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VOLUME 15, NUMBER 2, JANUARY 15th, 2007 Junkanoo Entertains on Green Turtle Cay Annual Junkanoo Rush Brings Crowds on New Year’s Day By Annabelle Cross Happy New Year! The new year got off to a noisy start as church bells rang, fire crackers popped and fireworks exploded in the air at the stroke of midnight. The weather was just right for outside events and both residents and visitors came out to welcome in the new year either at church services or with friends at parties. The celebrations continued into the wee hours of the morning; then it was home to finish off the traditional souse and to get a few hours rest before heading out for Junkanoo. For the people in the “Shack” there was no time for rest as they worked against the clock to get all the costumes pasted and “tricked” before show time. The day dawned to the sound of goat skin drums being “tuned.” All day long the ferries transported day visitors to what is for many the tradition of spending New Year’s Day on Green Turtle Cay. By noon the streets were lined with people chat- ting with friends as they enjoyed traditional Bahamian foods sold by the various vendors. The fresh conch salad was The annual Junkanoo rush of Green Turtle Cay took place on New Year’s Day, drawing hundreds of spectators. The visitors were very popular, with people waiting for their treated to conch salad and other popular Bahamian dishes as they waited for the show to begin and after the parade. The Green Turtle Ferry was kept busy ferrying people back and forth from the mainland. Please see Junknaoo Page 2

Passports Will Be Min. Wisdom Revealed Required for Americans Housing and Sporting Plans By Julian Lockhart new regulation could cost the country up to The Bahamas tourism industry is about a million visitors in 2007. to take an unknown hit in the next few The US Government gave Canada and months as all American tourists will need to Mexico an extension until 2008 and cruise have valid, machine readable passports to ship passengers until 2009 to require pass- return to the United States after January ports. 23rd, 2007. The Bahamas government has This new regulation resulted from the been lobbying the United States for an ex- Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative which tension but the only extension given was implemented national security measures from January 1st to January 8th and finally the 23rd. The Bahamas saw over five mil- Please see Passports Page 25 lion tourists visit its shores in 2006. This MOW Youth Call for Santa

The Hon. Neville Wisdom, Minister of Housing, with his wife, Mrs. Wisdom, visited Central Abaco on January 5. He held a meeting with town leaders at the Council office and discussed several topics relevant to Abaco issues. He is shown here on the left with his wife and Mr. Cubel Davis, Chief Councillor of the Central Abaco District. He itemized several projects under consideration for Abaco which would include sporting facilities on Moore’s Island and in Central Abaco.

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The Abaconian PRST STD 9945 NW 88th Ave US POSTAGE Medley, FL 33178 PAID Forward and Address Correction Permit #2438 MIAMI FL 331 Every community has its own traditions. Man-O-War residents get together every Christmas morning to greet neighbors and friends and sing carols but more importantly call for Santa Claus. The children call until Santa arrives, bringing gifts for everyone. See story on page 6 Page 2 The Abaconian January 15, 2007 News of the Cays

around the entire town of New Plymouth performance and as the sun set, people The entire month of December was a Junkanoo From Page 1 and then it was back to the basketball made their way to Settlement Point to busy time on Green Turtle Cay as people number to be called to enjoy the delicacy! court for a final performance. enjoy the fireworks display. The Green prepared for the holidays. Awana Club By 2:30 p.m the music coming from Months, days and hours go into pre- Turtle Cay Volunteer Fire Department held its holiday closing program early in “up the hill” was the signal to the crowd paring for the Junkanoo parade. Creat- held various fund raisers to fund the cost the month to give the children a chance that “dey comin’.” It was finally time for ing one large piece takes endless hours of the display and were also responsible to prepare for the end of term exams. The the Junkanoo Parade. The parade made and can cost more than a thousand dol- for setting off the fire works. It was well Awana Sparks presented a lovely skit that its way down past the cemetery and lars. The Junkanoo Committee depends worth the cost and effort with an amaz- told the true meaning of Christmas as well through Parliament Street stopping at on the generosity of the business coming display that lasted almost 30 minutes as explained the tradition of Santa and times for spectators to enjoy the music munity to help fund this annual event that bringing “oohs” and “aahs” from the the special symbols of Christmas. and the dance routine of more than 20 attracts many visitors to the island. This crowd as each one burst into color in the The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony school girls. The little girls were ador- year 1000 Junkanoo wrist bands were night sky! Thank you to the Junkanoo was held at Quincentennial Park where able in their butterfly costumes as they donated to committee and sold during Committee and Volunteer Fire Depart- the beautifully decorated Administrative tried to keep in step with the older girls New Year’s Day. The proceeds will help ment for all the hard work in making New building was the perfect background. in the dance routine. The older partici- fund the next parade! There were many Year’s Day a fun filled, exciting start of There was an open house at the Roland pants wore the bigger, more elaborate school children in this year’s parade, en- 2007. Please see Cays Page 4 costumes, leaving the drummers and suring that this age old cultural expres- December Events bellers in their silk suits to provide the sion is passed on to the next generation. traditional music. The parade continued After an exciting Junkanoo parade and

The Green Turtle community expends a great amount of time, effort and money on its The narrow streets of Green Turtle Cay present challenges for the Junkanoo parade as costumes. The event is very professional and reflets a great commitment. The event draws they are clogged with spectators and the corners are hard to maneuver around. hundreds of spectators.

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each one. The tradition of the church ing to enjoy the games. Thank you to all would last all year! Cays From Page 2 Christmas program is one that continues who helped to make this fun day for the Upcoming Events Roberts Environmental Center. Each even after so many of the old island tra- children. After two carefree weeks filled With a few weeks to rest and get over church held its annual Christmas program ditions have been lost to more modern with fun activities, it was time for the the indulgences of the holidays, there and worshipers filled the pews to enjoy times. And all of the shiny bikes and new children to go back to school. Some stu- seem to be more exciting events planned toys is proof that Santa found dents had to return to an upcoming week for GTC. First, its off to the Cacique his way to Green Turtle Cay! of exams, while others would get the re- On Boxing Day the second sults of the exams taken in December. Please see Cays Page 6 annual Children’s Christmas This is reason enough to wish Christmas Party was held at the Basket Ball Court. Bonnie Guitche and Julie Smith head this committee that raised funds, organized and hosted the party. Earlier in the month they delivered gift baskets to the senior citizens. There was food for the children and adults and an appearance by Santa who presented each child with a gift. This was the only holiday event where the weather did not completely cooperate. A light, chilly drizzle discouraged people from stay-

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Don MacKay Blvd. ~ near Marsh Harbour Airport Monday- Friday : 9-5 Saturday: 9-3 Ph (242) 367-2674 Fax (242) 367-4755 Page 8 The Abaconian January 15, 2007 The Editor Says . . . Thoughts on Abaco’s Junkanoo not been rescheduled. Even an inquiry in late afternoon, ferries were still taking The Central Abaco Committee has cho- mid-afternoon on the 27th confirmed no boatloads of people to the island to enjoy sen to adhere to the time honoured pa- rescheduled date. the evening festivities. rades which were typically in the early However, word was later broadcast on Wide spots in the narrow streets as well pre-dawn hours. They have conceded a Radio Abaco that the parade would be as yards bordering the roadway were con- bit to the modern world by moving the held in the evening of December 27. Vari- verted into food vending stalls. It is truly event to just before midnight. ous persons said it was well attended to a town event. The better organized Junkanoo groups enjoy the program by two groups that per- The costumes, music and parade par- get requests for mini-performances for formed. ticipants would compete well with the which they are paid and which helps sup- One was the Spring City Stingers and Marsh Harbour groups, but the improb- port their financial needs. Singular groups the other was the Murphy Town Supreme able logistics of distance separated by are often seen as native culture and en- Dancers. A second Spring City group, the water is recognized, and they are satis- tertainment at restaurants, hotels, resorts Rockers, backed out earlier as they were fied to display their effort locally. and tourism activities. dissatisfied with the $2,000 seed money For photographers and spectators, the However, success can be a handicap. Dave given them by government, claiming it afternoon parade shows the costume It was amusing watching a group perform Ralph was inadequate for the performance be- colours and the float designs to at Snappas in Marsh Harbour on New ing requested. The money was returned. everyone’s delight. The Junkanoo parade Year’s Eve. Some of the elaborate cos- A fourth group also backed out. makes the circuit around New Plymouth tumes had problems getting through the Several public schools attempted to Green Turtle Cay stages an afternoon on its narrow streets. The spectators are entrance into the inside. Once inside, participate in the Junior Junkanoo sched- Junkanoo every New Year’s Day which only inches away from the performers and there was scant room to maneuver with uled for Saturday evening, December 16. is well attended. The town turns out in their elaborate costumes. the patrons already there. However, a light rain began during the force and many residents and visitors The Green Turtle Cay Junkanoo Com- Perhaps regional Junkanoo displays day and continued into the evening. The from Abaco mainland go to Green Turtle mittee has elected to put its show on dur- similar to the Green Turtle Cay event musical group from Abaco Central High Cay on the constant stream of ferries. ing the afternoon to maximize viewing would allow more groups to participate School made the best of a poor situation These left the Treasure Cay ferry land- by spectators and to increase the poten- and grow without the threat of being over- by playing in the light rain. The card- ing about every 20 minutes, each with 30 tial revenue for food and souvenir ven- shadowed by large, well established and board costumes were kept dry for a later - 40 persons. dors. well funded groups. Regional groups presentation. Recognizing the challanges of trying This is in contrast to the Marsh would be in a good position to offer their Abaco Central High School is the ex- to export their event, Green Turtle Cay Harbour parades which are at night. The services to Abaco’s growing and diverse pected winner of any high school compe- does not pit one group against another students usually begin at 6 or 7 p.m. and resort community. The Green Turtle tition as it receives the most financial sup- with judges and prizes. The group encom- the adults begin at 10 or 11 p.m. Al- Junkanoo puts on a good performance port and has the least distance to trans- passes all who want to participate, and though the area is well lighted, the po- without the pressure of competing with port the participating members and the they put on a magnificent daylight show. lice barricades keep the spectators far- someone else. fragile but elaborate costumes. Its logi- Surprisingly, when the parade finished in ther away from the participants. cal competitor, S.C. Bootle High School, has many logistical strikes against its being a serious competitor. The Ups and Downs of Paradise . . . Keep It Up! Transporting 50 to 75 students the 40 miles to Marsh Harbour for a night parade is the first challenge. Trucking the elaborate individual float-pieces worn by By Stephanie Downs vivid imagination was conjuring up im- both,” I explained. individuals without damaging them is a “Keep it Up!” Jay said. ages of it’s being the last time. “What a spectacle you must have additional challenge. They are fragile and “What do you think I am trying to do? I was to end my days here at the mercy been,” she laughed. subject to damage from wind, rain and I replied, panting under the strain. of a 4-foot by 8-foot piece of plywood in “We had no choice,” I said. careless handling. My knuckles were white from “keep- a narrow walkway twixt a stone wall and At the dock Jay instructed me to pick Moore’s Island made the effort to paring it up.” a rainwater tank. What a way to go! up one side of each sheet. ticipate and brought a group to Marsh At the time I was wedged between the “Give me a minute,” he said as he “No way!” I protested. Harbour. This is quite a trip for them, side of the house in Hope Town and a changed batteries on the screwdriver. I “Would I ever ask you do anything and expensive. The students take a 40 - huge piece of plywood which was to form didn’t reply. which could harm you?” he asked. 60 minute boat ride into Sandy Point, then one slope of the shed’s roof. “Are you ok back there, Steph?” he “No,” I replied tentatively lifting the hire a bus for the hour drive into Marsh “If this thing falls, it will slice me in enquired. wood on to awaiting wheelbarrow. Harbour. They were quite disappointed half,” I whined. “I am saving my breath,” I replied. The sheets were actually not that that the event had to be postponed. “Don’t be so dramatic Steph.” “Well, save it!” he laughed. heavy, but they were almost as wide as Having used their budget for the futile “It’s falling,” I screeched. “I was trying to,” I muttered. the streets themselves. trip to Marsh Harbour, which included “No, it is not,” Jay said calmly. “Ok! you can let go now,” he said as “Don’t let it fall,” said Jay. an overnight stay, the Junkanoo Commit- “How do you know?” I replied. he inserted two big screws into the wood. “How can I stop it?” I moaned as the tee is exploring ways to fund their trans- “Because you are holding it!” I stood aside and looked at our wheelbarrow bumped over the uneven portation for the Junior Junkanoo presen- “But I can’t hold it much longer.” progress. pavement of the small settlement. tation rescheduled for mid-January. “Yes, you can, Steph.” “It’s coming on well,” I enthused, “Just put one finger lightly on it,” he The Abaco Central High students were “No, I can’t, Jay.” quick to recover from my theatrical out- said. quite energized, even through the light You’re fine, and it is fine. burst which just amused Jay. It was a “Why don’t you stick her on top of rain, as they were anticipating going to “Neither of us is,” I fired back. breeze holding up the other slope. I was it!” a friend suggested as we passed Nassau the next day to participate in the “Do you want this roof changed or an expert by now. Jacks.” Junior Junkanoo there. don’t you?” Jay asked. “No problem,” I sang out when he en- I wasn’t sure quite how to take that The Abaco Junior Junkanoo is now “You know I do, Jay, but I value my quired about my well being. remark so I just chuckled nervously. scheduled to be held in the early evening life more.” “He thinks I have limitless strength and As we inched our way up some steps of January 11 in Marsh Harbour. “Trust me you can have both,” he can move mountains,” I told my daugh- into an alleyway which leads to our house, The adult Junkanoo for Central Abaco grinned. ter, Tara, the following day, adding that I remember someone wishing us Merry was scheduled for the night of Decem- I do trust you but I don’t trust my arms. he really should have married a man or Christmas. I grunted it back from under ber 26 but was cancelled due to light rain. On our last visit we had agreed that one of those Amazon women. the sheet of wood. It was little surreal - The next day word came from the next time we would change the roof which “I know, I get the same thing, Mum, but then island life is at times. Administrator’s office that the event had was unsightly. from Chris, but it is a huge compliment,” Getting the sheets off the barrow was Well, this was “next time” and my she said reassuringly. a production and too painful to recall. “I agree,” I replied, ”but it’s hard to After finishing the roof, we remembered The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper 7,500 copies appreciate any kind of compliment when that we had decking wood lying on the Inquire for advertising rates your life is hanging in the balance.” dock. Jay told me to take a break, but by David & Kathleen Ralph Published twice monthly “He’s right, Mum, you are over dra- this time I was energized. 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But situa- all this would not have happened and there tions like this should not be allowed to go would not have been a chase to get him. The Editor, Operations of Certain on day after day. I am quite sure that I am And what if he would have got to the On November 8th, 2006, I was at the not the only person something like this has knife. The policeman could have been dead Ferry Drivers dedication of Marsh Harbour Memorial happened to. Thanks for allowing me this and myself or seriously injured. It might Dear Editor, Park. Mrs. Yvonne Key has done an excel- space. have sounded like it was a petty incident 21 Dec 06 –10:55 a.m. Donnie 7 was in lent job there. People mentioned Captain Regards, where you only needed one police but that reverse gear (to hold the ferry close to the Sherwin Archer and his service to Abaco Disgruntled customer was not the case. PLEASE HAVE OUR dock). I saw that the captain had left the over the years. POLICE TRAVEL IN PAIRS FOR THEIR control station – there was no one at the I would like to add something to share Some Incidents SAFETY AND OURS. wheel. As I went closer to the stern, I saw on what kind of man he was who was re- Need Two Officers B. Kemp him at the stern along with his helper. A spected by all. While he had the Tropical Dear Editor, boat should never be left in forward or re- Trader, they were building Union Dock What’s a Solution to the Would you kindly print the following verse with no one at the controls. The prac- which was way out in Nassau Harbour. letter. Crossing Beach tice of leaving a boat in gear causes the Captain Sherwin left Moore’s dock with As a concerned citizen of the Bahamas I Traffic Problem? nearby boats tied up to the dock to surge the Trader loaded for Abaco just after dark. write not just on my behalf but on the be- Dear Editor, about, sometimes while people are climb- The steel piling at Union Dock was about half of our police men and women who are It would appear that many people are very ing in or out of them. But further to that, if water level. The Trader ran into the piling responsible for the safety of the public. concerned about the service and fees pro- a person were to fall overboard nearby, it and smashed in her bow. Boats are built On December 30th a suspicious-looking vided by Albury’s Ferry Services, a pri- would create a very dangerous situation if with a stem lining which the planks are fas- man with a knife was seen lurking around vately operated company. Some are even there was no one at the controls to quickly tened to. The stem is mainly for looks. Cap- Classic Coin Laundromat. A police reserv- indicating that the ferry service, as a public put the boat in neutral. tain Sherwin reversed out, turned around ist was there and she called the police. transportation system, should be regulated But the same Donnie 7 (I don’t know if it and ran the Trader ashore on the eastern When the reservist left a hour later, no by the government. I don’t know about that was being driven by the same captain) cre- side of City Lumber Yard dock. Her bow police had shown up so she went to the sta- seeing as how I’m not a very politically- ated a much more dangerous situation a day was raised up by a shallow sand bar near tion to report it the second time. She took it minded person. But my observations would later which involved me and my passengers. the shore, which kept the damaged area upon herself to return to the laundry on be on how well other government systems 22 Dec. 3:15 p.m. I was going slowly above the water. December 31st to let me know what she work, or doesn’t work, as the case may be. (as the law requires while in the channel) My oldest brother, Clarie, and Sherwin had observed. She went with me to look In my opinion the REAL problem here out the Hope Town channel in a 17-foot went to school together and were lifetime around and found that someone had been isn’t the ferry service itself as much as the Boston Whaler with my oldest son, his wife friends. Sherwin called Clarie and in min- sleeping in our hot water propane tank traffic hazards and parking problems that and my five-year-old grandson aboard. As utes his three sons, Emory, Gilbert and room. There were his personal belongings the ferry terminal location presents in Marsh I came abreast of Eagle Rock, I looked be- Lowell, had collected other boys from Sears and evidence of smoking in the room! (That Harbour together with the increasing de- hind me and saw Donnie 7 on a plane dan- Addition, known as Abaco Village, and were could have been very dangerous). I went in mands of more commuter vehicles trying to gerously close to running over me, not go- down at City Lumber dock unloading the and called the Police for the third time. I park in a limited space. ing off to one side of me, for there was no Tropical Traders freight along with her crew. was told the police would be there shortly. Over the last couple of years attempts room for that, and I judge about 50 feet Clarie arranged for two trucks and the After waiting for two hours, one police have been made to increase available park- from my stern. Neither the ferry nor I had freight was carried to a warehouse. All this officer showed up. I took him outside to ing off the road in order to allow traffic to anywhere to go on either side so I quickly was done for a friend, at no cost to Sherwin. show him what we had found earlier only move more smoothly. The additional park- speeded up. The Trader was taken to Symonette’s Ship- to get the shock of my life. When I opened ing was a god-send and relieved some of When I was past Eagle Rock, I made a yard and a new stem installed. the door, the man was back in the room the stress involved in negotiating the Cross- right turn after deciding that he would prob- Sincerely, with his belongings. The police officer told ing Beach area early mornings and late af- ably make a left turn toward the Marsh Jack Lowe him that he was under arrest and the man ternoons as workers head out to work or Harbour ferry landing. Then I had to deal An Unfortunate Incident tried to run. But the policeman was able to back to their families. with his big wake by quartering down it Dear Editor, get him out of the room. That is when I Unfortunately, as is the case with our air- before I could go back to my intended Please allow me a space in your letter noticed he had a knife on him. I yelled to port, the solution did not take into account course. I consider his running up on me like column. Recently, I had a bad encounter the police that he had a knife. The police- the natural growth of Abaco. The additional that very dangerous to me and my passen- with one of our local supermarkets. man was trying to put handcuffs on him off-street parking is now so much in demand gers. I clearly had the right of way. Had I On December 17th I went to Maxwell’s when he got away. There was a chase and that in order to snag a good spot a worker not speeded up, he would not have been Supermarket to pick up a few items. How- 20 minutes later the police officer came must make every effort to arrive at the ferry able to slow down sufficiently nor pass me ever. one of the items that I had to purchase back to say that he had caught him and that terminal at least 30 minutes before departure. because we were both still in the channel, was Huggies pampers. The price listed was I had to come to the station to make a com- Even this doesn’t necessarily guarantee a park- restricted on one side by Eagle Rock and $14.89, but to my surprise at the counter pliant and give a statement. (I did when I ing space as there are numerous other work- on the other side by very shallow water. the pampers were rung up as $18.89. When got off work) ers with the same plan in mind. I have often seen the ferries leaving Hope I realized the difference, I brought it to the The problem that I have is that I cannot In desperate attempts to find someplace Town go on plane before the turn of the cashier’s attention. She then called the floor understand why are they allowing the po- to leave their cars for the day as they go off channel even before they can see who is in supervisor. Shockingly, the floor supervi- lice to go to a crime seen alone. If there the straight east-west section of the chan- Please see Page 26 sor said to me that I would have to pay would have been two police officers there, Letters nel. Some of the captains just don’t care $18.89 for the pampers. who is in the channel. A very dangerous My reply to the supervisor was that price and inconsiderate practice. control states that you should pay the low- A channel is part of a harbour and what est price on the goods. He then replied that laws govern the harbour also govern the Why subscribe I would have to pay $18.89 or leave it. approaches and channel into a harbour. In I asked to make a local phone call to the Receiving the Abaconian regularly will keep you informed fact, the maneuvering room in the Hope Marsh Harbour Police Station. I explained on issues such as: • Resort & hotel development Town channel is more restricted than the to the police what had happened. He in- • Improvements to roads, airport, docks, schools, etc. harbour itself. formed me that I should pay $ 14.89 for the • Phone and electric company changes • Community events I am a licensed Bahamas class A Captain item. I then asked if a police officer could • Fishing, boating & sporting activities • New business ventures and I hear many complaints about the un- come to the shop to deal with this horrible • Immigration, taxes or duty changes • Changes in airline service safe and rude practices of some, not all, of situation. The police informed me that an • Changes to laws and regulations • Actions by local government the Abaco Ferry Service drivers under the officer would be right by. new ownership. As demonstrated by the I waited at Maxwell’s for 45 minutes. previous ownership, we know that a ferry To my surprise no one ever came. This situ- service can operate on time, safely and with ation has made me very bitter. After I left The Abaconian polite consideration for other boats. Order Today Maxwell’s, I stopped by the police station It is within the powers of the Port De- Name to find out why the officer never came. I partment to come down hard on these cap- Address was informed that the police called tains who break the Rules of the Road and Address Maxwell’s to find out what had happened ignore safe maritime procedures as well as City St. and was informed by the supervisor that I common sense and consideration for other Postal code + Country had changed the price. boaters. E-mail (or Fax) (for renewal) This encounter I wouldn’t wish on my I suggest that others who share my con- 24 issues - US$ or B$ Above subscription is a gift from: worst enemy. It made me sick to know that cern write to Captain Cyril Roker, Port $45 USA via 3 rd Class 1) The police are the people’s servants If you want to renew this gift next year, Director, Port Department, Marsh Harbour, $25 Bahamas via surface and are suppose to be there to protect the please give us your address below Abaco, and report observed dangerous or $20 to Abaco people’s rights. rude experiences so that some appropriate US$50 Canada via Airmail 2) That the store supervisor would make action may be taken. I suggest that any com- US$95 UK, Europe Surface up a hilarious lie and the police would ac- plaint also be copied to The Abaconian. cept it. Sincerely, Mail to: 990 Old Dixie Hwy, #14, Lake Park, FL 33403 3) If I had changed the price, the police A Concerned Citizen or: P.O. Box AB 20551, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas should have still come TO LOCK ME UP. Apr 2006 I clearly understand that Maxwell’s and Page 10 The Abaconian January 15, 2007 Gulfstream Hosts an Open House By Jennifer Hudson for Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay, and behalf of the airline. “We apologize for their have been many requests for a West Palm - Continental Connection, operated by Tyrone Sawyer, Director of Airlift Devel- being a little late but would like you to know Treasure Cay service. Other destinations in Gulfstream International Airlines, hosted an opment. that they are not coming on Gulfstream,” North Florida from Marsh Harbour may also Open House at Abaco Beach Resort on Gulfstream is code shared with Continen- quipped the Master of Ceremonies. Fortu- be looked at. December 19th in appreciation of persons tal Airlines and flies from West Palm Beach, nately, they soon arrived to greet the as- Mr. Sawyer said that he works to im- and businesses who frequently use the air- Fort Lauderdale and Miami throughout the sembled company. prove service throughout the Bahamas and line. Joining in the festivities were persons islands of the Bahamas. The airline first Mr. Cooper made brief remarks stating, was impressed to see the widespread repre- from the Ministry of Tourism, Immigration began flights to some islands of the Baha- “Business keeps growing and this destina- sentation from the Abaco community. and Customs, travel agents, hoteliers, Zig- mas in 1989. At first it utilized 19-seat Beech tion keeps getting better and better.” “Abaco is looked at as a leader in tourism Zag Fuel Company and second-home own- 1900 aircraft and in 2004 added the 30-seat Mr. Hackett thanked all present for their and I commend the staff of the Ministry of ers. “We began this tradition two years ago Embraer 120 to accommodate the increas- support. “We fly 200 flights a day but our Tourism for the great job they are doing,” in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, and de- ing passenger load. heart is the Out Islands of the Bahamas,” he commented. He also thanked Gary Smith, cided that we would like to extend it to Abaco Also that same year the airline was named he said. Then he spoke of “ a couple of Superintendent of Customs in Marsh for our SunPac, Frequent Commuter Cou- the Bahamas Cacique Award winner, “Air- changes which will take place shortly.” A Harbour, for the support of the Customs pon Book customers,” said Wendy Clements, line of the Year.” Mostly 30-seat aircraft fourth flight will be added between Marsh Department. “Gulfstream is a real partner,” Vice President of Sales and Marketing. are now used and the airline has achieved Harbour and Fort Lauderdale each day leav- he stated and ended with a request for the Representing the airline in addition to Ms. 90 percent on time performance for the past ing from Marsh Harbour at 9 a.m; a third continual support of the Abaco community Clemets were Mr. Tom Cooper, CEO and two years. Marsh Harbour - West Palm Beach flight so that the partnership with Gulfstream can past owner; David Hackett, President; Roy Guests enjoyed refreshments while await- will come into effect mid-February and there go from strength to strength. Canter, Senior Vice President of Passenger ing the arrival of Mr. Cooper and Mr. Services; Sharon Smith, Station Manager Hackett, who were to make speeches on

