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VOLUME 21 NUMBER 13 July 1st, 2013 Original flag raised across Abaco in lead up to Independence

The Raising of the Flag at Sandy Point

By Jennifer Hudson The Bahamas Defence Force plane carrying the official Bahamian Indepen- dence flag touched down on Sandy Point’s airstrip exactly on schedule at 8.45 a.m. on June 21. Following preliminary greet- ings of officials and participants, a short ceremony was held on the airstrip attended by members of the communities of South Abaco, members of Local Government for South Abaco, Administrator Preston Cun- ningham who oversees both Central and South Abaco and Chief of Police, Superin- tendent Noel Curry, from Marsh Harbour. A welcome was given by Deacon Paul Pinder of Sandy Point, Chairman of the South Abaco Independence committee who stated what a pleasure it was to receive the National Flag in Sandy Point during its travels throughout the Com- monwealth of The Bahamas. The Rev- erend Jason Roberts, Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Sandy Point, delivered a prayer for the nation. This was followed by a short explanation of the symbolism of the national flag by Deshawn McKinney, a

Above: the Bahamian Flag waves proudly above Abaco. The Flag, the original raised forty years ago this July 10, has made a trip Please see Flag Page 2 across the country. Recently it was raised in a ceremony at several locations across Abaco including Grand Cay, Moore’s Island, Treasure Cay, Marsh Harbour and Green Turtle Cay. Stakeholders work on Cowpoke wins overall Heritage Tourism Plan 40th Anniversary BBC

Representatives of the AMMC, BNT, Abaco Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Envi- ronment , Ministry of Tourism and Local Government met recently to discuss creating a heritage tourism plan that would incorporate natural areas, historic sites and places of scenic beauty. With sites identified from the very north to the very south of the island, the Above: Team Cowpoke, winners overall of the 40th Anniversary Bahamas Billfish Cham- group had their work cut out for them. For more see page 5. pionship.

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Bahamas on Monday, June 17, its first From Page 1 Flag stop being the island of Inagua. It then worked its way up the entire chain stop- 12 year old student of the Crossing Rocks ping in Grand Cay, Treasure Cay, Green Primary School. Turtle Cay and Marsh Harbour on June 20. At precisely 9.00 a.m. the official Following its two days in Abaco, the flag Bahamian Independence flag was raised by would make its last stops in Andros, Bi- Lawrence Hepburn, a grade 12 student of mini and Grand Bahama on June 22. This Abaco Central High School who resides in well-travelled flag will finally be hoisted Crossing Rocks and Virgie Lightbourne, atop the flagpole in Clifford Park, Nassau, an elder of the Sandy Point Community. at midnight on July 9 during the nation’s These two persons were assisted by Petty official 40th Independence ceremony. Officer Gladstone Moss of the Royal Ba- This official Independence flag is re- hamas Defence Force and Constable Gil- puted to be the flag which was raised at bert Knowles of the Royal Bahamas Police Clifford Park during the Bahamas’ fist Above: L-R Constable Gilbert Knowles, Lawrence Hepburn, Virgie Light- Force. The flag raisers were selected by the Independence ceremony in 1973, having bourne, Preston Cunningham and Petty Officer Gladstone Moss at Sany Point. South Abaco Independence committee as been stored in a vault ever since. Below: Spectators and participants at the Treasure Cay Flag Raising Ceremony. outstanding persons within their communities. At each stop throughout the islands a young person and old person was selected for this privilege. Mrs. Virgie Lightbourne has lived all of her 77 years in Sandy Point where she taught for 40 years and she said that she felt “honoured and blessed “to have been chosen. Lawrence Hepburn felt “proud to be a part of history”. Once the flag had been raised everyone stood to attention for the singing of the Bahamian national anthem and the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. The flag was then lowered, removed from the flagpole, expertly folded by Officers Moss and Knowles and presented to Administra- tor Preston Cunningham. It did not remain in his care, however, as from there it was reloaded into the waiting plane to be trans- ported to its next stop—Moore’s Island and then on to Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands. The flag began its travels throughout the islands of the Commonwealth of The

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Creating a Heritage Community Health Tourism Plan for Abaco Centre to open soon Press Release Representatives of the Antiquities Bahamas Information Services Monuments and Museums Corporation The opening of the two newly con- (AMMC) , The Bahamas National Trust structed community health centres in Ex- ( BNT) , Abaco Chamber of Commerce, uma and Abaco will reduce the “social, Friends of the Environment , Ministry of financial and time burdens” of residents Tourism and Local Government came to- in those areas who now have to travel to gether on June 3 & 4 to discuss how to New Providence to seek care, Minister of create a heritage tourism plan that would Health Dr. the Hon. Perry M. Gomez said. incorporate natural areas, historic sites and Both facilities are scheduled to be places of scenic beauty. completed in the first quarter of “the new According to Nancy Albury of the budget year.” Dr. Gomez said telemedi- AMMC, “Abaco has a large number of cine will play an important role in the pro- sites that showcase Bahamian Biodiversity vision of services to persons utilizing the and our unique ecosystems supported by a facilities. strong tourism base and repeat visitation.” “These new community health cen- The meetings were led by Marvin and Lee tres are like mini-hospitals in that they Cook of Caribbean Heritage Concepts are equipped with additional facilities not and the group discussed the importance usually found in our clinics such as an op- of identifying sites and applying a criteria erating theatre, laboratory and X-Ray ser- for selection as well as developing a con- vices,” Dr. Gomez said. cept plan and a budget for implementation. “The benefit for the residents of “Friends of the Environment originally Exuma and Abaco will be great. The in- promoted this idea to our partners and it troduction of these services means that the is great for all of us to come together to patients do not have to disrupt their lives promote Abaco’s unique environment and by leaving their families to travel to New heritage,” said Kristin Williams, the Ex- Providence.” ecutive Director of Friends. Dr. Gomez said the opening of the David Knowles, BNT Director of facilities will also have implications for the Parks commented that “The Trust has Princess Margaret Hospital. developed a conceptual plan for the in- “What this means is that the Prin- frastructure for the Abaco National Park cess Margaret Hospital would be able to FURNITURE that would provide opportunities for tour improve its services as there will be fewer guides and concessions for services neces- referrals and a reduction in the need for di- sary for the park. We see this as an oppor- agnostic tests in Nassau,” Dr. Gomez said. tunity to promote our national parks while “It is intended that diagnostics will providing economic opportunities for local be done and read on the island and, only PLUS businesses.” if necessary, patients will be referred to Drawing on the tremendous knowl- Nassau for diagnosis. Above all, the pa- edge represented at the meeting, the group tient will not have the unnecessary finan- was able to identify 57 sites that have po- cial burden of travel and accommodations tential as sites that become the basis for while away from home.” heritage tourism on Abaco. Dr. Gomez said plans are underway Subsequently, a meeting on June 19 for the construction of similar facilities in was held at the Friends’ office to evaluate South Eleuthera and Cat Island as well as a these sites in terms of most to least impor- new clinic in Rock Sound. tant. The sites were presented to the group The Health Minister said just five of sixteen individuals representing BNT, percent of patients seen at the primary Friends of the Environment, the Antiqui- healthcare level are admitted to hospitals. ties, Monuments and Museums Corpora- “The Government’s aim is to reduce tion, individuals from north and south the number of persons who go to the Ac- Abaco, Local Government, Tourism, Ab- cident and Emergency Department at the aco Chamber of Commerce and a visiting Princess Margaret Hospital through pro- scientist who has studied Abaco’s geology viding services for them at the primary and historic aspects extensively. care level, and eventually, to move prima- The five-hour session was an inter- ry health care services to an appointments- esting exercise in consolidating divergent, based system so that patients would not but collective, reasoning on these sites. have to leave home to arrive at the clinic Consideration was given to the financial at some ungodly hour to get a number in expense needed to make a site useful, order to receive healthcare.” the physical effort required, relevance to Abaco’s history or heritage, the potential economic impact or potential recreational Sky Bahamas impact, practical benefits as a tourism site and the possibility of a partnership with lo- crash lands in cal government. The list of 57 suggested sites was Marsh Harbour reduced to half that number. Those sites remaining will take further study on the By Timothy Roberts various aspects of development including Just before 2pm on June 13 and in the what should get priority considering avail- midst of a stormy afternoon a Sky Baha- able funding, public interest, and effort re- mas flight carrying 21 passengers on route quired to make it happen. from Fort Lauderdale to Marsh Harbour “We are very excited about this op- crash landed on the runway and came to portunity to work with our partners and rest safely without serious harm to any pas- members of the Abaco community to cre- sengers or crew. ate a heritage tourism plan for Abaco,” According to one passenger as the air- said Lynn Gape, Deputy Executive Direc- plane – a thirty-three passenger Saab 340 tor of the BNT. – approached the runway from the west The BNT is the national organization to land it landed very hard and bounced mandated to manage the National Park sys- off the runway three times. He said on tem and it welcomes input and donations the third bounce the right wing and land- from the public. Abaco boasts six national ing gear broke and what appeared to be parks that protect both the terrestrial and fuel poured onto the wing and the engine marine environment of the island. The caught on fire. Abaco office is about a block east of Max- Please see Crash Page 6 well’s Supermarket in Marsh Harbour. Page 6 Section A The Abaconian July 1, 2013 Central & All Abaco embraces with waiting family members. Central Abaco Council Crossing Beach restored Crash From Page 5 CEO of Sky Bahamas, Randy But- At this point the passenger said the ler expressed thankfulness that passengers By Dave Ralph - Senior Sage Press Release and crew were able to walk away from the plane spun down the runway finally com- After a 40-minute wait for enough In May 2013, Friends of the Envi- crash landing and said he was preparing to ing to rest almost directly across from the members to form a quorum, the Central ronment partnered with FRIENDS board go shortly to Marsh Harbour to "see the airport terminal and south of the runway. Abaco Council held its final meeting for member Mike Lightbourn, his wife Jenni- He grabbed his daughter and told his wife passengers and reach out to them and just this fiscal year ending June 30. Those at- fer Lightbourn and the crew of Lightbourn to head to the opposite side of the plane be available to assist them." tending were upset with those members Family Farms, to undertake a small scale because of the fire on the right side and he He said from his understanding there and his family, along with passengers and was no equipment failure but that the cause who fail to honour their commitment of restoration of Crossing Beach. Crossing crew safely exited the plane. may be weather related. several hours a month to serve their com- Beach is the only public access beach in Several passengers and onlookers "I am thankful for the many people munity. Council members are chosen by Marsh Harbour, located across from the applauded the quick thinking of the pilot that were praying and I am thankful for all the Town Committees and can be recalled Albury’s Ferry dock. who, as soon as the wing broke, cut power the wonderful people that did a good job and be replaced with another Town Com- The Crossing Beach dune was origi- to the engines and turned on the foam ex- and more than thankful that nobody got mittee member. The chairman will discuss nally damaged when the road connecting tinguishing system. The airport fire team hurt," he said. this with the various Town Committee Eastern Shores to Marsh Harbour was The airport was closed until midday responded quickly and extinguished the chairmen. pushed through and paved. This made the Friday as investigators concluded their ex- fire. The agenda was mainly taken up by area more susceptible to the spread of inva- amination of the scene which then permit- Traumatized passengers were helped looking at remaining funds and how they sive Casuarina and Hawaiian Seagrape and by emergency response personnel and were ted the airplane to be removed and repairs should be disbursed. All money remaining the dune degraded, with the help of wash- eventually reunited in tearful but thankful completed on the runway at the end of the fiscal year must be re- throughs during storms. turned to the Treasury. Councils and Town In 2007, with support from The Na- Committees work to ensure that their bank ture Conservancy and a number of local balance is zero at the end of the fiscal year partners, FRIENDS completed the first as returning money signals Central Gov- restoration of Crossing Beach. The inva- ernment that too much was originally al- sive plants were removed, the dune was located and may result in a reduction the reformed and native plants were installed to next year. help stabilize the area. A few outstanding bills were autho- During the hurricanes from 2007 - rized to be paid along with authorizing an 2011 the plants did their job and the new Independence celebration banner. About dune held firm, and even grew due to the $4,000 remained which was divided among sand retained by the native plants. How- the three townships for local use. ever, Hurricane Sandy proved a too strong By mid-July Council should be aware and while the dune still held, many of the of the funding Central Government will groundcover plants there did not recover. provide for the new fiscal year beginning In order to help prepare for the new Above: the Saab 340 on Marsh Harbour’s runway. No one was injured. July 1, 2013. When this figure is known, restoration, FRIENDS teamed with the Cy- Council’s first priority is to apportion it among the three townships and itself. Please see Restoration Page 7

