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r. Alphonsus Baak, Pastor of our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol Bonaire, coordinated a fundraiser for the F church that also provided an opportunity for some children to have a summer job and make spending money for themselves. Bonaireans Quiona Winklaar, 15, and her cousin Ger-G Winklaar, 16, who are both altar servers at the church, along with Kasper de Ceuninck, 12, and his sister Tamar de Ceuninck, 10, label items for sale. Kasper and Tamar are from Holland and are on Bonaire for six months while their parents work in the hospital. The school and office supplies, along with books and other items, that they are sorting through, were generously donated by the Flamingo Book Store. The sorting took place in the Parish Hall on July 13, 2017. Photo by Alan Zale for The Bonaire Reporter. he suspect in the >>On July 10 the president of the InselAir There have been some personnel changes. This Week’s Stories murder of Adri- workers, Wendell Meulen, requested the air- General Manager Carolyn Caporusso left in T ana Morales, the cruise line’s management to provide them with an March for another Bonaire job. Pascal De- Commissioner Responsibilities 3 ship crew member update on negotiations with Avianca, a Meyer returned to manage the company. Lora Conservation Follow Up 5 found buried in a shal- possible takeover partner. To date there has Devin also left at the end of April. He will No Stress Please-Bon BSR 6 low grave in April, will been no report of the results of last month’s first travel home to visit his family and then Reviving Rosita 7 be tried on November negotiations. move to Mexico for work. Jeffrey will be Spectacular Mural Renewal 8 2, 2017, beginning at 10 >>Last weekend BisJournal reported that replacing him as the location manager at Dive Protection For A "Secret Spot" -Rooi am. Adriana Morales, a young Mexican there was a $1.38 million federal tax lien Inn. Gift will be leaving Port Bonaire to be- Sangu 8 national, disappeared after leaving her ship. come the new location manager for the filed on InselAir in the USA. Departments After an intensive investigation involving the Courtyard. Instructor Edward returned to the Flotsam & Jetsam 2 FBI, detectives from The Netherlands and Netherlands, and Divemaster Oscar moved On the Island Since, Born on Bon- examination of CCTV footage, the suspect These days Bonaire’s cruise ship to Curacao. season never stops. Last year the TCB esti- aire –Alex Gerharts and Lotte Bech- R.S., a local man, was arrested. He’s been in Several new members were welcomed to mated that ships provided 600 jobs and reve- told 4 custody since April 30. During the course of the crew: front desk assistant Joan at Sand nue of $25 million. At the conclusion of the Picture Yourself –Ushuaia, Argen- this investigation child pornography was Dollar, instructors Tim and Travis at Yellow 2016-17 high season, awards were given to tina 6 found. The investigation is ongoing. Submarine and boat captain Larry. Word On The Street 8 several tour operators. They were: Big congratulations are in order for the new Shopping and Dining Guide 10 •Woodwind guided snorkel tours PADI Dive Masters Matt and Jack. They A Garden–Just Do It (Never TooOld •Bonaire Vista Tours will soon be followed by Zack, Sarah and To Learn) 11 •Roadrunner with the Twizy Tours Veer. And, congratulations to new PADI Did You Know? (Brown Booby) 11 •Taxi #1 driver: Reinardo “Ban Ban” Nico- Open Water Scuba Instructor Luis. The most What’s Happening + Cruise Ship + Exhibitions 12 laas recent Dive Friends Bonaire Underwater Clean-up Dive was held on Saturday, July Classifieds, Masthead, Tide Table, •Good Return water taxi Sunrise & Sunset Times, Moon 8th. -Jesika •Bonaire Cruisers Golf cart rental Phase 13 •Jentis Tours. This company also won the Pet Of The Week (Poppy Cat) 14 Bonaire airline history may repeat Caribbean Leading Tour Operator prize from Bonaire schools closed July 8 for Animal Shelter News– Dog Walking itself. According to Airline News, Divi Divi Carnival CL summer vacation. They will not be closed Project, The Importance of Educa- Air has recently bought two used 19-20 pas- Special recognition was given to the TCB for long. Here’s the opening schedule: Pri- tion senger Twin Otter aircraft (DHC-6-300), team that works hard to attract more visitors mary Schools: August 7; Liseo: August 23; Bonaire Sky Park (The Dragon and formerly in service with Air Inuit and Air and enhance their experience on the island. VMBO: First year students August 7 - The Scorpion) 15 Labrador, along with spare parts. Twin Ot- higher years on Thursday, August 24; The Stars Have It (Horoscope) 15 ters were the aircraft ALM (the defunct Cura- MBO: Intake interviews in the week of Au- 91% of VMBO students cao government owned airline) used when it gust 21. In the week of August 28, the in- (Preparatory Middle-level Vocational began flights to Bonaire. The same plane is troduction week starts for the first-year How to contact us Education ) passed their high school ex- used by WinAir in the Windward Antilles students and the second, third and fourth- ams this last semester. This is 8% more than and has a reputation for safety and depend- year students; SLP: week of August 21 Find Bonaire Reporter the last school year. In the other tracks, in ability. Divi Divi plans to begin flying them Bonaire students are expected to wear the on Facebook. Press in the third or fourth quarter this year. Divi addition, 59% of the HAVO (academic) “Like” passed, 63% of the VWO (university prep) appropriate color school uniform of their Divi is the “other airline” that provides The Publisher: George DeSalvo and 68% of the MAVO (General Secondary class with long pants and covered shoes. flights to Curacao from Bonaire. It enjoys a [email protected] School) pupils passed. reputation of reliability and on-time operation Phone 777-6125 using 7-8 passenger Norman Islander aircraft. On average, 74% of all exam candidates Divi Divi flies the issues of The Bonaire passed. This percentage is 1% higher than The Editor: Laura DeSalvo Reporter from the printer in Curacao to last school year. In 2016 there were 219 can- [email protected] our island. didates, of whom 160 passed, this was 73%. Phone 786-6518 Box 407, Bonaire, This year 151 students passed of a total of 204 students. Following summer school Caribbean Netherlands InselAir Update: One step forward, these figures may change. Story, tip, question or idea: two steps back: [email protected]
