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VOLUME 11, NUMBER 9, MAY 1ST, 2003 Social Services Minister Tours Abaco Hon. Melanie Griffin Consulted with Local Social Service Personnel The Minister for Social Services and Community Development, Ms. Melanie Griffin, visited Cooper’s Town, Marsh Harbour and Sandy Point on April 10 and 11. Her visits to Cooper’s Town and Sandy Point were brief and were basically fact finding missions. Accompanying Ms. Griffin was Ms. Mellany Zonicle, Director of Ser- vices, and Mrs. Barbara Burrows, Perma- nent Secretary. The trip was shortened when the early morning Bahamasair flight was forced to turn back due to extreme weather between Cherokee and Marsh Harbour, finally arriving by mid-afternoon. While in Marsh Harbour Ms. Griffin held a morning workshop at the Resource Cen- ter with agencies dealing with juvenile problems. Attending were the Magistrate, the Prosecutor, Social Services and the Juve- nile Panel. The workshop gave the various agencies a better appreciation of the problems and what must be done to improve the situation. The ultimate goal is to reintro- duce children into their setting and not perpetuate confinement in Nassau treatment centers. On Friday afternoon she visited the Ev- ery Child Counts facility operated by the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. She was visibly impressed with the discipline The Hon. Melanie Griffin, Minister of Public Services and Community Development, toured Abaco on April 10 and 11 visiting of the students and the dedication of the staff. Cooper’s Town, Sandy Point and Marsh Harbour. She was accompanied by Ms. Barbara Burrows, Permanent Secretary, and Ms. She was impressed with the program and Mellany Zonicle, Director of Social Services. Shown above are, left to right, Mr. Jolton Johnson, Administrator for South Abaco, hoped it could be expanded throughout the Ms. Charlemae Fernander, from for Social Services on Abaco, Ms. Burrows, Ms. Griffin, Mr. Gary Knowles, Senior Administrator for North Abaco, and Ms. Zonicle. Please see Griffin Page 16

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The new ferry, the SeaWind, arrived on Abaco on April 15 for Abaconians to see. The boat is equipped to carry passengers in comfortable seating as well vehicles and freight. Please see story on page 2.

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The Abaconian PRST STD 9945 NW 88th Ave US POSTAGE Abaco has formed a chapter of the Bahamas Real Estate Association. Members are Medley, FL 33178 PAID shown here after one of their monthly meetings. They are, front row, left to right, Forward and Address Correction Permit #2438 MIAMI FL 331 Roscoe Thompson, Sandra Evans, Derek Lee and Anne Albury; middle row Kathleen Albury, Kerry Sullivan, Mailin Sands, Jessica Pinder, Kathy Bethell, David Cote, Elaine Thompson and Sharon Pinder; back row Chris Plummer, Brent Cartwright, Chris Farrington, Ed Newell, Chad Sawyer and John Cash. See story on page 21. Page 2 The Abaconian May 1st, 2003 SeaWind Will Offer Fast Service The SeaWind, a new catamaran ferry boat which will accommodate passengers, They expect to offer a level of service to half feet when loaded. It can carry several which will soon offer service between vehicles and freight. The boat has three Abaco by June 1. However, at this time 20-foot and 40-foot containers as well as Nassau and Sandy Point, spent April 15 at decks, with the lowest deck for vehicles and they are dependent on the tide to allow ac- palletized freight. It can carry up to 40 ve- the dock in Sandy Point, opening it to the freight. The middle deck is enclosed, fully cess to the public dock in Sandy Point. The hicles, depending on the number of con- public for viewing. Normal cruising time air conditioned and offers movies and mu- company has not made any decision on what tainers aboard. between Nassau and Sandy Point will be sic. That deck has a snack bar and comfort- to do about docking facilities there. The The SeaWind is owned by Bahamas three hours while in heavy seas it will re- able seating. The upper deck is covered but public dock is exposed to weather and dredg- SeaRoad and will be operated by Bahamas quire three and a half hours. The large 260- opened-sided with additional seating. ing would be required to allow the boat to Ferry. Passenger fares and costs for trans- foot long ferry is an impressive, luxurious be on a schedule independent of the tides. porting vehicles and freight will be definite The SeaWind was built in Brisbane, Aus- after they resolve the problem of dockage. tralia and arrived in The Bahamas in March. They had anticipated building a ramp next It is now traveling between Nassau and to the public dock in Sandy Point but they Andros, Eleuthera and Exuma. The boat now realize that it would require much cruises at 18 knots with a maximum speed dredging initially and perhaps dredging of 22 knots. It can accommodate 300 pas- regularly to maintain the depth they require. sengers on regular runs. This number ap- The company is working to provide ser- proaches 600 passengers when the boat is vice to Abaco. They realize that it would chartered for a special event and not carry- be a tremendous economic boost to Sandy ing any freight or vehicles. The boat will Point and would provide many opportuni- have a crew a of seven and draws six and a ties for peripheral businesses to develop.

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Cherokee Sound We are not as tourist oriented as some home will be on the corner piece of prop- School News By Lee Pinder other parts of Abaco, but today’s traveller erty by the ancestral home where Charles Easter Egg Competition Only One Public Phone wants to stay connected and we owe it to grew up. Charles was born in Cherokee and There were more entries this year than them to provide this necessary service. still has several other family members liv- Cherokee is such a small settlement that any of the previous competitions. The three Surely Batelco can do a better job of main- ing within the settlement. there is only one public phone, and it seems independent judges were Loree Sands, taining this one public phone so that our Many Cherokee-roots families have come like it is “Out of Order” most of the time. Annette Roberts and Eunice Roberts. All visitors have a way to call their family and back to the island to build a second home We see Batelco trucks driving through our but one child in the lower classes submitted check on other important business matters. and Charles and Linda now join that long community almost ever week and surely a entries in the annual Easter Egg Decorating Come on, Batelco, we need this phone, list. The Lowes live and work in Nassau at work order could be issued so that a repair- Contest with Hayley Sands taking first place, please help us out here. the present with a daughter living in the men could do whatever is required to get it Terence Albury second and Jessica States and a son teaching at King’s Way operational when they are in the Another Groundbreaking Weatherford coming in third. In the upper Academy. They have all spent many vaca- neighbourhood, then check it periodically Another new home is being built in classes Caitlyn Albury was first, Lance tions in Cherokee but will have even more to keep it in good working order all the time. Cherokee by Charles and Linda Lowe. They Bethel came in second and Chandi Lowe reason to visit now with their new home After all, having good working telephones told me that they were proud to finally see was third. under construction. is what brings in the revenue, isn’t it? the groundbreaking take place. This new Please see South Page 37

Casuarina/Bahama Palm Shores Fire Rescue was called to a truck fire at Bahama Palm Shores on Beach Road on April 5. The Ford twin cab truck was totally engulfed. Approxi- Winners of the upper classes of the 2003 Easter Egg Competition held annually in Chero- mately 800 gallons of water was used to extinguish it and protect the surrounding area. kee Sound are shown above. They are, left to right, Caitlyn Albury in first place, Chandi Volunteers from Casuarina Point and Bahama Palm Shores were assisted by Cameron Lowe, third place winner and Lance Sands, who came in second place. All the students Sands and Alex Albury. Rex Albury is pictured hosing down the truck. Cause of the fire is showed creativity and talent in their entries. Photo by Lee Pinder being investigated. Photo by Carol Phelps Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marina

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McFadden and Rick Judge. a species of bird that had not been seen in nent antiques Mass is celebrated at the Des-Parois home The season was a great success and the Hope our part of The Bahamas for forty years. dealer in Millbrook every Sunday. Town Sailing Club looks forward to begin- On March 16 two families including my own for many years. He Hope Town ning the series again on Boxing Day, De- were able to witness a spectacular sight on served in the U.S. cember 26, 2003. See you on the water! our very own road. Army Air Corps as Sailing Club Holds Green Turtle Cay It was a regular Sunday and my mom a glider pilot dur- Final Small Boat Race had asked me to take out the trash. As I ing WWII. Jack By Kitty Clark Art Exhibit Opens in May was walking back to my house, I saw a white was an avid pilot, The Sailing Club held its final race for Striking scenes of Abaco, both land and blurry blob on the road. While I kept walk- horseman and the season on April 5th. There were three sea, will be featured this summer in the sixth ing up the road, I began to realize it was annual art exhibition at the Lowe Art Gal- Mr. Jack Tompkins sailor. He served races held outside Hope Town harbour en- bird! But not just any bird. It was an owl! as Commodore of trance. This race was for the smaller boats lery on Green Turtle Cay. The exhibit will Now everyone knows seeing an owl in the Hope Town Sailing Club for two years. and the fleet included a laser, two sunfish, open on May 1 and will continue every The Bahamas is no big deal but seeing a He is survived by his wife of sixty-three five Abaco dinghies and an Annapolis sail- morning through the end of the month. foot long barn owl is. According to my years, Faith Haskell Tompkins; two sons, ing pram. The youngest competitor was Last year the exhibit drew several hun- grandfather big owls like this one had not Douglas Tompkins and his wife Kristine of Hope Town school girl Charlotte Idas, who dred visitors from throughout Abaco, been seen here for 40 years! My teacher Chile and Jon Tompkins of New York; three sailed with her father David.After correct- Nassau and the United States. The gallery also told me that he had seen owl pellets on grandchildren, Quincy Imhoff of Califor- ing the actual elapsed times by applying is located on Black Sound, a few minutes his porch. But it is not just seeing the owl nia, Summer Walker of California and Kito handicaps, the order of finish was: outside the village of New Plymouth at the that makes me happy. It is knowing that a Tompkins of New York; three great grand- First place - Bob Knaus in an Abaco din- home of Bahamian artist Alton Roland small fragment of the old Bahamas is com- children, Gardner Imhoff, Willa Faith ghy, Second Place - Pim Epler in an Abaco Lowe. A private dock at the head of Black ing back. Imhoff and Thomas Walker Brooks, all of dinghy, Third Place - Ronald Perkins in the Sound accesses the house. The grounds are (Adrianna is a sixth grade student at the California. tiny Annapolis pram. Each of these win- Man-O-War School.) Jack was laid to rest in the Man-O-War ners received trophy glasses. Please see Cays Page 7 Community News Cemetery on March 27. A memorial ser- By Pat Elkins vice was held in the Man-O-War Church of John Carlton Rainsford “Jack” Tompkins God on March 29 with Rev David Hoard ISLAND P HARMACY passed away in his home on Man-O-War presiding. Friends of Jack’s wishing to do Prescriptions Filled so may make memorial donations in Jack’s Glucose and Cholesterol Tests name to the Man-O-War Church of God Building Fund. Computerized Patient Medication Profiles Church News Beauty Supplies, Vitamins Archbishop Lawrence Aloysius Burke Free Blood Pressure Test made history by being the first Roman Ricardo R. Miller R.Ph. OPEN SUNDAYS 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Catholic Archbishop to visit Man-O-War BSC. PHARM. (HONOURS), 111 DOVE PLAZA, MARSH HARBOUR Cay. He was greeted at the Dive Shop on HEAD PHARMACIST PH/FAX: (242) 367-2544 • CELL: (242) 554-8183 February 28th by the Catholic residents of Man-O-War. Little Anna Albury presented him with flowers and a Sail Shop bag. A golf cart caravan headed by Linda Willert took him on a tour of the island. He said the reason for this historic visit was simple. He wanted to see where his priests were saying mass. He then celebrated mass with Fr. Ramon at the residence of Jean and Louis Des-Parois. He told a story during A foot-high barn owl was recently sighted the homily of the mass about his visit with on Man-O-War. Residents there could not the Pope. He told the Pope, “My mother remember seeing one for the past 40 years. would never believe what I am doing now,” Photo by George Phillpot to which the Pope replied, “My mother

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This year’s exhibit will feature all new Lowe’s paintings capture the nuances of research. This past March they photo- Cays From Page 6 original oil paintings by Mr. Lowe includ- Bahamian life in exquisite detail. His works graphed their first annual Sun Angels Cal- ing the bush medicine plants and flowers include landscapes, seascapes and native endar on Man-O-War. The calendar is one lushly landscaped with flowering trees and from Bahamian gardens. These paintings floral arrangements. The exhibit will fea- of the methods they will use to raise money. other ornamental plantings from around the will be issued as Bahamas postage stamps. ture bronze sculptures by James Mastin, The incidence of melanoma cancer is ris- Caribbean and are not to be missed. who created the Sculpture Garden in New ing faster than any other type of cancer. Plymouth as well as the historical Sculp- There are about 55,000 new cases of mature Garden in Key West, Florida. His new lignant melanoma each year and it will claim works, Family of Man and Family of Woman the lives of more than 7,700 yearly in are spiritual meditations on the interdepen- America alone. dence of each generation upon the next. The works are inspired by the Biblical texts of College Considers the Garden of Eden. Calendar Will Aid Cancer Research Opening in Abaco Don Shaw has owned property on Man- By Portia Jonsson O-War for many years. Many people have Success Training College in Nassau been friends of the Shaw family for decades is currently assessing the feasibility of and were saddened to hear that his 33-year- establishing a centre on Abaco. They are old daughter, Donielle Shaw Pressley, a delighted with the interest shown by wife and mother, recently passed away from Abaco residents in the programs offered melanoma. Don and his wife Sylvia are car- at Success College and look forward to rying on Donielle’s legacy through a non- the opportunity to assist students in profit organization called You Can Make A achieving their academic and professional Difference. goals. They have advised that the pros- You Can Make a Difference is a non-profit pects are good and it appears that the organization which has two goals: to edu- outcome will be favorable. Potential stu- cate fashion and beauty professionals in dents and interested persons should con- identifying manifestations of melanoma and tact Ms. Lana Turnquest at the Bahamas to raise money for melanoma skin cancer Development Bank at 367-2489.

The Hope Town Harbour Lodge hosted a cooking demonstration by a well known pastry chef on April 14 which proved to be highly interesting as well as informative. Mrs. Janet R. Dalton, a regular visitor to Hope Town, demonstrated the art of working with choco- Open DailyDailyOpen late. She made several desserts and candies while the audience marveled at her skill and Breakfast 8:30 - 10 a.m. enjoyed the results of her cooking which included several different delicious chocolate candies. Mrs. Dalton asked her friend Michelle Evans, another regular visitor to Hope Lunch & Dinner 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Town, to be her sous chef for the occasion. A family friend, Dave, organized the event. Bar Open 8:30 a.m. - til’ Mrs. Dalton has been named one of the top 50 U.S. pastry chefs for the past five years. Happy Hour 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. She has baked for White House parties many times, has made desserts for the Academy Restaurant & Bar Awards, has frequently been featured on national television and magazines. She was Live Music Weds. & Fri. 8 - 11 p.m. asked recently to bake the cake for Julia Child’s 90th birthday party and flew from her on the Hope Town Waterfront home on California to Boston for the occasion. She is shown above on the left with Mrs. Specializing in Bahamian Foods Tel 366-0247 or VHF 16 Closed Sundays Evans on the right.

