed those at the meeting that the is grateful to the Abaco community and the roads in the subdivision were being paved Prime Minister for the continued support using materials, equipment and a crew of their efforts. from Leeward Yacht Club. Persons had The proceeds from all of the fund rais- questioned the involvement of LYC, but it ing events will be used for the 2008 Island was explained that it was an opportunity to Roots Heritage Festival on May 2nd, 3rd Green Turtle Cay held a cancer walk to raise funds for the Abaco Cancer Society and for Molly McIntosh, who is undergoing treatments. The turn-out was good as the group was enthusiastic about its project. The walk was organized by Lynn Johnson. Well Done Drilling Services Well Drilling: Water Wells, Drainage Wells, Septic Disposal Wells Trenching: Trenching for underground utility services Piling Holes: Piling Holes for home foundations and utility poles planted Excavator Rental: Specialized Excavator Foundation Drilling for home foundations in sand and Excavator Digging Call us today for a free consultation! Ph: (242) 367-4842 l Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas

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More News of the Cays++ Schrack will probably include the annual The event will feature Abaco Rage Jerk- Cays From Page 22 6th grade field trip to Nassau and all her ed Pork and conch salad along with their were problems, but not crimes. He tried efforts in helping raise the funds for the specialty drinks: Gin and Coconut water to solve some of the problems before they trip. and Rum and Beer Other drinks will be led to crimes. During January he did traf- It definitely seems that spring is spring- available. fic checks to make sure that licensing and ing, especially with daylight saving time The party will feature hermit crab rac- inspections were up to date and the ve- already in effect. Happy Easter and Happy ing and games of chance. Available will hicles were street worthy. Routine checks Spring to all! be Abaco Rage t-shirts, hats and local art- are carried out near the school to ensure work. Raising funds for The Rage This event is to raise money for the boat that the speed limit is obeyed in the school The Abaco Rage Sailing Syndicate in to compete in George Town, in April, zone. Sgt. Ferguson asked that parents be Hope Town is planning a Party in the Park on Long Island in June and Harbour Island in sure to license their children’s bikes. March 25th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fund October. The boat also needs new sails. Wedding Bells rang for two couples! raising event will be held at Jarrett Park. Congratulations to Sabrina and Joshua Lowe who were married on January 12th at the New Plymouth Gospel Chapel in a lovely ceremony where the groom sang to his lovely bride. A reception followed at Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Lowe the Green Turtle Club. Joshua is the son of ary 23rd at the Miracle Church of God. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lowe and Sabrina is After the ceremony an outdoor reception the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cam- was held at the Coppedge House. Denise is pollo. After a honeymoon in Colorado the the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Livingstone couple is residing on Green Turtle Cay. Bodie and Rand is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations to Rand and Denise Daniel Parker. After a honeymoon cruise Parker who exchanged vows on Febru- the couple will reside in Fox Town, but we will still see Denise everyday at Tiny Turtles Preschool! Congratulations to Cheri Smith and Kevin Sawyer who welcomed a daughter, Tori Lee, on March 7th. Music therapist, Dr. Robert Krout, had the Hope Town students singing and swaying Both mother and baby are doing fine during his annual visit to the school to sing and play for them. and are eager to come home. Congratulations to Mrs. Maria Schrack, who was Amy Roberts Primary’s nominee for Teacher of Flyers Abaco Print Shop the Year. Mrs. Schrack is the 6th Abaco Shopping Center s Cards grade teacher and joined the staff at Programs sines Tel: 367-3202 - Fax: 367-3201 Bu Amy Roberts Primary in 2002. The Letterheads Mr. and Mrs. Rand Parker students’ fondest memories of Mrs. FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS!

Local Deliveries Page 24 Section A The Abaconian March 15, 2008 Creeks are important to good fisheries By Jennifer Hudson “These areas are very important as Dr. Layman. • Generating baseline data to be used to During presentations at the Abaco Sci- nursery habitats for the Nassau grouper,” He cited other changes as demonstrate the importance of including ence Alliance Conference in January, the stated Dr. Layman. The adults spawn on •.The increased productivity of fish. tidal creeks in national parks. first two research scientists spoke on their reefs and the juveniles begin their life cycle This increase has led to more than 100 • Understanding creek food webs - what work with whales and dolphins. The third in the creeks. If we lose the mangroves, we pounds of fish a year which means 1,000 eats what and why. speaker was Dr. Craig Layman whose area lose the Nassau grouper. Some fish spend snapper dollars a year. • Setting up a long term research pro- of research also is the marine environ- all their life in the creek systems and these • More species upstream such as parrot gramme on the island. ment. Dr. Layman is well known to many are important for the bonefishing indus- fish, wrasse and moray eels. • Setting up school programmes with environmentalists on Abaco as he has spent try.” Dr. Layman concluded his presentation one of Dr. Layman’s students. much time here working on the Cross Har- Dr. Layman spoke of the Cross Harbour by listing other research projects: bour Creek project and has introduced Creek project in the southwest of the island • Additional restoration projects. many Abaconians to hands-on environ- of Abaco describing how the creek was mental work. He has degrees, including a blocked so the wetland was blocked from Masters and PhD, in biology, environmen- the marine environment and the mangroves tal science and ecology and has served for blocked off the tidal channel. In April of two years as an Environmental Fellow at 2006 culverts were installed. In a period Yale University. of 10 days over 300 students helped with He began his presentation by stating selective mangrove removal. Dr. Lehm- his concern over the collapse in fisheries’ an showed before and after photos of an stocks which he has seen over the last cou- amazing transformation at Cross Harbour. ple of decades and which has occurred as Studies are ongoing monitoring changes in a result of over exploitation, habitat altera- the area. tions or destruction. Potential solutions he “The restoration of the creek is impor- suggested are tant in two ways,” stated Dr. Layman. • Protected areas to prevent over fishing • Fish which were previously trapped and destruction. can move out back to the ocean to spawn. • Restriction on fishing in protected areas. • An open creek has been created for the • Restoration of habitats to accelerate fish to move up. the recovery of the health and integrity of “The fish are being monitored by acous- the ecosystem. tic telemetry, a process in which the fish Dr. Layman cited as examples of ham- are tagged in the stomach with a very tiny Dr. Craig Layman is shown with a group of students who did some of the work to open up pering with the natural environment Stink tag. A small radio transmitter inserted into Cross Harbour creek. A dramatic change took place after the water flow was restored. A Pond which is the result of the flow of wa- the stomach cavity of the fish enables re- causewway had been built to accommodate a railroad track to carry lumber to the shore ter to the west side being blocked, Little ceivers to track the movements of the fish. during the 1940s.. Abaco Causeway, commonly called the Of the 79 fish tagged, 20 have moved out bridge, where the water previously flowed to the ocean which had never been to the from one side to the other, and Cross Har- ocean before. This is one of the first stud- bour Creek where the flow of water was ies ever in the world to demonstrate the blocked many years ago with a causeway direct connectivity between mangroves and for a railroad. ocean through fish movements,” informed Open Good Friday ABACO EXPRESS Easter Monday YOUR PERSONAL MAIL PLANE YOUR CHARTERED SEAT YOUR CARGO PLANE PICK UP AND COURIER SERVICE Ice Cream Parlour Passengers / Freight / Mail to Abaco Bahamian Dishes 2532 Old Okeechobee Road Ste.11 West Palm Beach / Marsh Harbour Gourmet Pastries email :[email protected] Mon - Thurs 6-9 pm Ph: 561-689-1010 Fri & Sat 6 - 10 pm Fax: 561-689-9454 Bah: 242-367-3450 In the Abaco Shopping Centre • 367-6444 Sun 8 - 9:30 pm

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Birthday Greetings Five Star Award Winners 4th Quarter December 31, 2007 January 2008 February 2008 March 2008 Sonia Pierre • Culinary Dept. Livingston Ward Gladstone McEwan William Malone, Sr. Winsome Green • Housekeeping Dept. Winsome Green Gary Knowles Hank Davis Dennis Hall • Ground Dept. Lakeysha Riley Steven Cooper Anthony Previlien Patrick Albury • Greens Department Racque Pinder Sherman Forbes Joseph Johnson Roberts Sands • Loss Prevention Deon Pugh Edmund Curry Melissa Moss Julie Farquharson Melanie Symonette Cherene Petit Leader for 4th Quarter Antonio Veryna Mills Edward Miller Amilio Fox Iris Smith Charlieann Marshall December 31 2007 Margo Dean • Acting Director of Member Services Shuvalo Roberts Solange Alisma Alin Thervil Marilyn Davis Emmanuel Alisma Carlos Nunez New Employees for January 2008 Joy Davis Shonell Pritchard Mono Fenelon A warm and sincere greeting to our Ladies and Gentlemen Janette Melvise Dean Seaga Fox Mark Aitken Timoth Riley Donna Albury Shamir Armbrister Melissa Newbold Eugene Ferguson Carlton Lebrun Neil Smith Lacreasha Miller Maryetta Decius Chaqua Ferguson Antonia Huyler Gary Alexis Gerald Lightbourn Gregory Munroe New Managers Adgadell Adderley (Front Office Manager) Sherburt Simms Jexell Tinker (Guest Service Ambassador Manager) Tigedeon Gedeon Employment Opportunities Executive Chef hotel standards. Duties include typing memos, updat- tion of the Housekeeping Department. Responsible for Responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and ing HR database, maintaining employee files, answer- assisting the Housekeeping Team Leader in providing kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of ing telephones, fielding questions from internal guests genuine care and comfort to the ladies and gentlemen all menu items and proper handling/ storage of all food and filing. Maintaining paperwork and processes for of the respective departments and maintaining a sense items in accordance with standards. Coordinates the selection process. of urgency in handling all related matters. purchase of all food and develops menus, maintaining Golf Cart Mechanic Asst. Food & Beverage Manager approved food costs and labor costs. Assists in the maintenance and repairs of golf carts, Responsible for the supervision of all aspects of the Equestrian Manager small internal combustion engines and equipment to Dining Restaurant functions, in accordance with Club Is to manage and oversee the department, be respon- insure that interruptions of Golf Course maintenance standards. Directs, implements and maintains a service sive to all guest requests. Also be directly involved in schedules are kept to a minimum. Assists in training and management philosophy, which serves as a guide budgeting, caring for six horses, stable, forecasting, and evaluates staff on equipment operations, preventa- to respective staff. payroll schedule as well as product inventory and or- tive maintenance procedures, and new equipment ori-

entations. Security Officer (Development) dering. This position executes and coordinates all guest Represents the management/supervisors of the com- requests for services courteously and efficiently. GSA (Bellman Service/Transport) pany in ensuring the safety, security and well being Asst Golf Superintendent Transport guest luggage to/from guest rooms. Escort of the quests and employees in accordance with hotel Assists in supervision and coordination of the day- guests to rooms and inform guests of all hotel services standards and philosophy. to-day activities of associates engaged in preserving and features. Responsible for attending to immediate needs of each guest upon arrival and follow through Kitchen Steward (Males preferred) (4) grounds and golf course turf in playing condition. Po- Adhere to hotel specifications and standards in operat- attention throughout stay. Thorough knowledge of all sition assists in ensuring guest and associate satisfaction ing the dishwashing machine to wash designated restau- hotel services and amenities. is achieved while maintaining the operating budget. rant and kitchen wares, clean and maintain equipment Escrow Coordinator Diver Trainer/First Mate and dishwashing/kitchen/cafeteria/compactor/storage areas. Assist in washing pots, pans and other kitchen Responsible for escrow/factional accounting in Mar- Housemen (2) utensils/equipment. Complete other special cleaning keting & Sales. Responsibilities include escrow post- Clean and maintain all corridors, vending areas, el- projects as assigned. Deep cleaning of kitchen equip- ing, accrual accounting and balance sheet accounting evators and landings and service areas on guest room ment and designated areas after service hours of opera- for Marketing & Sales. Must maintain files of escrow floors, ensuring hotel’s standards of cleanliness. Pro- tion as required. postings, invoices, and journal entries. vide linen supplies for Room Attendants and stock floor Human Resources/Learning Coordinator closets. Deliver and retrieve items requested by guests Persons desirous of interviewing for theses positions Responsible for maintaining and updating all adminis- and Floor Supervisor. are advised to register, in writing, with the Human Resources Department before Monday, March 28th, trative aspects of training and quality, presenting core Room Attendants training and quality classes, and assisting in the imple- 2008, so that the appropriate arrangements and inter- Responsible for assisting the Director of Housekeeping, views can be made. Current employees are reminded mentation and monitoring of all training and quality Housekeeping Manager and all housekeeping supervi- functions in accordance with company philosophy and to use the new “Inter-departmental Transfer Request sors in the successful ownership and operational execu- Form” now available at the Human Resources Office. Page 26 Section A The Abaconian March 15, 2008 Native Plant Fair featured two speakers By Mirella Santillo explained. The Bahamas is more vulner- mealy bugs and scale. Some species such • by cloning For the fourth consecutive time, it was able to the change because of its small and as the red-eared sliders turtle have bred • by mossing standing room only at the Friends of the fragmented eco-system. Invasive plants with native, producing hybrids. • by splitting a mother plant. Environment’s annual Native Plant Fair such as Brazilian pepper or casuarina pines Invasive species of animals and micro- Seeding is a straightforward process that that took place on January 26th. This year take over and create a mono-culture. organisms to be particularly aware of are all gardeners know. Mossing is not as fa- there were two presenters: Dr. Maurice Plants and animals have been introduced rabies, mongoose, poisonous snakes, mon- miliar a procedure and Mr. Parotti dem- Isaacs, Veterinarian Officer with the Min- intentionally to The Bahamas, either for keys, brown tree snakes, bullfrog, foot and onstrated on a live plant the steps required istry of Agriculture who came from Nas- food (bay leaf and papaya), for pollina- mouth disease, nutria, ferrets, cane toads, to duplicate a plant by mossing. Choose a sau to make a presentation titled Invasive tion (bees), as domestic animals (cattle and giant African snail and kidzu. limb at least as thick as a thumb, peel the alien species in The Bahamas, the enemy pigs), for bio-control (ladybugs and guinea Prevention can be achieved through leg- bark off and sprinkle it with a growth hor- within, and Mr. Michael Parotti, manager fowl), as ornamentals (roses, Asian Sca- islation, sanitary control, border control, mone such as Rootone, envelop the spot of Rocky Farm Nursery who demonstrated vaeola), as pets (dogs, hamsters or cats), information management, public educa- completely with wet sphagnum moss and plant propagation. for medicinal purposes (leeches, neem), or tion, contingency planning, diagnosis and wrap it tightly with aluminum foil. In less Dr. Isaacs’ first remark expressed his commercial purposes (oranges, ornamental surveillance and enforcement. However, than a month, the limb will have rooted surprise that more problems have not been fish). Some have arrived as stowaways (on enforcement is difficult because of the con- and is ready to be severed from the tree created by all the plants and the animals imported furniture or crates), on boats or figuration of a country such as ours that and planted. “It is my favorite method,” arriving in our country, legally, illegally carried on the winds of a hurricane; others has so many ports of entry. explained Mr. Parotti. The new plant is or by act of nature. He explained that most have been smuggled illegally. Pets, no lon- On the most unwanted list and recom- ready to bear fruits in case of a fruit tree imported species that become established ger wanted, can become wild and threaten mended for eradication are the suckering or flower much more rapidly than by sow- could become destructive to the eco-system native fauna (feral cats, reptiles and birds). Australian pine, paper bark tree, monkey ing seeds. or detrimental to human health. The dam- With pets come ticks and fleas; with im- tamarind. Species recommended for con- Cloning consists in cutting a piece of a age is insidious and often irreversible, he ported plants come the danger of mites, trol are woman’s tongue, casuarina, log- tree or bush at an angle and planting it in a wood, castor beans, bay rum, raccoons, growing medium after having covered the dogs and cats. Several Caribbean organi- cut part with growth hormone. For best zations have been created to monitor and results, the new plant should be kept in a control the spread of invasive species. green house and misted until well estab- Mr. Parotti’s talk on How we grow our lished. It takes four to six weeks for the plants at Rocky Farm followed Dr. Isaacs’ roots to form. The best time to do clon- presentation. He said that Rocky Farm ing is when new shoots are coming on the grows all the plants supplied to the Abaco tree. Club at Winding Bay and that means grow- For landscaping purposes or to save ing close to 20,000 plants among them a them from being bulldozed, it has some- couple of thousand coconut trees. times been necessary to move full grown The first step in landscaping the Abaco trees from their natural environment. This Club was to remove the Casuarina and Ha- is a delicate process, said Mr. Michael waiian sea grape, replacing them with ink Parotti, that involves not damaging the tap berries. Growing as many native plants as root. The way to do it is to dig approxi- possible is the main scope of the nursery. mately two feet around the tree and to fill To keep the plant supply, Mr. Parotti uses that space with burlap. After a couple of A large group crowded into the Friends of the Environment’s meeting room to hear a talk various modes of propagation: on invasive species and another talk on plant propogation. Shown here is Mr. Jim Rich- • from seeds that is the most effective way Please see Friends Page 27 ard, President of Friends who auctioning off pots hand-painted by local artists.

Port Department Public Notice REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCK REGISTRATION It has been brought to this Department attention that there are a number of docks, moorings, groins, bulk- heads, and other marine construction taking place in Abaco and its outlying Cays, without the approval of the Minister of Maritime Affairs & Labour. Please be advised that ALL matters pertaining to Docks, Bulkheads, Break-waters, BoatLifts, Moorings, Groins, or any Marine related Construction can ONLY be approved by the Minister of Maritime Affairs & Labour. This is done through the Dock Committee in Nassau. This Committee comprises officers from the Ministry of Works; the Department of Lands & Surveys; the De- partment of Environmental Health Services, the BEST Commission, the Department of Physical Planning; the Office of the Prime Minister; and the Port Department (the Port Controller is the Chairman of this Committee). The criterion for applying for any of the above are as follows: I. An Application with proposed plans is made to the Local Council responsible for the District of the proposed project. 2. The application is then considered by the Local Council, which may include a Site visit. 3. Their comments are noted on the proposed plans. 4. The plans(s) are then forwarded to the Docks Committee in Nassau for their consider ation before forwarding on to the Minister for a decision. The Local Council Members CANNOT approve such Application. Be advised that Legal Action will be taken against anyone who do not have the approval of the Minister, and said dock, mooring, etc will be removed/ or torn down at the owners expense. Captain Cyril A. Roker (for) PORT CONTROLLER March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section A Page 27

A tip for sowing hard, shinny seeds that From Page 26 Friends have to grow through an animal or a bird to months, the roots will have spread to the be soften is to soak them in vinegar diluted burlap, making it easier to dig the tree up, with water for a day. but it is not always a successful process. The seminar ended with Mr. Jim Rich- To promote plant growth, Rocky Farm ard, President of Friends, auctioning four Nursery uses various kinds of fertilizers flower pots decorated by local artists that such as manure from the horses kept at went to the highest bidders. Everyone pres- Winding Bay, commercial liquid fertilizers ent was invited to pick a native tree to take and sea weed. Mr. Parotti is experimenting home and plant. with a new pro- cess of condi- tioning the soil with discarded newspapers. The papers are shredded and incorporated in the soil. “It is good for na- tive plants,” he said. In lieu of pesticides, the nursery has i n t r o d u c e d ducks on their grounds. The duck population had reached 72, but unfor- tunately most were killed Lee Pinder, our correspondent from Cherokee Sound, was delighted by stray dogs. with the native plant that she got at the Native Plant Show that the They are being Friends held. These yearly events have proved to be very popular as replaced. they give interesting information that is relevant to our island.

