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Laura DeSalvo photo fiber optic network can now use the com- This Week’s Stories petitively priced up to 100mb speed, five to 20 times faster than previously possible. Farewell Isabella 3 Bonaire to Consuede Games 3 Bonaire Traffic– Number of cars 4 Letters to the Editor –Illegal Music, Worthless Signs, Don’t Want 4 Pasa Bon Pizza Move 4 Grow Our Own Food 6 Sanikolas Arrives! 7 Adventures of Bakaboe 7 Aruba Transportation Minister Chris Dania Art Competition 9 Romero and Bonaire Director of Tour- Sports Weekend Coming Up 10 ism Maurice Adriaens behind a battery of Tree Planting Days 11 microphones at the gala lunch. Tourism Corporation Bonaire is recog- Departments vember 30th. Four round-trip flights a nizing visitors that have been visiting Bon- Flotsam & Jetsam 2 week are planned with a 50-seat Bombar- aire year after year. Bonaire has an aver- On the Island Since–Mireya Marmol 5 dier CRJ-200 jet. Medical insurance age of 40% repeat visitors. The Bonaire Picture Yourself –Cincinnati, USA 6 (ZVK) flights to Aruba will be carried on Ambassador program was created with the Good Food-Good Mood 8 funeral cortege led by a tall man Aruba Airlines,. For more information call purpose of recognizing Bonaire’s loyal A Garden–Just Do It (Surprises, Well- A in a black frockcoat and top hat, 717-6825 or visit http:// visitors with an official certificate and ness Tea) 11 brandishing a baton was one of the won- www.arubaairlines.com/ . ambassador medal. With this recognition What’s Happening + Cruise Ship + derful surprises Bonaire sprang on us. visitors become official Bonaire ambassa- Exhibitions 12 Classifieds, Masthead, Tide Table, But now this formal and revered tradition The negotiations between Synergy, dors. If you are a multi-year visitor to is coming to an end. Undertaker Raphael Bonaire ask your hotel’s manager to nomi- Sunrise & Sunset Times, Moon Phase Avianca’s parent company, and InselAir 13 Rodriguez has resigned, a casualty of nate you to be honored as a Bonaire Am- are still ongoing. .. But slowly. Pet Of The Week (Reggae, dog) 14 “modern times.” It was customary for him bassador. Animal Shelter News–Safe Home 14 to lead funeral processions from the Catho- Bonaire Sky Park (Supermoon and lic church in Playa to the cemetery dressed New fuel prices took effect on 1 De- cember 2017. There’s a price reduction Geminid Meteor Shower) 15 in formal attire. But outside pressures and Aruba has a female prime minister The Stars Have It (Horoscope) 15 regulations have motivated him to retire. for gasoline and price increase for Diesel and cooking gas cylinders. Diesel goes to for the first time in history. Evelyn Wever-Croes of the MEP party forms a its September 2017 level. American Airlines service from MIA coalition with the parties POR and RED. Below is a list of all prices of fuel prod- How to contact us to BON was confirmed last Friday. The The ministers were sworn in on Friday. connection was thought to be in danger ucts as determined by the Bonairean island The formation took five weeks. The island Find Bonaire Reporter because of threatened budget cuts to the government and that are in effect at the has a coalition for the first time in 16 years. on Facebook. Press pump TCB. As of press time the schedule was At elections in September, the AVP of the “Like” Mogas 95 $1.11 per liter. not yet on the American Airlines website. then Prime Minister Eman lost the absolute The Publisher: George DeSalvo Kerosine 0.61 The Island Government (OLB) an- majority. The Wever-Croes Cabinet con- [email protected] Diesel 0.67 nounced planned budget cuts in a num- sists of eight ministers. Phone 777-6125 ber of island operations like the Center for LPG 100LBS 40.50 per cylinder. Youth and Family (CJG), the TCB LPG 20LBS 9.90 The Editor: Laura DeSalvo The Green Book of the Dutch Lan- [email protected] (Tourist Corporation), FCM (Public Hous- guage Union contains more than 400 Phone 786-6518 ing) The Chamber of Commerce (KVK). words of Dutch Caribbean origin. This Box 407, Bonaire, week the latest edition was presented to the Caribbean Netherlands InselAir won’t be flying to Surinam, Minister of Education. These are words Story, tip, question or idea: soon. The service set to begin December that occur frequently in Dutch language [email protected] 18 won’t start until the airline pays its out- newspapers in the Caribbean Netherlands, Phone 777-6125 standing debts in Surinam. That’s accord- such as: atrakoteam, back porch, blenchi, Available on-line at: ing to the True Time News of Surinam. fruit bar, maribomba, masbangu and www.bonairereporter.com megapier. What other words can you think Printed Every Fortnight, On-line every day, 24/7 of? Aruba Airlines began AUA BON Next edition printing on Monday, December 18 flights one day early bringing officials All private customers of TELBO will During certain times of the year, like Deadline: Friday, Dec 15 and Aruba press to Bonaire for a brief receive a free doubling of their internet now, the rain that falls on Bonaire tour and a gala lunch at Posada Para speed beginning 1 December. In addition, Mira. Commercial flights began on No- residents of Bonaire who have access to the (Continued on page 3)

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Page 2 The Bonaire Reporter December 4-18, 2017 round the end of 2014 I first met A Gilbert Isabella on one of his early flights to Bonaire, traveling coach class. He impressed me in that he was so different from Wilbert Stolte, the man he was replacing: younger, humble, modest, and seemingly not totally aware of the job he was taking on. All three BES Islands were his responsibility. On August 23 he was prematurely re- moved from his job as Kingdom Repre- sentative (Rijksvertegenwoordiger). Not because he was doing a poor job, but, re- portedly, because of the political whim of in favor of - or you give this important BONAIRE PARTICIPATES IN CONSUDE GAMES FOR THE FIRST TIME an outgoing Dutch Minister. function more body, powers and tools to n Thursday morning, November 30, a delegation of 12 athletes, ages 12 to In his farewell speech at Eddy’s restau- really get there.” O 14 years, and their coaches left for Cochabamba in Bolivia. The delegation rant, he made it clear that he did want to Isabella’s open personal style, frequent leader Peter Silberie said that Bonaire is going to participate in the Consude games leave. reports, transparency, and use of social for the first time. Consude stands for Consejo Suramericano de Deporte Escolar - The Rijksvertegenwoordiger job is not a media gave him a positive reputation with South American Council for School Sports. It’s a sports competition for athletes Dutch political plum. It’s a little known the BES islanders. from South America and the Caribbean. Bonaire will participate in the following function in the Dutch state structure, for Lt. Governor Edison Rijna at Isabella’s sports: track and field, swimming, chess and table tennis. the Dutch as well as the Caribbean Neth- farewell dinner, while admitting they did Financing for the team’s transportation is made possible by the Bonaire Govern- erlands. The job is poorly defined and its not agree on all points, extolled him as ment. The Consude organization will provide for room and board. The delegation functions are still developing. One thing “an energetic man who always strives to returns to Bonaire in the evening on December 11. Hopi Exito!  