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The Abaco Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting at Mangoes Res- taurant on June 6, 2013. At that time, President Michael Albury gave a resume of the activities of the Chamber and Treasurer Leazona Richard gave the financial report. This was followed by a Mix and Mingle time. A meeting of the Directors was held on June 20 when the Directors elected its new officers. Shown are, standing, Director Keith Bishop, Treasurer George Riviere, Directors Rosnell Parker Simmons, Leazona Richard and Da- vid Ralph. Seated are Secretary Kathleen Ralph, President Dennis Lightbourn and Vice President Daphne de Gregory Miaoulis. Missing from the photograph are Past President Michael Albury and Chris Roberts. Above: volunteers at the newly restored Crossing Beach site. Native plants were put in to replace invasive vegetation. Page 8 Section A The Abaconian July 1, 2013 From the Editor's Desk // The Big Forty The first category is easy. We country, but our national prison is in can find the numbers to plug into those shambles. Do you think Fox Hill, in its Community Calendar types of questions. Our politicians can current state, solves any problems? I •June 28 - June 29: Softball @ talk all day about how much they plan think it creates more. Murphy Town to spend here or there. We can hide be- Month after month our electricity hind one of the better economic situa- bill arrives with ridiculous, and unpay- •June 29: Rocking with Friends tions in the Caribbean. We can distract able for many, “fuel surcharges,” all •June 29: Rotary Club of Abaco ourselves with sports and buildings and the while our island experiences fre- Changeover Dinner rallies and marches all day, and we can quent and unexplained blackouts. There •July 3: Fiddle Cay Cheeseburger do so for forty years, and we won’t be is no accountability within that system. Party (Stranded Naked) any closer to measuring our country. The arrogance of the bureaucracy •July 4 Goombay @ Sea Spray - It is the second category, the cat- matched only by its incompetence. We Spank Band egory for which there are no easy an- have allowed it to get that way because •July 4: Regatta Race 1 - Green swers for, that show the true mettle of of our complacency. Should we allow Turtle our nation. And, in fact, it is not even it to continue unchecked? •July 5-6: Zion Baptist Church Bas- the answers, if ones do exist, that give We have learned to accept below ketball Tournament our flag its colour. It is our willingness average by continuously shifting our •July 5 Regatta Lay Day Party at to ask these questions that will make us expectations down. A race to the bot- Coco Beach Bar a better country. tom and in the end we will lose. •July 6: Regatta Race 2 - Treasure The courage to ask ourselves So we have many questions to ask to Guana Happy Independence Day! Yes, I whether something is right or wrong. ourselves as we approach our fortieth. am a little early, but this is as close to The audacity to question those “in The country is changing, but we still •July 6: Strong Tower Ministries it as this newspaper is going to get to power” on whether or not their ac- have the power to shape it. It remains Independence Prayer Breakfast the actual date, July 10, without going tions, or inaction, will better us. The OUR Bahamaland. •July 7: Friendship Tabernacle Ec- over. integrity to question our friends and Yes, the big questions like how to umenial & Honouree Service So, forty years. neighbors when you see them going transition to the VAT Tax, and should •July 8 Regatta Race 3 - Guana to Many of you reading this may down a wrong path. And the clarity to this country drill for oil, are in the Marsh Harbour remember when the flag was raised questions ourselves and not be afraid hands of the politicians (who, believe it •July 8: Pre-Independence Regatta that first time; when this country pro- of the answers that might come. or not, are not really that far removed Party @ Crossing Beach claimed Independence on July 10, Our country has some questions from the voting public) but we can start •Junly 9: Cultural Extravaganza @ 1973. If I recall from my history books to ask itself on this eve of our forti- to answer many others for ourselves. Murphy Town Park Abaco was a little more… cautious, eth anniversary. We are suffering from One big question we must ask •July 9 Regatta Race 4 - Marsh during that period. But we are here to- growing pains that have ruined lesser ourselves this month is, “Am I proud Harbour to Hope Town day altogether regardless. And better nations. These same growing pains to be a Bahamian?” Answering that is •July 10: Independence Day for it. have ruined greater nations as well. the first step in how we move next. In the end it was a great day for And if we don’t want to share those I’m proud to be a Bahamian. Be- •July 10: Regatta Lay Day Party at our nation. fates we need to be courageous enough cause we face these struggles. Because Lubbers Landing But how do you a weigh a na- to stand for what is right and flexible we have risen to the challenges of the •July 11: Regatta Race 5 - Hope tion’s greatness? enough to know when to tack our sails. past. Because we aren’t kept down for Town (Awards at Sea Spray) Is it something measurable? So what type of questions do we long. Because of our history. And be- •July 18: Goombay @ Sea Spray - Olympic Medals? Twelve. Land need to ask ourselves and those we cause of our future. KB Mass? 5,358 square miles. How many have tasked to lead this nation? And I’m just a sucker for that •July 19-20: Barefoot Man Sum- people live here? 360,000. How much The New Government Complex beautiful flag. mertime Concerts money our country makes? $11 Bil- in Central Abaco is a beautiful build- lion. How much we spend on the Min- ing, a monument and an achievement istry of Education? $201,770,380. to be sure. It is yards up the road from Or do we measure it on something one of the biggest shanty towns in the Why subscribe? less tangible? country. How long before the Mudd The Abaconian will keep you informed on issues such as: The way we care for our brothers and Pigeon Peas continues to grow un- • Resort & hotel development and sisters? How the less fortunate of checked, and it certainly appears to be • Improvements to (and disrepair of) infrastructure us are treated by those of us who can growing unchecked, right to the front • Important Utility Updates • Community events make a difference? 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The Good Still Thrives one, Casiah’s worked with us and helped in that respect, we engage in spirited con- And No 3. There’s a secret pot-hole us decide on the Paninis, single-scoop ice versation with attempts to make light of the between K&S Auto and Dr. Sandy’s cor- Among the Bad cream and,,,,,the boys’ choice of sweets as many subjects that, about which, we nor- ner. Drive in it a collect your prize. & the Ugly take home treats. mally complain. Enjoy your day!! After we ate the first “course,” Me- So, those of “we” who daily com- Randy Key Dear Editor, linda’s sister, Audra Sawyer escorted each plain about the recent attempts to resurface After having had an experience today boy to the candy bar to choose $1.00 se- the roads here in Marsh Harbour, let’s that I was beginning to feel I would not lections while we older ones finished our look at it from a different perspective. enjoy again in the “new” Abaco, I was meals. She bagged and labeled them with No 1. If at first you don’t succeed, moved enough to write this letter and hope individual names and, when that shocking try…..try….again! that you will publish it. weather descended, allowed us to take un- No 2. ‘Airport to Ferry Safari Trips’ More Letters: I recently returned to teaching, after hurried refuge inside while we waited. are going fast…advance reservations are an absence of more than 32 years and a The boys all felt Christmas (or Heav- suggested! See Page 10 long career elsewhere and am blessed to en) has come early – they has been fed in be with the very gifted children of Every a homey loving atmosphere by people who Child Counts. were strangers to most of them and treat- Today, (June 13, 2013) my new class ed like princes and they all behaved like of young teen and pre-teen boys, along gentlemen. It was a fitting end to a hard- with my husband, David who also teaches working school year. there and two older boys from the senior Cashia’s staff had gone beyond the class decided to have our “field trip” at Ca- value of our money to remind us of the siah’s new location at #107, Dove Plaza. “good” which still exists in Marsh Har- I had called the day before and spoke bour. Thank you Casiah’s, God bless you to Melinda Pinder to arrange seating and and may your business proper. to be advised on the best menu choices Anna-Maria Cote for such a crowd. I was anticipating some Resident chaos – after all, we number 13 – and was pleasantly surprised to see that Casiah’s has set up a special long table for us in the centre of that attractive suite of rooms and Always Keep Your were obviously prepared. For those who don’t know, Casiah’s Sense of Humour The Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour has an appetizing and delicious menu of as- announces the availability of a limited number of Dear Editor sorted deli sandwiches, soups, imaginative luxury condominiums for sale at meals, ice-cream, fruit smoothies, coffee Over the past few months I’ve has frost drinks and candies galore. The rooms the privilege of meeting on Thursday after- The Harbour Residences are decorated like an old-fashioned ice- noons with some colleagues and friends to For more information visit relax after a long day of work. cream soda shop – you feel relaxed as soon www.AbacoBeachResort.com or call 242-367-2585 or 242-367-2158 as you enter. Sir Lynden once told me, “Randy, Because our budget was a modest always keep your sense of humour”, and Page 10 Section A The Abaconian July 1, 2013 Letters to the Editor The Cays

Barefoot Man Summer A “Vexatious” Problem we could and should just simply do it; en- Who are the “elites” Minister of Concert slated for July force the law when it needs to be enforced! Immigration and Foreign Affairs, Fred of Enforcement There was no mention of new laws or Mitchell, creating the road-block to effec- Press Release legislation needed in order to carry out the tive enforcement of illegal shanty towns? The Minister of Environment and The annual musical bash is once again needed enforcement. Why is it necessary, Why, if they are indeed known, do they Housing, Ken Dorsett spoke briefly but slated for a three day weekend of sun, fun when we discover (term used loosely) law remain protected from the enforcement of and rum at the world famous Nippers Grill directly to the “vexatious problem” of breaking, to go and talk to your colleagues law? Are the “elites” above the law? On Guana Cay. Summer dates are July 19 Shanty Towns in The Bahamas during the about enforcing it? Is it needful now to get While the speech in the HOA sug- – 20 with the Barefoot Man performing on budget debate, adding that they “operate permission from the HOA to enforce laws gesting enforcement is on the way sounds July 19 for his daytime concert and on July outside the requirements for proper sanita- that exist? Are there particular interests good and is welcome; what is more wel- 20 for the ever popular evening dine and tion, without regard to the building code that need a warning before enforcement come is action! The time for action is now dance performance. and in violation of safety requirements for begins? and does not require an act of parliament On July 20,The Barefoot Man’s Band electricity.” known as “Sea n’ B” perform without the We have for far too long avoided and to do anything. I find it extremely vexatious that gov- shoeless minstrel who usually escapes to even in some instances prevented enforc- If illegal activity is known to be tak- ernment officials know of illegal activities Pete’s Pub or Green Turtle Cay (so Island ing laws to deal with illegal shanty towns ing place the time to act is now! occurring right now in Shanty Towns and rumor has it). throughout the country and this injustice to yet find it necessary to hold onto that infor- The Barefoot Man recent CD release the people of the country have served as a S.T. Roberts mation to speak in the House of Assembly titled SAND DOLLARS includes, as al- catalyst to encourage and give rise to more ways, a long list of tropical tunes mixed of how they will enforce the law where it crime and illegal activities. with a dash of country and most being in is broken. The delay of enforcement has served the novelty style he is known for. This is the crux of our issue in the Write to the Editor: to demoralize many who live near these The concert has become Guanas big- country today. We speak often and some- [email protected] communities and has also done much dam- gest annual event, filling up boat slips, times eloquently of cracking down on nu- age to the national security of the nation, cottages and golf carts. It is recommended merous illegalities, most of which are pres- yet it persists and it transcends regimes. to book your slips and rooms early. And ently accounted for in our law books, when leave your shoes at home. July 1, 2013 The Abaconian Section A Page 11

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A Viewpoint The Abaco Cancer Society and By Jennifer Hudson Friends of the Environment are working Mainland Abaco needs a major face- together to present Abaco's third annual lift! The appearance of the island has been Kayak Challenge on Saturday, November 9 on a downturn for some time now and sad- at Pete’s Pub & Gallery in Little Harbour, ly is looking decidedly down at heel. There Abaco. Based on the first year’s success are several contributing factors to this; the with more than 50 paddlers participating in first which may come to mind is that of the inclement weather and an even more suc- terrible state of the roads. However I will cessful second year with 80 paddlers, both not dwell on that now as much has been organizations are hopeful that The Kayak said in recent Abaconian editorials and all Challenge will continue to grow in 2013. we can and must do is keep onto the ap- propriate authorities until we get a decent One of the focuses this year will standard of roads which Abaco needs and Above: the roundabout between Marsh Harbour and Dundas Town, one of many problem be to try and ensure a higher presence of deserves. areas on the island needing attention. paddlers from other islands. To this end, What I wish to dwell upon today is organizers have managed to secure a com- something which is far more within our mitment from Bahamas Ferries to run the own capabilities to do something about. play a large part in beautifying Marsh Har- Bradley and her group of young Rotaract ferry service from Nassau to Sandy Point, Words I hear describing Marsh Harbour bour by landscaping their properties or if members have bravely taken over this huge Abaco to accommodate the paddlers. and its environs from visitors and certain they front immediately onto the street then task. They are to be commended for twice There will be a discount of 25% per per- Abaconians who love their island and by placing potted plants outside and up a month after work turning up with push son and 20% per vehicle. However, the take a deep pride in it are; “seedy, filthy, keeping them. mowers to mow what is quite a sizeable catch is that they will require a minimum trashy, run down.” Why does it look like 5. Could something be done area. of 6 vehicles and at least 40 individuals. this? Because far too many people just take about the entrance to DUNDAS TOWN? Unfortunately, flowerbeds need The minimum requirement must be met by no pride in their surroundings yet they will The area opposite M&R Food Store where weeding and this is too time consuming a October 1. be quick to complain if visitors stop com- a sign once proudly stood welcoming visi- task for such a small number of young peo- Organizers are also happy to assist ing because it is just too nasty and they lose tors to the settlement is now totally dilapi- ple and flowering bushes are needed which their jobs and paycheques because there is dated and would make any visitor wonder are too expensive. What would be great is with queries regarding accommodation and no more tourism. whatever that town must be like. It can if Local Government could take it over and will assist with transport of crafts to Little I would like to make a few sugges- only be called a disgrace and yet boldly make it a real showpiece for Abaco. Harbour. tions and would LOVE it if people began standing amidst the rubbish and decay is Dr. Ronnie Knowles is to be highly Any craft you can paddle will be to do their part in making Marsh Harbour a large sign bearing the picture of Dundas commended for the excellent job he has welcome, including kayaks, paddle boards beautiful for all. Town’s parliamentary representative who done of beautifying and keeping up the and canoes - just no engines. There will be 1. LITTER is a very big concern. is also Parliamentary Secretary in the Of- landscaping of the area in front of the 3 courses to choose from: 3 miles, 8 miles, Garbage lines many of the streets and even fice of the Prime Minister. Kidney Centre. A few other businesses or 15 miles that will take paddlers into some yards. Please help by: 6. ROUNDABOUTS need deserve thanks for making some effort but and through the scenic tidal creeks of the – covering your trucks on the way to urgent attention. Hopefully, when the how great it would be if ALL businesses Bight of Old Robinson, which is included the dump so that garbage does not fly off new hospital has been completed the two would do their part to beautify their sur- in the proposed East Abaco Creeks Na- -- not throwing trash out of your ve- roundabouts in that area will be nicely roundings. tional Park. Support boats will be on hand hicle or dropping it as you walk along ( landscaped by the Ministry of Works in Finally, much praise is due to Randy beer drinkers are the worst offenders) keeping with the two very attractive new Key for his great contribution over the to assist paddlers, make sure they stay on -- ensuring that your garbage cans are buildings. The new Administrative Build- years to the beautification of the area east course and provide water and snacks. properly secured at your home or business ing has been landscaped beautifully and is of the traffic light. It is a joy to walk along Paddlers will be welcomed back with so that dogs cannot tip them over a joy to behold, so why not the roundabout there and see the well-kept verges and a beach party at Pete’s Pub featuring a lo- -- keeping yards free of debris and nearby which is a blot on the landscape? stunning array of beautiful plants. Granted cal band. FRIENDS and the Abaco Can- trash The SHERWIN ARCHER ROUND- he has an advantage in that he is the owner cer Society are seeking business sponsors 2. Removing CAMPAIGN ABOUT by the airport stands at the gate- of Pinewoods Nursery, but if everyone did to support the event. If you are interested, POSTERS in a timely manner. There are way to Abaco; it is the first thing visitors their own small part in keeping Abaco neat please contact [email protected] many campaign posters which still need to see when they leave the airport and should and tidy it would be a place of which locals More information about the event be removed (a whole year after the elec- give an immediate beautiful welcome, could be proud and tourists could enjoy. is available on the Friends of the Environ- tion!) especially of one particular party. however, all it does at the moment is give After all if the Cays can do it, why ment's website: www.FriendsoftheEnvi- They do not add to the beauty of their sur- a dismal first impression. This round- can’t the mainland? It’s all a matter of ronment.org, on the Friends of the En- roundings and all of the sticks to which about was, for several years, taken over pride and a little effort. Let’s all do our posters were attached still look unsightly and tended regularly by the Abaco Club part to make Abaco a place of beauty. vironment’s Facebook Page or under the protruding from utility poles. on Winding Bay who landscaped it nicely facebook event 3rd Annual Kayak Chal- 3. Homeowners could help a lot with flowering plants and kept it weeded lenge. by BEAUTFYING THEIR SURROUND- and mowed. However, since the new man- INGS. Tidying up yards and planting some agement took over they have expressed no attractive flowering bushes would do a lot interest in maintaining this very important towards making the communities more at- area. tractive and would provide an added bonus Now, having said all that I would for the homeowner by raising the value of like to give accolades where they are very their property. much due. Since the roundabout at the air- 4. BUSINESS OWNERS could port entrance has been neglected, JoAnn

Marble and Granite counter tops, showers and floors installed Made in Marsh Harbour Call 367-6867 or 367-4726 View installations on our web site: abacomarbleandgranite.com Page 18 Section A The Abaconian July 1, 2013 Central & All Abaco create in excess of 5000 job opportunities generate in excess of 12.5 percent increase needs of the country. Almost forty per- Baha Mar offers 98 percent of which will be filled by Ba- to The Bahamas’ GDP making a significant sons, locals and visitors, gathered at BAIC opportunities for hamians. Mr. Sands explains that they are difference to the economy of the country. Park to join in the National Day of Prayer. extending their outreach to the out islands “This means significant funds should be Pastor Stephen Knowles, President all Bahamians so “we can give every potential talented available to the government of the country of the Abaco Christian Council (ACC) Bahamian a chance to be a part of this and other persons to really benefit on a lev- and Vise-president of the Bahamas Chris- By Timothy Roberts transforming project.” el playing field for infrastructural services tian Council (BCC), said that the day was Bringing recruitment and opportunity He said they have committed signifi- from the government revenue,” he said. a national call to prayer and “when the to the family islands, Baha Mar is now get- cant money to identifying and training Ba- Mr. Sands said they expect to gener- call comes from the national Office [of the ting the message out to all The Bahamas hamians and have reached out to over 3500 ate almost $25 billion over twenty years BCC] all the islands must respond equal- highlighting both direct and indirect em- students and they have over 4000 resumes and will provide “the shot in the arm that ly.” ployment and entrepreneurial opportunities in their database already. this country has been seeking for a long He said it couldn’t come at a better that are available at the mega resort being “The service training academy will time.” time, “a time when our country is so chal- built on the western end of New Provi- design programs that will assist the [hotel] “We are going to increase stop-over lenged and we’ve seen all the experts com- dence. brands in preparing individuals for con- traffic to The Bahamas by over 400,000 ing together to no avail. There’s always a Robert Sands, Senior Vice President sideration, but more importantly training visitors per year, and it is quite likely that, response when the church prays.” of Administration and External Relations them and re-training them to brand stan- because we are going to go after an inter- He explained that the event called for at Baha Mar, said “We think it’s important dards once we open,” he said. national market, a number of those would a simultaneous movement of Christians to that the family islands get this information He also encouraged students to go likely want to visit another family island as come together at an appointed time to pray because we are going to be recruiting from online as they are doing internships this well. Abaco, who has one of the more ma- for the needs of the country. the family islands. Baha Mar is an invest- year already which was published on their ture tourism industries amongst the family The day began with a variety of pas- ment paying off for all Bahamians.” website and Abaco students are able to par- islands, could be a tremendous beneficiary tors speaking on the radio in the morning. The resort, which plans to be open in ticipate in that. from these increased numbers as well,” he Then at noon they met with all who would eighteen months, is calling potential em- On indirect employment opportuni- said. come and support at BAIC Park, where ployees to prepare their selves to be ben- ties he said that where there are synergies Mr. Sands said “Opportunities are songs were sung and prayers were spoken eficiaries of the employment opportunities for the provisioning of supplies or services abounding and will continue to grow as in- to appeal for a change in the high incidence available. “we will certainly welcome those from dividuals in these communities latch onto of crime and murder occurring especially “It was important to share this mes- communities such as Abaco. Whether it’s what these benefits can be, and also utilize in the capital city of Nassau. sage with not only New Providence, but providing goods and services or talent that their own entrepreneurial skills to find a In the evening they held a further with Grand Bahama and Abaco where could benefit Baha Mar.” successful synergy with Baha Mar.” meeting of prayer at First Assemblies of there are pockets of talent who could take He added that “where there are some God in Marsh Harbour where those assem- advantage of such an opportunity,” Mr. niche opportunities for Abaconians, or bled would pray until midnight. Sands said. people who live in Abaco, who have prov- National Day of Pastor Knowles said “we believe the He said that recruitment will begin en, tested, tried and successful services we Prayer held on Abaco scripture that says that when the righteous between the second and third quarter of would welcome the opportunity to discuss pray God answers. So we expect to see turn next year as they are now about 18 months those potential services being employed at By Timothy Roberts around though it may not come overnight.” away from opening. Baha Mar.” All across The Bahamas at noon on “I believe as we keep on praying we Baha Mar reports that they expect to Baha Mar reports that the resort will June 13 persons gathered to join hands in will see a turn around,” he said. prayer for the nation to pray for the deep