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People in the News comprehensive course in buyer representa- bour, has recently achieved the Microsoft Realtor achieves tion and an elective course focusing on a Certified System Administrator (MCSA) international recognition buyer representation specialty, both in ad- certification. This certification demon- John Cash with John Cash Realty of dition to submitting documentation verify- strates knowledge in system administration Treasure Cay has just become the first Ba- ing professional experience. of Microsoft Windows operating systems, hamian realtor to have been awarded the Ac- REBAC, founded in 1988, is the world’s implementation, management, and main- credited Buyer Representative (ABR) des- largest association of real estate profession- tenance of the computing environment of ignation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent als focusing on representing the real estate small, medium, and large-sized compa- Council (RE- buyer. The NAR is the world’s largest pro- nies. Typical tasks handled by an MCSA BAC) of fessional association, representing over 1.2 are managing servers and networks. the National million members involved in all aspects of Association the real estate industry. of Realtors Mr. Cash first entered the real estate (NAR) based profession 20 years ago and in addition to Civic Organizations in The United managing his own agency, enjoys actively Pilot Club of Abaco States. investing in properties for short term rental Third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Central Abaco “ T o d a y ’ s and long term lease in the Treasure Cay Primary, Dundas Town, 367-3457 real estate area. He credits much of his success in Pilot Club of South Abaco brokers and the industry to his professional education Last Thursday, monthy, J.A. Pinder agents want and training seminars and enjoys achieving to provide a School, Sandy Point, 366-4001 John Cash designations like the ABR. full menu of Rotary Club of Abaco services for their clients, whether they are Technician achieves Tuesdays, 6 p.m., weekly at buyers or sellers,” explained Dale A. Stin- MCSA Certification Hummingbird Restaurant ton, President REBAC. “The ABR desig- Johnell Curry, a computer technician nation, the benchmark of excellence in real with Computer Creations of Marsh Har- estate buyer representation, demonstrates to clients that the agent has taken steps to continue his education in the field and has the proven the experience and training to deliver the ethical and professional service to real estate buyers.” Mr. Cash, ABR, joins more than 45,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR designation. He was required to successfully complete a Corner Value Liquid Propane Gas LPG Tanks refilled LPG Appliances by

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Filter Corp March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section A Page 29 Viewpoint . . . Concerned about over-development By John Hedden and Patrick Bethel trade jobs and our Bahamian heritage for ment, but rather wish sensible and sustain- To see this project go to http://valen- Southern Lights is a group of concerned apparently huge capital investments. But able developments which will also take into ciacapitalgroup.com/resorts_south_abaco. individuals who are seeing too much dam- thought needs to be given to the fact that in- account and stabilise our varied heritages. html age being done to our natural environment vestments of over US $1,000,000 per per- and resources by developments and proj- manent job will become quickly unsustain- ects which show absolutely no concern able. The Bahamian work force is unable to MH Customs gets new mural for indigenous Bahamian surroundings. even accommodate the need for skilled and Examples are expressed in projects for semi skilled construction workers. New Providence (Albany and Baha Mar), Meanwhile the heritage of Hole-in-the- The ( Bay), Abaco (Baker’s Wall suffers. The unique Abaco parrot Bay), and numerous others which are be- becomes immediately threatened by equip- ing presently shielded from public scru- ment damage and removal of valuable tiny. coppice forage areas. The historical sites The sad situation is that in order to at- of Lantern Head, Barque Bay and Alex- tract foreign capital The Bahamas is sac- andria are physically threatened and will rificing The Bahamas heritage, and future be removed from public access. Natural Bahamians will have no idea of what their environmental systems including the Cross inheritance should have been. Harbour creeks, dune ridges, brackish An upcoming example on Abaco is the ponds, coastal bluffs, coppice forests, cave Resorts of South Abaco project which is systems and all the flora and fauna become slated to be developed on the peninsula of threatened by the resorts’ development and Hole-in-the-Wall. This project is to include infrastructure. three condominium-type resorts, two golf There is nothing more immediately courses, a marina, water parks with natu- destructive to the environment than golf ral flowing water, jet transport, a power courses and marinas due to oils, fertilisers, station, an airport and many other planned pesticides, physical landscape modification venues. and last but not least the introduction of A map layout shows this project encom- foreign species (including humans). passing the whole of Southern Abaco from We, therefore, appeal to the Bahamian Sandy Point to the southern margins of government to show transparency over As part of the upgrade of the Marsh Harbour airport Susan Parotti painted a new mural Crossing Rocks settlement. And yet claims these slated projects and involve public on one of the interior walls in Customs. The beautiful seascape will hopefully begin our to be environmentally friendly are made. participation in the ongoing processes. We visitors’ vacations on a positive note. We know the government is prepared to do not want to stop projects and develop-

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Come and experience the beauty of the Bahamas. We are waiting for you. Page 30 Section A The Abaconian March 15, 2008 children. It is doubtful if these crude activi- for the disposal of the body showed pre- Letters From Page 8 ties will diminish if population in the area meditation and planning. It was found that AA and Al Anon Mr. Thompson died from multiple stab The squatters on both the farm itself and is encouraged to increase. Meetings wounds about the body, one of which was at the head of the road need an area that Abaco is a big island, but it is not lim- The AA (Alcoholics Anomyous) to the right lung. will have electricity, water, roads, access itless, and its especially vulnerable areas group of Marsh Harbour meets Mondays The motive for the killing was deemed by fire and police departments, garbage must be protected, not bulldozed and over- and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Marsh by the judge to be jealousy over a woman collection and prevention of dumping. Cur- run. Harbour Community Library. with whom Mr. Knowles had just ended a rently, fires are rampant; trash from filthy Concerned about our water supply The AlAnon group of Marsh Harbour relationship. diapers to wrecked vehicles to the wrap- meets the third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Senior Justice Anita Allen stated that pings of 48-inch plasma television screens BEC From Page 4 each month at the Marsh Harbour Com- she found Mr. Thompson’s murder to be litter the road. In addition to the two slums munity Library. fair. During his three months in office here “a cold-blooded and savage attack on an already extant in the area, land has been he has been trying to progressively attack unarmed and unsuspecting victim. The The AA group in Hope Town meets bulldozed for a church for which there is problems and provide further training for convict showed a callous disregard for hu- Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays no apparent permit. Putting housing in an staff. He has been working on identifying man life and showed no mercy in this de- at 6 p.m. at the Hope Town Library. already damaged and disrespected area is problems and reaching out to the commu- liberate, premeditated and planned killing not likely to significantly reduce the de- The AA group and the AlAnon group nity via radio and the newspaper and has and deserved the most severe penalty for structive pattern already in operation. meet in the Treasure Cay Community noted some positive changes. murder, namely death.” To provide the infrastructure described Center on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. There was a steady flow of people to the Mr. Knowles showed no apparent emo- above means extensive bulldozing far be- Please call 357-6511 for additional fair all day, but attendance was understand- tion as the sentence was handed down to yond what has already been destroyed; information. ably limited due to the fact that, since it him. digging, pouring of concrete, paving of was a weekday, many people could not get yet more roads, in short, development of off work. The organizers plan to make this an area that needs to be undeveloped, that an ongoing event and next time will try to needs to be allowed to return to a normal, hold it on a day when more people will be natural state if it is to continue to function able to visit. In addition to all of the very as the magnificent catchment that it is. A valuable information from which consum- fresh water lens is the last place over which ers will be able to benefit, customers at housing should be placed. the fair were able to enjoy lunch and take The area can safely be utilized for or- home with them a variety of giveaways. If ganic farming (on the old citrus farm). A you missed the fair this year, aim not to national park could surround the Conser- miss it next year. vation Area and Abaco Barb Horse Pre- serve including historic Norman’s Castle. From Page 19 If the peninsula remained totally wild, its Central value would be immeasurable. To leave it Town, was sentenced to death on Febru- wild, yet to allow people respectful access ary 13 in Nassau for the brutal murder of to the marvels of the area would provide 30-year-old Germaine “Bobo” Thompson benefits far beyond the expedience of put- in April 2004. ting up housing because it seems a fast, The partially decomposed body of easy solution. Thompson was discovered in a blue hole It will be more costly, in fact, devas- named Merlin’s Lair near Bustic Bight tating, to ruin a precious water supply. on April 10, 2004. The body had been And to destroy for future generations the wrapped in a sheet and secured with duct natural wonders of the area which include tape, then weighed down by heavy chains a Blue Hole (now used for laundry, bath- with padlocks and tied to a concrete block. ing, car washing and more) will take real The prosecution argued that the placing of treasure away from our children and their those materials at the scene in preparation Hotels and House Rental Agents + agents with multiple cottages and houses Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Lubbers Quarters Island-wide Abaco Listings Sea Level Cottages 4 hse 366-3121 Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 Man-O-War Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 Island Home Rentals + 8 hse 365-6048 Abaco Bound + 242-367-5576 Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 Casuarina Point Marsh Harbour area Different of Abaco 8 rm 20 cott 366-2150 Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 Cherokee Abaco Real Estate + 6 hse 367-2719 Lee Pinder + 3 hse 366-2053 Alesia’s 3 rms 367-4460 Marina Albury Cottages 5 cottages 366-2075 Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 Grand Cay Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Man-O-War Hardware Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Green Turtle Cay D’s Guest House 6 rms 3 367-3980 Non-Corrosive Hardware #1 Lumber Cocobay Cottages 6 cott 365-5464 Great Abaco Club + 12 hse 367-4151 Plain & Pressure Treated Island Properties + 34 hse 365-4047 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 An Extensive Selection of Pine, Fir, Cypress New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 Brass, Stainless & Monel Teak & Mahogany Ocean Blue Properties + 30 365-4636 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Regattas (Prev. Abaco Towns) 32 effic 367-0148 Bolts, Nails & Screws Interior, Exterior Guana Cay Moore’s Island Hinges & Barrel Bolts & Marine Dive Guana 11 hse 365-5178 Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp 8 rm 366-6334 PLYWOOD Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott. 365-5137 Sandy Point Stainless Steel Donna Sands + 12 hse 365-5195 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Hurricane Clips Guana Beach Resort 6 units 365-5133 Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Guana Seaside 8 rm 7 cott 365-5106 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 366-4477 Harbour View Haven 365-5028 Spanish Cay Ocean Frontier 519-389-4846 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 Sea Shore Villas 365-5028 Treasure Cay Ward’s Landing 4 units 904-982-2762 Bahama Beach Club 365-8500 Hope Town Island Dreams + 45 hse 365-8507 Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Treasure Cay Resort 95 rms 365-8801 Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Wood Cay Crystal Villas 7 villas 888-812-2243 Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villa 365-2222 Elbow Cay Prop + 53 hse 366-0035 Web Sites with Abaco Information Hope T Harb Lodge 25 rm 366 0095 http://www.abaconian.com Hope T Hideaways + 63 hse 366-0224 http://www.abacoinet.com Hope T Villas + 3 hse 366-0030 http.//www.abacoinfo.com Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 http://www.abacos.com Sea Gull Cottages + 3 hse 366-0266 http://www.go-abacos.com For quotes or information Sea Spray Resort 5 villas 366-0065 http://www.oii.net Call Walter Sweeting l Arthur Elden Tanny Key + 43 hse 366-0053 http://www.bahamas.com Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 Rev. Sep 07 Man-O-War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas Ph: (242) 365-6011 l Fax (242) 365-6039 March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section A Page 31

Emergency Services Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 The following services are provided by volunteers Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Visitors’ Guide Fire - Dundas Town 367-2935 or 4935 Restaurants • Services • Transportation Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 Compliments of The Abaconian Bonefish Guides Cherokee Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 Sandy Point Theodore Sawyer ....366-2111 Fire - Man-O-War 365-6911 www.abaconian.com Patrick Roberts ... 366-4286 Will Sawyer...... 366-2177 BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Area code 242 unless noted otherwise Nicholas Roberts Marty Sawyer...... 366-2115 Hope Town 366-0500 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Derrick Gaitor Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless noted Ferdinand Burrows .366-4133 Randy Sawyer...... 366-2284 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes from Crossing Beach Vernal Burrows Casaurina Point Marsh Harbour to Guana Cay - 40 minutes Kendall White Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Medical Services Abaco Ferry Service VHF Ch 16 • * to or from White Sound Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Budy Pinder...... 366-2165 Abaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour....367-2295 Marsh Harbour > Hope Town 7:00am* 8:50 10:20 12: pm 1:55 3:55* 5:40 Floyd Burrows ..... 366-4175 Hope Town Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic...... 367-0020 Return 7:55 am 9:30 11 12:30pm* 2:55 5 6:15 Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0234 Marsh Harbour Medical Centre...... 367-0049 Marsh Harbour > White Sound 7am 12pm 3:15 Return 7:40 1:10 4:25 Valentino Lightbourne North Abaco Government Clinic Marsh Harbour...... 367-2510 Fare - Anytime round trip $25 Ricky Burrows ..... 366-4233 O’Donald McIntosh...477-5037 Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 Marsh Harbour Pope McKenzie...... 477-5894 Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town ...... 365-0300 Marsh Harbour > Hope Town 7:15 am 9 10:30 12:15 pm 2 4 5:45 Jody Albury...... 375-8068 Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay ...... 365-4028 Return 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm 3 4 5 6:30 Terrance Davis..... 367-4464 Alexander Rolle...... 365-0120 Government Clinic Hope Town ...... 366-0108 Marsh Harbour > White Sound Contractor’s special - Mon - Fri 7 am Return 5 pm Buddy Pinder...... 366-2163 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Government Clinic Sandy Point ...... 366-4010 Marsh Harbour > Man-O-War 10:30 am 12:15 pm 2:30* 4 5:45* Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Green Turtle Cay Government Clinic Fox Town ...... Return 8 am 11:30 1:30 pm 3:15* 4:30 Danny Sawyer...... 367-3577 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 * Not on Sundays Marsh H. > Guana Cay (& Scotland Cay with advance notice) from Conch Inn Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 (6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30 1:30 pm 3:30 5:45* or holidays Man-O-War Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers Return 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45 6:30* David Albury ...... 365-6059 Plus extra for each passengers above two Same day fare • Adult prepaid oneway $16 / Round Trip $22, • • Kids 6-11 half, Under 6 free • Between Marsh Harbour Airport and: Crossing Rocks Ferry Dock or Murphy Town to Ammons Dr ...... $12 + $3 Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 • VHF Ch 16 • Ten minute ride Tony Russell ...... 366-3259 Bristol Cellers thru A. Beach Hotel or Gov’t dock thru ...... Green T Cay to Treasure Cay Airport 8 am 9 11 12:15 1:30 3 4:30 Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 T Cay Airport to Green T Cay 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 To Abaco by land and sea from Florida • Take Discovery Cruise Dove Plaza, Stop Light or Sawyer’s Market ...... $10 + $2 New Plymouth one way adult $10 (Children $7) • Round trip $15 • Extra to some G T Cay docks Gov’t Clinic thru Western Auto ...... $ 6 + $2 Line (954-971-7347) from Ft. Lauderdale or CloudX ferry (866-473-3779) from Gov. freight dock through Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 VHF Ch 16 West Palm Beach to Freeport •Bus to McLeans Town • Ferry to Crown Haven • Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday Lv 12 & returns 4:45 p.m. $25 RT Murphy Town to Shell Sta ...... $14 + $4 Bus to Green Turtle Ferry or Marsh Harbour •Taxi to Marsh Harbour ferry dock Pelican Shores to Frankie Russel house...... $14 + $4 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Wed 9:30 am, return 4:30 pm $35 RT Eastern Shores to Peas & Rice house...... $14 + $4 T Cay to Guana Cay Sunset Cruise - Fr $25 , call for time • Ferry to Hope Town, Man-O-War or Guana Cay • Its an adventure Beyond Russell house or Peas & Rice house...... $16 + $5 Great Cistern ...... $20 + $5 Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama - Restaurant Guide Spring City ...... $15 + $5 Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. -Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Snake Cay ...... $35 + $10 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - return Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm (Based on dinner entree range) Treasure Cay ...... $60 + $ 10 Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information Casuarina Point ...... $60 + $10 + Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from town Treasure Cay Airport or Bah Palm Shores ...... $70 + $ 10 Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Marsh Harbour Little Harbour or Cherokee...... $80 + $10 Bahamas Ferries Sandy Point to Nassau under 4 Hr. Call Sandy Point 366-4119 Anglers...... $$$...... 367-2158 Crossing Rocks ...... $100 + $10 Curly Tails ...... $$$...... 367-4444 Sandy Point ...... $135 + $10 or Marsh Harbour 367-5250 for sailing dates • Adults $95 RT, $55 OW • Cars & trucks Gino’s...... $...... 367-2002 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: The Great Abaco Express Marsh Harbour charter bus to N Abaco • Call 367-2165, G roup tours Ab Beach Hotel thru Wally’s & Eastern Shore ...... $ 2 each Golden Grouper ...... $...... 367-2301 Jib Room ...... $ 3 each Everyone Hummingbird...... $$...... 367-2922 Solomon’s Super Center ...... $5 + $3 Island Cafe...... $...... 367-6444 reads The Stop Light, Dove Plaza, Gov’t dock ...... $ 6 + $3 Jamie’s Place...... $...... 367-2880 Government Freight Dock...... $ 7 + $3 Abaconian Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. Insurance ...... $ 9 + $3 Jib Room ...... $$...... 367-2700 Mother Merle restaurant...... $10 + $3 Abaco Marinas - Slips Fuel Phone Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts Kentucky Fried Chicken...... 367-2615 Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Walker’s Cay Rentals * Marsh Harbour Mangoes...... $$$...... 367-2366 Children under three - free • Caged pets - as people A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Pop’s Place...... $...... +...... 367-3796 Luggage $1.00 each over four, Surf boards $4.00 ea. Walker’s Cay -...... Closed B & B Boat Rentals...... 367-7368 Poppa Georgio’s...... $ • Between Treasure Cay Airport and: Effective 13 Nov 05 Green Turtle Cay Bargain Car Rentals...... 367-0500 Sea Shells ...... $...... 367-4460 Treasure Cay Resort...... $20 + $5 Bluff House ...... 45...... F...... 365-4200 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Madeira Park...... $14 + $4 Snack Shack ...... $...... +...... 367-4005 Green Turtle Club ...... 32...... F...... 365-4271 Concept Boat Rentals...... 367-5570 Green Turtle Cay ferry dock...... $8 + $4 Black Sound Marina....15...... 365-4531 Snappas...... $...... 367-2278 Moxy ...... $18 + $5 Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... Other Shore Club...... 12...... F...... 365-4195 Quality Star Car Rentals (Texaco)...... 367-2979 Subway...... 367-2798 Bahamas Star farm...... $24 + $5 Wallys ...... $$$...... 367-2074 Sand Banks ...... $24 + $5 Abaco Yacht Service...10...... F...... 365-4033 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Joe’s Creek, Leisure Lee ...... $44 + $10 Treasure Cay Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars .367-4643 Dundas Town Black Wood ...... $18 + $5 Treasure Cay Marina.150...... F...... 365-8250 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Mother Merle’s...... $$ Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $37 + $5 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Cedar Harbour ...... $55 + $5 Man-O-War Man-O-War Marina ....26...... F...... 365-6008 Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 Hope Town Wood Cay ...... $60 + $5 Green Turtle Cay Abaco Inn ...... $$$...... 366-0133 Mount Hope...... $65 + $5 Marsh Harbour Bay Street Rentals + ...... 477-5300 365-4070 Fox Town ...... $70 + $5 Boat Harbour Marina.183...... F...... 367-2736 Cap’n Jacks...... $...... 366-0247 Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental....365-4411 Crown Haven ...... $75 + $5 Conch Inn...... 75...... F ...... 367-4000 Harbour’s Edge...... $$...... 366-0087 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Marsh Harbour Airport ...... $75 + $10 Harbour View Marina..36...... F ...... 367-2182 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$...... 366-0095 T Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $65 + $10 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Marsh Harbour Marina.52. F 367 2700 Munchies ...... $...... +...... 366-0423 T C Hotel to G Turtle Ferry (Blue Hole $24)...... $18 + $ 5 Donnie’s Boat Rentals...... 365-4119 Sea Spray ...... $$...... ‡...... 366-0065 T C Hotel to Bonefish Marles...... $22 + $5 Hope Town New Plymouth Cart Rentals...365-4188 or 4149 T C Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $35 + $5 Hope Town Marina...... 16...... 366-0003 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Lubber’s Quarter T C Hotel to Moxey ...... $16 + $5 Hope Town Hideaways...... 366-0224 Sea Side Carts & Bikes...... 365-4147 Cracker P’s...... 366-3139 T C Hotel to Banyan Bch Club XX...... $6 + $3 Lighthouse Marina...... 6...... F...... 366-0154 T & A Cart Rentals...... 375-8055 Man-O-War Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $75 + Sea Spray...... 50...... F...... 366-0065 Guana Cay Hibiscus ...... 365-6380 Spanish Cay Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Island Treats Snack Bar...... 365-6501 Airlines Serving Abaco Dive Guana Boats & Bikes...... 365-5178 Guana Cay Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is...... 367-2266 Spanish Cay Marina....75...... F...... 365-0083 Guana Cay Man-O-War Blue Water Grill...... $$$...... 365-5230 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Conch Pearl Boat Rentals...... 365-6502 Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ...... 367-2095 Orchid Bay...... 32...... F...... 365-5175 Grabbers...... $$$...... 365-5133 Island Treasures Cart Rentals...... 365-6072 Chaulks - Ft. Lauderdale...... 954-359-0329 Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, Guana Seaside ...... $$$...... 365-5106 Continental Connection - Miami Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals...... 365-6024 Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach...... 367-3415 Waterways Boat Rental ...357-6540 & 365-6143 Orchid Bay...... 265-5175 Island Express - Ft Lauderdale...... 367-0169 Tours & Excursions Hope Town Treasure Cay Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals...... 366-0380 Southern Air - Nassau...... 367-2498 Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour 367-2936 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ Twin Air Calypso - Fort Lauderdale ...... 367-0140 Above & Below • Marsh Harbour 367-0350 Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Coconuts...... Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour 367-2787 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Harbour Cafe ...... $...... 365-8635 Yellow Air Taxi - Ft Lauderdale...... 367-0032 Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay 365-4411 Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida J R’s Cart Rental...... 366-0361 Hudson’s Delight ...... $ ...... 365-8648 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope T 366-0024 Abaco Air...... 367-2266 Sea Horse Boat Rentals...... 366-0023 Spinnaker Restaurant ....$$$...... 365-8469 Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-3450 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope T 366-0431 T & N Cart Rentals...... 366-0069 Touch of Class ...... $$$...... 365-8195 Treasure Cay Green Turtle Cay Points of Interest Dive Shops Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Bluff House...... $$$...... 365-4200 Abaco Dive Adventures, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2963 Albert Lowe Museum...... Green Turtle Cay Cash’s Carts...... 365-8771 Jolly Roger Bistro...... $$...... 365-4200 Above & Below, Marsh Harbour...... 367-0350 Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits...... Green Turtle Cay Claridge’s Cart Rentals ...... 365-8248 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$...... 365-4271 Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 Memorial Sculpture Garden...... Green Turtle Cay Cornish Car Rentals...... 365-8623 Harvey’s Island Grill...... $$...... 365-4389 Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 Wyannie Malone Historical Museum...... Hope Town JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8465 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$...... 365-4287 Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay...... 365-8571 Elbow Cay Light Station...... Hope Town Triple J Car Rentals...... 365-8761 McIntosh’s Restaurant .....$$...... 365-4625 Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay...... 365-4411 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Walk to & swim on Mermaid Reef off M Harb. ...Pelican Shore Plymouth Rock Cafe...... 365-4234 Dive Guana...... 365-5178 Drive to & swim in Blue Hole ...... Treasure Cay farm road H Cafe Open Nights Only Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Rooster’s Rest ...... $$...... 365-4066 Art studio & working foundry- ...... Little Harbour Sundowners...... 365-4060 Working boatyards...... Man-O-War cay Wrecking Tree Restaurant Items of interest • Man-O-War boat yards • Blackwood Pocket beaches • Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour blue hole & sisal mill • Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need • Witches Point - 3 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Harbour Café (ferry dock)...$...... +...... 365-8635 guide • Hole in Wall lighthouse - last mire very rough road • • Little Harbour - 20 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Sandy Point Abaco wild horses by appointment 367-4805 • Bird watching - ask • Cherokee - 23 miles S of Marsh Harbour Nancy’s...... tourism 367-3067 Miles of beach are generally on ocean exposures Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 • Treasure Cay • Green Turtle Cay Rickmon Bonefish Lodge...... 366-4477 • Guana Cay • Man-O-War Cay • Elbow Cay • Casuarina Point • Bahama Palm Shore • Sandy Point & more Please bring errors & revisions to our attention - Rev 15 Mar 08 Page 32 Section A The Abaconian March 15, 2008 March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section B Page 1