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Fishing is a singular at- insecure or those looking for a cheap desti- nity for hotels and guest houses to form as- traction for a few die-hard souls but the area nation. Real estate values are high, bring- sociations to improve their collective im- could not survive on those folks alone. ing us visitors with disposable income. Even age or presentation. This also presents op- Abaco has developed an aura over the years, those on the lower rungs of the financial portunities for collective advertising and something akin to Marthas Vineyard off ladder fit in as they persevere to find a spot marketing. New England or Cape Hatteras off the Caro- they can afford. Those who do succeed are We are all part of the image our visitors linas or Key West off the tip of Florida. not the overnight fast-buck artists but solid see, expect and find desirable. Marsh Atlantis and Disney are perhaps big types who fit in and improve the mix. Harbour has more trouble presenting the enough to fabricate and perpetuate an im- It might appear that individually we are image so desirable on the cays. Being a David age but Abaco has gently developed an im- powerless to either improve or harm the commercial hub leaves little time to inter- Ralph age piece by piece over the last 30 years. overall Abaco image. Perhaps in the literal act with the visitors. Businesses, banks and As more restaurants develop, as more na- sense that is mostly true. If one or two busi- other services have work to do and do not ture tours emerge, as artists, boutiques and nesses do not succeed and have to close, it take the time to be friendly. The Iraqi situation is winding down and other service businesses spring up, as the does not adversely affect the total picture. This is unfortunate as there is so much we are seeing signs of a rebound in our visi- natural ecology begins to enter the picture However, there is room for the different room for an improved image by the Marsh tor arrivals and bookings. All indications — the overall attraction becomes even more players in the game to band together for Harbour business community. Cashiers, are that our summer will be good for busi- intense. Furthermore, there is no Atlantis overall improvement. clerks and other front line staff need to im- ness. or Disney manipulating our image. An example are the realtors who have prove their attitude. They need to smile, be May is traditionally a bit lighter in activ- The off shore cays and the protected joined together as a professional group to friendly and courteous, give prompt service ity, sandwiched between the final spring Abaco Sound add to the overall image. Life improve the image and standards in their and act pleased to be able to serve the cus- rush and the summer influx. The weather is on the cays moves at a slower pace— at industry. They are still competing against tomer. delightful here but we must admit May least for the visitors. They enjoy the each other but with a more unified presen- There is so much we can do to improve weather is good everywhere. Why would beaches, the ocean breezes, the relaxed at- tation. and make the area even more desirable for anyone leave home to come here when it is mosphere and cleaner surroundings while What improvements would result to the visitors. finally so nice where they live. Our growth has been good for the past several years, slower than we would have liked but still acceptable. However, one wonders what it would have been like with- All About Town out Hurricane Floyd, the 9/11 terrorism attack and the Iraqi situation. By Isobel Sherman grandmothers, this mother wishes you a Instant messaging is a wonderful thing. Individuals and various businesses may Internet Warning blessed and joyous Mother’s Day. Mother- You can converse with one or have a whole complain about a poor year but this year as I know there are many students who use hood is a privilege and a blessing from God. conversation with many persons in the same a whole Abaco has probably been better than the Internet to do research, browse and email Treasure your opportunity as a mother. window. It helps to cut down on the phone last year’s activity and definitely better than a distant message others. However, parents Internet Junkie bills. If you and the person you are instant other Bahamian islands. Several years ago should heed that there are many sites on the One of my friends asked me if I am an messaging both have microphones, you can a prominent restaurant complained that they Internet that young people have no right look- Internet junkie. I asked what that is. I was talk instead of type your messages. Modern were having a terrible year while one of the ing at. I was astonished when some of my told a person who surfs the Internet and is technology is wonderful. bank managers said it was his best year ever. students told me that some students regularly hooked on using the Internet and E-mail. I Help Is Needed It is not always easy to gauge the economic visit pornographic sites on the Internet and really don’t surf the Internet but I am ad- Not many persons know that there are a status of Abaco. some even print out the disgusting pictures dicted to E-mail and instant messaging. I few volunteers who feed the stray dogs in Real estate activity seems to be setting found on these sites. In one case a student found in the past two years that the inspira- Marsh Harbour, Dundas Town and Murphy records. This bodes well for the construc- told me of another student printing out a pic- tional E-mails I receive from different web Town; these people have seen that the dogs tion industry and subsequently for the rest ture of incest which he found. Parents, if you sites which I have subscribed to have helped have been spayed and neutered as well. Linda of the economy as new owners settle in and do not avail yourself of parental controls, then me over some very difficult times and have Giovanni is one of these persons and they new business ventures get underway. monitor your children when they are on the also given me a good laugh which was badly flock to her when they see her. The dogs are Strong property sales indicate investor computer. needed many times. In addition, thanks to not dangerous even though some persons feel confidence in the area. And new business To many students the Internet is suppos- email, I have been able to be in contact with when they see them all in a pack that they ventures also show a confidence in our con- edly the be all and the end all for information some friends of many years and it seems E- pose a threat. However, they are friendly to tinued growth. for school projects. That is not always the mail is easier than writing letters and using those they feel will not harm them. Eventu- Our economy is strictly a service-based case. However, just as a parent should moni- the regular mail or what persons sometimes ally, these dogs will die from old age. The system catering to visitors and second home tor what their child watches on television, call snail mail. important thing is that they are being taken owners. Without this foreign influx, our parents should monitor the music they listen Instant messaging is a way I can chat with care of and will not reproduce, leaving more economy would suffer drastically. to and what they are looking at on the Inter- my daughter every day while she is away in homeless puppies behind. Hotels and rental houses solicit guests net. A word of warning. college and I chat with former students who Persons who are interested can donate dog which in turn support many other businesses are also away in college. food or money to purchase dog food. Con- such as restaurants and boat rentals. A few Mother’s Day I admit if I cannot get online, I get ner- tacting Linda Giovanni in Marsh Harbour, hotels and guest facilities specialize in fish- Mother’s Day is May 11. Mother’s Day vous, even grumpy. However, that happens Marianne Albury of the Man-O-War Humane ing but most solicit guests with a broad ap- started in the United States and the special because of the instant messaging part, not for Society or Chris and Molly Roberts of Abaco peal to the surrounding attractions. The in- day honouring mothers has been celebrated the E-mail part. At those times I wonder if Animals Require Friends can do this. Also vestors in these hotels and guest houses feel in the Bahamas for many years. In Nassau my E-mail box is full and not accepting any assisting is Mimi Rehor. In addition, these Abaco’s growth will continue. the day honours a Mother of the Year with a more mail until I empty it. persons try to find homes for many of the Many businesses are dependent on the luncheon and special gifts. Mother’s Day is I admit I spend at least two hours every dogs. guests enticed by the hotels and guest a big day in the Bahamas and churches have night online reading, writing E-mail messages Exam Time Is Near houses. However, there is a mutual need special services. In general, the day is a boom and instant messaging. If that makes me an for both parties. Neither one can exist suc- economically to florists and shops that have It is almost time for BGCSE examinations Internet junkie, then so be it. I will admit it. cessfully without the other. It is the total gifts suitable for mothers. To all of the moth- and BJC examinations. Practicals in both ers, mothers to be, grandmothers and great I am an Internet junkie and not ashamed to examinations begin the first week of May and be one. written examinations run through the month Instant Messaging of June. Once again parents of students sit- 7,000 copies The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper ting these examinations should familiarize Published twice monthly Instant messaging has a whole short cut David & Kathleen Ralph Inquire for advertising rates vocabulary that was developed by high school themselves with the student’s timetable for Editors & Publishers (U.S. address) Phone 242-367-2677 and college students who IM (instant mes- the examinations and also make sure their P O Box AB 20551 P.O. Box 1556 FAX 242-367-3677 sage) everyday. The shorthand was devel- child is revising for these important exami- Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Jupiter, FL 33468-1556 Email: [email protected] oped by different people and I only know nations. Sending their children off to take some of it and I am sure there is much more these examinations with a good nutritious Reporters/Writers: Jennifer Hudson, Portia Jonsson, Isobel Sherman than I know. So here goes, if I instant mes- breakfast will also help the child to do beetter Columnist/Graphic Artist: Timothy Roberts sage btw I ate conch today I am saying by the in these examinations. Contributors: Margo Albury, Tim Albury, Joseph Brownly, Kitty Clark, Lynden Davis, Pat Elkins, way I ate conch today. If I type TTYL I am Appeal Again Krista Kelly, Ann McFaden, Adrianna Phillpot, Lee Pinder and Geoffrey Victor telling you talk to you later. U means you Once again I am appealing to adults living and lol means laugh out loud. I guess this in Central Abaco who would consider serv- Free at over 100 Abaco locations from Grand Cay to Moore’s Is. one is done so the person on the other end ing on a committee to explore the possibility Subscription rate $20.00 Abaco $25 other Bahamas will know think the remark was funny. The of the YMCA from Freeport establishing a last one I know is one my daughter uses many (One Year) $35.00 USA $45 Canada - airmail Subscribe NOW - Use satellite YMCA here in Central Abaco. It order form on Page 9 times in our instant messaging conversations $55.00 UK, Europe & Caribbean - surface and the is nm which means never mind. Please see Sherman Page 39 May 1st, 2003 The Abaconian Page 9 LettersLetters toto thethe EditorEditor Grateful for Assistance FTAA and the Entire Hope Town Monday morning, 3 a.m. Public Service The anchor is dragging in the strong north Dear Editor, wind and the boat is getting close to the A few questions all civil servants need to rocky shore. In the maneuver to keep our ask themselves are the following: boat from banging on the reef, I caught my 1. Are we all qualified for the positions first finger between the rope and the winch. we hold? I pulled hard to free my finger and the tip 2. What will happen to us once this sys- of it remained on the winch. tem is formed? At that time we didn’t know about Hope 3. How can we protect ourselves from Town Volunteer Fire and Rescue on Chan- this after we have put in a number of years? nel 16 on the VHF radio. So my compan- 4. How can we as a people improve our ion went along the road knocking on doors work ethics with the FTAA in mind? for help. That’s how we got to Sally and We all must agree that it’s mind bother- Brook’s cottage. They are from England. ing to know that soon someone can come Sally called immediately to Evelyn Neill, from Trinidad or Haiti and get work in our the nurse for First Aid, and to Bonnie for country for the simple fact that they are more my transportation to Nassau where I could qualified for the job than we are and are have my finger fixed. willing to work for minimum wages. We At 6 a.m. I’m aboard Chris Prewitt’s boat need to keep these ideas up front in our on our way to Marsh Harbour with the tip minds because most of us have families and of my finger in a small cooler. Then Papa love taking care of them. Lou drove us to the airport in his taxi. We The governments of the past and the are lucky, catching the regular flight to present always encourage their civil servants Nassau. The ambulance took us to Princess to put out extra and go the extra mile to get Margaret Hospital in record time. The emer- the job done in a timely manner. Also they gency staff made sure everything is done have all asked us from time to time to get promptly for me to get surgery as soon as more qualified on our jobs. What’s wrong possible. Unfortunately, none of the oper- with going to school in the evenings to bet- ating rooms was available at PMH, so the ter ourselves for the work place? surgeon decided to operate at Doctor’s Hos- We all need to wake up and look at our pital nearby. lives and see where we are going and what What a wonderful man, that Doctor Greg we can do to better our conditions. One way Neil! He saved my finger. He is a real ma- of protecting yourself is by joining a union gician and an artist. and making sure that you put more time in After recovering, I was back in the nor- your work place. The Bahamas Public Ser- mal world at 8 p.m. that same night. We vices Union also joins hands with the gov- came back the next morning to Hope Town ernment and encourages its members and to find out how a group of persons took those who aren’t members to qualify them- care of our boat and brought her safe to selves for their various jobs. Truman Major’s mooring in the Hurricane The union can fight for you but we must Hole. be honest with you. There is a need for more That’s why we are having a “get to- education on each and every government gether” at Captain Jacks with all the people job in this country. I am also concerned from Hope Town involved in that adven- about those local government employees ture, to express my gratitude. who put in a number of years on each of To Brook and Sally, Pete and Trish, these islands but can’t seem to become per- Bonnie and Vernon, Truman Major, Evelyn manent and pensionable employees of the Neill, Chris Prewitt, Janet and Alan and to public service. These people can really be all the others who want to remain anony- affected by the installation of the FTAA. mous, thank you very much. Each of you I also encourage all of you non members has a special place in my heart. to join the Bahamas Public Services Union A special tribute to Greg Neil. The sur- and help to make a difference in the public gery he did saved my finger. (He couldn’t service. The whole thing about unions is put back the tip we were carrying in the numbers. The stronger you are the more cooler.) powerful you are. A stupid accident where I lost a bit of Mr. Wayne Bastain, skin but gained a lot in human encounters. Chief Shop Steward of the Bahamas Pub- Doris Boisvert lic Services Union La Galipote Abaco Branch Java Why. . . 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In the past four weeks close to thirty out BEC car was discovered near Lake City ference held on Paradise Island in Nassau potcake puppies have been sent to Boston, shortly after Mr. Morley’s disappearance. on April 4-7. One of the speakers at the SNIP Was a Success Massachusetts, to the Buddy Dog Program. A metal baseball bat near the car had blood conference was Stacy Stewart of the Na- By Isobel Sherman These potcake puppies, most of them found on it. The blood on the bat was compared tional Hurricane Center in the United States. The Spay and Neuter Incentive on the streets and bush, will be adopted and to a blood sample taken from Mr. Morley’s Meteorologists from the United States were Programme (SNIP) completed their latest become wanted pets in their new country. mother and according to the police it was a in attendance. The 2003 hurricane forecast program last month and it has been termed match. No arrest has been made since the was made that the hurricane season of 2003 a success. One day alone saw 28 dogs and Guilty Verdict conclusion of the inquest. would be a normal hurricane season. puppies spayed and neutered. By Isobel Sherman New Owners According to Molly Roberts of AARF, The Coroner’s Jury investigating the dis- Mr. Morley had been in charge of the the long-term results of this programme in- appearance of Don Morley nearly eight generating plant in Marsh Harbour for three By Isobel Sherman stituted by Kathy Hargreaves and Harry years ago reached a verdict that Mr. Morley years and had been investigating irregulari- Subway Sandwich Shop is under new Meline will be less unwanted puppies and was murdered even though no body was ties at BEC. Employees wanted him re- ownership and management. Yvette White less stray dogs and cats on the streets. In ever found. The seven-member jury reached moved and had demonstrated for his re- and her brother Wade White recently pur- some parts of the United States there is an that verdict a few weeks ago. Mr. Morley moval from the position.

The boats shown in the harbour of Marsh Harbour in late April are probably getting Early indications are that our summer season will be good. The tension over Iraq is ready to return to their home waters for the summer. They will be replaced by larger lessening and reservations, although made later than usual, seem to be very good for numbers of Florida boats which find cruising here more enjoyable than at home. Summer smaller resorts and rental homes. Abaco is unusual in that summer brings more visitors boats outnumber those here for the winter and spring. than any other season. Most of these visitors are from Florida or the southeastern States whether arriving by water or air.

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Randy Pinder, left, and Donald Burrows, right, have renovated a building on Don MacKay Boulevard in Marsh Harbour to have a home for the Darts Association of Abaco. The sports bar offers darts, a pool table, television, drinks and snacks. Sports Bar Opens Donald Burrows said the main reason for Boy Scouts from the 1st Abaco Scout Troop enjoyed a presentation by Mrs. Betty Green- opening the sports bar was to promote darts. On April 8 D N’ R Sports Pub located wood and her cast of puppets. Mrs. Greenwood, long time winter visitor to Abaco who is In addition, some smaller national dart tour- opposite Abaco Wholesale in Marsh married to a retired U.S. Navy chaplain, has entertained many people around the world naments will be held there. Anyone inter- Harbour opened its door for business. The with her fascinating skills. The Scouts were treated to a very informative and amusing ested in joining the dart team or starting fully air-conditioned and newly renovated demonstration of ventriloquism, puppet making and showmanship. one, please contact the staff at D N”R Sports pub offers free darts, pool games for 75 Pub. Mr. Pinder expressed his desire to see cents each, beer and mixed drinks, hot dogs, the pool league started again and would like chips and chocolate bars. Happy hour is anyone interested in doing so to contact him. held Monday through Friday 5 p.m. to 7 The Sports Pub’s opening hours are 5 p.m. p.m. offering beers two for $5 and mixed - 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 drinks for $2.75. The regular price is $3 Noon - 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Burrows “across the board.” Every Saturday after- and Mr. Pinder emphasized that D N’ R noon at 3 p.m. a pool tournament is held Sports Pub is not a nightclub but strictly a with a $10 entrance fee. The winner takes sports bar. No one under the age of 18 years “the pot.” Proprietors Randy Pinder and will be permitted inside the sports bar.