Above: people gathered at BAIC Park for National Prayer Day which was held on June 13. July 1, 2013 The Abaconian Section A Page 19

AES Page 20 Section A The Abaconian July 1, 2013 Crime Report Housebreaking At 10:00am on 6th June, 2013, a 23 dence and stole an assortment of seafood pect in the area of Surfside Club located At 12:35pm on 7th June, 2013, a 37 year old female of Marsh Harbour, Abaco valued at $270.00. Police action requested. in Dundas Town, Abaco. The accused was year old female of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, reported that sometime on 27th March, Suspect Arrested and Charged charged for the offences. reported that between 23rd May, 2013 and 2013, a female paid for services with a On June 10, 2013, officers of the 6th June, 2013, some unknown person/s FCIB Cheque. However, on 2/4/13 the M.H.P.S. arrested the accused Roman- Grievous Harm broke into her residence at Marsh Har- cheque was returned indicating that the do Fawkes, d.o.b. 3/10/91, of Coopers At 12:00am on 22nd June, 2013, a bour, Abaco. The culprit/s searched and chequing account was closed. Police action Town, Abaco, on charges of Housebreak- local Nurse c/o Marsh Harbour Govern- stole one X-Box 360 game and an assort- requested. ing and Stealing. He was arraigned in court ment Clinic contacted the M.H.P.S. and ment of Jewelry. Police action requested. Investigation continues. on June 14, 2013, pleaded guilty and was reported that a male age 22 year of Murphy Investigations continue. sentenced to six months HMP. Town, Abaco came to the clinic in a private vehicle complaining that an unknown Housebreaking person shot him in the lower body whilst Housebreaking At 5:15pm on 3rd June, 2013, a 62 Stealing he was at a bar in Murphy Town, Abaco. At 11:45am on 6th June, 2013, a 58 year old Pastor of S.C. Bootle Hwy, Aba- At 1:25 p.m. on June 11, 2013, a Police assistance requested. year old male of S.C. Bootle Highway co, reported that sometime between 7:00am 30-year-old male of Treasure Cay, Aba- Police are in search of a male, name- Marsh Harbour, Abaco, reported that and 4:45pm on 3rd June, 2013, some un- co, came to M.H.P.S. and reported that ly Quinton Johnson, AKA “Crimpy” of sometime around 11:00am on 6th June, known person/s entered his residence and sometime around 4:00 a.m. on June 9, Murphy Town and another male, namely 2013, person/s entered his residence. Po- stole $200.00 in coins; Drill valued at 2013, while at a local gas station located “A.J.” Investigation continues. lice action requested. $60.00; Ipod Nano valued at $175.00 and in Marsh Harbour, some unknown person Suspect arrested digital camera valued at $150.00. Police stole his grey Samsung cell phone from his Housebreaking At 11:43am 7th June, 2013, Officers action requested. vehicle. Police action requested. At 8:30am on 19th June, 2013, a 52 of the M.H.P.S. arrested a male suspect Investigation continues. Investigation continues. year old male of Treasure Cay, Abaco, re- aged 24 years old of Dundas Town, Abaco ported that sometime between 18th June, at M.H.P.S. reference to this matter. In- Stealing by Reason of Causing Harm 2013 and 19th June, 2013, some unknown vestigation continues. At 6:58 p.m. on June 14, 2013, a person/s entered his residence and stole his Employment Apple laptop. Police action requested. 24-year-old male of Fire Road, Abaco, re- At 3:00pm on 3rd June, 2013, a Se- Suspect arrested Drug Arrest curity officer c/o a local resort, Abaco, reported that sometime around 5:30 p.m. on At 3:30pm on 22nd June, 2013, one At 3:35am on 7th June, 2013, officers ported that sometime between 31st May, the same date, he got in an altercation with male of Murphy Town, Abaco was arrest- of the M.H.P.S. arrested a 27 year old 2013 and 1st June, 2013, an employee stole a man who caused injury to him while he ed reference to this matter. Investigation male of Dundas Town, Abaco, reference $688.00 cash that was received as dockage was at a local liquor store in Treasure Cay, continues. to Possession of Dangerous Drugs. Offi- fee. Police action requested. Abaco. Police action requested. cers reported arresting the suspect at Surf- The employee is being sought in this Investigation continues. Shopbreaking side Club sometime around 3:30 am same matter. Investigation continues. At 10:45am on 21st June, 2013, a 48 date where he was found in possession of a Threats of Death, Re- year old female of Marsh Harbour, Abaco quantity of marijuana. & Principal of a local School reported that At 8:30pm on 7th June, 2013, he Stealing from a Dwelling sisting Arrest and As- sometime between 6:45pm on 20th June, At 1:40 p.m. on June 10, 2013, a was charged for Possession of Dangerous sault of a Police Officer 2013 and 21st June, 2013, some unknown 47-year-old female of Coopers Town, Ab- Drugs. He was released on $500.00 bail to At 2:40 a.m. on June 16, 2013, of- person/s entered the office area of the aco, reported that sometime between 9:00 attend court on 12th June, 2013. ficers of the M.H.P.S. arrested one Rodnel school. The culprit/s searched and stole a a.m. and 1:10 p.m. on June 10, 2013, Vilsaint, d.o.b. 28/2/91, of Sand Banks, Canon IS30 camera and a picture frame. some unknown person(s) entered her resi- Abaco in reference to Threats of Death, Police action requested Fraud by False Pretenses Resisting Arrest and Assault of a Police Investigation continues. Officer. Officer arrested the accused while at DNR sports bar. He was taken to the Housebreaking M.H.P.S., where he was charged for the At 5:50pm on 21st June, 2013, a male offences. resident of Crockett Drive, Marsh Harbour reported that his neighbor residence located across the street from him was entered. Obstruction Police assistance requested. At 2:40 a.m. on June 16, 2013, offi- Investigation continues. cers of the M.H.P.S. arrested one Charles Lubin d.o.b. 12/5/90 of Sand Banks, Ab- aco while at DNR sports bar in reference Vagrancy At 6:48 pm on 18th June, 2013, Of- to Obstruction. Officers reported that while ficers of the M.H.P.S. reported arresting arresting one Rodnel Vilsaint in reference one Michael Grohier of no fixed address to Threats of Death, Resisting Arrest and in reference to vagrancy. Officers arrested Assault of a Police Officer, Charles Lu- the accused in the area of Abaco Hardware bin tried pulling the detainee away from in reference to the offence. He was charged the police. Charles Lubin was brought to for the offence and schedule to attend court M.H.P.S., where he was charged for the on 24th June, 2013. offence. Threats of Harm Threats of Harm & Un- On Thursday 20th June 2013, a 31 year old male of Sandy Point, Abaco came lawful Entry into Marsh Harbour Police Station and re- At 8:10 a.m. on June 15, 2013, a ported that at about 10am while at the Gov- 22-year-old female of Dundas Town, Ab- ernment Dock in Marsh Harbour a male aco, reported that sometime around 4:45 known to him also of Sandy Point made p.m. on June 14, 2013, she secured her threats towards him, putting him in fear of residence and went out. Sometime around his life. Police action requested. Investiga- 7:00 a.m. on June 15, 2013, when she re- tion is ongoing. turned home, she discovered her children's father asleep on the bedroom floor. She Accident Involving awoke him and asked him to leave, but he refused. Police action requested. Injuries On Friday 21st, June 2013, at 10:22 Suspect Arrested p.m. an anonymous caller contacted the At 8:35 a.m. on June 15, 2013, Cpl. Marsh Harbour Police Station and re- 2874 Rolle arrested and cautioned the sus- ported that an accident occurred on S.C. pect while at the complainant's residence Bootle Highway near the Church of God in Dundas Town, Abaco. The accused of Prophecy involving a male pedestrian of was brought to M.H.P.S. where he was Fox Town Abaco. Police action requested. charged for the offences. Officers responded and met a male at the Fox Town Government Clinic suffering from injuries sustain in a road traffic Disorderly Behaviour & accident. Obscene Languages The victim was later flown to the At 3:02 a.m. on June 15, 2013, of- Princess Margaret Hospital New Provi- ficers of the M.H.P.S. arrested one male dence by Emergency Medical Air at 1:00 of Spring City, Abaco, in reference to a.m. Saturday 22ns, June 2013, from Treasure Cay International Airport, to seek Disorderly Behaviour and Obscene Lan- further medical treatment. He is listed in guages. Officers reported arresting the sus- stable condition. July 1, 2013 The Abaconian Section A Page 21 Gone Fishin’ ber of the BBC’s Steering Committee and Ring. Cowpoke captain Mike Brady re- opportunity to pursue degrees in marine Cowpoke From Page 1 instrumental in the establishment of the ceived the Lindsay Forde Memorial Tro- biology or advanced education in marine BBC’s Scholarship Fund. The newly cre- phy sponsored by the Lewis Marine Group technologies. 900 points proved to be enough to ensure ated trophy was presented by ISR Marine and presented by Steve Lewis, Liz Forde First Place Overall for the Florida cattle Insurance, Smith-Merritt Insurance and and McKenzie Forde. 1,204 lionfish removed rancher whose team finished the Series Travelers. Fishing three of the four BBC tour- with 6,900 points. During the 2013 season, team Cow- naments, Blue Eagle released six blues, during Derby Blue Eagle finished the season with poke released five blues, eleven whites and four whites and two sailfish. Those points 5,900 points; Second Place Overall in three sailfish. The team finished first at and bonus points for a first place at Marsh the Championship. Like Blue Eagle, Luis Treasure Cay and third in the Guana Cay Harbour and a third place at Treasure Cay Bacardi’s team Rum Bum fished three of Championship. At the awards ceremony resulted in 5,900 points for the 61 Viking the four tournaments in the 2013 series. marine artist Steve T. Goione presented and a Second Place Overall trophy by Consistently good catches of blue marlin Cruiser Crews with the original artwork Bodo Muche from Silver Airways. In ad- and a second place finish at the Harbour used for the BBC 40th Anniversary logo. dition, Blue Eagle received a $1,000 gift Island Championship earned the Coconut Presenting sponsor Silver Airways awarded certificate from Alexseal. Grove, Florida 57 Bertram 4,400 points team Cowpoke with the Overall 1st Place A second place finish at Harbour and placed the team Third Overall. bronze trophy by Bodo Muche. Making the Island combined with bonus points for a Luis Bacardi’s cumulative 2,900 presentation was Silver Airways Director Grand Slam contributed to Rum Bum’s to- points for the season got him the Jim of Sales & Business Development, David tal 4,400 points. For the season Luis Ba- Lambert Memorial Trophy for being the Gentry. cardi released four blues, two whites and Top Angler for the 2013 Bahamas Billfish Andrew Pinder of Abaco Gold, spon- one sailfish. Bacardi was also the recipient Championship. Jim Lambert was an avid sors of the BBC Championship Ring, of a Bodo Muche trophy for Third Place BBC competitor for years and won the presented Cruiser Crews with a special Overall presented by Silver Airways. Above: Eddy Bodie holding a lionfish. Championship in 1998. He was a mem- edition, 40th anniversary Championship During the four legs of the 2013 Baha- mas Billfish Championship, 37 teams com- By Mirella Santillo peted releasing a total of 129 billfish. Of Tyler Survance on Lil’ Big Fish those, 59 were blue marlin, 55 were white caught the most lionfish (268) during the marlin and sailfish accounted for 15. In all Fifth Annual Green Turtle Cay Lion Fish BBC tournaments releases are validated us- Derby that took place on June 22. Spear ing time and date stamped digital images. Bender, captained by Dale Sawyer came in Affidavits signed by all participants fishing second place with 267, a close finish with on each team further confirms that the fish only one less fish. was released in accordance with IGFA and Altogether, 1,204 fish were caught, a Bahamas Billfish Championship rules. In significantly higher number than the previ- the 2013 season, all billfish were released. The 2013 awards ceremony at the ous year. conclusion of the Marsh Harbour Champi- This year over $7,000.00 in prize onship marked the finish of the BBC’s 40th money was given out to the winners, with season and a three-month40th anniversary prizes for the most number of fish caught, celebration. The Bahamas Billfish Cham- the largest fish as well as the smallest. pionship is the oldest billfish tournament Among other prizes, there was also one series in the world. As an expression of awarded to the team who caught some of appreciation to the people of The Bahamas, the fifteen fish that had been previously the BBC has endowed two scholarships funds that enable Bahamian students the Please see Lionfish Page 22 Page 22 Section A The Abaconian July 1, 2013 the number of fish. Lionfish From Page 21 The first Lion Fish Derby took place tagged. in 2009 on Green Turtle Cay. The event Fifteen hundred dollars went to the was founded in 2008 out of Key Largo by winner for the most fish captured. The sec- Bobbie Lindsay in partnership with REEF. ond place winner received $1,000.00 and Since then, Lion Fish Derbies were $500.00 went to the third place holder. held yearly in Marsh Harbour, as well as $500.00 as well as the Chris Burdett float- on other islands of the Caribbean and in ing trophy were given out to Dale Sawyer Palm Beach County. Bobbie Lindsay and for catching the largest fish (331mm) and Mr. Atkins, the organizers of the derby, the same amount went to Tyler Survance actively took part in Palm Beach in rais- for catching the smallest fish. ing money for the prizes. Other sponsors Larry Lowe, captain of the Bolo of the event were the Ministry of Tourism, Boys, placed third in the largest fish cat- the Green Turtle Club and Brendal’s Div- egory (298mm) and second in the smallest ing. fish category (71mm). The prizes and trophies were distrib- Sixteen boats went to sea early in the uted during an award ceremony banquet morning of June 22 to try to catch as many that took place at the Green Turtle Club of the invasive predators as possible. The during the evening of June 22. Needless to team captains had been briefed the previ- say, lionfish was on the menu. ous evening about the rules of the derby and about the safety measures to follow when catching the fish. Their poisoned fins can inflict a painful injury to people coming in contact with it. The participants were to return no later than 4:00pm, but some had already reached the Green Turtle Cay Club fish cleaning station much before then, perhaps because of the prevalent bad weather. Un- der a torrential rain the boats kept arriv- ing and emptying their catch. After being numbered, weighed and recorded, the fish were then delivered to Eddy Bodie who, protected by thick leather gloves, splayed Above: winning boat “Lil Big Fish.” Ash- the fish. He then handed them to Daryl ley Jakob, Tyler Survance, Felicia Sur- McIntosh who skinned and fileted them in vance and Kai Survance. They won $1500 order to prepare them for cooking. for the most fish with 268 and won $500 Upon their arrival, the participants for the smallest lionfish captured. were greeted with gin and coconut water - two of the sponsors were Burns House and Gilbey’s Gin- while the number caught was recorded to determine the winners and to be entered into a data bank of information to be later analyzed by a REEF researcher. REEF’s Lad Atkins, a special project coordinator of the event, was accompanied by Dr. Stephanie Green, with Oregon State Albury’s Ferry Service University. Dr. Green explained that this is There & Back.....Again the second year of study aimed at assessing EFFECTIVE: JULY , 2012 the impact of the derby on the local popu- Ph: 242-367-0290 Fax: 242-367-0291 Hotels and House Rental Agents lation of lion fish as well as the impact of + agents with multiple cottages and houses the lionfish on the reef population. The two Lubbers Quarters scientists conducted a survey of the lionfish Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Sea Level Cottages 4 hse 366-3121 population before the derby and will again Man-O-War assess that population for a few days after Island-wide Abaco Listings Island Home Rentals + 2 hse 365-6048 the derby. REGULAR FERRY SCHEDULE Abaco Cottage + 114 hse 366-0576 Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 According to the scientist, they ob- Abaco Vacation Planner + 25 hse 367-3529 Waterway Rentals + 14 hse 365-6143 served a large reduction from last year in Marsh Harbour to Hope Town Cherokee Marsh Harbour area 20 minute ride Lee Pinder + 3 hse 366-2053 Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 7:15am / 9:00am / 10:30am /12:15pm 2:00pm Abaco Real Estate + 6 hse 367-2719 4:00pm / 5:45pm Marina Albury Cottages 5 cottages 366-2075 Grand Cay Abaco Towns 16 apts 367-0148 Hope Town to Marsh Harbour Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 8:00am / 9:45am / 11:30am /1:30pm 3:00pm Green Turtle Cay Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 4:00pm / 5:00pm / 6:30pm Barefoot Homes 14 hse 577-4092 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War Bluff House Club 12 units 365-4247 Living Easy + 16 hse 367-2202 20 minute ride Cocobay Cottages 6 cott 800-752-0166 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 7:15 / 10:30am / 12:15pm / 2:30pm* Green Turtle Club 35 rm 365-4271 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 4:00pm / 5:45pm Island Properties + 34 hse 365-4047 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 “Honesty and Quality *Except Sundays and Holidays New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Regattas 32 apts 577-6764 You Can Count On” Man-O-War to Marsh Harbour Ocean Blue Properties + 34 365-4636 HG Christie + 11 hse 367-4151 8:00am / 11:30am / 1:30pm /3:15pm* / 5:00pm Other Shore Club 365-4226 Sandy Point Brandon Thompson *Except Sundays and Holidays Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 242-357-6532 Guana Cay Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Marsh Harbour to Scotland/Guana Cay Dive Guana + 11 hse 365-5178 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 800-628-1447 Dock Construction 30 minute ride 6:45am / 10:30am / 1:30pm /3:30pm 5:45pm Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott. 365-5137 Spanish Cay Residential and Commercial Guana Sunset Beach 13 units 365-5133 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 Customized to suit your lifestyle Scotland/Guana Cay to Marsh Harbour Ocean Frontier 6 cott 519-389-4846 Treasure Cay 8:am / 11:30am / 2:30pm / 4:45pm / 6:30pm Ward’s Landing 4 units 904-982-2762 Bahama Beach Club 88 units 365-8500 Boat Lifts Ruth Sands + 9 hse 365-5140 Brigantine Bay Villas 5 units 877-786-8455 Sales and Service Any stops outside the main harbour will be a Hope Town Treasure Cay Resort + 95 rms 365-8801 Quality boat lift dealer for 10 years minimum charge of two persons. Two persons or over will remain at regular charge. Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Mark’s Bungalows 4 units 365-8506 And Much More... During the month of August through December there Crystal Villas 5 villas 321-452-0164 Abaco Estate Services + 365-8752 Offering unsurpassed attention to are some adjustments made to the schedule. Elbow Cay Prop + 53 hse 366-0035 Island Dreams Rental + 357-6576 detail with almost two decades You are advised to contact the office for any changes. Hope T Harb Lodge 25 rm 366 0095 Turtle Rock of hands on experience Hope T Hideaways + 63 hse 366-0224 Villas at Palmetto Beach 3 villas 262-820-1900 REGULAR FERRY FARES Hope Town Inn 6 rm 4 Villas 366-0003 Wood Cay One Way: $17.00 Tangelo Hotel 14 rm 1 villa 365-2222 Contact us today! Round Trip - Open Return: $27.00 Hope T Villas + 3 hse 366-0266 www.lbtmarine.com Children 6-11: Half Price Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 Web Sites with Abaco Information Children 5 and under: Free Sea Gull Cottages + 4 hse 366-0266 http://www.abaconian.com [email protected] http://www.abacos.com Hope Town and Man-O-War ferries depart from Sea Spray Resort 6 villas 366-0065 http://www.abacoinet.com http://www.oii.net the Ferry Dock at Crossing Beach. Cell: 242-357-6532 Tanny Key + 43 hse 366-0053 http.//www.abacoinfo.com http://www.bahamas.com Guana /Scotland Cay depart from the Conch Inn. Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 http.//www.abacocottage.com Ph/Fax: 242-367-2704 Prices subject to change without notice. Rev. March 2012 July 1, 2013 The Abaconian Section A Page 23