>>Inselair Fokker 50s continue their daily Phone 777-6125 Aruba-Curacao-Bonaire flights slightly more Dive Friends has been busy. The Available on-line at: reliably than in the past. The InselAir press renovations at Dive Friends at Port Bonaire Projecto Tanki Matrimonio, is a www.bonairereporter.com office reported that, perhaps as early as are complete. They’ve finished moving into a new construction project of 115 new Printed Every Fortnight, August, they may re-employ their new, larger location at Dive Friends at Sand houses built on long lease land. It promises On-line every day, 24/7 grounded Fokker 70 and MD83 jets. They Dollar Condominiums. They now fill both air Next edition printing on to partially fill the need for affordable Monday, July 31 said the required C Checks, a major mainte- and nitrox at Sand Dollar and offer daily boat homes on Bonaire. Eligible buyers are not Deadline: Friday, July 28 nance, was satisfactorily completed on one of dives. This week their sixth location, at the limited to Bonaire residents. If you are on their Aruba registered MD83s and the Fok- Courtyard Marriott, will open. It is the the waiting list for long lease land this ker. The MD83 would be used on the Cura- only Marriott in the world with an on- cao-Surinam route. premise dive shop. (Continued on page 3)
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Page 2 The Bonaire Reporter July 17-31, 2017 Flotsam and Jetsam (Contin. from pg. 2) Below are listed the responsibilities of the newly could be an opportunity to own a reconstituted Bonaire Island Executive Council: new home. Contact [email protected] Island Deputy Mr. C. C.A. Abraham: for more information. Legal and General Affairs, ie, Political structure; Economic development and in- From June- July 2, the vestment promotion for tourism; Finance Foundation Nos Kier Boneiru including government agencies; Informa- Bek (We Want Bonaire Back), tion and communication technology; represented by James Finies and Internal and external communication; Davika Bissessar-Shaw, lobbied Post and archive; Facility management; the United Nations HQ in New Sports policy; Surveillance and enforce- York. NKBB wants Bonaire ment, with the Supervisory and Enforce- listed on the non self-governing ment Board: Port and Pilot Care and part territories roll of the United Na- of the Management and Support Manage- tions. The Foundation’s main Consumer prices on Bonaire were up 0.4% in the second ment: Finance, Communication, JAZ, FZ and P & A. point is that Saba, St. Eustatius quarter of this year, as against 0.1% in the first quarter. The effect and Bonaire in 2010 became par- of the drop on electricity rates in the second quarter of 2016 has Island Deputy Ms. R. Hellburg-Makaai: tially integrated into the Dutch worn off. There appears to be an uptrend in prices underway on Bon- Spatial development and management; Civil works and infra- Kingdom without the level of aire. See the chart above for a broad view that includes all BES is- structure; Urban Planning and Land Affairs; Traffic and trans- political or economic rights re- lands. port; quired for full political equality Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries; Environmental and na- under UN principles. UN veteran ture policy and management; Public housing; Sustainable of re-colonization, modernized the IND, has refined the rules decolonization expert, Dr. Car- waste disposal policy; Sports matters; Including the Directorate and institutionalized, which will covering proof of financial re- lyle G. Corbin, has been engaged Space and Development: Policy and Projects, Realization and result in the inhumane displace- sponsibility. In order to be ap- to assist their project. In a press Manage Public Space. ment and eradication of the Bo- proved for residency you must release NKBB said they believe nairean people. demonstrate that you have an Island Deputy Ms. N. S. den Heyer: the Bonaire population supports income, or can earn, at least Public health care; Education; Culture· Social Affairs and their effort as reflected in the do- The Dutch UN Ambassador and representatives of the Neth- $20,000 annually ($1,667/ month) Welfare, w.o. Youth and Family; Labor affairs; Civil Status and nations that financed the UN visit Population; Social housing; Personnel and organization, ie re- erlands rejected the FKBB alle- per person after you become a and their other activities. organization OLB; Social economic agenda; Incorporated the gations and the current elected Bonaire resident. Showing a The release went on to zeal- Management Society and Care: Policy and Projects, Social Bonaire government recently bank account with $20,000 de- ously add that Bonaireans are Support, Employment & Activation, Civil Affairs, Public Health, supported inclusion of the special posited is no longer acceptable. voiceless people being forced into Education and Welfare and Museum and SKAL and a part of status of the island into the Dutch You need proof that you will annexation as second class Dutch the Management and Management: P & O. constitution. have a sustainable or guaran- citizens by their elected officials. teed income of at least $20,000 If you are an American It said the Dutch government is per year per person. The proof Governor Mr. E. E. Rijna: and want to become a Bonaire not respecting results of a Decem- may be in the form of investment, Public order and safety; Elections; Ports, sea and infrastruc- resident take note of recent ad- ber 2015 referendum, and that business or pension income. ture, with security, traffic, transport and transport; Hazardous justments in the requirements. Bonaire is trapped in the process G.D. /L.D. Substances. Bonaire’s Immigration Service,
The Bonaire Reporter July 17-31, 2017 Page 3 A Bonaire Reporter regular feature since 2001
Greg at the sewing machine
Lotte Bechtold and Alex Gerharts Alex Gerharts and Lotte Bechtold near Terramar
grew up here until I was arrived here, I met the girl with year, but soon enough I never laughs, “I’ve come to Bonaire 14 people that I know. It’s my home. “I 11, says Alex. Life was all whom I later had my two other thought of going back again. times – almost every month – Sure thing, I do have plans for about the sea. Night and day I was children: my son Zoie, now 16, First I worked for a month at thanks to my job at KLM.” the future. I would like to do fish- on the water. Shoes I hated. I was and my daughter Isis, 13. Then I Karel’s and then I worked at La “We just want to be together,” ing charters or cruises with tourists always walking in bare feet. The totally renovated the old E Wowo Guernica which was owned by Lotte says, “preferably on Bonaire. or organize barbecues at Klein moment school ended I went disco and it became Club Paradiso. Joyce at the time. In 2011 she of- But because of the fact that Alex’s Bonaire, but we’ll see. I just hope home, changed clothes and went I ran the two clubs for about six or fered me the opportunity to buy the children are still young, we’ve that in the meantime the changes out in my little boat. I would fish, seven years. I want to mention a restaurant, which I did, together decided to live the next few years that are taking place will slow go knee boarding or waterskiing. I good friend of mine, Euson Mar- with the chef. The only way I in Holland, however, with the in- down a bit, because it’s going too had a best friend, Steve, whose tijn, who has always been of great knew about the restaurant business tention of coming back to Bonaire fast. Many people cannot keep up nickname was ‘Kora.’ My BMX help. I had to close the club when was through part-time jobs making within a few years. I have my with it. I want everybody to be buddy was Eric Niels, and Maurice my dad lost the building. My son some extra money, so when I sud- house here and my dogs and a girl- friends again and help each other van Gastel was one of my best Zoie had just been born on Cura- denly became the owner of a res- friend of mine is going to live there because together you can accom- friends. It was a childhood I cao through an emergency delivery taurant it was quite difficult, but at and take care of my dogs until we plish so much more than on your wouldn’t want to change for any- and his mother thought it would be the same time it was a lot of fun. come back.” own.” thing in the world. fun for us to move to Holland. As well as working I obtained my “I haven’t even thought about Then my parents, Hugo In Holland I started working what the next step will be like,” Gerharts and Doesjka Falken- through an employment agency – “...of the Caribbean islands I’ve Lotte says. “I am busy selling my burg-Baart, divorced and I went terrible jobs, making terrible restaurant and I haven’t got the to Holland with my mom. My sis- money – but then I moved to Am- visited, Bonaire has the nicest faintest idea what it is I’m going to ter Natasja was already there, sterdam to work at KLM. Soon do in Holland. But I’ll go with the studying. I lived in Holland for after we settled in a town not far people and it’s one of the safest flow and I am looking forward to about eight months, then we from Amsterdam Airport. My the move as my brother is having a moved to Miami where my mom daughter Isis was born in 2004. places in the area.’’ baby and it will be nice to be part married my stepdad Ralph, so I I travelled as much as I could; of it. And once we are there we could go to school there. Miami it’s my passion. I went to Cape open water dive certification and I “There’s no place like Bonaire,” will travel as much as possible! was tough; I had an accent and as I Town, to Thailand, Australia and attempted kiting and joined barbe- Alex says. “I’ve been to a lot of I’m excited!” was blond with blue eyes I wasn’t India and the Caribbean, but also cue parties at the beach. There was places but such a beautiful clear “First we are going to have the accepted in the Latino neighbor- to Brazil, Ibiza, Nicaragua and to always time to enjoy the island. blue sea is hard to find. And of all wedding here on April 19th, 2018,” hood where we lived. However, Venezuela when it was still okay Then I met Alex at his mother’s the Caribbean islands I’ve visited, Alex says. “I asked Lotte to marry within a year it got better. When I and often to the US – a great coun- house, where I went with a group Bonaire has the nicest people and me on Klein Bonaire when we was 19 I became a dad when my try. It was all possible because I of friends. I thought he was very it’s one of the safest places in the were the only two people there, daughter Karly was born. She’s was working for KLM. interesting, a cool guy, then he area. Also, Bonaire has given me a waiting for the sunset… and… she now in Holland, studying at the Six years ago my ex and I split went back to Holland. But we kept large international group of friends said ‘Yes!’ Now she’s wearing the Rietveld Academy, the University up and I went to live on my own. in touch through WhatsApp and it whom I see often. When they engagement ring my dad gave to of Applied Sciences for Fine Arts Because I was (and still am) work- became more and more fun.” know I’m here they come to visit my mom – very special. My good and Design in Amsterdam. I am ing all odd hours I couldn’t have Alex: “During the 10 years she’s me, which is like an extra reason friend Olivier Domingo has of- very proud of her. In Miami I still the children, but every school va- been living here, we never met. for them because all of them are fered us his beach as a wedding have a lot of friends whom I visit cation I took them with me to Bon- This is really weird when you extremely fond of the island. gift and we can’t wait to have all regularly; we’ve always stayed in aire. It’s still like that and they think about it because Bonaire’s One of them is Garrett. I met him our friends and family there to- touch. love it! They have family here and nightlife is not that grand. But when I was 10. He and his father gether next year. At 22 I returned to Bonaire. I Isis is crazy about the sea, just like when we finally met – at my were fishing at the pier and I was lived in the last house in Hato with me. Then, at the end of 2015, I met mom’s house of all places - I fell passing by in my boat and I invited We’ll live in Holland until my my dad while I was working for Lotte Bechtold here.” for her eyes, her beautiful big them to come along with me. Then daughter is big enough, but we will him at the airport. However, as I smile and her enthusiasm.” they invited me to come to Michi- be visiting Bonaire as often as we was spending a lot of time at the “In the beginning,” Lotte says gan and I went to visit them sev- can, until the Lotte: “I came to live on Bonaire disco, I couldn’t keep my job, so I “when we were only on eral times. This summer he’s com- day we will around the end of 2006. It was a started my own discotheque in my WhatsApp, we told each other that ing to Bonaire again, together with return to random choice. I wanted to get out father’s hotel, Sunset Beach Hotel. a long-distance relationship would his friend Josh and I will be here stay.” of Holland for a while and be It was called the Whiskey Bar and never work, but yeah… you fall in too. It’s going to be great. Story & where the weather was nice. Ac- we played mainly European and love and all of a sudden everything photos by quaintances of mine had lived here Bonaire life is the sea, the gor- American music. We did well and becomes possible!” Greta and they advised me to go see geous weather, the shorts and flip it was a nice locale. Shortly after I Kooistra Bonaire. The idea was to stay for a “Since that moment,” Alex flops, the soft breeze and so many