VOLUME 15, NUMBER 6 MARCH 15th, 2008 Barefoot Man concert drews 2000+ Nippers was filled to capacity for concert By Robert Wilson The tickets were free, but everyone in the area benefitted as Johnny Roberts and the crew at Nippers Beach Bar hosted the 9th annual Barefoot Man Concert on March 2nd. An estimated 2000 or more at- tended the Guana Cay event and revelers came early for an entire weekend of music and festivities. Fishers Bay was packed with 60 or more boats anchored about and Grabbers on Sunset Beach provided music, a rib buffet and refreshments to set the tone. Docksiders provided a somewhat more formal approach on Saturday evening and, reportedly, two seatings were sold out. On the beach at Nipper’s everyone was getting ready for the crowd and a few hard-core fans camped out during the night on the beach while others se- cured tables to insure their favorite van- tage point, For those lingering around to watch the sunrise Johnny had his crew serving a hearty breakfast buffet. By noon Sunday special ferries from Marsh Harbour Marina, Earl’s dock and the two adjacent docks were full of those opting to travel by boat. Others moored The Barefoot Man drew thousands for his annual concert on the beach at Nippers on March 2. Visitors and locals alike enjoyed in Settlement Harbour. the folksy calypso beat of his music. Once again he brought with him Sea N’ B. Local musician Stone McEwan opened the concert, warming up the audience. Please see Concert Page 2

Watch for Date and Time Treasure Cay auction raised The Prime Minister will address the Abaco Chamber of Commerce $60,000 for EMS and Fire Postponed until early April Reef Ball raised funds for Friends of the Environment

The Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, was special guest of the auction held in Treasure Cay on February 23 to raise money for the construction of a building to house the fire department, emergency medical service and a humane society. Shown here is the Prime Minister with Mrs. Barbara Hadley, organizer of the auction, and Colin Albury, Fire Chief of the Treasure Cay Fire and Rescue. See story page 4.

Friends of the Environment holds a Reef Ball annually as one it its major fund raising Baggage rates increased events. It was held again this year at Abaco Beach Resort on March 1. A special guest this year was the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, Prime Minister, who enjoyed chatting with the guests. He is shown here talking with Mr. Jim Richard, President of Friends, on Bahamasair Bahamasair changed its baggage policy • Third bag or more - $85 per bag Mr. Michael Albury, Past President of Friends and Cha Boyce, Board member. The effective on March 1st on its international • Bag greater than 60 pounds - $100 per party was entertained by the Modern Vinage band and offered raffle prizes and a silent and domestic routes. Passengers on the bag auction in additional to dinner and dancing. international routes are now allowed two • Bag greater than 62 linear inches - checked bags at 60 pounds per bag rather $100 per bag than the 70 pounds previously allowed. On • Any bag oversize and/or overweight domestic routes passengers will continue to - $125 per bag Save Guana Cay Reef be allowed two checked bags with a com- Domestic flights will have the following plans to take their case bined weight of 44 pounds. excess baggage charges: There will be changes in the excess bag- • Third bag or more and under 44 to the Privy Council. gage charges also. pounds and 62 inches - $50 per bag International flights will have the fol- Please see Bahamasair Page 15 See statement on page 9 lowing excess baggage charges: Page 2 Section B The Abaconian March 15, 2008

Barefoot Man concert is highlight of spring pers Party scheduled for July 27th. Ac- George sported a tuxedo shirt. He later Concert From Page 1 cording to the folks at Nippers, “We commented, “It was just a spur of the The Barefoot Man Concert is to Gua- have a demand by the summer crowd.” moment decision - feeling a little goofy, na Cay as Santa Claus is to a child. It Many regulars who vacation on Abaco I guess.” Chuck and Barrie of Sea N’ B comes once a year and is one of the most want to experience all the excitement. In performed several selections from their anticipated events on Abaco. The Bare- conjunction with the July concert, Dock- new CD, Blue Skies, White Beach and foot Man, George Nowak, commented, siders will host a special event July 26th a Red Stripe Beer. The calypso beat and “I must say I am flattered with the huge for those who prefer not dealing with the different subject matter was refreshing. turnout we have every year - Nippers massive crowds on Concert Day. The When the sun went down on Sunday seems to be busting at the seams. How- Barefoot Man, along with Sea n’ Be, will evening and the music waned, the docks ever, I refuse to take all the credit. Much provide a two-hour “unplugged” perfor- were quiet and the streets along Settle- of what’s happening is simply an excuse mance. Reservations will be required for ment Harbour were empty. Another to have a party.” this event. More information about this concert was over, and Guana Cay resi- A hundred or so of those attending and other upcoming events can be found dents were preparing for another day. At flew in, just for the concert. In fact, 28 on-line at www.barefootman.com. Nippers Johnny Roberts looked around, people traveled from the Cayman Islands As for the concert itself, Stone McE- smiled and appeared satisfied that he had where Barefoot Man performs two nights wan quickly warmed up the crowd play- done his best. He was tired and after ing some of his favorite songs before the looking around to insure all was well, he a week at the Reef Resort on Grand Cay- The Barefool Man, George Novak for the Barefoot Man, accompanied by Sea N’ man. According to band members, the Cayman Islands, once again entertained went home to get some needed rest. B, cast his spell. Unlike previous years, majority of those had never attended a thousands at Nippers. Again this year he the loud tropical shirts were gone and Cayman performance where they only was accompanied by Sea N’ B while Stone have to drive 18 miles, opting to fly over McEwan started off teh concert 500 miles for the Nippers party. “I am honored, be it the music or a party,” not- Wrong, was recorded last year and along 30 Boats to Choose From ed the Man. with his other recordings still gets rave What seemed to be missing this year reviews. A new CD, , is expected to All Meticulously Maintained was a new CD. His latest, A Thong Gone be released in time for a Summer Nip- Our Customers Get Extra Attention Boats equipped with: Weekly Rates: 26’ Paramount $1435 VHF • Bimini Top • Cooler 23’ Albury Bros $1155 Anchor & Lines • Compass 22’ Boston Whaler $1050 Dive Ladder • Life Jackets 20’ Albury/Hydra $1015 Paddle • Flares • Flashlight 18’ Privateer $ 735 Fire Extinguisher • First Aid Kit

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BAHAMA CORAL ISLAND NEW PRICE #3351 Lot 58, Block 11, Subdivision I $15,000. Stan Sawyer: 242.577.0298 GREEN TURTLE CAY #3031 Coco Bay Lot $650,000. Stan Sawyer: 242.577.0298

TREASURE CAY NEW LISTING #4203 Sands Banks Waterfront 2 large commercial waterfront to Kerry Sullivan Laurie Schreiner Jane Patterson Stan Sawyer Bill Albury highway lots. Recently surveyed. Priced to Sell. 95,000. each Stan Sawyer: 242.577.0298 t 242.366.0163 t. 242.367.5046 t 242.366.0035 t 242.577.0298 t 242.367.5046 Continued in Section A, Page 3 Page 4 Section B The Abaconian March 15, 2008

North Abaco News The Treasure Cay Community Com- treasure later. mittee held a very successful fund raising The auctioneer, Mr. Al Shew, kept the auction on February 23 beside the pool at interest going and kept the prices escalat- Prime Minister addresses auction Bahama Beach Club. The gorgeous beach- ing. The item that brought the most interest The Prime Minister spoke at the auc- Mr. Ingraham asked for their toler- front location was a plus as it lent an air was one that the Prime Minister offered - a tion to raise money for the volunteer ser- ance. If they meet any rude residents, he of tropical comfort and leisure. A silent Saturday or Sunday as his guests in Nassau. vices of Treasure Cay. He expressed his asked that they please forgive them for auction and a live auction brought out a The bidding went to $6500, which equaled appreciation and gratitude to the second they know not what they do. crowd who enjoyed the excitement of the the highest bid of the evening. The list of homeowners for all they do for North Ab- He thanked them for all the equipment auctions. A large crowd witnessed the live auctioned items included exotic vacations aco. He stated that they have transformed they have acquired for the volunteer fire auction that brought in more than $55,000. in Spain, Acapulco, Bermuda and several the lives of the residents of North Abaco and rescue services. He felt that Colin Al- The Bahama Beach Club had a great vari- locations in the States. Another item that in ways that he could not have dreamed bury had made a good choice in moving ety food and an open bar for the enjoyment raised quite a sensation was a day of snap- of when he was growing up in Cooper’s to Treasure Cay. of the auction-goers. The guest of honour per fishing that also included the Prime Town in the 1950s and 1960s. He then asked that the Treasure Cay was the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hu- Minister on board. That item brought in Mr. Ingraham has represented North second homeowners impart to the resi- bert Ingraham, who mingled among the $4600. Other goodies included sport fish- Abaco for more than 30 years. And dur- dents what they can. “Step up and help. guests while everyone was viewing the si- ing, bonefishing, boating, birding, wild ing that entire time the residents of Trea- Teach us. Train us. Show us.” lent auction tables and enjoying the hors boar hunting, golf, lunches, dinners, and sure Cay have done so much for Abaco, Since he had offered one day of his d’oeuvres and drinks. He posed willingly in excess of what anyone could have time in Nassau as an item to be auctioned, with the guests for pictures that they could Please see Auction Page 5 imagined. Their volunteer help is much his final comment before the auctioning appreciated. began was ”Don’t sell me cheap!”

The Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, Prime Minister, greeted all of the volunteer firemen of The emergency services of Treasure Cay is the best equipped on Abaco. It has three am- North Abaco while he was at the fund raising auction at Treaure Cay on February 23. bulances, one fire truck and a command unit. A second fire truck with a large tank will The event was to raise funds for building an emergency services building. The volunteers be arriving soon. Mr. Colin Albury is the Fire Chief and has very quickly trained a group meet regularly for training and for maintaining the equipment. of enthusiastic volunteers.

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$50,000. This will allow the committee to Auction From Page 4 complete the building of which the founda- meals specially prepared. tion has already been poured. There is still In addition to the live auction, the com- more expense as the interior of the build- mittee held a silent auction and a raffle. ing has to be finished, equipment is needed Abaco businesses donated generously to the for the fire and rescue volunteers and the silent auction and the raffle and artists do- veterinarian/humane society area has to be nated a variety of art work. About 100 items equipped. were available at a variety of prices for the The committee, made up of Barbara silent auction items. Included were original Hadley, Betsy Bracey, Jerry Roberts and art work, prints, jewelry, home items, air- others, is pleased with their success and is line tickets and many gift certificates. grateful to the community for supporting The committee more than met its goal of them so generously.

Tables laden with a large variety of food tempted the attendees at the fund raising auction in Treasure Cay. They had ample time to study all the items in the silent auction to place their names and offers on the bid sheets.

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South Abaco News The lighting of the cannon on New a common cause, we always seem to reach February 28th there was a surprise birth- Cherokee Sound Year’s Eve has been a tradition in Cherokee our goals and we particularly want to thank day party held for Violet Roberts, our By Lee Pinder for many years, and no one ever thought in the Scurvy Few Motorcycle members for hard-working janitress at Cherokee Pri- Cook-Out Held their wildest dreams that it would ever ex- all their help. mary. The children brought gifts and, of The residents of Cherokee Sound held plode, but it did. course, there was a lovely birthday cake to a fund raiser and chicken dinner cook-out School news Expenses incurred for the fund raiser Students for the Month of February at celebrate the occasion. with all the trimmings on February 23rd have to be paid before a final figure can be Cherokee Primary School were Brianna Grades 3 thru 6 did a hand-painted un- on the school grounds. The weather cer- confirmed, but whatever was raised will go Sweeting and Cruz Turnquest. Students of derwater scene on a white sheet to be used tainly cooperated as it turned out to be a towards the doctor and hospital bills. the Month of March were Marissa Pratt as decorations for the up coming Friends sunny afternoon and was well attended by We want to thank all who assisted in and Tiffany Albury. of the Environment Reef Ball. It was a tre- the locals as well as persons from off the preparing the food, bought dinners, do- A Cake and Pie Raffle was held on Feb- mendous effort on the children’s part and settlement. The purpose of the event was nated prizes for the raffle or joined in on ruary 28th at the school and the list of deli- really turned out nice. We have some real to help pay some of the expenses incurred the Chinese Auction as well as those who cacies ranged from pineapple pie to carrot budding artists here. by one of the victims of the December 31, worked that day. It seems that whenever cake. There were 10 lucky winners and the Congratulations to Hayley Sands and 2007, explosion of the old cannon. the people of Cherokee come together for event raised $280 to be used for the stu- Cruz Turnquest, Dre Hepburn, Jesica dents’ upcoming Field Trip to Nassau. Weatherford and Tiffany Albury for repre- “Eyes on the Prize” Award Ceremony senting our school in the District Spelling was held in Marsh Harbour on February 28 and Hayley Sands and Terrence Albury Please see South Page 15 won the top GPA’s for Grade 6. Also on

Cherokee Sound held a fund raising dinner for the victim hurt last New Year’s Eve when a cannon exploded on being lit. It was an old Cherokee tradition to light it annually but no one never expected an accident to occur. The money will go toward doctor and hospital The Cherokee dinner to benefit the victim of the cannon that exploded brought everyone expenses. Shown here are the organizers of the dinner: Maria Bethel, Michael Bethel, together to make it a success. Here Rex Albury is showing off his culinary skills at the Lee Pinder and Peggy Albury. grill. March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section B Page 7