Emergency Services Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 • 911 Police - Hope Town 366-0667 Police - Man-O-War 365-6911 Visitors’ Guide Police - Treasure Cay 365-8048 Restaurants • Services • Transportation Police - Green Turtle Cay 365-4550 B. Electricity Corp 367-2727, 367-2846, 367-4667 www.theabaconian.com Water & Sewerage 475-1499, 475-5518 Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless noted The following services are provided by volunteers Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes, Guana Cay - 30 minutes Everyone reads The Abaconian Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 • Fire - Green Turtle Cay 475-1768 Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 • Hope Town & Man-O-War from Crossing Bch Marsh Harbour>Hope Town 7:15am 9:00am 10:30am 12:15pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:45pm All phones use area code 242 unless noted Fire - Man-O-War 365-4019 Return: 8:00 am 9:45am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm Bring errors & revisions to our attention Treasure Cay Fire & Rescue 365-9111 Marsh Harbour>Man-O-War 10:30am 12:15pm 2:30pm* 4:00pm 5:45pm Revised Dec 2012 BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Return: 8:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:15pm* 5:00pm * Not on Hope Town 366-0549 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Sundays Marsh H.>Guana Cay/Scotland cay From Conch Inn or holidays Bonefish Guides Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 (6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:45pm Casaurina Point Marsh Harbour Return: 8 am 11:30am 2:30pm 4:45pm 6:30pm Junior Albury...... 366-3058 Jody Albury...... 375-8068 Medical Services Fare • Adult prepaid one way $17 / open return $27, • Kids 6-11 half, Under 6 free (Phone after hours 359-6861) Sidney Albury...... 477-5996 Abaco Family Medicine, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2295 Note: During the month of August through December there are some adjustments made to the schedule. You are Cherokee Richard Albury...... 367-0367 Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic...... 367-0020 advised to contact the office for the changes. Noel Lowe...... 366-2107 Terrance Davis...... 375-8550 Integrated Medical Center...... 367-1304 Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128 • VHF Ch 16 • Ten minute ride Marty Sawyer...... 366-2115 Buddy Pinder...... 366-2163 Emergency...... 458-1234 T Cay Airport>Green T Cay 8:30am 10:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm* 5:00pm Randy Sawyer...... 366-2284 Justin Sands...... 367-3526 Marsh Harbour Medical Centre...... 367-0049 Return: 8am 9am 11am 12:15pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm* * Will Sawyer...... 366-2177 Danny Sawyer...... 367-3577 Government Clinic, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2510 * Note: 4:30 pm trip to GTC not on Sundays ** Note: 4:30 pm trip will be made from New Plymouth only Jay Sawyer...... 367-3941 Corbett Clinic, Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 New Plymouth :One way adult $12 (Children $7) • Round trip $17 (Children $10) • Extra to some G T Cay docks Crossing Rocks Government Clinic, Cooper‘s Town...... 365-0300 North Abaco Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 or 375-8123 VHF Ch 16 Charters Available Tony Russell...... 366-3259 Government Clinic, Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4028 O’Donald McIntosh....477-5037 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday departs 11:00am & returns 3:30 p.m. $50 Round Trip Alexander Rolle...... 365-0120 Government Clinic, Hope Town ...... 366-0108 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Saturday departs 9:30 am, $60 Round Trip Green Turtle Cay Edward Rolle...... 365-0024 Government Clinic, Sandy Point...... 366-4010 Rick Sawyer...... 365-4261 Government Clinic, Fox Town ...... 365-2172 Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama Herbert Thurston...... 365-2405 Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm Ronnie Sawyer...... 365-4070 Dental Services McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - return Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Sandy Point Hope Town Valantino Adderley.....366-4323 Agape Family Dental, Marsh Harbour...... 367-4355 Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information Maitland Lowe...... 366-0234 Anthony Bain...... 366-4107 Diamante Dental, Marsh Harbour...... 367-4968 Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Tom Albury...... 366-3141 Derek Gaitor...... 366-4249 Man O War Dental Clinic...... 365-6508 Bahamas Ferries Summer Schedule only (April to Dec) Nicholas Roberts...... 366-4486 Sandy Point & Nassau Every Friday & Sunday, except holidays, under 4 hours. Call 225-3376 or 366-4119 Man-O-War Pharmacy Call for rates. Treasure Cay Abaco Island Pharmacy, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2544 David Albury...... 365-6502 The Great Abaco Express Eco & Historical bus tours • Call 367-2165 or 559-9160 Capt. Joe Pritchard....559-9117 Chemist shoppe, Marsh Harbour...... 367-3106 Veterinary Attractions Tours & Excursions Restaurant Guide Caribbean Veterinary Centre, Marsh Harbour...... 367-3551 Albert Lowe Museum...... Green Turtle Cay Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour...... 367-2936 Island Veterinary Clinic, Marsh Harbour...... 367-0062 Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits...Green Turtle Cay (Based on dinner entree range) Abaco Neem • Marsh Harbour...... 367-4117 Memorial Sculpture Garden...... Green Turtle Cay + Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from town Airlines Serving Abaco Abaco’s Nature Adventure...... 577-0004 Wyannie Malone Historical Museum...... Hope Town Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is...... 367-2266 Adventure on Prozac - T Cay...... 365-8749 Elbow Cay Light Station...... Hope Town Marsh Harbour AirGate Aviation - New Smyrna Beach...... 367-1900 Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4411 Swim Mermaid Reef off Marsh Harbour...... Pelican Shore Abaco Pizza...... $...... 367-4488 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 C & C Charters • Treasure Cay...... 365-8506 Drive to & swim in Blue Hole...... Treasure Cay farm road Anglers...... $$$...... 367-2158 Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ...... 367-2095 Dive Abaco Since 1978 • Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 Regional - Freeport...... 367-0446 Art studio & working foundry...... Little Harbour Curly Tails ...... $$$...... 367-4444 Excursion boat, Froggies • Hope Town...... 366-0024 Silver Airline - Orlando Working boatyards...... Man-O-War cay Golden Grouper ...... $...... 367-2301 Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach...... 367-3415 Island Family Rest...... $...... 367-3778 Pocket Beaches Java Coffee House...... $...... 367-5523 Sky Bahamas - Nassau...... 367-0996 • Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour Western Air - Nassau ...... 367-3722 Jamie’s Place...... $...... 367-2880 • Witches Point - 3 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Bikes & Scooters • Boats Junovia’s...... $...... 367-1271 Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida • Little Harbour - 20 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Cars & Cart Rentals Jib Room ...... $$...... 367-2700 Abaco Air...... 367-2266 • Cherokee - 23 miles S of Marsh Harbour Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-3450 Marsh Harbour Kentucky Fried Chicken...... $...... 367-2615 Miles of beach (most exposed to ocean) A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Mangoes...... $$$...... 367-2366 • Treasure Cay • Green Turtle Cay • Guana Cay • Elbow Cay Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals...... 367-1035 Pop’s Place + ...... $...... 367-3796 Dive Shops • Man-O-War Cay • Casuarina Point • Bahama Palm Shore B & B Boat Rentals...... 367-7368 Snack Shack +...... $...... 367-4005 Abaco Dive Adventures, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2963 • Sandy Point & more Bargain Car Rentals...... 367-0500 Snappas...... $$...... 367-2278 Dive Abaco Since1978, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 Items of interest Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Wallys ...... $$$...... 367-2074 Dive Time, Man-O-War...... 365-6235 • Man-O-War boat yards • Blackwood blue hole & sisal mill Concept Boat Rentals...... 367-5570 Hope Town Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 • Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need guide Cruise Abaco...... 577-0148 Abaco Inn ...... $$$...... 366-0133 Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay...... 365-8571 • Hole-in- Wall lighthouse - last mile very rough road Quality Star Car Rentals (Texaco)...... 367-2979 Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay...... 365-4411 • Abaco wild horses by appointment 367-4805 Cap’n Jacks...... $$...... 366-0247 Rainbow Boat Rentals...... 367-4602 Harbour’s Edge...... $$...... 366-0087 Dive Guana...... 365-5178 • Bird watching - ask tourism 367-3067 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars...... 367-4643 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 H T Coffee House (B & L)...... $...... 366-0760 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$...... 366-0095 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Munchies...... $...... 366-0423 Taxi Cab Fares one or two passengers Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 Charter Fishing Boats OnDa Beach...... $$...... 366-0558 Extra $3 for each passengers above two The Moorings Boat Rentals...... 367-4000 • Marsh Harbour Airport to: Effective Dec 08 Lucky Strike - Hope Town...... 366-0101 Sea Spray ‡...... $$...... 366-0065 Clinic, Downtown, Stop Light, ...... $10 Sea Gull - Hope Town...... 366-0266 Green Turtle Cay Sugar Shack +...... $...... 366-0788 Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental...... 365-4411 Ab Bch Resort, Eastern Shore close, Ferry ...... $15 A Salt Weapon - Hope Town...... 366-0245 Little Harbour Spring City...... $15 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Down Deep...... 366-3143 Pete’s Pub...... $$...... 366-3503 Dundas Town, Nat Ins bldg, C Abaco Primary Sch ...... $15 Local Boy...... 366-0528 Cruising Cart Rentals...... 365-4065 Murphy Town & Great. Cistern ...... $20 Back Breaker...... 365-5140 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Lubber’s Quarter Snake Cay ...... $35 Donnie’s Boat Rentals...... 365-4119 Cracker P’s...... $$...... 366-3139 Casuarina Point...... $60 Kool Karts...... 365-4176 Cherokee, Winding Bay, Little Harbour...... $80 Man-O-War Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Bahama Palm Shore...... $90 Abaco Marinas - Slips - Fuel - Phone Bradley’s on the Harbour...... $...... 365-6380 Sea Side Carts & Bikes...... 365-4147 Crossing Rocks...... $105 Green Turtle Cay Dock’n Dine...... $...... 365-6139 T & A Cart Rentals...... 375-8055 Sandy Point ...... $150 Bluff House...... 45...... F...... 365-4200 Island Treats Snack Bar...... $...... 365-6501 Leisure Lee ...... $50 Green Turtle Club ...... 32...... F...... 365-4271 Guana Cay Treasure Cay Airport, G Turtle ferry...... $80 Guana Cay Black Sound Marina...... 15...... 365-4531 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Treasure Cay Resort...... $85 Baker’s Bay - Market Place...... $$$...... 612-1021 Other Shore Club...... 12...... F...... 365-4195 Dive Guana Boats & Bikes...... 365-5178 Fox Town ...... $165 Grabbers...... $$...... 365-5133 Abaco Yacht Service...... 10...... F...... 365-4033 Orchid Bay Cart rentals...... 354-5175 Nippers ...... $$ ...... 365-5143 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Leeward Yacht Club...... 26...... F...... 365-4191 Lubbers Quarters Orchid Bay...... $$$...... 365-5175 Clinic, downtown, Ab Beach Hotel ...... $ 10 Treasure Cay Cruise Abaco...... 321-220-8796 Nat. Ins. Bldg, Murphy Town, Gr. Cistern ...... $10 Treasure Cay Marina...... 150...... F...... 365-8250 Treasure Cay Man-O-War Man-O-War Coco Beach Bar & Grill...... $...... 365-8470 Wait time $0.40 per minute, Hourly rate $40 per hour Conch Pearl Boat Rentals...... 365-6502 Man-O-War Marina ...... 26...... F...... 365-6008 Florence’s Cafe...... $...... 365-8354 Children under three - free • Caged pets - as people Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals...... 365-6024 Spinnaker Restaurant ...... $$$...... 365-8469 Luggage $0.75 each over two, large bags $1 ea. Marsh Harbour Waterways Boat Rental ...... 357-6540 & 365-6143 Touch of Class ...... $$$...... 365-8195 Boat Harbour Marina...... 183...... F...... 367-2158 Treasure Sands Club...... $$$...... 365-9385 • Treasure Cay Airport to: Effective Dec 08 Conch Inn...... 75...... F ...... 367-4000 Hope Town Green Turtle Cay ferry dock...... $10 Harbour View Marina...... 36...... F ...... 367-2182 Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals...... 366-0380 Green Turtle Cay Madeira Park...... $20 Elbow Cay Cart...... 366-0530 Sand Banks ...... $25 Mangoes Marina...... 29...... 367-4255 Bluff House...... $$$...... 365-4200 Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Jolly Roger Bistro...... $$...... 365-4200 Treasure Cay Resort...... $30 Marsh Harbour Marina...... 52...... F...... 367 2700 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Leisure Lee ...... $45 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$...... 365-4271 Hope Town Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Black Wood ...... $20 Hope Town Marina...... 16...... 366-0003 Harvey’s Island Grill...... $$...... 365-4389 Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $40 J R’s Cart Rental...... 366-0361 Lizard Bar & Grill...... $$...... 365-4191 Hope Town Hideaways...... 366-0224 Cedar Harbour ...... $60 Sea Horse Boat Rentals...... 366-0023 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $$...... 365-4625 Lighthouse Marina...... 6...... F...... 366-0154 Wood Cay ...... $70 T & N Cart Rentals...... 366-0069 Miss Emily’s Restaurant...... $$...... 365-4181 Mount Hope...... $80 Sea Spray...... 60...... F...... 366-0065 Treasure Cay New Plymouth Inn...... $$...... 365-4161 Fox Town ...... $85 Spanish Cay Adventure on Prozac - Kayak...... 365-8749 Pineapple Restaurant Bar & Grill.$$...... 365-4039 Crown Haven ...... $90 Spanish Cay Marina...... 75...... F...... 365-0083 Marsh Harbour airport ...... $80 Blue Marlin Rentals...... 365-8687 Plymouth Rock Cafe...... $$...... 365-4234 Guana Cay Cash’s Carts...... 365-8771 Shorties Take-a-way...... $$...... 365-4342 Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $80 Bakers Bay Marina...... 158...... F...... 365-5802 Cornish Car Rentals...... 365-8623 Sundowners...... $$...... 365-4060 Treasure Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour...... $85 Guana Hide-aways...... 37...... 577-0003 JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Treasure Cay Hotel to Green Turtle Ferry...... $25 Orchid Bay...... 64 ...... F...... 365-5175 Triple J Car Rentals...... 365-8761 Sandy Point Treasure Cay Hotel to Blue Hole...... $30 Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Nancy’s...... $$...... 366-4120 Page 24 Section A The Abaconian July 1, 2013