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s a current A Master’s Student in Conser- vation Science, I’m interested in more than just animals and eco- systems, I’m in- terested in how people interact with and relate to biodiversity. So, this past April and May, I spent five weeks on Bonaire carrying out re- search for my thesis, which is looking at the different factors that have influenced Lora conservation over the past 20 years. The Lora, or yellow-shouldered Amazon parrot (Amazona barbadensis), is vulnerable to extinction, and different individuals and groups have worked on its protection over the past few decades. For my thesis, I’m looking a di- verse set of factors that may have influenced its population, from environmental laws to poaching to outreach campaigns. he Bonaire Reporter’s own Nature Lover, Angliet, took a trip way down to Conducting research on Bonaire was a wonderful experience. Early in the T the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia (/uːˈʃwaɪ.ə/; Spanish pronuncia- research process, I realized that I would need to interview people from many different tion: [uˈswaʝa]) the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Ushuaia is located in a sectors to understand the full story of what has happened with the Loras. So, instead of wide bay on the southern coast of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, bounded on the only interviewing conservationists and biologists, I went out of my way to interview north by the Martial mountain range, and on the south by the Beagle Channel. It’s a people from eight different sectors, including journalists, biologists, local homeown- busy port and adventure hub, a sliver of steep streets and jumbled buildings below ers, educators, and government officials. Conducting the interviews was fun and infor- the snowcapped Martial Range. An increasing number of Antarctica-bound vessels mative. I encountered many themes I’d read about in my classes and had the opportu- call into its port. As you can see it has Internet and access to The Reporter. nity to explore the whole island in my quest for interviewees. Ultimately, I hope my research will help people from Bonaire and from other places understand more about the impact of different types of initiatives. WE NEED MORE PHOTOS FOR THIS FEATURE I’d also like to extend a huge thanks to all the wonderful people who participated in Send your photo holding The Bonaire Reporter to reporter my study and to all the other individuals who made me feel welcome on Bonaire. I’m @bonairenews.com to be entered in our annual contest for the best picture. in the process of analyzing my results and am looking forward to sharing my findings later in the year. Story & photo by Gabby Salazar
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L legacy investment meant to be preserved. For those who seek a rural island retreat, with an ideal climate surrounded by an incredible mix of ma- jestic cactus, wind-sculpted trees with endless sea views, Santosha is the answer. It offers over 11.5 hectares (28.6 acres) of privacy surrounded by THE SUCCESSFUL home sites of similar size in an environmentally protected area of over 260 REHABILITATION OF A hectares (600 acres) on the unspoiled east side of Bonaire. JUVENILE GREEN SEA Included on the land is a lovely eclectic living compound of four buildings including a 269 m2 (2900ft2) environmentally refined home with massive TURTLE ‘ROSITA’ walls. This gorgeous property has it all: Elevation, beautiful ocean view, no ver the past six weeks, noise-, smell- or light-pollution and part of the original Bolivia Plantation area. Rosita surfacing after a dive 2 O Sea Turtle Conserva- Price for the property: $545,000 (only $4.70/m ) including buildings tion Bonaire (STCB) has suc- For more information contact Caribbean Homes, cessfully rehabilitated a juvenile green Due to expert team work from STCB [email protected] turtle (Chelonia mydas), named staff and volunteers, veterinarian Fulco (+599) 717 4686 or (+31) 85 888 0442 ‘Rosita,’ who was found at Lagoen, de Vries, therapist Rosita Paiman, and floating and unable to feed herself. the team at Harbour Village Bonaire, ‘Rosita’ was found on May 21 by dog ‘Rosita’ made a full recovery and she walkers who reported a Turtle in Trou- was released back to the wild on Sun- ble to the STCB Hotline. After a first day 2nd July. assessment by STCB’s Project Coordi- Dr. Sue Willis: "Bonaire is home to nator, it became clear that the turtle three of the world’s six endangered or was positively buoyant, and therefore critically endangered species of marine unable to dive for food and so likely to turtles. Being able to respond to and die without help. assess any sea turtle in trouble on Bon- Over the course of six weeks, aire is therefore very important. We ‘Rosita’ was rehydrated, treated for any can’t always save their lives but at the possible infection, aided in her diges- least we can prevent unnecessary suf- tion, fed well and supported in the fering.” If you see a turtle in trouble, process of achieving neutral buoyancy distress or danger, please call the once more by progressively weighting STCB Hotline on (+599) 780 0433. her carapace. Alternative therapies Press release given included a complimentary course Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB) of biomagnetism/energy healing treat- is a non-governmental research and conser- ments from Rosita Paiman, after whom vation organization that has been protecting the turtle was named. sea turtles since 1991. Press release
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TEMPORARY IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLED ON TE AMO BEACH d Baby foo s part of the Beach Protection Project, Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB) A together with WILDCONSCIENCE BV and the Bonaire Island government is setting up a temporary irrigation system to irrigate the 50 green buttonwood trees (a native species of mangrove) that were planted on Te Amo Beach in January 2017. Last week, a metal water tank was installed on Te Amo Beach. This tank will serve as the reservoir for a temporary irrigation system to water the vegetation until the trees become adults and will no longer need watering. As the vegetation grows, it will act as a natural barrier to prevent vehicles from ac- cessing the beach. The vegetation will also reduce light from the airport and the road, thereby reducing the disorientation of nesting turtles and hatchlings at Te Amo Beach, Blood and help nesting sea turtles, such as the critically endangered hawksbill that likes to vicing what pressure monitors Our team ser nest underneath shore plants. The roots of the trees will also bind the sand, which in its ell we rent and s turn prevents the sand from blowing away. The Beach Protection Project is part of the Ecological Restoration of Lac and the Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30 Non-Stop South of Bonaire: a project that is coordinated by the openbaar lichaam Bonaire and Kaya Jean B. Vitté 3 funded with ‘natuurgelden’ made available by the Dutch government. In addition, Kite Kralendijk Bonaire Caribisch Nederland City will allow the use of the water tank until the plants are self-sufficient. Tel: (599) 717-5543 Fax: (599) 717-5724 [email protected] Press release by STCB
