VOLUME 13, NUMBER 23, DECEMBER 1st, 2005 Fire Destroyed 60+ Houses in the Mud One Fatality While Hundreds Were Left Homeless

A major fire began in the Mud by a woman with a kerosene lamp who perished in the Volunteer firemen from four fire departments responded and took better than four hours fire. The fire spread quickly through the area where houses are built in close proximity. to get the fire under control. A lack of a water supply in the vicinity hampered the Without adequate roads, fire trucks could not access the area. firemen.

By Richard E. Fawkes blackened cinder and grey ash as a fire, ap- In a sometimes volatile situation requir- quickly moving conflagration. Some yelled Yet another disaster waiting to happen in parently started when she accidentally ing police intervention, dozens of panicky accusations at the firefighters that they were one of the illegal immigrant shanty towns toppled a kerosene lamp in her house, raged and outraged fire victims behaved menac- deliberately allowing their homes to burn of densely constructed tinder-box houses in pitilessly through acres of The Mud in Marsh ingly toward volunteer fire-fighters, some- because they were Haitians and the fire-fight- Abaco happened on November 17. Sev- Harbour between 6 and 10 p.m., leaving times attempting to seize hoses in their des- enty-four-year-old Celianese Dorisca burnt about 800 men, women and children home- peration to save their own homes which were Please see Fire Page 2 to death and 130 homes were reduced to less. mostly beyond saving in the crackling, Two Ministers Look at Fire Ruins Plaza Hosts Shop Hold Open House

The Hon. Shane Gibson, Minister of Housing, and the Hon. Melanie Griffin, Minister of Social Services, arrived on Abaco early on the day following the disastrous fire in the Mud. They walked through the area before they had a meeting with local leaders. Young shoppers Amelia and Nico admire the beautiful sparkly ornanments and other Shown here are, left to right, Abaco Police Chief, Abaco’s Police Chief ASP Wayne goodies at Buds and Blooms during its annual Christmas Open House on the evening Miller; Ms. Griffin; Mr. Gibson and Assistant Commissioner of Police Ellison of November 26th. Shoppers were also put in a holiday spirit by the displays at Greenslade. Simcoe Jewellers. Baker’s Bay Work Is on Hold Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below.

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met as the fire was brought under control was also opened as a shelter that night, but, Fire From Page 2 ter. Most people seemed to have found ref- at the Adventist church to discuss emer- while a few families showed up at the protruding from her burning flesh as he tried gency contingencies for shelter, food and Adventist church to register their loss and Please see Fire Page 26 in vain to get close enough to extricate her clothing for the victims. Senior Adminis- needs, no one showed up that night for shel- from the deadly inferno. trator Revis Rolle and Assistant Adminis- ASP Wayne Miller, officer-in-charge of trator Neil Campbell were off the island. the police on Abaco; Mrs. Salomie Gibson, Mr. Mills reported to the group that he Director of Social Services on Abaco and had spoken twice to Prime Minister Perry several of her workers; Barbara Johnson, Christie, who told him he was sending Red Cross group leader; Silbert Mills, co- Housing Minister Shane Gibson and Social chair of the Disaster Preparedness Commit- Services Minister Melanie Griffin to Abaco tee; Elaine Martinborough, Director of the early the following morning to assess the Abaco Urban Renewal office; Haitian Pas- situation. [See story.] The governing Pro- tor Meme and his wife; and Rev. Leonardo gressive Liberal Party was in the midst of Rahming of the Seventh Day Adventist its convention. Church, along with Christian Council Presi- Pastor Rahming made his church avail- dent Bishop Campbell and Rev. Knowles able for Social Services registration and shelter. St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Initial Estimates of Burned Many houses that burned had been emptied of furniture and household items. Many Houses Were Too High residents were able to salvage most of their belongings. Initial estimates of the number of house vage their furniture, clothing and personal destroyed was high. More careful check- items. They emptied their houses, taking Four Fire Departments Responded ing suggests that the fire in the Mud burned their belongings away from the path of the The fire in the Mud on November 17 in the middle of the line to get an additional probably about 60 to 70 houses rather than fire. saw firemen from four volunteer fire de- supply of water to the fire. Guana Cay re- the first estimate of 128. The number of Government officials suggested that partments working together. Marsh Harbour sponded with four people, first aid kits and persons registering as being homeless to- some of the homeless could stay at Camp had three trucks on the scene with 15 per- personnel turnout gear. They were posi- taled 251 which is more in keeping the Abaco as that was the only place they could sons. Most of these were trained firemen tioned on the hoses in the area fed by Hope estimate of number of houses burned. It find to house these people until they could supplemented by men from town who re- Town’s pump and a Marsh Harbour engine. is believed that illegal persons displaced find housing on their own. However, the spond whenever there is a serious fire. The Casuarina/Bahama Palm department have not come forward to register so the immigrants did not want to go there so Since the fire was so extensive, other fire responded with their truck and four men. total is probably between 260 and 280. that plan was cancelled. departments were called to assist. Hope The firemen were on the scene for be- Some believe it could be as high as 360. The government is cleaning up the site Town sent six people, two pumps, hose, tween five to seven hours. It was about four Many people have been displaced but of the fire and plans to enclose the two two boats, breathing apparatus, spare air hours before the fire was brought under much less than originally stated. They have acres with a fence to prohibit anyone from bottles, personnel turnout gear and hose fit- control. After that they monitored the two- moved in with relatives and friends in neigh- rebuilding in that area. Government min- tings. The Hope Town crew set up a pump acre site to put out localized blazes as they boring houses. Except for the initial few isters are considering long range plans to at the freight dock to deliver sea water, laid occurred. houses, many residents were able to sal- reduce the density of the community. out 1350 feet of hose and put a booster pump

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The fire that swept through an area of the Mud in Marsh Harbour left nothing undamaged. The two-acre burned area will be cleaned up and fenced to make sure that no construction takes place in that area. Merry Christmas

The staff of Wrackers, John Bull, Abaco Gold, Conch Pearl Gallery and Java would like to cordially invite you the public to join us on Friday, December 9, 2005 for a Christmas Block Party on Marsh Harbour’s Treasure Corner Doors open at 5:30pm and close at 9:00pm. Refreshments will be available. Junkanoo Band to perform starting at Java Coffee Shop and ending at John Bull Page 6 The Abaconian December 1, 2005 Safety Issues Concern Firemen Abaco has several volunteer fire and res- nearly impossible to keep it from spread- over with boards but these may be knocked rials kept inside the houses. Because of the cue departments which have dedicated, ing to surrounding buildings. aside in the confusion of a fire. Several of threat of theft, some of the residents keep committed men and women who are will- The fire trucks in Marsh Harbour each our firemen have slipped into these and have their propane tanks inside the house. In sev- ing to risk their lives for the benefit of their hold from 750 to 1000 gallons of water. had to be hosed down. This is a serious eral fires these tanks have exploded, once communities. Several of these fire depart- When that water is gone, the truck has to health hazard. Another danger comes from sending a 2 by 4 piece of lumber high into ments were involved with the fire on No- go to a water supply to refill. Rarely is there the drop cords that are strewn between the the air. So far, none of our firemen has vember 17 in The Mud area of Marsh a fire within range of one of the few hy- houses. When wet with water from the fire been injured by any of these explosions. In Harbour. All fire situations have inherent drants. At full pumping capacity these tanks hoses, any connections could cause the this past fire drums of diesel in buildings dangers but those expected hazards were can be emptied in seven to 10 minutes. Most water to carry an electrical current. Fire- were found that the residents were trying compounded by other issues not normally areas of Abaco do not have fire hydrants so men have been shocked from chain link to empty. This fuel was for generators. encountered. Fires in these communities water is obtained from a hydrant on Don fencing. present unique challenges for the firemen. MacKay Boulevard, a trip that may take 30 Other dangers are from explosive mate- Please see Concerns Page 26 Several locations on Abaco have concen- minutes. In congested areas just as the Mud trations of immigrants, some legal and some and Pigeon Peas, the firemen are often not illegal, with the two largest in the center of able to get fire trucks close to the fire and Marsh Harbour. The houses are crowded with limited water have to use it judiciously. Ingraham Donated $10,000 together with minimal roads. Some of the There are several reasons why going into houses are so close that roofs almost touch. these areas is very hazardous. One of these from FNM for Victims When a fire occurs in such an area, it is is open cesspits. These are usually covered

The Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham visited the Mud on November 18, the day after the fire, Two firemen from Hope Town brought a high pressure pump to pump sea water to the to offer sympathy and support. He assured the residents that the government would fire. They used 1350 feet of hose with a second pump to get the water to the fire scene. assist them. He donated $10,000 from the Free National Movement party which he Some residents of The Mud were upset because they felt that the salt water would not gave to the Catholic Church for distribution. extinguish the fire.

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ABACO OUTBOARD ENGINES For further information Tel: 242-367-2452 Fax: 242-367-2354 [email protected] Page 8 The Abaconian December 1, 2005 The Editor Says . . . Is a Low Cost Subdivision the Answer? ground checks on those purchasing the low during this period, broadening the qualifi- citizenship or residency would greatly ex- cost lots. cation base for purchasers. In theory this pand the pool of potential purchasers and He was careful not to speculate on a price could be ready for land sales in six months give them access to mortgage financing. for a low cost lot or where a suitable loca- but 8 - 12 months or more is probably more Min. Gibson proposed that government tion might be. realistic. This low-cost subdivision concept would make the land available but that any Concerning the price, he conceded that is merely a suggestion at this point. But, purchasers now living in the Mud or simi- the lots would be smaller that those offered having been made by the Minister of Hous- lar communities would have to bear their in Central Pines and paved roads would be ing, it leads us to believe it is being consid- own costs to buy a lot, build a house and of a lesser quality. Water, power and other ered seriously. move. He alluded to some provision for utilities would be available. Expanding on this line of thought, the those holding a work permit allowing for He asked that local leaders suggest suit- Minister said those qualified to purchase lots purchase by a mortgage or other arrange- able locations and discuss these and other there would have to abide by the laws, rules ment, possibly with the assistance or back- ideas in a town meeting. Once the propos- and building code applicable to everyone ing of employers. als are accepted locally, they can be sent to building in the Bahamas. A question was raised if these initiatives Dave the Ministry of Housing for consideration. There were suggestions from the com- applied only to Central Abaco. Mr. Gibson To this end, Chief Councillor for Cen- munity leaders present to encourage du- was adamant that solutions that work here Ralph tral Abaco, Cubel Davis, called council plexes, apartments and commercial build- would be applied to North Abaco and other members to meet in a special session for ings. Min. Gibson wholeheartedly agreed, areas with similar problems. Fall has brought more than a change in summarizing ideas and locations. noting that rental units, duplexes and apart- As unfortunate as the recent fire was, the weather as government now seems will- To questions of timing and the present ments would encourage others to move who the minister has handed the Central Abaco ing to tackle the social ills of the immigrant lack of funding for a subdivision, Mr. may not be in a position to build. Provision Council and the people of Abaco a golden communities. This accelerated effort is a Gibson stated that the Ministry of Housing would have to be made for shops and other opportunity to become immediately in- direct result of the recent fire destroying an operates differently from other ministries commercial enterprises which communities volved in finding solutions to the immigrant estimated 60 - 70 houses and displacing and raises money through bonds, loans and require. communities. between 260 - 370 persons. other measures for approved projects. He It was stressed that if this subdivision is It will be interesting to see what our Prime Minister Christie has stated that felt that once a site was approved by the made, it would be for Bahamians first fol- Central Abaco Council members suggest as rebuilding on the fire site will not be al- community and was made available by gov- lowed by those with a yet-to-be-determined an appropriate site and what other measures lowed, that the area will be cleaned, fenced ernment, it could be open for sales in four status; possibly residency or by those on a they propose. And be prepared, as the Min- and possibly grassed for a park or playing to five months. Note the qualifying state- work permit. A qualifying review process ister said, for town meetings to approve or field. ment - “after being approved and made would ensure that those applying were truly amend the Council’s suggestions so the re- Housing Minister Shane Gibson has available . . .” at the low end of the economic spectrum. port to government represents a consensus stated that illegal persons will not receive The sooner a site can be chosen, ap- Being a first time landowner might be an- of the community. any government benefits beyond initial hu- proved by a local consensus, submitted for other qualifier. Then we can look to government and ask manitarian aid. Those registering as dis- government’s approval and acquired by Government’s avowed plan to speed up when they will make good on implement- placed and being here legally are receiving housing - then roads and utilities can be put the processing of immigrant applications for ing the suggestions. extended aid and basic supplies. in. Legislation or rules could be revised Initial visits were made by different gov- ernment ministers to give comfort, express their condolences and assure those affected that government help was on the way. Min. Gibson held a subsequent meeting with church leaders, local government leaders Letters to the Editor and heads of government departments to States, like The Bahamas is a melting pot ing barge, the Louis J Goulet, from the reef discuss long term solutions to the problem. Immigration Problems of cultures and ethnicity that welcomes di- betweeen Man-O-War and Hope Town. At this later meeting, Mr Gibson pre- Plague Other Countries, Too versity. However, until we can effectively However, I must also let you know that a sented a list of suggestions asking for com- Dear Editor, deal with legal immigration and until we few of your statements in your letter to the munity input and local government approv- My wife and I recently spent two weeks can assimilate the Mexican immigrant into citizens of Abaco are in fact false. The Louis als so that the accepted ideas could be imple- on your wonderful island while vacation- our social and cultural structure, we will J Goulet is in fact sitting ON the reef, NOT mented. He asked that local government ing from Sacramento, California. We en- continue to face significant problems. The “...off the reef near Johnny’s Cay.” It is take the lead in finding solutions and im- joyed the beautiful waters surrounding major fire loss in the Mud, which occurred not securely anchored. I have personally plied that these suggestions would be seri- Abaco, the good local food and especially just before we left, is an unfortunate result snorkeled completely around the barge and ously considered by central government for meeting the people who live on Abaco Is- of the lack of assimilation of the Haitian to the bitter end of the anchor chain. There implementation. land and the surrounding cays. immigrant. is no anchor attached to the end of the chain. His ideas included some street lights to The people of Abaco are your best emis- My wife and I are looking forward to The reason that the barge is not moving is give illumination at night and access roads saries and wonderful hosts. We enjoyed our our next trip to the Bahamas and thank the because it is securely aground on the reef through the area for police, fire and other conversations about your history, your cul- people of Abaco for making our stay such at the bow and the stern. There is only a vehicles. Roads would also give a measure ture, politics and contemporary issues. What a wonderful experience. small area in mid-ships that is clear of the of fire protection as fire breaks. He ac- I found most interesting in those conversa- Rich and Alta Schell reef. knowledged that roads would present chal- tions about current day issues is how simi- As for safe havens and ports to secure lenges as some houses would have to relo- lar they are to the issues we face back home; Barge Aground Is your vessels in event of a hurricane, the cate. He acknowledged that some thought the health of our economy, immigration and Still a Problem Container Port of Freeport is relatively close would have to be given to this. He was care- assimilation of different cultures, our views Dear Editor: to Walker’s Cay and can accommodate ves- ful to say that improvements were not to be and perceptions of “foreigners,” the cost Would you kindly print the following. sels drawing up to 50.85 feet and has a taken as permanent but must be temporary of groceries and fuel and the everyday con- Open Letter to Mr. Kermitt overall berth length of close to 11,000 feet. measures leading to long term solutions. cerns of work, family and church. Waters and Liberty Oils Have you checked with the Container Port The most welcome suggestion was the Your immigration issues involving Hai- Dear Mr. Waters: to see if they would be willing to berth your establishment of a low cost subdivision for tians is much the same as we face with our I must begin by saying that I appreciate vessels in the event of a hurricane? Bahamians and others with a legal status international neighbor Mexico. We struggle you informing the citizens of Abaco that I am personally not of the mind that drill- here. Present law allows only Bahamians to address the issue of legal immigration you are working toward removing the drill- ing for oil in the Bahamas “...is so impor- to purchase government land. He felt that and work permits that will support the sym- tant to all the people of this obstacle could be overcome with biotic relationship between the Mexican the Bahamas...,” how- thoughtful legislation and careful back- workers and our economy. The United ever I do know that tourism is extremely important to all Bahami- The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper 7,500 copies ans and that fishing is David & Kathleen Ralph Inquire for advertising rates Published twice monthly important to most Baha- Editors & Publishers (U.S. address) Phone 242-367-2677 mians and that your P O Box AB 20551 990 Old Dixie Hwy #14 FAX 242-367-3677 barge has already done Marsh Harbour, Abaco, BahamasLake Park, FL 33403 Email: [email protected] extensive damage to our reef on which our tour- Photo credit: Tuppy Weatherford for parrot & lighthouse on page 1 ism and our local fish- Reporters/Writers: Richard Fawkes, Portia Jonsson, Mirella Santillo ermen depend. I must admit that you Contributors: Patrick Bethel, Amanda Darville, Lindsey Delaplaine, T.H. Neill, Lee Pinder, are entirely correct in Marjolein Scott that the weather may have been a hindrance. Free at over 100 Abaco locations from Grand Cay to Moore’s Is. Subscribe NOW This underwater photo shows the steel hull of the drill rig Subscription rate $20.00 Abaco $25 other Bahamas Order form on Page 9 barge hard agound on the reef between Man-O-War and Hope (One Year) $40.00 USA $50 Canada - airmail Town. The Liberty Oil Company said it would be sending a Please see Letters $95.00 UK, Europe & Caribbean - surface tug to tow the barge away. However, a tug has not shown up Page 9 yet. A man is now living aboard the barge. December 1, 2005 The Abaconian Page 9 More Letters to the Editor Assistant Director of Education, Mrs. cial and spurred me on to achieve even roundings outdoors. The future will tell how Letters From Page 8 Beverly Taylor, I considered it a very big more! I received the thanks for myself and well the children have learned their lessons However, I would think that now that win- honour. The Green Organization, who spon- for all my Abaco colleagues who work just about environmental protection. I feel con- ter weather is upon us, it would be best for sors the annual Green Apple Awards, is one as hard and harder than I to prepare stu- fident about them and with your continued you to have your salvage team at the ready of Britain’s best known and largest envi- dents for the future. support, the future will certainly be brighter in Abaco to begin salvage as soon as the ronmental philanthropic organizations. I The award ceremony in the House of for all of .Abaco’s unique environment— weather breaks. We had three days of nice sent in my resume/report of activities . I Parliament in London was beyond belief. and our lives that it sustains. God bless each weather last week and the barge still sits on have been involved with students for the What a thrill just to be inside that unbeliev- and ever one of you. our reef. As I write this, we are on our past 28 years here on Abaco—and waited. able building! People from all over the Sincerely, third day of beautiful weather on Abaco with I wars later notified I was on the short list world were honoured for making the earth Mrs. Candace M. Key, Principal light winds and virtually no swell on the of finalists and ultimately, that I had been a better place to be. Hope Town School ocean and I have seen no salvage operation chosen as a winner! Basically, I was just doing what came near the barge. I also have a hard time be- When the Abaco Principal’s Association natural to a nature lover who believes in lieving that a professional salvage opera- heard the news , they immediately decided the importance of respect for the environ- tion would not be able to remove such a to raise money to send me England to re- ment as the supporter of our lives. For if Abaco barge from our reef given just about any ceive the award. Mrs. Cecile Albury and we do not teach the future generation to weather that we get in the Bahamas. Mr. Frank Hepburn took the leadership role protect the precious little we have left them If you feel the need to write another let- with the support of Superintendent, Mr. of our environment, their future will cer- Print Shop ter to the people of Abaco, I would hope Rudolph Smith. The decision was made to tainly be bleak. By integrating environmen- that it would be an apology for the damage also help fellow Principal, Mrs. Chere tal studies into all subjects, the students Abaco Shopping Center that your vessel has done thus far. If you Pnder, who has suffered several serious become empowered to make choices at a Tel: 367-3202 - Fax: 367-3201 are at all interested in seeing this damage medical problems in the post few years, and young age about topics that will impact their for yourself, I will be happy to take you to raise enough money to send Principal, future. Traveling to foreign countries, FOR ALL YOUR out to the reef behind Johnny’s Cay. I will Mrs. Anne Bootle to accompany me. Word speaking to adult gatherings and with offi- PRINTING NEEDS! even provide snorkel gear for you. What spread be beyond the business community cials, writing and speaking out about their size fins do you wear? of Marsh Harbour to Hope Town and Green feelings gives students a more confident Open Thank you, Turtle Cay by Cecile’s letter and support personality. Projects and forums, Internet Lory Kenyon grew. Peter Michie and property owners in communication and beach monitoring - the 9 am - 5 pm Hope Town Hope Town took up the banner and sent e- hands-on approach builds knowledge like Mon. - Fri. mails to winter residents about the plan. He no textbook can. Certainly there can be no Thanks to the Community also wished to aid the Every Child Counts better classroom than our gorgeous sur- Dear Editor School if extra funds were received. Please allow me space in your informa- When cheques, cards and e-mail pledges tive, widely circulated paper to express my began coming in, I was completely awed. heart felt thanks to the wider Abaco com- The award was exciting - but what was so munity for recently supporting me both fi- very much more important were the com- nancially and spiritually on my trip to En- ments and the outpouring of appreciation I gland to receive an environmental award. received from you all - my Abaco friends. When I was nominated for the award by I want you to know how much I will al- the Ministry of Education through the Sci- ways cherish your support. Your words ence and Technology Division headed by made all the years of teaching seem so spe-

