November 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 1

VOLUME 9, NUMBER 22, NOVEMBER 15th, 2001 Michelle Brushes Abaco Hurricane Causes Minimal Damage Except to Banana Crops

By Alice Bain Hurricane Michelle, which hit Abaco on the fifth of November, proved to be mostly Remembrance Day Is Observed bark and very little bite. Mr. Everett Bootle, Chairman for the Cooper’s Town Commit- tee, reported damage to the northern end of the island as minimal. “We’ve got a lot of debris and some surge erosion along the north- ern shore, but no major building damage.” A crop of corn at Wood Cay was flattened by the winds, but apart from that there was no other damage reported to crops. Mr. Benjamin Pinder, Administrator for South Abaco, reported that he had surveyed the southern settlements and that there was no major damage done. “Some houses have lost shingles and there are a few fallen trees and some low-lying areas reported flooding, but it was minimal.” The only people hurting from Michelle seem to be the banana farmers, most of whom report 75 to 95 percent loss of crops. Mr. Melbourne Wells, proprietor of Pepper Pot Farms commented, “We lost about 75 or 80 percent of the mature plants. We harvested what we could on the Saturday and Sunday before the hurricane, but there were a lot of young bunches which were ten or twelve weeks old, ready to cut three weeks down the road. We lost all of those. A field we had just newly planted was OK though the leaves were torn on the small plants, but they’ll come back. We’ve already started replanting the other fields.” Remembrance Day is celebrated annually in Central Abaco on November 11. This year the Wesley College Marching Band, the The recently reconstructed Hope Town Grace Baptist Marching Band, the Girl Guides, the Boy Scouts and Red Cross representatives marched from Aldersgate Methodist dune held up well during the storm, sustain- Church to the Union Jack dock where a wreath was placed in the water to remember those who gave their lives for their countries during the past century. Please see Michelle Page 2

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Competition was keen for the Little Miss Abaco title. The girls competed on November 10. Winner will be announced at a later date. Please see story on page 19

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Flooding occurred in low lying areas. Above is a photo of a downed tree on Forest Drive, close to areas which flood in heavy rains.

BEC crew members were kept very busy trying to maintain electricity tto their customers. They wworked throughout the storm vrfrom one end of the island to the oteher. They restored power in a remarkably short time after the storm had subsided.

One car in Marsh Harbour was left in a low area nad was a victim of Hurricane Michelle. Many small boats were hauled ashore to make sure they did not have problems durin the storm.

Power poles were downed in several communities. This one is in the water at Iron Point in Marsh Harbour.

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We reserve the right to change prices and limit quantities Ph: 367-7283 • Fax: 367-5767 • Stratton Drive • Marsh Harbour, Abaco November 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 5 Many Years of Service Are Recognized A Public Officers Recognition Dinner was service included the following: Mrs. Enza Gibson 29 years Mrs. Lenora Cooper 27 years Mr. Ivan Ferguson 22 years held at Abaco Beach Resort on November Mrs. Barbara Reckley 46 years Mr. Frank Hepburn 29 years Mrs. Lorraine Thompson 27 years Mrs. Margaret Meeres 22 years 2. This was the culminating event of Local Mr. Everette Hart 45 years Mr. Leslie Rolle 29 years Ms. Beatrice Moxey 27 years Mrs. Stephanie Hield 22 years Government month and recognized people Ms. Louise Rose 39 years Mrs. Myrtis Russell 29 years Mr. Charles Barton 26 years Mr. Irvin McPhee 22 years from all districts on Abaco. There were Ms. Patricia Campbell 39 years Mrs. Eleonor Darville 29 years Mrs. Martha Brown 26 years Mrs. Jennie Strachan 22 years about 110 persons present. Guest speaker, Mr. Austin Mills 35 years Mr. Joseph Johnson 29 years Mrs. Susan Jones 26 years Ms. Ethellee Wilson 22 years Mrs. Salomie Wheeler 28 years Mr. Benjamin Stubbs 26 years Mrs. Diane Bain 22 years Sgt. James Moss, challenged the Ms. Geneive Adderley 35 years Mr. Charles Poitier 33 years Ms. Felamease Sawyer 28 years Mrs. Carmita Roker 25 years Mrs. Isobel Sherman 21 years government employees to be dedicated and Mr. Eunice Mills 33 years Ms. Angela Pratt 28 years Mr. Charles Walker 25 years Mrs. Starlene Prenelus 21 years trustworthy. They had the opportunity to Mrs. Estelle Pinder 33 years Ms. Jocelyn Bootle 28 years Ms. Henza Dawkins 24 years Mrs. Greta Strachan Culmer 20 years serve their communities and their country Mrs. Annie Greene 33 years Mrs. Beatrice Charlton 28 years Mrs. Charlene Cote 24 years and they must do a commendable job. They Mr. Jack Hardy 32 years Mrs. Shirley Krezel 27 years Mr. Don Conell 23 years Please see Service Page 31 must put their fellow citizens first and Mr. Errol Ferguson 32 years themselves second. They had the ability to Mrs. Enamae Parker 32 years. make lives better for the citizens of the Ms. Linda Russell 32 years Drayton Pilcher Mrs. Anne Bootle 32 years county. Manager Three retirees, Mr. Erskine Wells, Mrs. Mrs. Doris Hall 31 years. Ms. Pearl Lewis 30 years Adrienne Spicer and Mr. Clifton McDonald, OFFICIAL Mrs. Kerlene Johnson-Lundy 30 years Established 1929 ROLEX RETAILER were honored. The person who has the Mrs. Catherine Owen 30 years BAHAMAS greatest number of years in government Mr. Leroy Thompson 30 years A Tradition of Shopping Excellence service was Nurse Barbara Reckley in Green Ms. Elaine Lowe 30 years Turtle Cay. Another person with many year Mr. Ephraim Bullard 30 years of service was Mr. Everette Hart, Senior Mr. Sidney Wilkinson 30 years Island Administrator. A total of 23 persons Ms Sheila Thomas 30 years were recognized with records of 30 to 40 years Mr. Christopher Rahming with the government. Fifty-one persons were Those honored for 20 to 29 years of service included the following: recognized with 20 to 30 years of service. Mr. Michael Rolle 30 years The gala evening was presided over by Mr. Alexander Flowers 29 years Sr. Deputy Administrator, Mr. Alexander Mr. Jackson McIntosh 29 years Flowers. The speaker for the evening was Mrs. Eva Adderley 29 years Sgt. James Moss. The night included door Mr. Huel Moss 29 years prizes and a raffle. Mrs. Anastacia Bullard 29 years Those honored for 30 years and more of

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Halloween fund raiser with the ever popular and boogie men were there to watch the danc- Green Turtle Cay hay ride. The school became a haunted house Man-O-War ing spiders, and ravens, black as midnight, By Annabelle Cross with those who dared to enter enjoying a By Pat Elkins cawed out warnings along the haunted halls. Just when we thought we could wean our- scare. Others just enjoyed chili, hot dogs, Halloween Hauntings Presiding over all was a life size witch spout- selves from daily “Tropical Updates,” along conch chowder and dessert. Jeff and Dawn ing spells and recipes to all who dared to comes Hurricane Michelle. Like a true-true Survance’s funnel cakes were a hot item. The The Shirleys of Man-O-War divide the enter her domain. If one were sufficiently Bahamian, Michelle was late and tried to fund raiser was a success. The proceeds will holidays. Joe has Christmas, but Halloween frightened to bypass the hospitality at the cover all the islands on one day. Here on benefit the students. The next scheduled fund belongs to Bea. It is her favorite time of year mansion, there was a sign offering rooms at Green Turtle Cay damage was minimal. The raiser is the annual Christmas fair and raffle and she goes all out to make it a little bit the Bates Motel. Psycho Norman Bates would fishing boats were home and residents began on December 8. scary and a whole lot of fun. This year was have loved to have guests for the evening. At preparing on Saturday. We began to feel the Congratulations to Donald and Giselle no different. Her walk was lined with grin- the end of the tour, “Uncle” Joe passed out effects of Michelle on Sunday evening with McIntosh, who were married on October 20. ning jack-o-lanterns flickering a greeting to treats and golden Sacajawea dollars to those the strongest winds coming during the late The ceremony was performed by Don’s the trick-or-treaters. Bea’s tropical ocean who had been brave enough to complete the morning to mid-afternoon on Monday. As I brother, Cardinal, at the Miracle Church of front home was transformed into a Gothic tour. write this, just five days later, the weather God. A reception followed at the Green Turtle mansion full of spider webs and creepy The house was open to tours on Monday is so beautiful that it’s hard to believe that a Club. After a honeymoon the couple will re- crawlies of all sorts. Eerie music accompa- hurricane has roared through. side on Green Turtle Cay. Also tying the knot nied the tour and black lights illuminated Please see Cays Page 18 Green Turtle Cay is quiet now, with only on November 3 were David Lowe and Loretta scenes probably left better in the dark. Bats a few tourists around town. It is the time of Sawyer. The couple were married at the year when things slow down. We usually en- Gospel Chapel by Rev. Frank Perry, who joy the break but this year we are especially remarked that he had also performed the cer- eager to see everything get back to normal. emony at Dave’s parents’ wedding. A recep- We realize that the tragedy of September 11 tion followed at Bluff House. The couple and the war in Afghanistan will have an ef- honeymooned on Paradise Island. (They had fect on our lives, too. The reality of the war another woman join them - Hurricane comes to our island. Our own Jennifer McIn- Michelle!). Dave and Loretta will reside in tosh, who is a member of the U.S. military, Hollywood, Florida. has been called to duty. We think about Jen- On a sad note, Mrs. Martha Reckley died nifer and pray for her safety. We hope to at her home on November 2. She was affec- welcome her home soon. We also think of tionately known as “Miss Baby” and was the her parents, Luke and Karen McIntosh, who wife of Leroy Reckley. She lived here part are, no doubt, worried about their child. of the year and the returned to her home in A memorial service for the victims of Freeport. Her funeral will be in Freeport on September 11 was scheduled for November November 17. “Miss Baby” will be missed 4 but was postponed due to Hurricane by all who knew her. Also our thoughts go to Michelle. Floyd Johnson, whose mother passed away The teachers and students of Amy Rob- last month. Her funeral was held on erts Primary along with Kevin McIntosh of Eleuthera. “Aunt Bea” Shirley provided a delightful Haunted House for the residents of Man-O-War and the Gully Roosters composed and recorded a The holidays are fast approaching! This people of Central Abaco. She opened it for three nights to accommodate the number of tribute song for the victims of September 11. year we will probably hear the Prime persons.visiting. Photo provided by Larry Elkins They are pleased with the end result. Hope- Minister’s warning to be cautious and limit fully, we will hear it on local radio stations. spending. But if we have our family and we’re Halloween brought out the ghosts and gob- safe, we can have a joyous holiday without lins who made the “Trick or Treat” rounds. extra trimmings. Amy Roberts Primary sponsored its annual

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Don MacKay Blvd. Marsh Harbour, Abaco November 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 7 Michelle Affects Elbow Cay By Stephanie Humblestone east increased in speed throughout the day out to be correct. said Mr. Ray Ketay, owner of the Lodge. With the ravages of Hurricane Floyd still culminating in Category 2 hurricane condi- No major damage was reported. Many Further north the beach erosion was serious fresh in their memories, the residents of El- tions by the afternoon. houses lost shingles and guttering. One house particularly in front of the teacher’s cottage bow Cay were determined not to be caught Winds were clocked across the harbour at in town lost a window. Another house lost in front of which now hangs a huge cavern- short. “We were hyper prepared this time,” Abaco Bahamas Charters at 80 mph while part of a shed wall. A few of the houses in ous drop. said Assistant Fire Chief Bonnie Hall. Al- reports confirmed 104 mph on the ocean. As town which faced the dunes were covered in The dunes in the North End which were though Hurricane Michelle’s winds were fore- conditions worsened in the harbour with near sand and looked liked scenes from post cards built up after Hurricane Floyd survived well. cast to slow down considerably over The nil visibility at times, two sail boats broke depicting a snowy Christmas. “The bluff is fine but there is almost no sand Bahamas and in the words of some weather loose. One of them went up the creek, the The high tide at 10:40 a.m. caused flood- on the beach,” said Steve Gale, whose house reports to “skim the islands,” no one was other dragged across the harbour to Club ing and the beginning of some major beach on the dunes was destroyed by Hurricane taking any chances. “Hurricane Betsy in 1965 Soleil, and a houseboat tied up at the Hope erosion which continued to worsen with the Floyd and subsequently rebuilt. “The sea oats turned and came right back for us,” said long Town Harbour Lodge sank. high winds and gnashing seas throughout the did their job,” said a happy Mr. Gale, who time Hope Town resident, Mr. Vernon Residents stayed in their homes with no day. Some areas fared better than others. The reported no damage to his house from this Malone. one taking advantage of the two designated Cholera Graveyard beach in the centre of hurricane. In the early hours of Monday morning a hurricane shelters, St. James’s Methodist town had little damage with the dunes stay- Fire Chief Clay Wilhoyte, accompanied fire on a major power pole plunged much of Church and the Mission House. Unlike the ing pretty much in tact. “It was protected by by a small team of volunteers, spearheaded the island into darkness. Trees across elec- mass exodus prior to Hurricane Floyd, few the White Lady, the Ghost of the Ridge who a clean-up as early as Monday night which trical lines leading to the North End caused left the island. The general consensus was walks there every night,” said one local. A continued in earnest throughout the follow- further loss of power. Winds were already that Hurricane Michelle was going to be more more pragmatic reason attributed by many ing day with other members of the commu- gusting to 70 knots. Winds out of the north- troublesome than dangerous and this turned is the thick wall of sea oats which were nity assisting. planted after Hurricane Floyd. Despite the fact that residents were taken Indeed, the sea oats planted along the four off guard by a hurricane so late in the sea- mile stretch of Elbow Cay’s beaches did son, they quickly rose to the occasion. The much to protect the dunes even in places little cay reflected once more its resilience which did not fare so well in Michelle such which came to the fore in the aftermath of as the beach in front of the Hope Town Hurricane Floyd in 1999. Harbour Lodge. “We have a four-foot drop”