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TWR 'WALL he Echo OF HOPE FOR T Founda- BONAIRE' tion, in collabora- tion with the Bon- aire island gov- he new ernment, has wall paint- T started preparing ing at Trans a new reforesta- World Radio tion project in the (TWR) is fin- Roi Sangu valley ished. It’s so eye- in the northwest catching that peo- of the island. ple stop their Until now the roi cars or drive was difficult to slower to view hike through or the many details even to locate. in the painting and take pictures. The beautiful Roi Sangu The current mural The preparation will carry out the reforestation project differs slightly consists of fencing the entire valley as well funded by the European Commission's from the original as maintaining and expanding the current BEST Program. design. At the request of the local popula- aire. With the Bible text, we would like to hiking routes. point out to the Creator of this life, as we tion, the wonderful underwater world spe- cifically includes the local fish and coral do daily on our radio programs." Echo selected the Roi Sangu valley be- By placing fencing, Echo excludes alien reefs of Bonaire. The English text is sup- TWR broadcasts Christian radio pro- cause of its high biodiversity. There are grazers such as goats, donkeys and pigs plemented by the same message in Papia- grams that can be received in much of the rare trees, such as the Wayaka Shimaron from the area while it remains accessible to mentu along the top. The drawing and col- world, in over 230 languages and dialects. (Guaiacum Sanctum), which is protected in people. The current hiking routes are ser- ors in the original mural had faded badly Worldwide, TWR uses 20 major (including Bonaire. The kibrahacha (Tabebuia billber- viced and are partially expanded, allowing over 13 years. TWR Bonaire) AM stations and thousands gii) also grows there. The tree is famous visitors to explore most of the valley. During repainting, the mural was given a of FM stations. TWR's programs are also for its spectacular yellow flowers that ap- lot of attention locally and online. Many listened through the internet, mobile pear after a heavy rainfall. In addition, the people respond via Facebook that they phones and MP3 players. Check out the During the coming rainy season, the type of vegetation growing in the lower could not wait to visit Bonaire so they scheduling schedule
Bernard Oosterhoff, Director of TWR includes a scientific study to control the status of important bird area and important Bonaire, said, “The mural shows how Text by Mariette Oosterhoff / G.D., Night natural recovery of plants and trees within biodiversity area.Press release beautiful life is under water around Bon- photo by Alan Zale the enclosed total area of 26 hectares. Echo
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NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN. hat the oil while ago a gardener cut down a T spill we A big tree for me. It had to come experienced in down before the roots damaged my Bonaire a couple house. It was a lot of money to pay for of weeks ago was that huge tree, but it was done, and I was life-threatening happy. The gardener made holes in the for birds? The trunk and put kerosene all over the tree to Brown booby kill the roots as well. But some months (Sula leuco- ago I saw new shoots growing from the gaster) was the roots. I chopped them off but new ones victim in many came back. cases. My neighbor told me to make some The Brown holes in the roots, add kerosene and light Booby is regu- them on fire. There won’t be big flames, larly seen on only smoke for awhile, and that’s enough Bonaire’s coast- to kill all of the tree. So now you know line. It is a spec- Brown Booby -Photo credit: Elly Albers what to do when roots keep sending off tacular looking shoots, even if the trunk looks like it’s bird: dark brown dead. And the bigger the tree, the harder but with a white belly, vent, and wing tially causing the bird to swallow the oil they are to get rid of, so pull out un- linings. They forage in the waters around and severely damage its stomach. The wanted trees, like the neem when they the island, catching fish and squid with a focus on preening in this situation will are small. rather extraordinary technique. They lo- also override all other natural behaviors, There are a lot of dead leaves in our cate their prey from the air from around causing the bird to dehydrate and starve. gardens these days because of the dry 15 meters (50 feet) high, followed by a Bonaire was lucky with the help and weather and strong wind. When cleaning spectacular plunge into the water with support of many volunteers who helped the yard, fill plastic bags with the debris their wings retracted, giving them a tor- STINAPA clean the shores. Thank you and call SELIBON to pick them up. Tele- pedo-like shape. Using this technique, so much for your support! Also, the birds phone: 717-8159. It’s (still) free. they can dive as much as 2 meters (6 feet) were lucky with Mangrove Info Center Speaking of trees, do you know you deep. Due to their waterproof feather owner Elly Albers, who is providing can make green tea from certain tree coat, they float back to the surface where shelter and care for the live birds that The stubborn tree leaves? So when trimming your trees they can take off again with food in their were found covered with oil. She and beaks if the dive was successful. her volunteers cleaned the birds many save some young leaves for a healthy It’s good to have your garden ready green tea. Here are some trees with Unfortunately, the Brown booby’s way times before the oil was completely off now for young plants with compost and and will continue to feed and care for healthful leaves: manure. Even when it’s so dry with just a of hunting makes them very susceptible to oil pollution. If they dive for prey and them until they are waterproof again. - Tamarind - High in vitamin C little rain I start to put veggie seeds in Soon they will be released back into the and blood cleaner. Tastes sour so add pots to get young plants. Within a short float back up again, they could potentially get in contact with floating oil blobs. This wild. Because of Elly’s and her volun- honey. time they will be big enough for the pre- teers’ compassion and dedication, these pared soil in my garden. is what we saw in Bonaire: Brown (and - Soursop - Three leaves in a cup. Red-footed) Boobies covered in oil, otherwise doomed birds have been given Helps sleeping, brings down blood stranded on our shores. a second chance. pressure. Naturally, a bird’s feathers overlap each Thijs van Wuijckhui- -Passion Fruit -Calms the nerves, other to create a waterproof cover. Mil- jse, STINAPA Assis- tant Biologist helps against stress. When you have to do lions of tiny barbs on individual feathers an exam, drink a few cups. gently interlock with each other to create STINAPA -Noni– Young leaves are nice when a flexible seal. Oil breaks this seal, be- Connecting people cooked in a potato stoba with butter then cause it separates these tiny barbs, result- with nature. mashed. Just once in a while because ing in skin becoming exposed to the wa- noni is a medicinal plant. ter