L.D. seems clear- the supervisory responsibility achieve his goals. This is an excellent and authority are out of balance. The job character trait that we have also experi- Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 2) ing Auction at Landhuis Wanapa might be described as sort of a super Is- enced here on Bonaire.” Rijna closed his leaves a coating of dust after it evapo- proved to be a very successful event land Governor (Gezaghebber) responsible speech with a special wish: "Gilbert, I rates. According to NASA part of it and the total raised was a staggering for maintaining order, ensuring good gov- want to thank you for your dedication and comes from Saharan dust absorbed in $13,569! These funds help STCB meet ernance and monitoring island integrity. input during the years in your position as cloud droplets and washed out of the their goals in 2017 and 2018. But the Rijksvertegenwoordiger has few Kingdom Representative of the Dutch Caribbean. May Bonaire stay your second shower as rain. Local people also feel concrete resources at his disposal to be able to take real control when it proves home. Good luck in your further career!” the dust comes from the dirt blown from  For several days last week Bon- necessary. Isabella said, “The Hague will He will be missed. But as Isabella said the big trucks with uncovered loads of aire land line phones could not be ac- have to make a clear choice (relating to in this farewell speech, paraphrasing a construction material. cessed from the USA. The problem did the Rijksvertegenwoordiger position, and quote from the movie Terminator, “I not appear to be at the Telbo end. there are only two in my opinion: or you promise you, I'll be back.” G.D. The recently held Sea Turtle Con- AT&T was unable to pinpoint the abolish the job - which I am certainly not servation Bonaire (STCB) Fundrais- cause, G./L. D

The Bonaire Reporter December 4-18, 2017 Page 3 ave you been driving during Bonaire’s H “rush hours” - when cruise ships are in ILLEGAL MUSIC port, when schools and work hours start and end, during a big event? Does it seem like there The following letter is a lot of traffic? We asked the Bonaire (OLB) refers to an article in Finance Department to tell us how many motor the Flotsam and Jet- vehicles there were on the island. We wanted to sam section of The compare that with the number of possible legal drivers. Reporter, Nov. 6-20 The box below is “as of 15 Nov. 2017. It changes every day,” says the OLB. edition, that “snack License Plate Quantity Description restaurants on Bon- AB 20 Buses with permit aire will no longer be allowed to play music B 8,591 Cars due to a new “music D 118 Official cars of OLB, RCN and KPCN directive.” Police on MF 1,361 Motorcycles and scooters Bonaire will be checking for this TX 35 Taxis with permit ‘illegal music.’” V 4,100 (Auto) Trucks Playing in front of the Island Executive Office Building Z 46 Heavy Equipment Dear Editor: Total 14,271 Motor vehicles If the people who were born on Bonaire, raised on Bonaire and still live on Bonaire cannot play their music, music they have created and played since day one, because Notice: a lot of Heavy Equipment is improperly using a V license plate. With the new some recently arrived higher power now deems it unpleasant, then will that higher planned registration in 2018, this will be corrected. power also stop the extremely loud motorcycles and motor scooters? At the end of last year the official island population was 19,179 people (9,198 men Will that higher power also stop the cruise ships from blasting their horns for what and 9,261 women). Based on CBS statistics about 15,000 island residents are between they think amuses the greater Kralendijk area and especially stop the cacophony of the ages of 18 and 85 (legal age to drive), but this does not account for the numbers of the Love Boat theme if it returns? (I have heard six-year-old kids with their first disabled or elderly who don’t drive. trombone lesson sound far better.) We expect that before more roads and routes are built present roads will be repaired. But And before anyone says that cruise ships have to blast their horns due to some ob- that won’t help road congestion much. What might help is car pooling, limits on the num- scure maritime law, then why are they inconsistent in the amount and some do not at ber of cars a person can own, a requirement, as in Bermuda, to dispose of your old car be- all? fore buying a new one. We will write about parking those cars another time.  L./G.D. -A questioning resident

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asa Bon Pizza is P moving. Yes, you Dear Editor: read that right. Bonaire’s On the dialogue on what we do or don't original and still tops want on Bonaire I've been thinking what “pizza place” is heading can damage life on the island most, and I downtown after 18 years found out that it's not the small scale and in the same location. easy to solve problems like parking Hopefully, they will re- space, sun tan lotion and bringing-their- open at their new spot, own-bikes. next to MCB on Kaya We don't want Bonaire to end up a L.D. Gerharts, by the end cheap must-see for tourists and a hell of this week. On Decem- hole for locals like the old city centers of ber 4 they will begin to Venice, Barcelona and Amsterdam, the move their 1,000 lb. ovens tourists outnumbering the locals by the and take the next few days millions. (Well, OK, in Barcelona they found the ultimate solution to decimate tour- to set them up. Our ques- ism...). tion now is will Bonaire’s The small number of people profiting from tourism do not compensate for the an- The new Pasa Bon Pizza restaurant is in the building only traffic light, the noyance the thousands of ignorant sailor boys and girls cause among the 'normal', the that previously housed Sunbelt Rentals and Rendez- iconic Pasa Bon Pizza 'suffering' rest of the island population. I say: tax the hell out of them.. vous restaurant. symbol, still flash?  - Gijs Borsten

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Dear Editor: From Bonaire Nautico Marina in front of Here's yet another monument to ignorance from our arrogant It Rains Fishes Restaurant friends at Chippie who feel com- pelled to pepper our landscape with their trash. Between Chippie and our bud- Daily trips via resorts 10 am, 12, 2 dies at Digicel they claim the the THE ONLY WALKON / WALKOFF largest collection of worthless and annoying signage on Bon- Catamaran KANTIKA DI AMOR aire. up to 27 adults or larger Are these people so narcissistic catamaran KANTIKA TOO they feel the on going need to up to 50 adults demonstrate their important presence to a population that is weary of the propa- ganda. Also available for group trips Rather than subjecting us to unwanted solicitation as we go about our shopping efforts, they could be compelled to apply the same resources to cleaning up their BONAIRE NAUTICO MARINA—At It Rains Fishes Restaurant unsightly mess. Call Henk at 560-7254 / Bob 786-5399 [email protected] /VHF 68 -Brian McCarley

Page 4 The Bonaire Reporter December 4-18, 2017 Mireya Marmol and her son, Victor Mireya and Victor while a customer checks out the products.

