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Bart and Jacqueline Landheer Get Ready For The Show If you’re not an American citizen Table of Contents and want to visit the US you need Internet access or a friend who does. Effective January 12, 2009, Antilleans (or This Week’s Stories Dutch citizens) who want to visit for 90 days or less in the US either for business ESTA Information 2 Firemen Save Sea Turtles 3 or leisure must have advance permission Whirlwind Hits Washington Park 6 from American authorities. Without this Four Day Walk 6 permission the traveler may not board an Shelter Pet Shop 8 airplane to the US. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 9 Hotel Development Postponed -1 1 0 “ESTA” stand for the Electronic System CIEE Report 10 for Travel Authorization that the Secre- Barracudas Get Ready 11 Sewage Awareness Bubbles 11 here are the eggs? tary of Homeland Security has introduced US Vice Consul Letters to the Editor: WEB vs. QM-2, W Eggs are missing from for border control. ESTA applies to 27 James Hogan. Police as Guards 12 supermarket shelves these days countries, including the Netherlands and BES Islands Finances Ok, but... 13 because the government, in or- the Netherlands Antilles. Although citizens Dreams of Bonaire 14 der to encourage the selling of Air France and KLM of these countries, the so-called Visa Waiver Program Countries, do Reporter Dictionary Donation 14 local eggs, won’t give permits launched Bluenity.com, the not need a visa for business or leisure when they stay up to 90 days Dictionary Donation Near Goal 14 to supermarkets to import them. first social network website in the US, they DO need this advance permission. Kingdom Day 17 However, local egg suppliers for air travelers last Friday. This program on the Internet replaces the green forms (I94W) that Study and Job Fair 18 can’t handle the demand and Think of it as a MySpace or citizens from the countries in the Visa Waiver Program have had to consequently shelves are emp- Facebook for flyers. The new complete until now. Weekly Features Homeland Security announced the ESTA system on June 3 of this tied quickly. Last week, we social website will let travelers Flotsam & Jetsam 2 were told by a merchant, there share their top tips or com- year and it’s been in operation since August 1. But it was optional- Profiles, Parisina Malatesta 4 were no eggs available between plaints about hotels, restaurants the green forms still have had to be completed. While ESTA clear- Bonairean Voices (Physical Education) 7 Wednesday and Saturday. Local and shopping anywhere in the ance is optional now, after January 12, 2009, it will be mandatory. Sudoku Puzzle 7 eggs must be priced at NAƒ world. “The same as with any other country in the world, the US wants Island View (Illiteracy) 8 5,59. But imported eggs will Bluenity.com is unique; it to know who enters the country,” says Vice Consul James Hogan. Pet of the Week (“Lola”) 8 Sudoku Solution 9 cost the consumer only NAƒ allows airline customers to Classifieds 12 3,75. In today’s economy peo- make their flight schedule pub- 72 hours before departure Reporter Masthead 13 ple need help to make it. lic and to get updates from oth- Travelers to the US are advised to get on the ESTA website, Tide Table 13 ers about their flight arrange- https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov 72 hours before departure and answer all Picture Yourself (Nursery, Quebec, The number of Antilleans ments, allowing travelers to the questions for the ESTA permission, then submit it. The ques- Houston ) 15 and Arubans living in the meet online before they travel to What’s Happening 16 tions are the same as those on the current green form you get Dining, Shopping Guides 17 Netherlands has increased by arrange to share a taxi, for ex- handed to you on the airplane: personal data, antecedents, passport Bubbles-Did You Know (Seahorses)18 24,600 persons, or some 23% ample, or to meet in a lounge. number, etc. Until now 96.6% of the requests submitted have been Sky Park (Three Brightest) 19 in the past eight years. 40% to The site is available in three approved and most of the time in mere seconds. In the past when a Star Power (Astrology) 19 50% of the Antilleans and languages- French, English and traveler neglected to hand in the stub of the green form, he/she was Arubans are second generation, Dutch - and is free. considered “still in the country,” and after 90 days was considered How to contact us Letters to the Editor: meaning they were born in the illegal. That would cause trouble on subsequent entries. The new [email protected] Netherlands. Last Wednesday the Minis- automated system would eliminate that problem. Story tip or idea: According to the Central Bu- ter of Minister of Traffic and [email protected] Three results are possible once everything is completed and per- Print and Online reau for Statistics (CBS), more Telecommunications, Mr. Mau- mission is requested: “Approved,” “Pending,” or “Travel not au- Advertising: than 131,800 persons of Antil- rice Adriaens, opened the new thorized.” Approved means that everything is in order and the per- [email protected] Archives: lean and Aruban descent were office of Bureau of Telecom- son can enter the US. This OK is good for two years or until the Bonairenews.com, then click living in the Netherlands as of munications & Post (BT&P) present passport expires. It is recommended to take a printout of the on “Go to Archives” January 1, 2008. The Nether- on Bonaire. Both Minister The Publisher: permission with you, even though it remains in the system. [email protected] lands had a total population of Adriaens and BT&P director, 16,405,400 as of January 1, Mr. Joao de Canha, declared Only via Internet 2008, of whom 13.19 million that BT&P, as the telecommuni- The Bonaire Reporter, ESTA is only obtainable via Internet. Travelers are responsible P. O. Box 407, Bonaire, are “native” Dutch and 3.21 cation regulator for the Nether- for the ESTA permission, but they can also have their travel agent Neth. Antilles. million foreign. Peculiarly, An- lands Antilles, is working hard Phone 790-8988 or airline company take care of the request if they have all the re- Phone 790-6518 tilleans and Arubans are classed on its future to accommodate quired data and offer that service. Available on-line at: as a foreign group, although the changes that are taking place www.bonairereporter.com The airline company that transports a passenger to the US without they hold Dutch nationality. The internationally in the area of the ESTA approval can expect vigorous fines and possibly addi- Printed Every Fortnight, Turkish group is the largest with telecommunication and the new tional sanctions. The passenger who appears before an American On-line Every day, 24/7 370,000 persons, followed by state structure of the Antilles. immigration officer without the ESTA permission can be deported Next edition printing on Surinamese and Moroccans, The new BT&P office on Bon- December 3, 2008. at the discretion of the immigration officer. Ad deadline Nov. 29 each with 335,000 persons. (Continued on page 5)

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were kept in a safe place until the eve- Light pollution is still not a major ning when they were released with the problem on Bonaire for our sea turtles, help of the fire team on duty. but this is not the first time that hatch- In a more natural setting hatchlings lings from nests on Pali Magel have These baby sea turtles are in good hands emerge from the nest and find their way crossed the road towards the airport and to the sea by orienting themselves to the been killed by cars instead of going to n Friday the 31st of October, the where these hatchlings come from. subtle brightness of the sky above the the sea. Perhaps it is time to start think- O team of airport firemen on duty horizon. In this case, STCB staff sus- ing about a proper lighting system for found one live hawksbill hatchling in the STCB Manager Mabel Nava found the pect that the airport’s bright lights con- coastal development to prevent our baby parking lot of the Flamingo Airport. An- nest on Pali Mangel beach in front of fused the turtle hatchlings, drawing them turtles from going to the wrong place. other hatchling, crushed by a car, was the airport. The procedure of opening inland instead of toward the sea. STCB encourages developers to install also found on the main road. The fire- and counting began and 10 live hatch- Light pollution from beach-front prop- turtle-friendly lighting when building men called STINAPA to report the find lings were found in the nest. Baby turtles erties causes the deaths of thousands of close to the coast, and STCB staff are and Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire typically hatch during the evening hours sea turtle hatchlings each year around happy to assist developers in looking for (STCB) staff went to check the area. In when it is cooler and there are fewer the world and it is a major factor in alternative solutions for their lighting cases like this, STCB staff look for more predators by the sea, especially sea slowing the population recovery of our systems. STCB Release—Story & hatchlings and try to find the nest from birds. Accordingly, these hatchlings depleted sea turtle populations. photos by Mabel Nava