The dump which serves Central Abaco is now in a disgraceful state. The garbage is dumped indiscriminately throughout. The dump is now closed on Sundays, so those wanting to use the dump on Sunday are dumping along the road leading into the dump. It JeJeJewwwellrellrellryyy seems that there is no equipment on site which can keep the dump under control LenoLenoLenoxxx ChinaChinaChina PINE WOODSWOODSPINE

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between 20 to 25 games per season. Softball phies and awards. Singled out were Walter • Pappa nasty Earth Movers from Dundas Softball Season Opens has a long history on Abaco going backseveral McIntosh and Jonathan Curry. Mr. Walter Town and Murphy Town The softball season for 2003 was offi- decades. Mr. Boynell “Chubby” Williams of McIntosh is the current president of the • Green Turtle Cay Turtles cially opened with a ceremony and opening Cooper’s Town was instrumental in building Abaco Softball Association. • Blackwood Raiders game on April 11 in Cooper’s Town. The all the softball diamonds from Treasure Cay The six Abaco teams are: • D & S Young Guns from Cooper’s Town game was between the Man-O-War Pirates and north. The field in Chubby’s home town • Texaco Pirates from Man-O-War • Joe’s Generals from Cooper’s Town and Joe’s Generals from Cooper’s Town. of Cooper’s Town is perhaps the best main- The evening game was won by the Man-O- tained on Abaco. War Pirates 17 to 1. On opening night tribute was given to There are six teams on Abaco which play past supporters of the sport with gifts, tro-

Mr. Boynell “Chubby” Williams was honoured during the ceremony opening the 2003 The opening game of the 2003 softball season saw the Man-O-War Texaco Pirates play- softball season in Cooper’s Town. He is credited with promoting softball in North Abaco ing the Joe’s Generals of Cooper’s Town in Cooper’s Town on April 11. and in constructing softball fields in most North Abaco towns. Light Impressions Tile Outlet B. FFB. .. GoodrichGoodrich New Arrivals in Stock NOW! Keep Your House Clean, Cool & Comfortably Stylish With Today’s Ceramics South America • Mexico Spanish • Italian. . . Floor Tiles from 6" x 6" up to 18" x 18" Wall Tiles in 4" x 4" • 6" x 6" • 6" x 8" up to 10" x 16" Don’t get caught without a spare! We stock: Spacers • Caps • Trims • and Accessories Thin-set • Mastic • Grouts • Saws & Blades Visit AID for tires to keep you on the road Abaco Shopping Centre • Free estimates • Free delivery for larger orders Tel: 367-3242 MARSH HARBOUR 367-2077 Fax: 367-3474 • Special pricing for builders and contractors • Installation also optional Nassau 393-7481 - Freeport 352-8071-8 Rock Sound 334-2060 - Nichol’s Town 329-4184 - George Town 336-2780 Visit us and see over 200 samples on display

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FILTER CORP May 1st, 2003 The Abaconian Page 13 North Abaco News Treasure Cay Residents Enjoy Concert House Tour Proved Popular

Dr. Ronald Wilson presented Dr. Amy Blount with flowers following her concert at the Treasrue Cay Commu- nity Center on April 18. The talented pianist cap- tivated her audience with a concert including pieces by Chopin, Brahms and Liszt. She enjoyed her visit to Trea- sure Cay and is looking forward to returning. The concert was to raise money for an emergency services building the community is hoping to build soon.

Several Treasure Cay ladies are shown appreciating the decorating at the Ewing residence on Ocean Boulevard during an Open House event. Eight homes and condos were Residents of Treasure Cay experienced School of Music in New York City and stud- open for touring on April 8 as a fund raising for the Treasure Cay Community Center. a rare treat when Dr. Amy Blount performed ied piano since the age of two. She has per- Several Treasure Cay residents opened integrating interior colors and furnishings a piano concert at the Treasure Cay Com- formed on numerous occasions in both the their homes for a house tour on April 8. with our tropical landscaping. Those who munity Center on April 18. The accom- United States and Europe. Recently the 32- The House Tour was a fund raising event participated began at the Treasure Cay Com- plished pianist played preludes of Chopin, year-old performer took up another profes- to benefit the Community Center which munity Center where ladies offered refresh- a sonata by Brahms and a fantasia by Liszt. sion, that of Naturopathic and Integrative expects to use the money for maintenance ments and a tour map. The homes included Her skills, techniques and interpretations of Medicine. She is currently doing her resi- of the building and grounds and to pave the multi-million dollar homes which were the music were exceptional and the audi- dency in that field in Orlando, Florida. She parking area. Eight homes and condomini- decorated professionally to homes of artists ence was spellbound. The concert was a will be practicing medicine in Florida on ums were opened for display and proved to where the owners had shown their individu- fund raising effort to assist with the fund- completion of her residency. She was a guest be a popular event bringing in more than ality. Some had spent hundreds of hours ing of an emergency services building which of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Wilson of Trea- $1700. Each home had hostesses on site to painting and decorating to create just the will house a fire truck, an ambulance and a sure Cay. answer questions. atmosphere they dreamed of. humane society. The Treasure Cay residents are hoping The homes gave insights into decorating, Dr. Blount is a graduate of the Julliard to host another concert next spring. Marsh Harbour Boat Yard Full Service Boat Yard 85-ton Acme Boat Lift

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Abaco Youth In Action Soccer Will Be Next Sport ian signs off on the required Consent and game Abacom played a tough game against By Lyndon Davis The Abaco Youth in Action will begin a Waiver Form which will be available dur- the Stella Athletics to a 0-0 draw. Abacom Basketball Is Finishing Up six-week soccer program starting on May ing registration.It is their hope that the pro- had many chances but still could not score. gram will continue and develop into a Cen- Even more importantly, leading goal scorer The Abaco Youth in Action is a sports 3rd. Registration will be held on May 3rd tral Abaco Recreational Centre that will for Abacom, Villard Fenelus, and top de- program free of charge for youth who meet at the Murphy Town playing field from 10 eventually branch off to the southern and fender, Geoffrey Victor, were unable to play each Saturday morning at the Murphy Town a.m. to 12 Noon. Skills and training will be northern settlements. and had to sit out the final game. Park. It is organized by volunteers who have conducted for one hour each Saturday morn- If you require any additional information Abacom played the Play Time Sports been teaching skills and organizing compe- ing. or are interested in becoming a sponsor for Tiger the next day in a game that they needed tition between several teams. The group has Sponsors committed to date include this excellent program, you can contact Mr. at least a draw but trailed 1-0 in that game. been playing basketball for several months Myers Rum, Alexiou, Knowles & Co., Lynden Davis by E-mail: As the season seemed to be slipping this past winter and spring. Their Champi- Royal Bank and Commonwealth Bank Ltd. [email protected] or call him at away, Abacom showed that they are the best onship game will be played at the Ocean which donated needed funding. Addition- Commonwealth Bank at 367-2370 or fax team in the country as Max Thervil was View Park in Dundas Town on May 1st ally Burns House donated two cases of Vita 367-2372. able to score the equalizer with three min- between the Lakers and Rockets at the open- Malt weekly, the YMCA of Freeport, Grand Bahama, donated eight sets of uniforms and Soccer Team Is Winner utes to go. Abacom had to wait until the ing of the Basketball Federation National next morning to find out the final results. Terry Goldsmith has donated a portable By Geoffrey Victor, Player/Coach Tournament. They won by a three goal difference over water cooler The first week end of April the Abacom This program has been assisted by Mr. the Haitian Superstars. Abacom traveled to With the funds collected to date we have United Soccer team played their final games Terry Goldsmith of the YMCA of Freeport, New Providence on April 18 to play against Grand Bahama who has contributed eight purchased equipment and materials includ- of the season in Freeport, Grand Bahama. ing four goal posts, four soccer nets, 20 sets of uniforms, 30 basketballs, two bas- Abacom United needed one win or at least Please see Sports Page 15 ketball nets and a portable water cooler. soccer balls, four sets of goal keeper gloves two draws to retain the title. At the first Coaches for this program include sev- and two ball bags. eral members of the Abaco Central senior Proposed team names include the fol- boys basketball team and two senior stu- lowing: C & A VVC ariety StorStorStore & Soft Drinksss dents from St. Francis de Sales School. Strikers sponsored by Myers Rum C & A VVC ariety StorStore & Soft Drinkss Directors / Coordinators for the program Blockers sponsored by Commonwealth Bank • include Anthony Davis, Elva Davis, Keepers sponsored by Royal Bank Exclusive Distributor of Ishmael’ Stretch” Morley, Jude Hart, Shooters sponsored by Vita Malt Kickers sponsored by Alexiou Knowles Lyndon Davis and Darlene Gibson. NOW SELLING Basketball Tournament Invaders • Dribblers Is Planned Gatorade, V8 Splash, Bluebird Scorers Juices, CannedWater, BottledSodas and The AAU will be hosting a basketball We are looking for more corporate spon- tournament on June 5th-7th in Freeport. sors which can have a team named with a Tel: 367-3131 Two All Star teams from Abaco will be se- minimum donation. The directors remain lected for this tournament, one for youth the same as for the basketball program. The Fax: 367-4190 12 years and under and the other for youth program will take a break over the summer P.O. Box AB-20948 14 years and under. This tournament comes because of travel obligations and resume in Marsh Harbour, Abaco under H.O.Y.T.E.S. (Helping Our Youths September. Next to BaTelCo & Around the corner from Solomon’s Abaco Through Education and Sports). The coor- The program is open to any child between dinator is Gladstone “Moon” McPhee, a 8 years and 14 years as long as they can basketball coach from Grand Bahama. behave themselves and the parent or guard-

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to, well, let’s just say over 30. The Na- while being judged on each Nine-year-old From Page 14 Sports tional Scholastic Surfing Association is an ride. The scores are tabu- Jake Albury the Nassau champions for the national title organization that offers scholarships to stu- lated together for the total holds a trophy which they have won before. Once again dents with good grades and is also a train- and the top three riders from almost as big the team would like to thank all of its sup- ing ground for amateurs wanting to turn each heat go on to compete as he is. He porters that made this season possible. professional. while the bottom three are won that by There were about four hundred of the eliminated. going all the Local Surfers best surfers competing from North Caro- With the surf being small way to the fi- Compete in Florida lina to Florida including the best from Puerto and the time short, it made nals in a surf- Rico and, of course, the Bahamas! Our en- just catching enough waves ing competi- By Tim Albury tries were Blake Sands, Joshua Sands and a fierce battle - not to men- tion in Mel- A group of Abaco’s best surfers traveled Ryan Sands from Guana Cay, Andrew and tion having to surf your best bourne, with me to compete in the NSSA Eastern Christian Wilhoyte, Jake Albury, Bradley in front of many spectators. Florida, for Championships in Melbourne Beach, Albury and myself from Hope Town. The surf in Florida is surfers 10 and Florida, on April 3-6. There were seven To compete, a surfer rides waves for 15 much weaker than ours under.The competitors in all, ranging in age from nine minutes, usually with six surfers at a time here. But everyone im- photo was proved as they learned from taken by his the Florida surfers on how proud father, Tim Albury of Please see Sports Elbow Cay. Page 39

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A team of seven Abaco surfers competed in a surfing championship held in Melbourne, Florida, the beginning of April. The group did very well competing against about 400 other surfers. The Abaco group shown above included, left to right, James Albury, Ryan Sands, Christian Wilhoyte, Bradley Albury, Andrew Wilhoyte, Blake Sands, Tyler Albury and Joshua Sands. Two young body boarders and potential surfers, James and Tyler, were too young to compete. Not pictured was their coach and organizer, Tim Albury, who took the picture. Page 16 The Abaconian May 1st, 2003 Hon. Griffin Made Fact Finding Visit

The Hon. Melanie Griffin visited the Every Child Counts school in Marsh Harbour during her recent trip to Abaco. She was quite impressed with the the learning that she saw there with the students there who have mental or physical problems. Shown above are, left to right, Mrs. Lyn Major, who opened the school and is the principal, a special student, and Ms. The Hon. Ms. Griffin toured the Pigeon Pea area of Marsh Harbour where she talked Griffin. with residents. She wanted to see for herself the situation that exists in that area of mostly Haitian Nationals. Griffin From Page 1 GATORADE Aquafina Bahamas. She had been asked to visit the The choice facility by the Prime Minister. It’s a fact. ECC is a private program for children Gatorade is the most researched sports for great with mental and physical problems, who drink on the planet. Which might PEPSI cola taste. cannot benefit from a normal classroom situ- explain why nothing refuels and ation. Emphasis is placed on social contacts, replenishes better - not water, not juice Enjoy the crisp, refreshing traditional core subject material, sports, or soda, not other sports drinks. It’s taste of Aquafina. Our state of craft work and skills to help them become scientifically formulated to the art reverse osmosis purifi- productive citizens. Government is begin- cation system ensures consis- ning to notice th work pioneered by the ECC have the right taste, the right available amount of carbs and no tently great tasting Aquafina group and the expansion on Abaco and to @ in every bottle. other islands. She hoped that government carbonation. could expand on their program. Besides the children attending this special school, the program offers specialized help for parents and teachers of children MARSH HARBOUR, ABACO with special problems. Experts in various Ph: 242-367-2797 fields visit regularly from Florida to hold Ranch Flavored Welch’s Grape Juice has been a family Fax: 242-367-2359 workshops for teachers, parents and inter- Tortilla Chips favorite for more than six generations. ested person from all communities on Abaco Today, our classic purple grape juice has to educate them on identifying various prob- Saddle up for some serious been joined by a wide variety of lems, how to test the children, then how to flavor! Herr’s delicious new wholesome juices to deal with them in a normal classroom or at Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips please every taste. home. The ECC provides this service to the deliver a hearty, bold ranch taste They’re all made with educational community at no cost to the that you won’t be able to get the same attention to participants. enough of. Viva La Ranch! quality as the original Ms. Griffin visited a child with cerebral palsy while in Sandy Point and regretted that there was not more effort and support HERRSHERRSHERRS Welch’s provided by government to the parents and children with problems of this nature.

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The Abaco Chapter needs funds. Their News From Page 3 goal is to raise $10,000 which will allow them to open an office and to buy materials Francisco de Cardenas, Managing Direc- needed at the time of an emergency. They tor of the company. hope to raise this through increasing their Red Cross Presentation membership which has a fee of $10, fund Ms. Yvonne Sweeting and Ms. Barbara raising events and appealing to the public Johnson represented the Red Cross. Mrs. to make donations. Many of their services Johnson, secretary of the Abaco Chapter, and seminars are offered free. However, discussed the organization. The Abaco they will be charging $75 for attending first Chapter is under Grand Bahama and was aid courses they will offer. begun after Hurricane Floyd to help with Ms. Sweeting explained that the month the distribution of relief supplies. Other re- of May is Red Cross month and this chap- sponsibilities of the Red Cross include pro- ter is planning several events. They will be viding relief after war and natural disaster partnering with local businesses to fund situations such as earthquakes and hurri- these activities. International Red Cross Day canes, educating the public on health and is May 8 when they expect to be on Radio safety, offering training courses and certi- Abaco. On May 10 they will have fication in many health and safety areas and walkabouts in Marsh Harbour, Dundas assisting with humanitarian problems such Town and Murphy Town. May 23 has been as stateless persons. Much of their work is set as T-shirt Day followed by a special church service on May 25. Their activities accomplished through volunteers. On Abaco Ms. Barbara Johnson discussed the Abaco Chapter of the Bahamas Red Cross with the will climax on may 31 when they will orga- they helped after Hurricane Floyd, have Chamber. Afterwards the Chamber presented her with a plaque. Shown above are, left to nize a Fun-Run-Push-Walk beginning at the managed shelters, and conducted training right, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Cindy Hayworth, Chamber treasurer, and Mrs. Anita Knowles, Airport Round-about. This will be followed courses in disaster management. Chamber secretary. by a mini fair.

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Hope Town Council 4/17/03 keeping in mind the town standards and the immediate neighborhood. Councillors met in a newly renovated Councillor Roy Russell noted that own- building on the Queen’s Highway in Man- ers of small lots must realize they are obli- O-War previously housing Mary’s Gift gated to contend with small buildings. Shop. The building is being rented by the It was decided to compromise the set- Council for government business on Man- back by several feet if the adjoining prop- O-War. The building is small but of a simi- erty owner agreed. lar size to the office used by the Council in Councillor Jeff Key requested that all Hope Town and on Guana Cay. construction jobs make provision for tem- A presentation was made by a Guana Cay porary toilet facilities. Environmental Health resident looking for relief from setbacks requires toilet facilities when eight or more which were felt to be too restrictive and workers are on a job or when workmen cre- punitive in view of other buildings similarly ate a “nuisance.” Councillors agreed the situated on small lots in town. situation has reached nuisance proportions Senior Administrator Alexander Williams and contractors will be told to provide tem- pointed out that many island communities porary facilities. have problems with Nassau rules due to the A letter was read from several residents nature of the town layout, lot sizes, reduced objecting to the proposed plan to regulate traffic, vehicle size and other conditions. traffic in Hope Town although they agreed He suggested that compromises must often that there were problems needing attention. be made to the rules coming from Nassau. It was generally felt by the Councillors that He mentioned Harbour Island, Spanish the present system of emergency personnel Wells and Bimini as often seeking compro- or vehicles having a key to the gate did not mises in the rules. He asked Councillors to consider each application on its own merits Please see Local Govt. Page 38

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Part of the proceeds from the Sea Spray Resort Annual Family Fishing Tournament was donated to the Abaco Chapter of the Bahamas Cancer Society in memory of Monty Albury, who died from cancer. Shown above are his two sons, Bradley on the left and James on the right, with Ruth Albury, their mother, presenting the check to Michael Albury, president of the Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Cancer Society.

