Blackwood Holds Home Coming Home Coming Events Raise Money for Improvements in Towns

August 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 1

VOLUME 10, NUMBER 16, AUGUST 15th, 2002 Blackwood Holds Home Coming Home Coming Events Raise Money for Improvements in Towns

By Anita Rolle Cast-away Cay Life Guards Help Schools Hundreds turned out to participate in the Fourth Annual Blackwood Homecoming held August 2-4, 2002. Despite the threat of rain, the crowds came out in scores to enjoy the festivities. Thoughtful organizers planned ahead, making available a big red tent, which proved useful for shelter from the spates of rain. Officially opening the event was North Abaco Island Administrator Ivan Ferguson. In his brief address Mr. Ferguson commended organizers of the event for their great efforts and encouraged them to stick together as a community as they continue to build and develop Blackwood. With a full slate of events, activities included a basketball tournament, dominoes tournament, cultural and fashion show, games, and, of course, the weekend would not be complete without Junkanoo! The basketball games were the highlight of the sporting activities with referees Tony Jones, Kirk “Juice” Reckley and Papa Su keeping everything in order. The teams showed true comradery, proving that it is not all about winning, it is about having a great time. Music was provided by AJ the DJ who certainly did a fabulous job entertaining the crowd with his witticism. Everything Baha- mian was available for eats. For the sweet tooth there were the traditional Abaco pine- Three Australian life guards at Cast-away Cay paddled the ten miles from Sandy Point to Cast-away Cay using only their hands to raise apple and coconut pies, cakes and other de- money for the Crossing Rocks School and the Sandy Point School. Shown above are, left to right, life guard Mitch Waters, life guard Wade Riley, Vernita Walker accepting on behalf of Crossing rocks, Administrator for South Abaco, Mr. Benjamin Pinder, accepting Please see Home Coming Page 6 for Sandy Point, and life guard Kelly Margetts. See story on page 10.

Landscaping Is Underway at Blackwood Entertains Youth Central Abaco Primary School The youth of By Anita Rolle proper landscaping has been visibly absent Black Wood Work has finally begun on the much needed from the school compound. After much tur- and other landscaping at the Central Abaco Primary moil and tactics, work has finally begun at North Abaco School. The school has been in operation for communities about four years and since its inception, Please see School Page 10 enjoyed the recent home coming. Shown here are boys TC Hosts Fairy Tale Wedding learning the techniques of boxing. The home coming was held at the well maintained basketball court in town.

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Improvements are complete at the ferry dock at the Treasure Cay airport. It now accommo- The Blackwood Home Coming allowed Black Wood women to display their crafts. Shown dates a number of boats at the dock on the far side with dolphins to stern tie the boats. A ramp above are, left to right, Ms. Mary Cornish, Ms. Sabrina Laing and Ms. Dashawn Burrows at the far end of the boat basin allows boaters to launch and haul their boats. The dock in the showing off straw work. They attributed their skills to Ms. Ethlyn Cornish, who is very foreground is for freight. The ferry boats still use the same area of the dock they have used talented in the work. Unfortunately, she was unable to attend the home coming due to illness. for many years. Money raised from the event will be spent in improvements to their town, supplementing the funding allocated to them from local government.

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Many towns augment government Although we welcome new administrators enthusiasm and the drive of youth and we funding with cooperative effort between lo- and department heads in many areas of gov- anticipate they will bring about significant cal government and private initiative. ernment, we regret the loss of those we have changes Somer towns are looking at traffic And there are other ways of stretching the come to respect and appreciate for their fair- patterns, zoning and garbage solutions. money allocated. Each contract should be ness and integrity. Some who have served Hopefully, the local government bodies examined to determine that we are getting here left an indelible mark. These depar- will be more assertive as they realize they value for our commitments. Each expense tures will leave a void which will be diffi- have more authority than they presently ex- must be questioned and justified. We want cult for the next persons to fill and perhaps ercise. our leaders to put aside personal friendships will not get fulfilled in the same way. We We constantly hear the complaint that lo- and work for the benefit of the entire com- cannot expect them to do as their predeces- cal government does not have enough money. munity. sor did. Each one will have his own unique That may be perfectly true. However, that Besides changes in local government ad- way and style. David means the councils and town committees ministrators, changes are anticipated in other The Abaco Chamber of Commerce is host- Ralph have to come up with inventive and more government departments. It is not unusual to ing a luncheon August 23 at the Abaco Beach efficient ways of accomplishing their goals. see top managers in the various government Hotel to enable Administrator Hart to intro- This can be done in a variety of ways. departments replaced with new faces. Gov- duce his replacement, Administrator Forty-five days have passed since elections Many towns have improvement commit- ernment department heads can expect a rou- Alexander Williams from Exuma. This will determined the local government make-up tees or other civic groups which assist the tine transfer every three to seven years. Abaco give Mr. Williams a chance to size up a sig- which will maintain our towns for the next local government officials in improving their has many persons who must be wondering if nificant portion of the business community. three years. Councils, boards and commit- towns. the new PLP government in Nassau is re- Encounters such as these will assist in the tees are beginning to meet and settle into Blackwood recently held a homecoming. viewing their personnel files and what their transition. their monthly routine. One of their goals was to raise money to help future holds. We must all do our part in assisting these Moore’s Island and the South Abaco Dis- maintain their basketball court and other town It has been announced that we getting a new people to adapt to Abaco. They are a trict will continue to be under the watchful responsibilities as they do not get enough new school superintendent, who will have his new part of our team to help Abaco realize eye of Administrator Benjamin Pinder. from local government to maintain their town hands full managing the largest Family Is- even greater success. Central and North Abaco districts have to their satisfaction. Sandy Point is working been guided into the beginning of the third term of local government by Administrators Everette Hart and Ivan Ferguson. Unfortu- Generally Speaking . . .Education Is Vital nately, both are leaving this month, being transferred to new postings. By S. Timothy Roberts child becomes in life depends to a great ex- are too many unwanted and mistreated chil- The two replacement administrators will In today’s global community the success tent upon your influence. So many never re- dren. We must treat our children as precious arrive soon and be indoctrinated into our ac- of individuals or a nation is largely deter- alize in how many ways we impact a child’s and love them with all that we have and are. tive environment. The learning process works mined by the quality of education that they behavior. Children learn from all of their Anything less is unspeakably wrong. in both directions. We will teach them about achieve personally or as a whole. The na- parents’ actions, good or bad, and most often Parents can, through their words of en- our robust economy, and they will guide us tions that have higher levels of education are imitate what their parents do and say. through the governmental process, attempt- usually more productive and progressive. The position of a parent is a serious one. Please see Roberts Page 31 ing to keep our elected and appointed local As many students, parents and teachers Unfortunately, all across our country there government officials out of trouble. are even now beginning to prepare for a new The competition, the back room negotia- school year, I would like to encourage each tions and the friction that was present before one to strive for personal excellence in all and immediately after the recent local gov- that he or she does. Together I believe we ernment elections are over. Now it is time All About Town can make The Bahamas a more progressive to get down to business. Contracts have to be and competitive nation. By Isobel Sherman I will ask the question, have tourist arrivals reviewed and awarded, building permit ap- First, I would like to inspire the students plications must be studied and permits is- Flights to Cuba been down this summer because of the lack to be the best at whatever they do. You are Bahamasair announced on July 31 that it of seats from West Palm Beach and how did sued. Our public buildings must be main- the future leaders, entrepreneurs, and more, tained. There is a great variety of ongoing would begin flights to Havana four days per the price of tickets affect the numbers? of Abaco and The Bahamas. week in October. The cost quoted was $89 and new business for all the councils, com- Aspire to be all that you can hope or dream The Importance of Text Books mittees and boards to consider. one way. So we are now going to fly to a I expect to receive comments on what I you can be. We all have gifts and talents. competing tourist destination, one that could The two new administrators will have their Seek to understand your strengths and weak- am about to write. Most will be negative but own input to impart into the local system. be a real threat to the tourism industry in the here goes anyway. Textbooks are an impor- nesses and use your abilities to succeed. You Bahamas. Although our two present seasoned adminis- can only do this if you try. tant part of every course your child takes in trators will be missed, it will be interesting I heartedly agree with Silbert Mills on school. At the secondary level they are the And more than just seeking to gain knowl- Radio Abaco on August 1st when he asked and instructive to have new guiding hands edge, seek morally to be the best you can be. key factor to being able to pass BJC and with their fresh viewpoints. The new admin- how could Bahamasair fly to Cuba while BGCSE examinations. Yet parents and guard- As the Bible tells us, if we seek to be the Abaco can’t have the flight to West Palm istrators will have their own unique ideas greatest and succeed, if we don’t have love, ian balk at having to buy textbooks. Yes, they and concepts to offer. Beach back? Also he said that to fly from are expensive. But your child should be your it means nothing. Learn to respect everyone, Nassau to Havana is about 200 miles and to The local government system must get up and you will gain respect yourself. It is bet- number one investment. Each year parents and running to allow our economy to con- fly from Marsh Harbour to West Palm is at Abaco Central High School are given ter to have a good name than great wealth. about 196 miles. Yet it usually costs $300 or tinue to go forward. This means that our Second, I would like to motivate parents booklists and each year teachers attempt to two new administrators will not have the more round trip to go to Florida. get children to buy their own textbooks. Some to take an active role in their child’s whole I have written many times about the need luxury of sitting back to take stock of their life, not just education or just social life, but new territory. for more seats to West Palm Beach because Please see Sherman Page 30 every aspect. Nurture the good and help to Bahamasair stopped their service there. Now The Marsh Harbour Town Committee got steer them from the many ills that society off to a running start by replacing the traffic can offer. Equip them to make intelligent light that was blown down by Hurricane choices. Michelle in November 2001. That commit- The responsibility for a child rests in the tee has a number of younger persons who are hands of the mother and father. What that

