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RECTIFICATION: decision of the Second Chamber of Table of Contents RCN photo Dutch Parliament that reversed the This Week’s Stories he voting- stipulation agreed upon by all Health Insurance Announced 3 New Bonaire Prosecutor Gonggrijp 3 rights part three islands allowing foreign na- T Referendum Overview 3 of the story in the tionals with five years of residency the right to vote in local elections. Grandinan Dinner 7 last edition of The Congratulations x 2 Twins (van Loo) 8 “In the WolBES [changes in Bonaire Reporter Wet Weather Woes 8 about the upcoming Referendum Dutch law for the BES islands] Tiara Air 8 story was wrong. The Reporter and voting laws it was stated that RCN Answer Line 9 said non-Dutch citizens, legal foreigners who had been residing Green Label/Warehouse Beautification 9 Bonaire residents, meeting certain on the island for over five years Bonaire Poem 10 guidelines, could vote in the up- would have the right to vote,” Happy Birthday Fleurtje 10 coming Referendum. Saba Commission of Constitu- Donation to Animal Farm 10 tional Affairs and WIPM party Venezuelan Ensemble Plays Plaza 11 However, the Referendum Com- nd mission during the initial press leader Chris Johnson said. “At 2 December Holiday Concert 11 conference announced it was de- first, we didn’t actually want All you will need for health Insurance is a sedula Sanicolas Comes to Town 12 cided that only Dutch citizens [voting rights for foreigners],” Germaine Nijdam Art 13 On Sunday, the RCN re- care, patient transport, repatria- Palu Planta Day 13 could vote on December 17. Johnson said. “We said that be- leased the decision of the tion expenses of the deceased, Stichting Project Dinner 15 Their decision was based on the cause we were not used to this. Holland was the one that said, ‘No, Dutch Minister of Health, Wel- audiology center help, genetic Brandaris Cafe 15 Dutch Parliament's recent ruling fare and Sport about the con- counseling assistance, dialysis, Pelikaan School Winner 18 that only Dutch citizens can vote this is the way it’s done in Dutch municipalities, and it should be tent of the health insurance chronic respiratory problems, Letters to the Editor 18 in BES Island elections, even package for the BES Islands rehabilitation care, laboratory SSS Training 19 though foreign resident, non-Dutch done for the islands. But when it went to the Second Chamber, they that will become effective on and radiological treatment, long PHU Speaks Out (English & Spanish) 20 citizens are allowed to vote in NGOs More To Share 21 actually turned it back and said January 1, 2011. All legal resi- term care and other medical pro- European Dutch local elections. Nicolaas-Referendum Pusher 21 that only Dutch nationals here dents or workers on the islands grams. Critics focused on this as inter- ———————————————— would be able to vote.” will be covered. The sedula (ID ference by the “mother country,” a card) will be the form of identifi- After December 13, there will Departments Officials from Bonaire, Statia practice discouraged by UN colo- cation. be an information leaflet avail- Flotsam & Jetsam 2 and Saba had agreed to the propos- nialism guidelines. They empha- After that date all other health able with details on the content On the Island Since.. (Aletta van Beeck) 4 als allowing foreign nationals with Bonairean Voices -Chess 6 size that the December 17 Refer- insurance such as SVB, BOD, of the health insurance package. five years of residency the right to Sudoku Puzzle 6 endum is not an election, it is an PP and the private insurance The RCN is translating these vote in local elections prior to the Latin Music Classics-Merry Men 6 inquiry to sample the opinion of documents from Dutch into constitutional transition of 10-10- policies will lapse. Bon Quiz #42 (The Future) 7 Bonairean residents. The Bonaire Papiamentu and English and 10 that saw the islands become Starting this week the RCN Did You Know (Tarpon) 7 Island Council had already decided must be take into account with special public municipalities of Health Insurance Office begins Body Talk–Too Much Calcium– II? 7 to let foreigners with "Antillean complex terminology. If you Holland. an intensive campaign on the What’s Happening , Cruise Ships 14 Rights" vote. three islands to inform the popu- need information before the bro- Reporter Masthead 14 But the Referendum Commis- lation about the new system of chure is ready visit the health Classifieds 16 sion overruled that. Referendum medical care and treatment. The insurance section at website: Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset Times, Moon Phase 13 President Douwe Boersema con- information campaign, called www.RijksdienstCN.com where Shopping & Service Directory 17 firmed that only Dutch citizens "I'm Sure," will not only focus this document can be found. You Picture Yourself (Koemarket ,Netherlands) 18 can vote in the Referendum. on the contents of the package can also call the RCN free infor- Sudoku Solution 17 Disenfranchised were longtime but also what every citizen mation line at 08008-101010 or Bon Quiz Answer 17 legal residents of Bonaire who should do in order to receive by sending an e-mail to Pet of the Week (Sammy) 22 are citizens of other countries. medical care. [email protected] and Shelter Help Wanted 22 they will send you the digital Bonaire On Wheels (Ural motorcycle) 19 The insurance package includes document. A copy of the docu- Sky Park (Leonid Meteor Showers) 23 All three political parties on Astrology Wizard 23 among other things, general ment is also available in Dutch

Saba have expressed their support of a legal action filed by Bonaire practitioner and specialist medi- on the RCN center counter. How to contact us attorney Michiel Bijkerk in favor cal care, hospital care, paramedi- Information will also be offered Letters to the Editor: [email protected] of allowing voting rights in is- cal care, dental care, pharmaceu- to the community through the newspapers, radio and television. Story tip or idea: land elections to foreign nation- tical care, aids care, obstetric [email protected] als with five years of residency The Publisher: [email protected] on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. the Law Public Bodies. Tjin As- allowed to force pregnant teen- Box 407, Bonaire, The Windward Island People’s joe, who is not a member of the age girls from school, Dutch Neth. Antilles. Movement (WIPM) Party, the Island Council, was administered Minister of Education, Culture Phone 790-8988 Saba Labor Party (SPL) and the Phone 790-6518 / 786-6518 the oath of office by Lt. Gover- and Science Marja van Bi- Available on-line at: Saba Democratic Party are all in UPB Commissioner Elvis nor Glenn Thodé (left). jsterveldt-Vliegenthart told the www.bonairereporter.com support of Bijkerk’s test case, Tjin Asjoe (above, on right) was Dutch Parliament’s Second Printed Every Fortnight, challenging the current prohibi- On-line Every day, 24/7 appointed acting Lt. Governor THE HAGUE--School Chamber earlier this week. The tion. Next edition printing on of Bonaire after he had been authorities in Bonaire, St. Minister stated this in response December14, 2010 The lawsuit originates from a screened according to article 91 of Eustatius and Saba are not (Continued on page 9) Story and Ad deadline: December 10, 2010, 12 noon

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Page 2 Bonaire Reporter- December 3-17, 2010 RCN photo t may not be ob- results. However, it appears that the Dutch parlia- I vious but voters ment, by forbidding Referendum voting rights to non have three choices in -Dutch citizens granted earlier by the Bonaire Island the upcoming Bonaire Council, may have done just that. Referendum: The forces for NO are led by the organization that 1-NOT FOR ME has pushed for a meaningful Referendum for years, 2-YES Awor T E’Ora (Now Is The Time). At the heart of 3-NO their argument is the fact that the Bonairean are not getting the form of “direct ties” with The Nether- Voters will be de- lands that they chose in the 2004 Referendum. In- ciding on the follow- stead, they are getting integration. And that integra- ing statement: tion is not on a par with what European Dutch mu- “I agree with Bonaire becoming a public entity nicipalities have. to conform to Art. 134 of the Dutch constitution.” Up until now the forces for YES have been less Simply put, a YES means that the voter is satisfied vocal. The current majority party in government ne- with the present arrangement negotiated with the gotiated the present agreement, and the opposition government of The Netherlands. He or she likes the party signed the accord with the Dutch earlier this education, medical, social , cultural and other year. The improvements in health care, social bene- changes the Dutch are doing and planning. fits and education provided by the direct Dutch tie New BES Island Prosecutor David van Delft and are already visible and will increase in 2011. A YES new Bonaire Prosecutor Justine Gonggrijp A NO means that he or she wants a different gov- vote will confirm to the Dutch government that their ernment/state structure of the island or renegotiation support is appreciated. of the terms of the current agreement. No structure aybe I’ll come back as has to be specified, be it complete independence or a The new Partido pro Hustisia & Union (Party for “normal” rather than “special” municipal relationship “M the ‘new Ernst Wes- Justice and Union) is against conducting a Referen- selius (then Bonaire Prosecutor).’ with Holland. dum at this time. It calls the upcoming Referendum a You never know!” were the final poison that has already caused two governments to words in a 2005 Reporter story by A voter can effectively say the Referendum is collapse. They are advising citizens to boycott the NOT FOR ME by simply not voting. If fewer than Referendum. It would send a message of the peo- Greta Kooistra about Justine Gong- 50% of the eligible voters vote then the Referendum ple’s disgust with local political antics to island offi- grijp and Jeroen Beumer. is nullified. cials and be inoffensive to the aid-providing Dutch. Last week the words proved

prophetic as Justine Beumer Gong- 2005 Reporter photo of Regardless of the vote, the outcome is not legally “Built-in” to the present agreement is a structural re grijp took the oath as Prosecutor of Justine Gonggrijp and binding on The Netherlands or local government, -evaluation in five years. And local elections coming Bonaire at the office of the RCN although emotionally and morally it can be signifi- Jeroen Beumer in March 2011 will see new political parties and (Kingdom Service Caribbean). cant. give voters a chance to select officials who support She replaces the outgoing Bonaire prosecutor, now head of the their views. G.D. Prosecutor’s Office for all BES Islands, David van Delft. G.D. Under UN post-colonialism guidelines the “Mother See more on the Referendum in this issue. Country” is forbidden to interfere or influence the