The first place winner of the Sea Spray Fishing Tournament was Wayne Smith from Florida, who brought in this 774 pound tuna. He was fishing aboard the Streaker, captained by Dave Bormes. The crew of the Streaker are, left to right, Shaun Sandoval, Dave Bormes, Wayne Smith and Brad Otis. The giant tuna was caught in Abaco Canyon on April 18th. It took five and a half hours to land. Photo supplied by Saun Sand

“A Unisex Salon” Ofra Cosmetics • Acrylic Nails Hair Braiding • Massages Matrix, Nexus and Paul Mitchell Products and Accessories Elaine Summerville, Manager Monday - Saturday • 9am - 5pm In Memorial Plaza • 367-3623 Page 20 The Abaconian May 1st, 2003 Viewpoint students must work harder then the other travel to another island to attend a school. students in order to maintain high grades. There are no government high schools in Student Life from an It is mainly high school students who travel the cays or in South Abaco. So, this is the to school. However, there is an increasing only option students can take in order to get Out-Island Perspective number of primary school students who the best in education. By Margo Albury and Krista Kelly a.m. bus and then have to endure a one- For a large percentage of Abaco students hour bus ride. going to school can be a hassle. Students As for getting home, most students get who travel from Hope Town, Man-O-War, home between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. So Guana Cay and Green Turtle Cay, are re- these students have it a bit harder then the quired to get up very early in the mornings. rest of the students, due to the long days. They begin their days with a ferry ride and They get home at later times than the rest then a bus ride. The ferry ride can be up to of the students. This can sometimes have a thirty minutes long. Man-O-War, Guana toll on their social lives. The late hours give Cay and Hope Town ferries leave at 8 a.m., them less time to socialize as the time at and the Green Turtle leaves at 7:30 a.m. home must be used for homework. These For Green Turtle Cay students the bus ride is forty-five minutes long to Marsh Harbour. Man-O-War, Hope Town, and Guana Cay students only endure a ten-minute bus ride. The weather is also a factor for the Out Is- land students. The winter weather often cre- ates rough water and windy, cold, wet days. The Out Islands students are not the only ones that have a strenuous school life. Stu- dents from Treasure Cay, Sandy Point and Crown Haven also have it “rough.” They do not have the ferry ride, but a long bus ride; Sandy Point students must catch a 7:30

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Pay attention to ists and the Depart- for the establishment of marine protected tion. He cannot say when government will the rules and regulations of fishing - we can ment of Fisheries areas and “no take reserves.” In 1998 the legislate a season for the grouper. all do our part to help keep the grouper know that the Nassau proposals were submitted to the Minister of Even fishermen, who have a huge stake around. grouper needs to be Agriculture and Fisheries, who then ap- protected. Fished to commercial extinction pointed a panel of experts to evaluate the elsewhere in the region, the grouper is sur- scientific merit of the proposed marine viving in The Bahamas but only barely. sites.. The former government designated Michael Braynen, Director of the Depart- five marine protected areas but did nothing ment of Fisheries, said it is difficult to de- to legally implement the development of termine how healthy the Bahamas’s grou- those reserves. To date, the current gov- per population is - the numbers change very ernment has done nothing. quickly. The grouper’s mating habits make it es- May 20th, 2003 Mr. Braynen said it is most important to pecially vulnerable to over fishing. Between Mother’s Day Luncheon understand how fish react to over-fishing. November and February grouper gather in Seating 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 Many times the fish’s behavior is unpre- large groups to mate, especially when there ~ Entrees ~ dictable, especially that of the grouper. Even is a full moon. Groups gather in the same Fresh Baked Grouper with Bahamian Sauce if the grouper are healthy now, their status spots every year. Fish caught up in the Eggs Benedict can change abruptly if they are under stress mating process and full of eggs are easy Honey Baked Ham from over-fishing. There are reports of the targets for fishermen. 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By Joseph Brownly, Sea Base Director They did a night snorkeling trip around the rived back at their boat after running found guilty of mutiny and was forced to The Bahamas High Adventure SE Base sunken ship. On day six they set sail for aground in their dinghy three times. A pi- walk the plank. The crew departed after a Sailing Program, now operating in the spring man-O-War, stopping to snorkel off the Fish rate party was held and two Scouts were week filled with unforgettable memories of as well as the summer, began its twelfth year Cays. They explored Man-O-War and ar- named best pirates. One crew member was a wonderful adventure on the seas. on March 26, 2003. The program will once again have Abaco Scouts involved. The eight boat sailing adventure also includes Venture Scouts, once known as Girl Scouts. The following was taken from a report written by Rachel Green of the initial spring crew from Michigan. Scout Troop 476 and Venture Crew 452 from Michigan arrived to sail on Le Pecheur D’Etoiles, one of the Sea Base sail boats. It was to be home for the next six days. The boat set sail that evening and anchored at Matt Lowe’s Cay. Day two, after morning chores, they set full sail for Mermaid Reef, raising all five sails in the wind. Snorkeling over the protected reef, the crew saw many types of fish including crawfish, star fish and even a nurse shark. The boat had to return to Marsh Harbour due to a gale. That night there was a party and bowline typing championship competition. The next day the LePecheur was land bound due to winds so the crew went snorkeling off a beach, shopped and that evening had a guest who showed them how to weave hats, baskets and birds from coconut leaves. The next morning they set sail for Baker’s Bay where they spent the next two days. On the way they practiced man-over board drill. At Baker’s they explored the area of the old resort, others walked the beach and snorkeled off the docks. They snorkeled around an old shipwreck right off the shore where they found many fish and conch. At night they enjoyed cooking dinner over a bonfire which they shared with the visiting crew of the Kalaha. Their days were filled with learning com- munications on the seas and snorkeling.

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ROROROYYYAL PALMPALMAL Canal Front Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool ISLAND TIMESTIMESISLAND Phase I 3 bed/2½ bath - 12 ft. wide slip $302,500 2500 sq. ft. modern spacious 3 bed/ 2½ bath, living/dining/kitchen opening onto covered patio facing waterfront. Double garage/utility. AAATLANTISTLANTISTLANTIS Extra adjacent lot. Total frontage 108 ft. $830,250 Canal Front Condos with on-site Pool Bldg. 3 Downstairs 2 bed/1½SOLD! bath with boat slip $182,000 Bldg. 4 Upstairs 2 bed/2 bath with boat slip $194,000 Bldg. 5 Upstairs 2 bed/2SOLD! bath with boat slip $194,000 MARINERS COVE Townhouse Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool Garden/Pool View 2 bed/1 bath $113,00

Marina View 1 bed/1 bath beginning at $91,000 SEADUCTRESS / HARBOURS EDGE 2 bed/1½ bath $121,000 Modern CBS 3 bed/3 bath home including private entry suite, pool, 80 ft., full serviced dock, 2 car garage including two vehicles. Exceptional location and view. Many more features, must see to appreciate. MOMOMOTIVTIVTIVAAATED SELLER $1,200,000 LAGUNALAGUNALAGUNA Brand new canal front, octagonal home, fully furnished, 3 bed/ 2 bath, modern open concept, living/dining/kitchen plus par- Brokers tially covered deck. Perfect island retreat for some lucky fam- Anne Albury ily. $676,500 Marcellus Roberts

Treasure Cay Properties - Offered by Treasure Cay Specialists Ph: (242) 365-8538 • Ph/Fax: (242) 365-8587 SABLEAU SOLEIL SAFE HARBOUR SABLEAU SOLEIL Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information - Canal front with dock. Island simplicity home, 3 bed/2 bath, de- We not only sell here, we live here and love it. Canal front with excellent elevation. Octagonal 825± sq. ft. garage / tached garage with half bath. Waterfront view from master bed- For Futher details and pictures visit our web page at treasurecayrealestate.com efficiency guest house with plans for main house. Dock with power in room and open concept living/dining/kitchen. $430,500 Mailing address: P.O. Box AB22183, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas place. Must see. $369,000 E-mail: [email protected] May 1st, 2003 The Abaconian Page 25 Police Report

Two Grand Bahama men, Kapeno Forbes of marijuana. and Ringo Nesbitt, were arrested on Abaco A resident of White Sound, Elbow Cay, on April 7 for possession of dangerous was arrested on April 9 for having an unli- drugs. They both pleaded guilty in Magis- censed firearm and ammunition. trate Court. Two residents of Eastern Shores, Marsh The police were informed that a former Harbour, were arrested on April 10 for employee of a bank in Marsh Harbour con- possession of ammunition at their residence. fessed to stealing funds from the accounts A Marsh Harbour resident, David Tracy, of two customers of that bank. was arrested on April 11 for house break- A Cooper’s Town resident was charged ing and stealing. He pleased guilty and was on April 9 with possession of a small amount fined $400.

A bungled robbery! The person stealing from a store room of Electonics Service Center on Queen Elizibeth Drive in Marsh Harbour on April 2 was interrupted while stealing. Shown above is the computer monitor which got stuck part way through the window.

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Rules from the Old School By Haziel L. Albury rudely. Now and then you may hear it said of someone, “He is from 10. Never use an oath and cry shame on those who indulge in the old school,” “She is from the old school” or “They are foul talk. Do your best to banish bad language from the school from the old school.” and the street. 1. Be polite in speaking. In asking for anything, always begin 11. Have a place for everything and put everything in its place. Rich’s Boat or end with the word “please.” 12. Better to be alone than in bad company. 2. Be polite on the street. If you meet your teacher or 13. Do what is right because it is right. Expect no reward for Rentals clergyman, your master or mistress, always lift your cap as a doing your duty. “Abaco’s Best Rental Fleet” mark of respect. 14. Be helpful everywhere and most of all at home. At the Head of the Harbour 3. In walking along the pathway or on the street always step 15. Do everything at the right time. Master your work or it aside for older people than yourself. will master you and do even the least thing in the best way. Rental Rates 4. Be tidy in your dress. If it is clean and tidy, never mind Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. Daily 3-day Weekly though it is not rich or fine. 16. Always speak the truth. Truth is brave. Lying is cowardly. 21’ Paramount 5. Be clean in your person. Clean hands and clean faces should Never let your word be doubted. A liar is not believed even $110 $295 $645 be the rule everywhere. To be clean all over, from head to when he speaks the truth. 26’ Paramount foot, is the best rule of health. 17. Contentment is better than wealth. Contentment in a $180 $450 $925 6. Obey promptly. Never require to be told twice to do a thing. cottage is better than care in a palace. Fishing & Snorkeling Gear 7. Do to others as you would have others do to you. This is 18. Covet not and be as careful of the property of others as Bait, Ice & Guides the golden rule of life. you would be of your own. 8. Never hurt anyone’s feelings. It is cruel to try to laugh at 19. “Honour thy father and thy mother.” Always obey them Call 367-2742 anyone. cheerfully and at once. P.O. Box AB 20419, Marsh Harbour 9. Be gentle and kind to all. Never speak rudely. Never act 20. “Love God with all thy heart and thy neighbour as thyself.” Page 28 The Abaconian May 1st, 2003 Pine Woods Nursery Grows and Grows By Portia Jonsson cinnamon and star fruit. baskets, garden tools, candles, unique toys were called Wayside Gardens. In 1983 they In an effort to better serve their custom- Over the next few months customers will for kids, kites, flags and much more. Or- moved to the present location which was ers, meet the needs of the growing commu- see an increase in plant supply, both new anges, grapefruit, limes and lemons from only 1,500 square feet. Except for the air- nity and offer a much wider selection of gar- and different. At present, a warehouse is Bahama Palm Grove are sold at the nurs- port, they were the only building out there. den supplies, Pinewoods Nursery has ex- being built which will house all the fertil- ery. Gold fish, koi and other tropical fish Nothing but pine trees surrounded them and panded its business to include a 8,000 square izer, mulch and potting soil. It will allow swim in the pond under the cascading wa- so they renamed the business Pinewoods foot slat house. This beautiful addition, made Pinewoods to do more volume buying and terfall just to the back of the greenhouse. Nursery. Mr. Randy Key recalled the re- of western cedar wood, took eight months to therefore keep prices down. When the ware- Pinewoods Nursery has been growing its marks made by some people back then about be completed. The expansion accommodates house is completed, Pinewoods Nursery will own rose bushes for the past two years and giving the business six months. He said a larger inventory of ceramic pottery, clay occupy about 14,000 square feet. it is proving to be a success. They are the many people told him the business would and plastic pots and exotic trees and plants Expanding the outside garden area has only grower, on a large scale, of citrus trees not make it because it was too far out of like bromeliads, heliconias and philoden- allowed a larger supply of gift items, lawn in the Bahamas. Citrus trees grown here town. Well, Pinewoods has made it and drons. There are tropical fruit trees such as furniture, hammocks and swings. They also are shipped to Nassau and Grand Bahama. continues to grow. Today they employ a mangoes, avocados and citrus in addition to carry fish, birds, turtles, pet and pond sup- Pinewoods Nursery has been in business total of 29 persons. Mr. Key said he is very some intriguing and unusual ones like allspice, plies, silk flowers, wind chimes, wicker since 1981, first occupying a space next to optimistic about the future of his business the former Western Auto building. They and the growing community of Abaco. Abaco Marine Props Propellers Reconditioned and Rehubbed Aluminum • Brass • Stainless Marine grade welding on Stainless and Aluminum Sandblasting Phone 367-4276 • Fax 367-4259 across the street from Abaco Outboards in Marsh Harbour

Pinewoods Nursery, which has recently expanded, offers a wide variety of plants for the home and garden as well as gift items, silk flowers and decorations for the house and yard. Their stock is constantly changing so there is always something new to see. May 1st, 2003 The Abaconian Page 29 Man-O-War Cay, a Boat Building Island By Margo Albury boat builders like Basil Sands carried on During the 1940s and 1950s Man-O-War the tradition till their deaths. Boat building Cay was a beautiful little island that was was once considered a way of life in Man- dominated by boat building. William H. O-War. Albury is a name that is often associated Even though the great tradition of build- with boat building. He was most often re- ing wooden boats has been lost, fiberglass ferred to as Uncle Will. He possessed great boats are now being built. In the ‘70s and talent for boat building and design. This ‘80s the wooden dinghies started to become talent attracted many yachtsmen from all less popular and fiberglass speedboats or over the world. Uncle Will was also looked runabouts became more popular. Edwin’s at as a father figure in the community. He Boat yard was the first to begin building could be most often remembered wearing these fiberglass boats. However, the com- his hard helmet and having a cigar in his pany stopped building the boats in the early mouth. All of his boats were built with no 1990’s due to the high risk of health prob- blueprints or power tools, just knowledge lems often occurring with the use of fiber- that he gained from many years of experi- glass materials. ence. He often had up to twelve skilled The boats are still being built. Albury builders that would help him to build the Brothers Boat Building Company has been magnificent ships. At that time a master boat building fiberglass boats on the harbour builder would earn two dollars a day. front in the middle of the settlement for the Large ships were not the only thing pro- last two decades. They have designed sev- duced at the time, Dinghy boats were also eral lengths of runabout boats. These boats popular. After all, the big ships needed one take a while to make, and the company al- to accompany them. Mr. Maurice Albury ways has orders for the famous boats. It A fiberglass boat is under construction at the Albury Brothers Boat Yard in Man-O-War. was as famous for the dinghies as Uncle usually takes a year and a half to two years The men there have been boat builders for many generations, building beautiful, stong Will was for the ships. In later years when from the time one is ordered until it is fin- boats from native woods. But times have changed and fiberglass boats have proved to be ship-building was not so popular, dinghy- ished. Prior to the building of the fiberglass easier to maintain so the Man-O-War yards have switched over. Their boats are in great building still thrived on the small island. boats, the same company built wooden boats demand as they are practical, well built and sea worthy. Many of Uncle Will’s ex-carpenters carried in several designs. However, modern day on in this field. Up until the 1980s these buyers request the more durable fiberglass wooden dinghies were still being built, such models.

