September 15 to 22, 2006 Volume 13, Issue 36

IN THIS ISSUE: own airplane on the Curaçao-St. stantial capital injection for the creation Dine & Support Culinary Team 6 Maarten route and other destinations in of the airline Friday. Student Chef Poppie Back 6 the region as well. The changeover from BWIA to Carib- Shelter Dog Wash 7 bean Airlines early next year is not ex- ArkeFly to Back Rock’n’Roll 8 Astronaut to “Land” on Bonaire ► DAE's flight schedule info is now pected to inconvenience passengers in (Charles Bolden) 9 online at www.flydae.com as is infor- any way. Caribbean Airlines will be Join Swim to Klein Bonaire 9 mation on how to book flights. Phone: based in Trinidad. Bonaire Day 2006 10 011-599-717-0808, Email: reserva- Artists Selected 12 [email protected], Website: ► This week the TCB (Tourism Portraits-The Midwife (Margarita Reina Winklaar) 13 ast week we reported that Dutch www.flydae.com. Corp. Bonaire) is holding its Annual Sunfish Sailors Need Funding 18 L Antilles Express (DAE) would Marketing Conference to evaluate its Turtle Track Update 18 stop flying to St Maarten if Insel Air ► Air Jamaica's safety record has performance and hopefully increase the was given permission to do the same. earned it a place among 34 airlines in number of arriving tourists. Bonaire had WEEKLY FEATURES: However, DAE changed its mind the world that have been accident-free 5.9% fewer visitors in the first six Flotsam & Jetsam 2 Coral Glimpses 3 about stopping the flights between since 1980, a performance which Trans- months of 2006 than it did last year in Biologist’s Bubbles Curaçao and St. Maarten and an- port Minister Robert Pickersgill this the same period. In the first six months (Brittle Stars) 3 nounced last Tuesday that it would con- week hailed as outstanding. In fact, it of this year, 32,266 tourists visited Bon- Pet of the Week (Samantha) 7 tinue its regular services. “The schedule is only one of four national airlines in aire. According to the TCB the primary Snack Detectives (Enping Bar) 7 remains as it is,” said DAE’s Chief Ex- the Latin American and Caribbean reason was because of the loss of air- SuDoku Puzzle 12 Classifieds 12 ecutive Officer Floris van Pallandt. By region with that perfect safety record. plane seat capacity. According to Tide Table 12 stopping service between the two is- Pickersgill said there have been 1,004 CHATA (the Curaçao tourism associa- Picture Yourself, lands, DAE would “dig its own grave,” airline crashes over the last five years, tion) Curaçao had a 4.9% increase for (Eagle River, Alaska) 14 he said Tuesday afternoon. Stopping including 106 this year. Air Jamaica the first six months of 2006 and a June SuDoku Answer 14 service would have given the Central flies to nine US cities and London 2005-June 2006 increase of 5.3% Reporter Masthead 14 What’s Happening 15 Government the right to censure the through its Montego Bay hub. TCB Director Ronella Croes antici- Movieland Film Schedule 15 airline. “Our faithful passengers will be pates an upturn in the latter part of this Shopping & Dining Guides 16 able to enjoy 14 flights per week versus ► Caribbean Airlines is the new year because of the introduction of a On the Island Since (Norca the four that Insel Air will provide,” he regional car- second Continental flight and a few Aurora Guadalupe Loff-Hernandez) 17 added. The DAE ticket price will be rier to be res- ArkeFly flights at the end of the year. Sky Park (Moon as Finder) 19 cheaper than the other airline, which urrected from Compared to same period last year, The Stars Have It 19 charges NAƒ30 to 120 more per round government- about 14 % fewer American tourists trip. owned, cash- visited the island in the first six months strapped Brit- of this year. The European market lost ► Now, everybody wants to get into ish West In- 10%. Higher ticket fares and fewer the act. Winair, the other Antilles gov- dies Airways available seats on the Quito and Lima ernment-owned airline that services (BWIA). The flights are considered the main reason St. Maarten and the windward Dutch Trinidad and Tobago government, prime for the European drop. islands, is seeking ways to operate its shareholder of BWIA, approved a sub- (Continued on page 3) See page 7.

Page 2 Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 Flotsam and Jetsam. (Continued from page 2.)

id You D Know… Brittle Stars push- up when they spawn? Most brittle stars are either male or female and some spe- cies spawn in syn- chrony along with the (a bit of information about corals presented corals. Some spawn- each week by naturalist Dee Scarr) ing brittle stars push up onto the tips of their arms to release sperm or eggs into the water. The eggs of spawning species are fertilized in the water column, while other species brood their eggs (internal fertiliza- tion). The larvae are planktonic and very odd-looking with long, spiny projections. They eventually settle out onto the bottom and develop into juvenile brittle stars. If you missed seeing them in this month’s spawn, try again from the 9th to the 15th of October between 7:30 and 8:30pm. If you’re out during the spawn, you might also see greedy Biologist Caren Eckrich founded and brittle stars munching on the coral’s egg/sperm runs Sea & Discover, Bonaire's ma- rine education center specializing in packets. Be careful with your lights though, since guided dives and bright lights will send them racing for cover. Try snorkels for adults to shine the main beam of your light to the side of and adventure pro- the brittle star so that the brittle star is just barely grams for kids. You illuminated. C.E. may call her at 717- 5322.

his star coral head is near a mooring on a popular shore diving site off Bon- T aire. The green color of this formation comes from the single-celled algae which live within the tissue of the living coral polyps. All the white marks are places where the coral tissue has been damaged or torn away, revealing the white skeleton beneath. Hans Voreman abseilen The pair of solid white marks on the right hand side could have been made by a

parrotfish, but the curved line along the bottom right of this coral colony is very ► Two new activities have been likely the result of a fin being dragged lightly along the coral. A simple misjudg- added to the top-notch adventure tours ment of distance that stresses the colony at best -- or that could be responsible for provided by experienced guide, Hans the death of a few dozen polyps. Voreman. Zip-lining and rope climbing on limestone rocks near Seru Largu (secured), and a two-day tour which can include mangrove kayaking, caving, snorkeling, climbing and a visit to Wash- Flotsam is continued on page 4. ington-Slagbaai National Park where the night is spent in a hammock with a BBQ dinner. Phone: 011-599-791-6272, Email: [email protected], Website: www.outdoorbonaire.com.

Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 Page 3 (Flotsam and Jetsam. Continued from page 3) tion from overseas websites resulting in The towers you see going up around the on Mon- their having to re-initiate the process. Ac- island are part of a radar system able to day, Sep- ► The Dutch Government set aside its cording to TSTT, the cause of the damage follow suspicious movements at sea, so a tember 11, intentions to introduce admittance and to the cable is not yet known as this can base is actually indispensable. and the expulsion regulations for youngsters range from ships dragging their anchors to opening of from the Netherlands Antilles. The Coun- underwater seismic activity. The interna- the new cil of State (Raad), a government advisory tional carriers that make up the consortium parliamen- body, added that to force young offenders of owners are investigating the location and tary year from the Netherlands Antilles to return to cause of the problem and coordinating the on Tues- Godett Internet photo the Caribbean even though they are Dutch repair. day, Sep- citizens would be against European human tember 12. rights laws. ► Barbados and the Netherlands An- The requests were denied. “Of all Members The Netherlands Antilles argued from the tilles have agreed to start negotiations of Parliament, I received the most votes,” formulation of the idea that as its citizens regarding a Double Tax Agreement Godett said. have the Dutch nationality, a separate ad- (DTA) and Mutual Customs Assistance mittance and expulsion regulation for them Treaty. The Netherlands Antilles' State USS Kearsarge, US Navy photo Internet would be discriminatory. Secretary of Finance, Alex Rosaria, was Photo recently in Bridgetown, Barbados, where ► The USS Kearsarge, an amphibious ► The new Dutch passport that incorpo- he was received by the Barbadian Deputy assault carrier, moored at the mega-pier rates a "biometrics data" (photo and physi- Prime Minister, Mia Mottley. in Curaçao last week. The ship is 257 cal data of the passport chip) has jumped “After years of behaving somewhat as meters (840 ft.) long with 1,200 crew. It the cost of a passport here on Bonaire indifferent onlookers, the Netherlands An- recently participated in the Panamax naval from NAƒ125 to NAƒ140. An announce- tilles is pursuing a policy of being a com- exercise. During their rest and relaxation ment from the Executive Council empha- mitted neighbor,” said Rosaria. (R&R) period the crew members cleaned sized that the passport picture of the appli- Late last year the Netherlands Antilles up a baseball field and painted nine houses cant had to comply with a series of require- formally requested CARICOM to admit of the senior citizens home. The presence ments, like a neutral expression (no them as an associate member. Barbados is of US capital ships in the southern Carib- smiles), good resolution of the eyes and a one of the most important CARICOM trad- bean is a known irritant to Venezuela’s ► Cellular phones in local jails and closed mouth. Personnel of the Registrar’s ing partners of the Netherlands Antilles. President Chavez. prisons are forbidden, yet they seem to Office are trained in the evaluation of these Trade and investment between the two Car- turn up every time a lock-up facility is photos and can refuse ones that do not ibbean countries have been increasing in ► Due to Central Government-admitted searched. Perhaps prison officials might comply with the requirements. size and scope. bureaucratic failures the law to increase consider X-raying prisoners. Cellular tele- the old age pension by NAƒ100 a month phones were found in the innards of four ► On Sunday, Telecommunications ► Bonaire’s Police Chief Jan van der has been delayed. Minister of Health San- prisoners in El Salvador's maximum- Services of Trinidad and Tobago said Straten wants a coast guard base in Bon- dra Smith has promised that now that she security prison, authorities said last damage was sustained by one of its sub- aire, as there are in Curaçao, Aruba, and knows what errors have been made she will Wednesday. The director of the prison, marine fiber optic cables between Cara- St. Maarten. He says that he has indica- see to it that it will be handled diligently. Capt. Juan Ramon Arevalo, said the of- cas and Curaçao, which is affecting Inter- tions that the island is becoming an alterna- fenders had introduced the cell phones, net service on its island as well as other tive to those islands for the import and ex- ► Imprisoned (for corruption and wrapped in plastic bags, into their bodies parts of the region. TSTT said customers port of drugs. Van der Straten travels to the money laundering) Curaçao politician through their anuses. Authorities also found may experience periodic interruptions Netherlands this week to talk to the depart- Anthony Godett wanted to attend the nine cell phone chips and one charger. while uploading or downloading informa- ment of Home Affairs about the base. official closing of the parliamentary year (Continued on page 5)

Page 4 Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 (Flotsam and Jetsam. Continued from page 4)

► Last Saturday Bonaire police, aided Dr. van der Vaart attends the by Customs officers, intercepted two stricken snorkeler women at Flamingo Airport headed for Curaçao with goods stolen from shops Leap and Thousand steps last Tuesday. The along Kaya Grandi. The two women were victim, Robin Wadsworth, 42, disappeared Environmental Commission members following their installation identified as initials M., 21 years old, and while his two companions were SCUBA by Police Commissioner van der Stratten. T., 22 years old. After documenting the diving. Volunteers and two Marine Park suspected stolen goods (shown above) the Rangers dove to try to locate the missing ► An umbrella Environmental Agency for Bonaire was officially installed last police returned them to the shop owners. man. His body was found on the bottom in week. Its aim is to protect the island's environment and enforce environmental regula- The two women are in jail pending a court a relatively short time. A fast boat rushed tions. Examples of violations might include discarding trash into the countryside, appearance. him to the Buddy Dive pier where was spear fishing, illegal construction practices, soil mining, etc. Members of the Agency pronounced dead by Dr. Dick van der come from STINAPA (National Parks-NGO), Police, Security Police, SELIBON ► Some of Bonaire’s more offensive Vaart. Our condolences go out to his fam- (Waste Management) and DROB ( Environmental, Land and Roads Department). billboards are coming down. According ily and friends. Although the cause of this to a report in a the Papiamentu language accident is unknown, warnings have been ► Habitat Dive Resorts is commemo- ►According to Solar Managing Director, newspaper, èxtra, three of the five Digicel published that repetitive deep free diving rating its 30th anniversary in Bonaire and Ruud van Baal, Martijn van der Valk’s billboards will be removed in accordance can result in a diver suddenly becoming its 10th anniversary in Curaçao during this holding company, Solar, will be taking with an agreement reached with the gov- unconscious underwater. month. The resort was founded in 1976 by over the management of the Caribbean ernment’s Public Works Department, Capt. Don Stewart, who is recognized Club Bonaire, known better locally as DROB. Several Bonaire newspapers, be- ► According to health guru and dietitian worldwide as a leader in the movement to “Hilltop,” as of October 1 or November 1. ginning with The Bonaire Reporter, ran Angélique Salsbach, there’s a lot of action protect our underwater environment. This Solar owns and manages Buddy Dive, articles last month condemning the bill- on the Boulevard in the early mornings year Habitat is making major upgrades to Palm Trading and Bel/Tech and manages board proliferation as unsightly and not in these days. Starting around 5 to 5:30 am its Bonaire property. Belmar Apartments. At the moment the keeping with Bonaire’s environmentalist there are a number of health conscious To celebrate, on September 29th from 10 Caribbean Club has 26 units as well as character. Although the anti-billboard sen- people walking, jogging and cycling along pm to 1 am at Habitat’s Rum Runners Res- apartments in the “tower” and a bar- timent was focused on Digicel, other busi- the Boulevard. It’s invigorating because the taurant the eclectic Sugaro Band will pre- restaurant. Under construction is a nesses are guilty of billboard pollution as temperatures are cool and they even have sent a live performance. Sugaro is well “Wedding Village” of eight two-bedroom well. You can’t miss them. the added bonus of watching the sun come known on Bonaire, having performed at cottages and a special bridal cottage. Their up. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s great for your Habitat for several years, always drawing website: www.CaribbeanClubBonaire.com. ► An American tourist drowned while health! You’re welcome to join! standing-room-only crowds. snorkeling in the area between Oil Slick (Continued on page 8)

Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 Page 5 onaire’s ing their award winning three-course B culinary meal and Gold Medal Winner Bartender level has been Jane Coffie will be serving the drinks raised to a high that won her a Gold in all three catego- level of quality ries: Rum, Vodka and Non-Alcoholic. and performance Complementary wine will also be and one of the served. reasons is due to So pick up your phone and call for res- the hard work ervations now. They’re NAƒ70 ($40). and devotion of Tickets must be purchased in advance the members of before the dinner. Call 785-6135 or 785- the culinary 5939. L.D. teams that have practiced and practiced and competed in the “Taste of the Caribbean” Culi- nary Olympics ast Thursday, Sep- sponsored by the L tember 7, Miguel Caribbean Hotel “Poppie” Saragoza, re- Association. turned home from his two- Every year an month training (“stage”) island-wide com- session in Italy. After petition is held working in a 1 Michelin and our team star restaurant in Riccione, must compete “Il Girasole,” the ever against much Team Manager Floris van Loo (Rum Runners), popular Poppie returns to larger and Coach Vernon “Nonch” Martijn (SGB hotel school), go to SGB-SBO for his “richer” islands Bartender Jane Coffie (Divi Flamingo), advanced theory education like St. Martin, Chef Egbert de Vries (LeFlamboyant), in cooking. With the sup- Curaçao or Chef Waldi Gijsbertha (City Café), port of Notary Maarten Poppie flanked by Maarten Maartense Puerto Rico. But Pastry Chef Isidoor van Riemsdijk (Rum Runners) Maartense for his ticket and Ann Leong because of all the and SGB’s Vernon Mar- effort and time and great attitude on the “Taste” so this Friday, September 15, tijn and Ann Leong and stage coordinator Sara Matera, Poppie had a life time ex- part of “Little Bonaire’s” team, it’s shown there will be a fund raising dinner at perience. This has made him more dedicated to the Horeca (food and beverage) it’s something to be reckoned with. the Plaza to help send the 2007 team to career as well as learning about himself. But it takes money to send a team to the the event. This year’s team will be cook- Welcome home, Poppie! Sara Matera

Page 6 Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 amantha” is a real show stopper Their Mission: To seek out the mysteries that lie behind the “S with her beautiful blue eyes doors of Bonaire’s snacks that look right at you. She and her sib- lings were dropped off in a bag at the Shelter recently – to be greeted by the This week: Enping Bar Restaurant staff as they came to work in the morn- Kaya Libertador S Bolivar ing. It’s a very good thing that they were brought to the Shelter rather than dumped in the mondi where they most likely would have died slowly and pain- fully from malnutrition. Samantha is about three months old, has a soft, cara- mel colored short haired coat, and the prettiest face. She shouldn’t last long as an adoptee. She should grow up to be a medium sized dog, and because she shows alertness and intelligence she should be easy to train. You may see her at the Bonaire Animal Shelter on the “Samantha” Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm. Telephone 717-4989. Attention: All you dog owners.

on’t pass up the Shelter D Dog Wash, Saturday, Sep- tember 30, at Warehouse Bon- aire’s parking lot from 9 am to 2 pm. A creature of habit and on something Come one, come all. If you don’t fter several weeks of abstinence of a mission concerning Bonaire’s de- have a dog, just come and see the fun. A from Chinese food, Big D and I finitive curry (my finding will be made The dogs get a special wash, and at the reckoned that the time had come to in- public in the future), I decided on Mixed end the pet and the owner get a special dulge ourselves a little. The “Enping Curry with Rice. Big D, ever the bon surprise. It’s only NAƒ7,50 and all the Bar Rest.” sits in the heart of Kral- viveur, went for a dish that even our host proceeds go to the Shelter. Warehouse endijk. We pass its doors most days, but had not served before, Fu Dip Har. That Bonaire is the sponsor. Don’t miss it. for whatever reason we have not ven- of course spurred my intrepid associate Last year it was a hoot! L.D. tured inside. to act on his instincts. As we (ok, I) enjoyed a few more Po- As the sun began to set on Bonaire lars, we were entertained by the ever Day, we left one of our regular watering present TV. Jaws 2 kept us suitably en- holes and walked the short distance to tertained while we waited for our meals. Enping. Once inside, one sees that it has Mine arrived first. A huge plate of Curry a cozy feeling. A few tables, a bar and complete with Chicken, Beef, Pork, the kitchen all fit compactly inside the Shrimp etc. etc. Next to it, another din- small building. Looking around, it was ner plate full of rice. Then came the Fu comforting to see how clean our sur- Dip Har - a large omelet filled with meat, roundings were. The kitchen is just be- seafood and vegetables, again accompa- hind the bar, partitioned by a wall, which nied with rice. Although not the hottest too looked spotless. curry that I have had, it could definitely We took up our preferred position at be described as piquant and very tasty. the bar and ordered a few cold ones. Big D made agreeable grunts between As we have come to expect, the walls mouthfuls, another success. were covered by a menu that offered us The Enping is easily missed so keep a more choices than we could cope with. I lookout. Good food, nice atmosphere and was adding to my Polar tally with in- friendly staff. Go on, try it, you know it creasing zest. I blamed the relentless makes sense! Watch out next week for a heat, but D suggested that I had hollow Snack Bar Detective first. Story & legs. Maybe he’s right! photo by SBD

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Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 Page 7 (Flotsam and Jetsam Continued from page 5) ► The Butterfly Greenhouse, plus visitor center and botanical gardens, is now scheduled to open this month. But- will offer great returns. As well as adver- terfly Farm Bonaire is located at Kaminda undashon Bonaire Entertainment tising your company, sponsors will re- Lac 101, on the road to Lac Cai, Email: F (FBE) is pleased to announce that ceive V.I.P. tickets for the concert, a buf- [email protected], Website: they now have a main sponsor in place fet and after-show party. It is also a great www.butterflyhouse.info. for the forthcoming Rock ‘n’ Roll con- way to get together with friends and cert which is to be held at Plaza on No- business associates. If you want to get in ► Cactus Blue res- vember 10th. ArkeFly, the Dutch charter early, you can call Bert or Jo on 717- taurant continues to airline, is starting its weekly service to 2749 or email: [email protected]. get raves in the travel Bonaire in November and were keen to The night will offer something differ- press. In this month's be involved. The FBE would also like to ent for Bonaire. Rene Shuman and Angel Caribbean Travel & Life magazine it's men- welcome on board the following spon- Eye will be performing live with their Be there or be square! tioned along with another complementary sors: Plaza Resort, Rent-o-Fun, RE/ band a selection of Rock 'n’ Roll hits Antony Bond article about Bonaire! MAX, Notary Marten Maartense, The from the biggest names in the business. Grand Palace Casino, Jody’s Fashions, The songs of Elvis, Little Richard, Jerry ► Bonaire's BonAeroClub - flying club- Duty General Construction and The Bon- Lee Lewis (and many more) will be has a Cessna 172, the world's most popular aire Reporter. Without their support, guaranteed to get everyone’s feet tap- training plane. If you want to become a such events would not be possible. ping. Years of experience and loads of pilot, Bonaire has the ideal conditions enthusiasm ensures that everyone will for learning to fly. US FAA-licensed Over the coming weeks, the FBE will have a great time. instructors do the instruction. To see Bon- actively be contacting businesses and So, support the Fundashon and Bon- aire from a new perspective, the AeroClub individuals to offer them the chance to aire, brush off your blue suede shoes and offers sightseeing trips along the coastline join the growing list above. The sponsor Rock ‘n’ Roll yourselves down to Plaza of the island for about $200/hour. Their packages are surprisingly affordable and on November 10th. website: www.bonaeroclub.com.