he first time I came here,” Non-GMO and we’re working on getting Mireya says “was Bonaire itself. I have going to get married in Miami and the “T Mireya explains, “was 1994 everything organic at reasonable prices. another daughter with Erik, Jade, who’s whole family will gather there for the because my ex-husband was transferred We also provide the source of the prod- going to be 10 in December, and it’s won- wedding. We are very close-knit and eve- from Venezuela to Bonaire. He was doing ucts, so the clients know where it’s com- derful for her to grow up here. When I rybody gets along with everybody, like all the inspections for BOPEC. At the ing from. We sell dried fruits, grains, nuts, lived in Venezuela I wasn’t so conscious Lolymar Sanchez, who’s my ex- time I was a housewife and I didn’t have a all sorts of beans and flours, many differ- about food or the environment, but ever husband’s sister. She’s still part of our work permit. I loved the island; it was ent kinds of rice and teas, couscous and since I came here, I saw the difference family. My ex-husband and his wife have quiet – many donkeys, few people and quinoa and coffee, chocolates and dried between Bonaire and my country. On the a daughter who is the same age as my hardly any cars. I came from Maracaibo, a herbs and hemp, flax, and sesame seeds. beaches in Venezuela I saw all the trash, daughter with Erik. These two girls came big city, so it was a big change. But I had Everything is sold by weight. Every plastic bottles and bags. There’s no con- to the conclusion that they are sisters, three small kids and it was just wonderful morning you can build your own yoghurt sciousness at all. Bonaire is different be- because they share the same siblings. So, for them to grow up here and enjoy every with fresh fruits and granola, and we sell cause it’s clean. Throughout the years I’ve when I am not working, I am with my bit of the island. Then I got divorced and arepas, breads and sandwiches. We also become more aware about the environ- family. I love going to the beach, anything went back to Maracaibo in 2000 with the make our own non-sweetened juices. We ment and I taught my children too. And, that has to do with getting out of the children who were six, 10 and 14. have real fresh orange juice and almond as you get older, you start feeling the house and the routine! I love simple From Maracaibo the children and I milk and people can make their own pea- damage bad food and eating habits can things like going for a ride, seeing nature. moved to the States for four years. Then It makes me happy. in 2005, I came back from Miami to live “The island has changed a lot since I The island has changed a lot since I first in Curacao where my brothers were, and I came here. It’s more crowded, but in a opened a souvenir shop. On Curacao I first came here; it’s more crowded... way I like it because it brings more oppor- met Erik (Niels) again. We’d met once on tunities for all of us. However, I don’t Bonaire when I lived there, but we hadn’t you already feel it in the traffic. The think we can handle more people at this seen each other until that day on Curacao. roads are collapsing!” point because you already feel it in the When Erik had an opportunity to work on traffic. The roads are collapsing. By the Bonaire, we came together in 2007. We way – I loved the initiative people took started working for an oil inspection com- nut butter. We work with returnable bot- cause to your body. That’s when you start the other day by putting flowers in the pany and after some time I quit the job. tles, so you only have to buy the bottle checking on what you’re eating and also potholes to draw attention to the problem. Erik and I got married in 2009, I’d once. We’re trying to go completely non- you start looking for options, but I could Maybe one day we can handle more peo- bought Exito and made some changes, but plastic. People can bring their own jars not find them here. Then, when I visited ple, but first they have to take care of the in the end I sold it back to the owner. I and mugs or we get you a paper cup or Victor in Ohio, everything came together roads and the infrastructure. always wanted to have a café, but the wrapping. For now we’re not using straws and we said, ‘Let’s do it!’ My vision for Bonaire is not so different right conditions weren’t there yet. as we are trying to get biodegradable We want this shop to be a place where from what it is now. It is a spectacular ones. Three years ago my son Victor and I people can find natural products, we want island as it is, but I also feel there are talked about setting up a café with prod- Our main aim is to give people the pos- to be part of the grocery shopping list, we more opportunities and people should ucts from Venezuela, like cacao and sibility to pay for the product, not for the want people to think about what they eat . learn to appreciate competition. It’s good chocolate and everything related to cof- package as that is what makes it more One of our goals is to participate in and for the clients. If you work hard and don’t fee. It planted the seed for what I wanted. expensive. No packaging also means that promote health events. We’re going to give up, you can really accomplish some- At the time Victor was working in Ohio it’s better for the environment, as all foam give workshops right here - outside the thing. People should learn to be open for for mini-casinos. Ohio turned out to be a and plastic used for wrapping ends up at shop- about health, recipes, knowing what new things and young people who leave pretty special place where supermarkets the landfill.” to eat and physical activities – for free! to study or work abroad should return were working together with the farmers, Victor adds, “I came here with my par- For now it will be once a month, but I’m with a fresh and open mind and plenty of selling mostly organic, Non-GMO prod- ents, my brother Frank and my baby sister planning on doing it once a week. We ideas to put into reality here. By doing so ucts. I went to Ohio and Victor and I dis- Ruby when I was four. I was 10 when I really want to pass the knowledge on to they will create jobs and opportunities for cussed the subject once more and came to left. Then we lived in Miami, Houston others. And... a healthy diet doesn’t mean others. Bonaire has the conclusion that it would be a wonder- and Ohio, but I would come here often for it will be expensive, boring or tasteless. I numerous chal- ful idea to make a combination between vacations. Now I am back, I’m 26. This is think that’s a common misconception. For lenges which peo- our primary plan and selling unwrapped a good place, not many distractions, but it example, yesterday we had eggplant lasa- ple can turn into a organic products from dispensers. has enough to offer for somebody my age. gna for lunch with salad and two little success and I pieces of whole wheat bread for $6.50. As Bonaire has entered a conscious, eco To start a business with my mom has would say to all Healthy doesn’t have to be expensive or -friendly mindset, we thought this would been an idea of both of us and it is my those people who tasteless. be the best moment to start. So, after a challenge! I’ve always been working on a are thinking about year of preparation, we opened ‘Peanuts’ healthy lifestyle- going to the gym every I work a lot. Yes, I am a work-a-holic, it, ‘Go for it, make the 20th of November. I do the products day and being very conscious about food - but I also like to spend time with my fam- it happen.’  and Victor takes care of the designs and so for me it makes totally sense to open a ily. I come from a large family who are in Story & photo by Greta the marketing. Some of our products are fresh-market café like this.” Venezuela, Panama and the States. I have Kooistra 100% organic, others are not, but they are “What made me decide to stay here,” two brothers here with their families. We love to get together. Now my son Frank is