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Mail to: 990 Old Dixie Hwy, #14, Lake Park, FL 33403 or: P.O. Box AB 20551, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Jun 2005 Page 10 The Abaconian December 1, 2005 Court Allows Protests to Be Heard Baker’s Bay From Page 1 Baker’s Bay Developer Volunteers Restrictions end of Great Guana Cay. The judicial re- At the hearing before the Court of Ap- Today, the Court of Appeal gave the land- “These undertakings demonstrate the view application must now be heard before peal on Tuesday, 22nd November, 2005, owners permission to become applicants continued commitment of Baker’s Bay to January 31, 2006, by a different judge. Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club/Passerine personally in order for the application to the judicial process and to the environment,” Dr. Livingston Marshall, senior vice- Project at Great Guana Cay, Abaco, ac- proceed and directed that the action insti- said Dr. Livingston Marshall, Jr., Senior president of environmental and community cepted the view expressed by the Justices tuted by the landowners be heard by a judge Vice President, Environmental & Commu- affairs with the Discovery Land Develop- that the issues raised by the landowners of of the Supreme Court before the 31" of nity Affairs at Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean ment company, proposed to the court that Great Guana Cay should be decided on its January, 2006. Pending the determination Club. “We remain confident that the project the company would voluntarily halt further merits and should not be dismissed solely of the action by a Judge of the Supreme will proceed to a successful and timely construction in five aspects of the develop- on the ground that the Applicant was a com- Court, Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club/ completion. The Baker’s Bay project has ment until the court date in January. pany rather than the landowners themselves. Passerine Project voluntarily undertook to always complied with the laws of the Baha- the Court that it would not: mas, and in particular, all works carried 1. Cut, tear down or remove any vegeta- out by the project to date have been in com- Save Guana Cay Reef Speaks Out tion or trees; plete compliance with the laws of The Ba- 2. Disturb or remove any mangrove or hamas.” Troy Albury is a spokesman for the their concerns. However, Mr. Albury met wetlands; Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club is a $500 Save Guana Cay Association who is pro- with Dr. Marshall and later wrote an open 3. Excavate or dredge the land or seabed; million planned development at the North- testing the development of Baker’s Bay. letter in The Abaconian to Dr. Marshall. 4. Erect any further buildings or structures ern end of Great Guana Cay and is cur- He was pleased that the Court of Appeal He has never gotten back to them. on the land; rently employing 151 Bahamians, either in Nassau overturned the ruling that the One of the conditions that the group is 5. Construct or pave any further roads. directly or through contractors. court in Freeport had made. However, insisting on is that there be no golf course he wants to bring out two points. on Guana Cay. Mr. Albury stated that * The judge did not issue an injunction there are hard scientific facts that there Court May Expand against the Discovery Land Company, the will be damage to the reef. Two scien- company developing the Baker’s Bay Golf tists, neither of them paid, have stated that Family Island Rights and Ocean Club. However, according to there is no way there can be a golf course A Statement from Fred Smith, development in The Bahamas. No longer Mr. Albury, the judge threatened repeat- so close to the reef without damaging it. Lawyer Representing Guana Protestors will the Cabinet or politicians in Nassau edly to issue an injunction. But the Dis- The Save Guana Cay Reef people look The recent ruling regarding in the be able to dictate to Family Islands. covery Lands Company submitted a pa- forward to the court date in January. They Court of Appeals is a victory for local In 1993 the FNM passed the Local per indicating that the company would vol- want to be heard. Government won’t talk residents and shows that there is due pro- Government Act that gives the local untarily halt work. Mr. Albury wants the with them; the developers won’t talk with cess in the law. Residents have rights in people authority over their own affairs. public to know that the judge said many them. The developers are completely the courts. The law is there for everyone The real question is who gets to choose times that she was minded to bring an overstepping Local Government. All ap- and the court will listen to their legiti- the future for any community. Is it the injunction and he feels she would have if provals for permits and other required per- mate concerns about environment issues, dictatorial absentee politicians from the Discovery Company had not submit- missions must first be approved by local about Crown Land, about their heritage Nassau who may never had stepped foot ted the paper.. government which is not happening. and culture. to decide or people of Guana Cay and * Dr. Livingston Marshall has made Mr. Albury regrets if anyone does lose Government must respect the rights of other island settlements. the comment that he has met with Guana his job because of this action. local people which will now be heard by Cay residents and has addressed most of a precedent-setting trial affecting future Please see Court Fight Page 26 New Year’s Eve 2005

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Call for your reservation : 367-2158 Ext. 6003 December 1, 2005 The Abaconian Page 11 Bahamasair Launches Fort Lauderdale Service By Richard E. Fawkes Airlift Development Director Tyrone Saw- derdale to Marsh Harbour. Our forecast has Bahamasair’s Managing Director of Bahamasair and the Ministry of Tour- yer; and Abaco Tourism Director Jeritzen projected that this route will be a success Commercial Services, Van Diah, said he ism laid out the red carpet, so to speak, to Outten. and we have listened to the Ministry of supported the expansion because over the mark the beginning of the airline’s twice- Mr. Major said the thrust behind estab- Tourism and you the people of Marsh years Abaco has averaged an almost 100 weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and lishing the new route is the fact, “Marsh Harbour who have long awaited this flight.” percent passenger load, and that he would Marsh Harbour on November 17. The 50- Harbour has been experiencing an economic The “listening” to the Ministry of Tour- support the Ft. Lauderdale run as long as it seat Dash-8 prop jet emerged from the run- boom over the past 10 years. “Enhancing ism Mr. Major referred to was an initiative can clear a minimum 65 percent booking. way through jets of water sprayed from a the growth of Abaco is key to sustaining its by the local tourism airlift task force last He reported the inaugural flight arrived with fire truck to demonstrate airport fire safety, reputation as the Mecca for sailing, fishing year to impress upon Bahamasair, through 44 passengers and departed with 40, and just minutes after its scheduled 1:45 p.m. and diving that brings so many visitors to Mr. Sawyer, the need to operate a larger that bookings are strong through Christmas. arrival. the Islands of The Bahamas. With such a aircraft on the lucrative Ft. Lauderdale to The airline’s Abaco manager, Particia As the aircraft came to a stop on the wide variety of activities for the eco-tour- Marsh Harbour route to enhance the ca- Lightbourne, said there are no plans to hire tarmac, the Royal Bahamas Police Force ist, as well as those just coming to enjoy pacity of the private carriers using small new staff because of the additional flights Marching Band struck up a smart welcome. the sun, sand and sea, Abaco must have the aircraft. Ms. Outten said travellers needed as the Treasure Cay staff would be utilized Passengers, including a contingent of travel necessary airlift needed to ensure that our to be able to bring their scuba, golf and for the extra hands needed on Thursday and agents, descended the gangway to greetings visitors can get here from as many points surfing gear. Mr. Sawyer said that, with Sunday, the days of operation. by a receiving line headed by South Abaco in Florida as possible. Bahamasair has been code sharing now in place with USAIR, MP Robert Sweeting; Ministry of Trans- mandated by the government to provide that Bahamasair could double the passenger vol- Please see Bahamasair Page 23 port and Aviation Undersecretary Lorraine airlift. ume connecting to Abaco. Armbrister; Bahamasair Managing Direc- “So it is with great expectation that we tor Paul D. Major; Ministry of Tourism launch this inaugural flight from Ft. Lau-

Members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Marching Band were on hand to welcome Students from the Amy Roberts Primary School in Green Turtle Cay entertained the the guests who arrived on the inaugural flight of Bahamasair from Fort Lauderdale. They guests and government officials on their arrival on the inaugural flight of Bahamasair are shown here mingling with the travel agents, government representatives and local from Fort Lauderdale. The new service will be twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. persons at the reception held to mark this occasion.

Located at waterfront on Marsh Harbour strip Marsh Harbour, Abaco Open 11 am - until 7 days a week Happy Hour Daily Phone: (242) 367-2278 Page 12 The Abaconian December 1, 2005 South Abaco News Cherokee Sound More Cherokee News return flight by someone traveling with four message saying that we are better off to buy or five big pieces of luggage with each of locally. Yes, we may have to pay a couple By Patrick Bethel By Lee Pinder these containers capable of holding a small of dollars more, but this way we feed our Remembrance Sunday Service Gamma and Tomatoes elephant. But if you are a person that pays local economy, keep the merchants happy A Service of Remembrance was held at Thankfully, we escaped tropical depres- attention to the rules, you have one small and save ourselves ONE BIG HEADACHE, Epworth Methodist Chapel in Cherokee sion Gamma and are appreciative of the rain case that is only slightly over the specified not to mention saving on shoe leather. Sound on November 13, 2005. The service it brought our way to help give our winter size and weight allowed, and you will be Happy holiday shopping.) was conducted by Patrick Bethel, the ser- gardens a jump start. With a little luck we charged overweight charges and your bag Antiques Roadshow mon delivered by Vincent Higgs, both lay may even have tomatoes by Christmastime. will undoubtedly be left behind, promised There are lots of holiday festivities planned preachers in the Methodist Church. “Bugged” In The Bahamas to arrive on the next flight while all of theirs for Cherokee every year. First is the Kids’ The background to Remembrance Day The crawfishermen are still being held arrive safe and sound. Then the best part of Korner program on December 11th followed as well as the history of the poppy was pre- back by the poor weather. In addition, they the trip is when you hear them tell the Ba- by the Candlelight Service on December 18, sented. Patriotic hymns were sung includ- are all talking about the Bugging in The hamian Custom’s Officer they were only ing that well know O God, Our Help in Bahamas article published in a U.S. fish- there for two days and they didn’t even Please see South Page 13 Ages Past. ing magazine and mentioned in your Let- make a purchase. (This is really a hidden The fourteen veterans from Abaco were ters to the Editor. Not only did the last recognised and their names are below: hurricanes flip and scatter their traps (or • Harrington Albury, British Navy, Hope Town habitats), but it seems as if there may have • Roland Cash, U.S. Army, Great Guana Cay been some pirating going on. These traps AGAPE FAMILY • Alfred B. Malone, British Navy, Hope Town are privately owned and strategically placed • Daniel Malone, British Navy , Hope Town at great expense to their owners, and other • George Roberts, U.S. Navy, Green Turtle Cay DENTAL CENTRE boats helping themselves to the crawfishing • Allan Russell, British Navy, Hope Town Call today • Mertland Russell, British Navy, Hope Town that collect in the habitat during the closed The Dental Specialists • Donald Sands, British Navy, Great Guana Cay season is nothing less than stealing. Still for an • Thomas Sweeting, British Navy, Man-O-War the murky muddy waters continue to keep • Lucien Stratton, U.S., Marsh Harbour our boats in port. It seems there are more Dr. Therese M. Bonamy (full time) appointment • Chester Thompson, British Navy, Hope Town elements than just the bad weather for them General Dentistry (Aesthetic, • Hartis Thompson, Royal Air Force, Hope to contend with and only some can afford Restorative & ZOOM (Bleaching) All emergencies Town to lay new traps. Bahamians try to respect and walk-in • Maurice Thompson, British Navy, Hope Town U.S. laws and restriction on fishing grounds Dr. Munir Rashad (Dec 2) • Leonard Thompson, Royal Canadian Air Force, are welcome! and it’s only fair that visitors try to obey Oral Maxillo Facial Surgeon Hope Town (Wisdom teeth) Proverbs 3:5-6 Two of the brave men, Roland Cash and ours. Holiday Hazards Dr. Antoine Clarke (Dec. 8-9) Alfred B. Malone, gave the ultimate sacrifice. Tel : 242-367-4355/4 Trust me, you do not want to go to the Periodontics Three of the veterans are still alive, Capt. Fax: 242-367-2193 States at this time of the year. The shops (Gum disease & implants) Leonard M. Thompson at 88, Chester Th- P.O.Box AB 20676 and malls are full of beautiful holiday deco- Dr. Woodley Thompson ompson at 84, and Donald Sands. Don MacKay Blvd. rations but the pushing and shoving have Orthodontic (Braces) (Dec 8-9) Young Cody Bethel, son of Capt. Email: already begun. Besides having to go through Michael Bethel, was the flag bearer. The Dental Hygiene Available agapedental service ended with the singing of the Na- all the check points, wand waving, remov- @batelnet.bs tional Anthem. ing of keys, jewelry and shoes, you will most certainly be held up checking into your

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some visiting appraisers who will value your have to “Guess What It Is.” There are a South From Page 12 antique items, such as pottery, jewelry, few surprise events planned for the day that both at Epworth Chapel. Then the strolling clocks, tools and furniture. There will be you won’t want to miss, so we hope you carolers will be moving about the settlement some authentic island food, baked goods will join us in Cherokee for this special day. during the week before Christmas. The Com- and drinks, plus arts and craft stalls. The Proceeds from the event will be in aid of munity Tree with the arrival of Santa Clause event will include a raffle and a silent auc- the window fund of Cherokee Primary and community supper will be on the 24th. tion along with a mystery item that you will School. The Fore-day Services will begin at 5:30 a.m. on the 24th and the 25th at Epworth Chapel and 11 a.m. is the regular Christmas service at both churches. Then between Christmas and New Years we are having something different in Chero- Four appraisers will be at the Antiques kee this year. We will be having an imita- Roadshow to be held in Cherokee Sound tion of the Antiques Roadshow that many on December 29. Two are from Orlando of you have watched on the Public Broad- and two are local. Everyone is invited to casting Stations in the U.S. It will be on attend. If you have antiques that you would December 29th from 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. like to have appraised, a nominal fee will with a program that will include a Story be charged. These jugs will be some of the Teller talking about growing up in Chero- items to be appraised. kee and some old-time games and competi- being set up on Abaco and you may want tions reminiscent of bygone years, even a to check out our new genealogy records to May Pole dance. A renowned speaker and trace your family tree. We are planning an representative from Antiquities, Monuments exhibition of some of Cherokee’s antiques and Museums Corporation in Nassau is tell- and treasured keepsakes as well as having ing us about the Historical Register that is

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Once Maya, a five-year-old golden retriever Christmas music filled the air in Memo- of-a-kind Christmas wreaths and florals, the dog receives three qualifying scores or owned and handled by Kim Sturrup-Rob- rial Plaza on the evening of November 25th exquisite porcelain dolls, comfy blankets “legs,” the dog is awarded a title. erts, received three legs and completed her as patrons walked from store to store dur- and quilts, a large array of candles and other For Novice, the dog must be able to heel Novice title and placed first in Rally Obe- ing Buds and Blooms and Simcoe Jewel- decorative items. on leash, complete a figure-eight on leash, dience with a qualifying score of 98/100. lers Annual Open House. The evening was enjoyed by all and a stand for examination by the judge, heel India a one-year-old Shetland sheepdog These open houses give shoppers the great way to get everyone in the holiday off leash, complete a recall, a one-minute mix owned and handled by Amanda opportunity to avoid the Christmas rush and spirit. sit stay and a three-minute down stay. Darville, received two legs toward her shop early for gifts or just browse the as- Abaco Dog Training Club The Abaco dogs did extremely well. sortment of merchandise for all their holi- Katie, a three-year-old Shetland sheepdog day gift giving and decorative needs. By Amanda Darville Simcoe Jewellers is ready to welcome Three dogs and their handlers from the all Christmas shoppers. A wonderful dis- Abaco Dog Training Club traveled to play of beautiful rings, necklaces, brace- Nassau to compete in obedience trials on lets and earrings sparkled brightly under the November l3, 2005. store’s holiday lights.