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n November 25, O n three weeks, the Jong Bonaire Youth will Charles“Charlie” I hold its annual fundraising event- The Swim Bolden will visit Bon- to Klein Bonaire. This year the swim will take aire to speak to local place on Sunday, October 8, at the beginning of school children and the the Bonaire International Sailing Regatta. This annual sport and social event brings together community. Astronaut families and individuals of all ages to help support the youth of Jong Bonaire. The distance Bolden, who is a re- to Klein Bonaire is about 600 meters and can easily be managed by almost anyone who can tired Marine Corps swim. General, has com- The event will be held, as in past years, at Eden Beach Resort (starting point). The par- manded two space mis- ticipating fee is NAƒ15. Participants will get a free meal, a drink, fruit and a T-shirt. All sions, including the funding raised during this event will be used to support Jong Bonaire’s water sport activi- first Space Laboratory ties (including windsurfing) for Bonaire youngsters. mission dedicated to Tickets can be obtained in advance at several selling points, including Jong Bonaire, Bon- the study of Earth’s Fysiotherapie (physiotherapy center) and De Freewieler (cycle shop in town). atmosphere, and the In order to save time and make the registration process faster the day of the event, it is first US-Russian mis- advised to buy tickets prior to the date of the event and fill in the liability release form. The sion with a Russian liability release form can be found on Jong Bonaire’s website (www.jongbonaire.org). cosmonaut as a crew- Tickets can be purchased the morning of the event if they are still available. Press Release member. In addition, Astronaut Bolden flew two other missions, one of them as pilot orbit- ing almost 650 kilome- NASA Photo ters (400 miles) above the Earth. In May 2006 he was inducted into Astronaut Charles Bolden the US Astronauts Hall of Fame. windsurfing since he loves to ‘fly.’ The astronaut is especially interested in In 1992, Bolden was Commander of the meeting school children while on Bonaire Space Shuttle Atlantis for the ATLAS-1 and talking with them about his experi- Spacelab mission, when 12 scientific ex- ences and his belief in setting and meet- periments were performed. The experi- ing personal goals. He will answer any ments were designed to learn about the questions the children want to ask him. Earth’s climate and provided scientists Just before the visit from the astronaut with significant information about the there will be essay and poster contests for atmosphere. Bolden was also Commander all age school children. of his last flight, Space Shuttle Discovery Rosita Payman from Fit 4 Life warms up the Klein Swimmers for the 2004 swim. Times and locations of Astronaut in 1994, during which a Russian Cosmo- Bolden’s meetings with the school chil- naut flew with NASA for the first time. dren, the media and the public will be After the flight in 1994, Bolden re- announced in October. It is planned for turned to the Marine Corps where he the astronaut to meet with all sixth class served as Deputy Commandant of Mid- students, many SGB students as well as shipmen at the US Naval Academy. He separate presentations at Jong Bonaire, retired from the Marines as a Major Gen- UniCollege and the Pelikaan School. eral and now serves as a consultant to There will also be an evening presenta- NASA and other organizations. tion for the entire community. Parents are Astronaut Charlie Bolden was born in invited to bring any students who did not South Carolina (US) and graduated from have a chance to see the astronaut in the US Naval Academy. He then became school to the community session. a Marine pilot and, in 1981, was named The visit of the former astronaut has as a NASA astronaut. His first space been arranged by Bonaire residents Ben flight was as a crewmember aboard Space and Laura Buchbinder. Ben Buchbinder Shuttle Columbia in 1986. This mission worked for NASA for many years before launched a communications satellite and retiring to Bonaire. It was during his also performed many scientific experi- NASA work that he became friends with ments. In 1990, Bolden was the pilot on Bolden. Buchbinder has also been a con- Space Shuttle Discovery when the Hubble sultant to the Hubble Space Telescope Space Telescope was launched into space. project. During his volunteer work at Sponsors for the astronaut’s visit are Pelikaan School, Buchbinder realized that ReMax Real Estate, Support Bonaire a number of young people were very in- Foundation, Divi Flamingo Hotel, Jake & terested in space so he decided to invite Linda Richter, Jong Bonaire, The Pe- the astronaut to talk with Bonaire’s youth. likaan School and Ben & Laura General Bolden is also a scuba diver Buchbinder. The astronaut’s visit has and he will be visiting Bonaire for the been endorsed by the Board of Education, first time. It is hoped that he will do the RK Schoolbestuur and SGB. Jane some scuba diving and also try the local Townsend

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Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 Page 9 espite the dark clouds that ing their mesmerizing beat – always Senator Ramonsito Booi. Then the D spilled some rain, spirits a heart stopper. They were followed entertainment began. People relaxed, were high at Bonaire Day at the Am- by the SSV (non-criminal police), visited the stands, had something to boina Bario last Sunday. Scads of the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts and eat and drink, chatted with one an- government officials including the other civic groups. Following a mov- other and had a real hometown kind Prime Minister were there, as were ing flag raising ceremony accompa- of day. the press, the entertainers, people nied by the Bonaire national anthem Congratulations to those who or- selling food, drinks, jewelry, plants sung by Olvin Bart, there were short ganized it and made it happen. It was and more. The event was opened by speeches by the Governor, Deputy a day to remember. L.D. a parade led by the drum corps, play- for Culture Geraldine Dammers and

Page 10 Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 Page 11 uDoku ast August there was an open show at the Kas di Arte, where S means “the L artists were invited to submit their work to be judged as to whether it would digits must re- be included in the show, “Homage to the Bonairean Artist,” November 8 to 30. main single” in Fifty-three different artists submitted 72 pieces. The jury chose 67 of those works. Japanese. To The 48 participating artists for the show in November are listed below. Jackie solve the puzzle, Bernabela enter the numbers 1 through 9 to the Willy Dijkstra Jay Haviser Thelma de Palm Sipke Stapert partially filled in Linda Richter Elisabeth Saragoza Marianne Sluizeman Winfred Dania puzzle without Hilda St. Jago-Marks Eefje van der Straten Josephine Ebing Marjolein Verhoef repeating a num- Jake Richter Herman van Leeuwen Erwin R.P LaCruz Guno Gerling Inge Ilcken-Krynen Nochi Coffie Jenny Rijna Olivia Janga ber in any row, (ilcken) Papa Melaan Gisela Zils Diana Winklaar column or 3 x 3 Moan Silfhout Lambada E.A. Booi Christel Cosijn region. For a Janice Huckaby Gemma van der Renate van der Bijl Ady Figaroa tutorial visit the Sedney B. Marten Linden Peter Benekendorff Manuela Winklaar web site www. Jackie Bernabela Ronaldo Trinidad Andries Barneveld Edith Foks Ferrageau Pado Nina Ledezma Annemieke & Bob de St. Amand Sudoku shack. Poco poco Jose Smit Koopmans Wilna Groenenboom com.