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Yours, etc. I applaud Mr. Mills for airing the show as Patrick J. Bethel well as the listeners who called to state their Not Doing Their Job! views. However, that particular show is just Dear Mr. Editor, a part of the reason for this letter. I hate banks! And most of you probably During the July 29 show a listener ques- do, too. Why? Because no one in the bank tioned the use of golf carts on Abaco without seems to be doing their job. the use of seat belts which was subsequently I recently went into CIBC and filled out followed up on July 30 with another call-in an application to increase the credit limit on show by Mr. Mills. my Visa credit card. A lady there accepted Again I applaud Mr. Mills. But during this my form. Two weeks later I spoke to the second show Mr. Mills made the comment Manager in an attempt to find out the status that the people who did not call in to com- of the application as I could not reach any- ment apparently had no problem with the use one in the bank who could answer my ques- of golf carts on the streets of Abaco. Far tion. The Manager gave me the name and from the truth, Mr. Mills. telephone number of a gentleman in Card The fact is that everyone does not have Services in Nassau. When I was able to each the opportunity to listen to the radio while him two days later, he passed my call onto working or to call in to a radio talk show. another lady who advised me that they did In any case you had a lot of sensible com- not have an application for me in Nassau. I ments about golf carts on the streets. My promptly contacted the lady at CIBC here in personal comment is that they don’t belong Marsh Harbour who dealt with me. She said in commercial areas because they are only that she would have to look into it and get an accident involving death waiting to hap- back to me. When I called for her again a pen. few days later, I was advised that she was Jim Hall now on maternity leave. Another lady was Too Many kind enough to attempt to help me but she Dangerous Drivers was not able to even locate my application. The Editor, She also advised that I needed to provide her When I write to the press, I am usually with a letter from my employer regarding concerned or appreciative but this time I am my salary. The lady I first dealt with never angry. I always become angry when I observe requested this from me when I originally citizens treating children and old folk in an completed the application. unacceptable way. Let me explain. The reason I completed the application Yesterday at 3:55 p.m. I was coming on to when I did was so that the credit limit might Don MacKay Boulevard at Marsh Harbour be increased prior to my trip to the US four things aren’t as great as it used to be. One of and apply for a license like everybody else. Auto Parts corner when I saw two children weeks later. I was asked to complete a new their major concerns was the fact that hack- Peter is no better than Paul is. attempting to cross the road. I stopped and application but I felt that there was little ing has taken its place amongst them and The people of Abaco need to work closely they began to cross. Two cars were travel- chance that this would be dealt with prior to makes it difficult for them to make a living. with the Department of Immigration so that ing north and refused to stop and let the kids my departure. It’s nothing wrong with someone picking up they can deal with all the wrong that’s being across. And so they were stuck in the middle What if my application had been some- a family member or a good friend and taking done on our island. A couple of questions to of the road while three cars passed. Of course, thing far more important? The lady left for them to their destination. the government of the day. what brought this frightening incident about maternity leave without completing loose ends But what is really bothering them is that a Why doesn’t the Immigration Department was because the lead car was speeding and and without bothering to advise anyone else certain gray van registration number 5800 is have reserve officers on Abaco? the kids misjudged the speed. of her work. I find this type of behavior to be now pulling up at the airport, ferry docks, Could the Immigration offices on Abaco When will we awaken and realise that terribly unprofessional and down right rude. food stores and picking up guests and charg- use a Hotline for reporting crime and illegal probably the most frustrating driving in the As a matter of fact, This seems to be the ing them a fee. Another thing about this indi- action by foreigners? Bahamas takes place in and near Marsh trend in most banks. Not all, but most at vidual he is bold and never sneaks to do his When will the entire Bahamas be upgraded Harbour? I have driven all over the Carib- some point or another. Whey is it that the wrong. Also he often swears at the licensed where if a person is wanted in the United bean, Central America, North American and level of customer services is so low? Is it taxi drivers who have taken the time out to Sates or anywhere and they come into a port Great Britain and no where have I found because of lack of staff or is it lack of staff qualify themselves for their business. This of entry in our country, we aren’t able to see motorists with such poor road courtesy. that care? person isn’t a Bahamian. If he has papers to their names popping up on computer system Every week we annoy, insult and even Sincerely, Tara Sands work, we don’t feel he has purchased a per- that identifies them as criminals? Hacking Should Not Occur mit that would enable him to drive a taxi. I feel if all of us get together and work Brand There isn’t enough taxi business out there with the different departments, we all will Dear Sir or Madam, for hacking and he should stop immediately. be better off as Bahamians work. 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watchful eyes of many parents of the six hun- two more coming. The aides are Lisa Scott School From Page 1 Summer Workshops Will dred plus students that attend the school. Our Archer and Irma Simms. children must be comfortable in their sur- The brightly decorated classrooms are Benefit Teachers the school. A contract has been granted to roundings in order to be productive. A com- fully equipped with television and video, By Anita Rolle Abaco Homes and Gardens and progressively, fortable classroom environment is simply not blackboard and bulletin boards and bright red The Abaco District of the Ministry of the school compound is beginning to look enough. Snack and lunch breaks which serve tables and chairs. The tile floors will give Education will be hosting a series of sum- alive. as a time during the day for students to pause way to a rug during rest time when the chil- mer workshops under the theme Igniting the According to Mr. Doug Evans of Abaco and relax their minds, socialize with friends dren can put their rest mats down. There is a Passion for Life Long Learning. Scheduled Homes and Gardens, the work has been sepa- for a few minutes is an important part of fully equipped kitchen and bathroom facili- for August 21 thru 23, the workshops will be rated into various phases and a portion is their school life. As grown ups, would we be ties for boys and girls. Each classroom has a held at the Central Abaco Primary School in expected to be completed before the re-open- able to make it through a week without tak- fire extinguisher. Dundas Town. The workshops are open to ing of school in September. Presently, trenching the time to break during the day in a Outside is a fenced play area with swings teachers and administrators from throughout ing is being done for installing an irrigation relaxed atmosphere? and slides. The lawn holds bright red child- the island and are being staged in an effort to system which will encompass a large area of sized picnic tables for the children. equip teachers and administrators with the the compound. Latterain Christian School Class size will be limited to 15 students necessary tools to take full advantage of their Last spring the school PTA took action By Isobel Sherman per class. Mrs. Archer did say they will have opportunity in the educating and nurturing of organizing a protest concerning the deplor- In September when schools reopen there a class for 2 to 2 1/2 year-old children pro- future leaders. able conditions at the school. At that time will be a brand new shiny preschool opening, vided they are potty trained and developmen- The chosen theme sets the stage for the parents had threatened to keep their children Latterain Christain School. Located in a new tally ready to attend a school. She quickly implementation of the Ministry’s mission out of school until some effort was made to five- room fully air conditioned classroom pointed out that this class would concentrate which is “...to provide all persons in the correct the situation. Protesting the poor con- building at the back of the property of only on manipulative skills and socialization. Bahamas with an opportunity to receive an ditions relative to the school compound, is- Latterain Church in Dundas Town, Latterain The school building was built by the education that will equip them with the nec- sues of landscaping, plumbing, maintenance Christian School will offer classes for chil- Latterain Church members in six months and essary beliefs, attitudes, knowledge and skills and the general infrastructure of the school dren aged 3 to 5 years. The Beka curriculum is debt free. Many church members donated required for work and life in a democratic were brought up. will be taught by four certified pre-school their skills in constructing the building. society.” Forums will facilitate topics for The fact that work has begun gives those teachers and two certified pre-school teacher Future plans are to have a separate nurs- both educators and administrators, including with an interest in the school a ray of hope aides. Principal of the school is Mrs. Brenda ery away from the preschool by January 2003 reading and writing connection; social, emo- that cries have not fallen on deaf ears. The Archer. The other teachers are Mrs. Tannah and also building a primary school opposite tional and creative development; conflict project is now being monitored under the Newbold and Mrs. Maneria Burrows with the preschool building. Registration for the resolution; staff motivation; language and preschool is being held daily from 10 a.m. physical development; and team building, until 3 p.m. Please see School Page 11

Three life guards from Cast-away Cay paddled ten miles from Sandy Point to Cast-away Cay on August 4 to raise money for the Crossing Rocks School and the Sandy Point School. They are shown here on their life guard boards paddling with only their hands in a strenuous display of perserverance. They gave each school $1500 dollars later that day. Photo by crew on Cast-away Cay

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Obie though, as the protection of central planning reflect diversity.” means a certainty. Rick Lowe of the Nassau Wilchcombe, announced that his Ministry is lifted. Our economy minus the banking At a meeting held earlier this year by the Institute policy think-tank commented on the will implement measures to make the num- complex is based around the tourism indus- Ministry of Tourism in Marsh Harbour pro- proceedings. ber one industry all inclusive - with each is- try which has been competing internation- moting Destination Bahamas and its benefits “At the Nassau Institute, we are in favour land getting the promotion it needs and the ally since its inception. So it is unlikely that for members of the Out Island Promotion of free trade—but we are NOT in favour of opportunity to experience the same kind of this aspect will be heavily impacted. Board, Mr. Craig Woods, Tourism’s Gen- more government regulations. Right now, the expenditure. However, Mr. Lowe takes issue with the eral Manager for the Northern Bahamas, Bahamian Government is sending represen- The Minister pledged to establish a bench- shroud of secrecy surrounding the FTAA. presented statistics that highlighted the tatives to FTAA negotiations every month. mark year against which all other years will Globalization will, one way or another, pro- progress being made in the Destination Ba- Some of these are “civil society” represen- be compared - one similar to the inflation foundly change the way we do business here hamas program. Destination Bahamas was tatives picked from the community to repre- index, but, in this case, for growth in jobs, in the Bahamas—and the Bahamian Govern- designed to act as a one stop shop allowing sent the government—but whether they work investment and in taxes. ment is doing the populace a disservice by the traveler to plan his trip from beginning for the government directly or not, all of these The Ministry will actively promote invest- denying them as much lead time as is pos- to end. The Out Island Promotion Board, rep- people are sworn to secrecy and not allowed ments through its website sible to prepare for these changes. resented at this meeting, has an aim to fill to speak to anyone about the content of the www.bahamas.com. This website will in- hotel rooms in the Bahamas through Desti- negotiations. This isn’t right. If the govern- creasingly become the preferred method for nation Bahamas. 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Minister Wilchcombe Abaco suffered its second traffic fatality imports! I think that people are losing faith Rotary Club of Abaco stated, “Our country is replete with examples for the year on August 9 about midnight when in the governments’ ability to manage na- Mondays, 6 p.m., weekly at Anglers of foreign investors utilizing highly desirable Donald Sawyer was killed in a single car tional economies, and the governments are Restaruant, Abaco Beach Resort sites while we sit idly by and watch Baha- accident on S.C. Bootle Highway. Mr. Saw- realizing this and attempting to make them- mian investors commit financial suicide in yer, 42, from Fire Road was traveling on the inappropriate locations.” highway near the Treasure Cay airport when He pointed out that advertising and pro- his car ran off the road and overturned sev- motional techniques concerning the Family eral times. He was not wearing a seat belt Shop Safe! Islands are lacking in diversity. Grand and was thrown out of the car. 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Marsh Harbour is finally getting traffic lights at the corner of Queen Elizabeth Bathroom & Drive and Don MacKay Boulevard. Thanks to Dale Hill, who raised the money Kitchen Cabinets to pay the duty on lights in Customs warehouse. Instead of one hanging light Plumbing Fixtures Paints there are lights on two posts which is better for the heavy truck traffic that the corner has. The light was blown down during Hurricane Michelle in November Lighting Fixtures 2001. The original light was installed at the corner in the late 1960s. Electrical Items Close to the Port • Deliveries Arranged Hand & Power Tools Phone 561-627-9555 Garden Supplies & More Fax 561-625-3366 Abaco Air 3860 N. Lake Blvd. Lake Park (West Palm Beach) Call for your free catalog Charter Service Between Abaco & The Entire Bahamas & Florida

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Located in Sawyer’s Building off Don MacKay Blvd. Tel: (242) 367-2044/5 - Fax: (242) 367-2059 Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday Page 20 The Abaconian August 15th, 2002 Local Government at Work