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He is an industry expert in the On March 17 Abaco Dive Adventures, a would like to see Abaco become known world So no matter what the weather on one side handicapped divers programme. Vic NAUI (National Association of Underwa- wide as a diving destination and towards this of the island, they are almost always able Politano is a Florida licensed Family Phy- ter Instructors) Pro Platinum Facility opened end they are offering more adventurous dives to do a dive somewhere. sician and the dive physician for Sea World its doors. The facility is located on Front which are not being offered here. At Sandy Point divers can feel the thrill of Orlando with 31 years diving experience. Street in Marsh Harbour and is managed Their boats, 25-foot Power Cats, can get of vertical walls descending to 2000 feet. His wife, Kay, is a Florida licensed coun- by a group of professionals who love div- to the dive sites very quickly and so can get The dives begin there in 60 feet of clear selor and an Instructor/Trainer, also with ing and have a common goal: To provide to the more remote and spectacular, rarely blue water where one can see huge gorgon- 31 years diving experience. their guests with world class diving adven- visited reefs for the divers who are looking ians, gigantic barrel sponges and colourful The team can train all levels from begin- tures. This is a full service dive facility of- for a little more excitement. Baker’s Bay stony corals. ning diver to Instructor level. They would fering SCUBA and snorkeling gear for with its gargantuan pillars and layers of The two tank night dives are another ex- very much like to see Bahamians being rental and providing both regular air fills mountainous star corals is only 25 minutes citing option. On the first dive the reef can trained to become Instructors so that they and Nitrox fills for divers specially trained away while Fowl Cay is only 10 minutes. be explored at twilight as the sun goes down. can lead dives and train divers. to use it. Their boats can be trailered to Sandy Point On the second dive crabs, spiny lobsters For the past four years Kay has run a and even more exciting creatures begin to SCUBA school programme at Abaco Cen- wake up and the contrast is dramatic. tral High School. Abaco Dive Adventures The wreck of the Deborah K and the will now be the official sponsor for the eight Treasure Cay Blue Hole are two more of students per year who will earn full NAUI the many options available and the team does certification. The students will have to pass its best to cater to individual diver’s wishes. all academic and water tests in order to be- Safety is the team’s number one prior- come certified. The students will receive ity. Their dive boats are equipped with stan- all academic and water instruction and all dard emergency equipment such as oxygen their training and certification dives free. kits, first aid kits and radios. One member On May 24 Abaco Dive Adventures will of the team is always on the surface while be holding its Grand Opening at which they one of the dive guides is underwater with will be having all the normal festivities of the divers. Additionally, each member of ribbon cutting and door prizes. People will the dive team is CPR/First Aid and Oxygen be able to sign up for the new Marsh Administration trained. Harbour Dive Club which the team plans The dive team consists of experienced on starting soon. This will be an excellent boat captains, NAUI Instructors and NAUI opportunity for divers to get together, share Dive Masters. Heath Higgs, a prominent experiences and participate in many varied Marsh Harbour businessman, is a commer- group activities. Dive club members will cial boat captain with twenty years diving receive a discount at the new dive shop. experience. Tim Higgs is another commer- If you are looking for something more in cial boat captain and a commercial diver life and enjoy the beautiful Bahamian wa- The dive instructors for Abaco Dive Adventures are all highly experienced. They are with twenty years diving experience. ters, why not check out Abaco Dive Ad- shown above, left to right, Tim Higgs, Vic Politano, Heath Higgs, Kay Politano and Wayne Mitchell is a retired director of ventures where a whole new world of won- Wayne Mitchell. Disney diving, water parks and safety op- der and excitement awaits you.

COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS Hotels and House Rental Agents 2002 + agents who have multiple cottages and houses IN THE SUPREME COURT No. 23 Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Marsh Harbour area Equity Side Casuarina Point Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 IN THE MATTER OF the Quieting Titles Act, 1959 Different of Abaco 8 rm 20 cott 366-2150 Abaco Real Estate 6 hse + 367-2719 AND Cherokee Abaco Towns 32 effic 367-2227 Alesia’s 3 rms 367-4460 IN THE MATTER OF ALL THAT piece parcel Lee Pinder 3 hse + 366-2053 Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 or lot of land being Lot Number One Hundred and Grand Cay Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 Fourteen (114) in the Settlement of Cherokee Sound Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 on the Island of Abaco one of the Islands in the Green Turtle Cay D’s Guest House 6 rms 367-3980 Commonwealth of The Bahamas Bank Apartments 3 apts 365-4105 Great Abaco Club 12 hse + 367-4151 AND Bluff House 8 rm 20 cott 365-4200 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 IN THE MATTER OF the Petition of Lewis E. Pinder Chris Plummer 3 hse 365-4648 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 Coco Bay Cottages 4 cott 365-5464 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 NOTICE Green Turtle Club 34 rm 365-4271 Sunset Point Resort 8 rm 367-5333 The Petitioner in this matter claims to be the owner in fee simple of the Island Properties 9 hse + 365-4465 Moore’s Island said piece, parcel or lot of land and has made application to the Supreme New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp 8 rm 366-6334 Court of the Bahamas under Section Three (3) of the Quieting Titles Act, Ocean Blue Properties 13 + 365-4234 Sandy Point 1959 to have his title to the said land investigated and the nature and Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 extent thereof determined and declared in a Certificate of Title to be granted Guana Cay Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 by the Court in accordance with the provisions of the said Act. Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott.365-5137 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 366-4477 Copies of the filed plan may be inspected during normal working hours at:- Coco Paradise 8 cott 365-5197 Donna Sands 12 hse + 365-5195 Spanish Cay 1. The Registry of the Supreme Court, BITCO Building, East Guana Seaside 8 rm 7 cott 365-5106 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 Street in the City of Nassau, Bahamas; Harbour View Haven 365-5028 Treasure Cay 2. The Chambers of L. C. Hull & Co., Don MacKay Boulevard, Ria-Mar Rentals 5 + 365-6241 Bahama Beach Club 365-8500 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas; Sea Shore Villas 365-5028 Banyan Beach Resort 21 rm 365-8111 3. The Office of the Senior Administrator for Abaco in Marsh Hope Town Island Dreams 45 hse + 365-8507 Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas; and Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Treasure Cay Resort 95 rms 365-8801 4. The office of the Assistant Administrator for South Abaco in Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Walker’s Cay Sandy Point, Abaco, Bahamas. Elbow Cay Prop 43 hse + 366-0035 Walker’s Cay Resort 353-1252 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any person having dower or right to Hope T Harb Lodge 22 rm 366 0095 Wood Cay dower or an adverse claim or a claim not recognized in the Petition shall Hope T Hideaways 50 hse + 366-0224 Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villas 365-2222 Hope T Villas 3 hse + 366-0030 within Thirty (30) days from the publication of the Notice inclusive of the General for Abaco Island Colours + 366-0290 day of such publication file Notice in the Supreme Court in the City of Nassau Listings for the entire island Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 in the Island of New Providence aforesaid and serve on the Petitioner or Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 Sea Gull Cottages 3 hse + 366--266 the undersigned a statement of his or her claim in the prescribed form Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 verified by an Affidavit to be filed therewith. The failure of any such person Sea Spray Resort 5 villas 366-0065 Tanny Key 30 hse + 366-0053 Abaco Bound + 242-367-5576 to file and serve a statement of his or her claim within the time fixed by the Web Sites Notice aforesaid shall operate as a bar to such claim Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 Lubbers Quarters with general Abaco information DATED this 14th day of March A.D., 2003 www.abacoinet.com Sea Level Cottages 4 hue 366-3121 L. C. HULL & C0., www.abacoinfo.com Don MacKay Boulevard Man-O-War www.abacos.com Marsh Harbour, Abaco Island Home Rentals 8 hse+ 365-6048 www.go-abacos.com Bahamas Ria-mar Rentals 9 + 365-6241 www.oii.net Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 Attorneys for the Petitioners May 1st, 2003 The Abaconian Page 31

Area code 242 Visitors’ Guide unless listed Restaurants • Services • Transportation Emergency Services Police (Marsh Harbour) 367-2560 Abaco Chamber of Commerce • 367-5822 • Fax 367-5823 • [email protected] Fire - Marsh Harb. Volunteer Fire Dept. 367-2000 Bonefish Guides Fire -Hope Town Volunteer Fire Dept. VHF Ch 16 Ferry Schedule Departure times shown • Daily unless noted Sandy Point Cherokee Ambulance - Trauma One - Marsh Harbour 367-2911 Albury’s Ferry Service Patrick Roberts .... 366-4286 Theodore Sawyer .... 366-2111 Fire - Dundas Town Volunteer 367-2935 or 4935 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town 20 minute trip Nicholas Roberts Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 Man-O-War Fire & Rescue 365-6911 7:15 (M-F) 9 am 10:30 12:15 pm 2 4 5:30 Derrick Gaitor Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc VHF 16 or 366-0282 Hope T. to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Ferdinand Burrows366-4133 Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 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 Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers 10:30 am 12:15 pm (M-Sat) 2:30 (M-Sat) 4 5:30 Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0133 Plus extra for each passengers above two Floyd Burrows ..... 366-4175 North Abaco • Between Marsh Harbour Airport and: Man-O-War to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 O’Donald McIntosh Ferry Dock or Murphy Town to Ammons Dr ...... $12 + $3 8 am 11:30 (M-Sat) 1:30 pm 3:15 (M-Sat) Bristol Cellers thru A. Beach Hotel or Gov’t dock thru Marsh Harbour to Scotland Cay & Guana 30 minute trip Valentino Lightbourne Pope McKenzie ...... 477-5894 Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 ‡6:45 am 10:30 1:30 pm 3:30 5:30 (min $40) Ricky Burrows ..... 366-4233 Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Dove Plaza, Stop Light or Sawyer’s Market ...... $10 + $2 Guana & Scotland Cay to Marsh Harbour 30 minute trip Marsh Harbour Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 Gov’t Clinic thru Western Auto ...... $ 6 + $2 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45pm Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Gov. freight dock through Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 Fare • OneWay / Round Trip Adult $10 / $15 Children $5 / $8 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Green Turtle Cay Murphy Town to Shell Sta ...... $14 + $4 Charters any time • Phone 367-3147 or 365-6010 VHF Ch. 16 Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 Pelican Shores to Frankie Russel house ...... $14 + $4 Hope Town and Man-O-War ferries leave from Crossing Beach Terrance Davis .... 367-4464 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 Eastern Shores to Peas & Rice house ...... $14 + $4 Guana Cay and Scotland Cay ferries leave from Conch Inn Danny Sawyer ..... 367-3577 Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Beyond Russell house or Peas & Rice house ...... $16 + $5 ‡ Workman’s special Mondays thru Fridays from Union Jack Dock Great Cistern ...... $20 + $5 Man-O-War Spring City ...... $15 + $5 Green Turtle Ferry David Albury ...... 365-6059 Snake Cay ...... $35 + $10 Green Turtle Cay to Treasure Cay Airport • Daily Treasure Cay ...... $60 + $ 10 8 am 9 11 12:15pm 1:30 3 4:30 Restaurant Guide Casuarina Point ...... $60 + $10 Treasure Cay Airport to Green Turtle Cay • Daily Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Treasure Cay Airport or Bah Palm Shores ...... $70 + $ 10 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 (Based on dinner entree range) Little Harbour or Cherokee ...... $80 + $10 ‡ Provides ride from town Crossing Rocks ...... $100 + $10 One way adult fare $7 (Children $3) • Round trip $11 + Picnic tables & restroom only Sandy Point ...... $135 + $10 Additional to some destinations • Charter any time • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 VHF Channel 16 Marsh Harbour Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Ab Beach Hotel thru Wally’s & Eastern Shore ...... $ 2 each Abaco Adventures Jib Room ...... $ 3 each Backstreet Cafe ...... 367-2782 Golden Harvest ...... $5 + $3 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Wed & Sat 10 am, return 5 pm $25 C&G Restaurant ...... $ ...... 367-3227 Stop Light, Dove Plaza, Gov’t dock ...... $ 6 + $3 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Sun 11, 12:30, 4, return 11:45, 3 & 5 Conch Crawl ...... $ ...... 367-4444 Government Freight Dock ...... $ 7 + $3 Treasure C. to Man-O-War & Hope T - Thur 10 am, return3:30 $35 Golden Grouper ...... $ ...... 367-2301 Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. Insurance ...... $ 9 + $3 Charters available - Phone 365-8749 VHF Channel 16 Henry’s Jerk Center ...... $ ...... 367-5959 Mother Merle restaurant ...... $10 + $3 Hummingbird ...... $$ ...... 367-2922 Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Pinder’s Ferry Service Children under three - free • Uncaged pets - as people Connects Abaco & Grand Bahama - Approximately 1 hour trip Everyone Jamie’s Place ...... $ ...... 367-2880 Jib Room ...... $$ ...... 367-2700 Luggage $.50 each over four, Surf boards $3.00 ea. Crown Haven to McLean’s Town - Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm reads The • Between Northern Abaco Airport and: Kentucky Fried Chicken (lunch)...... 367-2615 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Abaconian. • Treasure Cay, Bahamas Star, or Moxy ...... $14 + $6 Fare $40 one way • $80 round trip • Children $20 one way • $40 round trip Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 • Bronks or Highway Liquors ...... $10 + $5 For information call Grand Bahama 353-3093 or Abaco 365-2356 Mavis Country Kitchen...... $ ...... 367-2002 • Sand Banks ...... $20 + $5 Bus service to and from Freeport at McLean’s Town Rental automobiles at both Pop’s Place ...... $ ..... + .... 367-3796 • Joe’s Creek ...... $35 + $5 Sapodilly’s ...... $$$ ...... 367-3498 • Black Wood ...... $14 + $5 terminals. Sea Shells ...... $ ...... 367-4460 • Fire Road ...... $25 + $5 • Cooper’s Town ...... $30 + $5 Abaco Marinas Rentals Snack Shack ...... $ ..... + .... 367-4005 • Cedar Harbour ...... $45 + $5 Slips Fuel Phone Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts Snappas ...... $ ...... 367-2278 • Wood Cay ...... $50 + $5 Walker’s Cay Marsh Harbour Subway ...... 367-2798 • Mount Hope ...... $55 + $5 Walker’s Cay Marina 75 .... F .... 353-1252 A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Wallys ...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 • Fox Town ...... $60 + $5 Green Turtle Cay Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Dundas Town • Marsh Harbour or Crown Haven ...... $65 + $5 Bluff House ...... 45 ...... F .... 365-4200 Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 Ambassador Inn ...... $ ...... 367-2022 • Marsh Harbour Round Trip ...... $85 + $5 Mackerals ...... 367-5932 TC Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $55 + $5 Green Turtle Club ..... 32 ...... F .... 365-4271 Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 Murphy Town TC Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $25 + $5 Black Sound Marina . 15 ...... 365-4531 Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 TC Hotel to Sand Bank ...... $16 + $5 Other Shore Club...... 12 ...... F .... 365-4195 Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Lazy Parrot - SC Bootle Hwy367-5331 TC Hotel to Moxey ...... $10 + $5 Abaco Yacht Service 10 ...... F .... 365-4033 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Hope Town TC Hotel to Bronks ...... $7 + $5 Treasure Cay Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars 367-4643 Abaco Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 From TC Hotel to All Areas N. of T.C. Airport Add $10 Treasure Cay Marina150 ...... F .... 365-8250 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Boat House ...... $$ ...... 366-0065 Waiting Time $12 Per Hour Man-O-War Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Cap’n Jacks ...... $ ...... 366-0247 Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F .... 365-6008 Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 Carlton’s Island Grill ...... $$ ...... 366-0253 Air Lines Serving Abaco Marsh Harbour Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$ ...... 366-0087 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$ ...... 366-0095 Abaco Air - Nassau & Moores Island ...... 367-2266 Boat Harbour Marina183 ...... F .... 367-2736 Green Turtle Cay Air Florida - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-5599 Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F .... 367-4000 Bay Street Rentals...... 477-5300 365-4070 Munchies ...... $ ..... + .... 366-0423 Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-2800 Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F .... 367-2182 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Rudy’s Place ...... $$$ ..... ‡ .... 366-0062 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Marsh Harbour Marina52 F 367 2700 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4656 Man-O-War Bahamasair - Nassau ...... 367-2095 Mangoes ...... 29 ...... F .... 367-2366 Donnie’s Boat Rentalss ...... 365-4119 Pavilion ...... $ ...... 365-6185 Continental Connection - Miami Port of Call ...... 24 ...... F .... 367-2287 New Plymouth Cart Rentals . 365-4188 or 4149 Hibiscus ...... 365-6380 Ft. Laud and W Palm Bch ...... 367-3415 Abaco Yacht Haven .... 7 ...... 367-3079 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Guana Cay Golden Airlines - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-359-8020 Coco Paradise ...... 365-5197 Island Express - Ft Lauderdale ...... 367-3597 Hope Town Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 Guana Seaside ...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 Lynx Air International - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-772-9808 Hope Town Marina.... 16 ...... 366-0003 T & A Cart Rentals...... 375-8055 Major Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Guana Cay Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 Twin Air - Fort Lauderdale ...... 365-8677 Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F .... 366-0154 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Mermaid Cafe ...... $$$ ...... 365-5137 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch ...... 367-2231 Sea Spray ...... 24 ...... F .... 366-0065 Guana Cay Cart Rentals ...... 365-5016 Orchid Bay ...... 365-6175 Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Spanish Cay Man-O-War Treasure Cay Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F .... 365-0083 Conch Pearl Boat Rentals ...... 365-6059 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ Local charter companies serving Bahamas & S.Florida Guana Cay Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Harbour Cafe ...... $ ...... 365-8635 Abaco Air Charters 367-2266 Hudson’s Delight ...... $ ...... 365-8648 Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-2089 Guana Beach Resort 22 ...... F .... 365-5133 Ria-mar Golf Cart Rentals ...... 365-6241 Orchid Bay ...... 32 ...... F .... 365-5175 Water Ways Boat Rent .. 357-6540 & 365-6143 Island Boil & Sports Bar .. $$ ...... 365-8849 Boats coming from U.S. can clear Customs at Hope Town Spinnaker Restaurant ... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Tours & Excursions Walker’s Cay, Spanish Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Kayak • Abaco Outback • Marsh Harbour. . 367-5358 Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals ...... 366-0380 Traveller’s Rest ...... 365-8654 Birding * Abaco Outback • Marsh Harbour . 367-5358 Dave’s Dive Shop Boat Rentals ...... 366-0029 Green Turtle Cay Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Reef • Abaco Beach Dive Center • M H ..... 367-4646 Dive Shops Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Jolly Roger Bistro ...... $$ ...... 365-4200 Reef • Dive Abaco • Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2787 Marsh Harbour Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope Town ..... 366-0024 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 Abaco Beach Dive Center ...... 367-4646 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$ ...... 365-4287 Kayak * Abaco Adventures • Treasure C ...... Abaco Dive Adventres ...... 367-2963 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope Town ..... 366-0431 Sea Spray Resort Boat Rentals...... 366-0065 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $ ...... 365-4625 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 New Plymouth Inn ...... $$$ ...... 365-4161 Hope Town T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 Medical Services Dave’s Dive Shop ...... 366-0029 Treasure Cay Rooster’s Rest ...... $$ ...... 365-4066 Abaco Medical Clinic Marsh Harbour ..... 367-4240 Froggies...... 366-0431 Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Sundowners ...... 365-4060 Abaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour . 367-2295 Treasure Cay Cas’s Carts ...... 365-8771 Wrecking Tree Rest. Government Clinic Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2510 Treasure Divers ...... 365-8465 Claridge’s Cart Rentals ...... 365-8248 Harbour Café (ferry dock) . $ ..... + .... 365-8635 Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Sandy Point Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town ...... 365-0300 Green Turtle Cay JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8465 Big J’s ...... $ ...... 366-4020 Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay ..... 365-4028 Brendal’s Dive Shop ...... 365-4411 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Oeishas ...... 366-4139 Government Clinic Hope Town ...... 366-0108 Green Turtle Divers ...... 365-4271 Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Government Clinic Sandy Point ...... 366-4010 Guana Cay Dive Shop ...... 365-5178 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Seaside Inn...... $$$ ...... 366-4120 Government Clinic Fox Town...... Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Rickmon Bonefish Lodge ...... 366-4477 Page 32 The Abaconian May 1st, 2003 School News Central Abaco Primary taining to reading won. The week culmi- Literacy Week Was Successful nated with a series of exhibitions and a banner parade. By Portia Jonsson April 7th-11th was declared Literacy Spelling Bee Week at Central Abaco Primary School. The Competition theme for this week was Reading Opens the By Portia Jonsson Door to Our World. A variety of activities Nineteen Grade 2 students competed on was staged to promote and create an aware- April 11th at the Learning Resource Centre ness in the school and neighbouring com- in a Spelling Bee Competition. The communities. A special assembly was held to peting schools were Cooper’s Town Pri- launch the Literacy Week with Ms. mary, Man-O-War School, Central Abaco Felemease Sawyer, Curriculum Officer with Primary, Long Bay School, Fox Town Pri- the Ministry of Education, as guest speaker. mary, Moore’s Island All Age School, Trea- She emphasized the importance of reading sure Cay Primary, St. Francis de Sales, everyday. Other competitions including Amy Roberts Primary School and Chero- speech, reading, banner and door decorat- kee Sound Primary School. All the students ing were also launched. In the reading com- came prepared and competition was very petition, the grade level that read the most St. Francis de Sales School selects outstanding students each month at each grade level. books won and in the door competition, the This group of students is the current group being honored. They are, front row, left to classroom with the best decorated door per- Please see School Page 33 right, Kenneth Stuart, Hannah Hayworth, Hendrenique Williams, and Kelsey Burrows. Middle row, left to right, Rontre Rolle, Sapphire Davis, Sapphire Davis, Ellinor Mitchel, Chante Sands, Diajha Cox, Farrah Russell and Tyler Cooper. Back row, left to right, Viline Baptiste, Alisha Pinder, Edith Dorestil, Christine Timothee, Charlotte Swann, Jonathon Saunders and Davy Gibson.