The Bonaire Reporter December 4-18, 2017 Page 5 Animal feed harvest Photo Gijs van den Heuvel f the proper I conditions are met, Bonaire can produce up to 40% of its own fruit and vegetables, says the Plattenlands- development oward and Kim Harrison from Sand Dollar; wrote, “I'm trying to keep up program (POP). H with Allen Zale for appearances in Picture Yourself. This was taken in Growing almost front of the Great Wolf Lodge where we spent a week with our grandkids. It's lo- everything is cated outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Great Wolf Lodge is family entertainment possible on the facility with games and an indoor water park..  island, but wa- termelon, spin- WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of The Bonaire Reporter with you on your ach, tomatoes, next trip or when you return to your home. Then take a photo of yourself with the papaya, pump- Sherwin Pourier and agronomist Jan Jaap van Almenkerk newspaper in hand. THE BEST PHOTOS OF THE YEAR WILL WIN THE kin, herbs, let- PRIZES. Mail photos to Bonaire Reporter, Box 407, Bonaire, Netherlands Antil- tuce and okra would be best for a start. les (AN). E-mail to: [email protected]. (All 2017 photos are eligi- The production of more locally grown food is in the spotlight due to a study by the ble.) Ecorys agency of the causes of high food prices in the Caribbean Netherlands. One of the recommendations was to stimulate the island’s own food production to reduce dependence on imports. The government in The Hague has adopted this recommen- dation and is in discussion with the local governments. Old timers on the island can recall the days when this was a normal part of island life, Project leader Sherwin Pourier and agronomist Jan Jaap van Almenkerk believe local food production can be a reality on just one hectare (2.5 acres) of land… as long as sufficient water is available. POP's plan is to start growing crops at the LVV agricultural center on Lagoen Road which has a water purification plant nearby. There is a two-hectare plot ready for fruit and vegetable growers to begin. "The plan is on paper, but the money is still miss- ing." For some years now, animal feed has been grown on the site as a pilot project for goat farmers, another project from POP. A lot of things have to be done before commercial vegetable cultivation can start. A pipeline must be laid from the purifica- tion plant. The pilot for animal feed production was a success. Feed is harvested throughout the year. If the food plan comes off the ground POP is optimistic about the opportuni- ties. "Now 99% of the vegetables come from abroad. We think we can produce 40% of the local market here. That would be very nice. You cannot grow everything here,” said van Almenkerk, “cauliflower and potatoes you will have to keep importing.”  Press release

Page 6 The Bonaire Reporter December 4-18, 2017 anikolas and his S Swartepieten (Black Petes), arrived by tugboats at the main pier last Saturday, November 25, greeted by an enthusiastic record- ey y’all, my breaking crowd: kids of all ages, H name is Blake parents, grandparents, tourists. the bull, also known The Swartepieten danced, threw as “BakaBoe” on Bonaire. I candy, cavorted, hugged kids and am a rescue animal and I made everyone laugh. The Pieten was fostered by my hu- arrived in Bonaire in black face, man mom and rescue dog by popular demand, despite the brothers and sisters. controversy going on in The Neth- Santa and helpers arrives aboard a tugboat I survived, yeah, erlands where some feel the and am now living on a Pieten should be “dusky,” not black. As well, the Pieten in Bon- farm with my new cow- aire seem to be different from girlfriend and many those in Holland, where children more farm animals. Let me fear them. Who can blame the tell you my life story and kids when they’re told if they’re new adventures…… Bakaboe enjoying delicious milk bad they’ll be put in a sack and For starters, I suspect I taken to Spain! In Bonaire we see am in cow heaven. When I nothing but friendly Pieten who was born, now almost one spend a lot of time throwing and a half years ago, my candy, posing with the crowd and cow mom was ill giving hugs! and she couldn’t feed me or Sanikolas and his retinue take care of me. After my slowly made their way up in a first day of life I was dehy- “train” to the Telbo parking lot, a drated and became very ill. new venue this year to accommo- The next day a man came to date the bigger crowds, where pick me up. The other cows there were all kinds of activities: “Girl Power” Pieten (plus one guy at right) told me I was going to cow face painting, bouncers, food and with Ava Rose Wuyts heaven and said their good- drink, Tio Pepe, Dance Sensa- byes. It was dark when I tion, Casa de Musica and Lito of MCB. arrived at cow heaven. I Later in the week Sanikolas and his Pieten went through town, spreading joy and fun to was very weak and couldn’t the hospital, the old folks home, businesses and other groups. They traditionally arrive at stand on my four feet. I felt the end of November every year. Don’t miss them!  L.D. (Continued on page 14) Bakaboe with his “brothers”

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s there a connection be- within the normal range, you Vitamins and Minerals - ef- I tween feeling good and the cannot further boost your brain fect on mood and what foods foods we eat? Do some foods power or concentration by in- can help make us feel grumpy? Is it possi- creasing your glucose levels! When you don’t eat enough nu- ble to plan a diet for a good And if you consume some carbo- trient-rich foods, your body may mood? hydrate foods, additional sugary lack vital vitamins and minerals, “energy” drinks are not needed often affecting your energy, Carbohydrate = Glucose = and not helpful. mood and brain function. You Brain Power should aim to get your vitamins Comfort eating The ability to concentrate and and minerals from eating a focus comes from the adequate There is a messenger chemical in the brain called serotonin, healthy, balanced diet with supply of energy – from blood which improves mood and how plenty of fruit and vegetables but glucose – to the brain. In fact, the in certain circumstances or for brain uses 20% of all energy we feel. Serotonin is made with a part of protein from the diet certain people, supplements may needed by the body! Glucose is (tryptophan), and more of this be beneficial. also vital to fuel muscles and chance of feeling depressed, par- nomic and cultural significance, may get into the brain when car- A few examples of how miss- maintain body temperature. The ticularly important in older peo- which will influence how we feel bohydrate-rich foods are eaten. ing some vitamins/minerals can glucose in our blood comes from ple. when eating them. all the carbohydrates we eat: This suggestion has been used to affect your mood, and what fruit, vegetables, cereals, bread, explain “carbohydrate craving” – you can eat to replenish your Foods which can help: Folate Summary eating sweet, comfort foods to is found in liver, green vegeta- Feeling good comes from a diet rice, potatoes, sugars and lactose body: boost mood. There is not enough bles, oranges and other citrus that provides adequate amounts in milk. Eating breakfast and Missing vitamin/minerals: regular meals containing some research to show that eating lots fruits, beans and fortified foods of healthy choice carbohydrate at of tryptophan or eating a lot of 1.Iron: This results in low lev- such as yeast extract (marmite) regular times to keep blood glu- carbohydrate ensures you will els of oxygen carrying hemoglo- have enough glucose in your carbohydrates can really support and fortified breakfast cereals. cose levels stable, and eating mood improvement in humans. bin in the blood, resulting in the breakfast is a sensible habit. Di- blood. Healthier sources of car- 4.Selenium But it may be that not consuming condition anemia. ets should also contain a wide bohydrates include whole grains, Effect on mood: May increase vegetables, fruits, legumes and adequate amounts of carbohy- Effect on mood: Feeling weak, the incidence of feeling de- variety of protein and vitamin lower fat dairy. These are an im- drate (for example through a high tired and lethargic all the time. pressed and other negative mood and mineral containing foods to protein/high fat diet) leads to low support the body’s functions. As portant source of nutrients as Foods which can help: The states. well, such as calcium and B vita- moods. a rule, plenty of fruits and vege- risk of anemia is reduced with Foods which can help: Brazil tables and wholegrain cereal mins. Not having enough glucose Caffeine and the “drug- adequate intakes of iron, particu- nuts, meat, fish, seeds and whole foods, with some protein foods, in the blood (hypoglycemia) effect” larly from red meat, poultry and meal bread. makes us feel weak, tired and Caffeine, found in coffee, cola including oily fish, will support a fish, beans and fortified cereals. good supply of nutrients for both ‘”fuzzy minded.” This may hap- and energy drinks, is often called So does food affect mood?  pen when we don’t eat enough a “drug:’ it acts as a stimulant 2.Thiamin B1, Niacin B3 or There are many ways that foods good health and good mood. carbohydrate-containing food, and can improve the feelings of Cobalamin B12 (all B vitamins) can affect how we feel, just as Lucinda van der Wardt and is a particular risk for people alertness and counter the effects Effect on mood: Tiredness and how we feel has an influence on with diabetes and people doing of fatigue. 