and impairing the bird’s buoyancy and - Cashew—Leaves and skin are good flying ability. Instinctively, the bird will for throat inflammation. Don't swallow try to get the oil off with its beak, poten- the bitter liquid, just rinse your throat Dried Moringa leaves with it and spit out. Do this five times a day, then another two days after the pain You also can buy a lot of herbs and is gone. veggie plants at the Kriabon Farmers’ - Neem— Good for skin problems and Market, every first Saturday of the dandruff. Make tea and take a bath with month, from 8am to noon, Kaminda Yatu it. Let it dry on your skin. Neem tea is Baco #55, next to Aquamarin School. also good to spray on your plants to get There are seeds, fruit trees, vegetables, rid of bugs. Its a blood cleaner and medi- herb and flowering plants in pots, ready cal plant. to go in the soil. There are even eggs, -Guaba— Good against diarrhea. chickens and chicken manure. For the Make a pot of the tea, drink it the whole hungry ones there are home made drinks, day. pancakes, Bonairean snacks and local -Moringa — Such a healthy plant.You food. can use the leaves fresh or dried. And if you have questions about gar- How to dry and save Moringa leaves dening, the local sellers might be able Pick leaves, lay them on a piece of help you out. By their lives’ experience cardboard or in a cardboard box in the they know best about the Bonairean soil shade, out of the wind. (Avoid plastic bag and gardening. Don't hesitate to ask, even s which cause them to sweat and go bad). if you don't buy Turn the leaves over with your hands anything. Informa- once a day so they all get fresh air, oth- tion is for free ( just erwise the under leaves sweat and get like The Reporter, rotten. After a week, the leaves will be haha ) and we like nice dry and crunchy. Use the Moringa to share it with you. tea within two months. Story & photos by Angliet, Nature
The Bonaire Reporter July 17-31, 2017 Page 11 DAY DATE NAME ARR/DEP CAP C.LINE Tue 18-Jul 0700- 1828 CEL Zenith REGULAR EVENTS Trauma and the newest Tue 25-Jul 0700- 1828 CEL Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park book, Reef Windows. 5:30- Zenith Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts for 7pm. Tel. 717-8290. Mon 31-Jul Adventure of the 0800- 3114 RCCL residents and local people. Tel. 717- Wednesdays Seas 1700 8489, 540-9800. •Bonaire Goat Farm Soldachi Tours—See the Real Bonaire Tue 1-Aug 0700- 1828 CEL Tour—9am. See Monday Zenith and be transported back in time. Learn for more information. Tue 8-Aug 0700- 1828 CEL about the history, culture and nature by •Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaireans from Rincon. Call Maria Bonaire (STCB) presents Zenith Koeks for more information: 796-7870, an informative slide Tue 15-Aug 0700- 1828 CEL 717-6435. show: Sea Turtles of Bon- Zenith Parke di Libertat -Park-playground aire, at 8pm, every 2nd and 4th and canteen (formerly Dare to Care Wednesday. STCB presentation will
Park) Behind the hospital. Open Mon- be taking place upstairs at Yellow Sub- Exhibitions day-Saturday 8am-7pm. Free entry. marine Dive Shop, Kaya Playa Lechi CLUBS and MEETINGS nd th Nature Organization, STINAPA, has 24 courtesy of Dive Friends. Lions Club meets every 2 and 4 —Coral Restoration Exhibit- frequent events– bird watching, sunset Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Kaya •Chess Club meets to play starting at 6 Terramar Museum hikes, lectures, etc. Go to their website Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. For pm at Tera Cora Ranch. for more information of events for the more information call 510-0710. rest of 2016: stinapabonaire.org/ •12-step meeting (AA/NA). Every —Stormvogel Salute to the Rotary lunch meetings Wednes- events Wednesday at Bonaire Basics, Kaya days, 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo Sailors maritime photo exhibit Saturdays Korona #47. Walk in from 18:45, starts Beach Resort in Peter Hughes meeting at the Plaza Resort, sponsored •Marshe di Playa (Bonaire Duodero)- at 19:15, ends at 20:30. Feel free to room upstairs above the dive shop. All Every Saturday, 8am-1pm, near mail : by Bonaire Marine Heritage Rotarians welcome. Call Gregory Warehouse Bonaire, locally made and 12stepsbonaire@ Foundation and the Prins Ber- Obersi 785-9446. grown products. gmail.com or nard Cultural Funds. Toastmasters Club meets every two •Marshe di Kunukero (Farmers Mar- 12stappenbonaire @gmail.com for more information. weeks. For more information call Cru- ket) at Kriabon-First Saturday of the sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Mar- —Yana’s Fine Art Museum • Echo offers free (donation-based) Month. Kaminda Jatu Baco #55, next tinez Beck, at 786-2953. at Lagoen Hill 19- Call for to Aquamarin School, 8am-12noon Public Conservation Tours at 4:30. No appointment: 599 785-5002 •Monthly Cultural Market at Man- reservation needed. CHURCH SERVICES gazina di Rei—Usually the last Sat- For optimal birding, you can also book urday of the month, 8am-1pm. See a private tour by calling 701-1188 or The Church of Jesus Christ of Events the real Bonaire: traditional music, email info@ Latter-Day Saints --Kaya Sabena 26 crafts, local produce, Creole kitchen, echobonaire.org. Please give at least Sunday Services - Papiamentu/ educational presentations. Mangazina one day's notice. Private tours are $25/ Espanol 9:00 am to 12 noon Add’l Saturday, July 22— di Rei is on the Rincon Road, at the person with 2 person minimum. Info (599) 701- 9522 Dutch/English Birdwatching with Stinapa, eastern entrance to Rincon. Free en- Fridays 1pm to 3pm Add’l Info (599) 701- at LVV on Kaminda Lagun, 2892 trance •Bonaire Goat Farm Tour—9am. See Protestant Congregation of Bon- 4:30-6:30pm. Reservations call •Bonaire Animal Shelter’s Garage Monday for more information aire: ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plaza Wil- Stinapa 717-8444. Sale (Pakus di Pruga)—every Satur- helmina; Sunday service-10 am in day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador BONAIRE’S MUSEUMS Dutch. Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian; Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris •Terramar Museum at Terramar Sunday service-8:30am in Papiamentu/ Café. Tel. 717-4989. Drop off cast offs Shopping Mall, on the waterfront. Mon- Dutch. on Saturdays or at the Shelter on the day-Saturday 9am-6pm. Sunday, closed. Lagoen Road weekdays. 