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Students and teachers of Cooper’s Town Primary School in Cooper’s Town paid a cour- Mon - Fri • 6 am - 8 pm tesy call on Her Excellency, Dame Ivy Dumont (front row center), Governor-General, on Three Month$150 SpecialSaturday • 7 am - 1:30 pm • Closed Sunday March 26 at Government House. The group heard about some of the duties of the Gover- Call 367-5939 • Memorial Plaza, Marsh Harbour nor-General and went on a tour of Government House. Photo by BIS

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events ranged from the 75m to the 1500m From Page 32 School races. Winning the track meet this year was stiff. After many rounds the winners were: Central Abaco Primary. This is the first win First Place Jawara Newbold from St. for Central Abaco Primary and the entire Francis, Second Place Briantino Fox from school body is elated and promises to do Moore’s Island School, Third Place Jade the same in Nassau. Athletes from this track Thompson from Long Bay School. All par- meet will be chosen to represent Abaco in ticipants were awarded certificates and the the Annual National Track meet in Nassau winners received trophies. during the month of May. Other winners included Treasure Cay Primary 2nd Place, Primary School Cooper’s Town Primary 3rd Place, Fox Track Meet Town Primary 4th Place and St. Francis de Sales 5th Place. By Portia Jonsson Organizers of the track meet would like The Annual Inter-School Track Meet for to thank Vitamalt for sponsoring this event The Annual Inter-School Track Meet was held at the Murphy Town Park on April 3 and 4. the primary schools was held at the Murphy Five schools participated in a variety of competitions. Central Abaco Primary School won Town Park on April 3rd and 4th. Five the track meet this year for the first time. schools participated in this competition and Please see School Page 34

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The Exclusive Bahamas Affiliate for: SUPPLY CHRISTIE'S DEPOT GREAT ESTATES P.O. Box AB-20577 VACANT LAND Marsh Harbour Cabbage Cove - 1/3 Acre - Sea of Abaco Beach-front Building Sites - Abaco, Bahamas Mid-way between Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay...... # AB5142 - $ 118,000. Ph:/Fax: (242) 367-2128 Elbow Cay - "Marnie’s Creek" - 1/2 acre hillside building sites, a private dock slip for each parcel - Fabulous Sea of Abaco views - ...... # AB5114 - from: $ 230,000. Elbow Cay - "Tahiti North" - 2.5 acre building site - north of and adjoining Dorro's Cove - COME SEE WHAT WE 91' of Sea of Abaco frontage - 1,200' depth...... # AB5065 - $ 1,500,000. HAVE TO OFFER YOU Green Turtle Cay - Coco Bay Area - 1 Acre - 140' x 300' - Ocean Beach-front Building Site - super views...... # AB5113 - $ 275,000. Green Turtle Cay - "Coco Sound" - 28 prime residential building sites - between Coco Bay and White Sound from 1/4 - 1/2 acre...... # AB5090 - from: $ 59,000. • Soap Dispensers Green Turtle Cay - 104' x 80' Building site...... # 3619 - $ 86,000. • Paper Towel Dispensers Green Turtle Cay - Splendid hill-top one acre building site. Great elevation, • Pillows • Towels Wonderful White Sound and Sea of Abaco views...... # AB5094 - $ 485,000. • Kitchen Utensils • Silverware Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - Two Adjoining Hill-top lots - Each with private boat slips - ...... # AB5148 - $ 295,000. • Styrofoam Cups • Trays Available separately or together...... # AB5149 - $ 295,000. • Bags - Plastic & Paper North Abaco - "Maury Tract" - 88 acres - 2 miles north of Treasure cay 2,496 Linear feet of Sea of Abaco frontage • Shampoo • Soap • Lotions 1,400 linear feet of highway frontage, elevations to over 30'...... # AB5146 $ 1,395,000. Sand Banks Creek - One Acre plus - Wooded lots with over 90' of water frontage on Bay - • Brooms • Mops • Cleaners 3 miles south of Treasure Cay Limited Number Available...... # AB5069 - from: $ 63,700. ...and MUCH MUCH MORE! South Abaco - Old Kerr's - 24.69 acres - 327 ft. magnificent sandy beach-front. 1/2 hour from Marsh Harbour. Suitable for construction of cottages or small resort...... # AB5104 - $ 222,000. Located in Government Subdivision/Cove Tilloo Cay - "Thompson Tract" - 7 acres. - sea-to-sea, good elevation - Estates. The Blue Warehouse on Top of the Hill for great Sea of Abaco and Ocean - can be divided into 2 3.5 acre parcels...... # AB5113 - $ 965,000.

curate timing of the races. School From Page 33 The atmosphere at the track meet was and William Davis of Burns House for co- very enthusiastic but some of the coaches ordinating the sponsorship. Special thanks felt that the athletes were deprived of sup- to the officials from Freeport for officiat- port by various schools because students ing the competition and giving a more ac- were not allowed time off to come out and cheer them on.

The Ministry of Education sponsors several competitions involving all the schools on Abaco, both private and public. Shown above are the students who competed in the Students of five primary schools competed in the Annual Inter-School Primary School second grade Spelling Bee. The winners were Jawara Newbold in 1st Place, Briantino Track Meet on April 10 and 11. This year Central Abaco Primary School was the winner. Fox in 2nd Place and Jade Thompson in 3rd Place.

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Three bedroom two bath overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This house boasts a romantic wood burning fireplace, rattan furnishings, ceramic tiles and custom wood cabinets. Yellow Wood #0301 Great Abaco Club #0082 Guana Cay #0271 Very secluded island retreat. Offered at $1,420,000 NEW LISTING - 2/2 home with 3/2 canalfront home, furnished 4/2 two story house that sits on modern kitchen and 8 persons and features a private dock and a high bluff boasting of views of sitting bar, seperate tv room, has lovely views of the Sea of the Sea of Abaco. Features Hummingbird - Waterfront manicured lawn, only minutes Abaco. $585,000 private dock, and a 2/1 with dock. Unique two bed- away from Cherokee Sound, apartment downstairs. Great room/ two bath octagonal 100' x 300+/-, detatched 1 rental potential $699,000 tree house overlooking the bedroom effiency. $289,000 Sea of Abaco. Perched high above the ground amongst Sand Banks- vacant property available in the Sand Banks area, various Marsh Harbour- 2 acres of prime residential property. Runs 190’ the trees, this house is aptly named Hummingbird. sizes, Call today.-GREAT PRICES STARTI NG AT #39,500. on the beautiful Sea of Abaco.-Call for details. Offered at $275,000 Motivated Seller Marsh Habour- Beautiful 3/2 home in the Great Abaco Club. Great Abaco Club- Vacant lot available. This lot has the most canal Features include private dock, outside deck, the lovely view of the Waterfront with dock. Unique two bedroom / two bath frontage in the club. Don’t miss this opportunity. Call our office Sea of Abaco and is sold fully furnished-$585,000 octagonal tree house overlooking the Sea of Abaco. today! Yellowwood-Hilltop lot available. Magnificent views of the Atlantic. Perched high above the ground amongst the trees, this Guana Cay- Gorgeous beachfront property available. 100’ X 700’ Close to Cherokee Sound and Little Harbour.-US$59,500 house is aptly named Hummingbird.” deep. Also 70’ x 240’ deep. Call today to find out more! Little Harbour-Vacant lots on the rocky shoreline overlooking the Offered at $275,000 Marsh Harbour- Two, 2/1 apartments for sale, 1/1 efficiency in the Atlantic Ocean. Also beachfront lots available as well. Call for Quiet residential lot near beach and public dock. $35,000 rear also, fairly new appliances, furnished, fenced yard.-$228,000 more details. Two lots in Coco Bay area. $40,000 each Cabbage Point- Acreage available in 5 acre plots, with financing. Man-O-War-Vacant property available. Inland lots within walking 20% down balance over 5 years. Call today for more details. distance to a beach-Call for more information. Hill top lots with view of the sea. Starting at $55,000 Casuarina Point-vacant lot available, approx. 10,000sq.ft -$25,000 Man-O-War Cay- 2/1 charming cottage available in heart of town. Perfect for a vacation home. Close to all conveniences and close AKING EAL STATE EAL TM Bahama Palm Shores-Call about our many listed properties in this M R E R walk to a few lovely beaches. Don’t delay. $159,000 fast growing community. Starting as low as $15,000 EASY. www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com May 1st, 2003 The Abaconian Page 35 More School News Teacher Was Attacked in Freeport By Isobel Sherman to the school. They found Mr. Romer and Mr. Kenneth Romer, Vice Principal of attacked him. He received a broken nose St. Georges High School in Freeport, was among other injuries. The 1400-member attacked and beaten by two men in his of- student body was dismissed. Subsequently, fice on April 7. Abaconians will remember two men have been arrested and are in jail Mr. Romer as the former Senior Master at awaiting trial in July. S.C. Bootle High School. He was named Both the Ministry of Education and the Teacher of the Year in the Bahamas while Bahamas Union of Teachers are looking into he was posted on Abaco. the matter and the broader problem coun- Apparently a 7th grade boy had a fight trywide of the safety of teachers and stu- with a girl. After talking to the two students while in school. dents, Mr. Romer told the boy to sit and Mr. Romer is the son-in-law of Mr. and wait to be picked up. Someone called the Mrs. Derek Benjamin, pastor of New Vi- boy’s father who came with another male sions Ministries in Marsh Harbour.