Gulfstream International Airlines hosted an Open House on December 19 at Abaco Beach Resort in appreciation of the support Abaco gives them. Shown here are Gulfstream staff members Lorenzo Whitehead, Devona Hollingsworth, Lawanda Bootle, Exuma Station Mr. Tom Cooper, Gulfstream International Airlines founder and CEO, talks with Mr. Manager, Tom Cooper, Leslie Cornish, Mary Beth Horn, Roy Cantor, Wendy Clements, Dave Bhuto, Commodore of the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club, and Mr. Ed Whitcraft, Dominque Rolle, Sharon Smith, Mrs. Cantor, Ryan, Marsha Strachan and Dwane Adderley. President of the Treasure Cay Property Owners Association. January 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 11 Hon. Wisdom Discussed Abaco Issues The Hon Neville Wisdom, Minister of tinue their education. cess may not be as efficient as desired. Ef- Government in Nassau is taking measures Housing, visited Central Abaco and met Proper sporting facilities in the Family fort to solve the immigrant problems will to remove squatters from government lands with local government officials on January Islands can be utilized by Tourism as train- require a joint effort by the Ministry of and this program is expected to expand to 5. He discussed several topics important to ing facilities for foreign sporting associa- Housing, Social Services, Immigration and the Family Islands. Besides issues related Abaco. tions looking for places to train in more fa- others. Government recognizes the need for to squatting on government land, there are Government is planning upcoming repairs vorable climates than their native winter common labour such as gardening, land- other issues these communities present to to several sporting facilities. The facilities settings. scaping, and the need for manual labour by society that must be addressed such as health on Abaco are in such disrepair that the as- Government’s thrust in affordable hous- contractors and those in agriculture. and crime. They are also areas prone to ca- sociations cannot use them for sporting ac- ing is another of his pet projects and Abaco All the previous studies and recommen- lamities such as fire and flooding that are tivities. One of Mr. Wisdom’s goals on this should see more effort in this direction. Mr. dations on the immigrant problems and other expensive to resolve satisfactorily. visit is to see that repairs are expedited. Wisdom recognizes the desperate need for housing issues are now being consolidated Mr. Wisdom asks that views, opinions Moore’s Island has been promised better housing on Abaco due to the unprecedented and government will be moving forward on and possible solutions on this topic be sent sporting facilities. A new facility is well on growth in the economy. The Department of this issue. Housing will not be made avail- to his Ministry for consideration. Interested the way as he is leaving plans with the Ad- Housing now has a list of 500 - 600 persons able to illegal persons, but Mr. Wisdom persons can leave their views with the Hous- ministrator. Improvements on several other expressing an interest in affordable hous- stated that the law must be applied with ing office in Marsh Harbour. sporting facilities will be placed on the fast ing. One of the delays in this program is compassion. track. getting enough contractors qualified to un- There are many potential athletes on dertake the construction of these homes. Abaco that need improved facilities to de- Phase two in Central Pines subdivision velop their full potential. By the time the will see an additional 250 lots being made next Bahama Games are held, hopefully available. An expansion of Spring City is Abaco athletes, trained on Abaco, will be being studied. able to compete, and not rely on athletes Mr. Wisdom said the Mud and Pigeon from elsewhere to represent Abaco. Peas problem is a complicated issue that Mr. Wisdom is asking parents to sup- developed over many years and will take port their children in various sports and years to resolve. Many of the residents there enroll them when the opportunity arises. who are broadly named as illegal are dis- Youth in active sports programs are proven covered to be either Bahamian or have a to be better citizens as they mature and con- basis for legal status even though this pro- bahamian cuisine on Hope Town's waterfront Caribbean Marine Constructionuctionuction Bar Opens Daily 10 a.m. DOCK BUILDING SPECIALIST Closed on Tuesdays l COMMERCIAL DOCKS Happy Hour 5 - 6 p.m. l BOAT LIFTS l PRIVATE DOCKS Lunch & Dinner Daily Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm • Dinner 6 - 9 pm l SEA WALL CONSTRUCTION RENTAL Appetizers 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m l DOCK DEMOLITION & REMOVAL ICE BIKES Office Tel: 367.4842 Cellular: 357.6564 Call 366-0087 • 366-0292 • VHF Ch 16 P.O.Box AB-20757, Marsh Harbour

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Featured artists at the event were the The AA group in Hope Town meets Eddie Minnis family in the main gallery. Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays Well known artist Eddie Minnis displayed at 6 p.m. at the Hope Town Library. a collection of his beautiful paintings and The AA group and the AlAnon group gave a lecture to the public. Abaco artists meet in the Treasure Cay Community invited to the festive event were Raquel Center on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Russell, Jeep Byers and Marjolein Scott. Three Abaco artists were invited to show their work at the Festival Noel in Freeport. All the proceeds will benefit the Baha- Shown is Jeep Byers in the Abaco tent. The show was a benefit for the Bahamas National Please call 357-6511 for additional in- mas National Trust on Grand Bahama. Trust on Grand Bahama. formation. January 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 13 Cherokee Holds Town Meeting A Town Meeting held in Cherokee Sound equipment and finally their supply vehicles town is also a serious problem. Recently to get a second constable, and he asked those on December 13 attracted approximately 40 bringing food, construction materials, con- the school put up movable barricades on who create “mischief” during the holidays persons, mostly from Cherokee, although crete and lumber. the street near the school during school to be sensible and not be destructive. A few persons attended from Casuarina It was obvious that residents and the hours in an attempt to control traffic. Sev- Residents complained that they are not Point and Bahama Palm Shore, about 15 Cherokee Town committee were not pleased eral residents refuse to abide by the barri- made aware of building applications in their and 20 miles away respectively. Mr. Neil at being given this stretch of road without ers claiming that they are illegal. ASP area. They felt that they should have some Campbell had been in Cherokee for an ear- any funding for maintenance. A main com- Miller confirmed that the town can put them voice in approving or disapproving build- lier formal meeting of the Town Commit- plaint was the poor visibility at the sharp there, but that he has no legal recourse ings for their town. A newly constructed tee but did not remain for the open town corners and curves due to overgrown weeds against those who ignore the barriers. two-story apartment building on the water- discussion. and brush. The many narrow curves are not [Ed: Towns can draft traffic rules, send front was given as an example of not con- Traffic and road issues were primary properly marked in advance with signs. Cat them to Nassau for approval, then have them forming with existing buildings either in size items on the residents agenda, both the 11 eyes or reflectors are needed to alert night Gazetted which makes the traffic rules law- or appearance. The residents objected to miles of highway and the settlement roads. drivers. Brush needs to be cleared from the ful. Spanish Wells did this several years being aware of inappropriate buildings as Abaco’s Police Chief, ASP Wayne Miller roadsides. Cherokee school children occa- ago.] they are being erected and not at an earlier and Sgt. Henfield attended and answered sionally clean the roadsides of litter, bottles He also stated that speeding offences must stage. Apparently applications for building questions related to traffic issues. and cans as a community service. be witnessed by three persons willing to tes- plans are posted only in Sandy Point ap- Residents were upset that a month ear- Apparently, a few signs and cat-eye re- tify in court and supported by a video of proximately 50 miles away. Zoning was sug- lier that Administrator Campbell had advised flectors were installed several years ago but the offense. He did suggest that speed bumps gested as a way to preserve the single fam- the town of their responsibility for main- not enough to properly signal the many be constructed which are quite effective at ily residential nature of Cherokee and to limit taining 11 miles of road between the settle- curves. There are three abrupt 90-degree controlling speed when properly con- the construction of restaurants, bars and mul- ment and the highway. He was unable to turns which should be better marked and structed. tiple family buildings. provide any funding for maintenance and perhaps illuminated with street lights now Mr. Miller said he would request ap- The chairman was asked on the status of the Cherokee budget did not have any funds that an electric line follows the road. proved signs from Road Traffic which Lo- a landowner who claims the adjoining for this. Neither was it clear that funding Yvonne Key of the Marsh Harbour Town cal Government could then install. swamp is his and is clearing the mangroves might be available for the new fiscal year Committee was praised for mowing the On complaints of loose dogs, Mr. Miller and placing fill in the area next to the bridge beginning July 1, 2007. roadsides and clearing the brush on the stated that the law is vague, only requiring to the long dock. He stated that work was It was pointed out at the meeting that the curves to improve visibility but nothing has that they be kept under control. One rem- ordered to stop and Local Government is road is not now solely to serve Cherokee. been done since. edy he suggested is for aggrieved persons waiting on a reply from the Attorney Several miles serve a vibrant farming com- Residents complained to ASP Miller that to file civil charges against owners of “bad General’s office. munity. The road also serves the Little speeding trucks and other large vehicles of- dogs.” The police has no authority to con- In conclusion, residents asked if town Harbour residents and visitors. The new ten force Cherokee residents off the road tend with bad dogs unless ordered by the meetings like this could be held more often. Abaco Club at Winding Bay is probably the and that it is only a matter of time before a court. This procedure also applies to other heaviest user of this road with employee serious accident occurs. nuisance animals. Please see Town Meeting Page 26 and resort traffic, contractor vehicles and Residents mentioned that speeding within Mr. Miller stated that Cherokee was due

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The Shops of the New While the owners have not made a final the interiors of several wine shops in the a.m. to 6 p.m. decision for the large space on the third United States and spent several months get- Owned by Kathy O’Kelleher and Terry Wm. H. Building floor, which has magnificent views across ting the interior how she wanted it to be. Thompson, the store carries an interesting By Jennifer Hudson the harbour all the way down to Guana Cay, Instead of displaying the wines grouped in and diverse array of items including glass- The new three-storey yellow building on it will possibly be let as a large loft living countries of origin like most wine shops, ware, silverware, wooden objects, linens, Bay Street in Marsh Harbour, next to space or divided into two smaller spaces. she has the wines displayed going from the coffee table books and all natural handmade Sapodilly’s, is the William H. building, “A complaint people made in the begin- lighter grapes to heavier grapes, the way soaps. It is such a delightful Pandora’s box dedicated to the late William H. Claridge, ning was that there would not be not enough the newer wine shops do. She carries many with so many unique items that a list would a well known Nassau businessman and fa- room for parking but there is actually no specialty wines from the United States and be endless and one really needs to go and ther of owners Robert and Brenda Claridge. problem for, in addition to the spaces avail- also from Spain, Italy, France and Argen- experience it for oneself. In addition to the They planned the building three years ago able in the front of the building, there is tina. imported goods there are paintings for sale to house quality retail stores, the goal being ample parking in the rear,” stated Brenda. In addition to the wines there is a full by local artists and hand made and painted to make Marsh Harbour a more upscale lo- A Quality Wine Shop line of liquors and liqueurs including beers. ceramics by Vincent McWeeney, past cation which would encourage visitors to “Tupp’s is one of the first privately- An interesting beer called Bam Bay, which Abaco resident whom many remember. spend more time in Marsh Harbour. owned high-end wine stores with a wine is a mix of beer, sour orange and grape- Special Clothing Shop The building, which was built by Robert’s selection that cannot be found anywhere else fruit juice, is actually made by Brenda’s Bahamas Oufitters, located on the sec- company, RC Construction, comprises on Abaco with over 3,000 bottles on the brother-in-law in Canada. ond floor, is owned by Frank and Sarah 6,000 square feet of space and presently shelves not including wines in the cellar,” Once a month Tupp’s will offer a wine Knowles and opened on December 9th. The houses three retail shops - Tupp’s, Monkey’s stated owner, Brenda Claridge. tasting by invitation but Brenda says that store, that caries casual clothing for men, Uncle, Bahamas Outfitters - and the of- The store interior is very attractive, giv- they are also willing to open a bottle for a women and children, is open Monday to fices of H.G. Christie Limited. The vacant ing one the feeling of walking into a wine tasting in the shop for any serious wine Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The main office space on the second floor will be oc- cellar which is exactly the atmosphere the drinker. brand names for men are Montego Mon and cupied by the prestigious Nassau law firm owner was trying to create. Brenda studied A Unique Gift Shop Columbia, while Star of India is the main of Higgs and Johnson in February. Monkey’s Uncle, located on the lower brand for women. According to Manager, floor next to Tupp’s is an upscale gift shop selling unique gifts and home accessories Please see Central Page 17 and is open Monday - Saturday from 10

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Front Street during the first week of No- said Ms. Albury. “We are still getting finally done and two businesses have moved Central From Page 16 vember. The company has undergone a settled into our new, very modern space in. Light Impression Tile and Music Store relocated from the original plaza to the west- Beulah Wong, a new line will soon be in major expansion, having not only spread and we love it here,” she added. ern section. Owner David Lowe stated that stock which is an all organic blend of silk out over a much greater square footage but Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- the phone number and postal address remain and cotton from the company Indigenous. has increased its staff by 100 percent. A day to Friday but sales agents can be reached the same. It has no new additions at this time This store carries Exotic Recovery which weekly rental and a property management at any time of the day or evening and even but expects continued growth in 2007. is a line of room fragrances and scented division has been added. The lower area on week-ends. Sugar Lips, a new ladies’ apparel and ac- candles and also an all natural line of sun consists of reception, greeting area, con- Other Business News ference area and office of manager, Kathleen By Samantha V. Evans care products. Please see Central Page 18 A Real Estate Company Albury while the upper area consists of the Abaco Shopping Center’s extension is sales agents’ stations, and the rental and Moves property manager, Lydia Bodamer’s office. H.G. Christie Limited Real Estate Com- There are two full time appraisers on staff. pany is located on the first and second floors, “The company is expanding very rapidly having moved from its previous location on and we will soon be hiring even more staff”

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Hardware Store the sale to finish their Christmas shopping. ing, setting up and maintenance of networks Central From Page 17 Said one of the store’s employees, Mr. Pe- and graphic design (ads, logos, brochures, Celebrated 25 Years ter Rolle, “It was packed during those two flyers, business cards). cessories store, is now open in the new sec- By Mirella Santillo tion of the plaza. The motto for the store, days. People were lining up at the registers MBS, owned by Rowland Marshall, Abaco Hardware celebrated its 25 th an- to pay for their purchases.” specialises in marketing, advertising and Fashion for Less, can be seen in the afford- niversary with a store wide sale. For two able prices throughout the store. Anything ITS and MBS Move promotional products, office stationery and Saturdays in a row Marsh Harbour’s popu- office furniture. It can provide, through a from flats to sandals to belts to costume jew- lar hardware store, Abaco Hardware, of- into New Premises elry can be found here. The fashions are company in Fort Lauderdale, printing on T fered its patrons a 25 percent discount on By Jennifer Hudson bought from Los Angeles so trends from shirts, promotional items, gift sets, uni- every item in the store as a goodwill ges- Intelligent Technology Solutions (ITS) the East and West Coast can be found there. forms, pens, calendars, party items and ture towards its customers and in celebra- and Marshall’s Business Services (MBS) The owners of this “hip” ladies fashion store business cards and “can bring in bulk or- tion of 25 years in business. have opened in the building behind Let’s are Jason and Sophie Thompson. The phone ders at very reasonable prices and quicker With a live remote radio broadcast hosted Talk Wireless next to First Caribbean number for the store is 367-0466 and thhe than other local distributors.” Mr. Marshall by well known anchorman Silbert Mills, the Bank and will be open between 9 a.m. store hours are M-Fri. 10-6 and on Satur- says, “I will be targeting businesses, not store was full of people taking advantage of and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. day 10-3. the tourist market.” He will also be bring- ITS, owned by Timothy Roberts, began ing in top of the line golf equipment and almost two years ago but has now moved from some less expensive equipment for learn- a home office to a commercial office. Tim’s ers. With office furniture he can order from main emphasis is “the best possible service a catalog and bring it in with big savings to in the most professional way,” and he says the customer. that he plans to “keep prices competitive by Mr. Marshall is exclusive agent on Abaco always ordering on a per customer basis and for Impact Images and has brochures for only selling computers built with quality clients to select from. His motto is “Avail- parts.” Tim has eight years’ experience in ability, quality of product, on-time deliv- the computer field, and the services he will ery and better prices.” offer include the building, upgrade and repair of computers, web design and web host- Please see Central Page 19 NEWNEW on the menu: Soft Serve & Milkshakes

At 3 a.m. on Boxing Day, December 26, fire broke out in the home of Tony Stubbs on Archer’s Hill in Dundas Town. The Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire Department responded quickly. The back section of the house was badly damaged by fire and smoke but the front of the hosue may have suffered smoke damage but was spared from fire damage. Shown NewNew storestore hours:-hours:- OpenOpen MonMon -- ThurThur 10am10am –– 7pm7pm llllll FriFri && SatSat 1010 amam –– 9pm9pm are Firemen Mike Parotti and Danny Sawyer.