Abaco Cays June 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section B Page 1

VOLUME 21 NUMBER 13 July 1st, 2013 Swimmers from Abaco, comprising three different clubs, dominate at Nationals

The event of the year for many swimmers started on June 20. Though the largest amount of swimmers from Abaco represented Abaco Swim Club, the island’s locally coached and supported swim club, five other swimmers from Abaco competed with different clubs at the 2013 Championships. Each club and swimmer could be proud at the end of the weekend as the young Abaco swimmers earned medals, including Golds in relays and individual swims. Above: The Abaco Swim Club enters the Nationals. For the full story on all the swimmers see page 14. Defence Force Rangers hold Installation Ceremony Press Release The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers programme continued to exceed expectations in youth development when it officially installed some 55 students from five junior and senior high schools in Ab- aco into its youth programme on June 13. The Defence Force has been involved in youth development since 1995. Since that time, the RBDF Rangers program has evolved into a vibrant youth organization with students participating from 25 schools in New Providence and 14 schools in the family of islands, namely Grand Bahama and Abaco. Recently, the focus of the program has shifted, becoming more leadership centric with emphasis on principles that promote the core concepts and values of the De- fence Force. To date, the Defence Force has inducted over 5,000 students into its Rangers Program and has approximately 800 active members under its instruction, encompassing a total of 39 schools in New Above: The Defence Force Rangers repeating their pledge and motto during their installation ceremony in the Government Complex in Providence, Grand Bahama and Abaco. Abaco. Photo by Able Mechanic Al Rahming. After inspecting the parade, Minister Please see Rangers Page 2 Page 2 Section B The Abaconian June 15, 2013 School & Youth News your hard work and sacrifice that will lead Rotaract members hold meet and greet at Mangoes From Page 1 Rangers to your future success if you remain fo- of National Security, the Honourable Dr. cused”. Bernard Nottage inspired and challenged The Minister also commended the and encouraged the students to live by the parents for their commitment and involve- Rangers motto, “Discipline, Dedication ment in the programme, and urged them to and Determination.” continue supporting their children and the “I take note that you have voluntari- Rangers programme. After a brilliant ar- ly made a decision to join this program. ray of display by the Abaco Rangers Drill This program has for many years been Team, the students were presented with successful in producing well rounded and numerous certificates and awards. These disciplined citizens of our country. The included the Minister of National Securi- Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers is ty Award, the Commodore’s Award, the steadily becoming a model of excellence Rangers Director Award, and academic for youth organizations,” echoed Dr. Not- achievements certificates. tage. “Today, we see the culmination of

Above and left to right: Rotaract President Chandi Lowe, Treasurer Rachel Johnson, Ja- son Evans, Garnell Limperes Stuart and club Secretary Nyisha Tilus. The Rotaract Club is a group of 18 - 30 year old, community minded individuals who meet regularly and pursue social projects on Abaco.

By Mirella Santillo vice. Members from both clubs held a A group of young adults belong- brain storming session to get ideas on ing to the Abaco Rotaract Club, a ser- how to better recruit new members. vice organization affiliated with the The Rotaract Club is presently Rotary Club of Abaco, organized a so- engaged in the maintenance of the Air- cial event at Mangoes Restaurant and port Roundabout and is developing the Marina. The group hopes to recruit Project HELP program. Project HELP more socially-minded citizens from the will consist of helping older persons community. with housekeeping, yard maintenance Rotaract had publicized the meet- and landscaping. ing, which took place on June 14, by Members say belonging to the posting invitations on Facebook and Rotaract Club offers a great opportu- distributing flyers in the community. nity to meet people with the same inter- Though the turnout was limited, the ests, and to develop friendships while club’s board members warmly re- serving the community. ceived visitors. Interested persons can contact Above: Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Bernard Nottage along with Several members of the Rotary club sponsor Jo-Ann Bradley at 577- recipients of the Ministry of National Security award, Commander Defence Force award Club came to give their support and ad- 8077. and Rangers Director award. Photo by Able Mechanic Al Rahming. June 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section B Page 3

HG Christie Page 4 Section B The Abaconian June 15, 2013 School & Youth News Forest Heights Academy graduates fourteen S.C. Bootle graduates stand out as diamonds

Above: Forest Heights Academy’s graduating class of 2013.

By Mirella Santillo ences, especially the ones in Africa, where Above: S.C. Bootle High School’s Graduating Class of 2013 on June 14 at the Faith Walk June is the month for high school motivated students hiked miles to attend Church of God. graduations. Forest Heights’ took place in the only school at their disposal. front of the District Superintendent of Edu- She advised the graduates to grab op- cation, Dr. Lenora Black and a representa- portunities before anyone else did and to be By Canishka Alexander Like diamonds, Father Bowe told gradu- tive of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and positive. She advised that life battles do not Under the theme: “Diamonds: Pre- ates that they carry great intrinsic value. Culture, Mr. Ismael “Stretch” Morley, as always go to the strongest or the biggest, cious…Potent…Powerful,” the proces- “Remember you are precious. You well as a room full of parents, relatives and so stay positive and make things work to sion of 31 graduates of S.C. Bootle High must never allow anyone to determine your friends who came to support and congratu- your advantage. School strode confidently through the aisles self-worth in life, and never make you feel late the 14 graduates. Finally, she advocated, “choose your of Faith Walk Church of God in Cooper’s less than,” he said. “One of the keys to Teacher, Leslie Kennedy, was the friends, your associates and your spouses Town on June 14. success in life is called self-love. Having MC for the function which was held at New carefully, so you can introduce them with Sherrie Romer gave a spirited wel- the ability to be confident about who you Vision Ministries on the evening of June pride. The only person who can destroy come address before remarks were made are; being of the view that you are special 12. Following the processional entrance of you is yourself.” by Leslie Rolle, senior officer of the De- as you have been uniquely created by God, the graduates, and the singing of the Na- Graduate Amanda McIntosh then in- partment of Education. Principal Huel and bask in that fact that there is no one tional Anthem, the most improved student troduced Lori Thompson, Grade 12 home- Moss tapped into his creative side this else in the world like you.” of the year, Abria Hield, pronounced the room teacher, concluding that, “over year, by delivering his principal’s report He further encouraged them to dis- invocation. The welcome by Salutatorian the years our class has become attached through a video presentation. cover the potency and power that lies with- Alexandra Phillpot was followed by the to Mrs. Thompson. She has become our Moss listed a host of accomplish- in them because like diamonds they will Principal’s remarks. mother figure.” ments by students in local, national and in- stand out. Finally, Father Bowe shared a James Richard reminisced how he Mrs. Thompson addressed each stu- ternational events and the school’s special story about how his wife had lost her ring, had seen most of these children grow over dent personally, comparing them to can- assemblies. He was pleased that the Media and eventually he had found the ring by the last six years. dies. She compared Valedictorian Rebecca Center at S.C. Bootle is now fully com- illuminating the area with a flashlight. As “They were small and insecure Strachan to a Snicker’s bar and Amber puterized, and that the school was able to diamonds, he encouraged that graduates to when they first arrived to the school, but Wilmore, to a sweet but spicy Red Hot. purchase a school bus to transport students never allow their lights to be hidden. I watched them become self-confident and She recalled memories of events to and from competitions. Graduates were awarded their diplo- powerful,” he reflected. shared with her class over the years and In her reflection, 2013 graduate Sa- mas and subject awards after which they He praised their adherence to disci- concluded, vannah Cooper shared her high school ex- presented roses to their parents. pline, their compassion and good sense “I leave you, my dear class, and be a perience with her classmates, whom she Rosemika Charles, valedictorian, of humour. Even though the four more Star Burst!” aptly described from their personable at- greeted their distinguished guests, pausing students who joined the initial ten at FHA Rebecca Strachan, who had taken 12 tributes to their outrageously humourous to acknowledge their time at S.C. Bootle since grade seven might have changed the BGCSEs, compared life to the examina- antics sending a chorus of laughter through High School as being instrumental in shap- dynamics of the group, the core was still tions. the audience. ing the graduates into the young men and there, explained the Principal. “We receive these tests to prepare for Subsequently, Andquone Burrows women they have become. To their par- Over the years, they traveled to Or- life,” she said. She acknowledged that her gave the salutatorian’s address. He noted ents, she said that it was because of them lando with their home room teacher; they class has really impacted her life, saying, that their commencement that day would that they stood there as graduates. joined various service clubs such as In- “I have learned to accept each of you for lead to even greater accomplishments in “Yes, I am a testimony of how pa- teract, Governor General’s Youth Award what you are.” their lives. Burrows vowed to never forget rental involvement is very important in Program and the Defence Force Cadets Her emotion overflowed when she those who he had crossed paths with and a child’s life,” she declared. “You see I and were involved in many community mentioned her mother, her role model, how they had touched his life. He conclud- have been blessed by parents who not only service events. thanking her with tears for her support. ed by thanking his parents and guardians supported me, but always spoke greatness “This group has really shined and The graduates were then handed their as well as the teachers and administrators in me. I have also been raised by adopted made me proud”, said Mr. Richard. After certificates and trophies that they received of S.C. Bootle High School for educating parents, who aside from giving their love a few words of advice and well- wishing, from Mrs. Chaplin, Mrs. Thompson and them academically and spiritually. and support, never accepted mediocrity he concluded, “I proudly launch you in the Mr. Richard. The Valedictorian was hand- Shantell Bernadin led her classmates from me.” next chapter of your life.” ed a basket full of trophies and a whole in their musical selection: “Diamonds in Charles encouraged her colleagues The guest speaker, a former teacher book of certificates, so impressive were the Sky,” which was written by Enzel Coo- to never give up or be discouraged if the at Forest Heights Academy, Joy Chaplin, her achievements. Ms. Strachan will attend per, music teacher. doors in life were to suddenly close. described the qualities of the graduates that Arcadia University in Canada after a stage Father Deangelo Bowe delivered the “Let us seize our future, taking it into she had met briefly, “you are vibrant and in Eleuthera and Ms. Phillpot will pursue a keynote address sharing with the graduates our own hands, and continue to strive to- enthusiastic,” she said, acknowledging degree in education at Palm Beach Atlantic that the day was a time of joy, a time to ward excellence!” their diversity. But, she warned, this is not University. celebrate the accomplishments of the past, a dress rehearsal for your life; this is the and for them to bask in the endless possi- real thing. 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Above: Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps graduates, along with coordinator Glender Knowles (far left) at their graduation ceremony on June 13 at the Spinnaker Restaurant.

By Canishka Alexander cock said that he when he first entered the The 4th Bahamas Maritime Cadet program he was unsure of what maritime Corps (BMCC) Graduation Ceremony was, but as time went by he learned the was held at the Spinnaker Restaurant on parts of the ship, rules of the water, and Above: Horizons Academy graduates. From (l) Clevano Dawkins; Philencia Nixon; Petra June 13. The 2013 Graduates were: Pe- navigation, and thoroughly enjoyed their Rolle; and Royasen Smith. dro Maycock of Forest Heights Academy; field trips to the Duke of Topsail, Grand Johnson Auguste, Andrew Doute, and Oli- Bahama Shipyard and Albury’s Ferry. ver Forbes of S. C. Bootle High School; Also bringing remarks was Former By Canishka Alexander “Show up; be present because suc- Mary Ann Fenelon, Nija Led, Yoba Wil- Cadet Shavado Smith, who congratulated A graduation ceremony was held for cess is defined by you,” she admonished. son and Chester Davis of Abaco Central the cadets on their graduation, and outlined Horizons Academy’s Class of 2013 on After her remarks, Bowe and Cleva- High School; and Devin Winder of Agape the many careers in the maritime industry June 12 at Change Ministries Internation- no collaborated in a selection that greatly Christian High School. to them. As last year’s top student, Smith al. The graduating class was comprised of: touched the audience members and set the After introductory items were com- was awarded a $5,000-scholarship to Hol- pleted, Programme Moderator and BMCC land College in Canada. Clevano Dawkins; Philencia Nixon; Petra stage for the guest speaker, Troy Edward Instructor Kimberly Butterfield called on “Every bit of hard work deserves a Rolle; and Royasen Smith. Clarke, who was introduced by Petra. Cadet Pedro Maycock to share his expe- As their names and career aspirations Founder of the National L.E.A.D. Institute rience throughout the maritime program, Please see Maritime Page 6 were announced by Eric Cunningham aka and Eagles Academy, Clarke outlined the and its impact on his career decision. May- “the Sage,” the graduates marched victo- grasshopper complex in his speech, which riously toward the front of the sanctuary. refers to a mindset of inferiority. He Following the opening prayer, Scripture warned the graduates to never see them- reading and opening song – “How Great selves as weak or powerless because in is Our God” – Philencia Nixon gave the their minds, they would have already lost Frederick’s welcome address. the battle. In a dedication to the graduates, Joi- Growing up with a speech impedi- nel Jeune recited his poetic work called: ment, Clarke knew all too well the ease Agency Ltd. “Oh Generation.” Audience members in which a person can feel inadequate. Custom’s Brokers looked on as the Class of 2013 and students Like the Creator, though, he reminded the of Horizons unveiled an animated media students to speak into existence what they Customs Brokerage Services presentation on HIV/AIDS, demonstrating want to see in their lives. how the deadly disease is impacting many “You decide your habits, and your Air and Sea of our nation’s youth. habits decide your future,” he simply stat- Soon, Sherell Brown, moderator, ed. Import and Export Entries called on Simmone Bowe to give her ad- In his response, Clevano Dawkins, Serving all vessels from foreign ports ministrator’s remarks. Bowe commented valedictorian, spoke of the importance of Queen Elizabeth Drive that although it was an emotional occasion, having manners, and a good upbringing to God had brought her through the most take you through life. He also shared how Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas challenging year of her life. Nevertheless, formulating a plan can help one to accom- Tel: 242-367-2333 • Fax 242-367-3136 she was grateful that He had sent people plish their goals. Email: [email protected] every step of the way to encourage her. “I choose to rise to the challenge, and To the graduates, she added that it be different,” he declared. was beneficial for them to experience life Presentations were made to parents for themselves because even though there before awards and diplomas were dispersed are times they will fall, they are sure to to the graduates. Destinee Roberts gave the get back up. Bowe acknowledged everyone vote of thanks, and Bishop Terrance Stra- who had taught, mentored and shaped the chan and Pastor Stephen Knowles, Abaco lives of the students at Horizons. Christian Council president, closed out the Finally, she left the graduates with ceremony with a prayer and benediction two words: show up. for the graduates.