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The Editor Says Accept Change, It’s Inevitable! slow fall tourism movement to a standstill. is characterized by periods of great logistics for governing and providing It has rebounded somewhat but the prosperity followed by severely depressed essential services. The nature of the islands consensus is that it will be a slow climb to times. The key to coping with these is a resource which has barely been tapped get the tourism action back to normal. depressed times is to be flexible and to into. Then two months later Hurricane prepared to make changes to accommodate To a great extent our economic prosperity Michelle tore through Central Andros, the circumstances. continues to hinge on external forces over Nassau and North Eleuthera .While there The fall-out from the terrorism attack will which we have little control but which we appears to be minimal damage overall, have the greatest and longest term effects must respond to appropriately as they occur. some communities did lose buildings, roofs on us. The Bahamian economy is very Our close proximity to Florida will always and waterfront structures such as seawalls, dependent on tourism. Besides the direct be an asset for our economy. roads and docks. loss of revenue and employment from The FTAA is an example of change The country was battened down for the tourism there is the added burden of security which is coming for which we can make hurricane but the first two disasters were issues now imposed on The Bahamas. This preparations even though we are not entirely unexpected which the country was not will further divert scare budget funds. certain of all the problems or solutions. David prepared for. While The Bahamas is only a Major incidents in the United States will Hopefully, the newly formed Abaco bystander when it comes to international have a ripple effect on us as Americans will Chamber of Commerce will be a Ralph incidents, the country has to be prepared be reluctant to travel. community instrument for working with Hurricane Michelle rattled our window for coping with the unexpected. The country However, Americans enjoy traveling government in identifying problem areas panes and terrorized our shrubbery and must be able to change with the and many will want to go somewhere. The and implementing ideas for improving our trees. Those suffering the most damage circumstances. And the people of The Bahamas is close, is English speaking and economic welfare. were those with agricultural interests, Bahamas have to be resilient to make the has the reputation of being a very stable We must prepare for our future both banana farmers and perhaps other crops. necessary adaptations to these changes. country. That will be in our favor for individually and collectively. Major Damage to the electrical distribution The Prime Minister has stated that the visitors from Florida and the southeast as changes are coming. It is only as we are system was minimal with BEC line crews storm will be an economic nuisance but that many come from that area even during the well prepared that we will be able to cope out in the wind and rain during the high repairs are not expected to constitute an winter. with these changes. Just as with winds. Some problems had to be left for undue burden on government. The diverse archipelagic nature of The preparations for hurricanes, the better the wind to subside but they did make many The history of The Bahamas shows cycles Bahamas makes it an interesting tourism prepared we are the better we will come repairs during the storm. Several poles of major changes. And the history of Abaco destination but presents a nightmare of through with the least amount of damage. snapped and had to be replaced with wires being re-strung. Batelco’s problems appeared to be mostly a myriad of household phone drops down Generally Speaking . . .Free to Compete in the roads from high winds and flaying tree foliage. Their crews were out for the By S. Timothy Roberts be the citizens of the town). to pervade dependant on the size of the town rest of the week putting customers back in Putting an idea or a concept in a box and Small businesses do not have to be or the market. Also, the invasion of more service. saying it is all that you see is not that easy. devoured, however. The proprietors have and larger companies will require more Hope Town was very well prepared - Some things are just not that simple. One the option to compete. Competition is the people to be employed, which in turn causes even to the extent of maintaining a web site such issue is free enterprise. way of free enterprise, and as it is with the population of the town to grow. In this giving updates on the storm, conditions on Here on Abaco in a small but growing every competition, there are winners and growing process sometimes you may have the island and damage reports for those off business community, we are faced with losers, and there are those in between. an increase in crime, etc. However, all this the island. some touchy issues. There are larger For any business to survive free is dependent on the size of the town, and Man-O-War recovered quickly with the companies seeking to sell or render services enterprise there must be discipline and the structure of the economy. community pitching in to clean up the to the community that are beneficial and to fortitude. Competing in free enterprise is On Abaco we have a population that is debris. We suspect that Green Turtle Cay some degree necessary. However, there are not for the faint of heart. The end result of expanding, and with it the demands on had a similar community effort. also smaller business involved in the same this thriving organism of commerce is that services and goods are steadily increasing. It was these off-shore cays that took the or similar activities. the community benefits. So small business, either lacking strongest winds of 80 miles per hour with The problem now arises, which is better? The community benefits from increased forethought and good sense or lacking the gusts in the 90 to 100 MPH range. Winds Is it better to keep the smaller business employment opportunities; increased salary financial means, are unable to keep up with in this range are livable but they do make a protected by not allowing the activity of a possibilities; more services and products to and satisfy the demands placed upon them mess. larger company, or is it better to allow a choose from; better values and quality and by our growth. Abaco was much better prepared for a larger company that can offer possibly finally a better standard of living. The Now there are larger businesses, either hurricane this year because of the better quality and lower prices, which may benefits can be shallow or far reaching local or not, that are realizing the potential devastation caused by Hurricane Floyd in or may not, in turn, put the smaller depending on the economic structure of the and the growth of Abaco and are ready to 1999. Floyd was the first major storm since company out of business? town. step in and, to be quite frank, make some Hurricane Betsy in 1965 and residents has This is a very extensive issue and cannot Negatively, small business are often money out of the deal. These larger become complacent about preparations. be simply answered. There are no easy forced into selling out or closing down. This However, since Floyd storms are taken answers. can affect the poverty, or unemployment Please see Roberts Page 23 much more seriously and preparations are Do we pledge allegiance to progress, of the town, and can cause a poor morale more extensive. Preparation is the key to which some people object to whether it surviving these monsters of nature coming really is or not, or do we resist change, through with the least amount of damage. whether for better or worse? This fall the Bahamas government has The idea of progress is that, in the case All About Town been dealt a 1, 2, 3 punch which will affect of the business community, as a town or Abaco to some degree. In early September city grows so its businesses grow and evolve By Isobel Sherman houses that were constructed after Floyd came the Nassau straw market burned along with to meet new demands. Progress never through just fine. buildings in a two block area. The fire attempts to show a pretty face, it is a Hurricane Michelle Yet despite the fact that Abaco had little destroyed the Ministry of Tourism offices ravenous brute that plods forward and rarely I was an optimist when I left school on damage, the memory of Hurricane Michelle housed above the straw market. if ever looks back. Progress will often November 2. Mr. Hardy declared that there will live in the minds of Abaconians along A week later the terrorism attack in New devour smaller businesses in order to meet would be no school on Monday because of with the worse Hurricane Floyd. York and Washington brought our normally the needs of its growing appetite (that would Hurricane Michelle. I said no hurricane is I will mention one annoying fact. Once coming. Technically speaking, I was right again we had to rely on U.S. weather chan- Abaco’s most complete newspaper 7,000 copies because we did not suffer a direct hit from nels and ZNS for updates on the storm as The Abaconian Hurricane Michelle. However, when I woke Radio Abaco was not on the air. Inquire for advertising rates Published twice monthly David & Kathleen Ralph on November 5, memories of Floyd entered No Place to Play Editors & Publishers (U.S. address) Phone 242-367-2677 my mind as I saw the heavy wind and rain. P O Box AB 20551 P.O. Box 1556 FAX 242-367-3677 My husband did not put up the shutters so I A chance conversation with a teacher at Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Jupiter, FL 33468-1556 Email: [email protected] could see the wind and rain all day long. At Central Abaco Primary is the reason for this times I thought Michelle had come. But then story. I was shocked to learn that there is no Photo credit: Tuppy Weatherford for parrot & lighthouse on page 1 we had power most of the day and the tele- place for the students in grades 1 through 6 Reporters/Writers: Alice Bain, Stephanie Humblestone, S. Timothy Roberts, Isobel Sherman phone service the entire time. So waiting out to play except in the parking lot. No field has been cleared for them to use. The school Contributors: Annabella Cross, Pat Elkins, Laury Kenyon, Candice Key, Lee Pinder, Geoffrey Victor the aftereffects of the storm was not a frac- tion as bad as waiting for Floyd and life to has been open for almost three years and even get back to normal. though the view from Forest drive is one of bush and tall grass, nothing has been done Free at over 100 Abaco locations from Grand Cay to Moore’s Is. As I drove around Central Abaco on No- vember 6, I was happy to see that just some for the close to 700 children to play during Subscription rate $20.00 Abaco $25 other Bahamas lunch time and a place to have their physical Subscribe NOW - Use trees and branches were the debris and, of (One Year) $35.00 USA $45 Canada - airmail education classes. Where are the parents for order form on Page 9 course, the usual places were flooded that $55.00 UK, Europe & Caribbean - surface always flood after a heavy rain. All of the these children. November 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 9 LettersLetters toto thethe EditorEditor The Bahamas by foreign governments that Political Dilema we had lost. He is a leader. How effective The Editor, his leadership will continue to be is anybody’s A little of your space would mean a lot to guess because now we find ourselves watch- me. ing the FNM seemingly falling apart. If they My very first memories of anything of a are not, in fact, falling apart, they sure seem political nature go back to the late 1960s to be and image is everything, as the saying when as a young boy in Hatchet Bay, goes. Eleuthera, during a general election, (prob- So, we find ourselves on the verge of an- ably the all important 1967 election, come other general election. It is anybody’s guess to think of it) my father had been given UBP as to when that might actually happen. But bumper stickers and buttons by associates of the real question that I am struggling with is one Mr. George Baker. I have absolutely no who I am going to support in this next elec- way of knowing for sure if he supported the tion. The FNM party right now is an embar- UBP in that election. rassment to me. I don’t know who is to blame, Daddy was a man of few words, and thus but the damage has been done. Quite frankly, we unfortunately never had any real discus- and very seriously, I think that we should sions about his political feelings, such as why just vote the FNM out of office, thus proving he supported whoever it is that he supported. to them and the next government that “we However, as the years passed and I matured the people” are really the ones with the somewhat, it was very clear to me that my power. Bahamians have no choice but to be father did not support the PLP in any way, concerned with their political future and thus shape or form. Thus, being a man who stood they must get involved. Perhaps the greatest by what he believed, when the PLP govern- mistake that we will make as a nation is not ment bought out the Hatchet Bay Plantations to vote for the wrong person, but not to vote in the mid-1970s, my father was one of the at all. first to get the axe, as did many other long One thing is for sure, I am voting for the serving Bahamians and many good, long serv- individual in the next election. I have always ing foreigners. Many of these people had supported the party because it has been a well poured their life blood into Hatchet Bay. I known fact that if your MP wasn’t a member think this fact alone started me on an anti- of the governing party, then you had might as PLP attitude. well forget about getting anything for your Over the years before I became old enough community. The FNM government has made to vote, I would always go out to FNM ral- a lot of improvements in The Bahamas. How- lies with my friends and, without knowing ever, after two terms in office, there are a for sure why, or caring why, I would wear couple of very important projects here on the T-shirts and buttons, etc. And then I be- Abaco that cannot go any longer without be- came old enough to vote and I had to make a ing addressed. As a matter of fact, there is decision who I should vote for. The first no reason that will satisfy me as to why they couple of elections, it was an easy decision. haven’t been done before now. I simply did what I had been doing for years. So my advice to the powerful is thus. Now by way of an actual vote, I continued to Please don’t take my vote for granted. I am support the FNM. not a fool. Sweet talk and promises mean evident that our sitting and talking but do- siderate selves. And then a few more years went by and I about as much to me as watching paint dry. I ing nothing other than that has accomplished “Who do you think you are that you can found myself really becoming involved in am somebody, if only in my own opinion, nothing. It is for that reason that I no longer daily break the law?” Just like I have al- politics in my own ways and by this time the (and probably only there) and I will be heard. can be silent. ready said, you think that you are above the PLP government had been in power for so It is said that a word to the wise is suffi- I would like to ask those of you who con- law and just do not care about anybody but long and they had become so corrupt that it cient. I certainly hope so, but I have to admit tinually break the law a few questions and I yourself. “When did you suddenly become was obvious that they had to be removed. that I really doubt it. do not need to call any names because you an invalid and the only way you can get Then finally, in 1992 - Eureka! (Or so we Sincerely, know exactly who you are. Maybe it would through the town is by vehicle?” Most of you thought.) The entrenched PLP was finally William (Billy) Roberts not hurt to embarrass a few people but to be who continually come through the town in removed from power. honest, some of you are far beyond the em- your vehicles have nothing wrong with you At this time we (FNM’s) really thought Destroying Hope barrassing mode. Before I ask the questions, except a selfish and uncaring attitude. that we had found a leader of leaders in the Town’s Heritage let me make it clear to you that there is a “When are you going to stop coming person of Hubert Ingraham. I remember that law that exists that prohibits vehicular traf- through the town without really having to do there was some trepidation by some FNM’s Dear Editor, fic through the town. The law states that so?” Maybe when a little child is knocked as to whether or not we could really trust Over the last several years we have seen “there is to be no vehicular traffic north of down and killed or some other innocent pe- Mr. Ingraham, what with him being Sir the beauty, serenity and safety of our little the Methodist Church.” destrian or bicyclist is seriously injured. Lynden’s protege and all. I have to say that I town called Hope Town on Elbow Cay slowly My questions are as follows: “Why do you Maybe, just maybe, this letter may cause really think that Mr. Ingraham was a man on deteriorate. If the selfish and uncaring atti- deliberately choose to break the law and you to think twice about what you are doing a mission. He knew what he wanted, and he tude that now exists in certain individuals come through the town, whether it be by golf or maybe we would get the much needed po- knew how he was going to get it. And he did. does not soon change, the charm that once cart, motorcycle, truck or car?” Of course, liceman to enforce the traffic laws which Mr. Ingraham in many ways has done a hell existed in our town will be lost forever! Traf- we know that the garbage truck and fire truck already exist. of a lot to reclaim a lot of the respect for fic through the town is a contributing factor are necessary, so let’s not even consider We all know that the continuous traffic to this deterioration! them. We also know that there are occasions through our town is becoming worse and worse Some of us who live in Hope Town often when a vehicle is necessary such as to de- and unless something is done soon, our town’s sit and talk about the needless and hazardous liver freight or building materials or similar charm as it once was and should be, is going traffic through our town and wonder if any- things but there are many of you who are Please see Letters Page 30 Java thing will ever be done about it. 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Mrs. Moss motivated her students by hav- S.C. Bootle High High School Sports ing each student make his of her version of Treasure Cay School By Geoffrey Victor a building in Marsh Harbour. The students Primary At the end of the month of October the were very enthusiastic about the project. The By Isobel Sherman S.C. Bootle Lady Dolphins went down los- models ranged from Marsh Harbour Inter- The sixth grade of the Treasure Cay Pri- On November 9 and 10 a baseball clinic ing to Forest Heights Academy by a score of national Airport, Callenders and Co law mary School has done a fine job of publish- and tournament will be held at the baseball 6 to 5 in a game that was very competitive. firm, Cherokee Air to Pinewoods Nursery. ing their October newsletter, doubling in size diamond at S.C. Bootle High School. Pro- Most Valuable Player for Forest Heights was The models were displayed in the classroom over their September issue. The paper in- fessional Bahamian baseball player Angelo hard hitting Mashanna Russell, who went 4 and now some of the models are on display cluded several photographs and a cartoon. It “Jello” Burrows will be putting on the clinic. for 5 and had a three-run home run. Dionne in various business places covered many school activities, sports, Lindsey Russell, MP for Eight Mile Rock, Coleby had a great game for the Lady Fal- Teachers’ Day and a long report on a sixth was instrumental in bringing “Jello” to Abaco cons who now have a record of 2 wins and 0 Forest Heights grade field trip to Hope Town. The students and organizing the tournament. Participat- losses. By Stephanie Humblestone were very impressed with the lighthouse. At ing in the two-day event will be junior and In boys baseball both Forest Heights and Forest Heights Academy in Marsh Harbour the recent spelling bee, an activity celebrat- senior teams from Abaco Central High S.C. Bootle played to a 4 to 4 draw in a will be offering Grade 6 in the next academic ing Local Government Month, two students School, S.C. Bootle High School and Forest game that was very competitive. Forest year. “We have lots of enquiries and registra- from that school came in first and second Heights Academy. An all star team will be Heights now has a record of 1 - 0 - 1 and is tions,” said Gaynor Messon, the school’s head- place, receiving $50 and $20, respectively. coming from Grand Bahamas as well. looking forward to the future. According to mistress. “This will be a prep high school S.C. Bootle High School Originally the venue was the park in Coach Geoffrey Victor, his Falcons team course,” she explained. Truancy in Abaco’s Murphy Town but as yet there are no bleach- played very well. With the exception of a The move which was prompted by parents ers. The venue was moved to Cooper’s Town. few errors, they should have won the senior will better prepare students for Grade 7. “We High Schools boys game. have children coming from as many as 14 schools Library Is Being Revamped By Stephanie Humblestone St. Francis de Sales to join our high school programme,” said Mrs. Unlike New Providence and Grand By Stephanie Humblestone Meeson. With such a cross section, the school Bahama, Abaco does not have truancy offic- The library at S.C. Bootle High School in School felt it would be beneficial for all concerned if ers. “They are better known as School Wel- Cooper’s Town is being totally refurbished students were streamlined before going into By Isobel Sherman fare Officers or Attendance Officers. Grand and repainted. New shelves have been built Grade 7. When the second grade class of Mrs. Bahama has two but we do not have them and an air conditioning unit has been installed. The announcement of Grade 6 for the year Charmica Moss at St. Francis de Sales School here in Abaco,” said Mr. Benjamin Stubbs, “We are giving it a new look,” said the 2002-3 has attracted many enquiries from all began to study buildings in their community Principal of Abaco Central High School in school’s principal, Mr. Leslie Rolle. areas of Abaco. The school, which opened 11 as part of their social studies curriculum, Murphy Town. The library has been a great boon to the years ago, presently has 177 students. At a recent PTA meeting a mother ex- school which boasts many good debaters. pressed some concern about seeing a student Since the library opened several years ago, out of school during normal school hours. “I the students of the 355-strong school have gave him a ride home,” she said. Mr. Stubbs enjoyed its facility. “We hope to have it open asked her why she did not drive him back to after school for an hour,” said Mr. Rolle. In the school. The lady appeared not to know the past students have had access only during the policy. break and lunch times. “Ducking school is a concern but I would Mr. Gopaul Hardeen, a teacher at the not consider it a major concern,” continued school, is in charge of the library and the Mr. Stubbs, who classed the few who do as coordination of accessing books. Already “repeat offenders.” He said that they usu- there are thousands of books on the shelves. ally come from the lower grades. “They are “We received ten boxes of books from a often Grade 7 students who are having a hard school in the United States two years ago. time adjusting from primary schools to the We also get reading material from the Learn- more rigid discipline of a larger school.” ing Resource Unit in Nassau,” said Mr. However, Abaco Central High with its 445 Rolle. students is relatively small in comparison With the debating season here, Mrs with many schools in The Bahamas. In one Cynthia James, head of the English depart- school where Mr. Stubbs taught had 1500 stu- ment, will be taking her students to the li- dents. “It was more rampant there.” he said. brary during school hours for research. Mrs. Abaco Central High School has two roll James is well known for encouraging the stu- calls a day, one at 8:55 a.m and one after dents in public speaking and debating. St. Francis de Sales grade 2 students display their models of Cherokee Air, Callendars & lunch. Teachers endeavour to keep a close Mr. Rolle hopes that with two computers Co and Pine Woods Nursery. This was a project they made for their models for their in the library students will use the facility social studies curriculum. Please see School Page 24 for homework after school. “It’s not like a college. Students do not have free periods during school hours when they can go to the library. This is why we are making it avail- able after school,” added Mr. Rolle.