Bonaire Reporter Oct. Nov. 24-Nov. 21- Dec. 7 5,2008 2008 Page 3 arisina Malatesta, founder the Indian tribe in Venezuela, is sewage sys- P of the Friends of Nature one the few spots on the planet tem, a solution Foundation, is publishing a 2009 where the awareness of the ne- for the landfill edition of the Bonaire Agenda. cessity to coexist is stored within and green It should be seen and read by its environment and its people, power sources everyone who feels strongly as if a powerful and harmonious for example. about Bonaire’s nature, culture energy is still very much alive and traditions. The pictures by through living in balance with In order to Argentinean photographer Jorge each other and with the environ- keep what isn’t Provenza are pure art and ment. lost yet, Paris- beauty. He spent over a month at ina founded Cargill Salt Works with permis- Parisina bought a 150-year-old the Friends of sion from Manager Bret Schutt- Bonairean house in the heart of Nature Foun- pelz, who feels that “on Bonaire Rincon and felt immediately at dation and we coexist in harmony with na- home. Her house is still very with the help ture.” However, we are aware much alive with the memories of of several more and more of the threat that many generations, she feels. The sponsors and human activities pose on the local community made her feel pro-nature survival of the planet. Environ- like “one of them.” They wel- organizations mental crisis, the uncontrolled comed her and shared the history (all mentioned exploitation of resources that of their ancestors, the first in the agenda), took centuries to create, global slaves. Through their stories, she published warming - these are real issues. their memories and traditions, her first Bon- Nature is not an unlimited re- their music and art, they truly aire agenda source. keep the spirit of living in har- eight years mony, respect and cooperation ago. The phi- Parisina came to Bonaire 18 with Mother Earth. “Rincon is losophy is to Parisina Malatesta years ago, having been a travel incredibly precious,” Parisina highlight the writer and poet for many years. says. “It’s different from the rest beauty and The last 15 years she spent with of the island.” importance of an Indian tribe in Venezuela, need to do everything possible to agenda includes a map of Bon- learning about their traditions, take that direction, she says. aire, pages with local services their culture, art and coexistence and a directory. It should be an with nature. This harmony is “When we ignore the This year’s edition of the Bon- inspiration for those living in stored in the earth, in nature, in aire Agenda is dedicated to the suburban areas and polluted cit- the tribe itself with their stories natural balance we’ll lose pink flamingos, one of the is- ies as a reminder of how it’s still and memories. Parisina pub- land’s most impressive protected possible to experience life lished articles about the tribe’s our source of life.” species, photographed mainly in through nature. vision which has enabled them to their breeding colony sanctuary Isn’t it scary to realize that we live for many centuries in com- at Pekelmeer, showing unique are on the brink of throwing plete harmony with their envi- What happens on the rest of nature on Bonaire, its architec- conditions within the colony. away all which is still whole, ronment. She became a travel Bonaire makes her wonder if this ture, its people and their tradi- Jorge Provenza spent so much healthy and balanced on this guide for special interest groups beautiful island can sustain a tions, by showing that something time amidst the colony he almost island? Thanks to Parisina like ecologists, archeologists and healthy and proud society with- unique and precious is still pre- became “one of them.” Other Malatesta’s passionate connec- biologists who wanted to visit out further damaging nature. Is it sent on the island. When we lose amazing photos show the under- tion with the island, her love and the area where the tribe lives. possible for Bonaire to escape sight of the essential elements water world, local people, tradi- devotion to her project, she cre- the fate of so many other places that sustain life on the island the tional architecture, caves, ani- ated a true reflection of Bonaire. When Parisina visited Rincon in the world that lost their bal- destruction of the reef, nature mals, the moon just after an The publication of the 2009 Bon- 18 years ago something pro- ance? When we ignore the natu- and many animal species will be eclipse and an extraordinary fold aire Agenda is her gift to the found happened within her. She ral balance we’ll lose our source irreversible. Parisina feels she -out photo of a flamingo breed- island. experienced a similar harmoni- of life. Bonaire is small and owes it to the island to make ing colony. ous energy still existing within therefore manageable; it would people aware that Bonaire is the people of Rincon and its na- be relatively easy to take the unique in many respects, that the The agenda will be sent all Story & ture, the underwater world, the necessary ecological measures in inhabitants are responsible for over the world by its sponsors, photo by traditional architecture, and the order to reverse the direction in this pristine part of the planet. dive shops and hotels. Tourists Louise Rood traditions and memories of many which the island’s development Eco awareness and eco tourism may take it home with them. people. It was as if Rincon, like is going – things like a better fit the island like a glove; we Local shops will sell them. The

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Page 4 Bonaire Reporter Nov. 21- Dec. 5, 2008 Flotsam & Jetsam (Continued from page 2) ingly close energy cooperation with Russia as “a aire will be staffed by three employees. counterweight to US During the event BT&P made a donation imperialism.” A Russian of NAƒ 62.600 to Kolegio Kristu Bon drilling platform has Wardador for the purchase of computers started extracting natural for the school. BT&P has two other of- gas from under the sea- fices, the head office on Curaçao and one bed. office on Sint Maarten. The new office is Russian President located at Kaya Grandi 69. The P.O. Box Dmitry Medvedev is Flamingo Airport is number 791, the telephone number is scheduled to visit Vene- Departure lounge (599) 717-3140 and the fax number is zuela later this month, (599) 717-3554. when Venezuelan and Starting December 1, 2008, Bonaire Inter- Common Use Terminal Equipment. With CUTE Russian naval fleets plan national Airport N.V. will impose a NAƒ 3 ser- any airline can use any of the 12 available check- to hold joint exercises in vice charge on each departing passenger. It will in counters at Flamingo Airport. The additional the Caribbean Sea. be added to the existing passenger facility flexibility and capacity should make passenger Chavez said that a few charge (“airport tax”). This means that departing check-in more efficient and provide much better Russian military vessels, passengers for domestic destinations will pay NAƒ service for the departing passenger. The present including a cruiser and 15,50 and departing passengers for foreign desti- check-in system works with dedicated check-in several submarines, nations NAƒ 63,50. Departing passengers 60 or counters which are only usable by one particular would soon arrive in the older or under 12 who are residents of either the airline and cannot be used by other airlines, thus region for the joint exer- Netherlands Antilles or Aruba and have a domes- restricting processing capacity. Furthermore, cise. tic destination, will pay NAƒ 10,50. Children un- FIDS, Flight Information Display System will der 2 years are exempt. provide a real time display of the status of flights. On Saturday, No- In addition to the scheduled arrival or departure The SABADECO (Santa Barbara vember 22, Bonaire’s The fee is to cover the deployment of the new times, information can be displayed such as Development Company) is considered to Governor, Glenn AirportConnect CUTE system. CUTE stands for “Departed,” “Delayed,” “Boarding.” be one of the most prestigious and suc- Thodé, will speak on cessful upscale home development pro- “The New Bonaire, the Creation of our Antilles sprinter says that Martina is the rightful jects on Bonaire. Building lots offered Future Nation (Bonaire Nobo, kreashon Olympic winner of the silver medal. Crawford, who usually sell out fast. Now a new section, di un futuro Nashon) at the Plaza Resort Committee came in fourth but moved up two spots Crown West, has been opened. Contact Bonaire Casino at 7:30 pm. All invited. photo because of the two disqualifications, felt one of the realtors listed in The Reporter he did not deserve the silver medal and to get complete details and prices on the Last week the Netherlands Antilles gave it to Churandy. The Court of Arbitra- Crown West offerings. Olympic Committee (NAOC) an- tion for Sports in Switzerland on Decem- nounced that Churandy Martina has ber 5 will hear the Antillean appeal President Hugo Chavez inaugu- the Olympic Silver Medal for the 200 against Churandy’s disqualification, rated his country's first Venezuelan- meter sprint in his possession. Days among others things, because the US pro- Russian offshore natural gas project in after the closing of the Olympic Games, test was filed too late. the Gulf of Venezuela, close to Aruba, Shawn Crawford decided to hand over the last Friday, hailing his country's increas- medal to Churandy. The American (Continued on page 9)

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ansas has tornados, Florida has hurricanes and Bonaire has warwarús and K tubushis (whirlwinds). These micro-windstorms, although rare, are known for causing considerable damage. Last week the roof and supports at the popular visitors terrace at the entrance to Washington-Slagbaai Nation Park were demolished by a warwarú. The strong wind scattered wood and roofing material over an area of about 100m2. Little else in the Park or surrounding area was damaged. George (Kultura) Thode, Chief Ranger at the Park, reported that the winds were generated by clouds that appeared in the area at about 6:30 am and were also observed by Rincon residents. Early arriving Park visitors were appalled by the damage and pitched in to help the Park rangers clean up the mess. After the road was cleared of debris the Park was opened and operation returned to normal. Materials for the original structure were donated by Jeff and Linda Goldman and built by Park employees and a private contractor. Linda and Jeff were married on Bonaire six years ago and have shown a great affection for our island in many ways. If you are interested in making a donation to the National Park please contact the Park at [email protected] or call 599 - 717- 8444. Elsmarie Beukenboom, STINAPA The whale skeleton had a narrow escape from destruction

Day 4 -From Slagbaai by Gotomeer, along the he Vierdaagse Bonaire, Four Day Rincon Road to Sunset T Walk is set to start at Flamingo airport Beach and on to City on Thursday, November 27, at 9 am. Partici- Café in Playa. pants will walk or bike for 125 km., covering Walkers will start at the length and breadth of the island over a 8am except for the last period of the following four days ending in day when they begin at 7 downtown Kralendijk. The event is modeled am. Cyclists will start two hours later. after the world-famous Nijmegen (The Neth- There will be camping areas provided for erlands) Vierdaagse, the largest walking the evenings at the day’s destination points. event in the world. Proceeds will benefit the The cost is NAƒ 50 which will cover support Center for Children in Poverty Foundation. drinks and snacks along the route and a T- Day 1- From Flamingo Airport south shirt. For campers, the fee is NAƒ 100 which through Belnem and around to Sorobon. includes a campsite, food and drinks. Day 2- From Sorobon through Nikiboko, You can sign up for the Walk at City Café through downtown Kralendijk on Kaya L.D. every Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm. Entry Gerharts, then north up the tourist road to the is free to handicapped persons. For more landhouse at Karpata information call 697-1235 or 567-0026. Day 3 -From Karpata by Gotomeer into Email [email protected]. Washington Park and on to Slagbaai. G.D.