Three dogs with their owners competed in obedience trials at a dog show in Nassau. The three are part of the Abaco Dog Training Club in Marsh Harbour. The well trained dogs Two shops in Memorial Plaza, Simcoe Jewellers and Buds and Blooms, held an Open did very well. All three dogs scored enough points to earn them titles. They are, left to House on November 25. Shoppers enjoyed the special festive atmosphere to view jewellery, right, Kim Sturrup-Roberts with her golden retriever Maya, Amanda Darville with her decorations and gifts. Shetland sheepdog mix India and Maureen Koepp with her Shetland sheepdog Katie.

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Novice title. 1886. Mrs. P.F.E. Albee of New Hamp- number almost five million and Avon prod- and receive free samples and giveaways. Avon Expo Showcased shire pioneered the company’s now famous ucts are sold in over 100 countries around Despite the cool weather, power outage and direct-selling method, and her name is still the world. small turnout, the show went on. New Products honored today in the company. Avon’s sales On November 19th Ms. Beatrice Wong, Ms. Barbara Deveaux of Freeport, Grand By Portia Jonsson representatives – men and women – now a successful Avon representative for the past Bahama, and Avon sales representative for Women have been selling Avon since six years, hosted an Avon Expo at the Par- 20 years, along with Ms. Andrea ish Hall in Marsh Harbour giving custom- Donaldson, full-time Avon representative ers the chance to see and test new and ex- citing products, shop early for Christmas Please see Central Page 19

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A wine lovers tasting was held on November 25 at A & K Liquor Store in Marsh Harbour. Butler and Sands sponsored the evening event and featured wines from Torres, Spain. It was also an educational forum which included a talk by a wine expert from Spain. Mr. Ms. Gwen Martin and her team at Special Touch Beauty Salon are spearheading a collection Christian Gonzalez Toledo from the Torres Winery was a guest speaker who told the story drive of clothing, shoes and household goods for the victims of Hurricane Wilma on of wine making in that part of Spain and was able to answer questions. The store gave a Grand Cay. The drive, which started on October 28th will continue as long as there is free bottle of wine to the first 24 persons to arrive. Anyone buying two bottles of the response. Ms. Martin said so far the response has been good and she has the assistance featured wines was eligible to win a Torres wine gift package. The winner of this drawing of all the beauty salons on the island. All donations will be sent to Cpl. Bartlett on Grand was Kendy Anderson, who received an 18-bottle wine rack filled with Torres wines and Cay who will make distributions. Ten homes on Grand Cay were destroyed and the families other gifts. She is shown here with Mr. Toledo. lost everything.

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Conference Will Feature Top Scientists Central From Page 17 for five years, were on hand to recruit repre- Friends of the Environment is hosting • Restoration of Cross Harbour Sound for Saturday afternoon. The closing re- sentatives, offer skin care and beauty tips the Second Abaco Science Alliance Con- Creek by Craig A. Layman ception will be at Snappas on Saturday and answer any Avon questions. ference in Marsh Harbour on Thursday, • Paleo-climatic significance of sedi- evening. An all-day field trip to Hole- In addition to the many giveaways January 5th to Sunday, January 8th, ment records from The Bahamas by Ken- in-the-Wall is scheduled for Sunday throughout the day, a gift basket filled 2006. The theme is “A conference to neth H. Orvis For further information contact with beauty products and a two-piece share scientific knowledge of Abaco and • Fire history from Bahamian sedi- Friends of the Environment at 242-367- weekend luggage set were raffled off at the Bahamian environment.” The purpose ments and tree rings by Sally P. Horn 2721 or Email the end of the show and I am happy to is to provide a forum for the networking • Pollen analysis at West Pond, Abaco [email protected] The report that I was the lucky winner of the of researchers and the sharing of scien- by Allison J. Stork web site is http// beauty gift basket. tific information in and around Abaco. Effects of fire on the ecology of Baha- www.friendsoftheenvironment.org/ We hope to encourage more research in mian pine yards by Joseph J. O’Brien, the area for educational purposes and to Ph.D. stimulate the use of these findings in lo- The conference will begin with a wel- cal environmental management decisions. come reception at the Conch Inn on Janu- Some of the presentations will be: ary 5. Presentation will begin on Friday • Kirtland’s Warbler’s winter habitat at 9 to 5 at New Visions Hall and will use in the Bahamas by Joseph M. continue through Saturday 9 to noon. A Wunderle, Jr. field trip to Little Harbour is scheduled

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Civic Organizations Kiwanis Club of Great Abaco Tuesday, 7 p.m., weekly at Mackerel’s Restaurant, Dundas Town, 367-5932 Pilot Club of Abaco Third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Central Abaco Primary, Dundas Town, 367-3457 Pilot Club of South Abaco Last Thursday. monthy, J.A. Pinder School, Sandy Point, 366-4001 Rotary Club of Abaco Tuesdays, 6 p.m., weekly at Anglers Restaruant, Abaco Beach Resort December 1, 2005 The Abaconian Page 21 PM Welcomes Nottage’s Return at Convention By Richard E. Fawkes Mr. Christie further drove home the con- was publicly whispered the entire week lead- One big difference between Prime Minis- trasting of his style of leadership to that of ing up to his appearance. The convention gave ter Perry Christie at the conclusion of the Mr. Ingraham by explaining that his gov- a thunderous welcome on the night before PLP convention in Nassau on November 18 ernment introduced an approach based on Mr. Christie’s speech to the former PLP and former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham “sound planning principles, expert research, deputy leader and minister, who had left the at the conclusion of the FNM convention close consultation with our partners in the party to form the Coalition for Democratic exactly one week before was that Mr. Christie private sector and informed public consen- Reform (CDR). did not emerge from a challenge to his lead- sus. Of Dr. Nottage’s return, Mr. Christie said, ership, as did Mr. Ingraham. “The FNM likes to boast that they were “I will be appointing this man to play an im- Following a triumphal entrance to the con- more ‘decisive.’ But that’s where they were portant role in the Commonwealth,” but vention, to the accompaniment of the song The wrong. They were not decisive at all - they stopped short of being specific, claiming it Storm is Over, Mr. Christie proceeded to de- were reckless.” would be constitutionally inappropriate to liver a passionate address devoid of any apolo- Mr. Christie also had his big “surprise” make such an announcement at the conven- gies for his government’s performance, but in- at his party’s convention in Dr. Bernard tion. The Prime Minister called Dr. Nottage stead assertive of achievements of great success Nottage, although not quite as surprising as on which to build future accomplishments. The Rt. Hon. Perry Christie Mr. Ingraham’s revelation of former PLP Please see Christie Page 22 “This PLP government is presiding over the convention of demonstrating that his gov- Senator Edison Key, as the doctor’s return the greatest boom the Bahamas tourism in- ernment accomplished a lot and that his style of dustry has ever seen,” he declared. “People leadership was not one of indecisiveness (the from all over the world are falling over them- other being that the party had unity and did not selves trying to catch a plane or a cruise ship have to make any extra effort to prove it), Mr. to The Bahamas.” Christie asserted that his government had intro- He bragged that the country’s external re- duced “a rational, methodical approach to gov- serves are up from $373.5 million under the ernment and policy formation. FNM to $800 million under the PLP, and “Gone are the days when one man thought at Work that the party was able to manage the he had all the answers. Gone are the days when government’s financial resources without in- one man bullied the Cabinet and the public ser- Men’s, Women’s & creasing taxes. vice into doing his bidding. Gone are the days Children’s Wear Hammering home one of the main thrusts of and ways of Quick-Draw McGraw.” • T-Shirts • TREASURE CAY Infant’s Clothing • at Play HOTEL RESORT & MARINA Household Items • Luggage Resort Features: Queen Elizabeth Drive •Spectacular 3 -mile beach Marsh Harbour •Championship golf course Mon - Sat 8:30 am - 5:30 pm •Marina-view restaurant & bar Tel: 367-2017 We’ve Got Something for Everyone •Pool, tennis, watersports •150-slip full-service marina •Diving, snorkeling & dive shop •Boat rentals, charters & guides •Hotel rooms, 2 or 3 BR suites www.treasurecay.com Treasure Cay Road (exit off Bootle Hwy)

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Government contracted to have ten cement block houses built in Central Pines Estates. They are all sold. Mr. Shane Gibson inspected the houses and was pleased with the workmanship shown in the construction. Christie From Page 21 The Hon. Shane Gibson, Minister of Housing, returned to Abaco on November 25 to discuss solutions to the crisis created by the fire in the Mud on November 17. He is shown one of his oldest and dearest friends, who here, center, with Ms. Jewel Major with Urban Renewal and Senior Administrator Revis has given service to the country in a variety Rolle as they listen to local imput. The meeting was held at the Seventh Day Adventist of capacities, both public and private, and Church and the group included Local Government officials along with representatives of that he was man of many talents. many government agencies. Mr. Gibson put forward some ideas for consideration. He Mr. Christie also welcomed Dr. Nottage’s stated that the government will not assist illegal persons beyond initial humanitarian aid. wife Portia and those members of the CDR He recommends some temporary improvements which would include street lights and who came over to the PLP with him. opening up access roads. This would mean that some individuals would have to relocate “He will become an important member of their houses. Government is considering creating a new subdivision, less expensive, that our team, and he is my dear friend - Dr. would be available to Bahamians and other qualified persons. He asked for local imput Mr. Shane Gibson inspecting a new Bernard J. Nottage,” the Prime Minister con- as to where this new subdivision should be located. government-funded house cluded his tribute affectionately.

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B & V Plaza - Don MacKay Blvd Tel: 367.2798 Fax: 367.5098 Page 26 The Abaconian December 1, 2005 some of the problems unique to the Marsh very little land. We need to preserve it Concerns From Page 6 Harbour situation. A meeting held on No- Court Fight From Page 10 not only for Bahamians but for investors and tourism. If we dredge the mangroves, Again the danger of an explosion or major vember 23 proved to be very beneficial. In essence, it is about respect for local fill in the wetlands, destroy the flora and flare-up is severe. The firemen want police protection when rights, to send a clear message to develop- fauna, not only will we be killing the In the fire on November 17 other haz- they are called to a fire in one of these ers and government that this situation is goose that laid the golden egg, but we ards came from the residents themselves. immigrant communities. The police were not a flash in the pan but the beginning will be destroying our heritage. There Some of the younger men felt that the fire- not aware of some of the problems faced of appeal after appeal, challenges in the will be nothing left. We can’t continue men were not adequately protecting their by the firemen. Many problems were dis- courts, fight in the media and on the to give away all our land. houses. Groups of excited residents would cussed and solutions were suggested. This internet. A political struggle to vindicate There is no need to give exemptions take the hoses from the firemen to direct is the first time the two groups have met the rights of Guana Cay residents is now for customs duties, stamp tax, business the water on buildings of their choice, then to work out problems. The cooperation underway. licence and hotel tax as investors will still berate the firemen because the water ran between the two groups was evident and The greater message is that this is not come. This is the cheapest deal in town. our. Once the water was gone, nearby build- future meetings will work out more de- just about Guana Cay. The same thing is Investors can pay normal taxes. In an ear- ing could not be protected. The firemen tails. happening on Harbour Island, Bimini, lier era we may have had to give entice- understand their limitations with available Mayaguana, Grand Bahama, Exuma and ments but we are now a sought-after des- water and use it carefully. That may mean Please see Fire Page 4 Andros. Central Government thinks the tination and newcomers can they pay their ignoring a structure that is beyond saving Family Islands are theirs to do with as uge with friends, family and neighbours. own way. It shows we have no faith or in order to protect nearly buildings. By- they wish. Government pays lip service This was the fifth major fire in the twin belief or pride in our Bahamas if we con- standers would incorrectly assume that the to respecting the environment, but every illegal shanty towns of The Mud and Pi- tinue to give away our land. firemen were indifferent to getting the fire day is destroying the environment. The geon Peas in the last decade. The last was extinguished. Bahamas is a coastal community with in May 2003, when 70 houses were de- Trucks leaving for more water had to stroyed in Pigeon Peas. In The Mud, five back down narrow roads, avoiding cars houses were burnt down in October 1994, and furniture. Sometimes when the truck 14 in December 1998, and 20 in March would return from refilling their tanks, Diamente Dental Clinic 2000. the roads which they had just used were Dr. J. Denise Archer , D.D.S. blocked with household items that the Garnett Archer Mem. Blvd., Suite #6 Meeting From Page 25 residents had removed from houses in the P.O. Box AB 20579 path of the fire. This meant that any plans hamians. Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas for stopping the fire at natural fire breaks Min. Gibson and Griffin were dispatched Website: www.diamantedental.com Rich’s Boat had to be rethought. to Abaco by Prime Minister Christie the (appointments can be made online) Even more serious were the threats morning after the fire, to assess the devas- Tel: 242-367-4968 • Fax: 242-367-3001 Rentals from men with knives that the firemen Emergency 242-554-8327 tation and speak to the victims. Assistant “Abaco’s Best Rental Fleet” had directed at them. One of our fire- Email: Commissioner Greenslade, who is in charge At the Head of the Harbour men, a woman from the Marsh Harbour of the Northern Bahamas Region of the [email protected] department actually had her fire jacket Police, arrived that morning from Freeport. • Dr. Barry L. Russell December 9 Rental Rates cut and was bruised with the knife that A contingent of ten internal security offic- of the Bahamas Orthodontic Center Daily 3-day Weekly was thrust at her. Fortunately, the knife ers under the leadership of Inspector Orthodontics (Braces) 21’ Paramount did not penetrate her skin. But this hos- Strachan arrived to remain on duty here as $150 $395 $695 • Dr. Kendal Major December 7 tility was scary. Many firemen expressed long as required. Commissioner Greenslade 26’ Paramount Periodontics (gum disease) that they were not anxious to return to also brought a team of fire officers from $200 $575 $995 Implants such dangers. Freeport to investigate the fire. Fishing & Snorkeling Gear The police department and the fire de- • Dr. J. Denise Archer Bait, Ice & Guides partments have been in talks concerning Mondays - Saturdays General Dentistry Call 367-2742 P.O. Box AB 20419, Marsh Harbour Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) available

Hotels and House Rental Agents + agents with multiple cottages and houses Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Man-O-War Island-wide Abaco Listings Island Home Rentals + 8 hse 365-6048 Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 Marsh Harbour area Abaco Bound + 242-367-5576 Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 Casuarina Point Abaco Real Estate + 6 hse 367-2719 Different of Abaco 8 rm 20 cott 366-2150 Alesia’s 3 rms 367-4460 Cherokee Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 Lee Pinder + 3 hse 366-2053 Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 Grand Cay Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Rosie’s Place 352-5458 D’s Guest House 6 rms 3 367-3980 CITIZENS Green Great Abaco Club + 12 hse 367-4151 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 Island Properties + 34 hse 365-4047 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 AGAINST CRIME Ocean Blue Properties + 30 365-4636 Regattas (Prev. Abaco Towns) 32 effic 367-2227 Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Moore’s Island Guana Cay Keeping your neighbourhood safe Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp 8 rm 366-6334 Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott. 365-5137 since 2001. Donna Sands + 12 hse 365-5195 Sandy Point Guana Beach Resort 6 units 365-5133 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Guana Seaside 8 rm 7 cott 365-5106 Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 We need your help to keep going. Harbour View Haven 365-5028 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 366-4477 Ocean Frontier 519-389-4846 Spanish Cay Sea Shore Villas 365-5028 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 Donations can be sent to: Hope Town Treasure Cay Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Bahama Beach Club 365-8500 Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Banyan Beach Resort 21 rm 365-8111 Citizens Against Crime Crystal Villas 6 villas 321-783-4576 Island Dreams + 45 hse 365-8507 P.O.Box AB-20095 Elbow Cay Prop + 53 hse 366-0035 Treasure Cay Resort 95 rms 365-8801 Hope T Harb Lodge 25 rm 366 0095 Wood Cay Marsh Harbour, Abaco Hope T Hideaways + 63 hse 366-0224 Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villa365-2222 Bahamas Hope T Villas + 3 hse 366-0030 Web Sites with Abaco Information Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 http://www.abaconian.com Sea Gull Cottages + 3 hse 366--0266 http://www.abacoinet.com or call Randy Key at Sea Spray Resort 5 villas 366-0065 http.//www.abacoinfo.com Tanny Key + 43 hse 366-0053 http://www.abacos.com (242) 367-2674 Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 http://www.go-abacos.com Lubbers Quarters http://www.oii.net Sea Level Cottages 4 hse 366-3121 http://www.bahamas.com Rev. 29 Aug 05 December 1, 2005 The Abaconian Page 27