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Page 8 The Bonaire Reporter December 4-18, 2017 ince September there has been a 2. Kelly Schrijver Mavo 3 S Winfred Dania Retrospective Art 3. Qhyzhanne Martines V4 Exhibition at Kaya Amsterdam #23, FINALISTS presented by Mr. Peter van de Mosse- Primary: laar, a philanthropist. The late Winfred Jedapearl van KKBW Dania was one of Bonaire’s most fa- Anyibell van KKBW groep 6B mous contemporary artists and was Secondary: also known as the “Van Gogh of Bon- Maria Luisa Troncon aire.” Jaeden Crestiaan V4 The exhibit has been open for free to Selected: visitors since then. In September and Oc- Secondary - Liseo SGB tober students from the primary and sec- Kaylee de Jongh V4 ondary schools also visited the exhibit. It The finalists artwork framed and displayed was the idea of Peter van de Mosselaar Amber ? that the students receive a copy of Camila DeAnda V4 Winfred Dania's last painting that he had Tyrick Pourier V4 not finished, with the assignment to use Brandon Schreiner V4 their creativity and impressions received Germainy Ramackers V4 from the exposition and finish the paint- Gianni ElHage ing in a manner they thought Winfred Deyamira Verolme V4 would have approved of. Shardae V4 As a result there were about 200 entries from the primary and secondary schools Primary: of Bonaire. A selection committee chose Kolegio Kristo Bon Wardador 33 paintings and from these a jury voted Daiymeriantely KKBW to select the first 10 finalists, five from Lizhaina KKBW each primary and secondary school. Then Andrea Minuti 7a KKBW there was a final round where the first, Anna 7a KKBW second and third were voted on. The win- Shary Anne Mersera 8a KKBW ners' drawings were then framed in gold, Hiaventely Melaan 8a KKBW silver and bronze respectively. They re- ceived gift checks respectively of $25, Pamela KKBW $50 and $75 to buy art supplies. All 33 Rutson KKBW paintings will remain on exhibit until the Skol Amplio Papa Cornes end of the exposition on December 31.. Loisgarny Alfonso 8a SAPC It is the intention to organize a competi- Nathan Susana 8a SAPC tion every year to commemorate Winfred Joel Thomas 8a SAPC Kolegio Strea Briante Dania. The department of Culture The winners (SKAL) will scan all entries. The trans- Ezjelmar Martijn Strea Briante portation to the exposition was sponsored Samantha Molina Strea Briante Ms. Mikki Eliens - Art teacher, the by the project for Children's Rights and Aquamarine Netherlands they, together with SKAL, will sponsor a Sara de Jeu Aquamarine Mr. Freek Strating - Art Restorer, the painting workshop for 12 students from Jury members were: Netherlands the pool of winners, finalists and Mr. Norwin "Nochi"Coffie - Artist and Ms. Yvette Anthony - Foundation for “selected.” cultural agent at the Department of Cul- Arts & Culture Bonaire WINNERS (note: some students only ture, Art & Literature of Bonaire "SKAL" wrote their first name) Ms. Julietta Coffie, Artist & museum Mr. Timotheo Silberie - Director of guide Primary Schools SKAL 1. Marieke v.d. Linde Aquamarine Ms. Liliane de Geus, Coordinator Expo- Mr. Christopher Frans - Acting Head sition Winfred Dania Story by Lil- 2. Nicole Schrijver Aquamarine Department of Education & Culture at the iane de Geus, M.A., M.Sc./ L.D. 3. José Falcon groep 8 Skol Amplio Papa government of Bonaire & Project Coordi- Cornes nator UN Children's Rights Note: The Exhibit will remain open Mr. Peter van de Mosselaar - Philan- Secondary school (Voortgezet Onderwijs) until Sunday, December 31. thropist & Owner Exposition Winfred V.O. Wednesdays through Sundays, 9am- Dania 1. Bonnie Roefs V4 2pm, 4-8pm. Entrance is free. Peter van de Mosselaar

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The Bonaire Reporter December 4-18, 2017 Page 9 onaire Water Front Events presents Marine, continue on Kaya Djabao to Kaya B an action filled Sporting Weekend Amsterdam, at the circle back towards Saturday and Sunday, December 16 town, then along the waterfront and finish and17. There will be no shortage of ac- at Kas di Regatta. tion and fun! Moments after the runners depart, the Budget Marine began this initiative last walkers will follow behind with Santa hats year with a triathlon and sailing races. and maybe even some costumes. There This year it is expanding into much more. will be prizes for great costumes so dress for success! The group will be led by a Last month, the 50th Regatta saw the first truck with music to keep everyone ener- return of the historic Boto Piskado, fishing gized. boats from the days of sailing. To continue The Fishermen’s Class boats will race the momentum, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning at 7:45 the Budget Ma- Sunday will kick off the weekend with a rine Triathlon will begin. There are two an audience gives the perfect opportunity Sailing Regatta, including not only the distances, a Sprint Distance which is 1/8th to have loads of fun activities for fund Boto Piskado, but Optimist, Sunfish, mi- of a full triathlon and a Mini Triathlon raising as well. Clubs will have tents set cro boats, wind surfers and more. The being half of that. Either competition can up to sell things, offer games and races, action will be in front of the Kas di Re- be done as an individual or a team (2 or 3 present shows, food, and other entertain- gatta. The sailing will primarily be be- person teams welcome). The Sprint is ing activities along the boulevard. Did tween there and Klein Bonaire so that eve- 750m swimming along the shore, 20k you know you could play field hockey on ryone can enjoy the sights of the boats in bike, taking 4 laps of the route of the run Bonaire? Athletics has more than only the bay. Tents, music, BBQ and bar will and walk the evening before and a 5k run running? Jong Bonaire has more activities also be present to entertain! following the same route for one lap. The than you can list here? What is Indebon? mini will do half the swim, two laps of the Industry of Activity is not only for kids... Later that evening at 5:15 there will be a bike route for 10k and a 2.5k run to town, swimming, water polo, Judo, Karate and 5k Run chased directly by the Santa Hat back to the top of the waterfront and finish more will be there to show you what they Walk. This weekend is dedicated to the at Kas di Regatta. have to offer. Will they win again? efforts of restoring and making a sustain- The clubs will also pre-sell BBQ tickets able future for the Boto Piskado. The pro- The Sport Festival will be expanded by It is not too late for clubs to join. Email to benefit their own clubs, so look out for ceeds from the main events of this week- Indebon this year to include sport clubs [email protected]. To tickets. Budget Marine will also have tick- end will all go to the restoration project. and fitness activities groups who would participate in the other events, signup at ets available to benefit the Boto Piskado The 5k run will begin at the Kas di Re- like to participate. The various activities bonairewaterfrontevents.com or come to project. To make the festive atmosphere, gatta and will go towards town, then can showcase their sport and let you know Budget Marine, Kaya Neerlandia 21. there will be DJ and live music during the across by Kaya Carlos Nicolas to Budget when they train and how to join. Creating Pam Tietel day ending with RPM Live!