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be re-adjusted so we can back to the basics. Teach the students do more. And beside this SGB norms, discipline and how to be all the sports fields need motivated until the end. With all this we to be maintained. We hope to keep education in all areas, in- hope in the future that cluding physical education, at a higher we will be able to give a level.” scholarship to one of So as you can see a lot needs to be done the best students, not in physical education and only in high school edu- the buildings where it is cation, but also in being practiced. SE- physical education.” DREBO and the SGB are asking for help. Can you Mr. Serapio Pop (53), contribute? chief of the educators Siomara E. Albertus administration of the SGB complex, said: “Physical education is Send your comments to The being given at SGB, but Bonaire Reporter, P.O. Box 407, the gymnastic room Bonaire, or email re- needs a lot of attention. [email protected]. Teachers and students attending the gymnastic classes are very un- happy. The rooms, toi- lets and dressing rooms The Sporthall are unclean, untidy, unhygienic and un- healthy. And a lot of the gym lessons have had to be dropped. We PHYSICAL EDUCATION ing a foundation, we organized sports need to better evaluate the cleaning mat- championships for all the schools, includ- ter; it must be improved. The students ost of us agree that physical edu- ing the SGB (high school), and this year, want to take gym but in better conditions. M cation contributes to a healthy 2008, we had a broad program. The Bo- body and mind, and I wondered how this nairean Sports Complex has been very We have to invest in all the SGB build- is being practiced in schools. useful, although some sports must be ings and it must happen soon. The school Mr. Francis Wanga (41), the interim played outside like softball, swimming, needs to be brought to a higher level in director of the foundation for sport in running and soccer for instance. We get buildings, school materials and school Bonaire called SEDREBO (Servicio di financing from donations, sponsors and values especially if we want to find sport Deporte i Rekreo Boneriano) explained: the CUS (Commissie Uitvoering Sport talent in our students. Educators too need “The foundation has been operating projecten) commission for sports projects. to respect the opinions of the students. A since 2004, but in 2006 the government Our main goal is to identify the abilities developing plan has been made to finance of children participating in sports activi- chose a foundation board to take care of part of the SGB buildings (gym location the physical activities in all the elemen- ties during school hours and to help them not included) and to evaluate the school in To solve the puzzle, enter the numbers 1 tary schools and the community centers further develop these abilities during after 16 areas. We have to seek comfort and a through 9 to the partially filled in puzzle and sports for physically disabled people, school hours. Unfortunately we are in peaceful state of mind for the parents, the without repeating a number in any row, the elderly, adults and government em- great need of more qualified employees to educators, the environment and… our column or 3 x 3 region. Answer on page 9. ployees. For 18 years, even before becom- do the job. The budget for sports needs to students. To achieve all this we need to go Supplied by Molly Bartikoski-Kearney

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ILLITERACY hile I was walking around at the different for each individual. You cannot learning disability like W fifth “Studie- en Beroepen- pinpoint one specific cause. Research has dyslexia, you are in trou- markt” (Study and Job Market) Inge Berben shown that the following people are vulner- ble here. The facilities to of FORMA handed me a small flyer. It gave able to becoming functional illiterate: help you with your prob- me information about how to recognize lem are very limited or functional illiteracy. I was shocked to read • People with general learning and be- even absent. And if you that 20.8% of the people of Bonaire are havioral disabilities (like concentration fall behind in school functionally illiterate. Because people are problems and lack of discipline) or specific because of your prob- probably ashamed of the fact they cannot reading and writing disabilities (like dys- lem, you are more likely read and write sufficiently, they will not lexia). to get less and less atten- shout it from the rooftops: “Ey man, I am an tion for your schoolwork illiterate!” They might say things like: “I • People who do not have a good com- (and probably more and forgot my glasses,” or “I’ll fill this form in mand of a language because they speak a more attention due to at home,” or “My handwriting is ugly, not different language at home from the lan- your behavior) because readable.” All these excuses make it harder guage they have to use at school. the schools are not ade- for other people to recognize an illiterate • People who grow up in an environment quately equipped to deal person because they will avoid having to deprived of language: no books, newspapers with these children. write or read at all costs. Furthermore this and magazines; they are not encouraged to Papiamentu is a lan- subject is kind of a taboo because everybody read and write. guage that was mostly goes to school, so everybody should be able • People with a high non-attendance at spoken, not written. to read and write. An illiterate person might school and little education because of ill- Nowadays, more and FORMA staff at the Study & Job Market swiftly come to the conclusion that he or she ness, playing truant, dropping out or having more we find written is the only one, which confirms their atti- a life of traveling. proof of existence of the Antillean people. up your pen (you probably have quite a col- tude of not talking about it. Of all the ‘patois’ languages, Papiamentu is lection if you visited the Studie- en Persons who are functionally illiterate do • People who do not get sufficient atten- the most active and most printed language Beroepenmarkt), and start writing. Start not have the proper skills to read and write tion and guidance at school. of the Caribbean region. Clearly that is not collecting words, write letters and emails to (and to do arithmetic in a lot of cases) to • People whose skills have declined. enough. We need a lot more Papiamentu- your family or instructions for your col- become a full-fledged part of this informa- Where reading, writing and doing sums are language books, magazines and newspapers. leagues. And try not to write in SMS style, tion society. They have problems accom- concerned, this motto applies: “Use it or We need an environment where people are but collect as many different words as you plishing their own targets and cannot further lose it.” If you do not maintain these skills, encouraged to read, preferably in their own can. When I visit the Studie- en Beroepen- develop their knowledge and skills inde- you will lose them. language. The children have a right to learn markt in the future, I want to read a flyer pendently. This makes them very vulner- to read and write in the language they speak. that says: “The percentage able. They become an easy target of smooth If you check out that list as mentioned When Bonaire becomes a special munici- of functional illiteracy is talkers because they are unable to read even above you will certainly get a clue why so pality of the Netherlands, we will most declining.” the ‘big print’ before they sign. They are many Bonaireans are illiterate. First of all, likely lose some things: our florin, some Mary Ann Koops also unable to better themselves through almost all children speak another language laws, some rights and liberties. But we Koops teaches Biology at the extra courses, so they are more likely to get at home than at school (Papiamentu at should not lose Papiamentu, for the sake of SGB High School. Her in- stuck in unfavorable situations. home, Dutch at school) which is a handicap. the children. So, everybody who is able to sightful commentary appears The causes of functional illiteracy are Secondly, if you are so unlucky as to have a make a decent sentence in Papiamentu, pick regularly in The Reporter.

er name was “Lola” and you can see she may be a dancer. H Such graceful legs and such big ears on Lola. This dancing must run in the family as her sister, “Lila,” a former pet of the week, loves to do the salsa. Lola has the attractive black and tan coat that is so easy to care for. She’s full of fun and loves to please. With the Digi NOW proper training she’ll become a valued member of the family. As are tal P ! all the other pets up for adoption at the Shelter Lola is in perfect CDs, roce Car ssin health, having been examined by the vet and given her shots, worm- ds, m g ing and tests. You may see her at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, ore open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989. Website: WWW.AnimalShelterBonaire.com. L.D.