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She commended the fun; stay focused and remember your true and a privilege for you as you seek to ad- unemployed, imagine the dent we would parents for trusting their kids to the public purpose and your true goal,” he empha- vance in this particular area.” put in that unemployment figure,” Hanna education system and having confidence in sized. “It’s easy to get caught up and get Everyone was surprised to learn that reasoned. “My thing is if they are flying education to equip them with all they need sidetracked, and that could mess up your he had acquired his B Class License, and our flag, shouldn’t we have some rights to for life and work, especially in this interde- entire future. that he, too, has a love for the sea. Knowles work on those ships? Shouldn’t our young pendent, ever changing world. “I just want to encourage everyone advised the graduates to never limit them- people be employed on those ships? So She further noted that Great Guana that’s sitting here – all the maritime cadets selves, and to realize that success lies in we did something about it, we created this Cay Primary School exposed the students – to pursue maritime. It’s a very lucrative how much they include God in their plans. [Bahamas] Maritime Cadet Corps.” to learning inside and outside of school. industry, there are many things you can do As he spoke, Knowles left the gradu- With the help of shipping vessels She congratulated the students on their with it, and there’s a lot of benefits.” ates with many principles to guide them like Campbell Shipping, young people are hard work and dedication to learning all BMCC Abaco Coordinator Glender including honesty and integrity and being working, and travelling over the world and that was taught. She told the parents that Knowles added that Smith is a determined trustworthy. Additional nuggets were to being paid. He encouraged the graduates to she was very impressed with how well young man, who survived a tragic car ac- seek the wisdom of God as they plot their take advantage of the opportunities that are the students from this school performed cident where three people perished, yet he course on land and sea; to take the compass available to them. on their GLAT exams, especially young continued his studies at the College of The of life in case they go off course to help “Young people, you’ve been told to Ghannen who got a 70% on his written Bahamas despite the psychological trauma them find their way; and to take the map think out of the box, but I’m here to tell composition exam, which is an extremely he endured. In his second year in maritime, of hope for it will show them their destina- you there is no box. The world is open to good score by GLAT standards. he broke his leg and still came back to con- tion. you. What are you doing in the box in the She told them that when they travel tinue his education adding to his commit- Akeem Adderley sang a selection first place? Get rid of the box, get rid of to the mainland for school beginning this ment and credibility. He had the option before Anthony Hanna, BMCC instruc- the notion of the box – there is no box. My September, to hold fast to all that they of completing his sea time hours for 18 tor, addressed the graduates as the keynote challenge to you is to grab the world, put it learned. She told them that as they go to months, but he decided to begin his college speaker. He gave an overview of the Cadet in the palm of your hand and move.” junior high school to remember the pledge studies first. However, Knowles said that Corps program, and how he was one of All of the cadets were awarded their they recited, especially the following four maritime cadets like Tevon Strachan and three retired Defence Force marines, who graduation certificates and were given points: to pursue excellence, never give Patiqua Thurston opted for their sea time was approached by Dudley Martinbor- cheques for their participation in the pro- up, to not be afraid to stand alone, and to first. She was also pleased to announce that ough, BMCC coordinator, approximately gram. In addition to his rewards, Pedro be a positive role model to their commu- the Duke is now hiring their cadets. 10 years ago to form the BMCC program. Maycock was recognized as the top student nity. She reminded them that their theme “That’s something that’s really moti- Amazingly, there are more than this year. has a singular focus, so they must each vating for us in even in our fourth year,” 1,500 international ships registered under take responsibility for their choices and ac- Knowles said. our flag, and as far as they were aware, Guana Cay holds first complishments. Administrator Gregory Knowles was there were no Bahamians aboard any of The charge to the graduates was made the next speaker in line. He was priviledged those ships. The premise was that if at least graduation in 20 years by Samantha V. Evans, Guidance Counsel- to attend the ceremony, and he commended two Bahamians were employed by these or for Central Abaco Primary and lecturer By Samantha Evans the graduates for the fine work they have ships, there would be 3,000 Bahamians for Success Training College and Coordi- employed. Great Guana Cay Primary School nator for the Bachelor’s Degree Program has had a primary school on the island for with Nova Southeastern University. She over 20 years, and on June 11, 2013, they began by commending the parents for all held their first ever graduation at Seaside of the sacrifices, prayers and struggles they Gospel Chapel under the theme, “Climb as High as You Can Dream.” have endured to get their children to gradu- JOHN CASH It was a proud day for the parents of ation day. She told them that she too can Kayrene McLennon and Ghannen Lowe, relate because she is the proud parent of a who made history at the school as the high school graduate with honours. REALTY John Cash first two graduates. Once the preliminary She stated that in spite of all of the ABR, BRI, CRS, Broker welcome and prayer were done,Glen La- sacrifices made, today makes it all worth- ing presented the graduates, followed by while, because they have been blessed to Diane Williams, who gave her Principal’s see their children pass from grade to grade, report. 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Dr. Kossack raise funds and show love for the Lowes helped Lyn organize the research program, who lost their home to a fire. and provided the initial two year training They are currently working on an- for teachers, parents, and volunteers. She other project to assist with constructing the home. They have some volunteers already got other professors involved, and their as- but are in need of more so they are ap- sistance was invaluable in setting up evalu- pealing to the general public for their as- ations and education programs. sistance where possible. The students came from all over Mr. Williams explained his experi- Abaco-Sandy Point, Guana, Man-O-War, ence as being a humbling one as he has Green Turtle Cay, Cooperstown, Hope- wholeheartedly committed himself to ser- town, and Dudas and Murphy Town. Pri- vice and friendship as Pilot International so or to admission, they were and are given proudly promotes. tests including the Woodcook Johnson Test of Cognitive Ability and a reading bat- tery including IRI, SORT, Dolch Testing, ECC: the Generosity and Key Math- all standardized testing. The testing also includes hearing and eye of Understanding screenings. More elaborate testing with a neurologist, psychologist, or other profes- Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing story Above: Director Charlamae initiating new members, Peter Williams and Gwendolyn sionals is sometimes recommended prior about the founding of the Every Child Sawyer, President Augustine pinning the Pilot Pins on them. to making a decision to remove a student Counts School. See the June 1 issue for the from the mainstream to a special school. previous installment. By Samantha Evans Coordinator-Lauren Riviere, Projects Co- Students are accepted based on the results The Pilot Club of Abaco held its ordinator-Margo Dean, Leadership Coor- of the testing, recommendations, and per- initiation and installation ceremony at the dinator-Charlotte Swan, and Anchor Coor- sonal history. Spinnaker Restaurant in Treasure Cay on dinator (Youth Arm)-Chef Noel St. Claude By Ruth Harkin Once in ECC, an individual educa- Saturday June 22, 2013 beginning at 7pm. and Keora Archer. By the fall of 2007, the school enroll- tional plan is devised for each student based The speaker for this ceremony was Presi- ment had grown to 86. More and more on their needs. These plans are made by dent of the Abaco Red Cross Association, kids were referred to the school by parents their teachers after initial evaluations and Barbara Johnson, who spoke on volunteer- Pilot’s outgoing and teachers, but most families and chil- at least a month of observation. Goals ing with focus on the Red Cross. president reflects dren heard about the school through other are different for everyone, but an overall Charlamae Fernander, Senior Direc- children. Among other skills, word was goal is successful independent functioning tor with the Pilot Club, led the initiation on productive year out that the school had teachers trained in and installation of officers. The two new remedial reading. Other schools didn’t of- Please see ECC Page 8 members were Peter Williams and Gwen By Samantha Evans Sawyer. The new officers are: President- Pilot Club International promotes friendship and service and last year, the Christine Lightbourne, President Elect- outgoing 2012-2013 President of the Pilot Stacy Dean, Treasurer-Omar Archer, Club of Abaco, Augustine Williams, had Assistant Treasurer-Claudia Pinder, Secre- a very productive and fruitful year as he tary-Barbara Williams, Chaplain-Claudia implemented a number of firsts for the Pi- Pinder, Parliamentarian-Augustine Wil- lot Club which he expects will become an- liams, Public Relations-Keora Archer, and nual events. the Directors-Charlamae Fernander, Paul He was able to lead his club in the Pinder, Augustine Williams and Claudia Meals on Wheels Program to Little Abaco Pinder. and Central Abaco where they distributed These officers will begin their term care packets to the elderly. They painted in office on July 1, 2013. Throughout the the home of a widow senior citizen in San- night, the Pilots engaged in fun, exciting dy Point and cleaned her home with the assistance of some of the Miss Abaco Con- activities and won door prizes, and ate a testants 2012. They hosted senior citizens scrumptious meal prepared by the restau- from across Abaco to a Christmas concert rant. All prizes were donated by the Pilot in conjunction with the Anchor Club at members. Abaco Youth Ministries after which time The incoming president also named they fed them. the committee coordinators for the year They hosted their first Emerald Ball and they are as follows: Fundraising which was such a huge success that the Coordinator-Linda Mills, Membership second one is already being planned for

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The 1st diploma, the aca- of school for an orientation program and demic/vocational diploma, is given when financial meeting. The Social Work stu- the student has achieved a reading and dents from Ryerson University who have math level of higher than grade 5 (some been assisting at ECC have been working have achieved a reading and math level at on newsletters about the myths and facts eighth and ninth grade) and successful job regarding disabilities and an explanation of apprenticeship for a minimum of one day various disabilities to share with parents. per week for a full year. The group also hopes to do outreach for The second diploma is the life skill/ community awareness to share with other vocational diploma where the student has schools. achieved a level of independence in life Community awareness is an impor- skills, functional reading, math, communi- tant part of helping these students find ac- cation, and a successful job apprenticeship ceptance and be productive. When Prime for one day per week for a full year. Minister Christie recently spoke at gradu- The third diploma is for life skills. ation exercises on June 10, he emphasized This is where the student has achieved the the need throughout The Bahamas for pub- highest level of life skills that he/she can lic awareness and support towards those for their diagnosis or condition. with disabilities. Aside from learning basic skills, Meanwhile, the budget is growing Above: Vogel Williams (right) is with a former student of his, Kevin Altidor. these students must also learn to cope with with expanding enrollment and teachers. their families and community. Understand- Over the years, Ira Sochet and other sup- By Mirella Santillo Little League, a sport that he still intends ing and acceptance of learning disabilities porters continue to say “Keep going. We’ll After forty seven years of teaching to coach. is still a process. It is difficult for families find the money.” That is exactly what Physical Education on several islands of He encountered his most challeng- and friends sometimes to understand and happens at Every Child Counts. They do The Bahamas, Vogel Williams, a native of ing situations as a teacher during the past accept learning disabilities or disabilities keep educating children to realize their po- Rum Cay who was also a renowned coach, five to six years because of the change in of any kind. A general attitude still re- tential and they do find the resources. is retiring. students’ and parents’ attitude. “There has mains that the children aren’t really trying, But he is quick to say that he is retir- been a total change in Education which not a recognition that real strategic help is ing from teaching, but not from coaching. makes teaching more difficult,” he stated. Mr. Williams, who started teach- Overall he is very proud of his ing PE in Nassau in 1966, interrupted his achievements as a PE teacher and coach. first assignment to go back to college in “I elevated people to Olympic levels, and 1981. He came back in 1984 with a bach- the schools I coached in were very domi- FOR SALE elor degree in Physical Education, hav- nant,” he recalled. ing graduated summa cum laude. He then Some of his most talented students took a teaching post on Andros from 1984 over the years were Carl Oliver from An- Canal Front Property in Beautiful to 1990, creating the Andros Invitational dros, who won a medal in the 400m in the Track & Field Competition in 1986. 2000 Olympics and one as member of the FOR BOAT INFO Treasure Cay SEE THE CLASSIFIED From Andros, he was sent to SC Boo- relay team in 2004; Alvarado McDonald, SECTION Abaco, Bahamas tle High School on Abaco, and from there from Cooper’s Town a super jumper who to Eight Mile Rock on Grand Bahama, won a silver medal for triple jump in one “Blue Jay Country,” he specified. of the CARIFTA Games; more recently, Treasure Cay Boasts one of Then he was back on Abaco from Shane Jones that Mr. Williams qualifies as National Geographic’s 10 best 2002 to present day. an all-around athlete. Shane Jones could beaches in the world! His most rewarding experience was compete in the decathlon, volleyball, shot creating the Track & Field Invitational put and discus, but his best performance Competition which was coincidental to his was as a sprinter in the 100m. He set a becoming a National Coach. As National record for Abaco a couple of years ago. and Assistant-National Coach, Vogel Wil- Besides coaching the little league liams traveled all over the Caribbean as baseball, Coach Williams intends to revive well as the United States. He went to New the Green Arrow Club, a Track & Field York, Mexico, Columbia, Guatemala, Club that he started in 2011, opened to Puerto Rico, Cuba, Trinidad and Barba- anyone interested. Training usually takes dos. He mentioned, modestly, that he was place at the Murphy Town Park track. one of the founding father of the Baseball