Emergency Services Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 The following services are provided by volunteers Visitors’ Guide Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Restaurants • Services • Transportation Fire - Dundas Town 367-2935 or 4935 Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 Compliments of The Abaconian Abaco area code 242 unless listed otherwise Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 www.abaconian.com Fire - Man-O-War 365-6911 Bonefish Guides BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Abaco Chamber of Commerce Sandy Point Man-O-War Hope Town 366-0500 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 367-5822 • Fax 367-5823 • www.abacochamber.org Patrick Roberts .... 366-4286 David Albury ...... 365-6059 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 Nicholas Roberts Cherokee Derrick Gaitor Theodore Sawyer .... 366-2111 Ferdinand Burrows366-4133 Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 Vernal Burrows Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Ferry Schedule Departure times shown • Daily unless noted Kendall White Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 Medical Services Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Abaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour . 367-2295 Marsh Harbour > Hope Town 20 minute trip from Crossing Beach Floyd Burrows ..... 366-4175 Randy Sawyer ...... 366-2284 Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic ...... 367-0020 7:15 9 am 10:30 12:15 pm 2 4 5:45 9+ 10:45+ Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 Hope Town Marsh Harbour Medical Centre ...... 367-0049 Return 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm 3 4 5 6:15 9:45+ 11:30+ Valentino Lightbourne Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0234 Government Clinic Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2510 Marsh Harbour > Man-O-War20 minute trip from Crossing Beach Ricky Burrows ..... 366-4233 North Abaco Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 10:30 am 12:15 pm 2:30* (M-Sat) 4 5:45 Marsh Harbour O’Donald McIntosh .. 477-5037 Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town ...... 365-0300 Return 8 am 11:30 1:30 pm 3:15* (M-Sat) 4:30 Jody Albury ...... 375-8068 Pope McKenzie ...... 477-5894 Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay ..... 365-4028 Marsh H. > Guana Cay (& Scotland Cay with advance notice) 40 min. from Conch Inn Terrance Davis .... 367-4464 Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Government Clinic Hope Town ...... 366-0108 6:45am‡ 10:30 1:30 pm 3:30 5:45 Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 Government Clinic Sandy Point ...... 366-4010 Return 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45 6:30 Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Government Clinic Fox Town ...... Same day fare • Adult oneway $15 / Round Trip $20 • Kids 6-11 half fare Free under 6 Danny Sawyer ..... 367-3577 Green Turtle Cay ‡ + From Union Jack Dock * Except holidays Hope Town late trips Fri & Sat only Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 • VHF Ch 16 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 Green Turtle Cay to Treasure Cay Airport Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 8 am 9 11 12:15 1:30 3 4:30 Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers Treasure Cay Airport to Green Turtle Cay To Abaco by land and sea from Florida • Take Discovery Plus extra for each passengers above two 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 • Between Marsh Harbour Airport and: Cruise Line (954-971-7347) from Ft. Lauderdale or CloudX ferry (866-473- One way adult $7 (Children $3) • Round trip $12 Extra to some destinations Ferry Dock or Murphy Town to Ammons Dr ...... $12 + $3 3779) from West Palm Beach to Freeport •Bus to McLeans Town • Ferry to Bristol Cellers thru A. Beach Hotel or Gov’t dock thru Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 VHF Ch 16 Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 Crown Haven • Bus to Green Turtle Ferry or Marsh Harbour •Taxi to Marsh Dove Plaza, Stop Light or Sawyer’s Market ...... $10 + $2 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday Lv 12 & returns 4:45 p.m. $25 RT Harbour ferry dock • Ferry to Hope Town, Man-O-War or Guana Cay Gov’t Clinic thru Western Auto ...... $ 6 + $2 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Wed 9:30 am, return 4:30 pm $35 RT Gov. freight dock through Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 T Cay to Guana Cay Sunset Cruise - Fr $25 , call for time Restaurant Guide Murphy Town to Shell Sta ...... $14 + $4 Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama - Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Pelican Shores to Frankie Russel house ...... $14 + $4 (Based on dinner entree range) Eastern Shores to Peas & Rice house ...... $14 + $4 Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. -Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm + Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from Beyond Russell house or Peas & Rice house ...... $16 + $5 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm town Great Cistern ...... $20 + $5 Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information Spring City ...... $15 + $5 Marsh Harbour Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Snake Cay ...... $35 + $10 Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Treasure Cay ...... $60 + $ 10 ahamas Ferries Sandy Point to Nassau under 4 Hr. Call Sandy Point 366-4119 Conch Crawl ...... $ ...... 367-4444 Casuarina Point ...... $60 + $10 Wednesday, Friday & Sunday • Lv Sandy Point for Nassau • Adults $90 RT, $50 OW Treasure Cay Airport or Bah Palm Shores ...... $70 + $ 10 Gino’s ...... $ ...... 367-2002 Islander Express - Bus - M Harbour & Sandy Point -call 366-4444 or 457-9958 Little Harbour or Cherokee ...... $80 + $10 Everyone Golden Grouper ...... $ ...... 367-2301 Crossing Rocks ...... $100 + $10 Hibiscus Cafe ...... $$ ...... 367-2782 Enovahs Bus Service - Hourly bus through Murphy Town, Dundas Town & reads The Sandy Point ...... $135 + $10 Marsh Harbour to Ferry dock. Spring City early morning & late afternoon. Hummingbird ...... $$ ...... 367-2922 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Abaconian Jamie’s Place ...... $ ...... 367-2880 Ab Beach Hotel thru Wally’s & Eastern Shore ...... $ 2 each The Great Abaco Express Marsh Harbour bus to N Abaco • Call 367-2165 Jib Room ...... $ 3 each Lv Marsh H. 5 am & 12:30 pm, connect with ferry to Grand Bahama & bus to Freeport Please bring errors Jib Room ...... $$ ...... 367-2700 Solomon’s Super Center ...... $5 + $3 Lv Crown Haven 9:30 am & 5:30 pm bringing ferry passengers to Marsh Harbour & corrections to our Kentucky Fried Chicken (lunch-5pm) 367-2615 Stop Light, Dove Plaza, Gov’t dock ...... $ 6 + $3 From Freeport take cruise ship to Ft. Lauderdale or ferry to West Palm Beach attention Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 Government Freight Dock ...... $ 7 + $3 Rev 29 Nov 05 Pop’s Place...... $ .....+ .... 367-3796 Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. Insurance ...... $ 9 + $3 Sapodilly’s ...... $$$ ...... 367-3498 Mother Merle restaurant ...... $10 + $3 Points of Interest Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts Sea Shells ...... $ ...... 367-4460 Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Albert Lowe Museum...... Green Turtle Cay Rentals * Marsh Harbour Children under three - free • Uncaged pets - as people Snack Shack ...... $ .....+ .... 367-4005 Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibitsGreen Turtle Cay A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Luggage $.50 each over four, Surf boards $3.00 ea. Bargain Car Rentals ...... 367-0500 Snappas ...... $ ...... 367-2278 • Between Treasure Cay Airport and: Effective July 2004 Memorial Sculpture Garden ...... Green Turtle Cay Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Subway ...... 367-2798 Treasure Cay Resort ...... $18 + $5 Wyannie Malone Historical Museum ...... Hope Town Wallys ...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 Madeira Park ...... $12 + $4 Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 Green Turtle Cay ferry dock ...... $6 + $4 Elbow Cay Light Station ...... Hope Town Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 Dundas Town Moxy ...... $16 + $5 Walk to & swin onMermaid Reef off M Harbour Pelican Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 Ambassador Inn ...... $ ...... 367-2022 Bahamas Star farm ...... $20 + $5 Shore Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Mother Merle’s ...... $$ Sand Banks ...... $22 + $5 Drive to & swim in Blue Hole off Treasure Cay farm road Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Hope Town Joe’s Creek ...... $40 + $6 Abaco Marinas - Slips Fuel Phone Abaco Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 Black Wood ...... $16 + $5 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars 367-4643 Walker’s Cay Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $35 + $5 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Cap’n Jacks ...... $ ...... 366-0247 Walker’s Cay - Closed .. Cedar Harbour ...... $50 + $5 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$ ...... 366-0087 Wood Cay ...... $55 + $5 Green Turtle Cay Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$ ...... 366-0095 Mount Hope ...... $60 + $5 Bluff House ...... 45 ...... F .... 365-4200 Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 Munchies ...... $ .....+ .... 366-0423 Fox Town ...... $65 + $5 Green Turtle Club ..... 32 ...... F .... 365-4271 Rudy’s Place...... $$$ ..... ‡ .... 366-0062 Crown Haven ...... $70 + $5 Green Turtle Cay Black Sound Marina . 15 ...... 365-4531 Marsh Harbour Airport ...... $70 + $10 Bay Street Rentals...... 477-5300 365-4070 Sea Spray ...... $$ ..... ‡ .... 366-0065 Other Shore Club ...... 12 ...... F .... 365-4195 T Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $60 + $10 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Man-O-War T C Hotel to G Turtle Ferry or Blue Hole ...... $14 + $ 6 Abaco Yacht Service 10 ...... F .... 365-4033 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Pavilion ...... $ ...... 365-6185 T C Hotel to Bonefish Marles ...... $20 + $5 Treasure Cay Donnie’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-4119 Hibiscus ...... 365-6380 T C Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $30 + $6 Treasure Cay Marina150 ...... F .... 365-8250 Island Treats Snack Bar ...... 365-6501 T C Hotel to Moxey ...... $14 + $5 New Plymouth Cart Rentals . 365-4188 or 4149 Man-O-War T C Hotel to Banyan Bch Club ...... $6 + $3 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Guana Cay Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F .... 365-6008 Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $70 + $10 Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 Blue Water Grill ...... $$$ ...... 365-5230 Marsh Harbour T & A Cart Rentals ...... 375-8055 Guana Seaside ...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 Boat Harbour Marina183 ...... F .... 367-2736 Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 Airlines Serving Abaco Guana Cay Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F .... 367-4000 Orchid Bay ...... 265-5175 Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is ...... 367-2266 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F .... 367-2182 Air Florida - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-5599 Dive Guana Boats & bikes ...... 365-5178 Treasure Cay Marsh Harbour Marina52 F 367 2700 Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-2800 Man-O-War Florence’s Cafe ...... $ Mangoes ...... Rebuilding ...... F .... 367-2366 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Conch Pearl Boat Rentals ...... 365-6059 Coconuts ...... Hope Town Bahamasair - Nassau & W. Palm Beach ...... 367-2095 Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Harbour Cafe ...... $ ...... 365-8635 Bimini Island Air - Ft Lauderdale ...... 954-938-8991 Hope Town Marina .... 16 ...... 366-0003 Ria-mar Golf Cart Rentals ...... 365-6241 Hudson’s Delight ...... $ ...... 365-8648 Calypso Air- Ft Laud & W Palm Bch ...... 954-3594191 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Water Ways Boat Rent .. 357-6540 & 365-6143 Spinnaker Restaurant ... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Continental Connection - Miami Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F .... 366-0154 Hope Town Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach ...... 367-3415 Sea Spray ...... 50 ...... F .... 366-0065 Traveller’s Rest...... 365-8654 Fla Coastal Airlines - Vero B & Ft Lauderdale ..... 367-0179 Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 Spanish Cay Island Express - Ft Lauderdale ...... 367-0169- Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals ...... 366-0380 Green Turtle Cay Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F .... 365-0083 Major’s Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Hope Town Cart Rentals...... 366-0064 Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Guana Cay Southern Air - Nassau ...... 367-2498 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Jolly Roger Bistro ...... $$ ...... 365-4200 Orchid Bay ...... 32 ...... F .... 365-5175 Twin Air - Fort Lauderdale ...... 365-8677 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch ...... 367-2231 Boats can clear Customs at Spanish Cay, Green Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$ ...... 365-4287 Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour Sea Spray Resort Boat Rentals ...... 366-0065 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $ ...... 365-4625 Yellow Air Taxi - Ft Lauderdale ...... 954-359-0292 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Dive Shops Rooster’s Rest ...... $$ ...... Open Nights 365-4066 Only Abaco Air ...... 367-2266 Treasure Cay Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-2089 Dive Abaco, Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2787 Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Sundowners...... 365-4060 Abaco Dive Adventures, Marsh H. 367-2963 Cas’s Carts ...... 365-8771 Wrecking Tree Restaurant Harbour Café (ferry dock) . $ .....+ .... 365-8635 Tours & Excursions Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 Claridge’s Cart Rentals...... 365-8248 Sandy Point Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2936 Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay .... 365-8465 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Big J’s ...... $ ...... 366-4020 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope Town ..... 366-0024 Treasure C. Adventures...... 365-8111 JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8465 Nancy’s ...... Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope Town ..... 366-0431 Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay ...... 365-4411 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Dive Guana ...... 365-5178 Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Oeishas ...... 366-4139 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Seaside Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-4120 Page 28 The Abaconian December 1, 2005 VOLUME 13, NUMBER 23, DECEMBER 1st, 2005 Box Car Races Are a Rousing Success Hope Town’s Annual Event Draws Competitors and Spectators

By Lindsey Delaplaine The 7th annual Big Hill Box Car Derby Races were a huge success with most of Hope Town and many guests from other is- lands turning out to enjoy the fun. This event started in 1996 and was origi- nally held on Boxing Day. But due to the busy holiday season, the event was moved to the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. It has been held every year since, except for 1999 after Hurricane Floyd and last year after the double strikes of Jeanne and Francis. The course is set on Elbow Cay’s “Big Hill” right in the center of the island. The race track is 800 feet long and, thanks to the recent completion of the road paving, speeds were faster than ever. The event was sponsored by Gatorade this year, but everyone on Elbow Cay came to- gether to make the event possible. There were volunteers everywhere with most of the local businesses contributed something. Cracker P’s donated a lot of the food along with Sweeting’s Grocery, Vernon’s Gro- The Annual Box Car Derby held on Elbow Cay on the Saturday after Thanksgiving is anticipated eagerly by spectators and cery, Abaco Grocery, Hope Town Harbour particpants alike. People from several towns compete in the down hill and slalom races for adults and juniors. The event is a fund raiser for sports programs on the cay. Here the Green Machine took on Stephen Malone. Please see Box Car Page 2

Scho0l Principal Receives Grouper Ban Starts December 13 By Lindsey Delaplaine “You’re not to be caught with grouper in Environmental Recognition The Bahamian ban on grouper will once your boat after the season closes because again come into effect on December 13 if you’re found in possession of them, the Principal Candace Key until February 3, 2006. outcome would not be one that you would of Hope Town was In November, Minister of Agriculture enjoy.” Gray said persons who already honored by winning the and Fisheries, the Hon. V. Alfred Gray, have an abundant supply of grouper and prestigious Green Apple sent a strong warning that persons caught intend to sell them during the closed sea- Environmental Award. fishing for grouper during the ban period son should make a report at the Depart- This was for her efforts would be fully prosecuted. He said these ment of Agriculture so that they would in environmental edu- persons would face a $5,000 fine and not be subjected to prosecution. cation with studetns for could have their vessels confiscated. Min. Gray said the grouper ban has as- the past 28 years. Local “Fishermen beware.” said Gray in an businesses and indi- article published in the Bahama Journal. Please see Grouper Page 20 viduals raised funds for her and Anne Bootle to travel to London for receiving the award. The awards were presented College Fair Attracted 28 Colleges at the Parliament building. See story on page 6.

Walk-a-thon Raises School Funds

This year’s college fair was held on November 15 at New Visions. These male students The PTA of St. Francis de Sales School in Marsh Harbour raises funds each year for get a glimpse of student life at Berkeley College in New York. That school does not school enhancement by holding a walk-a-thon. This year the money will be spent to require students to take the SAT exam. This fair provides an opportunity for students to purchase additional computers for the school’s computer lab. This year the walkers discuss their specific questions and problems with counsellors from schools. These and cyclists, with a police escort, rode and walked all the way to Spring City while counsellors can provide information about courses offered by the school as well as the very young children went to the Airport Round-about. facts about scholarships available and campus life. See story on page 6. Page 2 B The Abaconian December 1, 2005 News of the Cays

hill and Pat taking his turn in the slalom. Box Car races, Monica Cook, drove 48 running the local Toy-for-Tots effort in Box Car From Page 1 Justin Thompson drove Hard Times, Hours, so named because they started Marsh Harbour, had a fast-looking en- complete with a rear spoiler. The cham- work on the box car 48 hours before the trant name for their group. Charles Cook Lodge, Abaco Inn, L.V.A., Cap’n Jacks, pion for the last few years, Rick race. Rumor has it they were practicing piloted the Green Machine, a five Island Bakery and Sea Spray. Sweeting, was there to defend his title in in the dark the night before. That prac- wheeled cart modeled after a Big Wheel. Prizes were contributed by Cracker P’s, New Creation. tice must have paid off as Cook did an Local sailboat racer Jeff Gale rounded On Da Beach, Froggies, Lighthouse Ma- The team of Colyn Lightbourne, excellent job in her first appearance. out the adult fleet with Lounge Lizard, rina, Imports Unlimited, Sea Horse Marine, Tommy Bethel and Mike Jones raced in Another father and son team, Shane another cart modeled after a street luge, Island Marine, T&N Golf Cart Rental, Is- the Flintstone mobile, yabba-dabba, do- and Don Cash, competed with Last but this one didn’t quite have the speed land Cart Rental, the Chopping Block, Hope ing their way down the course. Corey Minute #14 ½, a cart that resembled a as Gale had trouble crossing the finish Town Wine and Spirits, Da Fina Tings, Engle piloted the Bahamas Amateur Surf street luge. It had good speed, but seemed line in one heat. He defended his cart, Fantasy Boutique and Ebb Tide. Association car, which had the best paint to be difficult to maneuver from the re- saying it was just “slow to get started.” This year there were 13 adult entrants job, but one of the slower times. Wahoo clined position Cash was forced to drive In the down hill races defending cham- in the race. The father and son team of Wally drove for Cracker P’s. in. He gave the crowd, and his mother, a pion Rick Sweeting once again took first Pat and Dan McCully competed in Sun The second female driver ever in the heart stopping moment when he veered with the Scurvy Few close behind. The Streak, father Dan handling the down- off the course during the slalom race. McCully team came in third. Rick The Marsh Harbour Yacht Club en- Sweeting also took first in the slalom tered a dingy on wheels, the Jib Room, event, but the McCullys beat out the which moved so slowly they took a stan- Scurvy Few for second, leaving them to dard poodle for a ride in one of the races. take third. Stafford Patterson drove Streamliner. Justin Thompson took first in the con- While he wasn’t the fastest on the track, solation competition, the Flintstone mo- he definitely had the best sound, thanks bile took second, Charlie Cook was third to the speakers he had mounted on either and Jeff Gale took fourth. side of his box car. The Scurvy Few, who are currently Please see Cays Page 3 Abaco Express Providing U.S. Mail and Parcel Service Between West Palm Beach and Marsh Harbour Call for Details Even the youngest spectators can dream of racing one the box car entries. However, it 242-367-3450 • 561-689-1010 will be a few years before he will be able to compete. The derby does have Junior www.cherokeeair.com categories as well as adult categories.