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“NEW” STORAGE UNITS, centrally located in ROYAL PALM MUST SEE. MLS $1,990,000 + 7.5% Closing Treasure Cay town centre. Storage units come GALLEON BAY ESTATES Canal front condos with on site tennis and pool in assorted sizes for boats, cars, golf carts and “Gramling House” newly built, 2 storey home ”stuff.” EXC. Starting at $25,000 FGS 2 bed / 2 bath lower unit marina view. Good rental income EXC $526,350 located on Galleon Bay canal with a 45’ CONDOMIUM DEVELOPMENTS dock. Upper level has 4 bed/ 2 bath. Open TREASURE HOUSE living/ dining/ kitchen. Lower level has 2 1. CARLETON LANDING Ocean front luxury octagonal units with lagoon/ bed/ 1 bath, laundry room pl us covered Newest opportunity pool/waterfall. Good rental potential. open boat/ car storage MUST SELL Canal front condo and cottage units with Unit #7 Two storey 2 bed/ 2 bath home. VERY MOTIVATED SELLER EXC $790,000 available boat slips MLS $565,000 + 7.5% closing Starting at $680,000 +14%closing “Fish Tales” unique canal front 3 bed / 3 bath Unit #9 Two storey 2 bed/ 2 bath home home on 2 full lots, 180’ waterfront with 118’ 2. NEW LUXURY WATERFRONT CONDOS MLSSOLD $575,000 + 7.5% closing serviced dock, deep water, great for larger WITH DOCKS! boat. MUST SEE! MLS$1,850,000 + 7.5% BAHAMA BEACH CLUB “Pineaple Point Resort” - Luxury gated LEEWARD BEACH ESTATES community - Treasure Cay’s newest Resale condos available in first completed project. “Trident”/”Turquoise Seas” You cannot be more waterfront development. 2 bed/ 2 bath Ready to go. Both units never rented but definite “on the beach” than in this special home. and 3 bed/ 3 bath condos with availability potential. MUST SEE PROPERTIES. Offering 3 bed / 3 1/2 bath in the main house of private boat slips. Pre-construction price Downstairs unit 3 bed / 2 bath with den/ with detached garage / bed / bath / attic plus starting at $529,000 net (plus closing optional 4th bed. Completely and tastefully storage. Vast deck oceanside with widow’s costs). MUST SEE! Great investment oppor- furnished with many extra features including walk. WOW! tunity and the most spectacular location in garage and Ford Taurus $1,002,000 FGS MLS $2,200,000 + 7.5% closing Treasure Cay ATLANTIS 3. THE COTTAGES “Cross Winds” Split level CBS home extra large Canal Front Condos with on-site Pool lot across from 2 beach greenways. Private. Now the newest oceanfront development Bldg 4 Downstaris end unit 2 bed / 2 bath, Master bed/ bath suite upstairs. Lower level 2 on Treasure Cay beach comprising 10 totally redone, 12’ wide slip bed / 2 bath, cozy living room/ kitchen/ individual luxury units EXC. $468,000 FGS dining/ utility. Apartment annex 1bed/ 1 Starting at $850,000 + 14% closing bed, living kitchen, enclosed patio. Plus! Plus! SAND DOLLAR 4. BAHAMA BEACH CLUB Plus! MLS $820,000 + 7.5% closing Unit #3 Ocean front, downstairs 2 bed/2 bath, Luxury condominium project on Treasure WINDWARD BEACH ESTATES fully furnished. $640,000 FGS Cay Beach. 3 bed / 3 bath / Den / Lanai / on- “Dream Point” Special CBS split level home site pool and many other features ROYAL POINCIANA located on a corner lot near “The Point” with Starting at $907,500 Plus 14% closing Ocean Front Condos with on site pool and two choices of direct beach access. Upper 5. ROYAL POINCIANA TOWNHOUSES tennis level has master bedroom with ensuite bath 3 bed / 3 bath upper unit, fully furnished, plus two guest bdrooms and bath. On the on-site pool and tennis, newly completed beach front, with good rental potential. split level there is the main entry into a large luxury townhouse units directly on Priced to sell. $868,000 + 7.5% open living/dining area, modern well Treaure Cay each totalling 3 bed/ 4 1/2 equipped kitchen. All rooms open onto a baths plus loft bedroom/ den 2 bed / 2 bath newly renovated, fully fur- wrap-around partially covered deck overlook Ground floor - garage, 2 bed/ 2 bath with nished end unit includes 2 garages for ing the garden. Ground level has an extra ocean front patio car and golf cart along with a jeep and a large garage/ workshop with lots of storage. First floor - open concept living / dining/ golf cart. Never rented. MUST SEE! Priced EXC. $996,300 FGS kitchen plus master bedrom suite, all to sell $775,432 + 7½% ocean views with patio/ balcony ROCK POINT OCEAN VILLA SUBDIVISION Loft - bedroom/ den with ocean view “Pilot House” special unique location with a MLS $2,075,000 + 7.5% Closing Second row beach with direct ocean access. commanding, enviable view of the Sea of Great view. 2 bed / 2 bath, many special MARINER’S COVE Abaco. Water front home, 2 storey, CBS/ features. MUST SEE EXC. $553,500 FGS frame. Upstairs master and guest bed, 2 baths, Townhouse condos with on- site tennis, heated SANDPIPER BEACH large living/ dining/ open kitchen; lower level pool, office, laundry 1bed / 1 bath, 2 car garage plus 1 car/boat “Lacey Daze” Spectacular 4 bed/ 3 1/2 bath, Marina view, 2 bed/ 1 1/2 bath, fully furnished, garage. MLS $1,160,000 + 7.5% closing never rented, extra feathures. fully furnished, CBS home with panoramic MUST SEE FGS $351,000 ocean views and direct beach access from Apartment four-plex, 2 storey CBS building, Marina view, 1 bed / 1 bath upstairs - good every room but one via decks and patios. The each level has 2 fullSOLD apartments with 2 bed, rental potential $220,150 FGS main house has living/ dining/ kitchen/ master 1 bath, living/dining/kitchen. Great rental Marina view, 2 bed/ 2 bath and unit - fully bedroom suite, two guest bedrooms with furnished- storm shutters- good rental bath, powder room, double garage and VACANT LOTS AVAILABLE potential $286,500 + 7.5% closing u tility/workshop area. Included with its own • Ocean front properties entrance is a private king size 1 bedroom/ Casuarina Beach/Ocean Blvd. TREASURE LANDING 1 bath apartment with an open living/ din- Sand Piper Beach Unit #4 Upstairs 3 bed/2bath fully furnished, ing/ kitchen with its own deck.Many features. 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School News Abaco outstanding students Foundation, brought remarks on behalf the good that students are doing in Abaco dents was Assistant Administrator, Mrs. honored by Foundation of the Foundation. He stated that he is schools. All is not all lost where the youth Margaret Symonette. By Samantha Evans very pleased by the work the local team are concerned! These students are being Teachers learn about Once again outstanding students across has done under the leadership of Mr. An- honored because they kept their mind fo- thony Davis. He expressed his gratitude to testing and evaluation Abaco were honored for their excellent cused on the right things and pressed forth Last fall the first meeting concerning the the team for inviting him to bring remarks performance in school under the theme in the right direction. They studied long, testing and evaluation of Abaco students to the students. He told the students that Keep Your Eyes on the Prize. On a chilly paid attention to the advice of their teach- for mental, behavioral and psychological even though they have made a 3.0 GPA or evening, February 28, hundreds of persons ers and parents, and it paid off for each of problems in the Abaco District was held better that this is only the beginning. He attended the awards ceremony to support them. Mr. Cooper stated that it is impor- in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Present at that would like for them to continue striving for the students. Bringing opening remarks tant that students understand that education meeting was Dr. Pamula Mills, Clinical excellence as they move to the next level was Mrs. Lenora Black, who stated that is the vehicle to get them where they want Psychologist and head of Psychological of educational excellence. They will have this event is a noble one because the stu- to go in life. He hopes that this recognition Services for the Northern Bahamas, Ms. very little or no success if they keep look- dents have worked hard and are now reap- will motivate them to continue to excel and Russell, a psychologist, and Ms. Saman- ing back towards yesterday so they should ing the benefits of what they have sown. others to strive to be amongst the outstand- tha Evans, Counselor who represented move full speed ahead. Abaco is depend- She is very satisfied with the way these ing student picked next school year. Abaco. Dr. Mills stated that it was their ing on them to be the bright leaders of the students are performing and feels that such He expressed his sincere gratitude to the intention to commence testing on Abaco future this island needs in order for it to an honors ceremony tonight is indeed fit- committed teachers who are the country’s last year but it did not happen. However, continue to advance. ting. These students are pacesetters but most valued and prized possession. He she is very pleased that finally with the The guest speaker for the awards cere- they account for only approximately four stated that it is because of the quality of in- support of Mrs. Black, she and her team mony was Mr. Cephas Cooper, who began percent of the entire student population in struction offered on a daily basis, the pas- are making plans to begin the process. To by stating that with all of the negativity in the Abaco district. sion in the way they deliver the instruction, begin the process, Ms. Evans was asked to the media where youth are concerned, he T. Trevor Whylly, CEO and Founder and their dedicated spirit that these students coordinate the collecting of data for test- felt honored to have been asked to speak to of The Bahamas Outstanding Students are here to receive awards for outstanding ing. Once the information was shared with performance. Mrs. Black, she arranged for Ms. Evans Finally, he commended the parents of to address the Principals’ Association De- these bright students who, without their cember meeting. love and support, could not have made At this meeting Ms. Evans informed it this far. He reminded the students that the principals of the types of tests that are the choices they make will affect everyone available for the students to receive and around them. Therefore, they must make explained how the form should be com- sure that they represent all of us well. On pleted. Additionally, she educated them hand to assist with the distribution of tro- phies and awards to approximately 200 stu- Please see School Page 10

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Residential only $35,200 net Four bedroom, 4 bathroom house with covered back patio, Lot #12 8,491 sf $29,803 gross Lot #17 11,741 sf $41,210 gross For sale water front home in Sandy Point, Abaco, 3 covered entryway with huge columns. House is 4,000 sq. ft. situated on 1/4 Lot #13 11,759 sf $41,274 gross Lot #18 10,868 sf $38,146 gross bedroom, 3 bath, 2000 s.f. lg. sunken living room, TV rom, dining room adn acre of property in Bahama Palm Lot #14 8,800 sf $30,888 gross Lot #19 12,514 sf $43,924 gross lg. kitchen on 26,000 s.f. of land. Call for pricing Lot #15 UNDER8,676 sfCONTRACT $30,452 gross Lot #20 10,474 sf $36,763 gross Shores. Central air conditioning, Triplex 3 - 1 bed/1 bath in Murphy Town Jacuzzi tub in master bath. Ap- Lot #16 12,010 sf $42,155 gross UNDER CONTRACT praised at $600,000 REDUCED $402,800 Visit our other fine properties at: www.adlerrealtybahamas.com March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section B Page 9 Save Guana Cay Reef will go to Privy Council This is a statement provided to us by right, our lawyer, Fred Smith, will now our land to more foreigners for million of Save Guana Cay Reef Association has al- Aubrey Clarke, one of the prin ciples of take our case to the Privy Council. The dollars. ways been, “RESPECT the LOCALS.” Save Guana Cay Reef, announcing that the same court where Mr. Smith won a stop This fight is not over until we as Baha- Aubrey Clarke group plans to take their case to the Privy work injunction against the same develop- mians can walk the beaches of Guana with- Great Guana Cay Council, the highest court of appeal for ers a few years ago. So you see, this fight out being harassed by some guard hired Abaco, Bahamas this country. is far from over. by these foreigners to keep us off our own After taking on a $500 million devel- This fight will not be over until this coun- beaches. This fight is not over until the oper, Discovery Land Company. After try has environmental laws on the books gates put up on our roads that have been taking on not one but both of our govern- of law for all to follow. Not some rubber used by the locals of Guana for hundreds of ments, the PLP and the FNM, with one stamp committee picked by the Prime Min- years come down. And they can take their THE EXTERMINATORS calling SGCR racists and the other calling ister. Just look at who was the last Chair- “private property” and “members only” LIMITED SGCR terrorists. After three years of pro- man of the Best Commission. He is now signs with them! No, this fight is not over Marsh Harbour, Abaco testing. After many, many court battles, working for Discovery Land Company at until we can again feel that Guana Cay is Tent Fumigation • Pest Control both in the Supreme Courts in Freeport and Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club! our home again and that we are not treated Soil Treatment in the Appeals Courts in Nassau. We can This fight is not over until our govern- like some low life next door to some big 45 Years Experience finally go to the Courts of London, where ment stops “giving away” our Crown Land development. You as Bahamians know Tony Kemp • Tel: 357-3021 we knew we had to go for justice. That’s to foreigners, who turns around and sells what I am talking about! Our motto in the Page 10 Section B The Abaconian March 15, 2008

More School News ing. Some of the concerns mentioned were agnosis Central Abaco Primary School From Page 8 the following: A special education unit is needed on • concerns with how to teach students who the island and an occupational therapist honors student about ADHD, Autism, Gifted Assessment By Samantha V. Evans and other assessments for at-risk students. have been found to have problems to handle children with serious behavioral • teaching students who have difficulty ap- problems, who have tantrums, are anti- Every year the Bahamas Primary School The principals received the testing referral Student of the Year Foundation looks for forms which they are to fill out for each plying concepts social or who suffer from anxiety, read- • handling behavioral problems ing comprehension or spelling deficiency the top grade six students in each primary student being referred for testing. They school across The Bahamas to honor them were asked to give their concerns, sugges- • lack of conflict resolution skills , identifying gifted children and ways of • lack of regular speech therapy sessions evaluating them, lethargy and apathy in se- for their outstanding achievements. This tions and recommendation as to what they year ten-year-old Conrad Cornish was se- would like to see happen in the way of test- • follow up and review of cases after di- riously obese students, and a need for more guidance counselors on the island. lected to represent Central Abaco Primary Some of the suggestions made were the School. Conrad is the son of Eusais and following: Mary Cornish of Blackwood. He is pres- • the need for a special services unit on ently the Head Boy at his school, which the island is no surprise because he has been a team • a reading specialist leader since grade 4. This young man has • educating administrators, teachers, and never earned less than a 3.41 GPA since parents on the different levels of autism, he started school and has made the princi- Downs Syndrome, etc. pal’s list every year. He has received many • need for teachers’ aides awards in academics. • a need for a Braille instructor for blind Conrad is very involved in extracurricu- students who are extremely bright. lar activities at his school, in his commu- Recently, Ms. Evans attended a final nity and in his church. He has been active meeting where she and the Freeport team in the Anchor Club and Junior Junkanoo. were able to assess the testing sheet she Conrad aspires to graduate as valedictorian prepared. Ms. Evans reported that over 260 of his class, attend college and become a students were referred for testing which is business owner of his own of his own me- a larger number than the Freeport Office chanic shop. He hopes to win a scholarship expected. However, the team is scheduled from this foundation to get him started on to begin testing during March. The team is his way. He plans to attend Forest Heights expected to be on the island for three days Academy in September. to conduct testing and assess those students Environmental The Teacher of the Year for Abaco was named on March 7 at a luncheon at Wally’s Res- referred. At the conclusion of the tests re- taurant in Marsh Harbour. She was Ms. Rochelle Russell, center, a teacher at Central ports will be prepared and returned to the Poster Competition Abaco Primary School. She is shown here with Ms. Eunice Mills, left, her principal, and By Mirella Santillo Abaco district which will be shared with A St. Francis de Sales School third Mrs. Lenora Black, Abaco’s Superintendent. Three finalists were honoured at the lun- those parties concerned. The reports will cheon, the other two being Ms. Phillippa Farrington of Abaco Central High School and grader, Julio Angel Velez, won a poster include recommendations on how teach- competition sponsored by the Florida-Ca- Ms. Maria Shrack of Amy Robert Primary School on Green Turtle Cay. Each school can ers can handle these students better in the name its choice for this honour. The teachers are judged on an extensive set of critera. ribbean Cruise Association. The nine- classroom and how to challenge the gifted year-old Julio created a poster addressing All three finalists will be honoured at a banquet in Nassau when the winner of the national learners. title will be announced. Please see School Page 11

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More School News tries entering the finals which were held in event on February 28th and 29th. Abaco first in female field and female track, ahead School From Page 10 Florida. He did not win the international Central High School, S.C. Bootle High of Moore’s Island All Age School. Agape the subject A solution to pollution. competition, but on March 5th Mr. Don School, Moore’s Island All Age, Agape Christian School took the third place, fol- All the schools of The Bahamas were Cornish, Director of the Tourism office Christian School and Forest Heights Acad- lowed by Forest Heights Academy. informed of the project in November. Ten presented him with a check for $200 on emy entered the competition. St Francis de Shane Jones, Cordero Albury, Stanley schools from Abaco entered the competi- behalf of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Sales School was unable to attend because Guve and Simon Senate from Abaco Cen- tion working with Ms. Millie Dawkins of Association for his achievement on the na- of examinations taking place on those tral won first place for the two relays (4x the local office of Tourism, who was the tional level. days. 100m and 4 x 400m), in the under fifteen coordinator for the project. She forwarded He was accompanied by teachers, Mrs. Approximately 150 students competed category. Raphael St Hill, Wisnel Elford, the posters to Nassau in time for the Janu- Fredericks and Mrs. Duverny. in the event. They were divided into three Yevens Pierre won the same events in the ary 10th deadline. categories, boys and girls separately: under under seventeen category. District Sports Day 15, under 17 and under 20. Track events Alcindor McIntosh took first place in Julio was the overall winner for The By Mirella Santillo included running from 100 meters to 5000 shot put in the under fifteen category, while Bahamas in the junior category. Young The Abaco district high schools held meters and participated in two relays: a 4 young ( under thirteen) Delano Davis came Julio put The Bahamas among the 14 coun- their annual inter-school field and track x 400m and a 4 x100m. Field events in- first in the 100m, 200m and 400m. cluded triple jump, long jump, javelin, Andrew McIntosh (under 17) won the shot put and discus. 800m and the 5000m. The girls did well in Abaco Central won the overall competi- field with Khadijah Stuart (under 15) winning tion with 963 points, placing first in male in shot put, discus, javelin and in the 4x 100 field, male track and second in female field and female track. S.C. Bootle took Please see School Page 12 the second place with 951 points, placing Mermaid Reef Villas

Julio Angel Velez, a third grade student at St. Francis de Sales School in Marsh Harbour, won the junior category in a national poster competition sponsored by the Florida-Carib- On quiet Pelican Shore in Marsh Harbour bean Cruise Association. He is being presented with a check for $200 by Don Cornish, Director of Tourism for Abaco. Millie Dawkins of the Tourism office coordinated the Waterfront Beach Terrace, Pool competition on Abaco. Julio’s teachers, Mrs. Fredericks and Mrs. Duverny, accompa- 2B/2B furnished• Beside Mermaid Reef nied him to accept the award. Week, Month, Year • call 242-367-0518 or 577-0451 Page 12 Section B The Abaconian March 15, 2008

More School News who had to earn her wings from Gabriella their roles as teenagers. trolled by Gio Coakley, Reilly McDaniel School From Page 11 (Antonia Wrigth), an enchanting angel at The set was created with a split stage of and Chandi Lowe. Meanwhile, Faniesha Heaven’s gate. David (Taj Anderson), a Heaven’s gate and a 50s diner with scene relay. Tylin Roker (under 15) won two Please see School Page 15 races, the 100m and the 200m. Antonille charming representative of “those below,” changes made with the use of lights con- Rolle (under 18) came first in shot put. while trying to misguide Peggy actually The event was organized and supervised helped her to discover her true mission. by Mr. Patrice Charles and Mr. Williams, With many twists and turns and ironic both physical education teachers at Abaco moments, Peggy brought together Rick Central. (James Albury), her saddened boy friend, and Kate (Aly Boyce), a loveable orphaned Forest Heights Academy teen who worked at Alices’ (Stephanie Teen Angel is performed Russell) Diner. Ponytails, poodle skirts and some of the Wonderful comic moments were added original tracks of the great classics of the to the mix by three pony-tailed girls, Heath- fifties were showcased in Forest Heights er (Shannon Thompson), Tiffany (Nicole Academy Drama Club’s performance of Maltarp) and Buffy (Zoe McDaniel), who Teen Angel. With the weather threatening relentlessly picked on Kate while extras to be the coldest of the year on the evening (Erin Patterson and Spencer Bethel) also of February 28 and 29, a hardy audience added life to the diner atmosphere. These gathered in the Forest Heights’ open air veteran actors of the Drama Club showed theatre. how their time spent on the stage continues The plot wrapped around Peggy, a be- to develop their skills. All gave enjoyable wildered teen angel (Stephanie Sweeting), performances as they naturally slipped into