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cided to gather in the house of the Lord and his team are to be commended for their walk-abouts in the community so as to Central From Page 18 many stayed at home. Pastor Christopher efforts because he is passionate about strengthen the partnership between the po- Dean, moderator, stated that in spite of all Murphy Town and gives all of his decisions lice and the community. Mr. Fritz Bootle Murphy Town Holds of the deaths and tragedy, this has been a great thought before they are executed. ASP stated that he is happy to be home with them Christmas Service fruitful year, especially since there has not Miller, Abaco’s police chief, thanked the By Samantha V. Evans been one hurricane to come our way. residents of Murphy Town for their sup- Please see Central Page 26 Every year the Murphy Town Local Mr. Revis Rolle, Senior Administrator port. He made a commitment to increase Government Committee holds a party for for Central Abaco, stated that Mr. Davis the community but this year the committee decided to have a Christ- mas service of thanksgiving instead. The service was held on De- cember 21st at Bethany Gospel Chapel. Chief Councillor Cubell Davis brought greetings and opening remarks stating that there has been a lot of deaths in the community this year. He further commented that if they had had a beer fest The Spring City Stingers rushed at Snappas Restaurant on New Year’s Eve, bringing in they would have a full Even the young enjoyed wearing costumes and participating in the New Year with lots of noise and excitement. The Stingers won first place in the house but since they de- the Spring City Stinger Junkanoo group. competition held in Central Abaco on December 27.

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THE OUTBOARD SHOP Marsh Harbour, Abaco Tel 242.367.2703 Fax 242.367.3709 E-mail: [email protected] Page 20 The Abaconian January 15, 2007 Moore’s Island Is Proud of First Police Woman By Jennifer Hudson Freeport in ner at 5 p.m. At 7 p.m. we all had to ‘fall in’ as all fully trained police officers sign five- Moore’s Island is proud to have produced July to begin for a head count.” year renewable contracts. its first female Police Officer. WPC Valencia her training. Courses included the history of policing, WPC Curry has been assigned to the Com- Curry graduated from the Police College in The physi- different codes and divisions, a visit to the munity Policing project and works along with Freeport on November 23rd at the age of 19 cal training morgue, how to deal with accidents, learn- Corporal Minnis. They cover the areas of and is now stationed with the Police Depart- aspect of the ing to drive police vehicles and how to use Dundas Town, Murphy Town, Marsh ment in Marsh Harbour. Valencia lived with course took guns. “The first time I did gun practice I found Harbour and Spring City and sometimes also her mother on Moore’s Island during her early some time for it very hard and I could not hit the targets,” visit the cays, assessing the concerns of the years and attended the Moore’s Island School Valencia to admitted Valencia. “However, after the third residents in each area. Every Friday morn- where her teacher was Ms. Ruthamae Rolle. get used to. day it did not feel strange any more. I prefer ing she flies to Moore’s Island to carry out Ms. Rolle, who has since become principal “At first I Valencia Curry the 9 mm. to the revolvers and rifles.” Train- Community Policing duties there during the of the school, is very proud of her former found it hard,” she confessed , “especially ing also involved spending time observing in weekend, flying back to Marsh Harbour on student’s achievement at becoming the first the running. I had to get up at 3 a.m. each various police stations. Monday morning. WPC Curry is enjoying female police officer from that island. morning to do exercises with all 40 of the “My favourite part of the course was learn- her new vocation very much and highly rec- Valencia left Moore’s Island to continue other cadets in my training group which, in ing to drive the police vehicles; we did both ommends it as a career. She is delighted that her secondary education, first in Nassau for addition to running, included push ups, sit theory and practical. We had to drive very her parents are very proud of her and wishes one year after which she came to stay with ups and pull ups for one and a half hours. fast, but it was in a specially designated area, to thank her parents, pastors, friends and all her father in Marsh Harbour and finished her After the exercise session we did fatigues not on the streets. We also learned the cor- who encouraged her and kept her in their secondary schooling at Abaco Central High which involved cleaning the college campus, rect way to chauffeur Members of Parliament prayers. School, graduating in 2004. She worked on offices, classrooms and police vehicles. Fol- and other dignitaries.” Qualifications necessary for entering the Abaco for two years before deciding to fulfill lowing fatigues we got ready for classes which Every two months the recruits had to sit a Police College are six BGCSE passes which the dream she had had since 10th grade of began at 9 a.m. After a break for lunch at 1 major exam and then came the final gradua- must include Math and English, or the candi- becoming a police officer. She traveled to p.m., we resumed classes at 3 p.m. until din- tion parade for all successful candidates. The date may sit the police entry exam. Also nec- newly graduated WPC Curry is now com- essary are a copy of the applicant’s high school pleting her probationary year. She will spend diploma, passport and birth certificate. An Power Surge Knocked Radio the first six months in Marsh Harbor after application form must be completed which is which she will be sent to serve on Moore’s obtainable from the Marsh Harbour Police Abaco off the Air Island. After her probationary year WPC Station. Applicants must be between the ages Curry will sign on for a period of five years of 17 and 30 years to begin training. By Julian Lockhart engineer is checking it out. It is not frus- Radio Abaco was been off air for sev- trating because you have to do what you eral days after a power surge knocked out have to do. You are off the air first day of its transmitter late on Monday night, Janu- the year. This is not the first time it hap- ary 1st, 2007. The electricity throughout pened to us, but we know how to deal with Abaco went off shortly after 11 p.m. on it. There is no way to prevent this from New Year’s Day; and when it came back happening again unless you went completely on, Radio Abaco was not as fortunate. Ra- off from BEC,” he added. dio Abaco supplies Abaco with its only lo- Radio Abaco did receive some good news cal broadcasting. Owner Silbert Mills said when Mr. Mills found out they could broad- electronics experts fixed the problem. cast over the internet. Mr. Mills said, “We Mr. Mills said, “We had a power surge found out that we were still on the internet Whether you need residential collection once a week, and the transmitter got damaged from the so if anyone wanted to listen to us they could regularly scheduled daily pick up for your business or power surge. I am not the expert but the do so that way,” Mr. Mills concluded. periodic disposal service on a construction site....

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By Samantha V. Evans formance winner was The Stingers with 496 and The Murphy Town Dancers. Both parade. After anticipating the excitement of the points. The Supreme Dancers received 370 groups stated that they did not enter because The government released seed money for senior Junkanoo parade on Boxing Day, points. The total unofficial scores for each of lack of financial support. Mr. Morley all four Junkanoo groups for the Boxing Day December 26th, scores of fans were disap- group are as follows: The Stingers: 3,884 continued by saying that the government is parade but to date only Mr. Colin Curry pointed when rain poured down from mid- and the Supreme Dancers: 3,508 points. The not supposed to finance the Junkanoo has returned his money to the Youth de- afternoon until past the 10 p.m. hour when winning group will receive $3500 and the groups. They only assist with the seed partment. Mr. Morley wants to remind the the parade was slated to start. Downtown runner up $2500. The money will be re- money which to date stands at $2,000. He remaining group leader that the money must Marsh Harbour was like a ghost town as leased once details of the parade are final- wants the groups to understand that in or- be returned. On behalf of the Minister of Abaconians realized that there would be no ized and any protests addressed. der for this seed money to be increased, the Youth, Sports and Housing, he wants to parade that night. However, the parade was The youth officer for Abaco, Ishmael Minister of Youth must see a good prod- thank the two groups that participated in held the following night and even though “Stetch” Morley, stated that he is disap- uct. So far, this has not been achieved. He the parade to provide the locals and tourists many persons did not know of the new date, pointed that other groups did not enter. wants to encourage the groups to have fund with the Junkanoo experience that is almost Junkanoo officials stated that they made the These groups being The Rockers from raisers throughout the year to assist with synonymous with the Christmas season. announcement several times over Radio Spring City, whose leader is Colin Curry the rising cost of being a part of this lavish Abaco. In spite of this apparent mix-up in dates, there was still a good crowd that came out to support the groups. The Stingers: Up Close and Personal This year only two groups took part in the Senior Junkanoo parade: the Supreme By Samantha V. Evans in a gym in Spring City but they are hoping serving their culture. They are needed so Dancers of Murphy Town and The Sting- For persons who have lived on Abaco for a sponsor so that they can get a perma- that the culture can continue to live on after ers of Spring City. The theme of the Su- for more than two years, they can probably nent Junkanoo shack. For the past two years he is gone. He encourages males especially preme Dancers was Tribal Warfare and that remember when The Stingers first made he has written local business houses asking to get involved and to get of the blocks. of The Stingers was Protecting the Abaco their appearance in downtown Marsh for support but has received no response. He would like to appeal to the hoteliers Wildlife. The parade began minutes before Harbour in 2004. The leader of this group, However, his group has been assisted by to utilize Junkanoo groups so that the tour- 10 p.m. with The Stingers performing first. Mr. Uriel Delancy, stated that he loves the Snappas. The Stingers brought in the New ists can see what Junkanoo is all about year- After two laps in downtown Abaco, the four Bahamian culture and sees his involvement Year by having a Junkanoo rush out at the round and develop an appreciation for the judges came up with the final scores. as a way of passing on this tradition to the eatery at the midnight hour. They also put culture. In the very near future he would The best of the shoulder costume winner youth. He stated that they chose as their on shows at various locations that help the like to see business houses get involved in was Jonathan Johnson and runner up was theme Protecting the Abaco Wildlife because group with expenses. the parade because this will enable them to Kirk Thompson. The winner will receive of the wild horses that live in Treasure Cay. He would like to see youth and their par- put on a more successful event. The Box- $250. The winner of best banner was The He hopes to make locals more aware of this ents get more involved in their community ing Day parade cost his group approximately Stingers with 41 points. The Supreme Danc- so that they will protect them. Presently, activities such as Junkanoo. He gets a lot of $6,000 and he looks for the expenses to in- ers received 32 points. The group that won the group has 35 persons, but he would like interest from the Haitian/Bahamian kids but crease to $10,000 for the December 2007 for the best execution of the theme was The to see it grow to about 80. He plans to get very little from Stingers with 53 points while the Supreme more kids involved in 2007 and hopes that Bahamian kids. He would like to see Please see Stingers Page 26 Dancers received 48 points. The group that more Bahamian men especially will get in- more Bahamian kids take an interest in pre- won the costumes category was The Sting- volved in Junkanoo. ers once again with 741 points while the He stated that one of his plans where the Supreme Dancers received 644 points. The youth are concerned is to do some activi- 30 Boats to Choose From best music category was won by The Sting- ties like fish fries and Junkanoo rush outs ers with 2,553 and the Supreme Dancers to motivate them to become a part of All Meticulously Maintained received 2,414 points. Overall group per- Junkanoo. 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For FREE estimates contact Harlin Johnson Cherokee Air BAHAMAS HOT MIX is a private charter plane company provid- Marsh Harbour, Abaco ing safe, reliable transportation to and from Tel: (242) 367-3956 the islands of the Bahamas 367-3957 and southeastern Florida. Fax: (242) 367-3959 CHEROKEE AIR - Tel.# 242-367-3450 - Fax.# 242-367-3451 P.O.Box AB 20485 - Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Email : [email protected] January 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 23 Manager Spells Out Tourism’s Plans for 2007 By Samantha V. Evans as being the greatest partners in making The has been developed on each community as ents more involved in youth programs by The Tourism Industry is booming on Bahamas a better place. He is especially well as scripts for those persons who want coming out to watch their children play or Abaco and to ensure that all tourism per- interested in helping Central Abaco Primary to be trained to do tours on Abaco. perform at least once every month. He feels sonnel are current in all areas of this indus- School develop the playing field on the Youth Program – He plans to work along that this will greatly improve that child’s try and that the visitors have the best tour- school grounds.. with the youth officer, Mr. Ishmael self esteem and that will spill over into ev- ism experience ever, Mr. Don Cornish, Training Department – This department “Stretch” Morley, to prepare a business plan ery other area of that child’s life. Manager of the Tourism office on Abaco, will be very active beginning in 2007 as it for the youth. This will include different Many other things will be put in place to plans to implement the following initiatives will serve many purposes. The upstairs linkages i.e. sports. He wants to help the sustain the industry and celebrate Abaco’s in 2007. board room at Memorial Plaza will be trans- youth so that they will have the skills needed history so that residents can share the Community Tourism – This initiative will formed into the training room. He plans to for them to function effectively when they island’s rich culture with guests. They can educate communities about the tourism in- do a lot of staff training in this room as well graduate from high school. Therefore, he educate the tourists on how this culture has dustry. Residents will learn about maintain- as for businesses in the community. Some plans to begin working with them from pri- impacted the present and will continue to ing the streets and other resources so that of the training programs to be offered are mary school. One of the things he would impact the future of Abaco. He sees this as tourists as well as Bahamians can get the etiquette training, Bahamahost program, like to see improved is the consistency of a way of connecting the dots . . . “where maximum benefit from what God has given small hotel training, customer service train- programs on the island. He wants to see we are now to where we came from.” Abaco. He plans to work along with the ing, website development and cultural train- one big activity a month that brings youth churches and various community agencies ing. All of this training will maximize the and their parents together. He wants par- to better all communities. Hopefully, lead- tourism product for all stakeholders. ers will be identified who can assist youth Cultural Training – This program will in the communities where they live. be offered to foreign employees and em- School Tourism – This initiative will edu- ployers as a way of bridging the cultural cate students about the world of tourism gap. 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Ph: (242) 367-4842 lll Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Page 24 The Abaconian January 15, 2007 Obituaries of Family and Friends The funeral service for Vivian Henza The funeral service for Lionel Knowles parents-in-law Bernice and Dolly Nicholson; Rudy, Fena, Kathleen and Magnola; uncles- Davis-Woodside, 48, of Murphy Town, Fox, 60, formerly of Sandy Point, was held daughter-in-law Keisha Russell; sisters-in- in-law Orthnell, Hasting and Carl; neph- was held on December 30th at Zion Baptist on January 6th in Nassau. Interment was in law Belinda, Urenia and Andrea McIntosh; ews Radney, Jamal, Devon, Dennis, and Cathedral in Murphy Town. Rev. Christo- Nassau. aunts Savaletha, Evelyn, Mildred, Lucy, Deoily; nieces Jamika and Deora; and many pher Dean officiated assisted by Rev. Leroy He is survived by his wife Victoria Fox; Miriam and Betty; uncles Kelvin, Ronald other relatives and friends. Thompson. Interment was in the Murphy grandchildren Sidney Fox, Kischnell, and Edwin; aunts-in-law Estelle, Florence, Town Public Cemetery. Michael and Sophia Laing; grandchildren She is survived by her husband Leroy Colincia Laing and Kendera Farrington; Woodside; daughter Leeann Woodside; fa- great-grandchild Colissa McKinney; sisters ther Brennen Davis; sisters Sandra Vernita Rahming, Patricia Hall, Theresa McKenzie, Helen Forbes, Joy and Cecile Thurston, Belinda Morley, Barbara and Davis; brothers Joseph, Hilton, Sylvan and Tammy Knowles, Susan and Dianne Fox; Benjamin Davis; aunts Verleta Davis, brothers James and Joseph Knowles, Rich- Williamae Dawkins, Lerraine Farrington, ard Lionel “Boy” and Robert Fox; broth- Arementa McKenzie, Beverly Davis, Elsie ers-in-law Stanford Ferguson, Henciel Specializing in and Inez Knowles; uncles Herchel and Johnson, Sidney, Theodore Morley, Carpets, Vinyl, Hiram Davis, George McKenzie, Clifford Leonard Rahming, Andrew Hall and Hently and Leonard Knowles and Benjamin Thurston; sisters-in-law Thelma Ferguson, Linolium, Dawkins; nieces; nephews; sister-in-law Eloise Ferguson, Henrietta, Marilyn Installation of Addie Davis; step-children Sharon Johnson, Sheila and Melvern Bain and carpets available! Octavien, Erma Simms, Maureen, Dory, Louise Knowles; godchild Felicia Royette and Judith Woodside and many Armbrister; aunts Lillian Fox and Eva Patio Furniture other relatives and friends. Mortimer; uncle Samuel Arthur; grandaunt and Accessories for The funeral service for Vernerva Mar- Marina Knowles; aunts-in-law Dedrieana the home. garet Brown, 86, formerly of Marsh Arthur and Lizzieanna Ferguson; uncle-in- Harbour, was held on January 6 in Nassau. law Wellington Ferguson; nieces; nephews; Interment was in Nassau. and many other relatives and friends. She is survived by her daughter and son- The funeral service for Gloria Mikula NOW OPEN, in the Old C&A Building beside Lowes Pharmacy in-law Catherine and Geoffrey McPhee; Knowles, 51, of Treasure Cay was held on Open Mon - Frid: 9:30am - 4:00pm Closed Sat. & Sun. grandchildren Kim Dean, Marcella and January 6th at Full Gospel Assembly in Sand Telephone : 242-367-0541 Austin Wilson, Alexis and Terika Dean, Banks. Rev. Stafford Symonette officiated. Natasha-Huyler, Benjamin and Christopher Interment was in the Public Cemetery in McPhee; great-grandchildren Felicianna, Cooper’s Town. Easternee and Valchino Williams, She is survived by her children Katherine, Anthonique Arnett, LaVonne Ferguson, Willis, Dedric and Romana Russell, Cutelle Aysha, Alexis and Alijah Dean; great-great- and Michelle Mikula Knowles and Shanda grandchildren; sisters-in-law; Pecola Campbell, mother Annie McIntosh; grand- Mackey, Francina Butler-Watson, Cathleen children Chrishantie Edgecome, Brianna Butler; brothers-in-law Herman Nixon, Russell, Michelle Nicholson, Miguel Davis, Alexander, William and Epheus Butler; Rayshan, Rayvonne, and Raynecia nephews; nieces; and many other relatives Campbell; brothers Roosevelt, Sam and and friends. Deoily McIntosh; sister Freeda McIntosh; January 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 25 US Visitors Will Need Passports most crucial months as American travelers Passports From Page 1 adjust to the new rules and apply for their New Markets Are taken by the US following the September passports. It takes six to eight weeks after 11, 2001, attack. The intent is to ensure applying to receive a passport; however, Being Explored that the borders of America are protected. applicants can pay to expedite the process. The Bahamas has been asked to issue pass- Mr. Cornish recommends that hotel and To offset anticipated lower numbers of line West Jet. We have placed more em- ports that contain identification data of in- rental property managers use their visitor US visitors to The Bahamas due to pass- phasis on direct flights from Canada. I think dividual travelers that can be electronically data to notify their guests to apply for their port requirement, the Ministry of Tourism that is going to help us if that market comes scanned. passports early. He added that if every ho- has been increasing its advertising in other around and Canadian visitors see us as an Manager of the Abaco Tourism Office tel and property manager on Abaco did that, markets, specifically in Canada, Europe and alternative to their other destinations. Don Cornish said, “The greater interest is it would lessen the impact of the situation. China. Especially in China, Tourism is try- Mr. Cornish said, “Having the West Jet in airlines after 9/11, though they haven’t Mr. Cornish said, “This situation is being to reach a new market and has been direct flights coming from Toronto (to The spelled that out. But it is fairly clear being pushed late. We were hoping to negoti- working on a contract for direct flights from Bahamas) now help. We can be a lot better cause they are allowing cruise ship passen- ate an extension so we haven’t gotten the China into The Bahamas. Mr. Cornish said, off because the Canadian numbers can be gers an exemption until 2009. We (Abaco) message out to the American public as well “We are focusing on them now. We have a higher than they are now. We now can re- have a very small niche of regular custom- as we could have. The spontaneous trav- very strong effort now going on in China. focus on that market and especially for ers with a 69 percent return rate. I believe, eler, the person who jumps up and says let’s The biggest challenge is getting them here.” Abaco if we can rebuild the Treasure Cay and I will probably put my head on the chop- go to The Bahamas next weekend, that in- Canada is another option with the emer- market with the charter flights from ping block, that we have the savvier trav- dividual we will lose. The persons who are gence of direct flights on the bargain air- Canada.” eler. These persons have been traveling very more savvy and plan their vacation in ad- frequently and they regard Abaco as home. vance will discover these new regulations Because they have a vested interest in the when they go to their travel agents. destination, they have probably already Boaters represent about 10 percent of taken the necessary steps,” he added. Abaco’s tourism business and Mr. Cornish Mr. Cornish said he is almost certain said a 10 percent decrease in this area would Abaco will be less affected than the national represent a lot of money to be lost from the average, but there will be significant busi- economy even for a short period of time. ness loss. 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They successfully meet their budget because they should try to uplift each other and not to More Letters tear each other down. He stated that they started raising funds early in the year so amazes me how no one has gotten seriously that they can spread out costs. He encour- should be living so peacefully that the po- Letters From Page 9 injured yet. And I am sorry to say that I ages anyone who is thinking about forming lice should not have much work to do. believe it is only a matter of time. to the cays to work, workers have had to a Junkanoo group to get a strong leader who I’m not interested in who solves the prob- Town Meeting From Page 13 resort to parking along the narrow road lead- can plan for a successful parade. lem of traffic and the ferry location. I can’t. ing into Eastern Shores and in some cases, Finally, he would like to see the Minis- I don’t own any of the property there, and I They felt that airing problems early would into homeowners driveways. I have seen try of Youth give the groups their seed am not a member of public office. But we lead to better and more effective solutions. cars parked on the rocks just above the water money earlier in the year so that they can as citizens have the right to demand a reso- The chairman was agreeable to this and said where one of the last hurricanes washed out make purchases earlier. He looks forward lution by SOMEONE. town concerns could be presented to the most of the road into Eastern Shores . I do to the day when the seed money is increased I am fearful though that a resolution may District Council of which he is a member. have sympathy for the homeowners that to $5,000 so that groups can prepare for a come too little, too late, as projects like our He explained that the rules under which the must brave this fiasco of ill-parked cars daily more competitive parade and give specta- new airport and runway seem years away Town Committee and the District Council and understand why they do not want work- tors a good “down home” show. from breaking ground, much less completion. operate are somewhat restrictive and nei- ers parking in their driveways and along ther he nor the Council could change the their narrow roadway. Does anyone have any ideas about what can be done to fix this tangled ball of string? law. But I also have sympathy for the normal Central From Page 19 worker, running late to catch a ferry to their Desperate for Changes job, a job they may lose if they are late, and Regrets Not Teaching on this day of thanksgiving and plans to desperately trying to find a tiny corner to Dear Editor, make his stay more permanent in the next Advertise in slip their vehicle into. Please allow this letter space in your col- few months. Something has to be done. Right now umn. The message for the evening was deliv- The Abaconian there are paid parking spots. But if you take For the past year and a half I have taught ered by Bishop Bert Williams, the pastor of a drive to the Crossing Beach on any week- at St. Frances de Sales School. I was the day morning, you will see that it is simply math teacher for 7th ,9th and 10th grades not enough. There seems to be vacant land as well as the health and general science in the vicinity of the ferry terminal which teacher for 7th ,8th and 9th grades. It was might be put to similar uses. While a paid my intention to finish out the 2007 school parking lot may not be the most attractive year at St. Frances de Sales. thing to do with an undeveloped lot of land, At this time I am sorry to inform the it would seem to be a rather lucrative en- students, parents and teachers of St. Frances deavor as the current paid parking rate is de Sales school that due to personal reasons $50 per car per month. of health issues I will no longer be return- The confusion of trying to locate a parking to teach. I wish the best for my stu- ing space while 10 other people are doing dents at St. Francis, and I especially hope the same thing makes for a rather tight that my grade 9 class does well on their squeeze on the narrow strip of land known BJC’s. Even though I will not be returning as Crossing Beach. Add children and adults to teach, I do love you all and will miss you milling back and forth from cars to termi- very much. I hope you can understand my nal. Now you have frustrated drivers and own reasons for doing this. absent-minded people sharing the same strip Thank you for the space in your paper. of road as a throughway, a parking lot, a Sincerely, sidewalk and a drop-off/pick-up point. It Barbara Plossl-Claridge