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The main 14, 2013 after taking over the former Dis They can be contacted by calling 475- dentist at this office is Dr. Ricardo Craw- 1920 to place an order. and Hair by Shanice We Style Take-A-Way on Crocket Drive. ford from Nassau who is a general dentist They specialize in lunch and dinner meals, By Samantha Evans who has a special interest in implants but which includes an extensive Bahamian cui- Teen Swagg Keeps Hair and make-up are essential to other dentists specialists will be added to sine menu. Meals are served with conch n’ Teens in Mint completing the flawless elegant look of a their list in the coming weeks. rice, peas n’ rice or stir fried rice. woman and to assist with beautifying the They specialize in everything dental, They now have a grill that is open By Samantha Evans women of Abaco is Sementha Shanice Da- including general maintenance and restoration of the mouth. The dental hygienist Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 10:00 At the end of May 2013, teen entre- vis, owner of Define Beauty. She specializ- p.m. which serves ribs, pork chops and is Giselle Knowles, who has many years preneur Kyro Taylor started his business es in full face make-up application for any chicken. Their breakfast menu will be add- of experience in the field. Dr. Crawford called Teen Swagg in Murphy Town. His occasion including weddings and parties. ed in a few weeks and will include sheep started coming over to Abaco every three interest in fashion and his desire to raise Many persons have been so impressed with weeks but due to the demand, he will now tongue, stew fish, stew conch, pig feet her make-up application skills that she is funds for college motivated him to start be making visits weekly. souse, corn beef, tuna, and sausage, which now considering offering classes. this business. He added that he has always Some of the additional specialists will will be served with yellow grits, white grits As far as cosmetology services are include an orthodontist and an oral sur- had a keen sense of fashion and since his or Johnny cake. concerned, she is trained to offer full cos- geon. For dessert there is coconut and pine- peers were always impressed with his at- metology services but now only offers In September, they will launch their apple pie and banana bread. They are open tire, he decided to outfit them with his style braiding and weaving services. She will be school education program to educate stu- for lunch from 11:30-10:00 p.m. When which he calls Teen Swagg. offering full hair services in August once dents on how to take better care of their breakfast starts, they will be open at 6:30 His business specializes in graphic her store is fully completed. Ms. Davis teeth. As a part of this program, they will promote care for teeth, the importance a.m. Their phone number is 367-3939. tees, cargo pants, snapbacks, Nike Elite has had an interest in hair care since high of getting x-rays once a year, ceiling and socks and slippers, Ray Bans, Hello Kitty school and found herself experimenting on fluoride treatments and cleanings. Further- Munchies Ice Cream items for girls, G-shock, Vans and US Polo the hair of family and friends. She later more, she will encourage students to visit and Take Out Tennis and perfumes. To date they special- travelled to New Providence to attend Cos- the doctor every summer and again offer ize in attire for persons ages 12 to 21 but metology classes at BTVI in 2005 then re- the Easter Break which will take care of By Samantha Evans will be expanding to include pre-teen gear turned to Abaco. their two visits for the year. She recently completed an advance Munchies Ice Cream and Take Out for ages 9 and 10 in the coming months. They will also have an anti-cavity certificate in hair care at a training seminar club at the office for the children where the opened for business on April 25, 2013 on They also place orders for persons Crocket Drive between Gully and Jack organized by Restoration Beauty Parlour staff will post the pictures of the kids who from any store online. They can special or- Lanes. The inspiration for this business but facilitated by Beauticians from Atlanta, are cavity free. They will also get a free der items to arrive as early as one week af- Colgate kit when they visit. Right now they came from Nita Albury, who was always Georgia. She intends to further her stud- ter the order is placed. According to Kyro, have a promotion where adults get their interested in selling ice cream. She, her ies in this field in the coming years. Shan- first visit for $85.00, which includes clean- they carry a few items for girls but the fo- ice has a natural ability to apply make-up mother Maria Albury and her father Bookie ing and four x-rays, and children get their cus is on the guys. However, they will be as she has not attended any classes in this Albury came together to start this business. first visit for $65.00, which includes clean- expanding their inventory so that they can They specialize in ice cream, take- field. She has been a make-up artist for the ing and four x-rays. When they complete a-way foods, conch fritters, nachos and outfit the teen girls as well. He stated that past three years. She makes house calls the promotion form, the kids can enter to cheese, blizzards, and slushies. They have they have new items in stock every two but will soon only offer this service to her win a Sonicare Electric toothbrush. The of- differently flavored ice cream added to their weeks and once they arrive, he posts them clients on the Cays. Her work hours are fer expires on June 30, 2013. stock on a weekly basis. The children’s on his Facebook page. now flexible but once she moves into her They can be reached by calling 367- menu includes corn dogs, cheese sticks, The items are so popular, he ex- shop, she will be open Monday to Saturday 0164 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except from 8am to 6pm. She will also be selling on weekends. They will be open one Satur- chicken strips, burgers and hot dogs, all of plained, that they go before they have cosmetic supplies such as face powders, day each month for spillover cases. which can be ordered with fries. They also been unpacked. At Teen Swagg, they aim offer dinner specials daily, which can be blushes, eyeliners, powder brushes and the to keep kids fashionable because they rep- Winners announced ordered for lunch as well. like. resent their parents but more importantly For the summer months, they will She can be reached by calling 699- at Cash N’ Go they need to be confident when they step have the soda machine operational, games 2016 or 458-7764. promotional event for the children and snack foods for the out to important events. kids. They also plan to add a party room Kyro will be getting some Indepen- By Canishka Alexander and cater children’s parties which will in- dence color pants and caps in soon so On June 14, Jason Clarke, general clude the food and ice cream they sell. Al- persons can match them with their 40th manager of Cash N Go (CNG), announced the winners of a bill-payment promotion bury stated that they are all about giving Anniversary tees and polo style shirts. In specific to Abaco that began on May 1 and the children something to do. August, they will be getting all of their ended that day. Customers simply had to Since they have been open, business back to school gear in stock such as name visit the Cash N Go location during that has been great but there is more to come, brand school bags. time period and make full or partial pay- including cabanas and an outdoor grill. They are open week days 6-9pm, Sat- ments on their bills. They are open 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and urdays 9am to 9pm and Sundays 2-9pm. Please see Cash Page 10 Page 10 Section B The Abaconian June 15, 2013 Further Business the exception of Saturdays when the store Local artisan crafts them for homeowners who’ve requested Cash From Page 9 hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. them at the posh resort. Clarke added that the company is polyhedra models for Certainly, he has his work cut out for With nine locations throughout The an exclusive agent for the United States him. Although the polyhedra models look Bahamas, Cash N Go offers a one-stop Independence Celebration visa service, and also offers school loans. simple, they take Ferguson approximately shop for bill payment services for the He revealed that more products are com- six hours to complete each one. Each tri- Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC), ing on stream regarding small loans, and angle has to be measured, marked out, Grand Bahama Power Company, Grand that there are negotiations in the pipeline folded, and glued precisely to create the Bahama Utility Company Ltd., and BTC. for the opening of more locations. No ad- polyhedron using construction paper. Fer- Clarke was joined by Gina Milien, ditional fees are charged for the services guson has created other polyhedra models Cash N Go Customer Service Representa- they provide. with peaks that are more or less protrud- tive, as the winners of the drawing were “Today, we are having a promotion ing. However, the polyhedra are usually announced. Theresa Pinder-Haynes was specific to Abaco; it’s a bill-payment pro- named according to the number of faces. the winner of BEC Bucks; and Thead- motion with BEC and BTC bills,” Clarke The naming system is based on Classical orsha Lowe and Jeremy Sands, were the explained. “The drawing allowed for one Greek or by a description of the kinds of two winners of BTC smartphones. Louise person to get $250 off their BEC bill, and faces present like the Rhombic dodecahe- Delva Cash N Go Customer Representa- BTC Blackberry smartphones for two per- dron or the Pentagonal dodecahedron. tive presented Mindy Sands with the smart- sons if they paid their BTC bills from May “I like doing it,” he disclosed,” be- phone on Jeremy’s behalf. Above: Gene Ferguson holding up his Ba- 1 to June 14.” cause anything you produce that turns out Cash N Go also provides Money- hamas Independence polyhedron model. Clarke was pleased to see that the beautiful, and everyone likes it, gives a Gram international money transfers and promotion raised awareness about the lot of self-satisfaction. It’s not always the customers can purchase Sky Bahamas and services the company offers. Cash ‘N Go money that satisfies you.” Western Air tickets. The traditional BTC Money Stores presently have five locations By Canishka Alexander So far, he is teaching his 12-year-old top up for mobile phones is also available. in Nassau, two in Grand Bahama, one in Earlier this month, Gene Ferguson son how to make the polyhedra, and would Cash N Go’s Abaco location is open six Abaco, and one in Exuma. stopped in at The Abaconian office to show be willing to teach school-aged children days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with off one of his polyhedra models that have how to make them. However, his concern been keeping him rather busy lately. In ge- is that the craft is very time consuming, ometry, a polyhedron (plural polyhedra or so not many students may be willing to sit polyhedrons) is a solid in three dimensions down for that length of time. Even he finds with flat faces and straight edges. The it difficult at times to keep at it, so with the word polyhedron comes from the Classi- exception of one or two cigarette breaks, cal Greek language meaning “many faces he doesn’t stop until he finishes. or bases.” Once glued, the models are quite Taught by Father Magnus Wenninger sturdy, and can be hung as decorations or while attending boarding school at St. placed on a desk or table as a centerpiece. Augustine’s College in Nassau, Ferguson Ferguson’s polyhedra models can be pur- learned the craft 43 years ago. Today, he chased at $25 a piece or each piece can is still adept in fashioning the symmetrical be rented for $10. Ferguson added that the shapes into unique forms of art. other polyhedra he has made start as tri- “In the past few weeks, I decided to angles, but form different shapes like the start back up because of Independence, and deltahedra models, which are made from it is going pretty good,” Ferguson shared. equilateral triangles. This model is accom- “The banks have been ordering quite a bit plished by having the height stay the same, of them, and I can’t make them fast enough but allowing the base to change. for my guests out to Winding Bay.” Gene Ferguson can be contacted at: Unlike the aquamarine, yellow and [email protected] or at Above and left to right: Gina Milien - Cash N Go Customer Service Representative; black colours of the Bahamian flags, he 1(242)458-9401 for those interested in his Theresa Pinder-Haynes - Winner of BEC Bucks; Mr. Jason Clarke - Cash N Go General also has to make his signature red, white artistically eye-catching polyhedra cre- Manager; Theadorsha Lowe - Winner of BTC smart phone; and Louise Delva - Cash N and blue ones for the American Indepen- ations. Go Customer Service Representative. dence. He is currently working on ten of

6 pc ORIGINAL Combo $5.95 Abaco Limited time only June 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section B Page 11 Sports Mount Hope resident achieves Flesh wins the Independence Cup excellence through perseverance

Above: Jaron Cornish, left, standing with friend Ashton Forbes at Agape’s graduation. Above: excited fans and players of Flesh gather around their trophy.

By Mirella Santillo supported me,” he said, “my parents, my By Mirella Santillo afternoon at the Murphy Town Park soccer One of the best high school basketball teachers, my friends, my coach.” Flesh won the Independence Cup fi- field and went on until dark, both teams players in the country, Jaron Cornish, did The fact is that his teachers and above nal during an exciting game that went on in alternatively playing aggressive and defen- not earn this qualification solely through all his basketball coach, Wayde Adderley, overtime and penalty kicks as both teams sive tactics. his talent, but through dedication and ardu- confer him the highest esteem. The proud were determined to steal the title. Fresh scored first within minutes of ous training. The fact is demonstrated in coach confessed that he had the utmost Fresh and Flesh, who had respective- the beginning of the game and again a few the fact that he also took the first place in confidence in his former student and ex- ly defeated Abacom United and Heat in the minutes later. But they had to contend with his class in mathematics and accounting. pected him to do great things. previous Sunday games, were the finalists a determined opponent who equalized be- Jaron Cornish, a resident of Mount Interviewing Jaron before his depar- Hope, attended Agape Christian School ture for Florida to attend summer classes, in the June 16 Independence Cup match fore the end of the first half. since grade 10. For the last three years, he was asked what had been his most chal- that was sponsored by Western Union and The second half was played in a very the young man who obtained perfect atten- lenging experience during the last school Cable Bahamas. dance during his last year of school, had to years. The match started at 5:30pm in the Please see Flesh Page 13 hitch- hike daily from Mount Hope, leav- “Commuting to school every day.” ing his home no later than 7:00am to make was his immediate response, adding sure he would make school on time. “Sometimes I had to walk part of the way.” After school, there was basketball practice with Coach Adderley until 5:00pm His efforts did pay though. In Sep- and then, hiking again from Marsh Har- tember, he will enter a college, also in bour to get a ride back home. Florida, on a two year basketball scholar- How did he do it? ship, studying accounting and playing bas- “I got motivated by the people who ketball, his two favorite occupations.

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Call: 242-365-4695 or Voip: 561-207-7212 E-Mail: [email protected] www.greenturtlerealestate.com Page 12 Section B The Abaconian June 15, 2013 June 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section B Page 13 Sports Flesh From Page 11 All-Abaco Softball tournament scheduled for June 28-29 defensive way with none of the two teams managing to take the upper hand. There were several attempts at scoring by both teams, but the match ended in a tie 2-2. It was followed by a 30 minute overtime which again did not bring a winner. A crowd of supporters of each team then invaded the field forming a circle around the goal area. So, it was surrounded by fans of Flesh and Fresh that the ten penalty kicks were shot, people cheering each time their team scored. Again it was a close outcome, each team scoring and missing until the last goal by Flesh made them the winner with a final score of 3-2, Above: Creter's Bulldogs vs. Hope Town Wreckers on June 22. William Weatherford was the winning pitcher in the game. The score: thanks to Flesh Goalie, Michael Carlos 4 to 1. Derisma, who parried Fresh’s shot in its last attempt to score. By Canishka Alexander faced the Creter’s Bulldogs in the final New Providence Softball Association’s There was an explosion of joy as Softball games continued on June 15 game of the night. This time, they man- Men’s Championship Team: the Bommer Flesh players and their fans hugged each with Simple Solutions playing their first aged to score two runs, but it was far from G Truckers out of Nassau. other. They were handed the trophy by the game for the season against DNR Slug- enough to topple the Bulldogs’ nine runs. Games begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, league President, Malcom Spicer. gers. Although the game got off to a late, The following night, June 22, Cre- June 28 with the last game scheduled for and a rough, start, players became more ter’s Bulldogs played again against the 10 p.m. On Saturday, a full slate of games The players then took the cup on a enthusiastic as the game went on. DNR Hope Town Wreckers. Errors clouded the has been arranged with the first game be- tour of the soccer field, brandishing the achieved a slim win against Simple Solu- Bulldogs’ game giving the Wreckers time tween DNR Sluggers and Razorbacks at 10 trophy while jumping and cheering. tions. They scored nine runs; and Simple to advance during the innings particularly a.m. ending with the Terez Gas Angels vs. Representatives of Western Union Solutions scored eight. in their defensive mode. After seven in- Team L.A. at 4:30 p.m. The evening will and Cable Bahamas had set up a tent at In the featured game between the TC nings, though, the Creter’s Bulldogs tri- feature playoff games and single elimina- the entrance of the field, giving promo- Jets and the Hope Town Wreckers, the umphed over the Wreckers winning the tions starting at 6 p.m. The concessions tion items to players and supporters alike veteran North Abaco team was not so ac- game 4 to 1. stand will be open and entertainment will and taking surveys that would help them to commodating. The Jets edged away with Now this weekend, fans will enjoy be provided on site by Abaco’s best dee- market their new products, following a live 16 runs to beat the Wreckers, who scored an All-Abaco Tournament at the Murphy jays. Be sure to stay updated via the Abaco introduction on Radio Abaco. four runs. Town Ball Field where all Abaco teams Softball Association’s (ASA) Facebook Then on June 21, a game was sched- will be represented. Also scheduled to page or contact Cay Mills, ASA president, uled for the women’s teams – Abaco Gro- play are men’s softball team, AAA Razor- for more details. ceries Diamond Dollz and Team LA, but backs, and women’s softball team, Gilly Team LA was a no-show. Simple Solutions Girls, from Spanish Wells as well as the Page 14 Section B The Abaconian June 15, 2013 Sports Abaco Swim Club

Abaco Swim Club took 21 swimmers to the 2013 Nationals. By the end of the weekend the local club held several individual medals, ranging from Gold to Bronze, and relay medals including a Sil- ver for their Girls 9-10 200 Meter Free- style Relay and a Gold for their Boys 8 & Under 200 Free Relay. Besides medals, many of the young swimmers improved their times and set personal bests. Coaches and trainers for Abaco Swim Club include Laurence Higgs, Sara Above: Miller Albury, son of Victoria and Above: Stella Higgs, Albury Higgs, LIlly Higgs and Samie Williams at the 2013 Nation- Bill Albury, earned nine medals overall. Knowles, Chris Pinder, Brenda Sawyer als. The four girls, who live in Hope Town, swim for the SWIFT Swimming Club. Their His efforts with the Alpha Aquatics Boys and Monica Higgs. stellar performances helped push their club to take first place this year. relay team set six new Bahamian records. Medalling for Abaco Swim Club were: Below: Noah Albury, Brayden Dam, Carter Albury and Maddox Pinder, who swim with -Taryn Carroll with 1 Silver: local Abaco Swim Club, took Gold in the 8 & Under Boys Relay. Swimmers bring home -Taylor Albury with 1 Silver: -Joshua Wong with 1 Bronze: medals, set personal -Christina Pyfrom with 1 Bronze: bests at 2013 Nationals -Maddox Pinder with 1 Gold: -Carter Albury with 1 Gold: The 2013 Bahamas National Swim- -Emily Sims with 1 Silver: ming Championship took place June 20 -Kiana Hicks with 1 Silver: through June 23. Swimmers from around -Paxton Albury with 1 Silver: the country competed at all levels and -Carys Pinder with 1 Bronze and 1 Silver many national records were broken this -Mackenzie Dam with 2 Bronze, 2 Silver year. Though locally coached Abaco Swim and 1 Gold. Club brought the majority of swimmers -Brayden Dam with 4 Bronze, 2 Silver and from Abaco to the event, two other clubs 2 Gold. have been training Abaco swimmers for -Jewel Pinder with 5 Bronze, 3 Silver and this grand swim meet. When the pool wake 1 Gold. finally calmed, every Abaco swimmer and their coaches and families could be proud Please see Swim Page 15 of their accomplishments.

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Palm Cottage & Wood You Don McKay Blvd Ph: 242-367-2300 Email: [email protected] Store Hours: Monday, Tuesday 10-5 Wednesday closed Thursday, Friday 10-5 Saturday 9-1 June 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section B Page 15 Sports was determined to bring the Gold. In additional to winning Golds in all his relays, Miller’s relay team shattered two Open Re- cords and four National Records, setting six new Bahamian records in total. Miller said, “the relay team has been training very hard to achieve our personal and team goals here at Nationals. I am very pleased with my performance, and proud of all the swimmers that participated. It was one of the most exciting competitions ever!” Miller was instrumental in helping Alpha Aquatics finish 3rd overall. He Above: Albury Higgs accepting her BEST is also looking forward to continuing his SWIM award from BSF VP John Bradley swimming career while away at school in and Secretary Zelda Allen Asheville, N.C this September. Above: Jewel Pinder, Mackenzie Dam, Taryn Carroll and Taylor Albury with their 9 & 10 Girls Relay Silver Medals.