Bonaire Reporter- December 3-17, 2010 Page 3 t the end of the day I ar- lot. I’d lived in Australia for home in Holland. Last year, that one day I A rive at the kunuku and the eight months, I went to Thailand when Bòi Antoin did an inter- would make sky breaks open; the sun does her and I had been to Mongolia, par- view with me for TV in Awe ku my dream miracle work and I feel I am just ticipating in the Camel Trophy. Ayera, he gave me the most come true. For an inch away from paradise… After that I was thinking, ‘if this beautiful compliment; he told me years I’d been The land is lush; the maishi was possible, the ‘unreachable’ that I had integrated really well busy trying to chikitu standing up proud, show- will be possible too.’ So, when I and that I spoke good Papia- work it out… ing off her thick green leaves. was offered the opportunity to mentu! on paper. It Dragon flies are wavering over work for Bon Fysio, I came to In 2004 – I was living in Mex- was a very big the high grass with diamond Bonaire. I stayed for eight and a ico (a section of Bonaire) - I pink cloud – wings. There are a hundred half years with Bon Fysio. started keeping goats. It began as but I fell off it goats, spreading their distin- On Bonaire I liked being a a hobby which I did with Simone – really hard guished musky smell. They’re physiotherapist; it was great to be Sweers from Bon Fysio. We’d and really playing, resting, ruminating. It’s working in another culture with bought 11 goats, Simone did the fast! It wasn’t as peaceful as can be - an image the local people. People here cheese and I took care of the the romantic of long forgotten days when eve- handle their complaints in a dif- goats.” She laughs out loud. “11 image of ‘little rything in life had a simple but ferent way too. For instance, if I goats… ayayay! I wish I still had house on the definite purpose. asked someone who was having 11. Where did it go wrong? Well, prairie!’ It was Then Aletta takes her herd into back problems, ‘How are you one day Simone called it quits just plain hard the corrals for the night while the today?’ they would answer and I wasn’t ready for the job work! sun goes down behind the hills. ‘Fine!’ And what about your yet… I remember We walk back to the house and back? ‘Yeah, okay, my back is Before 2004 I had traveled fre- sitting under a start talking. hurting, but I am feeling fine!’” quently - to Ecuador and Peru, to tree with a cup “In Amsterdam I was working She laughs. “It makes a big dif- Venezuela and also to Costa of coffee and as a physiotherapist, but soon ference, because the client is not Rica. In Costa Rica I worked on 40 goats enough I found out that it wasn’t ‘the complaint.’ a farm and it was there that I around me, something I enjoyed doing in From the very first day I felt at learned to milk goats. I liked the overlooking Holland. I had been traveling a home – more than I’d ever felt at way of living – back to the basics the wilderness and self supporting. So, I wasn’t of my land, “...all this ...has been done by willing to give up the idea en- thinking, Aletta milking her goats tirely. I did keep the goats be- ‘Where shall people who have been gracious cause I had the feeling I was go- I start?’ have the money for a generator, ing to do something with them Margon Muller helped me in so… no electricity for the cool- and kind – people who have eventually. many ways to get things going, ing. I had to find a location in In 2008 I stopped working for and when it came to the point town. Jan Ockhuijzen offered helped me in every possible Bon Fysio and I started farming where I was ready to make the me a room in his house – for free officially. I had bought a kunuku cheese, I found out I couldn’t do – how sweet was that! It was way...” at Tras di Montana with the idea it at the kunuku because I didn’t (Continued on page 5)

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Page 4 Bonaire Reporter- December 3-17, 2010 ON THE Island Since (Continued from stronger and more energetic and I’ve been pg. 4) they start getting a tan. Of course through many, supposed to be for three months, I am saying this to make up for many crises, but,” she whispers, “it became the slavery, because they work but, I am still two years. I am so glad we’re like mules. But by the time they alive! There has still friends. Without him I leave they look at least 10 years been a time I wouldn’t be anywhere right now. younger and both of them are in felt I was only For the last year I’ve been their 70s and they have no farm- receiving and I making cheese at the kunuku and ing background! felt guilty about it’s gone fast ever since. You Win Emerenciana from Punta it, but along the know,” she looks at me, “for Blancu saved my farm twice by way I realized, some reason little angels come helping me. When my goats and it was con- falling out of the heavens every weren’t giving any milk because firmed by the time I need them. I get help from the Billy goat didn’t do his job, people who all kinds of people - Bonairean he told me to milk his goats and helped me, that and Dutch - old and young, but use the milk to make the cheese. because of this mostly people over 60 like That was something priceless. I magnificent Felipe Angela, Buchi Frans and wouldn’t exist anymore if it was- place and the Victor Emerenciana. My n’t for his help. And his chicken things that are Some of Aletta’s special goats neighbor Mingie Boezem has poop makes a great fertilizer! happening here been a great help and so has The people who helped me to and because of what I am doing me this is the way. And all this – everything you Marijke van de Brink whom I deal with my financial difficul- and who I am – people do feel For my business I wanted a saw – has been done by people call ‘The Cactus Queen.’ She ties are Wouter and Bella Tuit. they get something in return. nice, good name and when I was who have been gracious and kind comes to clean the kunuku of They’ve offered me solutions and Well, at the moment it’s like at the funeral of this old Bo- – people who have helped me in tuna cacti every week. real help and because of them I this. I have 4.5 hectares, 100 nairean lady who had been one of every possible way – I’ve men- Then there’s Felicia Schutte could carry on. goats and a house. More and my first clients at Bon Fysio, I tioned some, but it’s impossible who designed my logo and made Last year Peter de Boer came more people are buying the felt very, very sad because peo- to mention them all - with man- my website and Richard Bur- from Holland to work at the cheese at Warehouse Bonaire or ple of that generation are slowly power and financial and material ger, my technical man, who has kunuku. In return I fed him and it’s being ordered at the restau- disappearing. But then the pastor donations. You wouldn’t think it always been there for me and he slept here. He stayed for eight rants. If you’re eating local goat said, ‘Roro tabata un hende sem- was possible, but it’s true. I’ve helped me for free with all my months and together with Rich- cheese – it’s been made here! per kontentu’ (Roro was a person been lucky. I wouldn’t have electrical problems and Maximi ard Burger he set up the cheese Step by step – the Bonairean way who was always content), and I made it without my people.” Chirino, my airco angel. room in the container. Last week – we are getting there, but you thought, ‘Isn’t that beautiful Info: www.wix.com/ Our mom and dad, as we say Peter arrived again and I am ex- have to have an awful lot of when they say that when you’re semperkontentu/goatcheese where I come from, have come pecting two more volunteers stamina and you have to be very dead? I will make that my goal Phone: 786- every year for three months since from Holland. stubborn! in life!’ And so I named my busi- 6950” „ I started here on the farm and Lately, Lida Dortmundt is It’s a way of life I longed for - ness ‘Semper Kontentu’, because Story & they have been of tremendous helping me with the cheese mak- the old fashioned Bonairean I want to be ‘semper kontentu’ – photos by help. When they arrive they look ing. She’s my new ‘cheese-girl’ kunuku life, but, you have to live always content – every day. Greta a bit drab and grey and then they and a great support in many other and make money and so you Kooistra start flourishing. They become ways. We get along fine. have to think of something. For

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FOCUS ON THE PRIZE THE FUTURE Siomara Albertus photo he T Merry- men are a popular calypso- band from Barbados. Their ca- reer spans four dec- ades, from the early 1960s to the 2000s. At their height they were popular not just throughout the Caribbean, but they had also managed to reach the number one spot on the charts of several European countries. Their trademark sound is an upbeat form s you enter main street, in downtown of calypso, reminiscent of what was A Kralendijk look to your left, you will popular in the Caribbean in the late 60s notice this interesting looking monument. and early 70s. They have produced sev- It has a tiny port hole on the east side. eral memorable covers in this style, in- Take a peek inside. It’s a time capsule… cluding versions of "Island in the Sun," In 2001 members of the Bonaire commu- Nadiniëla Coffie at her game in Bonaire nity had the opportunity to place a letter We asked "Jamaica Farewell," "Hot Hot Hot," and or a photo inside this Capsule, to be Nadiniela what motivated her to be a "Mary's Boy Child." e are in the 21st century, and at opened years later. chess player. She replied, “Since I was In addition to their characteristic sound, W the end of year 2010 we are still arguing about which flag or organization six years old my father, Mr. Ronald Cof- they are also known for the distinctive our athletes belong to instead of focusing fie, has taught me how to play chess. I costumes they wear while performing Question: on the prize. In the past we had to make participated in many competitions and and on promotional photographs. For sure that we had a federation in which because my mother, Ruthsela Coffie- many years The Merrymen played regu- Which International Organiza- our athletes could represent our own Kroon, knows Mr. Serapio Pop she took lar shows aboard the Jolly Roger cruise tion on Bonaire donated this country internationally. But that hasn’t me to him for chess lessons, so today Mr. in Barbados, but now they have a much monument to the Bonaire peo- been done so today we have to cope with Pop is my teacher and coach. I’ve gained more limited appearance schedule, per- the situation and focus on the prize, the a lot of skill in playing chess and was forming at the Graeme Hall Nature Sanc- ple? prize for real satisfaction and pride for able to compete in bigger events like in tuary in an after hours dinner show. Answer on page 19 being able to produce good sportsmen Russia. My experience in Russia was and athletes. Just as Curaçao has pro- beyond description. I had 10 games to Jody’s Music Quiz Christie Dovale duced great sportsmen and athletes like play. I won 2, tied 2 and lost 6. This week’s question: Andrew Jones, Jair Jurgens, Hensley In 1965 / 1966 "The Merrymen" had a Meulens and Churendy Martina, so Bon- I love to play chess. It’s a game that big hit all over the world. BonQuiz appears regularly in The aire has produce good sportsmen and challenges your thinking ability. Most of What was the title of this song? Reporter. It’s prepared by Christie athletes like Aneudys Albertina and Shar- nd Please send your answer to: Dovale of Island Tours. To arrange a the time I’ve won 2 place, but my will lon Sumter. These are just some we can to participate makes me strive and to do [email protected] and be entered tour, contact her via mention in our sports in Bonaire, in mar- my utmost for the next time. In Russia I in a drawing to win a CD of your own her website: tial arts, soccer, baseball, softball, chess had a broad experience and learned from choice in Jody’s shop at Lagoen Hill #18. IslandToursBo- and more. others who were more experienced than The winner of this week’s contest will be naire.com Phone 717- I. I was helped by so many people in announced in the next edition 4435 or 795-3456 We have to remember how our athletes Russia. In this way I can continue to ad- of The Reporter. Email: christie- [email protected]. put their hearts and souls to work for vance in the chess world.” Last week’s answer: The big hit of the their country, no matter which flag, an- Soca Boys was ”Follow The Leader”. them or federation. What matters is to Mr. Pop, captain of the men’s Dutch Unfortunately there’s no winner of the participate, to have belief in yourself, to Antilles team which also participated in free CD.. Jo Bux do your utmost and win. the games, commented, “Nadiniëla is a very talented young girl for her age, and Column sponsor: Jody’s Fashion & Music