This student shows his talent at the shot put Students found that they could use school at a recent track meet for Primary Schools. desk as scooters. The formica top made a These young people are our future athletes. slick surface that slides easily. Water Well Water

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"Laura’s Hideaway" "Corn Bay" "Spinnaker Point" Marsh Harbour - Cove Estates - Duplex - 100’ x 100’ lot - 2 - 2 bedroon, Man-O-War Cay - 15 acre family estate - two complete residences, Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - 3 bedroom, 3 bath - 1,320 sq.ft. 1 bath apartments, plus efficiency - three separate living units. two guest houses - Private Harbour, five private beaches, Breathtaking home - Private 50’ Lay-along Boat Dock - Great Sea of Abaco View. great location - Excellent rental income - furnished - Priced to sell. Ocean and Sea of Abaco views. All the privacy of a private island. Tastefully Furnished and fully equipped - Beautifully Landscaped #AB44 NEW PRICE $187,500 Furnished - # AB11 - $5,500,000 # AB93 - NEW LISTING $595,000 Bahama Palm Shores - Elegant - 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath - 2,000 sq.ft. Home - 1 bedroom, 1 bath detached cottage - on double lot over 2/3 acre - Near beach - beautifully Furnished...... # AB87 - $ 430,000. Bahama Palm Shores - Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath - 1,300 sq.ft. home. with 1 bedroom, 1 bath detached cottage/apartment on almost 1/2 acre lot. One Block from beach, two minute walk...... # AB76 - $ 275,000. Elbow Cay - North End - "Silver Butte" - 2 bedroom - 2 bath Beach House - almost 1/2 Acre, 130’ of Beach-front on beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach. Superb Ocean Views - Furnished..... # AB70 - $ 938,000. Elbow Cay - Dorros Cove - "Lady Bug Loft" - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - 1,600 sq.ft. home on 1/2 acre overlooking Tahiti Beach. Private boat slip. Fabulous views - Fully furnished...... # AB83 - $ 840,000. Elbow Cay - "demwells" - Buttonwood Bay - 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 1,056 sq.ft. new home on 1/3 acre. 600sq.ft. of covered verandahs and deck. Great View - Furnished...... # AB88 - $ 530,000. Great Cistern - "The Chandlery" - 4 bedroom, 2 bath lovely 2,200 sq.ft. home, one acre of land - with cabin, called "Heaven" by current owner, perfect for studio. guest house or income property...... # AB25 - $ 349,900. Great Cistern - "Sea View" - 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1,900 sq.ft. home 700 sq.ft. of covered verandahs. Over 1/2 acre of land - central A/C - Private beach access - Superb Sea of Abaco Views - Furnished...... # AB90 - $ 500,000. Great Guana Cay - "Ridge Runner" - 2,160 sq.ft. home - 1.1 acres - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor living space - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1st floor apartment, Private Dock, Fabulous views - Furnished...... # AB85 - SOLD Great Guana Cay - "Oceanfrontier Hideaway" - mini-resort Beach-front - 6 unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath, rental log cabins- 2,000 gal/day Watermaker - Central location...... # AB26 - $ 1,275,000. Green Turtle Cay - Family Residence - 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath -2,265 sq.ft. living space on two floors on 1 1/2 secluded acres...... # AB35 - $ 945,000. Green Turtle Cay - "Surcouf" - 2,130 sq.ft. home on 1/4 acre - 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath - separate 1st floor apartment, 1 bedroom, 1 bath - Across road from beach. Good rental income potential - Furnished.. # AB86 $ 750,000. Leisure Lee - "Leisure's Rest" - 3 bedroom - 2 full baths, plus 2 -1/2 baths - 2,700 sq.ft. home - beautifully landscaped. Fully Furnished...... # AB84 - $ 350,000. Man-O-War Cay - "Outrageous" - 4 bedroom - 3 1/2 bath home. Furnished, Beach Access, Ocean View, Semi-Private Dock...... # 2899 - $ 875,000. Man-O-War Cay - "Joe's Beach Cottage" - 2,296 sq.ft. home. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor living space. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, separate 1st floor apartment. Good income producer. Minute from beach - Furnished... # AB61 - $ 410,000. Marsh Harbour - Pelican Shores - "Pelican Point" 3 bedroom, 3 bath home - 1 bedroom, 1 bath garage apartment - 2 Acres - over 1,000’ water-frontage - private dock with boat lift - Fabulous Views furnished.. # AB67 - $ 2,990,000. Marsh Harbour - Eastern Shores - "Beach Point House" - 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,500 sq.ft. home. 1,200 sq.ft. of verandahs and decks. 3/4 acre on Sea of Abaco - Two complete living units, Beach - Great views.... # AB89 - $ 1,775,000. Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - "Villa Douglas" - 3 bedrooms - 3 baths - 2,650 sq.ft. Home, Covered Verandas, Garage - Private Dock, Boat Lift - Furnished...... # AB71 - $ 1,500,000. Marsh Harbour - Eastern Shores - "Lookout House" - 4 bedroom, 3 baths - 1,600 sq.ft. on sea-to-sea 3/4 acre. New addition and renovation. Natural foliage - Private dock - Fabulous views - Furnished...... # AB91 - $ 1,120,000. Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - "Casa Linda" - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - 1,487 sq.ft. home, Attached Garage - Private Dock - Boat Lift - Furnished ...... # AB49 - $ 589,000. Marsh Harbour - "Running Light" - Commercial - 100’ Prime Marsh Harbour Waterfront - 1/3 acre 2,600 sq.ft. of office or residential space in two buildings - Great Parking - Private Dock.. # AB42 - $ 750,000. Sand Banks Creek - "Dannie's Den" - 2 bedroom, 2 bath new home + 80’ Waterfront - Almost 1 1/2 wooded acres. - Private Dock...... # AB73 - $ 395,000 Treasure Cay - "Honey's Home" - 3 bedroom, 3 bath - 1,600 sq.ft. home - 2/3 Acre on Galleon Bay Canal Private Dock with Boat Lift - Great Canal and Sea of Abaco Views. Furnished...... # AB66 - $ 765,000. Treasure Cay - "Son Burns" - 4 bedroom - 3 bath - 2,160 sq.ft. home - almost 3/4 Acre on Galleon Bay Canal - Private Dock - Fully Furnished...... # AB72 - $ 635,000. Treasure Cay - "South View" - 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home. - Canal-front Location - Great Sea of Abaco Views, Good family home - Fully furnished...... # AB30 - $ 340,000.

Derek Lee, BRI Margot Lee Christopher Plummer John Cash Roscoe Thompson, III Abaco District Managing Broker Estate Agent Estate Agent Estate Agent Estate Agent 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!" 5/1/03 Page 36 The Abaconian May 1st, 2003 Garbage Ruins the Landscape Batelco Automates Disconnections Batelco is activating a new automatic personnel had to manually disconnect over- system to disconnected customers which due accounts but the new system reduces have overdue accounts. They initiated it in the labor needed. It would have taken five Freeport, followed by New Providence and employees working five days to complete Abaco. Thousands of phones have been dis- the work that the computer does in one day. connected. The new system can disconnect Batelco has been working on the new more than 1000 phone and cellular phones system for several years. It was automation in a 24-hour period. Previously Batelco which allowed Batelco to downsize in 1999

MONTHLY Washers • Dryers • Microwaves SPECIALS Stoves • Fridges • Freezers Laundry Satellites • TV’s • Stereos Centers Phones • Home Appliances $1,139 Car Stereos/Amps • Speakers Samsung This garbage dump is right on S.C. Bootle Highway and continues to grow. It started Microwave out with construction trash and has since accummulated household trash. It is a dis- SALES SERVICES REPAIRS AND ACCESSORIES $97.00 grace and is something that tourists will complain about or will find our coutryside too 5000 BTU filthy to tolerate. How do we keep people from throwing out their trash in inappropri- Abaco Distributors Ltd. Air Conditioner ate places? Ph: (242) 367-2265 • (242) 367-3042 $295 SPECIALS GOOD, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, FOR MAY 2003 FOR MAY SPECIALS GOOD, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST,

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Gallery & Frame Shop - Tel: 367-4227 • Abaco Glass - Tel: 367-2442 This Boston Whaler was poorly tied which allowed the bow to get caught under a rock ledge. Remember, if there is a possibility that a boat can get into trouble, it will.

P.O. Box AB 20872 Freddy Albury Marsh Harbour Drill Rig 242-367-4769 Abaco, Bahamas Brandon Thompson The Bahamas Neurological Centre Email: [email protected] Dock Construction 242-367-2704 Dr. Edwin Demeritte will have monthly neurology clinics at the Boat Lift Sales Fax: 367-2704 Abaco Medical Clinic, Front Street, Marsh Harbour • Clinics the second Friday of every month Quality • For adults and children with neurological problems BOABOABOAT LIFTS INC. • Neurodiagnostic testing, including EEG’s, EMG’s and others We offer a variety of boat lifts • Specific test can be made available locally upon request From personal water craft lifts These lifts are made of top grade aluminum to lifts up to 54,000 lbs. and stainless steel to maintain their finish and To schedule appointments or testing please contact us Call for information and a quote, strength in our saltwater environment. 242-393-5962 Nassau • 242-367-4240 Abaco Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 RENTAL HOUSES Picture and 4 lines $25 RENTAL HOUSES RENTAL HOUSES Additional lines at $2 per line AND APARTMENTS AND APARTMENTS AND APARTMENTS Display classified $18 per column inch Little Harbour. Great ocean view, furnished 2 We can take the photo within the Marsh bed with A/C, 2 baths, sun deck, screened Harbour area or use your photo. Simmons Place porch, w/all amenities. Rent $850/wk. Long Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 term rental available. Sell for $250,000 Call Rentals 242-366-3515 or 850-230-8212 RENTAL HOUSES • Apartments Marsh Harbour, Cove Estates, one-room fur- AND APARTMENTS • Office Space nished efficiency available. Call 367-5586 • Store Front COMMERCIAL Black Wood Elegant, fully furnished two bed- Barbara M. Simmons Bustic Bight Resort room apts. At entrance to Black Wood. Call Phone 242-367-2922 PROPERTY FOR RENT 365-0614 or 554-8424 East Bay Street, Marsh Harbour, Abaco [email protected]

www.abacos.com Central Abaco 2 bed/1 bath, 1 bed/1 bath, new, • rentals fully furnished, central A/C, cable hook-up, only • real estate serious apply. Call 367-3720 leave message. Four Guest Units • activities Great Abaco Club - luxury vacation rentals with 2100 sq. ft. Warehouse next to the Abaco Liquor Store • Open till 9 p.m. all resort amenities. Ph. 242-367-4151 Water Bottling plant. Not being divided. This Phone 367-5995 • Ask for Ernestine • information www.GreatAbacoClub.com fenced-in area has electric and phone. Great site • cost-effective-ads for light manufacturing, assembling, warehouse, Hope Town Specialist A collection of upscale whatever. 2100 square feet for just $1400 per BAHAMAS VACATIONS 100+ private Out Tel: 321-254-4901 pools, docks, reunions, special occasions, hon- month. Call Michael Albury at 367-2951 or 359- Island homes, resorts, villas for rent. Free list- eymoons. Hope Town Hideaways. 242-366- 6658 ing. Call 1-800-462-2426 Fax: 321-242-1356 0224 Fax: 242-366-0434 http://www.bahamasvacations.com Office Space Available within the Travel Spot office. Call 367-2567 May 1st, 2003 The Abaconian Page 37 the children for doing such fine work on Easter Egg Hunt South From Page 5 their eggs. First place winners received cash A Easter egg hunt was organized for the AA Meetings There were many fine entries such as a prizes of $20 each and books and school students on April 16 just before their Spring nice mobile with several decorated eggs sus- supplies for second and third place winners. Break. Even though the clouds seemed to The AA (Alcoholics Anomyous) pending from a holder and another was a Spelling Bee be hovering, the weather cooperated, and group of Marsh Harbour meets Mon- beautiful sunflower in a pot, as well as quite The island-wide second grade Spelling the children were able to successfully find days and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at a few bunny rabbits, but the one that caught Bee was held in Marsh Harbour on April all the hidden eggs (we hope). Dominque the Marsh Harbour Community Li- my eye was a soldier in camouflage (which, 11th with two students from Cherokee par- Chea from the younger kids found 35 eggs brary. sadly to say, didn’t win any prizes but was ticipating. Cruz Turnquest ended up eighth and Angus Sawyer found the most in the still very topical). However, it was very overall and lasted twelve rounds. Laseton older group. The winners received new The AA group in Hope Town evident that the students really used their Glinton was the substitute. Both boys books as their prizes. And, of course, ev- meets Mondays and Wednesdays at imaginations this year and came up with worked very hard over the past few months eryone enjoyed eating the jellybean eggs 6:30 p.m. at the library. some unique designs and decorations. Not and we congratulate them for their efforts. they found. everyone can win, but we still commend all Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 PROPERTY AND HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES Picture and 4 lines $25 FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE Additional lines at $2 per line Display classified $18 per column inch We can take the photo within the Marsh Harbour area or use your photo. Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Abaco Real Estate HOUSE WANTED Agency Ltd Home located on Guana Cay or Hope Town. Offering owner financing with down payment. Helping people find their Please call 727-937-2159 or E-mail Dream Spot since 1978. “The Best Service in Abaco” [email protected] Beach Front, Hilltop, Acreage, New This Week PROPERTY AND HOUSES Residential, Commercial & Featured Listing FOR SALE Investment Property. Bahama Palm Shores: Fine 8 1/2 mile Coral Point Villa, Great Cistern Cay: We also have rental ocean beach foreshore homesite. Get away “Garden of Eden” Gather the family and from it all in this residential enclave only retreat to this lush, private domain. Pick fruit property available. 20 minutes from Marsh Harbour. Beach and flowers from your own trees, swim, INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED ON comber’s delight and ready to build. boat, build a games court or snuggle by the STRATTON DRIVE $58,800 fireplace. This large compound provides it MUST SELL IN MARSH HARBOUR Bahama Palm Shores: Excellent all in a secure, convenient environment. Keep P.O. BOX AB 20404 opportunity for Bahamians to quiet land an eye on things from the wrap-around REAL ESTATE IN ABACO ABACO, BAHAMAS between this property and the spectacular terrace or read a good book under the beach. Start improvements and submit your bouganvillea arbour. Paradise found! For condition of sale and any other 242-367-2719 claim. Beautiful cul-de-sac homesite. $660,900 FAX 367-2359 information contact M. Gardiner $15,000 or M.T. Rolle at 367-2141. Sandra Evans, BRI Marsh Harbour: Rare opportunity to own Multiple-listing Broker a superior home in one of the best BIDS ONLY [email protected] neighbourhoods. Expansive property, right Sandy Point Dundas Town Sea Grape across from the Sea of Abaco, master David Cote 4 bed, 2 bath L-shape triples craftsman-built home with all the extras Multiple Listing Agent 13,545 sq. ft. 3 - 2 bed, 1 bath units $545,900 [email protected] South Street 9,000 sq. ft. Realty Marsh Harbour: Substantial commercial Lot #119 Area for small shop property comprising retail, office, work- East Bay Street Victor R. Patterson Marsh Harbour, Abaco Lot #18B Memorial Plaza shop and restaurant facilities. Generous Dundas Town Ph: 242-367-2365 P.O. Box AB 20123 parking, good income producer and great Vacant Land Dundas Town www.abacorealtor.com Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas location. Call for details. $517,000 10,810 sq. ft. 1/2 acre, 2 storey Tel: 242-367-2749 Coral Point: Homesites now offered as Lot # 21 4 bed, 2 bath, family rm E-mail: [email protected] one parcel of almost 9 acres. Stunning Murphy Town Lot #25 Elbow Cay: Lot on Centerline Road, 90’ x views of the Sea of Abaco, waterfront Incomplete duplex Murphy Town 100,’ good title. $75,000 access for dockage, swimming. Spec- tacular sunrise to sunset hill top location. one unit completed Vacant Land Elbow Cay: Acre in Back Creek, access to $349,000 comprising 2 bed, 1 bath 11,277 sq. ft. water. $80,000 6,900 sq. ft. Lot #78B Lot #60 Tilloo Cay: Two lots on Sea of Abaco, 100’ Murphy Town wide, approx 250 feet long, deep water, hill Green Turtle Cay Murphy Town Duplex 2 - 2 bed, 1 bath top views. Please enquire. LIVE YOUR DREAM ATTT Ocean Beach Lots (North End), 1+ acres Commercial building 11,232 sq. ft. Lubbers Quarters: Hillside acre with pri- with good elevation from $245,000 6,500 sq. ft. Lot #78 Lot #70 vate dock slip and utilities. $120,000 Coco Bay Lots, 81 feet on beach from $170,000 Murphy Town Treasure Cay 3 bed, 2 bath Vacant Land Hope Town Conch Crawl Cottage, beautiful Bita Bay Ocean Lot 8.26 acres from ocean to vacation home. Accommodates up to 14 people. Enjoy the life style you deserve . . . Inner White Sound, good elevation and pro- Newly repaired Multi-family Leave message at 242-367-4550 Waterfront lots with private boat slips tection from sea, spectacular views. $1.6 M. 10,000 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. in a secure gated community Lot #67 Lot #65 Block #167 Little Harbour - beautiful ocean view, 2 story, starting at $195,000 On the internet at www.bahamasinvest.com 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, living & dining room, Call 242-367-4151 or Fax 367-4152 or call 365-4271 large game room with wet bar, ceramic tile and www.greatabacoclub.com Elbow Cay 3 bed / 3bath cottage on 1/3 acre, carpet, 3 large decks including 1 screened, cen- Marsh Harbour, 2 years old, 2 B / 2 B home, nicely landscaped, central A/C. $190,000 Call tral air, UV water purification system, elecricity Lynyard Cay large water front lot with 1398 sq. ft. Everything must go. E-mail only. 366-0583 to home, plue 12.5 KW back-up generator. cottage, tool shed, 150’ dock, mature coconuts, [email protected] $499,900. Call 242-366-3515 or 477-5198 Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, Rentals 23’ Seacraft with 200 Yamaha. $425,000. Also Marsh Harbour Duplex, 2 bed 1 bath on and Sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- Lubbers Quarters near Hope Town. Water adjoining water front lot approx. 1 acre, good Crockett Dr. Call Mr. Malone at 367-2044 days 366-0224 or Fax 242-366-0434. On the inter- front houses, private docks, great views, turn- elevation, fantastic views. $98,500 Call 366- Murphy Town lot by Parkers on the water, net at www.hopetown.com key, furnished, rental history, amenities. Owner 3507 100’ x 100’. Ocean view. $25,000 Call 366- 242-366-3100. www.abacotoday.com/lubbers 0583 Page 38 The Abaconian May 1st, 2003 Potcakes Are Popular in States By Isobel Sherman Potcakes that leaves the island goes to a safe, Potcake dog and its uniqueness. The Potcake take as many of the Potcake puppies as pos- There is actually a place where Potcake loving home with people who recognize their fascinates many overseas veterinarians who sible because many homes are waiting for puppies are wanted. Buddy Dog is an ani- special qualities. treat them because these animals are consid- these smart, intelligent, loving dogs. mal shelter near Boston, Massachusetts, that We Bahamians do not appreciate our ered “original” dogs. Potcakes and their cous- for over two years has taken Bahamian ins, such as the Satos from Puerto Rico, pre- Potcake puppies, treated them for various date almost all other dogs in this hemisphere. Local Govt. From Page 18 maladies and placed them in loving homes. Those of you who have Internet, type According to Molly Roberts of AARF, there “Potcake” into your search engine some day endanger the town. Councillors are consid- are practically no puppies in shelters in cer- and see all that is online about the Bahamian ering their options. tain areas of the United States unless you Potcake. It is a dog that needs preserving and Hope Town residents and boaters on an- are looking for a full pedigree puppy and it should not be mated with a pit bull to pro- chor complain about the loud music played are willing to pay high prices for them. That duce what is called pitcakes; this type of late at night by the restaurants and bars. is because spay and neutering programs have breeding is increasing and the Bahamian Music licenses are typically granted for been so successful that the number of un- Potcake is endanger of eventually being ex- music from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. However, Mr. wanted puppies is shrinking. There are tinct. Williams stated that other hours can be stipu- people who would prefer a non-pedigree dog Shelters that have no local puppies to adopt lated as may be appropriate. This will be or a mixed breed puppy and our Potcakes are eager to place Potcakes and are willing to investigated. fill the bill. In fact, the most popular dog among New York City residents is the mixed breed. In the past four weeks close to thirty pot Electronics Service Center cake puppies have been sent to Boston, Formerly Television Service Center Massachusetts to the Buddy Dog Programme. These pot cake puppies most Repairing: of them found on the streets and bush will Radio, TV, VCR & Audio Equipment be adopted and become wanted pets in their Juke Boxes & Video Games new country. Musical Instruments While Harry Meline and Kathy Marine Electronics Hargreaves, the founders of the Spay/Neuter Office Equipment Incentive Program, (SNIP), have been very Cash Registers successful in reducing the numbers of repro- Computers ducing females dogs in Abaco, unwanted lit- SUNSHINE TRUCKING ters still exist. In the past month Chris Rob- For all your trucking needs Microwaves erts has taken over 20 Potcake puppies to Authorized Trained Dealer for TyrFil FAX Machines Electronic Organs Nassau and put them on a plane for Boston. The World’s Foremost Deflation- Medical Equipment Buddy Dog and other “hand-picked” shel- Proof Tire System ters in New England find homes for these Automotive & Marine Electronics Call Now 367-4061 puppies very quickly. In the past two years Telephone Recorders, Phones & Phone Devices over 150 Potcakes of all types have found Fax 3668 homes abroad, from London, England to Los In Marsh Harbour on Queen Elizabeth Drive between Keys Dr. & Fire House Corner For Industrial, Off-the-Road, Golf Cart, Angeles, California. Some travel with tour- TEL: 367-2830 ists who find them irresistible, some are sent Wheelbarrow, Motorcycle, Car & Truck Tires to New England, but every one of the DAMIANOS REALTY COMPANY LIMITED www.damianos.com MARSH HARBOUR HOPE TOWN & ELBOW CAYYY LUBBERS QUARTERSTERSTERS ELBOW CAY PROPERTIESTIESTIES Leslie Pinder & Donna Darville Kerry Sullivan Laurie Schreinereinereiner HOPE TOWN TTTel: 242-367-5046 (-5045 fax) TTTel: 242-366-0040 TTTel: 242-366-3143 Exclusive Affiliate leslie damianos.com Fax: 242-366-0164 Fax: 242-366-3143 Sales & Rentals donna damianos.com kerry damianos.com laurie damianos.com TTTel: 242-366-0569