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Phone: 786-0956 8876 CHINA NOBO 717-8981 Page 12 Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 Story by Guus Gerritsen; portrait by Henk Roozendaal. “Shortly before, this life-defining moment From the upcoming book, occurred: the delivery I did on my own when Portraits of Bonaire, Vol. II. n the maternity ward of the regional hos- I was 21. That made a big impression on me; I pital in Raamsdonkveer, the Netherlands, I can still feel the excitement to this day. A a woman was brought in. Everything was birth, giving life, that is the most beautiful between a doctor or a midwife.” In 30 years rushed for the delivery; no complications thing. There is nothing that compares to being of practice, Marieta was involved in some were expected but things might go quickly – able to help people with that.” strange and interesting deliveries. Once she it was a second child– so the gynecologist She finished her education and managed to did two simultaneously, running from one was called from Breda immediately. land a job as midwife-in-training in Rotter- house to another; or the unexpected twins, in Twenty-one-year-old Marieta, a young dam. But before she started, she went on holi- the days before scanning equipment, requir- woman from Bonaire, was in her third year as day to Bonaire, with a stopover in Surinam. “I ing a second bed to be assembled at the last a nurse. She was keeping vigil with the met one of my pen pals there, for the first moment; a delivery with severe complica- woman and her husband. But all of a sudden, time, after having corresponded with him tions, with emergency transport by plane to the time had come: the woman went into la- since my teens. I had a recent picture of him Curaçao; or socially difficult people, 15-year- bour, with the gynecologist nowhere in sight. when I arrived at Zanderij Airport, and he had old mothers with wanted or unwanted first- Marieta was startled at first but immediately one of me. I quickly felt that everything he borns, with either an unknown father or one sprang into action, even forgetting to notify a Margarita Reina Winklaar had written was true. I felt at ease. After a who didn’t want to be involved… “When colleague. The baby was coming, and she week I continued to Bonaire to visit my par- they come to me, they’re usually pregnant for knew instinctively what to do. With the child secondary school, I decided to become a doc- ents. A few days after, he suddenly turned up some time, and they wrestle with the thought delivered, she cleaned its face and mouth, cut tor. There were teachers trying to urge me to at Flamingo Airport. He met my family and of having and raising a child. If they are the umbilical cord and put it on its mother’s become a teacher, but I had no mind for that. I said he would be coming back to the Nether- physically healthy and able to deliver nor- breast. The tension was relieved, there was lack the patience to work with children – lands with me, to study to become an ac- mally, I say: I’m here to bring life, not the joy and there were shared tears. In Bonaire maybe because, as the eldest daughter, I often countant. Well, I guess you understand this other option. If you don’t want to keep the they say, Duna lus, a man has been given the had to take care of my baby brothers and was the beginning of our lifelong relation- baby, you can always put it up for adoption. I light! sisters. My father was away a lot; he was a ship.” bring them into contact with a psychologist, fisherman and used to spend whole weeks at Marieta and her husband Soeramin lived in the child welfare board or social service; they Margarita Reina Winklaar, born in Rincon, sea, and of course my mother had her hands the Netherlands for four years. In 1972, she can help them further. After the delivery, I was the second child in a family of 12. She full with 12 children.” became a registered midwife; that’s when usually talk about contraceptives, although came from a truly Bonairean family; her fore- Marieta finished school in Bonaire and left they decided to go back to Bonaire. December personally I’m not a big fan of them. But fathers were inhabitants of the island since the for the Netherlands as an 18-year-old. In the 1973 brought Marieta three big changes: a sometimes contraceptives are the lesser of times of slavery. end, she decided not to study to be a doctor or wedding, a new house and a new job; all ma- two evils. We spend a lot of time educating “I went to school in Rincon, and then to teacher, but she entered a course to become a jor celebrations in one month – making them schools and local social centers, creating secondary school in Kralendijk, the school nurse. easy to remember. “Now I work as a midwife awareness among young people. Unfortu- house SGB is in now. I took the bus every She received a traineeship in Raamsdonk- for the Island Government, a situation which nately, the information we give them often is day. I had a pleasant upbringing, but for the veer, through Maria Hoppner, a practicing stems from the fact that a lot of women didn’t not in line with what happens in the home, in fact that I was, physically, a small child; eve- midwife who used to be a well-known bene- used to be insured for medical costs in case of the family. There is a problem there! You ryone always towered above me. I didn’t like factor in Bonaire. Marieta lived and worked at a delivery – even though the husband was. never see the parents at meetings, and the kids that very much. There obviously wasn’t any the regional hospital for three and a half years They automatically came to me, a social see and hear a different reality at home from Internet or television back then, so I started before she could wear her insignia: a cross for worker, instead of to a doctor. It often made what we teach them. But we continue: if our collecting stamps. I had a couple of pen pals, nursing, and a little stork for delivering. She for some difficult encounters, with people in education helps in only one case, it has been from all over: Europe, South America, Suri- was qualified! dire circumstances. Now, everyone is prop- worth the effort.” nam, and the Caribbean. In the last year of erly insured, and people can choose freely (Continued on page 14)

Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 Page 13 (Portraits. Midwife. Continued from page 13) In December, the deliveries are at their peak She looks determined and picks her words – twice as many as in other months. It’s a carefully, almost gravely. But a smile softens good month to have a child (the coolest of her statements. Her conviction, founded on the year) and… there’s Mardi Gras religious beliefs, is plain, but she will not (Karnaval) in March. Marieta handles force them upon young women. They have about 90 deliveries per year, or two-thirds of to make their own choices. But can they? the island’s total. After 30 faithful years of “The time when Bonairean women were midwife service, she can lay claim to a little duped by men is over; these men would act over 3,000 births. There’s quite a few the macho and dump a girl as soon as she ‘grandma-births’ among them, meaning she was pregnant. Nowadays, the women are delivered the children of women she herself quite independent and emancipated and are delivered. well equipped to make their own choices. “I can look back on a beautiful time. I Don’t forget women on this island have a have done, and still do, what apparently I long history of independence. In the times of was born to do. I still love my work, and I slavery, they were separated from the men so have no intention of stopping. The only they had full responsibility for their children. thing I sometimes long for is a long vaca- And later, when a lot of men went to work at tion, because that is hard to get in this pro- sea or in the oil refineries in Curaçao and fession. You just have to be there when it’s Aruba, there was a surplus of women in time, and it’s difficult to put in a replace- Bonaire. Again, they had to take care of ment nurse if you have monitored the entire themselves and the children. This generation pregnancy.” has had the time to look around; that helps Marieta’s niece has arrived. She raises her too! In Bonaire, macho behavior is looked seven-week-old grandchild into the air with down upon. If you feel like fooling around, a proud laugh, just as she did seven weeks you can leave. The women aren’t afraid to ago: Duna lus, proud and happy with a new live alone or raise their children by them- life. She cuddles the little one when it starts selves.” to cry because of the bright sunlight. Like a Bonaire’s 12,000 inhabitants are joined real grandmother; with tender love and each year by the approximately 150 babies care. GG/HR born, of which 80 are boys and 70 are girls.

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Sunday - “Bonaire Holiday” -Multi- • All You Can Eat BBQ at Divi Fla- Donkey Sanctuary - 560-7607. media dual-projector production by Al- Saturday, September 16 -Quarterly mingo with live music, 6 to 9 pm, Jong Bonaire (Youth Center) - 717-4303. bert Bianculli, 8.30 pm, Capt. Don’s Underwater Cleanup. All welcome- NAƒ26,50. Call for reservations 717- Sister Maria Hoppner Home (Child Habitat. 717-8290 . divers and non-divers alike. Meet at 8285 ext. 444. Care) Tel. 717-4181 fax 717-2844. Wednesday (2nd and 4th) Turtle Conser- Yellow Submarine at 1 pm. • Wine Tasting at AWC’s ware- Special Olympics– Call Roosje 786- vation (STCB) Slide Show by Bruce house, 7 to 9 pm, Kaya Industria #23, 7984 Brabec. Carib Inn seaside veranda, 7 Sunday, September 17—Pelikan across from Warehouse Bonaire. Great Volunteers to train children in sports. pm, 717-8819. School fundraising concert on the Free- wines - NAƒ2,50 a glass. Contact Quick-Pro Track and Field - Rik Wednesday –Buddy Dive Cocktail winds. 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Dance to 7:30 pm. 717-2194 DIR,” 6 pm, Bonaire Dive & Adventure the music of Bonaire’s popular musicians. 786-5073. Sunday, October 8 - Jong Bonaire Send event info to:

Klein Bonaire Swim. See page 9. Wednesdays The Bonaire Reporter CLUBS and MEETINGS Email [email protected] • Open Mike Night with Moogie, 7- October 8-16—Bonaire Regatta. For 9, Cactus Blue. Tel/Fax. 717-8988, Cell. 786-6518 stands call/fax 717-8408 AA meetings - every Wednesday; Phone • Live music by Flamingo Rockers, 717-6105; 560-7267 or 717- 3902.

Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 Page 15 RESTAURANT PRICE RANGE / WHEN OPEN FEATURES Bella Vista Restaurant Moderate. Breakfast and Lunch Magnificent Theme Nights: Saturday: Beach Grill; Monday: Caribbean Sea Side Restaurant at Buddy Dive Resort Dinner during Theme nights only. Night; Friday: Manager’s Rum Punch Party 717-5080, ext. 538 Open every day and All-You-Can-Eat B.B.Q Moderate Bistro de Paris Lunch Monday - Friday 11 am–3 pm Real French Cooking in an informal setting Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 46 Superb dishes prepared with care and love by a French chef (half-way between hotel row and town) 717-7070 Dinner Monday -Saturday 6–10pm Owner-operated Eat in or Take away

Cactus Blue Moderate Trend Setting Menu Blvd. J. A. Abraham 16 Dinner Bonaire’s newest hot-spot to eat and drink. Margaritas a specialty (half-way between town and Divi Flamingo) 717-4564 Closed Sunday Owner-operated for top service

Calabas Restaurant & Chibi Chibi Restaurant and Bar Moderate-Expensive Get a view of the beach and turquoise sea while enjoying a breakfast buffet or At the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort. Waterfront Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner à la carte lunch and dinner at the 'Chibi Chibi' restaurant & bar. 717-8285 Open 7 days Inspiring vistas and the highest standard of cuisine.

Bonaire’s Most Romantic Restaurant where dining is a delight! Tuscan Croccantino Italian Restaurant Moderate Chef David prepares exquisite dishes with authentic ingredients. Be served in a Downtown at Kaya Grandi 48 717-5025 Dinner garden setting under floating umbrellas or in air-conditioned comfort. Closed Monday Take out too.

The Great Escape Bar-Restaurant poolside —under the thatched roof. EEG Blvd #97—across from Belmar Moderate Breakfast Buffet 7:30-10 am every day 717-7488 Breakfasts Only Happy hours 5 to 7 daily.

Pasa Bon Pizza On Kaya Gob. Debrot Low-Moderate Bonaire’s best. The Real Thing! Freshly prepared pizzas made with the finest ingre- ½ mile north of town center. 780-1111 Open from 5-11 pm Wednesday-Sunday dients. Salads, desserts. Eat in or take away. Nice bar too. Call ahead to eat-in or take out 790-1111

The Bonaire Windsurfing Place Low-Moderate A genuine sandy beach restaurant cooled by the trade winds At Sorobon Beach Open from 10am-6 pm daily, Top quality food and friendly service Get away from it all.

AIRLINES GENERATORS Divi Divi Air. Bonaire’s “on time airline” with 16 Island Generators has diesel powered generators for RESORTS & ACTIVITIES flights a day between Bonaire and Curaçao. Your first all your electrical needs. Order now and feel secure. Buddy Dive Resort offers diving, Adventure Fun choice for inter-island travel. tours including kayaking, mountain biking, cave snor- GIFTS, SOUVENIRS AND LIQUOR keling and exploration. APPLIANCES /TV/ ELECTRONICS/ COMPUTERS The Bonaire Gift Shop has a wide selection of gifts, City Shop, the mega store, has the island’s widest souvenirs, liquor, dive watches, digital cameras, things selection of large and small home appliances. Fast for the home, T-shirts - all at low prices. RETAIL service and in-store financing too. Benetton, world famous designer clothes available HOTELS now in Bonaire at prices less than those in US. For BANKS The Great Escape Under new management. Quiet and men, women and children.

Maduro and Curiel’s Bank provides the greatest tranquil setting with pool and luxuriant garden in Bel- Best Buddies and Pearls—Stunning fresh water pearl number of services, branches and ATMs of any Bon- nem. Cyber Café, DVD rentals, restaurant and bar. jewelry, fashion, gifts, t shirts. Under new manage- aire bank. They also offer investments and insurance. New! Spa! ment.

BEAUTY PARLOR METALWORK AND MACHINE SHOP Hair Affair. Expert hair cutting, styling, facials, wax- b c b- Botterop Construction Bonaire N.V., offers SECURITY ing and professional nail care. outstanding fabrication of all metal products, including Special Security Services will provide that extra stainless. Complete machine shop too. measure of protection when you need it. Always reli- BICYCLE / SCOOTER/ QUADS able. De Freewieler rents scooters and quads; profession- Nature Exploration ally repairs almost anything on two wheels. Sells top Outdoor Bonaire for individually guided kayaking, SHIPPING brand bikes. Have your keys made here. hiking, biking, caving, rapelling/abseilen and more Rocargo Freight Air and sea shipments in/out of reservations : 791-6272 or 785-6272 E-mail : Bonaire. Customs agents. Professional and efficient. DIVING [email protected] FedEx agent. Carib Inn is the popular 10-room inn with top-notch dive shop and well stocked retail store. Best book trade PHOTO FINISHING TOURIST SERVICES / INTERNET on Bonaire. Good prices on regulator repair, dive com- Paradise Photo in the Galeries Shopping Center offers Make Chat ‘n’ Browse your headquarters for phone puter H.Q. fast, fine processing for prints, slides, items and ser- service, Internet connection, girfts, Brunotti and Reef Dive Friends Bonaire (Photo Tours Divers-Yellow vices . Full digital services. featured... In the Sand Dollar Mall. Submarine) -low prices - on the seaside at Kralendijk, at Caribbean Club, Caribbean Court and the Hamlet REAL ESTATE / RENTAL AGENTS Oasis. Join their monthly cleanup dives and BBQ. WATER TAXI Caribbean Homes, “the Refreshing Realtor, ” special- WannaDive - They make diving fun while maintain- Get to Klein Bonaire by Ferry. Ride the Kantika di izing in luxury homes, condos, lots, rentals and prop- Amor or Skiffy. Hotel pickup. ing the highest professional standards. In town at City erty management. Café and at Eden Beach. Harbourtown Real Estate is Bonaire’s most experi- FITNESS enced real estate agent. They specialize in profes- WINDSURFING Fit For Life at the Plaza Resort Mall. Classes in sional customer service, top notch properties and home The Bonaire Windsurfing Place can fulfill all your owners insurance. windsurfing dreams and more. They offer expert in- Pilates, Aerobics, TaeBo and more. Professional train- ers, fitness machines and classes for all levels. Re/Max Paradise Homes: Lots of Choices— struction, superb equipment on a fine beach. Lunch International/US connections. 5% of profits donated to and drinks too. BBQ and windsurf videos Wednesday FURNITURE, ANTIQUES local community. List your house with them to sell nights. The Plantation Has lots of classy furniture and an- fast. WINES tiques at very competitive prices. Stop in to see great Sunbelt Realty offers full real estate, rental, and insur- teak furniture and Indonesian crafts. Antillean Wine Company. You’ve tried the rest; now ance services. If you want a home or to invest in Bon- try the best: best prices, highest quality wines from aire, stop in and see them. around the world, kept in a cooled warehouse. Free delivery. Shop at Kaya Industria 23, Tuesday-Saturday GARDEN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES REPAIRS Green Label has everything you need to start or main- 9 am-12 noon. Bon Handyman is here if you need something fixed tain your garden. They can design, install and maintain or built. Ultra reliable, honest and experienced. Electri- it and offer plants, irrigation supplies and garden chemi- ATTENTION BUSINESSMEN/WOMEN: cal, plumbing, woodworking, etc. 717-2345 Put your ad in The Bonaire Reporter. cals. Incredible selection of pots. Phone/Fax 717-8988, Cel 786-6518