A very young lady, only 13 years old, the experience she gained in Russia will Miss Nadiniëla Coffie, a very experi- make her advance in chess games as she To solve the puzzle, enter the enced chess player, had the privilege of grows older. Special thanks to numbers 1 through 9 to the par- being be part of the Dutch Antilles dele- Nadiniëla’s sponsers: Maduro & Curiel’s tially filled in puzzle without gation - two ladies from Bonaire, two Bank, F.W.N.B. and Tung Fung Store, repeating a number in any row, who believed in Nadiniëla’s skills and ladies from Curaçao and one substitute - column or 3 x 3 region. An- to participate in a chess tournament in paid for Nadiniëla trip to Russia. Russia held from September 20th to Octo- Nadiniëla admonishes more children to Jody’s is the well-known Fashion- swer on page 19. ber 4 this year. Bonaire was selected by be part of the club. More children with shop for men and women at the International Chess Federation. more opportunity to learn more from Lagoen Hill. Miss Nadiniëla Coffie and her mother, others. It’s always fun to have others join Mrs Rudsela Coffie-Kroon, were the two the club and this way the club grows. If In the collection they have 100% we focus on helping young children to ladies representing Bonaire. Both these original brands like: well trained ladies participated in the participate in international events we are focusing on putting our country on an Nike, G-Star, Replay, Lacoste, Chess Olympics in Siberia, Russia, in the Zucchero, A Prioro and Zulu. county of Khanty-Mansiysk. Participat- international scale, for having strong men ing were men’s teams from 105 countries and women who are prepared to demon- and women’s teams from 90 countries, strate that we can challenge everyone, no At the cruise market Jody’s Music is and every single lady played. matter in which country we have to com- one of the stakeholders and always pete.” tries to bring in the best music for young and old at the right moment. (Continued on the next page)

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CALCIUM CURSE OR CURE … Continued reviously I suggested you check P your salivary calcium – what did you find? Remember, a foamy saliva is an indication of a calcium absorption problem. As there is usually more than enough calcium in the average diet, the actual absorption of calcium is influ- enced by a few important factors. /fromthewatermagazine.com The thyroid/parathyroid gland is re- sponsible for calcium utilization by the calcium aspartate Did You Know?... important link in the evolutionary chain body. When these glands begin to fail that led to life on land. Although this produce energy. Since calcium levels hat tarpons are able to breath air? from the mucus congestion, toxins and Most fish contain gas-filled swim process is quite useful in waters with low inflammation that dairy products create, are high in the blood, there is high uri- T oxygen content, it is rather energy- nary excretion of calcium. A blood test, bladders that help them adjust their buoy- your calcium utilization begins to fail – ancy through mechanisms similar to a intensive and therefore gill-breathing is which is the opposite result of why you looking for a calcium deficiency will of used much more frequently. course show adequate levels of calcium, scuba diver’s BCD. However, tarpon consume these products in the first have been around for so long (some sci- Ian Kroll Allyson Crowe place! When a lack of calcium utiliza- but remember, 99% of body calcium is in bone, not blood! entists estimate at least 20 million years!) Ian Kroll is a junior majoring in Biology, tion at the cellular level begins, a host of that they have been able to adapt their conditions including depression, bone Calcium also competes with numerous with minors in Mathematics and Literary swim bladders for air breathing. Forms, at Vassar College in New York. He and tissue weaknesses, nerve and mus- other minerals like potassium and mag- When swimming close to the is currently studying at CIEE Research cular weakness and connective tissue nesium for absorption, and long-term surface, these ocean giants are able to Center Bonaire and hopes to become a weakness are just a few of the symp- supplementation or dietary intake of open their mouths and take in gulps of veterinarian specializing toms. excess calcium will disturb that delicate air. The tarpon can then dive back down, in marine mammals. Calcium is an abundant mineral. It is balance. Certainly people with a history forcing the air into the swim bladder. Amongst other things, he found in 100 milligrams or more per of kidney disease including kidney Because the bladder is covered in tiny will greatly miss the beau- serving in Bok choy, broccoli, all types stone formation and diabetics should blood vessels, much like the human lung, tiful island sun when he is of cheese, figs, nuts, salmon, sardines, take extra care when supplementing air can easily diffuse into the bloodstream forced to return back to spinach, yogurt, sesame seeds, sea vege- with calcium. and reach the vital organs. Researchers the frigid New York winter tables (kelp) and much more. So what exactly are the differences believe that this mechanism could be an in January. So, even though you think there is between all those different types of cal- enough calcium in your diet, and you cium on the market? There is evidence supplement, why is there a deficiency? that 90% of calcium aspartate is ab- Over acidity, from an unbalanced diet, sorbed, compared to 5% to 25% of con- is probably the biggest culprit. For ex- ventional calcium supplements. Cal- ample, cows’ milk has a lot more cal- cium aspartate absorption is also not cium than magnesium, upsetting that vitamin D dependant. (Sunlight is im- very delicate balance between the min- portant for calcium absorption). Other or the last five years Delno Tromp a sponsor it would be much appreci- erals and absorption. It is estimated that forms of calcium are calcium orotate, F has organized a Christmas dinner in ated. Send your guilders, dollars, what- we only utilize about 20% of calcium in and calcium glycerophosphate which December for the seniors of Bonaire. Last ever, to Mike Gaynor at Chat ‘n Browse in milk, whereas we utilize more calcium are all physiologically effective and cost year 116 guests enjoyed the celebration Hato at the Sand Dollar Mini Mall. Call from fruit juice. When milk is cooked effective. In the next issue we will talk held at Sunset Restaurant at Den Laman. Mike at 717-2281 or 701-2281. Or you (pasteurized) the minerals become ion- about the role of each of these calcium This year it’s hoped that 127 grandinan can email him at [email protected] ized, changing its effect from alkaline to supplements, sources of calcium and will be able to be served and to have a or Delno Tromp at [email protected]. acidic and causes congestion and not their effects on the body (both positive small gift. It will be on December 15, just useless to the body, but also harm- and negative), and take a closer look at again at Sunset Restaurant. Ten kids from the Bonaire Outreach ful! the relationship between calcium, potas- But for this to happen it will cost $20 group will be there to help serve. Will you Low calcium is also directly related to sium and magnesium in the body. per person. So if you can help by being help provide the meal? L.D. an Anaerobic Imbalance where a per- To be continued… son’s body relies on fermentation to Stephanie Bennett (Bonaire Voices Continued from page Author Stephanie Bennett was born in Cape Town, South Africa, 6) where she studied herbs, minerals and nutrition. Before moving Now Nadiniëla to Bonaire she continued her studies in the UK and now re- and others from searches Bonaire health issues. She is the owner of the Es- her club are pre- sence Nutritional Center paring to compete in Central Ameri- can and Caribbean tournaments. We hope with the new changes that our local sports will be included in the budget by the lo- cal government and supported by the VWS, the ministry of the Nadiniëla, another competitor and Dutch Kingdom for Nadiniëla’s mother in Russia Health, Welfare and Sport, which has the Send your comments to The task of making sure that these areas Bonaire Reporter, P.O. Box will be well taken care of. 407, Bonaire, or email reporter Siomara Albertus Bonaire Reporter- December 3-17, 2010 Page 7 Curaçao Radar Plot

iara Air, an Aruban Airline that has been flying T between Bonaire and Aruba for several years, has proven to be on time, have good accommodations and sympathetic employees. Floris On the night of November 26th, Tiara Air held a Bonaire van Loo cocktail party for its host Bonaire. Mr. Alejandro photo Muyale, Managing Director & Account Manager, opened the night’s ceremony welcoming the guests. He and his sales manager are more then pleased the way Bonaire has used the services of Tiara Air. Tiara Air has served as weekend getaway for many Bo- nairean people and now there’s also the possibility of going to Aruba in the morning on Sundays and com- ing back the same evening. Mr. Muyale hopes also to broaden the service for Bonaire tourists who like to come to Bonaire for diving. The many different airlines that come from the ld timers say the rainy weather of the past three months is Born to Floris and Nannie van Loo States can be used to connect to Bonaire from many O typical of times long past. In those days Bonaireans grew On 4 November 2010 US cities on a daily basis. much of their own food and fodder for their animals. Bonaire was Twins With a warm applause the night closed with the actually a net exporter of food that included melons, green vegeta- famous Aruban male singer, Jossy Brokke, who sang bles, fruit and goat meat. for the audience and introduced his new CD. Today the rain is a bane for tourists, although the SCUBA di- We hope to see more of Tiara Air service in the vers are not much bothered. It’s flooded the roads, some shops, future. Siomara Albertus leaked through roofs and caused the Sanikolas arrival ceremony to May Your Lives be be held indoors. Kunukeros (farmers) call the rain a mixed blessing. It’s filling Filled With Joy the dams, greening the grass, but until it lets up the soil is too wet to plant. You can find out first-hand about Bonaire agriculture by Max Charlotte attending the open house at Kriabon, the Bonaire Farmers’ 2720 gm./48 cm. 2800 gm./48 cm. Cooperative on Saturday, December 11, from 10 am to 6 pm. Details in the Happenings section on page 14. G.D. Graphic by Isadore