Lola FULL DIGITAL SERVICES FUJI MINI-LAB KODAK & FUJI FILM SLIDES E-6 PROCESSING hile you’re at the Animal Shelter PASSPORT PHOTOS BATTERIES W take a look at the Pet Shop set up in CAMERAS the Shelter office. There are dog and cat toys, FRAMES leashes, collars, pet treats, novelties – all sorts PHOTO ALBUMS of things for your pet or for pet friends. The GREETING CARDS prices are low because everything has been DIGITAL AND MORE... donated by the good people of Bonaire Talk and all the proceeds go to keeping our Shelter Les Galeries Shopping Center open for unwanted dogs and cats. And pick (Bordering the parking lot) up a Shelter t-shirt for yourself or as a gift. Tel. 717-5890 L.D. Open M-F 8:30-12, 2-6 pm, Sat. 9-12

Page 8 Bonaire Reporter Nov. 21- Dec. 5, 2008 Bert, who has lived on Bonaire for over This remarkable initiative is a tribute to all nine years, grew up in the Rock ‘n Roll the men and women who contributed to the era. He played guitar in various bands and glory days of Rock ‘n Roll. Lee’s Music thus he was inspired to decorate Lee’s Bar is THE place to listen to the “golden establishment in the décor of the music oldies” and watch the performers on the era that rocked his soul! Lee, owner of the Wall of Fame. Once a month Lee’s Music Music Bar, is just as much a Rock ‘n Roll Bar dedicates the whole evening to the mu- fan as Bert is. Bert’s initial idea was to sic of this great era, and the place ROCKS! paint the portraits of famous Rock ‘n Roll artists on the wall of the bar – like Elvis Story & photo by Bert Poyck– translator: Presley, Buddy Holly, and The Everly Louise Rood Brothers. But he realized that he would shortchange so many other great artists SOLUTION TO DO YOU SUDOKU? like Bill Haley, Fats Domino, Jerry lee Lewis – the list is long. So he decided the 673 912 458 wall should display all the artists who had major hits in the 50s. After searching the 154 836 729 internet, he found 43 artists eligible for a place on the Wall of Fame. Five panels 289 457 316 with a total length of six meters transformed this Wall along with 43 vinyl LP 916 274 583 records with their original covers. The date of every first hit is mentioned as well 735 168 294 as eight of the 43 artists who achieved a Puzzle on page 7 842 395 167 Lee and Bert in front of the Rock ‘n Roll Wall of Fame Golden Hit. Their influence reaches far beyond the 528 749 631 50s into our present time. Guitar brands ast month the “Rock ’n Roll Wall of The Wall is the inspiration of Bert Poyck like the Fender and the Gibson, which 367 581 942 L Fame” was unveiled at Lee’s Music who created a panel six meters long display- were instrumental marvels in the Rock ‘n Bar on Bonaire, Kaya Libertador Simon ing photographs of Rock ‘n Roll artists Roll era, are prominently displayed as 491 623 875 Bolivar #21. from the 50s. well.

Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 5) On Tuesday, November 4th, a Arcus Lelystad) and Stichting Project photo group of 14 Dutch students and four worked together on The Olympic Committee of the teachers arrived on Bonaire. These stu- with Stichting Project’s Netherlands Antilles (NAOC) has started dents and teachers are part of the students. their preparation for the Kingdom “Thrill Project” set up in connection Of course there was Games 2009 which will take place next with Bonaire’s Stichting Project. an exchange of cultures year from July 25 to 31 in Aruba. They in- The group came to Bonaire for three with a full entertain- clude baseball, softball, soccer, speed weeks to help build a professional green- ment program with swimming, synchronized swimming, track house at the Stichting Project location. different excursions & field and taekwondo. They also helped to renovate the garden and trips for the stu- of Stichting Project’s restaurant “De Bo- dents to learn about naireaan.” Bonaire and its culture. Before coming to Bonaire the Dutch We wish to thank this students raised all of the money for this unique initiative, the project themselves. “Thrill Project,” for all The students are from different Dutch their hard work with us schools: (HBO Windesheim Zwolle, on Bonaire. Story & Making new MBO Landstede Harderwijk, VMBO ISG photo by Mick Schmit friends

top visiting months are December with 29 Support them with a Ocean shipping containers are a way visits, February with 30 visits and March visit. The NGO Stand is # 27, opposite the We’ve found it from two to eight times of life on Bonaire. Up until now getting with 28 visits. During November there are Lions Club Time Capsule. (by Annemarie faster than Telbo’s wireless broadband. them transported and set up on a new site 12 visits; in January, 19 visits; April, 13 Klöne, NGO Platform) Check the pages of an upcoming issue of required a flatbed truck and a strong crane. visits. October and May have only one each. The Reporter for the public announcement. Now Don Andres shipping’s Container Last season there were 97 visits. Former Services Bonaire has changed all that by Bonaire resi- Want to have your nails done by a bringing in a modern hauler that not only In cooperation with the CKB (Small dents Dos and gifted stylist? Then visit Zebranailz in Tera transports the container, but on and off- Business Development) whichnow organ- Bertie Winkel Cora. Have Maryanne use her skills to give loads it as well. izes the cruise ship Market, the NGO Plat- will present their you an outstanding manicure or pedicure. form has received a permit for a stand, new book, Col- See her ad on page 2. which according to the custom and ideals ors of Bonaire, of the organization, is shared with the at a slideshow Sanikolas and his helpers, NGOs who would like to participate. and book sign- Zwartepieten, arrive by boat on Satur- Regular cruise market permits are for an ing at Addo’s day, November 29, at 9:30 am at Town entire season, but many NGOs on Bonaire Bookstore Bonaire (Books & Toys) on Sun- Pier. A parade follows to Wilhelmina Park are small and don’t have enough manpower day, November 30, at Kaya Grandi 36. Pres- and you’ll see nearly every child from Bon- and products to be there every day during entation in English at 2 pm, in Dutch at 4 aire there. Children’s games and activities the almost six-month-long season. Thanks pm. begin at 8 am at the Park. Photo ops galore! to this initiative of the NGO Platform they The excitement begins Wednesday, No- can now choose days that fit their schedule. For the technically-minded things vember 19 at 7 pm on BOTV when a 15- The NGO Platform provides the table, continue to improve on Bonaire. City minute program hosted by Yùfrou Ketty tent, collection can, cashbox, etc., plus help Shop is the official dealer for several high will be all about Sanikolas and the with the preparations such as making fold- tech companies like LG and HP. That Zwartepieten. The programs will be every ers, posters, pricelists, nametags, etc. means they carry spare parts that once were day until December 2. The program is spon- The first group to participate was the Bon- only available from the US or Europe. If sored by the Fundashon Ata Sanbikolas I aire Barracudas Aquatics Club, who sold you need something for your computer or Zwartepiet (FASIZ). fresh juice and milkshakes several days to appliance check them out. raise funds for their talented young swim- Remember, it’s our faithful adver- During this year’s cruise ship season mers. Other participants you will find at the The Reporter has been testing MIO’s tisers that enable us to bring The Reporter (October 27 to May 6) there will actually NGO Stand in November are the SGB High new Internet service. It requires only a to you and “It’s Still Free!” Be sure and be 133 visits by ships, that’s an average School, FKPD, Jong Bonaire and the Sticht- card that plugs into a computer’s USB port. visit them and say, “The Reporter sent me.” one and a half ships in port per day. The ing Project. No external antenna or router are needed. G./L. D.