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Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Page 4 B The Abaconian December 1, 2005 More News of the Cays 2005 - 2006 Hope Town Sailing Club Chili Cook-off Calls All Chefs Racing Calendar The First Annual Hope Town Chili The Hope Town Sailing Club holds a series of races each winter. The cruising class Cook-Off in support of Hope Town Volun- races are open to all cruising sailboats, small and large. No membership or entry fee teer Fire & Rescue is December 27th. Any- is required. Any skipper can register at 9 a.m. at the Hope Town Sailing Clubhouse one interested in competing can pick up their on race day or can contact the Race Committee Chairman on VHF Ch. 66 after 10 entry papers at Lighthouse Liquors in Hope a.m. on Race Day. A BYOB Awards Party follows each race at the Clubhouse at 4:30 Town or from our website, http:// p.m. www.hopetownfirerescue.com. There are Monday, December 26 11 a.m. - The H. Bowen White Trophy Race cash prizes for the winners. First place will Wednesday, January 4, 2006, 11 a.m. - The Charles P. Manchee Trophy Race be $200 plus a trophy, second place $125 Wednesday, January 18, 2006, 11 a.m. - The S. Yeardley Smith Trophy Race plus a trophy, people’s choice $75 plus a Wednesday, February 1, 2006, 11 a.m. - The William Gillies Hope Town Cup Race #1 trophy. Friday, February 3, 2006, 11 a.m. - The William Gillies Hope Town Cup Race #2 The entry deadline is December 19 and Wednesday, February 15, 2006, 11 a.m. - The Founders’ Cup Race they would like to see many entering this Wednesday, March 1, 2006, 11 a.m. - The Spring Regatta Race fun competition. Ferries will leave Marsh Wednesday, March 15, 2006, 11 a.m. - The Burton Russell Trophy Race Harbour at 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 Wednesday, March 29, 2006, 11 a.m. - The Charles Pollack Trophy Race p.m. and will return to Marsh Harbour at The Hope Town Sailing Club also hold a series of Abaco Dinghy Races that are open 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. Competitors Former Hope Town Councillor Diane Bethel to all Abaco-built dinghies. No membership or entry fee is required. Again, register need to be there by 9:15 and are asked to presents a bouquet of flowers to Raymond with the Race Committee Chairman out on the race course. A BYOB Awards Party be there until 2:30. Judging will take place and Catherine Ketay, owners of the Hope follows each race at the Clubhouse at 4:30. at 11:15. The public is invited to attend even Town Harbour Lodge. The Ketays donated Saturday, March 11, 2006, 10 a.m. - Tune Up Challenge Race if you do not enter the competition Samples the elegant new street lights that grace the Saturday, March 18, 2006, 10 a.m. - Baverstock Race and bowls of chili will be available from sidewalks on the southern entrance to Hope Saturday, March 15, 2006, 10 a.m. - Abaco Joy Trophy Race 11:30 to 2:15. Town. For more information call the Hope Town Sailing Club Race Committee on the VHF radio at any time Ch. 16 or 68. Spectator boats are welcome. It’s a beautiful sight and a fun day on the water. Guana Freight Services upon, Council paid for the hard costs of Regular Freight Runs to Guana & Scotland Cay Cays From Page 3 wiring in the lights, and Jamie Bethel and Monday thru Friday • Charters & Water available on request Richard Cook made the installation possible further; they offered to buy the lights for Phone or Fax by donating their time and expertise with the town. Councillor Bethel was happy Rich or Melena at assistance from Tommy Bethel. to agree as budget constraints had meant 242-365-5190 Now, not only do they light the road into that the lights the town could afford were 477-5292 town, but when the power is out, thanks to not as high of quality as the Council 375-8833 the Lodge’s generator, they continue to would have liked. Great Guana Cay shine even while town is dark. Once the style of lights was agreed AbaAbaAbacococo RRealRealeal EstateEstatEstatee AgencyAgency Abaco’s Oldest and Most Experienced Real Estate Agency

“ EXCLUSIVE LISTING” GUANA CAY BEACH FRONT MARSH HARBOUR 300 yards NE of Nippers COMMERCIAL 2300 +/- sq. ft. Building Large 105’ x 300+’ building site 10,500 sq.ft. property HURRY - $550,000 GREAT LOCATION - Call for information REGATTAS OF ABACO SANDY POINT BEACHFRONT UNIT 307 2/2 Beautifully furnished 2 - Beautiful Lots GREAT BUY - $276,000 $89,900 each or $165,000 for both YELLOWWOOD, CHEROKEE SUNRISE BAY 1.17 Acres - Great Views of Winding Bay & Atlantic - $300,000 Marsh Harbour Only 10 lots remaining BUSTIC BAY From $142,000 2 - 1/2 Acre Lots each with 100 ft Waterfront. 10 minutes OLD KERR to Marsh Harbour - $89,000 each Just South of Bahama Palm Shores 10.8 acres - Great Elevations ORCHID BAY, GUANA CAY 1.07 Acre waterfront Lot $165,000 144 on Sea of Abaco - $849,000 LONG BEACH LEISURE LEE Lots 316 & 418 - $48,000 Interior Lots from - $34,800

BAHAMA PALM SHORES DORROS COVE 2 lots - $27,500 each ElbowUNDER Cay Lot#39 With private boat slip - $250,000 MARSH HARBOUR CONTRACT CROSSING BEACH AREA Commercial Lot Near Spooners Dept Store Marsh Harbour 3/4 acre $150,000 138’ waterfront $365,000 Contact Bill Thompson 477-5712 Lil Bill Albury or Elaine Thompson ABACO REAL ESTATE P.O.Box AB-20404 • Marsh Harbour, Abaco,Bahamas Phone : (242) 367-2719 • Fax : (242) 367-2359 • www.abacobahamas.com December 1, 2005 The Abaconian Page 5 B EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS

#2200 & #2201 #2175 #1849 Abaco Ocean Club Tamarind Hill Buttonwood Lubbers Quarters White Sound

2 lots available each lot priced at $70,000 $1,200,000 $143,000 Only minutes from Marsh Harbour & Elbow Incredible hilltop home named for the This lovely, elevated lot overlooks the Sea Cay, there are two 80 x 125 choice lots ancient Tamarind tree that stands proudly of Abaco and is located in the quiet available. Identical in size & price, both surrounded by the breezey wraparound Buttonwood subdivision. Only a 10 minute lots can boast picturesque sunsets, & views verandah. Beautiful, fully furnished 2 bed walk to the settlement of White Sound and of the Sea of Abaco. There is soon to be 2 bath home with one bedroom apartment the beach, this lot is an excellent spot to dockage close by. Roads are in great and one acre of land in very private Lucayos build a cottage or rental home surrounded condition, & this desirable location is Subdivision. Awesome view of the Sea of by native foliage. The community dock is walking distance from the local restaurant. Abaco. Community dock steps away. just down the hill from the property. Tahiti Beach is a skiff ride across. #2136 #2205 #2168 ‘Peek-A-View’ Long Beach Beautiful Wooded Lot Hope Town Elbow Cay

$868,000 $89,000 $144,000 One of the finest homes on Elbow Cay & Breathtaking views await you once you are This lot is located near Fry's Mangrove on overlooking the beautiful crystal blue standing upon this lovely 10,000 square foot Elbow Cay. It is situated between the Sea Atlantic Ocean. Centrally located on the hill top property in Long Beach. Lot # 370 of Abaco & a creek making it an ideal island, 'Peek-a-View' is a great choice for a is a corner lot with great elevation and views location for nature lovers & boating second or retiring home. The property is of the open Atlantic Ocean. Nestled in a enthusiasts. The property is approx. 41,000. beautifully landscaped & the home is open quiet neighbourhood about 30 minutes south sq. ft. & is just a few minutes from Hope & spacious. This 4 bed, 3 1/2 bath home has of Marsh Harbour with quality neighbours Town. This is a great investment opportunity a large, open kitchen, Jacuzzi tub & his & to entertain once you build your dream for those that want their own little piece of her closets in the master suite. home. paradise. #1852 #2172 NEW LISTING! #2221 ‘West Wind’ Bahama Palm Shores Long Beach Buttonwood

$1,500,000 $156,000 $549,900 Beautiful home overlooking the Sea of Located just 20 minutes from Marsh Harbour Gorgeous, 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath secluded home Abaco. Private dock permit already in beautiful Bahama Palm Shores is this situated beachfront on the shores of Long approved. Ideal family hideaway w/ private great parcel of land. Just across the street is Beach, minutes from Marsh Harbour. This water access. 2 of the 4 beds have private the beautiful eight mile beach. This property picture book 2 story beach house is newly quarters & baths. Ideal for entertaining, is approx. 22,000 sq. ft. & is the perfect spot constructed, never lived in - move in and there is a bar set into the living room & a for your island dream house. The community decorate to your own taste. Excellent cosy fireplace to enjoy on those cooler of Bahama Palm Shores offers second home construction - Hardy panel siding and tropical evenings. Wraparound decks are owners & full-time residents a personal hurricane resistant windows. the perfect spot to enjoy the ocean view. atmosphere.

Call for an appointment today. To view all of our Bahamas Listings go to www.grahamrealestate.com June E. Russell, BRI Patti Love, Realtor Marsh Harbour Hope Town (242) 367-0100 (242) 366-0601 Cell: (242) 357-6819 Cell: (242) 554-9429 Fax: (242) 367-0099 Fax: (242) 366-0602 [email protected] [email protected]

Nassau (242) 356-5030 Eleuthera (242) 359-7660 Showing Integrity Every Day Page 6 B The Abaconian December 1, 2005 School News College Fair Is a Success nuts and popcorn but it was very informa- cial need. pal Key won the Green Apple’s highest By Portia Jonsson tive. It gave the students the chance to talk Bahamas Technical and Vocational In- award level – she brought back the Gold. Hundreds of Abaco’s high school stu- to admission officers and school represen- stitute (BTVI) representative said they are Principal Key was nominated for the dents flocked to New Vision Ministries on tatives and get a scoop on everything in- being pressed by students, teachers and award by the Ministry of Education through November 15th for Abaco Central High’s cluding what courses are offered to life on administrators as to when BTVI will estab- the Science and Technology Division by Fourth Annual College Fair. The fair, which campus. It also helped them to rule out col- lish an institution here. She advised that stu- Assistant Director of Education, Mrs. boasted a record breaking 28 colleges and leges, as well as introduce them to new ones. dents are most interested in cosmetology, Beverly J.T. Taylor. She was chosen based universities including six from Canada and It was disappointing not to see more par- carpentry, office systems and construction. on her 28 years of environmental educa- four from The Bahamas, allowed the stu- ents there accompanying their children as The information, she said, will be passed tion and her involvement in many national dents to explore their interests and find a they explored their options for post second- on to the directors in Nassau. and international environmental education college that is right for them. ary education. Choosing a college may be Organizers of this year’s fair extend a forums, projects and conferences. She has College Fair Chairperson, Mrs. Isobel the most important decision of a student’s special thank you to Abaco Reach Resort, traveled around The Bahamas, to Europe Sherman, said word of word from the col- life. A college choice shapes other choices Benjamin Stubbs, North Rock Water, and the United States with her students for lege representatives have made the fair – lifestyles, values, occupations and place Frederik Gottlieb, Mangoes Restaurant and those projects as well as sponsoring envi- grow. of residence. all the participating schools. ronmental education forums for Abaco This college fair may not have had pea- Ms. Shannals Johnson, Senior Mistress Principal Brings school students in Hope Town. and Guidance Counselor at St. Francis de During her tenure at the Hope Town Sales School, would Back Gold School, it has taken part in many UNESCO like to see the colleges By Lindsey Delaplaine and Bahamas Environmental Education Pro- offer more scholarships This fall Hope Town School Principal gram projects. Currently, Hope Town is the to international students Candace Key was nominated for and won signatory school in the Bahamas for the and be more lenient the prestigious Green Apple Environmen- UNESCO’s Small Island Voice student with the SAT’s, which tal Award. The award was given by the internet forum. This forum allows students she says is a challenge Green Organization, a London-based envi- who live on islands from around the world for our students. ronmental nonprofit. Even more impressive than winning the award for an outstanding First-timer to the fair Please see School Page 8 was Berkeley College career of environmental education, Princi- located in New York, which specializes in business. Berkeley Col- lege was one of the few Grade 8 students went “head-to-head” in a record breaking colleges there that does 23 rounds in the Ministry of Education’s spelling bee not require SAT’s and competition held November 18th at the Learning Resource scholarships are avail- Centre. Emerging victorious were left to right: 2nd Place- able to international stu- Santrecia Hield (Moores Island All Aged School), 1st Place- dents starting from 10 Ashley Hill (Agape Christian School) and 3rd Place-Candice percent to 25 percent off Collins (St. Francis de Sales). The other schools competing the tuition. Scholarships were S.C Boodle Secondary, Abaco Central High and Forest are based on academics, Heights Academy. Congratulations to the winners! background and finan-

P O Box AB 21027 Aisle of Palm Realty Marsh Harbour Abaco, Bahamas Aisle of Palm Realty Ph. 242-367-4962 P. O. Box AB 20900 www.landandsearealty.com Marsh Harbour, Abaco E-mail: [email protected] Bahamas or [email protected] Leslie Pinder Phone 242-367-0080 Fax 242-367-0081 Email: [email protected] Brent Cartwright Maria Silvester SOLD web site: www.aisleofpalmrealty.com BEST BUYS ON ABACO High Rock Beautiful waterfront home 4 bed / 4 bath on two acres of nicely landscaped property, swimming pool, PELICAN SHORES Fantastic parcel of fully furnished, boat house and dock, 1105 - Bonefish Lodge located on the land on the harbour, over 1 acre, fantastic views very private area EXCLUSIVE 1216 - NEW EXCLUSIVE - 3/2 home beach in Sandy Point with 10 rooms, EXCLUSIVE Price upon inquiry upstairs with 2/1 and 1/1 apartments large dining room and kitchen, just Marsh Harbour Don MacKay Blvd. - 2 buildings on downstairs. All units fully and tastefully minutes to the flats. 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home on large lot. Fully 2 1/2 acres - Yellowwood hillside 1208 - Hillside lot furnished. Old Ballpark Rd. 1.3 million - Exclusive furnished. A must see!! Call for more info. with great views of Cherokee and the EXCULSIVE NEW PRICE $175,000 mainland beaches and ocean looking Treasure Cay Carleton Landing Condos on the canal south and views of Winding Bay. High Rock - Beautiful home , 3 bed / 2 Call for info. bath, furnished, family room, central air, 1115 - 5 lots with amazing views and over 2,000 sq. ft. EXCLUSIVE $710,000 Pelican Shores - Large Lot on the excellent elevations. All lots 1+/- acre Harbour. Can be made into two lots. Pelican Shores - Duplex 1,200 sq.ft. each Call for Info Guana Beach House 1117 - two in size and underground utilities to come. side. Furnished, central air, patios. bedroom beach house on beautiful EXCLUSIVE $450,000 Bahama Palm Shores beach perched on high dune. Great 2 bed / 2 bath home on stilts, on 2 lots, Regattas of Abaco Condos - For sale or furnished, central air, tool shed, stand by views. Excellent rental generator & much more. rent by Day, Week or Month Call for Info Bahama Palm Shores Regattas of Abaco 2 bed upstairs / 2 bath, Bahama Palm Shores EXPERTS!!! No fully furnished, swimming pool, tennis Little Orchard one sells more Bahama Palm Shores lots 1226 Royal Harbour waterfront - courts, security. $275,000 SOLD Triplex - Two, 1 bed, 1 bath apartments than us. Call today for available lots Ideal protected dockage in Marsh 1 MORE AVAILABLE $290,000 Call for Info One, 2 bed, 2 bath apartment, central Harbour. air, fully furnished. and prices. Pelican Shores - elevated lot on the Price $440,000 Close to town, all underground harbour. One of the last (Beautiful views) utilities. Lots available on Pelican Shores. Murphy Town Yellowwood oceanfront 1221 - Exclusive $485,000 Lots for sale - approx. 90’ x 100’ 0,000+ square foot oceanfront lot $36,000 each with spectacular views of Watching High Rock elevated - large 3 bed / 3 bath, Forest Drive & Crocket Drive Bay. Over 120' of oceanfront 1218 - NEW EXCLUSIVE - Two story excellent sea views, nicely furnished, 2 car Two lots for sale. Call for info. home in Bahama Palm Shores offering carport, central air, 1.08 acres $1.150 Million - EXCLUSIVE Tilloo - 1.8 acres with deeded dock two beds along with detached one Shell House 1118 - Three bedroom slip, on Tilloo Pond bedroom guest cottage. A GREAT home verlooking the prettiest part of BUY!! Guana's beach. Perched high on dune If We Don’t Have It, We Will Find It! Please call us for information on these fine listings with steps to beach. Superb rental P O Box AB 21027 - Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas or any of our other listings throughout Abaco and great layout. Additional lot www.landandsearealty.com Telephone : 242-367-4962 web site: www.aisleofpalmrealty.com behind home included. 1 Nov 05 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] December 1, 2005 The Abaconian Page 7 B COLDWELL BANKER

Mailin Sands - LIGHTBOURN REALTY [email protected] Dec 1st , 2005 Ph# 242-367-2992 Fax# 242-367-4800 www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com P.O. Box AB 20403 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Ready to sell? Looking to buy? Call us today! or Please visit our new office location on Queen Elizabeth Drive, Next to the Fire Station. NEWNEW LISTING LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

Man-O-War-#5475-Vacant Marsh Harbour-List#5464- 2bed/ 2 bath Man-O-War Cay # 5509 3 bed/3bath, two story Manjack Cay- 10 acres of property property from sea to sea on home in Sweeting’s Village. Furnished, home. Short distance to the Atlantic Ocean. with beautiful beachfront at both Features an upstairs loft, 17.5 KW generator, several Eastern Harbour. Total of 160’ central A/C, hobby room and outside ends. Protected anchorage on west of waterfront. Rare offer. patio space. Call now! $250,000 outdoor patios, basement, manicured lawn. $750,000.00 side. Close to Green Turtle Cay.- $830,500 Call now! $2,000,000

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Yellowwood Cottage- #5027 Man-O-War Cay # 5439 2 bed/2 bath Yellowwood-Large waterfront lot Orchid Bay-#5428-The only bay front Sand Banks Near Treasure Cay -5432 home in immaculate condition, 1,280 sq. available. Comprising 37,368 sq.ft lot available in Orchid Bay. Over ½ partially completed 1bed/1 bath 10acres of property with a 1bed/1bath ft. Features generator, tool shed and of property, this parcel commands acre, and runs more than 100’ on the cottage on a 150’x175’ lot. Near home features a canal and dock. Great wrap around covered porch. Furnished endless ocean views and runs 184’ Sea of Abaco. Picturesque views! Call to Cherokee Sound. $150,000.00 bonefishing ! Property has lots of and awaiting its new owner-$399,000. on the Atlantic.-$275,000 today! This won’t last long.-$789,000 potential, Call today.