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Emergency Services Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 The following services are provided by volunteers Visitors’ Guide Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Restaurants • Services • Transportation Fire - Dundas Town 367-2935 or 4935 Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 Compliments of The Abaconian Bonefish Guides Cherokee Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 Sandy Point Theodore Sawyer .... 366-2111 Fire - Man-O-War 365-6911 www.abaconian.com Patrick Roberts .... 366-4286 Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Area code 242 unless noted otherwise Nicholas Roberts Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Hope Town 366-0500 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Derrick Gaitor Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 Ferdinand Burrows366-4133 Randy Sawyer ...... 366-2284 Vernal Burrows Casaurina Point Kendall White Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Medical Services Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Budy Pinder ...... 366-2165 Departure times shown • Daily unless noted Abaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour . 367-2295 Ferry Schedule Floyd Burrows ..... 366-4175 Hope Town Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic ...... 367-0020 Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0234 Marsh Harbour Medical Centre ...... 367-0049 from Crossing Beach Marsh Harbour > Hope Town 20 minute trip * Not on Sundays Valentino Lightbourne North Abaco Government Clinic Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2510 7:15 9 am 10:30 12:15 pm* 2 4 5:45 Ricky Burrows ..... 366-4233 O’Donald McIntosh ..477-5037 Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 Return 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm * 3 4 5 6:30 Marsh Harbour Pope McKenzie ...... 477-5894 Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town ...... 365-0300 Marsh Harbour > Man-O-War20 minute trip from Crossing Beach Jody Albury ...... 375-8068 Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4028 10:30 am 12:15 pm* 2:30* (M-Sat) 4 5:45* Terrance Davis .... 367-4464 Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 Government Clinic Hope Town ...... 366-0108 Return 8 am 11:30 1:30 pm* 3:15* (M-Sat) 4:30 Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Government Clinic Sandy Point ...... 366-4010 Marsh H. > Guana Cay (& Scotland Cay with advance notice) 40 min. from Conch Inn Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Green Turtle Cay Government Clinic Fox Town...... 6:45am‡ 10:30 1:30 pm 3:30 5:45 Danny Sawyer ..... 367-3577 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 Return 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45 6:30 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 Same day fare • Adult oneway $15 / Round Trip $20 • Kids 6-11 half fare Free under 6 for one or two passengers Man-O-War Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Taxi Cab Fares ‡ From Union Jack Dock * Except holidays + Hope Town late trips Fri & Sat only Plus extra for each passengers above two David Albury ...... 365-6059 • Between Marsh Harbour Airport and: Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 • VHF Ch 16 Crossing Rocks Ferry Dock or Murphy Town to Ammons Dr ...... $12 + $3 Green Turtle Cay to Treasure Cay Airport Tony Russell ...... 366-3259 Bristol Cellers thru A. Beach Hotel or Gov’t dock thru 8 am 9 11 12:15 1:30 3 4:30 Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 Treasure Cay Airport to Green Turtle Cay Dove Plaza, Stop Light or Sawyer’s Market ...... $10 + $2 To Abaco by land and sea from Florida • Take Discovery Cruise Gov’t Clinic thru Western Auto ...... $ 6 + $2 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 Line (954-971-7347) from Ft. Lauderdale or CloudX ferry (866-473-3779) from One way adult $7 (Children $3) • Round trip $12 Extra to some destinations Gov. freight dock through Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 West Palm Beach to Freeport •Bus to McLeans Town • Ferry to Crown Haven • Murphy Town to Shell Sta ...... $14 + $4 Ph 365-8749 VHF Ch 16 Pelican Shores to Frankie Russel house ...... $14 + $4 Abaco Adventures • Bus to Green Turtle Ferry or Marsh Harbour •Taxi to Marsh Harbour ferry dock Eastern Shores to Peas & Rice house ...... $14 + $4 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday Lv 12 & returns 4:45 p.m. $25 RT • Ferry to Hope Town, Man-O-War or Guana Cay Beyond Russell house or Peas & Rice house ...... $16 + $5 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Wed 9:30 am, return 4:30 pm $35 RT Great Cistern ...... $20 + $5 T Cay to Guana Cay Sunset Cruise - Fr $25 , call for time Restaurant Guide Spring City ...... $15 + $5 Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Snake Cay ...... $35 + $10 Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama - (Based on dinner entree range) Treasure Cay ...... $60 + $ 10 Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. -Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm + Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from town Casuarina Point ...... $60 + $10 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Treasure Cay Airport or Bah Palm Shores ...... $70 + $ 10 Marsh Harbour Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information Little Harbour or Cherokee ...... $80 + $10 Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Crossing Rocks ...... $100 + $10 Curly Tails ...... $ ...... 367-4444 Sandy Point ...... $135 + $10 Bahamas Ferries Sandy Point to Nassau under 4 Hr. Call Sandy Point 366-4119 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Gino’s ...... $ ...... 367-2002 Ab Beach Hotel thru Wally’s & Eastern Shore ...... $ 2 each or Marsh Harbour 367-5250 for sailing dates • Adults $95 RT, $55 OW • Cars & trucks Golden Grouper ...... $ ...... 367-2301 Islander Express - Bus - M Harbour & Sandy Point -call 366-4444 or 457-9958 Jib Room ...... $ 3 each Everyone Hummingbird ...... $$ ...... 367-2922 Solomon’s Super Center ...... $5 + $3 Jamie’s Place ...... $ ...... 367-2880 Enovahs Bus Service - Hourly bus through Murphy Town, Dundas Town & Marsh reads The Stop Light, Dove Plaza, Gov’t dock ...... $ 6 + $3 Jib Room ...... $$ ...... 367-2700 Government Freight Dock ...... $ 7 + $3 Harbour to Ferry dock. Spring City early morning & late afternoon. Abaconian Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. Insurance ...... $ 9 + $3 The Great Abaco Express Marsh Harbour bus to N Abaco • Call 367-2165 Kentucky Fried Chicken...... 367-2615 Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 Mother Merle restaurant ...... $10 + $3 Lv Marsh H. 5 am & 12:30 pm, connect with ferry to Grand Bahama & bus to Freeport Please bring errors Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Pop’s Place ...... $ ..... + .... 367-3796 Lv Crown Haven 9:30 am & 5:30 pm bringing ferry passengers to Marsh Harbour & revisions to our Children under three - free • Caged pets - as people attention Sapodilly’s ...... $$$ ...... 367-3498 Luggage $1.00 each over four, Surf boards $4.00 ea. From Freeport take cruise ship to Ft. Lauderdale or ferry to West Palm Beach Rev 30 Dec 06 Sea Shells ...... $ ...... 367-4460 • Between Treasure Cay Airport and: Effective 13 Nov 05 Snack Shack ...... $ ..... + .... 367-4005 Treasure Cay Resort ...... $20 + $5 Points of Interest Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts Snappas ...... $ ...... 367-2278 Madeira Park ...... $14 + $4 Albert Lowe Museum...... Green Turtle Cay Rentals * Marsh Harbour Green Turtle Cay ferry dock ...... $8 + $4 A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Subway ...... 367-2798 Moxy ...... $18 + $5 Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibitsGreen Turtle Cay Bargain Car Rentals ...... 367-0500 Wallys ...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 Bahamas Star farm ...... $24 + $5 Memorial Sculpture Garden ...... Green Turtle Cay Dundas Town Sand Banks ...... $24 + $5 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Joe’s Creek, Leisure Lee ...... $44 + $10 Wyannie Malone Historical Museum ...... Hope Town Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 Mother Merle’s ...... $$ Black Wood ...... $18 + $5 Elbow Cay Light Station ...... Hope Town Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 Back Street Cafe ...... $$ Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $37 + $5 Walk to & swim onMermaid Reef off M Harb. Pelican Shore Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 Hope Town Cedar Harbour ...... $55 + $5 Drive to & swim in Blue Hole off Treasure Cay farm road Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Abaco Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 Wood Cay ...... $60 + $5 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Cap’n Jacks ...... $ ...... 366-0247 Mount Hope ...... $65 + $5 Abaco Marinas - Slips Fuel Phone Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars 367-4643 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$ ...... 366-0087 Fox Town ...... $70 + $5 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Crown Haven ...... $75 + $5 Walker’s Cay H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$ ...... 366-0095 Marsh Harbour Airport ...... $75 + $10 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Munchies ...... $ ..... + .... 366-0423 Walker’s Cay - ...... Closed Sea Star Car Rentals...... 367-4887 T Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $65 + $10 Sea Spray ...... $$ ..... ‡ .... 366-0065 Green Turtle Cay Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 T C Hotel to G Turtle Ferry (Blue Hole $24) ...... $18 + $ 5 Man-O-War T C Hotel to Bonefish Marles ...... $22 + $5 Bluff House ...... 45 ...... F .... 365-4200 Green Turtle Cay T C Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $35 + $5 Green Turtle Club ..... 32 ...... F .... 365-4271 Bay Street Rentals...... 477-5300 365-4070 Hibiscus ...... 365-6380 T C Hotel to Moxey ...... $16 + $5 Black Sound Marina . 15 ...... 365-4531 Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental .. 365-4411 Island Treats Snack Bar ...... 365-6501 T C Hotel to Banyan Bch Club XX ...... $6 + $3 Other Shore Club...... 12 ...... F .... 365-4195 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Guana Cay Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $75 + $10 Abaco Yacht Service 10 ...... F .... 365-4033 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Blue Water Grill...... $$$ ...... 365-5230 Treasure Cay Donnie’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-4119 Guana Seaside ...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 Airlines Serving Abaco Treasure Cay Marina150 ...... F .... 365-8250 Loggerhead Boat Rental...... 365-5461 Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is ...... 367-2266 Man-O-War New Plymouth Cart Rentals . 365-4188 or 4149 Orchid Bay ...... 265-5175 Air Florida - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-5599 Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F .... 365-6008 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Treasure Cay Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-2800 Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Marsh Harbour T & A Cart Rentals ...... 375-8055 Coconuts ...... Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ...... 367-2095 Boat Harbour Marina183 ...... F .... 367-2736 Guana Cay Harbour Cafe ...... $ ...... 365-8635 Continental Connection - Miami Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F .... 367-4000 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Hudson’s Delight ...... $ ...... 365-8648 Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach ...... 367-3415 Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F .... 367-2182 Dive Guana Boats & bikes...... 365-5178 Fla Coastal Airlines - Vero B & Ft Lauderdale ...... 367-0179 Marsh Harbour Marina52 F 367 2700 Man-O-War Spinnaker Restaurant ... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Island Express - Ft Lauderdale ...... 367-0169- Hope Town Conch Pearl Boat Rentals ...... 365-6059 Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Major’s Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Hope Town Marina .... 16 ...... 366-0003 Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Green Turtle Cay Southern Air - Nassau ...... 367-2498 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals ...... 365-6024 Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Twin Air Calypso - Fort Lauderdale ...... 367-0140 Water Ways Boat Rent .. 357-6540 & 365-6143 Jolly Roger Bistro ...... $$ ...... 365-4200 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch ...... 367-2231 Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F .... 366-0154 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Sea Spray ...... 50 ...... F .... 366-0065 Hope Town Yellow Air Taxi - Ft Lauderdale ...... 954-359-0292 Spanish Cay Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 Harvey’s Island Grill ...... $$ ...... 365-4389 Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F .... 365-0083 Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals ...... 366-0380 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$ ...... 365-4287 Abaco Air ...... 367-2266 Guana Cay Hope Town Cart Rentals...... 366-0064 McIntosh’s Restaurant .... $$ ...... 365-4625 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-3450 Orchid Bay ...... 32 ...... F .... 365-5175 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, Rooster’s Rest ...... $$ ...... 365-4066 J R’s Cart Rental ...... 366-0361 Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour Sundowners ...... 365-4060 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Dive Shops Wrecking Tree Restaurant T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Above & Below, Marsh Harbour ...... 367-0350 Tours & Excursions H Cafe Open Nights Only Treasure Cay Harbour Café (ferry dock) . $ ..... + .... 365-8635 Dive Abaco, Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2787 Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Har. 367-2936 Sandy Point Above & Below • Marsh Harbour 367-0350 Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Abaco Dive Adventures, Marsh Harbour .... 367-2963 Cas’s Carts ...... 365-8771 Nancy’s ...... Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay 365-4411 Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 Claridge’s Cart Rentals ...... 365-8248 Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay ...... 365-8465 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope T 366-0024 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Rickmon Bonefish Lodge...... 366-4477 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope T 366-0431 JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8465 Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay ...... 365-4411 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Dive Guana ...... 365-5178 Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Page 28 The Abaconian January 15, 2007 VOLUME 15, NUMBER 2,JANUARY 15th, 2007 Airport Repairs Should Commence Soon Tourism Manager Sheds Light on Airport Improvements By Julian Lockhart Abaco has been asking government for Derelict Vehicles Will Make New Reefs an updated airport in Marsh Harbour for years and Minister of Works, the Hon. Bradley Roberts, promised the repairs on the terminal and new runway would commence over four months ago but no repairs have started to date. In March Mr. Roberts signed the paving contract with Bahamas Hot Mix. However, Prime Minister Perry Christie revised the plan for the Marsh Harbour airport after visiting in Septem- ber to adjust for the need of a taxiway, fitting into the existing budget. The new plans have been approved and now all is needed is for the funds to be found to start construction. Manager of the Abaco Tourist office, Don Cornish, said the work on the Marsh Harbour airport should commence shortly on the word he has received lately. Mr. Cornish said, “There are a number of standards we have been able to meet in terms of the airports at Treasure Cay and Marsh Harbour. I know that the airport initiative on the government’s part is tied up in the bidding process with the terminal and we get the right runway and taxiway. I am hoping that the time line is much more clear once we get farther into Janu- ary, once these technical reports have been received and who the contractor of record is for the terminal. We know who the A total of 22 derelict vehicles were taken out to sea from Elbow Cay in mid-December. Lorin Senn organized the effort and his crew runway’s contractor will be. It is just a made the vehicles ready for being dropped into the ocean to make a habitat for crawfish and fish. He and his crew drained all fluids matter of the additional $10 million. from the vehicles, punched holes in any tanks, took out batteries and stripped out any materials that would float. The vehicles were Once the Prime Minister came, it ne- collected at White Sound. Abacays Freight Company donated the use of one of its barges to haul the vehicles out to sea to form reefs. gated any commitments that were made The Abacays crew explained that the vehicles will make a very good crawfish habitat for a couple of years. By that time the area will be populated with reef fish that will greatly reduce the number of crawfish. Please see Airport Page 22

Churches Celebrated Abaco Welcomes New Tourism Manager By Samantha V. Evans son, especially about his community. He Abaco’s Tourism office now has a new finds it amazing to see how people are so Christmas with Programs manager, Mr. Don Cornish. On December impressed with Abaco now, but as an Abaco 1, 2006, he officially began his new post. He describes himself as a passionate per- Please see Tourism Page 21 Community Committee Receives Funds

Churches throughout Abaco celebrated the holiday season with special services and Christmas programs. Change Ministries Church in Murphy Town put on a program on December 24 to celebrate the birth of Christ. By Samantha V. Evans adults from the congregation found them- Christmas Eve Sunday, December selves singing the Twelve Days of Christ- 24th, was a joyous day at Change Minis- mas in the most unusual harmony. It was tries International as the church celebrated indeed fun and hilarious. However, Pas- the birthday of Christ. From the oldest to tor Samuel Cornish reminded the group youngest, carols of joy, peace and love that Christmas is a time of love, giving The Sandy Point Development Association was presented with funds from several were sung throughout the church build- and hope. businesses to assist in its goals to improve the community. President of the association, ing. Some of the children entertained the Ms. Della Kelly, accepted the funds. Mr. Ron Pinder, Parliamentary Secretary to the congregation by sharing in their own Please see Page 11 Church Ministry of Energy and the Environment, on the right, and Rex Albury of local words the meaning of Christmas. Twelve government presented the check. See story on page 2. Page 2 B The Abaconian January 15, 2007 South Abaco News