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Located in the heart of New Plymouth Green Turtle Cay on Parliament Street Tel: (242) 365-4511 November 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 11 Mooring Project Nears Completion By Lory Kenyon, President One. The divers used an underwater conditions at Fowl Cay Preserve, the divers Please inspect the mooring system for any Friends of the Environment hydraulic drill with a diamond-head bit to were not able to complete their work there. problems before swimming to the reef. You Friends of the Environment is excited to drill a hole in the rock bottom and placed a However, they are scheduled to return in are responsible for your vessel. report that fifteen moorings have been fast setting hydraulic cement in the hole early December to try again. Upon No boats over 30 feet in length on the installed at The Pelican Cay National Park along with a three and a half foot pin with completion of the Fowl Cay Preserve moorings adjacent to the reef. Please see on Sandy Cay Reef. Ten small-boat moorings an eye-bolt at the top. They then attached a moorings, there will be a total of 30 moorings charts for large-boat mooring areas. were installed along the reef and five more lanyard which in turn was attached to a buoy protecting local Abaco reefs from anchor You are in a national park or preserve. were installed in various other areas in the at the surface that has attached to it a rope damage. Please don’t touch in any way. Take only park for larger boats to moor and then dinghy with hose on it to prevent chafing that a bow Friends of the Environment would like to pictures and leave only bubbles. to the reef. This is a huge step toward line from a boat can easily be attached to. thank all of the businesses and individuals If you do see any illegal activity in these preserving one of the most beautiful and most The moorings along the reef are to be used that made this project a reality with their areas, please call Friends of the Environment visited reefs on Abaco. by boats no longer that 30 feet in calm seas generous donations and participation in the on VHF 16 and we will notify the proper Four commercial divers from JPS and 25 feet when rough while the large boat First Annual Reef Ball on April 6, 2001. authorities. Industrial Services volunteered their time moorings behind Sandy Cay and set away We would like to thank Froggies Out Island Thank you for helping us preserve our and equipment and braved bad weather and from the reef can be used by boats up to 40 Adventures, which has taken a very active fragile reefs for future generations to enjoy a large swell and surge to complete the work feet. None of these moorings is intended for part in the installation of the moorings as as you are doing so today. along with the volunteer assistance of overnight use and we ask boaters to please well as offering to maintain them in the Lambert Albury and Tito Baldwin of Froggies respect this. future. We also thank local diver Skeet Out Island Adventures on their dive boat Last Unfortunately, due to poor weather LaChance for his support and valuable input, Remember the Bahamas National Trust for obtaining the proper permits and Dave and Phoebe Gale Ads in Toys for Tots Program for gratis accommodation for the divers. We ask that all residents and visitors remember that the reef is a living organism The Abaconian Is Underway and should never be touched in any way. Do not hold on to the reef. Do not stand or walk Bring Results By Alice Bain local companies. Abaco Air even donated a on the reef and please take care to watch The annual Scurvy Few Toys for Tots drive flight to Moore’s Island for us to distribute where you have been so that your flippers this year will be held on December 9th at the toys there last year,” states Scurvy Few don’t hit the reef. Call for the AID parking lot. The public is asked to founding member Skeet LaChance. “In 2000 Rules for using the moorings: bring in unwrapped, new toys for donation we collected $3000 worth of toys, and we’re Use your bowline. Feed your bowline Information that day. The Scurvy Few Motorcycle Club hoping to beat that figure this year.” through the loop at the end of the pick-up will be holding its usual motorcycle parade Toys will be given to needy families all line and then tie back to the bow cleat on 367-3202 that morning and there will be a cookout and through Abaco. Local musician Stone your boat. various motorcycle games (including the ever- McEwan has donated his services to the event popular “weenie bite”) at the parking lot af- and will provide melodic accompaniment to terwards. the gathering this year. “The Scurvy Few Flyers are going out this week to promote now has associate chapters in Freeport and Caribbean Constructors Ltd. the drive, and the Rotary Club of Abaco will in Florida, and these will be helping out with Concrete Blocks Stepping Stones be assisting the Scurvy Few in collecting and Toys for Tots as well,” added Mr. LaChance. Sand & Quarry 4"x 8"x 16" in various patterns distributing the toys. If you wish to donate a toy but cannot make Cracker Dust 6"x 8"x 16" 18" x 18" So far this year the Scurvy Few has it to the event on December the 9th, you may Rock - Local 3/8" - 3/4" 8"x 8"x 16" 24" x 24" pledged $1000 worth of toys. The drive has give it in to Skeet or to Sidney Dawes at the Rock - Imported ditto Corner Blocks Regular Blocks been running for four years now. “We’ve seen Lofty Fig Villas in Marsh Harbour aross from Pea Rock - Imported increasing support every year, and in the past the Bistro parking lot. Hydraulic Fittings & Hoses we have had services donated by all sorts of Monday - Friday 7 am - 4 pm P.O. Box AB 20403, Marsh Harbour ! Phone 367-2502

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Customs Exemption Students of St. Francis de Sales School are shown packing shoe boxes with gifts and other items to be sent to children around the world including Afghanistan who will not have an Will Not Be Reduced abundant Christmas as our children do in this counrty. It is part of the Operation Christ- mas Child project which will deliver five million gift boxes this holiday period. The government will not be reducing the customs exemption. At present returning resi- ever, the numbers are already recovering dents are allowed a customs exemption of well. $600 annually. The Prime Minister announced Hurricane Michelle dealt another blow to Charges for Airline Tickets the country which will add to the costs that that the exemption will continue. It had been Travel agents in the United States are refund value. the government will be spending. There will suggested that the exemption would be re- charging five dollars per airline ticket when For the reissue of tickets the fee is $10 be additional sums for clean-up and repairs, duced to $100 yearly. purchased through an agent. The reason for for domestic tickets and $25 for interna- for assistant to home owners, businesses, The economy is The Bahamas is directly this is that the airlines are no longer pay- tional tickets. farmers and fishermen. But the Prime Min- linked to that of the United States. With the ing commissions to them. Travel agents in For documents it is $5 for the first and ister is anticipating that these expenditures economy in a down swing there and with the Marsh Harbour are charging the same com- second passengers on domestic tickets, $10 will not materially alter the projected fig- events of September 11, the visitor numbers mission. for the first and second passenger on inter- ures for the year. to The Bahamas dropped noticeably. How- The Bahamas Association of Travel national tickets. Agency Owners has agreed to the follow- For hotel and car vouchers without air- ing service fees: line tickets the charge is $10. Remember - Register to Vote For refunds the fee is 10 percent of the

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Phone: 367-2326 • Marsh Harbour 16 The Abaconian November 15th, 2001 Sea Oats Save Dunes Abaco Markets Acquires By Stephanie Humblestone Under the expert direction of Bob Barron, Dunkin’ Donuts Two years ago Hurricane Floyd flattened a consultant biologist from Delray Beach, Abaco Markets’ subsidiary, Caribbean Dunkin’ Donuts has been in The Elbow Cay’s sand dunes, destroying in hours Florida, the sea oats were planted one by Franchise Holdings Limited, has agreed Bahamas for more than 20 years and has what had naturally evolved over hundreds of one along most of Elbow Cay’s beaches. to acquire the franchise for Dunkin’ become a household name in the years. The massive hurricane swept away Volunteers from the community were taught Donuts (Bahamas) Limited. The sale will country. Abaco Markets’ directors homes on the dunes and totally altered the the methods of planting, the optimum areas be completed by mid-December after expect Dunkin’ Donuts will fit configuration of the island. The shock to resi- to plant and how best to secure a good yield. Dunkin’ Donuts International approves excellently with their existing dents of Elbow Cay was enormous and the For two years they have grown and flour- the acquisition. The cost for the franchise operations of Domino’s Pizza and Dairy possibility of it happening again was daunt- ished and contributed to the integrity of the will be $300,000 and the company Queen. ing. dunes. They have taken root and become part expects to invest an additional $200,000 The directors Abaco Markets have In the weeks following Floyd advice was of the seascape of Elbow Cay. Visitors are immediately upon purchase. decided to place 100,000 additional sought on how to restore the dunes and how requested not to walk on them and in places Dunkin’ Donuts at present has three shares of Abaco Markets on the market best to protect them in the future. Many sec- signs have been erected to this effect. outlets in Nassau. The current operator which will help finance this newest tors of the community were eager to assist When Hurricane Michelle, the latecomer of Dunkiin’ Donuts, Mr. Bob Ranson, will acquisition. both in brain storming and carrying out ensu- hurricane of the season, pounded the shores continue in a consultancy capacity. ing decisions. of Elbow Cay with its high winds, both the After mounds of civil engineering reports dunes and the sea oats planted on them were and visits from professionals, action was put to the test. Michelle tore into the dunes, taken to restore the dunes. It was a carefully eroded beaches and destroyed some of the considered operation which involved a pro- sea oats. Mrs. Myers intends planting more K & S AUTO SERSERO VICEVICEVICE cess called beach scraping. With constant in the coming months. “There were areas sculpting of the gathered sand, new dunes we did not plant like the North End and south • Automotive Accessories were created and a barrier to the sea’s fury of Sherlock’s Point but intend doing so,” she • Full Automotive Service established - at least in principle. To fur- said. “All things considered, the sea oats ther protect the newly formed dunes 200,000 held up well and the ones which were de- • Gasoline & Diesel Fuel sea oat plants were brought in over a pe- stroyed will come back,” she added. • Tires and Tire Repairs riod of many months. • Expert Mechanics • Automobile Parts • Oil Changes • Batteries TTTimothy H. NeillNeillimothy R.I.B.A.