Bonaire Reporter Oct. Nov. 24-Nov. 21- Dec. 7 5,2008 2008 Page 9 s A part The opinions expressed are solely those of the author of the program at the CIEE Re- search Sta- tion, students are required to conduct original research on marine ecology during their semester abroad studies here in Bonaire. Eel studies Bonaire has been receptive to the student projects and several have benefitted from their collaborations the #1 problem in Bonaire? An examina- with the Bonaire National Marine Park, and tion of fecal contamination and sedimen- the Yellow Sub dive shop. Three students tation from runoff on Bonaire. Divi Sunset’s canvas “Quonset Hut” are currently using data provided by the •Chiu Cheng (Moravian College) Can Light and Motion Sensor Program led by native species on Bonaire’s reefs resist wo years ago, in November 2006, area between the hotel and the coastline. Albert Bianculli. Ramon de Leon, Manager the settlement of orange cup coral? T the Divi Resorts made known its The hotel itself is planned to occupy a of the Bonaire National Marine Park, and •Amanda Parra (University of La Verne) plans for the construction of the new Divi relatively small part of the total site. Frank van der Slobbe of DROB reviewed Is larval fish diversity connected to eco- Sunset Hotel on Bonaire. One year ago, and granted approval for the research pro- system level diversity? A case study in the Hilton Hotel Corporation’s press re- Several model apartments are to be built jects taking place in the Park, and the Ma- Bonaire. lease informed us about the groundbreak- inside the hall. As during the whole year rine Park donated a boat for collecting larval •Kara Kozak (Simmons College) Fall ing on the Hilton Bonaire Resort & Spa. 2007, no activities have been started dur- fish at Lac Cai. 2008: Case history of the eel die off on The government of Bonaire, having an ing this year on behalf of the proper hotel The following is a list of students partici- the reefs of Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles erroneous fixed idea that the construction construction, and the site looks exactly pating in the present semester program and •Christina Wickman (University of Ore- the title of their presentations: of big hotels is indispensable for the de- like it did two years ago. Starting the gon) Using an index of light and •Chris Savage (George Fox University) velopment of our island, has been enthusi- whole hotel project by building a gigantic temperature to predict areas of coral Good fences make good neighbors: Habi- bleaching at different dive sites in Bonaire. astic about these two large projects. The temporary structure seems to me not to be tat partitioning by spiny head and secre- local politicians and, unfortunately, also a the most economical solution. At this mo- tary blennies. On Wednesday, November 26, the stu- part of the island’s population have not ment, there are no signs that construction •Lauren Pacheco (University of Colorado dents will present the results of their re- realized that the construction of big hotels of the Divi Sunset Hotel site will start at Boulder) Invading is not always bad: A search projects at 7 pm and the public is will bring many more problems than bene- soon. Anyway, in the future the big hall study of facilitation of native species by welcome. It’s at the CIEE Research Station, fits to Bonaire. Because there is not can always be transformed into an indoor the invasive orange cup coral. Gobernador N. Debrot #21. Each of the enough local labor, practically all workers tennis center, the only one on the whole •Lauren Van Thiel (University of South eight presentations will last about 10 min- necessary for the construction and opera- island. Carolina) To eat or be eaten: Consumer utes followed by a brief question and answer tion of these hotels must be brought from induced behavior in variegated feather session. Refreshments will be provided. abroad. Besides other problems, the influx In 2006, I gave the Divi Sunset Hotel duster worms. Story & photo by Dr. Rita Peachey, CIEE of foreigners will cause an increased pres- project manager advice to start the hotel •Annemarie Rini (Beloit College) Is #2 sure on infrastructure, housing, schools project with the reconstruction of the ex- and medical facilities. isting devastated beach because it is, in my opinion, the bottleneck of the whole devel- What is the situation now, practically at opment. As I have emphasized in several the end of 2008? Although a big sign on articles about this topic, there is a real the site of the Divi Sunset Hotel still an- danger that the local environmental groups nounces that the hotel will be completed will block the beach reconstruction the next year and the Hilton Hotel planned its moment the first cubic meter of the expen- opening for 2010, the fact is that the con- sive sea sand, brought from another island struction of neither of the hotels has be- or from Venezuela, is dumped in the wa- gun. It is certainly a big disappointment ter. It already happened more than 10 for the local politicians. What have been years ago in Curaçao where the govern- the reasons for an unexpected postpone- ment had to pay an enormous amount in ment of these projects? Let us try to find damages to the developer of a new an answer to this important question tak- Marichi hotel which was planned to be ing into consideration the problems which constructed at the future beach, exactly the developers of both hotels have been like in our case on Bonaire. The hotel was facing. never built in spite of all permits given to From 2006, when the Divi Resorts made the developer by the government because known its plans for the Divi Sunset Hotel, a luxurious oceanfront hotel without a absolutely nothing happened on the site beach is a bad investment. And it hap- during the whole of 2007 although Divi pened on Curaçao, where the coral reef is Resorts announced that the sale of the new not the main asset of the island like on condos would begin in the second quarter Bonaire. There is no doubt that sedimenta- of this year. The reason was that priority tion of fine sand particles on the coral sur- was given to Aruba where Divi Resorts face can lead to the death of the coral. I was simultaneously completing several would recommend to the project manager large projects, among them the Divi Aruba of the Divi Sunset Hotel and to all inter- Phoenix Beach Resort. In the first months ested parties to read the extensive article of 2008 just when we thought that there about the environmental monitoring and would be no Divi Sunset Hotel, the devel- management of sand placing works close oper surprised us by placing a big sign at to coral reefs, written by Stephanie M. the site. A low wall was built along the Doorn-Groen, and published in the scien- road and after an effort of several months tific magazine “Terra et Aqua” in Septem- a monstrous temporary structure was ber 2007. Jiri Lausman erected, consisting of a long row of steel arches, covered with white canvas. This Jiri Lausman is a developer with world- huge canvas Quonset hut, which remarka- wide experience, especially in Aruba. He bly survived the winds of Omar without resides on Bonaire. any apparent damage, has enough space for two tennis courts. However, as we Part 2- In the next issue of The Reporter heard, unfortunately for tennis fans, the read about the apparent demise of Bon- huge hut will serve to promote the sale of aire’s Hilton Hotel Project. the condos which will be built on the large

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he Barracuda swimmers are T training really hard, prepar- ing for an international competi- hile it may be hot news on the tion in Santo Domingo ( "Delfines W Internet and on the pages of The del Naco" ) at the end of Novem- Reporter, up until now most Bonaireans ber and for the Nationals at the took little notice of the fact that the dis- beginning of December. Because charge of wastewater into the shoreline area of this clinics have been organized had reached a critical stage and, according with trainers from Aruba to help to the Manager of the Bonaire National Ma- increase our swimmers’ skills. rine Park, must be stopped. If it is allowed From October 24-26 the Barra- to continue Bonaire’s reefs could diminish cudas were in Aruba in the 7th in a just a few years. Aruba Dolphin Invitational 2008 Commissioner Anthony Nicolaas, Bon- where the team placed third out of aire’s top official on the environment, is- seven teams. In each of the races sued a strong statement (see Papiamentu the Barracudas were always in the Team language inset) that was published in the first eight places. Barracuda local press, explaining the situation and de- Results: scribing the government supported plan to Commissioner Nicolaas Ryda -Luz Emer - Bronze contain the problem until 400m freestyle stroke/ Bronze 100m breaststroke Mikel Schreuders - Gold 50m breast- Alejandro de Lima - Bronze 50m Bonaire’s municipal sew- stroke / Silver 50m backstroke / Silver backstroke / Bronze 50m freestyle / age system and treatment 100m backstroke / Silver 100 breast- Bronze 200m breaststroke plant is completed in six stroke / Bronze 50m butterfly / Bronze Asdrubal Marcano - Silver 50m breast- years. 50m freestyle / Bronze 100m freestyle / stroke / Bronze 200m butterfly / Bronze The plan is to use tank Bronze 100m butterfly / Bronze 200m 100m breaststroke trucks to remove the sew- IM / Bronze 200m freestyle Sue-Ellen Richardson - age from resorts, restau- Kaile Finies Silver 50m breaststroke / Bronze 100m breaststroke rants and homes in the Silver 100m breaststroke Diorella Cicilia Bronze 200m freestyle coastal zone (200-500m. Tirzah Richards -Silver 50m back- Team Relay Silver 200m medley from the sea) and take it to stroke / Bronze 50m breaststroke / (Boys) / Silver 200m freestyle (Boys) a “temporary” inland wa- Bronze 50m freestyle / Bronze 100m back- Luisa Marcano ter treatment facility capa- ble of processing about PLAN DI AKSHON PA AWA SUSHI TA NESESARIO PA SALBA KORALNAN 400 m3 (100,000 gallons) Kralendijk – Kolegio ehekutivo resientemente, riba proposishon di diputado Containerized Treatment plant of the wastewater a day enkargá ku maneho di medioambiente i naturalesa mr. Anthony Nicolaas, a bai (150,000 m3 annually). di akuerdo ku e asina yamá Plan di akshon pa awa sushi Boneiru (Actieplan The requirement is based on the usage of fresh water of the coastal resorts. Details of afvalwater Bonaire). For di e plan di akshon aki ta sali na kla ku tin mas requirements and action plan were published in The Reporter previously. nutriente den e laman rondó di Boneiru ku ta salú pa nos koralnan. E The challenge is to find the €850 thousand to realize this plan in time to save the nutrientenan ta bin di nos awa sushi. Koralnan mester di un ambiente ku ta reef. And now many more Bonaireans know why it’s vital. G.D. pober na nutriente. E plan di akshon ta proponé pa saka kantidat grandi di awa sushi for di e zona di kosta i pa purifiká esaki den un instalashon di —-

