January 27 to February 3, 2006 Volume 13, Issue 5

Kaya Gob. Debrot 200 • E-mail: [email protected] • 717-8988 SINCE 1994 boarding pass. Orphaline Saleh, Presi- • A tactile layer of ink is put on sev- dent, Bonaire Banker's Association, re- eral places on the front side of a ports that in connection with upcoming real bill. Spirit and Southwest fly to most US elections, the local banks will be open • Tiny black fiber is inserted in the cities from Ft. Lauderdale. The realiza- from 8 am to 12 noon on Friday, Janu- paper of a real bill. Some are tion of the flight connection is mainly ary 27th, and closed in the afternoon. plainly visible and some are only due to the perseverance of Liz Ginoc- visible under ultra-violet light. chio, of Golden Reef Inn, and her asso- Last week The Bank of the Neth- The police arrested two men for using eekly NON-STOP DIRECT ciates. Liz was voted Person of the Year erlands Antilles announced that the counterfeit 100-guilder bills to pay for W FLIGHTS from Ft. Lauder- by BONHATA (see item further on in 100- drinks and last week somebody tried to dale (FLL), Florida, to Bonaire will Flotsam and Jetsam). guilder cash four bills at a local bank. begin Saturday, February 18. Reser- and 50- vations will be accepted starting Peruvian authorities suspended guilder Government health insurance Wednesday, January 25. Check the operations of the state-owned airline, 2003 series rules were changed with the New website http://www.bonairedirect.com/ TANS Peru, last week after a series of counterfeit Year. The maximum gross monthly for more information as it becomes serious events that have put safety in bills that salary to qualify for health coverage available. As we go to press informa- danger, an official said Saturday. On were discovered in circulation are of from the Social Insurance Bank (SVB) tion about the flights is being published. August 23, a TANS flight crashed in inferior quality. They say that in day- was increased to NAƒ4.036,50 effective Some fares are: $399 plus $25 depar- the jungle city of Pucallpa, 305 miles light one can clearly tell the real ones January 1. The weekly limit is ture tax, round trip special for the first northeast of the capital, Lima. That was from the counterfeit ones. The golden NAƒ931,50, up from NAƒ900.90. The two flights (book before 4 February followed by an incident a month and a foil has been glued to the counterfeit accident insurance premium is between 2006.) The first flight to FLL is only half ago when a TANS plane had an bill and it has also a brighter golden 0.5 and 5%, depending on the risk cate- $99 one way BON-FLL including an emergency in Cuzco. It lost an engine. sheen. The counterfeit bills do not have gory, to be paid solely by the employer. in- flight meal, free non-alcoholic bev- There are many Peruvians working in the black wavy pattern that normally The health insurance premium for em- erage service, alcoholic beverages at Bonaire, especially in the building runs over the golden foil. Another dif- ployees and their families is 12.5%, of additional cost. Flight times soon to be trades. ference with the real bills is that the which 8.3% is for the employer and available. More details at website: counterfeit ones do not have the shadow 2.1% for both the worker and govern- http://www.bonairedirect.com or email: Starting on watermark. Real bank notes have the ment. Bonaire has universal health in- [email protected]; phone # US: Thursday, 6 pm, the following authenticity marks: surance for its workers. 1-866-DIVE BON in Bonaire: 599- eve of the Parliamen- • They contain a shadow water- The old age pension (AOV) premium 717-8558 tary elections of Janu- mark, the logo of the Central is 10%, of which 5.5% is for the em- Flights ary 27, a ban lasting Bank, which can be seen by hold- ployer and 4.5% for the worker. The will use until 6 am Saturday, ing the bill against the light. The general widow’s and orphan’s pension Caribbean January 28, will be placed on the sale watermark can also be checked by (AWW) has a 1% premium, of which Sun of alcoholic beverages. Bars selling putting a piece of thin paper over employer and worker each pay half. Flight’s modern Boeing 737s. CSF only alcohol will be closed; restaurants the watermark and color the area This year the wage ceiling for AOV and planes have 3x3 seating in one class. may stay open but not serve alcohol. with a soft pencil. This should AWW premiums has been set at The airline is known for its charters However, as an exception, alcoholic trace the outline of the watermark. NAƒ4.838/month. from NY to Florida destinations. Ft. beverages may be served to tourists, but If it doesn’t, it means that the bill The AOV pension maximum payout Lauderdale is a terrific location for use only in their hotel rooms, and to passen- is counterfeit. has also been adjusted to match the in- as a hub to Bonaire. Several transna- gers leaving the island via boat or • The characters N and A on a real creased cost of living. tional discount airlines like Jet Blue, plane, but only on presentation of a bill should accurately line up. (Continued on page 4)

IN THIS ISSUE: Letter (Road to a New Bonaire) 5 Opinion (Elections 2006) 5 Youth Tennis (RBTT) 7 Take the (Kite) Bus 8 Wowo Riba Boneiru (Eye on Bonaire) 9 Unicollege: Story of Brida Manuel 9 Special Olympics Walk-a-Thon (Countdown) 10 Can’t Walk? You can still contribute (Samosir) 11 Balashi Bar Opens at Divi 13 Erwin La Cruz, Artist in Residence 13 Karnaval Schedule 15 Cruise Ship Schedule 15 Dogs of Little Havana 18

WEEKLY FEATURES: Flotsam & Jetsam 2 Mega FM Schedule 5 Dee’s Coral Shorts 7 Vessel List & Tide Table 8 Special Olympic Spotlight (Walk-a-thon) 11 Classifieds 12 Reporter Masthead 14 Picture Yourself (Ft. Knox, Kentucky and 2005 Award) 14 What’s Happening 15 Movieland Film Schedule Cruise Ship, Karneval Schedules 15 Shopping & Dining Guides 16 On the Island Since (Sipke Stapert and Dianir Stapert Rivas-Torres) 17 Pet of the Week (Marlis Tiepel with “Joanna”) 18 Sky Park (Saturn, Bright Winter Stars ) 19 The Stars Have It 19

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Published weekly. For information about subscriptions, stories or advertising in The Bonaire Reporter, phone (599) 717-8988, 786- 6518, fax 717-8988, E-mail to: [email protected] The Bonaire Reporter, George DeSalvo, Publisher. Laura DeSalvo, Editor in Chief. Address: Kaya Gob. Debrot 200-6; Bonaire, Neth. Antilles. Available on-line at: www.bonairereporter.com Reporters: Derek Aranguren, Rocca Chin-On, Guus Gerritsen, Co de Konig, Danny Gerharts, Jack Horkheimer, Pauline E. Kayes, Greta Kooistra, Jeff Marshall, Ann Phelan, Dee Scarr, Michael Thi- essen, Roosje v.d. Hoek, Hendrik Wuyts Features Editor: Greta Kooistra Translations: Peggy Bakker, Sue Ellen Felix Production: Barbara Lockwood Distribution: Yuchi Molina (Rincon), Elizabeth Silberie (Playa); Housekeeping: Jaidy Rojas Acevedo. Printed by: DeStad Druk- kerij, Curaçao ©2006 The Bonaire Reporter

Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 Page 3 Flotsam & Jetsam. (Continued from page 2) Edison Briesen, insisted that Aruba guin won the Number 4 position for was not considering the suspects guilty the Best Cheeseburger in the Carib- The Dutch armed forces are before they were proven guilty. He said bean. They were beaten only by res- planning a large scale military exer- that with the case out of the way, taurants on the much more visited cise around Curaçao. Air, sea and Aruba would be able to focus on its US northern Caribbean islands. Try one at land forces will be involved. Sources $160 million investment in the tourism the Penguin yourself. They’re open inside the navy are talking about the sector. every day except Tuesday and biggest exercise ever held here. Rea- Cohen said the case was far from Wednesday, from 8 am to 6 pm. The son for the size and location of the ex- closed. “Fifty members of the Aruba Penguin is across the street from the ercise is last year’s increased tension police searched the dunes for forensic Maduro & Curiels Bank in Playa. between Venezuela and the US; the US evidence that will allow us to bring a has already confirmed that it will par- strong case against these boys.” ticipate. France, Great Britain and The Salba Nos Venezuela have been invited. The ex- Lora (Save our Par- ercise will be called Caribbean Lion. rots) Foundation, Scouting Bonaire, The Antillean Foreign Relations Coach and Amboina Dolfins founder STINAPA, and Bureau (DBB) warned travelers to Ricardo “Cado” Alberto DROB will hold the an- Venezuela to take extra safety meas- nual counting of the en- ures. and given its young members a healthy dangered Lora this Sat- These include not traveling with jew- outlet into sports and friendly competi- urday, January 28. Dozens of volun- elry, electronics or large amounts of tion. teers will help count Loras all around money and using only reliable taxis On July 28 the “U-13” (12 to 13 the island early in the morning. (either black Ford Explorers with yel- years) team will compete with Colom- The Bonairean Lora is a parrot spe- low stickers or white taxis with yellow bia, Venezuela and Curacao in Valen- cies that is found only on our island. and black stripes on the side.) cia, Venezuela. On August 1 all the This rare bird is threatened with extinc- After an overpass collapse on the teams will be competing. tion. According to last year’s count, freeway an old road in bad repair to the The kids can really use your help, only 300 to 400 Loras were still living capital is being used instead. It takes both financially and with volunteers. If in the wild. A campaign to protect the about four hours to drive from the air- you can assist, call Ricardo Alberto at Lora has been conducted for several port to the city over this unsafe high- 785-3449. years. “Nos Lora ta nos orguyo, sal- way, and from 9 pm to 5 am it is only b’é!” (The Lora is our pride, save him) open to heavy traffic. This means that Congratu- is the slogan of the campaign. It is not if, due to delays, travelers arrive in lations to one allowed to disrupt the nests, to catch Maiquetia airport after 6 pm they will of our favorite Loras, to sell or kill Loras. There is a have to postpone the drive to Caracas restaurants, fine of NAƒ1.000 per Lora when this until the next day. The advice is to fly The Lost Pen- law is violated. All the birds in captiv- to Valencia and continue to Caracas guin. In a read- ity in Bonaire, about 600, are regis- from this city as domestic flights land ers’ survey by tered. Counting Loras must be very at another airport. All at Sea, a unique and precise. The people who As a solution to the ever in- Caribbean PDVSA, the Venezuelan national- creasing “donkey problem” in Rin- yachting newspaper, The Lost Pen- Continued on page 5. ized oil company, is hoping to turn con, starting on February 1, the group, Venezuela into the country with the Rincon Ban P’e Solushon (Rincon, most crude oil reserves in the world, let’s find a solution), together with the surpassing even Saudi Arabia. Over the Platforma Rincon will begin a roundup last few years, the Venezuelan petro- of the donkeys in the Rincon area, es- leum industry has been trying to in- pecially near the roads. They will be crease its crude oil production since it placed in the Donkeys Help Park run is estimated that Venezuela's crude oil by Marina Melis near the airport tem- reserves could be greater than 77 bil- porarily, until a donkey park can be lion barrels. constructed in Rincon. Asdrubal Chavez, PDVSA's internal The “donkey problem” has been un- director, announced that by 2012 der discussion for the last 10 years due PDVSA will have 58 tankers in its to the increasing number of accidents fleet. These tankers will carry 45% of between cars and donkeys on the road, the petroleum exported by Venezuela. which culminated in a death of an auto Asdrubal said that PDVSA will use passenger last year. For more informa- its plants in Aruba, Bonaire, and Isla tion call Roosje Vinck cell. 568-5838. in Curaçao as distribution centers to distant markets such as China and India. These centers have deep-water terminals that are compatible with tankers that have the capacity of hold- ing 2 million barrels of oil.

Still another search for the body of Natalee Holloway was con- ducted again in the dunes near the lighthouse in Aruba. A large group of Coach and founder of the Ambo- police officers searched the area for ina Dolphins Football (soccer) Teams, almost an entire morning, but nothing Ricardo “Cado” Alberto, reports that was found. Also last week Dr. Phil on February 24 there will be a ra- featured the case on his TV show for diothon in Wilhelmina Park from 6 pm the third time. Pandering to US press, to midnight for the Amboina Dolphins Aruba spokesperson. Steve Cohen, at a by Radio Digital, 91.l, to raise funds to press conference last week at Carib- send the teams to international compe- bean Marketplace, said Aruba is hop- titions. Adding their enthusiastic en- ing to bring the three suspects in the ergy and great music will be Glenn I Natalee Holloway disappearance case Su Geng and the Foyan Boyz. to justice by June of this year. The Amboina Dolphin team has been Cohen, who addressed the media to- a wonderful success story. Beginning gether with Aruba’s Tourism Minister with only a handful of kids it’s grown (Continued on page 5)

Page 4 Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 (Flotsam and Jetsam. Continued from page 4) do the counting are spread all over the OP ED PAGE—LETTERS & OPINIONS island where the Loras roost. From this roosting area, the volunteers count ISSUES TO CONSIDER ON THE ROAD (six weeks or so) you may assume that OPINION the birds that fly up. The counting TOWARDS A NEW BONAIRE your request or objection has not been takes place at a set time early in the honored (the procedure euphemistically Elections 2006 morning. By everybody doing the Dear Editor: being named "fictitious refusal"), and counting at the exact same time, it pre- Before long the Netherlands Antilles the same goes for your appeal, if you his Friday, January 27, voters vents the birds being counted more will cease to exist as a country and in should have the courage to still lodge an T on Bonaire will elect three than once. Roosting places are trees her place two new "Lands" will emerge, appeal. The day on which this provision members to Parliament. The Nether- or rock faces where the Loras gather to to wit, Curaçao and St. Martin. The re- became law, the Netherlands Antilles lands Antilles Parliament, sitting in spend the night. Last year the volun- maining islands will be swept together ceased to be a constitutional state and Curaçao, is the legislative branch of teers counted Loras at about 20 roost- in a heap and become "Kingdom Is- from that day on the citizen is at the the government for all five islands. It is ing places. As not all the roosting lands," whatever this may imply. I know mercy of its civil servants. (I do not an historic election, for it will be the what it should imply: trustworthy ad- places are known, the result of the know how this worked out in practice). last parliamentary poll for the Antil- ministration, legal certainty and proper In its place a law should be made that counting is less accurate. The Salba lean country founded 51 years ago. If legislation. The latter is liable to some says that whoever submits a petition or Nos Lora foundation is asking the plans follow the present schedule, in improvement for there are things grossly notice of objection is entitled to an an- population of Bonaire to help iden- 2007 the Antilles will no longer be amiss with some of our laws and we swer within a certain period (six weeks governed centrally. Voters on four of tify roosting places by telling the hope that Minister Alexander Pechtold or so). Refusal must be substantiated the five islands, including Bonaire, foundation where they are; contact will pay the necessary attention to the and a failure to answer in time means opted for changes that preclude central Salba Nos Lora (562-1000), problem so that they will not be contin- that the request or objection has been administration. Bonaire chose by al- STINAPA (717-8444) or DROB ued in the new political constellation. granted. most 2 to 1 to go for a direct link with (717-8130). (Mr. Pechtold is the present Dutch Min- Finally, the police are permitted to ister of Overseas Territories). search the house of any citizen, even Holland. The process of negotiation for Just as in the Netherlands, persons when there is not any suspicion of any- that link is a major election issue. from 14 years of age are required to thing against him. It is even permitted If history repeats itself voters will carry some identification. Failing to do when the inhabitant of the house is not elect each of Bonaire’s major parties, so a fine of € 50 is levied in the Nether- at home. You come home, see that the the Patriots (UPB-green) and the De- lands. In our country it is a fine of place is a mess. Burglars! you think and mocrats (PDB-red), to one seat. The NAƒ1.500, which is a month's income call the police. Sorry, they say, it was third seat is the one that will indicate for many people or even more. If you only us. Again, we do not know how the mood of the Bonaire electorate: the cannot or do not pay this fine you will this works out in practice, but the fact PDB’s call for deliberation and preser- be jailed for 6 months. Should it happen that it is permitted may give us citizens vation of Bonaire’s “old ways” or the to you again the fine will be NAƒ3.000 the feeling of living in a police state in- UPB’s rush to union with Holland and or you will go to jail for a year. This stead of in a constitutional democracy. the economic opportunities it promises. kind of punishment is outrageous; it There may be more defective legisla- If you are a Dutch citizen and have should never be more than NAƒ50. tion I do not know about, but for the lived in Bonaire long enough to qualify There is a law saying that when you time being Minister Pechtold has a lot of to vote, be sure to take the time to do submit a petition or a notice of objection useful work ahead of him. so on Friday. Your vote makes a dif- to the government and you have not re- G.Vellinga ference. G.D. ceived an answer within a certain period (Continued on page 6)

Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 Page 5 (Flotsam and Jetsam. Continued from page 5) 5. Supervisor of the Year Optimist and a Sunfish) which has be- Maria Winklaar - come very popular, especially in Cura- Jazz news Budget Rent A Car çao and two of Bonaire’s young sailors -On February 12 there will be an- 6. Employee of the Year will compete in that class. other Jazz Brunch at the Den Laman Sharon Richardson - Bonaire Air Services restaurant. Put that date on your calen- Here’s 7. Dive Operation of the Year dar because you will also get details Charlton Tho- Photo Tours Divers/Yellow about the upcoming Bonaire Heineken mas, the guy Submarine Jazz Festival. Check www.bonairejazz. who’s running 8. Green Award com for the latest update. It already Karnaval this no selection looks fine! year. The ef- 9. Good Samaritan Award -On February 14 there will be an- fervescent and Jack Chalk other special Jazz Event at Croc- popular Charl- 10. Excursion Operator of the Year cantino restaurant. Invited are Konkie Marisella Croes and Laraine Katzev ton, who works Halmeyer, a famous steel pan player Bonaire Tours & Vacations Rotary Club of Bonaire's first for the Govern- and Uti Grigorio (his bass man) to play 11.F & B Excellence Award female acting President, Marisella ment, plans all with local jazz musicians. Konkie will Rum Runners Restaurant Croes, hosted Registered Nurse and of their special activities and occa- play Latin jazz and also some real An- Nutritionist Laraine Katzev to the sions. tillean works. Konkie Halmeyer is one For divers seeking a great bar- gain: Carib Inn will be selling its Club to speak on Nutrition and Health. of the featuring artists in the 2006 Bon- Proven analysis of statistics shows a aire Heineken Jazz Festival. rental regulators. These are Scu- As nd direct link between what we eat and bapro Mk 2 Plus with an R190 2 we go to how we act. This is especially impor- press we Lac Bay The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism stage. All regulators are completely taken apart, thoroughly cleaned and all tant in youth development and school received Association (BONHATA) held its an- problems with students. Facts are Planned o-rings, filters and seats replaced with a copy of 120-room nual award party at the Plaza Resort available upon request. last Saturday. The following were hon- new. Price includes combo gauge, oc- a letter resort ored for their achievements in 2005: topus and inflator hose. For informa- sent by