installed, but this time they will be on cor- of members felt that they were a traffic haz- community standards, weather vehicles or ner posts rather than being overhead. Brack- ard and should not be allowed to be on the other trash, there is a sequence to get the ets are being fabricated for their installa- town streets. They will make a recommen- work done. The Committee notifies the Ad- Marsh Harbour Town Committee Aug 7 tion. The new lights are too heavy for hang- dation to Road Traffic. ministrator who writes the person, giving him The budget for the Marsh Harbour Town ing. Moving them to the side will eliminate Street lights are out all over Central so many days to clean up the area. If it is not Committee is the same as last year. More the lights from being damaged by tall trucks Abaco. Mr. Beneby, manager at BEC has done in the required time, the government money is needed but the town will have to The Committee will be constructing a assured Mr. Malone that they do have the cleans it up and sends the person the charges get by without an increase. The most criti- bulletin board at a convenient location for necessary parts and pieces but they are wait- for the work done. If the person does not pay, cal area is the garbage collection. More posting local government notices. ing for two bucket trucks to arrive on Abaco. he goes to court. money is needed to maintain the dump and to The Central Abaco District Council will They should be here in about two weeks. Spring City does not have a graveyard and pick up garbage in Sweeting’s Village. be ordering street name signs and other traf- A couple of families are squatting on gov- the committee has decided to make the grave- Chairman Mike Malone mentioned sev- fic signs and visitor information signs. He ernment land to the east of the Great Abaco yard one of its projects. eral items of interest. He explained that from asked that each Committee member get the Highway south of the airport round-about. The The eastern cemetery in Marsh Harbour needs now on the final payments on contracts will names of streets in his or her area. This will committee members will look into it. a building for storing a tent, shovels and equip- not be paid until one or two Local Govern- include a directional sign at the airport with A roadside garage in Spring City has ap- ment. A foundation is already there. The Com- ment officials check to see that the work was mileages to all the towns on Abaco. proximately 50 derelict vehicles, creating a mittee will work on constructing a building. done properly. Road Traffic in Nassau has asked that hazard and an eyesore. The Committee will Front Street will be paved with hot mix. each area develop traffic regulations which begin the process of requiring they be re- Please see Local Govt Page 34 The town expects to adopt one of the sugges- can become legal regulations. This would moved. For any area which does not meet tions made in the traffic study which will include one way streets, speed limits and close Front Street to vehicular traffic for one areas with reduced speeds. block east of the two-story green house. Members brought up concerns that they A The sidewalk along the “tourist strip” has had and projects were discussed which the been extended. The funds from Local Gov- Committee wants to accomplished during ernment were not enough to complete the their three-year term. project which cost $8825. Government fund- There are several derelict buildings which 100% USABLE SPACE were to have been demolished by March. HEAVY-DUTY ing paid $3600.The Committee would like to RED-IRON FRAME Best Buy on Since they are still standing, the committee FIRE-RESISTANT B thank the businesses and individuals which 20-YEAR MILL-BACKED contributed to the project. There is still a will follow up. WARRANTY Steel Buildings MULTIPLE PANELS Steel Buildings unpaid balance of $2500. Anyone wanting to The problem of slow golf carts on Marsh AND COLORS A=100X180X16 Harbour roads was discussed. The majority EASY BUILT-IT-YOURSELF Speed. assist can see Mr. Malone. CONSTRUCTION $42,660 MANUFACTURER SAVINGS Garbage blows off trucks going to the Quality. B=55X90X14 MAINTENANCE FREE C dump. The Committee wants to see more of MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS Value. CUSTOMIZED ACCENTS All buildings are Red Iron, bolt-up kits in $13,990 the trucks covered to keep this debris from HEAVY SNOW AND 26 gauge galv. that include engineered C=40X60X14 littering the roadsides. WIND LOADS drawings and come in all sizes. Local FAST DELIVERY FROM building codes may cause prices to vary. $8,690 The garages along S.C. Bootle Highway MANUFACTURING FACILITIES Pricing FOB Factory. NATIONWIDE are an eyesore. Mr. Hart explained the only QUICK EASY DELIVERY 1-800-420-4145 solution was to have a perimeter road, then have a buffer area which would hide the mess. There was also concern about ground con- tamination from oil waste. Mr. Malone said Looking for motivated and hard working persons!! that they are burning oil at the dump. The Committee is setting up a competi- Earn top cash with flexible hours tion for choosing a name for the freight dock Explore the Golden Reef and find a under construction. They want it named af- delightful array of resort-wear fashions, Abaco Inn • Elbow Cay ter someone who has made a contribution to Abaco Gold jewelery and other fine gold 366-0133 • Monday-Friday • 9 to 12 the shipping business or boat building. Some jewelery to dazzle you, art prints, and suggestions offered were Garnett Archer, Ray many other souvenirs and gifts to take Albury, Lucien Stratton, Charles Sawyer, back home to remind you of your visit and Eddie Sawyer. The person whose entry with us. is selected will be awarded a prize. “Barefoot““ Elegance””” Mr. Dale Hill updated the group on the Located in the heart of Now taking applications for next season! status of the traffic light. Duty has been paid New Plymouth Waitresses • Waiters • Bartenders • Cooks • Office • Housekeeping on the lights which were in Customs for many Green Turtle Cay Written Applications Only months. The Committee thanks those who on Parliament Street Mail or Fax to: 1 (242) 366-0113 helped in this regard. Traffic lights will be Tel: (242) 365-4511 Must have valid work papers and work references!

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Hurricane Clips Deliveries Arranged PLYWOOD Abaco Beach Resort from Green Turtle Cay 242•367•4646 to Little Harbour Conch Inn Resort 242•367•2787 For Quotes or Information Call Man-O-War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas [email protected] Walter Sweeting or Arthur Elden We monitor VHF Ch 69 Phone 242-365-6011 • Fax 365-6039 www.diveabaco.com www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com August 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 21 Every Town Has Emergency Shelters Last Minute Preparations where you plan to be during a storm. If your tion of the storm. Have a battery-operated Shelter Essentials house is on low land or you feel it is not built Everyone is hoping that another hurricane radio with fresh batteries. If you have a VHF If you plan to go to a safer place than your securely, make plans to stay with friends or will not affect Abaco this year since we have radio, make sure it has its own power sup- home during the storm, you should remem- family in a well built home or go to a shel- been hit several times in the past three years. ply. ber to take the following with you. ter. But in the case that one does come close • Make sure each person has sturdy shoes • Your important papers such as insurance • If you have elderly relatives, make sure again, we need to be prepared and know what for protection after the storm for protection policies, birth certificates, passports, deeds, they are somewhere safe and that someone we should do before the height of the storm from debris. insurance policies in a sealed plastic bag is with them who can help them during the and afterwards. This article gives you some • Quiet games for children, playing cards storm and afterwards. guidelines for last minute preparations and or dominoes • Children need special reassurances. It during the storm. Everyone realizes now that South Abaco • Extra clothing and shoes is good to talk with them about their fears the better prepared they are, the better • Pillow and light blanket or sleeping bag. and answer their questions honestly. Give lots Cherokee Sound chances they have of coming through with • Folding chair, lawn chair or cot of verbal reassurances. Public School minimum damage and the better they can cope • Any prescription drugs you may require • Gather clothing, bedding, toiletries, and with the problems afterwards. Crossing Rocks If you go to a government approved shel- flashlights that you will need for the dura- • Make the decision ahead of time as to Public School ter remember the following: Disco Inferno • Take all necessary bedding as the shel- Sandy Point ters do not have pillows, blankets or bed rolls. North Abaco Central Abaco Anglican Church Hall • Take all necessary water and food that Grand Cay Marsh Harbour, Spring City, Govt. Clinic you and your group will need for several days. Mt. Zion Baptist Storms are unpredictable and you do not know Shilo Baptist Church Dundas Town, Murphy Town Grand Cay All Age School Public School how long you will need to stay at the shelter. Central Abaco Primary School Administration Office Moore’s Island All shelters may be used in the immediate Long Bay School aftermath of any storm or during a major All Age School Little Abaco International Gospel Mission non-storm emergency. Shelters will be peri- Govt. Clinic Fox Town Primary School Marsh Harbour Church of Christ odically reviewed to insure continued or up- New Hope Baptist Church RND Cinemas graded rating . Revival Time Pentecostal Church New Vision Church Cooper’s Town St. Francis Catholic Church St. Andrews Baptist Church Abaco Central High School Magistrates Court Marsh Harbour 7th Day Adventist Church S.C. Bootle High School Great Guana Cay NIPPERS BEACH BAR Treasure Cay Public School & GRILL Full Gospel Assembly Church Man-O-War Cay on Guana Cay Treasure Cay Community Centre Public School Serving Green Turtle Cay Community Clinic Lunch & Dinner Amy Roberts All Age School Hope Town Magistrate’s Court Mission House Pig Roast Methodist Church Every Sunday Spooner’s FAMILY DEPARTMENT STORE TREASURE CAY SchoolSchoolSchool mini-marketmini-market A DIVISION OF ABACO MARKETS LTD. UniforUniforUniformsmsms We may be small School Bags & Luggage but we carry it all! 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Treasure Cay Shopping Center Crockett Drive & Don MacKay Blvd. Abaco, Bahamas Marsh Harbour Tel: (242) 365-8350 - Fax: (242) 365-8352 Phone 367-2655 Percy Albury, Owner/Manager Open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Page 22 The Abaconian August 15th, 2002 Freight Dock Progress Is Visible Progress on the Marsh Harbour freight international freight warehouse and that struc- dock has become much more evident in the ture should rise quickly after the floor is fin- past month. Several aspects of the American ished. Bridge project show up quite dramatically. All but 500 feet of the concrete seawall The steel skeleton and roof are complete cap is in place. The remaining cap is close on the domestic warehouse with walls re- to shore near the old Pizza Hut location. maining to be completed. The Customs ad- A 36-inch concrete culvert now extends ministration building’s roof is being com- from the existing road culvert across the new pleted. Interior partitions are underway and the final roofing material is being installed. Please see Dock Page 35 The concrete floor is being poured for the

The warehouse for domestic freight is taking shape. It is a steel frame with a metal roof and cement block walls. Construction on the buildings continues while dredging is being done in the channel and the entire area is being filled with crushed rock.

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The foundation for the international warehouse at the new freight dock in Marsh Harbour is Lighting Showroom being poured. The building, which covers 13,000+ square feet, is one of three buildings being constructed by American Bridge as part of their contract to construct the new dock. WWWe service our sales The domestic wareshouse which now has a roof is 3600 square feet and the administration Don MacKay Boulevard, Marsh Harbour building, which is now getting interior partitions, is 8500 square feet. The machine shown Ph: (242) 367-3186 • Fax: (242) 367-3469 • [email protected] above gives the setting concrete a steel trowel finsh. August 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 23 Sawyers Have a Thriving Home Business By Alice Bain in ten pound bags so that they can make jam of room, and their run encompasses a good Island Reds lay the brown and beige ones. Esther Sawyer makes the most famous to order all during the year. “We boiled the chunk of the guava grove. “Chickens are good “The hens don’t lay so well in the summer guava jam on Abaco, and on some occasions last of our pulp this year in May,” says Miss in a guava patch,” she says. “The chickens though,” she continued, “It’s too hot for she also sells the best-tasting eggs. She and Esther. “We usually have had guavas before fertilize the guava trees, and they eat the them.” her husband Silbert operate their cottage in- this, too, but the rains were late.” bugs that come to the guavas. And the bugs In interbreeding her chicken stock Miss dustry at Esther’s Kitchen behind Abaco “We got perhaps a hundred pounds of gua- are good food for the chickens!” The flock is Esther has developed a line of “sports” she Wholesale and right now are busy with the vas today,” she continued, “but we did much presently recovering from an intrusion by calls “frizzles.” Walking up to another heart of the guava season. Miss Esther indi- better than that before Hurricane Floyd. Used local dogs that broke through the fence. “They henhouse, she points out a young chicken that cates a vat full of guava pulp, ready to be to be, we’d get maybe 500 pounds in a day mangled or killed probably a hundred of the looks like it has had a bad encounter with a boiled down for jam. “I don’t use any preser- during the season! Next season we’re hoping hens,” says Miss Esther. She has a good num- hair-dryer. “See that one with its feathers vatives. There’s only guava and sugar in that. we’ll have enough guavas to sell some of ber of chicks being raised to replace the lost turned wrong side out?” she asked. “I used The Sawyers grow their own guavas, large, them fresh. We had to plant new young trees hens though, indicating a cage full of Rhode to get maybe one frizzle out of a batch of pale green fruit with delicate pink insides of since Floyd, as the older ones that survived Island Red chicks who come to peck her fin- chickens, but I put one away and raised up a variety called “strawberry guavas” which the storm never really came back.” The Saw- gers for food. An Auricana hen sitting in a the chicks and now I have six of them. have much more meat and less of a seed bulk yers also lost their nursery business in that nesting box in the same house startles and They”re difficult though, some of them you than the traditional yellow guavas that people hurricane. runs off, leaving a pale turquoise egg in the can’t tell the rooster from the hen!” grow in their gardens. All the guavas are Miss Esther keeps a flock of chickens, bottom. Auricanas are pretty chickens with Miss Esther’s grandmother raised chick- peeled by hand, but Mr. Silbert has invented fluffy Bantams, Auricanas and Rhode Island patches of feathers in iridescent black, ens on Allan’s Cay in the early 1900s, grow- a mechanical pulper to remove the pulp from Reds mostly. She supplements the chicken mottled reddish brown and white covering ing her own corn for feed and supplementing the seeds. Two of these machines whir away feed with ripe golden coconuts, split open their bodies. They lay the delicate blue and the birds’ diet with coconut just like Esther at the front of the kitchen. The Sawyers ex- and left in the run for the chickens to peck green eggs that the Sawyers sometimes sell does. “They used to trade them to boats go- tract the fresh pulp and freeze the bulk of it out themselves. Esther’s chickens have lots at Bahama Family Market, and the Rhode ing by,” said Esther. Yet another henhouse contains half-grown Bantams and black-and- white striped Dominick chickens. A few of the Bantams are white. “We got one white Bantam five years ago,” Miss Esther related, “and we never had another one till this year. It took that long for them to breed white again.” She opened the door to the henhouse, and the chicks run out between her legs and begin to peck around under the guava trees. “You have to give the chickens room,” she asserted. “It’s better for the chickens and it makes their eggs better for you.” Esther’s chickens also eat bird peppers and natural grass seed, and their eggs are definitely the tastiest available on Abaco. Freak Accident Lands Visitor in Hospital Sixteen-year-old Benjamin Wolsey was badly injured when he attempted to recharge his golf cart in Green Turtle Cay on August 8. He sustained a severe electric shock when he apparently plugged the cart into a BEC transformer instead of a golf cart charger. He was burned on 30 percent of his body and was left with other injuries. He was Silbert and Esther Sawyer work as a team in producing guava jam. They grow the guavas, harvesting over several months each summer. flown to Jacksonville, Florida, on an emer- After they harvest their crop each day, they make the fruit into pulp which they freeze. The process of actually making the jam comes later, gency medical flight. Doctors had to ampu- after the harvest is over. Shown on the left is the equipment which was designed and fabricated by Mr. Sawyer to mash the pulp and separate tate two toes. Benjamin is the son of Robert it from the seeds. On the right he is shown packaging the pulp into 11-pound bags ready for freezing. When they actually make the jam, they Wolsey, a second-home owner in Green boil the pulp in a huge kettle for two to three hours, yielding 80 pounds of jam per batch. The jam which contains no chemicals or Turtle Cay. preservatives, is sold locally under the brand name Esther’s Kitchen..