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y father is from Surinam. He married. My mother told me that Pierre “M was a pilot in WW II and then was a very good man and it was true be- a pilot with KLM after he went on vaca- cause he spoiled me tremendously. But I tion to Venezuela. I don’t know how he was always very spoiled, you know, espe- ended up all the way in this very small cially by my parents and by me! Well, we village called Santa Barbara del Zulia, but went to get married in Barbados because I it was there that he saw my mother, sitting couldn’t come home without being mar- on a bag of rice. He was 26 and she was ried, and from that moment on everything 16. Three months later they got married went wrong. The official came two hours and they’re still together, living in Cara- late, I lost my good luck charm, my wed- cas. ding present from my husband fell to My mother was 17 when I was born and pieces and we started quarreling and we two years later my brother came. When I never really made up again, but anyway… was nine we moved to Surinam, at the it’s another experience in life. When we time a Dutch colony, and that’s why I arrived in Venezuela we were confronted speak Dutch so well. We lived there until I with many problems, mostly cultural. He was 14, then we moved to Caracas where didn’t want me to work - I had to stay at my father bought his own business. After home, but I had learned so much and I high school there I went to an in-between wanted a career. university degree school for market re- Norca Aurora Guadalupe Loff-Hernandez search. In the meantime I was working for for your children, and Switzerland had family to me and there I stayed. I didn’t Gerber Baby Food in the credit depart- “….one night in Cara- very good opportunities. Now Michel is an have a job, was traveling a lot and only ment. When I finished my studies I was cas, my niece, her boy- electrician and he’s planning on coming in doing fun things. In 2001 I was offered a promoted to the market research depart- January to Bonaire to live because he feels job as a manager for Select, a manpower ment. After a while I went to the manager friend and I... were kid- he’s lost a lot of time with his mother. My agency on Bonaire. It was a very good to ask him why my colleague, a man, was napped by three armed daughter is office coordinator with the package, so I thought ‘Why not!’ My making more money than I. The manager Olympic Committee in Lausanne. I am friends in Curaçao said: ‘You’re crazy! answered: ‘Because he’s a man and you’re men. We drove around very, very proud of my children.” What are you going to do on Bonaire? a woman, that’s it!’ So, I went to look for for two and a half hours. Norca Loff-Hernandez (55) is an ex- There are no men there – only fishermen!’ something new. It was a very scary situa- tremely vibrant lady with lots of personal- Well, I am still here! From Select I went I like challenges – I don’t like things the ity, good vibrations and very entertaining. to work for the De Antillen N.V. as the easy way. I had an aunt in Montreal, Can- tion. They took every- “When Pierre left, my life began again. I office manager, and when they closed their ada, who got me all the information about thing we had plus the car took over the family business, ‘Matex’, a doors on Bonaire I started working as the what kind of papers I needed. So I ar- manufacturer of doormats and car mats for manager of the Wind- and Surf- Beach Bar ranged everything and even got a scholar- and we were dumped in a Chrysler and Mitsubishi. I did that for six at the Bonaire Windsurf Place at Sorobon. ship. When everything was ready I quit my very bad neighborhood. years, doing good business. Then I sold And so one of my dreams came true be- job. Gerber threw me a great goodbye the company because I felt it was time for cause I always wanted to have a restaurant party with all the honors and a Cartier When I saw a taxi I something different. For three months I to spoil my guests with my cooking and watch! I went to study at Concordia Uni- screamed at the top of my didn’t do anything. Then a friend called desserts. It has been a very good decision versity in Montreal. I was the vice- me asking if I wanted to go to Boston to and it’s still a challenge because you have president of the Latin-American student lungs and the car came to help his 17-year-old son who was going to to make sure that your guests are coming association, helping the students in every a stop, screeching – just study there, to settle down. And so I ended back and… that’s what they do! It’s the way I could and I was organizing Latin like in a movie…” up in Boston. When the boy was all set I most beautiful location on Bonaire and the parties and those were the best! Also I was went to study myself: Restaurant and Ca- island is a beautiful island, clean and it elected Miss Latin American Music! So, in tering Business at Harvard University. It smells nice. It gives a good energy; it’s other words, not a worry in the world! In 1983 I had a painting exposition in was something I’d always wanted to do. still safe; it has no protocol considering the I stayed in Montreal for two and a half Maracaibo where I exhibited my pastels. When I’d finished my study I went back to way you dress; and the people are sweet. years, and by the end of my last six When Pierre told me I would never get a Caracas where I got offered a job by the They wish you a good day and a good months I met Pierre. He was Swiss- job, I got one at the Embassy of the Fed- boy’s father who owned a chain of 40 week and a nice weekend; something you Canadian, born in Switzerland. I thought eral Republic of Nigeria in 1984 as the fashion shops and I became their purchas- never experience anywhere else in the he was out of this world - gentle and hand- social secretary of H.E. the ambassador, ing agent. world. some. His company was sending him to and I stayed there till 1987. I was happy I was always traveling and I loved it; I Life is great, but you have to make it Caracas to be the sales manager for Cen- again! Then I worked for a year with had lots of lovely friends and delicious yourself; it’s a matter of action and reac- tral and South America. When my father ‘Marubeni de Venezuela’ as assistant to dinners everywhere! Then, one night in tion. I speak four, five languages and heard I was dating someone he sent my the director Light Metals and Petroleum Caracas, my niece, her boyfriend and I, sometimes I don’t even know with what mother to see what kind of a person his where I was, amongst others, responsible who’d gone out to look for gasoline for the switch I got up! I love to help people and daughter was seeing. Pierre was so charm- for the administration of aluminum exports car, were kidnapped by three armed men. everything I do, I do with love. I am strict ing that my mother fell in love with him. to Japan. That was great! Japanese people We drove around for two and a half hours. and responsible in When Pierre met my father in Venezuela are the best people to work with! It was a very scary situation. They took my work, but I am he told my dad ‘When Norca comes, we’re The marriage wasn’t doing too well, but everything we had plus the car and we also easy going and I going to live together!’ ‘No way!’ my dad we had two children, Michel, 24 now, and were dumped in a very bad neighborhood. love to laugh and I answered, ‘You have to get married first!’ Chantal, 22. When Michel was nine and When I saw a taxi I screamed at the top of am never angry. I I graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor’s Chantal seven, the marriage ended and my lungs and the car came to a stop, can’t complain about Degree in Commerce, Major Marketing. Pierre went back to Switzerland. When screeching – just like in a movie – and my life. I have al- Then I flew back to Venezuela. I’d always they were 13 years old, my children left to that’s how we got home. ways done what I been very independent, very busy, very live with their daddy. It was a big sacrifice At that point I decided to leave Caracas wanted to do and that’s social and out-going and I didn’t take for me, but I understood they needed their and start a new life. I have friends in Cura- what I am still doing.” things too seriously. But nevertheless I got father too, and you always want the best çao, my daughter’s godmother, who is like Story & photo by Greta Kooistra Bonaire Reporter - September 15 to 22, 2006 Page 17 Championships 2006 in Charleston, South and support our young Bonairean talents. Carolina, US: Sipke Stapert, Vianco If you are interested in sponsoring, please Serberie and Victor Brouwer. These contact one of the members of the BSSA men are really looking forward to the World Championship Committee: upcoming event. If you have wondered Artie de Vries tel 717-7972 who those guys in the little sailing boats Sipke Stapert tel 717-2019 with the white sails are, training between Elisabeth Vos tel 565-5225 Bonaire and Klein Bonaire nearly every Jan Brouwer tel 786-3637 day … well, now you know. They might You can also transfer money to the Sun- be the future sailing world champions. fish World Championship account: In these last weeks before the World MCB account nr# 114-026-04 Championships (September 30 to October attn E.Finies-Vos / WK Sunfish. Jo- 7) they will be training as much as possi- hannetta Brouwer ble. In the meantime the BSSA World Championship Committee is still raising funds, because taking part in this event is very costly. The amount needed for three people is more than NAƒ11.000. Thanks to a number of sponsors part of this amount has already been received. ast Sunday, September 10th, the as six Sunfishes competed in two classes. But they are not there yet! L BSSA (Bonaire Sailing Associa- The Sunfish racing class consisted of the In Charleston the sailors will be able to tion) organized belated sailing races for three sailors who will be representing promote their country and their sponsors. the Dia di Boneiru. Five Optimists as well Bonaire in the coming Sunfish World Be proud of the sailing history of Bonaire