BONHATA 2005 AWARDS tion call 717-8819; 8 am to 5 pm. the Bon- Sorobon Beach detail Youngsters from the Optimist aire Na- RECIPIENTS Bonaire Windsurf Place is of- and Sunfish Sailing clubs will be ture Alli- 1. Person of the Year fering a Kids Windsurfing Camp leaving Bonaire on the M/V Mermaid ance this Thursday, January 26, to par- Liz Ginocchio next summer for children ages 7 – 14 (Aliansa di Naturelesa) to the Island 2. Property of the Year (over 20 in three, one-week sessions from July ticipate in the Curaçao Regatta in Government expressing its concern rooms or units) 17 - August 3. Kids Camp includes Spanish Water. Ten kids (ages 10 to about four proposed projects which 12) will sail the Optimists; seven (ages Divi Flamingo Beach Resort four days, with four hours of training directly threaten the environment: 13 to 18) will sail the Sunfish. Sipke & Casino per day, a 6 pm BBQ-video night on • A container port at Karpata –Is di- Stapert, Bonaire’s top Sunfish sailor, 3. Property of the Year (under 20 Wednesday, T-shirt and certificate. rectly adjacent to the Marine Re- rooms or units) The price is $399 + 5% tax per person. who’s also been coaching the young serve and threatening to marine life. sailors, will compete in the adult Sun- Golden Reef Inn To book contact Ann Phelan at • A 120-room resort at Sorobon, fish category. There’s a new class of 4. Allied Member of the Year [email protected] or call Would be disastrous to the man- boat, the “Splash,” (a cross between an Budget Rent A Car Bonaire Pros at 800-748-8733. (Continued on page 7)

Page 6 Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 6) groves. • Filling in Salinja Vlijt across from (a bit of information about corals designed for Flotsam & Jetsam by Harbour Village would expose the naturalist Dee Scarr) corals on the west side of Bonaire to silting. • Construction at “Chogogo” at the red salt pan. A planned residence and nightclub would be a threat to the flamingoes nesting nearby. The Nature Alliance encourages the government to curtail these plans and follow its own previously approved environmental guidelines.

COVER STORY : The A coral polyp (the living coral Governor’s animal) is only three to four cell layers Annual New thick. To create a model of coral tissue Years Party against its own skeleton, take a wet Every year tissue and drape it across a bare razor the Governor blade. Check out the maze coral of the island above. throws a New Year’s party candidate, Jopie Abraham. The word and all the inhabitants of Bonaire are not was inadvertently omitted. The All winners invited. Normally it’s at the Gover- corrected text, near the end of the arti- nor’s House, but starting with this cle, should read: “…..and undoubt- he first round of the RBTT Youth Tennis Ranking for 2006 is complete. year’s party it was decided to hold the edly beneficial for the Dutch to have a T Around 50 children took part. After the official opening at the Harbour Vil- event in a different barrio each year. territory with a Dutch judicial system lage Tennis Center on Sunday prizes were awarded by RBTT Bonaire Manager Last Friday evening Governor Hubert in this area. Together with Holland we Sherwin Pourier joined by Tennis Director, Elisabeth Vos. Domacassé and his wife Lena hosted a have to make sure that Bonaire will Results for the end of the first round: festive gathering at the Centro di Bario NOT have an economic growth like E-class: Yannick Finies beat Kendra Domacasse 10-6, 10-4 in Rincon, and despite the threatening St. Martin and Aruba, but we have to D-class: Sucarla Ellis beat Max Maartense 4-0 rain, a big crowd, mostly from Rincon, take care that Bonaire will keep its C2-class: Nigel Tromp beat Marjn van Erp 6-5 turned out. A few scenes from the eve- own identity and that it will experience C1-class: Paola Valerio beat Samara Ellis 6-5 ning are on our cover this week. a steady balanced growth that’s not B-class: Arnd Chirino beat Philip Winkel 4-3;4-3 just the dive industry.” We sincerely A-class: Gino Meeuwsen beat Paulo Allee 4-3;4-0 The Bonaire Reporter wishes to apologize for any problems caused by The second round will take place on February 11 and 12. The schedule for Satur- correct a typographical error in its our error. G./L.D. day, February 11 is: A: 9 am / E: 9:30 am / B: 10:30 am / C1: 1 pm / C2: 2 pm/ D: interview report with Parliamentary 5 pm. Press Release Photo & Story

Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 Page 7 YACHTING AND WATERSPORTS PAGE

The kite bus can be found at the end of the rainbow or at Atlantis Beach. KRALENDIJK TIDES (Heights in feet, FT) Remember: Winds and weather can further influence the local tides DATE TIME HEIGHT COEF 1-27 11:02 2.2FT. 20:30 0.7FT. 77 1-28 11:46 2.2FT. 21:06 0.7FT. 88 1-29 12:30 2.1FT. 21:46 0.8FT. 97 1-30 13:24 2.0FT. 22:19 0.9FT. 102 1-31 14:12 1.8FT. 22:45 0.9FT. 102 2-01 5:12 1.3FT. 7:32 1.3FT. 15:15 1.7FT. 23:09 1.0FT. 99 2-02 5:53 1.4FT. 11:19 1.3FT. 16:20 1.5FT. 23:29 1.1FT. 91 2-03 6:29 1.6FT. 13:51 1.2FT. 17:58 1.3FT. 23:37 1.1FT. 81

VESSELS MAKING A PORT CALL:

Alter Ego Flying Cloud, USA Paranda Angie Freestyle Pishi Porko Kiteboarders fly at sunset Annka Samba Attitude Galandriel Sandpiper, USA Augustin Goril Two Scintella iteboarding Bonaire (www. kiteboarders. Guaicamar I, Ven. Sirius K kiteboardingbonaire.com) held SGB teacher Jeroen Roevros made Bacchinal Songster a party and BBQ for friends and spon- an amazing jump, remaining for over Blue Moon Honalee USA Summer Breeze sors of the “Kite Bus” on Sunday, 12 seconds in the air, which is almost a Bright Sea Il Songo Sunny Side January 20th at Atlantis Beach. world’s record! Kari Bella Sovran Kiteboarding Bonaire sponsored this Kiteboarding is the world’s fastest Camissa, Chan Is. Spart I vento party in order to show off the recently growing water sport. Watching the Carumba Maggi Sun Ra renovated kite bus and its “billboards” kiteboarders flip and fly can make sit- Casa del Mar Mahureva Syjoli which have recently been added to the ting on the beach very entertaining. Cape Kathryn Marive Sylvia K Churumrel Mia bus. Roan Jaspars, the owner of Kite- You can find Kite boarders at Atlantis Miss Astor Ta B boarding Bonaire, said “We wanted to Beach almost every day when there is Delphinus Monja Ti Amo take this opportunity to thank our wind. Destiny sponsors for helping us promote Kite- For more information about Kite- Natural Selection Ulu Ulu, USA boarding on Bonaire.” boarding Bonaire or to arrange a lesson Eagle’s Wing Okeanis Unicorn, Norway Kiteboarding conditions were perfect call 786-6138 or e-mail Eclipse Okura Varedhuni, Ger. throughout the day, and visitors had [email protected]. Endorphin One Way Wind Ya-T, BVI plenty of chances to see the types of Press release photos & story Explorer Orino Yanti Paratzi jumps and tricks that kite boarders are Zahi, Malta known for. Kiteboarding Bonaire in- structors Kent Kuné and Stephan Zaat showed off their tricks along with many of Bonaire’s male and female

Page 8 Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 onaire now has its own TV ad- B venture series, Wowo Riba Boneiru (Eye On Bonaire) The first episode of the new program will be broadcast on Flamingo TV, Channel 11, in weekly half hour episodes starting next Monday, January 30th at 6:30 pm.