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Refrigerators Household Goods Kitchenware Clothing, Shoes Stationery Hallmark Cards Queen Elizabeth Drive One Block East of the Traffic Light P O Box AB20490, Marsh harbour Phone 367-2250 Page 24 The Abaconian August 15th, 2002 The Agricultural Situation as I See It By John Hedden to protect the local industry. c. Packaged chicken being bloody good quality product (most of them do vote.) The recent concerns of the poultry indus- II Consumers d. Chicken not de-feathered properly 3. The new political government has prom- try in the Bahamas and its fight for survival Bahamian retail purchasers, as with any- e. High unusable fat content in chicken ised to support and encourage agricultural seem to have amounted to nought for where else in the world, have certain prefer- f. Poor presentation of product enterprise in order to provide for alternative Gladstone Farms, now in receivership. It is ences for the product they use to feed the With these qualities in mind it is not sur- economic development and a certain level of natural to assume that if Gladstone Farms family. To put it simply, for chicken it is prising that the local consumer will select food security. does eventually liquidate, then other Baha- “Best Quality, Cheapest Price.” imported product over Bahamian product from 4. Meet the requirements and demands of mian chicken producers will not survive for The consuming public in the Bahamas has the supermarket shelves. the FTAA which is now looming on the hori- any length of time afterwards. Competition no loyalty of the Bahamian poultry producer III Government zon. from imported product will just be too much because the Bahamian product has the fol- The Ministry of Agriculture (Minag) is 5. The Bahamian government does not have to bear. lowing attributes: now presented with a difficult position for the funds to financially support a developing However, there are at least three very a. Comparatively higher price over im- several reasons. agricultural industry. different angles of this present agricultural ported 1. Poultry producers employ staff and What will be the end result of this sce- dilemma. b. Fresh chicken off the shelves already many of these have the right to vote. nario? I. Producers smelling of decay 2. The Bahamian consumer demands a The Bahamian government many years ago Claims from the poultry producers as to decided to become an active player in the the demise of their industry include the fol- agriculture industry of this country by main- lowing: taining an extremely high level of control a. Recent government removal of high tar- including the following: iff protection to the present 30 percent on a. land allocation and tenure imported product b. product marketing through protective b. Chicken imports being much cheaper tariffs and preferential importation of agri- than local product have an unfair advantage cultural inputs c. U.S. producers are, in fact, dumping c. infra structural assistance through mail product on the Caribbean and local market. boat freight services, the produce exchange d. Smuggling of poultry product through and island packing houses Bahamian ports of entry is giving imported d. outright bans of imported product when product an unfair advantage over Bahamian locally produced items are available (viz: product. onions) Claims by the Bahamian poultry industry e. Farming access to government guaran- also state that the solution to the problem is teed funding by the financial industry for the government to institute several mea- Unfortunately, no monitoring of the local sures. industry took place and production, market- 1. Eliminate smuggling of imported prod- ing, quality and consumer satisfaction have uct. not kept apace of the strict controls. The 2. Maintain a ban on imported product Ministry of Agriculture must NOW, indeed, except on a sliding quota system in order to This is one example of a successful farm in Central Abaco. Mr. Ricky Albury raises pigs, act if for no other reason than to maintain meet the market demand which the Baha- most of which are shipped to Nassau for slaughtering and processing. He has a number of mian producer cannot supply. wild hogs which he raises. Some of these piglets are put back into the forest to maintain the Please see Hedden Page 25 3. Maintain a tariff on imported product stock there while others end up on the barbecue spit. Photo by Michele Malone August 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 25 dling fresh and frozen product and using by- Hedden From Page 24 product for processing and the delicatessen market. the political promise made in the manifesto ObituarObituarObituaries ofof FFies rrriendsiendsiends d. Allow foreign product onto the local Our Plan, and to maintain some credibility market but with sufficient tariff installed to with the Bahamian voter. give equal opportunity pricewise to local prod- Solutions uct on the market shelf (FTAA compliant?) a. The Bahamian government buy out all of and FFand amilamilamilyyy e. Restructure the Ministry of Agricul- the poultry producing operations, phasing them ture so that this government department is Man-O-War has lost a good friend with dren. She will be especially missed by her out of production slowly so that workers are able to begin to function in a manner that the death of Cole Walters. Coley passed many friends in Hope Town. able to find other employment. Refer to the protects both the producer and the consumer away at the age of 81 on June 17, 2002, Jim Feeney, 68, passed away on July Hatchet Bay Properties in the late sixties. (The and at the same time actively fosters the after being ill for many months. He and 28, 2002, after a brief illness at his home Agricultural Consultant Godfrey Eneas already development of the agricultural sector. his wife, Alice, had been married for 60 in New Hampshire. He was an active has the expertise in this respect.) f. Take no action and complete the de- years and resided in Man-O-War Cay for home owner in Treasure Cay serving as b. Beginning with the poultry and pork in- mise of Bahamian agriculture. a third of their lives. The Walters have a treasurer of the Beach Villa Owners As- dustry, institute a system of grades and stan- The only way that the agricultural indus- son, Curt Walters, of Greelyville, South sociation of Treasure Cay for 20 years. At dards for the agricultural industry (and enforce try in this country will survive is to provide Carolina, and a daughter, Dianne Ryan of the time of his death he was President of them) to allow the consumer protection from the consuming public with Bahamian produced Port St. Lucie, Florida. There are tenta- that association. He is survived by his poor quality Bahamian farm products. items that are at least of equal quality to tive plan for a memorial service to be held wife, Ernestine, brothers, sons, daughters c. Force the meat producing industry to imported items. Neither the Ministry of on Man-O-War in October of this year. and many grandchildren. modernise and begin to meet the demands of Agriculture nor the Bahamian producer can Rest in peace, sweet man. the local consumers by more efficiently han- Kathleen Holliday Heimbecker, 77, presently guarantee this. passed away peacefully on August 7 in Lon- don, Canada. She was married to Dr. The Bahamas Neurological Centre Raymond Heimbecker and lived many years in Toronto. They were home owners Dr. Edwin Demeritte will have monthly neurology clinics at the in Hope Town since the 1970s. Abaco Medical Clinic, Crockett Drive, Marsh Harbour She is survived by her husband and their • Clinics the second Friday of every month children, Raymond Heimbecker and wife • For adults and children with neurological problems Loretta, Kathleen and husband Kimble • Neurodiagnostic testing, including EEG’s, EMG’s and others Mooney, Anita and husband Lee Gilray and • Specific test can be made available locally upon request Connie Heimbecker. Mrs. Heimbecker will be forever cher- To schedule appointments or testing please contact us Mr. Jim Feeney ished in the hearts of her seven grandchil- 242-393-5962 Nassau • 242-367-4240 Abaco

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Hotels and House Rental Agents AAAAAAAAA + agents who have multiple cottages and houses Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Man-O-War Casuarina Point Island Home Rentals 8 hse+ 365-6048 Different of Abaco 8 rm 20 cott 366-2150 Ria-mar Rentals 9 + 365-6241 Cherokee Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 Lee Pinder 3 hse + 366-2053 Marsh Harbour area Grand Cay Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Abaco Real Estate 6 hse + 367-2719 Green Turtle Cay Abaco Towns 32 effic 367-2227 Bank Apartiments 3 apts 365-4105 Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 Bluff House 8 rm 20 cott 365-4200 Bustick Bight Resort 367-3980 Chris Plummer 3 hse 365-4648 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Coco Bay Cottages 4 cott 365-5464 D’s Guest House 6 rms 367-3980 Green Turtle Club 34 rm 365-4271 Great Abaco Club 12 hse + 367-4151 Island Properties 9 hse + 365-4465 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 Ocean Blue Properties 13 + 365-4234 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Marsh Harb Airport Motel 367-4402 Guana Cay Sunset Point Resort 8 rm 367-5333 Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott.365-5137 Moore’s Island Coco Paradise 8 cott 365-5197 Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp 8 rm 366-6334 Donna Sands 12 hse + 365-5195 Sandy Point Guana Beach Resort 8 rm 365-5133 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Guana Seaside 8 rm 7 cott 365-5106 Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Harbour View Haven 365-5028 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 366-4477 Ria-Mar Rentals 5 + 365-6241 Spanish Cay Sea Shore Villas 365-5028 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 Hope Town Treasure Cay Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Bahama Beach Club 365-8500 BackBackBack Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Banyan Beach Resort 21 rm 365-8111 Elbow Cay Prop 43 hse + 366-0035 Island Dreams 45 hse + 365-8507 Hope T Harb Lodge 22 rm 366 0095 Treasure Cay Resort 95 rms 365-8801 Hope T Hideaways 50 hse + 366-0224 Walker’s Cay ToToTo Hope T Villas 3 hse + 366-0030 Walker’s Cay Resort 353-1252 Island Colours + 366-0290 Wood Cay MONDAY - FRIDAY Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villas 365-2222 School!School!School! Malone Estates 18 hse + 366-0100 General for Abaco School!School! Sea Spray Resort 5 villas 366-0065 9AM - 5PM Listings for the entire island Tanny Key 30 hse + 366-0053 Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 Abaco Bound + 242-367-5576 August 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 27 Visitors’ Guide Area code 242 unless listed Restaurants • Services • Transportation Abaco Chamber of Commerce • 367-5822 • Fax 367-5823 • [email protected]