717-4989 Children’s club-every Saturday from Cruise ship days 9am-6pm, $10, $5 for 4:30-6 pm in Kralendijk, (annex of the residents, children free • church.) Last Saturday of the month – donate • foods and household items to Food Bonaire Museum-on the waterfront at Contact: [email protected] or Dai- Bank (Stichting voedselbank Bonaire) the old Kas di Arte. Monday-Friday [email protected] from 9:30am-2pm at Van den Tweel 9am-noon, 2-4pm. Free International Bible Church, Kaya Supermarket Z Rei is on the i • Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. See, Feel Papago 104, Hato, behind Bon Fysio/ Bon Bida Spa & Gym on Kaya Gob. N. • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine and Taste the Culture of Bonaire. Enjoy Company’s warehouse on Kaya Indus- the view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Debrot. Sunday 9am-Worship service in tria, Second Saturday of the month, 7- Monday-Friday. Cultural Market last English; 10:45am-Sunday school for all ages. 717-8332 for more info or ride 9 pm. (Always call to make sure it’s Saturday of the month. Call 786-2101 [email protected]. on: Tel. +5999-560-7539. ) Snacks and Catholic: San Bernardus in Kral- tasting of six wines for $10 per person. •Chichi i Tan Museum. Step into the •Petanque- Jeu de Boules, 2:30-6 endijk – Services, Sunday at 8am and past—a typical old Bonairean home, 7pm in Papiamentu. pm, Landhuis De Tuin on the road to furnishings and garden. Open Thurs- Lac Bai. Info: 786-0150 days through Sundays. Call for reserva- Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol- Saturday, July 29—Nos Zjilea Saturday at 6pm in English. Mass in Sundays tions 717-3183 or 795-2021 Free but Papiamentu on Sunday at 9am and 6pm. Cultural Event at Mangazina • donations appreciated. Kaya Melon #4, Landhuis DeTuin- Real Jamaican 717-4211. di Rei, 9am-1pm, on the Rin- BBQ on the terrace of the land house behind Rose Inn in Rincon. Assembly of God (Asemblea di con Road at the eastern en- in the quiet countryside. Jerk Chicken, Dios): Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In BBQ Chicken, Seafood Curry, Veggie • trance to Rincon Washington-Slagbaai National Park English, Dutch & Papiamentu on Sun- Dish, Child’s plate, Bread Pudding. On Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open the road to Lac Bai – Kaminda Lac day at 10 am. Wed. Prayer Meeting at Sunday, July 30—Fun Race daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on December 7:30 pm. 717-2194 #101. Follow the signs, 12 noon to 6 25th and January 1st. Call 788 - 9015 See poster on page 11
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eet this special M young lady! She is DOG WALKING PROJECT a regular in the Shelter and arrived as a puppy two years ago. In the company of a busy pack of barking dogs she is the first one to withdraw into her own world, avoiding conflicts with more dominant types. She then finds herself a more quiet spot in the cage. However, she makes an effort to play with the other dogs, although this is not always appreciated. “Poppy” deserves a special, preferably female, owner with a lot of patience. It takes some time to gain her trust, and if so, she loves to be touched. Why female? Blessed with a modest and shy character she is not Poppy keen on cuddling with hu- man males, perhaps as a result of ex- not move before arriving at the new periences in her past. Taking her out destination. To summarize: a lovely, on a leash has to be rehearsed a few shy and modest lady who after a while times. Another (male?) dog is not a will be a pleasant companion around problem. She is not the type to fight the house. (Pet of the week by Ray- for the position of First Lady… mond R.B) Furthermore……..if you are looking Are you looking for a long life for a doggy who loves to be at your friend, who is always happy, visit the feet while watching TV? Inside the alking the Shelter dogs has unique benefits you may never have considered! Animal Shelter Bonaire at Kaminda house? …..rather not. No..Poppy pre- Lagun 26a and meet Poppy! For more Three lovely ladies who volunteer at the Animal Shelter Bonaire started an W fers a day and night outside at a strate- information call 701 4989. E-mail to amazing dog walking project. Jolanda, Helen and Tjaakolina allow the Shelter dogs to get gic position on the porch, with over- [email protected]. All out of their kennels and into the fresh air and sea for some exercise. They also provide head protection, with a good view over the adoptable animals at the Animal valuable feedback on the dog’s personality while walking and how they react to stimuli the garden and the en- Shelter Bonaire during their trip. trance……….always ready to protect are treated against and patrol “her” territory against pass- ticks and fleas are The dogs benefit from socialization and companionship with humans and other dogs ing persons, donkeys, goats and other de-wormed, vac- during the walks. Most dogs living in our Shelter have been through difficult life situa- dogs. Cats, lizards and birds are not cinated, micro tions. Some of them were born on the streets or were abandoned by their owners. These worth chasing so she leaves them chipped and innocent animals need affection and exercise, and by these walks it allows them to feel alone. No digging, destroying items, spayed or neu- more relaxed and therefore more adoptable! Like lovely “Besse” and “Bill,” two Bull therefore an ideal dog for a garden and tered. Stories & mixes who are a part of the dog walking project. Dear Besse is a young adult female. She plant lover. If taken in a car, she does photos by Nathalie Petersen is very affectionate and obedient and loves to go for walks and has a passion for water. Her boyfriend Bill is a very young handsome guy who can be a bit clumsy sometimes. He THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION is also very affectionate and needs a steady new owner who likes to continue training and going on walks with him. Both would make great family dogs and benefit a lot from the We were invited to BOKS Bonaire to teach about dogs and cats and had a dog walking project! wonderful time. Dog “KC” and puppy “Little Kleine” loved the attention. A week later BOKS Bonaire also visited our Shelter for an educational tour and to help to take care of the Shelter animals. They cleaned the puppy and cat Through the help of volunteers we are able to provide one-on-one socialization for the kennels, fed the puppies and baked their own dog treats! All the animals animals as well as a clean and safe living environment. These volunteers are the key in loved it and the kids were amazing students. Next week they will attend the supporting staff and assisting in the care of the animals. last educational tour about farm animals at the Horse Ranch Bonaire. What a A big thank you to all our amazing volunteers who give the animals a better life! wonderful cooperation to educate our youth. Stories & photos by Nathalie Petersen