onaire’s ex-turtle, “Heit,” accord- B ing to satellite tracking, continues to spend her time in the reef and lagoons of Los Roques islands, about 100 miles east of Bonaire. No further reports are planned unless she moves.

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*to find it... just look up

Sunday, September 10 to Using the Moon as a Finder Saturday, September 16, 2006 t least By Astrologer Michael Thiessen A once a ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) If you go shopping, only take what you can afford to part month the with. Your sensitive nature will allow others to read you well. Partnerships could Moon passes prove to be lucrative. Your talents are likely to be discovered. Your lucky day this close enough week will be Monday. to an impor- TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) You can help them more than they can help you. Tem- tant planet or pers will mount if you're too pushy at work or at home. Your mind will be on matters a famous star that deal with secret affairs. You will be quite excitable this week. Your lucky day so that you this week will be Sunday. can use it as a GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Resist any idle chatter. Your involvement in organiza- planet and tional events could open doors to new and exciting opportunities. Social events will star finder. lead to a strong and stable relationship. You can make major accomplishments while And such is on short trips. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. the case next CANCER (June 22-July 22) Ask those in key positions to help you overcome the week when delays and to support your concerns in order to move on. You are best to keep hard you'll be able feelings to yourself. Don't be taken advantage of by any fast talking salesperson trying to use the to part you from your cash. If you go shopping, only take what you can afford to part Moon four Regulus marks the heart of Leo the Lion with. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. days in a row LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Be sure to get involved with those who can introduce you to to find not just one planet but two of them plus a very famous bright star. unusual forms of entertainment. You can make money but not through harebrained Next Monday, September 18th about 40 minutes before sunrise when it's starting schemes or gambling. Positive changes regarding your personal status are evident. to get light out face due east. And if you have a clear flat horizon you'll see a super Your contributions will be valued and helpful. Your lucky day this week will be bright light which is planet #2, 8,000-mile-wide Venus. Then if you draw an imagi- Wednesday. nary line up and leaning to the right it will pass very close to two medium bright VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Do not blow situations out of proportion. Listen to a lights. The first one is Regulus, the star which marks the heart of the ancient con- good friend who is truly looking out for your best interests. Get back into the swing of stellation, Leo the Lion. And directly above it planet #6 from the Sun, 75,000- things. Social events may lead to a romantic interlude. Your lucky day this week will mile-wide ringed planet Saturn, which we've been visiting for the past two years be Saturday. with the Cassini space craft which just a few weeks ago discovered a chain of LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You may find yourself changing plans for some form of about a dozen lakes. The lakes range in size from six to 62 miles wide and they’re entertainment. You can expect to have some problems with skin, bones, or teeth if filled not with water like on Earth but contain a mixture of liquid methane and you haven't taken proper care of them. Stay away from social unpleasantness. Travel ethane. Wow! will be favorable. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. Now although Saturn and Titan, its largest moon, are almost a billion miles away, SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You can accomplish a great deal. You will have to nevertheless you can actually see Titan through a small telescope because it is so check your cash flow before you decide to indulge in hobbies or entertainment that huge. In fact it is over 400 miles wider than the planet Mercury. may be beyond your budget. The experience will be good. Help if you can, but more Next look directly above Saturn and you'll see an exquisite waning, which means than likely it will be sufficient just to listen. Your lucky day this week will be Friday. shrinking, crescent Moon complete with Earthshine, which looks like a black full SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Get together with friends who like to participate Moon nestled within the crescent. It’s one of my personal favorite kind of Moons. in indoor sports. You must not let others talk you into doing things that will probably Now in case you're not sure you've found Saturn or Regulus, the next day on Tues- limit you financially at a later date. Be sure to spend time helping children with pro- th jects that are too difficult for them to accomplish alone. Investments that deal with day the 19 an even skinnier crescent with Earthshine will be parked directly be- property will be lucrative; however, upsets with family members may be likely. Your tween Saturn and Regulus, which will make them super easy to find. lucky day this week will be Tuesday. Then 24 hours later on Wednesday the 20th an even skinnier crescent will be CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Discuss your objectives with peers or lovers. Dis- parked not quite half way between Regulus and Venus. But one of the niftiest days putes on the home front may be hard to avoid. Listen, but don't make any rash deci- for viewing and most challenging to see will be on Thursday the 21st when a slim- sions. You may find your mate somewhat perturbed. Your lucky day this week will be as-it-ever-gets crescent Moon will be almost visually on top of Venus. To see it Wednesday. you'll have to have a super clear, super flat horizon and you should look about 30 to AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) It's a good time to make changes to your living quar- 35 minutes before sunrise, not 40 minutes. ters that will give you more space. Mingle with those who can further your goals. You So, once again, using the Moon as a finder, on Monday the 18th the Moon is th can make money through solid investment plans. Travel is evident, but be cautious parked right above Saturn, on Tuesday the 19 it's parked between Saturn and while in transit. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. Regulus. On Wednesday the 20th a much skinnier Moon is parked almost half way st PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Take some time out. Your ability to take hold of a situa- between Regulus and brilliant Venus and on Thursday the 21 Venus and the Moon tion will surely bring you popularity and leadership. Don't draw too much attention to make an exquisite duo that will take your breath away. And in fact if you have a yourself at work. You can make favorable changes in your home environment. Your pair of binoculars handy the two of them together will be absolutely magnificent! lucky day this week will be Wednesday. So next week get up with the chickens and find two wonderful planets and a lovely star. Jack Horkheimer

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