UniCollege students experiencing loss of vision bers the days on Bonaire when all busi- ness worked together to create a better ast Monday, the 16th of January, the students of UniCollege Bonaire were vis- social environment. Today this is fast L ited by Mrs. Elka Coffi and Mrs. Brida Manuel. This visit was part of the cur- disappearing. He suggests that this new rent theme the students are studying, Perception (Waarnemen in Dutch), one of the hu- TV show can be used to deliver inspira- man senses. Mrs. Elka Coffi is the head of the Foundation for the Blind on Bonaire (in tional messages from businesses, or- Papiamentu Fundashon Boneriano pa Siegonan). Mrs. Brida Manuel is visually handi- ganizations, sports and other activities. capped. She was on hand to tell the students what it’s like to live with the handicap. If you are involved in something that The students wrote to The Reporter: would benefit from having a video EYE “We had to prepare ourselves by doing many exercises. Some consisted of simulating on you in a half-hour TV show, contact blindness, so that we could have an idea of what it is like to be blind. We also had to The show will focus on subjects that Wuyts. He’s sending a call to everyone draw out blueprints of the school in which we had to indicate the places where it would give local people as well as foreign resi- who can relate to the topic of the series be difficult for the blind people to get around. At the end of this subject we have to dents a chance to share their dreams, and who are helping the people of the write a report for Inge (our teacher), and give her answer to the question; ‘Can blind activities and future. island to let him film their activity and students attend UniCollege Bonaire?’ The show is produced by Bonaire produce a half hour TV program about Mrs. Elka Coffi told the UniCollege students about the foundation for the blind that resident, Hendrik Wuyts, the founder of it. Depending on the subject and their was established in 1975. She also told about the different activities this foundation or- Scuba Vision and an award-winning business this service is offered free. ganizes. For these activities, the clients are picked up with the foundation’s bus every film maker. Wednesday to gather in the ‘Kai’ Mimina’ Center. The gatherings are in ‘Kai’ Mimina’, because unfortunately, the foundation doesn’t have its own building yet. The first episode will feature the JI- Mrs. Brida Manuel discussed about her visual handicap, the causes and the conse- WIRI pre-school and its principal Es- quences. The students explained, ‘We really liked that she, in spite of her visual handi- meralda Peters. Esmeralda has found a cap, can still do many things, like art, a little house keeping and even working with the perfect balance between education and computer. She also likes to dance, sing and act. Mrs. Brida is a very optimistic person, play for children between the ages of at the end of her visit she told us that she would advise all of the blind and the visually two and four years old. Her school has handicapped people of Bonaire to not isolate themselves, but just enjoy life the way it been caring for and preparing young is! You can do more than you think.’ The students appreciated the visit of Mrs. Coffi children for further education for 21 and Mrs. Manuel. It helped them in their studies of the senses.” Derek Aranguren, years. Rocca Chin-On, Danny Gerharts and Jeff Marshall This program focuses on the views of the principal, teachers and parents in- volved with the Amboina school. It will show the children’s daily activities such The program is still in need of spon- as singing, reading, painting and play- sors. All who agree with his vision are ing. invited to contact him. The show will Other shows will highlight Bonaire start on January 30 and continue each culture, education, sports and environ- Monday evening for the month of Feb- ment. Already planned are the SGB ruary. Wowo Riba Boneiru can be seen High School exhibition at Artebon (now on TV 11. For more information call Kas di Arte), kiteboarding and more. Hendrik Wuyts at 717-2844 or 786- 2844, e-mail : [email protected] Hendrik Wuyts, the producer, remem- Press Release phots & story

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Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 Page 9 You can walk in a group “How To” for Participants he Fourth Annual Special T Olympics Walk-a-Thon will be Everyone meets at the Slave Huts in on Sunday, February 5. No matter the southern part of the island at 5 am, who you are you’re welcome to join where the 30-kilometer walk begins. the groups and individuals who will be You may leave your car at the Stadium walking, biking, roller blade-ing, what- in Playa and take the FKPD bus which ever, from the Slave Huts to the Pasa leaves at 4:30 am Sharp to take you to Dia in Rincon. “No matter whether it the Slave Huts starting area. be rain or shine, the Walk-a-Thon will It’s a wonderfully go on,” says Special Olym- et quiet time before pics Bonaire Na- Tick sunrise as you tional Director our Get Y 5 traverse the coast- Tonky and Taty walked. You should too Roosje v.d.Hoek. NAƒ2 - Only line. Birds will Groups are forming Now begin to awaken water bottle and a hot meal at the end. [email protected]. , and you’ll wit- to do the walk to- T-shirt gether. People from des a ness the sunrise. Get your tickets at TCB (717-8322), Present your ticket and pick up your nclu bag, At the end, Croccantino Restaurant (717-5025), gift bag at City Café/Hotel Rocheline Selibon, North I ying carr you’ll be able Chat ‘n’ Browse, Obersi Electronics, in the lobby on Friday, February 3 Saliña, Ennia and nvas bottle ca ater to get a ride (Xerox), Bowling di Danilo or from from 4 to 7 pm, or Saturday, February even groups from w meal back to your any Special Olympics board member 4 from 10 am to 4 pm. See you there! Curaçao will be and a adding their ener- e end car from the (see list on this page). Or email L.D. gies. There will be at th Pasa Dia in Rincon. a group from Spe- Some Recommendations Those who National Director - Roosje v.d.Hoek cial Olympics Bon- From the Pros President – Lupe did the trip aire as well as Spe- Who’ve Done It Uranie cial Olympics on bikes can get their Don’t wear new Treasurer/Secty – Aruba, which has shoes. Make sure Claire Sealy been coming for the last bike transported back to the yours are broken in Director, Special two years. As well, a seven- Stadium. already. For long Events – Onnie person walking group from Curaçao Along the route there will be refresh- distance running or walking you Emerenciana and Bonaire’s Kunuku Bieu will be ment stops every five kilometers where should wear shoes a half to one size Head of joining the crowd. And even if you you’ll be offered water, Gatorade, or- larger than you normally wear. Put Coaches – Chio don’t want to make the trek yourself anges and plenty of encouragement. baby powder on your feet. Then put Semeleer you can be a sponsor of one of the The Red Cross will be on the road to Vaseline on your toes where you Public Rela- groups or just buy a ticket and make sure everyone is okay, and pick might have chafing. Bring along flip tions – Rooje v.d. watch from the sidelines. up trucks will be patrolling to give a flops to change into if you can no Hoek lift to the tired ones. At the Pasa Dia Board Members: Michael Gaynor, longer wear your shoes. you’ll get a certificate and a delicious Aura Kock, Brenda Tjie Tjoe hot meal and drink and time to re-hash Tickets are only NAƒ25 and it all goes to a good cause, sending our Special the day. Generous Sponsors 2006: Olympic athletes to compete in inter- Title sponsor – Maduro Curiel’s Bank Bonaire Also, Ennia Insurance, J. C. national games. For your NAƒ25 you get: a free Walk- Herrera, Flamingo Communications, City Café/Hotel Rocheline, The Bonaire Re- a-Thon Tee shirt, canvas carrying bag, porter, Dutch Antillean Express (DAE), ReMax Real Estate

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ood news for those G readers who would like to support the Special Olympics Walk-a- Thon with a donation of NAƒ25 (or more) but can- not possibly join the event Bòi Antoin and Co de Konig on February 5, due to its being a rather physically demanding event. One of our contributors, the mysteri- Special Olympics committee. Anyone ous “Islander,” who pub- lished making a donation of NAƒ25 in The Reporter some 45 of (preferably more) will receive a his gripping island stories, free copy of the book, signed has compiled these stories and numbered, at Croccantino into a handsomely printed Restaurant or Little Havana and produced book in a (during business hours). limited private edition, un- The donation may be made on- der the title, line by sending an e-mail to spe- “Samosir.” (Samosir is the [email protected]. name of the only island in A copy of the book will be mailed the world, about the size to the donor. The 75 copies will be of Bonaire, that is not available straightaway to the first mentioned on any of the comers. The last 25 will be as- world’s maritime maps. signed by lottery should there be The book explains why.) more than 100 donors interested in “Islander” (a.k.a. Co de Konig) has the Islander’s stories. C.dK. donated 100 copies of “Samosir” to the