The cast of Teen Angel is shown here, a play produced by the Drama Club of Forest Heights Academy. The delightful production was appreciated by parents and friends who enjoyed the plot as well as seeing their young people handle their roles so competently. March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section B Page 13

Friends of the Environment Book Review . . . The Rail and Presents Locomotive History of the Bahamas Hints for Helping By Jennifer Hudson hensive in some way by the railroads. Our Environment A fascinating and informative book on a o v e r - The book is illustrated with numerous Vehicle Conservation largely untouched topic has recently been view of interesting and, in many cases, rare photo- added to the list of books available on the locomo- graphs, diagrams and maps. Regular tune-uos, clean filters many aspects of The Bahamas past and pres- t i v e s Mr. Williams has presented talks and and proper tire pressure will ent. “The Rail and Locomotive History of through- Power Point presentations on his book increase a car’s gas mileage. the Bahamas’ was written by Grand Bahama out The and hopes that it will eventually be used A poorly tuned engine can engineer and businessman, Mr. Darius D. B a h a - by schools across the country. The book is consume 3 - 9 percent more Williams. This intriguing little book came mas be- presently available at shops in Nassau and about as a result of Mr. Williams’ hunt for ginning Grand Bahama and will soon be available gas. a hand-operated pump car to make the front with a on Abaco at Abaco Treasures in Marsh of his new office building more distinctive. history Harbour. Mr. Williams’ career as a mechanical en- of loco- gineer coupled with an interest in history motives which was foreshadowed by his family heri- used in tage led to a fascination with railways. His the lum- Queen Elizabeth Drive search for the pump car led him through ber op- Marsh Harbour, Abaco three years of extensive research by means erations Phone: 242-367-3006 of books, the internet, the archives in Nas- at Nor- sau and interviews with many persons who m a n ’ s Mr. Darius Williams Fax: 242-367-3839 lived through that period. C a s t l e -Wireless Internet Access Email: [email protected] The resulting book traces the history of and Wilson City, Abaco, and Pine Ridge, -Dial-up Internet Access railroads in The Bahamas from 1856 to the Grand Bahama. Subsequent chapters cover WWW.ABACOINET.COM present. We learn, “Railroads first began the use of railways in the salt industry of -Internet Cafe (use your in Britain in the late eighteenth century, , where the locomotive history of then in the United States of America a The Bahamas ended in the 1960s, the sisal own computer or ours) little later, they served as the major impe- industry on several islands including Ab- -Coffee Bar! tus for the industrial revolution. Railroads aco and marine, dock and other rail uses. came to the Bahamas just a few decades “Since paved roads traversing the entire later and, while they did bring with them island only became a reality on Grand Ba- change, Bahamian railroads did not play hama in the early 1970s and on Abaco in the same broadening role as they had in the late 1990s, this made rail use the most Britain and the United States. In the islands practical form of transportation for haul- their impact was more subtle for while, in ing loads heavier than that which a mule a nation comprised of islands, they could or horse and carriage could be expected to not tie the nation’s economy together, they carry,” states the author. The book con- did modernize certain industries and en- cludes with an interesting chapter on peo- able them to compete more effectively in ple who were involved in the operation of the world market.” the railroads or whose lives were touched The five chapter book gives a compre- Backpacks Key Holders Calculators Mp3 / Radios Clocks Note Holders P O Box AB 21027 Computer Bags / Stress Relievers Portfolios Technology Marsh Harbour Coolers - Ice Tools Abaco, Bahamas Desk Accessories Totes / Duffels Ph. 242-367-4962 Drinkware Travel / Leisure www.landandsearealty.com Executive Toys Writing Instruments E-mail: [email protected] Leslie Pinder or [email protected] Promote your business - Why & How? Š Attract new customers Š Increase repeat business Š Inspire customer loyalty Š Improve client relations Š Reactivate old accounts Š Build an image

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E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] 15 Mar 2008 Page 14 Section B The Abaconian March 15, 2008 Viewpoint . . . Rules are meant to be obeyed I wonder if it was a Bahamian who in business and schools. Recently I have but the mistake was allowed to stand by This is sending a bad message to young coined the phrase “Rules are made to noted two occasions where schools have the panel. The child who came second and people. If they see adults flagrantly ignor- be broken.” What leads me to say this? been guilty of not adhering strictly to the would possibly have been the winner had ing the rules, what is going to lead them to Just look around you these days and you rules. What kind of message does this send the rules been adhered to had to accept sec- think that they need to obey the rules when will see laws and rules being flagrantly to our young people? They see the adults ond place unfairly. Is he going to feel like it seems that disobeying the rules pays off? ignored every day. Though this is true blatantly ignoring the rules so why are they entering again next year? Possibly not. Af- Much of the family support and guidance not only in The Bahamas, I do feel that going to think they should abide by them? ter all, why go to the trouble of learning all has, unfortunately, disappeared these days. more rules are broken here these days No wonder society is going downhill. of those long lists of words if a child who So if children are not taught discipline and than in many other places because people The recent Juniour Junkanoo was a misspells a word is allowed to go on and be how to abide by the rules at school, then feel that they can get away with it. For great experience, and it was wonderful to awarded the winner’s trophy. we are in for a very bad time. all rules broken, there are consequences, see the young people taking part in this however, and the larger the transgres- national tradition and learning new skills. sion the more serious the consequences. But they must be taught to play fair. There Everyone knows of the ten basic laws of are rules very clearly set down as guide- life laid down in the 10 Commandments lines so that all have a fair and equal op- though not everyone tries to follow, them portunity. resulting in dire consequences as we see However, Moore’s Island School in the terrible escalating crime rate, wars, included instrumentalists not from the infidelity and stealing. school and also did not have a banner, According to the dictionary a rule is “A both of which are against the rules. This principle governing conduct; an authorita- is still under scrutiny. Also, it was noted tive principle set forth to guide behaviour that a certain primary school here in the or actions.” Obeying rules makes it easier capital, (which just happens to be the for people to lead a more ordered, safe largest on the island and placed first) and peaceful life. Take the traffic situation had adults marching with the children these days (especially in Nassau); many which is blatantly against the rules of people no longer stop at a red light, adhere Juniour Junkanoo. As one of the judges to any speed limits or wait their turn in a said, “This school should have been line of traffic, leading to often fatal conse- penalized or disqualified.” But was it? quences. No, a blind eye was turned by the ma- Then there is the problem of litter. Too jority. many people do not obey the rule of tak- Another instance of rules being dis- ing their garbage to the dump. “This rule regarded occurred at the recent Grade 5 does not apply to me,” they think so they Spelling Bee when a student from the same dump their old car, fridge, stove or bag school just previously mentioned was al- of garbage by the side of the road at night lowed to get away with an incorrect spell- when no one will see them, thus creating ing. Then at the end of the competition a an unsavory environment for all of us and different set of rules was used from pre- one tourists are not going to want to keep vious years without letting other students coming to. and parents know. The incorrectly spelled On a less drastic note but still very word was brought to the attention of the important is the need to abide by rules panel by one of the judges and a parent, March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section B Page 15

If you have never been there, you will defi- change in the domestic arena will better From Page 12 South From Page 6 nitely want to try it out. The food is deli- equip the passenger to anticipate the ex- School Bees. They all worked very hard and made cious, the waitresses are mighty pretty and cess charges if applicable. Previously, the Archer made sure everything ran smoothly a good showing on our behalf. it’s a pure thrill to have your meal while excess baggage charge on domestic routes backstage. A Read-A-Thon (non-fund raiser) is sitting out over the water in the middle of was based on a prorate cost of airline tick- The setting itself was authentic looking in progress to encourage our kids to read the bay. In fact, it’s breathtaking. et, but now the charge is a flat $50 for an with black and white linoleum floors, Coco more. It will end on March 17. Prizes will extra bag or $65 if the two bags exceed 44 Cola signs and a glitzy juke box while be given to the student who reads the most Bahamasair From Page 1 pounds. Heaven’s gate was adorned with starry books. Today the airline faces numerous obsta- skies and clouds with subtle lighting. Re- Allowable bags greater than 62 linear cles with facilitating flights with passengers becca Strachan, Zoe McDaniel, Faneisha Water works almost finished inches $ 65 per bag carrying excess baggage and at times the Water meters are finally being installed Archer and Chandi Lowe helped set direc- Allowable bags greater than 44 pounds airline is forced to charter baggage flights throughout the settlement and repairs to the tors, Ms. Thomson and Ms. Carroll, in its $65 per bag to follow the passenger aircraft to ensure roads are also being taken care of as the creation. Any bag oversize and/or overweight the swift delivery of the passenger’s bags. crew completes laying water pipes in each Last Kiss, Rock around the Clock, Pur- $65 per bag The change in policy is expected to de- section of town. Now that the meters are ple People Eater, Teen Angel and Sea of According to Mr. Van Diah, Deputy fray these charter costs and reduce lost bag in, it is the responsibility of individual resi- Love were some of the great songs of the General Manager at Bahamasair, this claims. The airline’s Dash 8 fleet baggage dents to connect the lines from the meter fifties which set the tone of each scene. change in baggage policy is reflective of capacity is typically two bags per passen- to their homes. We understand that it will Zack Roberts and Duran Lowe controlled the global change in the airline industry. ger with a maximum combined weight of only take a short time for the clear water the music as well as the microphones, com- Despite the constriction on allowable bag- 44 pounds. The baggage capacity is fur- to come through the lines, so don’t be dis- pleting the evening’s atmosphere. gage, Bahamasair policy remains more lib- ther restricted with increased stage length couraged. In addition, we have also been Directors Leslie Kennedy, Alana Car- eral than its competitors on international flights and is compounded by the lack of told that the pressure can also be adjusted roll and Lori Thompson worked together flights. Most international carriers have re- fuel in a number of Family Islands which at the meters for your individual needs. with the students every Tuesday after duced the allowable bags to 50 pounds per requires the airline to carry return fuel on school and were very proud of the way all Sand Bar will open soon bag with some airlines charging for the first departures out of Nassau, thereby further these students put so much effort into mak- Cherokee’s famous Sand Bar Restaurant and second bag while some airlines are not restricting the baggage carrying capacity. ing this year’s play so successful. will be opening again just before Easter on accepting more than two bags with a weight March 22. In the beginning it will open Sat- in excess of the 50 pounds per bag. urdays and Sundays only for light lunches. Mr. Van Diah also mentioned that the Caribbean Marine Construction DOCK BUILDING SPECIALIST l COMMERCIAL DOCKS l BOAT LIFTS l PRIVATE DOCKS l SEA WALL CONSTRUCTION l DOCK DEMOLITION & REMOVAL SPECIAL FREIGHT RATE Office Tel: 367.4842 Cellular: 357.6564 Marsh Harbour 367-0140 • Treasure Cay 365-8660 P.O.Box AB-20757, Marsh Harbour Ft. Lauderdale 954-359-8266 335-1696 • Governor’s Harbour 332-3340 • Rock Sound 334-2795

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Sports News Tennis, Anyone? after school. At 3:30 p.m. every Monday, ly mentioned that his son loves to play and Mr. Russell who is married to Central By Mirella Santillo a group of seven to eight children with takes every opportunity to practice whether Abaco Primary School’s teacher of the After being dormant for a few years in previous knowledge of the game gather on on a court with his dad or throwing balls year, Mrs. Rochelle Russell, said that they the Marsh Harbour area, tennis is experi- the tennis court to practice their forehand, against a wall. both love kids and feel very fortunate that encing a new revival with several clinics backhand and position. When not teaching tennis in Marsh Har- their jobs allow them to work with young and workshops being offered for children On Tuesday afternoons a group of most- bour, Mr. Russell teaches at Winding Bay people. He would like to remind students and adults. ly beginners are taught the basics of the where he is in charge of the Kids’ Camp. that not only basketball or soccer can win Mr. Bobby Russell, who used to teach game, from handling a racket to the way of Tennis is only one of the activities he them a scholarship, but so does tennis. He students a few years ago on the Forest receiving the ball. On both days Mr. Rus- practices there with the kids; sailing, div- cited the case of one of his former student, Heights Academy’s tennis courts, is once sell’s son, five years old, Robert Daunte, is ing and golf are among the other outdoors Sherell Carey, who won a scholarship again doing so on Mondays and Tuesdays on the court practicing. Mr. Russell proud- programs the vacationing children may get through her tennis playing. involved in. Mr. Russell also gives lessons to adults However, tennis is the game Mr. Russell at any level. For people wanting to play, would like to see more children learning. they can use the tennis courts at Forest He convinced his employers, the Abaco Heights for a $35 per year membership fee Club at Winding Bay, to allow the children when they are not in use by the school. of Cherokee to use the club’s tennis facil- To discuss lessons with Mr. Russell, meet ity and to sponsor them with rackets and him at that school on Monday or Tuesday tennis balls. His goal is to bring the chil- afternoons or call him at 367-3808. dren of Abaco to a competition level.

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And what a spectacular “Lenny” Lowe, as most tle Cay and other Loyalist towns notice the result it was! of the residents call him, quaint Victorian houses trimmed in fancy While displaying a couple of pieces he started restoring some of woodwork, a legacy left by the Loyalist had just made, Mr. Leonard Lowe explained the old houses until he was founders. that gingerbread trims are usually made of approached by Mr. Doug An ardent admirer of the Victorian cedar, cypress or redwood. These woods Poland, the developer of the era, well known artist, Mr. Alton Lowe, do rot and are insect resistant and therefore Leeward Club, a resort lo- decided to revive the gingerbread house perfect for outside use. Each piece is usual- cated in Black Sound. Mr. style when he built his house 26 years ago. ly four to six inches wide by 28 inches high. Lowe and Mr. Poland flew Whom to ask if not his brother, a cabinet Pieces are then fitted together into sections together to Key West to maker by trade, who was making ginger- that make a pattern. There are a multitude identify some of the patterns bread woodwork in his spare time and who of patterns to choose from, he said, as “in they wanted to use for the shared his goal of making New Plymouth the old time” each carpenter used to cre- houses planned in the de- into a historic site? ate a pattern that velopment. They explained So to indulge his identified him. Mr. that each house built in old sibling’s request, Mr. Leonard Lowe, Bahamian style, will have a Leonard Lowe, who who came back different pattern. The hous- Mr. Lenny Lowe is shown with one of the patterns he has was then living and home about six es are adorned with ginger- created for a railing. working in Milwau- years ago, is com- bread balconies and corner kee, produced 1260 ing up with his own pieces. They are also fitted with perma- I was given a little history lesson by Mr. pieces of gingerbread pattern, probably a nent, decorated, hurricane shutters and its Alton Lowe, who explained that in Victori- trims and balcony turtle or a coconut, windows are topped by “eyebrows,” all an times the more gingerbread on a house, railings and shipped he explained. giving it a definite old time charm. the wealthier the people! Page 20 Section B The Abaconian March 15, 2008 Local Government at Work eryone in Man-O-War uses a golf cart and Hope Town $64,200 to $70,200 Town Planning members had earlier de- the extra distance might be a block from Man-O-War 73,200 to 110,000 ferred a decision on a steel building slated the Library. Guana Cay 42,000 to 48,000 for the harbour front and referred the mat- A previous building rented for Council ter to Council. However, the next sched- Hope Town District Council matters was taken from Council’s use as Central Abaco uled Council meeting was unable to act as Council Meeting - 28 Feb 08 rent was not being paid and is now housing District Council there was not a quorum. Councillors discussed various options for a private school. Central Abaco Town Planing - 25 Feb 08 The Administrator admonished the Guana Cay has a small harbour front providing a Council office in Man-O-War Board members and the Administrator Town Planning members for shirking their building used randomly by various gov- when the secretary makes her weekly visit held extensive discussions about recent ap- duty in not making a decision originally and ernment agencies. The Guana Council- there to distribute building permit applica- provals for a steel building and dock on passing the issue to Council. Town Plan- lor asked for a chair, desk and phone to tions or accept applications for review. Marsh Harbour’s waterfront. It appeared ning members were appointed by Council make a functional office for the secretary’s Man-O-War Councillors said the library to members that the approval process was to make these decisions and relieve Coun- weekly visit to Guana Cay. was ideal as it was centrally located and circumvented with the permits granted ex- cil of this burden. During the budget review for the fis- at the complex where the school, post of- peditiously. Subsequently, the administration al- cal year beginning July 1, 2008 - June 30, fice and Batelco are located. It is used in- Discussions brought out several conten- lowed the permit for the metal building to 2009, it was observed that Hope Town has frequently by other government agencies tious issues: be issued since the local approval process requested $26,400 for maintaining public collecting payments or distributing pension It is acknowledged that docks can only was not being responsive. grounds, road verges and school grounds. checks. This includes BEC and National be approved by the docks committee in During the extensive discussion, Town There are four cemeteries in Hope Town. Insurance. Nassau which takes into consideration the Planning members listed other buildings Man-O-War has requested $15,600 for pub- However, the library has no restroom recommendation of the Local Government which have had permits issued but which lic grounds, road verges. school grounds which was considered a desirable feature. Port Authority. This mandated approval do not appear in the Town Planning min- and their single cemetery. Members felt that the restroom in the ad- process may take several years to get an utes. No funding of this nature has been provid- joining school was close enough to serve approval. It is also believed that some Other irregularities related to permits ed for Guana Cay either in the recent past or this requirement. However, the secretary docks are granted a construction permit ei- being issued by Town Planning but which the next fiscal year. The Guana Cay Coun- was not comfortable disturbing the school ther locally or within an accelerated time may not have been posted for public review cillor asked that $20,000 be included for children. Hope Town Councillors asked if frame. prior to being issued a building permit. Guana Cay’s public grounds, road verges, the secretary could use the private clinic Although the dock approval process It would appear from the discussions school grounds and cemetery. Guana Cay is once a week as her office. It is now used does not fall within the jurisdiction of and suggestions that ensued that the ap- geographically the largest of the three-island one day a month by the government doctor Town Planning, the members are aware of district. It presently has the lowest popula- Please see Local Gov. Page 21 and perhaps two days a month by private irregularities in the approval process. doctors. Man-O-War members were ada- tion but this is changing dramatically as the mant that the clinic was too far away and Baker’s Bay project comes on-line. the library was the optimal choice. 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When: Saturday, March 26, 2008 at 10 a.m. Where: Community Center, Treasure Cay March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section B Page 21 Local Government at Work owner, developer and Nassau attorney not imply that requests for increases will by Cabinet in Nassau which determines made a three-hour presentation defending be met but is to give the Minister a better each Council’s funding. The local review the project, showing that it met all the re- understanding of local needs and any re- quirements and refuting the charges that sulting financial difficulties. The final bud- Please see Local Gov. Page 22 Local Gov. From Page 20 their submissions to Town Planning were get requests are reviewed later this spring proval process may need to be reviewed flawed. with a view to the system being more re- The hearing concluded with a decision sponsive to the community’s needs. expected in two or three weeks after the files are reviewed and the Minister con- Crossing Beach Condominium sults with his staff. appeal heard by Min. Collie This impending decision, either approv- The Central Abaco District Council met ing or refusing the original decision, will with the Minister for Local Government, be final as provided for under the Local Mr. Sidney Collie, and two of his Nassau Government Act. Any further action must staff, Mr. Donald Cash and Permanent be made by application to the Supreme Secretary Harrison Thompson on February Court. 29. The session was closed to the public Budget review by the Minister with only Council members and the owner At the conclusion of the Crossing Beach of the project and his representatives pres- Condominium appeal by the Minister for ent. Local Government, the various councils on Apparently the for Abaco submitted their proposed budgets to Central Abaco spoke briefly supporting the Minister for review as required by the the original decision of the Council. It is Local Government Act. This review does understood that Mr. Emerick Knowles,