Emergency Services Bonefish Guides Departure times shown • Daily unless noted Police (Marsh Harbour) 367-2560 Ferry Schedule Sandy Point Cherokee Marsh Harb. Volunteer Fire Dept. 367-2000 Albury’s Ferry Service Patrick Roberts ...... 366-4286 Theodore Sawyer ...... 366-2111 Hope Town Volunteer Fire Dept. VHF Ch 16 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town 20 minute trip Nicholas Roberts Will Sawyer...... 366-2177 Trauma One Ambulance Service 367-2911 7:15 (M-F) 9 am 10:30 12:15 pm 2 4 5:30 Derrick Gaitor Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Dundas Town Fire Dept. 367-2935 or 4935 Hope T. to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Ferdinand Burrows .366-4133 Noel Lowe...... 366-2107 Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc VHF 16 or 366-0282 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm 3 4 ‡5 (M-F) Vernal Burrows Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War 20 minute trip Kendall White Hope Town 10:30 am 12:15 pm (M-Sat) 2:30 (M-Sat) 4 5:30 Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0133 Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers Man-O-War to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Floyd Burrows ...... 366-4175 North Abaco Plus extra for each passengers above two 8 am 11:30 (M-Sat) 1:30 pm 3:15 (M-Sat) Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 O’Donald McIntosh • Between Marsh Harbour Airport and: Marsh Harbour to Scotland Cay & Guana 30 minute trip Valentino Lightbourne Pope McKenzie...... 477-5894 Ferry Dock ...... $12.00 + $3 Ricky Burrows...... 366-4233 Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Abaco Beach Hotel through Golden Harvest $10.00 + $3 ‡6:45 am 10:15 1:15 pm 3:30 5:30 Dove Plaza to Stop Light ...... $10.00 + $2 Guana & Scotland Cay to Marsh Harbour 30 minute trip Marsh Harbour Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 Western Auto ...... $ 6.00 + $2 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45 Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Gov. freight dock through Dundas Town ...... $10.00 + $3 Fare • OneWay / Round Trip Adult $ 8/$12 Children $4/$6 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Green Turtle Cay Murphy Town or Pelican Shores ...... $14.00 + $4 Charters any time • Phone 367-3147 or 365-6010 VHF Ch. 16 Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Ronnie Sawyer...... 365-4070 Eastern Shores or Spring City ...... $15.00 + $4 Hope Town and Man-O-War ferries leave from Crossing Beach Terrance Davis ...... 367-4464 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 Gov. Clinic ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Guana Cay and Scotland Cay ferries leave from Conch Inn Danny Sawyer ...... 367-3577 Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Snake Cay ...... $35.00 + $10 ‡ Workman’s special Mondays thru Fridays from Union Jack Dock Man-O-War Treasure Cay B ...... $55.00 + $ 5 David Albury...... 365-6059 Casuarina Point ...... $60.00 + $10 Green Turtle Ferry Airport - Treas. Cay B...... $65.00 + $ 5 Green Turtle Cay to Treasure Cay Airport • Daily Bahama Palm Shores ...... $70.00 + $10 8 am 9 11 12:15pm 1:30 3 4:30 Restaurant Guide Little Harbour or Cherokee ...... $80.00 + $10 Treasure Cay Airport to Green Turtle Cay • Daily Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Crossing Rocks ...... $100.00 + $10 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 (Based on dinner entree range) Sandy Point ...... $135.00 + $10 One way adult fare $7 (Children $3) • Round trip $11 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: ‡ Provides ride from town Additional to some destinations • Charter any time + Picnic tables & restroom only Abaco Beach Hotel through Wally’s ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 VHF Channel 16 Jib Room ...... $ 5.00 + $2 Marsh Harbour Stop Light or Dove Plaza ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Abaco Adventures Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Government Freight Dock...... $ 7.00 + $3 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Wed & Sat 10 am, return 5 pm $25 C&G Restaurant...... $...... 367-3227 Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. Insurance ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Sun 11, 12:30, 4, return 11:45, 3 & 5 Conch Inn Bistro...... $$$ ...... 367-4444 Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Treasure C. to Man-O-War & Hope T - Thur 10 am, return3:30 $35 Daily Bread (lunch)...... $...... No children under three years to be charged. Golden Grouper ...... $...... 367-2301 Uncaged pets will be charged as passengers Charters available - Phone 365-8749 VHF Channel 16 Jamie’s Place ...... Luggage $.50 each over four, Surf Boards $3.00 ea. Pinder’s Ferry Service • Between Northern Abaco Airport and: Jib Room...... $$...... 367-2700 • Treasure Cay, Bahamas Star, or Moxy...... $14 + $6 Connects Abaco & Grand Bahama - Approximately 1 hour trip Everyone Kentucky Fried Chicken (lunch)...... 367-2615 • Bronks or Highway Liquors ...... $10 + $5 Crown Haven to McLean’s Town - Daily 7:30 am & 2:30 pm reads The Lacaye ...... $ ...... 367-4910 • Sand Banks...... $20 + $5 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Abaconian. Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 • Joe’s Creek...... $35 + $5 Fare $30 one way - For information call Grand Bahama 353-3093 or Abaco 365-2356 Mavis Country Kitchen...... $...... 367-2002 • Black Wood ...... $14 + $5 Bus service to and from Freeport at McLean’s Town AND bus service to and from Marsh Pop’s Place ...... $.... + ..... 367-3796 • Fire Road ...... $25 + $5 Harbour at Crown Haven. Rental automobiles at both terminals. Sapodill ...... $$$ ...... 367-2498 • Cooper’s Town ...... $30 + $5 Sharkees ...... $.... + ..... 367-3535 • Cedar Harbour ...... $45 + $5 • Wood Cay ...... $50 + $5 Snack Shack...... $.... + ..... 367-4005 • Mount Hope ...... $55 + $5 Subway ...... 367-2798 • Fox Town...... $60 + $5 Wallys...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 • Marsh Harbour or Crown Haven ...... $65 + $5 Rentals Dundas Town • Marsh Harbour Round Trip...... $85 + $5 Abaco Marinas Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts Ambassador Inn ...... $...... 367-2022 TC Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $55 + $5 Slips Fuel Phone Marsh Harbour Murphy Town TC Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $25 + $5 Walker’s Cay A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Lazy Parrot - SC Bootle Hwy ...... TC Hotel to Sand Bank...... $16 + $5 Walker’s Cay Marina 75 .... F ...... 353-1252 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 367-5331 TC Hotel to Moxey ...... $10 + $5 Green Turtle Cay Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 TC Hotel to Bronks ...... $7 + $5 Hope Town Bluff House...... 45 ...... F ...... 365-4200 Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 From TC Hotel to All Areas N. of T.C. Airport Add $10 Abaco Inn...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 Waiting Time $12 Per Hour Green Turtle Club ...... 32 ...... F ...... 365-4271 Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 Boat House ...... $$...... 366-0065 Black Sound Marina.. 15 ...... 365-4531 Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Cap’n Jacks ...... $...... 366-0247 Other Shore Club ...... 12 ...... F ...... 365-4195 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Club Soleil...... $$$ ...... 366-0003 Air Lines Serving Abaco Abaco Yacht Service . 10 ...... F ...... 365-4033 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars .. 367-4643 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$...... 366-0087 Abaco Air - Nassau & Moores Island ...... 367-2266 Treasure Cay Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Hollywood Temptations Air Florida - Ft. Lauderdale...... 367-5599 Treasure Cay Marina 150 ...... F ...... 365-8250 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 H T Harbour Lodge...... $$...... 366-0095 Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale...... 367-2800 Man-O-War Sea Star Car Rentals...... 367-4887 Munchies ...... $.... + ..... 366-0423 American Eagle - Miami...... 367-2231 Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F ...... 365-6008 Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 Rudy’s Place...... $$$ ..... ‡ ..... 366-0062 Bahamasair - Nassau ...... 367-2095 Marsh Harbour Green Turtle Cay Man-O-War Continental Connection - Miami Boat Harbour Marina 183 ...... F ...... 367-2736 Bay Street Rentals ...... 477-5300 365-4070 Pavilion...... $...... 365-6185 Ft. Laud and W Palm Bch...... 367-3415 Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F ...... 367-4000 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Golden Airlines - Ft. Lauderdale...... 954-359-8020 Hibiscus...... 365-6380 Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F ...... 367-2182 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4656 Island Express - Ft Lauderdale...... 367-3597 Guana Cay Lynx Air International - Ft. Lauderdale ..... 954-772-9808 Marsh Harbour Marina52 F 367 2700 Donnie’’s Boat Rentalss ...... 365-4119 Coco Paradise ...... 365-5197 Major Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Mangoes ...... 29 ...... F ...... 367-2366 New Plymouth Cart Rentals ....365-4188 or 4149 Guana Seaside...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 Twin Air - Fort Lauderdale...... 365-8677 Port of Call ...... 24 ...... F ...... 367-2287 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch...... 367-2231 Abaco Yacht Haven .... 7 ...... 367-3079 Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 Mermaid Cafe...... $$$ ...... 365-5137 Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Hope Town T & A Cart Rentals ...... 375-8055 Orchard Bay Hope Town Marina .... 16 ...... 366-0003 Guana Cay Treasure Cay Abaco Air Charters ...... *367-2266 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Donna Sands Cart Rentals...... 365-5195 Cherokee Air Charters...... *367-2089 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F ...... 366-0154 Guana Cay Cart Rentals ...... 365-5016 * Local charter companies serving S.Florida and within Harbour Cafe...... $...... 365-8635 the Bahamas Sea Spray...... 24 ...... F ...... 366-0065 Man-O-War Hudson’s Delight...... $...... 365-8648 Spanish Cay Conch Pearl Boat Rentals...... 365-6059 Island Boil & Sports Bar ...$$...... 365-8849 Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F ...... 365-0083 Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Spinnaker Restaurant ...... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Tours & Excursions Guana Cay Water Ways Boat Rent ..... 357-6540 & 365-6143 Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Marsh Harbour Guana Beach Resort . 22 ...... F ...... 365-5133 Hope Town Traveller’s Rest...... 365-8654 Abaco Outback - by kayak...... 367-5358 Orchid Bay...... 32 ...... F ...... 365-5175 Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 Green Turtle Cay Abaco Beach Dive Center ...... 367-4646 Boats coming from U.S. can clear Customs at Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals...... 366-0380 Bluff House...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 Walker’s Cay, Spanish Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Dave’s Dive Shop Boat Rentals ...... 366-0029 Jolly Roger Bistro ...... $$...... 365-4200 Hope Town Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour Hope Town Cart Rentals...... 366-0064 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 Froggies - by excursion boat...... 366-0431 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$...... 365-4287 Treasure Cay Dive Shops Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Marsh Harbour McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $...... 365-4625 Abaco Adventures - by kayak ...... 365-8749 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 New Plymouth Inn ...... $$$ ...... 365-4161 Abaco Beach Dive Center ...... 367-4646 Sea Spray Resort Boat Rentals ...... 366-0065 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 Medical Services Hope Town T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Rooster’s Rest ...... $$...... 365-4066 Treasure Cay Marsh Harbour Dave’s Dive Shop...... 366-0029 Wrecking Tree Rest. Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Abaco Medical Clinic...... 367-4240 Froggies ...... 366-0024 Harbour Café (ferry dock) ...$.... + ..... 365-8635 Treasure Cay Cas’s Carts ...... 365-8771 Abaco Family Medicine ...... 367-2295 Sandy Point Treasure Divers ...... 365-8465 Claridge’s Cart Rentals ...... 365-8248 Big J’s...... $...... 366-4020 Government Clinic ...... 367-2510 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Cooper‘s Town Gov. Clinic ..... 365-0300 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Oeishas ...... 366-4139 Green Turtle Cay JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8465 Green Turtle Cay Gov. Clinic .. 365-4028 Brendal’s Dive Shop ...... 365-4411 Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Hope Town Gov. Clinic ...... 366-0108 Green Turtle Divers ...... 365-4271 Seaside Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-4120 Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Sandy Point Gov. Clinic ...... 366-4010 Guana Cay Dive Shop ...... 365-5178 Rickmon Bonefish Lodge ...... 366-4477 Treasure Cay Corbett Clinic ..... 365-8288 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Page 28 The Abaconian August 15th, 2002 Church News

Church Elects New Moderator Abaco Christian Council retary to serve until an election is held to Council’s Constitution and be inclusive of all By Anita Rolle Elects New Officers fill that post. churches and denominations as much as pos- Rev. John McIntosh, Pastor of the New By S.A. Kennedy, Sr. Elections were lively and sometimes in- sible. He added that one of the initiatives of Hope Baptist Church in Mount Hope, was The Abaco Christian Council is pleased tense, but the Council feels that it now has a the Council will be to involve a broader cross- recently elected as the new Moderator of the to announce its slate of officers for the 2002- team which will serve to put forward its section of churches. He said that he will per- Abaco District of the Zion Bahamas Baptist 2003 term. Recent elections resulted in Pas- agenda and programs for Abaco. Pastor sonally undertake to seek out past member Convention. tor Carlton Dorsette being elected as Presi- Dorsette, who is District Presbyter of the churches and those which have never been Not a newcomer to this order of responsi- dent, Elder Sarone Kennedy as Vice-Presi- Abaco District of the Assemblies of God and members. This the Council will do by forg- bility, Pastor McIntosh is well established dent and Deacon Ken Jones as Treasurer. Pastor of Trumpet Assembly, said that his ing a fellowship among the churches and by in the Christian ministry as well as in the Pastor Keith Russell was appointed as sec- administration will seek to update the boldly presenting the message of the Chris- community at large. He was a founder of the tian faith in practice and proclamation. Unity Baptist Church in Treasure Cay; he has served as the Assistant Pastor at St. Tho- mas Baptist Church in Wood Cay; and he presently holds the responsibility of Train- ing Director for the Zion Bahamas Baptist Convention on Abaco, a position which he has commanded for the past three years. Pastor McIntosh has been preaching the gospel for over fourteen years and presently leads the flock of the New Hope Baptist Church where he has a growing congrega- tion.. Since the Abaco District of the Conven- tion was established some forty years ago, Rev. Dr. Allan J. Mills had successfully carried out the charge of Moderator.