Sandy Point garbage that is still carried out in Sandy Humane Society as an ally in alleviating the Roberts, residents of Sandy Point and sons Point, derelict vehicles, the improper dis- over-grown dog population. of Reverend Napoleon Roberts, pastor of By Tonia Ferguson posal of oil and the over-population of stray Sandy Point Development Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Sandy Point, Hon. Ron Pinder Visits dogs. He provided remedies for these mat- Association Receives have spent over 17 years in the gospel mu- Sandy Point ters. Two that were of particular concern to Donations sic industry within The Bahamas, inspiring The community of Sandy Point was vis- him are the burning of garbage and the dog the hearts of thousands throughout the At its recent town meeting held on De- ited by the Parliamentary Secretary to the population. United States and the Bahamas with their cember 14, the Sandy Point Development Ministry of Energy and the Environment, He took this time to discuss his ministry’s traditional sounds. They are also involved Association received monetary donations to the Hon. Ron O. Pinder on December 14. plans for a new land-fill that will be con- with special performance projects such as assist in its clean-up efforts within the com- The invitation to his visit came as a result structed in South Abaco. While he was un- the Make a Wish Foundation. These broth- munity. The president, Ms. Della Kelly, in of the clean-up efforts made by the Sandy able to present a date to the crowd that gath- ers are committed to the continued devel- a prior interview outlined the association’s Point Development Association. During ered at the Zion Baptist Church Hall, he opment and growth of the gospel music in- goals as follows: their town meeting Mr. Pinder expressed was adamant that the ministry was in its dustry within The Bahamas. As a result they • Removal of derelict vehicles his gratitude for the invitation and his com- final stages of planning. Regarding the dog were honoured on December 7 in New • Removal of used household furniture mitment in assisting the association’s cam- population he encouraged existing owners Providence at Breezes Super Club when they and appliances paign in beautifying Sandy Point. In his to spay or neuter their dogs. Although such were recognized for their contribution to the • Floral beautification which will involve keynote address he identified matters that debate is not within his portfolio, he is will- advancement in gospel music by the Gos- a combination of non-flowering and flow- were bothersome to him: the burning of ing to assist. He identified the Bahamas pel Music Workshop of America. ering plants The association received donations from Cherokee Sound Scotia Bank in Marsh Harbour, Michael A. Dean By Lee Pinder and Company, the Abaco Club on Winding Bay, Fund Raising Dinner Held Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic and H. G. A fund raising dinner was held on the Christie Limited Real Estate. schoolgrounds for a local resident who has Local Sandy Point contracted cancer of the lip. The dinner was Residents Honoured Evangelist Jason and Deacon Nicholas Please see South Page 4 MaudCo Security Services

is looking to hire responsible, mature individuals over the age of 25. Police experience / martial arts a plus. For further information, please call Tel : (242) 393-6188 or in Abaco, call Deon Mr. Ron PInder, Parliamentary Secretary to the MInistry of Energy and the Environment, Edwards at Tel : (242) 454-7672. spoke to the residents of Sandy Point during his visit there on December 14. He brought out several issues that he would like to see resolved including burning garbage and a serious dog problem.

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UNDER OFFER TREASURE CAY #2934 SANDY SHORES TREASURE CAY #3073 MY ISLAND RETREAT TREASURE CAY #2516 CROSSWINDS TREASURE CAY #3079 BBBEAEAEACHFRCHFRCHFRONTONTONT 3 bed, 2.5 bath home, elevator, panoramic BBBEAEAEACHFRCHFRCHFRONTONTONT 4 bed, 3 bath retreat, cathedral ceilings, wrap- SSSEAEAEA VVVIEWSIEWSIEWS 4 bed 3 bath 2,800 sq.ft. furnished family home WWWAAATERFRTERFRTERFRONTONTONT prime development. 4 acres, four 2 bed 2 bath views, spacious verandahs & serene ambience. $1,700,000 around screened-in verandahs. Great views. $1,300,000 with apartment, central A/C, generator. $820,000 cottages, pool. Potential as a marina /fishing lodge. $640,000 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 242.477.5821 www.SIRbahamas.com 242.477.5821 www.SIRbahamas.com 242.477.5821 www.SIRbahamas.com 242.477.5821 www.SIRbahamas.com

UNDER CONTRACT SOLD SOLD UNDER CONTRACT TREASURE CAY #3076 BEACH V ILLA 715 TREASURE CAY #3072 “Garden Villa 675” TREASURE CAY #2841 CARIBE TREASURE CAY #3028 RUBY’S LOVE BBBEAEAEACHFRCHFRCHFRONTONTONT cozy 2 bed, 2 bath villa. Magnificent beach, marina, golf Charming 2 bed 2 bath one minute from Treasure Cay. Great PPPERFECTERFECTERFECT LOCLOCLOCAAATIONTIONTION... 3 bed 2 bath home with a spacious master CCCOMFOROMFOROMFORTTTABLEABLEABLE 3 bed 2 bath 1600 sq.ft home, converted and tennis near. Great vacation home or rental. $440,000 rental opportunity or family retreat. Very private $300,000 bedroom - steps from gorgeous Treasure Cay beach $215,000 garage close to the beach, needs TLC, furnished. $205,000 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 242.477.5821 www.SIRbahamas.com 242.477.5821 www.SIRbahamas.com 242.477.5821 www.SIRbahamas.com 242.477.5821 www.SIRbahamas.com

GREEN TURTLE CACATLE YYY TREASURE CAYYY Galleon Bay CanalLot #3071 $250,000. COCO BAY LOT #3031 $650,000. Hilltop Estates 3 bed 2 bath #2115 $600,000. BBBAHAMA CCAHAMA ORORORAL ISLISLAL ANDANDAND Home Sweet Home #3032 $250,000. Lot 58, Block 11, Subdivision 1. #3351 $24,000. Tranquility 3 bed 3 bath #3070 $235,000. Seagrapes Estate #2887 $3,500,000. Kerry Sullivan Laurie Schreiner Jane Patterson Stan Sawyer Contact Stan Sawyer: 242.477.5821 Contact Stan Sawyer: 242.477.5821 t 242.366.0163 t 242.367.5046 t 242.366.0569 c 242.477.5821 01-15-07 CCCONTINUED INININ SECTIONECTIONECTION A,A,A, PAAAGEGEGE 3 Page 4 B The Abaconian January 15, 2007 South Abaco News

play in Spanish Wells, place, but this year it was decided it would South From Page 2 Eleuthera.” But then there has be more fun to bring everyone together for a great success and the organizers raised always been a little friendly ri- one big bash. As far as I know, there was over $2200. The family of the patient valry between the two settlements no serious misbehaving and the fireworks wanted to thank the community for its sup- plus a whole lot of exaggeration. went on till after 2 a.m. And, of course, the port. New Year’s Eve saw 16 Guy canon was set off at midnight, shaking all Road Accident Fawkes (some of them were per- those who didn’t come right out of their sonalized) propped up to burn, Between Two Residents beds. However, some of the big bangers and afterwards there was a hot this year were really loud and very impres- Troy Sands and Jeff Williams were in- grill in the school yard to cook sive. volved in a road accident around one of the your steak on with all the side Anyway, Cherokee has survived another many curves of the Cherokee road just be- dishes supplied by the ladies of year and there is a brand new year ahead of fore Christmas. Neither driver was seri- Cherokee. This is a first for the us with lots of new and exciting things yet ously injured but Troy’s truck rolled over A young driver enjoys the new vehicle she received settlement. Before, many private to come. and was completely demolished. Troy’s for Christmas. She is sharing the road with regular parties were going on around the mother is often riding in the passenger’s traffic. seat, but luckily that day she stayed at home. Road Barriers Return Holiday Celebrations Hope Town Settlement To protect our school children during There were plenty of celebrations and school hours road barriers have been placed parties over the holidays with it all starting New Ocean View Cottage for Sale by Owner across the roadway to make drivers aware the week before Christmas and finishing that children are playing. New Year’s Eve. After Santa handed out 3 Bedroom/2 Bath + Office Please observe these road barriers and all the presents to the children on Decem- 200 Feet to Beautiful Beach take another route from 8:30 a.m. till 3 p.m. ber 23, a crowd of about 250 persons were Steps to Shops, Restaurants & while the children are in school. If you treated to soused pigs feet, soused chicken, Public Dock must have access through the road and move curried mutton and curried chicken. A very Carefully Engineered for the barriers, please return them when you happy recipient was heard to exclaim as he are finished. Remember our children are our walked out of sight, “Soused pigs feet and Super-Low Maintenance most important assets. homemade Johnny cake, it don’t get any Exposed Cedar Beam Watch out for Lady Drivers better than this.” It sounds as if he’s no Cathedral Ceiling This is one of our newest drivers on the Scrooge and had a very Merry Christmas. Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen Cherokee inroads. Mariah Sawyer is just The tree was big and beautiful, the fire- 1400 SF Living Space • 700 SF Porches & Decks learning and, of course, does not yet know works display was spectacular and the she- all the rules of the road. Therefore, we ask nanigans of the pranksters were kept to a Kitchen & Bath Finish Options Available you to keep an eye out for these new under- minimum. Personally, in over 20 years I Optional Finish with Additional Bedroom & Bath and/or Workshop powered vehicles on our roads and please have never seen a more magnificent fire- Starting at $875,000 do not exceed the 10 mph speed limit within works show in Cherokee, and all privately Tel: 242-366-0590/617-500-4157 • Email: [email protected] the settlement. We thank you for your co- donated. But I hear from reliable sources Brokers Protected at 3% operation and our children thank you. that ours was nothing compared to the dis- Aisle of Palm Realty.com

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#3338 #3263 NEW LISTING! #3304 Casuarina Point Man O War Cay Marsh Harbour

$385,000 $375,000 $179,900 2 bed 2 bath, one storey home with canal 18th Century Historic Man O War Cottage Don’t miss this exciting new business frontage. Hardy panel exterior, concrete Hilltop corner lot & is just a 2 min walk to opportunity. Part ownership for sale base, Very well constructed. The interior the beach.This classic historic loyalist in the Port of Call Marina, in Marsh Harbour. needs to be completed to new the owners cottage is complete w/ modern amenities Conveniently located close to downtown specifications. 10ft ceilings, large walk-in including AC & an updated kitchen. 2 bed, in a busy tourist area. Call today to find out master closet. Decking out back, very private. 1 bath & a loft that can accommodate up more! Brand new, never lived in. This is the “Bone to 4 people or 6 kids. Excellent views of Fishing Capital” of Abaco Man O War harbor. Room for further development. #1946 #2200 & #2201 NEW LISTING! #3339 Ocean View Subdivision Abaco Ocean Club Treasure Cay Lot White Sound Lubbers Quarters

2 lots available $300,000 each lot priced at $70,000 $45,000 Spectacular ocean views from this choice Only minutes from Marsh Harbour & Elbow This large lot is situated in a very nice hilltop location. Ideal for a subdivision, on Cay, there are two 80 x 125 choice lots neighbourhood and is very reasonably rapidly growing Lubber’s Quarters, 15,190 available. Identical in size & price, both priced, with much to offer. Approx 9,000 sq. ft of lush terrain, this immense acreage lots can boast picturesque sunsets, & views sq. feet this ideal family lot backs onto the will give a great return on investment. A of the Sea of Abaco. There is soon to be golf course. Perfect for the single family must see, as this location is in great demand. dockage close by. Roads are in great home. All utilities are already in place. Must condition, & this desirable location is see to appreciate value! walking distance from the local restaurant. Tahiti Beach is a skiff ride across. NOW SUBDIVIDED INTO AN OCEANFRONT EkaliEkali byby TheThe SeaSea COMMUNITY WITH EXISTING HOMES FOR SALE Villa San Paulo is a spacious, beautiful, 3 bed, 2 bath villa w/ wide, covered decks, ideal for entertaining just 20 ft from the sea. Includes a beautiful 27 ft sea Ekali by The Seas a magnificent front swimming pool edging the sea w/ a cabana at commercial property consisting of 5 one end, stunning views. $1,600,000 upscale villas & 1 cozy cottage. Ekali lies in a lush tropical setting with The Main House on 2 levels is Ekali, a beautiful 3 beautifully landscaped gardens bed, 3 bath house. The Guest Quarters boast another on the Sea of Abaco Now you 2 bed, 2 bath w/ full kitchen, open dining & sitting can be a part of this idyllic room. Just outside the lovely French doors on the community by the sea. sea side is a spacious deck. The existing 60ft dock is included with this property.$1,600,000 Call Patti Love today to find out more Set back on a hill Kashmir House is a unique about this exciting home that offers a view of the ocean from every investment room. This very attractive, well built home sits at the opportunity! Vacant Lots center of the estate & is constructed with aluminum There are 6 available, & hurricane proof glass. $1,300,000 1/2 Acre lots w/ own dock slip. All of these lovely homesites come Alcantara I & Alcantara II are 2 identical 4 w/ full access to the facilities of bed, 4 bath homes, built using the best craftsmanship. Ekali Estates. This includes, magnificent Alcantara I & II sit on very high, solid concrete bases, oceanfront, own dock slip in brand new overlooking the entire estate with an excellent view marina,lush landscaped grounds & pool. of the Bay of Abaco from the wrap around porch. $220,000 $1,400,000 Call for an appointment today. To view all of our Bahamas Listings go to www.grahamrealestate.com

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Nassau (242) 356-5030 Eleuthera (242) 359-7660 Showing Integrity Every Day Page 6 B The Abaconian January 15, 2007 Discount Stores Pleased Teachers and Salaried Workers with Christmas Season Union Has New Manager By Mirella Santillo, If you patronized Kentucky Fried By Samantha V. Evans an opportunity to Marsh Harbour now boasts several dis- Chicken the week before Christmas, you After having several months with only a manage this count stores including Price Busters, All must have noticed the pretty colored four- temporary manager, the Teachers and Sala- branch. She has Sorts Discount and Kaleb’s. wheeled toys and bikes displayed in front ried Workers Union now has a new man- moved to Abaco What was their Christmas business like of the neighboring store, Marsh Harbour ager, Mrs. Hadassah Marche, whose stay along with her when it is a well known fact that Abaconians Electronics. “Well, they are all gone” said appears to be a permanent one. She began husband and go to Florida for shopping? But not every- the store attendant, “We did very well with her post here on December 1st, 2006. She young son. one on Abaco goes to Florida as the com- the toys, even if our shipment arrived a little has been employed with this Union for the She would ments from shopkeepers show. too late.” she said. “We only order toys for past five years and enjoys her work thor- like to see this It was the first Christmas for Kaleb’s Christmas and we’ll soon be putting TV’s oughly. She got her training at the Freeport Abaco branch Mrs. Hadssah Marche which opened last May. That shop offers and other electronic equipment back on the Branch where she had an opportunity to work grow in many the most merchandise. From household shelves.” in all areas except management. The past five areas. She has several goals for the branch goods, cosmetics, party supplies, tools, The owner of All Sorts Discount, Mrs. years have been extremely interesting and has including getting young adults more interested china to cleanup products, shoes, even un- Portia Johnson, was out of town when this shaped her for this current post. in saving at an early age, promoting the dif- der garments and old movies, there are too survey was done, but as a patron who bought She obtained her formal education at the ferent services that they offer and getting in- many items to list and all the prices are a toys there and from conversations with Mrs. College of the Bahamas in management. She volved in and sponsoring youth-oriented pro- bargain. Owner Anthony Roberts said that Johnson prior to Christmas, we know that has always had an interest in the business field. grams in the community. She wants consum- Christmas business was four times more the shop did very well with the toys. She grew up in a family where her mother ers to know that they offer services to all sala- than usual, the most popular items being So instead of fighting the Christmas was an entrepreneur which has helped to toys and curtains. “Besides buying toys for crowds in Florida, why not buy local? There strengthen her skills. She is happy to have Please see Manager Page 21 the children, people like to make their house might not be as much choice yet, but it is nice for the holidays.” coming. Shopping here for toys can be done At Price Busters, the first of the discount in a more leisurely way. Carrying cumber- stores to open in our town, Mr. Jerry Wis- some parcels on small planes can be a stress- dom is already getting ready for Valentine’s ing adventure, made even more so by hav- Day. “Yes,” he said, “business was good. ing to pay for extra weight freight and duty We sold at least 10 to 20 percent more than upon arrival. Bahamas: 242-477-5056 last year. We had more toys this year. Toys 242-365-8467 and gift items were the best sellers.” USA: 843-290-2254 843-278-0277 The Abaco Real Estate Specialists! Fax: 242-365-8508 John Cash, B.R.I., C.R.S. 843-785-5528 Licensed Real Estate Broker Email:[email protected] Certified Residential Specialist ww.johncashrealty.com PO Box 22212 Treasure Cay, Abaco Bahamas Royal Palm 3 BR, 3 BA furnished $553,500 Brigantine Bay canal Lot $365,000 SOLD SOLD Parker Place, Galleon Bay, spacious 4BR water- Steiner House, Treasure Cay Road 4 BR, 2 1/2 front home with beautiful Sea of Abaco views. Donna Darville Frank Knowles BA $809,000. SOLD $995,000.000 Marsh Harbour Hope Town 242-375-8655 Royal Palm 2 BR, 2 BA Marina front condo, fully Treasure House, Ocean front 2 BR, 2 BA Island 242-367-SOLD (7653) furnished, with boat slip. Tropical decor $575,000 decor top-sider villa overlooking gigantic lagoon [email protected] [email protected] pool $579,000 Helen's Point, Galleon Bay Waterfront 4 BR, 3 Featured Properties BA Home, Sea of Abaco views $1,388,000 Royal Palm 2 BR 2 BA on marina with beautiful furnishings and boat slip.$562,000 NEW LISTING Galleon Bay Road Homesite overlooking • Triplex - in town, walking distance to restaurants, shops. Immaculate condi- Treasure Cay Marina $405,000 Bahama Beach Club 2055 $705,000 tion. All units rented. REDUCED from $465,000 to $405,000 Exclusive UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT • LOTS - Long Beach - minutes to beach $36,000 Atlantis 2BR, 2BA Canal front condo with 14’ wide Anchorage Estates Lots 22, 23, 24, 25 Gilpin Point - beach access for all lots, half acre, each starting at $35,000 boat slip. Completely redone with furnishings. $834,949 UNDER CONTRACT $549,000 Bahama Coral Island - Interior lot $18,000 SOLD Anchorage Estates Lots 29 $691,642 Bahama Coral Island - sea view, lot walking distance to beach $30,000 Beach Villa 685 2 BR, 2 BA, steps away from pool UNDER CONTRACT and beach $275,000 Anchorage Estates Lots 21 and 30 SOLD Shop our lisings online at Razzall House, Treasure Cay Beach 4BR, 3BA Canal Lot 8 Block 198 Galleon Bay Drive Ocean front, fully furnished with excellent rental $310,000 UNDER CONTRACT www.ParadiseBahamas.com history. $1,735,000 January 15, 2007

Serving Marsh Harbour Weekly with Marsh Harbour Contact Dean’s Shipping Co Ph: (242) 367-2653 Freight Service from Nassau and Palm Beach 367-0364 • 367-5642 Fax Government Dock Marsh Harbour, Abaco LEGEND Loading Monday in Palm Beach Nassau Contact Arriving Tuesday in Marsh Harbour (242) 393-4371 • 393-3829 394-7529 • Fax 394-0057 LEGACY Loading Tuesday in Nassau Western End Potter’s Cay Dock Arriving Wednesday in Marsh Harbour Nassau, New Providence Leaving Thursday for Nassau Palm Beach Contact Ph: (561) 844-5387 Both ships serving Green Turtle Cay M/V Legacy Charter freight stops en route on request c/o Palm Beach Steamship 158 B East Port Road Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Dean’s Shipping office at the Marsh Harbour dock

M/V LEGEND M/V LEGACY January 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 7 B January 15th ,2007

Mailin Sands Chris Farrington, BRI Lee Pinder Marsh Harbour, Abaco Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Cherokee Sound, Abaco Ph.# 242-367-2992 Ph# 242- 365-4695 Ph# 242-366-2053 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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. MAGNIFICENT ACREAGE "Pascoe House“ 4.673 acre property comprises approx. 600 ft of harbour front in the prestigious Pelican Shores area and features a deep water dock. The 2-bed, 1.5- bath Pascoe House has 2,500 sq ft of Sweetings’ Village-#5779- Newly built triplex, CBS, each unit is living space with the living room and patio commanding 2bed/2bath,cental AC, backup gorgeous harbour views. The property includes a 2 bed/2 generator, hurricane shutters. bath guest cottage with porch, a 1 bed/1 bath cottage, dock Phone & cable TV installed. Sits on house, one car garage and generator house. Beautifully 9,200 sq.ft. lot. GREAT landscaped garden. INVESTMENT! CALL TODAY! Offered at $635,000.00 – Call Mailin US$4,500,000-Call Mailin

Yellowwood Creek NEW LISTING . Lot 19K- 1.470 acre parcel, runs approx. 365’ on the . . . Atlantic rocky shoreline. -$399,000

Lot 19L and 19M- both lots comprise 1.171 acres and feature stunning views of the Atlantic.-$299,000 each Lubbers-#5617- Vacant All three of these lots boast great elevations. Treasure Cay- #5740 lot comprises 10,094 sq.ft Green Turtle Cay, Big Bluff- Beachfront 2 bed/2bath villa #5878 1/2 acre + waterfront Yellowwood is a few minutes away from Cherokee and is one lot in from the with a "Lagoon" style lot, ideal lot for house & Sound, Little Harbour and Winding Bay.- Call Sea of Abaco. Offered at swimming pool. Offered at dock- Offered at Mailin $110,000.00-Call Mailin $636,000 Call Chris. $476,000.00- Call Chris

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Leisure Lee- #5366 - 3bed, Green Turtle Cay-#5532- 2 Man-O-War Cay # 5509 – 3bed/ 2bath 1,600 sq ft home with bed/2 bath beach house on Bita 3bath, two story home near •Bahama Palm Shores - #5742- Yellowwood- 2H- # 5484- extensive wrap around screened Bay. Central A/C, fully Atlantic Ocean. Upstairs loft, Beachfront lot 200 x 416 37,368 sq.ft., featuring 184’ on porch and central A/C. Beach equipped kitchen & much more. 17.5 KW generator, outdoor Offered at US$550,000.00 the Atlantic rocky shoreline, access. $295,000.00 – Call Great rental history – Offered at patios, basement,manicured lawn. •Or split lot in half 100 x 416 minutes away from Cherokee Mailin $1,200,000.00 Call Chris $750,000.00-Call Mailin Offered at US$300,000.00 - Sound and Winding Bay. Call Mailin $275,000.00 –Call Mailin . . . . .