Man-O-War Cay-#5451-Two, 2bed/2bath Leisure Lee- #5366- 3 bed, 3bath home Lubbers-#0350 -vacant lot in Yellowwood-Vacant property Yellowwood-#5263-2B/2B cottage cottages on 16,000 sq. ft. of waterfront in quiet neighborhood. 1,600 sq.ft. living Abaco Ocean Club. Comprises features elevations and views of newly built. on large lot -100’ x 150’. property. Features 60,000 gallon rain water space, extensive wrap around screened in 10,125 sq.ft. call today for more Cherokee Sound. This 33,690 Features a laundry room, outside cistern, generator house and 15KW porch and central A/C. All lots have details. $70,000 sq.ft. lot is a great location for a patios, and a hobby room.central A/C, and all appliances are include. A generator. Post card pretty view. beach access. $347,000.00 home.-$82,000 $1,100,000.00 Call today! MUST SEE!-$219,000

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Dundas Town-#5276 Income Dundas Town-#5222-Property Marsh Harbour-#5106. Great Long Beach- #5520 Long Beach is a producing property, unfinished duplex situated in prime location running Opportunity. Established commercial 40 minute drive from Marsh Harbour. on elevated lot. Situated on lot 135’ on the waterfront. Fixer upper complex. features several retail stores Lot 115 is a coner lot and ¼ in size. situated on property. Views of the 100x128-$92,000. Call for more and two rental apartments. All currently $55,000.00 details. harbour and Sea of Abaco. rented. Ideally situated on main tourist ______strip. GREAT INVESTMENT

Chris Farrington, BRI Sales Associate Green Turtle Cay, Abaco (242) 365-4695 Business Green Turtle Cay (242) 365-4697 Fax (242) 559-8800 Cell [email protected]

Green Turtle Cay-#5347 This island paradise is a Green Turtle Cay- #5077 Historic 10 room inn located in Green Turtle Cay- #5191 Luxurious home located on a rare find for the discerning yachtsman who is story book pretty New Plymouth. Comprising 10 guest 2.5 mile sandy beach. Consists of five bedrooms, four looking for privacy and all the amenities the rooms , 40 seat restaurant and bar, patio and swimming bathrooms with wrap around verandas. Careful island has to offer. 2 bed/2bath home also has a pool. Painstakingly restored to its original Colonial craftsmanship and attention to detail describes this condition. Offered at $1,780,000. villa. Offered at $2,300,000 private dock and dredged channel. Offered at $2,300,000.00 Page 8 B The Abaconian December 1, 2005 More School News

countries as Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Egypt, the After the awards Mrs. Key and Mrs. and Green Turtle Cay more than enough School From Page 6 United States and The Bahamas. Also win- Anne Bootle, the Principal of the Amy Rob- money was raised. Excess funds were do- to communicate knowledge and concerns ning from The Bahamas was the Waste Not erts Primary School on Green Turtle Cay, nated to Mrs. Chere Pinder, Principal of and receive information and advice from recycling program and the Ministry of Tour- found time to take a ride on the London the Great Guana Cay School, who has been students on other islands who have experi- ism for their Coastal Awareness Activities. Eye ride (the highest observation tower in seriously ill for several years. A donation enced similar situations. This month the Those groups won the Bronze and the Sil- the world), and travel to the Lake District will also be made to Every Child Counts. Hope Town School has been invited to ver level awards, respectively. of England and briefly to Scotland. While Abaco Central High present an internet “paper” on various as- The awards were presented in the House they were there, they enjoyed visiting with pects of eco-tourism for other students in- of Parliament in London. Mrs. Key stated, Bahamian friends now living in England. School Gives Thanks volved in the forum to respond to. “Simply being inside the magnificent House Mrs. Key said, “The trip was a wonderful By Portia Jonsson Green Apple Awards were given to many of Parliament was an award in itself. The experience for both of us. It was the trip of Schools in The Bahamas have long had organizations in the United Kingdom. Or- majesty and the presence of the historic a lifetime.” a tradition of Harvest Thanksgiving Services ganizations from England, Scotland, Ire- building was awe inspiring.” The awards Funds to sponsor the trip were raised lo- celebrated in the month of October, in keep- land and Wales were all represented. In the were presented in a pavilion overlooking cally by the Abaco Principal’s Association. ing with the Church of England traditions. International Division awards were made the Thames River with the new London Eye Together with the Marsh Harbour business to individuals and organizations from such attraction in the background. community, corporate partners, winter resi- Please see School Page 9 dents and business owners in Hope Town

Students, teachers and administrators of Central Abaco Primary came together for a special assembly on November 24th to celebrate Thanksgiving Day and give thanks to God for His blessings. A special luncheon for the teachers and guests followed the ceremony.

OCEAN BLUE PROPERTIES Sales, Rentals and Property Management Member B.R.E.A. Grade 6 students of Central Abaco Primary took prind in displaying some of the food G.P.O. Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas items kindly donated for victims of Hurricane Wilma. A Thanksgiving service was held at Telephone 1-561-656-9708 • Telephone/Fax 1-242-365-4636 their school on November 24th. E-mail: [email protected] • www.oceanblueproperties.com ON GREEN TURTLE CAY: New listing! 90' of beachfront on south New listing! Family estate located on end of Bight O Bay. 560' deep. One acre Gillam Bay and Black Sound consisting of spectacular white sandy beach. of one two story furnished house with $840,000 (all closing costs in) three bedrooms; three baths; two New listing! Two 3/4 acre lots each with kitchens and two living areas. Sits on 112' of beachfront on the Atlantic rise of land with spectacular views of Ocean. Short walking distance to great both Gillam Bay and Black Sound. 1.67 diving reef within 75 yards of shore. acres. Two vehicles. 2 car garage. Exquisite ocean views. Quiet residential Caretaker’s cottage with one bedroom area. Ten minutes to a major resort. and one bath. House has 120' dock on Each $625,000 plus 7% to close. Black Sound in hurricane sheltered For the discerning buyer seeking waters. 3.9 acres of property with 340' privacy and a secluded location. Two of beachfront on Gillam Bay. Estate can bedroom three bath furnished Bahamian be sold as two parcels. $1.99 million style home overlooking Bluff Harbour for 2 story house. $3 million for and the Sea of Abaco. Good elevation. beachfrout parcel. Viewing by 30,000 gallon cistern. Dock with sling appointment only. on Bluff Harbour. 2 acres with over New listing! 118 feet of beachfront on 1,000 feet of shoreline. Gazebo to watch north end of Bight O Bay. 174' deep. the sunsets. $3 million gross. 1/3 acre. Gorgeous beach cove lot with Four unit furnished income-producing stunning views of Atlantic Ocean. building with views of Coco Bay and $620,000 (all closing costs included) use of shared private dock. $700,000 New listing! 12,500 sq. ft. inland lot. plus 7% to close. Within walking distance of GT Club; Three bedroom two bath newly Coco Bay Beach and Ocean Beach. constructed home in residential area Electrical supply nearby. $100,000 (all overlooking green space and pond. closing costs in.) Jacuzzi. A/C throughout. Fully fitted out New listing! Two newly built block kitchen. Vaulted ceilings throughout. construction 40x36 3 bedroom 2 bath Large decks. Screened porch. furnished homes at the north end with Landscaped. 1/4 acre. Close to town and beach access and gorgeous ocean within walking distance of Ocean beach. views. The reef is only 75 yds. off B$660,000 shore for great diving. l8' vaulted North End: Stunning three bedroom two ceilings in living room A/C. W/D. TV. bath home block construction home with Hand-painted cabinets. Storm shutters. fireplace. Outstanding views of Atlantic RO system setup in but not installed. Ocean. 35' high elevation. Spacious Use of shared private dock on Coco screened in porch. One acre. 125' on Bay. One half acre each. $1.55 million ocean. $1.32 million plus 7% to close. each (closing costs included.) Under Contract: New listing! Waterfront lot on Bay. Wood building on lot in New Plymouth Dock to be decked over with 10' draft Getzaway Cottage Gillam Bay protected during storms. A few steps Deck House and you are on Coco Bay Beach. Lot 8A and 9 Coco Bay prime water Outstanding water views. 12,000 sq. front residential ft. $650,000.00 plus 7% to close. December 1, 2005 The Abaconian Page 9 B More School News Forum Stresses Ministry of Education, Mr. Cecil Thomp- “for some reason” he said, “I am still here School From Page 8 son, Deputy Director of the Ministry of today.” He sat on death row for three years Reducing Crime and was released from jail in 1993. He told In recent years they have adopted the Education, Woman Sergeant Strachan, Mrs. the students that these years in school are month of November following the Ameri- By Portia Jonsson Sandy Edwards, Mr. Patrick Glinton, Mr. their most valuable time in life because what can tradition. Our culture and heritage leads Abaco Central High School has decided Edward Taylor and Tajah Deveaux, Abaco they do there would determine their future. us to strive to put God first in all things and that it has had enough of the negative dose Central High’s peer counselor. “Respect the teachers,” he said in closing, at this time of year we give thanks to Him of crime, violence, bad press and other Topics included Psychological Effects of “because what they have you need.” for His many blessings. deviant behavior aimed at destroying their Deviant Behavior on Teenagers, Prosecu- At aged 17 Mr. Taylor was charged with At Abaco Central High they hope to put young students, and it is now time for them tion of Teenagers, Safe School Initiative, murder and served twelve and a half years the harvest back into harvest thanksgiving to re-claim their children. School Violence and The Developmental in Fox Hill prison, locked away from soci- and gave thanks for the harvest of the sea To this end, a student forum was staged Effects of Early Sexual Activities on The ety. He encouraged the students not to give and the land on November 24th in a Har- by the Guidance Department under the Body. up or be discouraged when persons count vest Blessings Service at the school. Thanks- theme Stomping Out Crime One Student at Mr. Glinton, a former Rastafarian and them out because he too was counted out, giving praises were offered in song, poem, a Time on November 25th on the school now jet-ski businessman from Nassau, gave never to be seen or heard from again. To- scripture reading and dance. Guest speaker grounds. The purpose of this forum was to students a powerful, honest and eye-open- day he is a living testimony that one can for the day was the Rev. David Cartwright give students a safe environment to voice ing account of his past life of crime and overcome a life of despair. of Marsh Harbour Gospel Chapel. their opinions and concerns about pressing admonished them not to travel the same “I am impressed by what I have seen here Many of the students have been hard hit matters occurring in the school and com- road. Crime and violence do not pay, he today,” Ms. Owens stated and asked to be by devastating fires and offered thanks to munity. told them, but knowledge is power. Mr. Guest speakers for the day were Ms. Glinton recalled having a gun put to his God for the comfort He has sent them in Please see School Page 11 their time of need. Veronica Owens, Parliamentary Secretary, head and the trigger pulled three times but

BlueGALLERY Sky Original Art Prints Framing Originals by Lou Lihou Anne Ray Malcolm Rae William Johnson Shula Raney Alvin Moss Photography by Tuppy

Local Artists Beth Sweeting Zandrick Jones Lori Thompson Dion Lewis Located Queen Elizabeth Drive, Marsh Harbour Tel: 367.0579 Page 10 B The Abaconian December 1, 2005

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TREASURE CAY SHOPPING CENTER • OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 8AM-6PM & SUNDAY 9AM-1PM • CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED December 1, 2005 The Abaconian Page 11 B Wedding Bells Ring for This Couple More School News The marriage of Ms. Memose Daniels and Mr. Don Cornish was a private ceremony which took place on the beach at Treasure Cay on November 25 with Paster Earlyn Baillou officiating. Their reception was held at Regattas of Abaco on November 25. The bride was radiant as she and Don arrived as guests congratulated them. The evening was made more enjoyable with Shelley Austin as MC. The guests enjoyed a delightful meal by Terrell Russell and The top spellers of grade 7 competed island wide on November 25 at the Learning dancing to familar tunes Resource Center in Marsh Harbour. Coming in first place was Austen Koepp from Agape played by Antonio Anderson. The Maid of Honour was Ms. Daniels sister, Antonaise, Christian School. Second place was Tyroneka Albury from Abaco Central High on the and the Best Man was “Stretch” Morley. Mr. Cornish is with the Ministry of Tourism and left and Darian Lightbourne of S.C. Bootle High School on the right. is presently working in the Fort Lauderdale office. Previously he is was manager of the know after today you will be working it out Abaco Tourism office. Mrs. Cornish is employed at the Abaco Print Shop. School From Page 9 and will be making the right choices.” She included in the commitment that was made challenged them to go forward with a com- that day. “You have received a lot of good mitment to do what is right and reminded words and good seeds have been planted them that they have the support of the Min- P.O. Box AB 20872 Freddy Albury today,” she added. “I see a lot of anger but istry of Education. Marsh Harbour 242-367-4769 Abaco, Bahamas Drill Rig Brandon Thompson Email: Dock Construction 242-367-2704 [email protected] Boat Lift Sales Fax: 367-2704 www.drillrig.i8.com Quality BOAT LIFTS INC. We offer a variety of boat lifts From personal water craft lifts These lifts are made of top grade aluminum to lifts up to 54,000 lbs. and stainless steel to maintain their finish and Call for information and a quote, strength in our saltwater environment.

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$2,700,000 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 2 lots adjoining a white sand beach. 4,700 sf of fully furnished and decorated luxury interior. Tray ceilings, crown moldings, recessed lighting, garage, & new appliances.

Elevated Waterfront, Lynard’s Cay

$144,000 No. 739 3/4 acre on the Sea of Abaco, Atlantic seaviews and deep water for a dock. Short distance from Little Harbour and Cherokee

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LYNYARD CAY TREASURE CAY BAHAMA PALM SHORES BAHAMA PALM SHORES

#9297: Bordering the Sea of Abaco with #9601. Building site situated in Anchorage #8928. Secluded 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. #9939. Lovely wooded home site located the Atlantic Ocean to the east, this Estates, the perfect location for a small Located directly across the lane from Eight in the secluded community of Bahama Palm expansive parcel boasts 77 fabulous acres, multi-family project. Located adjacent to Mile Bay and its gorgeous beach. Rooftop Shores. The site is situated within 300 ft of including high elevations, a pond, dense the round-about, this 14,000 sq.ft. lot is deck enjoys some of the best views in the the gorgeous 8 Mile Bay and its sugar sand native coppice, numerous coconut palm zoned muti-family and could be developed area. Room to expand and put your per- beach! Build up for views and breeze. trees and pristine white sand beaches. for a small boutique style resort. $69,500 sonal touch to this promising home. Priced to sell! $38,000. Serious inquiries only, please. REDUCED ! $422,000 DUNDAS TOWN LEISURE LEE GREENLAND BAY MURPHY TOWN

#9510: Greenland Bay. Gorgeous, #9092: Modern triplex with efficiency #9770: Leisure Lee. Lovely, oversized #9323. Just built and never lived in! apartment. Well-built, solid concrete unspoiled beach front, dazzling white sand, wooded home site containing 18,204 sq. rolling grassland interior. Parcels encompass 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, nicely detailed with construction, tile floors. Spacious back ft. Inland location, road-to-road site with arched interior doorways, tile and modern yard. Convenient to Government Primary 100 to 200 feet on the beach, depth of +/- possible views of canal system and the Sea 300’. 30 miles south of Marsh Harbour. Only fully equipped kitchen. The perfect starter school and all amenities. Nice quiet cul- of Abaco if buyer “builds up”. A greenway home for a young family. Near Govern- de-sac location. Fully furnished, this won’t one parcel may be sold in each instance; borders one boundary making the site the entire acerage is not offered a whole. ment high school and all conveniences of last long! $285,000. secluded and private. $68,500. REDUCED! Starting at $120,000. town living. $165.000. EASTERN SHORES BAHAMA CORAL ISLAND TREASURE CAY TREASURE CAY

#9486: Rare homesite located on the #9492. Lovely homesite in secluded #9756. Lovely, oversized home site in #9662. Treasure Cay. Located in Galleon Bay secluded peninsula of Eastern Shores. Bahama Coral island; just 10 minutes north Casuarina Beach Estates. Located at the end of Treasure Cay, this approx. 10,000 sq.ft. site Property runs sea-to-sea, 70' on the of Marsh Harbour. Elevated and just across of a schedule cul-de-sac and directly on the is loca ore for the lucky buyer. Build up on “stilts” protected “Creek”, western boundry runs from natural wildlife area and 5 minutes to golf course. Great investment for the for views on all levels and added protection. Well- 120', eastern boundary 133'. Serious the secluded beach area. Great views if future!. Price to sell at $45,000. priced for a quick sale $60,000. inquiries only, please. “built up”! Buy now for the future! UNDER OFFER! $21,000. UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT BAHAMA PALM SHORES PELICAN SHORES BAHAMA CORAL ISLAND

#3646: Two nice side-by-side home sites #9934. “Southwind”. One of the first homes built on the lovely peninsula of Pelican #9935. Lovely home site of approximately just 300 feet from Eight Mile Bay Beach. Shores. Encompassing just under one acre of land, fronting on Duck Pond. Comprised of 10,000 sq.ft with high elevation and views Good elevation, cleared and ready to build. 2 bedroom/2 bath, den/library, open living and dining area and galley style kitchen. In- of the sea on the west of Abaco and the Buy both for a generous building envelope cluded is a guest cottage, pool, enclosed 12Kw generator and dock. A promising property South Side. Conveniently located just 3 and ‘build up’ for Atlantic Ocean views with superior land value and great potential for the discerning, imaginative buyer. miles north of Marsh Harbour. $35,000. and breezes. $41,000 each. SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY PLEASE. Page 14 B The Abaconian December 1, 2005 Fires Keep a Pine Forest Healthy

Part II als that survive are protected in an at- often result in fire setting. These are usu- plant establishment. By J. Hedden tempt to prevent total extinction. Direct ally contained to small areas, and of low This “fire factor” has also encouraged The pine forests of the Bahamas have removal of a species is not the only way intensity, due to green and wet foliage adaptation and survival of native species. been subjected to, if not directly exploited that western man has had far reaching and grasses in the lower forest canopy. Animals go underground, including the by, mankind ever since the first settlers effects on wildlife. Often his exploitation The result is localised burning which thins parrot, which gives good protection from arrived perhaps over a thousand years and altering of an environment will alter out excessive plant growth and numbers, fast moving surface burning fires. Broa- ago. However it is only within the last the ecological succession so that perma- returning nutrients to the land. In the dleaf components of the under-storey re- 400 years that the influence of man has nent changes to a species population will absence of forest fires the broadleaf tain many stem buds just below ground had a direct effect on the welfare of the occur. This may well be so with the Ba- canopy would eventually grow into the level, thus allowing rapid regrowth after forest. Western man has always found it hamian pine forest, fires, and forest ex- pine canopy and block access to light, fire passage. Pine trees maintain a thick difficult to settle an area and try and ploitation by man. thus effectively removing the pine com- bark, and rings of needles around grow- maintain a harmony and balance with his As stated in the previous article, eco- pletely from the forest. So in a period of ing points to allow insulation from the surroundings. This is the price of in- nomic impact on the forest has occurred 50 to 100 years the forest would become heat. Palm trees maintain a thick fibrous creased trade and consumer demand for for over a thousand years through vari- a coppice (broadleaf) forest instead of a trunk, new growth emerging centrally products. In the Bahamas this led to the ous forms of exploitation, including ex- pine forest from the top; thus allowing protection of annihilation of large iguana populations, traction of coontie for food, water, clay Fire has a complex ecological effect, growing points from the fire. the eradication of the West Indian monk for pottery, commercial lumbering; and and extremes either way could mean the Fire also helps protect the forest from seal, the extinction of the marine alliga- more recently, forest clearing for agri- annihilation of the pine forest. The “fire invasive “foreign species.” Many, includ- tor, the disappearance of the chickcharne culture and developmentment (housing, climax” demonstrates vividly how eco- ing Casuarina and Brazilian pepper, are (a large owl) and now the threat to craw- water projects, mining and communica- system components are constantly inter- carried into the forest as seeds, quickly fish, conch and grouper populations. tions). Natural occurrences such as for- acting, often with seeming disastrous establishing themselves as a young part Greed always seems to overrule the need est fires, hurricanes, freezes, salt water consequences to the casual observer. The of the community. However, because for well planned conservation practices; penetration all have an effect on the for- facts however show that forest fires do they are not adapted to deal with fire, while simultaneously exploiting the com- est. For example, hurricanes may seri- have benefits. The coppice (broadleaf) the young invaders are soon eliminated modity population. And so many of the ously reduce wild bird populations, al- component of the under-storey is thinned, from the forest. native pine forest species have already lowing the pine borer (insect) numbers allowing young pine saplings to vertically Fire will also work in synergy with disappeared. to explode, killing off large areas of pine emerge into the next level. The pine sap- other environmental components to pre- The original peoples of these islands, before the bird population is able to re- lings themselves are thinned, retaining serve the health of the forest. The sea- also extinct, lived in close harmony with cover. vigorous ones, thus reducing excessive sonality of natural fires (rainy season) their surroundings, which is why early Natural fires occur during the wet and competition for limited nutritional re- allows rapid recycling of nutrients by settlers could describe large populations rainy summer months as thunderstorms sources. The effects of high heat on the fungi and soil living animals for the next of parrots, turtles, seals, flamingoes, develop from convectional air movements rock assists in break up into smaller soil iguanas and the like. Now the individu- over the marls, and lightning strikes will like components, more beneficial for Please see Pine Forests Page 15