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Page 12 Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 e’s a man with life t’s the newest “H experiences and a I attraction at gentle touch of spirituality,” Divi Flamingo Beach says a good friend of artist Resort – the Balashi Erwin LaCruz. “He has the Bar. Last Friday was power to create his own crea- its inaugural opening tions!” with live music from His creations come from be- the Flamingo Rock- ing inspired by a piece of old ers and a star- wood, a rock, some coral. studded cast of atten- Gentle and soft spoken, Erwin dees from top gov- explains his passion. “I get ernment officials to inspiration from a piece of other movers and wood. It stays in my garden shakers from the is- until it tells me to make some- land. The very casual thing from it.” Sometimes that and well stocked bar “something” becomes an ani- was the brainchild of mal, a person. He continues, the soon to be ex- “When I want to do it, I do it. Manager of Divi, It’s a drive; something that Martin van Wijk. pushes you. And I make the Divi Interim Manager Martin van Wijk and new Divi time for it.” Manager Sara Matera cut the ribbon Erwin was born in Curaçao in 1943, into a family of five Balashi Beer is on children. His fa- Erwin LaCruz draft, but they serve all ther was al- kinds of other beers ways creat- ingly simple item. like Amstel Bright, Po- ing – paint- A father of seven children be- lar, Heineken and ing, making tween the ages of 27 and 40, mixed drinks too. And furniture from LaCruz is a Reiki Master and they offer snacks. The stone and carv- healer and a natural musician. Balashi Beach Bar is ing, doing crafts. Encouraged by many people open every day from 8 Young Erwin he’s now selling some of his am to 8 pm. L.D. wasn’t interested lamps and sculptures. Stop in art in his early by and meet him at his The crowd filled the days. “When I was home at Kaya Apura #1 in pier a kid,” he says, “I Tera Kora, Tel. 786-9521. was busy with L.D. goats.” At 12 he started studying as a machinist and upon gradua- tion, began working for Shell Oil in Curaçao. That became his career - as an instrument technician for 33 years. After he retired from Shell he came to Bonaire in 1995 and began working for San Francisco Hospital in the Technical Maintenance Department for five years. That was his second retirement. Fifteen years ago he felt the call to create. He started painting, then, in- spired by the materials themselves and using his machinist skills, he started carving stones and cactus and other natural woods and polishing donkey bones. His sculptures tell a story - sometimes humorous, sometimes it’s a “The Balashi Boys” Theo Croes (l) and Albert Silie (r) with Divi General spiritual message, always it’s an emer- Manager Sara Matera, Tico from Extra and Interim Manager Martin van Wijk gence of a new creation out of a seem-

Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 Page 13 ere’s Rudy H Dovale with a Bonaire Reporter at the annual reunion of his old US Army 16th Cavalry Regiment. They fought for General George S. Patton’s Third Army in World War II. This year the reunion was held in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, with the regiment’s ac- tive soldiers. Here Rudy and his wife, Jackie, are pictured alongside an Abrams tank. They sug- gested that the regiment hold its next reunion in Bonaire.

he winners of the 2005 “Picture T Yourself” contest, Bonairean residents Andy and Lee Uhr receive their prize of a Bonaire Reporter “night on the town” from Reporter Editor Laura DeSalvo. The winning entry of an Indonesian royal cremation is at the right

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Page 14 Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 Hours during the exhibition: Monday- January & February 2006 Cruise Ship Schedule Friday 10 am to noon, 2 to 5 pm. MOVIELAND Date Ship PAX Arrive Depart Pier Saturday, February 11 - Guest Artist Opening at Cinnamon Art Gallery; 31 JAN TUE RIJNDAM 1258 0900 18:00 SOUTH brightly colored fabric paintings and found wood-art by Brigitte Kley. Exhibit 07 FEB TUE SEA PRINCESS 1950 12:00 19:00 SOUTH Late Show runs through March 23. 07 FEB TUE AIDA VITA 1260 13:00 20:00 NORTH Call to make sure (Usually 9 pm ) Sunday, February 12 – Jazz Brunch at King Kong Den Laman 14 FEB TUE RIJNDAM 1258 09:00 18:00 SOUTH (Naomi Watts) Arts and Crafts Markets at Wilhelmina 20 FEB MON SEA PRINCESS 1950 12:00 19:00 SOUTH Park on Cruise Ship visiting days, start- 21 FEB TUE AIDA VITA 1260 13:00 20:00 SOUTH Early Show (Usually 7 pm) ing around 10 am to early afternoon. See Cruise Ship Schedule on this page. 27 FEB MON ARCADIA 1550 08:00 18:00 SOUTH The Chronicles Of Narnia REGULAR EVENTS Saturday Rincon Marshé opens at 6 Kaya Prinses Marie am - 2 pm. Enjoy a Bonairean breakfast Behind Exito Bakery while you shop: fresh fruits and vegeta- Karnaval 2006 Schedule: Tel. 717-2400 bles, gifts, local sweets and snacks, arts Tickets - NAƒ14 (incl. Tax) and handicrafts, candles, incense, drinks Feb 4 - Carnival--Tumba Festival Children under 12 - NAƒ12 and music. www.infobonaire.com/rincon Feb 17 - Carnival--Youth Parade Rincon Feb 18 - Carnival--Youth Parade Playa (Kralendijk) NEW FILMS BEGIN FRIDAY Saturday—Mountain Bike Ride— Eve- CLOSED MONDAY TUESDAY ryone welcome. It’s free. Bring a bike Feb 25 - Carnival--Adult Parade Rincon AND WEDNESDAY and your own water. Fitness trainer Mi- Feb 26 - Carnival--Adult Parade Playa (Kralendijk) Feb 27 - Carnival--Farewell Youth Parade SATURDAY 4 PM guel Angel Brito leads the pack. Tele-

Chicken Little/ Zathura phone him at 785-0767 for more informa- Feb 28 - Carnival--Farewell Adult Parade tion. TBA - 5km Run, 8:00 am, Sponsor: PA & Associates Saturday -Wine Tasting at AWC’s warehouse, 6 to 8 pm, Kaya Industria THIS WEEK #23. Great wines - NAƒ2,50 a glass. Video Show by Martin Cecilia pool bar House', above Restaurant Zeezicht. All Sunday -Live music 6 to 9 pm while Buddy Dive, 7 pm 717-5080 Rotarians welcome. Tel. 717-8434 Friday, January 27 – Elections – No enjoying a great dinner in colorful tropi- alcoholic beverages served from Thurs- cal ambiance at the Chibi Chibi Restau- BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES day, 6 pm, to Saturday, 6 am. Banks open rant & Bar. Open daily 5 to 10 pm, Divi Kas Kriyo Rincon—Step into Bonaire’s past Bonaire Arts & Crafts (Fundashon Arte 8 am to noon Friday, closed Friday after- Flamingo in this venerable old home that has been re- Industrial Bonaireano) 717-5246 or 7117 noon. Monday -Soldachi Tour of Rincon, the stored and furnished so it appears the family has The Bonaire Swim Club- Contact Valarie heart of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call just stepped out. Local ladies will tell you the Stimpson at 785-3451; Saturday, January 28 - Lora Count— Maria 717-6435 story. Open Monday thru Friday, 9 –12, 2-4. [email protected] see Flotsam & Jetsam for details Tuesday -Harbour Village Tennis, So- Weekends by appointment. Call 717-2445. Cinnamon Art Gallery - Volunteers to cial Round Robin 7 to 10 pm. $10 per Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the view help staff gallery. 717-7103. Saturday, January 28 – Bonaire Lions person. Cash bar. All invited. Call Elisabeth from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn about Bonaire National Marine Park - 717-8444. Club-Comcabon Run – Children: 1,5, 2, Vos at 565-5225 /717-7500, ext. 14. Bonaire’s culture . Visit homes from the 17th Bonaire Animal Shelter -717-4989. 4, 5 km. Men & Women – open category Every Tuesday Night @ 6:30pm - Bo- century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790-2018 Donkey Sanctuary - 560-7607. (5 km). Sign up 3:30 to 5 pm. Race starts naireTalker Dinner/Gathering at Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, behind Jong Bonaire (Youth Center) - 717-4303. 5:30 pm, at the Stadium. Info Ronald at Gibi's, known for great local food. Call the Catholic Church in town. Open weekdays Sister Maria Hoppner Home (Child 785-3902 Gibi at 567-0655 for details, or visit from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. 717-8868 Care) Tel. 717-4181 fax 717-2844. www.BonaireTalk.com, and search for Washington-Slagbaai National Park, Special Olympics - Contact Roosje 717- Sunday, January 29 - Bonairean Night "Gibi." Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open 4685, 566-4685 Buffet with typical Bonairean dishes, live Friday-Swim lessons for children by daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on some holi- . kriollo music and folkloric dance per- Enith Brighitha, a Dutch Olympian, at days. 717-8444/785-0017 CHURCH SERVICES formances. Come and enjoy authentic Sorobon from 1330 to 1630 Sunday at Cai- Live music and dancing New Apostolic Church, Meets at Bonairean dishes in a typical Bonairean Friday -Manager’s Rum Punch Party, starts about 12 noon at Lac Cai. Dance to Kaminda Santa Barbara #1, Sundays, atmosphere at the Divi Flamingo Beach Buddy Dive Resort, 5:30-6:30 pm the music of Bonaire’s popular musicians. 9:30 am. Services in Dutch. 717-7116. Resort & Casino- 6 to 9 p.m., NAƒ35, - Friday- 5-7 pm Social Event at JanArt International Bible Church of Bonaire – including a welcome drink. Kids up to 12 Gallery, Kaya Gloria 7. Meet artist CLUBS and MEETINGS Kaya Amsterdam 3 (near the traffic circle) years, pay their age in dollars. For reser- Janice Huckaby and Larry of Larry’s AA meetings - every Wednesday; Phone Sunday Services at 9 am; Sunday Prayer vations call 717 8285, ext. 444. (1st & Wildside Diving. New original paintings 717-6105; 560-7267 or 717- 3902. Meeting at 7:00 pm in English. Tel. 717- last Sundays of the month) of Bonaire and diver stories of the East Al-Anon meetings - every Monday eve- 8332 Coast every week ning at 7 pm. Call 790-7272 Protestant Congregation of Bonaire. Now through February 9 - Catherine Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday –Yoga Weekly BonaireTalker Gathering and Wilhelminaplein. Services in Papia- Salisbury’s underwater photo exhibit, Classes—Tel. 786-6416 Dinner at Gibi's - Tuesday - 6:30 pm - mentu, Dutch and English on Sundays at “Magical Encounters” at Cinnamon Art Daily- The Divi Flamingo Casino is call 567-0655 for directions. 10 am. Thursday Prayer Meeting and Gallery, Kaya A.P.L. Brion #1, off Kaya open daily for hot slot machines, roulette Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7:30 pm at Bible Study at 8 pm. Rev. Jonkman. Grandi, behind Banco di Caribe. and black jack, Monday to Saturday 8 the Union Building on Kaya Korona, 717-2006 pm– 4 am; Sunday 7 pm– 3 am. across from the RBTT Bank. All levels The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Arts and Crafts Markets at Wilhelmina Daily - by appointment -Rooi invited. NAƒ5 entry fee. Call Cathy 566-4056. Day Saints, Kaya Sabana #26 Sundays Park on Cruise Ship visiting days, start- Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Tours Bo- Darts Club plays every other Sunday at 8:30 - 11:30 am. Services in Papiamentu, ing around 10 am to early afternoon. See nairean kunuku. $12 (NAƒ12 for resi- City Café. Registration at 4, games at 5. Spanish and English. Schedule above. dents). Tel 717-8489, 540-9800. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. Catholic San Bernardus in Kralendijk – COMING UP JCI - First Wednesday of the Month- Services on Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS Junior Chamber International Bonaire in Papiamentu 717-8304 . Saturday at 6 Sunday, January 29th -Darts at City Saturday- Discover Our Diversity (JCI Bonaire, formerly known as Bonaire pm at Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Cafe starting around 7.00. Slides pool bar Buddy Dive, 7 pm 717- Jaycees) meets at the ABVO building, in English. Mass in Papiamentu on 5080 Kaminda Jato Baco 36 from 7:30 to 9:30 Sunday at 9 am and 6 pm. 717-4211. Monday, January 30 -Seth Gaaikema Sunday - Bonaire Holiday -Multi- pm. Everyone is welcome. Contact: Re- Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios), One man Show- Plaza resort, 8:30 pm. media dual-projector production by Al- nata Domacassé 516-4252. Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, Tickets NAƒ40 bert Bianculli, 8.30 pm, Capt. Don’s Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Plaza, Dutch & Papiamentu on Sunday at 10 Habitat. Kaya International, every other Tues- am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at Sunday, February 5 – Special Olym- Monday- Dee Scarr’s Touch the Sea day, 7 pm. Tel. 717-5595, Jeannette 7:30 pm. 717-2194 pics Walk-a-Thon. See pages 10 & 11 slide Show at Captain Don’s Habitat, Rodriguez. 8:30 pm Call 717-8290 for info Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th Send event info to: Sunday, February 5 - Opening of the Wednesday (2nd and 4th) Turtle Conser- Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Kaya The Bonaire Reporter Kas di Arte – Artist Ronald Verhoeven, vation Slide Show by Andy Uhr. Carib Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. Email [email protected] 5 – 8 pm, Artistic and Cultural Forma- Inn seaside veranda, 7 pm Rotary lunch meetings Wednesday, 12 Tel/Fax. 717-8988, Cel. 786-6518 tion, Kaya J.N.E. Craane 34 (boulevard). Wednesday –Buddy Dive Cocktail noon-2 pm - Now meeting at 'Pirate

Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 Page 15 RESTAURANT PRICE RANGE / WHEN OPEN FEATURES

Bella Vista Restaurant Moderate. Breakfast and Lunch Magnificent Theme Nights: Saturday: Beach Grill; Monday: Caribbean Sea Side Restaurant at Buddy Dive Resort Dinner during Theme nights only. Night; Friday: Manager’s Rum Punch Party 717-5080, ext. 538 Open every day and All-You-Can-Eat B.B.Q

Bistro de Paris Moderate Real French Cooking in an informal setting Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 46 Lunch and Dinner Superb dishes prepared with care and love by a French chef (half-way between hotel row and town) 717-7070 Closed Sunday Owner-operated Eat in or Take away

Calabas Restaurant & Chibi Chibi Restaurant and Bar Moderate-Expensive Get a view of the beach and turquoise sea while enjoying a breakfast buffet At the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort. Waterfront Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner or à la carte lunch and dinner at the 'Chibi Chibi' restaurant & bar. Inspiring 717-8285 Open 7 days vistas and the highest standard of cuisine. Bonaire’s Most Romantic Restaurant where dining is a delight! Tuscan Croccantino Italian Restaurant Moderate-Expensive chef prepares exquisite dishes with authentic ingredients. Be served in a gar- Downtown at Kaya Grandi 48 717-5025 Dinner den setting under floating umbrellas or in air-conditioned comfort. Take out Closed Monday too. The Great Escape Moderate Bar-Restaurant poolside —under the thatched roof. EEG Blvd #97—across from Belmar Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Cuban cuisine. New kitchen. New cook 717-7488 Breakfast every day; Lunch, Dinner Tues-Sun. Happy hours 5 to 7 every day. Low-Moderate The Last Bite Bakery Orders taken 8 am-4 pm; Deliveries 6-7:30 Enjoy a delicious dessert or savory baked meal in the comfort of your home Home Delivery or Take Out pm , Closed Sunday or resort. This unique bakery offers gourmet class items -always from 717-3293 scratch- for take out or delivery only.

The Lost Penguin Low-Moderate Watch the bustle of downtown from this street side Caribbean-style bistro Across from MCB Bank in downtown Kralendijk Breakfast, Lunch, Early Dinner until 6 pm owned and run by a European educated Master Chef Call 717-8003. Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays and his wife.

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

ART GALLERY RESORTS & ACTIVITIES Cinnamon Art Gallery non-profit gallery for local GARDEN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES Buddy Dive Resort offers diving, Adventure Fun artists has continuous shows. Each month a new artist Green Label has everything you need to start or main- tours including kayaking, mountain biking, cave snor- is featured. Stop by. Free entry. tain your garden. They can design, install and maintain keling and exploration. it and offer plants, irrigation supplies and garden BANKS chemicals. RETAIL Maduro and Curiel’s Bank provides the greatest Benetton, world famous designer clothes available number of services, branches and ATMs of any Bon- GIFTS, SOUVENIRS AND LIQUOR now in Bonaire at prices less than those in US. For aire bank. They also offer investments and insurance. The Bonaire Gift Shop has an wide selection of men, women and children. gifts, souvenirs, liquor, dive watches, digital cameras, BEAUTY PARLOR things for the home, T-shirts all at low prices. SECURITY Hair Affair. Expert hair cutting, styling, facials, Special Security Services will provide that extra waxing and professional nail care. HOTELS measure of protection when you need it. Always reli- Golden Reef Inn is the affordable alternative with able. BICYCLE / SCOOTER/ QUADS fully equipped studio apartments in a quiet Bonaire De Freewieler rents scooters and quads; profession- neighborhood. Just a 3-minute walk to diving and the SHIPPING ally repairs almost anything on two wheels. Sells top sea. Rocargo Freight Air and sea shipments in/out of brand bikes. Have your keys made here. Bonaire. Customs agents. Professional and efficient. The Great Escape Under new management. Quiet FedEx agent. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION and tranquil setting with pool and luxuriant garden in APA Construction are professional General Belnem. Cyber Café, DVD rentals, restaurant and SUPERMARKETS Contractors. They also specialize in creating patios bar. Visit Warehouse Bonaire to shop in a large, spotless and walkways with fabulous sprayed and stamped supermarket. You’ll find American and European concrete pavement. METALWORK AND MACHINE SHOP brand products. THE market for provisioning. b c b- Botterop Construction Bonaire N.V., offers DIVING outstanding fabrication of all metal products, includ- VACATION CLUB Carib Inn is the popular 10-room inn with top-notch ing stainless. Complete machine shop too. Lower the cost of vacationing in Bonaire and other dive shop and well stocked retail store. Best book trade places. Visit Perfect Holiday Solutions to discover on Bonaire. Good prices on regulator repair, dive com- Nature Exploration how you can get discounts and more. puter H.Q. Outdoor Bonaire for individually guided kayaking, hiking, biking, caving, rapeling/abseilen and more Dive Friends Bonaire (Photo Tours Divers-Yellow reservations : 791-6272 or 717-4555 E-mail : WATER TAXI Submarine) -low prices - on the seaside at Kral- [email protected] Get to Klein Bonaire by Ferry. Ride the Kantika di endijk, at Caribbean Club, Caribbean Court and the Amor or Skiffy. Hotel pickup. Hamlet Oasis. Join their cleanup dives and BBQ. PHOTO FINISHING Paradise Photo in the Galeries Shopping Center of- WINDSURFING WannaDive - They make diving fun while maintain- fers fast, fine processing for prints, slides, items and The Bonaire Windsurfing Place can fulfill all your ing the highest professional standards. In town at services . Now-full digital services. windsurfing dreams and more. They offer expert in- City Café and at Eden Beach. struction, superb equipment on a fine beach. Lunch REAL ESTATE / RENTAL AGENTS and drinks too. BBQ and windsurf videos Wednesday EXTERMINATOR Harbourtown Real Estate is Bonaire’s oldest real nights. Professional Pest Control is at your service. Get rid estate agent. They specialize in professional cus- of all the pests that invade your home and garden. tomer services and top notch properties. WINES Experienced and reliable. Antillean Wine Company. You’ve tried the rest; Re/Max Paradise Homes: Lots of Choices— now try the best: best prices, highest quality wines FITNESS International/US connections. 5% of profits donated from around the world, kept in a cooled warehouse. Bonfysio offers comprehensive fitness programs to to local community. List your house with them for Free delivery. suit your needs whether they be weight loss, sports or sale. just keeping in shape. Convenient schedule. YOGA Sunbelt Realty offers full real estate, rental, and in- Yoga For You. Join certified instructors Desirée and Fit For Life at the Plaza Resort Mall. Classes in surance services. If you want a home or to invest in Don for a workout that will refresh mind and body. Pilates, Aerobics, TaeBo and more. Professional Bonaire, stop in and see them. Private lessons too. trainers, fitness machines and classes for all levels. REPAIRS ATTENTION BUSINESSMEN/WOMEN: FURNITURE Bon Handyman is here if you need something fixed Put your ad in The Bonaire Reporter. The Plantation Has lots of classy furniture and an- or built. Ultra reliable, honest and experienced. Elec- Phone/Fax 717-8988, Cel 786-6518 tiques at very competitive prices. Stop in to see great trical, plumbing, woodworking, etc. 717-2345 teak furniture and Indonesian crafts.