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Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 18 The Abaconian November 15th, 2001 More News of the Cays been their teacher. Abaco Inn Re-opens Hope Town After class pictures were taken, everyone Community Celebrates joined in singing the class favorite, When By Stephanie Humblestone Mothers of Salem. A prayer was said by Mr. On November 1st Abaco Inn re-opened Abaco Rage’s Victory Malone for their six deceased classmates. after the summer recess. “All our staff are By Suzanne Bethel Everyone filed into Hope Town School re- back. What better recommendation can you On October 20 under rain threatening skies, marking about and admiring all the changes have than that,” said the inn’s manager Judy residents of Hope Town celebrated that spe- and improvements in the original one-room Saul-Nova. Altogether it comprises thirty full cial day in September when the Abaco Rage red and white school house. Laughter and part-time employees who work at the took first place in the All Abaco Regatta abounded and many conversations began with popular resort owned by Atlanta businessman, celebrations began with prayer by Chief Coun- “Remember when . . .” John Head. cillor Suzanne Bethel. The excited group next gathered at the Over the weeks that the resort has been Mrs. Bethel then addressed the sailors of newly renovated Hope Town Harbour Lodge closed, work has been continuing on refur- Man-O-War residents Mr. and Mrs. Joe the now legend Abaco Rage praising them for the remainder of the evening. Several bishing and upgrading the already attractive Shirley, are very generous in their support for their determination and hard work over classmates had not seen each other since leav- premises. When Mr. Head assumed owner- of many organizations and activities the last five years. She was reminded by a ing school some 40 years ago. However, many ship just one month after the ravages of Hur- throughout Abaco. crew member that this was their second win, of them had attended one or both of the ricane Floyd, he was faced with a daunting commenting that this was a more prestigious former dinner reunions held in Hope Town challenge. The inn had been severely hit by Cays From Page 6 one as they were competing against the very for the Bethels during the past few years. the monster hurricane and the problems in best. Reminiscing about the time spent in Over a delicious dinner friends caught up with its wake were myriad. and Tuesday before Halloween and ferries Long Island during Regatta time, Mrs. Bethel information about each other’s careers, fam- Facing the task squarely, he employed a brought people from other islands to view wished them well in any future Class A race ily members and activities. large work force of both local and foreign “Aunt” Bea’s gift to the children of Abaco. sailed from Abaco. Then the excitement began! Mrs. Suzanne labour. In the ensuing months he carried out It took a week and lots of help to get the Eric Patterson, a student of Hope Town Russell Bethel gave the official welcome and many practical and cosmetic changes. All Haunted House ready in time. When asked School, read a poem that grades 5 and 6 com- Mrs. Yvonne Malone Albury Key took over 23 units were entirely revamped. The old salt why she went to so much trouble, Bea re- posed about the Abaco Rage, how she was as Mistress of Ceremonies for the balance water pool was replaced with a gleaming fresh plied, “It’s all for the kids. Nothing else built in Man-O-War Cay and for winning first of the evening. The years seemed to roll back water one and a new ocean dining deck con- matters, just the kids.” place. She sails with dolphins and whales with as student after student went to the micro- structed. Since then it has become a popular Thank you, Joe and Bea for a super Hal- number eleven on her sail. phone to recall an exciting activity, fond evening spot, especially on moonlit nights. loween! The children enjoyed the celebrations with memory, comical episode, to recite a poem, Hurricane Michelle balloon noise makers and delicious sand- perform a circle game or dance, recreate wiches and snacks while adults feasted on one of their chanting kissing games or recall Hurricane Michelle brushed a glancing chicken souse and Johnny cake. valuable life lessons learned while under the blow to Man-O-War on November 5. High Councillor Harcourt Thompson and Deputy Bethels stern watchful eyes! winds caused little damage and recovery and Island Administrator A. Flowers joined in Of course, the evening wouldn’t have been cleanup was mostly complete by Tuesday the celebrations wishing the sailors smooth complete without roasting the Bethels as only afternoon. Telephones remained operable sailing in the future. close fiends can do. As the ferry pulled away during the height of the storm. The electric- Hope Town Council would like to thank from the dock and the occasion came to an ity was restored by Tuesday afternoon. The the teachers and students of the Hope Town end, all who attended agreed it was a very community wishes to thank the BEC crew School for the beautiful art work that they memorable evening and vowed to all keep in for their quick action in restoring the power made inviting the public to come celebrate touch. to the island. with the sailors. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Bethel were honoured A Tribute to the Bethels at a special dinner in Hope Town on October A Birth Announcement 13. They had taught there for several years The population of Man-O-War has in- By Candace Key in the 1950s. creased by one with the birth of Colin-Ray Former students of Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Blake Albury. He was born on September 27 Margaret Bethel recently gathered with their in West Palm Beach, Florida, the first child spouses and friends in Hope Town to pay trib- of Vanessa and Chad Albury. Proud grand- ute to their beloved former educators. The Abaco Tug & Transport parents are Ruth Collins and Blake and Agnes Bethels taught at Hope Town All Age School Tug & Barge Work Albury. as a newly married couple from the years Available for Charters 1954-1958 and have frequently commented Sand & Rock Deliveries how memorable those years were to them Container & Building Material Deliveries Former students traveled from Nassau, Freeport and many Abaco communities for Marine Construction & Development the reunion. Chattering just like students, they strolled together through town to the Hope Boulders • Dock & Sea Wall Construction Town School for the first event on their sched- Hi Tide Boat Lifts • Dredging ule - Roll call for attendance. Mr. Vernon Excavation • Land Clearing Malone acted as Master of Ceremonies for Trenching • Drilling • Blasting this activity held in the historic 108 year old On the waterfront at the end of the Key Club Road school. Answering a resounding “Present” P.O. Box AB20285, Marsh Harbour, Abaco when their names were called, students left Phone 367-4879 / 367-5205 • Fax 367-4018 the gathered crowd and went to stand behind Colin-Ray Blake Albury either Patrick or Margaret, whichever had Lighthouse Lighthouse Rentals Silence Is Silver Marina and Property Sales Power In Tune With Nature Hope Town

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The First Little Miss Abaco Pageant was Little Miss Cherokee Air Jenny Roberts held on November 10 in the Pavilion at Abaco Little Miss McIntosh Restaurant and Beach Resort. Young girls ages 5 to 10 years Bakery Jasmine McIntosh from all over Abaco competed for the title Little Miss C & A Soft Drinks Kaila Curry of Little Miss Abaco. The girls wore elabo- Little Miss Hair Affair Gia McKenzie rate costumes and each demonstrated her Little Miss K & S Auto Raven Rolle talent to the large enthusiastic crowd. Sev- Little Miss Price Right Kristy Lee Evans eral recited poetry, some sang, one put on a Little Miss Wreckin’ Tree Bakery Amber skit while several perform pantomime and Newbold karaoke Little Miss Mangoes Antonia Wright The girls were coached on October 20 by Little Miss Ancavons Britny Dawkins Miss World Bahamas on poise and presenta- Little Miss Island Spice Kevanna McIntosh tion. She gave them many pointers on how to Each contestant is sponsored by a busi- best show themselves. ness firm. Proceeds will go to Hope House, The contestants were a ministry dedicated to feeding the poor and Little Miss Bahamas Realty Brieonna Russell unfortunate. It is a charity headed by Mrs. Little Miss Abaco Wholesale Dawniska Gracie Knowles of Marsh Harbour. Morley Results of the competition will be an- Little Miss Jedco Ivanisha Russell nounced on November 17. Three of the Little Miss Abaco contestants are shown in their costumes prior to a parade November 10 through Murphy Town, Dundas Town and Marsh Harbour. They made a presentation at Abaco Beach Hotel that evening.

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By Alice Bain first time ever, I was in a house with a gen- About the only positive thing to be said Viewpoint erator. I cannot express the vast gulfs of dire about those obnoxious, tiresome minor hur- extremity that are alleviated simply by ac- ricanes is that they are not dangerous, terri- cess to uninterrupted refrigeration. This is fying major hurricanes. I’ve not been a par- Storm Nerves what the civilized world is all about, isn’t ticularly heavy sleeper since Hurricane Floyd it? blew through two years ago. On stormy nights occasion since I moved here). Just looking the door to see the young coconut trees Finally, at 10 on Monday night it appeared when other people are lying in bed reading a at that pretty, spinning pinwheel on the sat- across the street from the house lying down as if the storm had dropped enough to let me book and feeling snug and safe, I’m trying to ellite map made me feel tired. A quaint ro- flat in the wind and thrashing about. A mix- get back to my own house. On the way through keep the hair on the back of my neck from sette of ravenous winds, driving raindrops ture of courage and desperation (the pros- town I was impressed to see BEC out in the levitating right off my body every time the with enough force to strip paint off houses. pect of spending the whole storm by myself dark and stormy night coping with a downed wind howls around the louvered windows or Luckily for us, Cuba was there to take the in a house with no food and no electricity) power pole across from A&K Liquor store. spending entertaining hours trying to undo the brunt and it was a much less aesthetically soon saw me scurrying through the storm My house was fine, although the hedge has knots in my stomach. balanced storm which descended upon Abaco climbing into my van and driving to another, looked better. The potcakes who live in the It didn’t matter that the most Hurricane early Monday morning. better-provisioned residence. bush behind my house were glad to see me, Michelle would probably be as it passed over Nine o’clock on Sunday night found me And the storm went on and on and on. romping around and begging for food. They was a lousy Category 2 on the Saffir-Simpson in standard pre-storm mode, staving off panic The four of us at the house spent the day had simply picked whichever side of the scale (as it turned out, she was only a Cat- as I realized the very real potential that my playing Scrabble, watching movies, grilling building was in the lee at the time and huddled egory 1). It didn’t even matter to me that I studio might be flooded. A much more level- and eating various meat products and listen- in a big pile, keeping warm and dry. Potcakes didn’t own a boat (a fact that has afforded headed friend of mine who had spent all day ing to the musical drone of the generators. don’t have shutters to put up or belongings to me much gratitude on every foul weather putting his boat in order came over and helped That’s the worst thing about hurricanes; if take care of; I found myself envying them. I me find every item in the house which might they’re not utterly, mind-numbingly horrific, fed them and turned in but didn’t sleep much be damaged by water and put them all on they’re utterly, mind-numbingly boring. that night either. Business Briefs various tables and sofas and covered some of I will say that the Hurricane Michelle Around town now it’s hard to find anyone them with plastic. That night I tossed and experience for me was vastly superior to any who has suffered much damage from the turned as the wind began to rise and only other hurricane I’ve endured since I moved storm. The only major loss in this hurricane Essence Beauty Salon has relocated and dropped into a fitful sleep early Monday to Marsh Harbour simply because a) I had seems to be sleep. Still, I know we’re all is now in the Flamingo Plaza in Marsh morning when I turned on the weather chan- someone to play Scrabble with who was a glad it wasn’t another Floyd. We should send Harbour. Since their telephone has not been nel loud enough to drown out the storm and real challenge (the sort of person capable of our sympathies to the people of Cuba - we transferred yet, they welcome all walk-ins. put a pillow over my head. scoring 90 points on a first move, for which know what they’re going through. The shop is managed by Ms. Misty Pinder. When I woke at 9:15, I glanced outside she has my eternal admiration) and b) for the Abaco Petroleum Company has relocated and is now in a building on Don MacKay Boulevard across from Pine Woods Nursery. The company is a distributor for Texaco prod- ucts and is managed by Gary Sweeting. MAN-O-WAR HARDWARE Timothy Neill has opened an office in the back of the Masonic Lodge building in Marsh Harbour, behind Riviere and Associates Ltd. Non-Corrosive #1 LUMBER Mr. Neill is a licensed and registered archi- tect and offers complete architectural ser- Hardware Plain & Pressure Treated vices. His phone is 367-3110 An Extensive Selection of Pine, Fir, Cypress National Marine has moved to their new Brass, Stainless & Monel building across from Standard Hardware in Teak & Mahogany Marsh Harbour. The new building offers a Bolts, Nails & Screws greatly expanded shop and much more dis- Hinges & Barrel Bolts play space. The owner manager is Mr. Royce Interior, Exterior Sands. Stainless Steel & Marine Cultural Illusions in Memorial Plaza in Marsh Harbour is closing its doors on No- Hurricane Clips Deliveries Arranged PLYWOOD vember 15 after being in business for sev- from Green Turtle Cay eral years. There is still time to purchase to Little Harbour fabric from the large section of fine quality For Quotes or Information Call Man-O-War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas fabrics which Mrs. Kim Stirrup has in stock. We monitor VHF Ch 69 Absolute Fitness in Memorial Plaza in Walter Sweeting or Arthur Elden Phone 242-365-6011 • Fax 365-6039 Marsh Harbour will be closing on Novem- ber 24. Corner Value Liquid Propane Gas LPG Tanks refilled LPG Appliances by CCC AAA RRR GGG OOO SSS EEE RRR VVV III CCC EEE SSS