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Beginning at $875,000 • Canal Front Beginning at $264,500 OCEAN VILLA SUBDIVISION • Rock Point Waterfront, bulkheaded Pool side / garden location 2 bed / 2 bath Beginning at $175,000 $369,000 • Golf Course / Interior Beginning at $45,000 Treasure Cay has one of the world's best Beaches, Golf Course, Tennis, full service Marina, just naming a few amenities. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information - We not only sell here, we live here and love it. For further details and pictures visit our web page at http://www.treasurecayrealestate.com Mailing address: P.O. Box AB22183, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas • E-mail: [email protected] December 1, 2005 The Abaconian Page 15 B Forests Are a Natural Resouce to Be Protected preventing overcrowding and loss of for- struction of whole populations of young ner Bay). Both of these areas were lim- Pine Forests From Page 14 est health. replacement pine trees; and upper ited in size. The pine will likely recover However, commercial exploitation for canopy, or crown, fires killing adult pine because of the closeness of seed bearing generation of the forest species. Hurri- lumber over the last century has allowed trees. The longer term effects are en- trees in the area while the coppice will canes and storms of the summer also frequent casual access by humans using hanced by the more frequent occurrences take much longer. Larger areas would be bring in marine salts and minerals to be the system of reservation roads. Boar of these fires, which prevent normal suc- much less likely to recover. part of this process. Hurricanes will also hunting, dumping of garbage and farm- cession in the ecosystem, stopping re- The cure of course lies in two facets. bring down trees with trunks damaged ing have led to the careless start of for- placement of members of the pine land 1) Do not prevent forest fires from oc- by fire, thus allowing more physical area est fires before the normal summer sea- community. This could lead to the even- curring. They are essential for the health and space for the new generation of trees. son. Fires now occur during the dry sea- tual removal of the pine forest and along of the native pine forest. It can be seen that fires are a very im- son when vegetation is flammable, when with it the higher rainfall enjoyed by the 2) Prevent careless, and arson caused, portant (essential) component of the Ba- winds tend to be constant and stronger, pine areas. fires during the dry season and early hamian pine forest. They prevent the and the amount of fuel (dead The forest fires that occurred in the spring when fires are at their most dev- broadleaf under-storey from competing undecomposed vegetation) is at its high- spring of 2000, after Hurricane Floyd, astating. for light with the upper pine canopy (fire est. The net result is a fire that burns were extremely hot because of fuel load- Don’t forget that the forest is becoming pruning). Fires assist in recycling nutri- hotter and engulfs a very large portion ing, so that many crown fires occurred an essential part of our tourism ents through the different structural and of the forest before burning itself out. killing adult pine (Spring City highway), metabolic levels of the forest community. The effect on the forest can be devastat- and burning areas of normally immune Fires help eliminate invasive plant spe- ing. The immediate results are decima- coppice forest (Turtle Rocks and Schoo- cies from the forest. Fires also thin the tion of populations of fauna and flora numbers of pine trees in the community during their early breeding season, de- Congratulations! to Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Marty Roberts Jr. on the celebration of their marriage on September 3, 2005 at the Church of God on Man-O-War Cay. Kimberly is the daughter of Samuel & Vernell Rolle and Curtis is the son of Marty & Sherrie Roberts. The officiants were Bro. Bob Cornea & Bro. David Hoard. Kimberly moved to Abaco in June of this year and is employed at Bahamas Development Bank as an Administra- tive Assistant. Curtis is an Assistant Manager on Sandy Cay. Curtis & Kim are both 25 years old. They met each other in Nassau & after their first date they knew that God had brought them together for a reason.

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By Richard E. Fawkes they may also purchase additional shares at employ 15 persons in the first year of op- windfall to retire outstanding debts, estab- In a bid to engage in a profitable enter- a minimum of $5,000. Shares in the com- eration. lish a mutual aid fund for members, up- prise, a goal that has thus far proven elu- pany are not being offered to the general According to co-op member Rev. Charles grade equipment to better serve member’s sive to it, the Abaco Agricultural Co-op- public. Carey, who will manage the co-op’s side needs, launch its corn milling programme erative Society Limited (Farmers’ Co-op) Mr. Harmon’s interest in approaching the of the enterprise, the co-op and its mem- and pay cash dividends to its membership, has entered into a joint venture with B.G. co-op, according to Mr. Williams, was the bers stand to benefit from a 100 percent according to the venture’s prospectus. Harmon, owner of B.G. Harmon Farms, 100 acres of land at Bahama Palm Shores return on their investments in a year, with B.G. Harmon Farms’ citrus groves out- to produce and market turf grasses (sod) on which the co-op has an option from the cash dividends projected as high as $10 per side Spring City were among those hit by and pot-grown tomatoes, commencing this Crown. The sandy soil is considered ideal share for members in good standing. the deadly citrus canker which first appeared month. for the cultivation of sod. The co-op has Sod sales are projected to reach $83,000 at Bahama Star Farms near Treasure Cay At a meeting at Central Abaco Primary agreed to lease 50 acres to Abaco Farm per month as of April of 2006, with joint last year December. All the major citrus on November 19 the co-op’s chairman, Products, starting with a first phase of 25 sod and tomato showing a potential income farms on Abaco have been closed and quar- Augustine Williams, informed the member- acres, which has already been cleared. Mr. of $940,500 for an over $500,000 in prof- antined since then, resulting in the groves ship that the organization was forming a Harmon, who was not available for com- its after expenditures of $350,000. undergoing destruction and the local citrus company called Abaco Farm Products Lim- ment, has done research which not only In projecting this to be its first profitable industry being killed. ited with Mr. Harmon to produce and mar- points to the viability of cultivation but a venture, the co-op is planning to use the ket the products. Mr. Williams said Mr. dynamic Bahamian market for the product Harmon, a U.S. citizen who has been in- through golf courses, recreational fields and Keep up with the Happenings on Abaco volved in large-scale citrus farming in business and residential properties, accord- Abaco for 20 years, had invited the co-op’s ing to Mr. Williams. These needs are cur- management committee to join him in the rently met through importation. Subscribe to The Abaconian Today joint venture some months ago, but that they Mr. Harmon has thrown into the deal a were only able to publicly present the pro- tomato farm he began near Spring City last posal at this time. year, which has been averaging $36,000 in Abaco Farm Products will be 60-percent sales per month on the domestic market. owned by the co-op (with 100,000 shares The co-op has assessed the infrastructure Abaco Glass Company at $1 per share) and 40-percent owned by for growing the tomatoes in pots off the Window Glass Cut and Installed Mr. Harmon (with 70,000 shares). Co-op ground, along with other investments in this members already own 40,000 shares by going concern at $200,000. Mr. Harmon Screens Made and Repaired virtue of their membership. Mr. Williams is also offering equipment and machinery, Commercial Store Fronts Installed and Replaced said the remaining 60,000 shares are being along with farm management and expertise offered to the 60-member co-op in two ad- to the enterprise. The co-op will have pri- Yale Windows ditional categories: members may purchase mary responsibility for marketing. The joint up to $2,000 worth of “special” shares; and sod and tomato enterprises are expected to In Marsh Harbour on Don MacKay Blvd. 367-2442

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On October 20th a pool team from division team title and bringing home a Mount Hope traveled to Freeport to rep- nice large trophy. And in the individual resent Abaco in the 12th Annual Valley play there were approximately 200 play- National Eightball Association Interna- ers. Rudolph “Doolah” Pinder came in tional Bahamas Shoot Out, which was 10th and Jacob Cornish came in 11th. Well Done Drilling Services held this year at hotels in Port Lucaya. The League was started in 2004 by Sid This is the first time that Abaco has been Dawes (League President) along with Specializing in represented at this tournament. The team Edwin Sands (VNEA Charter Holder) and Well Drilling: Water Wells, Drainage Wells, Septic Disposal Wells that went was the BJ’s Hustlers and was they played a mini season and a full sea- sponsored by Jonathan “Jonsie” Curry, son that year. The Hustlers were sup- Trenching: Trenching for underground utility services who is the owner of BJ’s Bar and Res- posed to compete in the tournament last Piling Holes: Piling Holes for home foundations and utility poles planted taurant in Mount Hope. Mr. Curry is a year. However, due to Hurricanes big supporter of many sports in North Francis and Jean the host hotel was badly Excavator Rental: Specialized Excavator Foundation Drilling Abaco and should be an example to other damaged and the tournament was can- for home foundations in sand and Excavator Digging businesses throughout Abaco. celed. Fortunately, The Hustlers kept The team consisted of the following their game together and were able to rep- Seawater Reverse Osmosis Systems: 350GPD to 200,000GPD ten members: Captain-Harry Saunders, resent Abaco very, very well. Mr. Dawes Norwood McDermott, Felix Johnson, stated that he is “very proud of their ac- We serve all of Abaco including the cays Garvin Pinder, Rudolph Pinder, Pedro complishment” and hopes that it will in- Thurston, Tom Lightborne, Jacob Cor- spire some more positive participation in Call us today for a free consultation nish, Wesley Rolle and Romeo Rolle. the future. Congratulations to all of you These guys ended up winning the “B” at BJ’s. Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Ph: (242) 367-4842

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Lots of Food & Drinks The AGA is a non-profit organization For more info contact Lee Pinder @ 366-2053 Sharing a mission to Proceeds benefit the Cherokee Sound Primary School support Abaco art and enhance the cultural life of Abaco. Page 20 B The Abaconian December 1, 2005 Ban Will Preserve KudosKudos KorKornerner By Nancy Russell door neighbour was a member of the Grouper Aggregations For this addition of the paper I have to Martinez Volunteer Fire Department so he give the biggest Kudos to all the Abaco vol- often visited the fire station and became a the thousands to reproduce. Nassau grou- Grouper From Page 1 unteer firefighters for again another job well fan of the membership. pers form “spawning aggregations” at done. They all do the very best they can with- Norwel was also interested in electric- predictable places during the full moons sisted in protecting grouper stocks in Ba- out the best resources and circumstances. ity, radio and electronics. His knowledge in the winter months. Fishermen have hamian waters and he believes that, for Sometimes it’s the condition and location of of electrical circuits gave him the skill to long known the most part, Baha- the structures they are called to save. repair the town fire alarm system in one about these mians have re- Sometimes the people who are losing day at a time they were used to waiting sev- aggregations spected the ban. their homes misunderstand why the trained eral days for an engineer to come from San and have tar- “Not many Bahami- firefighters do not use limited water sup- Francisco to do repairs at great expense. geted them. ans have violated plies on a structure that cannot be saved so He became a dedicated supporter of volun- The problem the law; the viola- they may protect what can be saved. Some- teer systems and was awarded full mem- being that tors are usually per- times it’s a fire truck that breaks down or bership in that department when he was 16 many of the sons from the Do- gets stuck in the mud. Sometimes they can’t years old. fish caught minican Republic, get adequate water pressure from the mar- We appreciate all that Mr. Gordon has at aggrega- Hondurans and ginal Marsh Harbour water system. done for our communities. tions have Americans. They But without the man some veteran not yet had are the principal firefighters call “Chief You Got,” Norwel the chance to violators, but we are Gordon, there might not be a Marsh NOTICE release their on their case now Harbour Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Monthly Meeting for Central Pines eggs, which has a huge impact on the with the new marine patrol boats,” Gray Gordon involved himself after watching a Home Owners Association overall population. Some Bahamian ag- said. boat burn to the waterline. It just got towed meetings are held the first Monday gregations that once had tens of thousands Research has shown that The Bahamas across the harbour to sink. Shortly thereaf- of each month at the of fish now only have a few hundred or and Belize are among the last areas where ter he watched a house burn to the ground. Central Abaco Primary School have disappeared completely. There is the Nassau grouper is still in abundance. Norwel was raised in Martinez, Califor- Next meeting will be December 5 strong evidence that once an aggregation It is already commercially extinct in the nia and had been associated with a tradi- Committee members meet 6:15 p.m. has been fished out, it will not return. rest of the Caribbean. If preventative tional volunteer fire department from the Residents meet 7 p.m. According to BREEF, the Nassau measures were not taken, officials say the time he was about nine years old.. His next See You There! grouper could have faced extinction in grouper is the most valuable of the Ba- The Bahamas. hamian finfish species, with commercial Groupers need the ban, according to landings valued at over $1.8 million in the Bahamas Reef Environment Educa- 2001. Because Bahamian grouper catches tional Foundation, because they are very were showing marked signs of decline, slow growing fish, and they have the un- many people, including BREEF, worked hard to get the grouper ban into place. 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Cartwright ISLAND PHARMACY Attorneys for the Petitioner, Randy Walter Albury PRICE RIGHT GROCERY STORE Telephone: (242) 322-2511 SHELL MARSH HARBOUR SERVICE STATION NOTE: Any person who intends to appear on the hearing of the said TEXACO QUALITY STAR Petition must serve on or send by post to the above-named notice in VERNON’S GROCERY - HOPE TOWN writing of his intention so to do. The notice must state the name and BAHAMAS FAMILY MARKET address of the person, or, if a firm, the name and address of the firm, K & S AUTO SERVICE LTD and must be signed by the person or firm:, or his or their solicitor (if SOLOMON’S SUPERCENTER any), and must be served or, if posted, must he sent by post in sufficient LOWE’S FOOD STORE - GREEN TURTLE CAY time to reach the abovenamed not later than 4 o’clock in the afternoon SEA SPRAY RESORT AND MARINA of the 22nd day of January, 2006. December 1, 2005 The Abaconian Page 21 B Viewpoint . . . Lessons for Us from the US and France By Richard E. Fawkes struggle to assert their human dignity and France, one of the former great European Abaco and The Bahamas The United States of America was so claim their human rights through one means empires, once held countries in North Af- We on Abaco and the rest of The Baha- grateful to Rosa Parks for her courage and or another. Neither was the United States rica, Saharan and West Africa, Southeast mas should be taking note as we seek to humanity in helping the nation to overcome free of violent, costly confrontations in the Asia, the Pacific, and the Caribbean in colo- address the increasingly intractable chal- the worst ravages of the racially motivated human rights struggle: the slave rebellions; nial subjugation. France fought a decades- lenges posed by the large Haitian immigrant degradation of the Jim Crow apartheid sys- the Civil War; the inner city riots of the long costly war to hold onto Vietnam in the population within our midst. Shouting “Go tem imposed upon Americans of African sixties and even in the nineties. thirties through the fifties, and in the fifties back to Haiti!” or saying children of illegal descent for the hundred years following the But in the end, it was the mobilization of and early sixties to hold onto Algeria. France immigrants should go where their parents Civil War’s ending of slavery, that after the majority of society and its leadership to is still involved in its former West African are from simply will not do. Neither will she died at 92 on October 24 she was ac- pass and implement laws — the Brown v. colonies to the extent that French troops are clinging to our blind prejudices shield us corded the rare honour of lying in state in Board of Education Supreme Court ruling today posted in the Ivory Coast as peace- from the inevitable. the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. outlawing “separate but equal” laws; the keepers in an unstable political situation, but Granted Bahamians did not enslave Hai- Mrs. Parks, who decided to no longer passage of the Voting Rights and Civil resented by many natives as foreign invad- tians as was the American experience; nei- accept a second-class citizenship based upon Rights Acts; and the exercise of Affirma- ers. In the Caribbean and the Pacific, France ther did we go out and conquer and colo- her skin colour by refusing a white man’s tive Action — that laid the foundations for maintains the fiction that its present-day colo- nize Haiti and benefit from such colonial demand, backed by segregationist law, that eliminating inequality and laying the basis nies in those areas are overseas departments exploitation as did the French of its former she stand up on a bus so he may sit down for gradually eliminating prejudice, which and not colonies. colonies. on December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Ala- cannot be legislated out of existence. These Yet, the country seems to be in denial But we did take advantage of and encour- bama, came to be regarded as a symbol of are what saved the United States from the about itself as a nation of racial and ethnic age the use of the cheap labour of Haitians the best in humanity that America has to fate of Rwanda and the Balkans in the 1990’s diversity and seems to have learned noth- fleeing poverty and political oppression in offer. African-American human rights lead- — genocidal wars of ethnic cleansing; and ing from the U.S. or British experiences. their native land, without implementing ra- ers like her and Dr. Martin Luther King, helped it to make even greater strides in The youth rioting today are descended tional policies to govern and control their Jr., who preferred a struggle of peace and setting an example to the world as a nation from the many Algerians and Moroccans sojourn here. dignity to one of violence and rancour, of great diversity and tolerance. brought to France following World War II Now, after generations of our unbridled helped to spare their country a lot of blood- France Today to help rebuild the country and operate its practices, which led to their establishing il- shed as U.S. citizens of African descent For the past few weeks France has been factories. But most were marginalized by legal housing communities and raising fami- sought to claim their full, constitutionally scarred and unsettled by the rioting by youth racial and cultural prejudice in their ethnic lies, what do we say to the many children guaranteed citizenship over racial prejudice of North African Arab descent in its urban ghettoes, practicing their Muslim religion. who know no other country and will inevi- and intolerance, while morally challenging centres, sparked by an incident in which The descendants know no other country, tably, as surely as human aspirations and their white fellow citizens to confront and two youths were accidentally electrocuted however, and remain caught between the the yearning for dignity and citizenship overcome those debilitating prejudices. in an electrical substation while hiding from “alien” world of their traditionalist, Ara- rights beat in the breast of every human In the process, Mrs. Parks helped the the police. bic-speaking parents and grandparents and being, these children will demand what they United States to teach the world that a na- But the incident was like a long-awaited the rejected world of their native land which perceive to be theirs? And they will either tion is morally and materially crippled when spark to ignite a powder keg of resentments continues to marginalize them. do so like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther a portion of its population is inhumanely born of alienation and second-class citizen- And so the French leaders are forced to King, Jr. did — peacefully and constitution- degraded by another portion. That you can- ship; social and economic marginalization; address a complex, exploding issue after ally or as the youth in France are now do- not enslave or subjugate for your economic racial and cultural prejudice; and of police the horse has left the barn, so to speak, ing, God forbid! or social benefit a group of people of a cer- brutality. Many of these youths are second with unknown outcomes and an uncertain We must act now. We must act justly, tain racial, ethnic or national origin while and third generation French citizens of par- future. wisely, learning from the mistakes and good you enjoy “the good life” at their expense, ents and grandparents from the former sense of history; and decisively, before we, while shunting them off to some “invisible” French North African colonies of Morocco like the French, are caught in the worst ghetto and not expect them to at some point and Algeria. possible way, to the detriment of all. Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Rent and For Sale