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Marsh Harbour: 367-5454 • Hope Town: 366-0700 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.HGChristie.com Page 22 Section B The Abaconian March 15, 2008 Local Government at Work Secretary. The Committee is made up of ary wall and building a proper entrance to stated that if the Dundas Town Town representatives from all of the Haitian the property so that it is accessible from Committee decides to let them join them churches on Abaco. Pastor Olibrice stated Central Pines Estate and not the S.C. Boo- in this restoration effort where the Central that his committee is looking to address tle Highway as many persons now believe. Pines Cemetery is concerned, then the ex- Local Gov. From Page 21 some the same problems that the Dundas Pastor Olibrice suggested that they con- penses that have been and will be incurred Town committee is concerned about so he sider starting a burial society to assist with would have to be shared. At the close of process allows the Minister to better de- was happy that Administrator Cephas Coo- many of the expenses that come along with the meeting a sub-committee made up of fend the budget requests when presented to per encouraged both parties to meet. He is burying the dead. In fact, his committee Pastor Olibrice, Mrs. Pubien, Commit- Cabinet. very concerned about some of the things has already started one among themselves tee Members Sonith Lockhart and d’Shan A recurring item that bore scrutiny were going on in the Haitian communities and is because many of their people are unable to Maycock was formed to further investigate wage increases for local government staff. looking for ways to make things better for bury their dead financially. So this society the needs of this cemetery and to ensure Increases were often found to be in excess all of them. He feels that Local Govern- can now assist them and all they have to do that all matters are properly addressed and of standard annual government increments ment is not concerned about what goes on is pay an annual fee. So far, members of communicated to both committees. At the which is three percent annually. Another in the Haitian community but was very en- the Haitian community have come together conclusion of this portion of the meeting flaw surfaced for employees being paid couraged by this connection made tonight. to help each other in this effort, but they the guests were dismissed and the Dundas less than the legal minimum annual wage The first area his committee wants to ad- are hoping that they can work along with Town Township Committee discussed oth- of $10,700 annually. Wages for all local dress is the state of the Central Pines Cem- Local Government to make what they are er matters including completed projects, government employees are to be reviewed etery. They formed this committee to make trying to do much easier and affordable for upcoming projects, concerns and queries and corrective measures taken. it easier for them to get things done. Once everyone. as well as the financial report. The meet- A consistent request by the different they were formed and united as a body, Many concerns were expressed by both ing was lively and informative. Councils related to increased funding for members of their leadership team met with parties including the way the dead should Marsh Harb. Town Committee Mar 5 garbage collection. This issue is clouded Mr. Cooper to see how they could restore be buried in The Bahamas, that is, under by the impending opening of the new solid and maintain the cemetery. They, too, want the surface and not on top of the ground as Various road signs were authorized last waste landfill and the lack of information to see it cleaned up so that the dead can be is presently done. This was well received October by Council and are now beginning on operating procedures, funding and the buried the right way. To date, anyone can and respected by both parities. to appear at intersections in the towns. impact on local government garbage re- still go and dig a hole and bury the dead, Administrator Cooper expressed his Funding was approved for a drain in a sponsibilities. no questions asked or permission granted, gratitude to the president for making this The Minister and his staff often men- Pastor Olibrice stated. This has to stop so meeting a priority for his committee. He Please see Local Gov. Page 23 tioned that budget increases up to eight per- they wanted local government to know that cent receive less scrutiny. Increases above they were there to help to get this cem- eight percent must be accompanied by etery regulated so that whoever wants to extensive justification and explanation and bury their loved ones there will have to go are more likely to be refused. This is for through the Administrator’s office or the expenses other than salaries and wages. Local Government office for permission. Dundas Town Committe March 4 Chairman Williams thanked the members Meeting with Haitian Leaders for coming and legitimizing their connec- By Samantha V. Evans tion. He told them that his committee has The Dundas Town Town Committee already gotten a lot done including the sur- met with leaders of the Haitian committee. veying of the 10 acres of land. They have Attending the meeting was Pastor Raynald also put a tender out for the maintenance Olibrice, President and Lezette Pubien, of the property, the building of a bound- March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section B Page 23 Local Government at Work ary 29 after presenting budget requests to discussions on the subject. Apparently, airport was approved subject to a review the minister. he was given approval in October and he of the cost of fencing. Extensive discussions centered on began making signs. Council subsequently • Removing the musician’s stand outside employees presently earning less than had second thoughts on the financial ar- Immigration at the Marsh Harbour airport Local Gov. From Page 22 the mandated minimum annual wage of rangements and changed the terms without was tentatively approved as it is rotten and $10,700 and the required corrective mea- notifying him. He has received payments somewhat redundant now that the entire low area of Cove Estates which frequently sures. Approximately 28 persons will be monthly nearly totaling the original re- area has a new roof. floods. Standing water will be routed into receiving a lump sum in March. Their final quest. • The need to regularly clean the road the adjoining Nogi Swamp. four months of this fiscal year will be paid The signs are needed and efforts are un- verges in the vicinity of the Marsh Har- A request for additional speed bumps in $891.66 monthly as required. Depending derway to resolve outstanding issues. bour dump was acknowledged. Issuing a Cove Estates was deferred by the Adminis- on circumstances, some employees may Other issues either approved or which contract or hiring employees is being in- trator who said these must be approved by receive a lump sum slightly over $600 in require further action were: vestigated. Works in Nassau and when approved must March. • Approved funding for materials for a • Additional funding for supervision at conform to national standards. It was noted that the employment condi- carpentry shop at the high school pending a the Central Abaco dump site was acknowl- The Marsh Harbour road maintenance tions of the entire local government staff materials list and appropriate quotes. edged with the huge amounts of trash and crew is assisting Tourism in reopening a throughout the country are under review • Replacing an air conditioner at the garbage now deposited there daily. This is historic pathway extending Soldier Road to with a view to standardizing their employ- high school computer room with an iden- under consideration but there is confusion the coast on Marsh Harbour’s East side. ment status, pay scales, annual increments tical unit was approved. Labour costs are because of the impending opening of the Central Abaco Council - 10 March 08 and other issues. being reviewed as it was felt that replace- new solid waste landfill. It appears that A marathon four hour meeting was no- A presentation by the contractor mak- ment with an identical unit would require table for a lack of substantive issues. It was ing the road signs for Central Abaco was minimal labour. Please see Local Gov. Page 30 a continuation of a meeting initiated Febru- heard. This was followed with extensive • Repairing the security fencing at the Shutter Brothers Don’t Wait For Another Hurricane Your One Stop Hurricane Protection Service Serving Abaco Vintage Props & Jets Inc. 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Church Women Attend Seminar Club News By Samantha V. Evans session was held and it addressed the Soul The women of Grace Baptist Church held Realm. The topics discussed were Obedi- The Rotary Club totally “Blue Flag,” he assured the group, three training sessions during the month of ence to God’s Command, Loving Actions By Mirella Santillo and turtles and native plants are being pro- February to help them to become better Towards Others and Fellowship with Other On the agenda of most Rotary weekly tected. But, stressed Dr. Marshall, not stewards for the Lord. The purpose of the Christians. The third and final session was meetings are guest speakers, usually prom- only developers must show stewardship training was to provide the women with op- held on February 25th and it addressed the inent people in their fields with insight of towards protecting the environment. All portunities to develop and strengthen their Physical Realm. The topics discussed in- the community. Three of this year’s speak- of us have a role to play. We must regard walk with God, grow in Christ-likeness, cluded God’s People and Nutrition, Eating ers all expressed the concern they felt about the environment as “ours,” not “theirs.” groom and encourage the younger women, for Good Health, and Physical Exercise. education, environment or social problems Among the things we must do is replenish discover and use their spiritual gifts, love On March 2nd the training climaxed which they all thought should be addressed the natural environment, particularly the and serve others, reflect the beauty of the with a church service at Grace Baptist by all in the communities. flora, preserve the island’s resources and Lord and to commit to a standard of excel- Church where the speakers were Mother The first speaker this year was the Su- share lessons learnt. lence in their Christian walk. Evelyn Henfield and Sister Jennifer John- perintendent of Abaco schools, Mrs. Leno- On February 19th Ms. Vanessa Scott, The first session was held on February son. All participants received certificates ra Black, who spoke about the challenges manager of two Royal Bank of Canada’s 11th when they addressed the impact of during the service. The presenters for the faced by the Department of Education on branches, took the stand to talk about the the Spirit Realm in their lives. The topics workshops were Beatrice Moxey, Sandy Abaco. She expressed her concerns about ills of our society such as lack of respect, discussed included the Power of Prayer, Edwards, Donnalee Reckley, Daphenie the low numbers of Bahamians in teaching teen-age pregnancy, abuse and school vio- Praise and Worship, and Daily Study of Hall, Lenora Black, and Nurse Brown. positions. Although she praised the numer- lence. The culprits in most of the cases, God’s Word. On February 18th the second The training session was coordinated by ous expatriate teachers who account for a said Ms. Scott, is the lack of parental in- Mrs. Sandy Edwards. great part of the teaching staff, she would volvement, parents who let their children like to see more Bahamians dedicated to be brought up in front of a television, re- education as it is her opinion that the is- ceiving the wrong messages about sex and land’s culture might be lost if not taught in violence. She reminded the audience that the schools by Bahamians. Mrs. Black is as parents and members of the community, also concerned with the students’ lack of we all have a role to play by setting the ex- respect towards adults, the rising violence ample as to what we say, do or advise. in the high schools and the limited partici- JA’s visit Sybil’s House pation of parents. By Mirella S tillo On February 5th Dr. Livingston Mar- On March 8th a group of the BEC spon- shall, Environmental Consultant for Bak- sored JA students visited the residents er’s Bay since 2005, outlined the policy of of Sybil’s House in Dundas Town. Five that company towards the environment. He of them, Davina Knowles, Nigel Thomp- claimed that from the beginning, Baker’s son, Ray Jay Sands, Kekhira Saunders Bay decided to change the paradigm for the and Vincea Coakley, accompanied their way developers treated the environment by President, Patrick McIntosh, to the older setting very high standards. He explained people’s home taking with them food items that the University of Miami monitors the and goodwill. Although the food was ap- reef and the shallows to make the company preciated, the more important aspect of the aware of any changes. Baker’s Bay Resort visit, according to Patrick McIntosh, was has its own waste management system and the time that the young people spent with the golf course drains inwards to keep the them socializing, listening to their stories chemicals from the sea. The marina will be and taking photographs. March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section B Page 25

Port Department Public Notice

REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN CHARTER YACHTS

It has been brought to this Department’s attention that there are a number of foreign vessels conducting Charters within Bahamian waters, without following the proper Registration procedures in order to do so.

The Boat Registration Act, states that:

No boat shall ply, be offered or let for hire for use in the waters of the Bahama Islands unless and until it is registered by the New Providence Port Authority under this Act.

No persons shall act as Master of a boat required to be registered un- der this Act (hereinafter in the Act referred to as “a boat for hire”) unless and until he has obtained a licence from the New Providence Port Author- ity so to do.

Be advised that the maximum penalty for Foreign Vessels operating without a valid Certificate of Registration, and an unlicensed Master, is five thousand dollars or one year imprisonment or both such imprison- ment and fine. In addition to the penalties mentioned ANY vessel may be ordered forfeited.

If you wish to engage in charters in The Bahamas, you may contact the following offices for copies of the Boat Registration (Yacht) Rules, 1992: The Port Department, Nassau Telephone: (242) 322-8832 Fax: (242) 322-5545 The Port Department, Grand Bahama Telephone: (242) 352-9163 Fax: (242) 351-4538 The Port Department, Abaco Telephone: (242) 367-2934 Fax: (242) 367-0041 Signed Captain Anthony J. Allens PORT CONTROLLER Page 26 Section B The Abaconian March 15, 2008

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

March 15 , 2008 MUST SELL The Abaconian Pg 2 MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTIES New Providence Properties New Providence Properties Kennedy Subdivision Nassau Appraisal: $188,406.00 Lot No. 217 Pinewood Gardens Subdivision Appraisal: $127,988 Lot no. 21 all utilities available 10 year old single story house, 3 bedroom All that lot of land having an area of 5,000 sq. ft. being Lot No. 2 bathroom, living dining area, family room, kitchen, study, laundry and 217 of the subdivision known as Pinewood Gardens the said an entry porch. subdivision situated in the Southern District of New Providence, Heading west along Soldier Road take main entrance to Kennedy Bahamas. Located on this property is a structure comprising of Subdivision on the left, then take the 1st corner on the left, then 1st an approximately 20 yr. old single family residence consisting right. House is second on your right with garage. of 992 sq. ft. of enclosed living space with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living/dining rooms, kitchen, driveway and walkway. The land is on a grade and level and appears to be sufficiently elevated to disallow the Traveling South on East Street to the Lot No. 1490 Appraisal: $162,400.00 junction of Soldier Road, make a left at the light, then turn Golden Gates Section 2 All that lot of land having an area of 6,000 right into Kennedy Subdivision. Go all the way to T-junction, sq. ft. Being lot no. 1490 of the subdivision known and designated as turn right, then first left, then right again toward Mount Tabor Golden Gates, the said subdivision situated in the southwestern district Church building. After passing Mount Tabor take first left of New Providence, Bahamas. This property is comprised of a 25-yr- (Sapodilla Blvd.). The subject house is about 400 yards on the right painted yellow trimmed green with green and white door. old single family residence consisting of approximately 2.480 eq. ft. of enclosed living with three bedrooms three bathrooms, living room and Lot No. 3 Yamadraw Beach Estates Appraisal: $313,016 kitchen. The land is on a grade and level; however, the site appears to All that lot of land having an area of 10,000 sq. ft. being be sufficiently elevated to disallow the possibility of flooding Lot No. 3 in Yamacraw Beach Estates in the said subdivision during annual heavy rainy periods of the year. The grounds are fairly kept situated in the eastern district of New Providence, Bahamas. with improvements including driveway, walkway and low shrubs. Yard is enclosed on one side with 5-foot chain link fencing and a low Located on the subject property is a single storey triplex cement block wall to the front. building comprising of 3 units with two 2-bedrooms, 1- Traveling west on Carmichae! Road turn left, then right onto the service road opposite Bahamas Faith Ministries Complex, then first left bathroom, living, dining, kitchen apartment units and one unit again after passing clico and pre-school. The subject house is the 6th house left painted green trimmed white. being used as a barber and beauty salon, the land is on a grade and level; however, the site appears to be sufficiently elevated Lot No. 130, St. Andrews Beach Estates Appraisal: $245,237.00 to disallow the possibility of flooding during annual heavy rainy periods of the year. All that lot of land having an area of 8,100 sq ft, being lot no. 130 of Traveling south on Fox Hill Road, go past Yamacraw Hill Road and Joe Farrington Road. The subject property is located on the left hand the subdivision known and designated as St. Andrews Beach Estates, side of Fox Hill Road painted white trimmed brown. the said subdivision situated in the eastern district of New Providence, Bahamas. Located on the subject property is a structure comprising of an Lot No. 1056 Pinewood Gardens Subdivision Appraisal: $144,977 approximately 12 yr. old duplex apartment consisting of approximately All that lot of land having an area of 5,000 sq. ft. being Lot 2,072 sq. ft of enclosed living space which includes one 3-bedroom 1- No. 1056 of the subdivision known as Pinewood Gardens, bath, living, dining rooms, kitchen and utility room, and one bedroom, the said subdivision situated in the southern district of New l-bath, living /dining rooms and kitchen. The land is on a grade and level; however, the site appears to be sufficiently elevated to Providence, Bahamas. Located on this property is a structure disallow the possibility of flooding during annual heavy rainy periods of the year. The grounds are fairly kept; the yard is enclosed with comprising of an approximately 10 yr. old single family chain link fencing at the sides and back with gated access on both sides of the property. The front lawn section is not enclosed. residence consisting of approximately 1,205 sq. ft. of enclosed Traveling east on Yamacraw Hill Road take the third corner right with sign for St. Andrews Beach Estates, then take first left, then first living space with 3 bedrooms with closets, 2 bathrooms, linen right, the subject property is the 2nd property on the left side painted beige trimmed orange. closet, living and dining rooms, kitchen and covered front porch. The land is slightly elevated to disallow the possibility Lot No. 1 Western Shores Appraisal $753,570 of flooding the grounds are fairly kept. All that lot of land having an area of 7,389 sq. ft. being Traveling south on East Street to Sapodilla Boulevard, turn lot #1 of the subdivision known as Western Shores Phase right at Thatch Palm Street, turn left onto Rosewood Street. II, the said subdivision situated in the Western District of The subject property is the second on the right hand side New Providence, Bahamas. Located on the subject property painted blue trimmed white. is a single structure comprising of a single family residence Lot No. 51, Dorsetteville, Bamboo Town consisting of approximately 2,430 sq. ft. of enclosed living space. The residence comprises of 3 bedrooms with closets, 2 ½ bathrooms, living/dining rooms, study, kitchen, utility All that lot of land having an area of 5,000 sq ft, being Lot No. 51, of the subdivision known as Dorsetteville, the said subdivision situated room, porch and enclosed garage with electronic door. The in the Southern District of New Providence, Bahamas. Located on the subject property land appears to be sufficiently elevated to disallow the is a structure comprising of an approximately 20 yr. old duplex apartment comprising possiblity of flooding during annual heavy rainy periods of of approximately 1,641 sq. ft. of enclosed living space which includes two 2-bedrooms, the year. The grounds are fairly well kept with improvements including driveway, walkway and swimming pool. The yard is enclosed 1-bath, kitchen, living & dining room units. And an approximately 9 yr. old one bedroom with walls. Traveling west on West Bay Street. Go past Orange Hill and Indigo Subdivisions, the house is located on the left near Tusculum apartment building comprising of382 sq. ft. with bath, kitchen, living/dining room. The Subdivision and painted all white. land is on a grade and level; the site appears to be sufficiently elevated to disallow the possibility of flooding during annual heavy rainy periods of the year. The grounds are Must Sell Lot No. 597 Gardens Appraisal: $133,395 fairly kept with improvements of concrete parking area & concrete walkways around the All that lot of land having an area of 3,200 sq. ft. premises. The yard is enclosed with chained linked fencing at the sides and back. being lot 597 Melvern Road of the subdivision known as Yellow Elder Gardens, the said subdivision is Appraisal: $202,225.40 situated in the southern district of New Providence, Traveling south on East Street from Soldier Road, turn right at Porky’s Service Station Bahamas. This property is comprised of a 26 year (Victoria Blvd). Travel past the third corner on the left, The subject property will be the old single family residence consisting of approximately 9th on the left side. Painted green trim White. 1,510 sq. ft. of enclosed living space, with 3 bedrooms including master bedroom, 2 bathrooms, living/dining rooom, kitchen and utility room. Th e residence also consists of a front porch and two patios. The land is on a grade and level; however, the site Eleuthera Properties appears to be sufficiently elevated to disallow the Lot No. 62, Lower Bogue Eleuthera Appraisal: $229,426 possibility of flooding during annual heavy rainy periods. The grounds are fairly kept, with improvements including driveway and All that piece, parcel or lot of land and improvements in the settlement of Lower walkway. The yard is enclosed with chain link fencing. Bogue, North Eleuthera, being No. 62, comprising of about 34,210 sq. ft. This Traveling west on Melvern Road from the sport center road, follow the road to the left, the subject property is the 5th property left site encompasses a 12-year-old single storey home comprising of 4 bedrooms, 3 situated between Zris Court and the Richie Court, painted white trimmed yellow. bathrooms, front room, dining, breakfast room, kitchen and laundry room with a total living area of approximately 2,342.06. Property also includes a double car Lot No. 382 Winton Meadows Appraisal: $351,044 garage and front entrance with a total sq. ft. of approximately 655.75. This home All that piece, parcel or lot of land having an area of 8,300 is approximately 85% completed. The property is well landscaped with crab grass and some fruit trees. sq. ft. being lot No. 382 situated in the subdivision known as Winton Meadows, the said subdivision situated in the Eastern Lot No. 7. Boiling Hole Subdivision Appraisal: $153,521.00 District of the island of New Providence, Bahamas. This This property is situated on the western side of Eleuthera Highway in the property is comprised of a 24 year old single family residence settlement of Lower Bogue. with an attached efficiency (formerly the carport) consisting All that piece, parcel or lot of land and inprovernents situated on the Island of of approximately 2,675 sq. ft. of enclosed living area, front Eleuthera, North of Governor’s Harbour, comprising of Lot No. 7 in the Boiling Hole porch 198 sq. ft., back patio 380 sq. ft. The building is a two Subdivision and comprising of approximately 10,000 sq. ft„ this site encompasses storey house. Besides the efficiency apartment, the house is a 17-year old duplex with each unit consisting of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, front comprised of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, inclusive of a master room, dining room and kitchen with a gross floor area of approximately 1,474,20 sq. ft, and covered porch area of approximately bedroom suite upstairs, foyer, front room, dining room, family 164.70 sq. ft. This duplex was built in accordance with the plan and specification as approved, and at a standard that was acceptable room, powder room, utility room, breakfast nook and kitchen to the Ministry of Public Works. This structure is in good condition. Each apartment could be rented at $800.00 per month. The land downstairs. Climate control is provided by ducted central air conditioning with air circulation enhanced by ceiling fans and other is landscaped and planted with ficus trees but needs some manicuring. amenities. Quality of construction: average. Stanadard of maintenance: average. Effective age: seven year (7) The land is on flat terrain; Eleuthera Lot No. 1, Block No. 45 Appraisal: $151,007.00 however, the site appears to be sufficiently elevated to disallow the possibility of flooding under normal weather conditions, including All that place parcel or lot of land having an area of 9,644 sq, ft, being lot #1 annual heavy rainy periods. The grounds are well kept, with improvements including neatly maintained lawns with flowering trees and In block 45, Section E In the subdivision called and known as Eleuthera Island a concrete garden/storage shed which is located in the backyard. The yard is enclosed along the sides with chain link fencing and Shores Subdivision, situated In the vicinity of Hatchet Bay Harbour, on the Island concrete block walls that are topped with metal railings and metal gates at the front and back. of Eleuthera, one of the Islands of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. This site Traveling east on Prince Charles Drive pass the street light at Fox Hill Road until you get to Meadows Boulevard, turn right onto encompasses a two-storey building which is approximately 14 yrs. old and Is Meadows Boulevard, go south and take the 4th left, then 1st right. The subject house is the 2nd house on the left side painted beige abandoned. There Is a wooden landing approximately 7’-4” wide by 20’-0” on the trimmed white. upper level, approximately 1,610 sq. ft. of enclosed living space, with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, front room, dining room, den, kitchen, and utility room. The wooden porch on the upper level approximately 148 sq. ft. There Is also a water cistern under the dining room floor area. All utilities and services avallable. This property is situated in Eleuthera Island Shores.