Breast & 400M Free Relay), three Silvers From Page 14 Swim (200 Free, 400 Free, 400 IM Relay) and one Bronze in the 100M Breast. She is on SWIFT Swimming the High School Academic All Bahamas Swim Team. Four swimmers from Abaco swam Albury Higgs earned twelve Golds, with the Nassau-based SWIFT Swimming one Silver and one Bronze. She now holds Club. SWIFT took top marks at this year’s National Records in 50 Breast (individual), Championship with the help of these young 200 IM Relay, and 400 IM Relay. She re- athletes. Included in this group is Abaco ceived the High Point Trophy and a Best CARIFTA star, Albury Higgs, who took Swim Trophy for the 13/14 Girls. She is High Point Trophy for 13/14 Girls at this also on the High School Academic All Ba- year’s Nationals. hamas Swim Team. The Abaconians on the team were: Samie Williams, who scored many personal bests as well as the High School Alpha Aquatics Academic All Bahamas Swim Team (3.5 Miller Albury swept up awards in the or better average). 13 -14 boys group this past weekend. Rep- Stella Higgs who scored personal resenting Alpha Aquatics at the 2013Na- bests on all seven of her races and took a tional swimming championships, he earned Bronze in the 200 Free Relay. She is on nine medals overall: 5 Gold, 3 Silver, and the Primary Academic All Bahamas Swim 1 Bronze. Team. Last year, Miller came home from Lilly Higgs scored two Gold (50M nationals bearing silvers, so this year he

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Page 16 Section B The Abaconian June 15, 2013 Sports Abaco excelling in Judo, tournament shows improvements

By Timothy Roberts (ASF); Third Place, Scott Lightbourn The progress in just a few short years (AJC) was impressive as the Abaco Judo Club Division D – First Place, Dre Hall held their year-end tournament, joined by (AJC), Second Place, Desmond Boo- several contestants from All Star Family tle (AJC); Third Place, Desomdo Bootle (ASF) out of Nassau and attended by the (AJC) President of the Bahamas Judo Federation Division F – First Place, Ozeke on June 15 at Forest Heights Academy. Swain (AJC); Second Place, Jarett Clarke D’Arcy Rahming, President of the (AJC); Third Place; Ben Belotte (AJC) Bahamas Judo Federation as well as the Treasurer of the Bahamas Olympic Com- Left: Desmond and Desmondo Bootle, twin mittee, said the tournament was “absolute- brothers, compete in Division D. Both ly fantastic.” young men are expected to make the Na- tional Team. “The techniques used; the skill in the refereeing; the camaraderie of the team; Below: L-R Ozeke Swain, Jarett Clarke the discipline of the athletes – all of this and Rebecca Strachan present six-year-old was just outstanding,” he said. Sebastian Parr with the Top Judoka Award Albert Lill, Sensei of the Abaco Judo (voted on by the three top students of the Club, along with Coach Regina Perotti, Abaco Judo club) for most outstanding ath- teach Judo to students anywhere from six lete of the tournament. Sebastian also won years old up to thirty-two. “We have only First Place in Division A despite being the been doing Judo for three and a half years smallest in his class. here in Abaco and in that time frame we have become the National Team Champi- ons for three years which is a pretty good results in several years from now of an Ab- record,” said Sensei Lill. “We deliberately aconian standing on the Olympic Platform, limit the class sizes so the students get more a gold medalist at the Olympics within the hands on help and give us an advantage.” next eight years (two Olympic Cycles).” He said their goal is simple. “We are Ishmael “Stretch” Morley, Director taking a team of the top five of our students of Youth for the Ministry of Youth, Sports to the States to compete at the US Open and Culture in Abaco, said “I think it’s a and it is our hope that we medal at least good program for the island of Abaco. It two of our players.” also teaches the boys discipline and help Sensei Lill said that the goal for next them become a gentleman because when year is to win the US Judo Open and the you watch the tournament today it’s basi- World Cadet Open and have at least two cally skills and concentration; and know- students from Abaco go to Rio de Janeiro ing the skills and technique of how to take to represent the Bahamas in Judo at the down a person.” Olympics in 2016. It is a good program here for the Mr. Rahming said Abaco had great young boys as well as the young ladies who Judo in the seventies and for some reason are trying to get involved as well. it did not last but he is excited to see this The results of the Abaco Judo Club renewal of Judo in Abaco which began al- (AJC) Tournament most four years ago. Division A – First Place, Sebastian He said they already have four mem- Parr (AJC); Second Place, Azzari Sim- bers of the Abaco team, along with an- mons (AJC); Third Place, Seth Miller other four members from Nassau, going to (ASF); Fourth Place, Robert Lightbourn represent the country at the World Cadets (AJC) Judo Championships this August in Florida Division B – First Place, Keano where there will be 150 countries compet- Greene (AJC); Second Place, Jason ing for positions to go to the Youth Olym- Charles (ASF); Third Place, Nikahi John- pics. son (AJC); Fourth Place, William Russell “I’m very pleased and would like to (AJC) know we would have not only a Bahamian Division C – First Place, Johnathan but an Abaconian represent us in the Youth Strachan (AJC); Second Place, Brad Cop- Olympics,” Mr. Rahming said. per Jr. (AJC); Third Place, Kerone Greene He said Judo is an Olympic sport and (AJC) “every Judoka (practitioner of Judo) I see Division E – First Place, Max An- here is a potential Olympian. I can see the drews (AJC); Second Place, Jacob Charles Angels Academy Teaching Vacancy NOTICE Angels Academy invites applications from qualified teachers for The owners of Island Delight Juice and Water Company the following positions: wishes to let all of its valued customers know that they will be Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 6. unable to offer their usual services for approximately 4 to 6 Applicants must: months as they rebuild due to a fire that completely destroyed 1. Have a valid Teacher's Certificate or Diploma. their facilities. 2. Have at least two years of teaching experience in Primary Education. 3. Have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Education from a recognized College or Also, Abaco Ice (1996) Ltd. still offers their services of ice University. deliveries and can be reached at 367-2697 or 367-3937. 4. Be willing to participate in extra-curricular programmes. 5. Be a person of personal and professional integrity. We appreciate your business and apologize for the inconvenience. The deadline for applications is August 1, 2013. All applicants can MANAGEMENT. submit their resa email to [email protected] June 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section B Page 17 Remembering Family Youth News and Friends Local pursues marine dream Funeral Constance (Sherwin) Delancy, Terrance Service for (Denise) Pinder, Joycelyn (Alexis) Bai- the late Bish- ley, Bejamin, Bartholomew and Francita op Henry Pinder; grandchildren: Sydney and Geor- Wright, gianna Delancy, Alexis Pinder, Amy and 80 years old Jalen Mackey, Adam Clarke, Alexandria, of Coopers Patrick and Ryan Pinder, Kelsey Bur- Town Abaco rows, Kristen Pinder and Kassidy Eyma, Bahamas was Batholomew and Summer Pinder; sis- held on Sun- ter: Antoinette Weech; brothers: Logan, day June 9th, 2013 at 1p.m at Revival Time Vernon, Talbot, Vincent Adderley, Val- Penecostal Church, Coopers Town Abaco erie Hardy, Debra Benevides, Catherine Officiated was Bishop Burnell Parker and Greene, Beatrice Rolle and Patrece Wil- Pastor Franklin Lightbourne assisted by liams, Estelle and Brickell Pinder; broth- Rev. Silbert Mills, Pastor Cedric Bullard, ers-in-law: Dr. Robert Ramsingh, Captain Pastor Tyrone Mills, and Bishop Archilaus Archie Moree, Donald and Simeon Pinder; Cooper. Interment followed in the South numerous nieces and nephews and a host Side Gardens, Coopers Town, and Abaco. of other relatives and friends too numerous Left to mourn his passing: Wife: Mag- to mention. nola Wright, Son: Elvis Wright, Daughter : Rose Mary Edgecombe, Adopted sons: Ruth Franklin Lightbourne, The Hon. V. Alfred Kenyon Gray( Minister of Local Government), Trough- Richard Outten & Tego Adderley. Adopted ton, dearly Daughters: Hyacinth Lightbourne, Bessley beloved wife Above: Alcindor McIntosh Jr., an intern at FRIENDS, who is headed to Island School on Gray, Burella Gardiner, Donnette McIn- of Jeremy scholarship for the month of July. tosh, Leona’Dell Outten. Brothers: Joseph Troughton, Wright, Lofton Wright, Erskine Wright, passed away Alphonso Wright. Sister: Rebecca McK- on June 2nd enzie. Brothers in Law: Beltruim Curry, in Pletten- By Canishka Alexander nature trail, and assists scientists like Bri- Stanley Delancy, Hillgrove Delancy, Max- burg, South Africa,.following a short ill- Alcindor McIntosh Jr., an 18-year- an Kakuk with research and field work as well Rolle. Sisters in law: Louis, Shirley & ness. Born in New York City on February old resident of Dundas Town, graduated well as visiting scientists. He went on to Dorren Wright. Grand Children: Romando 11, 1928, Ruth grew up in Aurora, New from Abaco Central High School on June receive his dive license at Above and Be- & Johnaleer, Johnneisha Edgecombe, Qua- York. In the early 1950's, she set sail from 18. It is a noteworthy accomplishment below Abaco, and also attended whale camp nieka, Kaylynn Wright, Onanis & Anton Florida with her then partner, and on hear- McIntosh, Kenrick Tristan& Italia Gar- cause he is the first person in his family to at the Bahamas Marine Mammal Research ing of Hope Town sailed into the harbour diner, Joshua & Benjamin Outten, Marvin and decided to stay. Ruth was instrumental graduate from high school persevering to Organization. & D’Antae Pritchard, D’Angelo. Great in developing the hospitality industry of El- the end even when he lost his father in the Once he attends Island School, Al- Grands: Romandz Edgecombe,Fantasia bow Cay, first with the defunk New Hope tenth grade. cindor has his eyes set on enrolling in the Cooper. God Children: Maxine Dun- Lodge and Yacht Marina, soon followed In the face of adversity, Alcindor’s College of The Bahamas or perhaps a uni- combe, Melany Pedican, Sandra Sawyer, with the Hope Town Harbour Lodge, and resilience drove him to achieve even more. versity abroad like Florida International Jewel McIntosh , Abby McKinney, Han- some years later the Abaco Inn where she Working as an intern at Friends of the University or Nova Southeastern Uni- cel McIntosh, Donell Gardiner, and many touched many lives helping young people Environment over the past three years, he versity. Because of financial challenges, more family & friends. get where they are today. In time her dreamed of studying marine biology after however, he is hopeful that he will obtain adventurous spirit took her to Johannes- graduating from high school. This sum- a scholarship to fulfill yet another dream – Mrs. burg, South Africa, where she owned and mer, he will move one step closer to mak- this time of becoming a marine biologist. Virginia operated a successful bed and breakfast ing his dream come true. Futuristically, he plans to share his Alexandria inn, and when about to leave met Jeremy. Alcindor was awarded a scholarship story with young people once he obtains Pinder af- They returned to Hope Town where they resided for some years before returning to to Island School in Cape Eleuthera. He was his degree, so that he can demonstrate how fectionately live in Jeremy's homeland. Ruth is sur- expected to leave on June 27 and remain important it is to take care of our environ- called “Tee- nie” age 66 vived by her beloved Jeremy, her brother: there for the entire month of July. Before ment and to help others. Frank Kenyon, nieces: Jane Patterson, Cha leaving, Alcindor expressed that he is in- “That’s exactly what I did; I helped years old of Sandy Point, Boyce, Lory Kenyon, and Heidi Andrews, terested in deep water pursuits, so he wants out other people, and in turn, they helped Abaco and daughter in spirit: JeanAnn Holm and step to work with sharks. me,” he said, gratefully. “I plan to work formerly of Dead Man’s Cay, Long Island sons, Wayne and Mark Troughton... and “[James Boyce] went there before, greatly with institutions that help protect died at her residence on Wednesday, June many many friends. and he gave me clues on what they will do. the environment like FRIENDS and Ba- 12th, 2013. But I want to get into the shark aspect of it hamas National Trust, maybe starting my She is survived by her loving and de- by examining them and tagging them,” Al- own business, and just trying to get a lot of voted husband of 47 years: Benjamin Alex- cindor shared. “So that’s what I like – deep young men off the streets. ander Pinder; children and their spouses: water stuff.” “I plan to help The Bahamas to be FRIENDS staff members were excit- a better place like the coastal parts and ed for him because he has made the most of beaches, and to show the young men better life’s opportunities. ways to do things from the Christian aspect PROPERTY FOR SALE BUSINESS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY “What drew me to this area is just of it as well.” helping out the environment, and learning A well-rounded individual, Alcindor POSSIBLE USES INCLUDE A BONEFISHING LODGE what I can do to sustain it, and help it to be was also a shot put, discus and volley- 2 partially completed 2 storey wooden better than it is,” Alcindor shared. “Pro- ball athlete at ACH, and a top academic structures each comprising plans for 4 suites tecting and preserving the environment is achiever. He is a member of Change Min- with master bedroom and bath, guest my passion; it is something that keeps me istries Int’l and sings on the church’s Praise bedroom and bath, kitchen and great room. going every day.” Team. Location: About a mile northeast of the Alcindor helps with the FRIENDS settlement of Cherokee in close proximity to the Abaco Club at Winding Bay and the related development. Property Size: 60,026 sq. ft. -1,378 acres (W-100 ft, L-591 ft) Lot 9 Yellow Wood, Appraised in 2012 at $598,000 Cherokee Sound, Abaco Appraised value is provided as a market indicator only

We reserve the right to reject and/or refuse any offer Terms: 10% upon acceptance; balance upon completion Telephone inquiries and/or written offers with telephone contact and postal address should be submitted to: Attention: C. Hall - P.O. Box N-8329, Nassau, Bahamas Tel: 242-394-9929 Fax: 242-393-4288 Page 18 Section B The Abaconian June 15, 2013 Pathfinders awards ter of Deborah and the late Keith Basden, and she hopes to follow in her mother’s eleven for 2013 footsteps of baking, by taking ‘da best yet bakery’ well beyond where it is now. She’s On June 24, Pathfinders, the local entered many Lil’ Chef Competitions and scholarship organization, held its award recently won a competition at Lincoln Col- recognition ceremony. Bringing remarks at lege this year. She will be studying Culi- the event were Leazona Richard, Jo-Ann nary Arts and Business Administration at Bradley and Michael Albury. This year eleven students received scholarships from Lincoln College in West Palm Beach the organization to further their education Fredrecka McIntosh is a 2010 gradu- in this country and abroad. Students must ate of S.C. Bootle High. She has completed maintain an average Grade Point Average her Associates Degree from the College of of 2.5 or risk losing the scholarship. the Bahamas, and will be attending John- Maintaining that average at institutes son & Wales University in North Miami of higher learning is more difficult than where she will focus on baking, pastry, many of these top students expect going in. and food service management. Fredrecka Because of this, the floor was opened to Above: Leazona Richard and Micahel Albury stand with some of this year’s Pathfinders is the proud daughter of Freddie and Alre- past recipients and college graduates who Scholarship award winners. cia McIntosh. were in attendance. They gave words of Anthonea Nottage is a 2013 gradu- advice and encouragement to the new re- particularly stands out to the Pathfinders’ ting go of the reigns. ate of St. Francis De Sale, hails from Ce- cipients. Work-leisure balance, focus and Committee. This year Rebecca Strachan This year’s scholarship winners were: pursuing all available help were some of dar Harbour and is the proud daughter of was awarded the honour. Miranda Albury of Marsh Harbour, Kadie Mills and Anthony Nottage. She the tips that were frequently shared. Closing the ceremony, Michael Al- is the daughter of Anthony and Darcy Al- is a consummate volunteer and has been Many parents and past recipients also bury and Leazona Richard made a plea bury. She will be studying Business Ad- involved in so many activities throughout took the opportunity to thank Pathfinders with the audience. They asked the current ministration with a minor in Education. for the opportunities they have provided and past recipients not to forget their com- She is a 2013 graduate of Forest Heights her high school years. Anthonea hopes to for many students throughout the years. It munities: to return to Abaco and contribute Academy where she received awards for study Bio-Chemistry at Miami University was an emotional morning for many. to the islands positive development. They Honour Roll, 1st place in Marine Biology, in Ohio, or the College of the Bahamas. Every year the Monty Albury Award also asked for anyone interested in getting 1st place in Business, Junkanoo Participa- Alexzandra Phillpot will be attend- for Excellence is presented to one student. involved with the organization to step for- tion, and Interact Participation. Named for the late Monty Albury of Hope ward, since the current directors have had Chante Basden, a 2013 Graduate of Town, the award goes to a student who many rewarding years and wish to start let- Agape Christian School. She is the daugh- Please see Pathfinders Page 19

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Advertise with 26” Leisure Cat, year 2000, with twin Honda a Classified 130, in good running condition, DUTY PAID. $12,500 OBO. Located at Lighthouse Marina. Call 242-366-0154 Page 20 Section B The Abaconian June 15, 2013

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