Bahama Palm Shores - #5670 – 3 Green Turtle Beach House #5777- bed, 4,876 sq ft island home on 2 Leisure Lee-#5739 A lovely 3 3 bed/3 bath w/ loft upstairs ,2 Man-O-War Cay-#5451-Two acre lot with 220’ of beachfront, bed, 2 bath canal front home. bed/1bath below. Wrap around cottages, both with 2 bds/2 bths, generator and pool. $995,000.00- Features 57’ dock and over Turtle Rocks- Multi family lot, porches, generator, water maker, on 16,000 sq. ft. of waterfront Call Mailin 17,000 sq.ft of property.$950,000- 27,507 sq.ft., power & cable to central A/C. 1.6 acres. Offered at property. 60,000 gallon cistern, Call Mailin boundary, beach access, $1,850,000.00 -Call Chris and 15KW generator. $85,000.00 – Call Claudius $1,100,000.00 –Call Mailin

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Yellowwood - #5427- Green Turtle Cay -#5347 -An Manjack Cay - 10 acres sea to sea. Incomplete 1bed/1bath home Green Turtle Cay- 1.6 acre island dream! 2 bed/2 bath Beautiful beachfront at both sides. comprises 24,621 sq ft. Built of beachfront lot located on the beachfront home has a private & protected anchorage. Great wood & durable cement siding. most beautiful beach on the dock and dredged channel. development property – Offered at $135,000.00- Call Mailin island. Approx. 130’ on the Offered at $2,300,000.00- $2,000,000.00 –Call one of our beach and 560’ deep. Call Chris agents today. $820,000.00 –Call Chris

* Green Turtle Cay, Coco Bay- vacant lot, beach access, 9000 sq.ft. - $89,000.00 (NEW LISTING) * Bahama Palm Shores- vacant lot,approx.1/4 acre in size,US$30,000.00 (UNDER CONTRACT) *Long Beach- vacant lot,1/4 acre in size, beach access, $50,000.00 (REDUCED) *Casuarina Point- vacant lot in quiet community, 10,000 sq.ft and situated across from the canal.- $80,000 *Sand Banks- Canal property, small home, mature fruit trees. Very private. Lots also available –Call for details. *Bahama Coral Island- vacant property in Bahama Coral Island, financing available- Call for details. Page 8 B The Abaconian January 15, 2007 January 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 9 B Page 10 B The Abaconian January 15, 2007 Central Abaco Has North Abaco News New Street Signs By Mirella Santillo After the Community Disaster Manage- North Abaco News ment Workshop that took place last fall, a By Vernique Russell “Bahamasair do me right in” committee of volunteers was formed, the Coconuts Reopens Abaco Volunteer Interaction Team (AVIT), By Vernique Russell “What am I supposed to do now?” I Located opposite of the main entrance of to help the communities of Central Abaco One would surely assume, after years wondered. Almost broke, can’t get home Treasure Cay is the unique restaurant with preparing for a disaster and dealing of being poorly spoken about in newspa- and extremely devastated! “Bahamasair Coconutts. After being closed for a few with the aftermath. As a starting project, pers both locally and internationally, that do me right in!” I definitely couldn’t sit months for what is referred to as the off the committee was charged by the organiz- service granted by the national flag car- and cry and my chance to catch the fast season, Coconutts has reopened its door and ers of the workshop with the task of erect- rier would have improved by now. While ferry was gone for the boat had already once again customers can enjoy scrumptious ing six street signs. The team was given the there are visible improvements at sailed for Abaco. meals. Coconutts Restaurant offers a vari- money which was handed to the Adminis- Bahamasair, my recent experience left me On Tuesday, after being confirmed ety of Bahamian, American and Italian trator to see the project to completion. crying “I get do right in.” again for a seat on the flight, I returned dishes with a special twist that adds a unique A week before Christmas, with the help During the holiday break a friend and I to the airport only to learn once again that and unforgettable flavor. Owner Jarrod of Mrs. G. Knowles, who coordinated the traveled to Nassau for Junkanoo and all there was no vacancy for me on the flight. Cooper extends a special welcome to the sign project with the Administrator’s office, the other Christmas festivities. While the If I had I checked in late, I wouldn’t have community of Abaco to dine at Coconutts. and Mr. Roland Bevans at the Ministry of trip was quite successful, it was damp- minded. But I was at the airport on both Happy Christening Works, six signs were erected in each com- ened on Friday, December 29th, when we occasions at 12:30 p.m. for the 3:45 p.m. munity of Marsh Harbour, Dundas Town Little Prince Malachi Ayden Russell was arrived at the airport to return home. Upon flight on the 29th and the 6 p.m. on the and Murphy Town. dedicated/christened on December 17. The arrival to the airport we learnt that the 2nd and was turned away. Following up on that initiative, Dundas christening took place at Full Gospel Assem- flight was oversold, and we would not be Finally, I was able to secure a seat on Town Committee had four more signs made. bly in Treasure Cay, officiated by Rev. able to get on a flight until the following Bahamasair on Friday January 5th, 2007, Mr. Augustine Williams confirmed that two Stafford Symonette. Proud parents of Prince Tuesday. Talk about devastating and bru- one week later that originally planned. signs are being made by the township. Malachi, Mr. and Mrs. Vito Russell, treated tally cruel! I was crushed. After spending Bahamasair MUST improve its services! Shortly before the last local government family and friends to a beautiful lunch recep- a week in Nassau already, I was ready to It is wrong to leave people stranded with- elections, a resident of Murphy Town men- tion at the residence of grandparents Mr. come home. However, my day only got out any assistance. How long will this tioned that one of the things she would like and Mrs. Christopher Russell in Dormy Vil- worse when I asked the lady at the counter problem continue to exist? I guess as soon local government to do was the erection of las. if they were paying for accommodations as we get another carrier of the same size street signs. Unfortunately, one year and a Café La Florence is Open and meals until I left. She responded so to provide services between Nassau and half later, there are still no new street signs It’s open, folks! Café La Florence has kindly “NO.” In fact, I can still hear that Abaco we will be faced with this dilemma. in that township except for the ones just opened its door in Marsh Harbour, you response echoing through my ears. Yes, sir, Bahamasair do me right in! erected and one other privately erected. heard me correctly. You can now indulge It was a concern of the organizers of the in scrumptious and tasty meals hot from the disaster workshop that in case of a major kitchen or freshly baked bread and cinna- Band Practice Resumes get serious and back to work. If you’re in- disaster for which outside help would be mon rolls along with other freshly baked Calling all members of the Treasure Cay terested in joining the Treasure Cay Com- required, people would not know how to assorted cakes and cookies from the bak- Community Marching Band to the practice munity Band, a special invitation is extended orient themselves without proper street ery. So if your in the Marsh Harbour area, site for a special meeting on January 20th to you to come to the St. Simon by the Sea names. It was a major issue for the insur- stop by Café La Florence, located in the at 12 noon. Band practice will resume at Church on Saturdays from 10-2 weekly for ance adjustors after the last two hurricanes. yellow and white plaza adjacent to the Fire this time. Vacation is over and it’s time to practice. Hopefully, other communities will Station. Café La Florence officially opened follow this initiative. on December 23,2006 with an evening reception for its guests.

Contact Bill Thompson 477-5712 Lil Bill Albury or Elaine Thompson ABACO REAL ESTATE Abaco Real Estate Agency P.O.Box AB20404, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Abaco’s Oldest and Most Experienced Real Estate Agency Ph : (242) 367-2719 lll Fax (242) 367-2359 Telephone : (242) 367-2719 www.abacobahamas.com GUANA CAY CHEROKEE GUANA BEACH FRONT WATCHING BAY, CHEROKEE Large beach front lot 300 yards NE of Nippers “New” Subdivision, limited number $525,000 gross of investor lots available. Interior lots from $50,000, Ocean view lots from 2 / 2 HOUSE IN SETTLEMENT $190,000 gross Great location 150 yards to beach next YELLOW WOOD CREEK to Batelco & School, 21,000+ lot nice 2 / 2 house, $585,000 gross 1.17 Acre Hilltop lot Winding Bay Oceanviews $300,000 Gross MALONE HOME 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home 50,730 sq. ft. lot with SOUTH ABACO 130 ft of protected waterfront. Located on the wa- OLD KERR ter between the settlement & Blue Water Grill. Gen- 2 miles south of Bahama Palm MARSH HARBOUR - EASTERN SHORES erator house w/ standby generator and r/o water Shores 10.8 acres, Great elevations LOOKOUT HOUSE - 3 bed 2 bath on exclusive New Exclusive Listing system. Must be seen to be appreciated. “By ap- $165,000 gross Eastern Shores. This 1700 sq. ft. house is situated pointment only.” B$2,150,000 on 32,500 ± sq. ft. of Sea-to-Sea property, lush LONG BEACH BAHAMA PALM SHORES landscaping, wonderful views, of Man-O-War & Beach Front lot 13 - $245,000 New Exclusive - Interior lots 92B & 93A side-by- 4 Interior lots from $25,000 Scotland Cay to the North & Sugar Loaf Cay /Lub- Lots 402 & 403 - $155,000 each side 21,500 sq. ft. ± each, good elevation, Great bers to the South.. Private dock with boat lift, , Cen- Lot 73 - $29,500, Lot 126 - $35,900 views, Dock access, only 200 ‘ to Sea of Abaco MARSH HARBOUR tral AC, Ceiling fans, Free standing fireplace. Lot 316 & 418 - $50,000 each $270,000 each REGATTAS OF ABACO New Price $1,575,000 Lot 408 & 409 -$102,000 each, $185,000 for both HARB. VIEW HAVEN & SUNRISE COTTAGE 3 - 2/2 fully furnished Units 203, Top floor; 2 Bd w/ Queen Beds, 1 bath, one single 302, & 303 $315,000 each room with futon, kitchen, living room, dining room, bal- cony. One single unit, 1 bd, 1 bath & futon. Central A/ SOUTH-WIND PELICAN SHORES GUANA CAY C, T.V. Satellite, VCR, & CD Player, Ground floor; 1 bd 34,385 sq. ft. with 175’ on the road and 40’ w/ Queen bed, 1 bath, ground floor office, Cistern on the water (duck pond) with a very private 48,000 gallon. protected dock. 1960’s style 3/2 house and SUNRISE COTTAGE small guest cottage. This property has great 1 Bd 1 bath, fully equipped kitchen, Central A/C., potential in exclusive and much desired Peli- Satellite TV., CD Player - Exclusive Listing - View can Shores.B$809,000 gross by appointment only : B$1,500,000, SUNRISE BAY 3 VACANT LOTS New Exclusive - Harbour views, gated com- Located in settlement next to Batelco munity, private marina slips available for pur- 1) 8251 sq. ft. chase, Lot 35 - 7803 sq. ft. $175,000 2) 7922 sq. ft. $160,000 each • only 6 lots remain in this beautiful 3) 7593 sq. ft. subdivision - from $184,000 HOPE TOWN / LUBBERS BAHAMA CORAL ISLAND Guana Cay - Exclusive LUBBERS New Exclusive - 11 Residential lots Priced SEA SHORE VILLAS - Guana Cay 2 acres 115’ waterfront $600,000 gross from $10,000 to $17,000 3 Town Houses; 2 B, 1.5 bath, Living & Dining 1 VACANT LOT - “NEW PRICE” room, full kitchen, tv, vcr, cd player, satellite, all “New” Abaco Ocean Club SWEETINGS VILLAGE central a/c, pool, deck & Gazebo. Fully furnished. 10,400+ sq. ft.lot with great views, LUBBERS Lots 39 & 40 $99,000 New Exclusive - Commercial with plan for l Gift Shop l Laundry l Storage l Marina, gross each 14 Town houses on 41,000 sq. ft. of corner Exclusive Listing - View by Appointment only. near Boat Harbour, $125,000 property $198,000 B$2,900,000 Visit Our Website 4 residential lots available from $55,000 www.abacobahamas.com CONTACT : BILL THOMPSON : 242-367-2719