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NATURE SURPRISES … WELLNESS TEA ast Friday, Novem- L ber 24th, STINAPA celebrated the 9th Tree Planting Festival (Festival di Planta Palu). Students of grade 5 elementary schools planted over 100 trees at the entrance of the Washington Slagbaai Na- tional Park. Schools participating: Pelikaan School, Kolegio Rayo Di Solo, Kolegio Kristu Bon Wardador, Kolegio San Luis Bertran, Kolegio Papa Cornes, Kolegio San Bernardo, Kolegio Strea Brianta.

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nd of the year. After a whole year and heal. I have had such good experi- E of hard work we are tired. The ences with this remedy, and my body is in need of rest, but with our neighbors always pass by for tea and stressful life nowadays we’re not able to plants when the flu goes around. put a blanket over the body and sleep for These plants can grow in pots as well days. But in nature that is just what some as directly in your garden. Bislips, Yer- animals are doing. They dig a hole and bihole and Malva grow easily and igua- sleep there until the body feels strong and nas do not eat them (well, not in my relaxed again. yard). Just break pieces of the stems and When a body doesn’t get all its needs in plant them in soft soil or in pots. Yerbi- time, it gets sick easily. Flu and colds are hole needs more water than the others. the most common sicknesses around the All of them like part sun and part shade. end of the year. These viruses and bacte- A good place to put them all is around ria can quickly spread around and before your beerput (septic tank). They grow you know it you may catch one of them. easily with each other. It’s good to say that nature is on our Ginger grows best in big pots in black side when we’re lying in bed with fever, soil mixed with other dirt or compost . pain, coughing and a runny nose. There Lemon grass is another story. It does are a lot of plants growing easily on Bon- not grow easily. Take root pieces and let aire which can support the body to get rid them stay a while in water to get new of problem. roots, or just plant each one in soft black soil in a pot. Put them in the shade and Echo/STINAPA photos Here is a combination of plants which I water every other day. Don't let the soil call the BIG FIVE. get dry. If you are lucky, after a while Yerbihole (Bonairean basil), Malva you’ll notice the plant is growing. If not, (wild oregano), Bislips (this is the Bo- try again. It can grow in the yard because nairean name. I don't know the common it can become very big. But it needs a lot name but it is a kind of oregano. Just ask of water, so you need to keep an eye on locals for Bislips), Lemon Grass and it. Ginger. I have all of them in my garden. Besides this combination tea against Wellness Tea Recipe Experienced Staff When you have a cold or flu, just pick “end of year” sicknesses, just a cup of tea with any one of them or in another tea some leaves from each of these plants Eye Exams on site and take a piece of the ginger root. Rinse combination is also possible. all, cut ginger in small pieces, put all You can also add these herbs to stobas together in a teapot. Pour hot water over, (stews), salads or wok vegetables. Lemon Insurance Accepted add some lemon drops and honey and let grass, Bislips and Malva are also deli- it sit for about 20 minutes. cious in soups, and Yerbihole and Ginger Advanced Equipment

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The Bonaire Reporter December 4-18, 2017 Page 11 Date Day Ship Time PAX Day Dec. 4, M Eclipse 0800-1800 2858 BONAIRE’S MUSEUMS gazina di Rei—Usually the last Sat- Dec. 5, T Monarch 0700-1800 2744 • urday of the month, 8am-1pm. See Terramar Museum at Terramar Reflection 0700-1500 2858 Shopping Mall, on the waterfront. the real Bonaire: traditional music, Dec. 5, F Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm. Sunday, crafts, local produce, Creole kitchen, Dec. 6, W Royal Princess 1200-1900 3600 educational presentations. Mangazina closed. Cruise ship days 9am-6pm, Crown Princess 0700-1700 3150 $10, $5 for residents, children free, di Rei is on the Rincon Road, at the Dec. 6, W 717-0423, 780-4327 eastern entrance to Rincon. Free en- Dec.10, Su Sliver Muse 1300-2300 596 trance •Bonaire Museum-on the waterfront • Dec.11, M Crystal Serenity 0900-1700 1070 at the old Kas di Arte, Kaya Kachi Bonaire Animal Shelter’s Garage Craane #34. 717-8868. Monday- Sale (Pakus di Pruga)—every Satur- Dec.11 ,M Mein Schiff 3 0700-1900 2500 Friday 9am-noon, 2-4pm. Free day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris Dec. 12, T Adventure of the Seas 0700-1700 3114 • Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. See, Café. Tel. 717-4989. Drop off cast Dec. 12, T Sliver Wind 1300-2200 294 Feel and Taste the Culture of Bonaire. offs on Saturdays or at the Shelter on Enjoy the view from “The King’s the Lagoen Road weekdays. 717-4989 Dec. 13, W Navigator of the Seas 0700-1700 3114 Storehouse.” Monday-Friday. Cul- • tural Market last Saturday of the Last Saturday of the month – do- Dec. 13, W Aida Diva 0700-1800 2194 month. Call 786-2101 nate foods and household items to Food Bank (Stichting voedselbank Dec. 15, F Koningsdam 0800-1800 2650 •Chichi i Tan Museum. Step into the Bonaire) from 9:30am-2pm at Van Dec. 16, Sa Royal Princess 1200-1900 3600 past—a typical old Bonairean home, den Tweel Supermarket Z Rei is on i furnishings and garden. Open Thurs- • Dec. 16, Sa Sea Cloud 0800-2200 98 days through Sundays. Call for reser- Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine vations 717-3183 or 795-2021 Free Company’s warehouse on Kaya In- Dec. 17, Su Adonia 0800-1900 777 but donations appreciated. Kaya dustria, Second Saturday of the month, 7-9 pm. (Always call to make No Cruise ships on the following days: Melon #4, behind Rose Inn in Rincon. Two Cruise Ships on days sure it’s on: Tel. +5999-560-7539. ) Dec. 7, 8, 9 (Thursday-Saturday) •Washington-Slagbaai National in bold highlighted Snacks and tasting of six wines for Dec. 14 (Thursday). Enjoy our island!! Park Museum and Visitors’ Center. $10 per person. Open daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on De- Beach Resort in Peter Hughes meeting •Petanque- Jeu de Boules, 2:30-6 EXHIBITIONS cember 25th and January 1st. Call 788 room upstairs above the dive shop. All pm, Landhuis De Tuin on the road to - 9015 or 796 - 5681 Rotarians welcome. Call Gregory Lac Bai. Info: 786-0150 —Coral Restoration Exhibit- Ter- •Tanki Maraka Heritage Park and Obersi 785-9446. Mondays ramar Museum Open Air Museum. Site of an Ameri- Toastmasters Club meets every • can soldiers’ camp during WWII. Self Bonaire Goat Farm Tour—9 am. two weeks. For more information call —Stormvogel Salute to the Sailors guided tour with excellent signage. Meet the goats, see milking, and more. Crusita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia maritime photo exhibit, Plaza Resort, After leaving Kralendijk on the Rin- $10 includes tea. Kids $5. 786-6950 Martinez Beck, at 786-2953. sponsored by Bonaire Marine Heri- - Also on Wednesdays & Fridays. con Road watch for sign to the park on •General 12-step meeting (AA, NA, tage Foundation and the Prins Ber- the right. Driveway to entrance just a •Happy Hour at Captain Don’s CoDa etc, ) ) nard Cultural Funds. short distance. Free entry. Habitat Bar. The books of Bonaire’s •Every Wednesday at Bonaire Basics, • dive pioneer, Captain Don, will be —Yana’s Fine Art Museum at La- Yana’s Fine Art Museum at La- Kaya Korona 47. Starts at 19.15, ends available: Island Adrift, Shangri-la, goen Hill 19- Call for appointment: goen Hill 19- Call for appointment: at 20.30, walk in from 19.00. For more Sea Trauma and the newest book, 599 785-5002 599 785-5002. Free entry. information, email: Reef Windows. 