Page 16 Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 1995 Sipke Stapert and Dianir Stapert Rivas-Torres

’d been to the Antilles before be- great legs! I have the8 habit of talking like “I cause when I was one we moved a parrot -it’s always that way when I meet from Holland to Curaçao; my father people – it makes me happy – and we worked as a professional diver with the started talking. So we exchanged phone marines. We stayed for seven years and I numbers. When he gave me his I only grew up by the sea. Back in Holland I saw four numbers. I thought, how ridicu- finished elementary school, went to lous - this man with his four numbers - VWO, then I had to make a choice what does he really believe I’ll go for that? I to study. I applied for eight different stud- didn’t know Bonaire’s numbers had only ies and was accepted by all and chose the four digits at that time!” sports academy. I went to Aruba as an “The nicest thing was,” Sipke says, intern; then in the service I did officer’s “when she came to Bonaire it was at night training. It was very interesting; nice de- and she thought, seeing all the lights, tachments in Martinique, Belize, St. Mar- ‘What a big island!’ So the next day we tin and the States. I left my resumes on drove around and she asked, ‘When are the islands. We had a great time and I got we going to the city?’ Then I had to say, to explore the Caribbean a bit more. ‘This is the city!’” Dianir makes a funny The moment I left Aruba I was offered a face. “In Venezuela we spend hours and three-year contract for SGB (high school) hours looking at leaves for the ceramic Dianir and Sipke in Bonaire as a physical education prints, getting inspiration from nature, teacher, but in my relationship at the time and he taught my grandparents who live non-materialistic man, he likes to live his have to be rich to be happy, but I like the it wasn’t an option, so I went back to Hol- in a house 2,500 meters up in the Andes life and he doesn’t want more and more,” comfort of living in a clean house.” land. Later I got another offer from SGB, mountains to look at things differently. Dianir says pensively. “He is a man with “We also lived in the States for six then I accepted. I knew Bonaire: every- They would randomly kill all the insects good feelings and he’s honest and he al- months,” Sipke says. “I got a contract as a thing was familiar; it was like coming they’d see, but Sipke would catch a beau- ways treats me well, and until today he kayak instructor with the kayak center in home - the culture, the temperature and tiful grasshopper, put it in a jar and show loves me and I love him.” Rhode Island where I gave sea kayak especially the smells - the smell of fish, of it to my grandfather, and over the years “In 1999 Dianir came to live here. No- courses at a pretty high entry level. We wet piers and the earth after it rained. my grandfather’s attitude changed. He vember 17th that year we were in Puerto took a lot of different courses there, like When I smell something it’s like I get still kills certain insects, but only when Rico where I was competing in a sailing glass working, wood turning and silver hit – it brings back memories very viv- they come into the house. Now the whole event. Everything was closed and boarded metal working. Now I am back with SGB idly. We arrived and two days later I family is into nature! I saw my four year up and everybody was waiting for Hurri- as a physical education teacher. I want to started working. old niece walking through the garden with cane Lenny. We didn’t know that Bonaire do a thousand things… like moving to solemn steps, her hands on her back, got quite a bit of swell. I was working as New Zealand, picking up a study about Nine years ago – my previous relation- peering at a butterfly, and I asked her, a dive instructor for Sand Dollar and nature conservation, wood turning…” ship had ended – I met my future wife, ‘What are you doing?’ She answered, ‘I when a friend picked us up at the airport “I can’t move to New Zealand,” Dianir Dianir Stapert Rivas-Torres, in Caracas’ am looking!’ She laughs. he said, ‘You don’t have a job anymore – says and her face turns sad. “If I go there Maiquetia Airport.” They were married the dive shop is gone!’ We immediately I would never see my family again. We’re during Regatta last year, October 11, went to see; it was Midnight – he was saving to go and see it, but I can’t live Dianir’s birthday as well as Sipke’s right! Sand Dollar continued, working that far from my family. I came here be- mother’s birthday. “We sat in the same “We sat in the same from containers, but it was a very strange cause I fell in love with Sipke. The island waiting area; we boarded the same plane; homecoming.” was so empty and I felt upset, but I’d al- and we got seats next to each other – but- waiting area; we boarded “I’d started slowly with ceramics,” ways wanted to live in an open place as I terflies all over! For over a year we trav- the same plane; and we got Dianir says. “Not many people were do- come from the mountains, and the sea is eled back and forth all the time. I think seats next to each other – ing it; the one I know is Marie Therese so beautiful. Now I’ve gotten used to liv- Dianir came eight times to Bonaire and I Verhoef, and her work is beautiful, she’s ing here.” traveled at least 14 times to Merida, butterflies all over!” a real artist. At first I had to find out “One of the nicest things was that last where she lived with her parents, and I many things like where to get the materi- year the wind dropped quite a few times,” became part of her family.” als and what would sell. Sipke photo- Sipke says, “and it let us make a kayak His face shines with happiness; he is Also Sipke had to get used to certain graphed and positively identified 381 fish trip together around Klein Bonaire. Even very cute. Sipke Stapert (38) and his things, like our Christmas Eve. Appar- species from the 420 that are in the sea though,” he smiles, “Dianir was taught by beautiful wife Dianir (40) make a won- ently in Holland it’s customary for Christ- around the island. We made them in ce- her parents that ‘when the water comes to derful couple. They are great artists and mas dinner to be served at six o’clock ramic and I used them in wind chimes, your knees, it’s getting dangerous,’ she their work shows devotion and love, per- sharp. The first Christmas Eve he spent but it turned out to be too much work for came with me. It was so beautiful; we fection and patience and a beautiful with us we went to visit all our family the amount of money. Now we put the saw turtles and a Portuguese Man of War imagination, but also they have great members, and everyone offered tradi- hand painted ceramic fish in a driftwood with the fish that lives in it. The water knowledge; they’re true artisans. tional Christmas dishes. At the first rela- frame and it’s more like a unique piece. was like glass. You “I was living with my parents,” Dianir tive’s he ate like a horse. Then we still When I came here Sipke started helping could see every- says, “In South America if you’re not had to visit all the others and have the me out and it turned out he was talented thing. We stopped married you stay with your parents all official Christmas dinner at Midnight! It and more artistic than I am. He can do at ‘No Name’ and it their life. You only have one life and you was a culture shock for him! We come anything with glass, with shells, with rained with a rain- have to enjoy your family. I had a work- from different countries and we are differ- seeds, with wood and wood chips; we bow. If you like shop and was making ceramics, selling ent, but… opposites attract! I am lazy; I have the whole ‘east coast’ lying along- open spaces it does- my pieces to shops and restaurants all am a chicken and I like to talk!” side the house. He’s also a perfectionist n’t get any better – I over Venezuela. “She’s funny,” Sipke says. “She can and that means it’s never good enough, was so happy that When I met Sipke at the airport the first make very funny faces and we feel good but… we have to live too… I think in day.” Story and thing I noticed were his legs… he’s got together; we can be ourselves.” “He is a that sense I am better. I don’t think you photo by Greta