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stated. He expressed that God wants all of Church From Page 1 us to have an abundant life now while we In his message, he encouraged his con- are on this earth and to be happy while here. gregation not to get caught up in a date but It is not God’s plan for people to live with guilt and fear of a past life that haunts them, Members to be happy that Jesus came so that we can Bahamas Real Estate he explained. Sales Team of face tomorrow. Too many times we forget Ed & Cindy Newell Association Christ and focus on the gifts and everything After we have lived an abundant, fulfilled James Moir - Broker ABACO ESTATE SERVICES else. It is important that, in spite of what life on this earth, all of us will spend eter- REAL ESTATE SALES lll VACATION RENTALS the world says, we realize that there would nity somewhere. Christmas Day is a day of Prime Real Estate Listing Throughout Abaco celebration for a future that is secure. Let be no Christmas without Christ. However, TREASURE CAY: "Mariner’s Cove Unit 1401" many persons are still so busy keeping up this Christmas Day be filled with peace on "Argyll House" (Ref #655) Fully furnished 2 bed, 1 bath end unit with “the Jones” that they forget about the earth and good will towards all men. (Ref #483) Elegant & luxurious 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath overlooking marina/harbour. Complex offers pool Christ. ”So just run your race at your own Ocean Blvd. Estate approx. 6,900 s/f, on 1.6 acres and tennis courts, close to beach, restaurant and with 153’ on the beach, landscaped, fully furnished, shops: Price $317,000. pace and do only what you can with what high ceilings, marble floors, 2 car garage, includes Rock Point Waterfront Lot you’ve got. Road Safety vehicles. $4,900,000. (Ref # 586) Located on Rock Point Dr. 90 ft on Sea of Abaco at entrance to Treasure Cay Marina. 11,818 “Tradewinds” Pastor Cornish hoped that this Christmas s/f , enjoys cool south-easterly summer ocean breezes Is Everyone’s (Ref # 589) Luxurious 1 acre beachfront estate 4 will be a time well spend with your family & also overlooks the bonefish flats of Gun Powder bedroom 3.5 bath main house on T.C. point beach Creek to the west. Price: $299,500 and loved ones and not one that is spent Responsibility plus 3 bedroom 3 bath 2 storey guest house. Spec- comparing your gifts with that of others, he tacular views, superior architectural design and fin- “Waterfront Lots" ishes throughout, fully furnished Price: $4,575,000 (Ref #260) Sea-walled waterfront lot on Galleon Bay Rd with spectacular views of the Sea of Abaco, "Peace & Plenty" cleared ready for construction, excellent value, Price (Ref #503) Splendid 7 bedroom, 4.5 bath 2 storey, $220,000 In Loving Memory of fully furnished Ocean Blvd beachfront estate, situated on 1.453 superbly landscaped acres with 163’ "One Bedroom Mariner’s Cove" feet of spectacular beach frontage, magnificent (Ref #455) 1 bed, 1 bath fully furnished ground floor Sylvia Knowles Davis • 1940-2002 views, covered balconies, superior finishes, guest poolside unit. Mariner’s Cove offers pool, tennis cottage, ideal location with privacy. $3,800,000. courts, laundry facilities, on site management, good rental potential. Price $200,000. "Trident House" “Flamingo Drive Lot 66” Always in our hearts from (Ref #317) Superb 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath fully fur- (Ref #558) Large residential lot situated on a quiet nished beach front home, 3,500 square feet, sensa- Flamingo Drive cul-de-sac, an ideal home building Monaleata Knowles and tional beach & ocean views, many extras $2,500,000. site, all utilities, including electricity, water, tele- "Final Approach" phone, Cable TV & DSL access available at the lot grandchildren (Ref #601) Canal front 2 storey 5,500 s/f 6 bed- line. Price: $46,785 rooms, 4.5 bath private home on large property, 100’ “Residential Inland Lot” Lavargo • Devonte private dock, 6’ depth. Recently renovated, fully (Ref #442) Choice residential lot on paved Flamingo furnished, four car garage. Price $2,497,000 Drive, located just one block from Ocean Cardesha • Giovanni “Oceana” Blvd.10,000 s/f & 80’ on the road. All utilities are (Ref #498) Furnished 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath private available at the property boundary, including TV & Tamia home with open floor plan and British Colonial de- DSL. Price $45,000. cor for elegant andUNDER comfortable living, located on Golf Course Area Corner Lot including Famiy and Sandpiper Beach with magnificent views, garage, (Ref #559) Oversized corner lot # 7 offering paved landscaped, beachsideCONTRACT deck. $1,875,000. street frontage on two sides, plus all utilities at lot Friends "Beachfront Vacant Lot" line, enjoy the solitude & greenery of the golf course, (Ref #462) 1.82 acre cleared lot with 144’ of prime just a few hundred feet away. Price: $35,100 beach frontage, located on prestigious Ocean Blvd, LEISURE LEE: all utilities available, limited beach lots available in “Canal Front Home" this area. Price $1,695,000. (Ref #214) 2 bedroom 2 bath single story CBS con- Beach Lot struction home, open living/kitchen on the end of a (Ref # 590) Located on Leeward Beach near the T.C. finger canal, tile floors, central A/C, low mainte- 10th Annual Art Festival Point with 136’ of fabulous beach frontage, views nance, 50’ of bulkhead canal front with deep water of Green Turtle Cay, total of 28,700 s/f, ready for and dock, fully furnished, includes vehicle. Close Abaco Beach Resort • February 3-4 construction, all utilities available, quiet & secluded to beach access $465,000. Cul de saq. Price: $1,330,000 “Canal Lot 206” Ocean Blvd. Beach Lot (Ref #597) Cleared 11,242 s/f lot with 171 feet of (Ref # 585) Prime location with 140ft on magnifi- bullheaded seawall, views of Treasure Cay and the cent beach, total of 1.37 acres, partially cleared, all Sea of Abaco. All utilities available. Price $265,000. amenities at lot line. Price: $1,215,000 LITTLE HARBOUR: "Harbour’s Edge" “Waterfront Property” (Ref #191) 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,500 s/f harbour (Ref #347) 2.2 acres, sea to sea, total 280' water front home, 90’ of bulkhead for dock with 8+/- depth, frontage, ideal for boat dockage in protected Little waterfront views though large glass doors, open Harbour, large natural cave. $608,000. Reduced!!! kitchen, interior decor includes hand painted tropi- TURTLE ROCKS: cal mural, 2 car garage, 1/3 acre lot with privacy “South Hampton” walls, Mediterranean style pool, fully furnished. (Ref#683) Just completed 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2640 Price: $1,265,000. s/f beach front home on 1.416 acres, cutom kitchen, “Pilot House” 950 s/f covered decks, pool fantastic Sea of Abaco (Ref #568) Waterfront 3 bedroom 3 bath 2 storey views from virtually every room. $1,400,000. home overlooking Sea of Abaco on narrow penin- “Turtle’s Rock” sula for superior water views, drive through carport (Ref #361) 3 bedroom 2.5 bath beach front home with private boat ramp, perfect house for bone-fish- built in 2000 on 1.18 acres with 102’ on the beach, ing enthusiast. Price: $1,160,000 very private area, fully furnished. $755,000. Treasure Landings Joe’s Creek Vicinity Lot 15 (Ref #600) Newly constructed 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,300s/ (Ref# 567) Offering 2.139 acres with a 50 ft elevated f luxury condominiums, close to beach, marina, res- ridge, 956ft deep from highway to Coromont Pond, taurants & shops. Superior finished, fully furnished. ideal for private residence or small subdivision, elec- Price: $495,000. Financing available. tricity & telephone at highway, easy access to Marsh "Brigantine Beach Condo" Harbour & Treasure Cay. Price: $149,700 (Ref #369) 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath bath townhouse with GUANA CAY: ocean views just steps from the beach, furnished, “Two Commercial Lots” rental history $458,000. (Ref#368) 2 adjoining lots, harbour front road loca- "Beach Villa 506" tion, across from the public dock, total frontage 161 (Ref #636) 2 bed, 2bath garden view villa, completely feet, lot#8 $299,000, lot#9 $349,000.00. renovated in 2005, all new furnishings & appliances. MARSH HARBOUR: 1,250 s/f. Ideal rental property. Price $492,000. “Sea View Lot with Dockage” “#3 Marlin Drive” (Ref#493) Select residential lot in Great Abaco Club, (Ref #492) 3 bedroom 3 bath single story CBS con- 7,750 sq. ft. in size, finger dock for 25’ vessel, di- struction home, walking distance to beach & golf rect access to Sea of Abaco, gated community, all course. Modern kitchen, renovated, open decking utilities available, use of all resort amenities, close on large lot. Price: $450,000 to restaurants, shops, etc - reduced $395,000. “Galleon Bay Canal Lot" GREEN TURTLE CAY: (Ref #422) Prime Canal Front cleared lot totaling “Beau Soleil” 10,295 s/f and 88+ feet of protected canal water front- (Ref#662) Beautiful 4 bed 5 bath Beachfront Es- age situated on the wide expanse of pictureque Gal- tate - Main House, Guest House and Apt. total 3,634 leon Bay, quick access to the Sea of Abaco. $350,000. s/f on 0.878 acres on White Sound with 120’ dock, "Harbourfront Condo" fresh water pool 173’ beach frontage, great eleva- (Ref #688) Fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground tion, magnificent views, furnished. $2,975,000. level condominium with superb views of the Trea- “Oceanview Home” sure Cay harbour & marina. Located in the Mariner’s (Ref#693) Newly built 4 bed, 2.5 bath, fully fur- Cove complex. Good rental history Price $345,000. nished 2 storey colonial style, 3,000 s/f + 300 s/f covered porches, residential neighborhood, beach “Canal Lot on Galleon Bay” access, large lot, ocean views. $778,000. (Ref #569) Protected canal lot near Galleon Bay entrance for quick access to Sea of Abaco, utilities at “Sea View Elevated Lot” lot line, very well priced. Price: $331,500 (Ref#684) Hilltop 0.405 acre parcel in planned residential community of “Island Reach”, perched high "Two Bedroom Mariner’s Cove" on White Sound Bluff, one of the highest elevations (Ref #454) 2 bedroom, 1 bath fully furnished, two on Green Turtle Cay, overlooking the Sea of Abaco, level poolside unit within view of Treasure Cay $725,000. Marina and just a 5 minute walk from the Treasure Cay Beach. Can be combined with listing #455 to make a 3 bed/2bath with open living area. Price $317,900. We Exceed Client Expectations! www.abacoestateservices.com Please contact us for additional details on this sampling of our featured listings or for information on our other prime properties throughout Abaco. Phone: (242) 365.8752 lll Cell: (242) 357.6570 15th January 2007 Page 12 B The Abaconian January 15, 2007 The Cancer Society of Abaco’s Year in Review By Jennifer Hudson Francis de Sales School as a result of their prevention to the Rotary Club in Novem- Caring Centre in Nassau The Cancer Society of Abaco had a busy Jeans Day and also a cheque from George ber and passed out literature there. Monthly $I,000 has subsidized the cost of and successful year in 2006 promoting can- Riviere, who made up the shortfall from meetings of society volunteers are held. mammograms cer awareness and providing assistance for the amount they were able to raise and Some additional facts and figures of how The Cancer Society of Abaco wishes to cancer patients on Abaco. present last year. Ricardo Miller, owner of the Cancer Society of Abaco has assisted thank the community for its help. Donations Airline tickets were provided by the Can- the Island Pharmacy in Dove Plaza, makes the community since 2000: of good quality, clean clothing and house- cer Society for 20 patients seeking medical frequent donations to the Cancer Society of 62 patients have been helped at a cost of hold items for the Thrift Shop are always treatment abroad at a cost of $9,623 and money raised from donations he requests $39,000 welcome. Call 367-3744 or take to Brass $1,425 was donated towards defraying the people make when they receive free testing 14 free clinics at a cost of $5,317 and Leather Shop in the Abaco Shopping cost of mammograms received by persons in his store. In December a group of Girl 571 women screened for breast and cer- Centre in Marsh Harbour. at the Auskell clinic. Twenty five dollars is Guides from Abaco Central High School vical cancer donated towards the cost of each mammo- sang Christmas Carols in the Abaco Shop- $42,000 was contributed to the Cancer gram and 57 ladies took advantage of these ping Centre on several different occasions subsidized mammograms. Three thousand which raised funds for the Cancer Society. dollars was sent to Nassau towards the care Normally each year cancer screening of patients at the Cancer Caring Centre. Half clinics for both women and men are held in that amount was in honour of cancer pa- Marsh Harbour, Cooper’s Town and, when- tients still living and half in memory of those ever possible, Moore’s Island. However, from Abaco who have passed on. in 2006 the cancer screening clinics were Much of the money the Abaco Cancer not held on Abaco nor in Nassau for vari- Society donates for cancer care and preven- ous reasons though they may be resumed tion comes from money raised by its Thrift next year. Pap smears are done regularly Shop which is run by a faithful group of throughout the year at the Government volunteers. The shop is very popular with Clinic so no one needs go without being people who like to buy good quality items screened. at bargain prices and is open two Saturday A radio talk was held on Radio Abaco in mornings each month. It is located in the October in connection with Cancer Aware- Marsh Harbour library building and has ness Month when Hugh Cottis and Marjolein recently doubled in size as it has been able Scott, President and Secretary of the Can- to obtain the use of an additional room. cer Society, spoke on cancer awareness and The society is also grateful for donations answered questions. Dr. Sue Fairclough, it receives in memory of loved ones who physician at the Auskell Clinic, was also a have passed on and also from the commu- member of the panel. Leaflets on cancer nity. Recently the Cancer Society of Abaco prevention were distributed throughout the was presented with a cheque from the St. town. Hugh Cottis gave a talk on cancer Support the Cancer Society Donate Used Items to Be Sold in Its Thrift Shop • Call 367-3744 for info

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GUANA CAY GUANA CAY LYNARD CAY CROSSING ROCKS BAKER’S HEIGHTS #10181: 3bd/2bths : $375,000 #10350: 2bd/1bth : $160,000 #9297: Acreage : Serious Inquiries #9510: Residential Lots: $160,000 #562105: Acreage : $1,360,000 This super home is nestled in the heart of the Situated in the heart of the settlement, this Bordering the Sea of Abaco with Atlantic to Greenland Bay. Gorgeous, unspoiled beach Prime development property located 11 miles settlement, surrounded by lush specimen foli- cottage presents a multitude of opportunities the east, this expansive parcel boasts 77 fabu- front, dazzling white sand, rolling grassland in- north of Marsh Harbour on Queen’s higway. age, a winter garden and well maintained for the imaginative buyer. Could transition well lous acres, includes high elevations, dense native terior. Parcels encompass 100 to 200 ft on the Features wooded rolling terrain with hills of up lawns. Panoramic views are enjoyed from the into a vacation or rental cottage. Steps away coppice, numerous coconut palm trees and beach. Only one parcel may be sold in each to 30’ in elevation. Great potential for devel- widow’s walk and porches. from ferry dock. white sand beaches. instance at above starting price. opment. NEW PRICE NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

CASUARINA POINT GUANA CAY BAHAMA PALM SHORES TREASURE CAY BAHAMA CORAL ISLAND #562299: 3bd/2bths : $359,000 #562031: Residential Lot : $395,000 #10202: Acreage : $350,000 #562353: Residential Lot: $85,000 #9935: Residential Lot: $24,000 Bright and sunny, sturdy concrete family home, NEW! Gorgeous Atlantic Ocean front home site. Gorgeous, generously-sized home site on Eight Lovely, oversized multi-family residential lot in Lovely, homesite of approx. 10,000 sq.ft. with just steps from the beach. 1,472 s.f. of living Located adjacent to the Orchid Bay develop- Mile Bay beach. Approx. .85 acres of nicely popular Anchorage Estates. Close to beaches high elevation and views of the sea on the space, tile floors, crown molding. Perfectly suited ment with elevated rocky shore and beach. elevated land thickly treed with native hard- and all amenities the resort and community west of Abaco and the South side. Conve- for family or retirement home. Densely vegetated with natural coppice and woods and coconut palms. Wonderful views, offer. Invest in the future! niently located just 3 miles north of Marsh native trees. wide sugar sand beaches. Harbour. UNDER CONTRACT OFFICES IN Abaco Nassau Exuma BAHAMA PALM SHORES PELICAN SHORESEleuthera MARSH HARBOUR BUSTIC BIGHT #8928: 4bd/2bths : $422,000 #562332: 3bd/3bths : Executive Rental Long Island #562133: 3bd/2bths: $347,000 #562174: Acreage: $1,500,000 Secluded home, located directly across the Spacious family home located on prestigious Fully furnished, with all new appliances and Green Cay is a nature lover’s paradise. Situ- lane from Eight Mile Bay and its gorgeous Pelican Shores. Long term lease only, refer- Harbour Island cabinets. Ideally located on quiet road, but ated just 1/2 mile off the west coast of Great beach. Rooftop deck enjoys the best views of ences, first, last and security required. Lease close to Marsh Harbour. Excellent investment Abaco Island. Perfectly suited for private re- the area. Room to expand and add personal pricing on request. for rental or family home. treat, bonefishing resort, etc. touch.

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BAHAMA PALM SHORES BAHAMA PALM SHORES BAHAMA PALM SHORES BAHAMA PALM SHORES Three bedroom, three bath, two Comfortable island style 3 bed, 3 Lovely well kept CBS home featur- Beautiful 2 acre beachfront lots. storey home. Open concept bath on one acre of property. 100’ ing 3 beds, 2 baths on a corner lot, Good elevations with gorgeous beachside living on a spectacular of gorgeous beachfront. Come 90x150. Enclosed & landscaped views of the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic ocean lot. relax and enjoy the Bahamian property with secluded garden Utilities available. $550,000 lifestyle at its best. area. each. #13552 Price: $699,000 #13180 Price: $580,000 #2837 Price: $350,000 #13544 Price: $550,000

MURPHY TOWN SWEETINGS TRACT TREASURE CAY WATCHING BAY Cute 2 bed, 1 bath home sits on Located in a very nice area of Nice elevated lot in the beautiful Situated on 8 acres offering 250 large parcel of land. Can be subdi- Marsh Harbour. Has access to the development of Treasure Cay. feet of beachfront. 90 foot ele- vided. Landscaped with room for water with a small beach which Offering golfing, boating, deep-sea vations and 35 foot dunes. One expansion. looks over to Hope Town & fishing, flat fishing and much more of a kind. #13475 Price: $350,000 Lubbers. #13551 Price: $90,000 #13482 Price: $2,185,000 #3963 Price: $55,000

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Visit our website today! www.erabahamas.com 15 January 07 Page 14 B The Abaconian January 15, 2007 ACH Graduate Earns Pilot’s Wings By Jennifer Hudson. her goal of attending Flight School at 19 years her to fly Boeing 707 aircraft. She will have Twenty-year-old Whitney McIntosh is an and received her training with Airborne Sys- to wait a few more years for this as one must excellent role model for the young people of tems at the Fort Lauderdale International Air- be 23 years of age. today, especially the girls. Whitney, who port. “I was the only girl who had attended Yet another goal this magnanimous young graduated from Abaco Central High School the school for many years and studied along lady would like to fulfill is to start “safe in 2003, is now a pilot. Getting to where she with 10 guys,” Whitney proudly says. She homes” for young women who need help. “I is today has not been an easy road for her, finished Flight School with her single and would like to provide somewhere where but Whitney’s message to young people multi private and single and multi commer- young women can have someone to confide is,”You can always achieve your goals; if cial license. in without being gossiped about and where you really want it, you can accomplish what- A short time after graduation she was they can be encouraged to be their best,” says ever you put your mind to.” happy to be given the chance to “get into the Whitney. “I know how difficult it is for young Whitney’s keen interest in aviation began at air” with Cherokee Air with whom she has girls growing up on Abaco. Many young a very early age. Her mother, Katheran been flying for two months. Her routes are women are confused and narrow-minded but Adderley, was a ticket agent and also a taxi mainly to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, need to be made to see that they do not have driver, both of which led her to spend much Nassau and Eleuthera. She flies the nine-seater to follow the same pattern as their family has Whitney McIntosh time at the airport, and Whitney often had to go Caravan and six-seater Aztec. Whitney flies always done. My advice is to go away where along with her. She loved to “just be around about four to five hours a day and is still to land in Exuma. Whitney said that she felt you can learn respect for other people and planes and watch them taking off and landing.” “building time” which means that she must very calm and reassured the passengers who cultures and, by widening your horizons, learn This fascination grew into an obsession. have an experienced captain in the co-pilot’s were understandably upset when they saw fire about yourself. Whitney began “hands on” experience with seat. She has 300 more hours to accumulate on the wing. One lady was crying but, fortu- “Even though I was hindered by lack of Robbie Nixon of Cherokee Air and Edrick before returning to Flight School for more nately, Whitney was able to speak Creole and finances, I went after my passion and proved Symonette of Abaco Air at 14 years. Unable training. After a practical test she will then so was able to calm her down. “We secured that the sky is not the limit,” enthuses to come up with the $40,000 necessary for be qualified to fly without a co-pilot. the right engine, went into a dive and the Whitney. She credits her strong belief in God, flight training upon graduation from school, When asked if she had ever experienced a wind extinguished the fire,” explained the support of her church, Change Ministries, Whitney went to work as Manager of the flight when something had gone wrong, Whitney, who said that she has been described that reaches out to young people and the en- Internet Café. After a while the company Whitney told me of one occasion when she as having a very good nerve. couragement of her mother and her boyfriend transferred her to Nassau where she began was still in training and was flying as co- Whitney is a young lady with many great for helping her get where she is today, It is taking a Business Management Course at the pilot.The plane was returning from Cap Hai- aspirations. She would like to become an her desire to encourage other young women College of the Bahamas. She finally achieved tian when they lost their right engine and had Airline Transport Pilot which would entitle to be the best that they can be.

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Basketball Association phone to try to move the league forward, they have nothing to do evenings or weekends Karate Students have not showed up,” said Mr. Mills. now.” Approximately 200 fans turn out to Receives Donation Cay Mills thanked Mr. Divita for the con- watch each game. Will Compete By Jennifer Hudson fidence he has displayed in him and prom- “Last year there were ten teams in the By Julian Lockhart Recently Cay Mills was presented a cheque ised to start the basketball league up again in Abaco Basketball Association which involved Students at the Abaco Karate Academy will for the Abaco Basketball Association for January. He would like to thank Baker’s Bay 120 players. This was the first time Abaco embark on four tournament journeys starting $10,000 by Mr. Edward Divita, Senior Vice on behalf of the Abaco Basketball Associa- had more teams than any other basketball on January 20th on Grand Bahama which President of the Discovery Land Company tion for their continued support of basketball, league in the country,” said Cay. “We have could lead to their qualifying for the Pan and Baker’s Bay Development. “I am very the people of Abaco and the youth who are won the Bahamas Basketball Federation five American Games in 2008. A number of grateful to Mr. Divita for making this dona- the future of our country. “The cheque will times in the past six years with three differ- Sensei Churton Toote’s students will be com- tion, especially when he had been told that I be used towards fixing up the basketball fa- ent teams but still get no help from the Min- peting at the Sensei Joye Ritchie-Greene had no interest in continuing after 25 years of cilities, paying outstanding bills and travel istry of Youth and Sports nor are any players Freeport Tournament, and depending on how service in the league. I was moving away expenditure during the season,” he stated. ever invited to represent the Bahamas in over- from basketball as there is a group of guys Mr. Mills said that although he had wanted seas play,” he lamented. Please see Sports Page 17 trying to run the league. The league should someone else to take over the leadership, he have been back opening again from the first will now be coming back to basketball. The of October but though the group who wanted players on the police team from Nassau en- to succeed me are doing a lot of talking, after couraged him to continue and told him that five meetings which I called by radio and tele- he would be crazy to walk away from the game. They were impressed with how well behaved the crowds are at Abaco Basketball As- sociation events. Accord- ing to Mr. Mills, the players said that they were not going to play if he did not remain in the leadership role. “If you love the game, you will continue,” he replied. What really touched his heart and helped him de- cide to continue was when the kids cried on the last night of the bas- Mr. Edward Divita of Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club ketball championship, presented a check to Cay Mills representing the Abaco and he received phone Basketball Association. It will be used to fix basketball facilities calls from kids who play and for travel expense. basketball saying, “We January 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 17 B They will qualify for the Pan American Games She is currently a 12th grade student at The Abaco Karate Academy is growing fast Sports From Page 16 through these tournaments. I think we will Abaco Central High School and wants to but Sensei Toote said they need community support in order to compete at the highest level. they do in this tournament and three others see improvement and I see it already. Once continue fighting and competing after she Sensei Toote said, “What our aim is this year is will determine whether they qualify for the the kids ask you questions, it is helpful. I feel graduates. She feels qualifying for the Pan to find sponsors; we need sponsors badly. That Pan Am Games. about six will qualify but there could easily Am Games can be the launching pad for her. will be one of my main things this year. For This is the first tournament of the year and be more,” he added. Sensei Curry said, “I want to finish in first most of the kids their parents don’t have that Sensei Toote said he is expecting big things One of Abaco’s brightest prodigies is place, not mess up on my katas and just do kind of funding, but they have the talent. I want from his dojo this year. Sensei Toote said, Sensei Agatha Curry, who at 16 has already the best I can. I have been training very hard to embrace that talent and give them the oppor- “This tournament is very important to me been a black belt for almost two years. She and practicing on a new and better kata. I see tunities. Hopefully, with sponsorships we can because not only are we going to this tourna- is looking for a break-out year in 2007, start- myself qualifying for Pan American Games send more kids to tournaments. This program is ment, but they are preparing for an event in ing with the tournament in Grand Bahama. because after I graduate from school it will working because it helps the kids become more July. If they are successful in this tournament She is also one of the top candidates to qualify help me be better and go farther in karate. occupied and our main objective is to give kids and the tournaments to come, they will have for the Pan American Games. Karate is very important in me and I think I something to work for,” Sensei Toote concluded. a free ride going to the Pan American Games. will qualify,” Ms. Curry added.

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Abaco Central High “It is unfortunate that a country has to gives them: no hormones or growth injec- another 21 days and laying again. import these things” (food items), he said. “I tions. He feeds his chicken a lot of grain and He offered his hopes that perhaps soon, Students Will Raise Chickens want to raise your interest in agriculture, get oyster shells for strong eggs. Abaco Central could provide the local stores By Mirella Santillo some of you involved, even passionate about He reminded the students that they have to with chicken. On January 4th approximately 20 Abaco it.” He announced his intention to have a full have interest and dedication. “You must be The seminar ended with a visit to the pro- Central High School students from grade 9 agricultural program not only with produce willing to discipline yourselves into caring posed grounds and coop that is nearly com- to 12 attended a presentation on raising and and chickens but also with goats and pigs by for your animals, in this case your chickens. plete. Mr. Knowles made a few suggestions maintaining healthy chickens. The introduc- the beginning of the next school year. Chickens are lovable birds. They are good to make sure that the five chicks, the rooster tion was made by the Principal, who stressed The training session was organized with companions.” To prove his point, he brought and hen that he will donate the school have the importance of agriculture, not only as a the help of Rev. Kenneth Knowles, who ex- with him some of his pet chickens: a one- the proper housing. means to make money, but as a service to plained how he got into chicken farming be- week-old baby chick “Broiler,” an eight- Students from grade 7 to grade 12 will be help one’s country to be self -sufficient. cause of his wife’s health. “Having grown month old chicken of the same species, a white able to take agriculture as an elective subject Lately a revival of agriculture has become up with chickens running around the yard as female pigeon, that lays eggs, a Rhode Is- under the expertise of Ms. Ingrid Gray, agri- part of the agenda of many government a boy when chicken was a delicacy eaten once land Red rooster and a Golden Lace hen, that culture teacher, and Mr. Jack Hardy, plant- schools. So it does not come as a surprise a week on Sunday,” he decided to build a students were invited to hold. ing consultant, advising students where and that the new Principal of Abaco Central High coop and raise chickens for meat and eggs Mr. Knowles explained in detail the lay- when to plant. School, Mr. Kendris Hield, dedicated a por- for his family’s consumption. Raising his own ing cycle of a hen, laying for 21 days, incu- tion of unused grounds behind the school to chickens assures him of the freshness of the bating for 21 days, feeding the chicks for Please see School Page 19 agricultural projects. eggs and the wholesomeness of the feed he

Grade 6 students of Central Abaco Primary School proudly display T-shirts that they have Students of Abaco Central High School are preparing to raise chickens. They are looking tie-dyed. Mrs. Martha Smith has worked with the students and taught them several crafts. at a run-down chicken coop on the campus that will require repairing.