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Call 1-800-462-2426 http://www.bahamasvacations.com Page 22 B The Abaconian December 1, 2005 Committee Planned AIDS Awareness Week By Richard E. Fawkes ness Week is Know the Facts. A highlight A committee of clergy, educators and of the week on Abaco will be a live panel healthcare professionals headed by Sandy discussion on the challenges of HIV infec- Walker-Edwards, coordinator of the Ado- tion and AIDS on Radio Abaco on Decem- lescent Health Education Programme of the ber 1 (International AIDS Day) at 9 a.m. Ministry of Education, has finalized plans with Ms. Edwards and a group of high for a week of educational activities intended school students hosted by station manager to increase Abaconians’ awareness of AIDS Silbert Mills. with particular focus on youth in the AIDS Awareness week will commence schools. AIDS Awareness Week will run on November 26 with a workshop titled HIV from November 26 through December 2. and Youth at 10 a.m. and another titled HIV It is part of the national and international and Adults at 4:30 p.m. at the Learning activities that revolve around International Resource Centre. Both workshops will be AIDS Day on December 1 that are intended facilitated by Keith Kemp, a Cedar Harbour to help keep the global community focused native who is chairman and programme di- on combating the ravages and facing the rector of Youth Ambassadors for Positive The committee organizing AIDS Awareness Week in Abaco (November 26 to December 2) challenges of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Living. This organization is part of a net- met to finalize plans at the Learning Resource Centre in Marsh Harbour on November 8. Ms. Walker and her team, including work of the Commonwealth Youth From left to right are Shannals Johnson, guidance counsellor at St. Francis; Nurse Sylvie Abaco Christian Council President Bishop Programme and is based in Nassau. It was Cooper, Ministry of Health; Bishop Anthony Campbell, President of the Abaco Christian Anthony Campbell, Abaco Central High’s launched by the Ministry of Health’s HIV/ Council; Samantha V. Evans, guidance counsellor at Abaco Central High; Sandy Walker- guidance counsellor Samantha Evans, Cen- AIDS Department in 2002 in an effort “to Edwards, coordinator of the Ministry of Education’s Adolescent Health Education tral Abaco Primary’s guidance counsellor facilitate the involvement of youth in Programme, committee chairperson; and Rosalie Stubbs, guidance counsellor at Central Rosalie Stubbs, St. Francis de Sales guid- programme activities for the development Abaco Primary. ance counsellor Shannals Johnson and Nurse of positive lifestyles,” and engaging young Sylvie Cooper of the Ministry of Health, people “speaking to other young people” service will be held at the Church of God Campbell’s delivery of a charge to the outlined the activities during a meeting at about HIV/AIDS. Mr. Kemp assisted with Cathedral in Dundas Town at 3 p.m. The young people, the service will be conducted the Learning Resource Centre in Marsh AIDS Awareness Week here on Abaco last organizing committee is making a special by them. Harbour on November 8. year. appeal to parents to attend this service with Please see AIDS Page 23 The theme of this year’s AIDS Aware- On November 27 a “youth participatory” their children. Apart from Bishop Church Listing

New Vision Ministries Dundas Town Church of God Where Everybody Is Somebody and Jesus Is Lord! Our Mission “Turning people into devout followers of We exist to: Reach, Develop, Train, Love Kirk o’ the Pines (Presbyterian) Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. and Send “Seek and Ye Shall Find” Sunday Kids’ Korner 9:30 a.m. Sunday Weekdays (Prayer Meeting) Tuesday Interactive Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Sunday Mornings at Nine Prayer Meeting 6:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer Time 12:10 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Monday Night 7:00 p.m. Welcome Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night F.T.H. 7:00 p.m. Saturday Morning Children’s Club at half past ten Pastors/Leaders Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Friday Youth Night 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Forest Heights Academy Derek Benjamin • Ted Pearce • David Lowe Jesus Saves Tuesday, Thursday Family Night (Don MacKay Blvd. near airport round-about) For Transportation call Rev. Jerry Cornish at 367-2457 Thursday Evenings at six thirty For Directions call 242-367-3324 or 367-4719 (church) or contact Bro. Val Nesbitt at 367-5565 Bible Study & Discussion Group (in varius homes) [email protected] Bishop Anthony Campbell For information and help please ring an Elder at 242-367-4718 or cell phone 242-457-5565 • [email protected] 367-3643, 367-4479-367-3477 or 367-2365

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DRA NAGE SOLUTIONS Big Cat Equipment Island Pharmacy Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, GIACO & CO. Well Drilling Services Payloader, Dump Truck Prescriptions • Testing Services: Land clearing, Trenching Beauty Supplies • Vitamins Gary Clarke Servicing All of Abaco Foundations Specializing in Bending Fabrication Fill, rock and sand Ricardo Miller, of Rebar for Foundation Decks, Andrew Major Pharmacist Columns and Belt Course. Fax: 242-367-2464 Hours 8:30 am - 6 p.m. Marsh Harbour We sell steel already put together for Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 Sundays 9 am - 12 Noon construction needs. We also do burgular bars. Abaco, Bahamas Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 Ph/Fax 367-2544 West of Forest Drive Cell 554-8183 Ph:(242) 367-4560 - Cell :(242) 456-5291 Tel: 551-7375 Dove Plaza, Marsh Harb. Amelia Airways, Inc. Based in South Florida Want More B’s Sunrise Guardian Angel Security Company Serving Florida, the Keys, Securing Life and Property The Bahamas and other destinations Business? Souvenirs • Cuban Cigars • Casual Clothing • 24 Hr. Security Guards • Body Guards throughout the US and Caribbean T-Shirts • Venus Swimwear • Jewelry A low cost ad like this • Money Escort • Mobile Patrol, etc. Children’s Clothing and lots more ... Servicing Abaco and the Cays Phone # 954-491-4942 can bring fast results Located in Simmon’s Plaza next to Snack Shack P.O. Box AB 20156 Tel 242-367-5187 Fax# 954-489-9126 Call 367-3202 Fax 367-3201 Mon - Sat • 9 - 5 • Phone: (242) 367-4822 Marsh Harbour, Abaco Fly with Us on Your Schedule December 1, 2005 The Abaconian Page 23 B AIDS Week Will End with a March

the contest. Her slogan is Embrace D HIV AIDS From Page 22 Victims; Not D Virus, chosen for its combi- School assemblies are planned through- nation of message and expression of hu- out the island on Tuesday, Wednesday and manitarian sensitivity as well as artistry. Thursday with the week’s activities culmi- Second place went to eleventh-grader nating in a youth march and rally on De- Dominque Evans, also of St. Francis, with cember 2. The march will kick-off from the slogan Protect Yourself B-4 U Wreck Ocean View Park in Dundas Town at 10 Yourself. In third place was Kanesha a.m., accompanied by the newly formed Mackey of Abaco Central High whose slo- Police Community Youth Band. Students gan was Be Aware of the Consequences. will be stopping along the route to distrib- World AIDS Day was first observed on ute information leaflets on HIV/AIDS to December 1, 1998, as a result of its being spectators and workers at various businesses proposed by the World Health Organiza- and government offices as the march pro- tion, an agency of the United Nations, at ceeds along the front road through Dundas the World Summit of Health Ministers on Town, past the port area and on to Don Programmes for AIDS in January of that MacKay Boulevard through downtown year in London, United Kingdom. The spe- Marsh Harbour, terminating at the Resource cial day, with the week of activities which Centre where the rally will be held. developed around it, was intended as a way Second-place poster, by Dominique Evans, In preparation for AIDS Awareness of encouraging governments, communities The winning AIDS Awareness Week poster, an eleventh-grade student at St. Francis. Week and as a way of further involving and individuals to talk about HIV/AIDS — which will be printed on the event’s T-shirt, students in the activities, Ms. Walker- thereby increasing knowledge and under- by Elsie Antoinette Bain, a twelfth-grade Edwards and her committee sponsored a standing of it while promoting awareness student at St. Francis. poster contest in the schools with the win- of the social implications associated with ning design printed on the event’s T-shirt. the pandemic which has severely affected Road Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility Elsie Antoinette Bain, a twelfth-grade stu- every country and stratum of persons on dent at St. Francis de Sales School, won the planet. Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Commercial Service, Cars & Boats

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Asking $65,000 OBO. MUST SELL. to 5 pm Tuesday thru Sunday. Monday off. Depth Sounder, Out riggers, fully found. At Call 242-366-0342 Interested person please apply in person at Sea 00 Dodge Dakota, low miles, fully loaded, in- Dolphin Marine, GT. Ph: J. McAllister Fl. 561- Spray Resort. cludes headers, exhaust, supercharger, full 799-9426. or 242-365-8420 $15,000, OBO. 38’ Bertram, classic 1964, flybridge, sedan cruiser, repowered with twin Cummins 555 die- leather, one of a kind paint job. Call 359-6481. 25’ Irwin Sailboat 1976 w/mooring rights in DAMIANOS REALTY CO. LTD. Is seek- sel engines in 1990, low hours, galley up, 8 Asking $20,000. Hope Town harbour. Abaco registered in good ing to hire Licensed Real Estate Agents and KW Yanmar diesel generator, solid overbuilt condition. 8 HP Johnson outboard, sails & many Apprentices in its Marsh Harbour, Abaco, of- fiberglass hull, sleeps, 6, head with shower. Ba- extras. Dry Stored @ Edwins Yard 2 Man-O- fice. This is an excellent opportunity for any- MARINE ITEMS hamian registry. $39,000 USD. Must sell, owner War Cay. Price: $10,000. Call 365-6007 / 366- one who wants to join an established growing will consider all serious offers. Boat at Abaco WANTED TO RENT 0204 or owner 011-3496-584-3141 (Spain). company. Visit our website Yacht Services, Green Turtle Cay. Call 242- www.damianos.com to learn more about our Wanted to Rent - a substantial dock or moor- 26’ Monza w/ twin 225 HP Optimax, VHF, 365-4033, fax 242-365-4216, email [email protected] company or contact Mr. George Damianos at chart plotter, fish finder, depth finder, fresh ing in Man-O-War for a 48', 25 ton, classic 38’ Gulfstar Trawler 1983 with 6 cyl Perkins 242-362-4211 email: [email protected]. water shower. Call 367-4576 Hrs. 8-5. motorsailer, long term, each winter, Dec. to Diesel. Asking $45,000 Tel: 242-366-0637 Or Handy Man / Laboror Needed. Call 365-8730 April. 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Elbow Cay - Buttonwood Bay -2 bedroom, Great Guana Cay -Dolphin Beach Estates - Elbow Cay - Hope Town - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Man-O-War Cay - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,270 2 1/2 bath - 1,056 sq.ft home on 1/3 acre 4 Bedroom, 4 bath, 2,100 sq.ft. home. 670 sq.ft 1,300 sq.ft residence with 630 sq.ft. of open sq.ft. home. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 400 sq.ft. guest Over 600 sq.ft. of Covered verandahs and of raised decks . Sited on one half acre. decks. Land with91' of harbour entrance house with full kitchen. Separate workshop deck. Excellent design and use of space. Central Air Great Ocean and Sea of Abaco frontage -Excellet views of the lighthouse and with crows nest for great views set on .373 acre Convenient location. Great View. Furnished - Views. Beach and Dock Access. Furnished. Sea of Abaco. Great Rental History. Furnished in the southeast area of the settlement. # AB88 - NEW LISTING $399,500. #AS11731 - NEW LISTING - $838,000. # AS10565 - NEW LISTING $1,190,000. # AB - NEW LISTING $650,000

Elbow Cay - "Twin Dolphin Point" - Unique Estate - 2 Two Storey Waterfront Homes. A total of 9 bedrooms, 8 baths in 4,000 sq.ft. Set up as four separate rental units with great history. About 1 1/2 Acres with 170' of Sea of Abaco frontage. Completely Furnished. Fabulous Sea of Abaco Views. Private dock. A fun property for living your dream or for investment. #AB141 - "Sunsplash" Each Home Separately - $975,000. "Jaffa" "Twin Dolphin Point" The Complete Estate - $1,925,000.

Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - Unique Man-O-War Cay - 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,921 NEW LISTING NEW LISTING 3 bedroom, 3 bath home - 2,800 sq.ft. Living sq.ft. main beach-front residence. 2 bedroom, Space on 3 levels. Upper Level Decks - Superb 1 bath, 400 sq.ft. guest cabin. 1.189 well Views. On 2 Lots - totalling 10,180 sq.ft. landscaped acres. Semi-private dock on Swimming Pool. 100' of Private dockage. harbour. Fantastic Ocean Views. #AB149 - $1,750,000 # AB150 - $1,840,000 Meet our Abaco Team of Agents and discover Why you need a Managing Broker in our H.G. Christie Ad on Page 2 of the first section.

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING "Junkanoo Splash" "Cragamo"

Great Guana Cay - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,150 Man-O-War Cay - 4 Bedroom, 2 bath, 1,536 sq.ft residence and 760 sq.ft. of covered porch sq.ft. home, 440 sq.ft of covered verandah. set on upper floor, 1 bedroom 1 bath, 490 sq.ft on a 6,469 sq.ft. parcel in the northwest-central apartment on ground floor plus large area of the Man-O-War Settlement Auxiliary workshop. Great Ocean Views. near settlement Generator, Fully furnished and equipped. - # AB112- NEW LISTING $640,000. #MW1001XH - NEW LISTING $575,000. "Point of View" "Surfside"

Elbow Cay - Dorros Cove - 3 bedroom, 2 Great Guana Cay - Dolphin Beach Estates bath, 2,500 sq.ft residence with 2 bedroom, 1 5 Bedroom, 3 bath home - set on over 1/2 Acre bath - 1,100 sq.ft guest house. Southeastern with 100' of Beach-front. Open decks for point of island. Swimming Pool - Private boat fabulous ocean views, elevation for Sea of slip. Superb ocean and cay views. Furnished - Abaco Views. Fully furnished and equipped. # AB112 - NEW LISTING $1,750,000. #AB123 - NEW LISTING $1,425,000

"Cézanne" "Hope Town Apartments"

Man-O-War Cay - Ocean Beach-front. Elbow Cay - White Sound - 7 Unit Apartment Superb, beautifully maintained, 3 Bedroom, 3 Building, Total of 3,800 sq.ft. - Four 1 Bath 3,300 sq.ft. home on two levels. Wrap- bedroom, 1 bath units and three 2 bedroom, 1 around covered and open decks. Fabulous bath units. All fully Furnished - Central A/C- ocean views. Central A/C, Generator. Laundry Building- Excellent Rental History #AB134 - $995,000. # AB156 - $925,000. "Summer Camp" "Samahab"

Scotland Cay - "Summer Camp"- 300' of Scotland Cay - 162' of Sea of Abaco Frontage. prime Ocean Beachfront. 2 Bedroom & 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath 2,150 sq.ft. home on Bunkroom, 2 Bath 1,300 sq.ft. home on two two levels with Central A/C, 360 sq.ft. Shop, levels. Guest Cottage, "Playhouse" with Bar. 260 sq.ft. Bar, 1,137 sq.ft. of covered and open Covered and open decks.Fabulous ocean views. decks. Fabulous views. Private Dock . #AB160 - $2,315,000. #AB158 - $1,545,000.

"Bay Lodge" "Watch Hill"

Green Turtle Cay - Coco Bay, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 Great Guana Cay - 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,686 bath, 2,300 sq.ft. Water-front Home 4,800 sq.ft. sq.ft. Beach-Front Home - 725 sq.ft. of Decks. of Decks. - Recently completely Renovated. Over 1/4 Acre with 80 of ocean front. Fabulous Over 1/4 Acre with 100' of bay front. Fabulous views. Deeded access to semi-private dock. views. Private dock with dredged channel. Beautifully Furnished. Great Rental History. #AB140 - $1,725,000 #AB142 - $1,380,000 "Casa Bueno" "Green Door" VACANT LAND Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - Canal Front Building Site - 5,207 sq.ft. dockage for 55 Scotland Cay - 124' of of Atlantic Ocean Scotland Cay - 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 1,815 sq.ft. 'Vessel and 25' runabout - #AB5187 - NEW LISTING - $545,000. Beach-front. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,470 sq.ft. home. 630 sq.ft of covered and open decks. Sand Banks Creek - One Acre plus - Wooded lots with over 90' of water frontage on Bay - 3 home with Central A/C. Over, 2,000 sq.ft. of Sited on two lots for a total of 1.04 Acres. miles south of Treasure Cay - Limited Number Available. # AB5069 - from: $63,700. covered and open patios and decks. 19,000 gals Central Air, 2 Golf Carts. Auxiliary Generator PRIVATE ISLANDS fresh water. Fabulous Ocean views. Great Ocean Views. Fully Furnished Sea of Abaco - "Carrington Cay" - 300' from the Abaco mainland, near Leisure Lee - 1.4 acres. #AB161 - $1,100,000. #AB162 - $635,000. Excellent elevation. - #AB5147 $375,000.

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