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he Bonaire Reporter, the T island’s English language newspaper, has joined a number of other local businesses to help provide Papiamentu-English Diction- aries to local schools and the public library. The donation is part of the Jong Bonaire School Dictionary Dona- tion program and helps move Jong Bonaire closer to the 500 needed to receive a $20,000 matching grant from an anonymous donor in the US. “We have had excellent support from the business community on all three of the ABC Islands for this Dictionaries for Schools effort,” said Rene Hakkenberg, president of the Jong Bonaire Johaila Sint Jago with Reporter Editor board, “but we still need to have Laura DeSalvo about 30 more school dictionaries donated to qualify for the extra grant.” “As a business that depends on words, we know how valuable a good dictionary is,” said George DeSalvo, publisher of The Bonaire Reporter, when making the donation to the Bonaire Library. “The dictionary will let people do a better job of com- municating their ideas.” Any organization or individual who would like to contribute dictionaries can contact Jong Bonaire via e-mail ([email protected]), or from the website www.PapiamentuDictionary.com or by phone +599-717-4303 Ext. 12 (weekday n exhibition of dramatic, life-size, ever, only five copies of any print will ever afternoons). The youth organization obtained rights to reprint the popular dictionary limited edition photographs entitled be sold. Those who purchase the large pho- A by Betty Ratzlaff-Henriquez as a fundraising effort. The dictionary is also available “Dreams of Bonaire” will be available for tos will also receive an exclusive signed copy viewing at Kas di Arte from December 2 -16. of Landheer’s photo book. Jong Bonaire in bookstores on Curaçao, Bonaire and Aruba and on line at The photographs feature the winners of the Press Release www.papiamentudictionary.com. Jong Bonaire Press Release “What is your ambition?” essay contest held at Jong Bonaire. Each of the winners was then photographed dressed as their career ambition in beautiful Bonairean settings. ust 34 more dictionary dictionaries so each classroom because, according to Evert schools@papiamentudictionar In addition to the 12 teen photos, the exhi- J donations to schools are has a copy.” Piar, General Manager, MCB y.com, or via the website bition includes over 30 large images of Bon- needed for Jong Bonaire to “Many of our schools today Bonaire, “It is vital that our www.PapiamentuDictionary.c aire landscapes, nature and underwater reach the 500 mark and make have a hard time financially workforce has a good com- om or by phone +599-717- scenes. The photos are printed on canvas in it eligible for a matching grant and do not have the resources mand of the English language. 4303 Ext. 12 weekday after- sizes from one meter square, to 50 cm2 and of $20,000 from an anony- to buy these sorts of books. Good spelling and the correct noons. 30 cm2. Photographer Bart Landheer says he mous donor in the US. Donors Many families can’t afford the use of words shows our poten- The dictionary can be found prefers the large square format because the on Bonaire, Curaçao and books either,” said Hakken- tial visitors and customers that in most major bookstores and eye can easily circle and take in the entire Aruba have so far purchased berg. “If socially responsible Bonaire is ready to deal with other retail outlets on Bonaire, image. “I feel it is more pleasing to the eye 466 dictionaries for schools on organizations and individuals them on a professional level. Curaçao and Aruba where it than the usual rectangular shape,” he adds. the ABC islands. join this School Dictionary In order to be able to do this, has been selling very well on Landheer and his wife Jacqueline started “We are asking companies of Program, we can get these we must start in our class- all three islands and on the the massive project last year when they pho- all sizes and individuals to resources into the hands of the rooms and this dictionary website. In addition to sales in tographed the winners of the essay contest help us reach this goal before students who need them. And should help,” Piar added. Curaçao, Bonaire and Aruba, for the “Dreams of the Kids of Jong Bonaire” the end of the year,” said Rene this way both the schools and In Curaçao VIP Sports do- orders on the website have calendar, which is on sale now in most stores Hakkenberg, voorzitter of Jong Bonaire benefit from the nated 100 books to several come from the US, Canada, on the island. All the photos in the exhibit are for sale and any income over the cost of Stichting Jeugdwerk Jong donation.” schools. “As a major Internet the Netherlands and even Swit- production will go to Jong Bonaire. They Bonaire. “If we can find just a Jong Bonaire obtained the company based in Curaçao, we zerland and France. were printed in Holland on canvas using a few more donors of 5 or 10 right to reprint the dictionary know how important it is for Trans World Radio first pub- large format Epson printer with archival inks books each, we can reach this earlier this year from Trans our employees to have a good lished the Papiamentu-English designed to last 80 years. They have also goal.” World Radio as a fund-raising command of the English lan- Dictionary, by Betty Ratzlaff- been specially sprayed to protect the image The School Dictionary Do- project. “This dictionary and guage,” said Alistair Assheton, Henriquez, in 1992 with a sec- in the Bonaire environment. “We like to print nation program was estab- also the 2009 calendar we are CEO of VIP Sports. “Since so ond printing in 1995. How- the photos ourselves so that we can control lished to get the popular Papia- selling are even more impor- much of our business is con- ever, it had been out-of-print every step of the process,” said Jacqueline. mentu-English Dictionary, by tant to Jong Bonaire because ducted over the telephone with for almost five years, in spite “The result you see is exactly what the pho- Betty Ratzlaff Henriquez, into the economic crisis makes it English speakers, one of the of constant demand. The new tographer intended.” as many schools as possible. difficult to get donations,” said key requirements is a good edition has over 100 additional The photo exhibit features some favorite Donors purchase the dictionar- Hakkenberg. understanding of that lan- words that were not included Bonaire locations as well as some images ies for schools for ANG 63 Every time a dictionary is guage,” he said. in the first two printings. that many people have not seen. The photog- each (including OB), which is purchased, income goes to Other major donors so far There is also a new section raphers have captured the colors and special a 25% discount from the retail Stichting Jeugdwerk Jong include KPMG Curaçao, added to the book that explains light in each location and the extra large for- price. Bonaire to help support the RBTT Bank Bonaire, Capt. some of the key differences mat makes the viewer feels like he is part of “We really want to meet this after school program for teens Don’s Habitat, RE/MAX Para- between the Papiamentu of the scene. goal so we can get the match- on Bonaire. A part of the in- dise Homes, Rocargo, Sunbelt Aruba and that of Bonaire and The show will be open each day during the ing grant, but we also have come will also go toward fu- Realty, Digicel and Caribbean Curaçao. The author’s biogra- first two weeks of December at Kas di Arte, more schools who have con- ture reprinting of the diction- Homes. phy has also been updated and which is located on the waterfront, north of tacted us to be part of the pro- ary so it will never go out of Any organization or individ- information about the new Bonaire Nautico and It Rains Fishes. Bart gram,” said Hakkenberg. “The print again. ual who would like to contrib- sponsor, Jong Bonaire, is also and Jacqueline Landheer will be available to schools want and need this Maduro & Curiels Bank ute dictionaries and help Jong included in this revision. discuss the works and arrange for any sales. valuable reference book. We Bonaire, one of the largest Bonaire reach the 500 donation Jong Bonaire PressRelease Should viewers prefer a different size or would like to have one shipped to Holland or have also had several local donors of dictionaries to the goal can contact Jong Bonaire the US, this can be arranged as well. How- schools request more of the schools, has donated 65 books via e-mail:

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Mashed potatoes with fresh garlic rom 30 de- and parsley F grees Celsius Candied yams above zero to 30 degrees Celsius Desserts below zero. Here I Pumpkin pie am, Maria Akker- Sweet potato cakes mans, at the top of Mont Tremblant Pecan Pie (875 meters) in the Fresh fruit salad province of Que- bec, Canada. I was Rum Runners Restaurant and Bar having a great va- at Captain Don’s Habitat cation with my Kaya N. Debrot 103 North Hotel Row daughter, Claudia, Reservations (Highly Recommended) 717-8290 her husband, John, Email: [email protected] and my grandson, David. At Rum Runners we do our utmost best to work with fresh ingredients only, However being on small remote island means that these are not always available if this is the case our chef will adjust the dish accordingly. For this we ask your understanding. WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of The Bonaire Reporter with you on your next trip or when you return to your home. Then take a photo of yourself with the newspaper in hand. THE BEST PHOTOS OF THE YEAR WILL WIN THE PRIZES. Mail photos to Bonaire Reporter, Box 407, Bonaire, Netherlands Antil- les (AN). E-mail to: [email protected].