From Bonaire Nautico Marina

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Page 8 Bonaire Reporter- December 3-17, 2010 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 2) some form of Dutch is spoken in 18 coun- The RCN RCN photo to questions by Member of Parliament tries, a Taalunie spokesperson said. For Information Line is Ineke van Gent of the green left party Gro- example, in the region of Dunkirk in north- now completely free for enLinks. Van Gent referred to Dutch media ern France, people speak a Dutch dialect, wire and cellular lines. reports of pregnant teenage girls who had and Namibian Afrikaans is also a living Just dial 08008-101010 been sent away by school authorities. language. In the former colony of Suriname, from Monday-Friday, A visit to the SGB will confirm that preg- Dutch is the first language of 60% of the 1:15 pm -5:15 pm to ask nant girls are not being, and have not been, population, but an estimated 90% can speak questions about the dismissed from the school because of their it, Taalunie said. changes resulting from condition. the 10-10-10 integration The lingering Fiji-Zambizi cases with The Netherlands. Commercial banks and currency have taken still another bizarre turn. The RCN contracted exchange offices in The Netherlands Now they are part of the Dutch Scorpio with Mrs. Roosje van are no longer accepting the Antillean investigation. Albert de Groof was arrested der Hoek (in photo) to guilder. The Antillean guilder is still the last year on Bonaire on suspicion of illegal handle the calls. She’ll official currency in Curaçao, St Maarten trading in gold and money laundering as respond in Papiamentu, part of the Fiji investigation. He has been in and the BES Islands. According to the Dutch or English and try jail all this time although no trial has been to get you your answer exchange office of GWK Travelex, the held. Now he is to be transferred to the within 24 hours. Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten Netherlands for trial. care, taxes and Bonaire’s new address: is to be blamed. Some of the answers to the most De Groof and consultant Willem van frequently asked questions are in regards to ‘Caribisch Nederland’ òr ‘Dutch Caribbean’. Wijngaarden were arrested in September staying on the island, residency, medical RCN Press Release THE HAGUE--A majority in Par- last year on Bonaire. After months of incar- liament wants the Queen to be restricted ceration van Wijngaarden was freed but his to ceremonial duties only, it emerged dur- trial is now set for 2 March 2011. Charges ing a parliamentary debate two weeks ago. against Bonaire politicians Ramonsito Booi Only the ruling Peo- and Burney El Hage in the same case were ple’s Party for Freedom recently dropped with prejudice. and Democracy, the VVD, Christian Democ- With the addition of the arrival of the rat CDA and two minor P&O line’s cruise ship Azura on November Christian parties want 30 and her sister ship Ventura the expected the Queen to continue in number of cruise ships tourists for the her present role as for- 2010-2011 season has reached 228,972 mal head of the govern- visitors. This is about four times the number For Christmas the Richter Art Gal- Bonaire motifs, as well as the new calen- ment and retain her of fly-in visitors and 15 times the size of the lery is featuring a number of special items, dars. The Richter Art Gallery can be membership in important population of Bonaire. including handmade holiday art ornaments reached via http://www.RichterArt.com or advisory committees. and a new line of jewelry featuring dive and 717-4112. Prime Minister Mark Rutte said later that Marjolein Hayden from the Antillean he did not want any changes in the Queen’s Wine & Food Company (AWC) reports some new advertisers. Based on an email received from a Re- role. The Queen does not have any political that AWC has received the Limoncello • Germaine Nijdam Art porter reader, we believe a classified ad for power and every monarch is free to do the from Sicily, Balsamic vinegar, olive oil • Go Green Healthfood Supermarket free bulldog puppies that appeared in the job as he or she deems fit, Rutte said. from Tuscany and Sicily, pinot grigios • The Brandaris Café and two past editions of The Reporter is a • from Villa Sandi and La Gioiosa. Other Dive Friends Bonaire with their four scam. Beware! THE HAGUE--Some 23 million wines are arriving daily. locations and two retail stores people worldwide speak Dutch on a daily Check their ads in this issue and pay them Thanks for patronizing Reporter ad- basis, according to research by language a visit. vertisers. It’s they who keep it “Still lobby group Nederlandse Taalunie. In total, The holiday season has let us welcome Free!” G./L. D.

Bart, Bowse, DJ and Ruland (Bob) from Wanna Dive and Sorobon Beach at DEMA

Bonaire had a big exhibit at the recent “The Diving Equipment & Marketing Association”(DEMA) trade show in Las Vegas from November 17 th to the 20th. The Bonaire delegation included representatives from Belmar Ocean Front Apartments, Bonaire Eco Experience, The Bonaire Municipal Government (represented by Commissioner Anthony Nicolaas), Bonaire Partners, BONHATA, Buddy Dive hey’re neighbors who give a helping by our current season of heavy rains. Resort, Budget, Captain Don’s Habitat, Caribbean Club Bonaire, Dive Friends T hand. The beautification of the park- Thank you, Green Label and Warehouse Bonaire, Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino, Insel Air, Island Express, Plaza ing lot at Warehouse Bonaire was made a Bonaire for giving us some nature to en- Resort Bonaire, Sand Dollar Condominiums, Sorobon Beach Resort Bonaire, the reality by Ap van Eldik and his crew joy. Green Label has been making the TCB, Tiara and Wanna Dive Bonaire. According to reports from the event the from Green Label. What a welcome sight, island more beautiful for the last 11 tourism business for Bonaire is expected to be good in 2011. For more information being made all the more lush and green years. about DEMA visit www.dema.org.

Bonaire Reporter- December 3-17, 2010 Page 9 Bonaire Sheila and Bert De Jonge photo by Charlotte English

Greta Kooistra ere is a poem written by 10 photo H year old Charlotte English of Austin, Texas, who's grandpar- ents lived on Bonaire for 11 years and were visited by her here for many of those years. It's a tribute from her to our wonderful island.

Soft white warm sand, in between your toes.

Cool blue salty water, don't get it up your nose.

Talking, sqaulking, green para- keets, all they do is go squeek squeek squeek.

The warehouse, red and tin, oh, the wonders held within.

The smell of the sea is always there, the wind ruffling your hair. rd Happy, Happy 23 Birthday I love it and it loves me. Charlotte and her sister Sammy Fleurtje! on Bonaire’s shore Bonaire, the place to be. And many, many more years to come Johannetta Gordijn photo together with Madelief

Sunday we dove at Red Beryl and saw eight lion- fish on one dive, all be- You’re such a great girl! tween 40 and 50 mtr. H.L. Love, Mom

unchi Egbreghts’ Animal F Farm, which began in Janu- ary 2008, received l600 Euro from Mark Erwin Vos’ Stichting Dierenhulp (photo). The Farm has been instrumental in educat- ing school children in the impor- tance of the role of animals and their care, especially how people and nature can work together. The Farm is located in Washikemba. Take the Lagoen Road to nearly the end and look for the sign on the right to the Animal Farm. It’s a happy place to visit! Press Release Jose Cieremans photo Relax in a cozy atmosphere Authentic Local (Krioyo) and Venezuelan dishes…. Specials every day —-Take Away too 717-4596

Christmas Buffet: 3 salads, 4 main Reserve Now dishes, 3 accompaniments and 3 des- for your business and per- serts, including a welcome cocktail!

sonal Christmas parties Selections include: Hallaca Andina, Pernil de featuring a very special Cerdo, Pavo Relleno con Salsa de Frambuesa, Venezuelan Christmas Jamon de Navidad, Papas Horneadas, Dulce de buffet. Papaya, Dulce de Tres Leches, Torta Negra,

Groups of up to 30 per- more.. sons are welcome. Only NAƒ 45,50 ($26) p/p Kaya Liberador Simon-Bolivar #22, Next to Jong Bonaire Open for Breakfast, Lunch Monday-Saturday; Dinner: Wednesday-Saturday

Page 10 Bonaire Reporter- December 3-17, 2010 Plaza Resort-November 20, onaire’s second annual December cal band will play Antillean dances and 2010. B Holiday Concert will be held Satur- Christmas music in classical tradition. he Venezuelan ensem- day, December 18, 2010, 7:30 pm at Plaza The group’s leader, Cabriel (Gebby) T ble, La Cuadra Vene- Resort Bonaire’s Cacique Hall, featuring Seleh on piano will be joined by Hubert zolana, this past Saturday local musicians, performing classical (Ibi) de Palm on guitar and bas; Roberto evening performed a varied European and traditional Antillean music (Papachi) Salsbach on kwarta and bass; repertoire of lively Latin and (rhythmical songs of tumba, krioyo, simi- Norbert (Norbis) Goyla on wiri, rasp Antillean traditional music dan, bari, walz and danza tradition) – all and maraca and Genaro Anthony Percus- for an enthusiastic Bonaire “with a taste of Christmas.” sion will play conga, timbaal and com- audience at Plaza Resort’s pana. Cacique Hall. Compositions Guest keyboardist Felix Faassen, who ranged from sprightly has performed in France and Mexico as Local prodigy pianist Grep Linkels -- “valses” and island-inspired organist in the Rare Groove Orchestra, just 8 years old -- will perform a piece for “marenques” to jazz fusion La Cuadra Venezolana at The Plaza will join his father, Hans Odin Faassen, four hands by Fritz Spindler, the other and even a “Barroco-joropo- in a special rendition of Johann Sebastian two hands provided by Grep’s piano Folklore” played out from recurrent are all classically trained and have stud- Bach. The elder Faassen gave a solo piano teacher, Hans Faassen. themes of Johan Sebastian Bach. ied and performed in a variety of loca- recital on Bonaire last October. tions in Latin America and Europe. Bonaire’s renowned Silver Bullet Steel La Cuadra drew selections for their Robert Gilmour Gebby I Su Streanan, a well-known lo- Band will perform a repertoire of instru- Bonaire concert from traditional mental melodies of local and Caribbean “valses,” “marenqeus,” and “joropos” of composition. Started in the village of Tera well-known twentieth century Venezue- Kora over 50 years ago, the Silver Bullet lan composers. The group began the has performed in locations well beyond evening with “Juliana” (vals) of Lionell the local islands – in the US, Venezuela, Velasco, the essence of a sprightly Columbia, Chile and elsewhere. waltz, off set by refrains of deep pathos. Later the first portion of the program Tutti Frutti, the “pearls from Rincon,” an was ended by “La Cabra Mocha” by immensely popular local group, now Siman Diaz with the players exiting the known in The Netherlands as well after stage seriatim as their individual parts in their 2009 tour, will perform a medley of the composition ended. Sandwiched in Bonairean rhythmical songs with a special between were traditional “danzas,” program for this concert. “Polo Oriental” from folklore and a new “merenque” composition by the ensem- For those who still need more, there will ble’s bassist, Miguel Gonzales. be an after party with Gebby I Su Stre- anan.

Following the intermission, the ensem- The December Holiday 2010 Concert is ble seemed literally to come into its organized by the Classical Music Board own, among themselves and with an Bonaire, which will have tickets available energized and wholly involved audience on line at in Cacique Hall’s intimate setting. Bril- www.ClassicalMusicBonaire.com for liant virtuoso performances of flutist NAf30 each; children accompanied by Nicaulis Alliey, violinist Jose Escalona parents, NAf10. Tickets may also be pur- and cuarto/guitarist Juver Ulacio by chased at Addo’s Books and Toys and turns became duets, then trios and then Flamingo Bookstore (Kaya Grandi), also well honed quartets with bassist Miguel at the reception desk at Plaza Resort Bon- Gonzales as these performers played to aire. and with each other as a unified magnet to their audience. Another contemporary The next concert in the Classical Music “merenque” and a “vals-joropo” by Board Series will feature Jan Brokken, an bassist Miguel Gonzales and an extraor- Antillean music critic and analyst, and dinary Bach-fusion original brought the three of the Dutch Antilles premier pian- hall into a fusion of its own. Departing ists, Livio Hermans Johnny Klein- from the printed program, the group moedig and Willem Statius Muller on played a popular piece by well-known Saturday, January 28, 2011 at 8 pm, also Curaçao composer and singer, Rudy at Plaza Resort’s Cacique Hall. Plaate, bringing the audience itself into Robert Gilmour song, followed by standing ovations.