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Volunteer Fire Dept. 367-2000 Albury’s Ferry Service Patrick Roberts .... 366-4286 Theodore Sawyer .... 366-2111 Hope Town Volunteer Fire Dept. VHF Ch 16 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town 20 minute trip Nicholas Roberts Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 Trauma One Ambulance Service 367-2911 ‡7:15 (M-F) 9 am 10:30 12:15 pm 2 4 5:30 Derrick Gaitor Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Dundas Town Fire Dept. 367-2935 or 4935 Hope T. to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Ferdinand Burrows . 366-4133 Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc VHF 16 or 366-0282 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm 3 4 ‡5 (M-F) Vernal Burrows Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War 20 minute trip Kendall White Hope Town 10:30 am 12:15 pm (M-Sat) 2:30 (M-Sat) 4 5:30 Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0133 Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers Man-O-War to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Floyd Burrows ...... 366-4175 North Abaco Plus extra for each passengers above two 8 am 11:30 (M-Sat) 1:30 pm 3:15 (M-Sat) Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 O’Donald McIntosh • Marsh Harbour Airport to: Marsh Harbour to Scotland Cay & Guana 30 minute trip Valentino Lightbourne Pope McKenzie ...... 477-5894 Ferry Dock (to / from airport) ...... $12.00 + $3 Ricky Burrows ...... 366-4233 Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Abaco Beach Hotel ...... $10.00 + $3 ‡6:45 am 10:15 1:15 pm 3:30 5:30 Marsh Harbour Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 Airport to Conch Inn ...... $10.00 + $3 Guana & Scotland Cay to Marsh Harbour 30 minute trip Harbour View ...... $10.00 + $3 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45 Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Golden Harvest ...... $10.00 + $3 Fare • One Way / Round Trip Adult $ 8/$12 Children $4/$6 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Green Turtle Cay BYS ...... $12.00 + $3 Charters any time • Phone 367-3147 or 365-6010 VHF Ch. 16 Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 Dove Plaza ...... $10.00 + $2 Hope Town and Man-O-War ferries leave from Crossing Beach Terrance Davis ...... 367-4464 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 Marsh Harbour...... $10.00 + $3 Guana Cay and Scotland Cay ferries leave from Conch Inn Man-O-War Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Stop light ...... $10.00 + $3 ‡ Workman’s special Mondays thru Fridays from Union Jack dock David Albury ...... 365-6059 Western Auto ...... $ 6.00 + $2 Dundas Town ...... $10.00 + $3 Green Turtle Ferry Government Dock ...... $10.00 + $3 Green Turtle Cay to Treasure Cay Airport • Daily Ambassador Inn ...... $10.00 + $3 8 am 9 11 12:15pm 1:30 3 4:30 Restaurant Guide Murphy Town ...... $14.00 + $4 Treasure Cay Airport to Green Turtle Cay • Daily Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Pelican Shores ...... $14.00 + $4 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 (Based on dinner entree range) Eastern Shores ...... $15.00 + $4 One way adult fare $7 (Children $3) • Round trip $11 ‡ Provides ride from town Spring City ...... $15.00 + $5 Additional to some destinations • Charter any time + Picnic tables & restroom only Gov. Clinic ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 VHF Channel 16 Marsh Harbour Treasure Cay B ...... $55.00 + $ 5 Anglers ...... 367-2158 Airport Treas. Cay B ...... $65.00 + $ 5 Abaco Adventures C&G Restaurant ...... $...... 367-3227 Little Harbour ...... $80.00 + $10 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Daily 10 am Sunday 12 noon Conch Inn Bistro...... $$$ ...... 367-4444 Cherokee ...... $80.00 + $10 Guana Cay to Treasure Cay - Daily 4 pm Sunday 3 & 5 pm Snake Cay ...... $35.00 + $10 Everyone Daily Bread (lunch) ...... $...... Fares One Way $10 • Round Trip $20 • Charter any time Big Mangrove ...... $50.00 + $10 reads the Flippers ...... $$...... 367-4657 Phone 365-8749 VHF Channel 16 Casuarina Point ...... $60.00 + $10 Abaconian Golden Grouper ...... $...... 367-2301 Bahama Palm Shores ...... $70.00 + $10 Jib Room ...... $$...... 367-2700 Crossing Rocks ...... $100.00 + $10 Abaco Marinas Rentals Kentucky Fried Chicken ..... $...... 367-2615 Sandy Point ...... $135.00 + $10 Slips Fuel Phone Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts Snack Shack ...... $ ... + ..... 367-4005 • Marsh Harbour Ferry dock to: Walker’s Cay Marsh Harbour Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 Great Abaco Beach ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Walker’s Cay Marina 75 .... F ...... 353-1252 A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Mavis Country Kitchen ...... $...... 367-2002 Abaco Towns ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Green Turtle Cay Conch Inn ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Pop’s Place ...... $.... + ..... 367-3796 Bluff House ...... 15 ...... F ...... 365-4200 Wally’s ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 Sapodill ...... $$$ ...... 367-2498 BYS ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Green Turtle Club ...... 32 ...... F ...... 365-4271 Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 Sharkees ...... $.... + ..... 367-3535 Jib Room ...... $ 5.00 + $2 Black Sound Marina .. 15 ...... 365-4531 Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 Snack Shack ...... $.... + Stop Light ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Other Shore Club ...... 12 ...... F ...... 365-4195 Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Subway ...... 367-2798 Dove Plaza ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Abaco Yacht Service . 10 ...... F ...... 365-4033 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Wallys ...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 Government Dock ...... $ 7.00 + $3 Treasure Cay Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars 367-4643 Dundas Town Government Clinic ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Treasure Cay Marina 150 ...... F ...... 365-8250 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Ambassador Inn ...... $...... 367-2022 Western Auto ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Man-O-War Ferry Dock ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Murphy Town Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F ...... 365-6008 National Insurance ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Sea Star Car Rentals...... 367-4887 Lazy Parrot - SC Bootle Hwy ...... Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Marsh Harbour Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 367-5331 No children under three years to be charged. Boat Harbour Marina 183 ...... F ...... 367-2736 Green Turtle Cay Hope Town Uncaged pets will be charged as passengers Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F ...... 367-4000 Bay Street Rentals...... 477-5300 365-4070 Abaco Inn Closed ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 Luggage $.50 each over four, Surf Boards $3.00 ea. Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F ...... 367-2182 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Boat House ...... $$...... 366-0065 • Northern Abaco Marsh Harbour Marina 52 F 367 2700 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4656 Cap’n Jacks ...... $...... 366-0247 T. Cay Airport to Treasure Cay ...... $14 + $6 Mangoes ...... 29 ...... F ...... 367-2366 Donnie’’s Boat Rentalss ...... 365-4119 Club Soleil Closed ...... $$$ ...... 366-0003 TC Airport to Bronks ...... $10 + $5 Port of Call ...... 24 ...... F ...... 367-2163 TC Airport to Highway Liquors ...... $10 + $5 New Plymouth Cart Rentals . 365-4188 or 4149 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$...... 366-0087 Abaco Yacht Haven .... 7 ...... 367-3079 TC Airport to Ferry dock ...... $5 + $3 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Hollywood Temptations TC Airport to Bahamas Star ...... $14 + $6 Hope Town Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$...... 366-0095 TC Airport to Moxey...... $14 + $6 Hope Town Marina .... 16 ...... 366-0003 Shell Hut Cart Rentals ...... 365-4188 Munchies ...... $.... + ..... 366-0423 TC Airport to Sand Banks ...... $20 + $5 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Guana Cay Rudy’s Place ...... $$$ ...... 366-0062 TC Airport to Joe’s Creek ...... $35 + $5 Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F ...... 366-0154 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Man-O-War TC Airport to Black Wood ...... $14 + $5 Sea Spray ...... 24 ...... F ...... 366-0065 Guana Cay Cart Rentals ...... 365-5016 Ena’s Place ...... $$...... 365-6187 TC Airport to Fire Road ...... $25 + $5 Spanish Cay Man-O-War Pavilion Closed ...... $...... 365-6185 TC Airport to Cooper’s Town ...... $30 + $5 Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F ...... 365-0083 TC Airport to Cedar Harbour ...... $45 + $5 Conch Pearl Boat Rentals ...... 365-6059 Hibiscus Closed ...... 365-6380 Guana Cay TC Airport to Wood Cay ...... $50 + $5 Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Guana Cay TC Airport to Mount Hope ...... $55 + $5 Guana Beach Resort . 22 ...... F ...... 365-5133 Water Ways Boat Rent .. 357-6540 & 365-6143 Coco Paradise ...... 365-5197 TC Airport to Fox Town ...... $60 + $5 Orchid Bay ...... 32 ...... F ...... 365-5175 Hope Town Guana Seaside ...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 TC Airport to Crown Haven ...... $65 + $5 Boats coming from U.S. can clear at Walker’s Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay, Marsh TC Airport to Marsh Harbour ...... $65 + $5 Dave’s Dive Shop Boat Rentals ...... 366-0029 Mermaid Cafe...... $$$ ...... 365-5137 Harbour or Spanish Cay. TC Airport to Marsh Harbour RT ...... $85 + $5 Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Floyds ...... 365-5133 TC Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $55 + $5 TC Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $25 + $5 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Treasure Cay Medical Services TC Hotel to Sand Bank ...... $16 + $5 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ TC Hotel to Moxey ...... $10 + $5 Marsh Harbour Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Harbour Cafe ...... $...... 365-8635 TC Hotel to Bronks ...... $7 + $5 Abaco Medical Clinic ...... 367-4240 Sea Spray Resort Boat Rentals...... 366-0065 Hudson’s Delight ...... $...... 365-8648 From TC Hotel to All Areas N. of T.C. Airport Add $10 Abaco Family Medicine ...... 367-2295 T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Island Boil & Sports Bar ... $$...... 365-8849 Waiting Time $12 Per Hour Government Clinic ...... 367-2510 Treasure Cay Spinnaker Restaurant ...... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Treasure Cay Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Corbett Clinic ...... 365-8288 C & C Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Traveller’s Rest ...... 365-8654 Air Lines Serving Abaco Sandy Point Gov. Clinic ...... 366-4010 Claridge’s & Chris’s Cart Rentals ...... 365-8248 Green Turtle Cay Air Florida - Ft lauderdale ...... 367-5599 Green Turtle Cay Gov. Clinic 365-4028 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-2800 Cooper‘s Town Gov. Clinic .... 365-0300 JIC Boat & Cart Rentals ...... 365-8465 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Hope Town Gov. Clinic ...... 366-0108 Resort Cart Rentals ...... 365-8465 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$...... 365-4287 Bahamasair - Nassau & W Palm B ...... 367-2095 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $...... 365-4625 Continental Connection - Miami Ft. Laud and W Palm Bch ...... 367-3415 Dive Shops Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 New Plymouth Inn ...... $$$ ...... 365-4161 Discover - Orlando Marsh Harbour Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 Golden Airlines - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-359-8020 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 Rooster’s Rest ...... $$...... 365-4066 Island Express ...... 367-3597 Abaco Beach Dive Shop ...... 367-4646 Wrecking Tree Rest. Lynx Air International - Ft. Lauderdale ..... 954-772-9808 Hope Town Tours & Excursions Harbour Café (ferry dock) ... $.... + ..... 365-8635 Major Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Dave’s Dive Shop ...... 366-0029 Marsh Harbour Sandy Point Twin Air - Fort Lauderdale ...... 365-8677 Froggies ...... 366-0024 Sand Dollar Tours - by van ...... 367-2189 Big J’s ...... $...... 366-4020 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch ...... 367-2231 Guana Cay Dive shop ...... 365-5137 Abaco Outback - by kayak Oeishas ...... 366-4139 Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Hope Town Abaco Air Charters ...... *367-2266 Treasure Cay JIC Divers Down ...... 365-8465 Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Cherokee Air Charters ...... *367-2089 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Froggies - by excursion boat ...... 366-0431 Seaside Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-4120 * Local charter companies serving S.Florida and within Green Turtle Cay Treasure Cay Rickmon Bonefish Lodge ...... 366-4477 the Bahamas Brendal’s Dive Shop ...... 365-4411 Abaco Adventures - by kayak ...... 365-8749 Green Turtle Divers ...... 365-4271 22 The Abaconian November 15th, 2001 Local Government at Work three years ago. secutive meetings they have not attended. briefly interrupted. On resumption it was Council members authorized $8,000 for William Johnston resigned on September 6 suggested that the garbage contract be re- louvers and hardware to repair the windows as he is now living in the South Abaco Dis- solved at a special meeting allowing the at Abaco Central High School. A similar trict. It was pointed out that with these dis- Council members to devote their time to the Licensing 31 Oct 01 amount was spent two years for similar work missals, all five remaining members must evening’s agenda. This was readily agreed The Licensing Board held a special meet- causing Councillor David Williams to ask if attend to make a quorum. to. ing to hear the complaint that Solomon’s it was necessary to go through this exercise Central Abaco Council 7 November It was decided to take $1688.99 out of Abaco is licensed only to sell wholesale and every two years. It was concluded that the Council’s transportation allowance to cover retail groceries which does not allow the sale repairs must be done but Council will hold a After the minutes were read, Deputy Coun- an inadvertent deficit remaining from last of air conditioners, lawn furniture and other special meeting with the school administra- cillor Jason Swain continued with his objec- year’s year-end accounting. items outside the definition of groceries. tion, the district education superintendent and tions to the recorded minutes of the August Chief Councillor Silbert Mills informed Licenses were presented showing that the the PTA to see what can be done to stop van- 30 meeting and the decisions concerning the members that all private phone calls made 1997 license was for wholesale groceries and dalism. dump contract. He resumed as he had been on the Council phone must be accounted for club sales. A subsequent license issued in Responsibilities concerning the cleaning making his presentation on October 26 when and reimbursed by those making the calls. mid 2000 is for wholesale and retail grocer- of the rooms used by storm refugee persons the meeting was abruptly dissolved. Central government has mandated that a ies with no reference to club sales or other at Central Abaco Primary School were dis- Mr. Swain felt the minutes did not reflect two percent budget cut be taken by all gov- categories. cussed. The school janitresses will be asked the decision of the four voting Councillors ernment agencies including Local Govern- The attorney for Abaco Markets, Mr. to clean these rooms. during the August 30 meeting. To verify his ment. Members were asked to review the Ritchie Sawyer, showed copies of applica- The maintenance man at Abaco Central position, he read from the handwritten notes budget and suggest ways to cut $20,000 from tions indicating the current license was in- High School will be asked to clean the grounds from which the minutes were prepared. Council’s budget. tended to supplement the previous club li- at the Central Abaco Primary School. The These notes suggested that other courses of It was quickly decided that the two per- cense and allow the addition of retail gro- courtyards are full of lunch and snack food action may have been in order from what the cent reduction would apply to each town cery sales to the previous license which al- wrappers, adding to the mess when the court- prepared minutes stated. Committee and the Council as opposed to a lowed wholesale groceries and club sales. yards are full of rain water. Deputy Senior Administrator Alexander suggestion that an even $5000 be taken from Flowers objected to this issue being brought Subsequent discussion brought out that it Marsh Harb. Town Comm. 6 November each of the four entities. Council’s shortfall is not intended for businesses to hold two li- to the forefront again. As the issue became censes for one premises. One license may be This was the first meeting since July 3 as a louder and more animated, the meeting was Please see Local Govt. Page 27 issued covering several categories but the quorum could not be assembled for the Au- categories are not to be subdivided onto sev- gust, September or October meetings. eral licenses at a single location. A request from an individual to purchase It was disclosed that a comprehensive list the old teacher’s residence on Front Street of applicable license categories was released was presented to Committee members. They in 1988 but this list was only recently re- recommended that it be retained by govern- ceived by the Central Abaco Licensing Com- ment and used for community purposes as mittee. There is no provision for a “club” there is very little government land or build- category on this list. ings left in Marsh Harbour. It was suggested Various explanations were offered for the that the building is ideally located on the “club” concept but without a definite answer. waterfront and could be used for a tourism The public session ended with the Licensing office. Board agreeing to ask Nassau for informa- Suggestions were made for reducing the tion on “club” stores of which there are sev- town budget by two percent as mandated by eral in Nassau and one in Freeport. Nassau for the balance of the fiscal year, The Abaco Markets representatives then November 2001 through June 2002. The left. Chairman Paul Swain asked The amount of $3245.33 was made up by Abaconian representative to leave and the • rescinding a monthly $100 raise given to meeting continued. the Spring City garbage collector for a This problem originally arose when a let- total of $800. ter was sent to the Board objecting to the • removing the dumpster at the airport which broad range of merchandise being sold by is a Council responsibility for a total of Solomon’s in apparent conflict with their $1600. publicly posted license stating “wholesale and • eliminating the balance allocated for sta- retail groceries.” tionery and office supplies totaling $733.73. • taking $111.60 out of funds for the library. Central Abaco Council 6 November A letter was read asking the Minister of An extraordinary meeting was called to Local Government to remove Committee ratify plywood purchases of approximately members David Williams, Patrice Williams $2500 used for storm shutters for government and Michael Malone from the Committee buildings. This was approved. Ministry of for missing three consecutive meetings. They Works staff were authorized to make the shut- were not at this meeting making four con- ters after hours on an overtime basis being paid by Council. A contractor was authorized to blow out five deep well storm drains at the airport for $2800. It was believed this was last done over