5:30-7pm. Tel. 717- [email protected] 8290. — Winfred Dania Exhibit– Kaya REGULAR EVENTS CHURCH SERVICES Wednesdays Amsterdam 23, next to KVK. Hours Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park The Church of Jesus Christ of Wed.-Sunday 9am-2pm, 4-8 pm. •Bonaire Goat Farm Tour—9am. Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts Latter-Day Saints --Kaya Sabena 26 Free. Closes 31 December. See Monday for more information. for residents and local people. Tel. Sunday Services - Papiamentu/ CLOSE IN EVENTS 717-8489, 540-9800. •Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire Espanol 9:00 am to 12 noon Add’l (STCB) presents an informative slide Soldachi Tours—See the Real Bon- Info (599) 701- 9522 Dutch/English Wednesday, Dec. 13—Geminid Me- show: Sea Turtles of Bonaire, at 8pm, aire and be transported back in time. 1pm to 3pm Add’l Info (599) 701- teor Showers—page 15 every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Learn about the history, culture and 2892 STCB presentation will be taking Friday, Dec. 15—Kingdom Day— nature by Bonaireans from Rincon. Protestant Congregation of Bon- place upstairs at Yellow Submarine Holiday Call Maria Koeks for more informa- aire: ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plaza Dive Shop, Kaya Playa Lechi 24 cour- tion: 796-7870, 717-6435. Wilhelmina; Sunday service-10 am in tesy of Dive Friends. Saturday, Dec. 16—Christmas Parke di Libertat -Park-playground Dutch. Rincon, Kaya C.D. 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The Bonaire Reporter December 4-18, 2017 Page 13 Bakaboe (Continued from page 7) pretty miserable, but the cow heaven nurse was like an angel. She stayed with me the whole night and was very sweet. She gave me fluids and medica- REGGAE tion through a tube and it took a long time before I could stand up again. I can’t even remember anymore how many days or weeks it took. What I still can remember is the day when I woke up and smelled the milk. Yeaah, I was hungry again. The cow heaven nurse angel was sitting in front of me with two big bottles of milk, and it was delicious! After more bottles of milk, medica- tion and days passing by I found out I had really funny looking cow brothers and sisters. They were all different col- ors and sizes and made strange sounds but they were very funny and great to A SAFE HOME FOR tion, seizures, and in severe cases, liver hang out and play with. They told me THE HOLIDAYS failure. the nurse was also our mom. She 7. Plants. Mistletoe and holly are two also gave us really cool names! We all sounded like rock stars: my nimal Shelter Bonaire is so of the more toxic holiday plants to pets, Raggae A pleased that 31 of our residents causing severe gastrointestinal disorders, best buddy Bruno (like Bruno found their forever homes in just the last breathing difficulty, even heart failure in Mars), my best girlfriend Jesse (like two months! Between October 1 and No- extreme cases. Lilies, Amaryllis and Daf- Jess J) and many more. And of course vember 30, 14 dogs and 17 cats were fodils are also quite toxic to pets. Poin- my own name Blake, like Blake Shel- placed in loving families...that's about settias can cause nausea and vomiting. ton, the country singer from the Voice! one adoption every other day! As of No- 8. Liquid Potpourri. This can cause OMG he is so cool and we watch him vember 30, a total of 270 former Shel- severe damage to your pet if ingested. ou're only as old as you all the time with mom when the Voice ter residents found families and indi- Cats are super curious about simmering "Y feel!"....that's Reggae's motto. is on TV. We all love it! viduals to call their own. Goal for next potpourri and may drink the liquid which You'd never guess that Reggae is six years year.....365 days....365 adoptions!! poisons them. It also contains a cationic old, which in dog years, based on his size And yes I know now that I am Blake, With 31 adoptees that will have a detergent, which is corrosive and can and mixed breeds, is about 45-47 human the sexiest man alive, Moeeemoeee! "home for the holidays", it's a good time cause burns on a pet's tongue, difficulty years. This cow-heaven life was so amazing! to inform new pet owners and remind breathing, and even excess liver en- Until the day my older grumpy sister seasoned pet owners about holiday risks zymes. He's considered a "senior" dog. But you'd Nena came up to me and told me she for pets. Many of the things that bring joy 9. Holiday Ornaments. Although not never know it from the way he acts. Reg- had news for me. (Nena was named to humans during the holidays can also poisonous, many ornaments have sharp gae loves to play fetch, throw around his after this German singer. I don’t know pose a danger to our furry friends. Here is edges that can cause perforations and toys and run like a young pup. He just this singer but apparently she was fa- a list of 10 common holiday pet hazards. lacerations to pets that try to chew on the loves to play...with humans, other mous singing about balloons). Nena is Some of the items may surprise you. decorations. Please safeguard them for dogs....or just by himself. And he loves very pretty, so smart and awesome. She the sake of your pet. attention and affection. Despite his play- knows many tricks and funny behav- 1. Chocolate. As tasty as chocolate 10. Electrical Cords. Christmas is fulness, Reggae will also make an excel- iors, the things I also want to learn. I can be for us, it can be plenty dangerous lights, lights, and more lights — along lent dog to watch over your family and look up to her and I really, really try to for our pets. with electrical cords. Curious puppies home. He would be a great companion for make her feel special, but I have a feel- 2. Alcohol. It's unlikely any household and kittens are most intrigued by the wir- a family who wants a "real" dog to play ing she doesn’t like me that much nor guest would dare give your pet a sip of ing and so most in danger of burns or with and to love. do I just not fit in her life…..? their alcoholic drink, but they may not fluid accumulation in the lungs associ- You can meet Reggae at Animal Shelter Was it true what she told me that think twice about a piece of rum cake. ated with electrical shocks. Take care Bonaire, Kaminda Lagun 26, Monday day……..I am not in Cow Heaven?? Pets may also inadvertently become poi- where you place electrical cords and out- through Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 3-5  Story & photos soned if they eat any unbaked bread lets, and when pos- p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. nonstop. by Nathalie dough. The stomach acts as an artificial sible, place them Visit their website http:// Peterson oven that can metabolizes the yeast into out of reach from www.animalshelterbonaire.com/ to donate your pets.  Story ethanol and carbon dioxide, causing the or watch the live cat cams.  Story by Jane animal to bloat from the excess carbon by Jane Madden – Madden –Disko Photo by Luvinia Rodri- dioxide and suffer from alcohol poison- Disko guez ing from the ethanol. 3. Grapes and raisins. Grapes and raisins are other common hazards for pets. Candied raisins found in fruit cake or grapes could spell bad news for your pet. 4. Medications. You may be cautious when it comes to pet-proofing your house, but once guests arrive things may ace? Open change. Guests often leave open suitcases f Sp : Tues ut o .-Sat. on the ground, where pets can easily get O into prescription medications. 5. Tinsel. Anyone who has a cat needs to really watch out when using this deco- ration around the house. 