La Cuadra’s musicians hail from Maricaibo, Venezuela; however, they

Bonaire Reporter- December 3-17, 2010 Page 11 n some places the holiday honking of cars, the jeep with the I season starts with the clatter old gentleman and a bus carrying of cash registers. In Bonaire it the Swarte Pieten. Arriving at the begins with the sound of drums entrance to the Sporthall Saniko- and clapping, cheering children. las, looking a bit wet and bedrag- As has been traditional for 16 gled, was helped out of the jeep by years now Sanikolas and his atten- Acting Lt. Governor Elvis Tjin-a- dants, the black faced Swarte tjoe and the head Swarte Piet who Pieten (Black Petes) arrived in handed him his miter hat. The Bonaire last Saturday, November crowd went wild. He’d made it 27. after all. Inside the Sporthall the excitement But this time, the first time ever continued with the Swarte Pieten in the last 16 years, heavy down- doing their jigs, their antics, pours of rain nearly blocked their swinging their sacks and ropes and visit, which has always been by teasing the children. The entertain- boat, arriving at the Town Pier and ment went on until 6:30 pm. in bright sunlight. SEBIKI, the Just a bit of the crowd organization which was doing all Sanikolas and his the planning and organizing for Swarte Pieten will the event, was thrown a nearly return to Spain, from insurmountable challenge: How whence they came, on and where will the island’s chil- December 5, after dren greet Sanikolas? It was early visiting the hospital, Saturday morning. The rain con- old folks home, tinued to pour down and skies schools and other were completely clouded over. places. The arrival was to be around 3 pm. Great thanks to Would the rain stop in time for The Reporter’s mailing the wonderful, tire- Sanikolas to arrive by boat? assistant, Ava Rose Wuyts, less workers of SE- BIKI, the SBO stu- loved the show dents, Happy Peo- Finally, at 11 am the SEBIKI ple, Bonairean committee decided to change the Sporthall for games, face painting, Youth and all the venue to the Sporthall for 3 pm. dancing, singing, playing, awaiting other volunteers. The word was out. Friends called the arrival of The Saint. You had an incredi- friends, it was announced on the ble challenge and radio. The result: more than a Then around 4 the excitement you made it turn out thousand people - children and built to a crescendo with the soul fantastically. adults - found their way to the stirring drum and bugle corps, the Laura DeSalvo The Wondrous Swarte Pieten

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here have been be seen and purchased in Hol- T many who have land (www.marria.nl) and Cura- done and are doing çao. driftwood art, but Cura- Her atelier and home in Santa çao-born Germaine Barbara at Kaya Onix #1 is full Nijdam was the original of surprises. The high natural pioneer and her work stone wall encompasses a fasci- stands out as classic nating sculpture garden full of pieces of that art. “Of indigenous plants and trees. Fol- course,” Germaine says, low the stone path dotted with “there is such fun and dark and light blue marbles that excitement in beach- sparkle in the sun to the artist’s combing, never know- workshop and see what new ing what you’ll find, whimsies and wonders she’s that it’s no wonder so created. Contact the artist at 717- many people do it!” But 2203 or 786-1714, Email: Germaine is a true and [email protected] serious artist in her own Laura DeSalvo right and that shows in her work with those natural materials cast up on our beaches. Inspired by her artist grandfather, Germaine started painting at an early age and by the time she returned to the Caribbean and Bonaire after a stint well known. She also makes in Portugal she started painting on signs, wind chimes, even rosa- canvas, then became entranced ries. Her partner, Inge van der with driftwood. “I was doing it for Linden, helps her with the busi- Marian Walthie photo myself at first,” Germaine ex- ness aspects and beach combing. plains, “then I was making pieces Nijdam’s work has been in for friends, and that’s how it all exhibitions in Portugal, Holland, began!” Now it’s chairs, benches, Curaçao, Bonaire and Cuba. Her n Sunday, November 21, the Ban Boneiru Bek Foundation, shelves, lamps, tables as well as furniture has been bought by TCB, STINAPA and others put on a wonderful Tree Planting her driftwood framed oil and well known designers like Piet O (Palu Planta) Festival at the Washington/Slagbaai National Park acrylic paintings of the intense Boon and art lovers like Henny despite rainy weather. In the photo Commissioner James Kroon and dark blue/light blue lines of the Huisman, Gert Berg and Ruud tree art winner, Gabriel Guarenas, plant one of the trees. G.D. Caribbean horizon for which she’s Hendriks. And now her art can

Bonaire Reporter- December 3-17, 2010 Page 13 ART EXHIBITS Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th Cruise Ship Calls -Information provided by the TCB Ronald Verhoeven Art Exhibit, Kas di Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Kaya Crafts Markets at Wilhelmina Park on Fridays and Cruise Ship Visiting Arte, until December 5. Open Tuesday- Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. For more Days—usually 10 am until ship departure. Friday, 10 am-noon & 2-7 pm. Saturday 10 information call 510-0710. am-noon. Kaya J.N.E. Craane #34 (on the Rotary lunch meetings Wednesdays, Day Date Ship Arr Dep PAX Cap boulevard) 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo Beach Re- Mon Dec-06 Aida Vita 0800 1600 1260 Wil Dijkstra Exhibition, Plaza Resort, until sort in Peter Hughes meeting room up- Ventura April 1, 2011 stairs above the dive shop. All Rotarians 0800 1800 3100 Kaminda di Arte (Art Trail) every third welcome. Tel. 701-1100. Wed Dec-08 Noordam 0700 1400 1918 Sunday of the month until June 2011. Visit Toastmasters Club meets every two Carib- 1100 2000 3100 artists’ homes and studios. Information: weeks. For more information call Crusita Karel de Regt: 717-5785 / 788-4477, ka- de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Martinez bean [email protected], or Fred v.d. Broek: 788 Beck, at 786-2953. -2536, [email protected] Fri Dec-10 Grandeur 0700 1600 2446 — CHURCH SERVICES of the Call For Appointment Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: Driftwood and Art by Germaine Nijdam, Kralendijk, Wilhelminaplein. In Papia- Kaya Onix 1, Republiek, Santa Barbara. 717 mentu, Dutch, English, Sundays, 10am. Oceana 0800 1800 1950 -2203, 786-1714, Email: Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian, in Papia- Tue Dec-14 Emerald 1200 2000 3100 [email protected] mentu, Sundays, 8:30 am. Princess Fine Art & Portraits by Renate van der Children’s club, Saturdays, 5 pm, in Kral- Bijl, 717-6500, www.renatevanderbijl.com endijk Thu Dec-16 Sea Prin- 0800 1800 2016 JanArt Gallery, Kaya Gloria 7, 717-5246 Sunday School, Sundays, 4 pm, in Rin- cess José Atelier, Kaya Aleksandrit 6, Re- con. Bible Study and Prayer meetings, Fri Dec-17 Friday 0900 1400 publiek, open Saturdays, 10-3 Tel. 785-6670 Thursdays, at 8 pm, Kralendijk. New Apostolic Church: Centro di Bario market Nord Saliña, Sundays, 10 am. Services in Every Sun. Wednesday in the conference room at through Scientology Dutch. 700-0379 . through 0630 2200 150 Captain Don's Habitat (717-8290) International Bible Church of Bonaire, Spring 2011 Freewinds Tuesday at SGB High School auditorium (Kaya BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS Frater Odulfinus, off Kaya Korona.) Sun- CLOSE-IN EVENTS REGULAR EVENTS Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the view day services in English at 9 am; Sunday from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn about • Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park evening prayer meeting at Por's home, 7 Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from the 17th Thursday, December 2- Open House at Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts for pm. Fridays, 6 to 8 pm, Light & Life century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790-2018 Bonaire’s new prison for all the BES residents and local people. Tel. 717- Club, children 5 to 12 yrs. Tel. 717-8332. Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, behind islands. Hours 1-6 pm. See the 45 new 8489, 540-9800. Catholic: San Bernardus in Kralendijk – cells that can hold 125 prisoners and • the Catholic Church in town. Open weekdays Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm in Parke Publico children’s play- from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. 717-8868 hope you never have to visit them Papiamentu, 717-8304. ground open every day into the cooler Washington-Slagbaai National Park, again. evening hours. Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Satur- Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open day at 6 pm in English. Mass in Papia- Saturdays daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on December Saturday, December 11 – Open House • Rincon Marshé—6 am-2 pm. mentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 pm. 717- 25th. and January 1st. Call 788 - 9015 or 4211. at Kriabon Farmers’ Co-Op, (end of Enjoy a Bonairean breakfast while you 796 - 5681 the paved Nikiboko North road, Kaminda shop, fresh fruits and vegetables, gifts, Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios): Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, Jato Bako # 55 ). Agricultural informa- local sweets, snacks, arts, handicrafts, CLUBS and MEETINGS Dutch & Papiamentu on Sunday at 10 am. tion, displays, sales of vegetable plants, candles, incense, drinks, music. Big AA meetings - every Wednesday at 7pm. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 pm. kunuku information and more. Local Marché first Saturday of the month— Phone: 786-4651 or 786-7971 www.infobonaire.com/rincon. 717-2194 food, BBQ, drinks. From 10 am-6 pm Al-Anon meetings - every Monday eve- Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services Sun- • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine ning at 7 pm. Call 790-7272 day mornings at 10 am at Jong Bonaire Company’s warehouse on Kaya Indus- Saturday, December 11 – Animal Shel- Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7:15 pm— Youth Center in English, Dutch and Papia- tria, second Saturday of the month, 7-9 ter Fundraising Auction to benefit the All levels, NAƒ2,50, call Renata at 796- mentu. Preaching the full gospel. Contact: pm. Snacks and tasting of six wines for Bonaire Animal Shelter. Eddy’s at Sand 5591 to find out the evening’s location. 786-2557. $10 (NAƒ17,50) per person. Tel. 560- Dollar Resort, starting at 7 pm. Free en- Darts Club plays every other Sunday at Prayer and Intercession Church, in 7539. City Café. Registration at 4, games at 5. trance. More information 717-4989. See • English. A full Gospel Church located page 22 Soldachi Tours—See the real Bon- Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. temporarily at Kaya Alexandrit # 20, aire and be transported back in time. JCI - First Wednesday of the Month- Santa Barbara, Republiek. Services are Learn about the history, culture and na- Tuesday, December 14- Stichting Pro- Junior Chamber International Bonaire held on Sunday mornings from 10am ture by Bonaireans from Rincon. Call (JCI Bonaire, formerly known as Bonaire ject Fundraising Dinner, 7 pm. See page until 11:30am. Bible studies in English Maria Koeks for more information—796- Jaycees) meets at the ABVO building, 15 are on Monday nights from 7 to 8 pm. 7870. Kaminda Jato Baco 36 from 7:30 to 9:30 Contact: 717-3322 Mondays pm. Everyone is welcome. Contact: Re- Friday December 17—Referendum vot- • Soldachi Tours of Rincon, the nata Domacassé 516-4252. Send event info to: ing. heart of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Plaza, The Bonaire Reporter