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lie, Principal at the school. Abaco Central High School. About 20 to Accompanied by Mr. Huel Moss, Jr., their School From Page 10 Mrs. Gaynor, Headmistress at Forest 30 students are in the club. However, less former teacher and Ms. Catherine Knowles, check on students. “One other problem is Heights Academy in Marsh Harbour, stated, than half have tennis racquets. currently their teacher, the students first that we do not have proper fencing,” said “We push and push to have notes.” The If there is anyone who has a tennis racquet traveled to Atlantis. They observed first Mr. Stubbs. “Students can leave very eas- school’s policy is to follow up on an absence they are not using and would like to donate it hand the operation of the world’s largest ily,” he added. immediately unless they are aware that the to the school, Mr. Camaroo Raheim and Mrs. man-made aquarium including how the Mr. Stubbs felt that part of the problem child has not been well. “We have to have a Isobel Sherman, coordinators of the club, water is maintained and filtered and how is the lack of parental responsibility. “Par- note or a phone call,” she said. Mrs. Meeson would be most appreciative as well as the the different specimens are caught and cared ents are more lax about writing notes nowa- was happy to report that over the past 11 students. There is a great deal of interest in for. days. It is refreshing to have a note.” He years they have had only two boys who were the sport of tennis. We play in the parking The next stop was Blue Lagoon Island explained that if there is no note the school truant. lot. where the students had the opportunity to does not know if the child set out for school All the schools were in agreement that Mr. Frank Hepburn, President of the Abaco snorkel and swim with dolphins and sting and just did not make it. “There are a lot of the onus is not simply on the school but also Sports Council, please take heed and do what rays. Mr. Wendall Knowles, the dolphin bushes on the roads coming to the school,” the parents to ensure that the child is safely you can to get public tennis courts on the trainer at Blue Lagoon, is a former student he said. within the boundaries of the campus during government property in Murphy Town. of Mr. Moss. The policy of the school is that if there school hours. Chickens Are on Sale Please see School Page 31 has been no note or telephone contact offer- Abaco Central ing an explanation for a period of three weeks The first batch of 100 chickens being raised the student will automatically be taken off by the agricultural science department at High School Abaco Central High School have been slaugh- the school’s register and will have to reap- By Isobel Sherman ply. However, normally it does not get to tered and put up for sale. Although they were this point because the guidance officer in the Marlins Travel to due to be slaughtered within the week, death school notifies the office which in turn con- Freeport came early due to Hurricane Michelle. The tacts the Social Services Department. chicken coop was flooded during the hurri- In other high schools throughout Abaco Over the midterm break, October 25-26, cane, necessitating the chickens’ earlier de- policies are more stringent. “We contact the the Abaco Central High School Blue Marlin mise. parents and Social Department immedi- Basketball team traveled to Freeport to com- The chickens were cleaned by a group of ately,” said Mr. Leslie Rolle, Principal of pete in the Vita Malt Classic. The team com- volunteers, both teachers and students. Mr. S.C. Bootle High School in Cooper’s Town. peted against Pool B teams. Team members Roderick Strachan graciously allowed the However, he said that there had been no in- were Capt. Mackenson Altidor, Lance Swain, chickens to be kept in one of his store freez- stances of truancy so far this year. “Every Jerrod Simms, Jervis Stuart, Terell Simms, ers. Anyone wishing to purchase a chicken time a child is absent he/she must have a Kevin McIntosh, Roberto Davis, Mario Saw- can call the high school and order one. The signed latter from parents before returning yer, Errol Gaitor, Zhivargo Douglas, and prices are $4 and $6. to class.” Devero Smith. In January, 200 more baby chicks will ar- Although the team did not win any games, rive to make the chicken coop at Abaco Cen- The same applies at Long Bay School in The agriculture science class of Abaco Cen- they came to wihtin eight points in every tral High school home for six weeks. Dundas Town which, likewise, reported no tral High School raised 100 chickens to fryer game. Their coach was Charles Poitier as- cases of skipping school. “We have a system Class Enjoys Trip stage. They recently were slaughtered and in place and we enforce it. We must have sisted by Kevin Rolle. Ten grade 12 students from the marine students and staff helped with the cleaning. contact from the parent or guardian if a child A Plea biology class at Abaco Central High School Shown above is Jermaine Strachan helping is absent from school,” said Mr. Isaac Col- A new tennis club has been formed at traveled to Nassau during the mid-term break. with the chore.

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PROPOSALS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE LANDSCAPING, CLEANING AND GROUNDS UPKEEP OF THE PROPOSALS ARE REQUESTED FOR A CLEANING CONTRACT FOR THE B.E.C. MARSH HARBOUR FOLLOWING BAHAMAS ELECTRICITY CORPORATION OUTDOOR STATIONS/SUBSTATIONS: CHERO- ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND MARSH HARBOUR POWER STATION (IN- KEE; BAHAMA PALM SHORES; CASUARINA POINT; O.P.S. (OPPOSITE ISLAND BREEZES); PUBLIC CLUDING BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS AS WELL AS THE B.E.C. APARTMENT AS NEEDED). WORKS DEPARTMENT (P.W.D.) LOCATION; MURPHY/DUNDAS TOWN (ACROSS FROM GRACE BAP- SERVICES WILL BE REQUIRED FIVE[ 5] DAYS PER WEEK MONDAY-FRIDAY. TIST CHURCH); LEISURE LEE SUBSTATION; GREEN TURTLE CAY SUBSTATION (FERRY DOCK LOCA- TION); MARSH HARBOUR POWER STATION; FOX TOWN STATION. APPLICANTS SHOULD PRESENT A MONTHLY COST FOR CLEANING THE PREMISES IN WRITING AND IN A SEALED ENVELOPE WITH THE WORD “TENDER” CLEARLY MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE APPLICANTS SHOULD PRESENT A MONTHLY COST FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & CLEANING/ ENVELOPE. BIDS SHOULD BE SENT TO B.E.C. MARSH HARBOUR, ABACO, TO THE ATTENTION OF UPKEEP OF THE PREMISES IN WRITING AND IN A SEALED ENVELOPE. MR. BENJAMIN R. BENEBY, MANAGER B.E.C. ABACO. BIDS SHOULD BE SENT TO B.E.C. MARSH HARBOUR ABACO TO THE ALL PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE NOV. 23 ATTENTION OF MR. BENJAMIN R. BENEBY, MANAGER B.E.C. ABACO. 2001. ALL PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE NOV. 23rd, THE CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PRO- 2001. THE CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS. November 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 25 Local Government Holds Town Meeting A series of symposiums was held on tion. shortly afterwards but Mrs. McIntosh did Mr. Russell went on, “The police are Abaco during the month of October as part The clinic fee is $10 per visit. School not know when the system would be opera- compassionate, courteous and patient. They of the commemoration of Local Government children, citizens over 60, civil employees tional again. The office in Cooper’s Town act without favor or fear and work for all Month. These were held in Sandy Point, and handicapped are not charged. Medica- is unable at this time to issue them either. citizens of this country. They show profes- Cooper’s Town, Hope Town and Marsh tions are provided for a nominal fee. All ASP Leland Russell, officer in charge of sionalism and always remain calm, using Harbour. At each symposium representa- family planning methods are free including Abaco, spoke at length about his department’s force only as necessary to accomplish duty. tives of several government agencies spoke birth control pills, injections and condoms. program to decrease crime on Abaco. He The law takes precedence.” to the audience outlining the range of ser- They have a program which screens all stressed,”We know where we are going and ASP Russell continued that they must re- vices that their agency offers. The meet- school children in grades 1, 6 and 10 and how we are going to get there. We have a spond to criticism and be willing to change. ings were then opened for questions and includes many tests. All immunizations are clear understanding of how to achieve our Articles have appeared in the newspaper that comments from the audience before the free and they maintain a supply os all nor- objective.” He has in place plans and strat- were not signed. He warned that they need meetings were closed with refreshments. mal vaccines. They provide cancer screen- egies both for the short term and long term. to know who these people are, criticizing the The final symposium was held in Marsh ing tests including pap smears, prostate and He continued, “Our department is to uphold police concerning things done in his depart- Harbour on November 1 with Ms. Charlemae breast exams. They do the necessary test- the law firmly and fairly, to prevent crime ment under his supervision. He added that Fernander from the Department of Social ing and examinations for health certificates and bring to justice all who break the law. they contained lots of lies mixed with the Services leading the presentations. The as required by some employment. All is done with integrity, common sense and agency was formed primarily for the care Mrs. Belinda McIntosh from the Depart- sound judgement.” Please see Meeting Page 31 and protection of children. They now have ment of Road Traffic outlined their areas of many social programs which assist various responsibility. They inspect and license ve- groups in our communities including the eld- hicles, they give drivers tests and issue driv- erly and handicapped. But their main thrust ers licenses. She mentioned that bicycles is taking care of children. They investigate need to be licensed yearly for a fee of $10. domestic matters. They have two juvenile There are four classes of drivers licenses, committees on Abaco, one in Marsh all of which her office can issue. She empha- Harbour and another in Cooper’s Town. sized that the minimum age for a learner’s They have a very successful national school permit is 17 years and is valid for six months. lunch program which has been helping International drivers licenses are available school children for several years. They pro- for $50 yearly. Mrs. McIntosh stressed that vide a referral service, provide food assis- when anyone sells a vehicle, the transfer tance for the needy and offer emergency papers need to be taken to her office imme- medical care. diately with a Bill of Sale. The fee to make Nurse Martha Brown of the Department a franchise license active is $300 and is re- of Public Health explained the government served for Bahamians only. health services available on Abaco. There Mrs. McIntosh was asked when Abaco are presently four clinics in operation in would again be able to issue drivers licenses Central Abaco, in Guana Cay, Hope Town, with a photo. She explained that the Road Man-O-War and Marsh Harbour. The Marsh Traffic office in Marsh Harbour had a break- Shown above are the presenters who spoke at a Town Meeting held in Marsh Harbour on Harbour clinic offers a wide variety of ser- in some time ago. The entire system of cam- November 1. The meeting was to inform the public of the services available by various vices including family planning, post natal era and computer for the photo licenses was government agencies. Above l. to r. are Don Cornish, Tourism; Charlmae Fernander, care, school health services, a complete im- stolen. The police recovered the equipment Social Services;Nurse Martha Brown, Public Health; ASP Leland Russell, Police. munization program and even home visita-

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Gaskin, Victor McIntosh and Palmer; sisters- nephews; grand nieces;a grand nephew; sis- Kevin and Dwight Major; aunts, uncles and Officiating was Bishop Archelus Cooper as- in-law Cecilia Edgecombe, Willimae Edge- ters-in-law Nancy, Rhonda, Patrice, many other relatives and friends. sisted by Rev. Herbert Edgecombe Jr. and combe, Marian Palmer, Geneive Dean and Bernadette Saunders, Lynette Martin, Dr. A.J. Mills. Interment was in the Public Lellimae Jones and many other relatives and Cemetery in Cooper’s Town. friends. Out Islands Finest Vacation Homes He is survived by his wife Thelma Edge- The funeral for Carl B. Saunders, 37 of Waterfront Properties • New Marina combe; sons James Edgecombe, Lowell Rob- Wood Cay, was held at St. Thomas Baptist Rentals & Sales ert, Carneth, Herbert Jr. and Johnly Edge- Church in Wood Cay on November 10. Rev. combe; adopted sons Joseph Wright and John McIntosh officiated assisted by Rev. Beltrim Curry; daughters Elva Roberts, Syril Allen Mills and Rev. Ezekiel McIntosh. In- Taylor, Veola and Merlean Edgecombe, terment was in the Wood Cay Public Cem- Georgian Walkins, Denna Curry, Gretchin etery. 1 Purple Porpoise Place McIntosh; adopted daughter Jennifer Bullard; He is survived by his parents, William Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas brothers Medius Edgecombe and Charles and Priscilla Saunders; his wife Kathrine Chris & Peggy Thompson, Proprietors Jones; sisters Movena Mills, Selreta Gaskin, Saunders; daughter Carlisa Saunders; sons Phone 242-366-0224 • Fax 242-366-0434 Eliza McIntosh; adopted sister Ida Swain; Delmar and Calvin Saunders; sisters daughters-in-law Debranker Edgecombe, Trumie, Julie Makilyn, Millicent and Rosie Edgecombe; adopted daughters-in-law Louise Wright and Ingrid Curry; sons-in-law Arthur Roberts Sr., Simeon Taylor, Livingston Walkins, Kenneth Curry, Drexel McIntosh Brokers Anne Albury BBC Plans Five Marcellus Roberts Tournament Legs (242) 365-8538 Ph (242) 365-8587 Ph/Fax The Bahamas Billfish Tournament will re- vert to five legs next year. The first leg, the Member South Abaco Championship, will be held at Treasure Cay Properties - Offered by Treasure Cay Specialists Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour from April 14-19. The Walker’s Cay Champion- ROYAL PALM BRIGANTINE BAY ESTATES ship, formerly known as the North Abaco Canal Front Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool "Sea Cliff" newly completed 2 storey CBS home fully Championship, will be from April 28-May Phase I 3 bed / 3 bath - 15 ft. wide slip $266,000 furnished. Living / dining / kitchen downstairs, bed 3rd. The third leg is returning to Treasure Phase II 3 bed / 3 bath - 12 ft. wide slip $266,000 rooms upstairs. Direct greenway access to Treasure Cay now that the channel has been dredged. ATLANTIS Cay beach $431,000 The Treasure Cay Championship will be held Canal Front Condos with on-site Pool “Sableau Soleil” Canal front with dock. Island from May 12-17. The fourth leg will be the Bldg. 3 Downstairs 2 bed / 2 bath simplicity home, 3 bed / 2 bath, detached garage Harbour Island Championship from June 2- with boat slip $182,000 with half bath. Waterfront view from master 7. The final leg will be the Boat Harbour Downstairs 2 bed / 2 bath bedroom and open concept living / dining / Championship at Abaco Beach Resort and with boat slip $194,000 kitcen $430,500 Boat Harbour from June 16-21. Bldg 4 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 CASUARINA BEACH/OCEAN BOULEVARD Bldg 5 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 The prize for breaking the record of the "Toad Hall" Package deal. Extra large ocean front lot largest blue marlin caught in The Bahamas MARINERS COVE with unlimited opportunity for building your dream is $800,000 this year. This prize is sponsored Townhouse Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool home. 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Two bedrooms / living / dining / kitchen Homes and Lots for Sale TREASURE HOUSES all face ocean side and have direct access to • Home Fun in the Sun Ocean front luxury units with lagoon pool / waterfall beautiful garden and beach. Garage and utility in • Go Fishing or Diving 2 bed / 2 bath octagonal house $275,000 main house with additional detached garage / work • Explore the Islands shop / storage. Grounds fully landscaped with • Discover our Beaches BAHAMA BEACH CLUB irrigation / sprinkler system. $1,845,000 Golf Cart & Bike Rentals New luxury condominium project on Treasure Cay Beach. 3 bed / 2 bath / Den / Lanai / on-site pool “Dasha” 2 storey home on Ocean Blvd. across from and many other features Starting at $380,000 greenway to main Treasure Cay Beach. 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Windward Beach / Oceanfront ditto $150,000 Call 367-3202 Master bedroom suite accesses large ocean-side deck with beach, beach and more beach $1,476,000 for Information Treasure Cay has one of the world's best Beaches, Golf Course, Tennis, full service Marina, just naming a few amenities. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. - We not only sell here, we live here and love it. Mailing address: P.O. Box AB22183, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas • E-mail: [email protected] November 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 27 Local Government at Work