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December 2017 *to find it... just look up SUPERMOON AND GEMINIDS ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)Be pre- LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Don't ex- pared to encounter new friendships that pect support from your mate. Try to id you see the “Supermoon” will provide you with valuable informa- channel your energy into physical work. D on December 3? It was the tion. You should focus on moneymaking Children will keep you busy. Older closest it gets to Earth, 221,000 matters and stay away from emotional members of your family may try to take miles away. But did you notice a disputes. You will be full of energy and advantage of you. Your luckiest events super difference from the moon on previous nights. Probably not. you need to find something constructive this month will occur on a Wednesday. to do. Your ability to help others will But what if we compare a Super- SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You win you points. Your luckiest events this moon to a puny moon – a full Moon may want to have a heart-to-heart talk that is farthest from the Earth? The month will occur on a Saturday. with a close and trusted friend. You need next, puniest full Moon will be on TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Lending to concentrate on solving existing prob- July 27th, 2018. If we put this puny and borrowing may be a problem. You lems. You are best to avoid confronta- Moon next to this years Super- could be blind to the defects of those you tions. You could have a tendency to moon…there would be a noticeable Geminid Shower love. Your interests could lead you down spend too much on your home or enter- difference. The puny moon will be avenues you never realized existed. Real tainment. Your luckiest events this over 251,000 miles away! That's 30,000 estate investments will be extremely month will occur on a Thursday. until midnight for the best viewing. miles farther than the 2017 Supermoon. profitable in the long run. Your luckiest SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. This makes the diameter of our Super- The Geminds occurs every year from events will occur on a Tuesday. about December 4 to 16, peaking the night 21) Make changes regarding your moon appear 14% larger than the puny GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You can friendships. You can't live your life for Moon and, in total, makes the surface area of December 13 into the morning of De- cember 14. This is the shower’s come into money that you don't neces- others. You need to get involved in 30% larger. So a Supermoon is significantly sarily work for. Listen and formulate groups that offer physical activities. brighter than your average full Moon. You “maximum” or time when the most meteors per hour fall. your course of action. You will be inde- Relatives will be happy that you dropped might not be able to detect the changes day cisive. Strong willpower will come to by. Your luckiest events this month will to day, but they are real! The Constellation Gemini is the radiant of your rescue. Bring work home if it will occur on a Sunday. The best time to see the Supermoon in all the Geminid Meteor Shower, which means that it is the meteor shower’s point of origin. help you get caught up. Your luckiest CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. its glory, is just as it rises in the Sky Park. events this month will occur on a Friday. The Moon always looks larger to us when The Geminid meteors will appear to fall 20) Don't overspend on luxury items. it's near the horizon. That's called the away from the Constellation Gemini. Gem- CANCER (June 22-July 22) Spend Find out all the facts before you jump to "Moon Illusion", but… that's a topic for inid meteors can be seen all night long be- some time with the one you love. Pleas- conclusions. Make changes to your liv- another column. cause Gemini rises so early, and Gemini is at ure trips will be satisfying. Take your ing quarters that will please the whole its highest point (offering optimal viewing) a If you missed the December 3 Supermoon, time. Curb your mood swings; they family. Try to control your irritability if little after midnight. Because the Sun sets so could result in loneliness. Don't spend you're experiencing emotional problems because The Reporter isn’t published until early in December, the meteor shower is in the next day, December 4, don’t fret, be- more than is necessary on travel or with your partner. Your luckiest events full swing by 9 pm. cause on that day, December 4th, the Moon friends. Your luckiest events this month this month will occur on a Wednesday. will be almost exactly as close as it was on Interestingly, Geminid meteors didn’t will occur on a Monday. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Real December 3rd. In fact, it'll be less than 1% seem to be associated with a comet until LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your sensi- estate should be lucrative for you. You recently. The Geminid meteor shower was farther, so you won't be able to tell the dif- tive, affectionate nature will capture the will be looking for creative ways to thought to be caused by an asteroid called ference. It won't be the fullest Moon… Or heart of anyone you are attracted to. You make a little extra cash. Find a quiet spot the super-est…but still great. 3200 Phaethon, which was first detected by NASA in 1983. Since then Phaethon has may meet that special person if you at- where you can work diligently and stay been reclassified as an extinct comet that has tend fundraising functions. You will out of the way. You can handle situa- But there’s a lot more going because this lost its outer covering. This helps explain learn a great deal from the foreigners you tions that require contact with institu- month the famous Geminid Meteor Shower why the Geminids are so bright. They’re meet. You should get involved with ac- tions or large corporations. Your luckiest will put on a fantastic show. After being little pieces of mostly rocky material which tivities that can be enjoyed by both events this month will occur on a Friday. washed out by the “Supermoon” in 2016, take longer to burn up as they fall into the young and old alike. Your luckiest PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Take posi- there will be no moonlight to interfere this atmosphere. events will occur on a Saturday. tive action. If you act with anger you year. Mark your calendars for the night of The Geminid meteors also move more VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) This is a may blow the relationship. Based on December 13 when the bright Geminds slowly than other meteors like the Perseids. great day to spend with family. Curb your excitement, serious-minded indi- peak with over a meteor a minute. The decrease in speed makes viewing much your mood swings; they could result in viduals will be more than interested in What is the Geminid Meteor Shower? The easier. The Geminid meteor shower is also loneliness. Don't be too eager to cut backing your ideas. You have so much to Geminid meteor shower is one of the most relatively new. All other major meteor those who have disappointed you from offer; open up and let your thoughts be active and reliable meteor showers. It is showers have been observed for centuries, your life. Don't count on correspondence known. Your luckiest events this month unique because the meteors are visible all but the Geminids were first observed in to clear up major problems. Your lucki- will occur on a Sunday. night long, since the Constellation Gemini 1862 in Manchester, England.  est events will occur on a Friday.  Michael Thiessen arises just an hour or two after nightfall. Dean Regas & James Albury Most meteor showers require you to wait

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