SUNRISE POINT BBB ESTESTEST DEAL ONONON THETHETHE OCEANCEANCEAN RUSSVALE APARTMENTS MARSH HARBOUR LOTS FOR SALE  HHH OPEOPEOPE TOWNOWNOWN/ EE/ LBOWLBOWLBOW CAAAYYY  GrGrGreat Investment NEW LISTING MARSH HARBOUR - Duplex Lot - Price $51,000.  Internet Ref. 1659 NEW LISTING  Internet Ref. 1669  2b/1b, 800 square feet  7 Apartments in Total MAN-O-WAR - 150’ from Atlantic Ocean, 3 minutes away  Additional 800sq.’ closed  6 - 2bed 1 bath units from Sandy Beach. $100,000. in for expansion  1 - 1 bed 1 bath unit  Fully furnished  Air-conditioned HOPE TOWN - 3.1 Acres on Sea of Abaco. Excellent  Great area to surf  Furnished elevation. $990,000. Internet Ref. #1681  Excellent rental history  Excellent Location $$$649649649,000,000,000 $795,000$795,000$795,000 TILLOO CAY - 1/2 acre oceanfront lot with shared dock in the Bight of Tilloo. $85,000. Internet Ref. #1770 TILOO CUT HHHOPEOPEOPE TOWNOWNOWN/ EE/ LBOWLBOWLBOW CAAAYYY COMMERCIAL MARSH HARBOUR  Internet Ref. 1671  Near Airport TILLOO CAY ––Y Lot 27, Tilloo Beach Subdivision – fabulous NEW LISTING EXCLUSIVE  Dorros Cove Subdivison  Internet Ref. 996 view of the Sea of Abaco, access to common dock area and  1700 sq. feet, 3b/2b  3,000 sq. ft. Atlantic Beach. Great building site. Internet Ref. 1631.  Fireplace and A/C  Ideal for retail store or $75,000 gross.  Almost 1 acre landscaped business location  Panoramic ocean view  2 upstairs apartments LUBBERS QUARTERS - Waterfront lot with dock access -  Private dock slip  Lots of parking $140,000. Interior lot with view - $46,000.  Fully furnished  OWNER MUST SELL!! $990,000$990,000$990,000 $400,000$400,000$400,000 OTHER LISTINGS GREAT ABACO CLUB - 3/2 with master spa bath, fully furnished, deepwater dockage, gated community with Beach SUMMERWINDS HHH OPEOPEOPE TOWNOWNOWN/E/E/ELBOWLBOWLBOW CAAAYYY CHEROKEE COTTAGES  3 bed 2 bath home Club privileges. Good rental record. $589,000. Ref. #1417  Internet Reference 1427  Spectacular Ocean views NEW LISTINGS  ABSOLUTELY TURNKEY!  80’ above sea level REGATTAS OF ABACO - Ground floor 2/2, central A/C,  Dorros Cove Subdivision  1,280 sq.ft. living space granite countertops, appliances. $199,000. Int. Ref. #805  Ocean front 3 bed, 2 bath 1,000 sq.ft. balcony space  Central a/c & fully furnished $$$240,000 - Ref. 1699 TREASURE CAY VILLA - 2/2 with central A/C nearby 18-  Heated swimming pool  2 bed 1 bath, quiet area TREASURE CAY VILLA - hole golfcourse, 3 miles of sandy beaches, marina, restaurants  Watermaker & Generator  Great Get Away Cottage & bars. Modern amenities. $87,000. 209  2 car garage, private dock slip  Near sandy beaches $$$1,299,0001,299,0001,299,000 $130,000 - Ref. 1708 ELBOW CACAELBOW YYY – “Tahiti Hai” – Dorros Cove Subdivision – Newly renovated 4/2 on a 1/2 acre lot with separate gardener’s COCONUT COTTAGE HHHOPEOPEOPE TOWNOWNOWN/E/E/ELBOWLBOWLBOW CAAAYYY TRADE WINDS LUBBERS QUARTERSTERSTERS apt. Central a/c, wrap around porch, panoramic views, dock  Internet Reference 1429  Internet Ref. 1644 access, steps away from Tahiti Beach, and 10 minutes to Hope  Adorable Colonial style 2/2  1 bedroom 1 bath with dock Town. Internet Ref. 1640. $960,000.  Ocean view - across the - $220,000$220,000- street from sandy beach  1 bed 1 bath with loft & NEW LISTING  1,000 sq. ft. - central a/c dock - $260,000$260,000- LUBBERS QUARTERSTERSTERS - “Flip Flops” - Beautiful beach  Elevation with nice breeze  Large vacant lot with dock --- bungalow on 1.19 acres with dock. Sandy white beach with  Detached garage $90,000$90,000$90,000 breathtaking sunsets. This property has lush landscaping and  Excellent rental  Hilltop large lot with nature trails. Numerous improvements. Call for details. Laurie $$$415,000415,000415,000 dock - $130,000$130,000- Schreiner 242-366-3143 SEE PAGE 3 FOR OUR FEATURED PROPERTY May 1st, 2003 The Abaconian Page 39 Whale Fest done here in Abaco and always gets in- Women 26-45 Sports From Page 15 volved. The participation and support this 1st Rhaonda Claridge 3rd Rhonda Hull Declared A Success year will ensure that the Whale Fest will 2nd Judy Albury to stay light and quick on their board and I The organizers of the 1st Annual Great become an annual event.” Men 26-45 must say I feel that our guys are on par Abaco Whale Fest are extremely pleased The results of the walk/run race follow. 1st Dale Hill 3rd Sean McNamarra with these east coast champs! 2nd Leigh Hickmott with the outcome of this fund-raising event Girls 8 & under Both Andrew and Christian Wilhoyte Women 46 & over and thank the many sponsors that helped. 1st India Burrows 3rd Rashan Burrows made it into the second round of heats be- 1st Kathleen Van Ninweger The Whale Fest was successful in raising 2nd Elsa Deal fore being stopped by the seasoned veter- Men 46 & over funds helping to ensure that field research Boys 8 & under ans of the NSSA. while our little star was 1st Ken Oclassen 3rd Bill Babner on dolphins and whales by the Bahamas 1st Dylan Thompson 3rd Will Claridge Jake Albury, 9 years old, who made it all 2nd Mike Keating Marine Mammal Survey will continue here 2nd Keanu Pinder the way to the finals in the main event where Girls 9-12 in Abaco. he competed against the 10 and under and 1st Telia Burrows 3rd Isabel Strachan But it was more than just another fund Sherman From Page 8 collected a huge trophy to bring home! 2nd China-Lee Fox raising activity, as Diane Claridge, the We flew over on Vintage Airlines that Boys 9-12 Project’s Director, explained, “The most would mean a recreation center for our young treated us wonderfully and I would like to 1st Keon Burrows 3rd Trevain Adderley important and rewarding part of the three- people and programs for them to enjoy. If thank them. Also Clay and Lisa Wilhoyte 2nd Lamond Johnson day weekend was the opportunity we had interested, contact Isobel Sherman at Abaco as well as Ruth Albury came and were much Girls 12 & under to teach Abaconians and visitors about dol- Central or Mr. Lynden Davis at Common- welcomed and appreciated chaperones. 1st Ellinor Mitchell phins and whales from this area and their 2nd Robyn Claridge wealth Bank. Surely there must be three or It was a wonderful experience for all in- conservation needs while all of us were hav- Boys 12 & under four persons who would be willing to explore volved and a great learning experience. We ing a lot of fun at the same time.” She added, 1st Jacob Morris this idea, which has so much potential for the look forward to competing in other interna- “We are blessed that the local business com- 2nd Kyle BEthel youth of Abaco. tional events in the near future. munity values the volunteer work that is Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Commercial Service, Cars & Boats

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93 Toyota Camry. Call for price. Phone 367- Terreve College 2326 days 95 Jeep Cherokee, low mileage, good cond. Obtain Your College Degree Speicializing in Private Home A/C. PS, PB, AM/FM, Tape. $5,500 Call 365- in Freeport Construction, Renovations, Tile Cabinetry, Piano, Technics Digital Ensemble, Steinway 4695 Masonry, Paint, etc. sound, 88 weighted keys. display, floppy, 22 Majors Offered Ph. 365-0614 • 375-3863 MIDI etc. Like new. $1,900 obo. Tel. 365- 98 Ford Taurus Sta Wgn, special addition, Black Wood • James Baillou 6441 leather interior, center console, alum. wheels, P.O. Box F 44974, Freeport, GB 24 valve engine, low mileage, like new. Call Phone 242-351-1045-7 • Fax: 351-1043 Lightpoles 10” and 12” bases, 12 ft. and 15 365-8188 Housing and Meal Plan Available ft. in length. Call 367-4061 Authorized by the Ministry of Education to ROCK & FILL 97 LTD 98 Kia Sportage, auto, leather int., fully loaded. Call 367-2631 after 5 award Associate Degrees Sand • Rock • Quarry EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 99 Club Golf Cart, 36 volt, all accessories, Cracker Dust • Topsoil four seater, windshield, in excellent cond. Tel: 242-367-3650 100 KW Perkins diesel generator, 2001, used as stand-by, self contained. ready to $5,000 Call 365-4695 Fax: 242-367-2988 go. Call 359-6707 99 Ford Escort 4 door sedan, 5 speed, excellent condition, A/C, CD. $8000 Call 365-4695 VEHICLES FOR SALE Jeep Wrangler, perfect condition, 30,000 miles. Tropical Souvenirs $12,000 Call 365-5153 Straw Baskets • Shirts • Hats Casual Wear • Gifts • Souvenirs BOATS AND MARINE Don MacKay Blvd. near Airport Always a good selection of cars, vans & ITEMS FOR SALE Phone 367-2431 • Marsh Harbour trucks. Pre-owned quality vehicles, competi- Call Us for All Your Travel Needs Mon - Sat 7:30 - 5 • Sun 10 - 5 Twin Engine, Turbo Prop, tively priced at Marsh Harbour Auto Sales. Mercury Outboard Engines Turbo Jet and Helicopters Available Ph. 367-2111 125 HP $4000 200 HP $5000 Ph: 954-938-9508 Fyne’s Pest Control Contact National Marine @ 367-2326 Fax: 954-938-9509 Phone 365-8409 Wave Runner Seadoo, Bombardier, two man, Cell Ph: 954-647-8278 Cell 359-6312 excellent cond, cover, low hours. Can be seen Stephen Fynes at Scotland Cay $2,950. Call 375-8226 or 561- 738-0996 Professional Exterminator Big CaCaBig t Equipment Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, PO Box AB22214 Payloader, Dump Truck Treasure Cay Services: Land clearing, Trenching [email protected] 79 Ford, 302 engine, auto trans, runs good, Foundations $7000 or trade for small car. Call Kevin at 366- Fill, rock and sand 3061 EMPLOYMENT Fax: 242-367-2464 Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 Island Maintenance/Manager. English- Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 man (55) seeks ‘right hand man’ position. 36’ Marine Trader Sedan, 1982, top condi- Electrician, plumbing, building and tion, 2 staterooms, 8 KW gen, 120 HP Ford For all your vertical and mini-blind needs con- joinery, expert with diesel gen, water. Leymond engine, new 16 cu. ft. fridge, central tact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. Honest, dependable. E-mail air, auto pilot, DUTY PAID. $65,000. Call Roy Sales and Service. Roberts collect. 242-333-4113 or 333-4770 [email protected] 79 Ford 6 cyl. auto trans, runs good. $1500. Wanted for local weekend band, lead guitar, Call Kevin at 366-3061 also keyboard/vocals a plus. Classic rock, raggae, calypso and blues. Call 477-5222 Page 40 The Abaconian May 1st, 2003