of a single story, could be submitted by indi- Nassau which makes the final decision in Spring City. viduals up to a 3,000 square foot limit, to a Crown Land matters. These included : • raising the parking area at the South Side 6,000 square foot limit for architectural tech- • a Masonic Lodge in Murphy Town. landing to be above spring tides. nicians and without restrictions for archi- • a business on the South Side Road. • imminent construction on the freight dock Local Govt. From Page 22 tects. Individuals and architectural techni- • a small resort complex on Bustics Bight. project. cians are prohibited from drawing plans for • twenty acres in the farm allotments. was $12,224.66. This was taken from bud- • the design stage has begun on a new 12 schools, auditoriums and other buildings for • a work shop in the new industrial zone. geted amounts for travel, seminars and pro- -bed clinic and an administrative complex mass public assembly. A letter will be sent • a disco on the S.C. Bootle Highway. posed grants to Junkanoo and tourism events. for Central Abaco. to Town Planning clarifying this issue. Resident Engineer John Schaeffer sent A request for $3200 by a shipping com- • landscaping has begun at Abaco Central Environmental Health will be contacted Council a letter outlining several present and pany to assist in the repair to the Custom’s High School and a contract will soon be to request plans be reviewed more quickly to forthcoming government projects including warehouse roof was approved. The roof was awarded for landscaping at the Central facilitate homeowners and contractors. • highway centerline painting the length of damaged two days earlier in winds from Abaco Primary School. Several requests for Crown Lands were Abaco. Hurricane Michelle and goods were suffer- The next Council meeting will be No- recommended and will be forwarded to • making a gentler road curve south of ing from water damage. The building is over vember 22. 30 years old and slated for demolition when the dock renovations are undertaken. How- ever, it is now the only building available for storing incoming goods. Approximately $3200 was approved for fencing the Central Abaco Park in Murphy Town. Councillor Faron Newbold asked that the Local Government Act be read carefully con- cerning the ability of individuals, architec- tural technicians and architects to draw plans within districts operating under the Local Bahamas Realty Government Act. It was concluded that plans for houses, including those for multiple fam- ily use, shops and commercial buildings, all

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The AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) group in Marsh Harbour meets Mondays and Thurs- day at 6:30 p.m. at the Marsh Harbour Com- munity Library. The AA group in Hope Town meets Mon- days at 7 p.m. at the clinic. 28 The Abaconian November 15th, 2001 Potcake Finds a Real Home in Florida By Alice Bain ately hampered by the September 11th at- and maneuvering, it was decided that Susie is, as Ms. Love says, “having a ball!” She A lucky potcake in Treasure Cay now has tacks on the World Trade Center and the Love herself would fly down here on Vin- even plans to eventually take T.C. to an a new home in the United States. “T.C.” was Pentagon. Even though T.C. was located fairly tage to pick T.C. up and take him home. orthopedic specialist for his leg, although it a resident stray at the Treasure Cay airport, a quickly, there was a question for some time Ms. Love already had two dogs in Talla- will probably never be completely straight friendly dog with a badly broken and twisted as to whether he would be allowed to fly into hassee and a fenced five-acre lot behind her again. front leg. Susie Love, a resident of Tallahasse, the United States to meet his new owner. house for them to run in. T.C. entered the “I’m so glad that T.C. has found a good Florida, had become familiar with the dog Vintage Airlines, a small company which United States successfully and is now ad- home,” said Mrs. Roberts. “I just wish more and originally posted a query on the online flies into Daytona Beach, had originally justing to his new home. of the local strays had the same luck.” Abaco Community Message Board. agreed to take the dog. But after the attacks “He is so precious,” says Ms. Love. “He Kathy Hargreaves passed the messaage on they were unsure that an unaccompanied ani- seems to be getting along fine with my other to Molly Roberts, asking for her help in lo- mal would be allowed to fly into the United two dogs.” T.C. was reevaluated by a vet in Mr. Jerome “Jerry” cating and rescuing the dog. “I drove out to States, or even if they would be allowed to the United States and proved to be in aston- Pennington of Leisure Lee, Abaco, and for- the airport on September 12th,” said Mrs. fly from the United States into the Bahamas ishingly good health for a stray. He had no merly of Memphis, TN, Roberts. “I found him quickly enough. It was and back at all. In the meantime T.C. was worms or heartworm, but had a little died Thursday, Octo- raining and he was sheltering in one of the boarded with local vet Dr. Bailey, who very sarcoptic mange (scabies) and a minor staph ber 25th at St. Francis phone booths. He was really trusting and kindly took him in. infection that was easily treated. He has now Hospital in Memphis friendly and came with me with no problems!” After some days’ worth of phone calls gained weight and grown back his hair and after a stroke. He was The rescue efforts were almost immedi- 79. Born April 13th, 1922, in Montgomery, Ala- bama, Mr. Pennington was a Navy sailor and fought in WWII REVERSE OSMOSIS aboard the USS Phoenix anchored in Pearl Harbour during SEA WATER DESALINATORS the surprise attack on Dec. 7th, 1941. Consequently, he found MAKE DRINKING WATER FROM SEAWATER a career in the construction industry as a field superinten- dent during which time he oversaw construction of hotels and universities across the United States and a around the Advanced Water Engineering, Inc. is a leading manufacturer world. It was after completion of the Cable Beach Hotel in of water treatment equipment including our REVERSE OSMO- Nassau that he retired to Nassau and eventually Abaco. SIS. We are re-introducing our equipment to the Bahamas. Resi- Mr. Pennington, the husband of Florence Roberts Pennington dential and small boat sizes from 100 to 20,000 gallons per day. and the widower of Alice Pennington, also leaves a daughter, Pricing starts at $2,300 Jerri Pennington, and a son, Jim Pennington, both of Mem- phis, TN, a step-daughter, Cindy Roberts Newell of Leisure We also stock: Lee, Abaco, two brothers, Robert Pennington of Jackson, MS, pumps • membranes • filters • test kits and Gene Pennington of Olive Branch, MS, a grandson, James cistern liners • poly tanks ‘Scooter’ Pennington, and a great-grand-daughter Makenzie cat pumps • cat parts • fittings Pennington, both of Memphis, TN. ADVANCED WATER ENGINEERING, INC Graveside services were held October 27th at Memorial Park in Memphis, TN, with a Navy Color Guard presentation of the Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 flag in honor of Mr. Pennington’s service to his country. A stray potcake has found a home with a Tel: (321) 777-4909 • Fax: (321) 773-8338 loving family in Florida. Despite a badly e-mail: [email protected] The family requests that memorials be sent to Trauma One in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. twisted leg, he was in good shape and is DISTRIBUTORS WANTED - CALL OR E-MAIL FOR PRICES enjoying attention and regular meals. Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 Additional lines at $2 per line Sea Grape Leslie A. Pinder Display classified $18 per column inch Sharon E. Pinder We can take the photo within the Marsh Sharon E. Pinder Realty Tel: 242-367-5046 Harbour area or use your photo. Fax: 242-367-5045 Victor R. Patterson Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 E-mail: Leslie.P. abacoinet.com Memorial Plaza Sharon abacoinet.com P.O. Box AB 20123 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Abaco Tel: 242-367-2749 Real Estate E-mail: [email protected] Turtle Rocks - 10 acre parcel w/two sand Marsh Harbour - Pelican Shores Lot over- Tilloo Cay - 2500 sq. ft. home, central Agency Ltd. beaches and cove. Ideal for small develop- looking Man-O-War/ Scot- air, 3 acres property sea ment or private estate. $195,000 land Cay, 105 ft. on the road. to sea, nicely landscaped, Elbow Cay - 2 bed/2 bath house with spec- Call for info dock. $985,000 Rental Properties tacular ocean view. Professionally landscaped property and spacious, wraparound deck. Leisure Lee - 3 bed x 2 bath, central air Marsh Harbour - Water front 4 bed / 3 bath • 1200 sq. ft. building in prime $345,000 on the canal, furnished, loft, house, dock / boathouse / 2 commercial area Guana Cay - Lots at Dolphin Beach Subdi- many nice features. acres, beautifully landscaped, $375,000 standby generator, 2 car ga- on Don MacKay Blvd. vision. Priced to move starting at $40,000 with ocean views. Marsh Harbour - Pelican Shores 5 bedroom, rage, swimming pool, fully • 3 bed/2 bath house on the lagoon Lubbers Quarters - 1 acre water front prop- 5 bath house on the harbour. furnished. $1.9 million at Pelican Shores erties, two on beach, two on bluff. Dockage Dock, swimming pool, fully Bahama Palm Shores - 2 lots side by side and electricity available. furnished, pool room, stand- 150’ from the beach. $42,500 LOCATED ON Leisure Lee - 1/2 acre lot with all utilities by generator, 5600 sq. ft. More lots available STRATTON DRIVE present. $20,000 Call for info Regattas of Abaco 2 bed x 2 bath condo, pool, IN MARSH HARBOUR Lubbers Quarters - House lots starting at tennis court, fitness centre on P.O. BOX AB 20404 Leisure Lee - Canal lot 11,726 sq. ft. $25,000 with access to sandy beach. Views Call for details site. Rental management. ABACO, BAHAMAS of the Sea of Abaco. Call for details. 242-367-2719 Elbow Cay - Lots from $45,000. Roads, FAX 367-2359 power, telephones, ocean views. Residential and Commercial. November 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 29 Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Property and Houses Property and Houses Property and Houses Picture and 4 lines $25 FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE Additional lines at $2 per line Display classified $18 per column inch We can take the photo within the Marsh Harbour area or use your photo. OCEAN BLUE PROPERTIESERTIESERTIES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Sales, Rentals and Property Management MUST SELL Property and Houses G.P.O. Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas FOR SALE Telephone 1-242-365-4234 • Fax 1-242-365-4636 REAL ESTATE IN ABACO e-mail: [email protected] • www.go-abacos.com/oceanblu Sandy Point Dundas Town On Green Turtle Cay: White Sound: 3 bed, 1 bath 2 storey, 4 bed, 2 bath The beach, the beach, the beach Inland: 4 lots 1/2 acre Within 5 minutes walk 13,545 sq. ft. on ½ acre of waterfront at White Sound and public Lot #119 Lot #25 Charming cottage set on high ridge on 1/3 dock. acre. Furnished. Ocean views. 300 foot walk . Each $47,200 to beach. Reef close enough to swim to. Murphy Town Dundas Town Firm $236,000 Two waterfront lots on Bluff Harbour: 140' 2 bed, 1 bath 3-2 bed, 1 bath triplex total frontage. Good elevation. Beautiful 9,000 sq. ft. Atlantic Ocean side: 1.46 acres 150' front- on 1/4 acre views. Dock site. Total 1/2 acre Lot #76 Grant B4-86 Lot #18B age on beach. $480,000 $430,000 Bight O Bay: On Atlantic Ocean, four beach Inner White Sound: On water. Two bed- Murphy Town lots in cove, with 90' frontage each. 1/3 to room three bath fully furnished villa. Kit / liv Vacant Land 1/4 acres each. Good area for snorkeling. and dining room. In pristine condition. Ex- $222,000 each 108’ x 104” cellent rental history. $270,000 Lot 78B Bight O Bay: Inland. Less than 5 minute 10,000 sq. ft. lot: Just steps away from ocean walk to beach. 70' waterfront on Inner White beach. 1 1/2 miles from town. $47,200 Offers should be addressed in Sound. 14 lots 1/2 acre each lot. writing to: Starting at $78,650 Income Producing Apartments: Green Turtle Estates: Two-year-old two story building with U. Cartwright/Ms. M. T. Rolle views of Coco Bay. Use of shared private Located in quiet residential area: Two story P.O. Box AB20567 Located in dock. Two 2 bed one bath furnished apart- house under construction with ocean views. ments with A/C throughout on 2nd floor. Marsh Harbour, Abaco The Royal Harbour Village 150 ft. from ocean beach. 4 bedrooms and 3 Two 1 bedroom one bath apartments on For conditions of the sale and any other informa- East Bay Street baths. 50,000 gallon rain water tank. Plus ground floor. Separate shed with laundry Marsh Harbour, Abaco fully furnished guest house with 2 bedrooms facilities. B $600,000 ONO tion, please contact U. Cartwright/Ms. M. T. Rolle and 2 baths (kit. lv & din) at (242) 367-2141, 367-2142 Abaco. Offers should Telephone: 242-367-3262/3 On Munjack Cay: $720,000 be mailed to reach us by November 30, 2001. Fax 242-367-3260 Quiet waterfront: 10 acres with 320’ on Sea of Abaco: Dock. E-mail: [email protected] Good elevation. $300,000 Serious enquiries only may be considered for quali- Internet: http://ww.bhamasrealty.bs Picturesque Black Sound, Furnished. 2 bed fied purchasers. Interested persons in Nassau may 2 bath house on one acre. Waterfront. 100' Kathleen Albury, Sales and dock with amenities. 5 minute walk to beach. contact Mr. Jones at 242-502-3024 Property Appraisals Excellent rental history. $500,000 June Russell, Sales RENTAL HOUSES AND APARTMENTS Best Buy in Abaco LIVE YOUR DREAM ATTT 20 acres water front near Marsh Harbour. New road access BAHAMAS VACATIONS 100+ private Out $200,000 NET. NET. Firm Island homes, resorts, villas for rent. Free list- Phone 242-322-4782 Leave Message ing. Call 1-800-462-2426 http://www.bahamasvacations.com Cherokee Sound - Yellowwood 1.13 acre Enjoy the life style you deserve . . . Cherokee Polo’s Seaside Cottage. Fully fur- property. High elevation, great views. $75,000 Waterfront lots with private boat slips nished, sleeps 6, A/C, $900/week for 2. Call OBO E-mail [email protected] in a secure gated community 407-933-4463 www.polosseasidecottage.com starting at $180,000 Dundas Town 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bedroom Hope Town Specialist A collection of upscale split level structure, approx. 2976 sq. ft, lo- Call 242-367-4151 or Fax 367-4152 www.greatabacoclub.com pools, docks, reunions, special occasions, hon- cated on Tamarind Dr. and Forest Dr. Call eymoons. Hope Town Hideaways. 242-366- U. Cartwright or Ms. M.T. Rolle at 367-2141 0224 Fax: 242-366-0434 or 367-2141 Eight Mile Bay, 600’ x 150’ on beach 23 miles Private 4 bedroom/ 2 bath, magnificent ocean south of Marsh Harbour airport. $100,000 views. Beautifully furnished; appliances and A/ Specialising in OBO. Peter Sweeting 365-6035 C. Dockage available. $2000/ wk. or $5000/ Treasure Cay & Leisure Lee Waterways mo. References required. 828-688-6883 Eight Mile Bay 15 acre tract 190’ on beach 60’ Ed Newell & Cindy Roberts Newell elevation, road access to beach, 23 miles south Town House - 2 or 3 bedroom in a gated com- Tel/Fax: 242-365-8752 of Marsh Harbour airport $180,000 Peter munity. For more information, please call 367- or Cellular 242-357-6570 REAL ESTATE SALES Sweeting 365-6035 Abaco, Bahamas 4990 www.abacoestateservices.com BREA Members Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, Rentals 242-367-2365 Bahama Palm Shore on the beach, fully fur- and Sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- www.abacorealtor.com nished 3 bed/2 bath, short/long term lease only. 366-0224 or Fax 242-366-0434. On the inter- Call 367-3643 net at www.hopetown.com Affordable Property Buying? Selling? Elbow Cay, ocean front home, brand new, cus- Select Homes www.abacos.com Need Qualified Help? tom built by builder, 80’ wide lot, 2 bed 2 bath upstairs, 1 bed apt. downstairs, Walk to Sea Marsh Harbour Great Abaco Club - Sea of • rentals Want more business? Spray. $850,000 Call 321-784-0163 or leave Abaco frontage. 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, fully • real estate message for Cliff at 366-0065 furnished. Includes 2000 Jeep Wrangler with • activities A low cost ad like this Green Turtle Cay - White Sound, 3 bed/2 5800 miles, flawless construction by Rowan bath, privately nestled on 1/2 acre with lush Sands of Man-O-War. Executive quality through- • information can bring fast results valley and sea views $500,000. Call 508-325- out. Includes deeded boat slip. Call 561-486- • cost-effective-ads Call 367-3202 Fax 367-3201 5495 4478 Tel: 321-254-4901 Marsh Harbour Duplex, 2 bed 1 bath on Crockett Dr. $120,000. Call Charlotte at 367- Fax: 321-242-1356 3201 days 30 The Abaconian November 15th, 2001 LettersLetters toto thethe EditorEditor “Such a principle stripped of all disguise Elbow Cay, one often has the opportunity increasing traffic will also receive some at- Letters From Page 9 is surely the most primitive doctrine that to reflect on these differences and make tention! to be destroyed. I challenge those of you to “Might is Right” and if this principle was comparisons. Such comparisons might be A Concerned Citizen whom this letter applies to please think twice established throughout the world, the free- the well landscaped yard versus the not so A Student’s about what you are doing. I also challenge dom of our own country and of the whole well kept yard, the nicely trimmed hedges those who agree with me to please join me British Commonwealth of Nations would be versus the overgrown bush, road trenches Perspective in this battle to save our town that I know endangered. But far more than this the peoples that were dug and then properly replaced of the world would be kept in a bondage of versus road trenches that were only partially Osama Bin Laden destroyed the center in can and will be won. New York and Washington, D.C., but tried Jeff Key fear and all hopes of peace and security among repaired or not repaired at all, and the list nations would be ended. This is the ultimate can go on and on. to blow up the White House. He is now in Speech Is Worth issue which confronts us. For the sake of all Every now and again we notice something Afghanistan hiding from united soldiers. The we ourselves hold dear and of the world’s that someone has done that deserves some President of the United States gave Afghani- Rereading order and peace, it is unthinkable that we praise. For example, Patti Pinder needs to stan a chance to give Osama Bin Laden to The Editor should refuse to meet the challenge. It is for be commended for the beautiful job that was them but they refused to. Then the United The following is a copy of the speech made this purpose that I now call my people at done in clearing the corner of her property States started bombing Afghanistan. The by His Majesty, King George VI at the be- home and across the seas to make our cause which now gives one a good view of oncom- people of Afghanistan are under very strict ginning of World War II. I should be very their own. I ask them to stand calm and firm ing traffic. Thank you, Patti, and now let us rules like women not having any body parts grateful if you would kindly publish it is your and united in this time of trial. hope that others who own property on cor- showing. The children of Afghanistan are famous Abaconian. “The task will be hard. There may be dark ners will do the same thing and hopefully starving to death. Also the United States is “In this dark hour, perhaps the most fate- days ahead for war can no longer be confined prevent some future traffic accident or a putting a lot of pressure, they are dropping ful in all history, I now send to every house- to the battlefields but we can only do the child from being seriously injured because bombs on Afghanistan. I think the United hold of my people, both at home and abroad, right as we see the right and reverently com- of the inability of being seen as he or she States has the right to bomb Afghanistan be- this message with the same depth of feeling mit our cause to God. If one and all will be runs onto the road. cause the terrorist is there and they won’t as if I was able to speak with you myself. resolute, faithful and ready for any challenge Let us also hope that people’s overgrown give him to the United States. The United “For the second time in the life of most of or sacrifice it may demand, then with God’s hedges and the partially replaced road States is now almost fully under control of us we are at war! Over and over again we help we shall prevail. May He bless and keep trenches that are often a hazard to the every Afghanistan. have tried to find a peaceful way out of the us all.” Elizabeth Susan Higgs, age 9 differences between ourselves and those who Sincerely, are now our enemies but it has been in vain. Haziel L. Albury “We have been forced into a conflict, for Thinker Versus TTTropicalropicalropical we are called with our allies to meet the SelfSelfSelf challenge of a principle, which if it was to Non-thinker prevail would be fatal to any civilized order StorageStorageStorage in the world. It is the principle which per- Dear Editor, mits escape in the selfish pursuit of power to How differently we as human beings think 10’ x 12’ • 12’ x 20’ • 12’ x 30’ disregard treaties and solemn pledges which and act never ceases to amaze me. We see Self-Storage Space at U.S. Prices sanction the use of force or threats of force the evidence of our many differences every day. Key Club Road • Marsh Harbour against the sovereignty and independence of Ph. & Fax 242-365-6407 • [email protected] other states. In our daily travel in the southern part of November 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 31