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Page 14 Bonaire Reporter- December 3-17, 2010 he Brandaris Café at Kaya Libertador Wednesday through Saturdays, feature a onaire’s award-winning youth nairiaan.” T Simon Bolivar #22 has expanded. Terrace Grill with four different meats, B help foundation, the Stichting The chef and the youngsters will prepare Once a small takeout café next to Jong Bon- chicken rotisserie, ribs, fish, filet mignon, Project, is pulling out all the stops for an exclusive four-course meal and pro- aire for the last 10 years, it’s now expanded hamburgers shish kabob. Don’t miss the their fund raising dinner in December. vide you with drinks before and during into a comfortable, spotless family-like din- desserts – Dulce Three Leches and the Don’t forget to sign up as soon as pos- dinner and coffee and sweets after. ing room. Henry and Myrian from Vene- Venezuelan specialty, Quesillo. All drinks sible for this terrific dinner event that Besides attending yourself, this is also a zuela have operated the popular little place are available – coffee, tea, wine, beer, alco- will be held on Tuesday night, Decem- perfect chance to honor your employees for the last 10 years, but now it’s turned into holic drinks ber 14, at 7 pm (19.00) at “Les Restau- and clients with a special dinner. a place to relax and enjoy the good local For corporate groups and friends who rant De Bonairiaan.” That’s the charm- The price for the evening will be NAƒ krioyo food, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. ing street side restaurant the students set 125,, all inclusive, per person (of course, Particularly interesting and delicious are the want to get together to celebrate the sea- up on Kaya J.A. Abraham, just north of it is also possible to donate a higher specials of Pabellón (Venezuelan crioyo), son Brandaris Café is offering a special and according to Henry, it’s the only place Christmas Buffet Menu featuring some the Divi Flamingo Hotel. amount for the dinner) and there will be a on the island selling real Venezuelan empa- very special Venezuelan dishes. Groups maximum of 60 participants accepted. nadas with chicken, beef, cheese or ham and up to 30 can enjoy the family ambiance in Stichting Project leaders are hoping cheese. Try them for breakfast especially. a private setting for just their group. For the special dinner will draw supporters Those interested can make reservations at Every day there is a special dish on the more information call them at 717-4596 or and sponsors. The profits of this evening “Les Restaurant De Bonairiaan.” Or call menu. email [email protected] will benefit the activities of the Stichting 717-6921 / 786-6816

Breakfast and lunch are served every day, Project. E-mail: [email protected] Stop in and say hello to Henry and Myr- Monday through Saturday. For breakfasts www.stichtingproject.com ian, have a drink, a coffee and try some of The youngsters participating in the there are sandwiches, the famous empana- their delicious dishes. (More information Project will voluntary dedicate them- das, pastechis, croquettes. Lunch features on page 10) . Laura DeSalvo selves that evening for you to enjoy the Hope to see you that night at Les local food – fish, goat, chicken and beef quality of “Les Restaurant De Bo- Restaurant De Bonairiaan. G.D. with traditional sauces. Dinners, served

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ARTIST THANK YOU this. The two sides are forever bickering, resulting in both economic stagnation and Dear Editor, continuing environmental deterioration. Thank you very much for the nice and This ‘eco-eco’ war is directly linked to positive article in The Reporter "Kas di Arte another war of ideas, i.e. the still lingering certain amount of money enabling others to 10 years and Exhibition Ronald." ideological divide between capitalism and do the equivalent restoration work. We have a lot of different people visiting the socialism. When the discussion about the We do apologize to the readers of The exhibition and they like it very much. So we environment is carefully analyzed, it will be Bonaire Reporter that time constraints do are satisfied and happy. seen that in general the more capitalistically not allow us to translate our press-releases Ronald and Henny Verhoeven inclined don’t care much about the environ- into English. If somebody would be willing ment. Some even go so far as to deny that to help us with this, we would be very grate- REPRINT OF LETTER TO BONAIRE there is any ecological threat at all. On the ful. Partido pro Hustisia & Union other hand, those who fight for the environ- Rafael Santana, President OFFICIALS ABOUT SUNSET BEACH ment tend to be more socialistically inclined. he first prize winner in the Pe- Michiel Bijkerk, Secretary likaan School Lottery was Kess- To put it differently, those who don’t T edy van de Heuvel who won a Disney I wish to introduce myself. I am a resi- care about the environment in general be- LOST OPPORTUNITY laptop computer donated by City Shop. dent of Bonaire since 2003. I have been in lieve in freedom and individuality the travel industry since 1987 and specialize (libertarian government), whereas those who Dear Editor, In the photo she is presented her award in Bonaire. It is with delight I reside on an by City Shop’s Bouba Dabboussi and defend the environment stress their belief in As known, local media maintain the island that embraces nature in all regards. equality (collectivized government). myth that the overwhelming majority of the Pelikaan School Principal Wilma STINAPA and so many other organizations Bonairean people is against the “immoral Bohm. G.D. allow Bonaire to be recognized as one of The Party for Justice and Unity (Partido Dutch laws” which will be introduced in the the Caribbean’s most eco minded islands. pro Hustisia & Union – PHU) believes in both freedom and equality. Some things are framework of the new status of our island. I never saw Sunset Beach Hotel but its better done collectively (e.g. the building of They just ignore the fact that less than 1% of stakes - where is the Bonairean stake? If the history is so well known to all. On days off I roads); other things are better done individu- the inhabitants showed for a demonstration people of Bonaire want a beach, then for go to the remnants of what was and snorkel ally (free enterprise). Although the PHU- against these laws. heaven's sake, give them a beach! Do and swim. I enjoy gazing at the mature trees, party does believe that government should As I already have proposed in the past, we REALLY need to see more development feeling the lovely breezes. Having been to be as small as possible, there are limits to during the coming referendum the people on the island, especially a hotel?? I say other islands that have land banks and parks the smallness of government. The right bal- could be asked their opinion about these NO. As Americans, we came to Bonaire for such as Bermuda I can envision the same at ance between collective and individual solu- laws (separately for the right of women to vacation - fell in love with it, bought a time- Sunset Beach. tions will lead to a harmonious society. abort, right to euthanasia and same sex mar- share and kept coming back. Someday we'd As you are aware many on island are Returning to the environment. The PHU riage). In this way, the costs of the organiza- love to spend our winters there. We love the keenly interested in protecting this land par- recognizes both the necessity for free enter- tion of the referendum would not be totally island like our second home and the people cel and creating a park for the people. This prise and economic growth, as well as the squandered. we've met there are our second family. So I would be a step in the right direction. The necessity for environmental preservation. Jiri Lausman would love to see my "extended family" island’s first National Park Trust could be How can these two be reconciled? The an- have their own haven for fun and the oppor- LEST WE FORGET SUNSET BEACH spearheaded by your young and innovative swer is easy when you know it. tunity to create jobs for themselves. Take group of leaders. This would be an indelible Dear Editor care not only of the island, but also the peo- mark on your leadership and would repre- A simple example to illustrate our point. We have at home a box of matches. On the Unfortunately, we tend to forget that ple of Bonaire or someday there won't BE a sent the new beginning for our country. I the island of Bonaire belongs first and fore- Bonaire to come back to. I don't think that's implore you to consider this initiative. box the manufacturer assures consumers that the matches and the box have been produced most to it's people. The Dutch have their what anyone really wants.... Our island has sufficient hotel capacity. in an ecologically friendly manner. The stake, the foreign companies have their Judy Marth We don’t need more rooms but we do need a wood the matches are made of is poplar protected area for the people to include park- wood, but the manufacturer plants more ing, picnic areas, lush foliage and nature poplars annually than he uses to produce along our breathtaking seaside. This could matches. The box itself is made of recycled be the legacy of our new generation and for material. the people always. This exemplifies the ‘Principle of Bal- Ann Phelan ance’ as applied to the ‘economy vs. ecol- ogy’ divide (the ‘eco-eco’ war). In a PHU THE ‘PRINCIPLE OF BALANCE’ AS AP- government anybody (any company) will be PLIED TO ‘ECONOMY VS. ECOLOGY’ free to set up any kind of business, provided the business adheres to the principle of bal-

ance. If a part of Nature is destroyed by the Dear Editor: business, the business itself will be obliged Duality is unproductive and unhelpful. to restore an equivalent part of Nature (at the The existing antagonistic controversy be- site itself or elsewhere). This can be done in tween ‘economy’ and ‘ecology’ illustrates many ways, only one of them being to pay a

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th ticed a lot of reverse The 80 of a series of Bonaire Reporter articles by J@n Brouwer, featuring some of Bon- engineering. aire’s interesting vehicles that are “on wheels.” On course for 100+ So, later copies of Bonaire/Kralendijk/Playa – green.) German motorcy- cles, produced as here is just a very little Russian influ- Orlando is the proud owner of this Rus- Urals or as Dnjeprs, T ence visible on and around the paved sian made creature. The motorcycle looks or as Ural Dnjeprs, and unpaved roads of Bonaire, Dutch quite original and is still in running condi- in Moscow, fought Caribbean. Once I saw the remains of a tion. It is not as old as it looks. A lot of against the original white four-door Lada saloon getting a people think the three wheeler was pro- German-produced taint, and for some years a yellow sprayed duced during the Second World War but BMW motorcycles. Lada Niva 4X4 knocked around with a by the “modern” layout from the dash Finally the Germans worn out muffler. For some time this four board and the blinkers I am quite sure this lost. They never -wheel drive had a surf board mounted lump of Russian heavy metal was pro- really reached Mos- permanently on top of the roof as a kind duced in the late 80s or the early 90s of cow. This did not of spoiler. That is all on four wheels. the last century. How these two to three have anything to do An employee of the Motorcycle Shop Bonaire, Kaya Grandi Then some one and a half Ural Dnjepr traditional motorcycles found their way to with the quality of 54, sitting on the buddy seat of a rare olive green painted Ural have been stored in a garage for ages, Bonaire is unknown to me. However, the the Russian motor- Dnepr side car combination. The Russian motorcycle is in an waiting for restoration. And for a couple side car is a nice contribution to the cul- cycles but with the original and running condition. The tire tubes are in the need of years a Dnepr was parked near Lisa’s tural part of the Bonairean society. freezing cold Rus- of some extra trade wind. Car Wash. sian winter climate. It is not exactly known how the Russians mounted. The side car has the shape of a And then of course there is the Ural got the design and the production tech- Orlando’s Ural Dnjepr is an air-cooled, Dutch wooden shoe and fire arms can be Dnepr, parked right behind the gate of niques of this former German BMW R71. four-stroke, two-valve boxer twin. Engine mounted on top of it, in front of the side Orlando’s Motorcycle Shop, situated Some people think A. Hitler just gave the size: 650 cubical centimeters. A dry car passenger. Of course Orlando owns a along the Kaya Grandi in the capital of licenses and technical details to the Rus- clutch with two plates is mounted be- kind of civil variety of the Ural Dnepr. the island of Bonaire. This drab green sians because the Russians officially had tween the flat engine and the four-speed Unfortunately the Russians trike attracts a lot of attention from people promised not to attack the German Third gearbox. A shaft is connected between the never reached the high qual- passing by, especially tourists from the Reich. (Later the Germans attacked Rus- gearbox and the rear wheel. Low com- ity level of the German glass iceberg cruise ships. As they cannot sia but that was not illegal because they pression pistons produce low output. The Beemers. Luckily over 3.2 read Russian they are unable to expand did not promise the Russians not to attack thing even seems to run on diesel fuel million Dnjeprs are pro- their knowledge. The best thing they can them.) Another story tells that the Swed- when hot or pre heated. A heavy duty and duced in the last decades. make out of it is that it is not a Harley- ish “organized” five original German- heavy, heavy frame holds everything to- Spare parts are easy to get Davidson. (However, some people still made Beemer R71s to present them to gether. Wheels with traditional rims, and very cheap. Do not sell think it is a Harley-Davidson WL Russia. The Russians, those days, were in spokes and drum brakes. No center stand your bike Orlando! “Liberator” because it is painted army the need of a modern motorcycle as a or jiffy needed because a side car is Story & photo by Jan Brouwer