Fun at BOKS Page 14 The Bonaire Reporter July 17-31, 2017 Second Half of July 2017 *to find it... just look up ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You will be LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Problems The Dragon and the Scorpion viewed as a sensitive, compassionate with your boss could lead to unemploy- individual and others will ask you for ment. Take care of any pressing health corpions are advice. Get help setting up a reasonable problems. Knowledge can be acquired if S part of the budget. Look into ways of making extra you listen. Don't say something you'll Bonaire environ- ment. Fortunately cash. Try to avoid serious discussions live to regret. Your lucky day this month their sting is not with loved ones. Friendships could be will be Tuesday. deadly. They are terminated quickly if disappointments SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Stick to relatively small and occur. Your lucky day this month will travel or do things in conjunction with rare and they hurt be Thursday. groups. You must try to help. Sudden about as much as a TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Make changes regarding your circle of friends wasp. But you can see a really big sure to arrange in advance to spend could prove interesting and stimulating. scorpion hanging quality time together. You can make Trips will be favorable for business as out in the Bonaire money if you work on personal invest- well as pleasure. Your lucky day this Sky Park, up there ments. Don't give out any personal in- month will be Friday. in the southern sky. formation that you don't want spread SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. And there’s an- around. Make amends if you can. Your 21) Travel or short trips will probably other beast up there When a meteor hits the moon— fireworks! lucky day this month will be Saturday. be your best outlet. You need to get in- too— a dragon. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You will volved in groups that offer physical ac- The dragon is con- stellation Draco feel so much better about yourself if you tivities. Your ability to deal with hu- the Dragon who can control your addictions. Don't make manitarian groups will enhance your flies high in the northern sky in the summer. right there. If you're having trouble finding promises. Don't overreact if your partner reputation. You can make changes that And then there are the planets Jupiter the North Star, use the brighter stars in the has a poor attitude. Lovers may no be will enhance your appearance. Your and Saturn. Big Dipper to point the way. Shoot an arrow truthful. Your lucky day this month will lucky day this month will be Thursday. from the two stars at the end of the Big Dip- On any night this week at 11pm face per's spoon and continue to the right and be Sunday. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A south. Scorpius is one of the few constella- bingo you'll run into the North Star. You'll CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your de- change of attitude has probably dis- tions that actually looks like its namesake. need a dark sky to see the dragon's tail that termination and stamina will make your rupted your home environment. You can Scorpius scuttles just above the southern coils around the Little Dipper. Three semi- work look flawless and effortless. If discuss your findings behind closed horizon as a long fish-hook shape of stars. bright stars mark his head in a neat triangle - you're single, get out there and you'll doors with your boss. Focus on forming The curve marks the scorpion's tail and they are, in order or brightness Eltannin, meet someone new. Put in some extra business partnerships. Problems with stinger. You might need more imagination Astaban and Grumium. And if you're in a hours and finish those careful jobs be- relatives and friends could surface. Your to see his body and claws, but there's his red darker sky, you might be able to make out a beating heart - the red supergiant star fore you move on to some fun and lucky day this month will be Tuesday. fourth. Antares. Antares has inspired observers for To the Babylonians, Draco was the she- games. Don't go out of your way, and AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) It might thousands of years. It means 'rival of mars' don't let these unexpected guests cost dragon Tiamat. She's said to have had a be time for you to take a quantum leap because it is similar in color to the red body seven miles long and a mouth as big as you money. Your lucky day this month from one career to another. You will planet. But it's nothing like Mars. First, the sky. Along came a god named Marduk will be Saturday. have excellent ideas and you should be Antares is a star and Mars is a planet. Sec- who slew the great beast with a bow and LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Plan a nice eve- able to help your partner get ahead. ond, Antares is one of the largest known arrow. Marduk then sliced the dragon in half stars in the galaxy ning for two. You can get ready to cele- Don't allow personal problems to con- - one half becoming the Earth, and the other brate your new direction. Family get- flict with professional duties. You can In mythology, Scorpius was the slayer of becoming the heavens above. Orion. Of course we all know about Orion’s togethers will be interesting. You can sell your ideas to those who have the Now we want to look for two planets in belt of three stars, but Scorpius has three the night sky. The first one is easy to find make new friends if you get involved in money to back them. Your lucky day stars almost in a row too. You can find them group activities. Your lucky day this will be Tuesday. because its so bright. Face southwest after at the claws of the scorpion. Okay, they're dark and you'll see Jupiter. It's the brightest month will be Sunday. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You may not quite lined up like Orion’s belt, but still star-like object in the night sky right now. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Invite peo- attract attention if you get out socially. they're easy to find. Their names are Graf- Then look south again, just above the scorpi- ple home to discuss your plans for group You must act quickly. Be careful not to fias on the top…Dschubba in the middle… ons tail, and you'll see a bright yellow star. It fundraising events and outings. Your take on other people's problems. You and Pi Scorpii on the bottom. shouldn’t twinkle as much as the other stars financial situation may be draining and may find yourself in a financial bind. Plus Dschubba is a variable star. That because it is in fact the planet Saturn. Ah, means it changes its brightness from time to my favorite! I can’t wait to see it again. So it's time to make some serious changes. Don't allow someone to do a job that time. Travel and educational pursuits may was designated specifically for get outside every night this week. and see Now let's look to the northern sky and go Draco the Dragon in the northern sky be- help alleviate the stress you have been you. Your lucky day this month will be dragon-hunting! Draco the dragon lurks in tween the Big and Little Dipper. Dean feeling. Your lucky day this month will Monday.. the north with her tail beginning between the Regas & James Albury be Tuesday. SunSigns Horoscope Big Dipper on the left and the North Star
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