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On Great Guana Cay Between the Deep Blue Ocean and the Turquoise Sea of Abaco Tel: 365-5195 VHF 16 Young Lovers August 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 29 Boongie Pepper Is HOT! Farewell Party Was Held for By Alice Bain most people thought it was funny.” Marguerite Key-King makes some of the The name might be amusing, but Ivan Ferguson, Administrator most infamous hot pepper sauce in all of Margeurite’s pepper sauce is deadly serious Mr. Ivan Ferguson, Abaco. “Boongie Pepper” is sold exclusively and not to be trifled with. I personally have Administrator for through the Bahamas Family Market and is witnessed a tourist (his palate undoubtedly North Abaco, was one of the most lethal condiments available. accustomed to Crystal’s and other so-called transferred to South The sauce is an incendiary combination of “hot” sauces) load his plate down with a dol- Eleuthera beginning Bird pepper, Finger pepper, Goat pepper, lop of Boongie Pepper…and almost go into later this month. The Christmas pepper and red Scotch Bonnet pep- convulsions. North Abaco Dis- per—with a secret ingredient that Marguer- Natives who know better approach the stuff trict held a farewell ite will not divulge. She dreamed up the recipe with extreme caution, using a knife tip or a party for him on Au- shortly after Hurricane Floyd passed over in fork tine to spread a miniscule quantity on gust 12 at Ingraham 1999. their food to bring it up to the desired level Park in Cooper’s “I got the idea after Floyd…nobody had of heat. Town. He is shown any peppers and I had some in my deep At one time a reviewer from the New here on the left with freeze, so I whipped up a batch of sauce. York Times wished to interview Marguerite Mr. Benjamin Pinder, We started talking about names, and some- about her sauce, but she shied away from the Administrator for one said about the song Who Put the Pepper limelight. The Abaconian, therefore, brings South Abaco, on the in the Vaseline—the next line is my boongie’s you the scoop on this legendary local condi- right. on fire! So we named it Boongie Pepper. Some ment. Try some Boongie Pepper, by all people thought the name was obnoxious but means, but…very carefully.

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Jellyfish From Page 18 Sherman From Page 8 Off to College In the next few weeks many of our stu- spread to the sky. teachers insist and even then it is a fight for dents will be returning to college or depart- Cassiopeias house symbiotic algae in their the students to get the books. In most cases ing for the first time to attend college. It is cells and get most of their nutrients from pho- the required books take the students thorough an emotional time for both students and par- tosynthesis—although they do also catch and the three-year course. ents. Both e-mail and instant Internet mes- Bistro How can anyone expect to pass an exami- digest small animals with classic jellyfish saging can be wonderful to keep in touch at a Harbourside Restaurant nematocyst cells as well. Most people do not nation with a good passing mark if he or she much reduced rate compared to the phone. does not have all of the tools to study for the At the Conch Inn feel a Cassiopeia sting, although some may So parents, if you do not know how to use a Marsh Harbour find they have sensitivity to it. examination? Private schools charge for books computer, get your college-bound student to Marsh Harbour Another jelly I remember from my child- and no one gripes. Government schools that teach you before he or she leaves. I know. It hood in Nassau was the “sea thimble”—in the do not get a monetary budget from the gov- was wonderful for me to chat with my daughter summer great schools of these tiny, pulsating ernment each year do not have textbooks. At and I am looking forward to doing it again brown jellies would wash in and out with the those schools students need to purchase their when she returns to her school. tides. Swimming through them was painless own. 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The promotion Come & relax by the a few days although the purple welt didn’t fade dubbed Summer Dates, Bahama Rates at watersidewatersidewaterside for over a week. Even now, two weeks later, I Our Lucaya has been designed for the while we cater to your can still see the outline of it. Because I’m a local business market. The Summer Bahamian and I’m stubborn, I refused to let Dates, Bahama Rates package includes eating needs! the sting deter me from my birthright of swim- many perks to make their clients’ stays ming in the sea between Labour Day and Co- enjoyable. Our Lucaya is offering luxury VHF Ch. 16 lumbus Day. But last week while swimming ocean view rooms starting from $125. Phone 242 367-4444 and throwing a tennis ball in the water for a To take advantage of this special offer, Live Music Weekly friend’s Labrador to retrieve, my hand brushed bookings must be made by November 30, Drake Shane Sands Closed Tuesdays something unseen and gelatinous…and I thought 2002. born July 28 to it best to get out! Shane and Beverly Sands August 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 31 Teachers need to be aware and alert of From Page 8 Roberts the children’s abilities and weaknesses and Traffic Stopper couragement and love, produce a human be- direct them to become as balanced educa- ing that will be a positive member of soci- tionally as possible. ety, or through biting and negative, hurtful The greatest encouragement for teachers words produce a human being that could be should not be in the number of honor roll antisocial and detrimental to the community. students they can produce. They are the ic- The life of your child rests squarely in your ing on the cake as it were. Teachers should hands and no one else. find their satisfaction from seeing their stu- Third, there are the teachers; those en- dents achieve who were previously under- trusted with the job of shaping the minds of achievers. the children. Their responsibility is great, This world keeps advancing to points we and their job is often more difficult than many cannot fully grasp. We all need to work to- would realize. They are often the ones who gether to ensure, first of all, that our chil- leave the most lasting impressions on the dren grow up to be intelligent, mature and children. They quite often help children find responsible individuals. Second, we ought to who they are and what they want to be in the face this ever shrinking global community future. and prepare our future generations for the Teachers must have encouragement and challenges that will come from this thing we support of the parents in order to effectively call progress. educate the children. Many parents believe We have are a nation of people who are education is the job of the teacher. However, capable of great things. We can achieve and if the parent is not interacting in their child’s with determination we will. learning process, it is possible the student will have no aim or direction or else will come to think of education as unimportant. Traffic flow was hampered in Marsh Harbour when a boat slipped off its boat trailer at the corner of Queen Elizabeth and Don MacKay Boulevard. The boat belonging to Vincent Pinder’s was not damaged by the mishap. Photo by June Russell Abaco Tug & Transport Tug & Barge Work Lightning Can Be Dangerous Available for Charters Sand & Rock Deliveries By Isobel Sherman The Bahamas has similar weather patterns Container & Building Material Deliveries Many are aware that the state of Florida to Florida so caution should be used during is referred to as the lightening capital of the thunder and lightning storms. 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Derek A. Lee, BRI Margot Lee Christopher Plummer John Cash Roscoe Thompson, III Abaco District Managing Broker Estate Agent Estate Agent Estate Agent Sales Assistant Retta Thomas - Office Manager Man-O-War Cay, Abaco Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Treasure Cay, Abaco Elbow Cay, Abaco Bay Street - P.O. Box AB 20777 Tel: (242) 365-6156 Tel/Fax: (242) 365-4648 Tel/Fax: (242) 365-8467 Tel/Fax: (242) 366-0665 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Fax: (242) 365-6229 e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] Tel: (242) 367-4608 - Fax: (242) 367-5452 e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] HGChristie.com - "All you need to know about real estate in The Bahamas!" 8/15/02 Page 32 The Abaconian August 15th, 2002 Duckie Trial Continues By Dr. Barnyard to Little Harbour. Canard did admit to fear- lems with crime seem to have spread to who asked not to be named, described her LH Medical Examiner Flees To Cuba ing imprisonment in the Little Harbour dun- Cherokee, Little Harbour’s sister settlement experience, “Well, there I was, cooking up Havana Cuba. Little Harbour Medical Ex- geon, a facility which he described as more to the south, an area still under his jurisdic- a pot of stewed turbots late one Friday night aminer and quack psychiatrist, Dr. Canard, brutal than the worst Cuban jail, especially tion. Startled residents, while peering be- when I hear a rustling in the bushes and maybe arrived here to a hero’s welcome. Arriving when he would be forced to share a cell and tween their Venetian blinds, have been a tap at the window. I’m thinking maybe it’s in the company of migrating Canadian tour- shower with canine murder suspect, Buster, shocked to come face to beak with a duck one of my hungry neighbours who can’t wait ists, geese and lonely Abaco males, Canard whom he describes as a “crazed animal.” apparently peeking in the window. Uncon- until the morning for my stew. Imagine the was greeted at Havana’s Jose Marti airport “I was having dropped soap nightmares,” firmed reports describe the “Cherokee Peek- shock when I come face to beak with this by no less than the Cuban Premier. Praised explained the increasingly agitated psychia- ing Duck” as a large white duck with a promi- large duck. He didn’t say nothing but I could by Cuban government officials as “the great- trist. When asked where Duckie’s corpse nent weathered beak. tell from the look in his eyes he was up to no est foreign physician freedom fighter to ar- might be, Canard explained, “Like many Appearing to have a predilection for peer- good.” Concerned Cherokee Beagles have rive on our shores since (Argentinian physi- Bahamians, duckie’s corpse is in Cuba to ing in the windows of widows, one victim, formed a neighborhood watch committee. cian) Che Guevara,” Canard requested and have a few examinations. was quickly granted political asylum. “I have The Cubans are world renown for their been in and out of a few asylums over the friendly, thorough and relatively inexpensive OCEAN BLUE PROPERTIESERTIESERTIES years and this is by far the nicest one,” re- services. A cat scan is only $25, a duck scan Sales, Rentals and Property Management even cheaper depending, of course, on the G.P.O. Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas marked Canard. “Cuba is quite pro duck,” Telephone 1-242-365-4234 • Fax 1-242-365-4636 noted Canard . “The local potcake popula- size of his bill.” Canard pledged to return e-mail: [email protected] • www.go-abacos.com/oceanblu duckie’s corpse to Little Harbour after the tion is small in number, neutered and well On Green Turtle Cay: Bluff Harbour: Two UNDERwater front lots 140' total mannered. A doc and duck may walk the appropriate examinations had been made.” The beach: Charming furnished cottage on 1/3 frontage. Dock site.GorgeousCONTRACT views $430,000 streets late at night unmolested, if that is, in Meanwhile, in Little Harbour the Buster acre with ocean view. Firm $236,000 • Furnished private home. Three bedrooms, three baths fact, what they wish.” trial continued at Pete’s Pub. A visibly an- • 1.46 acres on Atlantic Ocean. 135' on beach. $480,000 plus caretaker cottage. 2000’ water front. Secluded. Canard was interviewed at his favorite Old gry Judge Judy expressed her frustration over • Two one-third acre lots on Bight O Bay beach. 90' One acre. Boat ramp and dock site. Needs repair. frontage. $222,000 each delays in the trial, delays which she blamed Inner White Sound: Two bedroom suites; 3 bath: Havana Café, The Duck In. Sipping a “Cuba • Fourteen lots across from Bight O Bay Beach. Kit/liv/dining fully furnished villa on water. In pris- Libre,” the doctor was in the company of a on the prosecution team lead by Au Brie Water front on Inner White Sound. 1/2 acre and up. tine condition. Good rental income. $275,000 young lady whom he introduced only as Clarque III esq. and Little Harbour police Starting at $78,650 • Four unit income producing 2 bed 1 bath apartment Lorena. Severely criticized for his mishan- chief, Jimmy Lawe. She demanded an expla- • One-third acre on Atlantic Ocean beach. 66’ front- complex. Fully furnished. Water views. Dock. Laundry. dling of forensic evidence in the Duckie nation how the police dragnet at the dinghy age. $183,000 Two years old $700,000 plus closing UNDER murder trial, Canard faces a warrant for his race, an event Canard had not missed in 17 White Sound: Four inland lots within 5 minute • Three-fifths acre. Five minutes walk to beach. walk of waterfront and public dock. $47,200 each Owner needs to sell. CONTRACT $42,000 years, had failed to ensnare the on-the-lamb arrest issued for disappearing with murder • Newly finished, furnished, three bed two bath house • Stunning new home. Interior still under construction. victim Duckie’s corpse. psychiatrist. “I guess I was distracted,” was near Green Turtle Club. A/C throughout. 1/2 acre. Five All materials on site to complete. Truck. Golf cart. 2 Escaping a police ambush set up at the the mumbled response from the beleaguered minute walk to beach. Very private. $670,000 bed 2 bath. A/C throughout. Views of ocean, Guana Little Harbour dinghy race, Canard stated police chief. Quiet waterfront: Furnished two bed, two bath Cay and Sea of Abaco. $775,500 he fled to Cuba due to concerns regarding Refusing Lawe’s request to travel to Cuba with views of Black Sound. Use of shared private On Munjack Cay: 10 acres. Dock. 320’ on Sea of 100’ dock. 1/3 acre. $335,000 his safety in Little Harbour. The doctor be- to retrieve Duckie’s corpse and defense at- Abaco. Good elevation $300,000 Green Turtle Estates: 1/2 acre only 125 feet One-quarter acre on beach, 125’ frontage. $183,000 torney Johny Conchrun’s request for a mis- came quite evasive when asked why he feared from ocean beach. Firm $183,000 Little Ambrigris Cay: for his life in Little Harbour. Canard denied trial, Judge Judy said she would consider a 1/4 acre inland lot within five minutes walk from • 10 acres with goodUNDER elevation and beach. rumors that he faced a possible Little Harbour motion to release Buster on bail. beach. $42,000 $515,000 CONTRACT mob hit if he returned with Duckie’s corpse Unfortunately, Police Chief Lawe’s prob- Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 RENTAL HOUSES COMMERCIAL RENTALS PROPERTY AND HOUSES Additional lines at $2 per line AND APARTMENTS FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch Investment Opportunity over 4000 sq. ft. of Sweetings Village 1 bedroom apt. Call 367- We can take the photo within the Marsh commercial building space on airport road. Long 3965 Harbour area or use your photo. term lease. Interested persons write Store Space, Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Treasure Cay luxury beach front home, 3 bed, P.O. Box AB 20388, Marsh Harbour, Abaco Sea Grape 3 1/2 bath, sleeps 14, all amenities. $500 nightly. RENTAL HOUSES Sell for $2.5 million. Call 561-738-0996 Realty AND APARTMENTS PROPERTY AND HOUSES COMMERCIAL RENTALS Victor R. Patterson FOR SALE Memorial Plaza BAHAMAS VACATIONS 100+ private Out Island homes, resorts, villas for rent. Free list- P.O. Box AB 20123 ing. Call 1-800-462-2426 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas http://www.bahamasvacations.com LIVE YOUR DREAM ATTT Tel: 242-367-2749 E-mail: [email protected] Cherokee Sound Cottage - 2 bed 2 bath, modern, A/C, large screened porch. Day, wk, mo. Marsh Harbour: Waterfront lot on the Bonefish guide available. VISA/Master Card. Sweeting’s Tract. Over 200 feet of frontage 242-366-2111 or 305-664-9471 and small sandy cove. $100,000 Great Abaco Club - luxury vacation rentals Enjoy the life style you deserve . . . Tilloo: Shore to shore parcel in the Bight of 2100 sq. ft. Warehouse next to the Abaco Water with all resort amenities. Ph. 242-367-4151 Waterfront lots with private boat slips ‘Loo. 120’ wide with good elevation in the Bottling plant. Not being divided. This fenced - www.GreatAbacoClub.com in a secure gated community center. Just north of “Junk Beach.” $165,000 in area has electric and phone. Great site for starting at $195,000 Hope Town Specialist A collection of upscale light manufacturing, assembling, warehouse, Call 242-367-4151 or Fax 367-4152 Elbow Cay: Beach front lots on the Atlantic pools, docks, reunions, special occasions, hon- whatever. 2100 square feet for just $1400 per www.greatabacoclub.com Ocean. 95-feet wide, coconut groves, eymoons. Hope Town Hideaways. 242-366- month. Call Michael Albury at 367-2951 or 359- $260,000 0224 Fax: 242-366-0434 6658 Green Turtle Cay Marsh Harbour: lots on the Sweeting’s Tract Marsh Harbour 4 bedroom furnished Retail & Office Space. Locted in with road and all utilities, access to water townhouse for rent. $2000 per month plus Ocean Beach Lots (North End), 1+ acres front/beach. $20,000 electicity and telephone. Located in a gated com- one of the most charming commercial with good elevation from $245,000 munity. Price includes use of lighted tennis buildings in Marsh Harbour. Busy Coco Bay Lots, 81 feet on beach from Lubbers Quarters: large water front and in- courts, two fresh water swimming pools, use up-scale retail area, constant foot $170,000 terior lots with all utilities present, private dock slip, exclusive development. Starting at of gym, beach and beach furniture. No pets. traffic. Groud floor available. Bita Bay Ocean Lot 8.26 acres from ocean Call 367-4990 for appointment to view. $99,000 Call: 367-3262 ext. 201 to Inner White Sound, good elevation and pro- Marsh Harbour - furnished efficiency next to tection from sea, spectacular views. $1.25 M. RND for rent. Call 367-5586 On the internet at www.bahamasinvest.com Sweetings Tract 2 - 2 bed/2 bath apts., fur- or call 365-4271 nished including water and gas. $1100 month. Call 367-2660 August 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 33 Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