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by teaching them how to tie and dye begin- were dyed, the students laid them across the candidate. The grade 6 teacher, Mrs. Olive From Page 18 School ning in December of 2006. The students railings at the back of the school to dry. Simon, stated that she made a selection based on bought white t-shirts and Mrs. Smith bought Thanks to the sunshine that day, the drying a number of areas including academics and per- Central Abaco Primary the dye. She explained to them how to knot process took about an hour. When the t-shirts sonality. But what made her decision final was Students Learn to Tie and Dye the t-shirts to create the desired design. She were dry, they were pressed to set the dye when she asked all of her students to bring in By Samantha V. Evans told them that each design will be original into the shirts. The students will use the t- their portfolio, Aisha’s really impressed her. Grade six students of Central Abaco Pri- and would not be able to be duplicated by shirts for their Social Studies project - the The principal, Mrs. J. Kumar, is very ex- mary School got another opportunity to learn them or anyone else. That is one of the beau- Election Process. The t-shirts were dyed two cited about this candidate and believes that she a skill that can earn them money later in life. ties of this type of design. The process of different colors to differentiate the two po- will do very well. Aisha has strong academics, They learned to tie-dye. Mrs. Martha Smith knotting the t-shirts took about a half hour litical parties. is very involved in extra curricular activities and ended her craft sessions with these students per class. St. Francis de Sales is a school prefect. She has an outgoing, friendly Both students and teachers were Candidate for Who’s personality and presents herself with class and excited and very enthusiastic as the grace. She is not afraid to speak (or sing) in project got underway. Due to ex- Who Is Named public and has done so at her school many times. ams and other activities, they were By Samantha V. Evans She is well rounded and a pleasure to be around. unable to dye the t-shirts before It is that time again when primary schools All of the candidates have a list of criteria to the end of the first school term in across the Bahamas name their candidates for meet including writing a 400-word essay on December but finally got this pro- the Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year My Vision for a Better Bahamas. Each stu- cess done on January 4th, 2007, Foundation “Who’s Who” in Primary Award when Mrs. Smith returned to walk Program 2007. St. Francis de Sales has named Please see School Page 23 them through the dying process. Aisha Z. Jones, a sixth grade student, as its She stated that this process usually doesn’t take long. But because there were over 50 students and they had limited containers for These students are tying their T-shirts preparatory to dying, it took about two class pe- dyeing them. riods to complete. Once the t-shirts

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Mr. Sweeting Illegal immigrants will not have to pay to- Mr. Robert Sweeting, said the new National much as we said this is a bad idea because now it allows wards the new National Health Plan, just like Health Plan bill is a “gimmick the PLP are need. women to have as many children as pos- they are not currently paying towards Na- only using to hopefully get votes in the “I will not sible because they will be taken care of. tional Insurance, but they will be entitled to upcoming election” as election 2007 is clos- prejudge The new law was created for women to health care in all government facilities. The ing in. them but cer- have more time off for maternity leave but burden on the health system and hospitals in The National Health Plan Bill has passed tainly from added in the law was that the employer the Bahamas most likely will get worse as the House of Assembly and the Senate, but all the people would only be responsible once every three the hospitals and clincs are already operating it has not been Gazetted to this date. Until I have con- Robert Sweeting MP years. This was done to discourage women at 100 percent capacity.” that time it will not become law. tacted, they from having children every year because of Mr. Sweeting said, “There is no question However, even if the bill becomes a law, feel it will not be a good plan. You will see the added cost to the health system and the that illegal immigrants will get free service. I it is up to the minister to enact the law and people dropping out of private insurance like burden on the employer financially. think Bahamians don’t take advantage of it Mr. Sweeting doesn’t think the Minister of flies because they cannot afford to pay Mr. Sweeting said, “They talk about the enough because they go over to the clinics Health and National Insurance, Dr. Ber- both.” cradle to the grave thing and any tax you and the lines are so great. Fifty percent of the nard Nottage, will enact the law before or The Bahamas currently spends almost bring on every class of society will have to patients treated are illegal immigrants. We anytime after the next election. $200 million on health insurance each year. pay. They put a ceiling on it at $60,000 of will bear the burden of their health care. That, Mr. Sweeting said, “I think this will This number will most likely rise, with a what percentage you pay on. Even retired I believe, is international law and certainly in backfire on them. Clause 14 in there basi- higher percentage of each person’s salary people now will have to pay and govern- the states interest. If you have immigrants cally almost saying if private individuals going to the National Health Plan. The sal- ment employees will have to contribute. It there, whether illegal or legal, to see that they are carrying health insurance now, they are ary ceiling to be taxed is $60,000 per an- should be done in conjunction with private get care when they are here. basically saying you cannot cancel that num and the bill is proposing for $5 to be insurance companies. Government doesn’t “The same thing with the educational sys- when you pick up the new one being pro- taxed out of every $100. run organizations well and there is always tem and that is something we are stuck with. posed now. Every single individual I have National Insurance already has problems a waste of tax payers’ money,” Mr. They are also painting the picture that you talked to whether companies or private in- consistently collecting monies on the Fam- Sweeting added. can have as many children as you like be- dividuals today said there is no way they ily Islands as well as from self-employed or Abaco faces a major illegal immigration cause we will take care of them from cradle will drop their private insurance. Even fishermen and will have to spend even more problem that is a burden on the education to the grave,” Mr. Sweeting concluded. though we need to improve more on our money to put in place people who can go and health systems, and the health system will national health scheme. But the health care after these monies on a consistent basis. The 87,-687%:%-0%&0) 87,-68778%68-2+ Sheree’s Way -2'303967 %703;%7 White Sound 12-2%722%,* Elbow Cay

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Maytag Appliances View of Sea of Abaco and nearby cays This property has tremendous possiblities Refrigerators especially for marina type facility Household Goods Kitchenware For more information call owner Clothing, Shoes Stationery 356-7848 or 324-1328 William Hallmark Cards Queen Elizabeth Drive Priced nett $1.2 million One Block East of the Traffic Light P O Box AB20490, Marsh harbour Get in on the Bahamas boom Phone 367-2250 January 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 21 B D. Cornish Comes Home to Manage Tourism

Tourism From Page 1 sulted eventu- do that. He is thankful that his community he shuffled staff at his office around to be ally in his go- helped to prepare him to achieve great things more effective; and lessened the out-of-of- native himself, born and raised here, he stated ing away to so that he can in turn help others succeed. fice workers down to two. He has weekly that it was not always this way. People of college to He has worked at the Fort Lauderdale Tour- meetings with staff and feels that they are Abaco are now very progressive. They know study educa- ism office and traveled a great deal to learn appreciative of the changes made. He has a how to step up to the plate and look at ways tion to be- all sections of this market. He spent three staff of eight females to one male, him. He to create wealth. This is as a result of the come a weeks in Nassau prior to coming back is excited to be a part of this team and ex- many infrastructures here and they are here teacher. He home. He is looking forward to tapping into ecuting all of the new projects they have without much government help, he explained. realized that the new Abaco market. planned for 2007 and beyond. He can remember as a boy walking from in order to Mr. Don Cornish He sees Abaco as being at a critical point Dundas Town to Spring City to go to school achieve great and is happy to be here during this time. Manager From Page 7 because at that time the only high school was things he needed his education. He is looking forward to showing every- located there. So, he is used to working hard He has always been greatly involved in one how they contribute to the tourism ried workers and not only teachers. for what he wants and is not afraid of getting sports and as a result of this was invited to economy. The former director left a great She wants the youth of Abaco to plan ahead his hands dirty. He wants to make it clear attend Government High School by Neville plan in place so all he has to do is to make and start saving at a young age. She hopes that there was a bus system available but it Wisdom to better his skills. This was an op- that plan his. He has prepared a business that the Junior Cooperative League can be was not very reliable. It had limitations due portunity for him to get a scholarship, but plan of his own to assist him in making this started in some of the high schools in Abaco to the limited mechanics on the island at that when he got injured playing soccer, he lost office the best ever. He has made some which encourages students from grades 9 to time. He had to walk on unpaved roads which his chance for a scholarship. When this hap- changes to his area since taking office. The start saving for their prom or a college edu- made walking more difficult, but he made it. pened, he took the academic route to to to Green Turtle Cay office was closed down; cation. He can remember the student body from college. grades 9-12 protesting under the leadership After he got his degree, he worked with of Jimmy Lowe, Carlton Delancy and others Local Government before joining the Min- Beautiful Long Beach Lots due to lack of proper bus transportation. This istry of Tourism in 1999. He stated that he was the only high school they had because ended up in Tourism by accident. He had FOR SALE BY OWNER Abaco Central High School did not come no interest in Tourism but once was asked l Possibly the finest beach anywhere along until 1986. He can remember the wife by the then Director General to apply; he l 1/2 to 1/3 acre lots - elevations to 80’ l All services installed underground of Mr. Hugh Cottis challenging him to look later did. Since joining this ministry, he has l 28 miles south of Marsh Harbour outside of the box at the big world and learn learned a great deal about tourism. Even more about what it had to offer outside of though it was not his intention to become a Beach Lots from $200,000 • Interior Lots from $69,995 Abaco. She spoke to that part of him that at part of it, he is happy that he did. Ocean view lots from $89,995 that time had not blossomed. She opened his Achieving to him was not a challenge. JOHN E. PRATT : 242-366-3286 eyes to a new world that he was now intrigued He knew that he wanted to make a differ- FL 561-493-7571 by and wanted to learn more about. This re- ence and he has had many opportunities to Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Rent and For Sale

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Each lot 125’ on Hope Town Settlement - New ocean view 3 beach x 260’ deep. Call 970-333-1055 Dundas Town 3 b / 2 1/2 bath, partly furnished, and Atlantic Ocean. $80,000 net. Call 367-3021 bed/2 bath + office, 200 feet to beach. washer, dryer, A/C, water included. Call 242- Dundas Town hillside lot with ocean view, $875,000. Tel 242-366-0590/ 617-500-4157. . Scotland Cay home on private island with paved 361-5003, 557-5144, 436-7343 27,060 sq. ft. and 20 ft. private access from runway. 4 building complex on 300’ of beach Little Harbour, just completed, custom built, front. Details at www.summercampabacos.com Great Cistern 3 bed 2 1/2 bath, front room, main road.. Call 242-324-3916, 242-557-9282,, main house 1 bed 1 bath, tile throughout, dining room, kitchen, 2-car garage and laun- fax 242-393-9964 screened porch, guest cottage 1 bed 1 bath, great Tilloo Cay charming hideaway, 1 br/ 2 ba cot- dry, 3 story, wrap-around deck overlooking Sea Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, rentals ocean view, decks leading to private garden, tage, safe haven, tucked in cove with dock. Pan- of Abaco, access to beach. $3000/mo. Call 357- and sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- shower, walk to Pete’s Pub and Winding Bay. oramic view of ocean in all directions from top 6932 or 359-6303 366-0224 or fax 242-366-0434. On the internet $579,000 Call 242-375-8680 or of hill. On approx. 3.75 accres, sea to sea. Gen- erator, battery and solar powered. Call 508-540- Green Turtle Cay, White Sound. 2 bed/ 2 bath. at www.hopetown.com [email protected] 3240 or e-mail [email protected] $1200/ week. 242-365-4208 pr 352-383-3933 Elbow Cay lot, Dorros Cove, deeded dock slip Lubbers Quarters, “Jack’s Jungle,” beauti- Hope Town Specialist. A collection of upscale at Tahiti Beach. Panaramic views. $360,000 Call ful interior, water front & hill top half acre+ Land for sale: 1 acre tracts of land on Bustick homes with pools, private docks, etc., ideal for Steve 678-416-2213 lots available. Views of Tahiti Beach and Tilloo Bay located 6 miles north of Marsh Harbour Cut. Deeded dock slip included. Roads com- next to the Abaco Highway. 130 feet on the special occasions, reunions, honeymoons. Hope Elbow Cay, Marnie’s Landing, 1/2 acre lot, pleted. Electricity soon available. Prices start- waterfront. Electricity on site. Price: $185,000 Town Hideaways 242-366-0224 or private dock slip, Atlantic views, beach path ing at $125,000. Contact Sea Grape Realty @ Phone: 1-242-324-1476 hopetown.com access. Reduced below appraisal. $395,000. Call 242-367-2749 or call 242-375-8828 Great vacation home rental near Disney Rick at 305-481-0970 Land for sale: 15 acre tract of land next to the Abaco Highway located between Marsh World, FL. 3 bed/ 2 bath. Phone 863-852-5295 Great Cistern 2 lots, 90’ x 250’ each, w/ great Harbour and Treasure Cay. Land elevations elevation and views of Sea of Abaco. $65,000 over 30 feet. Nice hilltop views. Price: $25,000 each. Call 365-5175 Ask for Robbie. PROPERTY & HOUSES per acre. Ideal site for small subdivision or in- FOR SALE Guana Cay, 3 bed/2 bath, 500 yards to beach, dustrial park. Phone: 1-242-324-1476 good rental history, Priced reduced $229,000. Call Danny 404-256-9626 For Sale by Owner Prime Corner Location Guana Cay 2 bdrm 2 bath w/ Jack & Jill 3/1.5 house with 1/1 apartment, 3 garages Little Harbour Rd. & Cherokee Rd. shower. Magnificent views of Atlantic Ocean on Ocean Blvd, ocean view 14+ wooded acres, 1,600 water frontage. and Sea of Abaco. Incredible sunsets. $375,000 2 adjacent lots, 1 w/ ocean & canal view 242-422-4496 net to seller Call Danny 404-256-9626 Treasure Cay • Call 954-495-9453 Man-O-War 8 acres sea to sea, 4 cottages, will divide. 100 ft. dock, 800 ft water front. Con- tact 242-357-6700 or 772-321-5613 Page 22 B The Abaconian January 15, 2007 Revised Plans Are Completed for Airport taxiway, and Mr. Cornish said they have fore elections. Abaco was pushed back be- Mr. Cornish said, “The anxiety that I Airport From Page 1 leaned towards using sand and seal. cause of work that needed to be done to the have in my capacity, without getting into There is nowhere in the 2006-2007 airports on Andros, Exuma and Long Is- the political thing, has to do with the indus- previously because the engineers had to budget for the repairs and additions to land. try. Whether or not the airport will be built go back to the drawing board. Once those the Marsh Harbour airport, but govern- “They have been focusing on Andros, in a time when there will be minimal dis- amendments were agreed, then it was a ment can pull money from a number of Exuma and Long Island because I know ruption and that is the key. It would have matter of trying to integrate the new re- different areas to reach the $10 million those airports needed major work. It has been perfect for us in September or some- quest into the scope of work that was estimated cost. affected their tourism. It is affecting ours time prior to the end of February because needed and determine the budget that was Mr. Cornish said he is not concerned and always has affected ours with the safety our peak season starts the end of February needed to go back to cabinet for new ap- about the promises; he is concerned about issues in having a proper standard,” said into early March. It is going to be a virtual proval,” he added. the delivery because it will happen. It is Mr. Cornish. The repairs to the airport in nightmare to have major works going on, Ministry of Works was trying to fig- just a matter of when. Elections are slated Long Island have set tourism back with the but I am sure we will find a way to work ure out if they would use sand and seal for later this year and a number of projects difficulties of planes flying in with all the around it.” or asphalt surface for the new runway and throughout The Bahamas should start be- construction work going on.

Eastern Abaco Region of The Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Stephen Hale, Circuit Minister Cell 466-9090 Church Email: [email protected] St. James Methodist All are welcome to Hope Town worship with us Sunday Services 9:30 & 11 a.m. Mission House 366-0400

St. Andrews Methodist Listing Epworth Chapel Dundas Town Cherokee Sound Sunday Services Sunday Services 11 a.m & 7 p.m. If you would like your church listed here, call 367-2677 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Office 367-3050 Mission House 366-2249 Manse 367-4647

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

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P.O.Box AB20591 l Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Services: Land clearing, Trenching email : [email protected] Call the Copier Doctor Foundations [email protected] We make house calls! Fill, rock and sand Ph : 1-21-2Ph 42-42-42-5555551-51-51-5299299299 Most brands serviced We make business quality rubber stamps: Dump Truck Fax: 242-367-2464 Deposit Stamps, Daters, Address Stamps Crane Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 Tropical Souvenirs Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 Self-inking and traditional styles Fork Lift Straw Baskets • Shirts • Hats Call 367-4709 Pay Loader Casual Wear • Gifts • Souvenirs Located Don MacKay Blvd. and Airport Ph: 367-4061 lll Fax: 367-3668 Phone 367-2431 • Marsh Harbour Mon - Sat 7:30 - 5 • Sun 10 - 5 Visa and MasterCard Accepted January 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 23 B Santa Made a Special Visit Follow-up on a Message Excitement filled the air on the night of December 16. For the Found in a Bottle second consecutive year Santa By Mirella Santillo That man was Patrick Cloatre, who with Claus made a special stop at A few months ago, a Marsh Harbour three other companions built a sailing boat Peter and Priscilla Pinder’s resident found a bottle on the beach of that they baptized F’mur (in honor of a fa- house in Cove Estates. Kids Bahama Palm Shores. In the bottle was a mous Swiss cartoonist). The boat building from all over Marsh Harbour message written in French by three school and the financing of the journey were com- stopped by to see Jolly Old St. children, dated December 18, 1997; it was munity projects sponsored by some of the Nick. They received gifts from decorated with balloons, little people and town’s people and the idea was to stay in Santa, candy canes and brightly colored parcels and signed, touch with them during the voyage through Christmas pencils. Appetizers, Adelyne, Aurelien, Franck. The address telecommunication and to involve them upon desserts and drinks were was Ecole Sainte Marie, Lampaul- their return by showing them the multitude handed out. The kids gave Plouarzel. of photographs they had taken and reading Santa their Christmas lists Marjolene and Ed Scott, who became them the boat’s log . before saying goodnight. recipient of the message, tried to contact The children of various schools of the someone in France without much luck. So region were wrote messages that were put mas to assist with high school fees. The win- during my last trip home, I went to the in bottles and placed on the vessel before School From Page 19 ner receives a $5000 scholarship. source of the message and here is the story. her departure. These bottles were thrown dent has to Congratulations to Aisha Jones on being The village of Lampaul-Plouarzel is lo- over board at various points during the jour- prepare a named the Who’s Who in Primary School cated at the very western tip of Brittany and ney that took the boat to Brazil, the South portfolio con- candidate for St. Francis de Sales Catholic like here, its inhabitants live with the sea. Atlantic Ocean, the Maldives and the Ant- taining all of School. Most of the men are fishermen or sailors. arctic. his or her cer- The message found on Abaco was the re- Most of the bottles were found and con- tificates, re- Birth Announcement sult of the actions of one of these sailors, a tact established with the little town of port cards and man who had a dream of discovering new Lampaul Plouarzel. For the children who Aidyn other acco- horizons - involving in that dream the resi- had written the messages, it was a live les- Elizabeth lades to the dents not only of his town, but of others in son in geography, teaching them about other Driggers foundation. the area - and creating an interaction be- parts of the world. For the sponsors (one of was born The award tween the people of Brittany and the people them a retirement home) and the town on Novem- program is he met during a journey that took him and people, it was an adventure lived through ber 28 to held in his friends for two years far away from someone else. Aisha Jones Matthew Nassau dur- home. and Ashley ing the month of May. Driggers. The Foundation is in its 11th year and looks Her grand- forward to giving out more scholarships to parents are Wade and Martha Cash and students this year. 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