For conditions of sale and other information contact Philip White @ 242-502-3077 email [email protected] or Harry Collie @ 242-502-3034 email [email protected] To view properties go to: www.stopnshopbahamas.com - Click on “Real Estate Mall” - Click on doorway “Enter Online Store” March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section B Page 27

Leopold returns after fishing trip

Crawfish season ends on March 31. Fishermen are going out for crawfish as much as they can for the remainder of the season. This is the Leopard, a crawfish mother boat belonging to Marsh Harbour Exporters and Importers, with the small outboard boats breaking away from the main boat. The grouper ban was over on February 28 so fisher- men are again allowed to fish for Nassau grouper. The grouper ban went into effect on December 1. This protects the grouper during spawning season.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES March 15 , 2008 MUST SELL The Abaconian Pg 1 MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTIES Long Island Properties VACANT PROPERTIES Hamilton’s, Long Island Appraisal: $67,000 All that piece parcel or lot of land and improvements situated in the settlement of Hamilton’s on the Island of Eleuthera Vacant Property Long Island and comprising of approximately 13,547 sq. ft. and is elevated approximately 7-8 ft above sea level. This North Eleuthera Heights, Eleuthera Appraisal $41,275.00 site encompasses a 35 yr. structure. A simple style home Lot #20 approximately 11,200 sq. ft. and bounded on north by Early Settler Drive and south by Deal Investment Ltd. This is single consisting of two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, living family zoning and 50 ft. above sea level. This site encompasses a foundation with plumbing and roughing in place and well compacted and dining room. The home, however, is consisted of 2 quarry fill. The concrete floor has not been poured as yet. The foundation is 2,511 sq. ft. Lot # 20 situated 1/5 miles eastwardly of separate constructions; 360 sq. ft of concrete construction the Bluff Settlement. The said lot is vacant and on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and 624 sq. ft of wooden construction. All amenities are to the property such as electricity, water, cable and telephone. The property is accessed by the main Queen’s Highway. Lot. I 10B, Palmetto Point Appraisal: $72,000 All that piece, parcel or lot of vacant land containing 9,000 and being lot No. 10B situated north of Ingraham’s Pond and easterly of Abaco Properties Palmetto Point, on the Island of Eleuthera, one of the islands of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and is bounded and abutting as Dundas Town Crown Alloment Appraisal $265,225.00 follow: - on the north by Lot No. 3B and running thereon for a distance of 90 ft; on the East by Lot No, 11B and running thereon for a One two bedrooms, 1 bathroom, triplex. Approximately 9,000 sq. ft. lot no. 18B distance of 100 ft.; on the south by a 20 ft. wide road reservation and running thereon 90 ft. on the west by Lot No. 9B running thereon with an area for a small shop. Age-12 years the land is a portion of one of the for a distance of 100 ft., the said lot is overgrown with shrubs and is in close proximity to a white sandy beach. This neighbourhood Dundas Town Crown Allotment parcels stretching from Forest Drive to Front Street, is zoned residential development and is quiet and peaceful with a topography of approximately 50 ft. and because of this there is no being just under a quarter acre in size and on the lowside. A concrete block structure, with asphalt shingle roof and L-shape in design with a total length of danger of flooding. The area is approximately 80 percent developed with all utilities and services available. 70 x 26 ft. Plus 50 x 22 ft. 2,920 sq. Ft. the interior walls are concrete blocks; ceiling is sheet rock and the floors of vinyl tiles. Mutton Fish Point, North Eleuthera Appraisal: $51,421.00 AI the piece, parcel or lot of vacant land containing 44,714 sq. ft, and designated E which forms a portion of land known as “Mutton Fish Point” situated about two miles northwestward of the settlement of Gregory Town on the Island of Eleuthera, one of islands of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and is bounded and abutting as follows: Northwardly by the land now or formerly the property VACANT PROPERTIES of Coridon Ltd. and running thereon for a distance of 393.13 feet; outwardly by a 30’ wide road reservation and running thereon for a distance of 402.57 ft. eastward by the main Queen’s Highway and running thereon for a distance of 109.73 ft; westwardly by land now or formerly the property of Caridon Limited and running thereon for a distance of 110.75 ft. This property having an area New Providence Vacant Property of approximately 44.714 sq. ft. This neighbourhood is zoned commercial/residential development and is quiet, peaceful and has a Lot B, Wilson Street, Rock Crusher Appraisal: $97,214 topography of approximately 2 ft. with all utilities and services available. All that lot of land having an area of 10,498 sq. ft. being Lot B, between the subdivison known a Rock Crusher and in teh vicinity of Mutton Fish Point North Eleuthera Appraisal: $51,421.00 Perpall Tract situated in teh western district of New Prividnence, Bahamas. This property is zoned multi-family / single family. Also All that piece, parcel or tract of land containing one acre situated about 2 miles northwest of the settlement of Gregory Town on the located on this property is a structure comprising of a duplex at foundation level under construction, and consisting of approximately island of Eleuthera, one of the islands of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and is bounded and abutting as follows; Northwesterly 1,566 sq. ft. of enclosed living space with a patio consisting of 270 sq. ft. The starter bars are in place and foundation poured. by the main Queens Highway and is running thereon for a distance of 125.462 feet northwestward by the land now or formerly the Traveling west on Farrington Road take a right after the PLP Headquarters, go about midways through to Wilson Street. Go through property of Coridon Limited, and running thereon for a distance of 390.274 ft: southwestwardly by a 30’ wide road reservation and the corner all the way to the dead end. The property is located behind the chain link fence at the back of the yard. running thereon for a distance of 128,128 ft; Southeastwardly by the lend now or formerly the property of the Vendor and running Rainbow Subdivision Lot No. 3, Block 27. Appraisal: $37, 440 thereon for a distance of 322.955 ft. This property having area of approximately 44,847.76 sq ft. This eighbourhood Is zoned commercial All that vacant lot of land having an area of approximately 14,052.59 sq. ft. being Lot No. 3, Block 27, section B, of Rainbow Sub- development end is quiet and peaceful with a topography of approximately 2 ft, with all utilities and services available This lot is vacant division with residential zoning. This property is bounded about 103.44 ft. north by Queens Highway and 137.02 ft. east and about land and is located In the area known an “Mutton Fish Point.” 99.94, ft south of Rainbow Hill Circle, 139.91 ft. west. All utilities and services available. Mutton Fish Point, North Eleuthera Appraisal $51,276.00 All that place, parcel or lot of vacant land and improvements containing approximately 44,587 sq,. ft, and designated ‘F’ which forms a Lot No. 15, Block 10, Winton Heights Appraisal: $171,440 portion of land known as “Mutton Fish Point” situated about two miles northwestward of the settlement of Gregory Town on the Island All that lot of vacant land having an area of 17,144 sq. ft. of the subdivision known as Winton Heights situated in the Eastern District of Eleuthera, one of the islands of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and bounded and abutting as follows:- Northwardly by the land of New Providence, Bahamas. This property is retangular in shape and zoned multi-family - single family. now or formerly the property of Coridon Limited, and running thereon for a distance of 383.56 ft; southwardly by land now or formerly This property is about 230 ft. west of Sassoon Drive and is about the third lot on the north side of Hill Side Road the property of Caridon Limited and running thereon for a distance of 393.19 ft, eastwardly by the main Queen’s Highway and running thereon for a distance of 113.40 ft, westwardly by land now or formerly the property of Coridon Limited and running thereon for a Exuma Vacant Property distance of 113.40 ft. This neighbourhood is zoned commercial / residential development and is quiet, peaceful and has a topography of approximately 2 ft. with all utilities and services available. Island Harbour Beach, Exuma Appraisal: $80,000 All that parcel or lot of vacant land containing 10,000 (80’x 100’) sq. ft. being lot No. 9, Block 2, Island Harbour Beach Subdivision situated the western most portion of the Hermitage Estate, Little Exuma, Bahamas. The property is located on an unpaved road Abaco Vacant Property known as Stocking Road. The property also has a commanding view of the ocean. Blackwood, Abaco Appraisal: $219, 354.40 Island Harbour Beach, Exuma Appraisal: $80,000 All that lot of land having an area of approximately 258,064 sq. ft. This property is yet to reach its highest and best use. It is All that parcel or lot of vacant land containing 10,000 (80’x 100’) sq. ft. being lot No. 9, Block 2, Island Harbour Beach Subdivision ideally suited to single or multi-family development as is the nature of surrounding properties within the community. The situated the western most portion of the Hermitage Estate, Little Exuma, Bahamas. The property is located on an unpaved road site may also serve well as a commercial site as the area remains un-zoned the property remains largely in its original state. It known as Stocking Road. The property also has a commanding view of the ocean. is covered with low brush and broad leaf coppice vegetation interspersed with broad strands of mature yellow pine indigenous to the area. The property is well drained and represents no immediate flooding danger under normal conditions. The subject property is vacant and is situated at the southeastern entrance of the community of Blackwood, Abaco. The property is undivided and comprises approximately 6 acres of a larger tract of land of approximately 26 acres.

For conditions of sale and other information contact Philip White @ 242-502-3077 email [email protected] or Harry Collie @ 242-502-3034 email [email protected] To view properties go to: www.stopnshopbahamas.com - Click on “Real Estate Mall” - Click on doorway “Enter Online Store” Page 28 Section B The Abaconian March 15, 2008 Viewpoint . . . We need to change our voting system By Stone McEwan from the people - a midnight ruling in the and work at the polling stations. Many of to benefit the few power hungry politicians Now that the smoke is cleared and the Court of Appeal overturned and stole Sir our poll workers have never seen, much rather that the people. Think about it. If dust has settled, I wish to add my two cents Burton’s gift to the Bahamian electorate. less read the Gazette (book) with our elec- our elected officials had no way of know- to the most recent election debacle in our Adding insult to injury, the leader of the tion rules, laws and procedures. There is ing who voted for them and who did not, country. The Bahamian electorate needs to Court of Appeal said that the Bahamian something terribly wrong with this picture. they would then have to serve their entire ask themselves why, in the 21st century, people are too corrupt and politically im- Where are our priorities? Like The Baha- constituency without favor and be produc- are there disputes about the outcome of mature to have an untraceable vote. This mas, Canada is a Commonwealth country tive if they wish to be reelected. elections? Why are so many of our citi- she said of a nation that is among the eco- and is classified as a developed or high-in- In the January 21, 2008, edition of the zens still placed in a predicament whereby nomic leaders in the Caribbean region as come economy. With a population in the Nassau Guardian Mr. Craig Butler, an at- how they voted is exposed to so many eyes well as a country proclaiming to be filled tens of millions, they use a voting process torney, said, “We need electronic ballot- - first when they vote at the station, then with the Holy Ghost. The significance of identical to ours, with one exception. Be- ing.” Mr. Butler, I disagree. We only need when the first count is undertaken and fi- Mrs. Sawyer’s statement continues to elude fore the voter’s ballot is cast, the presiding to adhere to the existing procedures, prop- nally during the too frequent election court me to this day because my entire case was officer removes the section/counterfoil with erly train and educate the persons involved cases? Why it is that none of our elected built on not trusting those who are respon- the voter’s number and destroys it, ensur- in the process, levy stiff penalties and officials and community leaders, regard- sible for the process and the securing of the ing complete secrecy on how the person mandatory jail time for all those who break less of their political convictions, has ever ballots after an election. has voted. Also in Canada cries of election the election laws, reinstate and uphold Sir lobbied to have the system and process in- What are the responsibilities of Mr. fraud and disputes over the results are rare. Burton’s 2002 ruling, and appoint a com- vestigated for flaws and management defi- Errol Bethel, our Parliamentary Commis- If such situations arise, the entire process petent Parliamentary Commissioner who is ciencies? Why is no one ever charged or sioner, and his staff during the five years is conducted again in that constituency. committed to ensuring a fair and innova- held responsible for these serious infrac- between elections? Who is accountable for Meanwhile, in The Bahamas, some citi- tive electoral process. Problems solved. tions to our so-called democratic process? rectifying the deficiencies and problems zens are disenfranchised because the system In the very same publication, Mr. Steve In 2002 other like-minded true Baha- identified during an election so they are not makes it possible for others to know how McKinney claimed, “When they count mian patriots and I challenged the undem- repeated in subsequent elections? There are they voted, resulting in their not participat- them, [the ballots] this will not lead to any ocratic electoral process used in The Ba- less than 200,000 registered voters in The ing in the elections. It would also be very kind of corruption.” Mr. McKinney, have hamas. Seeking fairness for all Bahamian Bahamas. informative for the Parliamentary Com- you, or anyone you know, ever witnessed voters, we took our concerns all the way Why is it that they cannot be properly missioner to publicize how many Bahami- or heard of the destruction of ballots after to the Privy Counsel. Another great Baha- identified and an accurate register produced ans who are eligible to vote and do not do an election? If you have, please share this mian, Chief Justice of The Bahamas, Sir before an election? What Mr. Bethel, our so. Has this been done to maintain control Burton Hall, agreed that attaching a voter’s leaders from all sides of the political divide over us through our vote? A cynic might Please see Viewpoint Page 29 card number to their ballot is undemocratic and we have tolerated in our elections is believe ours is a wicked system configured and infringes on our constitutional right to disgraceful. Why have person(s) who have privacy. His historic ruling was passed the perpetrated election fraud not been brought ahamas ot ix o td morning on the eve of the 2002 elections. before the courts and severely dealt with B H M C ., L Tel (242) 377-6351 • Fax (242) 377-2193 However, it was to be short-lived. especially given that some of our mothers Nassau, Bahamas That same night, just like thieves and and fathers, sons and daughters as well other evil-doers who prefer to use the as brothers and sisters, have been sent to cover of darkness to conceal their activi- prison for much less? Bahamas Hot Mix is currently seeking to employ two Bahamians ties and identities, our leaders took actions We provide more training for the Junk- as Rodmen to be trained as Surveyors and Engineers. to ensure that the first step on the road to anoo judges in our country than we do meaningful political freedom was snatched for the people who oversee our elections Applicant requirements: • High School Diploma • Knowledge of MS Word and Excel Port Department • Knowledge of the internet and email • Possess a valid driver’s license Public Notice • Possess a clean police record Private Boat Licenses Interested persons should forward their resumes to Bahamas Hot Mix Abaco Expired March 31, 2008 Don MacKay Blvd. The public is advised that private boat licenses expired March 31, 2007 Phone: 367-3956 • Fax 367-3959 and must now be renewed. All private boat owners are therefore reminded to make an application to the Marsh Harbour Port Department office at their earliest conve- nience. Licenses can be renewed by mail to: ABACO Port Department P.O. Box AB 20201 Marsh Harbour, Abaco You can now find your Please include last year’s registration card. Captain Cyril A. Roker favourite newspaper Port Administrator The Tribune Nassau and Bahama Islands’ Leading Newspaper and your favourite magazines at these great locations: MAN-O-WAR GROCERY BUDS & BLOOM THE CHEMIST SHOPPE HIT MUSIC & VIDEO ISLAND PHARMACY PRICE RIGHT GROCERY STORE SHELL MARSH HARBOUR SERVICE STATION TEXACO QUALITY STAR VERNON’S GROCERY - HOPE TOWN BAHAMAS FAMILY MARKET K & S AUTO SERVICE LTD SOLOMON’S SUPERCENTER LOWE’S FOOD STORE - GREEN TURTLE CAY SEA SPRAY RESORT AND MARINA March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section B Page 29 Community tourism is introduced to entrepreneurs By Samantha V. Evans ism training center to inform them of the The Abaco market has a lot to offer the them, the Ministry of Tourism is willing The Ministry of Tourism has many way forward. The purpose of Community guests so it is time that existing businesses to partner with the business community so initiatives on the table to help businesses Tourism is to find better ways for com- are enhanced and new ones established to that their product can better the demands better meet the needs and demands of the munities to sustain the tourism product on share the richness of the Abaco’s history of guests. industry and one of those initiatives is Abaco. Even though arrivals are up, the and culture with locals and guests. Ricky Johnson gave the business own- Community Tourism. On March 6th the season is still down because tourists are In order to do this, the Ministry of ers a brief talk on the importance of know- Abaco Tourism office held an information spending less money. Mr. Don Cornish, Tourism has sought to better organize and ing how to sell their business to the visitor meeting with a focus group at the Tour- Abaco’s Director of Tourism, explained. structure themselves so that they can help so that they will want to talk about The businesses with the tools they need to ex- Bahamas and desire to come again and pand or to get started on the right track. again. He believes that it is important that Vewpoint From Page 28 They will even assist businesses to prepare each business owner be familiar with what information with your listening public and Nonetheless, because our chosen leaders a business plan and offer strategies on how other businesses offer so that the tourist me. Also, if you can find out when and all appear unwilling to consider this, it is to best market their particular product. Ms. can have the best time possible. He told where the ballots from the previous elec- our obligation to demand it. Bernadette Hall, stated that there are many them that in spite of what many persons tion are to be destroyed, please inform us The system, the politicians and our com- opportunities available in the tourism in- may believe, tourism is everybody’s busi- of the same. The leader of the Court of munity leaders, we all need to take respon- dustry for persons who believe that they ness. Therefore, they must all operate on Appeals suggested Bahamians are corrupt- sibility for the melee that occurred outside have a passion or interest in this area. one accord. ible. Do you truly trust some of our power our courts on January 22, 2008, between a In order to make Abaco a better destina- Presently, the visitors are spending hungry, self-serving politicians with ac- FNM and a PLP supporter. Our country is tion, it needs more businesses to come on $39-$179 daily more elsewhere than they cess to this all- powerful information and, too small to be so polarize politically. As stream that will offer the guests a better are on Abaco. This has to change, he in your heart of hearts, believe they do not long as the politicians can keep us fighting experience. Some of the areas that need stated, and the only way this can change access it? among ourselves for the sake of party poli- strengthening are tours of all types, eve- is if businesses improve what they are Can you state with certainty that some tics and/or for self-serving gains, we will ning activities, native products, better ser- presently offering the guests. Before clos- poll workers do not keep mental tabs on be too distracted to have visions that will vice given to guests, cleaner greener prod- ing, he briefly went over the components certain individuals tracing their vote from bring meaningful changes for all Bahami- ucts and better quality products. Mrs. Hall of a good tour, addressing the do’s and the beginning to the end? If there were to ans, even those not yet born. spoke about the importance of business don’t’s. The focus group will meet on a be an impartial investigation by non-Baha- While I may have brought forth this is- owners having a plan, setting goals and regular basis to fine-tune their products mians during our elections, would the ob- sue prematurely in 2002, I am convinced having their priorities in order. To help and to decide how best to test them on a servers applaud or cry foul? that there are now more open eyes and po- wider scale. I strongly believe the money spent by litically mature minds in the country today the PLP and the FNM in this recent court than there were ten years ago when I first battle is far greater than what it would have embarked on this quest. We need to stop cost to have the voters in Pinewood repeat looking at the messengers and adhere to Flyers Abaco Print Shop the process. I also believe that if the citizens the messages. My GOD works in mysteri- Abaco Shopping Center s Cards Programs sines were given the choice, or if a referendum ous ways and His wonders are yet to be Tel: 367-3202 - Fax: 367-3201 Bu were to be held for Bahamians to choose fully unfolded. Remember, the way it is Letterheads between the untraceable vote and the cur- presently, it is us and them. We need this FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS! rent process, true secrecy would prevail. to change to, all a we! Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Rent and For Sale