Bonaire Reporter Oct. Nov. 24-Nov. 21- Dec. 7 5,2008 2008 Page 15 ???? about Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from Papiamentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 HAPPENING SOON

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************************ Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Tours 790-2018 Assembly of God (Asemblea di $21 (includes tax). Discounts for Thursday November 20- Claudia Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, Dios): Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In residents and local people. Tel. 717- C. Johnson, PhD, Department of behind the Catholic Church in town. Open English, Dutch & Papiamentu on Sun- 8489, 540-9800. weekdays from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. day at 10 am. Wednesday Prayer Geological Sciences Indiana Univer- sity, Bloomington, will speak about • Parke Publico children’s play- 717-8868 Meeting at 7:30 pm. 717-2194 “Coral survival in the face of chang- ground open every day into the eve- Washington-Slagbaai National Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services ing ocean temperatures and ocean ning hours. Park, Museum and Visitors’ Center. Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bon- chemistry in Bonaire,” 7 pm, CIEE Saturdays Open daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on aire Youth Center in English, Dutch and Research Station, Kaya Gob. De- • Rincon Marshé—6 am-2 pm. some holidays. 717-8444/785-0017 Papiamentu. Preaching the full gospel. brot 21. Enjoy a Bonairean breakfast while you Contact: 786-2557. shop, fresh fruits and vegetables, gifts, CLUBS and MEETINGS Prayer and Intercession Church, Saturday, November 22 - New Lt. local sweets, snacks, arts, handicrafts, in English. A full Gospel Church Governor Glenn Thodé will speak candles, incense, drinks, music. Big AA meetings - every Wednesday at located temporarily at Kaya Alexan- about “The New Bonaire, the crea- Marché first Saturday of the 7pm; every Sunday at 5pm. Phone: drit # 20, Santa Barbara, Republiek. tion of our future nation” (Bonaire Month—www.infobonaire.com/ 786-7699 . Services are held on Sunday mornings Nobo, kreashon di un futuro Na- rincon. Al-Anon meetings - every Monday from 10am until 11:30am. Bible stud- shon), Plaza Resort Casino room, • Flea Market at Parke Publico evening at 7 pm. Call 790-7272 ies in English are on Monday nights 7:30 pm. All invited. every first Saturday of the month, 3 Weekly Bonaire Talker Gathering from 7 to 8 pm. to 7 pm. Everyone welcome to buy and Dinner at Gibi's - Tuesday - 6:30 Contact: 717-3322 Wednesday November 26th - CIEE and to sell. NAƒ5 per selling table. pm - call 567-0655 for directions. The Church of Jesus Christ of Research Station Bonaire Independ- More information and reservations for Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7.30 Latter-day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, ent Research Project Reports by a spot call 787-0466 pm ) All levels, NAƒ2,50. Call Joop Sundays: 9 am Sacrament Ser- students. See page 10 for report top- • Soldachi Tours—See the real 717-5903 for venue. vices (Translation to English and ics. Presentations will be 10 minutes Bonaire and be transported back in Darts Club plays every other Sun- Papiamentu upon request) 10:20 long with two minutes for questions. 7 time. Learn about the history, culture day at City Café. Registration at 4, Sunday School, 11:15 RS/YM/YW/ pm, CIEE Research Station, Kaya and nature by Bonaireans from Rin- games at 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. PH Primary held from 10:20-12 noon Gob. Debrot 21. con. Call Maria Koeks for more infor- JCI - First Wednesday of the Month Visitors Welcome: 701-9522 for In- mation—796-7870. - Junior Chamber International Bon- formation Saturday, November 29-Sanikolas Mondays aire (JCI Bonaire, formerly known as arrives in Bonaire by Boat, 9:30 am, • Soldachi Tour of Rincon, the Bonaire Jaycees) meets at the ABVO Send event info to: Town Pier. Starting at 8 am chil- heart of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call building, Kaminda Jato Baco 36 from The Bonaire Reporter dren’s activities sponsored by SE- Maria 717-6435 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Everyone is wel- Email [email protected] BIKI at Wilhelmina Park. Great Thursdays come. Contact: Renata Domacassé Tel:790-6518, 786-6125 photo opportunities. • Flamingo Rockers at 516-4252. or 790-8988 “Admiral’s Hour” for yachtsmen Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Plaza, Sunday November 30 -Former and others, Vespucci Restaurant, Kaya International, every other Bonaire residents Dos and Bertie Harbour Village Marina. HH drinks, Tuesday, 7 pm. Tel. 717-5595, Jeannette Rodriguez. Winkel will present their new book gratis tapas, 5-7 pm nd th Colors of Bonaire at a slideshow and Fridays Lions Club meets every 2 and 4 Thursday of the month at 8 pm at book signing at Addo’s Bookstore • Harbour Village Tennis, Social Bonaire (Books & Toys) on Kaya Round Robin 7-10 pm. $10 per per- Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. Grandi 36. Presentation in English at son. Cash bar. All invited. Call Elisabeth Rotary lunch meetings Wednesday, 2 pm, in Dutch at 4 pm. Tickets at Vos at 565-5225 12 noon-2 pm - 'Pirate House', above bookstore. ZeeZicht Restaurant. All Rotarians FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS welcome. Tel. 717-8434 Monday, December 1- Bari Festival Toastmasters Club meets every Period. Song, dance, drink and the Sunday– Creature Feature– John two weeks. For more information call From Bonaire Nautico Marina traditional Beating of the Drums and Suzie Wall of Buddy’s Digital Crusita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia (Bari) are the highlights of this cele- photo center present a multimedia Martinez Beck, at 786-2953. bration which recounts the year's hap- slide presentation about Buddy’s penings. CHURCH SERVICES House Reef - pool bar Buddy Dive, 6:30-7 pm, 717-5080 Tuesday, December 2—”Dreams of Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: Bonaire” photo exhibit and sales to Tuesday —Sea Turtle Conserva- Kralendijk, Wilhelminaplein. In benefit Jong Bonaire. Open every day, tion Bonaire presents the Sea Turtles free. At Kas di Arte on the Boulevard, of Bonaire Slide Show. Every 1st & Papiamentu, Dutch, English, Sundays, TRIPS just north of Bonaire Nautico Dock. 3rd Tuesday, Buddy Dive Resort, 6:30 10 am. Every More on page 14. pm—717-3802. Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian, in Papia- Day Tuesday-- Bonaire Land and mentu, Sundays, 8:30 am. Friday, December 5, Bingo Fund- Children’s club, Saturdays, 5 pm, in THE ONLY raiser for the Tutti Frutti Musical Ocean presentation by Fish-Eye Photo WALKON / WALKOFF staff, 7pm on the big screen inside the Kralendijk Group at the Klup Patriotko na Sa- Catamaran Kantika di Amor Sunset Bar and Grill at Den Laman Sunday School, Sundays, 4 pm, in bana, 8 pm Rincon. Bible Study and Prayer meet- Condominiums. NO CLIMBING! ings, Thursdays, at 8 pm, Kralendijk. Cruise Ship Season is back: Wednesday– Sea Turtle Conserva- Trips daily via resorts at 10 am, 12, 2 pm Except Sunday at 10 am only Arts & Crafts Markets at Wilhelmina tion Bonaire presents the Sea Turtles New Apostolic Church: Centro di Park on Cruise Ship Days, usually 10 of Bonaire Slide Show, every 2nd & Bario Nord Saliña , Sundays, 10 am. am to 2 pm: 4th Wednesday at Bruce Bowker's Services in Dutch. 700-0379 . Sun., Nov. 23 – Club Med 2 Carib Inn (717-8819) at 6:30pm. International Bible Church of Bon- Tues., Nov. 25 – Sea Princess aire, at SGB High School auditorium Wed., Nov. 26 – Queen Mary 2 (Kaya Frater Odulfinus, off Kaya BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS Water/115/220V & Cable TV Fri., Nov. 28 – Ocean Village, Korona.) Sunday services in English Dinghy tie-up at north-inside dock Prinsendam at 9 am; Sunday evening prayer meet- US$10 weekly from Saturday to Mon., Dec. 1—AidaAura Kas Krioyo Rincon—Step into Bonaire’s ing at Pastor's home, 7 pm. Fridays, 6 Saturday. Pay at Kantika di Amor Thurs., Dec.4 –Emerald Princess, past in this venerable old home that has water taxi daily 10 am, 12, 2 pm. Caribbean Princess been restored and furnished so it appears the to 8 pm, Light & Life Club, children 5 Sundays 10 am only. Fri., Dec. 5—Wind Star family has just stepped out. Local ladies will to 12 yrs. Tel. 717-8332. Your boat name will be recorded. Sun., Dec. 7 –The World tell you the story. Open Monday thru Fri- Catholic: San Bernardus in Kral- BONAIRE NAUTICO MARINA At It Rains Fishes Restaurant Mon., - Dec. 8 –The World day, 9 –12, 2-4. Weekends by appointment. endijk – Services, Sunday at 8 am and Tues., Dec. 9—Ventura Call Henk at 560-7254 / Bob 786-5399 Call 717-2445. 7 pm in Papiamentu, 717-8304. Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, www.bonairenauticomarina /VHF 68 Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the [email protected] Saturday at 6 pm in English. Mass in REGULAR EVENTS view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn Page 16 Bonaire Reporter Nov. 21- Dec. 5, 2008 lands will be brought to the fore. Then more attention can be devoted to one’s own cultural identity, but also to the many things we possess and share even after the disintegra- n 1995 “Antillean tion of the Netherlands Antilles. I Day” (Antillendag), the 21st of Octo- It has been decided to celebrate Kingdom Day on the 15th ber, was made an official public holiday in of December because Kingdom Day was celebrated for- the Netherlands Antilles as a result of ref- merly as a public holiday on December15th, namely after erenda held in 1993 and 1994 in which the the acceptance of the Statute in 1954. Due to the desire of population of the Island Territories ex- each Island Territory to celebrate their own public holiday pressed their wish and willingness to re- (the day of the Flag) this former celebrated Kingdom Day main as one entity. Antillean Day was was abolished in the middle of the 80s. celebrated annually on 21st of October. In Antillean Day (21st of October) has been replaced as a Bonaire it never “caught on” and except for official com- public holiday by the introduction of Kingdom Day, memoration it was just another day off. which will be celebrated henceforth on December 15th. Now, because of changes in the political structure of the Therefore, the introduction of the Kingdom Day is not an Netherlands Antilles the concept of the Dutch Antilles as extra financial burden for the employer, and for the em- an integrated country will disappear. In these referenda ployee it is not an additional free day per year. With this held during 2000-2005, the island populations expressed replacement the Minister of Economic and Labor Affairs the wish to secede from the Netherlands Antilles, but to wants to indicate that cultural, economical and labor as- remain, each in his own way, a part of the Kingdom of the pects go together. The employer has to take into considera- Netherlands. It is the intention that on Kingdom Day the various cul- tion that the employee has the right to compensation if he/ Consequently it was decided to introduce a new public tural aspects of the population of the Island Territories be- she works on a public holiday. holiday denoted as Koninkrijksdag, Dia di Reino or King- longing to the Netherlands Antilles, as well as the popula- Minister of Economic and Labor Affairs, Ing. Elvis Tjin dom Day instead of Antillean Day. tion of the other Kingdom partners, Aruba and the Nether- Asjoe