Bonaire Reporter - January 27 to February 3, 2006 Page 17 eet Marlis Tiepel M from Leiden, Hol- land, who’s now working at the Bonaire Animal Shelter with Jurrie Mellema. An avid animal lover who al- ways had dogs, Marlis was an anthropology major in college. Her working career was with the government in Holland in the economics department. She’s been on the island for the last two years and when she heard from Michelle Pachaian that she’d be leaving her position at the Shelter, Marlis jumped at the chance to take the job. Why? “Because I took pity on the dogs run- ning loose on the island and I think somebody has to take care of them! I really enjoy working with the dogs and cats, especially when they get adopted.” Welcome, Piek holding Meija Marlis! Marlis is holding “Judith,” Marlis with “Judith” “rest-stop” at Little Havana. As Piek who might be described as a eaturing jazz riffs from John remembers, “Instead of abuse in the long legged “beagle” type F Coltrane and Miles Davis and streets, they came for food, security, dog. She was born last summer and was brought into the Shelter by her owner who complete with Caribbean views and affection, and a sense of belonging.” moved to Curaçao. She’s a very sweet and mellow pup and, as you can see, very breezes is an oasis The ever-present cuddly too. She’s had her vet exam, tests, shots and neutering and is ready to go to for the street dogs of food and water a loving and appreciative home. Kralendijk sponsored bowls fit right in The Shelter on the Lagoen Road is open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm, by Piek and her hus- with the worn Saturdays until 1. Tel. 717-4989. It’s THE place to go for the healthiest, happiest, band Anton. The Lit- leather couch, the and most well adjusted and social pets on the island. L.D. tle Havana Jazz Club dual turntables is no ordinary bar. playing classic those dogs named by Piek have the flight attendant even brought a special It’s got a funky, com- jazz, and the retro kind of love story that often has a bar cream to treat a sore on one of the fortable ambience 1950s Cuban Car- as a backdrop: Meija (Girlie) and regular dogs. Fortunately the number that keeps bringing ibbean design. Harry. Adopted and spayed by Piek, of stray, abandoned dogs has decreased back regular custom- Perhaps a nice ad- Meija has become the alpha female of since Piek and Anton opened the doors ers and attracting dition to the walls the bar, hanging out there at night and of the bar, but now the word has gotten new ones. And the would be the popu- visiting the restaurant next door in the out to dogs with owners in the dogs who frequent lar, velvet kitsch afternoon. Another stray with short, neighborhood who stop by “not for the club are a big part painting of dogs stubby legs visited one day and fell in food but for companionship, maybe of that atmosphere. drinking, smoking, love with Meija. Dubbed Harry, this even the music,” says Piek. At that As I sit here watch- and playing pool in dog would not allow any other male moment, Meija jumped up on the ing the sunset once a bar. dogs to get near his Meija. And when leather couch for a snooze, secure in again, I am reminded From the very first Harry lost his teeth, Piek began feeding the company of the jazz-loving humans of San Francisco The missing Harry skinny dog Piek him soft food so he could eat more eas- who surrounded her, and the mood was Beat-poet Lawrence and Anton be- ily. Sadly though, in the past few complete. Ferlinghetti who friended, there has months Harry has disappeared, and wrote, “the dog trots freely in the been a steady flow of canine visitors. Meija, Piek, and the regular dog-lover p.s. If anyone sees Harry, please street,” as two of the regular Bonairean And not only would Piek and Anton customers all miss him. send him “home;” Little Havana is just dogs sidle up for their “happy hour.” provide food and water but also veteri- It’s amazing how many of the cus- not the same without him. Pauline In business for one and a half years, nary care, collars, and names. Piek tomers of Little Havana greet the dogs E. Kayes Anton and Piek immediately welcomed points out, “Give a name and they’re warmly as if they were old friends. abandoned and abused street dogs for a not anonymous anymore.” Two of Piek tells the story of how one KLM

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For the week: January 22 to 28, 2006 *to find it, just look up By Astrologer Michael Thiessen

Saturn at Its NASA photo Closest, Biggest ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Get involved in activities that will be fun for the and Brightest whole family. Don't confide in anyone for the time being. You need to challenge for the Entire yourself. You can dazzle members of the opposite sex with your quick wit and ag- Year This gressive charm. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. Week! TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Take care of chores that have been hanging over your head. Don't hesitate to take short trips. You can meet new and exciting friends he most who will provide mental stimulation. They may cost you dearly. Your lucky day T beautiful this week will be Wednesday. planet in our solar GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Be professional, and you will advance much more system, planet #6, quickly. You could overreact to emotional situations regarding your relationship. Saturn, is at op- You will learn a great deal from people with different cultural backgrounds. Minor position this accidents could occur if you don't take precautions. Your lucky day this week will week, which be Thursday. means it's at its Saturn CANCER (June 22-July 22) Lay your cards on the table regarding your personal closest, biggest direction. You should channel your efforts into getting rid of bad habits. Take time and brightest for to do some writing, whether it's correspondence, poetry, or keeping a journal. Try the entire year. So if you got a telescope for Christmas now is the time to get it out not to hang out with coworkers if you wish to avoid problems later. Your lucky because even the smallest telescope will show Saturn at its best. day this week will be Tuesday. In the early evening this Friday January 27th face east when Saturn is officially at LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Put all your energy into moneymaking ventures. Difficul- opposition. Opposition simply means that Saturn is directly opposite the Sun as ties with your mate may lead to isolation. Children could cost you more than you seen from Earth. Whenever a planet is at opposition it is always at its brightest can afford. Your attitude could be up and down like a yo-yo. Your lucky day this and closest to Earth. And if you think about it for a minute, if a planet is directly week will be Sunday. opposite the Sun then it should be visible in the sky all the hours the Sun is not, VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You should be trying to clear up legal contracts that and indeed such is the case. In fact, this week, as the Sun sets in the west Saturn have been pending. Be careful not to show your temper when dealing with the will rise in the east and slowly travel higher and higher until it reaches its highest boss. Proceed with caution if operating equipment or vehicles. Your tendency to point at Midnight, Bonaire Sky Park Time. After which it will slowly descend dramatize may be a little much for your partner to take constantly. Your lucky day hour after hour and will set in the west just as the Sun rises in the east. But to see this week will be Monday. Saturn well I would suggest you wait a couple of hours after sunset until it's high LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Travel will also entice you. You may be uncertain up enough off the horizon to clear all trees and buildings. about some of your coworkers and your boss. You will have splendid suggestions Now while you're out there you'll notice that Saturn is surrounded by some of for fund raising events. You will have no trouble getting things to fall into place. winter's brightest stars: the stars of Orion, plus the brightest star visible in the sky, Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. Sirius, which marks the eye of Orion's dog. And directly above Saturn the two SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Make changes to your living quarters that will bright stars of Gemini - Castor and Pollux. This Friday the 27th when Saturn is at please the whole family. You may find that purchases or entertainment could be its closest, it will be only 755 million miles away, which is super close for Saturn expensive. You may feel that someone at work is holding you back. Don't be afraid because it can be as far away from us as 945 million miles. to lay your cards on the table. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. Now we always hear that Saturn is the second largest planet, 75,000 miles wide, SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Try not to let relatives or friends cause any second to Jupiter, which is 88,000 miles wide. But that's true if you count only friction with your mate. Hold on; your time will come. You will find good buys the body of Saturn. In fact if you count the distance from one edge of its ring sys- and you will lift your spirits. You've been in a rut and you need to do something tem to the other you will find that it is 176,000 miles wide, exactly twice the di- that will help you break the pattern you've fallen into. Your lucky day this week ameter of Jupiter. That means we could fit two Jupiters side by side across the will be Tuesday. rings of Saturn. Wow! Saturn is wonderful but weird. In fact it is less dense than CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You'll be prone to tears if your mate is harsh water. So theoretically if we could find a bathtub big enough, Saturn would actu- with you this week. Put aside any decisions concerning your position at work. ally float, and hopefully not leave a ring around the cosmos. Confusion could result when communicating with others. You may be frazzled this Through even the smallest telescope you can see Saturn's largest moon Titan week. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. which we visited last year and found to be covered with bizarre chemical lakes. It AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A new relationship can be yours if you get out is the second largest moon in our solar system with only Jupiter's Ganymede top- with friends. Expect your workload to be heavy. Social events will be rewarding. ping it. In fact it is actually larger than the planet Mercury. Wow again! You'll have problems with authority figures if you don't play by the rules. Your So get out this week and next a couple of hours after it gets dark, look east and lucky day this week will be Tuesday. directly below the twins you'll see my favorite planet of them all, at least for view- PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Loved ones may be annoyed if they feel restricted. ing. (I'm not ready to pack my bags yet.) Enjoy the cosmic lord of the rings. You can get the attention of important individuals but it might not be the time to Jack Horkheimer get them to help or to back your ideas. New love connections can be made through group associations. Don't let children or elders put demands on your time. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

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