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EXCLUSIVE AFFLIATE OF P.O. Box AB 20955 LIGHTBOURN REALTY Sotheby’s East Bay Street Each office is independently owned and operated INTERNATIONAL REALTY Marsh Harbour, Abaco Located in “The Pink Building” Ph: 242-367-2365 Green Turtle Cay Office INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Royal Harbour Village Fax: 242-367-2365 Agent: Chris Farrington Opposite Boat Harbour Entrance MUST SELL Residence: 242-367-2040 P.O. Box AB 22758 Sold! Bahama Coral Island. 3/1.5 holiday Great Abaco Club: Secure, prestigious, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas REAL ESTATE IN ABACO hideaway or starter home! #6121. $99,000. deep water dockage, managed. Lots start- Office # 242-365-4695, Fax # 242-365-4697 Email: [email protected] Dundas Town ing at $180,000, Homes from $500,000. Sandy Point Under Contract! Bahama Coral Island. Website: www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com 3 bed, 1 bath 2 storey, 4 bed, 2 bath 10,000 s. f. home site. Value! #6121. $10,000. Scotland Cay: Secluded, private, beauti- White Sound - breathtaking hilltop lots with on ½ acre 13,545 sq. ft. Bahama Palm Shores. Select homesites, ful beaches, very deep marina. Beach front views of the harbour, water front lots also and bay front 1/2 acres starting at Lot #119 Lot #25 beach & interior starting at only $14,500. available. Starting at $7200 down $150,000. Beach Front - 1/2 acre lo on the Atlantic Murphy Town Dundas Town Reduced! Great Abaco Club. Cul-de-sac Leisure Lee: Best value on Abaco. In- Ocean. $21,000 down home site near channel to Sea of Abaco. Vacant Land 3-2 bed, 1 bath triplex dividual dockage, strong owners’ associa- Fantastic Starter Home - Foundation with #6255. $199,000. 108’ x 104” 9,000 sq. ft. tion, private beach, phones! Starting at cistern already complete in quiet residential Lot 78B Lot #18B Great Cistern. Charming beachfront 2/2 $41,000. neighbourhood. Building plans included. $9500 down cottage. Superb views. #5259. $299,000. Bahama Palm Shore: Always popular, Beach Front - 4 acres located on Long Bay. Murphy Town Murphy Town fabulous Eight Mile Beach, easy drive from Guana Cay. On the beach! Cute 2/1 cottage. Ideal for small resort or luxurious estate. 3 bed, 2 bath Vacant Land Excellent rental record. #6588. $375,000. airport. 10,000 sq. ft. lots start at $15,000. Hill top 9,000 S. Ft. $3,000 per water front foot Bahama Coral Island: Great starter Green Turtle Estates - 3/3 two-story home, Lot 67 Lot #38 Guana Cay. 2 lovely sites, 1 block to Atlantic. Well priced! #6596. $40,000 & $45,000. homesites, some with views. Closest com- scenic views, across the street from the beach, munity to Marsh Harbour. Starting at furnished, stand-by generator, boat, golf cart Murphy Town Leisure Lee. Gorgeous ½ acre plus beach $8,000. and more. Motivated seller. $850,000 Vacant land front home site. Ready-to-build. #5272. Turtle Rocks: Very pretty area, under- Hill top - specticular hilltop lots overlooking 10,000 sq. ft. $233,500. the Atlantic and Coco Bay. Ocean is minutes ground utilities, beautiful beach access, away for great snorkeling. Hurry, only two Lot #65 Long Beach. Secluded 3/3 home w/Atlantic protective covenants, 1/2 acre lots for only views. All offers considered! #4032. $295,000. $25,000 left! $4500 down Offers should be addressed in Coco Bay - 1 1/2 acres of elevated land with writing to: Marsh Harbour. Prime residential site, for Great Cistern Cay: Secluded, unique area. natural foliage, good investment, located near single family or duplex. #6351. $120,000. Popular with both the international set and Coco Bay. $32,500 down M. Gardiner/Ms. M. T. Rolle local professionals. Private beach, tele- Marsh Harbour. 3/2 residence on Sea of Black Sound - deep water lots on pictur- P.O. Box AB20567 phones, park and small boat basin. 1/2 esque Black Sound. Phones, electricity, Abaco. Immaculate. #6493. $590,000. acre offered at $45,000 cable, near settlement. 100’ on the wa- Marsh Harbour, Abaco Scotland Cay. Bay front, ½ acre plus home Royal Harbour: Gated community, solid ter, approx. 1 acre. $30,000 For conditions of the sale and any other informa- site. 150’ deepwater frontage. #6180. $245,000 property values. Wonderful building site, Split Level Townhouse - 1/1 townhoue 15,000 sq. ft. with 150’ on the harbour. tion, please contact M. Gardiner/Ms. M. T. Rolle at Kathleen Albury-Cole - Sales, Property Appraisals at Bluff House Beach Hotel, walkways Sit back and watch the world go by. Great (242) 367-2141, 367-2142 Abaco. Serious enqui- June Russell - Sales buy at $152,000 to resorts and beach. A must see! $100,000 ries only may be considered for qualified purchas- Vacation Rental - 2/2 vacation cottage, lo- Telephone: 242.367.3262 Royal Harbour: Two adjacent building cated near Green Turtle Club. Rent when not ers. Interested persons in Nassau may contact Mr. Fax: 242.367.3260 sites in gated community. Single family, in use. Owner will sell 50% of investment. Jones at 242-502-3024 E-mail: [email protected] single story zoning, harbour views, great www.bahamasrealty.bs $175,000 neighbours, safe for kids, very convenient. Water Front - two 1 acre water front lots in $60,000 each Blackwood $50,000 each [email protected] Treasure Cay - Residential lot near Ocean Abaco Affordable Property Beach Boulevard. $25,000 Real Estate Select Homes Marsh Harbour Duplex, 2 bed 1 bath on Crockett Dr. Call Mr. Malone at 367-2044 days Agency Ltd Serving All Abaco Marsh Harbour - Key Tract - 1.2 acres next to Tropical Self Storage. Call 365-6008 Helping people find their Little Harbour 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story Marsh Harbour - oversized 1.6 acre lot w/ Dream Spot since 1978. house. Great views of the harbour and the ocean. approx. 150’ ocean frontage w/partially com- Dock privilege, air-conditioned, phone, electric. Beach Front, Hilltop, Acreage, pleted structure built on ridge offering fantastic 20’ x 20’ workshop, storage building. Beauti- sea view! Save time and red tape by using blue Residential, Commercial & ful landscape, flowers and fruit trees, 100’ x print and building permit to finish your resi- Dundas Town split level house 3 bed/1 bath, Investment Property. 200’ lot. $160,000. Call Laine at 242-367-3623 dence. Offered at $230,000 net. Call 242-559- 2 bed/1 bath with basement. Includes 1 bed days, 242-477-5111 evenings. We also have rental cottage in rear. Call 367-3177 or 357-6656 8045 for details or appointment. property available. Treasure Cay - “Paradise Found” luxury Dundas Town - 1.34 acres, Lot #91. Asking home right on your own beach. Search no more. LOCATED ON price $65,000, Negotiable, Cash deal basis STRATTON DRIVE only, 10% down payment. Call 242-373-6638. Fantastic ocean views from every room. Gor- IN MARSH HARBOUR geous new tropical decor with all amenities in- Elbow Cay, ocean front home, brand new, P.O. BOX AB 20404 cluded. Three bedrooms, three and one half baths custom built by builder, 80’ wide lot, 2 bed 2 ABACO, BAHAMAS plus three outdoor hot showers. Easily accom- bath upstairs, 1 bed apt. downstairs, Walk to modates up to 14 people. Two car garages with 242-367-2719 Sea Spray. Owner will finance. Call 321-784- apartment. Rooftop sunset deck and extra large FAX 367-2359 0163 or leave message for Cliff at 366-0065 Lubbers Quarters one of a kind, custom built decking area to the beach. Built-in propane stain- Elbow Cay “Atlantic View” for sale by owner. home facing Tahiti Beach/Tilloo Cut and open less steel grilling area. paved semi circular drive ocean. 2.4 very private landscaped acres with Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, Rentals Great island home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, of- with lushly landscaped grounds and and accent 251 feet on Sea of Abaco. $835,000 net com- and Sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- fice, large deck with views of the Atlantic, large light all around. Truly “One in a Million.” Of- pletely furnished. Owner 242-366-3129. US 366-0224 or Fax 242-366-0434. On the inter- open yard, nicely landscaped, quiet neighbor- fered at $2.5 million. Please contact Dr. Will- 561-308-2106 or 828-926-5384 net at www.hopetown.com hood. Great family home, close to everything. iam or Dana Domeyer at 561-738-0996 Call 242-366-0290 or 561-914-1115 Lubbers Quarters water front 2 bed 2 bath Key Tract - 1.2 acres next to Tropical Self Turtle Rocks beach front home, almost 1 acre, home, fully furnished. By owner 242-366-3100 Storage. Call 365-6008 fabulous views, gated community. Call 407-389- 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST ww.abacotoday.com/lubbers 6075 Page 34 The Abaconian August 15th, 2002 Club News