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his year’s Fifth Annual Study and Job T Fair was an opportunity for all youngsters and their families to see what their future could be. How very fortunate that such a fair exists for young people to be able to see for themselves what a grand selection there is from which to choose. Do you want to be a banker, a nurse, a fireman, find a school of higher education? This is your chance. The rooms and patios of Jong Bonaire thronged with people eager to get information from the exhibitors. This year there were 42 exhibits and personnel to talk about their subject, to answer questions and especially to show their enthusiasm. There were representatives from banks, the police and fire departments, the Coast Guard, insurance companies, phone compa- Signing up at the entrance to Jong Bonaire nies, STINAPA, the high school, TCB, How about a WEB, Kooyman’s, FORMA, the Stichting Police career? Project, the FKPD (disabled), the hospital and a hotel. From Aruba came representatives from the University there and the EPI Or working (professional intermediate education). Hol- for a bank? land sent people from universities and other advanced learning institutions. From Cura- çao there were schools, the University of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, the FPI (Fundashon Planifikashon di Idioma) and others.

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*to find it... just look up Aires Finances, taxes, and intimacy are main themes for the first few weeks of the month, dear Aries. A love relationship reaches new depths of understanding. You are also very busy with research and investigations of all kinds. The need for challenges, whether The Three Brightest Night Time Objects Meet these are mental or physical, becomes palpable from the 17th forward. A travel, publish- in a Terrific Extraterrestrial Trio! ing, creative, or educational opportunity falls into your lap in the last week of the month. Taurus Close personal relationships are in focus this month, dear Taurus. You find yourself making concessions more than usual. Your desire nature is strong from mid- month forward. A full Moon occurs in your sign on the 13th, pulling up some surprising emotions and feelings. Love opportunities are strongest on the 11 and 28. Good news arrives on the 29-30. Gemini Work continues to be in the spotlight for you this month, dear Gemini. From the 16th forward, a partnership steps up a notch, becoming more dynamic and dramatic, and particularly so in the last week of the month. A love relationship reaches new levels of intimacy. A loan or money owed to you could arrive on the 29-30, particularly if it involves family or property. Cancer There will be times when you feel bogged down by learning, projects, paperwork, and errands. You do find time for indulging in hobbies and other pleasurable activities. Your charm runs very high again this month. The 13th brings the need to help out a friend. Work is a scurry of activity in the last week of the month, and this period also fa- vors stepping up physical activity or health routines. Leo Domestic and family matters continue to take center stage for you this month, dear Leo. Romantic activity picks up after the 16th. Socializing on the job, and perhaps even Bonaire Sky after sundown at the meeting someone through work, is also part of the picture in the second half of the month. beginning of December Virgo A busy month that involves plenty of errand-running, tending to paperwork, and attending appointments is in store for you, dear Virgo. When Venus enters fellow earth sign, You may have to deal with a partner who is acting a little irresponsible (in your eyes) f you want to start December right, on Monday night, December 1st, the three or erratic this month. Romance without any strings or expectations might be the answer. I brightest objects in the night time sky will meet and make a terrific trio that I The 15-16 is a period of strength for you, when your powers of persuasion are especially guarantee will knock your socks off. effective. On Monday next week, November 24th, at dusk face southwest where just above the Libra It’s time to organize your personal finances this month, dear Libra, after perhaps horizon you will see the brightest planet of them all, Earth sized 8,000-mile-wide some over-spending. November is an excellent month for budget-making, asking for a Venus, aptly named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty. And just up to Venus' raise, and discovering new ways to boost your income. The 10-12 is a strong time for left the second brightest planet appropriately named for the king of the Roman gods, money matters. A generally friendly, positive attitude this month helps you to do just that. Jupiter, because coincidentally this happens to be the largest and king of the planets. The last few days of November are excellent for education, learning, and communications. Now as astronomers say, they are, on the 24th, only 6 1/2 degrees apart. Which you Scorpio November is a month of increased confidence and initiative for you, dear Scor- can visualize more easily by remembering that one full Moon equals one half a de- pio. Others are following your lead now. It’s an excellent month in which to present your gree. So if Venus and Jupiter are 6 1/2 degrees apart that means we could line up 13 ideas, state your case, or simply get up to date with your emails, phone calls, and paper- full Moons between them on Monday. But they are moving rapidly toward each other, work. Career offers come now, and money owed to you could also arrive, particularly in and only 24 hours later on Tuesday the 25th they will be 6 degrees or 12 full Moons the last week of the month. apart, on Wednesday the 26th, 5 degrees or 10 full Moons apart, on Thursday the Sagittarius November is an especially strong month for you in terms of career and fam- 27th, 4 degrees or 8 full Moons apart, on Friday only 3 degrees or 6 full Moons apart. ily matters, dear Sagittarius. It’s also excellent for personal finances. However, it’s a time But then ta da! It really gets good because on Saturday, November 29th, they'll be of gathering your resources for the weeks ahead. The last week of the month is extremely only 2 1/2 degrees apart, which means that only 5 full Moons could fit between them. busy. You are willingly taking the lead and others have your best interests at heart. A lover And if you have a really clear flat horizon you just may be able to see an extremely or partner is paying a lot of attention to you, and it feels fabulous. thin 2-day-old crescent Moon. Binoculars will help. Capricorn Expansion, confidence, and hopefulness are keywords for November, dear But the next two nights are the best because on November 30th, the last day of this Capricorn. You are feeling good about yourself and confident about your future. This is month, an exquisite crescent Moon complete with earthshine, which will look like a also the time when Venus, the planet of love and attraction, enters your sign. It’s easier grayish black full Moon nestled within the crescent, will be down to the right of Jupi- than ever to attract exactly what you want during this cycle. November is likely to be ter and Venus and they will be at their closest for this go round only 2 degrees apart memorable for love and romance! Confusing financial matters or questions of ownership which means only 4 full Moons could fit between them. But it gets even better as we begin to resolve this month. open up the first day of the last month of 2008 because ta da! on Monday December Aquarius Business and public affairs continue to play a big role in your life in Novem- 1st an even more beautiful crescent Moon complete with earthshine will be just be- ber, dear Aquarius, but the pressures and over-activity in these areas you encountered last yond Jupiter and Venus which will still be at their closest and the three of them will month begin to dissipate. Love this month is rather business-like as well, or could be found form one of the most striking trios you will ever see in the night sky. I mean just think through professional contacts. Friends and group activities are strong in the last week. of it—the three brightest objects we can see in the night sky, all together making a Pisces Your sense of adventure runs high this month, dear Pisces, and you are itching perfect triangle. It just doesn't get much better than this. for a change of pace. Any partnership conflicts that have been brewing are magnified in But although they look like they're close together it's only our perspective from our November, however. Watch for money tensions around the 4th and social blunders or mis- planet which makes it so. In reality they are at vast distances from each other. Indeed understandings on the 17-18. The last week of the month is outstanding for work, money, on December 1st our 2,000-mile-wide Moon will be only 250,000 miles away, and career. whereas Venus will be 93 million miles beyond. Jack Horkheimer

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