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 PROPERTY & HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES Additional lines at $2 per line FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column Marsh Harbour Townhouse, new, large 2 Treasure Cay - Pineapple Point Resort Now inch bed, 2 1/2 bath tastefully furnished, central air, under construction. Exclusive luxury waterfront We can take the photo within the Marsh with beautfiul harbor view, in heart of Marsh condos with deep water docks & garages. The Harbour area or use your photo. Harbour, very near Abaco Beach Resort Hotel ultimate location in Treasure Cay in protected Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 and Marina and close to all restaurants, nightlife, . harbour with spectacular, unobstructed views. car and boat rentals. Available April 30. Only Available June 2008 www.pineapplepointresort. RENTAL HOUSES $1500/ month. 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Zoned for single Marsh Harbour, Cove Estates House 3 bed/ or multi-family. $55,000 net. 242-362-1021 RENTAL HOUSES 2 ½ bath, also 1 bed/ 1 bath apartment. Call Turtle Rocks lot - 1 minute from beach. 17,000 AND APARTMENTS 367-5586 or 367-5354 sq. ft. $58,000 gross. Call 359-6455 or 362-1021 Marsh Harbour Townhouse triplex, large, or 376-2252 1500 sf. each, harbour view, 2 bedrm, 2 1/2 Turtle Rocks - 2.5 acres, road to sea. South of bath with a study, large attic, jacuzzi, in heart Leisure Lee between Marsh Harbour and Trea- Blackwood 4 Kids Apartment 2 bed, 1 bath, of beautiful Marsh Harbour’s tourist district, sure Cay. 148’ of shoreline with views across kitchen, fully furnished, 1st/last month and across from large resort hotel and marina and the Sea of Abaco to the Atlantic Ocean, Whale deposit required. No pets. Call 554-8424 close to all restaurants, nightlife, car and boat Cay and Great Guana Cay. Electric, phone and rentals. Units have weekly rental income pot- Hope Town Specialist. A collection of upscale cable at site. $435,000 net. 242-365-8862 or –– ential and long term executive rental income 845-256-8191 homes with pools, private docks, etc., ideal possibilities. Great invetment. $730,000 gross. for special occasions, reunions, honeymoons. Bahama Palm Shores Best Deal on Abaco, Call 359-6455 or 362-1021 or 376-2252 Waterfront property - 3 acres just north of Hope Town Hideaways 242-366-0224 or hope- waterfront/solid CBS 3/2, turn key, garden/fruit Cooper’s Town, electricity available. Call 242- Murphy Town #21 duplex & property, pre- town.com trees. $299,000 net. Ph 475-2134 362-1021 construction package, corner lot, within walking Marsh Harbour - Regattas condo - upscale Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, rentals distance of Change Ministries. Call 465-0687 1,150 sq. ft. 2 bed 2 bath beachfront apartment. and sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- or 365-8656 Quality built interior, modern, luxury amenities. 366-0224 or fax 242-366-0434. On the internet Scotland Cay Private island with runway golf $2,800 p/m. Call 367-5046 at www.hopetown.com carts, spa, pool table, internet, TV, fireplace. Guana Cay, Sea of Abaco, 1+ acre with great Turnkey. Bruce Burgess cell 954 632 4966, elevations, 400+ ft. waterfront, dock & moor- home 954 566 6096, Details at www.summer- ing. $950,000. Purchaser pays 1/2 stamp tax campabacos.com plus own legal fees & brokerage fees. Brokers Scotland Cay 4 bedroom house on beach. West Palm Beach Whitehall Condos 2 bed- welcome. 242-365-5149 www.guanawaterfront. $860,000 Email: [email protected] rooms, 2 full baths, end unit, gated community com near Palm Beach Mall. Tel 242-393-2553, Fax 242-393-7225 Email: [email protected] Page 30 Section B The Abaconian March 15, 2008 pended funds which now may be available Bridal Extravaganza is planned Local Gov. From Page 23 for other uses. Some surplus will be re- By Jennifer Hudson apply to have booths at the show and/or this new facility may open soon, but no quired to fund the back pay due underpaid Wedding coordinators, in conjunction advertise in the booklet. Information on statements have been forthcoming on its employees. with the Ministry of Tourism, Abaco, are booths and advertisements may be obtained operation or impact on existing dumps and Building permits recommended by already involved in making initial plans for by calling Ms. Bernadette Hall at the Min- the collection process. Those responsible Town Planning were summarily reviewed a major Bridal Extravaganza to be held at istry of Tourism office 367-3067. for the existing dump are frustrated in their and approved. the Abaco Beach Resort from October 16- The extravaganza will include a wel- inability to resolve dump management is- Council members were a bit dismayed at 19. This may seem early to be advertising come reception, poolside fashion show, sues. the four- hour session and considered hold- this event; but since the object is to promote breakfast seminar with guest speakers, cul- The Administrator thought Council may ing shorter meetings twice a month. Abaco as the destination of choice, the aim tural party expo featuring Junkanoo, site be told something official in early April on is to give as much exposure to Abaco as inspections and trade show. the landfill operation. possible by attracting brides, travel agents This extravaganza will be widely ad- Last fall’s effort at curtailing expansion and travel writers from abroad. vertised in international bridal magazines in the Mud and Pigeon Peas was discussed It Pays to A distinctive colour booklet will be and bridal shows in such areas as Nassau, and the need to make another review of the produced for the show, and persons who New York, North and South Carolina and area was noted. provide services or products affiliated with Canada. Travel agents and websites will An extensive review of Council’s bud- Advertise weddings or honeymoons are invited to also be targeted. get was made with particular note of unex-

Eastern Abaco Region of The Methodist Church Church http://www.easternabacomethodist.com/ All are welcome to worship St. James Methodist with us Hope Town Sunday Services 9:30 & 11 Listing Mission House 366-0400 St. Andrews Methodist Epworth Chapel Dundas Town Cherokee Sound Sunday Services Sunday Services 11 a.m & 7 p.m. If you would like your church listed here, call 367-2677 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Office 367-3050 Mission House 366-2249 Manse 367-4647

New Vision Ministries Dundas Town Church of God Where Everybody Is Somebody and Jesus Is Lord! Our Mission “Turning people into We exist to: devout followers of Reach, Develop, Jesus Christ” Train, Love Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. and Send Sunday Kids’ Korner 9:30 a.m. Sunday Weekdays (Prayer Meeting) Tuesday Interactive Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting 6:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer Time 12:10 p.m. & 7:30 pm Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Monday Night 7:00 p.m. Friday Youth Night (high school & up) 7:30 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night F.T.H. 7:00 p.m. Pastors / Leaders Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Friday Youth Night 7:00 p.m. Derek Benjamin • Ted Pearce • David Lowe Jesus Saves Tuesday, Thursday Family Night Chris Pinder Youth Pastor: For Transportation call Rev. Jerry Cornish at 367-2457 For Directions call 242-367-3324 or 367-4719 (church) or contact Bro. Val Nesbitt at 367-5565 [email protected] Bishop Anthony Campbell www.nvministries.com 242-367-4718 or cell phone 242-457-5565 • [email protected]

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Fyne’s Pest Control Sick Copier? LICENSED INSURED Abaco Island Pharmacy Phone 365-8409 • Cell 359-6312 Call the Copier Doctor Prescriptions • Testing Stephen Fynes We make house calls! Professional Exterminator BAHAMA Beauty Supplies • Vitamins Commercial, Residential, Most brands serviced Pre-construction Treatment Ricardo Miller, Pharmacist We make business quality rubber stamps: Hours 8:30 am - 6 pm PO Box AB22214 TILE Treasure Cay Deposit Stamps, Daters, Address Stamps Sundays 9 am - 12 Noon Marble l Granite l Ceramic [email protected] Self-inking and traditional styles l l Ph. 367-2544 Porcelain Mud Work Kitchens Bathrooms l Entire Home Cell 554-8183 Call 367-4709 Dove Plaza, Marsh Harb. Simcoe Jewellers Larry Lowe Fax 367-6544 Fine Repairs to Jewellery • Watches Busy Bees Daycare Cell : 477-5966 islanpharmacy@comyahoo Office : 367-0630 Antique Clocks • Barometers Dependable, Responsible, Caring www.abacoislandpharmacy.com Music Boxes • Instruments Melissa Thompson Hill, Owner & Operator Big Cat Equipment and other fine mechanisms P.O. Box AB 20909 • Curlytail Cottage Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, Beulah Wong’s Photography Derek Albury • 367-3098 Payloader, Dump Truck Marsh Harbour, Abaco • Ph: 242-367-5157 Services: Land clearing, Trenching Photography is not just about taking a picture . . . Memorial Plaza, Marsh Harbour E-mail: [email protected] Foundations It’s about capturing moments Fill, rock and sand Specializing in Weddings, Christenings, Anniversaries, etc. Fax: 242-367-2464 P.O. Box AB 20036 TropicalSouvenirs Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 Casuarina Point Straw Baskets • Shirts • Hats Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 Abaco, Bahamas Casual Wear • Gifts • Souvenirs Located Don MacKay Blvd. and Airport Tel. 1-242-544-6295 Phone 367-2431 • Marsh Harbour Email. [email protected] Mon - Sat 7:30 - 5 • Sun 10 - 5 Visa and MasterCard Accepted March 15 , 2008 The Abaconian Section B Page 31 Police forensic team RMHYC maintains channel markers collected DNA samples By Kathy Fenn By Samantha V. Evans Back in 2004 the Royal Marsh Harbour Three members of the forensic team of Yacht Club realized the need for channel the Royal Bahamas Police Force were on markers buoys to mark the approach chan- Abaco from March 5th to March 8th to nel for recreational vessels in Marsh Har- collect DNA samples from willing partici- bour. At the time, maintenance was not a pants. The purpose of this is to allow the thought. But maintain them, we must. That team to collect DNA samples to prove that job falls on the shoulders of Rear Com- everyone has a different DNA marker. The modore, Projects, Ray Vallerie, M/V Last samples were collected via a buccal (cheek) Dance. One of the buoys broke loose this swab at random that took approximately year and was rescued by Past Commodore five minutes. The participants had to be John Mitchell. Another went on walkabout over the age of 18 and willing to sign a con- never to be reclaimed and a new channel sent form. Basic information was gathered marker had to be ordered. about the person’s parents, place of birth After much discussion as to the benefits and the like. After the sample was taken, of chain versus poly line and how to best the participants were offered a cool juice. attach them to the concrete blocks, the The study was of no benefit to the partici- team was ready to replace the buoys and pants, but it allowed the forensic team to chose a nice calm day to complete the task. gather information to help them establish a The channel markers are a great benefit to Members of the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club installed buoys in the harbour of Marsh statistical database. All information will be boats entering Marsh Harbour and direct Harbour and are now maintaining them. Shown here are Jim Fenn, M/V Fennders, Ray kept strictly confidential and held at the fo- them away from the commercial shipping Vallerie, M/V Last Dance and Past Commodore John Mitchell. rensic lab in Nassau. The members of the dock. forensic team on the island were Det. Cpl. Sheria King, Det. Cpl. Raquel Francis and Ms. Theorelle Nottage. The team spent Buying? Selling? Need Qualified Help? Want more business? time at businesses places in Central Abaco and on the cays. A low cost ad in The Abaconian can bring fast results • Call 367-2677 Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Commercial Service, Cars & Boats

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 BOATS & MARINE ITEMS BOATS & MARINE ITEMS BOATS & MARINE ITEMS Picture and 4 lines $25 FOR SALE Additional lines at $2 per line FOR SALE FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch Mooring in Man-O-War harbour, 4.5 ft at

We can take the photo within the Marsh low water. Special long term rate. For boats Harbour area or use your photo. 30’ and under. Call 365-6433 Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 3 Kayaks w/ paddles. $450 each or $1200 all three. Call Molly at 367-3262 COMMERCIAL SERVICES 15’ Flats Boat 2003 Mitzi, 40 HP Yamaha and 23’ Mako 140 HP Mercury, low hours. $10,000 trailer. DUTY PAID $7500. 843-263-4050 OBO Contact National Marine for details 26’ 1999 Regulator, Twin 225hp Evinrude For all your vertical and mini-blind needs 367-2326 ETEC motors. 1 year old, very low hours, 2 contact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. 19.5’ built boat 3 yrs. old, 115 years left on warranty. T-top with outriggers, Sales and Service HP 4 stroke Yamaha. Ready to fish. $27,000 Diesel Engine rocket launcher seat, hydraulic steering, fresh OBO Call 365-4402 and saltwater washdown, livewell, trim tabs, VHF radio, running lights, DUTY PAID. Fast, EMPLOYMENT 20’ Sundance Skiff boat w/ trailer, Bimini smooth, exceptionally dry ride. Surprisingly OPPORTUNITIES top, 90 HP Mercury 4 stroke. Call Molly at good on gas. Great for fishing or family cruis- 367-3262 Seeking Professional Bookkeeper ing. $56,000. Call Jeff 366-0282 Must be proficient in QuickBooks and Excel. 24’ Limestone Diesel Express Cruiser 1987 Deliver resume and references to Bahama Beach diesel engine, 9’6” beam, 400 hrs. Volvo engine Club, Treasure Cay HP 230, outdrive Duo pro, stored on a lift. DUTY PAID $29,000 Phone 242-365-8175 2 waitresses, 1 bartender, 1 bar back, day time and night positions open. At least 2 yrs

experience. Must apply in person to Sea Spray 366-0065 or 366-0359 20’ Proline Stalker 130 HP Johnson, trailer, electonics, many extras, low hours, DUTY 29’ Wellcraft Coastal, 1999, Twin 2004 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE PAID. $11,500 Call 475-2134 or 1772-232- Yamaha 225 4-Stroke outboards, less than 600 8216 hours, warranteed until 2009, fully equipped, 24’ Super Boat, 2006, 225 Ficht ram in- live well, fresh/salt water washdown, radar, 4 drawer used filing cabinets, good condition. jection Evinrude, 230 hrs. 55 knots. Ex- GPS/Plotter, custom stereo system, 6 kw gen- Price $100. Call Johnny Pinder 367-2442 cellent condition. $16,000 Ph. 551-5720 erator (under 30 hours), fridge, stove, A/C, micowave, etc. Too many extras to list. Cabin VEHICLES FOR SALE sleeps up to six. Boat is in Hope Town DUTY PAID. Asking $85,000 ONO. Call (242) 366- Golf carts: 2 2001 Club Car electric $2700, 22’ C-Dory cabin cruiser, 2002, 4-stroke 80 0040 or 359-6020 for more details. HP Yamaha, low hours, 40 gal fuel, galley, 5 1999 Club Car gas $3500. Please call 365- diesel stove and heater, sleeps 2, Bimini top, 31’ Bertram, 1967, complete re-fit in 1996. 4655 DUTY PAID. Twin diesel turbo 200 HP like new. DUTY PAID $29,000 Call 365-6432 25’ Mako Irish Eyes, center console, hydraulic Volvos. $65,000 C all for details. Art Wilder 02 Club Car Villager, 4 passenger gas golf or 365-6469 steering, rigged for fishing with outriggers, 367-2989 cart. $4,500 Call Molly at 367-3262 down rod, fishfinder, VHF, has leaning post and all seat cushions, Bimini top, in beautiful 90 Volvo 740, White, in good condition, condition, all wood hatches replaced with S $4500. Call 365-8109 Remember tarboard, stainless boarding ladder, 2 anchors, life preservers, 225 Evinrude, low hours, just Classified Ads in completely serviced, stainless prop. DUTY PAID. $15,500 Call 365-8188

25’ Trimaran Performance sail boat, S.T. 32’ Scarab Sportfish, twin 225 Optimax, The Abaconian winches, #3 sails, 8 HP O.B., new bottom. new depth finder & GPS, autopilot, stereo & $7,500 OBO Ph. 366-0552 VHF, custom T-top w/ Top Gun outriggers, Bring Results 26’ Panga w/ 200 HP Mercury. A fishing ma- Mint Condition. $69,900 Call Al at 367-0672 99 Wrangler Sahara Edition, 1 owner, chine, fully loaded. DUTY PAID $30,000 Call or Dane at 367-2697 66,000 miles, mint condition, new tires. Call Stephen Albury 367-2452 Al Key 367-0670 or 367-0672 Call 367-2677 36’ Catalina sailboat, 1986, Good condition DUTY PAID $34,000 www.abawkayak.com 01 Ford Explorer Sports Trac $15,000 Call Molly at 367-3262 To Place Your Ad Page 32 Section B The Abaconian March 15, 2008