SSS photo pecial Security Service (S.S.S.) technicians, Ardis Apos- S tel, George Dammers and Joseph Rodriguez (center, with certificates) recently passed the Honeywell Security advanced course in alarms and access control in Miami, Flor- ida, and received their certification. They are shown here with the Honeywell instructor and classmates from the Caribbean and Latin America. No sooner had the technicians been back a week when the sophisticated alarm system and rapid action of S.S.S. personnel frustrated a thief’s intention to break in at Warehouse Bonaire! S.S.S. has been in business for more than 27 years, offering their clients 24-hour security service, money transport, alarm and camera installation and more. They have often assisted the police in being first on the scene of attempted criminal acts and apprehending the offenders. Congratulations to the graduates, S.S.S. Director Benito Dirksz and his fine staff. (press release/ translation by Laura DeSalvo

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PARTIDO PRO HUSTISIA & they highly promote education for they UNION (PHU) believe this aspect is one of which will OPINA SOBRE EL REFERÉNDUM help Bonaire to grow and develop rapidly and effectively. Because its principal em-

phasis is on justice and equality for all stos últimos meses Bonaire ha members of the community of Bonaire, E sido el escenario de numerosos the party has a strong position about the cambios a nivel político y social. Después referendum on December 17. del cambio de estatus de la mencionada isla efectuado el 10 de Octubre del pre- sente año, sucesos importantes tomarán Rafael Santana, current president of lugar, entre ellos, el próximo referéndum this party, expresses its position by men- a efectuarse el 17 de Diciembre, en el cual tioning two aspects. The first is the per- la comunidad de Bonaire dará su opinión sonal right that exists in this referendum. directa sobre la integración de Bonaire He expressed it this way, “Every commu- con Holanda. nity has the right of a referendum and the community should vote, for is something En cuanto a este evento hay diferentes that no human being can take away from opiniones por parte de cada uno de los it. But in this situation, taking into ac- partidos políticos actuales. Considerando count that it is being done for political esto, hemos querido saber la opinión de and personal benefit, it is best not to use uno de ellos, el partido Pro Hustisia & this right on December 17. Don’t Vote.” Union. El Partido Pro Hustisia & Union, es un partido que comenzó como una or- He also mentions another aspect that ganización destinada a ayudar y defender Rafael Santana, President of the Party for Justice and Union, PHU in his opinion could affect the future of a las personas necesitadas. Además, son Bonaire, is to give a negative answer in promotores de la educación, ya que afir- the referendum, to vote NO. Considering una pieza fundamental para el progreso de THE OPINION OF THE PRO HUSTISIA & man que este aspecto es uno de los cuales Dutch involvement in the progress of the la isla, el votar NO “sería decirle no a UNION (PHU) PARTY ayudará a Bonaire a crecer y desarrollarse Holanda, y esto podría afectar el bienestar island, to vote no “would be to say no to de manera rápida y efectiva. Siendo su ON THE REFERENDUM Holland, and this could (negatively) af- de la comunidad”, agregó. Tomando estos énfasis principal la justicia e igualdad para dos aspectos en cuenta indicó que “ lo fect the state of the community’s wel- todos los miembros que conforman la mejor es no ejercer el derecho de ir a vo- ver the last few months Bonaire fare,” he added. Taking these two aspects comunidad de Bonaire, el partido en cues- tar este 17 de Diciembre, y de esa manera O has been the scene of many into account he said that “It is best not to tión tiene una posición particular en cuan- el referéndum no será válido.” changes in political and social conditions. exercise the right to vote, and this way to al referéndum del 17 de Diciembre. After the change in the island’s political the referendum would not be valid.” status on October 10, 2010, important De esta manera, mediante los puntos events have and will take place. Key is Rafael Santana, actual presidente de que se han mencionado, se ha reflejado de The position of the Pro Hustisia & the referendum on December 17th. In this dicho partido, expresa la posición de éste manera clara la posición del partido Pro Union party has been clearly defined: referendum the community of Bonaire haciendo mención de dos aspectos. El Hustisia & Union. (A menos que más del People should not exercise their fran- will give its direct opinion about the inte- primero de ellos es el beneficio personal 50% de los casos los votantes una pape- chise to vote in this case. (Unless more gration of Bonaire with Holland that took que dice haber en este referéndum, lo cual leta de los resultados del referéndum son than 50% of the eligible voters cast a place. expresó de la siguiente manera: “Toda la nulas– ed.) ballot the results of the Referendum are comunidad tiene derecho de su referén- void– ed.) dum y debería votar, porque es algo que Basados en el deseo de bienestar y About this event, there are different no se lo puede quitar ningún ser humano. adelanto de Bonaire, solo nos queda con- opinions offered by political parties and Pero en este momento, viendo que lo que Based on the desire of good will and fiar en su comunidad, y esperar que se individuals. We wanted to know the opin- advancement of Bonaire, we can only se está haciendo es una política para bene- tome la mejor decisión ion of one of them, perhaps the most vo- ficio personal, lo mejor es no salir a hacer trust in this community and wait for the que sin duda será tras- cal about the Referendum, the Pro Hus- best decision to be made, that without a uso de ese derecho el 17 de Diciembre, no cendental para el futu- tisia & Union party. salir a votar”. También menciona otro doubt, will have far-reaching implications ro de nuestra hermosa in the future of our beautiful island. aspecto que según él, podría afectar el isla. futuro de Bonaire, como lo es dar una The Pro Hustisia & Union party began Ivόn Selassa respuesta negativa en el referéndum, votar Story & photo by as an organization whose goal was to help no. Siendo que considera a Holanda como Ivόn Selassa and defend people in need. Additionally,

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n Wednesday evening, November their scripts. The chores are supposed to O 17th, the NGO Platform Bonaire be for one morning or one afternoon, for Anthony Nicolaas speaks about Bon- Commissioner Anthony Nicolaas held a meeting with more than 60 partici- a group of at least five people. All the aire about the yes or the no of the Ref- pants of different Non-Governmental chores will be collected and registered at erendum set for December 17th on Organizations (NGOs) to give informa- the website of BON DOET: Norwin Leito’s Radio Digital show not give Bonaire what they promised. He tion about an upcoming project. This www.nldoet.nl/bonaire. said that we have been deceived. It is new project to support the NGOs and he microphone was tested and we more like giving up all our autonomy and promote volunteer work on the island is For the participating NGOs there is a T could start. To me Anthony Nico- getting nothing in return. Then I asked called “BON DOET, hasi bon, pasa financial contribution available to buy laas is a gentleman with good manners. him what actually the gain of being inte- bon!” and the good news is that all the materials, like paint and brushes or to He is kind, relaxed, and very friendly. grated into Holland was. He said that only NGOs can participate. rent equipment like drilling machines, Even though he has a high position in this a few things can be mentioned. Such as etc. The Oranje Fonds has an amount of community, he is not conceited or arro- the new prisons (in order to lock up the In The Netherlands the Oranje Fonds $ 650- maximum per chore-location. gant at all. He was born on the 12th of locals), investment in schools, hospitals. organizes a yearly volunteer action called This means that for example FESBO can October of 1974 on this island. He fin- Nevertheless, we do not have the same NL DOET and in cooperation with the ask this amount for each of their centres. ished his high school in Curaçao and con- rights as the Dutch in Holland do. He Oranje Fonds the NGO Platform is now The Oranje Fonds has 1,5 million Euros tinued with the study of Constitutional referred especially to the standard of life realizing the Bonairean version called for all the chores in Holland and Bonaire Law and obtained his master’s degree in of Bonaire. Most of us are living quite “BON DOET” (Bon Does). For this combined, but make sure to apply while this field. Some listeners started phoning below our standard and that is not what event all the NGOs are asked to sign up funds are still available! The petitions to in to the radio. Most of them wanted to Holland promised in 2004. He also illus- ‘chores’ they might have, which will be apply for this financial compensation know if it is worthwhile to go vote. Well, trated that the citizens themselves bought done on the 18th and/or 19th of March have to be submitted at the NGO Plat- Mr. Anthony put emphasis on the word this captivity by voting YES for direct 2011 by new volunteers or existing vol- form before January 31st 2011. “right”. He said that many people do not ties with The Netherlands and breaking unteers who would like to try something understand the word right since this word the link with the Netherlands Antilles different. Starting in January, the focus will shift is abstract. He said that when a concrete Central Government. By participating, the NGOs get help more to attract the volunteers. This can word is being used, most of the people Then I asked Mr. Nicolaas whether we with their chore, plus they get the chance be individuals, but also groups of co- will understand. He mentioned that a ref- could talk about third class citizens. He to connect with new volunteers and pro- workers, friends, family members, class- erendum is a right that was put into the said not third class, but fourth class citi- mote their organization. The general pub- mates, team-mates, etc. They can pick International Law of the United Nations. zens. The sad thing about this is the fact lic gets the opportunity to try volunteer- from a list of chores on www.nldoet.nl/ that the citizens were not well informed at ing for a day. They get to do something bonaire which one they would like to that time. We are forced to say then, that One listener asked what would happen different, something new, and help a sign up for. they did not know what they were really if the majority chooses for NO. Mr. Nico- good cause. Because people will be voting for. That is why most of the citi- laas said that there are a few possibilities. asked to sign up together with their Because promotion is so important in zens say: “They lied to us.” By voting for no, the citizens of Bonaire friends or family, co-workers or team- this project, the NGO Platform has called are saying that they do not agree with the Finally I said to Mr. Nicolaas that politi- mates it will become a fun day. In Hol- in the help of Roosje van der Hoek of fact that Bonaire has become a public cians in general are not illiterate people. land they call the NL DOET (“the better Coffie & van der Hoek B.V. She will entity of Holland. If this happens, the In general they are people with high edu- way to spend your day out’). Bonaire help with the publicity and for example government of Bonaire will go around the cations. How is it possible then, that they will use the slogan: “hasi bon, pasa contacting different companies. This way table again with the Dutch Parliament did not read a document carefully before bon”, which implies that when you do the NGO Platform can stick to its core with other proposals. signing it? Well, I am sorry, but I do not something good, you will feel good and task: supporting the NGOs in the prepa- dare to say what his answer on this ques- Such as: have a good time too. rations and applications for funding. tion was, as I do not remember this part 1) Laso Directo ku asosiashon accurately. Mr Anthony Nicolaas finished In the upcoming months the NGO Plat- There is more information in Papia- liber. This is a straight connec- his speech, saying that he advises every- form will be busy collecting different mentu available on the website and of tion with Holland without work- one who has the right to vote, to go vote chores at the NGOs who want to partici- course also in Dutch and English at the ing together with the other is- and especially to make a good choice. pate. These chores can vary, and for ex- NGO Platform office at Kaya Grandi 52 lands. Those who have listened carefully to the ample be at the location of a foundation: C. This is also where the NGOs can sign 2) Outónomo den Reino. This is like radio programe are definitely able to con- painting a clubhouse, sorting out play up the chores, apply for funding or get the case of Aruba, the Status Aparte. clude whether Mr. Nicolaas is trying to materials, cleaning a garden, mainte- help with the preparations of their chores 3) Integrashon total. Here Bonaire will persuade the people to go for “no” or for nance on equipment and materials, etc. for BON DOET 2011. be directly under the wings of Holland, “yes.” Another type of chores could be organ- thus, a sort of municipality of Holland. According to our source, Nicolaas him- izational, like drawing up a year plan, a The NGO platform will send out infor- 4) Independence. If Bonaire chooses self will vote NO. calendar of events, making a website, mation to the press, via email and on for independence, Bonaire will be able to And what about you, are you going for etc. Or a chore could be an activity with facebook and of course www.nldoet.nl/ make its own decisions and doesn’t have “NO” or for “YES”? the target group of the NGO, like a field- bonaire. NGO Platform Bonaire, to negotiate anything with Holland any- Norwin Leito trip with the children of the kresh or a Annemarie Klöne more. In other words, we’ll be the boss in bingo for the elderly from the pasadia. our own house. If the majority votes for NGO Platform Bonaire yes, Bonaire will stay the way it is right The NGO Platform can help plan and Kaya Grandi 52C now: a public entity of Holland. prepare for these chores. The experience Kralendijk, Bonaire N.A. in Holland has been very good and can Tel:717-2366 Fax:717-2367 help us save time and effort by using According to Mr. Nicolaas, Holland did