Project Helps Elderly recent in a variety of civic-related projects The Scurvy Few Motorcycle Club, Abaco that the local-based motorcycle club has been Chapter, recently purchased 40 electric floor responsible for. fans for distribution to senior citizens in lo- The club wishes to thank the following for cal communities. This donation was the most their invaluable assistance in acquiring the fans: Mr. Tony Sands of Costrite Ltd., Nassau, Mr. Ian Roberts of Solomon’s Abaco Government Notice Local Govt. From Page 20 and Mr. Rex Albury of Solomon’s Abaco, Scurvy Few member. They would also like Ministry of Public Works The town roads have many pot holes which to thank the following for assisting in the dis- are not being repaired. This is the responsibil- Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project - Phase 1 tribution of the fans: Angie Collie, Bianca (Hurricane Floyd) ity of the Ministry of Works crew. there is a Thompson, Gene Ferguson and Dr. Marc particularly large one by Batelco which needs Binard, Scurvy Few member. Loan No. 1266/OC-BH to be filled. A snapped off telephone pole across from Java needs to be removed. The port-a- Request for Tenders for Installation of Concrete Path Green Turtle Cay, Abaco potties need to be removed from the lot across Appeal for Assistance from Dove Plaza. They are there for Goombay festivities but are an eyesore during the weeks Counselling is necessary for The Government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas has received a loan between Goombay parties. a family in Hope Town whosewhoseown from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to finance a Program for the The money for paving the waterfront road Rehabilitation of Infrastucture in the Country. Part of the proceeds of the loan seven-year-old child has expe- will be applied to: extension of Stede Bonnet was spent on paving rienced a severe trauma. Any- several other short roads in the Marsh Harbour • Repairing the concrete path near the public dock on Green Turtle Cay, Abaco area. one wishing to aid this family The Contract is for approximately $55,000 and contractors are invited to sub- with their expenses may do so mit tenders with comprehensive details of their relevant experience in under- South From Page 14 by donating at CIBC. The ac- taking similar projects. The contract will be awarded to the tenderer providing by donating at CIBC. The ac- the most economical and acceptable quotation. tions to both students for a job well done. count number is 0100718066. Indicative quantities for major items are: Concrete Works - 100 cubic yards Uniforms are being let out, pencils are YYYour donation will remain YYour donation will remain Tender Documents are available at the office of the Administrator, Dept. of being sharpened, every one is getting new anonymous. Our thanks are Local Government, Marsh Harbour, Abaco at a cost of $50. Certified cheques shoes and backpacks are being stuffed in heartfelheartfelheartfelt.t.t. should be made payable to the “Public Treasury, Government of the Com- preparation of a new class, or in some cases, monwealth of the Bahamas”. a new school. Summer vacation is almost FFFor additional information Tenders must be returned not later than 2 p.m. (1400 hours) Thursday, 19th over and there will be lots of homework on regarding this matter, you of September 2002, hand delivered and addressed to: the horizon. Some of the students will be leaving Cherokee School to go to school in Marsh may contact Karen Huff-Lowe The Administrator (attn. Area Engineer, John Shaefer) Harbour and we know they will do well. at 366-0266 or Candace Key Dept. of Local Government However, there will be three new student at 366-0059. Marsh Harbour, Abaco joining Ms. Sutherland’s classes: Cheyanne Lowe, Jessica Weatherford and Dre Hepburn. The Ministry reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. We want to welcome them to their first year of school. It Pays to Advertise August 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 35

Dock From Page 22 dock area and through the dock face. An out- Remember to Subscribe to let is in place through the north dock wall. The Abaconian The other end is near where the conch vendor’s stand was located. The ferry dock is in place but will not be activated until the end of the job. This area Inner Strength is used for discharging the barge loads of If you can start the day without caffeine or pills Electronics Service Center muck removed from the new channel. Por- If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches Formerly Television Service Center tions of the new channel contain flint-like and pains rock which is being broken up with dynamite If you can resist complaining and boring people Repairing: by Abaco Tug and Transport. Once broken, with your troubles Radio, TV, VCR & Audio Equipment If you can eat the same food every day and be it is easily removed. The larger boulders Juke Boxes & Video Games removed will be used as rip-rap on the west- grateful for it Musical Instruments ern edge of the dock site. If further expan- If you can understand when loved ones are too sion is ever needed, this rip-rap can be re- busy to give you time Marine Electronics If you can overlook when people take things out moved and the seawall converted to sheet Office Equipment on you when, through no fault of yours, Cash Registers piling with a concrete cap. something goes wrong The highway leading from the dock to S.C. If you can take criticism and blame without Computers Bootle Highway is in place and will be paved resentment Microwaves and in use by November. The existing road If you can face the world without lies and FAX Machines beside the dock area in Marsh Harbour will deceit Electronic Organs have to be relocated slightly south. This will If you can conquer tension without medical help Medical Equipment be started as soon as Batelco and BEC relo- Automotive & Marine Electronics cate their lines and poles. If you can relax without liquor If you can sleep without the aid of drugs Telephone Recorders, Phones & Phone Devices The existing warehouse will be removed If you can do all these thing, then . . . and the surrounding dock area will be com- You are probably the family dog. In Marsh Harbour on Queen Elizabeth Drive between Keys Dr. & Fire House Corner pletely rebuilt before the November contract Sponsored by the Abaco Animals Require deadline when the entire project will be com- Friends TEL: 367-2830 pleted. Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Commercial Service, Cars & Boats

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 COMMERCIAL SERVICES HEAVY EQUIPMENT BOATS AND MARINE Additional lines at $2 per line FOR SALE ITEMS FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch Have sciatica? TMJ? Lower back pain? Backhoe 1985 Ford 755A, 2 buckets, auger We can take the photo within the Marsh Headaches? Get relief with muscular therapy. attachment with 12” and 16” bits. Best offer. Harbour area or use your photo. Call Karen Lane @ 367-5125 Barge 36’ steel non-powered, $8,500 Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Call Richard at 242-359-6713 or 242-365-4007 For all your vertical and mini-blind needs COMMERCIAL SERVICES contact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. VEHICLES FOR SALE Sales and Service. Jewelry - full range of repair, watch battery Big Cat Equipment replacement and jewelry cleaning. Jewels, Gems 2000 Yamaha Wave Runner XA1200Y 155 Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, and More Call 367-2418 HP engine, 68 hrs, with trailer and canvas Always a good selection of cars, vans & trucks. Payloader, Dump Truck Bobby’s Fine Carpentry is now repopened cover. $5995 OBO Call 367-3186 Pre-owned quality vehicles, competitively Services: Land clearing, Trenching for bsiness. Call Juan Bobby at 367-2184 or Foundations priced at Marsh Harbour Auto Sales. Ph. 367- 22’ Aquasport with Inboard/Outboard. Sound 375-9978 Fill, rock and sand 2111 hull, console, built-in tank, storage bins, some NEWAYS <-> STAY HEALTHY The best canvas, needs new engine. $3000 firm. Call of science and nature Phone/fax 367-7055 Utility trailer 10’ x 5’ $1500. Call 367-4643 Fax: 242-367-2464 Willard Bethel at 366-0033 Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 86 Chevy truck - engine runs but doesn’t take 22’ fiberglass Abaco-built boat, 200 HP Mer- Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE gear. Great fix up work truck. Make offer and cury & 50 HP Evinrude, trim tabs, Trimble it’s yours. 367-2334,367-2671, 367-4380 DGPS, depth finder, hydraulic lift jack, Bimini Gym equipment - complete gym for sale. Single top, dual batteries, aluminum float-on trailer station York units, free weights, cardio, racks, $17,000 OBO Ph. 367-2289 the works. Bring offers. 9 .m. to 5 p.m. Call 367-2992

EMPLOYMENT WANTED 97 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 long bed, 4.0, V-6, Dragline operators - 4600 Manitowoc (Fric- 5 speed with 13,000 original miles. Custom tion) mounted on barge for work in Abaco leather interior (one of a kind), custom ground harbour. Call 254-381-3666 effects, running board, custom paint job, roll-a- Call Us for All Your Travel Needs deck bed cover, CD player, new tires. Call Greg 23’ Paceship Sailboat w/15 HP Mercury 4- Twin Engine, Turbo Prop, stroke engine (2002 w/approx 10 hours) Din- EMPLOYMENT WANTED at 366-3125 / 477-5877 $20,500 No Dreamers Turbo Jet and Helicopters Available Please. ghy included, new paint job and licenced. Call Ph: 954-938-9508 477-5693 or 365-5075 98 Honda Odyssey Van 30,000 miles, excel- Fax: 954-938-9509 Island Manager lent condtion. $19,000. 367-4616 Cell Ph: 954-647-8278 Sailing Englishman, single (couple available) for long term live-in Manager / Caretaker po- BOATS AND MARINE sition. Expert electrician, plumbing, building Diane Fletcher work, generators, water-makers, carpentry, ITEMS FOR SALE ______Chartered Accountant computers, boats and outboards. Semi-retired contracts manager, hospitality a specialty. Sailed Outboard Engines - All Mercurys Financial Statement Preparation Abaco 3 years, here in Floyd and Michelle. 115 HP $3500 125 HP $4000 Business Licenses 52’ Houseboat 1988 custom aluminum hull, 2 Specializing in Interested parties mail Island Manager, The Also 23’ fishing boat with 200 HP $4000 Audits and Investigations Point of Sale Abaconian, P.O. Box AB 20551, Marsh Call 367-2326 Volvo turbo 130 HP, dual prop I/O. 10 KW Accounting Software Software Harbour, Abaco, or email [email protected] gen. set. 2 Cruisair A/C. Recently painted and Installation and Training 96 Seadoo Jet Ski like new, 3 seater, 60 hours, refurbished, costing $25,000, fully furnished and Working with Nassau Cellular 359-3207 cover, lifting straps, service manual, lots of ex- equipped. 320 gal diesel, 700 gal water, sleeps you in Abaco Abaco Cellular 559-8889 tras. Will deliver in August. Asking $4900. 8, full galley, 3 staterooms. $99,500. Call Kevin Also 1000 lb. davit $800 OBO Call 242-367- or Kathi 229-723-6352 or E-mail [email protected] 8155 or 561-630-5880 [email protected] Page 36 The Abaconian August 15th, 2002