trust the police but they can go to commit- School From Page 24 Meeting From Page 25 tee instead. But they still do not give infor- truth. He hoped the editors know who these mation. He stated, “If you don’t do what The next day the people are. He stated that he is not afraid of you ought to do, then you are part of the students visited the criticism. He will acknowledge it and will crime.” U.S. Embassy to try to make his force better but will always At the conclusion of the meeting one sug- deliver letters writ- follow the law. gestion from the audience was that the meet- ten by the grade 8 When a crime occurs, members of com- ing had been very informative. But it was English Class to the munity frequently have information about the noted that very few people attended. It would President of the crime. In the past information flowed to the perhaps be better to have an informative fo- United States. That police but lately this has slowed down. The rum with high school students, to help them afternoon they police want the public to cooperate with them realize the duties of the various agencies. shopped at Mara- in these matters. They value the public’s thon Mall and Fri- judgement and need assistance and coopera- day evening they tion from public. It Pays to attended the Fish A consultative committee was recently Advertise in the Fry at Arawak Cay. formed in this district to systematically dia- They returned logue with the police. Many persons do not The Abaconian home on October 27. Electronics Service Center Formerly Television Service Center Repairing: Radio, TV, VCR & Audio Equipment Juke Boxes & Video Games Ronnie Ferguson, a grade 12 student at Abaco Central High Musical Instruments School, was one of the marine biology students who took a field Marine Electronics trip to Nassau. He is shown here at the Blue Lagoon where he is Office Equipment swimming with a dolphin. Cash Registers Computers Business Students Service From Page 5 Microwaves Get Experience Ms. Rosamae Davis 20 years FAX Machines The grade 12 business students are work- Mr. Camru Rahem 20 years Electronic Organs ing in various Marsh Harbour businesses Mrs. Ruth Flowers 20 years Medical Equipment for the week of November 5-9. It is a re- Ms. Quincey Oliver 20 years Mrs. Vera Williams 20 years Automotive & Marine Electronics quirement of the course to have 10 days’ Telephone Recorders, Phones & Phone Devices work experience. The next five days will Mrs. Ruth Edgecombe 20 years Mrs. Agatha Simms 20 years be put in after Christmas. Ms. Keva McIntosh 20 years In Marsh Harbour on Queen Elizabeth Drive between Keys Dr. & Fire House Corner Ms. Charlamae Fernander 20 years TEL: 367-2830 Mr. Bernard Pratt 20 years Mrs. Melvina Munnings Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Commercial Service, Cars & Boats

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 MERCHANDISE VEHICLES FOR SALE BOATS AND MARINE Additional lines at $2 per line FOR SALE ITEMS FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch 1985 GMC R/V Van, sleeps 2, with stove, We can take the photo within the Marsh Baby Rabbits: already tame and beautiful. Small refrig & pottie, in good condition. DUTY PAID. $4900. Ph. 242-367-7248 Fax 972-723-0291 Harbour area or use your photo. breed. $15 each. Call Rhonda Hull @ 367-2991 Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 (day) or 367-3936 (evenings) COMMERCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT

Complex Plumbing looking for a worker. Se- rious inquires. Call 367-5197 after 5 Big Cat Equipment Big Cat Equipment Handyman available. Do you need something Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, Payloader, Dump Truck fixed? Call Brian 365-5153 evenings. Good ref- Services: Land clearing, Trenching erences. Foundations Fill, rock and sand VEHICLES FOR SALE 1973 Kenworth Tractorhead. Asking $5,000. Ph. 367-7004 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 38’ Delta Off Shore Fiberglass, 260 HP 3208 Fax: 242-367-2464 Caterpillar engine, turbo charged, 12 KW North- Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 ern Lights generator with Luggar engine, 275 Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 gal water, 550 gal diesel, 400 gal gas, 5000 lb Always a good selection of cars, vans & trucks. freezer, stabilizers, radar, GPS, VHF, small chest For all your vertical and mini-blind needs con- Pre-owned quality vehicles, competitively freezer, fridge, stove with oven, sink, hot wa- tact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. priced at Marsh Harbour Auto Sales. Ph. 367- ter heater, head with shower, air conditoner, Sales and Service. 2111 sleeps 6. Ready to go. Asking $69,500 Call Peter Sweeting at 365-6035 Water Storage Cisterns, 6 sizes available, less 1991 Chevy Cavalier Convertible $3500 Good than $1 per gallon. Factory direct. Call Dolphin running ccondition. Two bicycles $100 and $250 1977 Buick Regal extra clean in and out. Ask- Two 140 HP Johnson Outboards, 1992, Fiberglass Products at 305-247-1748 each. Ph. 367-4643 ing $7500 OBO. Call 367-3121 approx. 1500 hours each. Engines, gauges and Have sciatica? TMJ? Lower back pain? 1997 White Daewoo. Fully loaded, 4 door, controls $2500 OBO. Tel / Fax 242-365-6480 Headaches? Get relief with muscular therapy. excellent condition. For info call 365-6383 (N), 37’ Endeavour 1980 sloop-rigged sailboat w/ Call Karen Lane @ 367-5215 366-0154 (D). Serious inquiries only. Perkins 104, 40 HP diesel, curently moored near Marsh Harbour Marina. DUTY PAID. MERCHANDISE BOATS AND MARINE Bahamian registered. $30,000 OBO Call 367- FOR SALE ITEMS FOR SALE 2269 37’ Catamaran w/single diesel, sleeps 6+, 1996 Chevrolet S-10 extra cab sport side Pick tons of storage, 5 sails & 2 heads. Needs TLC (11) 1250 gallon water tanks - $1600 each, in- up, 2.2 liter, yellow and white custom paint 2 Used Mercury Engines, all with electric start (cosmetics only) DUTY PAID. Price nego- cludes duty & freight. Contact Elbow Cay Prop- job, AM/FM/CD player, A/C, $11,000 O.B.O. and power trim, 50 HP $3000 (15 hrs.), 50 HP tiable. Call 242-365-8749 for an appointment. erties at 366-0569 Call 477-5950 $1900. Call 367-2326 32 The Abaconian November 15th, 2001