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A Very Happy Ending to a Very Sad Story: emember Sammy, R the abused and ne- glected dog that was pic- tured in The Reporter Oc- tober 8-22? He was in such horrible shape, skinny and sick, but there was something about him that made the Shelter manager decide not to euthanize him. It was a good call because now Sammy, in wonderful health, is now up for adoption. Thanks to the vet, the staff and the volunteers at the Animal Shelter Sammy is now in terrific and ro- bust health. His sores and the nasty results of starvation are cured. He has a wonder- ful attitude, gets very attached to people and loves to play. He's also good with other dogs and he loves cats, because he was raised with a little kitten (so we heard) and the two of them were insepara- ble. See him at the Bonaire Animal Shel- ter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday Sammy: As he looks now at the top. through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 As he was shortly after he was brought pm. Tel. 717-4989. into the Bonaire Animal Shelter. WWW.BonaireAnimalShelter.com „ Greta Kooistra photos Laura DeSalvo

e are look- ing for vol- unteers W who want to help us on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, cleaning the kennels, feed- ing and taking care of the dogs and cats in the Shelter. Working hours 8 to 10 in the morning. If you want to help us, please contact Mar- lies, Greta or Monique at the Animal Shelter!! Tel: 717-4989 or just come by!

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See a Double Cluster of Stars Beloved by Ancient ARIES -- LIBRA -- Chinese Astronomers Plus Venus Dazzles Before Dawn March 20th - April 20th September 23rd - October 23rd Travel beckons on the 7th. Creativity is Don’t be too hard on yourself on the 2nd. lthough we usually talk yours on and around the 10th—see what Everyone agrees with you more after the A about very bright, easy-to- you can do. If you can manage not to be 7th. You definitely sparkle and shine on find, obvious objects in the night impatient around the 24th, you can ac- the 12th. Creativity is yours on or around sky in the Sky Park, every once in a complish quite a lot. Work becomes more the 16th. Communication flows on the while we like to entice you to look of a focus after the 29th. 22nd. for less bright and less obvious SCORPIO -- objects, which have hidden beauty. TAURUS -- October 23rd - November 22nd And such is the case this week be- April 20th - May 21st cause I am going to show you two Taking action on a career idea could If you buy it on the 2nd, you will pay too tiny clouds which have been seen mean more money on the 5th. Following Double Cluster in Persus much. Good luck is yours at work around and admired by hundreds of gen- up on the 6th closes the deal. Don’t be- the 7th. A creative idea could bring more erations and which were written lieve everything friends tell you on the money into your career around the 16th. about as far back as the times of 15th. You are very lucky with money Change is positive on the 22nd. TSung-K'ang, the fourth reigning mon- Pleiades. This group is simply called the around the 26th. arch of the Hsai dynasty of ancient China Double Cluster in Perseus. And there over 4,000 years ago. are at least 300 to 400 stars in each clus- GEMINI -- SAGITTARIUS -- During the end of November and early ter, many of which are great blazing super May 21st - June 21st November 22nd - December 21st December between 8 and 10 pm, face giants of almost unimaginable brilliance, You have some really good ideas on the Travel beckons all this month. Friends north where you will see five bright stars thousands of times larger than our own 3rd but watch out for impulsiveness on want to get together on the 8th. Commu- which if connected by lines trace out a Sun. the 4th. Avoid an argument with your nication flows on the 16th and is particu- slightly squashed out capital letter 'm'. And we are racing toward them at the partner on the 15th by keeping your larly stellar with your partner on the 21st. This is the constellation named for the incredible speed of 26 miles per second. thoughts to yourself. Don’t be too hard on Career plans become more important to ancient queen of Ethiopia, Cassiopeia. So some dark night this November and yourself on the 24th. you after the 23rd. And just off to her right is a rather free December go outside between the hours form shape of stars which if connected by of 8 and 10 pm. Face north, look first for CANCER -- CAPRICORN -- lines would look like an ancient hero of Cassiopeia, then for Perseus and right June 21st - July 22nd December 21st - January 20th Greek mythology, Perseus. between them the wonderful Double Your low energy on the 7th and 8th picks Find a solo project for work on the 2nd. Now off to the right of Perseus is per- Cluster of stars whose light left them over right up again by the 10th. Dreams have a Money from previous work could be haps the most famous cluster of stars 7,500 years ago, which means that we see very powerful message for you on the known and which I speak about fre- them as they existed almost 8 millennia yours on the 19th. Changes in the work- 21st. Avoid any extra caffeine on the quently. It's easily seen if there is no ago. place could bring more happiness into bright moonlight and is called the For you early birds Venus is putting on 22nd or you won’t be able to sleep. An your life on or around the 21st. Don’t get Pleiades, although most people refer to it quite a show in the east before dawn and abundance of ideas are yours on the 29th. into trouble by saying too much on the as the Seven Sisters. But there are two she's about as bright as she can get, reach- 24th. dimmer clusters of stars, to which most ing her brightest for this go round in early LEO -- people pay little attention because they're December. Venus has also been getting July 22nd - August 23rd AQUARIUS -- not nearly as bright. And I suggest you higher every morning but this climbing You sparkle and shine all of this month as January 20th - February 19th look for them when there is no bright and brightening is about to come to an planet Jupiter enters your sign. You are Avoid an argument with your partner on Moon out. Simply look between Cassio- end as Venus starts her long, slow curve especially attractive on the 7th through the 4th by keeping silent. The desire for peia and Perseus and they'll look like two back towards the Sun. Venus orbits closer the 8th and love may definitely be on freedom is particularly strong on the 19th. tiny faint clouds. And the farther you are to the Sun than we do so her orbit never your horizon. You are hot, hot, hot on the You definitely sparkle and shine on the away from city lights the brighter they lets her get too far away from the Sun in 10th, too. Money becomes more impor- 21st and you also want to have fun, fun, will appear. the sky; 46 degrees is about as far as she tant after the 23rd. fun. If you look at them through binoculars ever gets. Venus will also dim slightly as or a small telescope you will see that she gets farther away from us. At the be- VIRGO -- PISCES -- there are dozens of stars in each cluster ginning of December Venus is about 37 August 23rd - September 22nd February 19th - March 20th looking very much like the Seven Sisters. million miles away from Earth, but by A dream has an important message about Much energy goes into your work in the In fact they are the same kind of cluster as the end of the month she has receded your career on the 3rd. Folks are likely to beginning of this month and particularly the Seven Sisters. The only reason they about 20 million miles and her light takes see things more your way after the 6th. on and around the 10th. Dream activity is look different to the naked eye is because almost 2 minutes longer to get here. So Don’t try to manipulate others on the very high on the 16th. There are some they are almost 20 times farther away, catch Venus now at her brightest.„ 15th.Money becomes more of a focus hints on how to make your dreams come about 7,500 light years away compared to Chris Trigg true on the 21st. Partners become more the 400 light years distance of the after the 26th. important after the 23rd. „ Hair Affair AFFORDABLE We do our best to Domain Registrations make your hair and make- E-mail Hosting Anti-Spam & Anti-Virus up wishes come true!! Web Site Design You can also come in for facials and Web Site Hosting facial waxing. We use and sell L’Oreal products Marketing Consulting Internet Consulting Is your plan to marry on the island? Photographic Services We can make you beautiful and stay beautiful for your happiest day. 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